Disney gets TWISTED with J. Michael Tatum and Paul Castro
On November 4, on behalf of Animation Scoop, I had the pleasure of interviewing J. Michael Tatum about his role as headmaster wizard Dire Crowley in DISNEY TWISTED – WONDERLAND. What’s impressive about Mr. Tatum is that he—like James Earl Jones—overcame a stuttering handicap by becoming an actor. And he’s racked up an impressive array […]
I’m on PBS!
Last November Professor Terence Dollard of the University of North Carolina-Pembroke interviewed me for his TV program, COMIC CULTURE, to air on PBS. We talked about BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS and the value of the talents that made BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and its DCAU spinoffs. There’s special mention of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, […]
THE UNOFFICIAL BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS, Volume One now available in paperback!
TOMORROW, February 1! It’s the day Volume One of THE UNOFFICIAL BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS will be released in paperback. It’ll be black and white and for that reason, more affordable the hardbound versions. To top it off, you can purchase it cheaper than list price directly from the publisher. Here’s the announcement from BearManor […]
Watchtower Database plugs BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS!
Watchtower Database, purveyor of all things DCAU, has mentioned The Unofficial Batman: The Animated Interviews on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxGN1S2ot-_y3muGJiK0iYKx6bFKYOA-Ut I mention Watchtower Database in the “Recommended Media” section of Volume Five. With the kind permission of their webmaster, James Strecker, I quoted from select interviews for inclusion of B:TAI. Check ’em out for updated […]
Over 30 Years in the Making! Now Available: The Unofficial BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS
Today’s the day! The culmination of researching a span of over 30 years! BearManor Media has published BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS, five volumes, hardbound editions in color! Who made BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and its spinoffs? How was it made? Why did it become pivotal in the animation industry, and what accounts for its popularity […]
The End of the DCAU
For years fans of Batman: The Animated Series have clamored for a return to the DC Animated Universe, for more episodes of B:TAS or Batman Beyond or Justice League Unlimited. At conventions, the casts have appeared on panels, attempting to spur interest. Surely Warner Bros. would be encouraged by home video sales, merchandise, and the […]
Update on BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS
June 5, 2024. I have received one more endorsement for Batman: The Animated Interviews from Linda Simensky, currently head of animation and scripted content for Duolingo. “Batman: The Animated Interviews brings together five volumes that include every bit of information about these animated series that you could imagine. I am in awe of Bob Miller’s […]
Daniel Middleton visits Dagobah
TvFilmMedia has uploaded footage from Jim’ll Fix It, in which the host arranges for 8-year-old Daniel Middleton to visit the Dagobah setfrom The Empire Strikes Back and meet Luke Skywalker and R2-D2. Chewbacca makes an appearance later in the show. Enjoy:
Praise for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS
Prior to a book’s release, it’s helpful for an author to gather endorsements from prominent individuals, who are given advance reader copies for their review. These are the accolades I’ve received for Batman: The Animated Interviews. I’m grateful for all of them: “Bob Miller’s highly researched and thoroughly engaging history, Batman: The Animated Interviews, is […]
The May the Fourth Hoax
In July 1980 Del Rey Books published Once Upon a Galaxy: A Journal of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, by Alan Arnold. In his diary entry for May 4, 1979, Arnold noted the election victory of Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister of England. He said her party took out a half-page ad in […]
