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The Dark Knight Concept Art illuminates dark origins of Joker’s Bank Robbery Gang
While posting these rarely seen pieces of concept art from “The Dark Knight,” that were created by Rob Bliss (“Watchmen”), I realized there was a segment of Christopher Nolan’s recent Q&A session that was pertinent and that I hadn’t yet posted. To catch you up, Nolan was at the Water Reade Theater in New York’s Lincoln Center as a special guest of the Film Society, he discussed working with Heath Ledger and specifically the filming of the opening scene where we are first introduced to Batman’s nemesis. You can either watch the video below or just read the transcript, both are provided.
via THE DARK KNIGHT Concept Art Featuring Two-Face & Joker’s Bank Robbery Gang.
Kim Kardashian Dons Sexy Burton-Style Catwoman Suit for Halloween
Can’t blame Kim Kardashian for wanting to dress as Catwoman for this year’s Batman-themed Halloween shindig when she went as Poison Ivy to a non-theme party last year. Also can’t fault her for rejecting Christopher Nolan’s angry, bitter version of Selina Kyle in favor of the Michelle Pfeifer costume, sporting claws instead of a gun, and an attitude more befitting the queen of Gotham’s Night.
Kim Kardashian flaunted her best assets in a skin-tight Catwoman PVC suit. The reality star joined boyfriend Kanye West and her family for a Halloween bash at LIV at Fountainebleau in Miami Beach on Wednesday, October 31 night.
Kim was into the character so much that she posed for the photographers with her claws on and her lips pouted. She arrived at the party in a gold Lamborghini with Kanye who was dressed as Batman. Kim’s version of Catwoman is more of the design worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in 1992′s “Batman Returns” while Kanye kept his costume simple with a Batman mask and a balaclava to cover his face.
See related: Kim Kardashian’s Uma Thurman-style Poison Ivy on Halloween
Hollywood Props Auction to feature Batwing, Nolan Dark Knight and Man of Steel items
The catalog is online now for Premiere Props Hollywood Auction Extravaganza VII which will take place on September 15-16.
Auctioning off over 1000 Hollywood costumes and props including unreleased photos and wardrobe items from Elvis Presley, including his bathing suit from “Blue Hawaii;” Harry’s training broom and quaffle ball from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the WOPR computer from “Wargames,” the Delorean test car from “Back to the Future,” the Samurai sword from “Shogun,” and a trailer from “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. The auction will take place at Premiere Props’ headquarters in El Segundo, CA beginning at 11am PT, with a preview from 9-11am PT each day.
Of special interest to Batman fans are items from Christopher Nolan’s and Tim Burton’s Batman movies, as well as numerous items from Nolan-produced 2013 Man of Steel.
Shown are pieces from the Batwing from the 1989 Burton Batman. Also featured are bundles of burnt bank notes from the iconic scene of Joker (Heath Ledger) burning the mountain of money in Nolan’s The Dark Knight, a sketch of Batman’s leg armor from Batman Begins, negatives from Batman Forever, and pictures of Adam West from the popular ’60s TV show.
Pieces from the upcoming Nolan project Man of Steel include a Smallville street sign, Lois Lane items, Daily Planet signage. Superman fans will also appreciate Superman’s costume from the Lois and Clark TV show.
View the full catalog and register at icollector.com
Warner Bros. Cancels Dark Knight Rises Paris Premiere
Warner Bros. has cancelled The Dark Knight Rises premiere in Paris as well as interviews with the cast in light of the Aurora shooting at last night’s premiere screening.
Warner Bros., released a joint statement with The Dark Knight Rises filmmakers that they are all “deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time.”
Chairman and CEO of the Motion Pictures Association of America, Sen. Chris Dodd, said in a statement Friday that the organization shares “the shock and sadness of everyone in the motion picture community at the news of this terrible event. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and all those affected by this tragedy.”
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, released by Warner Bros. July 2012
Dark Knight Rises Premiere married by mass shooting: 14 reported dead, 50 injured near Denver
BreakingNews.com, Mashable and MSNBC are reporting a mass shooting at a premiere screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Colorado. Fourteen confirmed dead and 50 have been injured at a theater in Aurora near Denver, according to numerous reports.
According to reports, a gunman opened fire at the theater, killing ten and injuring a minimum of 36, which have been admitted to a hospital. Four more individuals died at area hospitals.
Police scanners in Aurora stated that the a majority damage was caused by a bomb, not gunfire. Police found a potential secondary device in a parking lot. At this time, most major reports indicate that this was primarily a shooting, however, some witnesses have stated that they heard the sound of gunshots and “explosions.”
The most detail from AP here
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A gunman opened fire early Friday at a movie theater in a Denver suburb, killing 14 people and leaving at least 50 other injured, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said.
The shooting occurred during a showing of the latest Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises,” police said.
The violence erupted about 12:30 a.m. MDT as the gunman stood at the front of one of the Century 16 theaters at the Aurora Mall.
“Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister. They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire,” Oates said at a news conference.
One suspect is in custody and there’s no evidence of any additional shooters, Oates said.
There was no immediate word of any motive.
Witness Hayden Miller told KUSA-TV that he was inside Theater 16 and heard several shots.
“Like little explosions going on and shortly after that we heard people screaming,” he told the station.
Hayden said at first he thought it was part of a louder movie next door. But then he saw “people hunched over leaving theater.”
Two people in critical condition were rushed to nearby Swedish Medical Center, spokeswoman Nicole Williams said.
She said emergency crews told her staff to prepare for several more patients from the shooting scene.
“We’re on standby to receive,” she said.
Aurora is located on the southeast outskirts of Denver, about 10 miles from downtown.
Updates here.
The Dark Knight Rises outpacing The Avengers according to Fandango – Advanced Ticket Sales Selling out across the country
Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises Currently on Track to Become One of Fandango’s Top-Selling Movies of All Time
LOS ANGELES — July 19, 2012 –Fandango reports that “The Dark Knight Rises,” on the eve of its opening weekend, is outpacing the summer blockbuster “The Avengers” in ticket sales at the same point in the sales cycle. The final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy has sold out on Fandango more than 2,000 showtimes nationwide and it’s currently on track to become one of Fandango’s top-selling movies of all time.
“Thursday’s ticket sales are incredibly strong, as film fans are flocking to
Fandango to guarantee their seats for the film’s opening weekend,” says Rick Butler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fandango. “The IMAX showtimes are particular fast-sellers, as almost every one of our Thursday midnight IMAX showtimes have been sold out. The good news is that theater owners are continually posting new showtimes on Fandango to meet the fan demand, so tickets are still available.”
“The Dark Knight Rises” currently accounts for 91% of daily ticket sales, selling out coast-to-coast from big cities like New York and Los Angeles, to smaller towns like Sunrise, Florida to Puyallup, Washington. The film also promises to be one of Fandango’s all-time top mobile ticket-sellers, with nearly 30% of the site’s fans on Thursday using Fandango’s mobile site and apps to buy their tickets in advance.
Fandango is currently featuring a wealth of editorial content on “The Dark Knight Rises” at http://www.fandango.com/thedarkknightrises/movieguide, from exclusive video interviews with the film’s stars including Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway, premiere videos and photos, free music downloads, prize pack giveaways, and “The Dark Knight Rises” Virtual Theater — where fans can win a movie tickets for a year at http://www.facebook.com/fandango.
Earlier in the week, Fandango surveyed more than a thousand “Dark Knight Rises” ticket-buyers, and found that 97% said the darker tone made them more interested in seeing the movie. In addition, 89% claimed the new villain, Bane, made them excited to see the film; 72% consider themselves fans of director Christopher Nolan; and 62% said they’re anxious to see it because more than an hour of the film was shot in IMAX.
Earlier this month, Fandango announced it had achieved its best quarter in the company’s 12-year history, with a 28% year-over-year surge in second quarter ticket sales, a 26% year-over-year increase in second quarter traffic, and its highest number of mobile tickets sold in one quarter, with mobile purchases up 107% year-over-year. In addition to record-setting ticket sales for “The Avengers,” Fandango also signed new distribution deals with AOL’s Moviefone, MSN and Yahoo, as well as AMC Theatres, Regency Theatres, and a long-term renewal with Carmike Cinemas.
Breakout
Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination, sells tickets to nearly 20,000 screens nationwide. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary, celebrity interviews and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. At many theaters, fans can print their tickets at home or receive them as a paperless Mobile Ticket on their smartphones.
Fandango is available online at http://www.fandango.com, via smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, and at 1-800-FANDANGO. Fandango’s top-ranking movie ticketing apps, with over 25 million downloads, are available on the iPhone and iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 and many other platforms. Fandango is enjoyed by 35 million online and mobile visitors per month. Film fans find Fandango on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fandango and on Twitter @Fandango.
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012
Dark Knight Rises Premiere Party at Universal Citywalk
It’s the most anticipated movie of the summer, and while midnight screenings with photo ops and characters in costume will be a staple across the country, Hollywood has to do it just a little bigger. Universal Hollywood CityWalk will be hosting “the ultimate Batman experience where superhero fans can take pictures with the iconic CAMO TUMBLER in its first public display, attend the trilogy celebration party and then finally see the film on the big screen or on an even bigger 7-story IMAX screen! The CityWalk Batman party is FREE and fans can get their movie tickets online now at CityWalk Cinemas.”
Thursday, July 19th:
· 8:00pm: Batman Party at “5 Towers” starts
· Midnight: Screenings Begin
Hundreds of Superheroes Line Up for Midnight Screenings of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES as Summer’s Most-Anticipated Blockbuster Opens at Universal CityWalk Cinemas
Movie-Goers to also Experience Up-Close Look at Film’s Iconic CAMO TUMBLER
Prop on Display Near “5 Towers” Outdoor Concert Venue
WHAT: Hundreds of enthusiastic superhero fans will descend upon Universal CityWalk to catch the eagerly awaited midnight screenings of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the final installment in Christopher Nolan’s popular Batman trilogy, at the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and IMAX.
To celebrate the film’s opening and coincide with the screenings, Universal CityWalk will also host the first public display in Los Angeles of the film’s iconic 2.5-ton, Camo Tumbler, that was first introduced in its original camouflage color scheme in “Batman Begins.”
Fans and movie-goers visiting Universal CityWalk for this opportunity will also be treated to an entertaining Batman-inspired party, complete with DJs performing sets at “5 Towers,” CityWalk’s state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue, which features live music every weekend.
Universal CityWalk Cinemas features the best movie going experience in L.A. and is equipped with comfortable, stadium-style seating and 19 screens, including a 7-story IMAX.
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012
For more information or to purchase tickets to “The Dark Knight Rises,” fans can go to http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/cinemas.
WHEN: Thursday, July 19
8 p.m. Superhero fans line up
8 — 10 p.m. Batman Party at “5 Towers”
Midnight: The Dark Knight Rises midnight screenings
WHERE: Universal CityWalk Cinemas — located adjacent to “5 Towers” concert venue — 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Legendary Live Stream lets fans visit the TDKR Red Carpet Premiere
The Dark Knight Rises had its world premiere tonight in New York, the real Gotham City, at AMC Lincoln Square Theater which will go into full release July 20th.
Actors Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman as well as director Christopher Nolan, brother and co-writer Jonathan Nolan, composer Hans Zimmer and others dazzled on the red carpet.
“Yeah, it’s bittersweet, but I think though that Chris is such a good storyteller, if he says it’s the right time to finish, it’s the right time to finish,” Bale told E! News at the premiere. “It’s nice to leave when we’re out on top instead of leaving people wanting less.”
Fans who were unable to attend in person could enjoy a live video stream on the Legendary Pictures website. Some of the twitter feed focused on early negative reviews at Rotten Tomatoes (“This is why we can’t have nice things”) but most fans were focused on the celebs, and certainly the fashions. Some of the women were understandably partisan on the relative merits of Anne Hathaway and Marion Cotillard.
“Anne Hathaway’s a vision in something white with a grecian back but didn’t catch the designer.”
“Figured the french woman would dress better”
“”Hate to be catty but Marion Cotillard is a fashion don’t on The Dark Knight Rises Premiere red carpet. Silhouette of a… paper doll?”
“yeah, not loving that white swan dress on her.”
via Twitter
While others noted Hathaway – delightfully long-haired in TDKR – now has her hair cropped uber-short for her next role as Fantine in Les Miserables.
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, released by Warner Bros. July 2012
#DEWgothamcity Explore the Gotham City AND win Dark Knight Rises swag? Yes, Please
There’s a promoted hashtag #DEWgothamcity which is the latest volley of Dark Knight Rises contest virals.
Skip Twitter and head on over to dewgothamcity.com for the 411: . there are 4 virtual environments to explore, 4 areas of Gotham, unlockable with codes from – you guessed it – Mountain Dew.
The prizes look like a typical array of logo’d shirts, dvd sets and game gear, but we’re sure we saw an autographed script whizz by. We’ll chug a few Dews for a chance at that.
The Best of Batman on Pinterest
Pinterest is an emerging, content sharing service that allows members to “pin” images, videos and other objects to theme-based collections which they can manage alone or in social groups. It’s been a while since we did a roundup of Batman on the social networks, so we thought it would be fun to take a more detailed look at this one particular service and pick out the best of Batman on Pinterest.
Top Posts of the Week – Bane who? It’s all Bale, Bruce, Anne and Selina this week
Catwoman, Selina and Anne Hathaway have always been dominant terms in Batman-related searches, for reasons that should be obvious to anyone familiar with the character and the internet’s collective interest in beautiful and sexy women. We’ve still never seen a complete shut out of Bane since the character was announced. The balance shifts between Batman/Bruce Wayne/Christian Bale, Hathaway/Selina/Catwoman and Tom Hardy/Bane, and any picture or video pairing Bruce and Selina soars to the top of our popular posts. But we’ve never seen Bane fall completely from the top 10, and the fact that a Joker t-shirt made it into the top 10 posts and Riddler Converse was the highest ranking non-TDKR search, we’re starting to worry about the big guy’s self-image.
Top Searches
- christian bale
- anne hathaway catwoman
- christian bale batman
- selina see through blouse
- selina kyle
- bruce wayne
- the dark knight rises
Top Posts:
- Christian Bale is Bruce Wayne / Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
- Batman and Catwoman in full costume on the set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Clips from The Dark Knight Rises soundtrack, now streaming
- Batman and Catwoman Cosplay: The Best of Dragon Con
- batman-merchandise-the-dark-knight-joker-tshirt-why-so-serious
Anne Hathaway, Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises: so very good at being bad (via Sexy Girls Dressed)- Christian Bale said Anne Hathaway had the hardest job as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises
- Catwoman should be sexy, not practical. Anne Hathaway is Catwoman, Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises
- The Dark Knight Rises unveils first TV Spots
- Set Photos: The Dark Knight Rises Selina Kyle/Catwoman Stunt Fight
Clips from The Dark Knight Rises soundtrack, now streaming
The CD liner for The Dark Knight Rises have been circulating for a few days now, fueling speculation based on titles. “A Storm is Coming” we heard Selina Kyle say to Bruce Wayne in one of the trailers, “Mind if I Cut In?” could allude to that dance. “On Thin Ice” could certainly allude to the ice fight between Bruce Wayne and Ducard in Batman Begins… but this is music. Words aren’t very illuminating. You have to hear it. And now you can. 30-second snippets from Hans Zimmers epic score is now streaming from “the sound cloud.”
A Storm is coming
On Thin Ice
Gotham’s Reckoning
Mind if I Cut In
Underground Army
The Fire Rises
Nothing Out There
Despair
Fear Will Find You
Death by Exile
Imagine The Fire
Necessary Evil
Why Do We Fall
Rise
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012
Batman, Catwoman, Bane Character Posters, US and International release
There are two new trios of posters for The Dark Knight Rises, one for the U.S. market and one for International release. Those distinctions may have met something before the internet, but today, we all enjoy both. Christian Bale as Batman, Tom Hardy as Bane in a starker costume than the open tan trench we have seen, and Anne Hathaway in the regrettable goggles but with enough detail now showing in the texture of her costume that we see its similarity to Batman’s. Hmmm.
Maybe to make it up to her, there is one additional poster featuring Catwoman, from the knee down. Reowl.
The Dark Knight Rises unveils first TV Spots
The first TV spots for have debuted for The Dark Knight Rises Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012
In this, the second official TV Spot, we get a better look at the flying tumbler and Anne Hathaway in full Catwoman gear, but even naughtier and more splendid as Selina Kyle. Eight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face’s crimes, a new terrorist leader, Bane overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that brands him an enemy.
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012
The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer 3
The Dark Knight Rises is Christopher Nolan’s third and final installment of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Tom Hardy (Bane), Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and other Nolan alums Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, to be released by Warner Bros. July 2012.
See Related:
The Epic Conclusion to The Dark Knight Saga (Teaser Trailer)
The Dark Knight Rises Official Movie Trailer (Trailer #2)
