Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (1 Viewer)

[Julian Lalor]

It's premature at this point, I would say, to assume that the OAR is 1.78:1 just because it was animated that way

Why would Warners would go to all that expense in animating a 1.78:1 frame and then claim its correct aspect ratio is 4:3? This is not like a live action series. There is real time and expense in animating the extra part of the frame.

 

[Jeff Jacobson]

I had this on my birthday list. Looks like I'll have to remove it now (because of the aspect ratio).

I also hope that all MAR animated product from the studio will be revisited in OAR and 16x9 formatted, and of course each and every episode of Justice League should be so presented.

I read somewhere (toonzone, I think) that the first season of Justice League was animated at 4:3, protected for 16:9, and season two was animated at 16:9. (I don't have cable, so I've only seen the first episode of JL on DVD.)

 

[Adam Tyner]

Why would Warners would go to all that expense in animating a 1.78:1 frame and then claim its correct aspect ratio is 4:3?

Why would Warner go to all that expense in animating a 1.33:1 frame for Return of the Joker and Justice League if their correct aspect ratio is 1.78:1?

 

[Rob T]

Why would Warner go to all that expense in animating a 1.33:1 frame for Return of the Joker and Justice League if their correct aspect ratio is 1.78:1?

probably because they think kids don't like widescreen. :frowning:

 

[Cliff C]

Has anyone else had a hard time trying to find this in Vancouver? I can't seem to find it at either Futureshop or A&B Sound.

 

[Robert Floto]

I inadvertently recorded both the earlier broadcast of Justice League and the later showing as well this past Saturday. The later showing was presented widescreen, the earlier was not. This was the first time I was able to compare the two versions, and the full screen version was definitely cropped at the sides. The opening shot of Superman's chest "S" logo was an easy shot to compare.

I believe the first season was matted at the top and bottom for their widescreen broadcasts, but as Jeff mentioned, this second season is definitely filmed 16x9.

 

[Julian Lalor]

Why would Warner go to all that expense in animating a 1.33:1 frame for Return of the Joker and Justice League if their correct aspect ratio is 1.78:1?

Because Warners wanted it 1.33:1. The directors decided to frame it 1.78:1.

 

[Robert Floto]

Although I can confirm that Superman: Last Son of Krypton is on the way.

Any idea on a release date?

 

[Adam Tyner]

Feb 3, Robert.

 

[David Lambert]

Right, Adam. Here are the details and cover art.

 

[Robert Floto]

Thank you very much!

 

[Bill Burns]

As a further update, David mentioned earlier that the potential release (and thus a potential change of heart by the studio) of Batman: The Animated Series boxed sets was a piece of news he had not brought to the forum, but I couldn't recall where I'd read it. The thread has just been reactivated, however, and I see now that it was Patrick McCart who brought the news to our attention:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=150712

Here's hoping these and boxed sets of Batman Beyond and the Superman animated series come to pass. Justice League would also, as mentioned earlier, prove an obvious and welcome follow-up, and that series should, of course, be released in 16x9 formatted widescreen; I wouldn't buy it as MAR.