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The New Batman Superman Adventures
''The New Batman/Superman Adventures'' is a name given to a package series that combined '' Superman: The Animated Series'' with '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and '' The New Batman Adventures'' produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It aired from 1997–2000 on Kids' WB. Each half-hour episode in the hour-and-one-half block featured either a single repeat from the original ''Superman: The Animated Series'' run, the original ''Batman: The Animated Series'' run, or a brand new story featuring Batman from ''The New Batman Adventures''. These new stories focus more on Batman's supporting cast and introduced new characters such as Tim Drake. The two animated universes were united in the ''Superman'' episode "World's Finest", which tells the story of Batman and Superman's first meeting. The new Batman episodes that began airing in the Fall 1997 season were later released as a DVD box set of ''Batman: The Animated Series'' as Volume 4. New Superman episodes that later aired in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batman
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book '' Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy the Joker. Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Batman Adventures
''The New Batman Adventures'' (often shortened as ''TNBA'') is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, which aired on Kids' WB from September 13, 1997 to January 16, 1999. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it is a continuation of '' Batman: The Animated Series'' (1992-1995) and the third series in the DC Animated Universe. It was followed by ''Batman Beyond'' (1999-2001). The series had a revamp, replacing the older animation style of its predecessor so as to maintain similarity and continuity with the simultaneously running '' Superman: The Animated Series'' (1996–2000), with episodes airing on Kids' WB under the title ''The New Batman/Superman Adventures''. Stories in this series tend to give more focus to Batman's supporting cast, which include fellow crimefighters Robin, Nightwing and Batgirl, among others. The show also features guest stars such as Supergirl, Etrigan the Demon and The Creeper, characters who would late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Costanzo
Robert Jason Costanzo (born October 20, 1942) is an American film, television and voice actor. He has an acting career spanning over 40 years and is often found playing surly New York City types such as crooks, low-level workers and policemen, and mixes both drama and comedy roles. He is also a prominent voice actor and often serves as a voice double for Danny DeVito. Early life Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is the son of actor Carmine Constanzo and is of Italian descent. He attended both the St. Francis Preparatory School and the St. Francis College. Career His first role was in the 1975 movie '' Dog Day Afternoon'' playing a cop, although this was an uncredited part. This was followed by a role as a paint store customer in the 1977 film '' Saturday Night Fever''. Other movie roles include '' Total Recall'', ''Die Hard 2'', '' Dick Tracy'', '' City Slickers'', and '' Down and Derby''. His television appearances are varied, with him appearing in '' Lois & Clark'', '' Boston L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renee Montoya
Renee Maria Montoya is a fictional character appearing in media published by DC Entertainment. The character was created by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini and Mitch Brian for '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and was preemptively introduced into mainstream comics before the airing of her animated debut in 1992 in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) series '' Batman: The Animated Series / The New Batman Adventures'', voiced by Ingrid Oliu, and later Liane Schirmer. Originally conceived of as a heterosexual widow, she was later redeveloped as a lesbian and the primary love interest of Kate Kane / Batwoman. Renee is initially a detective from the Gotham City Police Department, assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, who comes into frequent contact with Batman. After being outed and framed for murder, she resigns from the police force, disgusted by its corruption. She operates as the second Question out of a lighthouse that she shares with Aristotle Rodor on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Followin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Pennyworth is depicted as Bruce Wayne's loyal and tireless butler, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and surrogate father figure following the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. As a classically trained British Butler and an ex-Special Operations Executive operative of honor and ethics with connections within the intelligence community, he has been called "Batman's batman". He serves as Bruce's moral anchor while providing comic relief with his sarcastic and cynical attitude. A vital part of the Batman mythos, Alfred was nominated for the '' Wizard'' Fan Award for Favorite Supporting Male Character in 1994. In non-comics media, the character has been portrayed in live-action and voiced by actors William Austin, Eric Wilton, Michael Gough, Michael Caine, Jeremy Irons, Douglas Hodge, and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lois Lane
Lois Lane is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, she first appeared in ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1 (June 1938). Lois is an award-winning journalist for the Metropolis (comics), Metropolis newspaper the ''Daily Planet'' and the primary Superman and Lois Lane, love interest of the superhero Superman and his alter ego, Clark Kent. In DC continuity, she is also his wife and the mother of their son, Jon Kent (DC Comics), Jon Kent, the newest Superboy in the DC Universe. Lois' physical appearance was originally based on Joanne Siegel, Joanne Carter, a model hired by Joe Shuster. For her character, Jerry Siegel was inspired by actress Glenda Farrell's portrayal of the fictional reporter Torchy Blane in a series of films. Siegel took her name from actress Lola Lane. She was also influenced by the real-life journalist Nellie Bly. Depictions of the character have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. The character was created by television producer William Dozier, editor Julius Schwartz, writer Gardner Fox, and artist Carmine Infantino. Dozier, the producer of the 1960s '' Batman'' television series, requested Schwartz to call for a new female counterpart to the superhero Batman that could be introduced into publication and the third season of the show simultaneously. The character subsequently made her first comic-book appearance as Batgirl in ''Detective Comics'' #359, titled "The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!" in January 1967, by Fox and Infantino, allowing her to be introduced into the television series, portrayed by actress Yvonne Craig, in the season 3 premiere " Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin", in September that same year. Barbara Gordon is the daughter of Gotham City police commissioner James Gordon, the sister of Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Strong
Tara Lyn Strong (née Charendoff; born February 12, 1973) is a Canadian-American actress. She is known for her voice work in animation, websites, and video games. Strong's voice roles include animated series such as ''The New Batman Adventures'', ''Teen Titans'', ''Teen Titans Go!'', ''Rugrats'', ''The Powerpuff Girls'', '' The Fairly OddParents'', '' The Proud Family'', '' Xiaolin Showdown'', '' Ben 10'', '' Chowder'', '' Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!'', ''My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', '' Unikitty!'', and ''DC Super Hero Girls''. She has also voiced characters in the video games '' Mortal Kombat X'', '' Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'', '' Jak and Daxter'', '' Final Fantasy X'', '' X-2'', '' Blue Dragon'', and '' Batman: Arkham''. She has earned Annie Award and Daytime Emmy nominations and won an award from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Early life Strong was born Tara Lyn Charendoff in Toronto, Canada, on February 12, 1973, the younger daughter of Syd and Lucy Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American Playboy lifestyle, playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Origin of Batman, Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a Batsuit, bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with List of Batman supporting characters, supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin (character), Robin and Bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Drake
Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, he first appeared in ''Batman'' #436 (August 1989) as the third character to assume the role of Batman's crime-fighting partner and sidekick Robin. Following the events of '' Batman: Battle for the Cowl'' in 2009, Drake adopted the identity of Red Robin. In 2019, Tim returned to his original Robin persona and had a brief stint in which he used the mononym "Drake". As a young boy, Tim was in the audience the night Dick Grayson's parents were murdered and later managed to discover the identities of Batman and the original Robin through their exploits. After the death of the second Robin, Jason Todd, and witnessing Batman spiral into darkness, Tim attempted to convince Dick to resume the role of Robin, stating that "Batman needs a Robin". However, Dick refused to return to being Batm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 In Television
2000 in television may refer to: * 2000 in American television * 2000 in Australian television * 2000 in Austrian television * 2000 in Belgian television *2000 in Brazilian television *2000 in British television *2000 in Canadian television * 2000 in Croatian television * 2000 in Danish television *2000 in Dutch television * 2000 in Estonian television * 2000 in French television * 2000 in German television * 2000 in Irish television * 2000 in Italian television *2000 in Japanese television * 2000 in New Zealand television * 2000 in Philippine television * 2000 in Portuguese television * 2000 in Scottish television * 2000 in South African television * 2000 in Spanish television *2000 in Swedish television This is a list of Swedish television related events from 2000. Events *13 May - The 45th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Globe Arena in Stockholm. Denmark wins the contest with the song " Fly on the Wings of Love", performed by Olsen Brot ... {{SIA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 In Television
1997 in television may refer to: *1997 in American television *1997 in Australian television *1997 in Belgian television *1997 in Brazilian television *1997 in British television *1997 in Canadian television * 1997 in Croatian television * 1997 in Danish television *1997 in Dutch television * 1997 in Estonian television *1997 in German television *1997 in Irish television *1997 in Japanese television *1997 in New Zealand television *1997 in Norwegian television *1997 in Philippine television *1997 in Portuguese television *1997 in Scottish television *1997 in South African television *1997 in Spanish television *1997 in Swedish television File:1997 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The movie set of ''Titanic'', the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of t ... {{SIA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
