Batman: The Movie (1966) (Special Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Thertel88 · 03-25-2008, 04:37 PM

Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the 1966 classic superhero film 'Batman: The Movie' to Blu-ray on July 1st. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio lossless soundtrack. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be the option to listen to the isolated score from the film, also presented in 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio.

Extras include all new high definition featurettes, including "Batman: A Dynamic Legacy", "Caped Crusaders: A Heroes Tribute", and "Gotham City's Most Wanted". A full list of the extras can be found below:
Commentary by actors Adam West and Burt Ward
Commentary by screenwriter Lorenzo Semple, Jr.
Isolated Score Track 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio (Lossless)
All-new high-definition featurettes:
Batman: A Dynamic Legacy
Caped Crusaders: A Heroes Tribute
Gotham City's Most Wanted
2001 35th Anniversary Piece Featuring Interviews with Adam West and Burt Ward
The Batmobile Revealed with George Barris
The Batmobile Interactive Tour - A 360 Degree Navigational Tour
Batman on Location: Mapping the Movie
Holy Pop-Up Trivia Track, Batman!
Original Teaser and Theatrical Trailers
Galleries:
From the Vaults of Adam West
Interactive Pressbook
Posters
Production Stills
Behind the Scenes
Premiere

Also available to collectors will be a limited edition of only 5,000 copies with a 1/18th scale Batmobile from Hot Wheels®.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-25-2008, 04:45 PM

This shall be mine.

Blu Titan · 03-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I'll pass on the Batmobile, but the movie will be in my collection. POW! POW! POW!

savage1984 · 03-25-2008, 04:48 PM

this is way before my time. I'll pass. not that all movies before my time are bad. No way. Some of the greatest were pre-1984. But I have no interest in this one.

BStecke · 03-25-2008, 04:55 PM

I was just watching the show the other day, and my God is it awful. For a billionaire, you would think Bruce Wayne could be able to at least get materials of the same color to make the batsuit, rather than the blue cowl with purple ears. Plus, Adam West looks like he'd have a tough time whooping up on a high school wrestler, let along the worst Gotham can offer.

And another thing, why are these cats running around during the day? Batman's NEVER out in the day. If I saw Batman during the day, even the Christian Bale Batman, I would probably laugh rather than cower in fear.

Hehe, just had to rant a li'l.

newguy7 · 03-25-2008, 05:13 PM

The shark scene is the best scene in any movie. Mel Gibson wishes he could catch that much drama and compelling moment on film.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-25-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy7

The shark scene is the best scene in any movie. Mel Gibson wishes he could catch that much drama and compelling moment on film.

Beast · 03-25-2008, 05:34 PM

That's a definate buy for me. I wonder how much the set with the Hot Wheels car will be.

WickyWoo · 03-25-2008, 05:50 PM

$59.95

statikcat · 03-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Haha.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

$59.95

$20 extra for a little Hot Wheels car? No thanks.

Beast · 03-25-2008, 05:56 PM

Dude! Screw that, unless there's a good deal... I'll pass as well.

Alan Gordon · 03-25-2008, 06:24 PM

This movie is TERRIBLE... can't wait to see all those bright and shiny colors on Blu-ray. I won't pay over $20 for this, but I'll pick it up on sale one of these days...

~Alan

Beast · 03-25-2008, 06:27 PM

Terrible!? The movie is awesome. It's campy, but good campy. Not Schumacher campy.

sean10mm · 03-25-2008, 07:15 PM

This movie is ridiculous ON PURPOSE. Great stuff.

Beast · 03-25-2008, 07:20 PM

I think I'm gonna watch my DVD version tonight and put it in the 'Take to FYE Pile'.

Alan Gordon · 03-25-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Terrible!? The movie is awesome. It's campy, but good campy. Not Schumacher campy.

I generally HATE "campy!" While I admit that if choosing between "Batman: The Movie" and "Baman & Robin", I would be hard pressed to pick which one was the better/worse film, I actually like parts of "Batman Forever"... and the first person to ask me if it was nipples or codpieces gets punched!

That being said, "Batman: The Movie" is still TERRIBLE in my mind. I tend to groan whenever West and Ward are on the screen, but I really enjoy the villain's performances.

To me, Gorshin's "Riddler" was a lot less "campy" than Jim Carrey's... which was a shame as I think (given a better script), Carrey could have been a really great "Riddler"... but his character came off so "unhinged" it felt more like he was playing the "Joker".

I also preferred Meredith's "Penguin" as I prefer the more "dapper" "Penguin" to the "freak" Penguin seen in "Batman Returns" (though Devito did great with the role).

I even really enjoyed Romero's "Joker", and even somewhat prefer him over the way the character was written in "Batman". Jack Nicholson gave it his all, but the character didn't come off as insane as the Joker is often portrayed (in the comics). While Romero's "Joker" was certainly more camp, I felt he gave the character his all... whereas Nicholson's was more subdued (most likely due to the script as Nicholson can certainly play "insane" and "unhinged"). THANKFULLY, even though I disagree with some of the changes made to the character, it looks like Ledger got the chance to work with a better written "Joker" and really gave it his all too!

I also prefer Meriwether's "Catwoman" to Michelle Pfeiffer's (sorry Penton, sorry Bill!) or Halle Berry's. I prefer the cat burglar with a cat fetish to the nine-lived leather/latex wearing dominatrix portrayed by the latter two actresses... and I though Meriwether did a great job of it.

While not in "Batman: The Movie", the less said about "Mr. Freeze", "Poison Ivy" and "Two-Face" the better!

~Alan

WickyWoo · 03-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

I generally HATE "campy!" While I admit that if choosing between "Batman: The Movie" and "Baman & Robin", I would be hard pressed to pick which one was the better/worse film, I actually like parts of "Batman Forever"... and the first person to ask me if it was nipples or codpieces gets punched!

Batman and Robin was definately worse

The worst part about the Batman TV series is that it poisoned the comic for the next decade, and things didn't improve until Neal Adams' run in the mid 70s

obiwopkenobi62 · 03-25-2008, 07:32 PM

Certain movies just aren't worthy of Bluray and this is one of them. I grew up with The Batman show and movie and it was terrible then. I'm definitely not getting it on BD. Of all the other great movies that need to be released, they decide on this like it's a big deal. I would rather watch grass grow.....

Grisle · 03-25-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

I actually like parts of "Batman Forever"... and the first person to ask me if it was nipples or codpieces gets punched!

So if it wasn't the nipples or codpieces was is the ass shots?

03-25-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
Thertel88 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Batman: The Movie (1966) (Special Edition) Fox Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the 1966 classic superhero film 'Batman: The Movie' to Blu-ray on July 1st. Video will be presented in 1080p AVC accompanied by a 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio lossless soundtrack. Exclusive to the Blu-ray release will be the option to listen to the isolated score from the film, also presented in 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio. Extras include all new high definition featurettes, including "Batman: A Dynamic Legacy", "Caped Crusaders: A Heroes Tribute", and "Gotham City's Most Wanted". A full list of the extras can be found below: Commentary by actors Adam West and Burt Ward Commentary by screenwriter Lorenzo Semple, Jr. Isolated Score Track 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio (Lossless) All-new high-definition featurettes: Batman: A Dynamic Legacy Caped Crusaders: A Heroes Tribute Gotham City's Most Wanted 2001 35th Anniversary Piece Featuring Interviews with Adam West and Burt Ward The Batmobile Revealed with George Barris The Batmobile Interactive Tour - A 360 Degree Navigational Tour Batman on Location: Mapping the Movie Holy Pop-Up Trivia Track, Batman! Original Teaser and Theatrical Trailers Galleries: From the Vaults of Adam West Interactive Pressbook Posters Production Stills Behind the Scenes Premiere Also available to collectors will be a limited edition of only 5,000 copies with a 1/18th scale Batmobile from Hot Wheels®. Last edited by Scottie; 02-13-2017 at 02:40 PM.

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03-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	This shall be mine.

03-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#3
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I'll pass on the Batmobile, but the movie will be in my collection. POW! POW! POW!

03-25-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	this is way before my time. I'll pass. not that all movies before my time are bad. No way. Some of the greatest were pre-1984. But I have no interest in this one.

03-25-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I was just watching the show the other day, and my God is it awful. For a billionaire, you would think Bruce Wayne could be able to at least get materials of the same color to make the batsuit, rather than the blue cowl with purple ears. Plus, Adam West looks like he'd have a tough time whooping up on a high school wrestler, let along the worst Gotham can offer. And another thing, why are these cats running around during the day? Batman's NEVER out in the day. If I saw Batman during the day, even the Christian Bale Batman, I would probably laugh rather than cower in fear. Hehe, just had to rant a li'l.

03-25-2008, 05:13 PM	#6
newguy7 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:116	The shark scene is the best scene in any movie. Mel Gibson wishes he could catch that much drama and compelling moment on film.

03-25-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	That's a definate buy for me. I wonder how much the set with the Hot Wheels car will be.

03-25-2008, 05:50 PM	#9
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	$59.95

03-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#10
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Haha.

03-25-2008, 05:56 PM	#12
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Dude! Screw that, unless there's a good deal... I'll pass as well.

03-25-2008, 06:24 PM	#13
Alan Gordon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dawson, GA 4K collection:867 Blu-ray collection:2455 DVD collection:437 MA collection:1874 Digital collection:2065 iTunes collection:4091 Prime collection:1896 Trading Score:44	This movie is TERRIBLE... can't wait to see all those bright and shiny colors on Blu-ray. I won't pay over $20 for this, but I'll pick it up on sale one of these days... ~Alan

03-25-2008, 06:27 PM	#14
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Terrible!? The movie is awesome. It's campy, but good campy. Not Schumacher campy.

03-25-2008, 07:15 PM	#15
sean10mm Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4	This movie is ridiculous ON PURPOSE. Great stuff.

03-25-2008, 07:20 PM	#16
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I think I'm gonna watch my DVD version tonight and put it in the 'Take to FYE Pile'.

03-25-2008, 07:32 PM	#19
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Certain movies just aren't worthy of Bluray and this is one of them. I grew up with The Batman show and movie and it was terrible then. I'm definitely not getting it on BD. Of all the other great movies that need to be released, they decide on this like it's a big deal. I would rather watch grass grow.....

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