Draft:Bat-Family (TV series)

Bat-Family
Genre
Based on
ShowrunnerMike Roth
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
Related
Merry Little Batman (2023)

Bat-Family is an upcoming animated comedy superhero series based on the DC Comics character Batman and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series is a follow-up to the film Merry Little Batman (2023). Mike Roth serves as showrunner.

Synopsis

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Following the events of Merry Little Batman, the series explores the lives of Bruce Wayne / Batman, Damian Wayne / Little Batman, and Alfred Pennyworth, alongside three new guests at Wayne Manor, as they explore life as a superhero family.[1]

Production

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Development

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In April 2023, it was reported that a series titled Bat-Family was in development at Amazon Prime Video, set to serve as a follow-up to the animated film Merry Little Batman (2023). Merry Little Batman director Mike Roth and writer Jese Ricci were set to executive-produce the series alongside Sam Register.[1] The series started development alongside Merry Little Batman as an HBO Max series before the distribution rights were relinqueshed by the service and acquired by Amazon.[2] Roth was confirmed to be the showrunner for the series in December 2023.[3]

Writing

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On December 25, 2023, Roth said the series would further explore the version of Gotham featured in the film. He also revealed the series would feature characters and elements from the Batman comics that had to be dropped from Merry Little Batman.[4]

Animation

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The series will use the same art style as Merry Little Batman,[3] which was inspired by the works of Ronald Searle.[5]

Release

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Bat-Family is set to be released in Amazon Prime Video.[1] It was originally set for release on HBO Max.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cordero, Rosy (April 26, 2023). "'Merry Little Batman' & 'Bat-Family' Among New DC Animated Projects Headed To Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b White, Abbey (December 25, 2023). "How 'Home Alone,' Lil Jon, and 'Calvin and Hobbes' Helped 'Merry Little Batman' Deliver the DC Hero's First Christmas Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Aguilar, Carlos (December 8, 2023). "In 'Merry Little Batman,' the Dark Knight takes on a new challenge: parenthood". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "MERRY LITTLE BATMAN Director Mike Roth On His DC Holiday Film, BAT-FAMILY Spinoff Series & More! (Exclusive)". ComicBookMovie.com. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved December 9, 2023.