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https://nerdist.com/article/batman-the-animated-series-prints-bottleneck-gallery/

Paul Dini and Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series has inspired several fantastic artists over the years. All of whom evoked the comic book noir of the series. However, we think this latest series from artist Raid71 and the folks at Bottleneck Gallery captures the Art Deco look and feel of the seminal cartoon series more than almost any other illustrations we’ve seen.

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Bottlneck’s online gallery showcases not only the Dark Knight and his city, but also several of his most infamous rogues. Raid71’s Batman: The Animated Series show became available in its entirety for viewing and purchase on Friday, July 17, at 9:00am PT through Bottleneckgallery.com. Here’s what the artist had to say about his latest collection:

While researching Batman: The Animated Series I stumbled across this brief for the background artists.

“Night in Gotham City. Only the faintest of rays of moonlight break through the steamy darkness. Shadows are black, twisted, and frightening. The thick night air carries many sounds: breaking glass, sputtering neon, harsh, bitter voices, and police sirens. Always police sirens. Most of Gotham’s daytime inhabitants have long since fled to the suburbs or into security-gated apartments. This is not a safe place after dark.”

Add in some 1930’s Art Deco architecture and I had all the information I needed to create the posters and naturally I re-watched every episode!

You can check out his Batman: The Animated Series inspired series, along with each piece’s individual specs, below:

Batman vs. Catwoman by Raid71  –  Screen print
36 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 325 / $50

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Catwoman – Foil Variant by Raid71 / Screen print on foil paper
36 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 175
$60

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Harley Quinn by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 125
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Joker by Raid71 / Screen print
36 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 250
$50

 

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Joker – Foil Variant by Raid71 / Screen print on foil paper
36 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 150
$60

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Man-Bat by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 75
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Mr. Freeze by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 150
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Phantasm by Raid71 / Screen print
24 x 36 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 250
$50

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Phantasm – Foil Variant by Raid71 / Screen print on foil paper
24 x 36 inches /Hand-numbered edition of 150
$60

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Poison Ivy by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 100
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Riddler by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 100
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman vs. Two Face by Raid71 / Giclee
18 x 24 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 100
$45

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman: The Animated Series by Raid71 / Screen print
24 x 36 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 325
$50

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Batman: The Animated Series – Foil Variant by Raid71 / Screen print on foil paper
24 x 36 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 175
$60

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Gotham by Raid71 / Screen print
36 x 18 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 325
$50

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

Gotham – Foil Variant by Raid71 /Screen print on foil paper
36 x 18 inches / Hand-numbered edition of 175
$60

Raid71 / Bottleneck Gallery

For more information, be sure to head on over to Bottleneck Gallery’s official site.

Featured Image: Raid71/Bottleneck Gallery

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http://www.afronerd.com/2020/07/listen-to-mid-week-in-review-mwir.html

In the words of arguably one of the world's greatest entertainers, James Brown....let's "get up, get into it and get involved!"   Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review airing this Wednesday at 8pm eastern.  Your friendly neighborhood AFROnerdists will be unpacking about the following topics:  Hat tip to stalwart Afronerd Radio supporter for tweeting about a recent LA Times piece highlighting the trials and tribulations of black animators in the aftermath of the George Floyd protests; just after we spoke about the Simone Biles Vogue cover fiasco, it appears that actress, Viola Davis Vanity Fair cover struck the correct chord; why did it have to be him?  controversial filmmaker, Lee Daniels is purportedly rebooting the fondly remembered Wonder Years ABC TV show with a black cast; thoughts about the release of CBS All Access trailer for an upcoming Star Trek animated series entitled, Star Trek: Lower Decks which hit the cyberwebs a few days ago;  in a tweet discussing legendary actor, Giancarlo Esposito's desire to be cast in a Marvel project, somehow Dburt was accused of "gatekeeping" (white) characters....what does that mean?;  funny how unresolved story twists can still linger in viewers minds.  Case in point-noted director, Cheo Hodari Coker recently gave further insight into the killing off of the Cottonmouth character (masterfully portrayed by Mahershala Ali) in season 1 of Netflix' Luke Cage:




And in even more animated news, just what is the Disney plus Star Wars animated project, Bad Batch?;  we're going to tidy up the place by addressing some of the topics left on th etable from Sunday's Grindhouse show; Dburt revisits the very progressive (for its time) early aughts Alan Moore penned pulp comic, Tom Strong (and why not a streaming series in the vein of Buck Rogers); Dburt is absolutely elated about the return of S2 of TNT's Alienist: Angel of Darkness while simultaneously angry about the cancellation of the Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector series; And lastly, our thoughts about a Huffpost article exposing leadership flaws and mistreatment of employees at the black owned media imprint, OkayMedia. Call LIVE at 508-645-0100.

As a man of science and nature, when driving this vehicle, I am amazed at the fusion of the two.  A machine that aspires to manifest a soul will be used to stop a machine that rejects its soul.  Appropriate.-T'Challa.


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https://www.essence.com/beauty/clarisonic-is-having-a-huge-going-out-of-business-sale/

All good things inevitably come to an end. And after ten years of supplying the world with innovative facial cleansing brushes, Clarisonic will be shutting down operations for good on September 30.

The company shared the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday, alerting fans to take advantage of its brand-wide sale.

“To our entire Clarisonic community, it has been our absolute pleasure to serve you all these years. Please take advantage of our last chance, 50% off EVERYTHING sale on Clarisonic.com.”

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To our entire Clarisonic community, it has been our absolute pleasure to serve you all these years. Please take advantage of our last chance, 50% off EVERYTHING sale on Clarisonic.com and at our authorized retailers (@Amazon, @Sephora and @ultabeauty)while supplies last, and see the link in our bio for a list of FAQs regarding our closure. Thank you for being a part of the Clarisonic family

A post shared by Clarisonic (@clarisonic) on Jul 14, 2020 at 10:03am PDT

News of the unexpected closure and once-in-a-lifetime sale spread fast. In a second Instagram post, Clarisonic announced that it had sold out online and that it hopes to be back in stock soon.

In the meantime, the brand encourages shoppers to take advantage of half off of all Clarisonic products at Sephora and Ulta Beauty.

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We are hoping to get back in stock online , but in the meantime, we encourage you to check with your local @Sephora and @Ultabeauty stores to take advantage of the 50% off brandwide sale, while supplies last. Thank you for your continued support

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The difficult decision to shut down “was made so that L’Oréal can focus its attention on its other core business offerings,” read a statement on the company’s website.

Clarisonic went on to thank its loyal customers, dermatologists and partners who have helped put the brand on the map: “It has been our absolute pleasure to serve you all of these years.”

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https://madamenoire.com/1177143/i-would-torture-myself-in-my-head-kelly-rowland-discusses-spending-a-whole-decade-paralyzed-by-beyonce-comparisons/

In an attempt to encourage “The Voice Australia” contestant Chris Sebastian, Kelly Rowland opened about what it felt like to spend “a whole decade” in Beyoncé’s shadow.

The revelation came after Sebastian confessed his concerns and fears of being overshadowed by his brother, pop singer Guy Sebastian.

“I know this feeling. Can you imagine what it’s like being in a group with Beyoncé?” she told Sebastian. “I would just torture myself in my head.”

Rowland went on to share that she would lament over the tiniest of decisions in hopes of avoiding the Beyoncé comparisons.