He’s not the first fictional character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Bugs Bunny, Kermit the Frog and Mickey Mouse are just a few. But Batman was the first superhero to be honored, which means he will be enshrined next to batman TV star Adam West and Batman co-creator Bob Kane. (The star first announced a 2020 debut in 2019, but now it’s finally happening.)
On Thursday, September 26, the Batman star will appear on the famous boulevard; it’s the 2,790th star, so it’s time for a superhero to step up. (You can imagine Superman’s publicist is probably working overtime to get him next on the list.)
According to DC’s press release, DC President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee and DC’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Anne DePies will attend the event, as will “Batman” himself (no word on ) will represent what kind of outfit, but a classic look feels like the right choice). Additionally, “Batman will be honored with the Guinness Book of World Records title of becoming the first superhero to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” the latest Guinness World Record awarded to the character, as well as being the “most adapted comic book character.” ” “In live-action movies and so on.
Attention Super Fans: “In partnership with Funko, there will be an all-day fan event in conjunction with the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on September 26th at Funko Hollywood (6201 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028). Jim Lee will be at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an exclusive one-hour meet-and-greet and autograph session for Batman fans at Funko Hollywood.
Wristbands will be distributed to the first 100 fans to purchase Batman products at Funko Hollywood on Tuesday, September 24, two days prior to the event. No external products are allowed. One wristband per person. Wristbands are provided on a first come, first served basis. On signing day, fans can start lining up at 9:00 am.”
While the September 26 event will undoubtedly be crowded, the press release also states that “The Warner Bros. Archives will also host a curated pop-up museum at Funko Hollywood showcasing costumes and props from Batman’s film and television history. Authentic props, iconic costumes and a few surprises will give audiences a rare opportunity to see pieces of Batman movie history up close and personal. More details will be announced soon.
This is just a symbolic honor, but yes Still a cool one. As io9 said when Batman made his Walk of Fame debut in 2019, “Congratulations, Batman. Hopefully no one vandalizes it with Crime Alley-themed graffiti after it’s installed… That would be unfortunate.
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