Christopher Nolan‘s latest take in the Batman mythos is still months away from hitting the big screen but the first theatrical trailer has appeared to whet our appetite for more.

The Dark Knight Rises trailer is causing massive buzz among fans already.

Tom Hardy gets his mask on as the super villain Bale and while he’s evil and menacing, many are complaining of having trouble understanding what he says thanks to that mask. (For the record, I don’t think it was that bad. It was a bit garbled for a moment but nothing terrible.)

One of the more intriguing aspects of the storyline is the warning Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) delivers to Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale.)

Nolan was rumored to have wanted to shoot scenes in Zuccotti Park in New York City where the Occupy Wall Street protesters are located but that didn’t happen. Instead it looks like the director is letting Catwoman voice the sentiments of the people taking part in the ongoing demonstration.

“A storm is coming, Mr. Wayne,” Kyle whispers in Bruce’s ear. “You and your friends better batten down the hatches because when it hits, you’re all going to wonder how you ever thought how you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us”

Add that to Bane’s destruction of the football field – taking out the pricey athletes and coaches – not the everyday Joe sitting in the stands – and this film just might have more political undertones to it than your normal superhero summer blockbuster studio fare.

But Nolan isn’t known for taking the average route.

Check the trailer below and tell us what you think of the first look. (Read the article)

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Production on The Dark Knight Rises just wrapped, and star Christian Bale waxed a little reflective on his role as Bruce Wayne in director Christopher Nolan‘s Batman franchise.  He told the Philippines Daily Inquirer:

“I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I’m taking that cowl off…the whole production wrapped yesterday, so it’s all done.”

As for the iconic character that he has so ably embodied in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Bale says:

“We always maintained from the beginning that if you wanted to break it down, there are three personas – Batman is sincere, the private Bruce Wayne is sincere. The public version of Bruce Wayne, the playboy, is a completely fabricated performance.”

The Dark Knight Rises will hit theaters in July 2012.

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The Oscar winners were no big surprise this year – no upsets or upstarts to take away the coveted gold statue.

The King’s Speech took the top prizes as expected winning Best Picture, Tom Hooper won for Best Director and Colin Firth nabbed Best Actor.

Natalie Portman landed Oscar glory with her performance in Black Swan for Best Actress.

What do you think? Anyone robbed of an Academy Award?

The complete list is below and tell us what you think.

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The Dark Knight Rises is set to begin principle photography in early May 2011.

The Dark Knight Rises begins principle photography some time in early May. Coming Soon caught Nolan at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where he laid down the first real timeline we’ve heard for the sequel, saying of the movie and his collaboration with co-writer David Goyer: “We’ve worked on it a long time – David Goyer and myself. We’re about 12 weeks away from shooting. We start in May.”

Finally this incredibly highly anticipated sequel is on it’s way, I can’t wait to hear what this story is going to be. I think The Dark Knight was one of the best crime dramas in years. Hopefully this one can keep pace.

Source: Cinema Blend

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Christian Bale is now up for the lead in the forthcoming Dark Tower film series!

Fresh off his Golden Globe win for the “The Fighter,” sources say Christian Bale has pulled ahead of Javier Bardem and Viggo Mortensen as Ron Howard and Stephen King‘s choice for “Tower” main character, gunslinger Roland Deschain.

This is sudden news, I was already routing for Viggo Mortensen, but I can’t say I would be upset if Bale got it. Whomever they pick, this series is going to be one of the most massive movie events of the decade.

Source: New York Post

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The Fighter pushed it’s way down Hollywood Boulevard to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for a premiere on Monday December 6th. Actors Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg, who star as real life pugilistic half-brothers Dickey Eklund and Mickey “Irish” Ward, descended the red carpet in very different styles.

Wahlberg wore a more traditional suit and tie while Bale opted for a less formal track jacket and jeans. Costar Amy Adams knocked everyone out with her white v-neck dress and flowing strawberry blonde locks.

The Fighter opens Friday December 10th.

Hit the link for all the photos of the stars at the Los Angeles premiere. (Read the article)

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It seems that Christian Bale will be done playing Batman after the next film in the series The Dark Knight Rises.

In his interview with Total Film, Bale simultaneously said a lot, and nothing at all, about his role as Batman and what little he knows about The Dark Knight Rises.

I believe, unless Chris [Nolan] says different, this will be the last time I’m playing Batman.

So, the obvious follow up would be, do you think Nolan might say differently? Here’s what Bale responded with.

Until Chris tells me, I don’t believe it, It’s gotta be from his mouth, or else I don’t really know.

That’s something we can all agree on. Unless Christopher Nolan says something about The Dark Knight Rises, it’s all speculation. Like, if he says the Riddler is not in the film, the Riddler is not in the film. Speaking of which, what does Bale know about the plot and characters of the follow up to The Dark Knight?

Chris will let me know what I need to know when I need to know it. I probably know a little bit more than some other people out there, but I think most people would be surprised at how little I do know.

This is all based on Christopher Nolan‘s decisions. So basically, if Nolan gets attached to do another film, then Bale will be on-board. But keep in mind The Dark Knight Rises isn’t out until summer 2012. They both have plenty of time to change their minds.

Source: /Film

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Here’s the trailer for the upcoming film The Fighter starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale.

This movie doesn’t strike me as something new and original, more like a movie that could have been made at any point in the last 20 years. Good actors, but nothing too exciting other than that. Seeing this trailer has convinced me that Christian Bale enjoys torturing himself by losing and gaining extreme amounts of weight.

Source: Trailer Addict

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Here’s another batch of great promotional stuff for the upcoming Christopher Nolan film Inception in the form of banners. (Click any to see full size!)

I don’t think I could have higher hopes for this movie, it just looks cool! Christopher Nolan has such a great track record (Memento, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight) I can’t imagine this movie could be bad.

Source: IMP Awards

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Great news for Dark Knight fans, Christopher Nolan has confirmed he’s doing the next film and it could be out as early as next year!

A third Batman film has been confirmed.

Chris Nolan revealed the superhero movie was in the beginning stages of creation while in an interview with the New York Times, following rumours his brother Jonah and David Goyerm were working on the script.

Discussing Jeff Robinov, the Warner Brothers president, ‘The Dark Knight’ director Chris said: “He is trying not to cling to the things that have worked in the past.”

As yet no casting details have been confirmed, and it is unknown if Christian Bale will return as the caped superhero.

I doubt it will make it out before 2012 but at least it’s happening. Christian Bale is sure to sign back on for a third film, I’ll keep you posted with every piece of info I find for this one.

Source: News Blaze

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