GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS #208

Thursday 29th April 2004

"CATWOMAN" PUBLICITY MACHINE GEARS UP

As we get closer to the July opening date for the Halle Berry CATWOMAN movie, the Warner Bros. Studio publicity machine has started to get into gear. Thsi week saw the first official teaser poster (at left) released through the movie's website.

Magazine coverage is also starting to increase with a cover article in the latest Wizard magazine on sale this week. Look for more over the coming weeks, and rumors indicate that the trailer will also be released within the next few weeks.

So enjoy and as always we'll see you next week - Alan J. Porter

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Comics News
• Jerry Robinson in AE#39
• Comics Shipping
• In Stores - May 5th
• TV News
• CN Schedule Changes
• B:TAS DVD Episode List
• TV Schedules
• Justice League
• Teen Titans
• Super Friends
• UK Schedule
• Movie News
• Batman Begins
• More on-set reports
• Catwoman
• Upcoming TV appearences
• Wizard magazine
• Meet The Bat Team
• Oakland, Apr 30- May 2
• Monroeville, Apr 30 - May 2
• Novi MI, May 14-16
• Philadelphia, May 21-23

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Comics News

JERRY ROBINSON IN ALTER EGO #39

ALTER EGO #39 (108 pages, $5.95) is the JERRY ROBINSON ISSUE, from BATMAN to BLACK TERROR to COMIC STRIPS—and BEYOND! Behind two fantastic full-color covers by JERRY ROBINSON, we present his longest in-depth interview ever, with the man who became BOB KANE’s first “ghost” on Batman—conducted by JIM AMASH! Half the issue is devoted almost entirely to his Batman work! There’s a multitude of scarce, even never-seen art by JERRY ROBINSON—of the Batman characters, and many more! Also, plenty of rare art by Jerry’s friends & colleagues—BOB KANE, MORT MESKIN, GEORGE ROUSSOS, FRED RAY, JOE SHUSTER, DICK SPRANG, CHARLES PARIS, CHARLES BIRO, STEVE DITKO, & others! Plus: FCA with MARC SWAYZE, C.C. BECK, and the Fawcett/Charlton Connection—MICHAEL T. GILBERT—and MORE! The 108 page, saddle-stitched 8-1/2" x 11" magazine with a full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $5.95 in the U.S. and ships 4 August 2004.

Comics Shipping (May 5th)

BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #8 - Written by the Pander Brrothers and Mark Paniccia; art by the Pander Brothers and Alvaro Lopez; cover by the Pander Brothers - This conclusion to the dramatic miniseries finds Batman face-to-face with the Purge, and with the fate of Gotham resting in his hands! Does the newly reborn Dark Knight have what it takes to rid the city of its greatest threat? - BATMAN  |  32pg.  |  8 of 8  |  Color  |  $2.95

BIRDS OF PREY #66 - Written by Gail Simone; art by Michael Golden and Mike Manley; cover by Alex Toth - A special issue featuring guest art by Michael Golden & Mike Manley, with a spectacular cover by the legendary Alex Toth! Canary discovers that a bizarre link to the past may have deadly consequences in the present, as she uncovers a time when the Golden Age Birds of Prey stalked a serial killer! - BATMAN  |  32pg.  |  Color  |  $2.50

DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR - Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Robert Kanigher and various; art by Mike Sekowsky, Joe Kubert, Bernard Baily, Ralph Mayo, Bernard Sachs, Joe Samachson, Jon Koziak and various; cover by Neal Adams - A stunning facsimile of the classic 1971 collection DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR! Reprinted here are stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #34, MORE FUN COMICS #55, ADVENTURE COMICS #190, ACTION COMICS #146, and a previously unpublished story featuring Wildcat by Robert Kanigher and Jon Koziak! - DC UNIVERSE  |  96pg.  |  Color  |  $6.95

DETECTIVE COMICS #794 - Written by Andersen Gabrych and A.J. Lieberman; art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green; cover by Tim Sale - Tarantula and Orpheus guest-star in Part 1 of "The Rotting," a new 2-part story! Can Batman stop a terrible blight from wiping out the citizens of Gotham? And will his quest bring him into conflict with a beautiful but deadly vigilante from Blüdhaven? Plus, in the backup, the conclusion to "The Tailor"! As the Tailor gets ready to go head-to-head in a battle he knows he can't win, he makes preparations for the only things in Gotham City that he cares about. - BATMAN  |  40pg.  |  Color  |  $2.95

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #31 - Written by Josh Siegal; art and cover by Chris Jones and Dan Davis - A child's life is struck by tragedy, and the Justice League must help him face the future. When the heroes don't realize their actions may jeopardize the fate of the world, the only one who can stop them is The Phantom Stranger! -
DC UNIVERSE  |  32pg.  |  Color  |  $2.25

TV News

CARTOON NETWORK SCHEDULE CHANGES

Cartoon Network has altered its schedule for next week, pulling the previously announced final four episodes of the second season of Teen Titans. Instead, the network will air "How Long is Forever?" at 6:30 p.m. and "Every Dog Has His Day" at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, and "Terra" at 6:30 p.m. and "Only Human" at 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 6.

B:TAS DVD SET EPISODE LIST

We have now recieved the official list of episodes on the upcoming Batman: The Animated Series Volume 1 set from Warner Bros. The episodes are released in production order, with some minor exceptions. The number before each title (e.g. 501) is the production number for that episode

Disc One

1. 501 On Leather Wings (Commentary by ERIC RODOMSKI and BRUCE TIMM)
2. 502 Christmas with the Joker
3. 503 Nothing to Fear
4. 504 The Last Laugh
5. 505 Pretty Poison
6. 506 The Underdwellers
7. 507 P.O.V.

Disc Two

1. 508 Forgotten
2. 509 Be a Clown
3. 510 Two-Face Part 1
4. 517 Two-Face Part 2
5. 511 It's Never Too Late
6. 512 I've Got Batman in My Basement
7. 514 Heart of Ice (Commentary by PAUL DINI, ERIC RODOMSKI and BRUCE TIMM)

Disc Three

1. 513 Cat and Claw Part 1
2. 516 Cat and Claw Part 2
3. 515 See No Evil
4. 518 Beware of Gray Ghost
5. 519 Prophecy of Doom
6. 520 Feat of Clay Part 1
7. 521 Feat of Clay Part 2

Disc Four

1. 522 Joker's Favor
2. 523 Vendetta
3. 524 Fear of Victory
4. 525 The Clock King
5. 526 Appointment in Crime Alley
6. 527 Mad As a Hatter
7. 528 Dreams in Darkness

TV Schedules

BATMAN: MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN

Cartoon Network - Saturday 1st May - 7:30pm

JUSTICE LEAGUE (Cartoon Network)

• Sunday 2nd May - 10:30 - Secret Origins Pt 3

TEEN TITANS (Cartoon Network)

• Saturday 1st May - 12:00pm - Switched
• Sunday 2nd May - 10:00pm - Switched
• Monday 3rd May - 6:30pm - Date With Destiny
• Monday 3rd May - 10:00pm - Transformation
• Tuesday 4th May - 6:30pm - Titan Rising
• Tuesday 4th May - 10:00pm - Winner Take All
• Wednesday 5th May - 6:30pm - How Long Is Forever
• Wednesday 5th May- 10:00pm - Every Dog Has His Day
• Thursday 6th May - 6:30pm - Terra
• Thursday 6th May - 10:00pm - Only Human

TEEN TITANS (KidsWB)

• Saturday 1st May - 9:00am - Final Exam

SUPER FRIENDS (Boomerang)

• no details available

UK TV SCHEDULE

Toonami, Turner's new UK cartoon Network has just started broadcasting. The following Batman shows will be running.

BATMAN OF THE FUTURE (Batman Beyond) :

• Weekdays - 06:30am, 10:30am, 3:00pm.
• Weekends - 07:30am, 12:00 noon, 3:00pm

JUSTICE LEAGUE

• Weekdays & Weekends - 00:30am, 05:10am, 11:30am, 02:30pm, 06:30pm.

Movie News

LATEST BATMAN BEGINS RUMORS & NEWS

• Several close up photos of the Gotham City themed insignia and license plates from teh set of BATMAN BEGINS appeared on the web this week (see above)
• The Hendon & Finchley Times posted an article on the Batman Begins filming that took place at Mill Hill .."stars Gary Oldman and Katie Holmes came to Mill Hill last Friday night as film crews transformed a medical research centre into the mythical asylum of Arkham in Gotham City. The stars were on set at the imposing National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), in The Ridgeway ..Massive floodlights loomed over the building, where a mock asylum entrance gate had been built, and black Gotham City police SWAT vans could be seen parked on The Ridgeway. Of the Batmobile, there was no sign. Amused NIMR staff had been banned from talking about the set but one worker described the scenes which could not be seen from the road. "It's very exciting it's an asylum. There is lots of rubber stuff and these big drums," she said."
• Movie Man's Guide posted a note that Christian Bale may be shooting scenes that take place early in the film.... Apparently the "shoot out at East Tilbury was something to do with a prison in the east, early in Wayne's life..."
• According to SFGate.com, "Animal rights protestors in London are furious with plans to shoot the new "Batman" movie at an animal testing facility. British director Christopher Nolan wants to use the 1950s-built National Institute for Animal Research in Mill Hill, north London, as a location for upcoming prequel 'Batman Begins' -- due to star Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson. A Warner Bros. spokesperson explains, "We felt this building offered a unique visual element for our movie. 'Neither Warner Bros Pictures nor the film-makers, cast or crew of 'Batman Begins' wish to endorse or condemn any social or political position by choosing to film the facade of the institute.' But members of the Mill Hill Anti-Vivisection Alliance are already vowing to disrupt any filming at the center -- where animals are used to research diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis."
• According to the Bedford Times and Citizen newspaper last week. " (Warner Bros.)  are building (what) appears to be the 'mono rail' mentioned in the script and 'statues' and a 'spire'. The props crew have been working at the hangers for around 3 months". The paper goes on to report that " filming at the (Carrdington Airship) hangers will start soon."
  

CATWOMAN UPDATES

• Halle Berry and the cast of CATWOMAN will appear on the OPRAH WINFREY Show, May 26th! The next day (May 27) you can find Halle Berry on the ELLEN DEGENERES Show!
• Halle Berry's Catwoman appears on the new issue of WIZARD MAGAZINE! The comic/ film publication features a set visit and chat with the crew of the film. The #152 issue is in stores now! -

Meet The Bat Team

WONDER CON 2004 - Oakland CA, April 30 to May 2

WonderCon is one of the major comics conventions and always attracts a large crowd and an impressive guest list. Among the guests this year are: ED BRUBAKER, DARWYN COOKE, PAUL DINI, GREG RUCKA, BRUCE TIMM, DEVIN GRAYSON, MATT WAGNER. Gotham Weekly New's own logo designer, RAY FEIGHREY will also be at the show, helping out at the CBLDF booth.

PITTSBURGH COMIC CON - Monroeville PA, April 30 - May 2

The 11th Annual Pittsburgh Comiccon includes several notable guests including GEORGE PEREZ and MICHAEL TURNER.

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON - Novi MI, May 14 to 16

Guests at this year's Motor City Comiccon include: NORM BREYFOGLE, GUY DAVIS, DAVE DORMAN.

WIZARD WORLD PHILLY, May 21 to 23

The major East Coast convention of the season has a large and impressive guest list, including: MICHAEL TURNER, TOMMY CASTILLO, DARWYN COOKE, BO HAMPTON,

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