VOTD: Watch ‘The Heart Of Batman: The Story Of Batman: The Animated Series’ Documentary
Even though it was geared towards kids in the mid-90s,Batman: The Animated Seriesis still considered to be one of the definitive adaptations of The Dark Knight. Created byPaul DiniandBruce Timm, the series made full use of Batman’s extensive rogues galley and wasn’t afraid to get a little dark and gritty on Saturday mornings. But how did this incredible animated series come together? you’re able to find out in the documentaryThe Heart of Batman: The Story of Batman: The Animated Series, available for free on YouTube right now.
Batman: The Animated Series Documentary
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Heart of Batman: The Story of Batman: The Animated Series:
When animators Paul Dini and Bruce Timm were tasked with creating an animated Batmancartoon, no one knew whether the team would be able to reinvent the character away from his campy television roots. But what came out of their collaboration was “Batman: The Animated Series”, an award-winning new chapter in the story of the Caped Crusader. Explore the complex, nuanced world and exceptional characters created behind the scenesby the designers, composers, and directors of this groundbreaking series.
The three-part documentary (combined into one single presentation above) was first available on the Blu-ray release ofBatman: The Animated Series. But DC has made it available for fans to soak in online while we wait for blockbuster movies to make a comeback to movie theaters when the coronavirus pandemic is finally and fully in our rearview mirror.
If you’ve got an itch for more DC Comics documentaries, check out abatch of them released last year, including the history of Superman, the evolution of the Batmobile, and the origins of Shazam. There’s also an extensive glimpse behind the scenes of the Academy Award-nominatedJokermovie from 2019.
