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**Tribal Warfare** · 10-27-2010, 06:48 PM

Batman sequel 'Rises' again

LOS ANGELES - THE next Batman sequel has a title: The Dark Knight Rises. Distributor Warner Bros. confirmed the name for director Christopher Nolan's third adventure about the DC Comics vigilante hero, which follows Batman Begins in 2005 and The Dark Knight in 2008.

The Dark Knight Rises is due in theaters July 20, 2012. Bucking Hollywood's current wave of 3-D movies, Nolan is not planning to shoot the film in 3-D.

Warner Bros had agreed with Nolan's argument that the sequel should resist the 3-D craze, the director told the Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex blog, which first reported the title.

Nolan would not reveal what villain might appear in The Dark Knight Rises, but he said it would not be the Riddler, one of the key bad guys in the comics and past film and TV Batman tales.

Earlier this year, Nolan said he would not resurrect the Joker, the cackling villain played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Ledger won the supporting-actor Academy Award for the role, a year after he died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. -- AP

Red Brooklyn · 10-29-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Because he's a two-faced dick?

Yep, that's him in a nutshell.

That's sad to hear. But not all together surprising. But yeah, I thought he did a great job as Harvey Two-Face. One of the best things I've seen him do.

Red Brooklyn · 11-19-2010, 09:38 AM

So Perez Hilton (uggh) is "reporting" that Tom Hardy is playing Hugo Strange. Haven't seen an official announcement yet, but there ya go. For what it's worth.

jiveturkey · 11-19-2010, 12:58 PM

Not bad at all.

Red Brooklyn · 11-19-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

Not bad at all.

It's great news (I think), if it's true. Still haven't seen anything offcial. But I love it.

Red Brooklyn · 11-19-2010, 01:35 PM

Though there is this:

Michael Caine on The Dark Knight Rises Schedule
Source: Empire November 19, 2010

Michael Caine, who plays Alfred in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies, previously said that he thought The Dark Knight Rises would "probably start in May next year."

He's now given Empire magazine a little clearer picture of the film's shooting schedule: "Emma [Thomas], the producer, said we'd get the script in January. Christopher said: 'Script in January, shoot in May, finish in November.'"

Warner Bros. Pictures has set a July 20, 2012 release date for The Dark Knight Rises.

Read more: Michael Caine on The Dark Knight Rises Schedule - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movie...#ixzz15l6RZ3EV

bowener · 11-19-2010, 07:34 PM

I kind of hope it is Hush.

bowener · 11-19-2010, 07:37 PM

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00036870.html

If that is the case, it sounds too much like the Joker from the previous Batman series. The modern Hugo Strange is a psychiatrist that has a machine that basically tells him all the rich gothamites secrets, which he uses to blackmail them with... and Bruce Wayne, for some reason, uses it, and Strange finds out he is Batman.

**007** · 11-19-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00036870.html

If that is the case, it sounds too much like the Joker from the previous Batman series. The modern Hugo Strange is a psychiatrist that has a machine that basically tells him all the rich gothamites secrets, which he uses to blackmail them with... and Bruce Wayne, for some reason, uses it, and Strange finds out he is Batman.

Gee, sounds like Batman Forever.

Red Brooklyn · 11-20-2010, 11:13 AM

Obviously, it depends on what direction Nolan & Co take the character. But some variation on the "Prey" and/or "Terror" storylines seems to work all too well in the Gotham that Nolan has already established. From wikipedia:

Partly due to Hugo Strange's appearance on TV as a psychological expert, Captain Gordon is ordered to put together a Task Force to capture Batman, with Strange working as a consultant to try to discover Batman's identity. As the investigation continues, however, Strange grows increasingly monomaniacal in his obsession with Batman. His greatest desire is to become Batman. To that end, he has attempts to kill the Caped Crusader, and then take his place. Strange eventually concludes that Bruce Wayne is most likely Batman, brainwashes the head of the police Task Force into becoming a lethal vigilante to turn public sentiment against Batman, and kidnaps the mayor's daughter. He is ultimately caught, shot twice and dumped into a river; it was then assumed he had died.

However, in Doug Moench's "Terror" storyline, Strange mysteriously comes back. He decides to work with another of Batman's enemies, the Scarecrow, and use him as a tool to help him capture Batman. Scarecrow turns on Strange, however, impaling him on a weather vane and throwing him in the cellar of his own mansion. The Scarecrow then uses Strange's mansion as a trap for Batman.

Some of that (with just minor tweeks) makes way too much sense.

irishjayhawk · 11-20-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Gee, sounds like Batman Forever.

Talk about not giving Nolan credit.

**007** · 11-20-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Talk about not giving Nolan credit.

He won't deserve credit if he uses that storyline. With the exception of the villian being different it is the exact same story as Forever.

keg in kc · 01-19-2011, 01:18 PM

News!

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”

In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.” Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. “The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Molitoth · 01-19-2011, 01:44 PM

Tom Hardy to play Bane is intriging! He was excellent in Inception.

Lets just say I'll be glad that I'm watching Anne Hathaway in something other than another stupid chick flick picked out by the wife.

**Bowser** · 01-19-2011, 02:38 PM

Nice! Think they'll bring back that form fitting leather outfit for Hathaway?

**Bowser** · 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

And just to think out loud - I think outside of being a Lear Jet pilot, my next choice for a job would be movie producer. How exactly does one break into that field? Dane?

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Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $872813	Nolan's Batman 3 Title Batman sequel 'Rises' again LOS ANGELES - THE next Batman sequel has a title: The Dark Knight Rises. Distributor Warner Bros. confirmed the name for director Christopher Nolan's third adventure about the DC Comics vigilante hero, which follows Batman Begins in 2005 and The Dark Knight in 2008. The Dark Knight Rises is due in theaters July 20, 2012. Bucking Hollywood's current wave of 3-D movies, Nolan is not planning to shoot the film in 3-D. Warner Bros had agreed with Nolan's argument that the sequel should resist the 3-D craze, the director told the Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex blog, which first reported the title. Nolan would not reveal what villain might appear in The Dark Knight Rises, but he said it would not be the Riddler, one of the key bad guys in the comics and past film and TV Batman tales. Earlier this year, Nolan said he would not resurrect the Joker, the cackling villain played by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Ledger won the supporting-actor Academy Award for the role, a year after he died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. -- AP
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11-19-2010, 09:38 AM	#62
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Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8111398	Though there is this: Michael Caine on The Dark Knight Rises Schedule Source: Empire November 19, 2010 Michael Caine, who plays Alfred in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies, previously said that he thought The Dark Knight Rises would "probably start in May next year." He's now given Empire magazine a little clearer picture of the film's shooting schedule: "Emma [Thomas], the producer, said we'd get the script in January. Christopher said: 'Script in January, shoot in May, finish in November.'" Warner Bros. Pictures has set a July 20, 2012 release date for The Dark Knight Rises. Read more: Michael Caine on The Dark Knight Rises Schedule - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movie...#ixzz15l6RZ3EV
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11-19-2010, 07:34 PM	#66
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11-19-2010, 07:37 PM	#67
bowener BAMF! Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $9549897	http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00036870.html If that is the case, it sounds too much like the Joker from the previous Batman series. The modern Hugo Strange is a psychiatrist that has a machine that basically tells him all the rich gothamites secrets, which he uses to blackmail them with... and Bruce Wayne, for some reason, uses it, and Strange finds out he is Batman. __________________ Main Entry: bowe·ner Pronunciation: \ˈbō-nər\ Function: noun Date: circa 2007
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11-20-2010, 11:13 AM	#69
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8111398	Obviously, it depends on what direction Nolan & Co take the character. But some variation on the "Prey" and/or "Terror" storylines seems to work all too well in the Gotham that Nolan has already established. From wikipedia: Partly due to Hugo Strange's appearance on TV as a psychological expert, Captain Gordon is ordered to put together a Task Force to capture Batman, with Strange working as a consultant to try to discover Batman's identity. As the investigation continues, however, Strange grows increasingly monomaniacal in his obsession with Batman. His greatest desire is to become Batman. To that end, he has attempts to kill the Caped Crusader, and then take his place. Strange eventually concludes that Bruce Wayne is most likely Batman, brainwashes the head of the police Task Force into becoming a lethal vigilante to turn public sentiment against Batman, and kidnaps the mayor's daughter. He is ultimately caught, shot twice and dumped into a river; it was then assumed he had died. However, in Doug Moench's "Terror" storyline, Strange mysteriously comes back. He decides to work with another of Batman's enemies, the Scarecrow, and use him as a tool to help him capture Batman. Scarecrow turns on Strange, however, impaling him on a weather vane and throwing him in the cellar of his own mansion. The Scarecrow then uses Strange's mansion as a trap for Batman. Some of that (with just minor tweeks) makes way too much sense.
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Molitoth Mahomes Fanboi Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2934969	Tom Hardy to play Bane is intriging! He was excellent in Inception. Lets just say I'll be glad that I'm watching Anne Hathaway in something other than another stupid chick flick picked out by the wife.
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01-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#75
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3401616	And just to think out loud - I think outside of being a Lear Jet pilot, my next choice for a job would be movie producer. How exactly does one break into that field? Dane?
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