BATMAN UNLIMITED To Be A Direct-To-Video Movie?

BATMAN UNLIMITED To Be A Direct-To-Video Movie?

When BATMAN UNLIMITED was revealed at a licensing expo, most of us Bat-fans speculated that it would be the next Batman-centric animated TV series. Despite this, Legions Of Gotham is now reporting that it's really an animated movie. Hit the jump for more...

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By Darkknight2149 - Jun 21, 2014 08:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Caped Crusaders (who got their report from Legions Of Gotham)
When the following banner was recently discovered at a lisensing expo, most of us believed Batman Unlimited to be the Dark Knight's latest animated outing on telivision.



Well, it's starting to look like this may just be his next animated outing on home video. According to a report by the news source known as Legions Of Gotham:

"Yep, this mystery image that showed up the licensing show..well, multiple sources have confirmed with me that it is in fact a direct to DVD feature coming soon!   You know, much like that one-off JLA Adventures DVD that was just out.  I say its the best of both worlds for fans.  Those that wanted it get it and those that didn’t can avoid it.  Win, win!"

Assuming this report is true, I imagine reactions among my fellow fans to be mixed. While some will probably be glad that this isn't a Batman show in hopes that another property will fill the DC Nation slot left by Beware The Batman, others will probably be disappointed that they won't be getting their weekly animated Batman fix. Let me know what you really think in the comments below!
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THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 6/21/2014, 8:40 PM
The only positive of it being a tv series would be that it shows that drawn animation is not dead.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/21/2014, 8:40 PM
That is one ugly Bat logo!
BATMANx
BATMANx - 6/21/2014, 8:41 PM
I was Hoping for a new Batman show.. Maybe we may get a new Superman cartoon
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/21/2014, 8:44 PM
We need a GA OR Superman show.......
ismadder
ismadder - 6/21/2014, 9:04 PM


ASDA Superstore. They on had Batman in so could not look at other figures to see what was on the back
SAW THESE AT THE SHOPS TODAY. On the Back of the Package was animated still of Batman vs Clayface the animation l
TheFlash18
TheFlash18 - 6/21/2014, 9:59 PM
What about an animated flash show
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 6/21/2014, 10:15 PM
Thank God it's not a new show! Beware the Batman is awesome. I'd suggest people actually watch it before shitting on it. The CG style of it does a great job of drawing you in.

Also some of the best fight scenes I've seen in an animated show.
Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 6/21/2014, 10:19 PM
I wish theyd come out with a Young Justice animated movie.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 6/21/2014, 10:47 PM
Not really feeling the style.

Maybe it'll look great as animation.
DrAtom
DrAtom - 6/21/2014, 11:10 PM
Personally, that doesn't bother me if it's animated show or not because i'll watch it anyway, but i have to admit that i would prefer an animated show.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 6/21/2014, 11:21 PM
Not surprising. It will be aimed at a younger demographic just like the JLA one.
DTor91
DTor91 - 6/22/2014, 12:09 AM
Horrid logo
Braveandthebold
Braveandthebold - 6/22/2014, 12:12 AM
It would be great to get a Superman animated show.
Starfox
Starfox - 6/22/2014, 12:47 AM
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 6/22/2014, 1:24 AM
@GuardianAngel

you GOT to be shitting me.

Young Justice has the best fight scenes bar none

how in the heck is Beware the B best?
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/22/2014, 2:37 AM
Gal Gadot's new Look. :)
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/22/2014, 2:39 AM
Another one...
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/22/2014, 2:42 AM
Is this WW new Look?

If someone wants to put these two pics in an article........just give me credits. :)
EhMaybeSays
EhMaybeSays - 6/22/2014, 3:24 AM
Give me an Outsiders animated series.
SwagInScience
SwagInScience - 6/22/2014, 4:30 AM
I absolutely hate how Marvel and DC tone down their characters for TV so its suitable for kids. When I first got into comics I was blown away by the level of violence in them (the T rated issues). Don't get me wrong, I [frick]ing love violence but I wanna see that same violence brought to the show as well. Like with Green Lantern: TAS, they changed the Red Lantern oath to be suitable for kids. The '90s kids shows were the only exception. Superman and Batman both had some very mature themes.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/22/2014, 4:47 AM
Well, that's unfortunate. Was really hoping this was a new series.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/22/2014, 4:50 AM
@ Brainiac

She's beautiful :)
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 6/22/2014, 5:34 AM
@Brainiac Gorgeous lady. Her hair was much longer in the set photos. Maybe her hairstyle changes towards the end of the movie?
DCGuy
DCGuy - 6/22/2014, 5:47 AM
Nice, another one for my collection
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/22/2014, 6:12 AM
@mgeoff88
@SuperCat

It's a wig for a photo shoot......Nails just used google translate the article. So no new story there. :(
LegendaryOutlaw
LegendaryOutlaw - 6/22/2014, 7:02 AM
@GuardianAngel I didn't like the animation at all. I hated it. I watched the first several episodes and thought all of them were boring, except for the episode they brought in Anarchy. But I only liked it because of him. I'm glad that show is done for. I'd rather have another Batman show that is enjoyable.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/22/2014, 7:33 AM
@ Brainiac

Wow, that's a convincing wig! Looks like her real hair.
fastflames
fastflames - 6/22/2014, 8:06 AM
I thought they said all of their new animated features would be directly related like a new DCAU? After the mixed to negative reactions of Son of Batman that plan backfired.
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 6/22/2014, 9:41 AM
@TheSoulEater

The animation in Young Justice was mostly just the same style DC had been using since BTAS. It got old. The only new thing about it is that it was getting too close to anime territory. I hate anime. Beware the Batman is fresh and new. I can understand why purists wouldn't like it.
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 6/22/2014, 9:42 AM
@xStarLordx

Should've kept watching. The show is kinda like Arrow. It gets a lot better as it goes on.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 6/22/2014, 5:06 PM
@Melkaticox AGREED, Avatar is bar-none the best

@GuardianAngel, forget animation for a minute, there IS good animation to be had in different mediums, HELL i love the animation in advent children.

But the choreography in Beware the Bat is choppy, rigid, and stick man prone, there's no flow to it and it's underwelming.

This fight from clone wars is a 3D medium, and it's choreography is great



When I say Young Justice and Avatar are better than Beware the bats, is because the actual FIGHTS are intense, gripping and flowing. Not ONLY relying on the fact that it's in 3D to look "cool" and "edgy"
Calvatron
Calvatron - 6/22/2014, 7:19 PM
wait, is Beware the Batman set in the original Teen Titans universe? because that Deathstroke looks quite similar to Slade.
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 6/22/2014, 7:42 PM
@TheSoulEater

I get what you're saying, but I think that the style used works for Batman's martial arts style of fighting. Star Wars fights usually have a lot slower movement and are more fluid where as Batman's fighting style is quick. I've tried giving Young Justice a shot but the animation just kept ruining it for me. It takes awhile to get into BtB but the story gets really engaging and the 3D world works with the cinematography to draw you in.


Ideally, DC would put out an animated movie like this.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 6/22/2014, 9:30 PM
@GuardianAngel

Here's the problem, I have watched the show, this is coming from someone who gave it a chance. The fact is the story of Young Justice is far more engaging and even serious toned, particularly in the second season.

The Art Style and cinematography is shawdy at best in BtB towards the beginning, eventually it does get better but s till, it's gone over so many "Been done" plots and story points that it literally does have that as the only thing it has going for it, 3D animation which (in my opinion) has snagged to many on the grounds of "oooh 3d animation is cool." and nothing else.

If anything Teen Titans is far closer to what your talking about in terms of being anime toned.

Now where we CERTAINLY agree, the Arkham origins style in terms of story telling, animation, all of it....were that made into a show, i would binge watch that shit till judgement day
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 6/22/2014, 10:25 PM
@TheSoulEater

Well, I disagree. I guess that's how opinions work.

As much as I'd love to see the Arkham CG made into a show, it's just far too expensive for DC to do so. I'd much rather they start making their DC animated films in CG like that. Even if it means less movies a year, I think the quality would be worth it.
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