The Bat-Jar Podcast

One of the most famous fictional characters of all time. Recognized as an international symbol of good will, a mascot, a leader, and a merchandising machine. Mickey Mouse was born from the minds of two down-on-their-luck animators and has since gone on to change the world (especially when it comes to copyright law).

Music and audio from "House of Mouse" is the property of Brian Setzer, Stephen James Taylor, Roberts Gannaway, Tony Craig, and Walt Disney Television Animation.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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Are you ready for a visually stunning, traditional animated, science fiction racing experience? Get ready for "Redline" - the anime film from 2009 which is quickly gaining cult classic status in recent years.

To avoid SPOILERS for "Redline" skip over 42:20- 48:50 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Redline" is the property of James Shimoji, Kentaro Yoshida, Yukiko Koike, Madhouse, and Funimation UK.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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After two years of waiting we bring you our Bat-Jar ranking of comic book films released in theatres during the years of 2020 and 2021. To qualify, a movie must have played in theatres in North America and it's source material must originate in comic book form.

Music and audio from "Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" is the property of Daniel Pemberton, Margot Robbie, Brian Unkeless, Sue Kroll, DC Films, Lucky Chap Entertainment, Kroll & Co. Entertainment, and Clubhouse Pictures.

Music and audio from "Black Widow" is the property of Lorne Balfe, Kevin Feige, and Marvel Studios.

Music and audio from "Bloodshot" is the property of Steve Jablonsky, Neal H. Moritz, Toby Jaffe, Dinesh Shamdasani, Vin Diesel, Columbia Picturesm Bona Film Group, Cross Creek Pictures, Original Film, One Race Films, Valiant Entertainment, Annabell Pictures, and The Hideaway Entertainment.

Music and audio from "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train" is the property of Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina, Akifumi Fujio, Masanori Miyake, Yuma Takahashi, Ufotable, Toho, Aniplex, and Funimation.

Music and audio from "Eternals (2021)" is the property of Rami Djawadi, Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, and Marvel Studios.

Music and audio from "The King's Man" is the property of Matthew Margeson, Dominic Lewis, Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling, 20th Century Studios, TSG Entertainment, Marv Studios, and Cloudy Productions.

Music and audio from "My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising" is the property of Yuki Hayashi, Wakana Okamura, Yoshihiro Oyabu, Koji Nagai, Kazumasa Sanjoba, Bones, Toho, and Funimation.

Music and audio from "My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission" is the property of Yuki Hayashi, Sokichi Onoda, Mirei Tsumura, Hiroya Nakata, Kazumasa Mijoba, Mari Kobayashi, Hayato Saga, Bones, Toho, and Funimation.

Music and audio from "The New Mutants" is the property of Mark Snow, Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Karen Rosenfelt, 20th Century Studios, Marvel Entertainment, Genre Films, and Sunswept Entertainment.

Music and audio from "Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings" is the property of Joel P. West, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz, and Marvel Studios.

Music and audio from "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Amy Pascal, Kevin Feige, Columbia Pictures, Pascal Pictures, and Marvel Studios.

Music and audio from "The Suicide Squad" is the property of John Murphy, Charles Roven, Peter Safran, DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Safran Company.

Music and audio from "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" is the property of Marco Beltrami, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy, and Hutch Parker.

Music and audio from "Wonder Woman 1984" is the property of Hans Zimmer, Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, Stephen Jones, Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, DC Films, Atlas Entertainment, and The Stone Quarry.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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The most overlooked Avenger finally takes the spotlight in his own Christmas themed streaming series. Special guest Tater Tot joins the fun alongside AJ, BPR, and Mljonir for a sharp and pointed conversation on the latest (and possibly greatest) MCU Disney+ show.

To avoid SPOILERS for "Hawkeye (2021)", skip over 51:53- 1:14:01 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Hawkeye (2021)" is the property of Christophe Beck, Michael Paraskevas, Jonathan Igla, and Marvel Studios.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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The biggest movie since the start of the pandemic has swung into theatres and smashed box office records and won the hearts of audiences everywhere. It's the third installment of the third reset of the Spider-Man franchise in the past twenty years. Does this movie live up to all the hype? Can it give Spidey fans the Christmas gift they have been waiting for?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Spider-Man: No Way Home", skip over 29:53- 1:03:51 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is the property of Michael Giacchino, Amy Pascal, Kevin Feige, Columbia Pictures, Pascal Pictures, and Marvel Studios.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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To prepare for our discussion of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" next week, we take a moment to do our homework and look back on all the Spider-Man films which have been released in the past twenty years. Swing on by to your local theatre to see the new movie, it is something not to be missed.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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A spiritual sequel to the original Home Alone, set in the same universe but focusing on the misadventures of a modern-day child. The first 20th Century Studios film made exclusively for Disney+, and possibly a B-Type Christmas movie. These descriptors are meant for the new film "Home Sweet Home Alone". How does it compare to the sequels that came before it? And does it bring anything new to the table?

To avoid SPOILERS for "Home Sweet Home Alone", skip over 32:37- 49:15 of the episode.

Music and audio from "Home Sweet Home Alone" is the property of John Debney, Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, 20th Century Studios, and Hutch Parker Entertainment.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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One of the most iconic Christmas stories of all time gets the ol' Bat-Jar commentary in this week's episode. What kind of Christmas movie is this? Do the characters actually time travel in the story? And why is Scrooge so popular?

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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First we brought together a fellowship to discuss the books. Now we fill two towers worth of guests to discuss the movie adaptations. Join AJ and BPR along with Ben The Movie Buff, Libra The Book Lady, and new guest Prequel Joe as they dive into the significance and impact of the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy.

Music and audio from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is the property of Howard Shore, Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, New Line Cinema, and WingNut Films.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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The trend of adapting anime series into live-action has not generated the best results. How does the new Netflix series adapting the classic sci-fi series "Cowboy Bebop" fair? Join us and find out!

Music and audio from "Cowboy Bebop (1998)" is the property of Yoko Kanno, Hajime Yatate, and Sunrise Inc..

Music and audio from "Cowboy Bebop (2021)" is the property of Yoko Kanno, Christopher Yost, Tomorrow Studios, Sunrise Inc. Midnight Radio, and Netflix.

The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast.

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