Okay then
Cool. That’s nice that UPN seems to be going better than IOTL.
Ehh, I’d be fine if they discontinued it.
Ouch.
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Batman/TMNT (2005 Crossover Film)
Batman/TMNT
Released theatrically on December 24, 2005
Distributors
Walt Disney Pictures (North America)
Columbia Pictures (International)
Produced by
Grantray-Lawrence
Screen Gems
Directed by
Daniel Abbott
Bruce Timm
Screenplay by
David Wise
Bruce Timm
Paul Dini
Music by
Danny Elfman
Themes from Batman: The Animated Series written by
Shirley Walker
Themes from the 1990 TMNT live action film written by
John Du Prez
Synopsis (Patterned after the OTL 2006 straight-to-DVD film)
Batman, Batgirl and Robin forge an alliance with The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League Of Assassins.
Main Voices
Keanu Reeves as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Will Friedle as Leonardo
Matthew Lillard as Michelangelo
Jim Parsons as Donatello
Sean Astin as Raphael
Patrick Stewart as Alfred Pennyworth
Nick Carter as Dick Grayson/Robin
Ariana Richards as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
George Takei as Splinter
Matthew Yang King as Oroku Saki/Shredder
Mark Hamill as The Joker
Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent/Two Face
Bryan Cranston as Commissioner Gordon
Brad Dourif as Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow
Tara Strong as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
Jonathan Freeman as Ra's Al Ghul
Gus St. Pierre as Leatherhead
David Ogden Stiers as the Penguin
Hugo Weaving as Mr. Freeze
Danny Trejo as Bane
Pat Fraley as Baxter Stockman
Judith Hoag as April O'Neil
Mike Judge as Rocksteady and Bebop
Notes
- Going forward, the Marvel/DC crossovers that you'll see in the coming years will be their own canon independent of previous adaptations from each property and publisher.
- This title was supposed to be straight-to-DVD, but at the last minute, it was given a theatrical treatment because Disney wanted something to fill the Christmas void left by the shutdown of Team Atlantis.
Logo Options for Batman/TMNT
I wasn't sure which logos would look good at the beginning of Batman/TMNT, but here are two options.
Option A
The Marvel and DC logos. These can be vice versa outside of North America.
Option B
Simply the parent studio logos. Starting with the Disney logo, the text fades out and we zoom through the tunnel of the castle. Then, we cross dissolve to a closeup of parting clouds. A flash of light follows, and we cross dissolve to a zoom out from the torch, revealing the Columbia logo. As the camera flies through the tunnel of the Disney castle to show the parting clouds, there is an extra snippet of build-up added to the Columbia jingle, similar to what Sony has been doing IOTL since 2014.
I wasn't sure which logos would look good at the beginning of Batman/TMNT, but here are two options.
Option A
The Marvel and DC logos. These can be vice versa outside of North America.
Option B
Simply the parent studio logos. Starting with the Disney logo, the text fades out and we zoom through the tunnel of the castle. Then, we cross dissolve to a closeup of parting clouds. A flash of light follows, and we cross dissolve to a zoom out from the torch, revealing the Columbia logo. As the camera flies through the tunnel of the Disney castle to show the parting clouds, there is an extra snippet of build-up added to the Columbia jingle, similar to what Sony has been doing IOTL since 2014.
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Here's what I'm referring to when talking about extra build-up in the Columbia jingle. This is from their OTL release of Bullet Train. The buildup starts right after you hear the "ping" in the Sony logo.
Well, TMNT isn't a Marvel property in actuality, so why not have a Disney and DC combo?
We can have a zoom-in on the Disney castle after the logo, but instead of turning into the Columbia Pictures logo, it fades into the DC logo of the time.
Could that work for this?
We can have a zoom-in on the Disney castle after the logo, but instead of turning into the Columbia Pictures logo, it fades into the DC logo of the time.
Could that work for this?
Hmmm....your suggestion is tempting.
Plans for future DC/Marvel collabs...
- X-Men/Titans
- Green Lantern/Silver Surfer
- Superman/Hulk
- Spider-Man/Robin or Superboy
- JLA/Avengers
- Ms. Marvel or Captain Marvel/Wonder Woman or Power Girl
- Aquaman/Namor
- Iron Man/Cyborg
I think there's plenty of room here for more opportunities for the logo combo you suggested.
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As a compromise, here's what I could do for a TMNT/Teen Titans crossover that'll likely be after 2006:
As a compromise, here's what I could do for a TMNT/Teen Titans crossover that'll likely be after 2006:
While we're on the subject of logos, here's a sneak peak of two logos that'll be rolled out for 2006:
ITTL, both are animated by Blue Sky.
ITTL, both are animated by Blue Sky.
Thank you.
Thank you.
On the subject of Marvel/DC as a direct-to-video franchise, why not Daredevil/Deathstroke? After all, given the connections between Daredevil and the TMNT, as well as Batman and the Teen Titans, I think this could also be doable.
This is a better use for it, if I do say so myself.
Probably following the plot of the comic. Darkseid reviving the Dark Phoenix as a weapon and hiring Deathstroke to distract both teams. I suggest doing what the comics do and officially designate a “crossover” Earth where these stories take place. This would also allow some more freedom line the Phoenix Force destroying Tamaran in Starfire’s origin, as she explains what it is to the Titans.
For this one while there was a crossover I would borrow from a crossover story called Darkseid:Galactus the Hunger about Galactus trying to consume Apokolips. The Silver Surfer still serves Galactus here. Green Lantern goes rogue somewhat as the Guardians see Apokolips being destroyed as a good thing. Maybe destroying Apokolips would also destroy New Genesis and Orion helps Hal or whichever Lantern we use.
They also have a crossover using 60’s era designs and plots. I’d say the general plot is similar with Luther pitting the two against each other. Maybe General Thunderbolt Ross is actually the father of Clark Kent’s childhood friend Pete Ross, making him a kind of hybrid of General Sam Lane as a General who hates Superman also. Would throw in Bizarro as an interaction between him and the Hulk could be interesting.
I’d make it Robin. In this crossover Earth, similar to the MCU, Batman became fascinated with Spider-Man, learned his true identity and vowed to train him. This caused a rift that led to Dick Grayson quitting because he saw Spider-Man as replacing him. In this film the two meet up again with Grayson as Nightwing and another Robin, likely Tim Drake. Villains could be Green Goblin and Joker.
I’d definitely adapt the comic but make it the grand finale. Galway through both worlds are merged together which would actually be the crossover Earth we’d be watching all along. Hence why I think this would be the finale in addition to the final battles massive scope.
I’d definitely use Wonder Woman.
I’d imagine on Crossover Earth we learn they are brothers in a new origin. Namor is planning a land invasion and Aquaman is brought in to fight his brother for the throne.
My crossover Earth idea for this one is obvious. Tony Stark saves Victor Stone’s life by turning him into a Cyborg. Like Stone in this version has no parents. In his shocked state Cyborg is manipulated by one of Tony’s enemies but comes to his senses and helps defeat him.
Entertainment News for Christmas 2005
Entertainment News for Christmas 2005
Marty McFly Lives!
NBC News' initial reports of Michael J. Fox being placed in hospice care last month have proven false. Fox, as it turns out, had merely gone to Cedars-Sinai Hospital to meet with his physician for physical and occupational therapy to mitigate his Parkinson's symptoms. NBC has now apologized to the Fox family for jumping the gun and has promptly fired Brian Williams for having scared the whole world. Tom Brokaw will return to the Nightly News while NBC searches for a new anchor.
- MSNBC
Candidates for Brian Williams' possible replacement on the NBC Nightly News include Anderson Cooper (currently at CNN), Scott Pelley (currently at CBS), Diane Sawyer (currently at ABC), Charles Gibson (also at ABC), Shepard Smith (currently at BVN), Lester Holt (currently at HLN), Bryant Gumbel (currently at SBC), Connie Chung (former CBS co-anchor) and NBC's own Katie Couric.
- The Today Show
Batman/TMNT, initially planned to be a straight-to-DVD release, proves to be a surprise hit in theatres. The parent companies of both DC and Marvel say fans can expect more crossovers in the coming years.
- SBC's Sunrise
RUMOR: Doug Jones (D-AL) and John Lewis (D-GA) each meet with Speaker Nancy D'Alesandro (D-MD) on a potential plan to impeach President Weinstein (R-CA) for the initial snail's pace in the response to Hurricane Katrina and having ignored actor Gus St. Pierre's concerns about the earthen levees the year prior.
- BVN
Jeffrey Bewkes of Bally confirms Hollywood Pictures will rebrand as Luxor Pictures, taking the new name from Bally's Egyptian themed hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The new name Bewkes says will allow the company to continue using the Sphinx logo for its film and television division in the years to come.
- The Chicago Sun-Times
The Sports Page
Major League Baseball's decision to name Brian Cashman as its new commissioner was met with overwhelming boos from fans outside of the Bronx. Two days later, the MLB owners decided to give the job back to Larry Lucchino, who had been interim commissioner this past season after Lew Wasserman's death.
- ESPN
Tiffany Disney, the 22-year-old chairwoman of the San Diego Wave of Women's Major League Soccer (WMLS), will now represent the Mighty Ducks of San Diego on the NHL Board of Governors.
- The Hockey News
Marty McFly Lives!
NBC News' initial reports of Michael J. Fox being placed in hospice care last month have proven false. Fox, as it turns out, had merely gone to Cedars-Sinai Hospital to meet with his physician for physical and occupational therapy to mitigate his Parkinson's symptoms. NBC has now apologized to the Fox family for jumping the gun and has promptly fired Brian Williams for having scared the whole world. Tom Brokaw will return to the Nightly News while NBC searches for a new anchor.
- MSNBC
Candidates for Brian Williams' possible replacement on the NBC Nightly News include Anderson Cooper (currently at CNN), Scott Pelley (currently at CBS), Diane Sawyer (currently at ABC), Charles Gibson (also at ABC), Shepard Smith (currently at BVN), Lester Holt (currently at HLN), Bryant Gumbel (currently at SBC), Connie Chung (former CBS co-anchor) and NBC's own Katie Couric.
- The Today Show
Batman/TMNT, initially planned to be a straight-to-DVD release, proves to be a surprise hit in theatres. The parent companies of both DC and Marvel say fans can expect more crossovers in the coming years.
- SBC's Sunrise
RUMOR: Doug Jones (D-AL) and John Lewis (D-GA) each meet with Speaker Nancy D'Alesandro (D-MD) on a potential plan to impeach President Weinstein (R-CA) for the initial snail's pace in the response to Hurricane Katrina and having ignored actor Gus St. Pierre's concerns about the earthen levees the year prior.
- BVN
Jeffrey Bewkes of Bally confirms Hollywood Pictures will rebrand as Luxor Pictures, taking the new name from Bally's Egyptian themed hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The new name Bewkes says will allow the company to continue using the Sphinx logo for its film and television division in the years to come.
- The Chicago Sun-Times
The Sports Page
Major League Baseball's decision to name Brian Cashman as its new commissioner was met with overwhelming boos from fans outside of the Bronx. Two days later, the MLB owners decided to give the job back to Larry Lucchino, who had been interim commissioner this past season after Lew Wasserman's death.
- ESPN
Tiffany Disney, the 22-year-old chairwoman of the San Diego Wave of Women's Major League Soccer (WMLS), will now represent the Mighty Ducks of San Diego on the NHL Board of Governors.
- The Hockey News
The Cable News as of 2005
The Cable News and their parent companies as of 2005
Turner: CNN (Cable News Network)
CBS Discovery: HLN (Headline News)
Disney: BVN (Buena Vista News)
Peacock: MSNBC (formerly co-owned with Microsoft)
Turner: CNN (Cable News Network)
CBS Discovery: HLN (Headline News)
Disney: BVN (Buena Vista News)
Peacock: MSNBC (formerly co-owned with Microsoft)
Andy Larkin (2005 Live Action Film)
Andy Larkin
Released by New Line Cinema on December 25, 2005
Based on the animated television series What's with Andy? produced by
CineGroupe
New Line Television
Adapted from the books in the Just! series by
Andy Griffiths
Terry Denton
Directed by
Raja Gosnell
Screenplay by
Andy Griffiths
Ron Burch
David Kidd
Music by
David Newman
Main Cast
Devon Werkheiser as Andy Larkin
Daniel Curtis Lee as Danny Pickett
Christian Serratos as Lori Mackney
Christopher Lloyd as Principal DeRosa
Hunter Michaels [1] as Peter Lik
Kyle O'Donnell [1] as Andrew Leech
Christy Carlson Romano as Jen Larkin
Jared Myers [1] as Craig Bennett
Sean Astin as Alfred Larkin
Toni Collette as Freida Larkin
Josh Fitzgerald [1] as Martin Bonwick
Jon Voight as Steve Rowgee, Sr.
Will Ferrell as Steve Rowgee, Jr.
Walter Jones as Mush
Matt McDavid [1] as Jervis Coltraine
[1] fictional actor
Synopsis
Andy is a mischievous teenager who tries to perform elaborate practical jokes on everyone in his life, but often runs into trouble. What's at stake in the live action film version? A rival prankster named Jervis has moved into town and Andy must out-prank the new kid to retain his crown.
Notes
- The title Andy Larkin is used instead of What's with Andy? because Peacock raised hell about the TV series' title being nearly identical to What About Mimi? Saban laughed Peacock out of court when they presented evidence of overlap in movie and TV show titles.
- Even though Andy got crushed at the box office by Batman/TMNT (Buena Vista/Columbia-TriStar), New Line greenlit a sequel just for the hell of it.
Well that’s a relief! Glad Williams is gone even if it’s in different fashion.
I’d go with Anderson Cooper for Brokaws replacement.
Nice!
I assume Nancy D’Alesandro is Pelosi ITTL? We will see how that goes.
Cool.
Well, Lucchino is eh, but better than Cashman
Congrats!
Dude, my grandma would make a better commish than Cashman, and she's been dead for 30 years!