Tim Burton's BATMAN and BATMAN RETURNS Are Headed Back to Theaters With a Dolby Cinema Upgrade — GeekTyrant
This is the first time both films will be presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, giving fans the chance to see and hear Burton's gothic vision like never before. Think deeper blacks, sharper contrasts, more vivid colors and surround sound that completely immerses you in Gotham's eerie streets and sky-splitting Batwing flyovers.
Michael Keaton suits up as the Caped Crusader, facing off against some of the most unforgettable big-screen villains ever, including Jack Nicholson's maniacal Joker, Danny DeVito's grotesque Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer's electrifying Catwoman.
These films redefined what superhero movies could be, paving the way for the darker, more complex comic book movies.
And for Tim Burton, revisiting them in this format was a exciting He said:.
'I hadn't watched these films since I made them, and seeing them again with this level of clarity, beauty, color, and sound felt really new and exciting. Dolby Atmos and Vision brought it all to life in a fresh way.'
There's even more history packed into this event. Back in 1992, Batman Returns made cinematic waves as the first movie ever shown in Dolby Digital, a milestone that reshaped how movies sounded. Now, it's coming full circle.
Michelle Maddalena, VP of global content and industry relations at Dolby, emphasized just how iconic these films still are.
''Batman' and 'Batman Returns' remain seminal films in the history of the super hero genre. The new presentation of these films in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos honors Tim Burton's bold creativity while showcasing how far audio and image technology have evolved.'
Jeff Goldstein, president of global distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, added,
'Tim Burton's acclaimed 'Batman' films deliver a dark, iconic vision of Gotham City that continues to influence the modern super hero genre today. With their advancements over the past decades, Dolby now transforms these beloved classics into completely new cinematic experiences through Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, delivering unprecedented visual and audio fidelity.'
So if you're a fan of Batman, Burton, or just love watching legendary movies in the most stunning format possible, don't miss this rare one-night return to Gotham. August 25. Dolby Cinema. Be there!
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