Michael Reaves

Writing

Michael Reaves

Born September 14, 1950 · San Bernadino, California, USA

Died March 20, 2023 · aged 72

James Michael Reaves (September 14, 1950 – March 20, 2023) was an American writer, known for his contributions as a script writer and story editor to a number of 1980s and 1990s animated television series, including Gargoyles and Batman: The Animated Series. He also wrote media tie-in novels, children's books, and original fiction, and was one of four credited screenwriters for the animated featur…

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Batman: Mask of the PhantasmBatman: Mask of the Phantasm · 1993
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
7.51993
MovieAnimationCrime
Andrea Beaumont leaves her father to return to Gotham, rekindling an old romance with Bruce Wayne. At the same time, a mysterious figure begins to hunt down Gotham's criminals, wrongly implicating Batman in the murders. Now on the run from the law, Batman must find and stop the culprit, while also navigating his relationship with Andrea.
Batman: Mystery of the BatwomanBatman: Mystery of the Batwoman · 2003
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
6.72003
MovieFantasyAnimation
As if the Penguin wasn't enough to contend with, a new vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City, and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Being the World's Greatest Detective and The Dark Knight, he sets out to uncover her identity while stopping a dangerous criminal plot.
Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes AwakenGargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken · 1995
Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken
7.01995
MovieAnimationFantasy
After a magic spell in 10th century Scotland turns them to stone, a group of gargoyles that turn to flesh and blood when the sun goes down are resurrected by an opportunistic billionaire with sinister intentions.
Full EclipseFull Eclipse · 1993
Full Eclipse
5.11993
MovieHorrorAction
The LA police department have a special team of officers with a talent for reducing big-time crime. The team leader has an excellent track record for crime reduction in other big cities, but his methods are unconventional, and so is he - he's a werewolf.
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden PlanetStar Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet · 2004
Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet
6.12004
MovieScience FictionAnimation
Mungo Baobab and his droids, Threepio and Artoo, are trailing the Rainbow comets of Manda in search of the fabled Roon system. Before they get there, they make an enemy out of the greedy Governor Koong. On Roon, they meet Auren Yomm and join her Umbo racing team in the Roon Games. Mungo takes up his old uncle Ogger's quest of finding the source of the valuable Roonstones. Meanwhile, Koong uses germ warfare against the rebellious province of Umboo and it becomes a race against time to find a cure for the Rooze infection. Written by Il Tesoro
Ewoks 5: Wickett's AdventuresEwoks 5: Wickett's Adventures · 1988
Ewoks 5: Wickett's Adventures
1988
MovieAnimationFamily
Features "Home Is Where the Shrieks Are / Princess Latara", "Gone with the Mimphs / The First Apprentice", "Party Ewok / Malani the Warrior" and "Hard Sell / A Warrior and a Lurdo".
Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet EndorEwoks 6: Battle for the Planet Endor · 1988
Ewoks 6: Battle for the Planet Endor
1988
MovieAnimationFamily
Features "Battle for the Sunstar", "The Season Scepter", "The Raich" and "Night of the Stranger".
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.41987
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

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Spiral ZoneSpiral Zone · 1987
Spiral Zone
7.71987
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Spiral Zone is a 1987 American science-fiction animated series produced by Atlantic-Kushner-Locke. Based in part from a toy line made by Japanese company Bandai, the series focused on an international group of soldiers fighting to free the world from a scientist who controls much of the Earth's surface. It only ran for one season, with a total count of 65 episodes. Tonka acquired the license from Bandai and created a different treatment to the series, plus a short-lived toy line. Spiral Zone is known among fans as a series that stood out from other contemporary cartoons of the 80s because of its dark story. The series has not been officially released on DVD by Hasbro, who had acquired Tonka in the 90s, including all the copyrights to their properties.

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