This is a long lost road safety advert broadcasted in 1967, recently re-discovered by an organisation called Kaleidoscope who make it there business to find old TV footage. The video shows Adam West teaching children a “Kerb Drill”, never been seen outside the UK and hasn’t been seen by anyone for 50 years.
Today marks a sad day for all bat-fans worldwide as classic TV’s Batman Adam West has died from leukemia aged 88, surrounded by his close family. His family have released a brief statement; “Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives. He was… Read more »
It’s official this time – seriously! That’s right the biggest Batman news for years, on the 15th January 2014, US presenter Conan O’Brien tweeted; “Very excited @wbhomeent is releasing the Batman ’66 Complete TV Series in 2014! The seat smells like Adam West!”. Not long after Warner Brothers released an official confirmation. It has taken… Read more »
Taken from YouTube discription: A Dark Knight Rises and Carly Rae Jepsen Mash-Up featuring Blake, Bruce Wayne, Batman, Catwoman, Bane, Commissioner Gordon and Nightwing…maybe. Let’s get contagious, send to friends! Directed By Wesley Freitas Shot By Jonathan Bruno Edited by Tyler Trautman Many thanks to Brian Nest for the Batman Costume, Bob and Michelle Fullmer… Read more »
In roughly 30 weeks, The Dark Knight Rises will be arriving in theatres. Fanboys will claim it to be the greatest film ever made, others will call it and its director over-rated. Most of us will just be grateful that our quality of summer blockbuster in 2012 will more than likely be a little bit… Read more »
Here it is the second teaser trailer for the third and final Christopher Nolan Batman movie which will be released in the summer next year. The first 6 minutes of the film is being shown this week in BFI IMAX just before screenings of the new Mission Impossible film. I will be seeing this myself… Read more »
This is the leaked official “Dark Knight Rises” teaser trailer, the film is due for release 20/07/2012 and will be the final film produced by Christopher Nolan, therefore completeing his Batman trilogy. I know my website is dedicated to the “Bright Knight” era of Batman however, I do enjoy and respect the darker perspective to… Read more »
On Monday 22nd February 2010 Superman’s first comic book became the first comic to sell for $1 million, making it the worlds most prestigious comic. However just three days later on Thursday 25th February, 1939 Dectective comics issue number 27 which features Batman’s first ever appearance sold for $1,075,500 beating Superman’s record! The previous record… Read more »
Just a quick post today about the television premier of Batman Begins on ITV1 tomorrow night at 8.30pm. I know this is not classic Batman however this film does explain the story of the origins of Batman. The film received top ratings when it was released back in 2005. I have to say this is… Read more »
Heya! Today (19th September), Adam West celebrates his 81st birthday. Bat-Mania UK wishes Adam a very happy birthday and hopes he has a great day! Info below from my Batman webpage: Adam was born in Wala Wala Washington in 1928. He was actually born as William West Anderson but changed his name to the more… Read more »