Michael Uslan Net Worth
Michael Uslan Net Worth is
$900,000
Michael Uslan Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Michael E. Uslan (born June 2, 1952) is a producer of the Batman movies and was the first instructor to teach an accredited course on comic book folklore at any university.Uslan has been a resident of Cedar Grove, New Jersey. | Full Name | Cedar Grove, New Jersey, USA |
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| Date Of Birth | 1951-06-02 |
| Profession | Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew |
| Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Batman (1989) | $300,000 +13% of net profits |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | If you look at what Sam Raimi has done with the Spider-Man movies; audiences over the age of twelve are not particularly going to see Spider-Man battling it out in Times Square with a mechanical looking super-villain. Rather, they have fallen in love with Peter Parker and his story with Mary Jane, and the complications with his Aunt and the death of his Uncle. |
| 2 | There's an endless supply of comic-book movies. ...Because comics are Westerns, they're comedies, they're dramas, they're mysteries and every other genre under the sun. |
| 3 | When you have a hit, everyone's your friend. |
| 4 | These are my two favorite rejections: one came down the road when we tried to jumpstart the project with Columbia. I pitched, and when I was done the executive was shaking his head and said: 'Michael, you're crazy! Batman will never succeed as a picture because our movie Annie (1982) hasn't done well at the Box Office.' I said: 'are you referring to little red-headed girl who sings Tomorrow'? He said: 'yeah'...I had absolutely no idea what that had to do with Batman. He goes:' Come on' Michael, they're both out of the funny pages'. |
| 5 | The other rejection sounded like this: 'Michael you're crazy! Batman and Robin will never work as a movie because the movie Robin and Marian (1976) didn't do well'...(a tremendously long pause). Now, the movie this executive was referring to came out in '76 and it was a story about an aging Robin Hood. It had absolutely nothing to do with Batman...it was so far off-base that I looked at him, stared at him. I don't know how long, but I didn't say a word, I just picked up all of my stuff, turned around and walked out the door. |
| 6 | Apocalypse Now (1979): When I got involved with the film it was on the legal business side. The picture was very complicated in the way it was put together, both financially and legally. And for some reason there was a crisis virtually every day of production. There was always something incredible going on like the complications and the problems from Martin Sheen's heart attack, to the sets being wiped-out by a typhoon. ...I remember getting a call from the Head of Finance at United Artists one morning saying: 'did you approve a huge cost to pay for Francis' birthday party'?! |
| 7 | When I was in University I'd go to the library and they had a magazine section -- with Variety -- in the trades section. I used to collect addresses and telephone numbers of producers and the industry. |
| 8 | The best way I can answer that is probably to talk generally about the industry, as opposed to talking specifically about Batman. There are times when you need to step back and realize that movie studios today are not necessarily the same things that they were many years ago. Many movie studios are international conglomerates now. They own everything from theme parks to toy companies to T-shirt companies to video companies. There's a lot of different wheels to be greased. Sometimes, over the decades, the tail started wagging the dog. In some cases, decisions were being guided more by toys and Happy Meals than by creative filmmaking. The danger there is that the entertainment you're making starts to feel like an infomercial for toys, as opposed to great film. Rather than being in a position where a studio dictates that a movie should be light, bright, and kiddie-friendly and family-friendly, with three or four heroes and three or four villains, and each one having two costume changes and two vehicles, to satisfy the toy and merchandising requirement, I think just letting filmmakers-great filmmakers-just go out and make great films, with a belief that if they make great films, you're going to sell merchandising and video games and things anyway, is the best way to do it. -- on the audience and critic response to "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin" |
| 9 | I think he's the greatest supervillain ever created. I don't think any other villain can touch him. I love the way Tim Burton explored the operatic values to it. I'm always intrigued by the fact that, as you had this battle portrayed between them, over the decades, at times representing good vs. evil, at times representing order vs. chaos, that you have a force of good that is cloaked in the guise of a terrifying monstrous bat, and then you have this force of evil that is garbed in the visage of the carnival. It kind of reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe's "Cask of Amontillado. -- on the character the Joker |
| 10 | Well I reject the concept that comic books in movies are a genre. I have been fighting that for 33 years, with the powers-that-be in Hollywood. All I used to hear for the first 20-plus years of battle was, "Oh, Michael, comic books are hot this summer at the box office, but they'll cool at the box office next year." My answer to that has always been that they are not a genre, they are not something to get hot and cold from one year to the next, they're the exact same thing as books and plays: they are a source of great stories and colorful characters. If you talk about genres - I don't care if you're talking about war, Westerns, science fiction, horror, fantasy, humor, romance - anything you can find, strolling the aisles of a Borders or a Barnes & Noble, I can bring you many comic books representing each genre. Part of that battle has been getting Hollywood to recognize that comic books and superheroes are not synonymous. That's been a huge breakthrough, just in recent years really, and as a result of that recent breakthrough, we've had movies like 300, Road to Perdition, and A History of Violence, that very few people realize were based on comic books and graphic novels. It's very important to make that differentiation. |
| 11 | They're different media. Yet, in a sense, comic books are frozen movies. If you look at a comic book, you are generally seeing the storyboard for a film. The great advantage of comic books, over the years, has been that, if they are frozen movies, they are not limited by budget. They are only limited by imagination. So the planet Mogo, or empires under the sea, or parallel universes, can easily be portrayed without worrying about it looking cheesy. So that's always been an advantage. They're also different [media], in a number of ways, because in comics you traditionally have got to read the word balloons and know what a character is thinking, as well as what a character is doing. That leads to something quite unique to comics. -- on the strengths of film adapting comic books. |
| 12 | For me, the highlight came later that summer, when I was watching the Berlin Wall come down, about 1:30 in the morning on CNN, and some kid is coming through the wall into freedom for the first time, wearing a Batman hat. It was a real indicator of what that movie had done, how many people worldwide it had been reaching. It was really pretty incredible. -- on the cultural impact of "Batman" |
| 13 | When we first brought the studios the idea of making Batman as a feature, they all turned it down. Back then no one could accept the idea an old television show would make a great film franchise. It was exciting to finally break that ground in cinema history; Batman (1989) was memorable for me. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attended Ocean Township High School in Monmouth County, New Jersey. |
| 2 | Got his first movie launched at age 28 by asking Warner Publishing for the rights (at no charge) to an old DC comic book Swamp Thing (1982). |
| 3 | Noted authority on comic book history and instructor of the first ever accredited college course on comic books. (Indiana University) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shazam! | 2019 | producer - as Michael E. Uslan announced | |
| Teen Titans: The Judas Contract | 2017 | Video co-executive producer completed | |
| The LEGO Batman Movie | 2017 | executive producer completed | |
| Doc Savage | producer - as Michael E. Uslan announced | ||
| Justice League Dark | 2017 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders | 2016 | executive producer | |
| Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants | 2016 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman: The Killing Joke | 2016 | executive producer | |
| Lego DC Comics Superheroes: Justice League - Gotham City Breakout | 2016 | co-executive producer | |
| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 2016 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic Clash | 2016 | Video co-executive producer | |
| Batman: Bad Blood | 2016 | Video executive producer | |
| LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom! | 2015 | Video co-executive producer | |
| Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem | 2015 | Video executive producer | |
| Justice League: Gods and Monsters | 2015 | Video co-executive producer | |
| Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts | 2015 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman vs. Robin | 2015 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman: Assault on Arkham | 2014 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Son of Batman | 2014 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Lego Movie | 2014 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite | 2013 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 | 2013 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 | 2012 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman: Year One | 2011 | Video executive producer | |
| Superman/Batman: Apocalypse | 2010 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman: Under the Red Hood | 2010 | Video executive producer | |
| Superman/Batman: Public Enemies | 2009 | Video executive producer | |
| The Spirit | 2008 | producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Dark Knight | 2008 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman: Gotham Knight | 2008 | Video executive producer | |
| Turok: Son of Stone | 2008 | Video executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Legends Behind the Comic Books | 2007 | Documentary executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Batman vs. Dracula | 2005 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman Begins | 2005 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Constantine | 2005 | producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| National Treasure | 2004 | associate producer | |
| Marvel Superheroes' Guide to New York City | 2004 | TV Movie documentary executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Catwoman | 2004 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman | 2003 | Video executive producer | |
| Chase Me | 2003 | Video short executive producer | |
| Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | 2000 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero | 1998 | Video executive producer | |
| Batman & Robin | 1997 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Batman Forever | 1995 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? | 1994-1995 | TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes | |
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | 1993 | executive producer | |
| Harmful Intent | 1993 | TV Movie executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Swamp Thing | 1990-1993 | TV Series executive producer - 48 episodes | |
| Batman Returns | 1992 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Fish Police | 1992 | TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes | |
| Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | 1991 | TV Series executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Swamp Thing | 1991 | TV Series executive producer - 5 episodes | |
| Batman | 1989 | executive producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Return of Swamp Thing | 1989 | producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Dinosaucers | 1987 | TV Series executive producer - 5 episodes | |
| TV's Greatest Bits | 1987 | TV Movie producer - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| American Playhouse | 1985 | TV Series producer - 1 episode | |
| Swamp Thing | 1982 | producer - as Michael E. Uslan |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinosaucers | TV Series creator - 5 episodes, 1987 written by - 5 episodes, 1987 story - 3 episodes, 1987 | ||
| TV's Greatest Bits | 1987 | TV Movie as Michael E. Uslan |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm | 2005 | Video documentary short source: photographs - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn | 2005 | Video documentary short archive source - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Road to Gotham City | 2005 | Video documentary short source: photographs - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Raging Bull | 1980 | production attorney - uncredited | |
| The Black Stallion | 1979 | production attorney - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Rocky II | 1979 | production attorney - uncredited | |
| Apocalypse Now | 1979 | production attorney - uncredited |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Call Me Jack | special thanks post-production | ||
| Daylight | 2013/I | special thanks - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide | 2013 | Video short special thanks | |
| The Joker: Laughing in the Face of Death | 2013 | Video short special thanks | |
| Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics | 2011 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
| Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots | 2011 | Video short special thanks | |
| The Dark Knight Tribute | 2009 | Video documentary short special thanks - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| The Mythology of Superman | 2006 | Video documentary short special thanks | |
| Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman | 2005 | Video documentary short special thanks - as Michael E. Uslan | |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Dark Side of the Knight | 2005 | Video documentary short special thanks - as Michael E. Uslan |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batman & Bill | 2017 | Documentary completed | Himself |
| Batmania Born | 2014 | Short | Himself |
| Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics | 2013 | Documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Legends of the Knight | 2013 | Documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy | 2013 | Video documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Drew: The Man Behind the Poster | 2013 | Documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| The Joker: Laughing in the Face of Death | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| The Batmobile | 2012 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics | 2011 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots | 2011 | Video short | Himself |
| With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story | 2010 | Documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| DCU: The New World | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
| Comics on Comics | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Spirit: Green World | 2009 | Video short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| The Spirit: History Repeats | 2009 | Video short | Himself |
| Wonder Woman: A Subversive Dream | 2009 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Wonder Woman: Daughter of Myth | 2009 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| A Mirror for the Bat | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman and Me: A Devotion to Destiny, the Bob Kane Story | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Executive Producer, Batman |
| Super Heroes United!: The Complete Justice League History | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Aquaman: Sovereign of the Seas | 2007 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| The Legends Behind the Comic Books | 2007 | Documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| In a Single Bound | 2006 | Documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Batman Unbound | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Reinventing a Hero | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Road to Gotham City | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Batman & Robin Heroes: Batgirl | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman & Robin Heroes: Batman | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman & Robin Heroes: Robin | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman & Robin Villains: Bane | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman & Robin Villains: Mr. Freeze | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman & Robin Villains: Poison Ivy | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Forever Heroes: Batman | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Forever Heroes: Dr. Chase Meridian | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Forever Heroes: Robin | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Forever Villains: The Riddler | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Forever Villains: Two-Face | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Batman Heroes: Batman | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Batman Heroes: Commissioner Gordon | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Batman Returns Villains: Catwoman | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Batman Returns Villains: The Penguin | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
| Batman Villains: The Joker | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Michael E. Uslan) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Replacement Gods | 2012 | Video documentary | Himself - Filmmaker & Comic Book Historian |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Independent Spirit Award | Garden State Film Festival | ||
| 1995 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Animated Children's Program | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Animated Program | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994) |
| 1994 | Daytime Emmy | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Animated Children's Program | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994) |
Known for movies
The Dark Knight (2008)
as Producer
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
as Producer
Batman Begins (2005)
as Producer
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
as Producer