HBO Max and Cartoon Network have announced a straight-to-series order for the new animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader”. The project is set to be executive produced by three top tier talents – filmmakers J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, along with original 1990s “Batman: The Animated Series” co-developer Bruce Timm. Since “Batman: The Animated Series” went off the air, numerous “Batman” shows and movies have cropped up – most of which have either skewed younger or often lacked the magic that made the original run such an iconic classic. ‘Caped Crusader’ appears to be a step back to the original formula with Abrams, Reeves, and Timm saying in a joint statement: “The series will be thrilling, cinematic and evocative of Batman’s noir roots, while diving deeper into the psychology of these iconic characters.” Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho will produce the series. Reeves recently finished filming the Robert Pattinson-led “The Batman” film and has a live-action spin-off prequel series in development for HBO Max. “Batman: Caped Crusader” does not have an announced premiere date yet. https://www.darkhorizons.com/timm-abrams-set-batman-caped-crusader/ Very cool news for fans of Timm produced animated projects....
First Trailer is finally out, really looks a lot like Bruce Timm's original Batman The Animated Series...... Amazon Prime Video has released the official first trailer for its upcoming, highly anticipated “Batman: Caped Crusader” animated series. Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human – The Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications. Seen as a spiritual successor to the original 1990s “Batman: The Animated Series,” this is is set in the 1940s and reimagines the Batman mythology through the eyes of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. The voice cast includes Hamish Linklater as Batman/Bruce Wayne along with McKenna Grace, Toby Stephens, Reid Scott, Dan Donohue, Gary Anthony Williams, Jason Watkins, John DiMaggio, Krystal Joy Brown, Michelle C. Bonilla, Eric Morgan Stewart, Tom Kenny, Minnie Driver, Diedrich Bader, Jamie Chung, and Christina Ricci. Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register also executive produce. “Batman: Caped Crusader” launches on Prime Video starting on August 1st. https://www.darkhorizons.com/first-trailer-batman-caped-crusader/
Why does it seem like animation quality hasn't improved since 1985? I would think that, after 40 years and huge technological improvements, it wouldn't look like a Scooby Doo episode. Compare:
