Network Debut Of “Son Of Batman” Animated Feature Coming This Week To Teletoon
Son of Batman will make its Teletoon network debut on the Canadian channel’s “Teletoon at Night Superfan Movies” programming block on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 9:00pm (ET/PT). The animated feature, part of the ongoing DC Universe Animated Orignal Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, is based on the “Batman and Son” comic book storyline published by DC Comics, which introduced Batman to his son, Damian Wayne. The weekly “Teletoon at Night Superfan Movies” programming block on Teletoon, airing Fridays starting at 9:00pm (ET/PT), features a mix of super-hero and sci-fi-based movies, both live-action and animated.
Official details on the Son of Batman animated feature, released by Teletoon, are available below.
Son of Batman
Teletoon, Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 9:00pm (ET/PT)
Hidden atop a secret mountain stronghold lies the League of Shadows and its fearless leader, Ra’s al Ghul. Together with his equally dangerous daughter Talia, he oversees a trained army of assassins with plans for global domination. But an uprising from within the league now threatens to shift the balance of power and sends Talia and her young son, Damian, fleeing to Gotham City. With assassins on their trail, Talia seeks the protection of Batman, who, unbeknownst to him, is the boy’s father. With his son in tow, Batman wages war against the villain Deathstroke and the League of Shadows, all while teaching his headstrong boy that one can’t fight crime by becoming a criminal. With help from Gotham’s finest, including Commissioner Gordon and Nightwing, Batman will soon discover that his son and most trusted ally are one and the same!
Complete details on the direct-to-video Son of Batman animated feature can be found at the Son of Batman subsite here at The World’s Finest. Son of Batman airs Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 9:00pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon. Click on the links below to discuss both the new Son of Batman animated feature, its respective home video releases, and other related discussions.
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–Batman and Son Comic Talkback (Spoilers)
Son of Batman is part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in co-production with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest.
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Video Clip, Images For This Week’s New Episode Of “Teen Titans Go!”
Cartoon Network has provided The World’s Finest with stills and a video clip from the new Teen Titans Go! episode “Vegetables,” airing Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT). The half-hour comedy/adventure series – which features two 15-minute episodes – airs Thursdays at 6:00pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing at select times during the week. Teen Titans Go! follows the comedic adventures of the teenage superhero team as they deal with what happens between the major battles. The new Teen Titans Go! segment “Vegetables” will be paired with a broadcasting of a previously-aired episode.
View a clip from the new Teen Titans Go! episode in the video player below, followed underneath by a selection of still images.
Teen Titans Go!
“Vegetables” airs Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network
Beast Boy’s healthiness persuades the other Titans into becoming vegetarians, but the converts take their new dietary restrictions a little too seriously.
Teen Titans Go! © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Teen Titans and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics
Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6:00pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing throughout the week. Stay tuned for further updates and more right here at The World’s Finest.
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Matthew K. Manning Discusses “Batman: A Visual History,” Animated Comics, And More
The World’s Finest caught up with writer Matthew K. Manning to discuss his latest project – the epic Batman: A Visual History tome – along with his thoughts on the classic DC Comics character and his storied past. Manning has a long history with DC Comics, particularly when it comes to the animated adventures of the World’s Greatest Superheroes, having written for some of the “animated” titles the last few years. And now, Manning is channeling all that history, along with his own love of the character and the mythos, into an epic hardcover release celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary.
Batman: A Visual History – now available to own – is a massive hardcover collection which offers something new even for the most diehard of Batman fans, Manning promises. He dives further into the book, his past work, and his own personal influences, in the Q & A below…
The World’s Finest: First off – tell us about Batman: A Visual History Why is this massive tome worth adding to the bookshelf? And, secondly, why are you the perfect person to write it?
Matthew K. Manning: This particular Batman books is about as thorough as you can get. We start in 1939, and tell the character’s history from a real-world perspective month-by-month up until 2014. Not only do you get a bit of behind-the-scenes history here and there, but it’s essentially a complete summary of all the Dark Knight’s important adventures throughout his entire career. There’s not a book on the shelves that’s ever attempted quite this level of detail.
As for why I’m a good fit for this book, well, I mentioned on my website that I’ve been training for this book since the 5th grade, and I really wasn’t exaggerating. The Tim Burton Batman movie hit theaters back then, and it forever changed my life. I’d always liked Batman when he appeared on Super Friends and such, but I never really sought out the comics until that movie debuted. Since then, I’ve read over 10,000 Batman-related comics, and really enjoy every era of his history. I’ve also been lucky enough to write a dozen or so comics for DC about the Caped Crusader, and plenty of books on the subject. But none quite like this. I co-wrote a book called The Batman Vault for Running Press, but that was more of a general overview with great little pull-out “artifacts.” My book The Batman Files for Andrews/McMeel was a faux scrapbook/journal written by Batman himself about his entire history, told through the character’s voice. It dealt with his fictional timeline, rather than the real world one. So this book is unique in that it shows how the character’s history has changed and evolved with the times.
WF: You’ve commented this is the book you were born to write. Can you expand on that and tell us about how influential the character has been on you and why he’s a pivotal part of your life?
MM: Like most kids, I grew up a fan of superheroes. I was also fascinated with newspaper comic strips, and really wanted to write and draw them. Back then I started reading a few Marvel Comics, but didn’t get truly immersed into the superhero world until the ’89 Batman movie. It was a great time to be reading comics, with recent hits like Batman: Year One and The Dark Knight Returns still on the shelves, and I was completely hooked. From there I branched out to the Outsiders and the Justice League, and eventually back to Marvel to see what Spider-Man had been up to. But really, those hours spent reading the likes of Denny O’Neil, Frank Miller, Grant Morrison and the like really influenced my worldview and my own personal morals.
WF: Why do you think Batman has remained so enduring all these years, and has been able to amass such a history? There are many other comic character who have been around for roughly the same time, but what makes Batman so…predominant among them?
MM: Firstly, I think kids can identify with Batman’s origin. They understand what that particular pain would be like. And both kids and adults are fascinated with the idea of a person literally being as good as he can be. It’s something we all wish we had the willpower to do, and like Batman, we want to be our personal best without the use of powers. Plus, there’s the simple fact that he looks cool. He’s fun to draw, so he attracts the best artists. And that makes for some great looking comic books, which in turn constantly attract readers.
WF: Can you walk us through your process for creating this book? The research, the writing, deciding what stays and what goes … how big of a project was this for you?
MM: Unlike past volumes of DK’s chronicle series, I attempted to write this one solo, so that meant a lot more work. The hardest part was the outline. It was a process of going through every single issue of my Batman collection, and flipping through hundreds of issues I haven’t read yet. There was an attempt to record the debut of every new Batmobile, Batwing/Batplane and costume, as well as every major and minor villain and supporting character. After the outline was finished, the rest was just reexamining those stories and trying to fit in all the important details in the limited space available. As it happened, a deadline change caused me to have to give up writing the 1960s and hand that chore over to the capable Matt Forbeck. I would have loved to handle that one as well, but I was content with just supplying the outline for it. All told, the book took at least a half a year to write.
WF: When some folks see these types of books, the “ultimate guides,” etc., they usually scoff at them because they assume they already know everything that’s going to be in the book. How is this book different? Why is this book a must-read for fans?
MM: I doubt there are many people that will know all the information in this book. It’s more than a summary of a handful of major story lines, and even I learned plenty in the course of writing it. This covers everything from the debut of Batmouse to an obscure future Batman of New York City from the old Hex title. There’s plenty of new info for diehard and casual fans alike.
WF: The animated adventures of Batman have played a huge role in the character’s popularity? Can you give us an idea of how you handle their importance and role in this month-to-month breakdown of major Batman events?
MM: Unfortunately, because of licensing issues, we weren’t really able to get into the movies or TV shows here. Those would require separate negations between DC and DK. While they shows and cartoons are mentioned here and there, this book remains mainly about the comic books themselves. Which is probably just as well. It’s already 350 pages as is…
WF: Now, you’ve been a part of the animated comic lore, having contributed to some of the popular DC “animated” comics. Care to run through some of your favorites with us?
MM: I absolutely love writing those types of titles, so it’s hard to pick my favorite. I really enjoyed my first issue of The Batman Strikes (# 10), the tie-in title to The Batman cartoon. We were able to tell the story through flashbacks in an interesting way, really adding to the mystery of the issue. Also, my final issue of Beware the Batman (# 6) was a lot of fun, as the entire story was told from Alfred’s point of view, like a first-person shooter video game. It was an interesting experiment that I think really worked thanks to the very fluid and lively work of the artist, Luciano Vecchio. And while not an animated comic, I was really happy with how my Calendar Man story ended up in Batman: 80-Page Giant 2010.
WF: You’ll be appearing at New York-Comic-Con, starting up later this week. Can you give us a rundown of your schedule and appearances?
MM: I’m signing this particular book at the DK table on Thursday (October 9th) from 5-6 and on Friday (October 10th) from 5-6 as well. I’ll also be at the Insight Editions table on Saturday (October 11th), signing The World According to Joker from 3-4.
WF: Before we wrap this up, can you tell us about your next related project – The World According to The Joker?
MM: Insight’s new “World According to” series are essentially small “advice” books written by the title character. They include lots of great paper pull-outs and the like, and have been extremely fun to write. My first book for them is out now, titled The World According to Wolverine. The World According to Joker is out on October 30th, but I think they might have advance copies of it at the New York show. It’s written entirely in the Joker’s voice (except for a guest spread by Harley and notes from Dr. Arkham), and gives you all the twisted advice you can every need. You can even spin the wheel of death, to decide which way you can kill Robin. I’ve also written two upcoming “journals” for Insight, which are essentially blank journal pads, with a short Batman and Joker story starting each one off.
WF: Now, to bring this to an end, can you give us one last reason to run out and pick up Batman: A Visual History, now available online and retail outlets everywhere?
MM: Without this book on your shelf, you may never read about the most Earth-shattering team-up between Batman and Superman in the history of comics: the day they went to a bar and drank milk. That story actually happened and was even penciled by the great David Mazzucchelli. But you have to read the book to find out when…
Special thanks to Matthew K. Manning for his participation in this Q & A!
The massive Batman: A Visual History hardcover book is now available at retail and digital outlets everywhere for $50US. Published by DK Books, the visually stunning, definitive guide by Manning arrives in a slipcase featuring specially commissioned artwork by DC Comics artist Jason Fabok plus two original prints. Check out the The World’s Finest review for this book here.
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New “Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Three” Soundtrack Available To Order
The highly-anticipated Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three soundtrack CD title, released by La-La Land Records, is available to order starting today. Consumers will be able to order copies of the soundtrack through the official La-La Land Records website beginning today at 12pm (PT). Click here to order! The title will also be available through a host of specialty online retailers. The four-disc CD soundtrack release will feature the scores to such Batman: The Animated Series episodes as “Robin’s Reckoning,” “Eternal Youth,” “Day of the Samurai,” “Mudslide,” “The Underdwellers” and “The Clock King,” among many others. The following press details, including pricing information and more, are provided by La-La Land Records.
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: VOL. 3: LIMITED EDITION (4-CD SET)
MUSIC BY SHIRLEY WALKER, CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, PETER TOMASHEK, TODD HAYEN, HARVEY R. COHEN, MICHAEL MCCUISTION, LARS CLUTTERHAM, STUART BALCOMB, MARK KOVAL, LOLITA RITMANIS, RICHARD BRONSKILL, TAMARA KLINE, CARL JOHNSON, STEVE CHESNE AND JAMES STEMPLE
LLLCD 1322
LIMITED EDITION OF 3000 UNITS
RETAIL PRICE: $59.98
PRODUCED BY JOHN TAKIS AND NEIL S. BULK
MASTERED BY JAMES NELSON AT DIGITAL OUTLAND
LINER NOTES BY JOHN TAKIS
ART DIRECTION BY DAN GOLDWASSER
La-La Land Records, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics travel back to Gotham City for a third time and unleash this massive 4-cd set of Batman: The Animated Series. Episodes like “Robin’s Reckoning, Eternal Youth, Day of the Samurai, Mudslide, The Underdwellers and The Clock King are just a few incredible scores that have been included in this third volume of music. John Takis’ liner notes continue where he left off on Vol 2, digging deeper into the heart and soul of this classic tv series with exclusive interviews of the various composers and how their timeless scores changed the face of television.
The first 200 people who purchase the score through the La-La Land Records website (www.lalalandrecords.com) will receive a signed front tray card autographed by composers Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion and Carlos Rodriguez at no extra charge. Quantities are limited. You are NOT guaranteed a signed copy. Orders are based on a first come, first served basis.
CD 1
Robin’s Reckoning, Part I (Carlos Rodriguez)
Robin’s Reckoning, Part II (Peter Tomashek)
P.O.V. (Shirley Walker)
The Clock King (Carlos Rodriguez)
Tyger, Tyger (Todd Hayen)
See No Evil (Shirley Walker)
CD 2
Cat Scratch Fever (Harvey R. Cohen)
The Forgotten (Shirley Walker)
Be a Clown (Michael McCuistion)
Dreams in Darkness (Todd Hayen)
The Underdwellers (Lars Clutterham & Stuart Balcomb)
Terror in the Sky (Shirley Walker)
CD 3
Night of the Ninja (Mark Koval)
Day of the Samurai (Carlos Rodriguez)
Prophecy of Doom (Shirley Walker)
Eternal Youth (Lolita Ritmanis)
What Is Reality? (Richard Bronskill)
Mudslide (Shirley Walker)
CD 4
I Am the Night (Michael McCuistion)
Heart of Steel, Part I (Richard Bronskill & Tamara Kline)
Heart of Steel, Part II (Carl Johnson)
Blind as a Bat (Steve Chesne & James Stemple)
Paging the Crime Doctor (Shirley Walker)
The Man Who Killed Batman (Shirley Walker)
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The Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three soundtrack four-disc CD release is available to order starting today. Beginning today at 12pm (PT), consumers will be able to order copies of the soundtrack through the official La-La Land Records website and a host of specialty online retailers. Click here to order! Stay tuned for additional updates on this title right here at The World’s Finest.
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Interview With “Batman: The Animated Series” Soundtrack Co-Producer John Takis
After waiting over two years, the latest Batman: The Animated Series soundtrack collection from La-La Land Records has arrived. Collecting an abundance of scores over a massive four-disc set, Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three includes some of the most sought-after music in television history. After two incredible collections, La-La Land Records has dug into the vaults once more to pull out more amazing work by Shirley Walker and her amazing team of composers. Involved in the soundtrack’s production is John Takis, producer for many of an assortment of DC Comics animation-based soundtracks for the specialty label. The World’s Finest caught up with Takis to talk about the scope of this release and the legacy of this monumental music. Click on the image below to check out the interview.
Complete details on Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three are available at the The World’s Finest Batman: The Animated Series subsite. To discuss this interview and the soundtrack release, click on the link below.
Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three is a four-disc set with over five hours of music 24 full episode scores, including the two-part epic crossover “Robin’s Reckoning” and “The Clock King,” “Dreams in Darkness” and more. The soundtrack CD release from La-La Land Records will be available to order directly from La La Land Records starting Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. The soundtrack will be available through the label’s official website and a host of specialty online retailers. Stay tuned for additional updates and news, right here at The World’s Finest!
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October 2014 Episode Schedule For “Beware The Batman” On Teletoon
New-to-the-network episodes of the CG-animated series Beware The Batman are slated to air during the month of October 2014 on the Canadian network Teletoon. The acclaimed animated series will air at Fridays at 8:30pm (ET/PT) alongside Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, and other animated fare. The acclaimed Batman cartoon will air as part of Teletoon’s SuperFan Friday programming block. Schedule details are available below.
Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogue gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie.
Beware The Batman
“Reckoning” airs Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon
Ra’s unleashes some of Batman’s greatest enemies from Blackgate to keep him occupied, while Ra’s turns his attentions on Katana and Alfred.
Beware The Batman
“Nexus” airs Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon
Six months after the attack, Gotham’s new mayor has hired District Attorney Harvey Dent, who hates Batman and wants to bring him to justice.
Beware The Batman
“Monsters” airs Friday, October 17th, 2014 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon
There’s a new hero in Old Gotham. Metamorpho’s back and he’s using his powers to protect the citizens of Gotham from high tech criminals.
Beware The Batman
“Games” airs Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon
Humpty Dumpty captures Batman, Katana, Gordon, Mayor Grange and Tobias Whale and makes them play his Murder Mystery Game.
Beware The Batman
“Animal” airs Friday, October 31st, 2014 at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Teletoon
In order to track a thief who’s stolen a dangerous piece of code-breaking software, Batman has himself arrested and thrown into Blackgate prison.
Please note the October 31st, 2014-scheduled episode of Beware The Batman might be pre-empted due to special holiday programming, but the network is currently unable to confirm. Beware The Batman airs Fridays at 8:30pm (ET/PT) as part of the Teletoon SuperFan Friday programming block.
Beware The Batman recently finished its run on the Adult Swim programming block Toonami, and all 26-episodes of the show are available on Blu-ray and DVD. Additional Beware The Batman media and content can be found here at The World’s Finest Beware The Batman subsite.
Teletoon, which reaches more than 7.3 million Canadian homes, is part of five nationwide specialty television channels – Teletoon, Télétoon, Teletoon Retro, Télétoon Rétro and Cartoon Network – that fall under the Teletoon Canada Inc. banner. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The World’s Finest
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Trailer, New York Comic-Con Details For “Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis” Animated Feature
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has provided both the trailer and 2014 New York Comic-Con appearance details for Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, the early 2015 installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line. Other comic-con details below include information on events spotlighting the live-action Batman: The Complete TV Series Blu-ray release and LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game release. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis spotlights the origins of Aquaman and his first meeting with the Justice League. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis – a co-production between DC Entertianment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment – will arrive on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download in early 2015.
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham coming to New York Comic Con
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will bring a trio of highly anticipated titles to New York Comic Con, including panels featuring Adam West & Batman: The Complete Television Series, a first-look at Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and a star-studded further unveiling of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
Adam West opens the weekend on Thursday, October 9 at 6:45pm on the Main Stage of the Javits Center with a Bat-tastic look at Batman: The Complete Television Series, the most anticipated home entertainment release in fanboy history. Fans will get an inside sneak peak – courtesy of the iconic Batman for all time, Adam West – at all the exclusive content, as well as dazzling HD remastered footage from the landmark series. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Batman: The Complete Television Series on November 11, 2014.
On Friday, October 10 at 7:15pm on the Empire Stage, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment continues its NYCC tradition of unveiling the first footage from its next film – and this time it’s Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, the animated origin story of Aquaman. Fans will be treated to full clips & lively discussion courtesy of Aquaman himself, Matt Lanter, alongside producer James Tucker, screenwriter Heath Corson, character designer Phil Bourassa, and 8-time Emmy winning dialogue director Andrea Romano. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the film will arrive on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD in early 2015.
LEGO® Batman™ 3: Beyond Gotham swoops into New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 11 at Noon on the Main Stage to take convention goers on a galactic adventure in the DC Universe with an exciting, star-studded panel led by actors Kevin Smith and Troy Baker, TT Games developers Arthur Parsons and Stephen Sharples, DC Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns – plus, a special guest appearance by Stephen Amell, star of hit TV series Arrow! The panelists will go behind-the-scenes of this year’s ultimate Super Hero adventure for all ages and reveal new characters, show off exclusive gameplay demos and give away unbelievable prizes.
All three panels will be live-streamed for fans unable to make the trek to New York. Please check the NYCC website for streaming details.
The World’s Finest was the first to break news on the forthcoming Justice League: Throne of Atlantis animated feature. Click here for the early details and stay tuned for further details coming soon.
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis hits Blu-ray, single-disc DVD, and Digital Download in early 2015 as part of the DC Universe Original Movie line from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, in co-production with Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment.
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Complete Tracklist For “Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three”
The World’s Finest has a breakdown of the complete track list for the highly-anticipated Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three CD release, available from La-La Land Records starting October 7th, 2014. The multi-disc set will be available to order directly from the the label’s website or through select online vendors. The first 200 people who purchase the score through the La-La Land Records website will receive a signed front tray card autographed by composers Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion and Carlos Rodriguez at no extra charge. Quantities are limited.
Continue below for a first look at the complete four-disc track listing details for Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three.
TRACK LISTING:
*CONTAINS THEMATIC MATERIAL BY SHIRLEY WALKER
**CONTAINS THEME FROM “BATMAN” BY DANNY ELFMAN
DISC 1
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
1. Main Title (Danny Elfman) 1:03
ROBIN’S RECKONING, PART I (Carlos Rodriguez)
2. Robin’s Reckoning/Yahoo!/Robin’s Catch/Interrogation 2:50
3. Boy Wonder 0:55
4. Extortion/The Flying Graysons 1:49
5. Goodbye/Master Dick 1:03
6. Crap Shoot*/Stromwell’s Mansion 0:59
7. The Bonding*/Never Again 1:00
ROBIN’S RECKONING, PART II (Peter Tomashek)
8. Circus Memory 1:24
9. Fencing Memory 0:53
10. Dick Eavesdrops/Stealthy Dick 0:59
11. Dick on the Street 2:44
12. Dick Finds Zucco/Into the River/Out of the River 1:56
13. Redial (William T. Stromberg)/Batman Drops In 0:56
14. Amusement Park Fight/Robin Gets Zucco/Robin Does Right 3:40
15. Sunrise 0:34
ROBIN’S RECKONING (BONUS TRACK) (Carlos Rodriguez)
16. Circus Fanfare/The Flying Graysons (alternate) 1:05
P.O.V. (Shirley Walker)
17. Gotham’s Finest/Bad Guys Escape 1:42
18. Bullock’s P.O.V. 3:37
19. Wilkes’ P.O.V. 1:35
20. Montoya’s P.O.V. 1:40
21. Suspended Cops 0:44
22. Renee Finds Batman/Batman Fights the Mob**/Montoya Cleans Up 5:07
23. Epilogue 0:27
THE CLOCK KING (Carlos Rodriguez)
24. The Clock King*/Gone With the Wind/Fugate Loses It 1:25
25. Political Graffiti*/Fugate Catches Train* 1:36
26. Back Alley Batman/Clock Creep Hits Bank/Adieu, Batman* 1:43
27. Time Is Running Out/Batman the Safe-Cracker 1:11
28. Timing Is Everything*Batman Saves the Mayor* 2:36
TYGER, TYGER (Todd Hayen)
29. Tyger, Tyger*/Introducing Tygrus 2:31
30. Tygrus Exercises 1:07
31. Dorian’s Island 1:23
32. The Catwoman/You Made Her a Monster 0:43
33. Tygrus Notices Catwoman/Her Fate Is in Your Hands 1:59
34. Run Thru the Jungle/Bat vs. Cat/Fight on the Bridge/Batman and Tygrus Fall 2:18
35. Selina Convinces Tygrus/Not His Enemy 2:24
36. Tyger Burning Bright 1:40
SEE NO EVIL (Shirley Walker)
37. See No Evil/Memoirs of an Invisible Con/Footprints 6:09
38. Kimberly’s School/Stay Away/Abandoned 2:59
39. Mojo’s Pearls/Hold On… Batman 5:03
40. Safe and Sound 0:37
TOTAL DISC TIME: 77:38
DISC 2
CAT SCRATCH FEVER (Harvey R. Cohen)
1. Cat Scratch Fever/Cat Catchers/Animal Testing 3:08
2. Dagget Labs*/Selina Is Bitten* 0:57
3. The Toxin Takes Effect* 2:13
4. Let the Hunt Begin/The Chase Continues*/Toboggan Run 1:39
5. On the Ice*/Under the Ice 1:43
6. Bad Guys Take a Dip* 0:34
7. Isis’ Return 0:47
THE FORGOTTEN (Shirley Walker)
8. Down into the City 0:37
9. Bruce Becomes Homeless/Bruce Is Blackjacked 2:42
10. The Oven 0:47
11. The Dream Sequence/Dan Protects Salvo/Alfred Finds Bruce’s Car 2:27
12. Bruce’s Family Flashback 0:34
13. Sweatbox Breakout/Trapped in the Canyon 1:21
14. Mining for Batman 2:52
15. Master Bruce 0:29
BE A CLOWN (Michael McCuistion)
16. Gotham Acres/Crooks Interrupt Mayor’s Speech/Joker the Costume Freak* 1:59
17. Jekko the Magnificent/You, You, You 1:15
18. Pure Dynamite/Dynamite Birthday Cake* 1:51
19. Jordan the Stowaway 0:39
20. It’s Not a Game, Jordan/The Old Ace up the Sleeve/The Crystal Ball 1:43
21. Batman in Straightjacket/The Show Continues* 2:20
22. Rollercoaster Fight 1:01
23. Jordan & Mayor Reunited 0:16
BE A CLOWN (BONUS TRACKS) (Michael McCuistion)
24. Organ Source 1:24
25. Water Tank Source 1:02
26. Carousel Source 1:48
27. Circus Source (unused) 1:45
DREAMS IN DARKNESS (Todd Hayen)
28. Dreams in Darkness/Batman Guesses Wrong/Batman Cracks Up 2:55
29. Batman’s Fate*/Threshold of Fear 2:18
30. Batman Tries to Escape/Mass Madness* 0:32
31. Batman’s Delusions* 3:46
32. Batman Conquers Fear*/Safe at Home 2:09
THE UNDERDWELLERS (Lars Clutterham & Stuart Balcomb)
33. Let’s Play Chicken (L. Clutterham) 1:10
34. It Was a Leprechaun (L. Clutterham) 0:48
35. The Underdwellers (S. Balcomb) 1:42
36. Blinded by the Light*/Batman Saves Frog* (S. Balcomb) 3:18
37. The Sewer King (S. Balcomb) 1:14
38. Batman Sounds Alarm (L. Clutterham) 1:27
39. Be Our Guest/Endangered Species? Not/Hanging Out to Dry/Batman Dethrones King (L. Clutterham) 2:14
40. The Light, The Light (S. Balcomb) 0:34
TERROR IN THE SKY (Shirley Walker)
41. Terror in the Sky/The Man-Bat 1:44
42. Carpet Inspection/Batman Operates/Francine Is in the Trash 1:01
43. Man-Bat out of the Sky/Man-Bat Chases Batman 2:34
44. Batman Looks Thru Files/March Confesses 1:18
45. Francine, Come Home 0:49
46. Woman-Bat Wrecks the Plane/Langstrom out the Door 2:59
47.Detransformation 2:21
TOTAL DISC TIME: 78:32
DISC 3
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
1. Main Title Demo (Two Pianos) (Shirley Walker & Danny Elfman) 1:01
NIGHT OF THE NINJA (Mark Koval)
2. Night of the Ninja 2:10
3. Karate School/Flashback/Ninja Assault* 3:36
4. Just in Time 0:56
5. Bruce Catches Kyodai 1:13
6. Kidnapped/Watertower 0:39
7. Master Crime Fighter 1:39
8. Ninja Meets His Match*/Thanks for Your Help 3:18
DAY OF THE SAMURAI (Carlos Rodriguez)
9. Day of the Samurai/Ninja’s Arrival 1:54
10. Kyodai Ken Is Revealed/Bruce’s Sketch 0:42
11. Bruce Meditates/Once Upon a Time, Alfred/Uramachi District/Batman
Gives Chase 3:48
12. Kyodai Ken Finds Scroll/The Big Sleep/Kyodai Studies Scroll 1:37
13. Alfred’s All Tied Up/Batman Does as He Will/Batman Examines Dummy 2:02
14. Batman Confronts Kyodai* 2:32
15. Most Ingenious, Sir/The Essence of Samurai 0:54
PROPHECY OF DOOM (Shirley Walker)
16. Prophecy of Doom 1:19
17. Abandon Ship/Grave Danger 1:34
18. Elevator Cliffhanger/Elevator Escape 1:47
19. The Great Fall/Spiritual Crisis 2:33
20. Nostromos Sees the Light/Guilty as Charged 4:24
PROPHECY OF DOOM (BONUS TRACK) (Shirley Walker)
21. Nostromos Source 1:01
ETERNAL YOUTH (Lolita Ritmanis)
22. Eternal Youth 1:47
23. Wild Weekend/Detective Batman/Batcave Greenery 1:19
24. Alfred and Maggie Go Back/Batman’s Chemistry/Behind the Curtain 1:40
25. Bat Gliding*/Petrified People 1:47
26. Ivy the Eco-Terrorist 1:54
27. What’s It All About…? 0:48
ETERNAL YOUTH (BONUS TRACKS) (Lolita Ritmanis)
28. Video Source 2:03
29. Spa Source 1:51
WHAT IS REALITY? (Richard Bronskill)
30. What Is Reality?/Police Station 1:18
31. The Riddler’s File/Robin Opens the Box 0:58
32. Hard Copy* 1:16
33. Riddler and the Commissioner*/Batman’s Fire Out*/Batman in Computer Land* 1:27
34. Batman’s Riddler* 0:56
35. Batman and Pegasus*/And So On, And So On 3:07
36. Trapped* 0:38
MUDSLIDE (Shirley Walker)
37. Mudslide/Clayface Slips By 1:17
38. Your Goose Is Cooked/You Used to be Neater 3:44
39. Movie Source 1:15
40. MP-40/Clayface Escapes 1:26
41. He’s Melting/Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 1:27
42. Inside Addition 4:14
TOTAL DISC TIME: 78:26
DISC 4
I AM THE NIGHT (Michael McCuistion)
1. I Am the Night 0:37
2. Roses/Stakeout/Roses on the Pavement/Brass Knuckles 1:56
3. Battering Ram/The Jazzman Was Ready*/Catching the Jazzman/Commissioner Is Shot 2:23
4. Emergency 0:27
5. Batman Pays a Visit 0:38
6. Batman’s Rage/Jazzman in Prison 1:25
7. Robin Sees Batman/Jazzman in the Laundry/Jazzman’s Escape 0:58
8. Batman Unmasks/This Is My Hunt*/Batman Saves Gordon* 2:25
9. Batman Talks with Kid* 1:15
HEART OF STEEL, PART I (Richard Bronskill & Tamara Kline)
10. Sub-Main Title/The Briefcase (R. Bronskill) 1:03
11. Briefcase on the Prowl (T. Kline) 1:53
12. The Escape* (R. Bronskill) 3:15
13. Cybertron Industries/HARDAC/Next Duplicant/Another Gordon (T. Kline) 1:52
14. Teddy Bear/Randa’s Compact/Compact Goes to Work (R. Bronskill) 1:18
15. Randa Finds the Batcave/HARDAC Has Control (T. Kline) 1:22
HEART OF STEEL, PART II (Carl Johnson)
16. Heart of Steel, Part II* 0:58
17. Another Mayor/Another Bullock 2:41
18. A Very Exclusive Club* 1:49
19. Trash Can Robot 1:36
20. A Watchful Eye/Flying Over Cybertron*/Robots Run Amok*/Randa Is Terminated 3:24
21. Let’s Go Home* 0:39
HEART OF STEEL (BONUS TRACKS) (Tamara Kline, Richard Bronskill & Carl Johnson)
22. Futuristic Muzak (T. Kline) 0:45
23. Sub-Main Title/The Briefcase (alternate)/Randa’s Compact (alternate) (R. Bronskill) 1:31
24. Let’s Go Home (alternate)* (C. Johnson) 0:40
BLIND AS A BAT (Steve Chesne & James Stemple)
25. The Raven (S. Chesne) 1:34
26. Raven Runs Amok* (J. Stemple) 0:52
27. The Vision Thing (S. Chesne) 0:52
28. Sight, Or No Sight/Tooling Up*/Quoth the Batman, “Nevermore”*/** (J. Stemple) 4:29
29. Batwing Disabled/Disabled Batman (S. Chesne) 4:05
30. Cornered*/Good News* (J. Stemple) 1:01
PAGING THE CRIME DOCTOR (Shirley Walker)
31. Paging the Crime Doctor 3:44
32. Leslie Remembers/Matt Finds Leslie/Old Friends/Abducted 2:00
33. Signs of a Struggle/The Disorderly Orderly/Playing with Sharp Objects/Laser Blazer 4:08
34. Rooftop Escape/About My Father 3:28
THE MAN WHO KILLED BATMAN (Shirley Walker)
35. The Man Who Killed Batman 1:23
36. Sid Wanted In/Sid the Squid 2:27
37. Squid, Squid, Squid/Locked Up 1:46
38. Sid Meets the Joker/The Diamond Exchange/No Punchline 2:13
39. Batman’s Funeral (includes “Amazing Grace,” trad.) 3:33
40. Pine Box/A Lot of Respect 1:43
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
41. End Credits (Danny Elfman) 0:45
TOTAL DISC TIME: 78:28
TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 312:53
The above details, and more, are available on the The World’s Finest Batman: The Animated Series subsite.
Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack From The Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three, the soundtrack CD release from La-La Land Records, will be available to order directly from La La Land Records starting Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. The soundtrack will be available through the label’s official website and a host of specialty online retailers.
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More details on La-La Land Records can be found at the label’s official website. La-La Land Records specializes in soundtrack releases highlighting the best music from television and film, both new and old. The label has been releasing soundtracks with material from assorted animated and live-action DC Comics-based projects since 2002.
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October 2014 Schedule Details For New “Teen Titans Go!” Episodes On Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network has provided details for the new episodes of the Teen Titans Go! animated series slated to air on the network for October 2014. Teen Titans Go!, a half-hour comedy/adventure series comprised of two back-to-back 15-minute episodes, follows the hilarious antics of the teenage superhero team as they deal with what happens between major battles. The DC Comics-inspired cartoon airs Thursdays at 6:00 (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with regular re-airings throughout the week on the animated-themed channel. Continue below for further details.
Teen Titans Go!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)
“Friendship” – Zapped into an episode of Pretty Pretty Pegasus, the Titans must fight their way out using love and friendship.
Teen Titans Go!
Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)
“Vegetables” – The Titans try vegetarianism, but learn that not everyone is cut out for that lifestyle.
Teen Titans Go!
Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)
“The Mask” – Robin’s mask doesn’t just conceal his secret identity, it hides a terrible secret!
Teen Titans Go!
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)
“Serious Business” – The Titans learn the hard way what a bathroom is really for.
Teen Titans Go!
Thursday, October 30th, 2014 at 6:00pm (ET/PT)
“Halloween” – Raven tries to put the spirit of Halloween back in Halloween.
Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6:00pm (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network, with rebroadcasts airing throughout the week on Cartoon Network. Stay tuned for further updates and more right here at The World’s Finest. Please click the link below for more discussion.
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New Printing Of Classic “Teen Titans Go!” Comic Collection Now Available
A new printing of a classic Teen Titans Go! comic collection is now available at comic book stores and hobby shops. Teen Titans Go!: Titans Together, featuring issues #27-32 of the original Teen Titans Go! series, hits shelves today – Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 – for $12.99. The original Teen Titans Go! comic title was based on the fan-favorite Teen Titans animated series, which originally aired from 2003 to 2006. The creative team for the majority of the popular comic’s run was writer J. Torres and penciller Todd Nauck. The series ran for 55 issues, wrapping up in 2007.
Continue below for further details on this release, with information directly from DC Comics.
TEEN TITANS GO!: TITANS TOGETHER TP (NEW PRINTING)
Written by J. TORRES
Art by MIKE NORTON, TODD NAUCK and others
Cover by TODD NAUCK
On sale OCTOBER 1 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
The all-ages collection featuring TEEN TITANS GO! #27-32 is back in print, with the team’s battles with Jinx, Mas y Menos, Dr. Light and more! Plus, appearances by the Doom Patrol and Nightwing!
Click here for further details on the classic Teen Titans Go! comic series. Additionally, info on the Teen Titans 2003 animated series can also be found right here at the The World’s Finest Teen Titans subsite.
Teen Titans Go!: Titans Together, a collection of the classic Teen Titans Go! comics series – not to be confused with the current comedic Teen Titans Go! series, is now available to own. Stay tuned for further news and updates right here at The World’s Finest.
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World’s Finest Online: A Comprehensive Guide to the DCAU
World’s Finest Online, a premier resource for fans of the DC Animated Universe (DCAU), is a site that truly understands and values your passion. We offer a wealth of information, news, and updates about the beloved animated series and movies based on DC Comics’ iconic characters. Since its inception, World’s Finest Online has been dedicated to providing detailed content about the DCAU, making it a destination for enthusiasts like you.
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Dcanimated.com began as a fan-driven project dedicated to documenting the DCAU. The site has grown significantly, offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the DC Animated Universe. It features detailed episode guides, character biographies, and behind-the-scenes insights, making it an invaluable resource for fans.
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World’s Finest Online provides in-depth information on all major DCAU series, including classics like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Justice League. Each series is explored thoroughly, with episode summaries, reviews, and notable quotes. The site also covers DCAU movies, such as Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Justice League: The New Frontier, offering detailed analyses and production notes.
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World’s Finest Online features exclusive interviews with key figures behind the DCAU. Creators like Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett share their insights and experiences, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these iconic shows and movies. These interviews provide valuable context and deepen the appreciation for the creative efforts that brought the DCAU to life.
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The site fosters a vibrant community of DCAU fans. Visitors can participate in forums, share fan art, and contribute to discussions about their favorite shows and characters. World’s Finest Online also highlights fan projects and provides a platform for fans to showcase their creativity and passion for the DCAU.
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One of the standout features of dcanimated.com is its extensive episode guides. Each episode of the DCAU series is meticulously cataloged, with summaries, key moments, and notable quotes. Additionally, the site offers detailed biographies of major and minor characters, providing background information and character development insights.
World’s Finest Online boasts a rich collection of archival content, including video clips, image galleries, and soundtracks from various DCAU series and movies. The site also features special sections dedicated to unique aspects of the DCAU, such as iconic moments, crossover episodes, and thematic explorations.
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World’s Finest Online provides information on where fans can watch their favorite DCAU series and movies. The site includes links to streaming platforms like HBO Max and details about physical media releases. This makes it easy for fans to enjoy the DCAU’s extensive content library.
World’s Finest Online is an essential resource for any fan of the DC Animated Universe. With its comprehensive coverage, exclusive content, and active community, the site continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the DCAU. Fans can rely on World’s Finest Online for accurate information, engaging content, and the latest updates in DC animated storytelling.
About the World’s Finest Online Creators
World’s Finest Online was created by dedicated fans of the DCAU. Their passion and commitment have made the site a trusted source of news and information. By providing detailed and engaging content, they have ensured that the DCAU’s legacy continues to thrive.