Bruce Timm is known for creating some of the most iconic shows of the DC Animated Universe. He was the mastermind behind legendary shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond. Timm was also instrumental in producing animated films with the DC comic book characters including Batman: Under the Red Hood and The Dark Knight Returns.
While developing the animated shows for DC and WB, Timm reportedly set a proper continuity for the Dcau and even went as far as setting Batman Beyond in the future to protect the established canon. However, the one thing he reportedly did not plan was incorporating villains from Batman and Superman into the Justice League.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted Justice League To Stand On Its Own A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Creator Bruce Timm has developed iconic shows in the DC...
While developing the animated shows for DC and WB, Timm reportedly set a proper continuity for the Dcau and even went as far as setting Batman Beyond in the future to protect the established canon. However, the one thing he reportedly did not plan was incorporating villains from Batman and Superman into the Justice League.
Bruce Timm Initially Wanted Justice League To Stand On Its Own A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Creator Bruce Timm has developed iconic shows in the DC...
- 4/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Superman, the beloved Kryptonian superhero from the DC Universe, has been played by multiple actors over the years in numerous different adaptations — both good and not-so-good. And of all the talented masterminds who embodied him, the late Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill are widely regarded as the best ones by far.
Superman in the comics.But oftentimes, Reeve’s performance is deemed even better than Cavill’s, and for reasons all too understandable. In fact, not only do fans of the late actor hold this opinion, but even the renowned Tim Daly, who voiced Clark Kent in the iconic award-winning Superman: The Animated Series, believes that Reeve’s Kal-El was “wonderful” for a reason that might not sit well with Cavill’s fans.
Tim Daly Holds Christopher Reeve’s Superman is Superior To Henry Cavill’s
While there is indeed a lot of debate on who the better Man of...
Superman in the comics.But oftentimes, Reeve’s performance is deemed even better than Cavill’s, and for reasons all too understandable. In fact, not only do fans of the late actor hold this opinion, but even the renowned Tim Daly, who voiced Clark Kent in the iconic award-winning Superman: The Animated Series, believes that Reeve’s Kal-El was “wonderful” for a reason that might not sit well with Cavill’s fans.
Tim Daly Holds Christopher Reeve’s Superman is Superior To Henry Cavill’s
While there is indeed a lot of debate on who the better Man of...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Tim Daly was 3 years and 15 days old when his would-be childhood hero George Reeves was found dead of an apparent suicide at age 45. The man who played Superman would go on to inspire countless other adaptations of DC characters, including Adam West’s Batman in 1966. Later, Daly himself became the Man of Steel in a legendary run of Superman: The Animated Series that began in 1996 and lasted till 2012.
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, through all the tectonic shifts in stylistic choices and plot design that comic book characters have gone through since the mid-20th century, none have transformed more than the Bat of Gotham himself.
Tim Daly Has a Bone to Pick With Adam West’s Batman
Adam West as Batman [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]For the most part, Tim Daly‘s childhood consisted of grainy black-and-white pixelated Superman flying across poorly animated cityscapes and saving the world,...
Superman: The Animated Series [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, through all the tectonic shifts in stylistic choices and plot design that comic book characters have gone through since the mid-20th century, none have transformed more than the Bat of Gotham himself.
Tim Daly Has a Bone to Pick With Adam West’s Batman
Adam West as Batman [Credit: 20th Century Fox Television]For the most part, Tim Daly‘s childhood consisted of grainy black-and-white pixelated Superman flying across poorly animated cityscapes and saving the world,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.
Superman | Source: Superman: The Animated Series
Live-action roles are very different from voice-acting roles and there are some in which the latter is arguably even harder. Superman is definitely one of those roles.
Tim Daly did not base his Superman voice on any other previous actors
Superman: The Animated Series will certainly go down in history as one of the best DC animated series of all time. The series was the 2nd show of DC Animated Universe after Batman: The Animated Series and revolved around the story of the titular hero and his adventures as Superman.
Tim Daly is one of the most established...
Superman | Source: Superman: The Animated Series
Live-action roles are very different from voice-acting roles and there are some in which the latter is arguably even harder. Superman is definitely one of those roles.
Tim Daly did not base his Superman voice on any other previous actors
Superman: The Animated Series will certainly go down in history as one of the best DC animated series of all time. The series was the 2nd show of DC Animated Universe after Batman: The Animated Series and revolved around the story of the titular hero and his adventures as Superman.
Tim Daly is one of the most established...
- 4/16/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Remakes have become rampant in the film industry but the worst part is most of them lack any sense of originality. Filmmakers are constantly coming up with movies that rely solely on the nostalgia factor in order to bring the audience to the theatres. More often than not, the remakes aren’t met with positive feedback which just goes on to say that it is about time Hollywood should move on to bigger and better things.
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
However, before it does so, the film industry might need to take a step back and look into two of the best remakes Hollywood has had to offer in the past years – War of the Worlds and West Side Story. Directed by none other than legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, both films are perfect examples of how a remake should be done.
How Steven Spielberg Mastered the Art of Remakes...
Steven Spielberg | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
However, before it does so, the film industry might need to take a step back and look into two of the best remakes Hollywood has had to offer in the past years – War of the Worlds and West Side Story. Directed by none other than legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, both films are perfect examples of how a remake should be done.
How Steven Spielberg Mastered the Art of Remakes...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Throughout the years, a lot of stars have portrayed the role of The Dark Knight, aka Batman, in multiple media franchises. However, we have mostly witnessed the character of Bruce Wayne as the Caped Crusader in live-action roles and not many other versions of Batman have made it to the big screen.
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
In Batman Beyond, we saw a different version of Batman in Terry McGinnis for the first time and even then, Bruce Wayne was still a major character in the series.
Bruce Timm opens up about the problems they faced while making Batman Beyond
Batman is one of the most popular superheroes of DC Comics and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest superheroes of all time. Multiple series and movies, both animated and live-action of the character have been developed over the years and a lot of...
Batman | Source: Batman: The Animated Series
In Batman Beyond, we saw a different version of Batman in Terry McGinnis for the first time and even then, Bruce Wayne was still a major character in the series.
Bruce Timm opens up about the problems they faced while making Batman Beyond
Batman is one of the most popular superheroes of DC Comics and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest superheroes of all time. Multiple series and movies, both animated and live-action of the character have been developed over the years and a lot of...
- 4/15/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
What Kevin Conroy was for Batman, Tim Daly was for Superman, who voiced the character in the ’90s Superman: The Animated Series. While the show itself isn’t as fondly remembered as Batman: The Animated Series, whose success paved the way for the show on the first hand, Daly did hit it out of the park with his performance as Clark Kent.
However, the acclaimed voice artist didn’t connect with Superman from the get-go, as it wasn’t until his later years that saw him developed a keen understanding of the character. But following the current landscape of superheroes, the Wings Star expressed his desire to get back to playing the Clark again, stressing the entertainment industry has gravitated way towards darkness.
Tim Daly Wants Superman Back in the Limelight
Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Following in the footsteps of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, WB...
However, the acclaimed voice artist didn’t connect with Superman from the get-go, as it wasn’t until his later years that saw him developed a keen understanding of the character. But following the current landscape of superheroes, the Wings Star expressed his desire to get back to playing the Clark again, stressing the entertainment industry has gravitated way towards darkness.
Tim Daly Wants Superman Back in the Limelight
Man of Steel | Warner Bros. Pictures
Following in the footsteps of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, WB...
- 4/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The legendary Bruce Timm is known for being the creator behind many of DC’s animated offerings. The ‘Timmverse’ saw a new dimension to characters such as Batman, Superman, and the Justice League, with Batman: The Animated Series being one of the most celebrated shows of all time. Timm was quite literally the Godfather of DC animation.
Despite his prowess and Midas touch, the animator was reportedly not too keen on developing one show that went on to become a cult classic. Batman Beyond, which was an original show that was not based on any comic, was reportedly the product of studio interference, which wanted a young, teenage Batman instead of an aging Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Timm Created Batman Beyond After Being Arm-Twisted Into Making A Younger Batman Show A still from Batman Beyond
When Bruce Timm was asked to make a younger Batman show by WB and DC studios,...
Despite his prowess and Midas touch, the animator was reportedly not too keen on developing one show that went on to become a cult classic. Batman Beyond, which was an original show that was not based on any comic, was reportedly the product of studio interference, which wanted a young, teenage Batman instead of an aging Bruce Wayne.
Bruce Timm Created Batman Beyond After Being Arm-Twisted Into Making A Younger Batman Show A still from Batman Beyond
When Bruce Timm was asked to make a younger Batman show by WB and DC studios,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
On the heels of Batman: The Animated Series, a new Dark Knight saga was born out of the pure desperation of a Warner Bros. studio executive. Now, Batman Beyond has become a classic in its own right, forfeiting not only the iconic origin story but also evolving beyond the limitations of what was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in the technologically inept era of 1939.
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, creator Bruce Timm quickly realized the burden of undertaking such a task that entailed coming up with an irrefutable version of the legendary DC IP. He needed to be respectable enough to the Batman lore while also inventing a completely original story that didn’t sink his reputation and career for daring to do something that no one wanted, i.e. debut a futuristic cyberpunk Batman.
“He’s more of a bastard than he ever was...
Batman Beyond [Credit: Warner Bros. Television Animation]However, creator Bruce Timm quickly realized the burden of undertaking such a task that entailed coming up with an irrefutable version of the legendary DC IP. He needed to be respectable enough to the Batman lore while also inventing a completely original story that didn’t sink his reputation and career for daring to do something that no one wanted, i.e. debut a futuristic cyberpunk Batman.
“He’s more of a bastard than he ever was...
- 4/15/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
After Batman: The Animated Series, the DC Animated Universe, or Dcau, also gained immense popularity through Superman: The Animated Series. The latter series was also critically acclaimed and gave us one of the best iterations of Clark Kent ever. However, the same cannot be said for Superman’s voice actor Tim Daly.
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Despite being highly popular, Tim Daly did not reprise his Clark Kent role in Dcau’s Justice League series. Tim Daly could never rise to the level of Kevin Conroy, who made a massive name for voicing Batman across several DC projects. The Sopranos actor stated in an interview that he would like to reprise his role again and urged his fans to ask for the show’s renewal.
Tim Daly wants Dcau’s Superman: The Animated Series to return
Superman and Batman in the Dcau
Kevin Conroy has given us...
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Despite being highly popular, Tim Daly did not reprise his Clark Kent role in Dcau’s Justice League series. Tim Daly could never rise to the level of Kevin Conroy, who made a massive name for voicing Batman across several DC projects. The Sopranos actor stated in an interview that he would like to reprise his role again and urged his fans to ask for the show’s renewal.
Tim Daly wants Dcau’s Superman: The Animated Series to return
Superman and Batman in the Dcau
Kevin Conroy has given us...
- 4/15/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
In the world of superheroes and their adversaries, few characters stand as iconic as Superman and his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor. However, Tim Daly, who voiced Kal-El in Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series has shared a special affinity for another DC supervillain, who is often described as an anti-hero and a dark reflection of the Kryptonian superhero, Bizarro.
Superman: The Animated Series
He has made recurring appearances in the DC Animated Universe and has been voiced by numerous actors over the years. Daly also gave his voice to the character in The Animated Series, which offered him an insight into the character. The 67-year-old actor expressed empathy towards the villain, as he fondly recalled his time portraying the complex character.
Tim Daly Shared His Experience Working With Bizarro
Introduced in Superboy #68, Bizarro has been frequently seen as an antagonist clashing with Superman and has taken on the role of an anti-hero as well.
Superman: The Animated Series
He has made recurring appearances in the DC Animated Universe and has been voiced by numerous actors over the years. Daly also gave his voice to the character in The Animated Series, which offered him an insight into the character. The 67-year-old actor expressed empathy towards the villain, as he fondly recalled his time portraying the complex character.
Tim Daly Shared His Experience Working With Bizarro
Introduced in Superboy #68, Bizarro has been frequently seen as an antagonist clashing with Superman and has taken on the role of an anti-hero as well.
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Superman has been one of the most popular superheroes, inspiring numerous adaptations over the years. The renowned figure behind the DC animated franchise, Bruce Timm, also brought his vision of the superhero to life in the successful four-season run of Superman: The Animated Series. Yet, the portrayal diverged notably from previous iterations.
Superman: The Animated Series
To fans, who found the superhero’s depiction less formidable and deviated from established character traits, Timm’s approach to the character seemed to display his dislike for Man of Steel. However, the animation producer later clarified such assumptions, offering insights into the creative decisions shaping the portrayal of the Kryptonian superhero in the series.
Bruce Timm Discussed the Challenges of Updating Superman For The Animated Series
In an interview with Comicology, Bruce Timm reflected on the complexities of adapting the beloved character Superman for modern audiences. He argued that they could have updated...
Superman: The Animated Series
To fans, who found the superhero’s depiction less formidable and deviated from established character traits, Timm’s approach to the character seemed to display his dislike for Man of Steel. However, the animation producer later clarified such assumptions, offering insights into the creative decisions shaping the portrayal of the Kryptonian superhero in the series.
Bruce Timm Discussed the Challenges of Updating Superman For The Animated Series
In an interview with Comicology, Bruce Timm reflected on the complexities of adapting the beloved character Superman for modern audiences. He argued that they could have updated...
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
There was a time when the animated features and shows were in the hands of Dcau producer and supervisor Bruce Timm, who made some of the most memorable pieces of entertainment in the animation space with characters from DC Comics.
But in his pursuit for greatness, he wasn’t alone, as one of the franchise’s projects, none other than the iconic Teen Titans, was handled by Glen Murakami.
The team of Dcau with Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami in the center | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While Timm has been revered in the industry with his breathtaking narrative and animation style, made popular with Batman: The Animated Series, Murakami made a name for himself with Teen Titans, making it one of the best superhero animated shows in history.
But the animations that Murakami managed to achieve by combining comic book art and anime art style in his production was something that even Timm couldn’t do.
But in his pursuit for greatness, he wasn’t alone, as one of the franchise’s projects, none other than the iconic Teen Titans, was handled by Glen Murakami.
The team of Dcau with Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami in the center | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
While Timm has been revered in the industry with his breathtaking narrative and animation style, made popular with Batman: The Animated Series, Murakami made a name for himself with Teen Titans, making it one of the best superhero animated shows in history.
But the animations that Murakami managed to achieve by combining comic book art and anime art style in his production was something that even Timm couldn’t do.
- 4/13/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Believe it or not, the iconic Superman: The Animated Series (Stas) might have never happened! Creator Bruce Timm, fresh off the success of Batman: The Animated Series (Btas), was primed for another superhero project.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
In the 1990s, as Kids’ WB! (an American children’s programming block that aired on The WB network from 1995 to 2006) was adding more shows during the day and on Saturday mornings, Oscar-winning director and producer Steven Spielberg wanted to team up with Timm. However, fate (and a creative difference) intervened.
Why did Bruce Timm leave a WB project with Steven Spielberg?
A still from Freakazoid
In an interview with Comicolog, Bruce Timm revealed that straight off the success of the Batman: The Animated Series, Steven Spielberg (a Btas fan himself) wanted to collaborate with him.
But it wasn’t Superman. Instead, it was Freakazoid — a wacky parody superhero. Started...
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
In the 1990s, as Kids’ WB! (an American children’s programming block that aired on The WB network from 1995 to 2006) was adding more shows during the day and on Saturday mornings, Oscar-winning director and producer Steven Spielberg wanted to team up with Timm. However, fate (and a creative difference) intervened.
Why did Bruce Timm leave a WB project with Steven Spielberg?
A still from Freakazoid
In an interview with Comicolog, Bruce Timm revealed that straight off the success of the Batman: The Animated Series, Steven Spielberg (a Btas fan himself) wanted to collaborate with him.
But it wasn’t Superman. Instead, it was Freakazoid — a wacky parody superhero. Started...
- 4/13/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series, a cornerstone of beloved DC shows, celebrated its 28th anniversary. Batman: The Animated Series was followed by two sequel series — Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000) and The New Batman Adventures (1997-1999).
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
A still from Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
These three series, along with several films, make up the DC Animated Universe (Dcau). But what is it about these shows that resonates with fans, even those who typically favor Marvel?
Suggested“Like cutting the fingers off your own baby”: One Dcau Film Had Such Edgy Material it Can’t Ever be “Kid-friendly” for Bruce Timm
All the credit goes to Bruce Timm’s creative prowess. He’s a true veteran in the world of DC animation, and his talent has had a huge impact on fans for over 20 years.
How Bruce Timm Became The Mastermind Behind Iconic Dcau Creations Bruce Timm | Credits: Wikimedia Commons...
- 4/11/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, DC Comics Kingdom Come was published in 1996 under the Elseworlds imprint. Alex Ross developed the concept from the original idea and painted the comic book in gouache, which has been appreciated by ardent comic book fans. DC Animated Universe veteran Bruce Timm also appreciates Alex Ross’ concept for the comic book.
Set in an alternate future of the DC Universe, Kingdom Come’s story takes the readers into a time when the Justice League team and the new-generation superheroes are fighting each other to determine the future of the planet. The limited series was reportedly written as an indictment against the growing trend of violent anti-hero archetypes that sprung out in the early 1990s. Bruce Timm explained in detail why the comic book couldn’t be adapted for an animated movie.
Alex Ross’ visual art for Kingdom Come is highly appreciated (Credits: Cbr...
Set in an alternate future of the DC Universe, Kingdom Come’s story takes the readers into a time when the Justice League team and the new-generation superheroes are fighting each other to determine the future of the planet. The limited series was reportedly written as an indictment against the growing trend of violent anti-hero archetypes that sprung out in the early 1990s. Bruce Timm explained in detail why the comic book couldn’t be adapted for an animated movie.
Alex Ross’ visual art for Kingdom Come is highly appreciated (Credits: Cbr...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Comic books make up the bulk of pop culture literature today. And what makes them special is their gorgeous art that gives wings to our imagination. In the history of DC and Marvel comics, very few artists have gone on to receive legendary status. Alex Ross is definitely one of them, whose works in both industry powerhouses are nothing short of dreams coming to reality.
Artwork of Superman: Kingdom Come from DC Comics.
Though Ross has given life to numerous comics and novels during his career, his collaboration with Mark Waid in the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come completely blew the minds of comic book enthusiasts. Not only was the futuristic storyline loved by many, but the life-like etchings of DC superheroes almost felt like a lively screen of a movie or TV show.
Suggested“I didn’t even have to think about it”: Steven Spielberg Superhero Show Butchered Bruce Timm...
Artwork of Superman: Kingdom Come from DC Comics.
Though Ross has given life to numerous comics and novels during his career, his collaboration with Mark Waid in the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come completely blew the minds of comic book enthusiasts. Not only was the futuristic storyline loved by many, but the life-like etchings of DC superheroes almost felt like a lively screen of a movie or TV show.
Suggested“I didn’t even have to think about it”: Steven Spielberg Superhero Show Butchered Bruce Timm...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Developed by Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, Superman: The Animated Series aired on Kids’ WB from 1996 to 2000. It was the second animated series in the DC Animated Universe and received critical appreciation for the performances by the voice actors, writing, maturity, and the touch of modernization in Superman’s comic book mythos. Butch Lukic, who directed three episodes of season three of Superman: The Animated Series, addressed the fate of Kingdom Come.
Kingdom Come is a miniseries published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds imprint. Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, the story is set in an alternate future of the DC Universe. The story follows a battle between the new generation of heroes and the Justice League, which determines the future of the planet. Fans have been waiting for a movie adaptation of Kingdom Come, and now Butch Lukic explains why it hasn’t happened yet.
Superman: The Animated Series...
Kingdom Come is a miniseries published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds imprint. Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, the story is set in an alternate future of the DC Universe. The story follows a battle between the new generation of heroes and the Justice League, which determines the future of the planet. Fans have been waiting for a movie adaptation of Kingdom Come, and now Butch Lukic explains why it hasn’t happened yet.
Superman: The Animated Series...
- 4/9/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Batman: The Animated Series is one of the most iconic pieces of television of all time, having laid the foundations for the Dcau as well as revolutionized storytelling in animation. One of the biggest reasons for its success has to be its co-creator, Bruce Timm, who has an innate understanding of the characters he portrays, which also helped him create other beloved projects like Justice League, Batman: Beyond, and Superman: The Animated Series.
Batman: The Animated Series
Despite these, the original 1992 series has to be one of his most significant works to date. Despite being as successful as it was, it is a difficult truth that the series was canceled due to a decline in its hype and quality. Since the release of its final season, however, its viewership has only grown, and it still stands as one of the best-animated works of all time.
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Batman: The Animated Series
Despite these, the original 1992 series has to be one of his most significant works to date. Despite being as successful as it was, it is a difficult truth that the series was canceled due to a decline in its hype and quality. Since the release of its final season, however, its viewership has only grown, and it still stands as one of the best-animated works of all time.
SUGGESTEDBatman: Tas Writer Helped Develop...
- 4/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The tales and myths of blood-sucking vampires have existed since time immemorial. They have made their way into pop culture, including comics that have their own versions of these legendary monsters. Marvel’s Morbius, the Living Vampire, was its own iteration that combined science and mythic arts, and debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #101 in October 1971. Since then, the character has made regular appearances in comics, shows, and even a standalone film.
Morbius in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Similar to his on-page debut, Michael Morbius first appeared in the fan-favorite Fox Kids show Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The success of the animated show gave the showrunner John Semper the space to experiment and introduce obscure characters such as Morbius, and it worked out in favor of Marvel fans.
Suggested“I got really pissed”: After Spider-Man: The Animated Series, John Semper Was Forced to Shut Down His Ghost Rider Show Due to Avi Arad
However,...
Morbius in Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Similar to his on-page debut, Michael Morbius first appeared in the fan-favorite Fox Kids show Spider-Man: The Animated Series. The success of the animated show gave the showrunner John Semper the space to experiment and introduce obscure characters such as Morbius, and it worked out in favor of Marvel fans.
Suggested“I got really pissed”: After Spider-Man: The Animated Series, John Semper Was Forced to Shut Down His Ghost Rider Show Due to Avi Arad
However,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Starting with Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series, the Dcau has emerged as one of the most revered adaptations of the DC Universe to date. Over time, it has expanded to include numerous series and movies, continually introducing a plethora of DC characters across various projects.
Bruce Timm’s Justice League animated series
However, not all proposed projects saw the light of day, with some being shelved indefinitely. One such project was an animated series Superman’s Justice League, which was ultimately axed by Warner Bros. executives in favor of prioritizing Superman: The Animated Series.
Bruce Timm Planned to Introduce Justice League Alongside Superman
Following the success of Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm introduced Justice League in 2001. However, this was not his original intention for the subsequent TV show featuring the superhero ensemble.
A still from Justice League: The Animated Series
During the mid-1990s,...
Bruce Timm’s Justice League animated series
However, not all proposed projects saw the light of day, with some being shelved indefinitely. One such project was an animated series Superman’s Justice League, which was ultimately axed by Warner Bros. executives in favor of prioritizing Superman: The Animated Series.
Bruce Timm Planned to Introduce Justice League Alongside Superman
Following the success of Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm introduced Justice League in 2001. However, this was not his original intention for the subsequent TV show featuring the superhero ensemble.
A still from Justice League: The Animated Series
During the mid-1990s,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Superman: The Animated Series was created for television by executive producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, renowned for their exceptional work on Batman: The Animated Series.
Superman: The Animated Series
Leveraging their success with Batman, Timm, and Burnett thought to bring Superman’s adventures in an animated project, giving new life to the iconic superhero’s tales of courage in defending Metropolis.
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In an interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm shed light on the idea of the groundbreaking crossover event, for the first time in World’s Finest, which debuted in 1997. Timm revealed that the idea arose from the unique circumstance of Batman’s rights becoming available during the production of Superman‘s second season.
How Bruce Timm Brought Batman and Superman Together For The First Time?
In the interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm discussed...
Superman: The Animated Series
Leveraging their success with Batman, Timm, and Burnett thought to bring Superman’s adventures in an animated project, giving new life to the iconic superhero’s tales of courage in defending Metropolis.
SUGGESTEDBruce Timm: The 4-Time Oscar Nominated Actor Who Was “Not at all interested” to Voice Batman
In an interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm shed light on the idea of the groundbreaking crossover event, for the first time in World’s Finest, which debuted in 1997. Timm revealed that the idea arose from the unique circumstance of Batman’s rights becoming available during the production of Superman‘s second season.
How Bruce Timm Brought Batman and Superman Together For The First Time?
In the interview with Cbr, Bruce Timm discussed...
- 4/7/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Young Justice, ever since it first started airing on television, was hailed for its expansive worldbuilding, and for the inclusion of diverse stories across a range of characters that pulled from every aspect of the DC Universe. Continuing that tradition, it seems that Young Justice has added yet another corner of the universe into its canon, one that belongs to a shortlived CG series, belonging to one of DC’s most powerful heroes.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Green Lantern: The Animated Series was a CG animated TV series, lauded as Bruce Timm’s return to television after Justice League Unlimited. The show was unfortunately canceled due to bad toy sales, just like Young Justice. The show was also canceled for failing to capitalize on the Green Lantern film, which flopped horribly in theatres and was panned by critics and audiences alike.
Young Justice brought back key characters from Green Lantern...
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Green Lantern: The Animated Series was a CG animated TV series, lauded as Bruce Timm’s return to television after Justice League Unlimited. The show was unfortunately canceled due to bad toy sales, just like Young Justice. The show was also canceled for failing to capitalize on the Green Lantern film, which flopped horribly in theatres and was panned by critics and audiences alike.
Young Justice brought back key characters from Green Lantern...
- 4/6/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm needs no introduction when it comes to the animation industry. The man, the myth, the legend was responsible for creating much of the childhoods of 90s/early 2000s kids whenever they were not at school. His DC creations such as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Justice League have achieved legendary status over time, and once pushed Cartoon Network’s ratings and viewership to sky-high levels.
John Stewart/ Green Lantern was voiced by Phil Lamarr in Justice League
Apart from the amazing artwork and breathtaking action scenes, these animated adaptations enthralled young minds due to the variety of characters that graced the screen, especially in Justice League and its later installments. Comic book enthusiasts would know that initially, Hal Jordan was the Green Lantern who joined the ranks of the Justice League. But in the show, it was John Stewart who replaced him as the ring-wielding superhero.
John Stewart/ Green Lantern was voiced by Phil Lamarr in Justice League
Apart from the amazing artwork and breathtaking action scenes, these animated adaptations enthralled young minds due to the variety of characters that graced the screen, especially in Justice League and its later installments. Comic book enthusiasts would know that initially, Hal Jordan was the Green Lantern who joined the ranks of the Justice League. But in the show, it was John Stewart who replaced him as the ring-wielding superhero.
- 4/5/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm started working with DC Animations since 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series. Since then, he has worked on numerous projects that have come from the pages of DC Comics, and is still an important part of the Dcau. When he started working with DC, Marvel animation was but a blip in the pop culture world, and the MCU did not even exist.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
It wasn’t until 2008’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. that the MCU started taking shape under the leadership of Kevin Feige. Fiege, now the President of Marvel Studios, had a vision, that he slowly started to bring to life. But still, it took him a little while to achieve a franchise that is now considered to be the most profitable.
Bruce Timm Could Not Have Been More Wrong About The MCU
Iron Man was a runaway hit for...
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
It wasn’t until 2008’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. that the MCU started taking shape under the leadership of Kevin Feige. Fiege, now the President of Marvel Studios, had a vision, that he slowly started to bring to life. But still, it took him a little while to achieve a franchise that is now considered to be the most profitable.
Bruce Timm Could Not Have Been More Wrong About The MCU
Iron Man was a runaway hit for...
- 4/5/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm, the creator of Batman: The Animated Series, has expressed his interest in working on Jack Kirby’s Kamandi following his successful stint with Batman. Renowned for his exceptional work on the animated adaptation of multiple DC characters under the DC Animated Universe, Timm has recently been involved in the upcoming series titled Batman: Caped Crusader.
Bruce Timm | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
However, in an earlier interview, he addressed speculation about working on a series following Kamandi, a character created by Kirby. And Timm confirmed that discussions about working on The Last Boy on Earth had indeed taken place.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on a Kamandi Animated Series
In an interview with George Khoury, the animation producer Bruce Timm addressed the rumors surrounding a potential series following Kamandi. Timm admitted that there were indeed discussions about a potential adaptation. “It was a kind of a truthful rumor,” he said.
Bruce...
Bruce Timm | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
However, in an earlier interview, he addressed speculation about working on a series following Kamandi, a character created by Kirby. And Timm confirmed that discussions about working on The Last Boy on Earth had indeed taken place.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on a Kamandi Animated Series
In an interview with George Khoury, the animation producer Bruce Timm addressed the rumors surrounding a potential series following Kamandi. Timm admitted that there were indeed discussions about a potential adaptation. “It was a kind of a truthful rumor,” he said.
Bruce...
- 4/3/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm, who is widely recognized for contributing to the modern DC animated franchise, took on quite an unorthodox approach in co-developing Superman: The Animated Series. The Dcau series ran for four seasons and 54 episodes from 1996 to 2000, receiving critical acclaim for its stunning animation, writing, and mature themes.
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Given that he has already delivered a successful Batman: The Animated Series project, working on another superhero project but also making it different yet successful was a real challenge. Timm eventually managed to pull it off by thinking it differently.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on Superman: The Animated Series
In an old interview with TwoMorrows, the renowned producer reflected on the making of the popular Dcau series, Superman: The Animated Series.
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Before his work in the show,...
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Given that he has already delivered a successful Batman: The Animated Series project, working on another superhero project but also making it different yet successful was a real challenge. Timm eventually managed to pull it off by thinking it differently.
Bruce Timm Discussed Working on Superman: The Animated Series
In an old interview with TwoMorrows, the renowned producer reflected on the making of the popular Dcau series, Superman: The Animated Series.
SUGGESTEDJames Gunn’s Recent Comments Might Have Hinted Superman Won’t Feature Midnighter or Apollo That Will Upset Fans
Before his work in the show,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Having helmed the likes of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond, Bruce Timm’s contribution to the realm of superheroes can’t be overstated. But while Timm has been enjoying an illustrious run in the realm of superheroes for decades, responsible for some of the best the genre has to offer, the American animator is no stranger to having regrets.
Being a huge fan of Jack Kirby, one of the most influential figures in the medium of comic books, the Btas creator recalled his regret for not having a fruitful discussion with Kirby.
Not Conversing With Jack Kirby Haunted Bruce Timm
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While the Btas creator didn’t enjoy a heavy influx of comic books as a kid, this wouldn’t stop him from developing an immense love for the medium. Finally, upon turning 13, Timm would get introduced to the works of Jack Kirby through...
Being a huge fan of Jack Kirby, one of the most influential figures in the medium of comic books, the Btas creator recalled his regret for not having a fruitful discussion with Kirby.
Not Conversing With Jack Kirby Haunted Bruce Timm
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While the Btas creator didn’t enjoy a heavy influx of comic books as a kid, this wouldn’t stop him from developing an immense love for the medium. Finally, upon turning 13, Timm would get introduced to the works of Jack Kirby through...
- 4/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
It’s that time of the month again when the world is introduced to theories regarding their favorite characters. Today’s topic is the iconic character of Wonder Woman and more specifically, Wonder Woman in the Dcau or the DC Animated Universe.
Being an integral part of the Justice League both in live-action as well as animated projects, the character of Wonder Woman is truly iconic and unique. However, a fan theory says that Diana Prince is not the first Wonder Woman of the Dcau!
Wonder Woman is a formidable DC hero Diana Prince Was Not The First Wonder Woman In The Dcau!
Well, people may remember how there were multiple carriers of Ghost Rider, and the spirit passed on down to the next. It seems that Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman in the Dcau and the comics might have undergone something like that.
A still from Justice League:...
Being an integral part of the Justice League both in live-action as well as animated projects, the character of Wonder Woman is truly iconic and unique. However, a fan theory says that Diana Prince is not the first Wonder Woman of the Dcau!
Wonder Woman is a formidable DC hero Diana Prince Was Not The First Wonder Woman In The Dcau!
Well, people may remember how there were multiple carriers of Ghost Rider, and the spirit passed on down to the next. It seems that Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman in the Dcau and the comics might have undergone something like that.
A still from Justice League:...
- 4/3/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Both Batman and Superman were meant to inspire; one lived in the shadow of fear, the other in the light of hope. The two superheroes have similar goals in life: they want to thwart evil while leading separate lives in order to defend their city and its citizens. They follow different paths that pit them against the most evil villains; they are neither allies nor rivals.
Batman and Superman, no matter what, never lose sight of who they are and, thus, are adamant about upholding their moral standards. There is a fundamental distinction in the characters’ origin stories, even though at times it seems like they are more alike than different.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm, who contributed to the creation of DC’s animated universe through the television shows Batman: The Animated Series (B: Tas) and Superman: The Animated Series (S: Tas), feels that the...
Batman and Superman, no matter what, never lose sight of who they are and, thus, are adamant about upholding their moral standards. There is a fundamental distinction in the characters’ origin stories, even though at times it seems like they are more alike than different.
Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm, who contributed to the creation of DC’s animated universe through the television shows Batman: The Animated Series (B: Tas) and Superman: The Animated Series (S: Tas), feels that the...
- 4/3/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm, the mastermind behind a lot of projects from the DC Animated Universe, has a favorite of his own. Or to be more precise, he has a favorite episode of his own from the toon-verse. Now, considering how some of his best and most notable works are from Batman: The Animated Series, many would expect his favorite episode to be from this series as well.
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
However, that’s hardly the case. In fact, that one episode that touched Timm deeply isn’t from any of his work on the Batman saga. Instead, as it turns out, the episode that he considers to be the “Ragnarok” of “sob scenes” is actually from Superman: The Animated Series!
Bruce Timm Considers this Superman Episode his Favorite
Bruce Timm has helmed one too many star-studded pieces for the DC Animated Universe, some of which notably include masterpieces from the Batman,...
Bruce Timm. | Credit: Gage Skidmore – Wikimedia Commons.
However, that’s hardly the case. In fact, that one episode that touched Timm deeply isn’t from any of his work on the Batman saga. Instead, as it turns out, the episode that he considers to be the “Ragnarok” of “sob scenes” is actually from Superman: The Animated Series!
Bruce Timm Considers this Superman Episode his Favorite
Bruce Timm has helmed one too many star-studded pieces for the DC Animated Universe, some of which notably include masterpieces from the Batman,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Before the era of Superhero Cinematic Universes, there was the time of Superhero Animated Universes. On Marvel’s side, there was Spider-Man: The Animated Series and X-Men: The Animated Series, which were going head-to-head against DC’s Superman: The Animated Series and Batman: The Animated Series. These two franchises have been butting heads with each other ever since they were exclusively publishing comic books and some things never change.
John Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series
When the Spider-Man and Batman shows were being released, it would seem that the creators of the two were in quite a public disagreement with each other. John Semper, who wrote the former, actually ended up shooting some shots at Bruce Timm, the creator of the latter.
Suggested“She was meant to be a one-off character”: Bruce Timm Can’t Believe 1 Original Batman: Tas Villainess Got So Popular Even Men Started Dressing...
John Semper’s Spider-Man: The Animated Series
When the Spider-Man and Batman shows were being released, it would seem that the creators of the two were in quite a public disagreement with each other. John Semper, who wrote the former, actually ended up shooting some shots at Bruce Timm, the creator of the latter.
Suggested“She was meant to be a one-off character”: Bruce Timm Can’t Believe 1 Original Batman: Tas Villainess Got So Popular Even Men Started Dressing...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is widely known for his contributions to the DC Comics animated universe. He is the mastermind behind some of the most notable DC Comics animated series such as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Justice League Beyond.
Bruce Timm speaking at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International | Source: Wikimedia Commons
Timm and Paul Dini famously created the character Harley Quinn. The character became quite famous among the fans after she was adapted into live-action movies. In an interview, the Wonder Woman animated movie producer expressed his surprise over the fact that the Batman villainess has become this popular.
Bruce Timm Was Surprised to See Harley Quinn Becoming This Popular Among Fans
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the animated series Harley Quinn | Source: Harley Quinn
Way before her introduction to DC Comics’ canon in 1999, Harley Quinn was originally created by Bruce Timm and Paul...
Bruce Timm speaking at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International | Source: Wikimedia Commons
Timm and Paul Dini famously created the character Harley Quinn. The character became quite famous among the fans after she was adapted into live-action movies. In an interview, the Wonder Woman animated movie producer expressed his surprise over the fact that the Batman villainess has become this popular.
Bruce Timm Was Surprised to See Harley Quinn Becoming This Popular Among Fans
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in the animated series Harley Quinn | Source: Harley Quinn
Way before her introduction to DC Comics’ canon in 1999, Harley Quinn was originally created by Bruce Timm and Paul...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
The pages of DC Comics have always told, re-told, and even re-imagined the stories of their superheroes like Batman and Superman countless times now. Naturally, they have also been adapted several times for the entertainment industry for both the silver and big screens.
Among them, Dcau’s animated series of Batman’s and Superman’s stories from producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett to this day is considered one of the best in superhero entertainment history.
A still from Batman: The Animated Series
And since Batman: The Animated Series was such a beloved show during its entire four-season run time, the successor of the series, which was the iconic Superman: The Animated Series, had to prove just as good, if not better.
As Timm saw problems starting to emerge with the 1996 show, especially with the villains in the series, he pushed himself harder and adapted legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby...
Among them, Dcau’s animated series of Batman’s and Superman’s stories from producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett to this day is considered one of the best in superhero entertainment history.
A still from Batman: The Animated Series
And since Batman: The Animated Series was such a beloved show during its entire four-season run time, the successor of the series, which was the iconic Superman: The Animated Series, had to prove just as good, if not better.
As Timm saw problems starting to emerge with the 1996 show, especially with the villains in the series, he pushed himself harder and adapted legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby...
- 3/31/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder is currently one of the most prominent directors in Hollywood, garnering both praise and criticism. While he has demonstrated skills in directing a specific type of film, his work has also faced its share of criticism and it’s not hard to see why. However, it appears that almost two decades before Snyder’s Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman and Superman clashed in the Dcau because Bruce Timm got very lucky.
Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck
Zack Snyder has faced criticism, with some labeling him a ‘hack’ for his film portrayal and perceived fixation on unnecessary themes and biblical imagery. This was pretty much evident in the Dceu film Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. That said, his version of Justice League released a few years ago proved to be a huge success.
Bruce Timm Was Very Lucky To Have Batman and Superman Clash in the...
Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck
Zack Snyder has faced criticism, with some labeling him a ‘hack’ for his film portrayal and perceived fixation on unnecessary themes and biblical imagery. This was pretty much evident in the Dceu film Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. That said, his version of Justice League released a few years ago proved to be a huge success.
Bruce Timm Was Very Lucky To Have Batman and Superman Clash in the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
American artist, animator, creator, writer and producer, Bruce Timm is known majorly for his collaboration with the Dcau. He went on to create shows like Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Batman Beyond, Justice League Unlimited, etc. But before he was working on such superhit animations, Timm started his career with Filmnation.
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
Bruce Timm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The animator dropped out of college early, before he started working on K-Mart. He then got into Filmnation in his second attempt in the late 1980s, and finally started working on animation.
Bruce Timm Started His Career With a Knock-off
Bruce Timm‘s career took a turn when he finally passed a layout test for Filmnation. It was his second attempt, but he could finally work on things he loved, even though the animation industry at the time was not the best place to be in. He revealed (via...
- 3/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The Justice League animated series is one of the most beloved entries in the pantheon of DC content over the years. The series saw the iconic DC superheroes including Superman, Batman, Hawkgirl, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman battling various foes and supervillains. The show ran for 2 seasons and was succeeded by Justice League Unlimited.
The iconic intro of the Justice League animated series
The series was praised for its animation style, characterization, rich narrative, and interconnectivity with other series that came before. One of the intriguing aspects of the series was John Stewart and his peculiar green eyes. The developer of the series Bruce Timm addressed the reason behind this, making the character much more interesting.
John Stewart’s Green Eyes in Justice League Has an Intriguing Origin Story
John Stewart/ Green Lantern was voiced by Phil Lamarr in Justice League
After Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series,...
The iconic intro of the Justice League animated series
The series was praised for its animation style, characterization, rich narrative, and interconnectivity with other series that came before. One of the intriguing aspects of the series was John Stewart and his peculiar green eyes. The developer of the series Bruce Timm addressed the reason behind this, making the character much more interesting.
John Stewart’s Green Eyes in Justice League Has an Intriguing Origin Story
John Stewart/ Green Lantern was voiced by Phil Lamarr in Justice League
After Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is the man of the hour with the countless amount of work that he has done for the DC Animated Universe over the years. From creating animated projects with some iconic characters to helping out in the creation of comic books, Bruce Timm has done it all.
Being a good friend of the people at Warner Bros. (presently Warner Bros. Discover), Bruce Timm was once asked about joining Marvel Studios for a change. Timm replied that he wouldn’t mind joining Marvel Studios but only if certain conditions are met!
Clancy Brown voiced Lex Luthor in Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm Would Only Join Marvel Under One Condition!
It was the year 2000 when Timm created and released the iconic Dcau film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. The film was quite a controversial take from the Dcau but Timm found worldwide fame and spotlight.
Being a good friend of the people at Warner Bros. (presently Warner Bros. Discover), Bruce Timm was once asked about joining Marvel Studios for a change. Timm replied that he wouldn’t mind joining Marvel Studios but only if certain conditions are met!
Clancy Brown voiced Lex Luthor in Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm Would Only Join Marvel Under One Condition!
It was the year 2000 when Timm created and released the iconic Dcau film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. The film was quite a controversial take from the Dcau but Timm found worldwide fame and spotlight.
- 3/29/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is one of the most popular artists, animators, writers, producers, and directors. Having worked in some of the biggest animated shows of all time – Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited, Timm became one of the leading names in the Dcau. But other than working for the DC Animated Universe, he has worked on many other projects in his career.
Bruce Timm | image: Wikimedia Commons
The success of Batman: The Animated Series led to many accolades for Bruce Timm and the rest of the team behind the mega hit show. And one of the greatest compliments came in the form of Steven Spielberg, who absolutely loved the show. His love for the show extended to the legendary director wanting to collaborate with Timm on another animated show, which later took the form of Freakazoid.
Bruce Timm Collaborated With Steven...
Bruce Timm | image: Wikimedia Commons
The success of Batman: The Animated Series led to many accolades for Bruce Timm and the rest of the team behind the mega hit show. And one of the greatest compliments came in the form of Steven Spielberg, who absolutely loved the show. His love for the show extended to the legendary director wanting to collaborate with Timm on another animated show, which later took the form of Freakazoid.
Bruce Timm Collaborated With Steven...
- 3/29/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Young Justice has solidified its place as one of the most cherished animated series of the past decade. Since its inception in 2010, the show has captivated audiences with its rich narrative, engaging characters, and thrilling action scenes. Over the course of four seasons and more than 70 episodes, Young Justice has established itself as a cornerstone of superhero animation.
Young Justice
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the entire world as a lot of things were brought to a half and that includes tons of shows and movies. However, the Young Justice camp came up with a great method to record voice actors and somehow survive the pandemic.
The Young Justice Team Devised A Way to Record Voice Actors During The Pandemic A scene from Young Justice season 2
While speaking to DC in a 2021 interview, Greg Weisman was asked about transitioning production due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Weisman described the transition as challenging initially,...
Young Justice
The Covid-19 pandemic affected the entire world as a lot of things were brought to a half and that includes tons of shows and movies. However, the Young Justice camp came up with a great method to record voice actors and somehow survive the pandemic.
The Young Justice Team Devised A Way to Record Voice Actors During The Pandemic A scene from Young Justice season 2
While speaking to DC in a 2021 interview, Greg Weisman was asked about transitioning production due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Weisman described the transition as challenging initially,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is an animator and a television producer who has worked extensively in the Dcau. His ideas have been awesome but one idea for a 2nd Batman Beyond movie might have just crossed the line if it was released.
With Batman, Bruce Wayne, the murder of his parents, and, Catwoman in the mix, a sequel to Batman Beyond was already an idea for Bruce Timm. The thought, however, would have gone down a very dark lane and might not have ended up looking good for the Dcau!
A still from Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
When Bruce Timm Had A Very Dark Idea For Batman Beyond Sequel!
It was the year 2000 when a film titled Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was released. Having a high score on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the film was a huge success, and naturally, plans for a sequel were already in motion.
With Batman, Bruce Wayne, the murder of his parents, and, Catwoman in the mix, a sequel to Batman Beyond was already an idea for Bruce Timm. The thought, however, would have gone down a very dark lane and might not have ended up looking good for the Dcau!
A still from Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
When Bruce Timm Had A Very Dark Idea For Batman Beyond Sequel!
It was the year 2000 when a film titled Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was released. Having a high score on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the film was a huge success, and naturally, plans for a sequel were already in motion.
- 3/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm is one of the most prolific creators when it comes to animated shows based on DC properties. Timm was also responsible for developing the 2001 animated Justice League series, which remains one of the most popular iterations of the superhero team across different forms of media.
A still from Justice League (2001-04)
The first season of Justice League received mixed reviews, but Timm refused to budge from his vision for the series. In an interview given shortly after the first season ended, Timm explained why he was unaffected by the negative reviews but later admitted that the creative team did drop the ball in some aspects. Here is how Bruce Timm responded to the negative reviews of the Justice League animated series.
Bruce Timm Refused to Budge Despite Negative Critical Reception of Justice League Season 1
Bruce Timm (Image Credit: Syfy | YouTube)
The first season of Justice League premiered in...
A still from Justice League (2001-04)
The first season of Justice League received mixed reviews, but Timm refused to budge from his vision for the series. In an interview given shortly after the first season ended, Timm explained why he was unaffected by the negative reviews but later admitted that the creative team did drop the ball in some aspects. Here is how Bruce Timm responded to the negative reviews of the Justice League animated series.
Bruce Timm Refused to Budge Despite Negative Critical Reception of Justice League Season 1
Bruce Timm (Image Credit: Syfy | YouTube)
The first season of Justice League premiered in...
- 3/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm created some of the best DC stories and adaptations in his Dcau. His Batman: The Animated Series is considered the best iteration of the Dark Knight on screen. However, when he co-created Superman: The Animated Series with Alan Burnett, he did not feel that the show received the response it deserved.
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series ran for four seasons and 54 episodes on Kids’ WB from 1996 to 2000. Similar to Batman: The Animated Series, the Superman show also received critical appreciation for its writing and mature themes. But some fans complained that it could not live up to the quality of the Kevin Conroy show and Bruce Timm did not agree to it.
What did Bruce Timm say about Superman: The Animated Series?
Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series
It can’t be denied that Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series...
A still from Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series ran for four seasons and 54 episodes on Kids’ WB from 1996 to 2000. Similar to Batman: The Animated Series, the Superman show also received critical appreciation for its writing and mature themes. But some fans complained that it could not live up to the quality of the Kevin Conroy show and Bruce Timm did not agree to it.
What did Bruce Timm say about Superman: The Animated Series?
Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series
It can’t be denied that Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series...
- 3/28/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
DC’s Batman has undoubtedly been one of the most adaptable characters in the history of pop culture, so much so that the character got its own rendition in live-action as well as animated projects. From Tim Burton’s blockbuster films to the 1992 show Batman: The Animated Series, the Caped Crusader witnessed several curves to its character and storyline.
Bruce Timm | image: Wikimedia Commons
Following the success of the two above-mentioned projects, Batman Beyond hit the television with great reviews. The show featured the return of a retired Bruce Wayne, who passes on the mantle to a teenage hero named Terry McGinnis. Meanwhile, despite the show’s success, the producer of the classic Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm, actually despised the original pitch for Batman Beyond.
Producer Bruce Timm Despised the Original Pitch for Batman Beyond
Following the success of Tim Burton’s Batman films and the smash hit...
Bruce Timm | image: Wikimedia Commons
Following the success of the two above-mentioned projects, Batman Beyond hit the television with great reviews. The show featured the return of a retired Bruce Wayne, who passes on the mantle to a teenage hero named Terry McGinnis. Meanwhile, despite the show’s success, the producer of the classic Batman: The Animated Series, Bruce Timm, actually despised the original pitch for Batman Beyond.
Producer Bruce Timm Despised the Original Pitch for Batman Beyond
Following the success of Tim Burton’s Batman films and the smash hit...
- 3/28/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Developed by Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, Superman: The Animated Series originally aired in 1996 on Kids’ WB. It was the second series in the DC Animated Universe after Batman: The Animated Series. The animated series based on Superman comics by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster received critical acclaim for its writing, voice-overs, modernization of Superman’s comic book mythos, and maturity.
Superman: The Animated Series pays tribute to both old and modern-day Superman which has been appreciated by the audience and the critics. The animated series adapted many villains from the comics, including Lex Luthor, Brainiac, and Darkseid. Bruce Timm remembers working on the series that debuted twenty-five years ago.
Superman : The Animated Series (Credits: DC)
Bruce Timm recalls how working with Steven Spielberg on Freakzoid led to Superman: The Animated Series
With 2021 marking the 25th anniversary of Superman: The Animated Series’ debut, visionary animator and producer, Bruce Timm...
Superman: The Animated Series pays tribute to both old and modern-day Superman which has been appreciated by the audience and the critics. The animated series adapted many villains from the comics, including Lex Luthor, Brainiac, and Darkseid. Bruce Timm remembers working on the series that debuted twenty-five years ago.
Superman : The Animated Series (Credits: DC)
Bruce Timm recalls how working with Steven Spielberg on Freakzoid led to Superman: The Animated Series
With 2021 marking the 25th anniversary of Superman: The Animated Series’ debut, visionary animator and producer, Bruce Timm...
- 3/27/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm co-created Superman: The Animated Series, which ran for four seasons and remains the defining depiction of the Man of Steel for an entire generation. However, unlike most kids’ shows of the 90s, the series takes an interesting approach to storytelling, particularly when it comes to exploring Superman’s origin story.
Superman: The Animated Series created by Alan Burnett and Bruce Timm
Superman: The Animated Series explores the titular hero’s origin story over three episodes, which was surprising for an animated series in the 90s. However, Timm explained how the idea came to be because the creative team faced little to no pushback from the executives. As a result, Timm admitted that the series was able to explore the full scope of Superman’s origin story, and here is how.
Bruce Timm Admitted to Receiving No Pushback Over Superman’s Origin in Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series...
Superman: The Animated Series created by Alan Burnett and Bruce Timm
Superman: The Animated Series explores the titular hero’s origin story over three episodes, which was surprising for an animated series in the 90s. However, Timm explained how the idea came to be because the creative team faced little to no pushback from the executives. As a result, Timm admitted that the series was able to explore the full scope of Superman’s origin story, and here is how.
Bruce Timm Admitted to Receiving No Pushback Over Superman’s Origin in Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series...
- 3/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett’s Superman: The Animated Series, premiered in 1996, and followed the adventures of Superman while he defended the Earth from evil. The popular animated series, which was followed by the success of Batman: The Animated Series, ran until 2000. It is also known as the first animated series in Dcau to feature multiple superhero guest stars.
Superman: The Animated Series included appearances from Batman, Hawkgirl, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more. The audience and the critics appreciated the series, especially for its writing, voiceover performances by the actors, and the modern take on Superman. Bruce Timm discusses how they were able to cast actors whose voices sit perfectly with the characters on-screen.
Bruce Timm and Alex Burnett’s Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm says the cast for Superman: The Animated Series was perfect, by chance
During his interview with Cbr, in honor of celebrating...
Superman: The Animated Series included appearances from Batman, Hawkgirl, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and more. The audience and the critics appreciated the series, especially for its writing, voiceover performances by the actors, and the modern take on Superman. Bruce Timm discusses how they were able to cast actors whose voices sit perfectly with the characters on-screen.
Bruce Timm and Alex Burnett’s Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm says the cast for Superman: The Animated Series was perfect, by chance
During his interview with Cbr, in honor of celebrating...
- 3/27/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Mark Hamill is one of the most popular actors of this generation, known for portraying the role of Luke Skywalker in the evergreen Star Wars franchise. Following his massive success and popularity in the first three Star Wars films, he transitioned to voice work, contributing to significant projects like Castle In The Sky, A Fuller Life, and Batman: Mask of The Phantasm.
Batman: The Animated Series
Interestingly enough, a DC star demanded he be in a Justice League Unlimited reunion project as well, which would have been a great thing considering he portrayed the role of The Joker for so many years.
A DC Star Really Wanted Mark Hamill In A Justice League Unlimited Reunion Project Justice League Unlimited
While Warner Bros. Studios struggled to assemble the legendary heroes of DC Comics on the big screen for decades, their animation studio achieved this feat back in 2001 on Cartoon Network with Justice League.
Batman: The Animated Series
Interestingly enough, a DC star demanded he be in a Justice League Unlimited reunion project as well, which would have been a great thing considering he portrayed the role of The Joker for so many years.
A DC Star Really Wanted Mark Hamill In A Justice League Unlimited Reunion Project Justice League Unlimited
While Warner Bros. Studios struggled to assemble the legendary heroes of DC Comics on the big screen for decades, their animation studio achieved this feat back in 2001 on Cartoon Network with Justice League.
- 3/27/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Lex Luthor is one of the most celebrated villains of all time. Superman’s arch-nemesis is a genius, billionaire, and one of the most power-hungry characters in the comic-book world. The legendary character was portrayed to perfection by actor Clancy Brown in the Tim Daly starring animated show Superman: The Animated Series.
Bruce Timm’s follow-up to his Batman: The Animated Series was a Superman for a new generation as it became an influential piece of media for many other adaptations. It saw a much more vulnerable Superman, who did not smile or perpetually be optimistic like he was in the comics. However, Superman would have been completely different as Brown reportedly first auditioned for the role of Clark Kent in the show.
Tim Daly Got The Job For Superman Very Quickly Tim Daly as Superman in Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series is one...
Bruce Timm’s follow-up to his Batman: The Animated Series was a Superman for a new generation as it became an influential piece of media for many other adaptations. It saw a much more vulnerable Superman, who did not smile or perpetually be optimistic like he was in the comics. However, Superman would have been completely different as Brown reportedly first auditioned for the role of Clark Kent in the show.
Tim Daly Got The Job For Superman Very Quickly Tim Daly as Superman in Superman: The Animated Series
Bruce Timm’s Superman: The Animated Series is one...
- 3/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas stand as two of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Alongside their remarkable careers, the pair shares a decades-long friendship and a collaborative effort on the action-adventure franchise starring Harrison Ford. Lucas is credited with crafting the story for the initial four Indiana Jones films, while Spielberg took the helm as director.
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls
Despite the overwhelming success of their collaboration, the fourth installment has garnered criticism as the least favored entry in the franchise. Spielberg seemingly attributed the film’s reputation to his friend and collaborator, suggesting he was just translating Lucas’ vision to the screen.
Steven Spielberg Attributed George Lucas’ Story to Criticism of Indiana Jones 4
Released in 2008, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull follows the renowned archaeologist on a quest to explore the mystery behind the Crystal Skull. While the film was a box office hit,...
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls
Despite the overwhelming success of their collaboration, the fourth installment has garnered criticism as the least favored entry in the franchise. Spielberg seemingly attributed the film’s reputation to his friend and collaborator, suggesting he was just translating Lucas’ vision to the screen.
Steven Spielberg Attributed George Lucas’ Story to Criticism of Indiana Jones 4
Released in 2008, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull follows the renowned archaeologist on a quest to explore the mystery behind the Crystal Skull. While the film was a box office hit,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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