Tag: Bane

Universes Merge In This ‘Lego Dimensions’ Story Trailer

by Josh Jackson

It’s no secret at this point that Lego Dimensions is bringing over a dozen different universes into one huge game, ranging from Scooby Doo to Doctor Who. But how exactly do these characters come together? If this question has been keeping you up at night, WB Games has released a new trailer detailing the story of the game.

Primarily featuring the characters included with the Starter Pack, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle become caught up in a plot from an evil being who’s attempting to merge their worlds together. If you needed a sample of just how much we can expect from Lego’s Toys To Life game, the trailer includes appearances from Robin, Bane, Frodo, The Wizard Of Oz‘s Emerald City, Superman, Metropolis, Scooby Doo and so much more. Check it out below!

What do you think? Is seeing all these characters coming together as surreal to you as it is to us? And who else did you spot that we might have missed? Tell us in the comments, and make sure to check back for more Lego Dimensions news as we get closer to its Septebmer 29th release date.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Blu-Ray Gets It’s Own Trailer

by Shawn Madden

Warner Bros. are now bringing Christopher Nolan’s epic conclusion to The Dark Knight Trilogy to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on December 4th, conveniently enough just in time for the Holidays, and they’ve released a special trailer to get you amped up for the release.

Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on “Batman Begins” and the record-breaking blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. The film is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Blu-Ray Gets An Awesome Broken Cowl Edition!

by Derek Kraneveldt

This is a very, very cool special edition.

EW has just revealed a ‘Broken Cowl’ edition of the Blu-Ray for The Dark Knight Rises. The limited edition combo-pack (as well as standard Blu-Ray, Digital, and DVD editions) will hit shelves on December 4th.

The combo pack includes a Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital Copy of the film, in some of the coolest packaging I’ve seen in quite a while.

Check out the photos below, and let us know which edition you’ll be adding to your collection!

Check Out These Seven Minimal ‘Dark Knight’ Posters

by Shane O'Hare

A fan of the Dark Knight movies? Do you think The Dark Knight Rises is actually a bad movie? Regardless you will LOVE these minimalism posters for all the villains!

I’ll admit, I got these from an IMGUR album, but some digging and I was able to track down the artist. So PLEASE make sure to check out David Ryan Anderson’s page. His other work is just as cool as these!

See How Bane’s Mask Might Have Looked In The Dark Knight Rises!

by Matt Landsman

Images have surfaced from the new Complete Screenplays of The Dark Knight Trilogy book. In addition to the scripts of all three films, the book also contains storyboards with concept art. This piece of concept art from the opening plane hijacking sequence shows us how Bane might have looked in The Dark Knight Rises.


What do you think? Better or worse than the final film?

 

A Scene Featuring Bane’s Backstory Was Cut From ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

by Scott Alminiana

So we’ve all seen The Dark Knight Rises by now and sure some people have their gripes with the movie but I don’t think anyone will argue that it wasn’t a good movie. At 165 minutes the movie had just about everything you could ask for. Like most Hollywood movies though there were of course things that wound up on the cutting room floor. Now thanks to an interview in GQ with the film’s costume designer Lindy Hemming, we now know that there was supposed to be a scene showing more of Bane’s back-story.

…The other thing that you should have seen during that sequence is him(Bane) being injured in his youth. So one of the fundamental things about his costume is that he has this scar from the back injury. Even if he hasn’t got the bulletproof vest on, he still has to wear the waist belt and the braces. In that scene in the prison, where he’s learning to fight the same way Batman learned to fight, he’s wearing an early version of his waist belt. It’s showing support, but it’s not the finished one he eventually wears. He’s also wearing an early version of his gas mask, all glued together …If you look at the film, unless they’ve cut it—and I’m sure they haven’t—there’s a whole early section for Tom Hardy where he’s fighting and being taunted by people. He’s got chains on him, and he’s standing on a wooden thing while people are attacking him. And in that scene, he’s wearing a much more ragged, primitive version of the mask.

That sounds like a scene I’d like to have seen. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that Nolan includes it on the Blu-ray release!

Bane’s Voice Before and After: IMAX Preview vs. Theatrical Release

by Scott Alminiana

Remember when Warner Bros. released the IMAX prologue for The Dark Knight Rises last winter and everyone freaked out about how muffled Bane’s voice was? Of course you remember, we all remember! Geeks don’t forget these type of things. Well check out this video which shows Bane’s voice from the prologue versus his redubbed voice for the final release.

So what do you think? Was the final version better, worse, or should they have found a middle ground between the two? Let the mphmpmh mphmphpm! Wait, what?

Been Wondering Where Tom Hardy Got His Inspiration For Bane In ‘The Dark Knight Rises’?

by Scott Alminiana

Last week we showed you where Heath Ledger got his inspiration for The Joker in The Dark Knight. It only seemed fitting to follow that one up this week with one for The Dark Knight Rises.

By now most of us have all seen The Dark Knight Rises, those of you who haven’t need to stop reading right this second and go see it! Anyway, if you’ve seen it then you’ve seen Tom Hardy’s awesome take on Bane but did you wonder where he got his inspiration for the character? It would seem that he got his inspiration from one of his earlier roles actually. Back in 2002, Hardy co-starred in Star Trek: Nemesis as the villainous Praetor Shinzon, a clone of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Check out Hardy’s audition tape and you can see the earliest glimpses of Bane in the performance.

Hardy also told Vulture at the premiere for TDKR that “It’s based on a guy named Bartley Gorman, he’s the king of the gypsies, and he’s a boxer, a bare-knuckle boxer, an Irish traveler, a gypsy.”

So there you go, Bane was essentially a mix of Patrick Stewart and the king of the gypsies in a mask and juiced up. “Let the games begin…make it so!”

Source: MTV, Vulture

Geekscape Comics: The Stories That Inspired Christopher Nolan’s Batman Films

by Shawn Madden

So, you just saw The Dark Knight Rises and want to read some of the stories that influenced Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy? Well, we are here to help you out with that!

Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli

A young Bruce Wayne has spent his adolescence and early adulthood, traveling the world so he could hone his body and mind into the perfect fighting and investigative machine. But now as he returns to Gotham City, he must find a way to focus his passion and bring justice to his city. Retracing Batman’s first attempts to fight injustice as a costumed vigilante, we watch as he chooses a guise of a giant bat, creates an early bond with a young Lieutenant James Gordon, inadvertently plays a role in the birth of Catwoman, and helps to bring down a corrupt political system that infests Gotham.

The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale

Taking place during Batman’s early days of crime fighting, The Long Halloween tells the story of a mysterious killer named Holiday, who murders people on holidays, one each month. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month, while attempting to stop the crime war between two of Gotham’s most powerful families, Maroni and Falcone. This novel also acted as a main introduction for one of Batman’s most eluding foes, The Calendar Man, who knows the true identity of the Holiday killer but refuses to share this with Batman. He instead works in riddles and leaves Batman hints from his Arkham Asylum cell. The story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman’s enemy, Two-Face.

Knightfall by various writers/artists

The story takes place over approximately six months. In it we see Bruce Wayne suffer from burnout and systematically assaulted and crippled by Bane. This is the story where we see Bane “break the bat” which is what he has become most known for doing. Wayne is replaced as Batman by an apprentice named Jean-Paul Valley, who becomes increasingly violent and unstable, tarnishing Batman’s reputation. Eventually, Wayne is healed through paranormal means, and reclaims his role as Batman. Knightfall resulted in long-term ramifications for the Batman mythos, as Batman’s trust from the police, the public, and fellow superheroes had to be rebuilt. Additionally, Wayne realizes the peril and burden of attempting to work in solitude, leading to the eventual creation of the modern incarnation of the Batman family. The events of Knightfall also led to the resignation of Wayne’s loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth. We also see one element of this story in Batman Begins when they release the inmates from Arkham Asylum.

No Man’s Land by various writers/artists

The story began with a major earthquake hitting Gotham City. This was followed by the storylines “Aftershock” and then “Road to No Man’s Land” which resulted in the U.S. government officially evacuating Gotham and then abandoning and isolating those who chose to remain in the city. “No Man’s Land” covered, in detail, a period in the lives of the residents of the city, explaining all events from the time of isolation, until its time of re-opening and the beginning of rebuilding. This story influenced quite a bit of the second half of The Dark Knight Rises.

The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland

The plot revolves around a largely psychological battle between Batman and his longtime foe the Joker, who has escaped fromArkham Asylum. The Joker intends to drive James Gordon, the Police Commissioner of Gotham City, insane, in order to prove that the most upstanding citizen is capable of going mad after having “one bad day.” Along the way, the Joker has flashbacks to his early life, gradually explaining his origin. Heath Ledger studied this story heavily while preparing for The Dark Knight.

The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson

The Dark Knight Returns is set ten years in an alternate future, with a worn and weary, aged Bruce Wayne. He numbs his conscience with alcohol to soothe the guilt he feels for his responsibility for the death of Jason Todd. Gotham City is under siege by a vicious criminal gang who call themselves the Mutants. Wayne unleashes his demons to confront the new threats to Gotham, and Batman is born again. Wayne finds himself struggling with the decline of his physique as he patrols and defends Gotham City. An inexperienced but courageous young girl named Carrie Kelly saves Batman’s life, and Wayne takes her in as a new Robin. Batman is seen now as a menace to Gotham’s society and an anti-vigilantism wave is carried on from the government.

I hope you guys enjoy reading these and finding what bits and pieces Nolan and the cast took inspiration from and even maybe just enjoying some stories you may have not read before.

Five Easter Eggs You May Have Missed In ‘The Dark Knight Rises’!

by Shawn Madden

So, if you have not seen The Dark Knight Rises by now I advise you to not read any further because spoilers do lie ahead.

– Christopher Nolan loves Year One. Juno Temple played a version of Holly Robinson.

If you didn’t know by now, Christopher Nolan loves Frank Miller’s work. He even once gave his brother Jonathan an issue of Year One as a birthday present. So, right off the bat, I could tell who this character was from her first introduction. If you somehow have not read nor seen (there is an animated version which is great) Batman: Year One, here is a little info on the character:

Holly first appeared in Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One as a juvenile prostitute who lives with Selina Kyle. Holly plays a small but significant role in the story when she encounters a disguised Bruce Wayne during one of his early attempts at crimefighting and stabs him in the leg. Wounded by this attack and a subsequent battle, Wayne escapes back to his home, brooding on the fact that his enemies do not fear him. This encounter is an impetus for his creation of the Batman persona. As such, Holly plays an indirect role in the Dark Knight’s origin.

Now obviously the character is different in the movie, as many of them are in the Nolan-verse, and she only had a very minor role, but it is definitely a cool little nod to the fans of Year One.

– Roland Daggett from Batman: The Animated Series

Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn portrays John Daggett in The Dark Knight Rises. In the animated series, Roland Daggett runs a rival corporation called Daggett Industries. In the movie, Daggett runs a rival company and uses Bane to take Wayne Enterprises down (which doesn’t necessarily work out well for him in the end).

– Killer Croc in the sewers

Remember when Foley makes the comment about Gordon seeing “giant alligators” down in the sewer? Now, some of you are going to say that this is far fetched but hear me out.

It’s not. Because Killer Croc already did appear in the Nolan-verse. I take it that many of you have already forgotten about Batman: Gotham Knight, the animated DVD that was released which took place between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight? THE SHAME!

If you didn’t, you’d realize that Batman and Gordon have already gone into the sewer where they ended up fighting Killer Croc. Yup. This was the same animated short that also saw Jonathan Crane putting someone on trial and sentencing them to death. Sound familiar now?

– Yet ANOTHER Frank Miller reference during the chase scene

Remember during the chase scene when a veteran cop tells a rookie to “sit back, you’re in for a show?” As pointed out in our recent TDKR analysis podcast, that’s a wink-and-a-nod to an almost identical scene from The Dark Knight Returns, a story which features a similarly resurgent Batman after years of retirement, once again showing that Nolan does know his source material.

– All of the numerous Robin Easter eggs. Yup. Robin Eggs. Both intentional and unintentional.

If you’ve seen the film than by now you know the ending. And you’ve probably figured out that John Blake is somewhat of a mixture of Dick Grayson and Tim Drake. Grayson was an orphan in the comics while Tim Drake figured out that Bruce Wayne was Batman, thus leading to him becoming the third Robin after Grayson’s first.

Did you also notice the name of the one football player to survive the field caving in?

Now, Hines Ward was obviously playing himself but they definitely could have changed the name. But maybe Nolan and company left it as kind of a nod to Burt Ward who played Robin in the television series? Intentional? Unintentional? What do you think?

And I know quite a few people that missed this one. That R is the one that Tim Drake used on his Robin suit. Now, it’s a truly “blink and you miss it” moment, but Nolan could have taken it out and instead chose to leave it.

So, while none of these are really big deals, they are cool nods to the fans. Bravo Nolan.

Now, can you think of any that we might have missed?

The Geekscape Podcast – “The Dark Knight Rises” Full Review and Breakdown!

by Jonathan

Here it is! The most intensive breakdown and discussion of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’! Massively opinionated Batman expert Ian Kerner joins me in a heated debate on why ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is a massively flawed masterpiece! Is it a satisfying conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy? Does it improve on what came before? What does it mean to the future of the DC film universe? What worked amazingly well and what really, really didn’t? It’s all here so strap yourselves in for the full Geekscape ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Breakdown!

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A Look Back At ‘Batman Begins’ And ‘The Dark Knight’

by Shawn Madden

The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters tomorrow at midnight and I thought I would take a look at Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. There is no doubt that this trilogy will go down as one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time. A main factor in this being the common theme that Christopher Nolan has always set as the heart of the stories. Rather than focusing on Batman as the superhero he focused on the man who was Batman and the symbol he created. Something that film makers that had come before failed to truly capture. As stated in Batman Begins:

People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy and I can’t do that as Bruce Wayne. As a man, I’m flesh and blood. I can be ignored, I can be destroyed. But as a symbol — as a symbol I can be incorruptible, I can be everlasting. – Bruce Wayne (Batman Begins)

Ever since Batman Begins hit screens movies have began taking a more realistic approach to their characters thus making them more relatable. By making a story more believable you can lose yourself in it. Batman Begins took a risk by actually being the first Batman film to be actually about Batman. The film was not about the villains who took a back seat to the exploration of Bruce Wayne’s psyche. But what really made this movie had to be the casting. Christian Bale is by far the best Bruce Wayne to date and with a supporting cast that was flawless and made this first piece to the story truly memorable and a movie that improves over time rather than one that deteriorates. We were introduced to a new Gotham unlike the ones we had seen in the past and a Bruce Wayne unlike the ones we had seen in the past. This character was real. That was the difference here. One of the most memorable scenes in being a great ending scene that would lead into one of the greatest sequels ever made.

“Well, because he thought it was good sport. Because some men aren’t looking for anything logical, like money. They can’t be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” – Alfred Pennyworth (The Dark Knight)

A line from The Dark Knight that to this day is still one of the most memorable. This movie truly set the bar for comic book films if not films in general. A movie that received criticism from the masses of the internet for its casting of Heath Ledger as Batman’s greatest villain of all time…The Joker. I remember clearly reading on an internet board the numerous randoms who referred to this move as “the worst casting decision ever made” and jokes about this actors role from Brokeback Mountain that even referred to this sequel as being “Broke-Bat Mountain”. And this once again proves just how wrong we all can be. If we thought the casting in Batman Begins was brilliant we hadn’t seen anything yet.

Nolan had made his masterpiece with The Dark Knight. It was dark, intelligent, incredibly exciting and cinematically rich, while remaining utterly true to the soul of its source material. The actors were at their finest here and truly gripping performances sucked us in to a movie that will go down as one of the greatest films ever made in my opinion. Not just because it is a comic book movie but because it is a fantastic film. The bitter-sweet tragedy here is that this was Heath Ledgers finest performance but sadly his last. If any actor deserved to win the Oscar for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role” in 2009 it was Heath Ledger. However the movie otherwise was snubbed at the Oscars and is now why they have expanded how many movies are nominated from five to ten. The midnight screening that I attended received a standing ovation for a film that honestly deserved it but at the same time left fans sad that we would never see Heath Ledger’s portrayal of The Joker grace the screen again.

So now we approach the grand finale to the Dark Knight Trilogy. Tomorrow at midnight The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters and is already receiving praise from many. Once again some have been skeptical to casting but if history has taught us anything it is that we should have faith in Christopher Nolan here because he has not let us down before.

“If anything, it’s a tremendous responsibility and opportunity to sort of follow in the footsteps of somebody who was so brilliant. So I’m just grateful to be part of the family, actually, the Batman, Chris Nolan family. And that I got brought in to be the villain in this film.” – Tom Hardy on Heath Ledger

The Joker may be Batman’s arch-nemesis but Bane is one of the greatest enemies he has ever faced. Known best as the man who “broke the bat” we are truly in store for a completely different type of animal here. Bane is not only one of Batman’s greatest enemies physically but mentally. Tom Hardy has had his performance referred to as “powerful” and that “his simple presence intimidates anyone”. Do not compare his performance to Heath but instead remember that he is playing a completely different character and a new threat that we have not seen before. Many who have already seen the film have called this Christian Bale’s finest performance of the three and a fantastic end to the story that Nolan has set out to tell. While The Dark Knight may be a tough act to follow I have complete faith myself that we will be getting the film that we all need and deserve. There has been much talk that this could be the first comic book movie to win an Oscar and it seems quite possible that it can. Have we seen all that Nolan and company have to give?

Not everything. Not yet. – Batman (The Dark Knight Rises)

A look back at the trilogy:

 

Hot Toys Reveals The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure

by Shawn Madden

Can’t get enough of these Hot Toys figures? Well, I’m sure your wallet has had enough. The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters tomorrow at midnight and Hot Toys has unveiled their figure for Bane that is sure to put a Dent Act into some of our wallets. Bad pun…I know.

The Dark Knight Rises: Bane Collectible Figure – The Dark Knight Rises, the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, is coming in just one day! Celebrating the launch of this highly expected movie, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Bane Collectible Figure from this movie. The Bane collectible is highly detailed, specially crafted based on the image of Tom Hardy as Bane, highlighting the movie-accurate head sculpt with mask, detailed costume and accessories.

First Clip From ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Hits The Net

by Shawn Madden

Gary Oldman appeared on The Jimmy Kimmel show this evening and brought along a clip from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. The clip features John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) questioning Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) about the last known sighting of Batman.

 

New Trailer For ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Revisits The Journey

by Shawn Madden

Revisit the entire journey up until ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ with this new trailer. The trailer reminds us that there really isn’t anything out there quite like Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Saga.

The saga ends with ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in theaters July 20th.

Thirteen Minute Featurette For ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

by Shawn Madden

If you can’t wait until July 20th for the fire to rise and need something to tide you over until then check out this thirteen minute featurette that contains plenty of interviews, behind the scenes footage and much more. This video shows just how much work Christopher Nolan and everyone involved in making this movie put into it and is quite impressive.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ hits theaters July 20th.

Source: TheMovieBox

Will Joseph Gordon-Levitt Suit Up In ‘The Dark Knight Rises’?

by Shawn Madden

For months now internet fans have been speculating that we would see Joseph Gordon-Levitt would suiting up as an incarnation of either Robin or Azrael. I personally couldn’t see Christopher Nolan going that direction and having him don the suit whatsoever and it looks like I was right. An advanced screening of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ took place earlier today and one attendee (SuperHeroHype’s KnightOfTheFall) has revealed the following.

JGL is not robin nor does he appear in the suit. He is just an idealistic beat cop. Nothing more. His character is handled and written well.

Sorry guys. I know some people were hyped on this idea but trust me…from what I am hearing about his role you will be glad he didn’t. I can’t reveal the secret that I do know.

Does A Press Release Confirm Cillian Murphy’s Appearance In ‘The Dark Knight Rises’?

by Shawn Madden

Due to his appearances in both ‘Batman Begins’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ people have been speculating and wondering if we would once again see Cillian Murphy return in the final chapter ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. The actor that played Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow has kind of dodged the question and never really given a straight forward answer when asked recently. Now a new press-release for the ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ European Premiere has made its way online and seems to point to the fact that he does appear in it.

According to the release, the cast attending the premiere include:

Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine.

Now it’s time to lose your mind to figure out how he’s going to fit in. Could it be a cameo? A flashback? Is he involved with Bane? Is there a post credits scene of him, Batman and Bane eating some form of Mediterranean food? Guess you’ll just have to wait until July 20th.

Source: Hayuguys

Christopher Nolan To Join The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

by Shawn Madden

On Saturday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. Christopher Nolan will receive a rare industry honor and be cemented into The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, stated, “Everyone at Warner Bros. joins me in congratulating Christopher Nolan, who has been such an integral part of our family for the past 12 years. We are extremely proud of the cinematic legacy he has given us through his films. At only 41, Christopher takes his place alongside other industry giants featured at Grauman’s, and generations of fans will remember the extraordinary impression he left on their imaginations.”

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ hits theaters on July 20th.

Source: Market Watch

New Action Packed Trailer For ‘The Dark Knight Rises’!

by Shawn Madden

With about about a month to go…we have a new full length trailer for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ courtesy of Nokia. I can definitely say that this is the most exciting trailer I’ve seen yet.

The fire rises in theaters on July 20th.

UPDATE: HD Version Of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Footage From MTV Movie Awards

by Shawn Madden

Well, Warner Bros and MTV are ripping down every available version of this video that hits the net.

Did I find a version that’s still up? I sure did. Sadly i’m unable to embed the video but I can give you a link to it. It’s definitely about to raise your excitement levels for this movie if they have not already peaked.

Check it out before it gets taken down.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ MTV Movie Awards Footage

The fire rises July 20, 2012.

Bale May Be Willing To Return For A Fourth Film

by Shawn Madden

Well, many people have been wondering if Nolan is going to kill Batman in the third and final film in his “Dark Knight Trilogy”. And tweets online about the movie bringing the test audiences to tears made it look that way too.

UK filmmaker Danny Allen tweeted recently: “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES has been reducing test screening audiences to tears…. if it matches the truly haunting trailer I don’t blame them.”

But now it looks like that idea has been squashed by Bale in the recent Empire. When asked about returning again he stated “My understanding is that this is the last one. I think it’s appropriate, I think it’s going out at the right time. But…if Chris came to me with a script and said, ‘You know what? There is another story’ then I would love the challenge of making a fourth one work.”

Now Bale could just be playing a game here to not reveal too much but I don’t truly see Nolan killing off Bruce.

Bale was also asked how he would feel about coming for “Dark Knight Returns” style Batman and to play the character as a much older man. He went on to say “That could be an interesting one, couldn’t it? Twenty years down the track…”.

The fire rises July 20, 2012.

 

 

Nolan Discusses “The Bat” And The Joker In “The Dark Knight Rises”

by Shawn Madden

During filming of “The Dark Knight Rises” a mystery vehicle popped up on set. Numbers of YouTube videos and pictures of it flooded the internet leading to tons of speculation. Many assumed it was the Batwing but it was never officially named. Until now. “It is called The Bat,” the director tells Empire Magazine in the latest issue. “I spent a long time trying to figure out clever names for ‘bat-something-that-would-fly’, then you go: ‘Oh, it’s a bat.’ It’s very much based on a doubt-bladed helicopter idea, once again a realistic approach to military hardware. We had Corbould and his guys build it full scale and come up with this great driving rig for it so we could photograph it in real streets, and there’s a big computer graphics component to it as well. It’s fun to take Batman to the next level in terms of his transportation and weaponry – in terms of his ability to fight people.”

One of the most memorable parts about “The Dark Knight” was Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker. He left such an impression that after news of his death many internet forums lit up with topics wondering what Nolan would do with the character post “The Dark Knight”.

Many fans had hoped for a recasting or a reference. Maybe even for use of some unused “The Dark Knight” footage. But Nolan had adamantly stated there will be no mention of him in the threequel. “We’re not addressing The Joker at all. That is something I felt very strongly about in terms of my relationship with Heath and the experience I went through with him on The Dark Knight. I didn’t want to in any way try and account for a real-life tragedy. That seemed inappropriate to me. We just have a new set of characters and a continuation of Bruce Wayne’s story. Not involving The Joker.”

Source: Empire

New Action Packed “The Dark Knight Rises” TV Spot RISES Excitement Levels

by Shawn Madden

The most recent trailer and TV spots have been a tad mellow…

But this one was definitely exciting. Some awesome bits of new footage too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wj9Z5Qvn_gQ

New Character Posters For “The Dark Knight Rises” Released

by Scott Alminiana

Monday saw the release of the newest poster for “The Dark Knight Rises” and it left some feeling mighty a tad underwhelmed.

Well fret not, for new character posters for Batman, Catwoman, and Bane have been released and they are mighty fine.The Catwoman ones in particular are puuuuuuuurefect.

There are two series of posters, one with each character standing in the rain with the word “Rise” behind them, the second set has the characters standing in a blizzard with “The Legend Ends” above them.

What do you think of these posters, do they feel more inspired than the last poster?

     

The New Dark Knight Rises Poster… And Our Hearts Sink

by Matt Landsman

The new poster for The Dark Knight Rises is here and it’s…underwhelming?

Within five minutes of the release of the poster by WB, the internet has collectively flown into outrage over the lazy design of the new poster utilizing a pre-existing image of  batman against a recolored version of the first teaser poster. Amateur photoshop work for sure, and many fans have called WB’s marketing into question.

What do you guys think of this poster? Love it? Hate it? Framing it on your wall? Share your opinions with Geekscape!

 

Watch The Final Trailer For The Dark Knight Rises In Full HD!

by Matt Landsman

The new trailer has just dropped for The Dark Knight Rises and wow…it’s awesome!

The Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine opens in the US July 20th 2012.