Description
Series Description: In 1939 Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman and filmmakers have been adapting him ever since. Icons Unearthed: Batman tells the story of the dark knight’s journey to the screen fraught with false starts, accidents, big personalities, and endless reinventions. Always seeking the balance between light and dark, the 1966s campy Batman inspired one comic fan to buy the rights and bring back the dark. A visionary director, two upstart producers and an unlikely star overcome a troubled production to deliver a hit. But when the sequel gets too dark for the studio, they bring in a new director to lighten it up. After his campy over-the-top caped crusader nearly destroys the franchise, it would take a director with a vision grounded in reality to resuscitate it.
Cast: Robert Wuhl – Narrator, Mark Canton – VP of Production at Warner Bros., Billy Weber – Second Unit Director – Batman Returns, Peter MacDonald – Second Unit Director – Batman ’89, Michael E. Uslan – Executive Producer, Sean Young – Actor – Vicki Vale, Nick Dudman – Makeup Artist, Denise Di Novi – Producer, Victoria Cheri Bennett – Pop Culture Journalist, Shane Mahan – Makeup Designer – Penguin, Billy Dee Williams – Actor – Harvey Dent, Constantine Nasr – Batman Documentarian, Bill Gerber – Former WB Executive, Steven Begg – Special Effects Technician, Julian Caldow – Concept Illustrator, Mike Medavoy – Former UA Executive, José Granell – Miniature Effects and Mark Edlitz – Author & Pop Culture Expert,
Episode Description:
Icons Unearthed: Batman/ S1 Episode 1
“One of The Gargoyles Moved On” Air Date: Wed, Mar 20, 2024 Production is off to a rocky start with an injured star, a troublesome vehicle, and an unyielding suit. Can the producers and director work out their differences to land this film?
Icons Unearthed: Batman / S1 Episode 2
“My Smile Is Just Skin Deep” Air Date: Wed, March 27, 2024 After the success of Batman 89, the studio was ready for round two, but their director was not. Given free reign, Burton and his handpicked team went wild.
Icons Unearthed: Batman / S1 Episode 3
“Things Change” Air Date: Wed, Apr 03, 2024 A fraught production drives away the star yet delivers the toy friendly Batman the studio wanted. But when the sequel goes over the top, the franchise hangs in the balance.
Icons Unearthed: Batman / S1 Episode 4
“Bat Nipples and Ice” Air Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2024 To revive a dying franchise, the studio gives the keys to the Batmobile to an indie director whose origin story and grounded aesthetic promised to resuscitate their hero.
Icons Unearthed: Batman / S1 Episode 5
I’m Not Wearing Hockey Pads” Air Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2024 On a mission to top his first outing, Nolan pushes his team harder than ever. But when tragedy strikes, no one is prepared.
Icons Unearthed: Batman / S1 Episode 6
In Heath’s Shadow Air Date: Wed, Air Date: Wed, Apr 17, 2024 On a mission to top his first outing, Nolan pushes his team harder than ever. But when tragedy strikes, no one is prepared.
Entire 6 Episode 3 DVD Set Duration: Approximately 4 HOURS 18 Minutes
John Kirtley (verified owner) –
Superb series. Entertaining as well as well researched. Great set of stars and technicians talking through all aspects of the movies from Burton to Nolan. Superb quality DVD Set from an outstanding company. They have many other seasons from the same Icons Unearthed Series. Thanks MVR