Watch the Remastered Opening Titles to Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition

Bruce Timm’s acclaimed Warner Bros. Animation superhero series Batman: The Animated Series, arrives in an amazing box-set in Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Edition from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, on Digital and Blu-ray box set ($112.99 SRP) on October 16.

The full-remastered opening title sequence has been released and you can watch it below.

In addition to 109 newly remastered episodes from the full 1992-1995 series run on 10 discs, the release includes two discs of bonus content — not counting 11 specially-selected episodes with audio, plus an exclusive ensemble of collectibles, highlighted by three Funko mini-figures (Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn) and seven lenticular art cards.

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“Batman: The Animated Series set the standard for superhero animation for decades to come, and we’re proud to present this remastered box set to allow new generations – and the series’ vast, avid fanbase – to enjoy this landmark entertainment in the highest quality possible,” Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing, said. “This is truly a box set for the ages with an array of bonus features to perfectly complement all 109 episodic masterpieces –  plus the full-length, remastered films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero.”

B:TAS’ groundbreaking run earned it four Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program (1993) out of 13 total nominations. The creative team headed by Timm included producers Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Eric Radomski, exec producers Jean MacCurdy and Tom Ruegger. Shirley Walker composed the award-winning score, while 8-time Emmy winner Andrea Romano shepherded the impressive voice cast as casting/dialogue director. Episode animation directors were Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland and Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Dick Seabast, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Kent Butterworth.

Kevin Conroy led the voice cast as Batman, with core performers Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred Pennyworth, Robert Hastings as Commissioner Gordon, Loren Lester as Robin, and Robert Costanzoas Detective Harvey Bullock. The villainous guest voices were led by Mark Hamill in an iconic and oft-repeated turn as The Joker, along with Richard Moll as Harvey Dent, Adrienne Barbeau as Catwoman, and Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn – the first character to be created initially for animation (by Timm & Dini) to jump to comic books.

This ultimate collection will be sold as a numbered Limited Edition of 30,000; more than 2,000 were pre-ordered within the first 24 hours.

Bonus content:

• The Heart of Batman (All-New Documentary) – A rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later, Batman: The Animated Series continues to inspire fans and myth makers all over the world. This hour-long documentary takes an in-depth look at the renowned storytellers behind the landmark series.
• Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (Feature-Length Film)
• Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero (Feature-Length Film)
• The Dark Knight’s First Night Pilot Promo: Hosted by Bruce Timm (Featurette) – Witness the 1991 Batman promo reel as producers Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski discuss the origins of Batman: The Animated Series.
• Batman: The Legacy Continues Retrospective (Featurette) – DC luminaries join BTAScreators as they explore the combination of exquisite design and in-depth storytelling that helped create a once in a generation show.
• Robin Rising: How the Boy Wonder’s Character Evolved (Featurette) – The evolution of Dick Grayson from young ward to crime fighter.
• Gotham’s Guardians: The Stalwart Supporting Characters (Featurette) – Batman is not the only hero safeguarding Gotham City. This documentary focuses on the importance of the Dark Knight’s allies in the Batman mythology.
• Voices of the Knight (Featurette) – Actors Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Adrienne Barbeau, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., and Andrea Romano discuss the process of bringing their iconic characters to life.
• Gotham’s New Knight (Featurette) – Barbara Gordon swings into focus in this exciting look at Batman’s trusted ally and equal, Batgirl.
• Video Commentary: “House and Garden” – Watch along as producer Bruce Timm, Director Boyd Kirkland and writer Paul Dini take viewers behind the scenes of an exciting episode of Batman: The Animated Series.
• In-Movie Experience – Watch along as producer Bruce Timm, director Boyd Kirkland and writer Paul Dini take viewers behind the scenes of an exciting episode of Batman: The Animated Series.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Introduction (Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Dan Riba, James Tucker, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Andrea Romano discuss Gotham’s most popular rogues.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Clayface (Featurette) – Clayface personnel file revealed by Bruce Timm, Dan Riba and James Tucker.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Harley Quinn (Featurette) – Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini and James Tucker discuss bringing Harley Quinn to life.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Joker (Featurette) – Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss Mark Hamill’s inimitable Joker.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Mr. Freeze (Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss Mr. Freeze and the Heart and Ice Origin story.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Penquin (Featurette) – Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Alan Burnett, James Tucker, Dan Riba and Eric Radomski discuss The Penguin.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Poison Ivy (Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Andrea Romano, Alan Burnett, Dan Riba and Eric Radomski discuss designing Poison Ivy.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Ra’s Al Ghul (Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, and Dan Riba discuss why Ra’s Al Ghul is such an exciting villain.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: The Riddler (Featurette) – This file discusses The Riddler and how creators differentiated him from the Batman ‘66 Riddler with: Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Andrea Romano, Eric Radomski and Dan Riba.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Scarecrow (Featurette) – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Andrea Romano and Dan Riba discuss the various iterations of the Scarecrow.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Two Face (Featurette) – Discussing Batman’s key nemesis are Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, James Tucker, and Dan Riba.
• Arkham Asylum: Examine the Top-Secret Case Files of the Dark Knight’s Many Foes: Ventriloquist & Scarface (Featurette) – Lively discussion about one of Batman’s most unique villains with creators Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Eric Radomski, Andrea Romano, and Dan Riba.
• “Concepting Harley Quinn” (Featurette) – Producer Paul Dini discusses how Harley Quinn was incorporated into the series.
• Tour of the Batcave (Featurettes): Batman, Utility Belt, Bat-Vehicles, Alfred

Audio Commentaries:

• “On Leather Wings” – Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski.
• “Heart of Ice” – Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Eric Radomski.
• “Robin’s Reckoning, Part One” – Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
• “Heart of Steel, Part Two” – Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Kevin Altieri
• “Almost Got ‘Im” – Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Paul Dini
• “Harley and Ivy” – Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski and Boyd Kirkland
• “Read My Lips” – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Boyd Kirkland and Shirley Walker.
• “Harlequinade” – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Shirley Walker and Eric Radomski
• “Over The Edge” – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
• “Critters” – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.
• “Legends of the Dark Knight” – Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Dan Riba, Glen Murakami, and James Tucker.

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