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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A new poster for the third and final movie in Christopher Nolan‘s Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises, has been released.   Captioned “The Legend Ends,” the poster shows a gloomy, rainy scene with Batman’s broken mask lying on the ground while the movie’s villain, Bane, walks away.

The image and caption, along with star Christian Bale‘s confirmation that he’s finished with the role of Bruce Wayne, have some wondering if Nolan has actually killed off Batman.   While it may not be an actual death, if Nolan stays true to the mythology, something tragic is going to happen:  in the “Knightfall” story arc from The Batman comic books, Bane breaks Batman’s back, leaving him crippled.

Fans are eagerly waiting for the film’s release next summer.  Nolan says he welcomes the anticipation and hype:

“It’s terrific, to have people that interested in something. It reminds you that it is a real honor to work on something that means so much to people.  I’d love to be able to claim that I invented the whole thing and that’s why they’re interested. I did not. I’ve been given a very precious thing to do my best with, to look after and not to let people down. There’s a certain amount of fear that comes with it and intimidation but it’s also a great privilege. [As for the fans], they want it to be great, they want to go enjoy it and they’re fascinated by it. You know, there’s always controversy regarding things that people will disagree with but hopefully they appreciate the effort of trying to make something good.”

Catch The Dark Knight Rises in theaters on July 20, 2012.

Photo Source:  LA Times

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The Dark Knight Rises shoot has officially begun. Here’s the official press release:

Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises,” the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.

Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar® winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.

The anticipation for this movie is going to start really building, now that shooting is really getting underway. I wonder how tightly they have the shoots locked up, and how many paparazzi are going to get shots. I’m sure some will start bubbling up in coming weeks. The fact that this is one of next year’s biggest releases means big money for those who can get behind-the-scenes shots.

Source: Deadline

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Actor Josh Pence has landed the role of the young Ra’s Al Ghul in the upcoming film The Dark Knight Rises.

Josh Pence, who played opposite Armie Hammer as Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network (where Hammer’s face was superimposed on his), has been cast as a young Ra’s Al Ghul in Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan‘s new Batman movie.

I’d never heard of Josh Pence until today, he’s obviously on his way up. I think the bigger news here is that Christopher Nolan is including flashbacks in The Dark Knight rises. Nolan is pretty much the king of flashbacks in movies, have you seen Memento? Every development about the story in The Dark Knight Rises gets a lot of attention as it continues to be kept such a big secret. The hugely anticipated film shoots this summer!

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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The upcoming film The Dark Knight Rises from director Christopher Nolan will be shot in Pittsburgh, PA this summer.

The Dark Knight Rises, the third installment in Christopher Nolan‘s Batman franchise starring Christian Bale, is shooting in Pittsburgh.

It’s great that they found a solid city to shoot in. I have a couple friends from Chicago that were hoping the next film would be shoot there like The Dark Knight was, too bad guys! I’m sure there will be a whole new mass of paparazzi popping up in Pittsburgh to cover the shoot. I’ll keep you posted as shooting starts, this movie is going to be good.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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The New Man of Steel has been cast! British actor Henry Cavill will play Superman in director Zack Snyder‘s reboot, Superman: Man of Steel.

Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures have found their new Man of Steel…

… Warner Bros clearly has chosen a more macho leading man for Superman than the previous Brandon Routh or even Christopher Reeve. “He’s got an amazing quality. He doesn’t look too much like Reeve and Routh but he’s big and strong and he has a very modern feel to him,” a Warner Bros exec just told us. “We’re really going to try and make Superman as contemporary as possible.” And just like it did with Christian Bale in the Batman reboot, the studio has gone with a British actor. In fact, Cavill also auditioned for the Batman role but lost out to Bale in 2005. He also was a contender for James Bond but was deemed too young and lost out to Daniel Craig.

Great choice in terms of his look, hopefully his acting abilities are equally fitting for the role. The movie is being produced by Christopher Nolan so I’m expecting it to be a huge step up from previous versions of Superman. What do you think? Good choice?

Source: Deadline

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The new Christopher Nolan produced, Zack Snyder directed Superman reboot has started casting. Apparently there is a good chance the new Superman will be an as yet unknown actor.

Warner Bros, producer Chris Nolan, and director Zack Snyder have begun to cast a “wide net” to find the next Man of Steel…

…And he’ll be in the age range of 28-to-32. The studio expects to look at hundreds of young actors before making a decision…

…There will be inevitable buzz on actors like Armie Hammer, the strapping 6’5″ actor who played Cameron. And Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network and who was eyed by the studio to play Batman in a Justice League movie that Mad Max helmer George Miller was poised to direct until the film got scrapped. But Hammer is only 24. The studio could go the TV route with True Blood’s Joe Manganiello, who claimed during a recent movie junket that he’s being considered and is certainly a strapping 34-year old. Or an actor like Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries, who is turning 32 and listed at 5’9+”.

Picking an unknown will allow them to pay him a bare minimum paycheck, which the studio will be happy about. His biggest payment will be getting to play Superman, but look what happened to the last guy who played the man of steel, he’s not exactly A-List.

Source: Deadline

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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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Well there’s officially a name for the upcoming Batman sequel, it will be titled The Dark Knight Rises. Director Christopher Nolan has confirmed the title, the fact that it will not be shot in 3D and that the Riddler will not be in the film!

In an interview published minutes ago, director Christopher Nolan revealed that the title of the third Batman film will be The Dark Knight Rises…

…The news comes from Geoff Boucher over at Hero Complex, who was able to score a coveted interview with the secretive director. “It won’t be the Riddler,” Nolan said of the third film’s villain, squashing earlier rumors and speculation to the contrary. He also noted, “We’ll use many of the same characters as we have all along, and we’ll be introducing some new ones,” a fairly self-evident  yet cryptic statement.

No Riddler, so who’s going to be the bad guy? There are an insane amount of guesses and speculations buzzing around the internet. Which Batman villain would you like to see in the next film?

Source: /Film

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There has been quite a buzz in hollywood about who would helm the next film incarnation of the legendary Man of Steel. Zack Snider (300, Watchmen) is officially directing Superman: Man of Steel!

Zack Snyder has been chosen to direct  the new installment ofSuperman for Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures…

…Deadline revealed back on February 9 that the DC Comics stalwart Superman became a priority project when Nolan agreed to godfather it. He and David S. Goyer hatched the story and Goyer wrote the script. The new Superman’s producers also include  Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder while co-financer Legendary Pictures’ Thomas Tull will serve as executive producer. I’m sure there will be hot debate on Snyder as the choice, but judging from 300, you can be sure the Man of Steel will have an inspired six-pack.

My first response to the news was disappointment since Snyder is all about visuals and less about quality scene direction; but knowing that Christopher Nolan and his team are writing the script makes me more hopeful. At least we know it’ll have a good story and visuals. Casting hasn’t been revealed at all yet, but expect the film in 2012.

Source: Deadline

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