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During the panel for Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman, a Warner Bros. representative confirmed that Batman: The Animated Series, as well as Superman: The Animated Series, would be given box set treatments. Given the uneven nature of the Batman: The Animated Series seasons, varying from sixty episodes to just five episodes, it's unknown how Warner Bros. will approach them.
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reported by Jim Harvey @ toonzone.net

I have nothing more to say. Warner have gone from the middle of the pile to the top with this news, news of Looney Tunes and their continued series of 2 disc releases of their classic movies.

Their "The Haunting" release is disappointing though. Surely this deserved a 2 disc release?

Now I just really, really really hope they release Steven Spielberg Presents shows like "Animaniacs", "Freakazoid", and "Tiny Toon Adventures" in box/season sets. Oh, pleasepleaseplease, Warner Bros.!!

Yes, I've been confused by the Batman releases so far so this has been great news! Can't wait...

Oh, and can anyone answer me this: there are 2 Loney Tunes sets coming out - the 4 disc set and the 2 disc. Is the 2 disc essentially a cut down version of the box, or is the content completely different?

At least the 4 disc will be uncut episodes from what I've read. Really should order that soon...

What is the releationship between MGM and WB? Are they just like Disney, Buena Vista, and Touchstone, etc? Most of WBs classic movies are MGM films; The Wizard of Oz, Singin' In The Rain, A Night At The Opera, The Philadelphia Story, to name a few.

Sulley wrote:What is the releationship between MGM and WB? Are they just like Disney, Buena Vista, and Touchstone, etc? Most of WBs classic movies are MGM films; The Wizard of Oz, Singin' In The Rain, A Night At The Opera, The Philadelphia Story, to name a few.

Warners bought all the MGM films until a certain date some time ago, so all the early MGM films belong to Warners.

Loomis wrote:Oh, and can anyone answer me this: there are 2 Loney Tunes sets coming out - the 4 disc set and the 2 disc. Is the 2 disc essentially a cut down version of the box, or is the content completely different?

Loomis - yes the 2 disc set is included in the 4 disc set of Looney Tunes. That is stated in many places on the web. What is still not clear is if the 2 disc "Premier Collection" will include the supplements (some people think the 2 discs on the 4 disc set will have additional supplements)

2099net wrote:Loomis - yes the 2 disc set is included in the 4 disc set of Looney Tunes. That is stated in many places on the web. What is still not clear is if the 2 disc "Premier Collection" will include the supplements (some people think the 2 discs on the 4 disc set will have additional supplements)

Cheers and thanks for the info. Excuse my stupidity
Definitely something I will pick up at some stage.
As soon as money allows it

Finally Batman:The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series both were great shows but lasted about 4 seasons each.
I hope they have the Justice League DVD season one on DVD.

MickeyMousePal wrote:Finally Batman:The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series both were great shows but lasted about 4 seasons each.
I hope they have the Justice League DVD season one on DVD.

There has actually been even more updated info since then, with the recent HTF Chat with WB indicating that Batman: TAS will be out THIS year (2004). Hopefully it will be true this time

I am SO excited by this news. I am a HUGE Superman fan. I love Batman too(and DC characters in general). I plan to buy both shows(B:TAS is one of my fave cartoons ever), but I am especially excited about Superman becasue I have only seen a few episodes since I didn't get WB during the time that it aired.

Bonus Material, Disc Count for Animated "Batman," "Superman," and "Superfriends" DVDs

http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=106207

First the good news:

And what about extras? Don't worry fans, WB is listening. On each set - single or multi-disc - expect interviews, commentary, videography about villains and heroes, and much more. Participants already recorded for commentaries and interviews include Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett, among others. Several members of the voice cast and creative team for each animated series are heavily involved in production of these releases. Also, expect a few surprise creators from the world of comic books to featured on these DVDs.

And then the better:

When asked about their plans for these DVD sets, the representative for WB said the plans are to release every episode for each animated series.

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=11120

The previews catalogue July edition, which lists comic books and comic related paraphernalia, has listed in its July solicitations:

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET
From Warner Home Video, Inc.! In 1992, the birth of Warner Bros. Batman: The Animated Series redefined the Batman Universe forever, embodying the dark image fans have come to love while maintaining the heroic qualities identified with the character. The Darknight Detective takes on a gallery of some of his deadliest and most bizarre foes, including the Joker, Poison Ivy, and the Scarecrow, in this DVD set collecting the original first season episodes from the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series. Scheduled to ship in July 2004.
DVD $44.98

DC comics is owned by Warner Brothers, so I believe that this is the first confirmation of a release and what will be in it.

Thanks 'net!
A previews solicitation is as good as a press release really (without a specific date).
Definitely one I will want to acquire...

Something to post on Bits!

This is excellent news! Never got into Superman, but I was OBSESSED with Batman. I've heard rumors of TAS boxsets for a while, and now it's confirmed, woohoo!

I'd rather see the '60s series with Adam West released on DVD, though.

-Aaron

I would also rather like to see the BATMAN 60's series with Adam West on DVD rather than the Animated I watch it every Friday and Saturday night on TV LAND! It is the best series ever.

Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series were both great series back in the 90's.
I use to watch them both when I was younger.

Their is a company on E-Bay that has the complete sets of BATMAN the origional series from the 60's which starred Adam West for about $90.00 a piece they are new and sealed from Canada and they have coustom menus and everything very nice. I wish I could afford it.

Disney Guru wrote:Their is a company on E-Bay that has the complete sets of BATMAN the origional series from the 60's which starred Adam West for about $90.00 a piece they are new and sealed from Canada and they have coustom menus and everything very nice. I wish I could afford it.

Those are bootlegs. A few bidders gave the sellers scathing negative feedbacks.

I could just tape them off of TV Land and burn them on a DVD for free before I did that. I want studio releases.

-Aaron

Adam West may have been the first Batman on television but I don't really like that show.
The Batman 60's show seems so chessy.
I watch it once in a while but not that often.

I found the art cover to Batman: the Animated Series Volume one and some screen shots!

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0 ... &n=1&burl=