HE GAVE US A
SIGNAL…
In the summer of 1989, Bat-fever took the public by storm with the
highly anticipated release of the Warner Bros. film, Batman.
Directed by Tim Burton, the new production had taken some
groundbreaking risks, with visionary art direction, musical score,
but perhaps most famously, with its casting.
As had been the case with Richard Donner’s Superman in 1978, many
of Hollywood’s best actors were considered for the leading role of
the Caped Crusader. But when the final decision to cast Michael
Keaton as Batman was announced, it caused a torrential uproar of
controversy. The studio received tens of thousands of protest
letters from fans criticizing Keaton’s abilities, citing his
previous quirky performances in comedies and the fact that he
lacked the tall, muscular physique often attributed to the
character in the comic books.
Fortunately, producer Jon Peters and director Tim Burton saw
something in Keaton that others could not. Peters claimed that he
had the right “edgy, tormented quality.” Having worked together the
previous year on Beetlejuice, Burton agreed, declaring Keaton the
only actor who could portray the kind of dark, obsessive
personality Batman’s character demands.
The dramatic and serious tone was exactly what distinguished Tim
Burton’s portrayal of Gotham City’s greatest superhero. Ultimately,
Michael Keaton’s gripping performance earned widespread acclaim
from critics and audiences alike, and Batman became one of the most
successful films of the year.
“I want you to tell all your friends about me… I’m Batman.”
From the film that redefined Batman for a new generation, Sideshow
Collectibles is proud to present the Michael Keaton 1989 Batman
Premium Format™ Figure.
Beneath the vast estate of Wayne Manor, millionaire industrialist
Bruce Wayne transforms into his crime-fighting alter ego, and
descends an iron staircase inhabited by bats into the hidden
sanctuary of the Batcave.
Crafted in 1:4 scale, this dynamic statue captures actor Michael
Keaton’s quintessential portrayal of Batman with a stunning
portrait likeness. He is fitted in a screen-accurate sculpted
replica of the iconic costume, featuring the yellow oval bat
emblem, utility belt and fabric cape.
The Sideshow Exclusive edition will include an additional swap out
hand with Batman’s grapple gun (shown below), an accessory which
notably made it’s first appearance in the 1989 film, before it was
later adapted into the comics.
Gotham’s only hope rests with the dark vigilante, as he prepares to
dance with the Devil in the pale moonlight…
The regular and Exclusive editions of the Michael Keaton 1989 Film
Version Batman Premium Format™ Figure will each be priced at
$399.99, with flexible payment plan options available. Pre-orders
will begin on January 23rd, when we shine the signal in our weekly
Sideshow Newsletter.
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http://www.sideshowtoy.com)
Grüße
Oktay