The new adventures of superman tv series wikipedia. The supermanaquaman hour of adventure was a filmation animated series that aired on cbs from 1967 to 1968. Filmation dc comics dvd starring dc comics favorites the atom, the flash, green lantern and hawkman, these actionpacked filmation associatesproduced adventures pit our heroes against alien invaders and fantastical creatures from strange worlds, all intent on taking over planet earth. Bud collyer as superman in justice league segments jerry dexter as aqualad in teen titans segments julie bennett as wonder. This exciting twodisc compilation features each super hero in three cartoons plus bonus cartoons starring the justice league of. The supermanaquaman hour of adventure is a filmation animated series that aired on cbs from 1967 to 1968. The filmation adventures volume one starring dc comics favorites the atom, the flash, green lantern and hawkman, these actionpacked filmation associatesproduced adventures pit our heroes against alien invaders and fantastical creatures from strange worlds, all intent on taking over planet earth. The opening to the jla cartoons haunted me for years because i only saw it once and thought it. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring the adventures of superboy and other dc comics. May 31, 2019 during this round of pilots, filmation was also already looking to make more shows based on dc comics characters.
The dvd its been a long, weird road in bringing filmations 196670 dc comics cartoon series to dvd. Its a catalog release for big time collectors to have, but considering that this is a repackaged disc, im guessing they would already have it. The new adventures of superman was a series of sixminute animated superman adventures produced by filmation that were broadcast on cbs between 1966 and 1970. With bud collyer, joan alexander, jackson beck, jack grimes. This premiered on september 10, 1966, and was followed by several of the other dc superheroes, and then, in 1968, the first archie show. May 29, 2008 on august 12, 2008, warner home video will release dc super heroes. The atom cartoons, invasion of the beetlemen 1967, the plant master 1967, the house of doom 1967, the flash cartoons, the chemocreature 1967, take a giant step 1967, to catch a blue bolt 1967, green lantern cartoons, evil is as evil does 1967, the vanishing world 1967, sirena, empress of evil. This collection includes 18 actionpacked cartoons featuring the exploits of crusaders such as hawkman, justice league, teen titans, green lantern, and the flash. Warner home videos release of the atom, the flash, green lantern, hawkman, justice league of america and teen titans was called dc super heroes. It might not always be completely faithful to the comic book source material and it may not even try to push the boundaries of animation, but these simple. A filmation dc superheroes celebration th dimension, comics, creators, culture lou scheimer died in 20, two days before he would have turned 85. Each episode consisted of new segments from the existing series, the new adventures of superman.
These sevenminute shorts originally aired as vignettes on the 1967 series supermanaquaman hour of adventure. With the complete character segments for the new adventures of superman 1966, the adventures aquaman 1967 and the new adventures of batman 1977 released last year, this collection of dc super heroes fills in a few of the gaps from those characters initial forays into television animation. On august 12, 2008, warner home video will release dc super heroes. Sep 11, 2008 with the complete character segments for the new adventures of superman 1966, the adventures aquaman 1967 and the new adventures of batman 1977 released last year, this collection of dc super heroes fills in a few of the gaps from those characters initial forays into television animation. These discs feature three sevenminute episodes each focusing on. In february 2014, warner home video rereleased dc super heroes in two volumes. For years, the filmation dc cartoons were lost to the mists of time save. In what is referred to as the filmation adventures, the likes of batman, superman, aquaman, the flash and others were displayed for kids in a. The new adventures of superman, the adventures of superboy, the adventures of batman, the supermanaquaman hour of adventure, the adventures of aquaman. This high flying release from the classic superhero series from filmation, dc comics super heroes includes nine episodes of the 1967 series, following characters like the atom, the flash, green lantern, kid flash, and others as they battle super villains and protect earth from the forces of evil. The double dvd set features 18 cartoons starring hawkman, green lantern, the flash, the atom, the teen titans, and the justice league of america. The new adventures of superman superman wiki fandom.
Warner brothers release of the dc comics superheroes the filmation adventures collection is a fun blast from the past that will certainly appeal to those who fondly remember this material. These arent great cartoons by any measure, and the replay value even for new, young fans is limited. Superman protects metropolis and the world from a variety of threats while working at the daily planet as clark kent. Bud collyer as superman in justice league segments. During this round of pilots, filmation was also already looking to make more shows based on dc comics characters. Filmation seemed to have the trump card in the 60s by acquiring the rights to the dc comics characters superman, batman, aquaman and all the members of the justice league. The filmation collection of dc comics superheroes fighting crime will span a whopping eighteen. These were some of the most popular and iconic superheroes on the planet animated on television for the first time by a little known new american animation company. In what is referred to as the filmation adventures, the likes of batman, superman, aquaman, the flash and others were displayed for kids in a one hour format of a television program sporting many different adventures with a variety of their favorite. The new adventures of superman is a series of sixminute animated superman adventures produced by filmation that were broadcast on cbs from september 10, 1966, to september 5, 1970.
This exciting twodisc compilation features each super hero in three cartoons plus bonus cartoons starring the. For want of a better name, it is named after the dvd release, dc super heroes. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Relive all the thrills of these supercharged vintage animated shorts with 18 incredible cartoons in total. In 1967, the filmationproduced supermanaquaman hour of adventure featured short animated segments with additional dc characters. Premiering on september 9, 1967, this 60 minute program included a series of sixminute adventures featuring various dc comics superheroes. Starring dc comics favorites the atom, the flash, green lantern and hawkman, these actionpacked filmation associatesproduced adventures pit our heroes. You can find these cartoons in the new adventures of. I saw them via reruns on channel 5 in ny for a short time in the early 70s possibly 72 when they then switched to all 60s filmation batman. This amazing collection features the adventures of the most memorable dc comics superheroes to emerge from the legendary filmation animation studios. The atom cartoons, invasion of the beetlemen 1967, the plant master 1967, the house of doom 1967, the flash cartoons, the chemocreature 1967, take a giant step 1967, to catch a blue bolt 1967, green lantern cartoons, evil is as evil does 1967, the vanishing.
In the late 1960s, dc comics took to saturday morning cartoonstyle animation with their justice league heroes. Dc super heroes the filmation adventures hawkman in peril fro. This high flying release from the classic superhero series from filmation, dc comics super heroes includes nine episodes of the 1967 series, following characters like the atom, the flash, green lantern, kid flash, and others as they battle super villains and. The filmation adventures vol 1 is ultimately a bit of a nostalgia release for us adults. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring the adventures of superboy and other dc comics superheroes. See more ideas about batman, new adventures and batman robin. It featured the cartoons that were part of the halfhour aquaman segment of the hourlong supermanaquaman hour of adventure, for the first time guest heroes would star in their own sevenminute episode sandwiched between. Their first choice was actually green lantern, but dc persuaded them to consider giving aquaman a chance, so they produced a pilot titled the great sea robbery in order to get the attention of fred silverman at cbs who had been the one to order superman the previous year. See more ideas about batman, new adventures, filmation. The filmation adventures is fun for a quick retro fix, but the thrills dont last too long. Premiering on september 9, 1967, this 60minute program included a series of sixminute adventures featuring various dc comics superheroes. Each episode consisted of new segments from the existing series the new adventures of superman, and new adventures. Starring dc comics favorites the atom, the flash, green lantern and hawkman, these actionpacked filmation associatesproduced adventures pit our heroes against alien invaders and fantastical creatures from strange worlds, all intent on taking over planet earth.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The filmation adventures is a twodisc dvd collection that includes eighteen filmation associates animated shorts featuring superheroes who appear in comic book titles published by dc comics. With hits like the flintstones, jonny quest, and the yogi bear franchise grown from series like the ruff and reddy show and the huckleberry hound show, hannabarbera was a powerhouse in the burgeoning animated television series market. Dc super heroes the filmation adventures hawkman in. Six minute episodes airing with the new adventures of superman 196670, the supermanaquaman hour of adventure 19671968, and the batmansuperman hour 19681969 involving episodes of young clark kent evading class to save the day. Warner home video via dc entertainment and warner bros. They were generally regarded as a very faithful adaption to the comic book mythos. Your filmationdc comics cartoon guide th dimension, comics. With superman a big hit, national periodicals now dc comics naturally wanted more of the same, and the supermanaquaman adventure. The opening to the jla cartoons haunted me for years because i only saw it once and thought it was so cool. The scheimer documentary is a welcome touch, but not enough to make the disc worthy of a purchase. Both series greatly helped filmation s popularity to increase into the 1970s, when it scored big with several of its series. I, for one, am glad we the wonderfully cheesy world of filmations justice league th dimension, comics, creators, culture i wasnt really exposed to. The superman and aquaman segments have previously been released on dvd, and the rest are now available as the twodisc set, dc super heroes.
Dc comics superheroes the filmation adventures volume 2 dvd, brand newfactory sealed, usa edition superheroes the filmation adventures 18 cartoons dvd, brand newfactory sealed, usa edition super powers team galactic guardians dvd, brand newfactory sealed, usa edition. The filmation studio was purchased by the teleprompter corporation in 1969. Much of the problem stems from filmations own layout of the shows, which morphed from year to year in order to spotlight different characters, often mixing reruns of. Jackson beck, bob hastings, ted knight, janet waldo. Presented here are some of the companys early adaptations of dc comics superheroes, rendered in the studios instantly recognizable animation style. Supermanaquaman hour of adventure tv series dc database. This collection was produced by warner home video and was released in region.
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