| | | From Producers of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight!
Features: DVD, Widescreen
Warner Brothers Batman: Gotham Knight (Blu-ray) Acclaimed screenwriters including David Goyer ("Batman Begins"),Josh Olson ("A History of Violence") and Alan Burnett ("Batman The Animated Series") join forces with revered animation filmmakers on six spellbinding chapters chronicling Batman's transition from novice crimefighter to Dark Knight. These globe-spanning adventures pit Batman against the fearsome Scarecrow, the freakish Killer Croc and the unerringmarksman Deadshot. Using an arsenal of high-tech gadgetry from Wayne Industries, Batman's ethical boundaries exist only where he chooses to place them, leaving some fearful of his power. The sharp storytelling, complemented by stylish art from some of the world's most visionary animators, masterfully depicts the blurred lines of Batman as man, myth and legend.
"...a rich pallet of animation and storytelling...a well-crafted series of short stories that show off the Bat like never before." The World's Finest
Editor's Note
Some of Hollywood's hottest writers lend their talents to this richly animated Batman anthology, featuring entries by David Goyer (BATMAN BEGINS), Josh Olson (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE), and Alan Burnett (BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES). With six stories in all, GOTHAM KNIGHT offers thrilling interpretations of the Caped Crusader, rendered in a style that recalls the dark and lurid lines of Japanese anime. Together, these interconnecting tales trace Batman from his early days battling evildoers in crime-plagued Gotham, to his later years as the metropolis's trusted defender. Along the way, the Dark Knight has shadowy showdowns with some of his most fearsome enemies, including Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Dead Shot. Chock-full of explosive action sequences and bat gadgets, this continuation of the Batman saga is sure to bowl over both comic book nerds and fans of the feature films.
| Features | Bruce Timm Presents: 4 Bonus Episodes From Batman: The Animated Series | | Audio Commentary | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Documentaries: A Mirror For The Bat - The Evil Denizens Of Gotham City - A Stimulating Documentary Covering Gotham City's Most Nefarious Of Characters, Combined With A Look Into The Symbiotic Relationship Batman Shares With His Enemies; & Batman & Me - A Devotion To Destiny - The Bob Kane Story - The Comprehensive Chronology Of The Remarkable Life Of The Creator Of Batman | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Sneak Peek Of DCU's Wonder Woman | | This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 10/28/2008 |
| Running Time: 76 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2008 | | Catalog ID: 1000026555 | | UPC: 00085391179511 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Andrea Romano - Voice Of | | Bob Kane - Based On Characters Created By | | Bruce W. Timm - Executive Producer | | Christopher Drake, et. al. - Original Music By | | David McCallum - Voice Of | | David S. Goyer, et. al. - Screenplay | | Gary Dourdan - Voice Of | | Jason Marsden - Voice Of | | Joe Gall - Editor | | Kevin Conroy - Voice Of | | Kevin Michael Richardson - Voice Of | | Parminder Nagra - Voice Of | | Toshi Hiruma - Producer | | Will Friedle - Voice Of | | Yasuhiro Aoki, et. al. - Director |
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| | Professional Reviews | Empire
4 stars out of 5 -- "The welcome return of Kevin Conroy from BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES as the voice of the winged vigilante and some saga-developing back stories make this a must-see..." 08/01/2008 p.149The World's Finest 8 of 10
Combining the talent of over four different Japanese animation studios, Batman: Gotham Knight tells six different stories of The Dark Knight in various adventures. Ranging from kids claiming they saw Batman in action to more serious angles such as gang war and a few of Gotham's seedier villains like Scarecrow and Deadshot, Gotham Knight is a rich pallet of animation and storytelling from some of Japan's premiere animation studios, as well as some of the comic book communities top writing talent. While it may have been conceived to be a cash-in to The Dark Knight's upcoming theatrical release, the final product is nothing short of a well-crafted series of short stories that show off the Bat like never before...It's something new and entirely fresh for The Dark Knight and that alone is worth checking it out if you're a DC Animation fan. If you aren't already a fan of Batman or the previous animated DC efforts, then I'm afraid you won't find much here to reel you in...In any case, Gotham Knight will likely share the same success as The Animatrix. It's audience may not have been as wide as the feature length Matrix films, but the die-hard viewers and casual fans greatly enjoyed it and there's no doubt in my mind that Gotham Knight will please those who know what they're in for.
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