Batman Anime?
It sounds like Warner Brothers might release an Animatrix-style Batman Anime next year to promote ‘Batman: The Dark Knight‘. Rather than use big name anime directors like they did with The Matrix anime, they seem to be going with big-name American comic book writers. Here are some possible details. The flier for the Batman Anime* originated on batman-on-film.com. In order to read it better, I transcribed the letter:
Batman Anime
Targeted Audience:
- Dual: Core fans and tween boys
- Rating: PG-13 (anticipated)
Release:
- 2-4 weeks in advance of The Dark Knight film release
Overview:
Set in the time period between BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT, this brand-new adventure follow BATMAN as he unravels a mystery over 6 short stories, done in the style of Japanese Anime. Each of the six original stories has been written by a highly-respected screenwriter or comic book creator. The talent includes: Academy Award nominee Josh Olsen (The History of Violence), Screenwriter of the Blade films and Batman Begins David Goyer, and famed comic book writer Brian Azzarello, amongst others.
The Batman Anime DVD is viewed as the perfect companion piece to BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT. The original stories introduce a number of classic characters from the DC Comics BATMAN universe as well as following up on characters and storylines that were introduced in BATMAN BEGINS.
*Special thanks to Ain’t It Cool News for the tip!
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