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Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 3:05:40

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There's a new Batman cartoon coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on July 8th. The whole thing is kind of like the Animatrix in that it will consist of 6 short Batman stories that take place between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. It was produced by DC animation guru Bruce Timm although each segment has a completely different director and art style. I just checked out a preview version I found online and the whole thing is awesome. I'll definitely be picking it up on the 8th. Dc is on a good streak lately as their last film "Justice League: The New Frontier" was awesome as well. So any other animation geeks interested in this thing?

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 6:02:37

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I'm seriously hype for this one too thought it won't be like Animatrix since that was completely observed by Wachowskis and it's events were considered canon while Gotham Knight is kinda like a "what-if" and Nolans didn't write anything of it. Also, it's uncanon and is pretty unrealistic unlike Nolan's movie.

All that said, it's still part of the new Batman movies legacy and is DEFINITLY a must have, specially considering the involvement of Batman: The Animated Series people.

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 6:12:57

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Apparently someone uploaded the movie on youtube a few hours ago. However, I'll wait for the Blu-ray release.

I do wish one of the Japanese studios (preferably Madhouse) made a TV series for it.

IGN Impressions: http://dvd.ign.com/articles/885/885146p1.html

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A production like this is one that many fans will love before they even see it. It's the definition of geek fan service. The biggest anime production houses team with some of the biggest writers related to Batman, and they in turn team with a legendary producer of DC animation. It's the perfect pedigree. Sadly the structure chosen for Gotham prevents it from being remarkable, delegating each chapter to be a relatively forgettable short story that has little impact on the overall lore. Though the animation and design are frequently snappy, plots aren't as lively, which will leave many viewers bored as they wait for things to pick up. We realize people are frothing at the mouth to see Dark Knight, but this does not live up to the bar set by either of Christopher Nolan's films.

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 11:40:02

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Apparently someone uploaded the movie on youtube a few hours ago. However, I'll wait for the Blu-ray release.

I do wish one of the Japanese studios (preferably Madhouse) made a TV series for it.

IGN Impressions: http://dvd.ign.com/articles/885/885146p1.html

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A production like this is one that many fans will love before they even see it. It's the definition of geek fan service. The biggest anime production houses team with some of the biggest writers related to Batman, and they in turn team with a legendary producer of DC animation. It's the perfect pedigree. Sadly the structure chosen for Gotham prevents it from being remarkable, delegating each chapter to be a relatively forgettable short story that has little impact on the overall lore. Though the animation and design are frequently snappy, plots aren't as lively, which will leave many viewers bored as they wait for things to pick up. We realize people are frothing at the mouth to see Dark Knight, but this does not live up to the bar set by either of Christopher Nolan's films.

It's available on the pirate bay and mininova right now if you want to see it. Just remember to buy or rent it when it comes out or DC will stop making sweet cartoons.

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 12:26:40

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I was able to see it at the convention this weekend and I enjoyed it very much. I also got to meet the creators and get a poster for gotham knight signed by them. I'll be buying it on DVD when it comes out.

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 12:46:58

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I was able to see it at the convention this weekend and I enjoyed it very much. I also got to meet the creators and get a poster for gotham knight signed by them. I'll be buying it on DVD when it comes out.

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RE: Gotham Knight - Jul.-1th-2008 13:44:40

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Im planning to buy this when i batman begins on blu. It seems good it explains how me becomes the dark knight which sounds badass. It reminds me of the aninmatrix

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