Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster film "Batman” starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson as Bruce Wayne / Batman and Jack Napier / The Joker respectively was released in theaters on June 23, 1989. Despite its new summer release, “Batman” was out just in time for 1989’s holiday season on VHS. Within #Batman89’s Christmas promotion, the VHS included the opening Looney Tunes catalogue commercials, the promotion of more exciting Warner Bros products, and the now iconic Diet Coke commercial starring Mi

🎞️: Warner Bros. teaser for Tim Burton’s 1989 film “Batman”, December 1988. This June marks the 34th anniversary of the release of Tim Burton’s “Batman”. After fans and critics alike were concerned about the casting choices of both Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne’s Batman and Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier aka The Joker, Warner Bros. decided in late 1988 to rush a trailer which played in theaters to give audiences a look at their dark and brooding big screen Batman and the Gotham City he protects.

📺: Commercial promoting Warner Home Videos’ VHS release of Joel Schumacher’s “Batman Forever” starring Val Kilmer as Bruce Wayne’s Batman, Chris O’Donnell as Dick Grayson’s Robin, and Jim Carrey as Edward Nygma’s Riddler. The VHS released on October 31, 1995 and within the first week sold over 3 million copies. #OTD 🦇📼🎥 | History of The Batman