Paul Dini

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

Jason Hillhouse

Michael Uslan, Jeff Jensen

This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.

Heart of Batman

Alexander Gray

Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski

In the early 1990s, a rare gathering of talent defined Batman for a generation. Twenty-five years later, "Batman: The Animated Series" continues to inspire fans and myth-makers all over the world. This is an in-depth look at the storytellers behind the series.

Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey

Cosmo Anzilotti, Jane Baer

Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65.

First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series

Richard Fleischer, Leslie Carbaga

Documentary on the 1940s Fleischer Superman film series.

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Morgan Spurlock

Frank Miller, Seth Rogen

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Joker: Put on a Happy Face

Kevin Conroy, Neal Adams

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.

Backyard Blockbusters

John E. Hudgens

James Cawley, Sandy Collora

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

Michel Viotte

Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

J.M. Kenny, Scott Devine

Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Lee

A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.

Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute

Michael Barrier, Jerry Beck

The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940), Norm McCabe (1940-1943), and Art Davis (1945-1949)

Batman: The Killing Joke

Sam Liu

Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill

As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.

Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson

Michael Barrier, Jerry Beck

A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson

Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!

Leonard Maltin, Chuck Jones

A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons

Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune

Jerry Beck, Paul Dini

A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.

Erection of an Epic - The Making of Mallrats

Marian Mansi

Kenneth Turan, Janet Maslin

The outrageous insider's look at the creation of a cult classic.

Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu

Michael Barrier, Jerry Beck

Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.