Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
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Nearly 50 years after the television series, Adam West today (5th April 2012) finally gets his recognition for his unique and classic portrayal of Batman during the 1960′s, with a spot on the world renowed Hollywood “Walk of Fame”.
Adam who is now 83 was awarded with the 2,468th star, he was joined by Family Guy producer Seth McFarlane and radio DJ Ralph Garman. Unfortunately his on-screen sidekick Robin played by Burt Ward could not make the event.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Leron Gubler said; “We are thrilled to honor Adam with this prestigious award. Fans have been waiting for this special day for many years. Adam West fired up the billion dollar Batman franchise: the golden years and the classic Batman, the Bright Knight. He deserves his place of honour on our famed Walk of Fame.”
All I have to say is a massive congratulations to Adam West for a well deserved honour for which I am surprised he has not been awarded with before. You are a true TV icon, a true TV legend!
Tags: Adam West, Family Guy, Hollywood, Hollywood Star, Ralph Garman, Seth McFarlane, Walk of Fame
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Sunday, July 10th, 2011
”Conscious Catwoman” was originally a downloadable e-book from Julie’s website a year or so ago. The book has recently been revamped into an actual book including brand new photo’s. You can pre-order a copy for $14.95 or if you want signed/personalised copy it will cost you $35.00. Also there is a shipping fee of $4.00. If you want the item personalised simply add a “note” in the PayPal checkout webpage. Adam, Burt and Yvonne all have books of there own (if you have not got them, then I seriously suggest you visit their websites and purchase a copy), now Julie has finally released her own accounts of her life.
Please visit Julie’s official website to order a copy : http://julienewmar.com/book/
Tags: Biography, Book, Conscious Catwoman, Julie Newmar
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Friday, May 20th, 2011
Hello!
As you know Batman has taken a break due to the broadcasting of live cricket on ITV4. I am pleased to confirm they will continue the Batman run from Monday, however not daily as before because the cricket isn’t all over yet…
Monday 3.55-5.00pm will be the Puzzler episodes which will also be repeated between 9.50-10:50am Tuesday morning.
Then the cricket is being shown again Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday between 4-5.05pm will be the first two parts of the Zodiac Crimes which will also be repeated the following morning between 9.55-11.00am.
Friday afternoon the cricket will be on again. With the Indian Premier League finally drawing to a close, it looks like Batman will return daily to the ITV4 schedule soon.
Tags: Batman on TV, Broadcast Date, ITV4, Series on TV
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
“Starring Adam West” is a new documentary currently being produced and is all about the effort being made trying to get Adam West a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Last year his bid to secure a star failed, now a new fresh campaign has been launched for another bid. Recently Adam West was honoured with a star at Palm Springs however, we want Hollywood!
To back this project visit the following website: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1425501330/starring-adam-west
Tags: Adam West, Documentary, Hollywood, Hollywood Star, Starring Adam West, Walk of Fame
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Batman now showing on itv4
Hello all! Big news! BATMAN BACK ON TV!
ITV4 have just started to broadcast the tv series on weekdays between 8:50am till 9:55am and 3:00pm till 4:00pm. They are showing two episodes at a time with the morning episodes being a repeat of what was shown the day before between 3 and 4.
ITV4 is a FREE channel, it is avalible on the following channels and providers:
Terrestrial (Freeview) – Channel 24
Freesat – Channel 117
Sky – Channel 120
Virgin Media – Channel 118
UPC Ireland – Channel 136
So this is a perfect chance for everyone to get there own copies of the show. Hopefully they will show all 120 episodes unlike BBC4 who only broadcasted the first two seasons.
Thank-You ITV!! 
Tags: Batman on TV, Broadcast Date, ITV4, Series on TV, TV
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Just a quick post today about the television premier of Batman Begins on ITV1 tomorrow night at 8.30pm. I know this is not classic Batman however this film does explain the story of the origins of Batman.
The film received top ratings when it was released back in 2005. I have to say this is actually my least favourite Batman film however the majority of crictics rave over it. Here is the film symopsis from the itv.com website:
“Action adventure reboot of the comic book story, telling the story of how Bruce Wayne came to be Batman. Having watched his parents murdered in front of him, the boy Wayne endures a stint in an Asian prison and is then trained in the martial arts. On his return to his native Gotham City, he takes on his own new persona to fight the city’s organised crime. With Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, and Gary Oldman. (2005)”
For more information visit the films Wikipedia webpage here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Begins
Tags: Batman, Batman Begins, Broadcast Date, Christian Bale, ITV1, Michael Caine, Movie, TV
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
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Burgess Meredith as the Penguin
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Burgess Meredith
Today (16th November) is the birthdate for Burgess Meredith who of course played as the ‘waddling bird of foul play’ aka the Penguin on Batman. If still alive Burgess would have been 102 today. Born in Cleveland Ohio in 1907 he was the most prominant villain in the Batman series appearing in 20 episodes plus the 1966 Batman Movie. For more information about his role as the Penguin visit this webpage : http://www.bat-mania.co.uk/main/villains/penguin.php
Other than Batman, Burgess is best known for playing Mickey Goldmill who was Rocky’s trainer during the Rocky film series. Burgess won an Emmy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special for the 1977 television film “Tail Gunner Joe”. His last appearance was narrating the video game “Ripper”.
Meredith sadly passed away on September 9th 1997 due to Alzheimer’s disease. Burgess has a star on the walk of fame at Hollywood Boulevard.
Tags: Birthday, Burgess Meredith, Penguin, Villains
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Heya!
Today (19th September), Adam West celebrates his 81st birthday. Bat-Mania UK wishes Adam a very happy birthday and hopes he has a great day!
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Adam West
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Adam West as Batman in the 1966 television series
Info below from my Batman webpage:
Adam was born in Wala Wala Washington in 1928. He was actually born as William West Anderson but changed his name to the more dynamic Adam West in 1957. Before Adam landed in Hollywood he was a disc jockey in Hawaii and a radio presenter for the programe “The Kini Popo Show”. When Adam landed in Hollywood in 1957 he enjoyed fame in the show “The Detectives” just before he played Batman.
When Adam was asked to consider the role as Batman he replied; “are you serious, I am trying to have a serious career”. Nethertheless, he auditioned for the show, was filmed in the screen test and chosen for the role as Batman, which later became his signature role.
For more information about Adam West or Batman click HERE!
Again, thanks for visiting!
Tags: Adam West, Batman, Birthday
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Hello!
Its been a good week for Batman on TV in the UK, at the weekend we had the “Holy Batmania” documentary being broadcasted on the Biography Channel and now the Batman Movie will be broadcasted tomorrow (Wednesday 9th September) at 13:20 on Channel Four.
Synopsis from Channel Four website:
“(1966) The original big-screen version of the TV series starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader and Burt Ward as his side-kick, taking on the villains of Gotham City.”
For more information about the 1966 Batman movie : http://bat-mania.co.uk/movie/about.php (For more webpages check navigation bar at the top of this webpage.)
Thanks for visiting my website.
Tags: 1966 Batman Movie, Batman, Broadcast Date, Channel Four
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