WARNER BROTHERS RELEASES BATMAN BEGINS BATMOBILE PHOTOS

[MattBrady]

Looking like it owes a lot more to Frank Miller’s <b>The Dark Knight</b> than to the Tim Burton-era <i>Batman</i>, Warner Brothers has released tow pictures of the new Batmobile from the upcoming <i>Batman Begins</i>

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The official <i>Batman Begins</i> website is at : http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/

[COREMARK]

I think it looks awesome!

[Phoenix_Tetsu]

I like it, reminds me of the one in Dark Knight

[MatthewSmith]

Dear God that things got some big tires on it.

It looks cool, but it's not at all what I was expecting.

[Prozac Man]

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Originally posted by Eddy_O
It kinda reminds me of the one Batman used in the Cult mini-series.
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That’s exactly what I was thinking! I heard this movie will be some what international and the car makes sense for different terrain. Besides, the cars from the old movies are so long that they probably don’t corner well.

[Starpilot]

It kinds of looks like an SUV designed by the long-defunct DeLorean Motors.

Too clunky and utilitarian, but maybe that's the point. This is early in his career. Maybe aesthetics weren't Batman's primary motivator at this point.

I'd have rather seen a sleek design like the ones in the other movies, but it'll be interesting to see how they justify this monstrosity.

[tralfaz]

what exactly is your idea of "slightly larger" Matt? :rolleyes: :p

[gusphun]

Hey Bats, the Dreadnoks would like you to return their car when you get a chance.;)

[dollman]

It looks a freaking tank!!!

Sorry, I liked Tim Burton's Batmobiles better.

[El Argentino]

Too clunky yeah, but is all rigth because in the script is a militar prototype in development by Waynetech.....man! I can´t wait for this movie!!! :D :D

[dammit_jim]

It's not a Bat Mobile, it's a Bat Tractor.

You can see the attachment at the back for ploughs, trailers and such.

[Primate]

This thing could crush cars in arenas alongside Bigfoot and the Gravedigger.

[SpyGuy]

I know this is supposed to be the prototype Batmobile, but where are the fins, man? Ya gotta have the tailfins!

The big jet engine in back is pretty sweet, though...

[OM]

...What the hell is that? A Hummer on heroin *and* steroids? Now, <u>THIS</u> is a Batmobile, kids:

http://www.1966batmobile.com/bwside.jpg

...Accept no substitutes!

[cyclopsfan]

Originally posted by OM
...What the hell is that? A Hummer on heroin *and* steroids? Now, <u>THIS</u> is a Batmobile, kids:

http://www.1966batmobile.com/bwside.jpg

...Accept no substitutes! No thats for picking up chicks on weekends.. I'm sure a super hero mobile should always have a sun roof to allow for easier sniper shots.... I like the new one

[mrvlvsdc]

I don't like it. It shows none of the spirit of Batman and is not recognizable as a Batmobile. It looks intimidating but it doesn't look Batman.

[Piferelli]

I like the design, but is this really suppose to be a first-generation ride? For someone who is just starting out in his fight against crime, this is one heavy duty, hi-tech vehicle! This should make one hell of a toy for the kids once the merchandising kicks in!

[render man]

Gawd... It doesnt look like it would be very fast. I guess it doesnt need to be when it can just run over everything.

[MattBrady]

Originally posted by cyclopsfan
No thats for picking up chicks on weekends.. I'm sure a super hero mobile should always have a sun roof to allow for easier sniper shots.... I like the new one don't go down that road, grasshopper - a wave of snipers in the DCU or Marvel U would quickly render both places void of heroes...one mid-level bad guy distract the hero, hero goes after mid-level bad guy, competent sniper waiting for the hero to be distracted takes his shot.

Bang.

I mean, look how successful Scourge was...a dude with a gun back in the day.

feeling morbid,
MattB

[MattBrady]

Originally posted by mrvlvsdc
It looks intimidating but it doesn't look Batman. The Batman action figure that comes with it will take care of that.

MattB

[Darth Presley]

Originally posted by Primate
This thing could crush cars in arenas alongside Bigfoot and the Gravedigger. ...It wouldn't surprise me one bit to actually see a "Monster Jam" featuring the new Batmobile next summer...synergy...promotion...all that good stuff...like a Passion NASCAR racer, you know..

good call, Primate - you've got a future in marketing!

[Arsenal3]

That may well be the ugliest vehicle I've ever seen.

I can cut them some slack, as this is a "first generation prototype batmobile," and hopefully there's a logical explaination for it in the film.

Nonetheless, it looks like they did a very special episode of "Junkyard Wars," and told the contestants to build a monster truck.

[rockieman]

Originally posted by MattBrady
The Batman action figure that comes with it will take care of that.

MattB

C'mon Matt. You know despite the pictures of the Batmobile with Batman figure, there will be a disclaimer on the box that says "Figure Not Included." :D

[Chris1]

Well, I still preferred the Burton Batmobile, although the one in the fourth movie was kind of cool too, but one thing is for sure:

Ra's Al Ghul will be pissing in his pants once this thing shows up in his driveway!

[swol]

I can see it now...
Last moments of the new film.

BATMAN: Alfred, now that this crisis has ended AND the new car has been totalled, we need to re-tool.

ALFRED: Yes Sir. I've been toying with some revisions for your car...

[Primate]

Originally posted by mrvlvsdc

It shows none of the spirit of Batman and is not recognizable as a Batmobile.

I agree. I hope this doesn't bode ill for the film. And yes, I will wait for it to come out before rendering final judgment. (Cause, you know, Warner Brothers REALLY cares what Primate thinks!)

Originally posted by Darth Presley


good call, Primate - you've got a future in marketing!

Tell it to my wife. She'd be glad to hear it, since I want to get a degree in Folklore!...

[Grendel Prime]

The design of this tank was obviously inspired by The Dark Knight Returns, and as such I wish it would have been "saved" for that film (if it should ever make it into production).

A prototype Batmobile should be some kind of modified concept car of some kind (like the new Ford GT40), in keeping with the spirit of the original comic book car, which was basically a normal car with a fin welded to the roof and a bat-head shield mounted on the front. I mean, wouldn't something like that make more sense for a rich young entrepreneur on the go?

[MattBrady]

Originally posted by Arsenal3
Nonetheless, it looks like they did a very special episode of "Junkyard Wars," and told the contestants to build a monster truck. "Tonight, on a very special episode of Junkyard Wars...Danny is asked to build a monster truck that can get in, deliver drugs, and get out, but he never expected that the opposition would come from the direction he least expected it - his dad."

Either that, or someone gets pregnant...

MattB

[grphxkindaguy]

Originally posted by Chris1
Ra's Al Ghul will be pissing in his pants once this thing shows up in his driveway!

...or laughing his @$$ off!!! :)

I agree w/most of the posters here, it looks very un-Batman-like, this new Batmobile. I also hope they have a damn good explanation for its design in the movie!!!

It looks like it gets a mile a gallon....downhill!!! :eek:

[grphxkindaguy]

Originally posted by MattBrady
Either that, or someone gets pregnant...


As long as they show the conception, Matt!!! :D

"Holy Hannah, get me the Bat-Sperm ejector, chum!!!" ;) :p

[MattBrady]

Originally posted by grphxkindaguy
I agree w/most of the posters here, it looks very un-Batman-like, this new Batmobile. I also hope they have a damn good explanation for its design in the movie!!! Whu?

Was this one un-Batmanlike as well?

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[grphxkindaguy]

Originally posted by MattBrady
Whu?

Was this one un-Batmanlike as well?


Did you have this jpeg ready to post, Matt? :P

Just b/c the vehicle is tank-like, doesn't make it a Batmobile (in my book).

The Batmobile has *always* been a car IIRC, except in DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Frank Miller goofed on that, should've just called it the Bat-Tank!!!

So we've seen the new Bat logo/emblem and the new "Batmobile", when do we see THE COSTUME!?!? :mad:

[Automaticahab]

If this is the worst thing with BATMAN BEGINS, I think the film is still in good shape. It's not what I expended to see but it's awesome for sure.

[krimsun]

I've already checked - my insurance company won't cover me for it :mad:

[Lobok]

Originally posted by MattBrady
Whu?

Was this one un-Batmanlike as well?


A massive tank devoid of any Bat insignia/shapes, firing machine guns into a mob of criminals?

I would have to say yes.

[The 'Nam]

hmm, this sure doesnt give me much hope. batman is one of the few DC characters i have any interest in whatsoever, and i was plannin to see this film, and i still well, but my expectations are low.

cant wait to see the costume.....:rolleyes:

[jawaplumber]

Thumbs down. I'm sure there's a logical reason in the film for why Batman would drive something like that, and it's not something that's going to keep me away from the movie, but it's just not something I personally dig.

My favorite Batmobiles of all time are the 60's Adam West version and the WB animated version.

[MurrayC]

To quote Jeff Foxworthy... "You know you're a redneck when..."

[qtzar]

it would be nice if the Batmobile at least looked like a car.that looks like a tractor. to me they dropped the ball.They could have made a really cool looking Batmobile.Its the same with the new Catwomen outfit.It looks so bad i dont even want to see the movie now.I wish i had a picture of it to post.It`s the worst Catwomen i have ever seen or any superhero getup for that matter

[hondo]

I'm in. It's huge, next to invulnerable and it makes sense to me. Tank-like ? Yes but with good reason.

[David H.]

Originally posted by Piferelli
I like the design, but is this really suppose to be a first-generation ride? For someone who is just starting out in his fight against crime, this is one heavy duty, hi-tech vehicle! This should make one hell of a toy for the kids once the merchandising kicks in!

Well. maybe it's just Batman's first-generation vehicle. But remember that he has all of Bruce Wayne's millions (billions?) to spend. So, pretty much ANYTHING he wanted, he could have built.

[tralfaz]

i still think its not finished and just a prototype and we'll see the "shell" of the car

[Darth Presley]

Originally posted by tralfaz
i still think its not finished and just a prototype and we'll see the "shell" of the car I kinda don't think WB would post "unfinished" Batmobile pictures as the first movie photos on its official movie site.

It does match batmobile "spy" descriptions posted on other movie sites - plus there's not enough exposed engine work, etc.. to say this is just the chassis and not the full vehicle.

I think it's kinda cool - we wanted something different from the Schumacher era, and we're getting it - the cheese just moved, folks.

[Darth Presley]

Originally posted by jawaplumber
...My favorite Batmobiles of all time are the 60's Adam West version and the WB animated version. I like the New Adventures Batmobile better than the B:TAS Batmobile - but that one is cool, too. How about the Batmobile in "The Mechanic" episode that breaks down, then he hires the Mechanic, and then he gets the Batmobile that's in TAS?

Did I mention I'm a total Batmobile geek? :o :)

I really like all of them - except Breyfogle's 90's Batmobile. I even like the "Batman Forever" one (dug the way it suggested the 40s-50s design) and the "Batman and Robin" one - thought the single seat, open cockpit design was interesting, character wise - it kinda suggested the way Batman was isolating himself from Robin in the movie. Like I said - geek.

Love the 60's TV one and now really appreciate the Anton Furst one from 89 - took me awhile to like that one, but it's really stood the test of time and is a classic design now. The recent 1/18 Hot Wheels version of it is awesome.

I think this Batman Begins one will also hang in there over time.

[Hokeyboy]

I like it. I love it. Perfect. Utilitarian. not "stylish". You want stylish, go rent Batman & Robin.

People who don't like the new Batmobile are reimagining the world for Satan.

[tralfaz]

Originally posted by Darth Presley
I kinda don't think WB would post "unfinished" Batmobile pictures as the first movie photos on its official movie site.

It does match batmobile "spy" descriptions posted on other movie sites - plus there's not enough exposed engine work, etc.. to say this is just the chassis and not the full vehicle.

I think it's kinda cool - we wanted something different from the Schumacher era, and we're getting it - the cheese just moved, folks. well Im not saying that this version will not be in the movie. I think it's just the beginning, during the film a finished Batmoblie will make it's glorious appearance

[musclebound]

The jury is still out on this one. I hope it's just ONE of a few vehicles that will be showcased. But, hey, compared to the beast from Dark Knight Returns, I see the inspiration...

[KSChris]

I love it. I don't see whats not to like.. so what if its big and bulky? People bitched and complained about the shitty batmobiles from Batman Forever, and Batman and Robin. Those were sleek and stylish for ya.. this is just plain badass.

[Royal Nonesuch]

Hmm, would a superhero who stalks about in the shadows of the night drive around in this huge, barrelling monster of a 'mobile? Seems like an odd choice of model.

[hondo]

Well the Creature of the Night probably wouldn't be driving around either if we're going to split hairs

but

IF for some reason he's headed somewhere, this makes so much more sense as an urban vehicle of fortification

[lorbaat2]

Originally posted by MattBrady
Whu?

Was this one un-Batmanlike as well?

Yes.

What's more, I think with a critical and close reading of the text you can easily see that Miller's intent was to create an "un-Batmanlike" Batmobile.

eric

[OMAR]

Originally posted by Lobok
A massive tank devoid of any Bat insignia/shapes, firing machine guns into a mob of criminals?

I would have to say yes.

Rubber bullets. Honest.

[The Creeper]

Love it. Hope this movie can live up to the hype.

[Scooby2099]

Urgh... looks crappy to me. Give me the 'classic' TV Batmobile any day! :)

[Xgirl1251]

Streamlining, anyone?

It looks like one of those remote control cars that can flip over and do tricks and stuff. If Ra's gets a hold of the remote, we're all doomed!

I just really hope there's a good reason for this BEAST in the film. And what exactly is the purpose for those wheels in the front? So no one can steal his hubcaps? Give me sleekness and fins!

I'm half expecting the thing to transform into a robot and fight the villians for him!

[Angry Monkey]

Originally posted by Hokeyboy
I like it. I love it. Perfect. Utilitarian. not "stylish". You want stylish, go rent Batman & Robin.


There is no such movie.

I have deleted it from my memory banks.

[Michael Heide]

Interesting... The title, the lead actor, everything we heard so far screamed "Year One". And now we have this Dark-Knight-Returns-page turned real. Sure, I can imagine... I don't know, Jack Palance or somebody like that in a DKR-costume coming out of this tank, but Christian Bale (AKA the man without a chin)?

:confused:

[digimortality]

Get back to the basics...... I want the original batmobile back!!

[Nerby727]

I hoping that this isn't the final batmobile. Maybe this is just an early prototype.

I'm sorry but nothing will ever top the batmobile from the first two movies. It was awesome. This one just doesn't do it for me. I do like the look of it in the mid section. But the front wheels and big honking back wheels just aren't doing anything for me.

But it does look like they were having some fun with it before they took these shots.