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32 on The Pros and Cons of Every Cinematic BatsuitIt's probably safe to say that there's hardly a character who has been on film more than Batman. Be it film serials, television series, movies, or cartoons, there have been countless hours of Batman media filmed, animated, broadcast, and what have you over the past nine decades. With all of those different representations come a…
It’s been reported that prolific director Robert Butler has passed away. Butler had a long career directing television and film, including series such as Star Trek (most notably original pilot “The Cage”), Remington Steele, Moonlighting, Gunsmoke, and The Fugitive. He also directed films for the big and small screens, like Disney’s The Computer Wore Tennis…
I feel like I hardly need to write a preamble at this point. You all know I love the Sixties Batman television series. You know I welcome any and all merchandise based on the show. You know that McFarlane Toys have been making some pretty solid action figures based on the show, and that I…
I love Batman '66. This is known. Because of that love, I am all in on any merchandise we can get based on the West/Ward series, so of course I love this wave of action figures from McFarlane Toys. I'm not even going to try and bury the lede, because that would be an insult…
What’s this? Another LEGO set review, this time appraising George Barris’ beautifully bombastic and bewilderingly breathtaking Batmobile? A set that sees those two arch-fiends, the Caped Crusader and the Clown Prince of Crime, locked in miniature melee? What wonders will we uncover in the construction of the classic car? Read on to find out, fellow…
As I dig around through forums and social media to see what people are saying about Crisis on Infinite Earths, I see all these posts about how it sucks, it's terrible, it's trash. But the truth is that Crisis is its own small miracle of writing, scheduling, licensing, acting, and special effects. This isn't a…
Burt Ward is going to ring in 2020 with a pretty big honor it would seem as he joins the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ward will be honored with the 2,683rd star on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, and his accolade will be placed next to his late…
The 1966 Batmobile is one of the most iconic cars to ever grace television. But how much do you really know about it? It's time to test your knowledge and see just how well you really know the 1966 Batmobile.
Propstore is back with a huge auction of props, and amongst them are some true key pieces from the 1966 Batman TV series. All told there are nine different lots from the series, and while none of them are going cheap, they would all be awesome in your collection. The lots include: The items are…
Batman actors come and go, but they all leave a mark on the Caped Crusader. Earlier in the week, we asked on Twitter who would you want to see cast as Batman if you could pick any actor. Surprisingly, there were a ton of votes for those that have already played the role. It got…
Smartwatches are all the rage, and with good reason: they can sync up with your phone so you can perform various tasks from your wrist without having to take your phone out of your pocket, and having a nice timepiece is always a good fashion accessory. (Note: I wear jeans and T-shirts every day, so…
Ralph Woolsey, cinematographer for the 1966 Batman television series, has died. The Emmy-winning cinematographer's career began all the way back in the 1940s and lasted until 1980, and during that time he shot several acclaimed films and television shows. As a part of the crew on the legendary Adam West and Burt Ward Batman series,…
Never did I think that a Sixties Batman-inspired cartoon would nearly bring me to tears, but here we are. Last year's Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders was a runaway success. It was more Batman, which is always welcome, and proof that even the silliness of the Sixties television series has a place in the…
If you don't know Dynamic Music Partners by name, then you at least know their sound. The trio, consisting of Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis and Kristopher Carter, have composed the music and themes for countless animated projects over the years. From serving as the legendary Shirley Walker's protégés on Batman: The Animated Series to their Emmy-nominated…
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na, Batman! -Neal Hefti, "Batman Theme" If you've been aware of Batman for more than five minutes, chances are you're familiar with the theme song from the 1966 Batman television series. Neal Hefti's surf rock masterpiece, with its repetitive structure…
Earlier this week we learned that Batman vs. Two-Face, Adam West's final Batman movie, would be coming to Blu-ray in October, and today IGN has the world premiere of the first trailer. The follow-up to last year's Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders features Adam West as the voice of Batman, with William Shatner taking…
Before Adam West passed away earlier this summer, he had completed his work on Batman vs. Two-Face, the sequel to last year's animated movie Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. The movie features the great William Shatner as Two-Face, and now thanks to some online retailers we have a release date and look at the…
When Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes was announced, I was a little taken aback. Part of that was because Batman's team-up with Wonder Woman was coming to an end, and that series was... ok at its best. Frankly, I was a little burnt out. Did we need another crossover between the Caped Crusaders…
I've said it many, many times before, and it bears repeating: the 1960s Batman television show is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. With books, movies, and other memorabilia coming out to celebrate the landmark show, there's something out there for every fan of the zany adventures of Adam West and Burt Ward's Caped Crusaders to enjoy. …
Last night the city of Los Angeles, California hosted a special tribute to the late Adam West. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Department Chief Charlie Beck were on hand to light up a Batsignal at City Hall, and Adam West's Robin, Burt Ward, was also there to say a few words. Check out…
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