Do any of you remember the first time you heard news of this film coming out, and where did you hear it?
I remember first hearing the news about this movie coming out in an issue of comic scene magazine. I was really excited by the news, and couldn't wait for it to come out. I remember wondering what Batman was going to look like.
I had gotten cable for the 1st time in Chicago in the mid 80's and was watching CNN's "Hollywood Minute!" They started about it; bits at a time talking about the release date, the 2 soundtracks with Prince and Elfman, the premiere in England, & the contract of Jack Nicholson! I had never heard of such things before with a movie! Nicholson made out like a bandit I would guess! I questioned Keaton in the title role; esp. after I had just seen him in Beetlejuice!
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It's funny you say that about Micheal Keaton in the title role. I have some old back issues of comic scene leading up to the films release.
A lot of letters in the magazine from readers had big time doubts about Keaton in the lead role of Batman.
At the time the first image I saw of Micheal Keaton he was in full costume, and I thought he looked really cool. Also I had no idea who Micheal Keaton was at that time. So he was an unknown actor for me since I was 11 when this movie came out.
No I don't remember cuz I wasn't born yet
shareI first learned about it in the very first issue of Nintendo Power I received, the May/June issue of 1989, with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the cover. I was like, "Whoa, Batman is dressed in all black! This looks so cool!"
Man, that issue had so many cool games and things in it.
Originality needs a reboot.
I forgot all about Nintendo Power magazine until I read your post. I'm going to see if they have that issue for sale online over at the comic shop.
shareI forget where I heard about it, but while I was iffy on Keaton I was enthused about Nicholson.
Glad I was wrong about Keaton.