DESCRIPTION:
The Sherman Oaks Galleria in Los Angeles was the setting of a Batman Flash Mob celebrating the opening of "The Dark Knight Rises" at the Galleria's ArcLight Cinemas on July 19, 2012. The original video was released a week later after a delay caused by the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

This alternative version was envisioned by director Matt Hunter.

The video stars Billy Blanks Jr. as Batman, Sharon Catherine Blanks as Catwoman, Orly Campbell as the "lady with the purse" and Todd Stroik as "the thug."

The production begins with the setup to the flash mob with a series of Galleria locations shots set to the music of Danny Elfman from the original 1989 movie, "Batman." Next, a thug snatches a woman's purse as she is eating in Center Plaza. Batman comes to the rescue and a fight ensues, set to the music of the 60's TV show. What follows is Batman, a gaggle of Catwomen and a host of Gotham City-types dancing through three studio-mixed, Bat-themed sound bites. In the end, Batman returns the purse.

CREDITS

Directed by:
Matt Hunter

Starring:
Billy Blanks Jr. as Batman
Sharon Catherine Blanks as Cat Woman
Orly Campbell as the 'Lady with Purse'
Todd Stroik as the 'Thug'

Concept by:
Matt Hunter, Billy Blanks Jr. & Karol Ter-Mirzoyan

Flash Mob Director/ Choreographer:
Billy Blanks Jr.

Original Batman Music used in Intro and Credits:
Danny Elfman

Flash Mob Music:
Batdance - Prince
Batman Theme - The Marketts
Oops I Did It Again Techno Remix by Rochelle
Breakn' a Sweat (Zedd REmix) by Skrillex & The Doors

Theme Art:
Len Whitney

Associate Flash Mob Director:
Eric Shoji

Editorial Consultant:
Jorge Burgos

Insurance:
Kathy Crooymans

Special Thanks:

Ashley Nazarian, General Manager
The entire staff and security team at the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
ArcLight Cinemas at the Sherman Oaks Galleria
Bo Blakeslee
The "Dance With Me" family from 24 Hour Fitness Sport at the Sherman Oaks Galleria.

Flash Mob Leaders:
Rae Toledo Latsch
Amy Langer Schwartz
Patsy Sly
Erin Oleson
Meeka "Meeks Cheeks" Coburn
Kathy Crooymans

This is a Hunter Communications, Inc. production on behalf of the Sherman Oaks Galleria.

Related links:
Sherman Oaks Galleria: http://www.shermanoaksgalleria.com
Hunter Communications: http://www.huntercommunications.com