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Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

post #1 of 180
7/28/08 at 2:38pm
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UPDATE POST #52: Series Not Being Released To DVD At This Time

I think hell froze over thanks to Mr. Freeze....

This was posted in Bill Hunt's update today...

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Here's one quick little DVD news tidbit worth noting: We've heard from reliable sources that Adam West
is now working on special features for the 1960s TV version of Batman. So it looks as if Fox and Warner
may have finally made peace over the series' long-awaited DVD release. Fingers crossed.

Nothing definitive but it looks more than promising.
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post #2 of 180
7/28/08 at 2:46pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Holy Disbelief, Batman!

If this is does pan out, it will be absolutely fantastic news. This is the holy grail of TV on DVD! I like my Batman dark, but the TV series is a pop art masterpiece that deserves to be released and seen!
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post #3 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:01pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I hope this news is true, but I'll believe it when I see it. Maybe they came to their senses and realized that with the outrageous sums of money that The Dark Knight is making, perhaps there will be plenty of money on the TV show DVD's to go around for all parties.

Perhaps Fox is hedging their bets that they will one day be able to release the show, and is therefore getting Adam West to do special features in anticipation of that?
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post #4 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:04pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

If this turns out to be true, this would be the crown jewel of 60s television (along with a release of The Green Hornet).

I'm very anxious to know more about this!
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post #5 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:11pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I hope it it is not only released but released intact, with all scenes and no digitally changed Batmobile (last I heard one of the holdups was getting the rights to show the Batmobile in the episodes).

This is good news, but not only will I wait to see it to believe it, I'll wait until making sure all the scenes are there, the main title music is there, and all the underscore is complete and unchanged, and the credits unaltered.

I'm definitely a jaded DVD buyer now who no longer pines for anything or pre-orders sets months in advance like I used to. Hopefully with the passage of time my spirits and faith will be restored, but right now, for me, there is no joy in cuts-ville.
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post #6 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:15pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Wow! Thanks for the word Ron! (And Bill!)

As I said in a post in the "shows you want on DVD thread," THIS is the moment of supreme Batmania, with the unparalleled success of the Dark Knight movie. By not having the series out in time for the movie, the studios lost a significant window of opportunity. I also said they have one more window: When Dark Knight comes to DVD. Maybe they will make it.
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post #7 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:27pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

could this come out just before Xmas ?
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post #8 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:44pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

This is definitely one of my holy grail sets. I grew up watching this and Emergency every day (in reruns of course). I actually think it would be fun to make another movie series with the absurd villains from the 60s (Book-Worm, King Tut, etc...)

Hopefully if this is true, it's done in one lump. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this show was only 3 seasons long.

I met Adam West a few years ago and at the time he seemed bewildered why the studios hadn't resolved their differences.
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post #9 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:44pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

:O

I'll buy it! Nuff said!!

Wait, Stan Lee always said "Nuff Said!" wrong universe....
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post #10 of 180
7/28/08 at 3:59pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

[quote=Eric Peterson]
Hopefully if this is true, it's done in one lump. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this show was only 3 seasons long.[quote]

Good point. It would be very smart (and highly profitable) if they release the show as a complete series set (with extra bonus features) for $100-$150 or so on day one, and also simultaneously as individual season releases (without bonus features) for those that can't afford it or only want a specific season. Win-win for all!
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post #11 of 180
7/28/08 at 4:03pm

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I'm in absolute, total, shock!!!


I didn't think we had a prayer of seeing this series on DVD (in any form) this decade!
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post #12 of 180
7/28/08 at 4:21pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Perhaps this is one of those vintage show shockers that Dave and Gord hinted at a while back. They said some great classic stuff was in the pipeline, so maybe this was what they were alluding to.

Gary "it would be smart to release this in one big set by Christmas and capitalize on the current movie and such" O.
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post #13 of 180
7/28/08 at 4:31pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I'm glad this finally got resolved.

That's one Fox title that had "rights issue" down... now where's the hopeful news of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis"? The Max Shulman estate is holding this one up.
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post #14 of 180
7/28/08 at 4:39pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Wow. This sounds like great news to me. The huge success of The Dark Knight definitely triggered this whole thing, no question about it.

I noticed recently that the Adam West Batman show has been getting merchandise/collectibles:

-Boxer shorts with the BATMAN title font.
-1:50 scale Hot Wheels die-cast collectibles of the Batmobile, Batcycle, and Batboat, a Comic-Con exclusive 3-pack of the Batmobile, Batcycle, and the Bat-Girl Cycle.
-The movie on Blu-Ray.

Also, with WB going to release Batman: The Complete Animated Series on DVD this November and next year being the 70th (!) Anniversary of the Dark Knight, I'm anticipating something big is going to come our way. All of this Bat-Merchandise points to something big, somewhere over the horizon.
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post #15 of 180
7/28/08 at 5:14pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I'd love to get this. This is the ONLY Batman. Taking superheroes seriously is...........well....stupid (and scary). I embarrassed to say I read that Dark Knight crap 20 years ago.
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post #16 of 180
7/28/08 at 5:37pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Fantastic news if true!
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post #17 of 180
7/28/08 at 6:01pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Wow.....this news just came out of the blue to me. If this is actually true, I better get out the binoculars and look out for flying pigs. God, I hope it's true.....I've been waiting for this one for the longest time. Release all 3 seasons quickly before they change their minds again.

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post #18 of 180
7/28/08 at 6:17pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

The gentlemen who run the 66 Batman Board, who have connections to West, have been hinting that something has been in the works for quite some time but they (understandably) would never offer specifics.

It'll be interesting to see if this is limited to just West or if Burt "Boy Wonder" Ward has been invited also.

Then again, the skeptic in me wonders if someone looked at the calendar and realized that Mr. West turns 80 in a few weeks and decided to at least get something from him committed to film before the ravages of time got to him.
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post #19 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:01pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

If true, this is the best DVD news in years.
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post #20 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:09pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I hope this comes out soon. This is one of my MUST OWN TV Series!
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post #21 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:10pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

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I didn't think we had a prayer of seeing this series on DVD (in any form) this decade!

Well, we have seen quite a few things released to DVD that we thought would "never" be released. Things such as unedited SNL season sets (not counting the bumpers) all known cuts of Blade Runner, the Donner cut of Superman II, the original versions of the Star Wars trilogy (even though they were just non-anamorphic, ported Laserdisc transfers) just to name a few things. So, even though it looked grim, I never really doubted that it would ever be released.

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The huge success of The Dark Knight definitely triggered this whole thing, no question about it.

It's probably no coincidence that with the success of TDK indications of a possible release are leaking out. However, if Adam West is currently working on special features, his participation was probably worked out before the last week and a half.

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It'll be interesting to see if this is limited to just West or if Burt "Boy Wonder" Ward has been invited also.

I'm sure he will be. He was there for the commentary and special features for the Batman: The Movie DVD release. People have been waiting so long for this that if Fox does have to go ahead to release this, they will probably go the extra mile in terms of features.
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post #22 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:20pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

I hope this released out on dvd because this one program on my list of shows
to be added to my collection
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post #23 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:36pm

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Yay! If true. Not sure I want a complete series set by the end of the year, there are a lot of expensive sets that I'm hoping to get before the year is out anbd don't need another. Season sets would be fine with me
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post #24 of 180
7/28/08 at 8:44pm

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It's About Damn Time!

Took long enough to get it out, but if this is all "real", Best News All Year.
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post #25 of 180
7/28/08 at 10:18pm

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

When I first read the title I thought, "Wait a minute! It's too early for April Fool's Day!"

How AWESOME is this??!! I hope that the release gets the "red carpet" treatment like Dick Van Dyke Show and Get Smart did.
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post #26 of 180
7/29/08 at 3:17am

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I'll believe it when I see it listed on Amazon and nobody's whining about how much they changed the original episodes.
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post #27 of 180
7/29/08 at 3:49am

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

Before anyone gets too excited, remember that the Batman movie with Adam West has "the TV version of Batman" in it.

I would have my hopes raised a lot more if the source had said "Adam West is working on extras for the Batman TV series" and not just "the TV version of Batman"
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post #28 of 180
7/29/08 at 4:49am

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If this is true, its great news. If this comes out, then their should be no excuses, for any unreleased tv show on dvd.If Fox and Warner can agree to release this, then it automaticlly puts extreme pressure on other studios to release their classic shows.
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post #29 of 180
7/29/08 at 4:53am

re: Batman ('60s series) STILL NOT coming to DVD! (Major update post #52)

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Originally Posted by Nebiroth
Before anyone gets too excited, remember that the Batman movie with Adam West has "the TV version of Batman" in it.

I would have my hopes raised a lot more if the source had said "Adam West is working on extras for the Batman TV series" and not just "the TV version of Batman"

That movie (with Adam West) was just re-issued on Blu-Ray on July 1 with new bonus materials. What the Bits is referring to is the TV show, which ran 120 episodes from 1966-1968. I wouldn't get hopes up until an announcement is made, but this is the most positive development on the release of this series ever, and the Bits isn't known for reporting wild, unsubstantiated rumors.
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post #30 of 180
7/29/08 at 5:20am

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I'll believe it when I see it. Then, perhaps Fox will pay attention to some other vintage classic showws in its vaults- Peyton Place, anyone?
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