Written by travis langley, michael uslan, dennis oneil, audiobook narrated by mike chamberlain. Aug 03, 2010 the batman film was originally announced by michael uslan in 1980 at the new york comic art convention, a gathering which was then the annual highlight and central gathering for comic book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael uslan books online. Instead we have some truly great classic batman movies that never would have been made without his determined vision to bring an intelligent batman to the big screen. Michael uslan is a kid who had a simple dream to bring batman to the silver screen with a tone that was more authentic to the character than the 1960s tv show.
After reading this book, i feel like i have spent a good many hours in the great company of. Michael uslan on whos the star of batman movies comicmix. Uslan is best known as a producer of all of the modern batman films to date, starting with tim burtons 1989 film, and continuing to 2012s the dark knight rises and also. Jul 14, 2012 more than 30 years ago, michael uslan took a gamble. Last month at comiccon international, superhero hype. Uslan taught his first college course, the comic book. Michael uslan returning to iu for 30th anniversary screening. Jan 22, 2019 uslan, who earned bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees from iu, will be back on campus jan. He later succeeded in hollywood by producing such films as swamp thing and the batman films. Born and raised in new jersey, michael uslan was a comic book fan from an early age. At new york comic con a convention for fans of comic books and popular culture uslan told his audience of mostly young people that he was once. Sep 08, 2011 new jersey native and batman motion pictures executive producer michael uslan celebrates the release of his memoir, the boy who loved batman. Stan lee and michael uslan are teaching a course about. The jawdropping twists continue, as true intentions come to light, enemies and allies.
The next film in the series, the dark knight rises, will come out in summer 2012. Growing up outside of asbury park, new jersey, michael. Movie producer michael uslan on superheroes, comic books. Michael uslan is one of the most important figures in the comic book world certainly among the few most influential people in the modern evolution of a certain character you might have. Batman producer addresses robert pattinson casting backlash. Indeed, as a boy, uslan loved comic books in general and batman in particular.
All in all i highly recommend the boy who loved batman. I didnt know much about mr uslan before seeing him on the batman dvd special features. Theyre turning out, i dont know, maybe 100 batman stories a year, and the character turns 70 years old in may. In july 1964, he attended the firstever comic book convention. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. A selfproclaimed comic book fanboy who first identified with batman as an 8yearold boy, uslan, one of the executive producers of the dark. Michael uslan, executive producer of the dark knight rises, bought the film rights to the batman franchise more than 30 years ago with the hopes of making serious comic book films.
Michael uslan returning to iu for 30th anniversary. Uslan, a jersey city native who grew up in ocean township immersed in the world of comic book heroes including batman, has been an executive producer of every batman movie since. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. When he was a teenager, his collection was so vast, it consumed his parents new jersey garage. Its the memoir of michael uslan, producer of the batman movies and comics fanboy of the highest order. Michael uslan is the originator and executive producer of the batman franchise of motion pictures.
The jawdropping twists continue, as true intentions come to light, enemies and allies thought long gone return, and the death toll continues to riseplus, the start of a twopart backup story starring the allnew undersea agent on a deadly solo mission. Batman and psychology audiobook by travis langley, michael. Uslans batman franchise has produced the highest grossing movie in two separate years. Book michael uslan for public speaking harry walker agency. Without him, batman would be still biffing and bamming his villains. Stan lee and michael uslan are teaching a course about comics. Mikes is a great american success story and the boy who loved batman is a terrific read.
This regular guy has a producer credit on joker, 15 batman. New jersey native and batman motion pictures executive producer michael uslan celebrates the release of his memoir, the boy who loved batman. Mar 31, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of michael uslan books online. Feb 09, 2020 how this iu alum got a producer credit on every modern batman movie even joker indiana university alum michael uslan has an executive producer credit on every batman movie released since 1989. Uslan is an american producer of the batman films and was the first instructor to teach an accredited course on comic book folklore at any university. Uslan born june 2, 1952 is the originator of the batman movies and was the first instructor to teach comic book folklore at an accredited university. Michael uslan is best known as the originator and executive producer of the batman movie series, starting with tim burtons 1989 film, and continuing to the upcoming the dark knight rises. Uslan advises detractors upset with robert pattinsons casting in the batman to trust the vision of director matt reeves. It has recieved critical acclaim from both comic book fans and people who have never read a comic in their lives. Uslan is, among many other things, an executive producer of the batman films. It explores the psychological implications of batmans various incarnations, in print and on screens both large and small, and in the process gives us a pretty thorough biography of batman, his friends, and his enemies. Executive producer michael uslan reflects on his long. Additionally, hed like to see dc comics dip into a few villians that have been underused in the dceu. Michael uslan, an ocean township native, served as executive producer on tim burtons highly influential 1989 hit batman, and hes continued in that role for every batpicture since.
His professional credentials, mixed with his love for the comic books and the character of batman, create a fascinating, entertaining, and educational read. Dennis oneil, comic book writer and editor of many works, including green lantern, batman, and the shadow michael uslan writes exciting superhero stories, produces blockbuster superhero films, curates historic superhero exhibitions. Uslan was born on december 15, 1950 in cedar grove, new jersey, usa as michael elliot uslan. Michael uslan is best known as the originator and executive producer of the batman movie seriesstarting with tim burtons 1989 film, continuing through christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy, and most recently into warner bros. Hed be the first to grab the latest issues off the shelves of the. Uslan born june 2, 1952 is a producer of the batman movies. Meet the man whose lifelong quest to reclaim the true, cool soul of batman wonderfully transformed todays comic book movies. How this iu alum got a producer credit on every modern batman movie even joker indiana university alum michael uslan has an executive producer credit on every batman movie. Contact the harry walker agency to schedule michael uslan as your next keynote speaker. Hed be the first to grab the latest issues off the shelves of the three.
The difference is that people are not saying its a great comic book movie, theyre saying its a great film. Uslan born june 2, 1952 is a producer of the batman movies and was the first instructor to teach an accredited course on comic book folklore at any university. Uslan has executive produced all the batman movies since michael keaton took the role in 1989, and theres a great story telling his reaction at the casting of a comedian in the role as the darknight. But michael uslan, ba73, ms75, jd76, is much more than a comic book fanatic, the man who bought the movie rights to batman in 1979, and an awardwinning producerhes an educator and has been for nearly 50 years. Sep 09, 2015 michael uslan lived and breathed comic books. Uslan is best known as a producer of all of the modern batman films to date, starting with tim burtons 1989 film, and continuing to 2012s the dark knight rises and also including various featurelength films based on the. Batfilms executive producer michael uslan batman, batman begins, the dark knight rises, from his foreword to batman and psychology. Uslan, who earned bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees from iu, will be back on campus jan. Batman is a 1989 american superhero film directed by tim burton and produced by jon peters and peter guber, based on the dc comics character of the same name.
As a young adult, he tried to bring batman to the big screen in a way that was true to his view of the dark, serious. Hed be the first to grab the latest issues off the shelves of the three local comic book stores, including four. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The screening, sponsored by the media school and iu cinema, will begin at 7 p. Batmans michael uslan to speak saturday before joker. Michael uslan is one of the most important figures in the comic book world certainly among the few most influential people in the modern evolution of a certain character you might have heard of known as batman. If the batman movie does focus on bruce wayne as the worlds greatest detective, uslan said he would support the move.
Not everyone is as familiar with uslan, a former production attorney for united artists and lifelong comic book fan that he cobbled together investment capital to buy the batman film rights in. He is a producer and writer, known for national treasure 2004, batman begins 2005 and batman. In this fully illustrated memoir, author michael uslan recalls his journey from early childhood fandom through to the decades he spent on a caped crusade of his own. The amazing mike choi xforce contributes a sequence in the latest chapter of the miniseries that has everyone talking. I would have liked more insight into the 1989 batman film but i did learn a few things i didnt know. Hed be the first to grab the latest issues off the. Michael uslan, ba73, ms75, jd76, a bluecollar kid from new jersey, bought the movie rights to batman from dc comics on oct. In college, he made history by starting the first accredited course on comic book history. View bios, testimonials, and inquire about speaking fees. And he says joker the latest blockbuster in his batman franchise is more than a comic book movie.
He is a producer and writer, known for the spirit 2008, national treasure 2004 and batman begins 2005. Michael uslan is best known as the originator and executive producer of the batman movie seriesstarting with tim burton s 1989 film, continuing through christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy, and most recently into warner bros. Batman begins has elevated the comic book movie to a new plateau. He wanted to help make a dark and brooding movie that would honor batmans legacy as left by bob kane, bill finger. Jan 29, 2020 michael uslan, ba73, ms75, jd76, media school professor of practice and executive director of the batman movies iu studios michael uslan knows comic book movies. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Michael uslan is best known as the originator and executive producer of the batman movie seriesstarting with tim burtons 1989 film, continuing through christopher nolans the dark knight. Movie producer michael uslan on superheroes, comic books and. This regular guy has a producer credit on joker, 15. Michael uslan uslan, michael used books, rare books and new books. Batman producer michael uslan on joaquin phoenixs joker.
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