It's all got a bit weirdly dramatic, hasn't it? It's only a pic of a man in a film. (Quite a decent fake too!)
Barry's got faith it'll be a good film, and who can blame him? He's optimistic, and with good reason; I don't think the issue needs much more exploration that that!
I don't think the majority of people are worried about whether or not Nolan can match/surpass his last accomplishment with Batman as much as they are on pins and needles about how the new Joker will look in the film; even Barry has stated that he hoped the J-man doesn't look too outrageous.
People I know, that don't read comics at all, know how iconic the character is and have expressed their concerns on how he will or will not be conveyed to my surprise at least. And I'll admit that I'm not above being a wee bit nervous on this... okay- alot ;%
I still haven't quite gotten over Schumacher Syndrome just yet.
Felt let down after THE PRESTIGE, em?
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edited April 2007
Here's information from Monday on shooting in Chicago:
New Dark Knight Set Report and Photos!
Source: Streaker_67, Spiral April 23, 2007
Scoopers 'Streaker_67' and 'Spiral' sent us a new report from The Dark Knight set in Chicago along with new photos! Here's what happened today:
I was there between 8am and 3pm today.
Extras were brought out of the post office dressed in business attire, perhaps in the area of 20 people. They were joined on Van Buren in front of the post office by more extras in cars.
The helicopter tried to come in but it was just too windy and it was on scene less than five minutes before leaving.
The extras milled about for awhile, then ran thru their movements in the cars before all the cars were pulled to either side of the street and the extras all gathered on the stairs, where they were then led inside the post office. This was around 9am, and they would not reemerge until after 3pm.
In the building across from the post office where the zipline originates, they were filming inside for almost two hours, though very little was visible. Occassionally a line was shot out of the window, fell down the building and was then pulled up.
Around 11 Christopher Nolan and about 8 people following him came out of the building and went into the post office. After they left a large camera was removed from that building, followed by about 8 carts of equipment, leading me to believe they are done filming the interiors for the big cross.
Something of note: two stunt men (I'm guessing) walked right by me on the way to the building. Each of them had a clown mask in a clear plastic bag. They were different than the other masks because they were soft, not hard. When I saw actors carrying them in the suburban, they seemed like hard plastic that maintained their shape. These masks were rubbery (though they looked the same style), and in fact one of them was folded nearly in half!
Between 8am and 3pm I am 98% certain that no human went across the zipline. My 2% uncertainty comes from the short times I was not able to see it (due to moving positions).
The wall is coming along: 4 doors were added to it, and after I left at 3pm my friend who stayed behind told me that a school bus (not the one inside the post office, but another one) was BACKED into the door frame, where it just barely fit.
After this the extras reemerged, the helicopter returned, and a street scene was shot 8 to 10 times, whenever the helicopter came by. Each time the helicopter went by, a black 'bag' looking object was sent across the zipline, but no person. On the last two runs the extras were reacting to (pointing at) the school bus in the fake wall section.
The extras left around 4:40, and construction on the wall resumed, with them building the wall around the bus that was parked partway through it.
Part of what I do for a living involves security, since 9/11 the Chicago Police and Fire Department have begun sending email messages to large downtown buildings when an event occurs that may cause some alarm to downtown building occupants. Today I received this email message which I thought you Batman fans might enjoy, it appears a fire occured on the set where Batman is filming. Below is what I just received
Street Closure UPDATE:
Due to the filming of Batman there were traffic restrictions in place at this location, the following closures are in effect while CFD addresses the fire:
Canal is closed from Harrison to Van Buren
Van Buren is closed from Clinton to Wacker
These closures will remain in effect until CFD & CPD equipment leave the area, then filming traffic restrictions will resume.
CFD and CPD have responded to investigate smoke from the roof of the old post office at Van Buren and Canal.
Investigation revealed an electrical malfunction in a piece of equipment on the roof that caused a small electrical fire and smoke. The building is abandoned and is also the location where Batman is being filmed today.
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Thanks for the update, Barry. I take it this was on WGN Chicago news today?
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Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
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Thanks for the update, Barry. I take it this was on WGN Chicago news today?
Not sure, it may have been, I just got the email from the Chicago Police Dept. That building is only about 6 blocks from where I work. If they are still filming Friday I may take a walk and snap a picture or two.
I don't think the majority of people are worried about whether or not Nolan can match/surpass his last accomplishment with Batman as much as they are on pins and needles about how the new Joker will look in the film; even Barry has stated that he hoped the J-man doesn't look too outrageous.
People I know, that don't read comics at all, know how iconic the character is and have expressed their concerns on how he will or will not be conveyed to my surprise at least. And I'll admit that I'm not above being a wee bit nervous on this... okay- alot ;%
Fair enough; to be honest I don't really mind how they go on the Joker- we've trad Jokers and all other varieties, really- I'm not particuarly wed to any. I don't doubt we'll get green hair, white face and a red smile of some kind... I can't really think of a variation on that which would upset me too much. I did rather enjoy the scar smile idea; wouldn't mind getting that.
Either way, I have the feeling we'll see him pretty soon- I'm sure the film company don't want the first clear shots of him to be some grainy rubbish ones shot from half a mile away in bad lighting.
Yeah... I was expecting something clever and got something that thought its final 'twist' hadn't been worked out by everyone in the cinema, including the bunch of 13-year old girls sitting behind me who were talking more than concentrating on the film. And the scene where Michael Caine's character, who lives in London, sends a note to Jackman's character, who lives in London, in a pub in London, which says 'meet me at 15 Aldwych, London'... I dunno; just showed how little the filmmakers regarded the audience's intelligence if you ask me.
I know it's not always the place you're getting to but the way you get there, and the relationship beteen Jackman and Bale was good stuff, but I just wanted a plot that was clever and adult.
Thanks for the update, Barry. I take it this was on WGN Chicago news today?
Not sure, it may have been, I just got the email from the Chicago Police Dept. That building is only about 6 blocks from where I work. If they are still filming Friday I may take a walk and snap a picture or two.
Good stuff. Sadly, unlike looking out for Spider-Man filming or something, I suppose you're unlikely to see the caped crusader himself unless you stay up all night! He doesn't really go for daytime work, sadly!
It's all got a bit weirdly dramatic, hasn't it? It's only a pic of a man in a film. (Quite a decent fake too!)
Barry's got faith it'll be a good film, and who can blame him? He's optimistic, and with good reason; I don't think the issue needs much more exploration that that!
I don't think the majority of people are worried about whether or not Nolan can match/surpass his last accomplishment with Batman as much as they are on pins and needles about how the new Joker will look in the film; even Barry has stated that he hoped the J-man doesn't look too outrageous.
People I know, that don't read comics at all, know how iconic the character is and have expressed their concerns on how he will or will not be conveyed to my surprise at least. And I'll admit that I'm not above being a wee bit nervous on this... okay- alot ;%
Y'know,Rogue,I was a bit perturbed,too-until after looking at the makeup,which may not even be what Nolan finally uses.
It's entirely possible that,as opposed to trying to duplicate The Joker of the animated series or TV show or 1989 film, the Nolan brothers are going straight to the original source of The Joker's face--the silent movie The Man Who Laughs as the reference for their version of The Joker.
We know that it was Batman's co-creators writer Bill Finger,and artist Jerry Robinson, who actually created The Joker, and that they used stills of the actor Conrad Veidt in full makeup as Gwynplaine--the man whose mouth has been carved into a permanent grin--as the model for The Joker's face.
In fact, Gwynplaine and Joker's faces are practically identical--aside from the fact that The Joker's nose and chin are slightly exaggerated and thus longer than those of a normal human being.But everything else is there:the high cheekbones,the high forehead and hairline,the burning eyes, and the ever-present smile.It's an incredibly eerie and dramatic appearance--once seen,not easily forgotten.And,dare I say it,aside from The Joker's unusual coloring,it's also a "realistic" look.
Maybe that's what the Nolans hope Ledger will resemble.
In my opinion,if handled correctly(i.e.not played for laughs),this appearance could work--and work very well indeed...
Just routine speculation on random snippets/rumours from a film in production, as far as I can tell; rather like with CR about a year ago this time A Batman thread seems quite a logical place in which to explore issues such as this one
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There will never be another Batman film/it'll be the best Batman ever!!! Think that covers it...
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
It's entirely possible that,as opposed to trying to duplicate The Joker of the animated series or TV show or 1989 film, the Nolan brothers are going straight to the original source of The Joker's face--the silent movie The Man Who Laughs as the reference for their version of The Joker.
Yeah- I'm sure I saw another bit of fake fanart that had Joker-ised an image from that film, and it looked absolutely cracking!
And there were some other lovely ones with Christopher Eccleston as the joker- that worked rather well too.
Batman On Film is reporting that Eric Roberts has been added to the cast of B:TDK as Boss Maroni. In the comics, Maroni was the man that essentially created Two-Face by throwing acid at Harvey Dent's face, scarring him and thus twisting his psysche.
This is of course all rumor but Roberts does sound like a good choice to me as he has the sleazy mobster thing down pat.
Barry's got faith it'll be a good film, and who can blame him? He's optimistic, and with good reason; I don't think the issue needs much more exploration that that!
Hmm...still, if a little analysis of the minutiae which comprise a Batman film is something you don't wish to see explored, then I wouldn't bother going near a Batman thread for the next few months
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'A lot of strange psychoanalysis? If you say so |) )
Yup- I do and no amount of small pictures of monkeys are going to change my mind. Any chance of talking about Batman rather than talking about people talking about Batman?
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It's all got a bit weirdly dramatic, hasn't it? It's only a pic of a man in a film. (Quite a decent fake too!)
Very well, then! Secondary discussion closed, as far as I'm concerned...
Back on topic: I can understand the concerns of those who didn't particularly like BB to be worried about DK...but for those of us who enjoyed the revitalized, reinvigorated (and rebooted!) Batman we got in Begins, I think there's much to be positive about as far as a second Nolan offering is concerned...fake Joker makeup shots notwithstanding
Mr. Garvin makes an excellent point about a possible reference to The Man Who Laughs...I hadn't thought of that.
Really looking forward to this one B-)
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Back on topic: I can understand the concerns of those who didn't particularly like BB to be worried about DK...but for those of us who enjoyed the revitalized, reinvigorated (and rebooted!) Batman we got in Begins, I think there's much to be positive about as far as a second Nolan offering is concerned...
Well, obviously! For me, I'd like to see a little more of that larger-than-life element that Batman usually has: I don't want the Joker to be made too realistic, otherwise he and Batman turn into proper scary nutjobs and I'm not sure I want to see either of them treated as a hero. And I liked the wonderful design we got in the Burtons; not that there weren't elements of that in Begins, but I was sad to see that world mostly go. Hopefully the presence of the Joker -who is a pretty wild character- will mean that the fantasy factor is notched up just a little. Not so as that those who enjoyed the first will be disappointed, but enough for it not to be uncomfortable viewing. And Eric Roberts can always be counted on to camp proceedings up a bit!
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Any chance of talking about Batman rather than talking about people talking about Batman?
Sure...but then, lest we forget, you're the one who started the examination of those talking about Batman, aren't you?
No; that would have been the conversation I was referring to. ' '
[yawn] " ' |) ' "
Can't disagree with you about Burton's Joker, though. I rather liked it---much better than the travesty he committed with DeVito's Penguin, IMRO I'm all for keeping the Joker fantastical, as opposed to the 'rumour' shot we've recently seen...still, as ever, it's up to the material to validate whatever interpretation they choose...
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New Dark Knight Set Video and Pics
Source: Pictaker April 26, 2007
'Pictaker' has put together a pretty impressive clip that includes pictures and video the scooper took on The Dark Knight set in Chicago this week at the Old Post Office. You can watch the clip here.
New Dark Knight Set Video and Pics
Source: Pictaker April 26, 2007
'Pictaker' has put together a pretty impressive clip that includes pictures and video the scooper took on The Dark Knight set in Chicago this week at the Old Post Office. You can watch the clip here.
Interesting stuff, particularly the fact that it looks like they're shooting a robbery during the day. I wonder if it will be day-for-night or if the Joker has figured out that - gasp - Batman only appears at night.
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More Dark Knight Extras Needed!
Source: Anonymous April 29, 2007
More extras casting news for "Rory's First Kiss" AKA The Dark Knight has been posted for Saturday May 5th in Chicago on the Chicago Film Office's website. Here is what they are looking for...
"Rory's First Kiss" needs you!
A Warner Bros. Film requires extras to play as Victims and Perpertrators within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action adventure ripping through the streets of Chicago from June to October.
We are searching for males and females, all ages, all ethnicities, to work as paid extras (non-speaking roles). If you are interested please attend our open call.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Chicago Academy for the Arts
1010 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
10:00 am - 3:30 pm (anytime during these hours)
Please bring a recent color photograph and a pen. You will fill out a registration card.
Loeff, I recall that your brother is an actor; thought I might post this because this looks pretty good on a resume when you go for larger parts.
But if any of you lived in the area, why not try out for it?
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Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
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Interesting stuff, particularly the fact that it looks like they're shooting a robbery during the day. I wonder if it will be day-for-night or if the Joker has figured out that - gasp - Batman only appears at night.
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But if any of you lived in the area, why not try out for it?
Wouldn't you know it, I won't be home until the 10th.
College is ruining my life! X-(
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-Roger Moore
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edited April 2007
This figures...my brother lives in the Chicago area for 10 years, does plays at Steppenwolf and other area theatres...makes a few commercials...
Then he moves to L.A....and Batman comes to Chicago
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Bale: Absolutely. He's a great choice for it. I like him personally, but he's got a real craving for playing that role. I think he's going to do something really very different.
Hmmm... ?:)
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Bale: Absolutely. He's a great choice for it. I like him personally, but he's got a real craving for playing that role. I think he's going to do something really very different.
Hmmm... ?:)
Maybe all Bale means is that unlike Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson,Heath Ledger won't play The Joker as broadly--that his version will be more frightening:which would be true to the original incarnation of this character.To my knowledge,that really hasn't been done before--certainly not in live-action.
Also,Bale may not be overly familiar with the other interpretations of The Joker, so even if Ledger's take is very much like,say,Nicholson's,it might still seem "very different" to him...
Bale: Absolutely. He's a great choice for it. I like him personally, but he's got a real craving for playing that role. I think he's going to do something really very different.
Hmmm... ?:)
Maybe all Bale means is that unlike Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson,Heath Ledger won't play The Joker as broadly--that his version will be more frightening:which would be true to the original incarnation of this character.To my knowledge,that really hasn't been done before--certainly not in live-action.
Also,Bale may not be overly familiar with the other interpretations of The Joker, so even if Ledger's take is very much like,say,Nicholson's,it might still seem "very different" to him...
I wouldn't lose too much sleep over that quote. Every actor says his performance will be "very different"; to say otherwise would imply they don't have a handle on the material, and their egos would never allow it. Besides, it can still be "different" from Nicholson and Romero - neither of whom were 100% faithful to the comic - and still ring true to the books.
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I don't think the majority of people are worried about whether or not Nolan can match/surpass his last accomplishment with Batman as much as they are on pins and needles about how the new Joker will look in the film; even Barry has stated that he hoped the J-man doesn't look too outrageous.
People I know, that don't read comics at all, know how iconic the character is and have expressed their concerns on how he will or will not be conveyed to my surprise at least. And I'll admit that I'm not above being a wee bit nervous on this... okay- alot ;%
I still haven't quite gotten over Schumacher Syndrome just yet.
Felt let down after THE PRESTIGE, em?
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
New Dark Knight Set Report and Photos!
Source: Streaker_67, Spiral April 23, 2007
Scoopers 'Streaker_67' and 'Spiral' sent us a new report from The Dark Knight set in Chicago along with new photos! Here's what happened today:
I was there between 8am and 3pm today.
Extras were brought out of the post office dressed in business attire, perhaps in the area of 20 people. They were joined on Van Buren in front of the post office by more extras in cars.
The helicopter tried to come in but it was just too windy and it was on scene less than five minutes before leaving.
The extras milled about for awhile, then ran thru their movements in the cars before all the cars were pulled to either side of the street and the extras all gathered on the stairs, where they were then led inside the post office. This was around 9am, and they would not reemerge until after 3pm.
In the building across from the post office where the zipline originates, they were filming inside for almost two hours, though very little was visible. Occassionally a line was shot out of the window, fell down the building and was then pulled up.
Around 11 Christopher Nolan and about 8 people following him came out of the building and went into the post office. After they left a large camera was removed from that building, followed by about 8 carts of equipment, leading me to believe they are done filming the interiors for the big cross.
Something of note: two stunt men (I'm guessing) walked right by me on the way to the building. Each of them had a clown mask in a clear plastic bag. They were different than the other masks because they were soft, not hard. When I saw actors carrying them in the suburban, they seemed like hard plastic that maintained their shape. These masks were rubbery (though they looked the same style), and in fact one of them was folded nearly in half!
Between 8am and 3pm I am 98% certain that no human went across the zipline. My 2% uncertainty comes from the short times I was not able to see it (due to moving positions).
The wall is coming along: 4 doors were added to it, and after I left at 3pm my friend who stayed behind told me that a school bus (not the one inside the post office, but another one) was BACKED into the door frame, where it just barely fit.
After this the extras reemerged, the helicopter returned, and a street scene was shot 8 to 10 times, whenever the helicopter came by. Each time the helicopter went by, a black 'bag' looking object was sent across the zipline, but no person. On the last two runs the extras were reacting to (pointing at) the school bus in the fake wall section.
The extras left around 4:40, and construction on the wall resumed, with them building the wall around the bus that was parked partway through it.
More filming will be tomorrow!
You guys can view the photos here if you"d like:
http://www.superherohype.com/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Batman/The_Dark_Knight/The_Movie/On_Set
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Street Closure UPDATE:
Due to the filming of Batman there were traffic restrictions in place at this location, the following closures are in effect while CFD addresses the fire:
Canal is closed from Harrison to Van Buren
Van Buren is closed from Clinton to Wacker
These closures will remain in effect until CFD & CPD equipment leave the area, then filming traffic restrictions will resume.
CFD and CPD have responded to investigate smoke from the roof of the old post office at Van Buren and Canal.
Investigation revealed an electrical malfunction in a piece of equipment on the roof that caused a small electrical fire and smoke. The building is abandoned and is also the location where Batman is being filmed today.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Not sure, it may have been, I just got the email from the Chicago Police Dept. That building is only about 6 blocks from where I work. If they are still filming Friday I may take a walk and snap a picture or two.
Fair enough; to be honest I don't really mind how they go on the Joker- we've trad Jokers and all other varieties, really- I'm not particuarly wed to any. I don't doubt we'll get green hair, white face and a red smile of some kind... I can't really think of a variation on that which would upset me too much. I did rather enjoy the scar smile idea; wouldn't mind getting that.
Either way, I have the feeling we'll see him pretty soon- I'm sure the film company don't want the first clear shots of him to be some grainy rubbish ones shot from half a mile away in bad lighting.
Yeah... I was expecting something clever and got something that thought its final 'twist' hadn't been worked out by everyone in the cinema, including the bunch of 13-year old girls sitting behind me who were talking more than concentrating on the film. And the scene where Michael Caine's character, who lives in London, sends a note to Jackman's character, who lives in London, in a pub in London, which says 'meet me at 15 Aldwych, London'... I dunno; just showed how little the filmmakers regarded the audience's intelligence if you ask me.
I know it's not always the place you're getting to but the way you get there, and the relationship beteen Jackman and Bale was good stuff, but I just wanted a plot that was clever and adult.
Good stuff. Sadly, unlike looking out for Spider-Man filming or something, I suppose you're unlikely to see the caped crusader himself unless you stay up all night! He doesn't really go for daytime work, sadly!
Y'know,Rogue,I was a bit perturbed,too-until after looking at the makeup,which may not even be what Nolan finally uses.
It's entirely possible that,as opposed to trying to duplicate The Joker of the animated series or TV show or 1989 film, the Nolan brothers are going straight to the original source of The Joker's face--the silent movie The Man Who Laughs as the reference for their version of The Joker.
We know that it was Batman's co-creators writer Bill Finger,and artist Jerry Robinson, who actually created The Joker, and that they used stills of the actor Conrad Veidt in full makeup as Gwynplaine--the man whose mouth has been carved into a permanent grin--as the model for The Joker's face.
In fact, Gwynplaine and Joker's faces are practically identical--aside from the fact that The Joker's nose and chin are slightly exaggerated and thus longer than those of a normal human being.But everything else is there:the high cheekbones,the high forehead and hairline,the burning eyes, and the ever-present smile.It's an incredibly eerie and dramatic appearance--once seen,not easily forgotten.And,dare I say it,aside from The Joker's unusual coloring,it's also a "realistic" look.
Maybe that's what the Nolans hope Ledger will resemble.
In my opinion,if handled correctly(i.e.not played for laughs),this appearance could work--and work very well indeed...
Has it? ?:) Hmm. Don't get that at all; sorry.
Just routine speculation on random snippets/rumours from a film in production, as far as I can tell; rather like with CR about a year ago this time
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Yes it did: a lot of strange psychoanalysis over something that no-one had actually got all that worried about.
Yeah- I'm sure I saw another bit of fake fanart that had Joker-ised an image from that film, and it looked absolutely cracking!
And there were some other lovely ones with Christopher Eccleston as the joker- that worked rather well too.
This is of course all rumor but Roberts does sound like a good choice to me as he has the sleazy mobster thing down pat.
Goodness- there's actually going to be some Americans in Batman this time!
Hmm...still, if a little analysis of the minutiae which comprise a Batman film is something you don't wish to see explored, then I wouldn't bother going near a Batman thread for the next few months
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Yup- I do and no amount of small pictures of monkeys are going to change my mind. Any chance of talking about Batman rather than talking about people talking about Batman?
Sure...but then, lest we forget, you're the one who started the examination of those talking about Batman, aren't you?
Very well, then! Secondary discussion closed, as far as I'm concerned...
Back on topic: I can understand the concerns of those who didn't particularly like BB to be worried about DK...but for those of us who enjoyed the revitalized, reinvigorated (and rebooted!) Batman we got in Begins, I think there's much to be positive about as far as a second Nolan offering is concerned...fake Joker makeup shots notwithstanding
Mr. Garvin makes an excellent point about a possible reference to The Man Who Laughs...I hadn't thought of that.
Really looking forward to this one B-)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
No; that would have been the conversation I was referring to. '
Well, obviously!
[yawn] " '
Can't disagree with you about Burton's Joker, though. I rather liked it---much better than the travesty he committed with DeVito's Penguin, IMRO
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Source: Pictaker April 26, 2007
'Pictaker' has put together a pretty impressive clip that includes pictures and video the scooper took on The Dark Knight set in Chicago this week at the Old Post Office. You can watch the clip here.
The Dark Knight will return to the city in June.
http://one.revver.com/watch/247845/flv/affiliate/83874
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Interesting stuff, particularly the fact that it looks like they're shooting a robbery during the day. I wonder if it will be day-for-night or if the Joker has figured out that - gasp - Batman only appears at night.
Source: Anonymous April 29, 2007
More extras casting news for "Rory's First Kiss" AKA The Dark Knight has been posted for Saturday May 5th in Chicago on the Chicago Film Office's website. Here is what they are looking for...
"Rory's First Kiss" needs you!
A Warner Bros. Film requires extras to play as Victims and Perpertrators within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action adventure ripping through the streets of Chicago from June to October.
We are searching for males and females, all ages, all ethnicities, to work as paid extras (non-speaking roles). If you are interested please attend our open call.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Chicago Academy for the Arts
1010 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
10:00 am - 3:30 pm (anytime during these hours)
Please bring a recent color photograph and a pen. You will fill out a registration card.
Loeff, I recall that your brother is an actor; thought I might post this because this looks pretty good on a resume when you go for larger parts.
But if any of you lived in the area, why not try out for it?
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Wouldn't you know it, I won't be home until the 10th.
College is ruining my life! X-(
-Roger Moore
Then he moves to L.A....and Batman comes to Chicago
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
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SHH!: How about working with Heath as The Joker?
Bale: Absolutely. He's a great choice for it. I like him personally, but he's got a real craving for playing that role. I think he's going to do something really very different.
Hmmm... ?:)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Maybe all Bale means is that unlike Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson,Heath Ledger won't play The Joker as broadly--that his version will be more frightening:which would be true to the original incarnation of this character.To my knowledge,that really hasn't been done before--certainly not in live-action.
Also,Bale may not be overly familiar with the other interpretations of The Joker, so even if Ledger's take is very much like,say,Nicholson's,it might still seem "very different" to him...
I wouldn't lose too much sleep over that quote. Every actor says his performance will be "very different"; to say otherwise would imply they don't have a handle on the material, and their egos would never allow it. Besides, it can still be "different" from Nicholson and Romero - neither of whom were 100% faithful to the comic - and still ring true to the books.