Tim Burton s 1989 Batman and its sequel, 1992 s Batman Returns, are seminal works of superhero cinema leaving an indelible mark on Batman s mythology. The original film can rightly be regarded as one of the earliest dominoes to fall in the sequence of cinematic releases that would lead to today s [.]
Batman 1989 Fan Game Perfectly Recreates the Tim Burton Classic
More than 30 years after its release, the 1989
Batman movie has inspired an incredible fan made video game. Developed by Indie Path, the game is called
I Am Batman, and it features a faithful take on the world of the Tim Burton film. The demo was apparently made in Unreal Engine 4, and its art style is nothing short of amazing; it perfectly emulates the darkness that permeated the original film. From the streets of Gotham City, to the Batcave itself, everything looks and feels faithful to the movie. Readers can check out a 20-minute video of gameplay footage at the top of this page. For fans of the film, it really is a must-watch.
Thirty years after Batman Returns, the DC Universe will bring Michael Keaton s Batman back into the cinematic fold but it looks like he never even left home. As filming begins in earnest on The Flash, the first set-spy photos reveal that the long-awaited DC movie is shooting at the mansion that [.]
NECA s Awesomely Inexpensive 1989 Batman Batarang Replica is Back in Stock
Batman fans, especially ones that are fond of Tim Burton s 1989 film starring Michael Keaton, are going to love this Batarang replica from NECA. For starters, it s a full-size replica that measures 13-inches long. It even folds up for easy storage in your Batsuit. However, the biggest feature on this replica is the price - only $16.99.
Indeed, this Batarang replica is an impulse buy if there ever was one, so it s not surprising that it sold out here at Walmart quickly after they launched with an exclusive window back in February. Not to worry though - Entertainment Earth now has them in stock right here with shipment slated for July.
Lee Wallace, Gotham City Mayor In Tim Burton s Batman, Dies At 90
Batman, has passed away.
The Hollywood Reporter brings word of Wallace s passing which occurred on Sunday, December 20 in New York. Wallace s family announced that he passed after a long illness. Born July 15, 1930, Wallace was 90 years old and he is survived by son Paul and his family in Northern California. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this tragic and difficult time, especially so close to the holidays.
Though only appearing in a few scenes Wallace s Mayor character from Burton s 1989 feature film sees him share the screen with Pat Hingle s Commissioner Gordon, Billy Dee Williams Harvey Dent, and yes, even Michael Keaton s Bruce Wayne for a brief scene at Wayne Manor (pictured below, seen on the left). Wallace s involvement as the mayor in Batman raised a few eyebrows at the time due to how similar he looked to former New York City mayor Ed Koch. His appearance as the mayor in Pel