Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be brilliant, but I do think it is unlikely that they would recast the role so soon after Ledger's death.
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
edited August 2008
Get up, Dan...and drive your funky soul! Spider-Man 3 is no longer the top comic book grossing movie of all time thanks to worldwide numbers just posted on Box Office Mojo. The Batman has unseated you. as I thought it would. Your boy is now literally "No. 2" and not just in the numerical sense either.
'Dark Knight' swings past $500 million mark
By DAVID GERMAIN – 2 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Batman's rich alter-ego Bruce Wayne has added half a billion dollars to his riches. "The Dark Knight" on Sunday became the second movie in Hollywood history to top $500 million at the domestic box office, raising its total to $502.4 million, according to estimates from distributor Warner Bros.
The film hit that mark in just over six weeks, half the time it took "Titanic," which reached $500 million in a little more than three months. "Titanic," the biggest modern blockbuster, remains No. 1 on the domestic charts with $600.8 million.
Despite its brisk pace, "The Dark Knight" is not expected to approach the total for "Titanic," which put up smaller numbers week after week but lingered at the top of the box office for months.
Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros., said he expects "The Dark Knight" to finish at about $530 million, though it could reach $550 million if business persists as strongly as it has.
"I keep raising the number because it just keeps holding better than expected," Fellman said.
"The Dark Knight" will climb to about $505 million by Labor Day, the conclusion of Hollywood's busy summer season. That amounts to nearly one-eighth of Hollywood's overall summer revenue of $4.2 billion, which edges the previous summer record of $4.18 billion set last year, according to box-office tracker Media By Numbers.
Factoring in today's higher admission prices, "The Dark Knight" would need to take in about $900 million to match the number of tickets sold by "Titanic."
Labor Day weekend was generally sleepy at theaters, with a rush of new movies failing to find much favor with audiences. Through Sunday, Paramount's comedy "Tropic Thunder" remained No. 1 for the third straight weekend with $11.5 million.
The 20th Century Fox sci-fi thriller "Babylon A.D." with Vin Diesel debuted in second place with $9.7 million, while Overture Films' espionage drama "Traitor," starring Don Cheadle, opened at No. 5 with $7.9 million.
Premiering at No. 7 was Lionsgate's spoof flick "Disaster Movie" with $6.2 million. MGM's campus comedy "College" opened well outside the top 10 with $2.1 million.
The top 12 movies took in $75.2 million, down 23 percent from the same weekend last year, when "Halloween" opened with $26.4 million.
"This is kind of an inauspicious end to a really incredible summer," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "We limped past the finish line."
I realize this might be pushing it but is it possible that this masterpiece of a film could maybe reach, get to, have the small chance of creeping over the line to...............
ONE BILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Sweepy the CatHalifax, West Yorkshire, EnglaPosts: 986MI6 Agent
Yep, TDK has just gotten to $920million (Worldwide)
Leavind SM3 behind with $850million (Worldwide)
I honestly wasn't excpecting that! Even though TDK is better, Batman Begins only brought in less than half that!
I hope it does reach the billion mark. Only 3 other films have done that.
Titanic (1997)
LOTR (Early 00's)
Pirates of the Carribean 2 (2006)
But it's been at cinema's a few weeks now and is already beginning to lose people's interest
Get up, Dan...and drive your funky soul! Spider-Man 3 is no longer the top comic book grossing movie of all time thanks to worldwide numbers just posted on Box Office Mojo. The Batman has unseated you. as I thought it would. Your boy is now literally "No. 2" and not just in the numerical sense either.
Spider-Man may have now made less money, but that's fine with me. I don't need him to have made more money than anyone else to be confident in my love of Spidey. :v
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
) You have to admire Dan's dogged tenacity in the face of our unrelentingly geeky nerd attacks.
Actually it's easy. Why? Because my position is more moral than yours. I follow a superhero whose motto is 'with great power comes great responsibility.' What's Bat's motto? Or does he even have one? :v
Admitt it guys, you just can't accept that Spidey is so pure and Batman... isn't. :v )
As for me, I'm still waiting to read his rationalization of why he prefers VHS to DVD (not to mention BluRay).
Although DVD is better quality, VHS is easier to manage (in terms of fast-forwarding, rewinding and playing); and while my VCR does allow me to tape on DVD, I'm yet to utilise it as taping on VHS is incredibly easy.
On a side-note, Tony, that picture of Batman and Spider-Man, how on earth is that possible? Not only is Batman a non-superhero, but in all seriousness, how could Batman ever hope to do that to Spider-Man?
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
This is starting to remind me of those rabid sports fans who, when their favorite team wins, start screaming, "We're number one! We're number one!" As if they get to display a trophy in their houses or get a bonus for winning a championship or have their daily lives impacted in any but the tiniest of ways. . .
Really, and I may be sorry for asking this, but does it matter that much?
Vox clamantis in deserto
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
This is starting to remind me of those rabid sports fans who, when their favorite team wins, start screaming, "We're number one! We're number one!" As if they get to display a trophy in their houses or get a bonus for winning a championship or have their daily lives impacted in any but the tiniest of ways. . .
Really, and I may be sorry for asking this, but does it matter that much?
Unfortunately for many, this type of madness is a big deal, H.B. Not just on this site respectively but on many sites that I've seen. There is a seeded competition between Spider-Man, Batman & Iron Man when it comes to which is the better film on a whole. Fanboyness comes into play pretty naturally with things of this ilk.
Although I'll never see a dime of TDK's revenue regardless of my celebrations, as a HUGE Batman fan, I am very proud that it has captured the top crown for comic book movies ever. I've never hidden my fandom to anyone about Batman so to a degree ,at least for me, it does matter and it's all in fun too.
Y'know...your trophy suggestion might not be a bad idea though.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
This is starting to remind me of those rabid sports fans who, when their favorite team wins, start screaming, "We're number one! We're number one!" As if they get to display a trophy in their houses or get a bonus for winning a championship or have their daily lives impacted in any but the tiniest of ways. . .
Really, and I may be sorry for asking this, but does it matter that much?
I think they should just start a thread of their own....and Hardy, yes, to them, I think it does!
She's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table and you know it. ~ Mark Anthony
I think they should just start a thread of their own. . .
No way--Tony and Rogue have allowed the Bats-vs.-Spidey war to seep into other threads, and I've had to play the Mod card on 'em for doing so. If host the war we must, it should stay confined to this thread!
Vox clamantis in deserto
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
edited September 2008
I forgot to mention that me and son went to see The Dark Knight again yesterday but this time in IMAX and what an experience it was. It really looks better in that type of format.
And, Dan, your Spider-Man buddy, my son, took some his hard earned money and bought his own copy of the graphic novel THE LONG HALLOWEEN after the show. He's read it twice already, gets it entirely and now wants to purchase the follow-up DARK VICTORY.
TDK is very addictive for him. B-)
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Although DVD is better quality, VHS is easier to manage (in terms of fast-forwarding, rewinding and playing); and while my VCR does allow me to tape on DVD, I'm yet to utilise it as taping on VHS is incredibly easy.
?:) DVDs are random-access devices, in other words, you can go to any particular spot on a disc almost instantaneously. Unlike tapes, there is no rewinding or fast forwarding of the media.
Likewise, when it comes to recording with DVD's you don't have to worry about forwarding the tape past the last recorded section or whether you're accidentally recording over pre-existing material. DVD recorders handle all those tedious housekeeping chores automatically.
Once you clear yourself of a VHS mindset (and I know from firsthand experience that it can be an issue for lots of people) DVDs are incredibly more convenient.
On a side-note, Tony, that picture of Batman and Spider-Man, how on earth is that possible? Not only is Batman a non-superhero, but in all seriousness, how could Batman ever hope to do that to Spider-Man?
I viewed (and offered) the picture as a metaphor for Batman's latest triumph, not documentation of their respective powers. :v Of course, if you want me to get geeky, I suppose Batman could have some exo-skeleton under his outfit which gives him added strength; he has done that from time to time in the comics when facing off against super-powered foes.
This is starting to remind me of those rabid sports fans who, when their favorite team wins, start screaming, "We're number one! We're number one!" As if they get to display a trophy in their houses or get a bonus for winning a championship or have their daily lives impacted in any but the tiniest of ways...
Really, and I may be sorry for asking this, but does it matter that much?
No HB, it really doesn't matter all that much to me. I'm happy as can be that the comics genre in general is doing well at the box office as that will hopefully translate into more, better quality comic book adaptations down the road. I love the genre as a whole (yes, even Spiderman) and if anything, I'm actually a little disappointed that Iron Man didn't come out on top as that was, for my money, the best comic book movie of the season.
As for all those never-ending Spiderman jabs, I just enjoy pushing Dan's buttons (and I'm not beneath targeting some of Dan's other favorite movies as well); but it's all in good fun and strictly for laughs; and I hope (and think) that Dan, who gives as good as he gets, knows that.
I'm 43 years old; the days of taking a movie - any movie - too seriously are hopefully behind me.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
edited September 2008
In my own Batman-centric opinion, Bruce Wayne does have one superhuman power, and it doesn't require radioactivity, genetic mutation, a ring, or an alien pedigree: Strength of will {:) B-)
Check out my Amazon author page!Mark Loeffelholz
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Oh, I know you guys are having fun. I guess--and I'm speaking as me and not as a mod--I'm starting to get a little bored with the constant back-and-forth, and, y'know, I'm even feeling a little left out. As someone who likes both the Bats and Spidey movies I don't really have a dog in this show. Anyway, ignore this soon-to-be-42-year-old guy who put his inner child in permanent time-out.
In my own Batman-centric opinion, Bruce Wayne does have one superhuman power, and it doesn't require radioactivity, genetic mutation, a ring, or an alien pedigree: Strength of will {:) B-)
Oh, I know you guys are having fun. I guess--and I'm speaking as me and not as a mod--I'm starting to get a little bored with the constant back-and-forth, and, y'know, I'm even feeling a little left out. As someone who likes both the Bats and Spidey movies I don't really have a dog in this show. Anyway, ignore this soon-to-be-42-year-old guy who put his inner child in permanent time-out.
If you're feeling left out HB, you can always bash on Catwoman. I'll be sure to rush to Halle Berry's defense to the bitter end.
I find the best way to re-awaken your inner child is to invest in cool looking but otherwise utterly useless piece of memorabilia from your favorite movie or comic book. Perhaps a nice shiny new Spiderman or Batman statue for the mantle might do the trick.
I like it. {[] I think this has wings Tony. "I shall haunt criminals by nesting on their roofs and repeatedly going co-coo, co-coo, co-coo. I shall steal their sandwiches when they are not looking. I will be avenged!"
I like it. {[] I think this has wings Tony. "I shall haunt criminals by nesting on their roofs and repeatedly going co-coo, co-coo, co-coo. I shall steal their sandwiches when they are not looking. I will be avenged!"
I don't think so John; they already tried it once ... it didn't fly )
I find the best way to re-awaken your inner child is to invest in cool looking but otherwise utterly useless piece of memorabilia from your favorite movie or comic book. Perhaps a nice shiny new Spiderman or Batman statue for the mantle might do the trick.
Actually, I'm way ahead of you. Lookee what I bought about two months ago:
And, Dan, your Spider-Man buddy, my son, took some his hard earned money and bought his own copy of the graphic novel THE LONG HALLOWEEN after the show. He's read it twice already, gets it entirely and now wants to purchase the follow-up DARK VICTORY.
TDK is very addictive for him. B-)
Now you're just rubbing salt into the wound.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
As for all those never-ending Spiderman jabs, I just enjoy pushing Dan's buttons (and I'm not beneath targeting some of Dan's other favorite movies as well); but it's all in good fun and strictly for laughs; and I hope (and think) that Dan, who gives as good as he gets, knows that.
No, it's true. It is all in good fun, and to be honest, I love it. It makes my time here all the more delightful. )
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
RogueAgentSpeeding in the Tumbler...Posts: 3,676MI6 Agent
And, Dan, your Spider-Man buddy, my son, took some his hard earned money and bought his own copy of the graphic novel THE LONG HALLOWEEN after the show. He's read it twice already, gets it entirely and now wants to purchase the follow-up DARK VICTORY.
TDK is very addictive for him. B-)
Now you're just rubbing salt into the wound.
No...I'm pretty sure that THIS is pouring salt on a wound, Dan. :v
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
No...I'm pretty sure that THIS is pouring salt on a wound, Dan. :v
Before I give you an example of why you shouldn't mess with Spider-Man, :v I have to ask; what the heck is that? )
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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TDK
Domestic: $502,421,000 54.7%
+ Foreign: $416,700,000 45.3%
= Worldwide: $919,121,000 {[]
THE YOUNG AND THE WEBLESS 3
Domestic: $336,530,303 37.8%
+ Foreign: $554,341,323 62.2%
= Worldwide: $890,871,626
Dan = FAIL!
'Dark Knight' swings past $500 million mark
By DAVID GERMAIN – 2 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Batman's rich alter-ego Bruce Wayne has added half a billion dollars to his riches. "The Dark Knight" on Sunday became the second movie in Hollywood history to top $500 million at the domestic box office, raising its total to $502.4 million, according to estimates from distributor Warner Bros.
The film hit that mark in just over six weeks, half the time it took "Titanic," which reached $500 million in a little more than three months. "Titanic," the biggest modern blockbuster, remains No. 1 on the domestic charts with $600.8 million.
Despite its brisk pace, "The Dark Knight" is not expected to approach the total for "Titanic," which put up smaller numbers week after week but lingered at the top of the box office for months.
Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros., said he expects "The Dark Knight" to finish at about $530 million, though it could reach $550 million if business persists as strongly as it has.
"I keep raising the number because it just keeps holding better than expected," Fellman said.
"The Dark Knight" will climb to about $505 million by Labor Day, the conclusion of Hollywood's busy summer season. That amounts to nearly one-eighth of Hollywood's overall summer revenue of $4.2 billion, which edges the previous summer record of $4.18 billion set last year, according to box-office tracker Media By Numbers.
Factoring in today's higher admission prices, "The Dark Knight" would need to take in about $900 million to match the number of tickets sold by "Titanic."
Labor Day weekend was generally sleepy at theaters, with a rush of new movies failing to find much favor with audiences. Through Sunday, Paramount's comedy "Tropic Thunder" remained No. 1 for the third straight weekend with $11.5 million.
The 20th Century Fox sci-fi thriller "Babylon A.D." with Vin Diesel debuted in second place with $9.7 million, while Overture Films' espionage drama "Traitor," starring Don Cheadle, opened at No. 5 with $7.9 million.
Premiering at No. 7 was Lionsgate's spoof flick "Disaster Movie" with $6.2 million. MGM's campus comedy "College" opened well outside the top 10 with $2.1 million.
The top 12 movies took in $75.2 million, down 23 percent from the same weekend last year, when "Halloween" opened with $26.4 million.
"This is kind of an inauspicious end to a really incredible summer," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "We limped past the finish line."
I realize this might be pushing it but is it possible that this masterpiece of a film could maybe reach, get to, have the small chance of creeping over the line to...............
ONE BILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Leavind SM3 behind with $850million (Worldwide)
I honestly wasn't excpecting that! Even though TDK is better, Batman Begins only brought in less than half that!
I hope it does reach the billion mark. Only 3 other films have done that.
Titanic (1997)
LOTR (Early 00's)
Pirates of the Carribean 2 (2006)
But it's been at cinema's a few weeks now and is already beginning to lose people's interest
As for me, I'm still waiting to read his rationalization of why he prefers VHS to DVD (not to mention BluRay).
And to commemorate Batman's latest milestone, I offer this...
Admitt it guys, you just can't accept that Spidey is so pure and Batman... isn't. :v
Although DVD is better quality, VHS is easier to manage (in terms of fast-forwarding, rewinding and playing); and while my VCR does allow me to tape on DVD, I'm yet to utilise it as taping on VHS is incredibly easy.
On a side-note, Tony, that picture of Batman and Spider-Man, how on earth is that possible?
Really, and I may be sorry for asking this, but does it matter that much?
OWNED
Unfortunately for many, this type of madness is a big deal, H.B. Not just on this site respectively but on many sites that I've seen. There is a seeded competition between Spider-Man, Batman & Iron Man when it comes to which is the better film on a whole. Fanboyness comes into play pretty naturally with things of this ilk.
Although I'll never see a dime of TDK's revenue regardless of my celebrations, as a HUGE Batman fan, I am very proud that it has captured the top crown for comic book movies ever. I've never hidden my fandom to anyone about Batman so to a degree ,at least for me, it does matter and it's all in fun too.
Y'know...your trophy suggestion might not be a bad idea though.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I think they should just start a thread of their own....and Hardy, yes, to them, I think it does!
No way--Tony and Rogue have allowed the Bats-vs.-Spidey war to seep into other threads, and I've had to play the Mod card on 'em for doing so. If host the war we must, it should stay confined to this thread!
And, Dan, your Spider-Man buddy, my son, took some his hard earned money and bought his own copy of the graphic novel THE LONG HALLOWEEN after the show. He's read it twice already, gets it entirely and now wants to purchase the follow-up DARK VICTORY.
TDK is very addictive for him. B-)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Is that a metaphor?
It went and hid behind the book case. Gave me a nasty shock when I came in, heard this flapping from behind the bed, i thought it was some giant moth.
All this talk of bats and spiders put me in mind of it.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Perhaps this was an omen, and it's your destiny to dress up in a giant bird costume and fight crime...;)
I thought you would all like to know that.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I think it's something like "I own the building."
?:) DVDs are random-access devices, in other words, you can go to any particular spot on a disc almost instantaneously. Unlike tapes, there is no rewinding or fast forwarding of the media.
Likewise, when it comes to recording with DVD's you don't have to worry about forwarding the tape past the last recorded section or whether you're accidentally recording over pre-existing material. DVD recorders handle all those tedious housekeeping chores automatically.
Once you clear yourself of a VHS mindset (and I know from firsthand experience that it can be an issue for lots of people) DVDs are incredibly more convenient.
I viewed (and offered) the picture as a metaphor for Batman's latest triumph, not documentation of their respective powers. :v Of course, if you want me to get geeky, I suppose Batman could have some exo-skeleton under his outfit which gives him added strength; he has done that from time to time in the comics when facing off against super-powered foes.
No HB, it really doesn't matter all that much to me. I'm happy as can be that the comics genre in general is doing well at the box office as that will hopefully translate into more, better quality comic book adaptations down the road. I love the genre as a whole (yes, even Spiderman) and if anything, I'm actually a little disappointed that Iron Man didn't come out on top as that was, for my money, the best comic book movie of the season.
As for all those never-ending Spiderman jabs, I just enjoy pushing Dan's buttons (and I'm not beneath targeting some of Dan's other favorite movies as well); but it's all in good fun and strictly for laughs; and I hope (and think) that Dan, who gives as good as he gets, knows that.
I'm 43 years old; the days of taking a movie - any movie - too seriously are hopefully behind me.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
{[] This one's for you NP.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lav92tfPNBg
Strength of will? That's Hal Jordan's angle.
If you're feeling left out HB, you can always bash on Catwoman. I'll be sure to rush to Halle Berry's defense to the bitter end.
I find the best way to re-awaken your inner child is to invest in cool looking but otherwise utterly useless piece of memorabilia from your favorite movie or comic book. Perhaps a nice shiny new Spiderman or Batman statue for the mantle might do the trick.
* shameless Green Lantern plug
Somehow WG, it just doesn't work as well
I don't think so John; they already tried it once ... it didn't fly
Actually, I'm way ahead of you. Lookee what I bought about two months ago:
No...I'm pretty sure that THIS is pouring salt on a wound, Dan. :v
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -