Annie - Special Anniversary Edition Sony/Columbia TriStar (1982, 87m) Comments: A new version of the stage-to-film project. DVD Extras: Fullscreen, featurette, game, sing-along, trailer.
Annie Disney (1999, 90m) Comments: Disney remakes the stage play for television, adding an eclectic Tony-and-Oscar-winning cast that brings the project to vibrant life. Look for a cameo from Andrea McArdle, the original Annie! DVD Extras: Fullscreen, trailers.
Batman: The Movie
Batman and Robin (#4)
Batman and Mr. Freeze: Subzero (2)
Fox (1966, 105m) Comments: Produced concurrently with the campy television series, this Bat-film finds our heroes up against the villains Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman. The best scene is one in which Batman finds he just can’t get rid of a bomb. DVD Extras: Widescreen, commentary by Adam West and Burt Ward, featurette, Batmobile tour, still gallery, trailers.
Warner Bros. (1997, 125m) Comments: George Clooney does his best in a story that features 2 overacting villains, Robin, and the introduction of Batgirl. A campy, colorful mess. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, production notes.
Warner Bros. (1997, 67m) Comments: A tie-in to the feature film had deeper characterization for the title villain, plus Batgirl. DVD Extras: Game, how to draw, music montage, cast and crew info, trailers.
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
© 1966 Greenlawn Prod uctions and Twentieth Century Fox. Batman © 2004 DC Comics.
Batman (#1)
Warner Bros. (2002, 91m) Comments: Based on a little-known independent comic, this clichéd uberaction film stars Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu. Also available in 2-packs with either Femme Fatale or Exit Wounds. DVD Extras: Widescreen, featurette, game, trailers.
Warner Bros. (1989, 126m) Comments: Michael Keaton proves the fans wrong by turning in an understated and grim performance, Tim Burton dazzles with direction, and Jack Nicholson overacts like mad. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, production notes.
Barbarella
Batman Returns (#2)
Paramount (1968, 98m) Comments: Jane Fonda stars in this campy and sexy cult film based on French cartoonist Jean-Claude Forest’s heroine. The first of producer Dino De Laurentiis’ comic films. DVD Extras: Widescreen, trailer.
Warner Bros. (1992, 126m) Comments: Michelle Pfeiffer doesn’t hit a single wrong note as Catwoman, but Danny DeVito’s Penguin muddles Tim Burton’s mix just a bit. The best of the new Bat-quartet though. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, production notes.
Barb Wire Universal (1996, 98m) Comments:Pamela Anderson Lee is the titular guns-and-leather heroine of this trashy extravaganza based on the Dark Horse comic series. Without this, TV might never have gotten VIP. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, outtakes, photo gallery, trailer.
Warner Bros. (1989-1997, 499m) Comments: Boxed set featuring 4 Batman movies.
Batman: The Animated Series (1): The Legend Begins Batman: The Animated Series (2): Tales of the Dark Knight Batman: The Animated Series (3): Out of the Shadows Batman: The Animated Series (4): Adventures of Batman and Robin: The Joker/Fire and Ice Batman: The Animated Series (5): Adventures of Batman and Robin: Poison Ivy/The Penguin
Archie Show, The - The Archie Show Vol. 1 Archie’s TV Funnies - Archie’s TV Funnies Vol. 1 Archies, The: The Jugman U S of Archie, The - Archie’s Classic Cartoons Vol. 1 Nostalgia Ventures (1968-1976) Comments: The animated adventures of the gang from Riverdale are brought to DVD by this small company. DVD Extras: Unavailable to review.
The Batman Superman Movie (3)
The Batman Legacy
Batman Forever (#3) Warner Bros. (1995, 122m) Comments: Val Kilmer is Batman and Chris O’Donnell is introduced as Robin, but the silly plot gives free reign to the manic Jim Carrey’s Riddler, and encourages Tommy Lee Jones to go over the top as well. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, production notes.
Warner Bros. (1992-1993, 88-110m) Comments: 4-5 episodes each of the Dark Deco hit series from Fox that redefined DC’s animated future. Batman was never better on the big or small screen. DVD Extras: Interview, featurettes, game, how to draw.
Batman: The Animated Series (Subscription) Warner Bros./Columbia House (1992-1993) Comments: Offering 4 episodes per DVD, Columbia House has released 10 volumes. To order, call customer service 800-262-2001.
Batman: The Animated Series Volume 1 (4 discs) Warner Bros. (1992) Comments: This 4-disc set includes the first 28 episodes of the initial season of the WB show. DVD Extras: Commentaries, featurettes. Unavailable for review. Release Date 07/06/2004
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1) Warner Bros. (1993, 76m) Comments:The first feature-length animated film hews close to the popular animated series, but is darker and more violent. DVD Extras: Widescreen, fullscreen, trailer.
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Warner Bros. (1997, 61m) Comments: A lead-in to the animated Superman series, this pitted the World’s Finest team against Joker and Lex Luthor. DVD Extras: Interview with Bruce Timm, game, how to draw, music montage, cast and crew info, trailers.
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (4) Warner Bros. (2003, 75m) Comments: When Penguin and Boss Thorne join forces, Batman and Robin get help from a new heroine, the mysterious Batwoman. Also includes a DVD-exclusive short adventure. DVD Extras: Interviews, featurette, game, character bios, art.
Batman Beyond: The Movie (1) Warner Bros. (1999, 127m) Comments: Six early episodes of the popular WB cartoon show include “Rebirth I and II,” “Meltdown,” “Dead Man’s Hand,” “Gotham Golem,” and “The Winning Edge.” DVD Extras: None.
Batman Beyond: School Dayz/Spellbound (2) Warner Bros. (1999) Comments: More episodes from the first season are “Spellbound,” “A Touch of Curare,” “Hooked Up,” “Golem,” “The Winning Edge,” and “Dead Man’s Hand.” DVD Extras: Unavailable for review.
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars/Disappearing Inque (3) Warner Bros. (1999) Comments: More episodes from the first season are “Splicers,” “Heroes,” “Lost Soul,” “Black Out,” “Disappearing Inque,” and “Shriek.” DVD Extras: Unavailable for review.
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