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05-13-2004, 06:48 AM
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New rumblings of '66 Batman on DVD
I made the mistake yesterday of posting this to an old thread that was started on April Fools Day, but this is NOT an April Fools Joke. I came across this info, posted earlier this month, that could suggest the series is really on its way. I think it is worth reading.
Several people at this Batman TV show chat board, claiming to have contacts at Warner and/or Fox, have posted that the 1966 Batman series is planned for DVD in 2005. Obviously, just rumors, but they do make sense, given the state of the TV on DVD marketplace and the new Batman film coming next year. We can only hope.
Here is the link:
http://www.workshirtsales.com/cgi-b...&num=1084035796 |
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05-13-2004, 07:09 AM
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"Holy Cyberspace, Batman!!" That link doesn't appear to work!
In any event, this would be more than welcome news. And I would expect to see some nice extras included on these discs, including a few episode commentary tracks per season.
Still, as nice as I'm sure it will be to have these episodes finally available on DVD, this is one series that actually benefitted from the original "over-the-air" experience. Every week there was some ridiculous cliffhanger that our heroes had to escape from, and we would be forced to wait 24-48 hours for the resolution. During the first season of the series this sparked quite a few conversations at the school I was attending, as we would get together during recess and discuss all the crazy ways that our caped heroes could escape from their latest predicament! (We actually nailed a few of those, such as the time they escaped from the vat of acid by putting their backs together and walking up the sides!) Now, of course, we'll be able to just select the concluding episode of the week by just pushing a button. It just won't be the same!
Joseph
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05-13-2004, 07:31 AM
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05-13-2004, 09:59 AM
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Now, of course, we'll be able to just select the concluding episode of the week by just pushing a button. It just won't be the same!
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It can be same if you can resist the temptation to push that button, of course, and watch only one episode in any given day.  |
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05-13-2004, 10:38 AM
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I hope David L and the folks from TVshowsonDVD follow up on this.
TIA David!
Dan
Heck, I reckon you wouldn't even be human beings if you didn't have some pretty strong personal feelings about nuclear combat.
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05-13-2004, 01:44 PM
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Dave L. thinks that this is a recycling of the same thing that's been said all along:
Warner and Fox are each vying with the other for which entity will get the biggest piece of the pie in such a deal. With two giant studios involved, neither wants to give up a cent to the other that they don't think they have to.
I respect both companies, but I don't think there is enough motivation to resolve this until Batman Begins is heading toward post-production.
I read every word of the info at that link, and I don't see anything really new in there. Or even really anything to work with: it's all "a friend said..."
I don't see how I could call my contacts at either studio and get any different answer than we already know. Let's remind ourselves:
1/12/04: HTF Chat with Fox's SR. V.P., Peter Staddon:
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{DavidLambert} Thanks for coming! As always I'm asking about plans for TV-DVDs. Fox did a great job shaking loose Roswell & In Living Color! What's being done to shake loose other hold-ups? Ex's: Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Wonder Years, WKRP, Batman, Gr. Hornet, Lone Gunmen, Space A&B, MTMoore S2, & Malcolm S2?
{peterstaddon} Hi David, most of the shows you mention have huge music clearance costs. WKRP is obviously music driven, but think of the music in a full season of Ally Mcbeal. We are working on reducing the costs but it's difficult to do that and retain the integrity of the show. Space A&B might be out in the not too distant future. Batman is tied up in legal and licensing rights hell. MTM2 is a possibility but no certain at this stage. |
3/8/04: HTF Chat with executives from Warner Home Video:
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{CarlosGarcia} Hello Warners! Rumors about the Batman TV series making it to DVD range from "negogiations with 20th Century Fox are no where near making this a possibility" to "Warner Brothers is embarrassed by the TV show and wants the public to forget the show ever exited so they can concentrate on the new Batman theatrical movies and cartoon series". Can you please put these rumors to rest and tell the fans some of the facts regarding the possibility of a release?
{RonEpstein} Great question! BATMAN is one of the most requested TV shows and we'd love for you to help Fox release it.
{warnerbros} We can't comment on this at the moment. Sorry. |
There's nothing at Sam's link to make me think that Fox or Warner would say anthing different than they did 2-4 months ago. Sorry.
Over in Sam's link, a fellow named "Dark Knight" had the best response I've seen to this:
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DAVE/Memphis, TN 
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05-13-2004, 01:53 PM
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I remember asking that question. While I wasn't really surprised by the answer, I still feel a solid answer could've put rumors (whether good or bad) to rest. To me that response sounds like negotiations started but for whatever reason they broke down. I'm just speculating, and I could be all wrong, but if they were in fact negotiating, how hard could an answer of "We're currently in negotiations on that" have been? At least it would've sent some kind of message of hope to the fans.
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05-13-2004, 02:33 PM
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Part of me wonders if the "no comment" perhaps in response to Peter Staddon's comments in his chat about the same title. Peter was very forth-right about the situation, and I think most HTFers appreciate and respect that. However, I can't blame Warner for feeling a bit uncomfortable about that. I wouldn't have wanted Peter's answer changed for anything, though. I love how straight he is! Take his post in the Lost In Space S2 thread, for example. Well done.
DAVE/Memphis, TN
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05-13-2004, 02:37 PM
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Thanks, David. Let's hope Batman Begins ends quickly!
Dan
Heck, I reckon you wouldn't even be human beings if you didn't have some pretty strong personal feelings about nuclear combat.
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