Previous Batman film series blocked by WB?

[Zombie Superman]

It would seem that the WB has removed all copies of all of the films in the previous Batman film series, even the recently released Batman SE DVDs.

It's clear this was done to put the focus on the current films, but I'm sad that I'll never be able to get the Batman 89 SE at an affordable price.

Does anyone have any official word as to why this happened?

Z\S/

 

[SPIDERMAN117]

It be rerealsed next year since "Batman 89" will make its 20 year anniversity such as "Superman" making its 30 year anniversity this year


No way will WB miss a chance like this

 

[Zombie Superman]

What is an "anniversity?" Is it a college requiring only one year of attendance?

And what is your source?

Z\S/

 

[SPIDERMAN117]

like a special edition.......im just saying on my own opinion thats what WB will do

 

[KGBeast]

the demand for the previous batman films films was increased by the release of the dark knight and all the hype towards the film and Batman in general this whole year, believe me, they´re about to be re-released when TDK hits dvd and blu-ray, but don´t expect anithing new, just the special editions from 3 years ago.

 

[Cain]

I don't think it's them ignoring them after all that first movie was one of the most profitable films in the history of that studio. They're releasing them on blu-ray soon so you could assume the DVD's will be reissued around that time as well.

 

[Lazlo Panaflex]

It be rerealsed next year since "Batman 89" will make its 20 year anniversity such as "Superman" making its 30 year anniversity this year

Is DC releasing yet another "special edition" of Superman again, what do you know?

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

How come you don't have it already? The SEs have been out for nearly 3 years.

 

[HR-PUFF&STUFF]

How come you don't have it already? The SEs have been out for nearly 3 years.

im with you on this one they came out with the begins DVD.

 

[Darkfly]

I got all the SE for around £5 each a few months ago, the same place now has them all quite a bit more expensive (3 out of 4 are now £15).

 

[SHADOWBAT69]

Almost every store I go into, inlcusing the one I work at, has the past Batman films on DVD. Not sure where youre getting WB "pulled" them?

 

[theMan-Bat]

I'm sure the Special Editions of all the Batman films will all be re-released later this year on DVD and blue-ray format probably together in a new box set and sold individually along with the release of The Dark Knight on DVD and blue-ray.

 

[Zombie Superman]

Not one store where I live, including Best Buy, FYE, Barnes and Noble, Wal-Mart, Target, or K-Mart carry ANY of the previous Batfilms.

I've also searched other cities near mine, like Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and others. Nothing. Nada.

Online, Amazon has the SE at almost forty bucks. And that's the Marketplace sellers. It's currently unavailable directly from Amazon.

So I'm "getting this" from experience.

Z\S/

 

[SPIDERMAN117]

Is DC releasing yet another "special edition" of Superman again, what do you know?

Why woundt they try to make a profit off this historic time?

 

[theMan-Bat]

Here are some clips from the Special Edition Batman and Batman Returns DVDs:
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Erox7RrhHNc&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wErzQ-hyL54&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VSNO7LL_L3Y&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bUTWVlFB2X0&NR=1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IG9Mp-dnKJs&feature=related

Enjoy.

 

[SHADOWBAT69]

Maybe its a regional thing then.

 

[Dave McFly]

man, i am glad i got all the Batman SEs (yes i even got the Scumacher ones ) for like 10 bucks each last summer at FYE as part of the summer comic book movies promo. the 'extras' on the 2nd discs alone are awesome

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I havent seen any bat-films missing anywhere!

 

[kapow]

the films are out on blue ray 29th december in the uk £12.99 each

 

[Why So Cereal?]

What is an "anniversity?" Is it a college requiring only one year of attendance?

I got my 89 and Returns DVD's about a year ago for roughly ten bucks a pop

 

[MrWayne]

BLURAY is the way to go im waiting for B'89 BR BB & TDK to hit Bluray... F'K DVD lol

 

[Ziggyman]

BLURAY is the way to go im waiting for B'89 BR BB & TDK to hit Bluray... F'K DVD lol

I like regular ol' DVD's!

 

[The Red Hood]

Zombie Superman,

The Amazon.com forums have discussed this very topic. Looks like the DVDs are out of print, and will likely be released in December to coincide with TDK's release.

I personally think it's a dumb idea on the WB's part. People were in (and still are) in a Batman frenzy after seeing TDK, and would've bought these films had they been available.

I was actually on the fence about ever getting Batman 89 on DVD, but have since come around and was going to get it. I still only have my beloved and much-used VHS from 1990. The first Batman was a milestone in my adolescence and I wish I'd bought it sooner.

Like you, I hope I can get it at a decent price in a few months.

'Hood

 

[-Arya-]

This is the case with me as well. I havent seen any of the previous films available at the local stores in my area, so Im assuming WB will re-release them in the coming months.

Its not the end of the world however since I have Batman 89' on my DVR t:

 

[Gotham22]

the better get that batman forever director's cut out ASAP.