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Imagine a scenario in which the cinematic universes ofGodzilla, andBatmanmight have come face-to-face in an epic showdown for the ages. Unbeknownst to many, the idea for this canceled film titledBatman vs. Godzillacame from Shinichi Sekizawa, the brilliant man who wrote the 1962 Japanese kaiju filmKing Kong vs. Godzilla.The image that raced through his mind matched the terrifying Godzilla against the illustrious Batman, played by Adam West.
Based only on the title, the movie’s concept is essentially what it sounds like.Renowned for his work on several Toho monster movies, Sekizawa thought of a universe in which the heroic adventures of the caped crusader blended with the genre of monster movies.But the idea of aBatman vs. Godzillafilm—the wildest DC movie idea to come out of the 1960s—is simply too ridiculous to ignore.
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Batman vs. Godzilla: When Godzilla Almost Battled Adam West’s Batman
Batman vs. Godzillawas regrettably canceled. Actually, the movie’s plot closely resembles what the title implies. Beginning in the middle of the 1960s, early work was done on a film that would pit the iconic caped crusader against Godzilla, the most famous kaiju in Japanese cinema. As perMovie Web, the film’s original concept was conceived in late 1965, shortly before Adam West’sBatmantelevision series premiered in early 1966. The idea for the film was delivered byShinichi Sekizawa, who had writtenGodzillaseries films such asMothra, King Kong vs. Godzilla,andMothra vs. Godzilla,among others.
According toMovie Web, Sekizawa might not have had West in mind when castingBatman vs. Godzillabecause of the delayed premiere. Nevertheless, it would have been amazing to see the late actor as Batman against Godzilla.
Also, it is known that the film was originally intended to feature moreBatmancomic characters, such as Commissioner Gordon, Robin, and Batgirl. It is unclear whether DC was ever contacted about the project at all or when exactlyBatman vs. Godzillawent into development hell. That being said, the idea of a 1960sBatman vs. Godzillafilm is just too ridiculous to ignore.
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Adam West: The DC Multiverse’s Most Prepared Batman?
Adam West‘s legendary portrayal of Batman has just been given the most fitting title in DC history. With the actor portraying Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin, the two crime-fighting heroes who protect Gotham City from a range of archvillains,Batmanwas a live-action TV series.
It is common knowledge that Batman is among the DC Universe’s most prepared heroes. That being said, not many Dark Knights have displayed a vision as astounding or extravagant as the one that starred in the 1966Batmantelevision series. The 1966Batmanwas always prepared to face any challenge with highly specialized weapons, like the infamous shark repellent spray and anti-bullet medication.
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He has created many backup plans to ensure his and his allies’ safety, and he nearly always has a strategy in place to vanquish any threat that comes his way. However, no matter how hard Bruce trains, he will never be able to compete with the Earth-66 Batman. The man is equipped to handle practically any situation. BeforeSmallvilleovertook it in 2007, West’sBatmanwas the longest-running live-action superhero television series (in terms of episodes).
Batman(1966) is available to rent on Apple TV.
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