60's Batman T.V. Show
02-18-04 | 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by bboisvert
You can say that about 90% of the "TV on DVD" releases. TV didn't sell well on VHS. It's selling like hotcakes on DVD.
You can say that about 90% of the "TV on DVD" releases. TV didn't sell well on VHS. It's selling like hotcakes on DVD.
I think even TPTB would admit that the possibilities for this release are pretty great, and there is too much success to be had not to make it happen.
You can sign a petition to have the show released at:
http://www.petitiononline.com/BatmanTV/
02-20-04 | 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
The president of Warner Brothers/DC Comics has already made it known that as long as he's president of the company, the Batman TV show will NEVER be released on DVD or any other format. This is because he considers the show an embarrassment to the Batman franchise, and basically wants the fans to forget the show ever existed, and wants to concentrate completely on the new movies, and new animated show. Once again it's the fans of the show who are getting screwed.
The president of Warner Brothers/DC Comics has already made it known that as long as he's president of the company, the Batman TV show will NEVER be released on DVD or any other format. This is because he considers the show an embarrassment to the Batman franchise, and basically wants the fans to forget the show ever existed, and wants to concentrate completely on the new movies, and new animated show. Once again it's the fans of the show who are getting screwed.
Care to reveal your "source"?
No, it is, as has already been said, down to the fact that Warner and Fox have a split-ownership. These arrangements are always tricky and most likely, one of the two parties wants more of the "pie" than the other thinks is fair (most likely, both parties want more than the other is willing to give).
02-20-04 | 01:45 PM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
Sure, my source works for the Danbury Mint. They were supposed to produce a Danbury Mint TV Batmobile, but that was scrapped when they meeting took place between both parties and they were instructed by the head honcho at Warner Brothers to scrap the entire project in favor of a "Comic book" version of the car, this is all due to the fact that the president of Warner Brothers wants nothing to do with the TV show, and wants the public to forget it ever existed. He hates it, considers it an embarrassment and has stated that as long as he runs the company the show will never be released on DVD.
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Sure, my source works for the Danbury Mint. They were supposed to produce a Danbury Mint TV Batmobile, but that was scrapped when they meeting took place between both parties and they were instructed by the head honcho at Warner Brothers to scrap the entire project in favor of a "Comic book" version of the car, this is all due to the fact that the president of Warner Brothers wants nothing to do with the TV show, and wants the public to forget it ever existed. He hates it, considers it an embarrassment and has stated that as long as he runs the company the show will never be released on DVD.
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02-20-04 | 02:54 PM
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My husband works for the marketing department for the Time-Warner company. He said that he has heard negotiations are presently in the works for a DVD release. He doubts any executive would ever go on record to say the show was an "embarassment." He said it would be incredibly foolish for anyone in a position of administration or marketing to publicly say something like that for any potential release. Also, there have been a few recent Batmobile toy releases from the 60's show which came from joint WB/Fox agreements. For what it's worth.
02-20-04 | 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
I don't know the name, he just said that the person who was in talks with the Danbury Mint, the Warner Brothers representative, flat out told them that the PRESIDENT OF WARNER BROTHERS doesn't want anything to do with the Batman TV show. He hates the show, has stated that as long as he is president of the company the TV show will NEVER be released on DVD. He finds it an embarrassment to the whole Batman franchise, and didn't want the TV Batmobile to be done by the mint, choosing rather to work on the comic book version. I am only stating what I have heard. If anyone here would care to contact Warner Brothers to confirm this, feel free. Since I have already heard this story from several other people, and on several Batman TV show message boards, I believe it. When I see the show listed as finally being released on DVD, then and only then will I disbelieve the story. Until then, I won't be waiting for it to hit the DVD market.
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I don't know the name, he just said that the person who was in talks with the Danbury Mint, the Warner Brothers representative, flat out told them that the PRESIDENT OF WARNER BROTHERS doesn't want anything to do with the Batman TV show. He hates the show, has stated that as long as he is president of the company the TV show will NEVER be released on DVD. He finds it an embarrassment to the whole Batman franchise, and didn't want the TV Batmobile to be done by the mint, choosing rather to work on the comic book version. I am only stating what I have heard. If anyone here would care to contact Warner Brothers to confirm this, feel free. Since I have already heard this story from several other people, and on several Batman TV show message boards, I believe it. When I see the show listed as finally being released on DVD, then and only then will I disbelieve the story. Until then, I won't be waiting for it to hit the DVD market.
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02-20-04 | 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
Rumors about the Adventures of Superman being released next year are all over lately, yet, mysteriously, nothing about the Batman TV show, why? The topic has been beaten to death on the Batman 1966 message board:
http://www.workshirtsales.com/cgi-bi...num=1077233924
Although ignorance on the Batman message board has them believing it's all about 20th Century Fox striking a deal with Warners, the facts are that Warners will NEVER give the rights to release the show.
Of course he didn't release a statement to the public, but many in the company know the real truth. Anyway, believe what you will, I know for a fact the show won't be found on DVD anytime soon.
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Rumors about the Adventures of Superman being released next year are all over lately, yet, mysteriously, nothing about the Batman TV show, why? The topic has been beaten to death on the Batman 1966 message board:
http://www.workshirtsales.com/cgi-bi...num=1077233924
Although ignorance on the Batman message board has them believing it's all about 20th Century Fox striking a deal with Warners, the facts are that Warners will NEVER give the rights to release the show.
Of course he didn't release a statement to the public, but many in the company know the real truth. Anyway, believe what you will, I know for a fact the show won't be found on DVD anytime soon.
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02-20-04 | 11:35 PM
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In November, I interviewed Peter Staddon, senior vice president of marketing for Fox Home Entertainment, on an unrelated topic (music rights holding up TV shows on DVD). But while I had him on the phone, I asked him for a DVD status report on several Fox TV properties. Here's what he said about the '60s Batman TV series:
"We'd love to bring that out. Unfortunately, that's tied up in some legal issues because of the whole DC thing and Warner owning the rights to the Batman movies. I would have loved to have had that out. We managed to get the Batman film out a couple of years ago. And, you know, I grew up watching that, so of course I'd love to have that out. That's something I keep working on, but lawyers are counseling me against optimism on that one.''
I'm sure that doesn't help much, but at least it's something concrete, on the record and from a legitimate, identified source.
"We'd love to bring that out. Unfortunately, that's tied up in some legal issues because of the whole DC thing and Warner owning the rights to the Batman movies. I would have loved to have had that out. We managed to get the Batman film out a couple of years ago. And, you know, I grew up watching that, so of course I'd love to have that out. That's something I keep working on, but lawyers are counseling me against optimism on that one.''
I'm sure that doesn't help much, but at least it's something concrete, on the record and from a legitimate, identified source.
02-21-04 | 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
Until you or anyone else here can show me some "facts", I'll listen to my contacts. Instead of acting in denial, why not find an email or a contact at Warner Brothers to confirm what you believe will happen? I have already given you my source, as well as a link to the Batman message board where many posters are in the entertainment industry and have confirmed what I have stated. Anyway, like it or not, it's the reason I've heard, and since there has never been any mention of the series at all in any of the TVShows on DVD news section, I would tend to believe the "hearsay". As I see it, until there's a change at the top of Warner Brothers, I don't see the show coming to DVD.
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Until you or anyone else here can show me some "facts", I'll listen to my contacts. Instead of acting in denial, why not find an email or a contact at Warner Brothers to confirm what you believe will happen? I have already given you my source, as well as a link to the Batman message board where many posters are in the entertainment industry and have confirmed what I have stated. Anyway, like it or not, it's the reason I've heard, and since there has never been any mention of the series at all in any of the TVShows on DVD news section, I would tend to believe the "hearsay". As I see it, until there's a change at the top of Warner Brothers, I don't see the show coming to DVD.
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02-21-04 | 07:40 AM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
That's exactly what I have heard also. Fox definitely wants to release the show, but Warner doesn't. It's not about negotiating the rights, as you and I and everyone else on the planet knows, a hot property like Batman would make more than enough to please everyone involved, however, the powers that be at Warners just have no interest in releasing the show. As for the movie, it was released because 20th Century Fox had already paid Warner for the distribution rights as part of the original deal, but the TV show, that's a totally different ballgame.
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That's exactly what I have heard also. Fox definitely wants to release the show, but Warner doesn't. It's not about negotiating the rights, as you and I and everyone else on the planet knows, a hot property like Batman would make more than enough to please everyone involved, however, the powers that be at Warners just have no interest in releasing the show. As for the movie, it was released because 20th Century Fox had already paid Warner for the distribution rights as part of the original deal, but the TV show, that's a totally different ballgame.
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02-21-04 | 08:24 AM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
True, very true. So go on believing that a deal is in the works, if that's what you wish. All I can say is, the person I know from Danbury Mint was commissioned to produce a model of the TV show Batmobile. He was engaged in top level talks directly with Warner Brothers executives. After being led on for several meetings, where the Warner execs kept demanding the look of the car change slightly and more slightly, he was told finally flat out that the person at the top of the company wanted no part of the Batman TV show. He was told to work on producing a comic book version of the car instead. It was at this meeting where he was also informed of the TV show never making it to DVD because of it being considered an embarrassment to the Batman franchise. I have since gone on several Batman message boards, where this story has been confirmed several times. As you said, my source isn't a contact from the movie industry, but rather someone who was involved with direct talks with the higher ups at Warner Brothers. I personally am convinced this show will never see the light of day, but the rest of you can decide for yourselves.
On a side note, here is a webpage that has a picture of the brochure the Danbury Mint sent out to those who pre-ordered the TV show Batmobile, before it was abruptly changed to the comic book version:
http://www.mastermodeler.com/danbury_batmobile.html
You can decide for yourselves how valid my source was.
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True, very true. So go on believing that a deal is in the works, if that's what you wish. All I can say is, the person I know from Danbury Mint was commissioned to produce a model of the TV show Batmobile. He was engaged in top level talks directly with Warner Brothers executives. After being led on for several meetings, where the Warner execs kept demanding the look of the car change slightly and more slightly, he was told finally flat out that the person at the top of the company wanted no part of the Batman TV show. He was told to work on producing a comic book version of the car instead. It was at this meeting where he was also informed of the TV show never making it to DVD because of it being considered an embarrassment to the Batman franchise. I have since gone on several Batman message boards, where this story has been confirmed several times. As you said, my source isn't a contact from the movie industry, but rather someone who was involved with direct talks with the higher ups at Warner Brothers. I personally am convinced this show will never see the light of day, but the rest of you can decide for yourselves.
On a side note, here is a webpage that has a picture of the brochure the Danbury Mint sent out to those who pre-ordered the TV show Batmobile, before it was abruptly changed to the comic book version:
http://www.mastermodeler.com/danbury_batmobile.html
You can decide for yourselves how valid my source was.
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02-21-04 | 10:13 AM
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Since you guys are obviously knowledgable on these things, maybe you could clear something up for me.
If Warner's doesn't want the series seen, why is it that we are seeing it in syndication on television right now as I write this?
It seems to me that having it currently playing on TV is much more exposure than having it on DVD where the audience is fans that are already familiar with it.
If Warner's doesn't want the series seen, why is it that we are seeing it in syndication on television right now as I write this?
It seems to me that having it currently playing on TV is much more exposure than having it on DVD where the audience is fans that are already familiar with it.
02-22-04 | 07:28 AM
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Lets look at this from a business point of view. The only people who don't like the show and would prefer it not be seen are comics writers and editors who don't want it to interfere with the darker interpretation of Batman. That's always been the thinking, going back 20 or 30 years - that the 60s Batman kept people from taking comics seriously.
On the other hand, the series was a huge success, particulalry in syndication and has been for many years. To that end, I suspect Warners loves the series and would be happy to exploit it to make more money.
Warners did not own DC Comics back in the '60s when Batman aired. As circumstance would have it, the character is now owned by Time-Warner, the largest media company in the world. And if you think the largest media company in the world is going to let a few comics writers keep a hot propoerty from being brought to market because they don't think it's the right "interpretation" of the character, then send me your credit card number because I have bridge for you.
Truth is, in the last 30 years we've seen numberous interpretations of Batman -- some more successful than others. Warners is rumored to be releasing box sets of Batman The Animated Series this summer -- that's a great, dark interpretation, one that will no doubt fit well with their new animated series this fall. The Tim Burton movies still have an audience, and I suspect Warner knows there is an audience for the 60s Batman too.
The only complicating factor is the relationship with Fox. But there is too much money to be made not to work that out, and I bet you they do it in time to take advantage of the 2005 Batman movie (which despite being a darker interpretation of the character will still generate a lot of interest in the overall property).
Comics creators -- even the president of DC Comics -- do not make these kinds of business decisions. Anyone who claims otherwise simply doesn't understand how business is done.
On the other hand, the series was a huge success, particulalry in syndication and has been for many years. To that end, I suspect Warners loves the series and would be happy to exploit it to make more money.
Warners did not own DC Comics back in the '60s when Batman aired. As circumstance would have it, the character is now owned by Time-Warner, the largest media company in the world. And if you think the largest media company in the world is going to let a few comics writers keep a hot propoerty from being brought to market because they don't think it's the right "interpretation" of the character, then send me your credit card number because I have bridge for you.
Truth is, in the last 30 years we've seen numberous interpretations of Batman -- some more successful than others. Warners is rumored to be releasing box sets of Batman The Animated Series this summer -- that's a great, dark interpretation, one that will no doubt fit well with their new animated series this fall. The Tim Burton movies still have an audience, and I suspect Warner knows there is an audience for the 60s Batman too.
The only complicating factor is the relationship with Fox. But there is too much money to be made not to work that out, and I bet you they do it in time to take advantage of the 2005 Batman movie (which despite being a darker interpretation of the character will still generate a lot of interest in the overall property).
Comics creators -- even the president of DC Comics -- do not make these kinds of business decisions. Anyone who claims otherwise simply doesn't understand how business is done.
02-22-04 | 09:57 AM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
But where is it airing? TVLand "Kitschen". The word "Kitsch" means "something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality."
TVLand has already stated they won't be bringing the show back when licensing expires in March. I suppose wherever the show turns up in syndication, it does so because licensing its rights only means allowing the TV station to run the already existing, poor quality video masters that have existed for a couple of decades now. It's not like actually having to pony up money up front to clean the show up for release on DVD.
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But where is it airing? TVLand "Kitschen". The word "Kitsch" means "something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality."
TVLand has already stated they won't be bringing the show back when licensing expires in March. I suppose wherever the show turns up in syndication, it does so because licensing its rights only means allowing the TV station to run the already existing, poor quality video masters that have existed for a couple of decades now. It's not like actually having to pony up money up front to clean the show up for release on DVD.
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02-22-04 | 10:49 AM
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This would be a great show to have on DVD, primarily because each episode is short, a viewing can be accomplished whenever you have a 1/2 hour window to watch a DVD and it's good old campy fun. I'd buy a few season sets, but I've heard no news on this release.
This and Get Smart would be great!
This and Get Smart would be great!
02-22-04 | 01:29 PM
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But that does not answer the question which was asked, does it? If the "head" of Warner hates the series, why would he allow it to be licensed for airing on television?
But that does not answer the question which was asked, does it? If the "head" of Warner hates the series, why would he allow it to be licensed for airing on television?
The president of Warner Brothers/DC Comics has already made it known that as long as he's president of the company, the Batman TV show will NEVER be released on DVD or any other format. This is because he considers the show an embarrassment to the Batman franchise, and basically wants the fans to forget the show ever existed
If the "president of Warner Brothers/DC" made it known that the TV show will NEVER be released in ANY format, then why is it on TV?
Question #2:
If he wants the fans to forget that it ever existed, then why is it on TV?
Question #3:
How exactly has the president of Warner Brothers?DC "made it known"? By supposedly telling someone who told your friend who told you? Uh-huh. That's a great example of making it known.
Warner/DC's president insisting the show will never be released
If the "show will never be released" then why is it on TV?
know the source I've heard this from is very a reliable insider
"reliable insider"???? Inside of what? You've already admitted that your source has nothing to do with the entertainment industry. Why would you try and distort the facts about your mysterious source by calling him a "reliable insider"? What makes him "reliable"? Does he have a proven track record of breaking "insider" industry secrets?
the president of Warner Brothers wants nothing to do with the TV show, and wants the public to forget it ever existed.
If the president of Warner Brothers wants the public to forget it ever existed, then why is it on TV right now?
the powers that be at Warners just have no interest in releasing the show.
Who are the "powers that be"? I thought it was only the President of WB that is keeping the TV show away from the public? Now it's a cadre of evil villains?
many in the company know the real truth.
Question #8:
What company?
Question #9:
Do you work at this company? Do you KNOW anybody who works at this company? Then how would you know?
Question #10:
What evidence do you have that "many" know the "real truth"? Because you're friend who's a janitor at the Franklin Mint tells you "the real truth"?
Dude, your story has more holes than a block of swiss cheese, and that's not even counting the fact that you originally were claiming that it was the "president of Warner Brothers/DC Comics" who are obviously two different people.
02-22-04 | 01:47 PM
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LOL Hey Cocopugg, your friends in high places aren't doing very well at destroying all the evidence of the 1960's batman.
Here's a link to the 1/24th Scale 1960's Batmoblie Diecast BatMobile:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B000067P5X/
And here's the model kit version:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B00007BGCG/
I guess your "reliable insider" at the Pepper Mint couldn't bare to tell you the real reason he lost the Batmobile model job and instead fabricated the wonderful tale you've weaved for us here. Brilliant
Here's a link to the 1/24th Scale 1960's Batmoblie Diecast BatMobile:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B000067P5X/
And here's the model kit version:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B00007BGCG/
I guess your "reliable insider" at the Pepper Mint couldn't bare to tell you the real reason he lost the Batmobile model job and instead fabricated the wonderful tale you've weaved for us here. Brilliant
02-22-04 | 02:34 PM
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If I may, I got the distinct impression when talking to Fox exec Peter Staddon that the problem stemmed largely from dual ownership--Fox owning the TV show and Warner owning the character. That's the major obstacle.
The secondary obstacle is timing. I suspect that Fox wants to issue the TV show on DVD as soon as it can, while Warner wants to wait until any cross-promoted product can be released to its advantage, especially if it's a product for which it has to share revenue.
So I agree with others here who think the TV show will be on DVD when Warner has a new movie to promote. Why? Simply because that's when it will be to Warner's advantage. Warner has final say and ultimate control on the timing of the TV-show DVD, and that is surely what is frustrating to Fox.
Just my take...
The secondary obstacle is timing. I suspect that Fox wants to issue the TV show on DVD as soon as it can, while Warner wants to wait until any cross-promoted product can be released to its advantage, especially if it's a product for which it has to share revenue.
So I agree with others here who think the TV show will be on DVD when Warner has a new movie to promote. Why? Simply because that's when it will be to Warner's advantage. Warner has final say and ultimate control on the timing of the TV-show DVD, and that is surely what is frustrating to Fox.
Just my take...
02-22-04 | 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by rasalas
If I may, I got the distinct impression when talking to Fox exec Peter Staddon that the problem stemmed largely from dual ownership--Fox owning the TV show and Warner owning the character. That's the major obstacle.
The secondary obstacle is timing. I suspect that Fox wants to issue the TV show on DVD as soon as it can, while Warner wants to wait until any cross-promoted product can be released to its advantage, especially if it's a product for which it has to share revenue.
So I agree with others here who think the TV show will be on DVD when Warner has a new movie to promote. Why? Simply because that's when it will be to Warner's advantage. Warner has final say and ultimate control on the timing of the TV-show DVD, and that is surely what is frustrating to Fox.
Just my take...
If I may, I got the distinct impression when talking to Fox exec Peter Staddon that the problem stemmed largely from dual ownership--Fox owning the TV show and Warner owning the character. That's the major obstacle.
The secondary obstacle is timing. I suspect that Fox wants to issue the TV show on DVD as soon as it can, while Warner wants to wait until any cross-promoted product can be released to its advantage, especially if it's a product for which it has to share revenue.
So I agree with others here who think the TV show will be on DVD when Warner has a new movie to promote. Why? Simply because that's when it will be to Warner's advantage. Warner has final say and ultimate control on the timing of the TV-show DVD, and that is surely what is frustrating to Fox.
Just my take...
02-22-04 | 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by new2theplace
LOL Hey Cocopugg, your friends in high places aren't doing very well at destroying all the evidence of the 1960's batman.
Here's a link to the 1/24th Scale 1960's Batmoblie Diecast BatMobile:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B000067P5X/
And here's the model kit version:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B00007BGCG/
I guess your "reliable insider" at the Pepper Mint couldn't bare to tell you the real reason he lost the Batmobile model job and instead fabricated the wonderful tale you've weaved for us here. Brilliant
LOL Hey Cocopugg, your friends in high places aren't doing very well at destroying all the evidence of the 1960's batman.
Here's a link to the 1/24th Scale 1960's Batmoblie Diecast BatMobile:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B000067P5X/
And here's the model kit version:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B00007BGCG/
I guess your "reliable insider" at the Pepper Mint couldn't bare to tell you the real reason he lost the Batmobile model job and instead fabricated the wonderful tale you've weaved for us here. Brilliant
02-22-04 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by Cocopugg
I have stated all I know. If you all can find out some new relevent information, feel free to contribute. As for syndication rights, I have stated the resons I believe it's still shown, but these are not facts. It's alot cheaper to lease out already existing tapes than to have to remaster a complete series. In my heart, from all the people I've talked to, I truly believe the show won't come to DVD as long as the person running Warners today remains running the company. This doesn't mean things won't change. All it means is it won't be coming to DVD anytime soon. As for the bogus theory that because a new Batman movie will be coming out in 2005, the TV show will come out on DVD too...If that's true, why didn't it come out on VHS when the Keaton movie came out in 89? Why not when the animated series in the early 90s, ot the Justice League in the late 90s. We can all dream, but as frustrated as I've gotten waiting for the show to come to DVD, I'm convinced it won't...at least not in my lifetime. I'm 43, so I suppose you younger folks may have a shot to eventually see it out. One more thing I've heard, all petitions and letters sent to try and get the show out on DVD have had zero effects so far, and I stand by the reasons I've listed before. The smokescreen (lies being fed to the public) is that the money issue between Fox and Warner is the issue. The reality is the show being considered an embarrassment and detrimental to the future of the franchise. It's sad that someone with so much power simply wants people who grew up watching the show to just erase it from their memories, but as they say, that's show business.
I have stated all I know. If you all can find out some new relevent information, feel free to contribute. As for syndication rights, I have stated the resons I believe it's still shown, but these are not facts. It's alot cheaper to lease out already existing tapes than to have to remaster a complete series. In my heart, from all the people I've talked to, I truly believe the show won't come to DVD as long as the person running Warners today remains running the company. This doesn't mean things won't change. All it means is it won't be coming to DVD anytime soon. As for the bogus theory that because a new Batman movie will be coming out in 2005, the TV show will come out on DVD too...If that's true, why didn't it come out on VHS when the Keaton movie came out in 89? Why not when the animated series in the early 90s, ot the Justice League in the late 90s. We can all dream, but as frustrated as I've gotten waiting for the show to come to DVD, I'm convinced it won't...at least not in my lifetime. I'm 43, so I suppose you younger folks may have a shot to eventually see it out. One more thing I've heard, all petitions and letters sent to try and get the show out on DVD have had zero effects so far, and I stand by the reasons I've listed before. The smokescreen (lies being fed to the public) is that the money issue between Fox and Warner is the issue. The reality is the show being considered an embarrassment and detrimental to the future of the franchise. It's sad that someone with so much power simply wants people who grew up watching the show to just erase it from their memories, but as they say, that's show business.
02-22-04 | 07:40 PM
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Caiman,
I've been reading alot of threads with this so-called 'RaynMan2019'. He seems like a really rude person.
Oh, I didn't really read the thread starter, could you explain to me what you'd like for this? I have some sort of connection. It's low one.
I've been reading alot of threads with this so-called 'RaynMan2019'. He seems like a really rude person.
Oh, I didn't really read the thread starter, could you explain to me what you'd like for this? I have some sort of connection. It's low one.
02-23-04 | 05:25 AM
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I'm currently more worried about if we'll ever see all the Animated episodes via Columbia House or W/B. I'm doin' the Columbia House thing right now, but they've stopped at VOL. 10 for awhile . 