Batman: Gotham Knight - 7.08.08 on DVD $11 AC & Blu-Ray $20 AC @ WHV

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Update 4/8:

Official website is now up with more clips and info:
http://www.warnervideo.com/batmangothamknight/

Also, WHV has the movie for pre-order now:
:br: Gotham Knight - $20.22 AC
:dvd: Gotham Knight - $11.21 AC
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Update 2/25:

Here's the press release:
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June 3, 2008. The original movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-per-View as well as available for download on the same day as release date, July 8, 2008.

Batman: Gotham Knight is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos, spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy®-winning Batman: The Animated Series, widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A cross section of distinguished creators, award winning producers, and acclaimed writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne’s journey to Dark Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world’s most revered animation visionaries.

Batman: Gotham Knight was headed by an impressive list of directors who have brought their distinctly different anime styles to the classic Batman character. The production was divided among three renowned studios – Studio 4ºC, Production I.G and Madhouse – and included the truly inimitable visions of directors Shojiro Nishimi, Futoshi Higashide, Hiroshi Morioka, Yasuhiro Aoki and Toshiyuki Kubooka. With stories written by several of the most talented writers of film, comic books, and animation, including Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (A History of Violence), David S. Goyer (Batman Begins), Emmy®-winner Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series), Jordan Goldberg (Associate Producer, The Dark Knight), and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, Batman: Gotham Knight presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains, including the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unnerving marksman known as Deadshot. Batman: Gotham Knight is produced by Emma Thomas (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Michael Uslan & Benjamin Melniker (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Toshi Hiruma and Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series).

Batman: Gotham Knight will be available on DVD for $24.98 SRP. There will also be a 2-disc Special Edition DVD available for $29.98 SRP which contains additional bonus features. All the content from the 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be available on Blu-ray Disc for $34.99 SRP.


 Batman: Gotham Knight DVD will feature incredible extras including:

“A Mirror for the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City” - A stimulating documentary covering Gotham City’s most nefarious of characters, combined with a look into the symbiotic relationship Batman shares with his enemies.

“Sneak Peek: Wonder Woman” - DC Universe animated original movie
Audio Commentary - Featuring the filmmakers of Gotham Knight.

Widescreen (1.78:1)

5.1 Dolby Digital

The 2-disc Special Edition DVD will feature even more incredible extras including:

“Batman and Me a Devotion of Destiny: The Bob Kane Story” - The comprehensive chronology of the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.

“Batman: The Animated Series” Bonus Episodes - Bruce Timm selects his favorite episodes from Batman: The Animated Series.

“Batman: Gotham Knight explores an exciting moment between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight,” said Paul Levitz, DC Comics President and Publisher, “and takes our fans on a very different visual trip through Gotham and Batman’s life. We’re extremely proud of this project, and look forward to adding to the momentum our DC Universe Animated Original Movie program has been building.”

“Batman: Gotham Knight is a perfect example of the type of release that Warner Premiere is becoming known for and that audiences are hungry for,” said Matt Bierman, Vice President, Production, Warner Premiere. “With incredible production values, a top-notch creative team and compelling, iconic characters from the DC Universe, Batman: Gotham Knight really raises the bar in the Direct-to-DVD arena and we’re proud to be a part of this production.”

“To date, over 13.5 million units of Batman animated titles have been sold and we are thrilled to release Batman: Gotham Knight, the next installment of the DC Universe animated original movies, which will be a hit with Super Hero and comic book fans alike,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing.

Batman: Gotham Knight Marketing Support

Batman: Gotham Knight will be supported by a massive media campaign including primetime TV spots, national print and online coverage. Marketing support will also include strong promotional support as well as a grassroots viral campaign.

DC UNIVERSE ORIGINAL MOVIES

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video (WHV) and Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) began the production and distribution of “DC Universe,” a series of original, animated PG-13 movies in July 2006. This original made for DVD movie is part of the DC Universe series of animated PG-13 films written and directed by acclaimed comic book creators and animators and featuring recognizable talent. WHV will be the exclusive worldwide home entertainment distributor for all DC Universe movies, which will include a slate of 2-3 action-packed films per year. Superman Doomsday and Justice League: The New Frontier were the first DC Universe original animated movies. Other DC properties with films in development include Justice League, Green Lantern, Flash and Wonder Woman.

BASICS

Street Date: July 8, 2008
Order Due Date: June 3, 2008
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish

Run Time: 75 minutes

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Surround Stereo
Color / Closed Captioned
Rating: PG-13

Batman: Gotham Knight (DVD)

Price: $24.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 085391123323

Batman: Gotham Knight (2 Disc Special Edition DVD)

Price: $29.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 0883929011155

Batman: Gotham Knight (Blu-ray Disc)

Price: $34.99 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 085391179511
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Taken from http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2725772&postcount=298

The picture looks awesome, this will be a definate must buy for me, hopefully it shows up in HD as well.
 
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Fan fucking tastic! Its warner so we should see it on blu ray and hd dvd. If they will bring The New Frontier to HDM them this should be a shoe in.
 
Kind of sounds similar to the Animatrix.

Now comes the dilemma I always have when buying DVDs. Should I buy them as they come out, or wait for a huge boxset in 8 years?
 
[quote name='GuyWithGun']Kind of sounds similar to the Animatrix.[/QUOTE]

Exactly what I was thinking of. Can't wait to check it out!
 
[quote name='JolietJake']One thing will kill this, if they don't have kevin conroy doing the voice.[/quote]
Screw that, I'm hoping the original voices from the movie; Bale, Ledger, etc. sign on to do the voice overs for the animated film.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Screw that, I'm hoping the original voices from the movie; Bale, Ledger, etc. sign on to do the voice overs for the animated film.[/QUOTE]
That would be the best
 
good find linkin, i never knew bout this & ive been following TDK for bout a year,thanks again look forward to this on HD
 
Bale doesn't honestly do that great of a gruff sort of voice to me. Sounds like he's trying to hard, kevin conroy has that kind of voice nailed.

Ah well, seems the bruce timm universe is pretty much dead. They get him to do these glorified movie promos, but nothing else.
 
[quote name='JolietJake']Bale doesn't honestly do that great of a gruff sort of voice to me. Sounds like he's trying to hard, kevin conroy has that kind of voice nailed.

Ah well, seems the bruce timm universe is pretty much dead. They get him to do these glorified movie promos, but nothing else.[/quote]

I really lilked Bale's voice in Batman. It sounded like he was very obviously trying to mask his voice so people couldn't compare it against wayne's. And I think it worked perfectly. He rasped it to cover up IMO.
 
nice

i hope this trend w/bats leads to a better overall respect for M & D.C. characters re: movies/DVD

good story, good Director, good talent... everything else after that

i want a re-do on DD/Elektra, especially if it's in a dark and more authentic animated-verse like this.
 
Damn, just looking at the people and studios involved, this sounds like a can't miss; Bruce Timm directing, guys like Azzarello, Rucka, Goyer and Burnett writing, and animation done by Production IG, Studio 4oC and Madhouse? Really, just..... damn. Can't wait.
 
Doubt itll pop up on high def this soon. Rarely straight to dvd movies show up.. I know theres exceptions.. maybe closer to when the new movie in the summer comes out well see it :)
 
[quote name='zadillo']Damn, just looking at the people and studios involved, this sounds like a can't miss; Bruce Timm directing, guys like Azzarello, Rucka, Goyer and Burnett writing, and animation done by Production IG, Studio 4oC and Madhouse? Really, just..... damn. Can't wait.[/quote]
QFT.
This has got me pretty excited. I'll take all the Nolan-verse they can dish out. :)
 
I'm also hoping this comes out in HD , but that didn't help for Superman - Doomsday [which showed up on the XB Video Marketplace in HD] .

Maybe it'll show up on the HD DVD of The Dark Knight ?
 
[quote name='Richlough']I'm also hoping this comes out in HD , but that didn't help for Superman - Doomsday [which showed up on the XB Video Marketplace in HD] .

Maybe it'll show up on the HD DVD of The Dark Knight ?[/quote]
Superman: Doomsday is coming to HD DVD along with Justice League: The New Frontier

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Direct-to-High-Def_Premieres/Disc_Announcements/Direct-to-Video_Justice_League_to_Hit_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD/1214

I just read the full article, it has a preview to Gotham Knight...so that's a big hint at it coming out on HD as well.

Here's the info on Superman: Doomsday http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Animated-Series-Hi-Def-Doomsday/8342
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Superman: Doomsday is coming to HD DVD along with Justice League: The New Frontier

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Direct-to-High-Def_Premieres/Disc_Announcements/Direct-to-Video_Justice_League_to_Hit_Blu-ray,_HD_DVD/1214

I just read the full article, it has a preview to Gotham Knight...so that's a big hint at it coming out on HD as well.

Here's the info on Superman: Doomsday http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Superman-Animated-Series-Hi-Def-Doomsday/8342[/QUOTE]


Doomsday is coming to HD-DVD?!?!?!

Although I know JL: NF is coming to HD-DVD... price wise I might just get the standard def dvd edition. The JL/JLU looks amazing on SD dvd's. So I am not sure if I am going to pay 30 dollars for something that looks just as good as the sd edition.
 
It all depends on warner's announcement in january regarding exclusivity... All titles announced are HD/BD pending until that announcement which may go either way (or remain neutral for another year)
 
Sweet, I love how franchises are getting more involved with japanese anime. I loved the animatrix more than I loved the last 2 matrix movies. I wished they kept going with that. I know this one is going to be great as well.
 
There's some extremely talented people animiating BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHTS so it should be awesome....I can't wait for it to come out!!!








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Yup, that's the same one! I got the link initially from an email that was posted on a movie website that was linked from IGN (how's that for convoluted?). The email sounded like it was legitimately from WB, so I'm surprised that the video got taken down.

Ah well. Things spread on the internet like the plague, so I'm not worried about it disappearing.
 
Here's the press release:
DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation have collaborated to create a unique Batman experience in Batman: Gotham Knight. The all-new, original movie will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Order due date is June 3, 2008. The original movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-per-View as well as available for download on the same day as release date, July 8, 2008.

Batman: Gotham Knight is a fresh and exciting new entry into the Batman mythos, spinning out of a 40-year history in animation including the Emmy®-winning Batman: The Animated Series, widely considered a pivotal moment in American animation. A cross section of distinguished creators, award winning producers, and acclaimed writers weave six interlocking stories that reveal Bruce Wayne’s journey to Dark Knight, each with stylish art from some of the world’s most revered animation visionaries.

Batman: Gotham Knight was headed by an impressive list of directors who have brought their distinctly different anime styles to the classic Batman character. The production was divided among three renowned studios – Studio 4ºC, Production I.G and Madhouse – and included the truly inimitable visions of directors Shojiro Nishimi, Futoshi Higashide, Hiroshi Morioka, Yasuhiro Aoki and Toshiyuki Kubooka. With stories written by several of the most talented writers of film, comic books, and animation, including Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson (A History of Violence), David S. Goyer (Batman Begins), Emmy®-winner Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series), Jordan Goldberg (Associate Producer, The Dark Knight), and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, Batman: Gotham Knight presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains, including the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unnerving marksman known as Deadshot. Batman: Gotham Knight is produced by Emma Thomas (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Michael Uslan & Benjamin Melniker (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight), Toshi Hiruma and Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series).

Batman: Gotham Knight will be available on DVD for $24.98 SRP. There will also be a 2-disc Special Edition DVD available for $29.98 SRP which contains additional bonus features. All the content from the 2-disc Special Edition DVD will be available on Blu-ray Disc for $34.99 SRP.


 Batman: Gotham Knight DVD will feature incredible extras including:

“A Mirror for the Bat: The Evil Denizens of Gotham City” - A stimulating documentary covering Gotham City’s most nefarious of characters, combined with a look into the symbiotic relationship Batman shares with his enemies.

“Sneak Peek: Wonder Woman” - DC Universe animated original movie
Audio Commentary - Featuring the filmmakers of Gotham Knight.

Widescreen (1.78:1)

5.1 Dolby Digital

The 2-disc Special Edition DVD will feature even more incredible extras including:

“Batman and Me a Devotion of Destiny: The Bob Kane Story” - The comprehensive chronology of the remarkable life of the creator of Batman.

“Batman: The Animated Series” Bonus Episodes - Bruce Timm selects his favorite episodes from Batman: The Animated Series.

“Batman: Gotham Knight explores an exciting moment between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight,” said Paul Levitz, DC Comics President and Publisher, “and takes our fans on a very different visual trip through Gotham and Batman’s life. We’re extremely proud of this project, and look forward to adding to the momentum our DC Universe Animated Original Movie program has been building.”

“Batman: Gotham Knight is a perfect example of the type of release that Warner Premiere is becoming known for and that audiences are hungry for,” said Matt Bierman, Vice President, Production, Warner Premiere. “With incredible production values, a top-notch creative team and compelling, iconic characters from the DC Universe, Batman: Gotham Knight really raises the bar in the Direct-to-DVD arena and we’re proud to be a part of this production.”

“To date, over 13.5 million units of Batman animated titles have been sold and we are thrilled to release Batman: Gotham Knight, the next installment of the DC Universe animated original movies, which will be a hit with Super Hero and comic book fans alike,” said Amit Desai, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing.

Batman: Gotham Knight Marketing Support

Batman: Gotham Knight will be supported by a massive media campaign including primetime TV spots, national print and online coverage. Marketing support will also include strong promotional support as well as a grassroots viral campaign.

DC UNIVERSE ORIGINAL MOVIES

DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video (WHV) and Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) began the production and distribution of “DC Universe,” a series of original, animated PG-13 movies in July 2006. This original made for DVD movie is part of the DC Universe series of animated PG-13 films written and directed by acclaimed comic book creators and animators and featuring recognizable talent. WHV will be the exclusive worldwide home entertainment distributor for all DC Universe movies, which will include a slate of 2-3 action-packed films per year. Superman Doomsday and Justice League: The New Frontier were the first DC Universe original animated movies. Other DC properties with films in development include Justice League, Green Lantern, Flash and Wonder Woman.

BASICS

Street Date: July 8, 2008
Order Due Date: June 3, 2008
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish

Run Time: 75 minutes

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Surround Stereo
Color / Closed Captioned
Rating: PG-13

Batman: Gotham Knight (DVD)

Price: $24.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 085391123323

Batman: Gotham Knight (2 Disc Special Edition DVD)

Price: $29.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 0883929011155

Batman: Gotham Knight (Blu-ray Disc)

Price: $34.99 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 085391179511
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[quote name='LinkinPrime']New images:



taken from ign.com[/quote]
The middle one looks cool. In the other two Batman just looks odd.
 
Here are the covers for each version:

BatmanGothamKnight_ad.jpg
 
The more I hear about this the less excited I get for it. I'm all for dark anime-style Batman, but I'm not really all that impressed with most of the clips/screenshots that have come out.

For those unaware, there is a short featurette for this collection at the beginning of Appleseed: Ex Machina. It is very similar to the one posted earlier in this thread, but either a) has some new scenes or b) is the same one and I simply didn't pay enough attention to the first.
 
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