The Dark Knight - More Joker and Teaser on Page 5 - Page 4

*Raven* · 06-01-2007, 01:15 AM

LOS ANGELES — All directors promise that their sequels will be bigger and flashier than the predecessors'. But Christopher Nolan doesn't mess around.
The director's sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, will become the first feature film to be partly shot in the IMAX format, an expensive and cumbersome process that typically is the province of documentaries and short films.

Nolan will shoot four action sequences — including the introduction of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger — on IMAX.

The move is one of Hollywood's most pronounced steps yet in its embrace of IMAX theaters, which are increasingly showing commercial fare on their giant screens.

"There's simply nothing like seeing a movie that way," Nolan says. "It's more immersive for the audience. I wish I could shoot the entire thing this way."

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Typically, the feature films that play in IMAX theaters are simply stretched out to fill the enormous screens. That can dilute the picture quality and give the movie a wide, squat look.

Shooting on IMAX, Nolan says, will have a twofold effect. The four scenes will fill the IMAX screens, some of which are eight stories high. And in traditional theaters, the scenes will appear more vivid (think high-definition television over standard).

Don't expect many movies to follow suit. Only 280 IMAX theaters are in operation worldwide, and fewer than 100 show feature films.

And shooting in the format is difficult. IMAX film, which is 10 times the size of standard film stock, is costly and must be shot using bulky cameras.

And "they're loud," Nolan says. "We had to figure a way to eliminate the sound so we could shoot dialogue."

In a rarity for Hollywood, the payoff isn't primarily financial, so far. "It doesn't have a huge effect yet on the money you bring in," says Chris Aronson, a distribution chief with 20th Century Fox, which carried Night at the Museum on IMAX. "But it does help make your movie more of an event."

For Nolan, IMAX makes the moviegoing experience unique again.

"You can't do this on any home theater," Nolan says. "Batman has some of the most extraordinary characters in pop culture. We wanted the Joker to have the grandest entrance possible.

"I figured if you could take an IMAX camera to Mount Everest or outer space, you could use it in a feature movie."

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...irstlook_N.htm

.....so sweet.....I want this movie NOW!

Ra · 06-01-2007, 03:17 AM

...when I can, I am so preordering tickets. Wow...

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 06-01-2007, 12:21 PM

This is probably one of my biggest anticipated films after seeing the last one I just can't wait!

*Raven* · 06-14-2007, 06:20 PM

NEW BAT SUIT!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5860

Now this is the suit that batman will be changing over to at some point in the film, probably do to something the Joker does. I think it looks pretty kick ass, alot of detail plus it looks like it can handle more then the last suit.

*Mecha Cow* · 06-14-2007, 06:35 PM

I just saw. I want to like it, but it's a bit too busy and industrial for my taste. It would look cool on Iron Man, but Batman needs something slicker. Maybe he forgot to add that coat of latex.

*Brodie* · 06-14-2007, 08:32 PM

It looks amazing...But I still think the most badass suit was in Batman: Deadend....just a long sleeve t-shirt, man.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 06-14-2007, 08:56 PM

Its cool looking, it has a lot of parts. I hope they continue to show him making his gear, I liked that.

*Kendamu* · 06-14-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecha Cow

I just saw. I want to like it, but it's a bit too busy and industrial for my taste. It would look cool on Iron Man, but Batman needs something slicker. Maybe he forgot to add that coat of latex.

That sounds really familiar. Wording and all. Do you post or read on Sperhero Hype's forums?

Anywho, I like it.

*Mecha Cow* · 06-15-2007, 07:15 AM

Quote:

That sounds really familiar. Wording and all. Do you post or read on Sperhero Hype's forums?

Eh? No, I don't.

**Barkworm** · 06-15-2007, 08:49 AM

I don't really like it. Too much unnecessary detail if you ask me.

*Spike Spiegel* · 06-15-2007, 01:47 PM

That suit reminds of the Scuhulmacher (or however you spell it) films.

*Voltron* · 06-15-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty McFly

That suit reminds of the Scuhulmacher (or however you spell it) films.

I thought the same thing when I saw it.

However, after the first one? I'm willing to give Nolan the benefit of the doubt, man. That first movie was gospel, as far as I'm concerned.

Ra · 06-17-2007, 07:31 AM

Eh...the suit really doesn't do wonders for me. It's like parts of the suit has more parts, which in turn has more parts, and more, and...ugh, simply way too much. Although, I guess they have their reasons.

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Originally Posted by Entertainment Weekly

I thought it would make it more interesting to look at and wonder about," says Hemming, adding that the stretchy rubber lines also help bind the costume to Bale's body.

Still, it's just too much detail for me...

*raphael_is_cool* · 06-17-2007, 04:10 PM

That new suit looks okay. The helmet is sweet while, as already said, the detailing looks too busy and reminds me of bad Batman films I can understand why it's been done. Plus, I trust Nolan.

I think the suit is made of many separate pieces meaning more freedom of movement, which in turn allows more action. Keep in mind that Nolan is doing the film for IMAX and will have four action sequences, it would be cool to see Batman doing a little more than blurred fight scenes (although I know what Nolan was trying to achieve) and swooping up and down to grab bad guys.

If anyone's wondering about how characters may fit in then I think 'The Long Halloween' will shed some light on some of it. Seeing as that is one of the graphic novels that Nolan has taken his approach from and definitely been influenced by. It features Harvey Dent and a lot of villains in Batman's early days. I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it.

*shuriken* · 06-17-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

If anyone's wondering about how characters may fit in then I think 'The Long Halloween' will shed some light on some of it. Seeing as that is one of the graphic novels that Nolan has taken his approach from and definitely been influenced by. It features Harvey Dent and a lot of villains in Batman's early days. I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it.

Hmm...I saw this book and was gonna get it, but decided to get The Dark Knight Returns instead

. Anyways, I get it once I have enough money to spend.

But I'm looking forward to this movie, because I really enjoyed Batman Begins and hopefully this next one won't dissapoint.
the new suit looks a bit busy, but as long as they don't go back to a nipple suit I'm fine with it.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-28-2007, 05:31 PM

From Sci-fi wire:

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Melinda McGraw and Nathan Gamble have joined the cast of Warner Brothers' Batman sequel The Dark Night, Variety reported; McGraw will play the wife of Gary Oldman's character, Lt. James Gordon, while Gamble will play their son.

Wha?! So the baby seen briefly in Batman Begins was really James Jr?? So they're going with Post-Crisis/Year One Gordon. Wonder how many people will be confused when his wife is introduced. "And this is my wife, Barbara..."

Either way this will be the first time Barbara E. Gordon and James Jr will be on screen.

I guess several years have gone by since the events in Batman Begins as Nathan Gamble is like 9. Cute kid

*Raven* · 06-29-2007, 06:55 PM

This is a very big spoiler, so I wont say any more then that. Please do not look at this if you dont want any of the story spoiled for you.

Spoiler:

*KROW* · 06-29-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven

Spoiler:

*KROW* · 07-09-2007, 07:43 PM

Just heard something big. I don't know if it's a rumor or not but....

Spoiler:

Cooooool.

*Brodie* · 07-09-2007, 08:30 PM

I know he's in it, but I thought he was playing just some gang leader...Where'd you hear about that?

06-01-2007, 01:15 AM	#61
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	LOS ANGELES — All directors promise that their sequels will be bigger and flashier than the predecessors'. But Christopher Nolan doesn't mess around. The director's sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, will become the first feature film to be partly shot in the IMAX format, an expensive and cumbersome process that typically is the province of documentaries and short films. Nolan will shoot four action sequences — including the introduction of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger — on IMAX. The move is one of Hollywood's most pronounced steps yet in its embrace of IMAX theaters, which are increasingly showing commercial fare on their giant screens. "There's simply nothing like seeing a movie that way," Nolan says. "It's more immersive for the audience. I wish I could shoot the entire thing this way." FIND MORE STORIES IN: Hollywood \| Warner Bros \| Batman \| Imax \| IMAX film \| IMAX theaters \| Christopher Nolan \| Joker Typically, the feature films that play in IMAX theaters are simply stretched out to fill the enormous screens. That can dilute the picture quality and give the movie a wide, squat look. Shooting on IMAX, Nolan says, will have a twofold effect. The four scenes will fill the IMAX screens, some of which are eight stories high. And in traditional theaters, the scenes will appear more vivid (think high-definition television over standard). Don't expect many movies to follow suit. Only 280 IMAX theaters are in operation worldwide, and fewer than 100 show feature films. And shooting in the format is difficult. IMAX film, which is 10 times the size of standard film stock, is costly and must be shot using bulky cameras. And "they're loud," Nolan says. "We had to figure a way to eliminate the sound so we could shoot dialogue." In a rarity for Hollywood, the payoff isn't primarily financial, so far. "It doesn't have a huge effect yet on the money you bring in," says Chris Aronson, a distribution chief with 20th Century Fox, which carried Night at the Museum on IMAX. "But it does help make your movie more of an event." For Nolan, IMAX makes the moviegoing experience unique again. "You can't do this on any home theater," Nolan says. "Batman has some of the most extraordinary characters in pop culture. We wanted the Joker to have the grandest entrance possible. "I figured if you could take an IMAX camera to Mount Everest or outer space, you could use it in a feature movie." Source: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...irstlook_N.htm .....so sweet.....I want this movie NOW! __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

06-01-2007, 03:17 AM	#62
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	...when I can, I am so preordering tickets. Wow... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

06-14-2007, 06:20 PM	#64
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	NEW BAT SUIT! http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5860 Now this is the suit that batman will be changing over to at some point in the film, probably do to something the Joker does. I think it looks pretty kick ass, alot of detail plus it looks like it can handle more then the last suit. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site! Last edited by Raven; 06-14-2007 at 08:41 PM.

06-14-2007, 06:35 PM	#65
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I just saw. I want to like it, but it's a bit too busy and industrial for my taste. It would look cool on Iron Man, but Batman needs something slicker. Maybe he forgot to add that coat of latex. __________________

06-14-2007, 08:32 PM	#66
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	It looks amazing...But I still think the most badass suit was in Batman: Deadend....just a long sleeve t-shirt, man. __________________ Stupendous Monster

06-01-2007, 12:21 PM	#63
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	This is probably one of my biggest anticipated films after seeing the last one I just can't wait!

06-14-2007, 08:56 PM	#67
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	Its cool looking, it has a lot of parts. I hope they continue to show him making his gear, I liked that.

06-15-2007, 08:49 AM	#70
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	I don't really like it. Too much unnecessary detail if you ask me. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

06-17-2007, 04:10 PM	#74
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	That new suit looks okay. The helmet is sweet while, as already said, the detailing looks too busy and reminds me of bad Batman films I can understand why it's been done. Plus, I trust Nolan. I think the suit is made of many separate pieces meaning more freedom of movement, which in turn allows more action. Keep in mind that Nolan is doing the film for IMAX and will have four action sequences, it would be cool to see Batman doing a little more than blurred fight scenes (although I know what Nolan was trying to achieve) and swooping up and down to grab bad guys. If anyone's wondering about how characters may fit in then I think 'The Long Halloween' will shed some light on some of it. Seeing as that is one of the graphic novels that Nolan has taken his approach from and definitely been influenced by. It features Harvey Dent and a lot of villains in Batman's early days. I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it.

06-29-2007, 06:55 PM	#77
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	This is a very big spoiler, so I wont say any more then that. Please do not look at this if you dont want any of the story spoiled for you. Spoiler: http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5895 The scarecrow is returning to the film! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFDQMeZCvSU __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

07-09-2007, 07:43 PM	#79
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Just heard something big. I don't know if it's a rumor or not but.... Spoiler: Anthony Michael Hall will be playing The Riddler Cooooool. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-09-2007, 08:30 PM	#80
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I know he's in it, but I thought he was playing just some gang leader...Where'd you hear about that? __________________ Stupendous Monster