[This interview contains major spoilers for Merry Little Batman.]
DC Studios’ Merry Little Batman sees Bruce Wayne in an unusual turn: donning his dad hat during the holidays.
The Warner Bros. Animation film follows the relationship of Bruce and his son, Damian, an 8-year-old desperate to be just like his crime-fighting father. The only problem — beyond him being a literal child — is that crime no longer exists in Gotham. Batman decided to clean up the streets for good to give Damian a shot at the safe, crime-free childhood Bruce didn’t have.
But when his overprotective father is called to save the day in Nova Scotia on Christmas Eve and becomes stranded in a trap laid by Mr. Freeze, Damian is left home alone with no one to help him as two criminals break in. The hapless burglars manage to make off with his newly gifted utility belt, leading Damian on a chase through Gotham’s...
DC Studios’ Merry Little Batman sees Bruce Wayne in an unusual turn: donning his dad hat during the holidays.
The Warner Bros. Animation film follows the relationship of Bruce and his son, Damian, an 8-year-old desperate to be just like his crime-fighting father. The only problem — beyond him being a literal child — is that crime no longer exists in Gotham. Batman decided to clean up the streets for good to give Damian a shot at the safe, crime-free childhood Bruce didn’t have.
But when his overprotective father is called to save the day in Nova Scotia on Christmas Eve and becomes stranded in a trap laid by Mr. Freeze, Damian is left home alone with no one to help him as two criminals break in. The hapless burglars manage to make off with his newly gifted utility belt, leading Damian on a chase through Gotham’s...
- 12/25/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Merry Little Batman Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby
Director: Mike Roth
Merry Little Batman Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: The movie feels like a fresh offering for both the Christmas movie and superhero genres.
What’s Bad: While the characters are fun, they don’t have much of the characteristics that make Batman and Robin household names.
Loo Break: The film clocks around 90 minutes, but there could be a couple of places that feel redundant.
Watch or Not?: This is a good choice for Batman fans to watch during this holiday season, even if this Batman might feel a bit unfamiliar.
Language: English
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 90 Minutes
User Rating:
Christmas is upon us, and that is the signal for every cable network and streaming service to open the gates to their Christmas offerings for the year.
Star Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby
Director: Mike Roth
Merry Little Batman Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
What’s Good: The movie feels like a fresh offering for both the Christmas movie and superhero genres.
What’s Bad: While the characters are fun, they don’t have much of the characteristics that make Batman and Robin household names.
Loo Break: The film clocks around 90 minutes, but there could be a couple of places that feel redundant.
Watch or Not?: This is a good choice for Batman fans to watch during this holiday season, even if this Batman might feel a bit unfamiliar.
Language: English
Available On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 90 Minutes
User Rating:
Christmas is upon us, and that is the signal for every cable network and streaming service to open the gates to their Christmas offerings for the year.
- 12/16/2023
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
"Merry Little Batman" is the latest Warner Bros. Animation movie, part of the wave of DC animated titles that Warner Bros. Discovery stupidly gave away under David Zaslav's regime.
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
The film follows Damian Wayne as he is forced to defend his home, and eventually all of Gotham, from supervillains while Batman is away one Christmas Eve. It is part Batman movie, part "Home Alone," part "The Grinch", and full Caped Crusader bliss. "Merry Little Batman" features a distinct and unique visual style that is reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated productions, with director Mike Roth ("Regular Show") giving the film an illustrative look inspired by Ronald Searle.
Arguably, the standout element is, well, Batman. Though the focus is definitely on Damian's story, this is a Batman unlike any we've seen in TV or film. This is a Batman without the growl. Instead, this Batman is a goof.
Granted,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
I love it when a Batman-centric project arrives animated and has a stylized design. Such is the case with Warner Bros. Animation’s family holiday movie Merry Little Batman, which takes the Caped Crusader and his son Damian Wayne and gives them an illustrative, Ron Searle-inspired coat of paint.
As if Prime Video hasn’t cornered the market enough regarding stellar superhero content, their acquisition of Merry Little Batman, along with a ton of other Batman-related projects, including the Bruce Timm/Matt Reeves/J.J. Abrams animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, from Warner Bros. Discovery, adds just a bit of power to the streamer’s greatness. One Zaslav’s trash is another studio’s treasure. The funniest part is that this is the best DC movie Warner Bros. didn’t even distribute this year. Ain’t that a killer joke?
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Wayne Manor, precocious...
As if Prime Video hasn’t cornered the market enough regarding stellar superhero content, their acquisition of Merry Little Batman, along with a ton of other Batman-related projects, including the Bruce Timm/Matt Reeves/J.J. Abrams animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, from Warner Bros. Discovery, adds just a bit of power to the streamer’s greatness. One Zaslav’s trash is another studio’s treasure. The funniest part is that this is the best DC movie Warner Bros. didn’t even distribute this year. Ain’t that a killer joke?
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Wayne Manor, precocious...
- 12/8/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It's time to dive into the cast of actors and the characters they play in Amazon Prime Video's newest animated Batman movie, titled Merry Little Batman.
Abandoned by Max, Amazon Prime Video jumped in to host this animated movie, with Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register sharing the company's excitement to "partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman."
Directed by Mike Roth and written by Morgan Evans, this new story will exist outside of the DC Universe continuity built by Warner Bros., utilizing the Dark Knight's lore for a comedic Christmas-themed story under Prime Video's purview.
Read full article on The Direct.
Abandoned by Max, Amazon Prime Video jumped in to host this animated movie, with Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register sharing the company's excitement to "partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman."
Directed by Mike Roth and written by Morgan Evans, this new story will exist outside of the DC Universe continuity built by Warner Bros., utilizing the Dark Knight's lore for a comedic Christmas-themed story under Prime Video's purview.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/8/2023
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
"Merry Little Batman", directed by Mike Roth, is a new DC holiday animated feature, starring Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell and David Hornsby, streaming December 8, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video:
"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
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"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
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- 12/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Fatherhood apparently has a way of slowing you down. Take Batman, for instance. He’s clearly not at his fittest in this new Amazon Prime animated film, in which he looks more like a burly lumberjack than a superhero, wearing dad jeans, a flannel shirt and a heavy beard. Fortunately, he’s not the hero tasked with saving Gotham City yet again in the Yuletide-set Merry Little Batman. That would be Damian, his eight-year-old son, who clearly takes after his old man when it comes to fighting supervillains.
Damian (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) displays the typical energy of a pre-adolescent, chasing his cat around the expansive confines of Wayne Manor as if they were in a Tom and Jerry cartoon. His father Bruce (Luke Wilson) is essentially retired, having gotten rid of all crime in Gotham City. But he’s still on call, meaning that when he gets a message...
Damian (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) displays the typical energy of a pre-adolescent, chasing his cat around the expansive confines of Wayne Manor as if they were in a Tom and Jerry cartoon. His father Bruce (Luke Wilson) is essentially retired, having gotten rid of all crime in Gotham City. But he’s still on call, meaning that when he gets a message...
- 12/7/2023
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Merry Little Batman", directed by Mike Roth, is a new DC holiday animated feature, starring Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell and David Hornsby, streaming December 8, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video:
"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Merry Little Batman sees the Caped Crusader headline his own animated Christmas Special, here’s the trailer.
Batman has dabbled in the festive season a few times to date, perhaps most notably in Tim Burton’s much-loved 1992 sequel Batman Returns.
Now though, he’s headlining his own animated Christmas Special, Merry Little Batman. And it’s just under a month away.
The synopsis reads as follows:
This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a Super Hero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst Super-Villains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby, and is directed by...
Batman has dabbled in the festive season a few times to date, perhaps most notably in Tim Burton’s much-loved 1992 sequel Batman Returns.
Now though, he’s headlining his own animated Christmas Special, Merry Little Batman. And it’s just under a month away.
The synopsis reads as follows:
This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a Super Hero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst Super-Villains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby, and is directed by...
- 11/15/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Christmas is coming — and getting here before you know it. And while it's not perhaps the safest place to go out Christmas shopping or caroling, Gotham City celebrates just like anywhere else. But what if you're Damian Wayne, son of Bruce, and you have your own festive wishes, such as a utility belt? That's the story explored in new Caped Crusader animated movie Merry Little Batman, which focuses on young Damian. Check out the trailer here:
This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham's worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.
There's a definite vibe of Teen Titans here (which might not be a surprise since Teen Titans Go! writer worked on the script...
This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham's worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.
There's a definite vibe of Teen Titans here (which might not be a surprise since Teen Titans Go! writer worked on the script...
- 11/14/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
"Merry Little Batman", directed by Mike Roth, is a new DC holiday animated feature, starring Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell and David Hornsby, streaming December 8, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video:
"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman' in order to defend his home...
"...and 'Gotham City' from crooks and supervillains deliberately intent on destroying the holidays..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/14/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Get ready for a fresh twist on the Batman universe this holiday season with “Merry Little Batman.” This new animated special, set to stream on Prime Video starting December 8, promises a unique blend of superhero action and Christmas cheer.
The story revolves around young Damian Wayne, voiced by Yonas Kibreab. Unlike his typical portrayal as Robin, Damian steps into the shoes of “Little Batman” to protect Gotham City on Christmas Eve. With his father, Bruce Wayne (Luke Wilson), and Alfred Pennyworth (James Cromwell) by his side, this isn’t your ordinary holiday tale.
Director and producer Mike Roth brings a new perspective to the Batman narrative. He explains that focusing on a younger Damian offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the well-known characters. This version of Damian is more innocent and wide-eyed, perfectly capturing the magic of Christmas through a child’s eyes.
The villains are just as integral to the story.
The story revolves around young Damian Wayne, voiced by Yonas Kibreab. Unlike his typical portrayal as Robin, Damian steps into the shoes of “Little Batman” to protect Gotham City on Christmas Eve. With his father, Bruce Wayne (Luke Wilson), and Alfred Pennyworth (James Cromwell) by his side, this isn’t your ordinary holiday tale.
Director and producer Mike Roth brings a new perspective to the Batman narrative. He explains that focusing on a younger Damian offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the well-known characters. This version of Damian is more innocent and wide-eyed, perfectly capturing the magic of Christmas through a child’s eyes.
The villains are just as integral to the story.
- 11/14/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.
“Merry Little Batman” will stream globally on Prime Video beginning December 8th!
Check out the official trailer below:
Directed by Mike Roth
Written by Morgan Evans, Jase Ricci
Music by Patrick Stump
Starring Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, James Cromwell, David Hornsby
#MerryLittleBatman...
“Merry Little Batman” will stream globally on Prime Video beginning December 8th!
Check out the official trailer below:
Directed by Mike Roth
Written by Morgan Evans, Jase Ricci
Music by Patrick Stump
Starring Luke Wilson, Yonas Kibreab, James Cromwell, David Hornsby
#MerryLittleBatman...
- 11/14/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
‘Tis the season to be Batman. Prime Video has just unveiled the new trailer for the animated family holiday comedy Merry Little Batman. The new Christmas-centric Batman movie sports an abstract animation style and breaks the fourth wall in many instances to make references to the various incarnations of previous Batmans. The movie resembles The Lego Batman Movie with a satirical edge. Luke Wilson provides the voice for The Dark Knight, and Yonas Kibreab portrays the spunky little Damian Wayne, who will take up the mantle, and David Hornsby of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, lends his voice for this movie’s Joker.
The synopsis from Prime Video reads,
“This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to...
The synopsis from Prime Video reads,
“This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad—the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to...
- 11/14/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Merry Little Batman Trailer: Bruce Wayne’s Son Damian Plays Hero in Home Alone-Style Christmas Movie
Prime Video is inviting DC fans to spend the holidays at Wayne Manor. The streamer has released a trailer for Merry Little Batman, an animated Christmas movie premiering on Friday, Dec. 8, which shifts its focus to a slightly smaller caped crusader.
Here’s what to expect, per Prime Video’s official release: “This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad — the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.
Here’s what to expect, per Prime Video’s official release: “This Christmas, Damian Wayne wants to be a superhero like his dad — the one and only Batman. When Damian is left home alone while Batman takes on Gotham’s worst supervillains on Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a villainous plot to steal Christmas and leaps at the chance to save the day.
- 11/14/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Jingle Bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg! The Batmobile broke its wheel, and the Joker got away! Hey! Entertainment Weekly brings holiday cheer to Bat-fans this Friday with a gallery of images from Merry Little Batman, an animated holiday film coming to Amazon Prime Video next month!
Sliding down the chimney and onto your Amazon Prime account before Christmas, Merry Little Batman focuses on Damian Wayne (voiced by Jonas Kibreab) defending Wayne Manor from some of Gotham City’s most despicable villains on Christmas Eve – Home Alone-style!
“Because it’s a Christmas story, telling it through the eyes of a child seemed apropos,” the film’s director and producer, Mike Roth (Regular Show), tells EW. “Typically, Damian is a teenager who struggles with good and evil. While this was an interesting idea that was initially explored, we landed on a younger Damian. We decided to turn the clock back...
Sliding down the chimney and onto your Amazon Prime account before Christmas, Merry Little Batman focuses on Damian Wayne (voiced by Jonas Kibreab) defending Wayne Manor from some of Gotham City’s most despicable villains on Christmas Eve – Home Alone-style!
“Because it’s a Christmas story, telling it through the eyes of a child seemed apropos,” the film’s director and producer, Mike Roth (Regular Show), tells EW. “Typically, Damian is a teenager who struggles with good and evil. While this was an interesting idea that was initially explored, we landed on a younger Damian. We decided to turn the clock back...
- 11/10/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Merry Little Batman will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning December 8 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The all-new Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy destined to join the rogue’s gallery of classic holiday movies. When young Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and super villains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby, and is directed by Mike Roth from a screenplay by Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci. Voice records and writing concluded prior to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
About The Film
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, David Hornsby, Yonas...
The all-new Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy destined to join the rogue’s gallery of classic holiday movies. When young Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he must transform into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and super villains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman features the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby, and is directed by Mike Roth from a screenplay by Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci. Voice records and writing concluded prior to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
About The Film
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, David Hornsby, Yonas...
- 10/13/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
"Merry Little Batman", a new animated action comedy feature, directed by Mike Roth, stars Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell and David Hornsby, streaming December 8, 2023 on Prime Video:
"... when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman'' in order to defend his home and 'Gotham City' from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays...."
Click the images to enlarge...
"... when young 'Damian Wayne' finds himself alone in 'Wayne Manor' on Christmas Eve, he must transform into 'Little Batman'' in order to defend his home and 'Gotham City' from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays...."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Prime Video today announced the acquisition of two new DC animated Batman series, alongside an original animated film from Warner Bros. Animation and DC. The film Merry Little Batman is ordered with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, along with a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J J Abrams, and Matt Reeves. The Batman animated titles will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of Batman.
- 4/28/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Merry Little Batman: Amazon lights the Bat Signal for three new animated projects set in Gotham City
Prime Video is setting up shop in Gotham City for three new DC animated projects, including the film Merry Little Batman, with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, and a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves.
Merry Little Batman is an animated family-oriented action comedy focusing on Damian Wayne as he discovers he’s alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve. He takes the Home Alone-esque opportunity to become “Little Batman” and defend his home and Gotham City from crooks and villains planning to destroy the holidays. Mike Roth (Regular Show) directs from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also executive produces alongside Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register.
When Batman: Caped Crusader was canceled by Warner Bros. suit David Zaslav as a cost-cutting move, Warner Bros. Animation started shopping the show to other streaming services. The series...
Merry Little Batman is an animated family-oriented action comedy focusing on Damian Wayne as he discovers he’s alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve. He takes the Home Alone-esque opportunity to become “Little Batman” and defend his home and Gotham City from crooks and villains planning to destroy the holidays. Mike Roth (Regular Show) directs from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also executive produces alongside Warner Bros. Animation chief Sam Register.
When Batman: Caped Crusader was canceled by Warner Bros. suit David Zaslav as a cost-cutting move, Warner Bros. Animation started shopping the show to other streaming services. The series...
- 4/26/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Three new DC animated projects have been acquired by Prime Video including the film Merry Little Batman ordered with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, and a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves.
Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy that follows young Damian Wayne as he finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve transforming into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman is directed by Mike Roth (Regular Show) from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also serves as executive producer, alongside Sam Register.
Following the events of the holiday film, Bat-Family follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has taken on the...
Merry Little Batman is an animated family action comedy that follows young Damian Wayne as he finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve transforming into “Little Batman” in order to defend his home and Gotham City from the crooks and supervillains intent on destroying the holidays.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Merry Little Batman is directed by Mike Roth (Regular Show) from a screenplay by Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!). Roth also serves as executive producer, alongside Sam Register.
Following the events of the holiday film, Bat-Family follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has taken on the...
- 4/26/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video is expanding its Batman universe with not one but two more projects.
After saving ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ from HBO’s chopping block in March, Prime Video has announced that it will be adding the family-friendly movie ‘Merry Little Batman’ as well as the series spinoff ‘Bat-Family’ to its library. Both projects come from Warner Bros. Animation and DC.
Whereas “Batman: Caped Crusader” is a reimagining of Batman’s mythology in the same vein as “Batman: The Animated Series,” “Merry Little Batman” will be more of a comedic take on this superhero. When big Batman’s son Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he has to defend his home and Gotham City as “Little Batman” before the holiday is ruined. Mike Roth, known for his work on “Regular Show,” will direct and executive produce alongside Sam Register. The screenplay comes from Morgan Evans (“Teen Titans Go!...
After saving ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ from HBO’s chopping block in March, Prime Video has announced that it will be adding the family-friendly movie ‘Merry Little Batman’ as well as the series spinoff ‘Bat-Family’ to its library. Both projects come from Warner Bros. Animation and DC.
Whereas “Batman: Caped Crusader” is a reimagining of Batman’s mythology in the same vein as “Batman: The Animated Series,” “Merry Little Batman” will be more of a comedic take on this superhero. When big Batman’s son Damian Wayne finds himself alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he has to defend his home and Gotham City as “Little Batman” before the holiday is ruined. Mike Roth, known for his work on “Regular Show,” will direct and executive produce alongside Sam Register. The screenplay comes from Morgan Evans (“Teen Titans Go!...
- 4/26/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Amazon has acquired the animated film “Merry Little Batman” after it was previously scrapped at HBO Max.
“Merry Little Batman” has been picked up alongside the spinoff series, “Bat-Family.” The acquisitions follow the previously announced two-season order for “Batman: Caped Crusader,” which was similarly axed at HBO Max in 2022.
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of ‘Batman.’ From the cinematic noir storytelling of ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ to the comedic adventures of ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘Bat-Family,’ these new projects ensure that there will be an animated Batman story ready to excite fans of all ages,” said Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.
The animated family action comedy “Merry Little Batman” will extend the franchise’s holiday movie portfolio. After Damian Wayne is left alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he transforms himself into “Little Batman” to safeguard...
“Merry Little Batman” has been picked up alongside the spinoff series, “Bat-Family.” The acquisitions follow the previously announced two-season order for “Batman: Caped Crusader,” which was similarly axed at HBO Max in 2022.
“We are excited to partner with Amazon to begin an all-new animated chapter of ‘Batman.’ From the cinematic noir storytelling of ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ to the comedic adventures of ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘Bat-Family,’ these new projects ensure that there will be an animated Batman story ready to excite fans of all ages,” said Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.
The animated family action comedy “Merry Little Batman” will extend the franchise’s holiday movie portfolio. After Damian Wayne is left alone in Wayne Manor on Christmas Eve, he transforms himself into “Little Batman” to safeguard...
- 4/26/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon is pushing deeper into its animated Batman universe.
The retail giant and streamer has officially confirmed its previously reported two-season order for Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and Bruce Timm’s animated Batman: Caped Crusader series. Additionally, Amazon has picked up an original animated film, Merry Little Batman, and an animated spinoff series, Bat-Family, both of which — like Caped Crusader — hail from Warner Bros. Discovery’s Warner Bros. Animation and DC.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
The news comes after Wbd-backed streamer...
The retail giant and streamer has officially confirmed its previously reported two-season order for Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and Bruce Timm’s animated Batman: Caped Crusader series. Additionally, Amazon has picked up an original animated film, Merry Little Batman, and an animated spinoff series, Bat-Family, both of which — like Caped Crusader — hail from Warner Bros. Discovery’s Warner Bros. Animation and DC.
“Batman: The Animated Series helped pioneer in the evolution of superhero storytelling and defined the Dark Knight for a generation,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon and MGM Studios. “Batman: Caped Crusader will no doubt continue that tradition and, alongside Merry Little Batman and Bat-Family, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Warner Bros. Animation to offer a variety of takes of the Batman mythos to our global Prime Video customers.”
The news comes after Wbd-backed streamer...
- 4/26/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO Max Cancels More Animation, Including ‘Batman: The Caped Crusader’ and 2 ‘Looney Tunes’ Projects
HBO Max continues its baffling decisions regarding its animated programming, with six animated projects no longer making their way to the direct-to-consumer streaming platform, TheWrap has confirmed.
Among the projects that will no longer stream on the platform: “Batman: The Caped Crusader,” from “The Batman” director Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and comic book luminary Ed Brubaker; “Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story,” an animated “Family Matters” spinoff; and two high-profile “Looney Tunes” features.
While those projects are still in development, some of which are pretty far along, TheWrap has confirmed that “Driftwood,” an original HBO Max animated feature from Victor Courtright, has been fully canceled.
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“Batman: The Caped Crusader,” from Reeves, Abrams, Brubaker and “Batman: The Animated Series” vet Bruce Timm, was described at a recent DC fan event...
Among the projects that will no longer stream on the platform: “Batman: The Caped Crusader,” from “The Batman” director Matt Reeves, J.J. Abrams and comic book luminary Ed Brubaker; “Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story,” an animated “Family Matters” spinoff; and two high-profile “Looney Tunes” features.
While those projects are still in development, some of which are pretty far along, TheWrap has confirmed that “Driftwood,” an original HBO Max animated feature from Victor Courtright, has been fully canceled.
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Why Has HBO Max Pulled All Those Original Shows and Movies? It’s Complicated
“Batman: The Caped Crusader,” from Reeves, Abrams, Brubaker and “Batman: The Animated Series” vet Bruce Timm, was described at a recent DC fan event...
- 8/23/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
WarnerMedia Kids & Family is building out a new family programming block called Acme Night on Cartoon Network, with a Steve Urkel animated musical film among the first projects greenlit.
“Did I Do That to the Holidays? A Steve Urkel Story” was announced alongside titles like “Merry Little Batman” and an untitled ”Looney Tunes Cartoons” movie.
Acme Night, named after the fictional corporation from the Looney Tunes cartoons, will debut Sunday Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Et/Pt. Each week will start off with a family-friendly film, with the first being the DC superhero movie “Shazam.” Acme Night programming will also be available on HBO Max starting next year.
“In the world of Acme anything, and I do mean anything, is possible,” said Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics. “We know families want to spend time together, so we’ve created a destination for multigenerational stories...
“Did I Do That to the Holidays? A Steve Urkel Story” was announced alongside titles like “Merry Little Batman” and an untitled ”Looney Tunes Cartoons” movie.
Acme Night, named after the fictional corporation from the Looney Tunes cartoons, will debut Sunday Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Et/Pt. Each week will start off with a family-friendly film, with the first being the DC superhero movie “Shazam.” Acme Night programming will also be available on HBO Max starting next year.
“In the world of Acme anything, and I do mean anything, is possible,” said Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics. “We know families want to spend time together, so we’ve created a destination for multigenerational stories...
- 9/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Channel has greenlighted The Curse of Molly McGee, an animated buddy comedy series about a tween optimist and grumpy ghost from the Emmy-winning duo behind The Penguins of Madagascar.
The series from Disney Television Animation follows the adventures of Molly, who lives to make the world a better place, and Scratch, whose joy comes from spreading misery. When one of Scratch’s spells backfires, he finds himself forever cursed in Molly’s presence.
The Curse of Molly McGee is executive produced by Bill Motz and Bob Roth, former EPs of Disney Xd’s Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, along with Emmy winner Steve Loter. No cast was announced.
Disney Channel also said today that it signed a number of toon creators and artists to overall development deals. Among them are Bruce Smith (The Proud Family), Jeff Howard (Planes), Kate Kondell (The Pirate Fairy...
The series from Disney Television Animation follows the adventures of Molly, who lives to make the world a better place, and Scratch, whose joy comes from spreading misery. When one of Scratch’s spells backfires, he finds himself forever cursed in Molly’s presence.
The Curse of Molly McGee is executive produced by Bill Motz and Bob Roth, former EPs of Disney Xd’s Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, along with Emmy winner Steve Loter. No cast was announced.
Disney Channel also said today that it signed a number of toon creators and artists to overall development deals. Among them are Bruce Smith (The Proud Family), Jeff Howard (Planes), Kate Kondell (The Pirate Fairy...
- 7/23/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nominations for the 41st Annual Annie Awards were announced and "Frozen" and "Monsters University" led the pack with 10 nominations each. "Despicable Me 2" and "The Croods" followed closely with 9 noms each.
I am rooting for "Frozen" to win! It's a return to form to what Disney does best -- affecting fairy tale with memorable musical numbers. "Monsters University," on the other hand, was bland. The film bored me on second viewing.
Steven Spielberg will receive the Winsor McCay Award for career achievement at the awards ceremony happening on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Patrick Warburton will serve as host.
2013 Annie Award Nominations
Production Categories
1 . Best Animated Feature
A Letter to Momo . Gkids
Despicable Me 2 . Universal Pictures
Ernest & Celestine . Gkids
Frozen . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Monsters University . Pixar Animation Studios
The Croods . DreamWorks Animation
The Wind Rises . The Walt Disney Studios
2 . Annie Award for Best Animated...
I am rooting for "Frozen" to win! It's a return to form to what Disney does best -- affecting fairy tale with memorable musical numbers. "Monsters University," on the other hand, was bland. The film bored me on second viewing.
Steven Spielberg will receive the Winsor McCay Award for career achievement at the awards ceremony happening on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Patrick Warburton will serve as host.
2013 Annie Award Nominations
Production Categories
1 . Best Animated Feature
A Letter to Momo . Gkids
Despicable Me 2 . Universal Pictures
Ernest & Celestine . Gkids
Frozen . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Monsters University . Pixar Animation Studios
The Croods . DreamWorks Animation
The Wind Rises . The Walt Disney Studios
2 . Annie Award for Best Animated...
- 12/3/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Genre: Animation | Adventure | Comedy
Creator: J.G. Quintel
Writers: J.G. Quintel, Mike Roth, Benton Connor, Sean Szeles, Kat Morris, Matt Price
Directors: John Infantino
Cast: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill
Summary:
Cartoon Network will release the much anticipated complete seasons set for it hit animated comedy series Regular Show. Fans will love the Complete First and Second Seasons set available on Blu-ray (2-discs) and DVD (3-discs). This release will include all 40 episodes from seasons 1 and 2 plus over 2 hours of hilarious bonus content inspired by the creator. The Emmy award-wining hit comedy for Outstanding Animated Program is part of the popular Monday night line-up on Cartoon Network along with the hit show Adventure Time. The series stars two best friends and park groundskeepers, Mordecai and Rigby, who also happen to be a bluebird and a raccoon, whose attempts to escape their everyday boredom take them to fantastical extremes. Complete...
Creator: J.G. Quintel
Writers: J.G. Quintel, Mike Roth, Benton Connor, Sean Szeles, Kat Morris, Matt Price
Directors: John Infantino
Cast: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill
Summary:
Cartoon Network will release the much anticipated complete seasons set for it hit animated comedy series Regular Show. Fans will love the Complete First and Second Seasons set available on Blu-ray (2-discs) and DVD (3-discs). This release will include all 40 episodes from seasons 1 and 2 plus over 2 hours of hilarious bonus content inspired by the creator. The Emmy award-wining hit comedy for Outstanding Animated Program is part of the popular Monday night line-up on Cartoon Network along with the hit show Adventure Time. The series stars two best friends and park groundskeepers, Mordecai and Rigby, who also happen to be a bluebird and a raccoon, whose attempts to escape their everyday boredom take them to fantastical extremes. Complete...
- 7/16/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
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