New Young Justice Episode Airing Saturday, May 5th at 10:30

“Earthlings”

Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange arrive on the distant planet Rann to stop the alien infiltration of Earth at its source…

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Young Justice Season 2 Premieres at 10:30am Saturday April 18th.

“Happy New Year”

The Team takes on the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo… as a precursor to an alien INVASION!

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A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans. With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!

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Ariana from Batman Live! passed this along to me...

The all-new, live-action arena spectacular BATMAN LIVE is premiering in North America on September 5th, 2012 in Anaheim, California, followed by a two-year North American tour. Check out this exclusive interview with the BATMAN LIVE team, including (clockwise from bottom left) Geoff Johns, Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment; Sam Heughan, who originated the role of Batman in BATMAN LIVE; Allan Heinberg, writer of BATMAN LIVE; and renowned comic book artist Jim Lee, Co-Publisher? of DC Entertainment.

Visit www.batmanlive.com for more information!

Source: DC Comics
In this new, exclusive game image from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s upcoming LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes videogame, Superman joins Batman and Robin in their fight to defend Gotham City from The Joker and Lex Luthor. The highly-anticipated game will be available Summer 2012.

Source: MattyCollector.com

 
Batman Fans,

Without a doubt, one of the biggest, most highly anticipated films for summer 2012 is The Dark Knight Rises. We revealed the first three characters for our 2012 The Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters series at New York Toy Fair in February, and the buzz has been amazing! Along with the great sculpts for Batman, Bane and Catwoman, everyone is talking about the Collect-and-Connect? projecting Batsignal.

Well, now it’s time to introduce two more figures in our 2012 line-up: Gotham City Police Department Blake and Alfred!

Hard-as-nails Officer Blake is a brand-new character to the Christopher Nolan trilogy, and we can't wait to bring him to life in our Movie Masters® series. And you know we're beyond stoked about Alfred! Fans (and us!) have been asking for him for years, and he's a big addition to the line.

The Dark Knight Rises comes to theaters July 20th, 2012!

For those who haven't seen the show, it is AMAZING! The action is excellently choreographed and maintains a reality that surpasses most current blockbusters, and I'm not just hyping it, the fights are unique and have a weight and reality to them while feeling fresh and like we haven't seen them done this way before. The characters are each well-defined and unique and the character development is well balanced, giving us a bit of new insight each episode as well as having some building love interests just to keep things fun. The stories are drawn right from the comics but are given a dimension of reality that finds them feeling adult. The animation is top notch and overall this show breathes new life into the DC Universe, which has been feeling a bit stale for most since Justice League Unlimited ended.

Volume 3 has four episodes (#9-12) from the first season, and features the kids facing Psimon (of the Fearsome Five), Lex Luthor, Ra's al Ghul, Sportsmaster, Cheshire, the villains at Belle Reve Penitentiary, and Red Tornado's "siblings" Red Torpedo and Red Inferno. The kids are also seen in their high school environments with cameo appearances from other DC teens like Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher (from the original Teen Titans), Wendy and Marvin, (yes, THAT Wendy and Marvin, but NO Wonderdog), and Bette Kane and Barbara Gordon. The only Special Feature is a Digital Comic Book reprint of a few pages and panels from Young Justice #0 that you can page through screen by screen. For those of you who don't collect comics, this particular issue takes place just before the end of Episode #2, so it's almost like watching storyboards of deleted scenes.

Overall, if you enjoy this series, you will enjoy the DVD. The only real negative is the DVD release strategy of putting out episodes four at a time.

Source: thegurdian

Batman's utility belt doesn't really compare to the superpowers of Spider-Man? and Superman, but Gotham City's caped crusader has nonetheless been named the greatest comic hero of all time.

The readers of Comic Heroes magazine voted for Batman, the alias of billionaire Bruce Wayne, as their top comic hero, ahead of the second-placed Spider-Man? and the third-placed Superman. The magazine is not the first to rank heroes from the world of comics: in 2008 Empire magazine put Superman top, followed by Batman and John Constantine, the exorcist created by Alan Moore, while the Man of Steel also topped a list from IGN.

Batman "doesn't have superpowers; he gets by with his mind, his wit and his physical abilities. He's dark, conflicted and tragic, yet never less than the best of us. He's got the best costume and the finest gadgets," said the editor. "His rogues' gallery is the most frightening and freakish collection of villains ever assembled; a cavalcade of criminality unmatched in modern comics. He's also strong enough to fit almost any story, being constantly remoulded by writers and artists since his creation in 1939."

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Warner Brothers has released another clip from the upcoming animated feature "Justice League: Doom." The clip features a little humor between Batman & Alfred.

POPULAR ANIMATED SERIES YOUNG JUSTICE COMING TO VIDEO GAMES FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH YOUNG JUSTICE: LEGACY

Fan Favorite DC Comics Franchise/Animated Television Series From Warner Bros. Animation Set to Make Videogame Debut in a Multiplayer Action RPG

February 21, 2012 - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA -

Little Orbit, a worldwide game publisher, announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for the Young Justice: Legacy video game set to ship in early 2013 for PlayStation®3? computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo's Wii(TM) system, and the Nintendo DS(TM) hand held system.

New episodes of the Warner Bros. Animation series Young Justice will air beginning Saturday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network as part of DC Nation, the network's brand-new one-hour block of exclusive kids' television programming and shorts based on DC Comics characters. In Young Justice, teenage heroes Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis are tasked by the Justice League to act as their covert operations team. Armed with superior skills, weaponry and powers, the team must do battle against a wide array of villains from the DC Universe while trying to prove to themselves, and to their superhero mentors, that they too have what it takes to be a hero. Their journey is further complicated when they face the many unpredictable obstacles that arise in their path from inexperience and youth.

In Young Justice: Legacy fans can look forward to an original storyline set in between Seasons 1 and 2 of the television series, written in collaboration with show writers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. The game is packed with fan favorite playable characters, cameo appearances by popular Justice League heroes and villains, and includes online multiplayer as well as local multiplayer modes.

"The TV series is a fantastic combination of compelling writing, witty humor, iconic art, and exciting action sequences. The creators have done an amazing job blending over 180 DC Comics characters into their show filtered through a new, youthful perspective," said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit. "The new video game contains a slew of cool features and a large playable cast of familiar heroes, but our core mission is to create a unique experience that fits seamlessly into the world of the show and offers a new way to interact with these popular DC Comics characters."

Official Website: http://www.youngjusticelegacy.com

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In 2000 I had a dream of creating an online resource for Batman fans. A One stop shop if you will. Over the years there have been some awesome and dedicated fans stepping up to make BatmanYTB what it is today. I’m just a fan, which has taken his love for a character to the next level. BatmanYTB is nothing without you guys, which is why I must ask you for help. In order for BatmanYTB to maintain its level of quality, I am in need of assistance.

Work demands are high and my time on the site isn’t what it used to be. I am looking for someone (Or multiple people) to take what I and so many others have built, and help it grow.

If you are interested in working on one of the oldest and the largest Batman sites on the net, EMAIL ME and let’s talk. I can promise you that it’s worth it!

Check out the latest clip from "Justice League: Doom" which features Batman against the Royal Flush Gang.. also check out the special intro only on BatmanYTB!

Ian Abercrombie, who Batman fans will remember as Alfred from the short lived "Birds of Prey" Television series passed away on January 27th, 2012 at the age of 77.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Abercrombie was busy working during the final days of his life. He had reportedly just finished lending his voice to the animated Cartoon Network series, "Green Lantern."

Though Abercrombie did venture into movies, the majority of his career was played out in living rooms across the nation, on TV. Abercrombie earned roles in a breadth of TV genres including parts in "Columbo" (1972), "Who's The Boss" (1985), "Dynasty" (1984-1988), "Birds Of Prey" (2002-2003) and "Desperate Housewives" (2006).

Below you will find an interview that we conducted with Mr. Abercrombie in 2004. Rest in Peace, you will be missed.

BYTB: How much research did you do for the role of Alfred?

I.A.: Very little research for Alfred. I had a rough idea what they wanted and after our first meeting everything seemed to fall into place. I did not purposefully copy Alan and Michael, I wanted to bring an essence of my own to the character.

BYTB: Birds of Prey was a good show that could have been great. Do you feel that although the WB ordered the first 13 episodes, that they were against it from the get go?

I.A.: Actually, I was under the impression when we first started that WB was really behind us. Through the grapevine I heard that Levin and Roth were very high on BOP. Somewhere between the Pilot (and the rehoot of same) to about the second episode (SLICK) the budget went skyhigh. I think that WB thought that the series would cost less. Some of it became a bit cheesy. The 13 episodes were ordered on the expectations that BOP would have been a big hit for WB.

BYTB: Fan reaction was mixed. Do you think that if given a full season, more people would have warmed up to it.

I.A.: Part of the fan reaction being so mixed was due I think to the Series not living up to the BATMAN mystique. We were not allowed to use any of the 'villians' as characters, and as you may well feel, a BATMAN story, no matter how diluted NEEDS some of the 'bad guys' to round out the stories, even though the series was about the girls (and their connection to BATMAN).

BYTB: One thing that fans wanted to see was more of the Bat-world, like Wayne Manor, the Batcave, the Bat-Family? and more of the villains. Was this something that the producers were planning?

I.A.: I do believe IF the series had been extended to a full season (and hopefully beyond) we would have seen more of the Cave etc., also, I was promised that Alfred would have played a more prominent role.

BYTB: The New Batman movie has Michael Caine signed on to play Alfred. Is this a role that you would have taken?

I.A.: Dear old Michael Caine. Oh yes, I would have jumped at the chance to play Alfred on the big screen. My name was thrown into the ring at WB, but they wanted a big name to bolster Christian Bale.

BYTB: How does it make you feel knowing that your now a part of the Batman history?

I.A.: In my own little way I suppose I am part of the BATMAN lore, but after all these years I take it in my stride. I just smile when I think about it.

BYTB: What can we look forward to from you in the future?

I.A.: Being in this business for almost 50 years has taught me never to take anything for granted. I really live from one job to the next. I have never had any long range plans. I am a jobbing actor who takes each day as it comes. I have nothing on the horizon (concrete that is) at the moment, a lot of possibilities but nothing to sign on the dotted line

BYTB: Thanks again for your time. It was great talking with you and we wish you luck in the future.

 
The key voices of the film’s hero and villain – fan favorite Kevin Conroy as Batman and NAACP Image Award nominee Phil Morris as Vandal Savage – will grace the stage alongside eight-time Emmy Award winning casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano when Warner Home Video, MTV Geek and The Paley Center for Media proudly present the World Premiere of Justice League: Doom in New York on February 13, 2012.

The event is completely sold out, and fans winning tickets via the RSVP email have been notified of their good fortune. However, a very limited number of VIP seats will still be made available to fans through MTV Geek, as well as the Justice League: Doom Facebook page. Fans should keep their browser focused on those two pages for details of the giveaways.

Conroy, Morris and Romano will attend the event for red carpet media interviews and a post-screening panel discussion. Conroy set the standard for the voice behind the Dark Knight in the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. Morris is best known for his roles on Seinfeld and Smallville, and is currently nominated for a NAACP Image Awards in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for Love That Girl!

Red carpet interviews will commence at 5:30 p.m., and the film will roll at 6:30 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening. The Paley Center for Media is located at 25 West 52nd Street, New York, NY.

In the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies,
Justice League: Doom finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any rogue Justice League member. The story is inspired by Mark Waid’s much-heralded “JLA: Tower of Babel.”

The cast also features the voices of Nathan Fillion (Castle), Tim Daly (Private Practice), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Breaking In), Susan Eisenberg (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse), Carl Lumbly (Alias), Bumper Robinson (A Different World, Transformers: Animated), Olivia d’Abo (The Wonder Years), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911), Paul Blackthorne (The Dresden Files), Claudia Black (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) and David Kaufman (Danny Phantom).

The filmmaking team is led by executive producer by Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery, producer Alan Burnett and dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano. Justice League: Doom is the final DC Universe film script from the late Dwayne McDuffie?.

Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new Justice League: Doom arrives February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray™? Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-Ray™? Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViiolet™? Digital Copy.

Source: MattyCollector.com

Representing the comic heritage of the Batman™ world, we are proud to bring forth First Appearance Batman™ and Classic Catwoman !

The Batman™ Legacy figure represents the comic look of the Batman™ unleashed in Detective Comics #27. For fans of the entire Batman™ comic world, this figure is a must-have!

The Catwoman Legacy figure comes in her classic purple and green costume, and is ready to take collectors back to the early days when she stole everyone’s heart.

Representing the pop-culture phenomenon Batman™: Arkham City, we can’t wait for fans to get their hands on Harley Quinn and Nightwing!

Harley Quinn may be in love with The Joker, but we are absolutely in love with this Harley Quinn Legacy Edition figure.

And we must have some balance between good and evil in our Arkham City line, so we are thrilled to bring forth Dick Grayson as Nightwing!

Check Out our Batman Legacy section HERE!

Anyone who saw Thursday night's Community on NBC was treated to a great episode heavily based around The Dark Knight. After Abed purchases a special edition $299 DVD set of the film, it becomes allegedly stolen from the apartment, forcing him to take matters into his own hands by childishly dressing in a Batman Begins Halloween costume and investigating in character.

The episode, entitled "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism," can be watched on Hulu HERE. Or just check out Abed's awful getup HERE.

Discuss "Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism" on our forum HERE!

For those who haven't seen the show, it is awesome! The action is excellently choreographed and maintains a reality that surpasses most current blockbusters, and I'm not just hyping it, the fights are unique and have a weight and reality to them while feeling fresh and like we haven't seen them done this way before. The characters are each well-defined and unique and the character development is well balanced, giving us a bit of new insight each episode as well as having some building love interests just to keep things fun. The stories are drawn right from the comics but are given a dimension of reality that finds them feeling adult. The animation is top notch and overall this show breathes new life into the DC Universe, which has been feeling a bit stale for most since Justice League Unlimited ended.

Just like Season One Volume One, there are four episodes on this DVD. Each episode seems to be a showcase for a particular character being a spoiled brat. Here is a rundown:

Schooled
Superboy’s anger over his non-relationship with Superman is getting out of control. He refuses to train with Black Canary, and when the team faces an opponent that even the Justice League had trouble defeating, the Boy of Steel goes rogue.

Infiltrator
Artemis faces an uphill battle trying to win over her new teammates as she tries to fill Red Arrow's boots on a mission he initiated: saving a brilliant young scientist from the League of Shadows.

Denial
When the team investigates the disappearance of Kent Nelson (formerly Doctor Fate), the scientific-minded Wally West is forced to confront his disbelief in magic while battling Abra Kadabra and Klarion the Witch Boy for the ultra-powerful helmet of fate.

Downtime
After a disastrous mission with the team, Aqualad returns to Atlantis to choose between a life on the surface world … or one beneath the waves with the Aquagirl of his dreams. But other forces are at play, which may make Aqualad's decision for him.

For the hardcore collector, this is a must have, for those who prefer box sets, hold off.