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Most of the news and activity this week has been around the
first Batman Beyond movie. Check out the TV, Movie and On-Line sections for
more news on the events surrounding the upcoming release of Batman Beyond:
Return Of The Joker.
As always, have a great week.
Alan J. Porter
Millersville
MD 21108
E-mail: ajp@toad.net
IN THIS ISSUE OF
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Comics Shipping Next Week
Comics News – Changes
in store for 2001
TV Show Schedules – BB in
TV News – TV promotes BB Movie
Movie News – BB:ROTJ Details
Meet The Bat-Team –Batmobile on tour.
On-Line Happenings – WB auction on eBay
Fanzines & Fan-Clubs
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (August 23rd)
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Next week sees most of DC’s output devoted to the Green
Lantern: Ring Of Fire “5th Week” event, so only one Bat related
title is scheduled to appear.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 – MILLENIUM EDITION
Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Miller and Klaus
Janson.
Frank Miller's dark vision of Batman's future began as the
rising tide of crime in
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COMICS NEWS
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BURCHETT HINTS AT
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In a recent interview with Newsrama ( www.fandom.com/comics)
artist Rich Burchett shed a little more light on the changes for
"I’m working on one of the major Batman crossovers for
next year," Burchett told Newsarama. "It’s an eight issue series that
will begin and end as standalone bookends and will cross through the other
Batman books, and I’m drawing the bookends for it, Greg [Rucka] is writing
them, and the other Batman books will pickup the story thread and run with it.
It’s pretty nifty – it changes the stakes in
Check out the full interview at http://www.fandom.com/Comics/articles.asp?action=page&obj_id=225166
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TV SHOW SCHEDULES
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BATMAN BEYOND
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The second season of the new futuristic look at the world of
the new Dark Knight is underway at
From Brian Davis comes news that Batman Beyond is airing in
the
In Canada Batman Beyond can be found on YTV airing at
In Belgium Batman Beyond shown on Sunday mornings on the
cable channel VT4
In Holland Batman Beyond is shown on RTL4 at
NEW - In Germany Batman Beyond can be found on the channel
Pro Sieben at 10.15 am and like the UK
it is known as “Batman Of The Future.”
NEW BATMAN / SUPERMAN ADVENTURES
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The new season of Batman/ Superman Adventures is now on the
WB Network Scheduled times are posted as Monday through Friday at 4:00 and
4:30pm; NOTE ADDITIONAL EPISODE now on Saturdays at 8:00, and 8:30am Eastern
and Pacific Time on the Kids' WB! ... But DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL
LISTINGS FOR EXACT TIMES IN YOUR AREA
NOTE: Shows #1 - 85 are the classic "Batman: The
Animated Series" style. Shows #86 onwards are the "New
Adventures" style.
In Canada The New Batman Adventures can be found on YTV at
The Irish TV station RTE2 broadcasts The New Batman
Adventures on Tuesdays around
In Belgium The New Batman Adventures is shown on Saturday
mornings on the cable channel VT4
In
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
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Batman is back on the Cartoon Network. Unannounced CN has
started running episodes of BTAS in order at weeknights at
Batman the Animated Series is on Cartoon Network in
SUPER-FRIENDS
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On the Cartoon Network (
SUNDAY
Several GWN readers have also reported that showing at
BATMAN - 1960s TV SHOW
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The Canadian cable channel Space! is showing selected
episodes from the classic Adam West TV show. At
The European satellite channel "Trouble" also airs
the 1960's show at
In
In Holland Adam West and crew can be found on RTL4 at 12.50
on Wednesday afternoons.
In
In the
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TV NEWS
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TV PROMOTES BB MOVIE
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From the Comics Continuum website comes news that from Oct.
9 through Nov. 6, the Kids WB! will air a National Watch and Win! promotion
with prizes including VCRs, videos, DVDs, CDs, video games, WB Studio Store
gift certificates, Batman books from DC Comics, Batman Beyond bedroom makeovers
and a grand-prize trip for four to New York City.
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MOVIE NEWS
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“RETURN OF THE JOKER” – DETAILS
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Over the last week Warner Bros have issued the official
press releases on the upcoming BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER movie.
The press release describes the movie “"The sleeker,
deadlier and seemingly immortal Clown Prince of Crime back with his own unique
brand of pandemonium. While trying to uncover the Joker's secrets, the new
Batman, Terry McGinnis, discovers the greatest mystery in the life of the
original Caped Crusader: what happened the night he fought the Joker for the
last time. When Bruce Wayne is almost killed in one of the Joker's latest
attacks, Batman vows to avenge his mentor and put the Joker to rest
forever."
“The Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker DVD is loaded with
special features, including:
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Director/producer commentary;
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* Deleted scenes;
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* Beyond Batman Beyond making-of
documentary;
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* Animatic sequences;
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* Video character biographies;
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* Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Web site;
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* Crash music video by Mephisto Odyssey
featuring Static X;
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* Trailers and TV spots.
·
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker features the voice
talents of Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina
the Teenage Witch), Mark Hamill (Star
Wars), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World) and Angie Harmon (Law &
Order).
Exciting sounds from the movie will be available in October
on the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker soundtrack, featuring a hot single
from debut Warner recording act Mephisto Odyssey (featuring platinum act Static
X). Guitar wonder Kenny Wayne Shepherd also appears on the soundtrack. Additionally, a music video for the song
"Crash," the first single from the soundtrack, will be running on
music-video outlets beginning in October.”
The movie will be released on October 24th priced
at $19.99 for the video and $24.98 for the DVD.
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MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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BATMOBILE ON TOUR
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Check out the Batmobile as featured in the On*Star TV
commercials at the following events:
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August 19 - Woodward Dream Cruise -
Woodward Avenue - Birmingham, MI
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Sept. 29 - State Fair of Texas - (First
Auto Show) - Dallas, TX
NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA – October 7-8
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The HOLLYWOOD COLECTORS & CELEBRITIES SHOW (http://hollywoodcollectorshow.com/garlan.htm) will be held at the Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn on 4222 Vineland Avenue on October 7th and 8th. The show will include appearances from: ADAM WEST, FRANK GORSHIN, YVONNE CRAIG, JULIE NEWMAR, LEE MERIWETHER and GEORGE BARRIS builder of the TV Batmobile’
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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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BATMAB BEYOND WEB-SITE LINKS TO MOVIE
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In anticipation of the upcoming BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE
JOKER movie, the Batman Beyond website (www.batmanbeyond.com)
has added interactive features that include a 10-minute "Return of the
Joker" preview Webcast, a soundtrack sampler, a clip from the music video,
interactive arcade games, character biographies, weekly contests and
sweepstakes for chances to win great prizes, questions for the creators, chat
events and much more.
WB AUCTIONS MOVIE ITEMS ON-LINE
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Beginning September 13th on www.ebay.com,
Warner Bros. invites you to bid on props and wardrobe from the blockbuster
Batman movie franchise. Items include Batman's cowl from Batman Forever,
Catwoman's costume from Batman Returns, Poison Ivy's chair and Batgirl's mask
from Batman & Robin, The Riddler's and Two-Face's costumes from Batman
Forever, as well as props and collectibles straight from the Warner Bros.
vaults. All items in the Warner Bros. Auction come with a certificate of
authenticity.
GOTHAM GIRLS UP AND RUNNING
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The third “webisode” of GOTHAM GIRLS is up and running at http://www.gothamgirls.com
. It features Harley on a desperate bid to buy a Halloween present for Ivy..
BATMAN COMIC BOOK APPEARENCES
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The listing of all Batman Comic Book Appearances from 1939
to present is now available at http://www.magpage.com/~demes/batapps.htm.
Any corrections / aditions can be sent to Jim Demes at demes@magpage.com
CATCH UP ON THE GOTHAM GAZETTE FAN-FICS
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Since the GOTHAM GAZETTE web-site went into hiatus I’ve had
several e-mails from GWN readers asking where they can find the excellent
fanfic stories we used to run. Well writer Lee Barnett now has them posted on
his own website at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/budgie
so click on by and check them out.
NEW BATMAN DISCUSSION LIST
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BATSIGNAL a new Batman on-line discussion group has been launched at
http://www.eGroups.com/group/BatSignal
Or subscribe direct by sending an e-mail to BatSignal-subscribe@egroups.com
BATMAN RELATED E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS
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Batman Animated Newsletter - Tim Leighton (juno@direct.ca)
Claw Marks: The Catwoman Fan Club Newsletter - Lynx Delirium
http://clawmarks.homepage.com/main.html
Batman UK - Monthly Newsletter – Brian Davis (www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/batmanuk/)
Batman:
Defender Of Gotham weekly update – Dave Carroll (http://www.fandom.com/batman )
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BATMAN FANZINES & FAN-CLUBS
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(Know of any Batman related Fan-clubs that aren't listed ?
Send me an e-mail at ajp@toad.net with details. When contacting any of these
clubs please mention GWN.)
KNIGHTHOOD OF THE BAT
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The Knighthood Of The Bat is an online ICQ based fan club
which, through the use of ICQ members can contact each other and share in their
common interest of Batman. Check it out
at the excellent Batman: Defender Of Gotham website at www.fandom.com/batman
BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE
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Editor John Mack has announced that he has suspended
publication of the BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS GUIDE. .
GREEN HORNET & BATMAN FAN & COLLECTORS CLUB
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$10 a year for a bi-monthly newsletter. Contact J.
Washington III, 321 Gracie Road . Chesapeake VA 23325
HARLEY QUINN FAN CLUB
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Based in San Diego. For more info contact Mike at 4574
Mercurio St. San Diego CA 92130
UNOFFICIAL BATMAN ANIMATED FAN-CLUB
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This club began in September and consists of a quarterly 30
page newsletter which is mailed out - 'a fan made magazine' with news, reviews,
guides, artwork and basically all that we can stuff in related to Batman,
Batman Beyond and Bruce Timm's amazing artwork. The club is non-profit making
(i.e. - you only pay for paper and printing costs) and it's made by fans for
fans. Based in the UK but USA and other members are always welcome. If you
would like more information on how to join please e-mail -
brian@batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk or for more info see website at
http://www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/club/
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With over 6000 items listed, this is the most comprehensive
guide to Batman comics and collectibles ever assembled between two covers.
Nearly 300 photographs accompany the informative articles and price guide
listings. Highlights include a comics section which lists every comic book in
which Batman has appeared from his debut in 1939 to the end of 1997, plus a
figures section which lists all of the various Batman action figures. Covering
everything from Artwork to Videos, and price ranges from 15c to $150,000, this
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Sources used in compiling GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS
- DC Comics On-Line
Newsletter (http://www.dccomics.com/newsletter.html )
- Comics Continuum (http://comicscontinuum.com/index.htm)
- Newsrama (http://www.fandom.com/comics )
- Comics2Film (http://www.comics2film.com )
- Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm
)
GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS is a FOREST COMICS Publication.
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