All Posts Tagged With: "The Dark Knight"
Poster roundup: Knight, Jones, Caspian, Hulk
A search at eBay has led to the discovery of new posters for a number of this summer’s most anticipated films. Among the findings are new posters for The Dark Knight (1,2,3), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (1,2,3,4), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (1,2,3,4) and The Incredible Hulk (1,2).
It should be noted that the exact ages of the posters are unknown, although it appears they are some of the latest ones released. Furthermore, most of the noted posters are not theatrical one-sheets but rather wall posters specifically for home display.
12May2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedDark Knight follow-up plot details?
Cinema Blend has what it believes are details on the follow-up to The Dark Knight. Just as Knight is inspired by the Batman graphic novel The Long Halloween, its sequel will be inspired by Halloween’s follow-up, Dark Victory. Interestingly, Victory primarily focused on Two-Face as the villain, while also introducing Batman’s sidekick Robin. As for The Joker, he was indeed meant to be included in the second sequel to Batman Begins. However, due to actor Heath Ledger’s death, it appears the role may be written out of the picture rather than recast.
New Indiana Jones, Dark Knight trailers
The latest trailer for Steven Spielberg and Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull may now be viewed at the film’s official site. Likewise, the newest trailer for the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight, has arrived at Why So Serious? Regarding the latter video, SlashFilm presents certain observations that may interest fans of the film franchise.
EW predicts biggest summer flicks
SlashFilm notes that Entertainment Weekly has released its predictions for the highest-grossing films of this summer. In a list sure to inspire plenty of debate, the magazine’s top ten choices are:
1. Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (355.9 million)
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (310.8 million)
3. Hancock (280.4 million)
4. Wall-E (280.3 million)
5. Iron Man (267.7 million)
6. The Dark Knight (255.0 million)
7. Kung Fu Panda (244.6 million)
8. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (176.5 million)
9. The Incredible Hulk (147.2 million)
10. Tropic Thunder (146.6 million)
Hostage situation at Dent’s press conference!
EyeCraveDVD.com summarizes the events that occurred during what was supposed to a press conference for Harvey Dent’s campaign to be the district attorney of Gotham City. It seems the corrupt cop Notaro crashed the conference and took a girl hostage. Dent’s brave reaction to the scenario is sure to help him in the Gotham election and will possibly be referenced in this summer’s live-action Batman feature, The Dark Knight.
Joker scenes to be cut from Dark Knight?
Cinema Blend delivers interesting news regarding The Dark Knight. A scene involving The Joker (Heath Ledger) may be cut, after it received some negative test screening reactions. Described at the noted source, the part has upset certain people due to its possible reminder of Ledger’s death earlier this year. Nonetheless, The Dark Knight has been testing exceedingly well, with strong praise surrounding Ledger’s performance.
Dark Knight viral campaign continues
Warner Bros. has recently introduced numerous new websites related to the upcoming Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight. The sites include The Gotham Times, a Drudge-like Maiden Avenue Report, Gotham Cable News, one in support of Dana Worthington for D.A., Citizens for Batman, The Gotham City Advocates Foundation and St. Swithun’s Church.
Clowns put ‘dent’ in political campaign
As many folks know, a false political campaign for The Dark Knight character Harvey Dent has been spreading online and offline, with the Dentmobile being seen around the U.S. Now, word arrives via /Film that not everyone is pleased with Dent’s run to be district attorney of Gotham City. The site shows a group of clowns holding signs that read “Dent is Two-Faced”, “Your Future Decided With a Coin Flip” and “Change We Can’t Believe In”. Could this assembly represent authentic goons for The Joker, as part of Warner Bros.’ marketing? Or is the group simply composed of fans for the upcoming Batman feature?
Bale talks Dark Knight sequel
With Entertainment Weekly, Christian Bale shares his thoughts on The Dark Knight. As for a third chapter in the Batman Begins franchise, Bale commented, “I would, knowing the Dark Knight story, I would like very much to complete a trilogy. And I think that knowing the story of The Dark Knight, it leaves you anticipating something that really can get very, very interesting for a third. Now, the question would be: Is [director Christopher Nolan] going to be doing it? Because to me I find it tricky to imagine working on it without it being a collaboration with Chris.”
Batman Begins coming to Blu-ray in July
Coming Soon has the press release from Warner Home Video that Batman Begins will have two Blu-ray releases on July 8: a standard single-disc version and a “Limited Edition” gift set. The gift set will include: The Dark Knight prologue, a Batman Begins motion art lenticular, a 32-page booklet including an all-new DC Comics comic book adaptation of The Dark Knight prologue, exclusive photos, script pages, story boards, five Batman Begins collectible postcards with never-before printed key art from the theatrical release, and $7.50 “movie cash” toward the purchase of an adult ticket for The Dark Knight.
Spotlight placed on Dark Knight
The New York Times offers an insightful piece on director Christopher Nolan’s vision for the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight. While registration is required to read the full article at its Times source, /Film presents bits and images from the essay.
*It should be noted that the article contains what some folks may feel are spoilers.
10Mar2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedVote for Harvey Dent!
In promoting The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. has turned its attention from The Joker to Harvey Dent, with IBelieveInHarveyDent.com undergoing a massive update. /Film summarizes the festivities of this latest step in the Knight viral campaign. Meanwhile, a recording of the phone message Dent is leaving folks may be found at Nuthing Shock Designs.
Big Screen Roundup: 1/28/08 Edition
Guillermo del Toro is in talks to direct back-to-back installments of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, informs The Hollywood Reporter. Both del Toro and Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson will oversee writing for the films. Co-financed by New Line and MGM, the Hobbit series will have a production budget estimated at $150 million for each feature. At this time, it appears the release date for the first film will be in 2010, with the second one following in 2011.
Director Christopher Nolan has written a touching tribute titled “Charisma as Natural as Gravity” to the late actor Heath Ledger. Available to read at Newsweek, the essay focuses on Ledger’s enthusiasm and work ethic during the filming of Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Meanwhile, Superhero Hype! has collected three new images from the upcoming Batman feature.
Variety records that Universal Pictures and Working Title Films have agreed to a two-picture deal with Atonement director Joe Wright.
Julia Roberts will produce and star in the film adaptation of Margot Berwin’s upcoming novel Hothouse Flowers for Sony’s Columbia Pictures, writes The Hollywood Reporter. The actress will portray “a recently divorced woman who is dissatisfied with her job at a Manhattan ad agency and goes off on an adventure that takes her to places she never expected to go.”
IGN has learned John Cleese is in negotiations to join the cast of the remake for the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still. Cleese’s role would be that of “physicist Dr. Barnhardt, a Nobel Prize laureate who plays a key part in figuring out the mission and meaning of the arrival of the alien Klaatu.”
Coming Soon rounds up sources showing Channing Tatum to have the lead role of Duke in director Stephen Sommers’ G.I. Joe live-action adaptation.The Canadian Press reports that the next project for Robert Redford to produce and star in will be A Walk in the Woods, an adaptation of the bestselling 1998 Bill Bryson book about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Barry Levinson is expected to direct the film.
According to Deadline Hollywood Daily, Harvey Weinstein of The Weinstein Co. is already considering another installment in the Rambo franchise. An early idea from Weinstein involves “bringing the character back to the United States.”
ShockTillYouDrop.com speaks with Funny Games stars Michael Pitt and Brady Corbet about Michael Haneke’s remake of his own psychological thriller.
Variety indicates that Marlene Forte will be seen s “Chief Transporter” in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek. The magazine also reveals Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff and Jason Clarkeas as joining Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in the Michael Mann feature Public Enemies.
Dark Horizons updates readers on release date changes for the following movies: Choke (8/1), Hellraiser (2009), Trailer Trash (no longer scheduled), Youth in Revolt (12/12), The Patriots (11/14) and Towelhead (8/15).
Coming Soon brings readers such exclusives as a clip from the King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters DVD, as well as an interview with Strange Wilderness star Kevin Heffernan.
28Jan2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedBig Screen Roundup: 1/25/08 Edition
The official website for The Dark Knight has been updated with a memorial for Heath Ledger. In addition, the Why So Serious promotional site now features a black ribbon in remembrance of the deceased actor.
The title of the latest entry in the James Bond franchise has been revealed: Quantum of Solace. As explained by The Associated Foreign Press, the name is taken from the title of a short story in Bond creator Ian Fleming’s 1960 anthology For Your Eyes Only. Latino Review has a video and poster for the announcement.
Moviehole broadcasts that the next movie for director David Zucker will be a comedic take on A Christmas Carol, set at Independence Day rather than Christmas.
Variety notifies that Sam Mendes is preparing to direct an untitled contemporary comedy, previously known as This Must Be the Place, for Focus Features. The screenplay for the film was written by the husband-and-wife team of Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida.
Ain’t It Cool News clears up the rumor that the next project from Paul Thomas Anderson will be a horror film. When asked by the site’s owner, Harry Knowles, about the speculation, the director commented, “News to me. I thought I just made a horror film… Wish I had something to report, but I’m dry as a bone…”
Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno and Milo Ventimiglia have joined Screen Gems’ heist action flick Armored, indicates Variety. The movie centers on “a young armored car guard who is persuaded by his veteran cohorts to empty a truck of its $10 million cargo.”
The Writers Guild of America has reached an interim agreement with Marvel Studios and Lionsgate. The two companies are the latest to reach such an agreement, following WGA deals with The Weinstein Company, United Artists, Worldwide Pants, Spyglass Entertainment, MRC, Jackson Bites, Mandate Films and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.
A possible early description of the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer has been posted at Ain’t It Cool News.
TheBadandUgly.com spreads the word of a film adaptation for the 1934 comic strip Mandrake the Magician, directed by Chuck Russel and to be released this year. Apparently, UFC fighter Randy Couture will appear in the motion picture.
The Boston Herald notes that the title of director Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Shutter Island is now Ashecliffe, inspired by the name of the mental institution where much of the story’s action takes place.
The London Times devotes a piece to the creation of the Oscar-nominated The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Screenwriter Ronald Harwood and Janusz Kaminski, director of cinematography, provide their thoughts on the film’s making for the article.
In a report containing spoilers, JoBlo summarizes possible hints found in Cloverfield that suggest a sequel to the hit monster movie is being considered.
Ain’t It Cool News speaks with Colin Hanks about The Great Buck Howard as well as a documentary Hanks will be directing that spotlights “the demise of the music industry.”
Coming Soon presents six TV spots for Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic adventure 10,000 B.C.
The Digital Bits offers the newest info on home entertainment releases for No Country for Old Men (3/11), The Wiz: 30th Anniversary Edition (2/12), Moondance Alexander (4/29) and Radiant City (3/4). Meanwhile, Sony is planning a Blu-ray debut for The 6th Day (4/8), as Paramount is bringing back its Jack Ryan Collection HD-DVD box set (3/25).
Trademork.com writes that Hasbro, Inc. have filed to protect the trademark Stretch Armstrong in relation to “production and distribution of motion pictures, television programs, television games shows and cartoon series; on-going television programs in the nature of children’s game shows and animated television cartoon series[…]” This development has fueled speculation that a Stretch Armstrong film or television project could be on the way.
25Jan2008 | Josh E Armstrong | Continued
