Concept art from a pitched Batman Beyond animated feature film — From Writer/Director Patrick Harpin (My Dad the Bounty Hunter) & Production Designer/Producer Yuhki Demers (Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse)

Batman Beyond: Animated Feature Concepts

Transcript from Yuhki Demers:

5 months ago Patrick Harpin walked into @wbpictures and pitched a 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 Animated Feature. Before we pitched, they warned us "there is absolutely no way we can do a 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 movie", but they loved our enthusiasm. We pitched the outline for the entire film, and what started as a 'never' turned into a 'maybe'. In the time since, we've been pitching our way up the company hoping to get to @jamesgunn. But for now, here's a taste of what we've been cooking. LIKE & SHARE 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 From Writer/Director Patrick Harpin (𝘔𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳) & Production Designer/Producer Yuhki Demers (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘔𝘢𝘯: 𝘈𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦)

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I SOOO HOPE THEY FOLLOW THROUGH WITH MAKING THIS!!!!

I WANT A NEW BATMAN BEYOND MOVIE!!!!

Concept Art for pitched ‘Batman Beyond’ animated film by Patrick Harpin and Yuhki Demers (Across the Spider-Verse)

Concept for a Batman Beyond Animated Film

Concept art from a pitched 'BATMAN BEYOND' animated film — by director Patrick Harpin and PD Yuhki Demers ('Across the Spider-Verse').

"Before we pitched, they warned us 'there is absolutely no way we can do a Beyond movie, but they loved our enthusiasm. We pitched the outline for the entire film, and what started as a 'never' turned into a 'maybe'.

Here are couple of new characters introduced in My Dad the Bounty Hunter Season 2!

The Widowmaker (Ralph Ineson), Adja (Thando Thabethe), Emperor Odoman (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), B'Caala (Keith David), Pam (Chelsea Peretti), and Beta (Mara Junot).

And of course we have many returning from Season 1!

Tess (Yvonne Orji), KRS (Yvette Nicole Brown), Lisa (Priah Ferguson), Sean (JeCobi Swain), Blobby (Patrick Harpin), Glorlox (Rob Riggle), and Terry/Sabo Brok (Laz Alonso).

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Concept art from a pitched ‘BATMAN BEYOND’ animated film — by director Patrick Harpin and PD Yuhki Demers 

Batman Beyond Animated Feature Pitched to Warner Bros.

Via a post on X by production designer/producer Yuhki Demers (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) news has surfaced of a pitch for a Batman Beyond animated feature in the same vein as the Spider-Verse movies.

Five months ago Writer/Director Patrick Harpin (My Dad the Bounty Hunter) walked into Warner Bros. and pitch the idea he and Yuhki had for the movie.

Before they pitched it, they were warned that, there was absolutely no way Warner Bros. could do a Batman Beyond movie, but they loved they're enthusiasm. The two pitched an outline for the entire film, and they said what started as a 'never' turned into a 'maybe'.

They continue to try and hope that their ideas get to James Gunn. In the meantime below is the artwork they presented to give fans a taste of a Batman Beyond feature film.

Batman Beyond Fan Teaser Teases Hypothetical Animated Movie

A fan teaser imagining a hypothetical Batman Beyond animated movie has recently surfaced online, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what such a project could entail. Notably, the teaser draws inspiration from the acclaimed Spider-Verse franchise, infusing the Tomorrow Knight's world with a dynamic and visually striking animation style reminiscent of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Uploaded by a user named Vehgeto on YouTube, the teaser opens with Batman standing beneath the imposing image of his iconic chest emblem before embarking on a breathtaking rooftop journey. Utilizing his glider wings and jet boots, Batman gracefully maneuvers through the urban landscape, evading obstacles with precision. The teaser culminates with a mesmerizing shot of the emblem, its essence pulsating on and off the screen, leaving viewers eager for more.

Adding fuel to the speculation, Patrick Harpin, co-creator of My Dad the Bounty Hunter, and Yuhki Demers, a visual development artist known for his work on Spider-Verse, shared a pitch for a Batman Beyond animated movie earlier this year. Despite initial skepticism from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics, the duo's enthusiasm sparked interest, with the project evolving from a "never" to a "maybe." While the journey to greenlighting the film continues, fans are treated to a glimpse of the creative vision driving the endeavor.

Moreover, insider Jeff Sneider revealed that F9 writer Dan Casey was tapped to pen an animated Batman Beyond movie, positioning it as DC's response to the groundbreaking success of Into the Spider-Verse.

As fans eagerly anticipate the future of Batman on the big screen, with James Gunn's The Brave and the Bold promising an exciting new cinematic adventure, the prospect of a Batman Beyond animated feature offers a thrilling expansion of the beloved superhero's universe. Whether swinging through the streets of Gotham or soaring into the digital realm, Batman continues to captivate audiences with his timeless legacy.

For now, fans can enjoy Batman Beyond streaming on Max as they await further developments in the ever-evolving landscape of DC's cinematic universe.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter Review

My Dad the Bounty Hunter is a coming-of-age animated sci-fi adventure series by Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin. Both have worked in the animation industry for many years, often as storyboarders or writers. However, this is their first series they have created on their own. This review will have spoilers.

Reprinted from Pop Culture Maniacs and Wayback Machine. This was the twenty-fourth article I wrote for Pop Culture Maniacs. This post was originally published on February 14, 2023.

This animated series centers on the story of Terry (voiced by Laz Alonso), a Black father who has a secret job: he is a bounty hunter named Sabo Bok. One day, his children, annoyed by his constant disappearances, stowaway in his flying car, and find themselves in a spaceship. Terry is forced to care for his precocious daughter Lisa (voiced by Priah Ferguson), and his nerdy, but anxious, son Sean (voiced by Jecobi Swain). All the while he faces his former business partner, Gorlox (voiced by Rob Riggle), and the Conglomerate, represented by The Fixer (voiced by Jim Rash) who is a bit like Agent Smith in the Matrix franchise.

Personally, I was not planning on watching this series, and knew even less about it, as no one has even bothered to create a Wikipedia page for it! In an effort to watch more shows made by Black creators, I decided to give this series a chance, and I was impressed by what I watched. The voice actors and animation was top notch, as is the music selection.

In some ways, My Dad the Bounty Hunter felt familiar. That's because voice actors like Yvette Nicole Brown, Kari Wahlgen, Yvonne Orji, Christian Lanz, Keith Ferguson, Andrew Morgado, and SungWon Cho, who voice Krs, Lootbat, Tess and other assorted characters in this series, are all well-known voice actors. They are known for their roles in The Ghost and Molly McGee, Velma, Fairfax, Elena of Avalor, Victor and Valentino, Craig of the Creek, High Guardian Spice, Gen:Lock, and The Cuphead Show.

Furthermore, the plot line of this series reminded me, in more ways than one, of episodes of Dogs in Space and Cleopatra in Space, which share some of the same voice actors. It even made me think of the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, when Omega and the Bad Batch are on the run from various bounty hunters who want to kill or capture Omega.

Since the series is for all ages, there rarely blood spilled, just some laser battles, fights, and the like. Sure, no one is invincible, but also, no one gets seriously hurt, apart from Terry crash-landing on a planet and some scuffles. There aren't assassinations on the scale of the Immediate Murder Professionals in Helluva Boss or mass murder akin to the season one finale of Invincible.

All in all, I found My Dad the Bounty Hunter a fun watch. Even so, I would have preferred, just as I did with Season 2 of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, for 1-2 episodes to air every week, rather than all the episodes dropping at once on February 9th. That would allow for more time to take in what is happening in each episode. On the other hand, the series almost seemed to be designed for a binge, since a lot happens in a short period of time, assisted by music and fast-pacing. The series was undoubtedly affected by the fact that, reportedly, 99% of it was produced "at-home" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There was nothing to dislike when it comes to the show's cast. This is despite the fact that this is Laz Alonso's first major voice role, while Jecobi Swain and Priah Ferguson are new to voice acting. They only voice characters in Hamster & Gretel and Firebuds. The same can be said for the more seasoned voice actors, including, apart from those I mentioned earlier, Jamie Chung (as Vax) and Maddie Taylor (as Torga). There are other new voice actors such as Leslie Uggams (as Grandma), Everett Downing Jr. (as Bogdog), and Devin Bright (as Player 2). This gives the series life and makes the characters much more relatable.

Just as The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is likely to garner a Black audience, the same is the case for My Dad the Bounty Hunter. It is designed for families, especially, like many other all-ages series currently out there. In addition, characters like Lisa, who is sassy and intelligent, may become beloved. Some might even connect to the fact that she organized a gambling den at her local school and held high-stakes poker games. She is like Maya in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, in that she when she gets passionate and determined, no one can stop her. In fact, Lisa becomes skilled with a sword, and plays a vital role, especially when helping her dad out of some tough situations, as does her brother Sean.

As I've said in other reviews, 3-D animation is not always my favorite. For instance, I think the Tales of Arcadia can be a bit hard to watch at times due to the animation style. However, the animation is done very well in this series. It is as strong as the flowing animation in D4DJ. Computer generated images can be good if they are animated with a distinct style, but traditional, 2-D animation, is just as good. The series was supposed to be 2-D originally, but it cost less to do 3-D, as they didn't have to build sets, while flashback scenes were 2-D, which separated "the present from the past" as Harpin noted.

Due to the fact that My Dad the Bounty Hunter is only 10 episodes, there isn't much time for lore, or even exploration of everyone's backstory. There's some backstory given for Terry, Tess (Terry's wife), and a bit for Lisa, but that's it. Even so, this doesn't take away from some of the messages in the series, emphasizing the importance of family, togetherness, and overcoming obstacles. This creates a wholesome series which sticks with you, episode-to-episode.

This fades away when the story centers on brutal exploitation of the Chillas by the Conglomerate. These creatures are imprisoned and forced to mine minerals for no pay (i.e. as slaves), with the materials only used to make the Conglomerate that much richer. Unlike Qui-Jon Jinn, who only freed Anakin from slavery on Tatooine, Lisa, with the help of Vax and her comrades, frees all of them. She ultimately convinces her dad, Terry, to side with her, once he realizes he is doing the wrong thing.

Watching My Dad the Bounty Hunter made me think of the exploitation of the worms in Futurama, especially exemplified by Slurms MacKenzie, who caused the caves to collapse, when he parties one last time. There are similarities to the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi in more ways than one, or rescue missions in Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which ends up freeing those imprisoned, often by the Galactic Empire, even if it puts their lives in jeopardy.

The season one finale of My Dad the Bounty Hunter leaves the door open for more seasons. It remains to be seen if Netflix will go that route, or whether it will treat it like City of Ghosts, a curiosity which executives deemed as needing no continuation. I remain hopeful that despite all the shenanigans going on at Netflix right now, they will renew the series.

After all, since the series is based on the dynamics within the family of co-creator Everett Downing Jr., there is likely more to explore in that realm. There are other plotlines which could be told in a second season. Perhaps Lisa will have a boyfriend, or even a girlfriend, and family conflicts may erupt, changing this from a happy family-friendly series into a more mature one.

Even so, it is likely, more than not, that a second season would continue to portray a loving Black family, and have additional sci-fi elements, which the creators said they incorporated into the series the best they could. When asked about another season, one of the co-creators said he would like to focus on Tess and "give her a shot in the captain’s seat."

Furthermore, since the first season of My Dad the Bounty Hunter was said to be a "love letter to animation, science fiction, and Black families" rolled into a wild action-comedy, it is possible that another season would go even further. There is a lot which can be done with animation, unlike any other medium, which makes it apt for storytelling. Of course, not every animated series is superb, and some are subpar. But, when animation is done well, it shines like nothing else. This series shines.

This series is unique, even on Netflix. While the streaming platform hosts shows like Princess Power, Ada Twist Scientist, Dogs in Space, Hilda, The Dragon Prince, Bee and Puppycat, and Dragon Age: Absolution, nothing even comes close to this series. The same can be said for the upcoming Agent Elvis and Mulligan.

The only comparison with this series is on other streaming platforms, specifically in the Star Wars franchise, a flagship grounding Disney+ in the streaming wars. Perhaps, My Dad the Bounty Hunter is being used to compete with those series. Although, if that is the case, it would be absurd, since the other series are much longer lived, and likely have more money behind them.

In the end, while My Dad the Bounty Hunter is not my favorite series ever, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and I'd definitely recommend it, as it can be watched in its entirety during a morning, or an afternoon.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter is currently streaming on Netflix.

© 2023 Burkely Hermann. All rights reserved.

Concept art for a Batman Beyond movie pitch by some of the artists behind the Spider-Verse films have finally been revealed.

A tweet by Spider-Verse visual development artist Yuhki Demers revealed that he and My Dad the Bounty Hunter director Patrick Harpin approached Warner Bros. and DC Comics five months ago with a pitch for a Batman Beyond feature film project.

"Before we pitched, they warned us ‘There is absolutely no way we can do a Beyond movie’, but they loved our enthusiasm," Demers wrote on X. "We pitched the outline for the entire film, and what started as a 'never' turned into a 'maybe.' In the time since, we've been pitching our way up the company hoping to get to James Gunn. But for now, here's a taste of what we've been cooking.”

The three pieces of concept art showcase a hero shot of Terry McGinnis standing in front of a cyberpunk skyline of Gotham, walking down a neon-drenched alleyway, and being chased through traffic by the shapeshifting villain, Inque.

Plans for a live-action Batman Beyond movie were put on hold following James Gunn and Peter Safran’s restructuring of the DC Cinematic universe. The film, which was being penned by Flash and Batgirl writer Christina Hodson, was rumored to have been eyeing Michael Keaton to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne.

Toward the end of his tweet, encouraged his followers to drum up public support in a bid to get a sit-down meeting with James Gunn to greenlight a Batman Beyond animated film by liking and sharing his tweet.

Batman Beyond initially aired in 1999. The show, set in 2019, follows Terry McGinnis, a new Batman charged with defending a futuristic Gotham City under the tutelage of a retired Bruce Wayne. Batman Beyond aired for three seasons before concluding in 2001. The series received a direct-to-DVD film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, a 3D sidescroller of the same name the Nintendo 64 in 2000, and numerous comic book runs.

Editor's note: A previous version of this story referred to Yuhki Demers as a producer and production designer on the Spider-Verse films. The story has been updated to reflect that Demers was actually a visual development artist.

Official Teaser For MY DAD THE BOUNTY HUNTER

Official Teaser For MY DAD THE BOUNTY HUNTER

Netflix has released this official teaser for “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” Premieres: February 9, 2023 Episodes: 10 episodes x 22 minutes Format: CG Animation Created by: Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin Executive Producers: Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin Key Cast: Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, Yvette Nicole Brown, JeCobi Swain, Leslie Uggams, Rob Riggle, Jim Rash, Jamie…

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Beyond the Hype: A Stunning Batman Beyond Movie Pitch

Calling all Bat-fans! Remember "Batman Beyond," that awesome animated series featuring a teenage Dark Knight in a futuristic Gotham? Well, get this: a mind-blowing movie pitch recently surfaced online, and it's got us itching for a live-action adaptation (or at least another animated film!). Here's the deal: last year, some seriously talented folks, Yuhki Demers (who worked on the epic "Spider-Verse" movies) and writer Patrick Harpin, pitched a "Batman Beyond" movie. And guess what? They actually created some footage to showcase their vision! The clip, which you can find below, brings Neo-Gotham to life. This new Neo-Gotham presents itself in a stunning animation style that totally reminds us of the "Spider-Verse" movies. It features a young Terry McGinnis taking flight for the first time as the new Batman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQRpb-Ckz68 Now, for those unfamiliar with "Batman Beyond," let's rewind a bit. The original series, which debuted in 1999, takes place in the year 2039. Bruce Wayne is all grown up (and a bit retired), but Gotham's still a mess. Enter Terry McGinnis, a teenager who gets tangled up with some bad guys. Terry ends up under the wing of a grumpy old Bruce (think "Get off my lawn," Batmobile edition). Fueled by revenge (much like the original Batman), Terry dons a high-tech Batsuit and takes to the neon-lit streets of Neo-Gotham to clean things up. This series became a major hit with fans, and Terry McGinnis has become a permanent fixture in the DC universe, appearing in comics, movies, and even other animated shows like "Justice League Unlimited." Back to the movie pitch: while this "Spider-Verse" inspired "Batman Beyond" movie isn't currently in development, it does show there's a ton of interest in revisiting this futuristic Gotham. Who knows, maybe with enough fan buzz, Warner Bros. and DC will give it the green light! “5 months ago Patrick Harpin walked into @wbpictures @DCofficial and pitched a Batman Beyond Animated Feature. Before we pitched, they warned us "there is absolutely no way we can do a 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 movie", but they loved our enthusiasm. We pitched the outline for the entire film, and what started as a 'never' turned into a 'maybe'. In the time since, we've been pitching our way up the company hoping to get to @jamesgunn.” In the meantime, we can look forward to the upcoming "Batman: Caped Crusader" animated series, which is considered a spiritual sequel to the legendary "Batman: The Animated Series." And hey, the original voice actor for Terry McGinnis, Will Friedle, is totally on board for more "Batman Beyond" adventures. So, the future might not be quite as dark as it seems for fans of this awesome series! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfrPvGGL7mo (Source: Movieweb)   Read the full article

What Could Be: A BATMAN BEYOND Animated Film

Yuhki Danvers on Twitter:

5 months ago Patrick Harpin walked into Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Comics and pitched a Batman Beyond Animated Feature.

Before we pitched, they warned us “there is absolutely no way we can do a Beyond movie”, but they loved our enthusiasm. We pitched the outline for the entire film, and what started as a “never” turned into a “maybe”.

In the time since, we’ve been pitching our way up the company hoping to get to James Gunn. But for now, here’s a taste of what we’ve been cooking.

This tweet was posted earlier today, and has — subsequently — been viewed 2 million times during a time period where Twitter could not be more irrelevant.

I’ll back up the pitch art as shared, available in the gallery below (since who knows if Twitter will stay up), but I have to admit — since I’ve seen it, I haven’t been able to shake it.

A Spider-Verse-esq Batman Beyond movie would be incredible to see, and also give the theatrical version of the DC Comics Universe a much needed shot in the arm.

Mr. Gunn, are you listening?

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