{"id":21309,"date":"2021-05-19T19:24:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T00:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=21309"},"modified":"2021-05-19T19:24:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T00:24:47","slug":"hbo-max-and-cartoon-network-make-series-commitment-for-batman-caped-crusader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/19\/hbo-max-and-cartoon-network-make-series-commitment-for-batman-caped-crusader\/","title":{"rendered":"HBO Max and Cartoon Network Make Series Commitment for &#8220;Batman: Caped Crusader&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21311\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batman-poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batman-poster.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batman-poster-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>HBO Max and Cartoon Network have greenlit a straight to series order for <strong><em>Batman: Caped Crusade<\/em><\/strong>r, an all-new animated series and reimagining of the Batman mythology through the visionary lens of executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves and produced by Warner Bros. Animation (WBA), Bad Robot Productions and 6th &amp; Idaho. The news was announced today by Tom Ascheim, President, Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics (GKYAC), and Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) and Cartoon Network Studios (CNS).<\/p>\n<p>Tom Ascheim said: &#8220;It is always fun to feed the insatiable appetite fans have for all things Batman. Batman: Caped Crusader will entertain first-time and die-hard fans alike and, with such an impressive creative team in place, we know we have another future Batman classic in the making.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"morty-1772794039\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Batman: Caped Crusade<\/em>r represents Timm&#8217;s return to the iconic DC character in animated episodic television, which began with the Emmy(R) Award-winning <em>Batman: The Animated Series<\/em>. Praised by many to be the gold standard of animated superhero storytelling, Batman: The Animated Series is considered one of the best depictions of the Dark Knight in any medium.<\/p>\n<p>Now, nearly 30 years since the series premiered, Timm once again takes on the mantle of the Bat alongside two of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the industry: J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves. Utilizing state-of-the-art animation techniques and technologies available, this powerful creative partnership will once again reinvent Batman and his iconic rogue&#8217;s gallery with sophisticated storytelling, nuanced characters, and intense action sequences all set in a visually striking world.<\/p>\n<p>Sam Register said: &#8220;<em>Batman: The Animated Series<\/em> was a masterpiece that shaped the perception of the character for an entire generation of fans. It is in that spirit that we are bringing together three master storytellers in J.J., Matt, and Bruce &#8211; each with their own intuitive understanding and affection for the character &#8211; to create a new series that will continue in the same groundbreaking legacy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Executive Producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves said: &#8220;We are beyond excited to be working together to bring this character back, to tell engrossing new stories in Gotham City. The series will be thrilling, cinematic, and evocative of Batman&#8217;s noir roots while diving deeper into the psychology of these iconic characters. We cannot wait to share this new world.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"morty-208209922\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>About HBO Max<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HBO Max(R) is WarnerMedia&#8217;s direct-to-consumer platform, offering best-in-class quality entertainment. HBO Max features the greatest array of storytelling for all audiences from the iconic brands of HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, and much more. The streaming platform initially launched in the United States in May 2020. This year, HBO Max is scheduled to be in an additional 60 markets, launching in Latin America in June and followed by upgrades of HBO-branded streaming services in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Cartoon Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cartoon Network is the central Kids &amp; Family brand within WarnerMedia and the #1 global animated series network. Combined with a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling, Cartoon Network showcases original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation and beyond that includes such hits as <em>Ben 10<\/em>, <em>Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Teen Titans Go!<\/em> and more. Under its Redraw Your World tagline, Cartoon Network&#8217;s expansive content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers, all kids ages 6-11, and family co-viewing. Upcoming new series such as <em>Gremlins, Jade Armor, Total Drama Island, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal<\/em>, as well as a live-action slate are set to comprise an inclusive Kids &amp; Family programming lineup on Cartoon Network and HBO Max offering more than 300 hours of original content. Seen in more than 185 countries and in 33 languages, Cartoon Network&#8217;s historic library can also be streamed on HBO Max.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Warner Bros. Animation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA&#8217;s current series include <em>Animaniacs<\/em> for Hulu, <em>Green Eggs and Ham<\/em> and <em>Wings of Fire<\/em> for Netflix, <em>Aquaman: King of Atlantis<\/em>, <em>Batwheels<\/em>, <em>Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai<\/em>, <em>Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Little Ellen, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Tiny Toons Looniversity, Velma and Young Justice for HBO Max, DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, ThunderCats Roar<\/em> for Cartoon Network, <em>Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz<\/em>, <em>Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?<\/em>, <em>The Tom and Jerry Show<\/em> and <em>Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs!<\/em> for Boomerang. WBA&#8217;s full-length theatrical film, <em>Teen Titans GO!<\/em> to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM, and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films &#8211; including the DC Universe Movies &#8211; for DVD, Blu-ray(R), and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards(R), 35 Emmy(R) Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children&#8217;s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents&#8217; Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bad Robot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bad Robot was formed by filmmaker J.J. Abrams in 2001. The company has produced television series such as Alias, Lost, Fringe, Person of Interest, Castle Rock, Westworld, Lovecraft Country and Little Voice; feature films such as SUPER 8, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS and STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER, the STAR TREK, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and CLOVERFIELD franchises; and interactive content including the mobile app Action Movie FX. Bad Robot&#8217;s first foray into publishing, S., a novel conceived by Abrams and written by Doug Dorst, was a New York Times Best Seller. In 2018, the company launched Loud Robot, an artist-friendly independent music label, and Bad Robot Games, a new entity dedicated to developing large and indie-scale original games for mobile, PC, and console. Bad Robot is based in Santa Monica and can be followed at twitter.com\/bad_robot and instagram.com\/bad_robot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About 6th &amp; Idaho<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6th &amp; Idaho&#8217;s recent television productions include the Netflix drama series &#8220;<em>Away<\/em>,&#8221; starring Hilary Swank, as well as the Amazon Prime Video drama &#8220;<em>Tales from the Loop<\/em>,&#8221; starring Rebecca Hall and Jonathan Pryce. The company is currently shooting the NBC series &#8220;<em>Ordinary Joe<\/em>,&#8221; starring James Wolk. 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