Tag: Batkid

The Batkid Begins Trailer Will Rescue Your Heart!

by J.C. Marquez

One of the best news stories of 2013 is that of Miles Scott, a 5 year-old cancer patient who captured the hearts of millions of people across the globe. New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. plan on telling more of his story in a new documentary entitled Batkid Begins.

Director Dana Nachman and producers Ian Reinhard and John Crance chronicle the amazing work it took to transform San Fransisco into Gotham City, the overwhelming outpouring of support from people all over the world, and a little caped crusader who became a hero to people worldwide. Additionally, it’s the story of a boy who wanted–at least for one day–to become Batman.

One would be hard-pressed to find someone who wasn’t touched by Miles’ story, and if the trailer is any indication, many of us will be tearing up once more this summer.

Batkid Begins opens June 26.

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Source: New Line Cinema press release

Batkid Saves San Francisco Update: Incredible Video!

by Derek Kraneveldt

This is guaranteed to be the best thing you’ll watch all day week.

Miles is  5-year old San Francisco native who is currently battling leukemia. He also really wants to be Batman, and today, the Make-A-Wish Foundation is making that happen.

He’s already saved a damsel-in-distress and has been riding around in the real Batmobile with an adult Batman, and there’s still plenty more action to come. According to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the day will climax with “the Penguin will kidnapping a famous Gotham City mascot! The getaway car will be visible on Union Square (a convertible so that everyone can see what is happening), and the chase will be on!

After catching the Penguin, Batman will make his final stop at City Hall, where the Mayor and the Police Chief of Gotham City will thank him and give him the key to the city. We plan on having hundreds of volunteers and donors collected to cheer and thank our Batman! This is a great opportunity to see the magic of a wish in action – and a perfect outing for kids, grandkids and Bat-fans everywhere!”

It sounds amazing, and it looks like Miles is having a blast. You can head to San Francisco’s ABC7 to watch a livestream of the event, and look for #SFBatKid on twitter for more updates!

All of us at Geekscape hope that Miles is having a blast, and wish him the best in his ongoing battle.

Featured image credit: KRON4MPelton

Update: Here’s an incredible video from the San Francisco Chronicle that tells us a little more about Miles and his day as Batkid. Way to go, Miles!

Bat Kid from San Francisco Chronicle on Vimeo.