The Dark Knight Dark Knight Tie-Ins

[chintai80]

im wondering how Mr. J is gonna look, if he's even gonna be in this.

 

[BatB]

Yoshiaki Kawajiri would be fantastic too, or, who did Blood:The Last Vampire?

 

[Figs]

im wondering how Mr. J is gonna look, if he's even gonna be in this.

There probably going to give him a bun like a Samurai.

 

[chintai80]

There probably going to give him a bun like a Samurai.

And he's gonna throw his Joker cards like ninja stars?

oh wait..they already did that in The Batman. LoL

 

[Sccmj23]

What's going on here? Are you even reading my posts? I can't fathom how you could read my post and produce this response. It makes no sense. It's like your having a conversation with my evil duplicate from another dimension, because nothing you just said has anything to do with anything I said.

First, I never said it didn't suit Batman. In fact, I said the exact opposite. I'll bold it for you, since apparently you missed it the first time: "true anime definitely works for Batman."


Second, I never said "anime as a whole is bad." I said three things: that I'm tired of it over-saturating the market, that I don't like the North American imitation of it (which this will likely be), and that it's popularity is hurting traditional western animation. These points having nothing to do with the style of anime chosen, or how awesome it may be.

Since you keep bringing style up, I will explain what will likely happen here: the series will not be anime style. It will most likely be North American anime style, such as that seen in Fantastic Four. This is not anime at all, but rather a cheap imitation produced by North American posers, commissioned by fool executives thinking they can cash in on the popularity of genuine anime.

The alternative, of course, is what was done with The Animatrix: genuine anime artists were hired to produce those animated shorts, rather than western animators trying to imitate anime. The work produced was excellent, and I would be thrilled to see the TDK project done like this. It won't happen, though. Far more likely is that they will use the imitation style, and it will suck.

Of course, I would prefer they use traditional western animation, as opposed to imitation anime or even genuine anime. This has nothing to do with anime being bad (except the imitation, which is bad). It is simply that western animation is dying out: computer animation means the traditional animated films never make it to theaters any more (Don't count on ever seeing anything like Mask of the Phantasm in theaters again), and the popularity of anime and imitation-anime is over-saturating television so completely that there is little room left for western animation.

So yeah, I'm a little annoyed that, yet again, the decision has been made to go with anime.

Damn. Nice post.

But I completely agree with you. What passes for "animation" these days is crap. The last animated show I watched was Justice League Unlimited before it ended and that was mostly just for the nostalgia effect since I was such a big BTAS fan. The new "The Batman" show is ok, but it isnt anything fresh or new. I just hope they do the right thing as far as the animation is concerned and bring in some people with some actual TALENT to do it.

 

[chintai80]

Yoshiaki Kawajiri would be fantastic too, or, who did Blood:The Last Vampire?

Production I.G. - same folks who worked on Ghost in the Shell: SAC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Production_I.G.

 

[Kakihara]

Yeah mang, thats what i'm talking about!
I wanna see the new highlander anime...kawajiri worked on that one too.

I liked it alot. I'm not really a big fan of the Highlander either, but Kawajiri totally made it his own. You should check it out as soon as possible.

 

[Figs]

And he's gonna throw his Joker cards like ninja stars?

oh wait..they already did that in The Batman. LoL

Is "The Batman" the latest animated series? I've only watched the one from the 90's.

 

[chintai80]

yea Figman, "The Batman" is the latest animated series...and in it, Joker throws his cards like throwing knives sometimes. I watch it from time to time and it enjoy it somewhat, but it doesn't hold a candle to the 90s series.
"The Batman" is more for kids.

 

[Borat]

oohh man they better do this anime Batman right.

 

[BatB]

What would be interesting would be if they did something along the line of the matrix, and did sort of a compilation of stories from different animators. They could even include Bruce Timm in on it. Maybe.

I am a tremendous fan of Japanese anime, and have been for years. Living in michigan my whole life theres not much to do except watch tv, go to the movies, read, or go online.

And with whats been said about the dying of western animation, I do feel like I gotta add my two cents. Even if no one wants me too. Anime in Japan is still prodominately 2-d because in Japan they regard animation on the same level as live-action They don't have any of the rediculous preconceptions that america seems to have. In america there are two aspects you have to consider. One; in america people go where the money is and artistic expression is held back in rediculous levels. If it is thought to hinder the accumulation of profit. And two; America is insanely conservative and "traditional" and unfortunately animation is held by many as not an art form or anything of the type but simply as mindless entertainment for children. Sadly much like many hold comic books . These two factors lead to the death of traditional animation in the west. I've always said that animation in america is 20 if not 30 years behind the rest of the world. And I absolutely maintain that. Don't blame anime or "imitations" for the death of anything. Blame the conservative uncreative money grubbing jack-a$$' for holding it back and throwing it in the garbage the second something different (3-d animation) comes along.

 

[Crook]

What's going on here? Are you even reading my posts? I can't fathom how you could read my post and produce this response. It makes no sense. It's like your having a conversation with my evil duplicate from another dimension, because nothing you just said has anything to do with anything I said.

I was under the impression what you were saying had at least something to do with the new Batman DTV. But apparently it had more to do with your distaste in "copycat" anime.

First, I never said it didn't suit Batman. In fact, I said the exact opposite. I'll bold it for you, since apparently you missed it the first time: "true anime definitely works for Batman."

I skimmed over that part somehow, so my fault on that.

Since you keep bringing style up, I will explain what will likely happen here: the series will not be anime style. It will most likely be North American anime style, such as that seen in Fantastic Four. This is not anime at all, but rather a cheap imitation produced by North American posers, commissioned by fool executives thinking they can cash in on the popularity of genuine anime.

Well we'll see when we find out who's behind this production. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt though, as the whole Animatrix series was under WB after all.

 

[BatMatt]

Don't like anime myself, but I'll watch anything that bridges the gap between the two movies regardless of the format it's in.

 

[Dark Knight]

Can't wait for the Anime style animation series that takes place between the events of BB and TDK.

 

[Dark Knight]

Don't like anime myself, but I'll watch anything that bridges the gap between the two movies regardless of the format it's in.

Yep! It should be sweet!

 

[Figs]

yea Figman, "The Batman" is the latest animated series...and in it, Joker throws his cards like throwing knives sometimes. I watch it from time to time and it enjoy it somewhat, but it doesn't hold a candle to the 90s series.
"The Batman" is more for kids.

So, since I love the 90's animated series....well at least most aspects. It's safe to say I should avoid this version thats more for the kids then?

 

[itsthebatman]

I was under the impression what you were saying had at least something to do with the new Batman DTV. But apparently it had more to do with your distaste in "copycat" anime.


I skimmed over that part somehow, so my fault on that.


Well we'll see when we find out who's behind this production. I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt though, as the whole Animatrix series was under WB after all.

Reading is clearly not your forte.

 

[chintai80]

So, since I love the 90's animated series....well at least most aspects. It's safe to say I should avoid this version thats more for the kids then?

you can check out some episodes on youtube.com if you're curious.
but just don't expect it to be on par w/ the classic BTAS.
see, i like this new batman series....but i Love the 90s one.

 

[Saint]

I was under the impression what you were saying had at least something to do with the new Batman DTV. But apparently it had more to do with your distaste in "copycat" anime.

It does have something to do with Batman series; perhaps you should read more closely. I can't be blamed for the inaccuracies of your skimming. I'll put it all in one place, so you don't miss it:

1. I am tired of the market being flooded with anime, therefore I am disappointed the series will be anime-style.

2. I am annoyed with the lack of traditional western animation these days, therefore I think the Batman series should have been done this way.

3. I dislike imitation anime, which this series will likely be.

Even if I hadn't said these things outright, it's a simple matter of connecting the dots to understand how my points relate to the Batman series in question.

 

[Eros]

It does have something to do with Batman series; perhaps you should read more closely. I can't be blamed for the inaccuracies of your skimming. I'll put it all in one place, so you don't miss it:

1. I am tired of the market being flooded with anime, therefore I am disappointed the series will be anime-style.

2. I am annoyed with the lack of traditional western animation these days, therefore I think the Batman series should have been done this way.

3. I dislike imitation anime, which this series will likely be.

Even if I hadn't said these things outright, it's a simple matter of connecting the dots to understand how my points relate to the Batman series in question.

dude its just some 30 to 40 minute direct to video tie-in anime Batman movie, its not a big of deal.

 

[Saint]

dude its just some 30 to 40 minute direct to video tie-in anime Batman movie, its not a big of deal.

Well, no, it's not a 30-to-40 minute movie (DTV animated features are usually a little over an hour), in fact it is apparently not a movie at all: it's described as a series. This likely means it is a handful of half hour episodes, surely adding up to be as long--or likely longer--than the average DTV animated film.

Also, I am not treating it as a "big deal," so I'm not sure why you made this post at all.

 

[Dfens]

I would rather have an "anime Batman" than the same tired square jawed Bruce Timm designs. Something like what was in Kill Bill would be ideal, although that would probably be really expensive.

 

[turtlefocker]

Whoa I cant wait for the animated movie!

I wonder is Joker will be scarred in the animated film or actually in TDK.

 

[Eros]

Well, no, it's not a 30-to-40 minute movie (DTV animated features are usually a little over an hour), in fact it is apparently not a movie at all: it's described as a series. This likely means it is a handful of half hour episodes, surely adding up to be as long--or likely longer--than the average DTV animated film.

Also, I am not treating it as a "big deal," so I'm not sure why you made this post at all.

Tie-ins animated movies are short, the chronicles of riddick tie-in DTV was 30 mins as was the one for Hugh Jackmans Van-hellsing.

 

[Saint]

Tie-ins animated movies are short, the chronicles of riddick tie-in DTV was 30 mins as was the one for Hugh Jackmans Van-hellsing.

That may be, but it also, fortunately, irrelevant, as this is a tie-in "series," not a movie.