Fanfilm "Batman: City of Scars" Release tonight at Midnight

[Maniac]

The highly anticipated fanfilm "Batman: City of Scars" will be released tonight at midnight
on dailymotion.com (http://dailymotion.com/batinthesun).

When the Joker escapes from Arkham and murders the parents of a young boy, Batman recalls the pain of losing his own parents as a child. He is pushed past his limits to the point where his focus becomes revenge on all who stand in his way, including many of Gotham’s underworld. Finally, Batman is forced to look at the psychological profile of his own mind and except the consequences of his life to find resolve.

I've seen from a lot of the on set pictures (which are at http://www.youtube.com/batinthesun) the movie's appearance draws a lot from the same art style that Batman: Arkham Asylum drew from. It's dark and interesting, with fantastic color, and Batman looks completely in his element.

PS: I'm sorry for the new post about this mods, but this really is more of a new thread deserving. If you have to, just lock all other threads or unify this one with another.

[batfan08]

Wow,Maniac,do you know the Schoenkes?Because this was phenomenal,and some might call me crazy,but this is one of my favorite Batman films.My advice:the 30-Minute run time is just about perfect for a pilot,And if they could do this with a limited budget,I'd die to see what batinthesun could pull off with a major studios(Warner Bros.)Backing.The bottom line is that with B3 coming out in 2012,Warner probably won't do another series for a few years,and they're going to need something to spotlight the character during that gap.I think a tv show like this would be just the thing,as I said,amazing.

Edit:P.S.Love the authenticity,and it left me wondering,where did the Ferrari come from!?!

[Maniac]

That was borrowed from an owner and given back. Credits list who the lucky owner was.

[batfan08]

What part did you play in making the film,Maniac?

[Maniac]

I'm listed under special thanks, however you wouldn't know it, they used my "real" name, lol.

I helped with the compression so it could have a web debut with good quality picture but also good performance, even in HD.

[batfan08]

Cool,Have the Shoenkes ever tried getting their stuff into a studio like WB?

[Maniac]

Lol, I don't know. Any studios watching the movie yet? It's got 500 hits in less than an hour, and it's the middle of the night.

[batfan08]

Yeah,loved the batcycle as well.

[EliteF50]

I am speechless. That was the perfect Batman movie. I have to admit, I liked that more than any Hollywood produced Batfilm. Aaron Schoenke has some amazing talent, and Kevin Porter as Batman was just perfect.

They have to send this into WB. Once the Nolan trilogy is done, they're going to need someone else to reboot the Batman film franchise, so I think the Schoenkes should do it.

[batfan08]

I still think a TV show would be better.

[Maniac]

I am speechless. That was the perfect Batman movie. I have to admit, I liked that more than any Hollywood produced Batfilm. Aaron Schoenke has some amazing talent, and Kevin Porter as Batman was just perfect.

They have to send this into WB. Once the Nolan trilogy is done, they're going to need someone else to reboot the Batman film franchise, so I think the Schoenkes should do it.

I'm happy you enjoyed the movie. Feel free to spread the word!

[JackWinz]

Well... that was pretty damn cool. :0
And this is coming from a guy who's done nothing but cringe at any Bat-fan films, Yeah, all of batinthesun's work aswell. But I gotta say, that was pretty great! Everything, the joker, batmans costume (Always hard to pull off, I'm impressed that they can make grey suit look menacing and badass on film) I am, though, disapointed they killed the Joker, that kind of thing always disapoints me. You probably shouldn't be trying to re-write batman mythos.. ( I know it's their continuity, but it just leaves me all like ugh inside) My personal gripe aside, everything was totally epic..

NOW GO MAKE KNIGHTFALL!!!

[Matches Malone]

That was awesome, doesn't seem to be many haters now haha :)

[The Hylden]

That was pretty awesome. I think if there's one thing, Batman's voice over maybe could have had more punch to it (not in his delivery, in the sound mixing). Other than that, good work. And I don't see that you can't kill the Joker because he's still alive in the mythos. This is like a graphic novel coming to life and in graphic novels, sometimes characters meet their ends, where they do not in the regular comic continuity. To deny them the ability to end it like they did, Jack, would be to deny them the ability to tell the story they wanted to tell with Batman. This is their story of an older Batman coming to grips with the fact he hasn't been able to stop the madness he set out to. Let them explore that scenario to the fullest, if they want.

Edit: Oh, and the theme song, City of Scars, was excellent. :)

[Matches Malone]

Jack, I agree

you can't kill Joker, it just never feels right, unless its TDKR

[door noob]

Lol, the Joker reminded me of Michael Jackson in some parts of the movie, especially with the kid. :P

So far the movie is ok I guesse.

[batfan08]

Really,when you think about it,the film seemed almost like a modern retelling of the joker's story in TDKR.I mean think about it,the outfit,the carnival,and ultimately:his death,it essentially was it's own story,but you could definitely see some nods,and that enhanced the experience IMO.

[EliteF50]

I'm happy you enjoyed the movie. Feel free to spread the word!

Oh I will! Every Batfan needs to watch this masterpiece. I can't believe how perfect Kevin Porter was for Batman. The voice sounded kinda like Kevin Conroy, he was built like Batman for sure, and his movements were so spot on!

Why hasn't he played Batman in a Hollywood film yet? Also, this is proof a spandex suit would look great in a live action film.

That was pretty awesome. I think if there's one thing, Batman's voice over maybe could have had more punch to it (not in his delivery, in the sound mixing).

I really liked the voice. He sounded a lot better than Keaton, Clooney, Kilmer, and Bale.

[thebatman226]

I think when I first saw pictures of this project I laughed it off as another lame attempt but I must say, that was brilliant.
I just hope future movies will be as good as this and I pray these guys get approached to do a live action batman show, that would be amazing.
Butttt I only have one small problem, the bat symbol looks silly :/ haha

[batfan08]

I liked the Bat symbol,I think it seemed more like the webbing of an actual bat,also I thought it was brilliant how they factored the design into the Batcycle

[kain9998]

That was really good. I mean REALLY good. :D

[Matches Malone]

I liked the Bat symbol,I think it seemed more like the webbing of an actual bat,also I thought it was brilliant how they factored the design into the Batcycle

Yeah that almost sold it for me. I still prefer the traditional logo though.

[mwkcope]

This isn't showing up for me!I was on Dailymotion,pressed play,and then it was jsut blackness!HELP!!!

[Matches Malone]

Pretty sure its on Youtube as well.

[mwkcope]

Only the pics are on youtube.

[batfan08]

I emailed it to this site:

http://www.batman-on-film.com/

[mwkcope]

It isn't on there either.I'm feeling hollow.:(

[Maniac]

For the few people having a problem with viewing dailymotion videos, try updating your Flash client to version 10.1 at adobe.com

Also make sure that you're using recent drivers for your graphics card for best possible performance.

If you're just seeing darkness, wait a few seconds, the first few seconds of the video is just blackness anyway, until you see the production logo.

[mwkcope]

Everything on my computer is comepletely new,I waited over a minute,and nothing.

[Maniac]

What browser are you using to view it? Got any third party pop up blocker software? That might interfere since sometimes dailymotion has an advertisement play before the video.

[mwkcope]

I'm using firefox and I have no third party pop up blocker software

[GOGO]

Just finished watching it, I loved it. Only problem I had with it was the Bat symbol being segmented and stuff, but apart from that it was really good.

[The Hylden]

I really liked the voice. He sounded a lot better than Keaton, Clooney, Kilmer, and Bale.

I wasn't commenting on his voice, again, simply the level it was mixed in some of the voice over. I felt, especially during the pan up the building for the crime scene in the beginning, it was mixed a little low and needed some deep breadth added to make it pop a little more. That's all.

On a side note, though, the production sound was recorded quite well, from what I heard. I only wish all of the sound in the movie I am currently editing was recorded as well :p My job would be infinitely easier... lol

[EliteF50]

I wasn't commenting on his voice, again, simply the level it was mixed in some of the voice over. I felt, especially during the pan up the building for the crime scene in the beginning, it was mixed a little low and needed some deep breadth added to make it pop a little more. That's all.

No, I understand. I just thought it was the perfect opportunity to comment on Batman's voice. :)

[batfan08]

The more I watch this,the more I like it.The combat almost resembles freeflow.

[EliteF50]

The more I watch this,the more I like it.The combat almost resembles freeflow.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Such a great movie. I only wish it were at least ninety minutes long and was released in theatres all over the world.

[Maniac]

The director has played Arkham Asylum. He's a fan. Could be where the fighting moves came from, but the fighting was done and directed by professional stunt men.

[Maniac]

I'm using firefox and I have no third party pop up blocker software

Dailymotion's really big on IE. Give that a try.

Got an iPhone? If your PC's not playing it, Dailymotion has an iPhone app you can watch the movie on.

[mwkcope]

IE?Whats that?

[EliteF50]

The director has played Arkham Asylum. He's a fan. Could be where the fighting moves came from, but the fighting was done and directed by professional stunt men.

Definitely. Still amazing though.

IE?Whats that?

Internet Explorer.

[Matches Malone]

IE?Whats that?

Internet Explorer, unless you have a Mac you already have it. The default Microsoft browser. The "E" logo with the little ring around it.

[mwkcope]

Dammit!I have a parrental filter,and WHAM.Sure enough,thats the only thing blocked on the page.A question for those who have seen it,without spoilers,what is there in the movie that could trigger this?

[EliteF50]

Dammit!I have a parrental filter,and WHAM.Sure enough,thats the only thing blocked on the page.A question for those who have seen it,without spoilers,what is there in the movie that could trigger this?

A lot of violence, blood, etc.

[mwkcope]

Nudity?

[EliteF50]

Nudity?

Nope.

[Maniac]

Dammit!I have a parrental filter,and WHAM.Sure enough,thats the only thing blocked on the page.A question for those who have seen it,without spoilers,what is there in the movie that could trigger this?

I figured it was something blocking the script from launching (that's why I mentioned the third party thing)

[mwkcope]

Nope.

Then I don't see why this is blocking it.:mad2:

[batfan08]

Do you have an iphone/ipod touch?I use my ps3.

[Maniac]

Then I don't see why this is blocking it.:mad2:

There is A LOT of blood.

[SammiiDoogles]

Then I don't see why this is blocking it.:mad2:

Well the blocker doesn't watch the video and determine whats in it so it's probably not to do with the films contents, it's probably more to do with your computer blocking dailymotion videos from being recieved - do you think you could ask your parents to remove the blocker while you watch the video?

[KnightHero]

this is really good, but shouldn't that kid have been crying? at least a little? i mean, his parents just got killed.

[The Hylden]

And to answer: people under duress such as this can suffer emotional trauma that prevents them from reacting like you'd think. They shut off almost entirely to avoid confronting, emotionally, what has happened to them. It's the brain's defense mechanism.

[mwkcope]

They won't respond.But the good thing is I know have a download on the way.HALEJUAH.

[Maniac]

For those of you who really liked the music in the movie, Bat in the sun has released music and music videos on their youtube site.

You can check out all the songs at http://www.youtube.com/batinthesun or just load a playlist with them.

[JackWinz]

I have a good idea for a bad idea, Bat in the sun Adam West movie remake.

How cool would that be?

[mwkcope]

:lol:

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I actually liked this one. Cept for the bad acting, and Joker's plan was lame! Batman was excellent and he was right the end was super anti-climatic! Was Gordan black? Everthing was pretty good (for a fan film) cept the last 10 minutes

[EliteF50]

I actually liked this one. Cept for the bad acting, and Joker's plan was lame! Batman was excellent and he was right the end was super anti-climatic! Was Gordan black? Everthing was pretty good (for a fan film) cept the last 10 minutes

I thought the acting from everybody was outstanding. Except for Batman, he was beyond outstanding! My only gripe with the actors would be The Joker. He had his moments, but he was very inconsistent.

[batfan08]

He was a good Joker,but some of his tones were kind of cheesy,one good example is when he's talking about the lion and the zebra.

[EliteF50]

He was a good Joker,but some of his tones were kind of cheesy,one good example is when he's talking about the lion and the zebra.

I thought the story part was fine, however, his introduction (excluding the awesome song) was terrible. The Heath Ledger laugh attempt was very badly done.

[batfan08]

No,just his voice.It sounded like one of those bad Mark Hamill impressions you find on youtube,but he was a great Joker for the most part.

[EliteF50]

No,just his voice.It sounded like one of those bad Mark Hamill impressions you find on youtube,but he was a great Joker for the most part.

Yeah, he definitely had the look. But I wish he would have kept his voice consistent.

[batfan08]

I loved the way he sounded with the "These are my favorite" line.If he could've kept that tone,it would've been alot better.

[The Hylden]

This isn't the first time he's been in one of these fan films as Joker. He's just about the same with him as usual, maybe a little more natural and menacing this time around.

[mwkcope]

That was AWESOME!!!By the way,since when has Arnold Wesker ran a club?Just curious.

[Cycore]

That was pretty awesome considering it was fan made. Well done to them. Superb effort!

[Matches Malone]

No,just his voice.It sounded like one of those bad Mark Hamill impressions you find on youtube,but he was a great Joker for the most part.

I'd give him more credit than that. The way he sounded when he delivered his Bomb Pop line was very menacing & unique. And I loved the way his tone bounced around, even though he lost it a few times, it just made him sound more crazy. There were a few times it sounded forced and couldn't quite get there though. But I definitely felt he tried to do his own spin on the character, he dabbed in Mark & dabbed in Heath but he did his own things as well.

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I like Batman, he didnt have a weak voice.

[TheBrandon]

I watched both videos and I have to say fantastic job all around, the camera work was fantastic and the batbike was amazing, great story, great cast, great everything. Hopefully there will be more to come. Well done.

Edit: to those wondering why it is being blocked is because there is brief nudity in the film

When looking that the murder pictures of Barbara Gordon she is nude.

[EliteF50]

I watched both videos and I have to say fantastic job all around, the camera work was fantastic and the batbike was amazing, great story, great cast, great everything. Hopefully there will be more to come. Well done.

Edit: to those wondering why it is being blocked is because there is brief nudity in the film

When looking that the murder pictures of Barbara Gordon she is nude.

Wasn't that in Patient J?

[mwkcope]

Yeah that was in Pateint J.

[TheBrandon]

Wasn't that in Patient J?

Oh yeah, your right my apologies, I mixed the films up in my head.

[EliteF50]

That's alright.

[CaptainMcMulla]

I just watched this now and its awesome, i think Batman reminded me of the Batman in B:AA. Joker wasnt as good as he couldve been, he looked similar to Cesar Romero in the Adam West Batman but his voie acting was not good. The story was pretty good however i think it easily could have been much better.

Preety awesome though for a fan film.

[Prince Daka]

Gordon isn't black, that is Detective Allen i'm pretty sure. I think he was the same detective from the Gotham Knight movie. Did anyone else catch Black Canary? That was pretty subtle, but I liked it. The whole thing was rather good, and the ending was impressively narrated by Batman/Kevin Porter. I thought the Joker was spot-on, but I felt the kid actor was pretty awful. Harley & Scarface were great. Zsasz was a bit weird, but the whole wink thing made me think of the crazy eye Zsasz had early in his comic appearances. I hope to see more fan films like this.

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

Gordon isn't black, that is Detective Allen i'm pretty sure. I think he was the same detective from the Gotham Knight movie. Did anyone else catch Black Canary? That was pretty subtle, but I liked it. The whole thing was rather good, and the ending was impressively narrated by Batman/Kevin Porter. I thought the Joker was spot-on, but I felt the kid actor was pretty awful. Harley & Scarface were great. Zsasz was a bit weird, but the whole wink thing made me think of the crazy eye Zsasz had early in his comic appearances. I hope to see more fan films like this.

Zsasz and Harley where underdone and over done at the same time

[EliteF50]

I really loved Harley and Zsasz. I thought they were executed excellently.

[batfan08]

Did anyone else think Scarface had a kind of Eric Cartman voice when he said "Dummeh?"

[EliteF50]

Did anyone else think Scarface had a kind of Eric Cartman voice when he said "Dummeh?"

Lol, kinda. But I really liked it.

[Matches Malone]

I think they were trying to make Scarface sound like Wesker was actually doing ventriloquism, I think that's why he sounded a little funny and his duologue is usually written that way in the comics anyway, if I remember correctly he has trouble pronouncing Gs & Rs.

I thought the girl playing Harley did a pretty darn good job of playing the emotionally abused & sometimes conflicted character. Also I believe that was her singing the song at the very end of the movie and that made me like the song bc before I did not.

Zsasz wasn't in the movie long enough to make any real judgments on how the character was portrayed. Yes I wish he was in there longer but did I have any problems with what I saw? No.

[batmanboy11]

I liked the film a lot but I was suprised that they killed the joker I suppose that it will turn out to be faked some how

[batfan08]

I thought it was a great movie,and yeah,that was Harley(Madelyn Rae) singing at the end.

[batmanboy11]

One thing I found wierd was the bat symbol it self on the suit. To me it looked like it was to seperated too much, instead of being a single piece bat.

[batfan08]

I think it was meant to resemble the design of an actual bat more.Also,the more I watch this,the more like the joker.He's a crazy person,if he acts consistently,I don't think he belongs in an asylum,but rather a prison cell.

[batmanboy11]

I think it was meant to resemble the design of an actual bat more.Also,the more I watch this,the more like the joker.He's a crazy person,if he acts consistently,I don't think he belongs in an asylum,but rather a prison cell.

Perhaps. Also I have only watched it once, but the Joker does seem to act more random and inconsistant.

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I felt Joker was the weakest link in the video. And if black mask or the penguin owned the bar it would have made more sense

[batmanboy11]

I felt Joker was the weakest link in the video. And if black mask or the penguin owned the bar it would have made more sense

I diss-agree. I think the KID is the weakest link, with Joker in close second.

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I diss-agree. I think the KID is the weakest link, with Joker in close second.

I stand corrected :thumb:

[mwkcope]

I felt Joker was the weakest link in the video. And if black mask or the penguin owned the bar it would have made more sense

I agree,I expected that to be The Iceberg Lounge until they showed Scarface.Until that moment,I thought that Wesker was some sort of Security.:hmm:

[batfan08]

I thought it was The Calculator until he opened the case.Anyone think they took the Black Canary=bartender/stripper thing from All-Star Batman and Robin?

[batmanboy11]

I thought it was The Calculator until he opened the case.Anyone think they took the Black Canary=bartender/stripper thing from All-Star Batman and Robin?

I'd guess they did take that idea from All Star, but I didn't even realise it was her until I saw the credits.

[VXR]

for me being ( admitedly ) their harshest critic all along, this was BY FAR........... their best effort yet, and i wish they LEARN from this and keep on THIS scale of writing, driection, voice, action... etc.

WB should learn from people like this, & the people at rocksteady for what FANS want in a batman story. how batman moves, looks, acts and SOUNDS..... where all represented WELL in this 30 minute speech.

my MAJOR gripe was the end speech , it was FAR too long, and virtually pointless, but SOME of the scenes were wonderfully done.

and also, the small bit with the blond chick in the bar.... not only may she be one of the WORST actors ive ever seen, i suspect she earned her part by the NON audition type. she SURELY did not send in an audition tape and get hired for 'skill' .

all in all, ill give them a 7 out of 10 .

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

for me being ( admitedly ) their harshest critic all along, this was BY FAR........... their best effort yet, and i wish they LEARN from this and keep on THIS scale of writing, driection, voice, action... etc.

WB should learn from people like this, & the people at rocksteady for what FANS want in a batman story. how batman moves, looks, acts and SOUNDS..... where all represented WELL in this 30 minute speech.

my MAJOR gripe was the end speech , it was FAR too long, and virtually pointless, but SOME of the scenes were wonderfully done.

and also, the small bit with the blond chick in the bar.... not only may she be one of the WORST actors ive ever seen, i suspect she earned her part by the NON audition type. she SURELY did not send in an audition tape and get hired for 'skill' .

all in all, ill give them a 7 out of 10 .

What happen to the movie in your sig?

[mwkcope]

It was a fan trailer.:mad2:

[(Snappy Name Here)]

the only things in the movie i didnt like was the joker actor, the batsuit and the kid

[mwkcope]

Hell those were the things I liked the most about it!The reason the kid was nearly smiling is that he was so pissed off at Joker for killing his parents he was happy that he was dead.The Joker was amazing.All that needs to be said.The Batsuit proved that the the gray one can look good on screen.:)

[Jjf88]

I thought The Joker was a bit like Pennywise, in his voice. The actor who played Batman was amazing.

[Joe Chill]

I think the Joker "acted" really well, the dialogue was great, as was his delivery at times. He was easily the best looking fan-film Joker I've seen, but I wish he would have spoken more harshly/deeper instead of high pitched. He also didn't seem to laugh as often as I thought he would.