11:12 AM TEXAS TIME: Well, another year has come and gone, so I reckon I need to bang out one of those “Year In Review” columns. And it has been one hell of a year, right? >>> CLICK HERE FOR JETT'S 2008 RETROSPECTIVE...

Happy New Year BOF'ers!

11:55 PM MINNESOTA TIME: If any of you BOF'ers happen to be up in the Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point area of Minnesota, I will be on radio station KLKS 104.3 FM tomorrow (Xmas Eve) at about 2:30 PM to talk a little THE DARK KNIGHT and BATMAN 3. And if any of you all actually hear me, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL!

9:53 AM MINNESOTA TIME: THE DARK KNIGHT producer Emma Thomas recently talked about Heath Ledger and his turn as The Joker. >>> CLICK HERE TO READ.

9:00 AM TEXAS TIME: Chris Nolan talked a little "BATMAN 3" last night during the TDK BD Live Event. >>> CLICK TO FOR THE FULL STORY. Shockingly, he confirmed the Eddie Murphy-as-The Riddler rumors as true!

I'm kidding...relax.

9:00 AM TEXAS TIME: You wanna know what WB's Alan Horn had to say about the state of BATMAN 3? >>> CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT (with video).

6:38 AM TEXAS TIME: Look below and see what I posted around 8:20 PM last night. I said you could stop emailing and freaking out, right? >>> CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE...

"Texas, our Texas. All Hail The Mighty State." *ahem* Sorry about that singing there -- I was just overcome with a wave of Texas pride after READING HOW MUCH TEXAS LOVED TDK!

8:20 PM TEXAS TIME: You can stop the emailing and freaking out, because THIS IS TOTAL BS! It's damn funny, but BS nonetheless.

6:05 PM TEXAS TIME: THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS' website has an interview with director Chris Nolan, FYI (Thanks to "VT" for the heads up).

9:59 AM TEXAS TIME: Per BLU-RAY.COM. After just one week, the Blu-ray release of Warner Brothers 'The Dark Knight' has sold over 1.7 Million units worldwide, shattering all previous Blu-ray sales records. TDK sold 600,000 Blu-ray units on the first day, and sales have been continuing at a record pace. The worldwide numbers include retail and rental sales in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Benelux, and Australia. The majority of sales came from U.S. buyers, which bought over 1 Million units of the title. Blu-ray sales represented nearly 13% of all home media sales for the title, which sold 13.5 Million units on home video formats.

2:15 PM TEXAS TIME: "BATMAN 3" a-go? Catwoman? >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

8:29 AM TEXAS TIME: Heath Ledger was nominated for the "Best Supporting Actor" Golden Globe this morning. THE DARK KNIGHT was ignored in all other categories. Whatever. You can see the full list at GOLDENGLOBES.ORG...

On a more positive note, The Blu-ray edition of THE DARK KNIGHT sold 600,000 copies this past Tuesday -- the day of release. In addition, TDK sold a of three million units total on Tuesday. Nice!

2:43 PM TEXAS TIME: BOF'er "Steve" alerted me to a BBC interview from today (December 9th) with Aaron Eckhart which you can check out HERE (Jump to the 1hr 46min mark for Aaron).

8:55 AM TEXAS TIME: Check out Batman's "London Locations" via SKY NEWS.

7:19 AM TEXAS TIME: Per VARIETY, the score for THE DARK KNIGHT is again up for an Oscar nomination. The score was disqualified due to five names being listed as composers on the music cue sheet. "After reviewing information submitted by the affected parties, the committee concluded that two, Zimmer and Howard, were responsible for the score's authorship," according to the trade's report.

6:17 PM TEXAS TIME: For your reading pleasure, the THE BOF REVIEW OF THE DARK KNIGHT DVD by Paul Casey.

3:21 PM TEXAS TIME: You can check out one of the TDK DVD extras -- Gotham Tonight's Harvey Dent interview -- by CLICKING HERE.

7:03 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF is giving away 5 copies of THE DARK KNIGHT on Blu-ray! >>> CLICK HERE for more info and to enter...

Per USATODAY.COM, Chris Nolan on a third BATMAN (Added to "OFFICIAL B3 STATMENTS):

Nolan says he is jotting notes and doing some rough outlines for a third story, but he hasn't yet found anything he's willing to commit to film, despite Warner Bros.' eagerness to get a new film underway.

"It was obvious when the box office was so big ($530 million domestically) that we had underestimated how ready fans were to reboot the franchise," he says. "The worst thing you could do now that you've gotten the plane back in the air is mess up the landing."

Keep in mind that Chris always plays it close to the vest and that things are usually much furthur along than what is said publicly...

The new BOF PODCAST has been posted: "BATMAN, R.I.P.."

6:34 PM TEXAS TIME: Got to plug former BOF contributor Kris Tapley's fantastic TDK article in VARIETY.

5:18 PM TEXAS TIME: The other night, there was a press reception for the cast and crew of THE DARK KNIGHT out in Beverly Hills. BOF was unable to attend, but I MUST plug a great article on the event from our 'ol friend Kris Tapley of INCONTENTION.COM. Click the link and read -- it's well worth it.

11:43 AM TEXAS TIME: Warner Bros. alerted BOF that there are two new TDK websites: THEDARKKNIGHTPUZZLE.COM and MY-DARKKNIGHT.COM. There are some really cool games, widgets and other applications. You can even pick your favorite character and personalize your social network profile/website.

10:31 AM TEXAS TIME: As reported yesterday on BOF, THE DARK KNIGHT's re-release date is JANUARY 23, 2009. >>> CLICK HERE TO READ THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE.

9:00 PM TEXAS TIME: Per VARIETY.COM, THE DARK KNIGHT will be re-released on Janury 23, 2009 in a nationwide launch. "We wanted to provide one more opportunity for moviegoers to experience it on the bigscreen as it was meant to be seen," said Warner Bros. Dan Fellman.

7:01 PM TEXAS TIME: One of the special features of TDK DVD -- "Gotham Tonight's" feature on Jim Gordon --has made its way to the Net and you can CHECK IT OUT HERE...

How about some good news? One, the BATMAN 3 front is looking really good! That's all I can say right now other than don't sweat it. Secondly, there will be a 20th anniversary BATMAN ‘89 DVD released in early 2009. Don’t know any specifics yet, but it’s great to hear nonetheless.

1:27 PM TEXAS TIME: According to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Apple reports that THE DARK KNIGHT is the best-selling movie download of 2008 on iTunes -- and the film isn't available for purchase yet! Unbelievable...

HERE IS AN ARTICLE in which Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, and Chris Nolan talk about TDK's Oscar chances.

9:00 AM TEXAS TIME: TDK Well, at least a wrong was sorta righted. The score for THE DARK KNIGHT is up for a Grammy under the "Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media." You can check out the full list at GRAMMY.COM...

The Joker's on the cover of MAD MAGAZINE -- sorta.

8:48 AM TEXAS TIME: TDK for "Best Picture?" BOF's certainly down with that and there's now a grassroots campagin to see it happen. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

5:54 PM TEXAS TIME: That story you see below about no TDK re-release in January, "Not true" a Warner Bros. rep offcially tells BOF. Seems that this story originated on a website and then sorta caught fire. So don't worry Bat-Fans, you still will be able to see this great film in theaters again in 2009 a time or ten.

2:30 PM TEXAS TIME: Word has reached BOF today that Warner Bros. is scrapping plans for a re-release of THE DARK KNIGHT in January. I've put in an email to WB hoping to confirm or deny this info, so stay tuned. Regardless, you can buy it on DVD and Blu-ray one week from today (12/9).

6:07 PM TEXAS TIME: In case you haven't already heard, Warner Bros. is planning a BD-Live event on December 18th for THE DARK KNIGHT. Here's a bit from today's press release:

This year’s must-own movie, the critically-acclaimed blockbuster THE DARK KNIGHT, hits the street on December 9th as Warner Bros.’ first home entertainment release to include Internet-enabled interactive features exclusive to the Blu-ray format. THE DARK KNIGHT takes advantage of next-generation technology through BD-Live, which is accessible through internet-connected Blu-ray players (including PlayStation 3).

Warner Bros. BD-Live allows users to experience a variety of exclusive interactive features. TDK Blu-ray owners can host their own Live Community Screenings with friends, record and post user-generated commentaries over the film using My WB Commentary, access more The Dark Knight content exclusive to Warner Bros. BD-Live, get sneak peeks and trailers of upcoming Warner Bros. films, create an online library of Blu-ray movies, manage a wish list for upcoming releases and connect to the WB store.

Users will be able to host their own Live Community Screening with their buddy list or the entire Warner Bros. BD-Live community. Fans and friends across the country can send invitations for screenings at a specified time and chat with each other as the movie plays.

For more info including how to participate, visit THE OFFICIAL SITE.

7:44 AM TEXAS TIME: A little tardy on this one due to the holiday, but anyway...

Italian website BADTASTE.IT was given an exclusive and were able to post six clips from the TDK DVD's special features on their site. CLICK HERE TO SEE 'EM...

I know this is "Batman in Comics," but since it's been so hyped, here's my review of BATMAN #681 -- which ends the "BATMAN, R.I.P." story arc. And just an FYI, the latest "BAT-POLL" features "R.I.P." and we've got a roundtable discussion scheduled for an upcoming BOF PODCAST.

7:00 PM TEXAS TIME: If you are a Batman fan -- and I'm sure you are if you are reading this site -- can you take a Batman Comics-themed survey? If so, CLICK HERE. (And no, this is not an ad or anything like that!)

5:43 AM TEXAS TIME: BATMAN 3 rumor out of Chicago continues. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY...

FYI: BOF PODCAST #9 has been posted and it features Part 2 (of 2) of our BATMAN BEGINS roundtable discussion.

6:39 PM TEXAS TIME: The trade ad for "TDK For Best Picture":

FYI: BOF PODCAST #8. The latest podcast features a roundtable discussion of 2005's BATMAN BEGINS (Part 1 of 2). Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

3:43 PM TEXAS TIME: Miss me?

The TDK fun is not over just yet! We've got the upcoming DVD release in a few weeks and BOF is participating by giving away 5 Blu-ray copies -- but more on that later! Then come January, we can put those worn-out DVD's away and go watch the damn thing yet again in IMAX! Plus, it should win a slew of Oscars next year, right? With that in mind, click on the thumbnail below for something pretty damn cool....

Thanks to "Slappy White Dog!" Oh yeah...

Don't worry about "BATMAN 3," because all is well -- trust me. ;) And...

The image below is pretty cool too!

9:42 AM TEXAS TIME: VARIETY.COM is reporting that the music score for THE DARK KNIGHT will not be eligible for Oscar consideration. (Well, that sucks!)

10:55 AM TEXAS TIME: THE GUARDIAN has three exclusive clips from the UK THE DARK KNIGHT DVD featuring Nolan and his cast talking about Batman, The Joker and Harvey Dent (Thanks to "D.C."). Of course if you still haven't pre-ordered it, look up to the right.

6:29 PM TEXAS TIME: Warner Bros. has set up a "For Your Consideration" website for THE DARK KNIGHT and you can check it out HERE.

12:32 PM TEXAS TIME: You can now DOWNLOAD THE DARK KNIGHT SCRIPT officialy via this link provided...

Speaking of TDK, it's "fixin'" to hit the $1 billion mark worldwide. Wow. And we still have that re-release coming in January...

TDK has been nominated for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS.

6:44 AM TEXAS TIME: According to VIDEOBUSINESS.COM, THE DARK KNIGHT is expected to ship more than 1 million Blu-ray Disc units to retail for its Dec. 9 street date, according to sources, which is believed to be a first for the format...

Director Chris Nolan (and Warner Bros. as well I presume) is GETTING SUED BY "BATMAN." Really...

BOF PODCAST #6 has been posted and it features the first "BOF Podcast Mailbag," FYI.

7:20 AM TEXAS TIME: THE GRAYSONS TV show has been canned -- before it even began. What does it mean for BATMAN 3? FIND OUT HERE.

4:43 PM TEXAS TIME: Our old friend Chris Corbould -- F/X Supervisor for BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT -- explains how they made that 18 wheeler flip HERE. And if you missed it last August, make sure to check out BOF's EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS CORBOULD where he talks more about that stunt and TDK in general...

FYI BOF'ers: I'm hearing some rumblings. That's all I'm saying right now, so stay tuned...

I thought this was pretty cool:

For some detail about the image above, CLICK HERE.

5:11 PM TEXAS TIME: Per the latest "Bat-Poll" results, 36% (of about 2,200 votes) believe that THE DARK KNIGHT's nomination for "Best Picture" is most likely after Heath's "He better be damn nominated" nomination. You also said that Chris Nolan should be get a nod for "Best Director" and that he and his brother should be recognized for "Best Screenplay" (which is what I'm REALLY hoping for -- Go Jonah, Chris, and David!). Like we matter, anyway...

There's a new "Bat-Poll" up HERE that asks you to grade the new Brian Azzarello/Lee Bermejo graphic novel JOKER -- once you've actually read it of course.

7:19 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF discusses the new Brian Azzarello/Lee Bermejo graphic novel JOKER. >>> CLICK HERE to listen (and look for "PODCAST #5).

PODCAST FYI: The next one will feature Jett and "The BOF ROUNDTABLERS" answering your questions and responding to your comments. Send them to BOFPODCAST@HOTMAIL.COM (You MUST include your name and location).

5:45 AM TEXAS TIME: If you watched last night's (10/30/08) episode of THE OFFICE, then you most likely caught the tribute to Heath Ledger during the show's opening segment. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO!

11:58 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF has compiled a page of "official" quotes by the filmmakers, actors, and studio execs regarding "BATMAN 3." >>> CLICK HERE TO READ 'EM. And here's hoping an official statement announcing Nolan's return and a date for his third Bat-Flick is added soon.

6:54 PM TEXAS TIME: In honor of today's release of JOKER, BOF will plug it one more time! JETT'S REVIEW OF JOKER and JETT's INTERVIEW WITH LEE BERMEJO. Give 'em a read if you haven't already...

Got a lot of emails on this one, so I'm passing it along as requested. THE DARK KNIGHT Limited Edition with Batpod Blu-ray is available for pre-order:

"I've got to get me one of those."

3:08 PM TEXAS TIME: BOF was kind of hoping that the weekend of July 15, 2008 would feature the premiere of "BATMAN 3" -- or whatever it's ultimately called. It seems though that another big comic book film has laid claim to that date. Time to get crackin' Warner Bros. -- I'm just sayin'. I guess we could reinstate the June release tradition, right?

11:03 AM TEXAS TIME: So does other costumed superheroes exist in the BATMAN BEGINS/THE DARK KNIGHT universe? Is Warner Bros. putting pressure on Nolan to sign on for B3? What's Chris' take on Heath Ledger getting an Oscar for his turn as The Joker? CLICK HERE and you shall find out!

12:29 PM TEXAS TIME: Chris Nolan's favorite scene in THE DARK KNIGHT? CLICK HERE to find out.

12:00 PM TEXAS TIME: Besides a ton of Warner Bros.' money (I kid!), what will it take for Chris Nolan to return to Gotham City for a third time? You can find out by CLICKING HERE!

7:00 AM TEXAS TIME: You've been asking for it, so now here it is. Jett, Sean, and Bugul discuss "BATMAN 3." >>> LISTEN TO BOF PODCAST #4.

12:30 AM TEXAS TIME:In the lastest BOF PODCAST, the group discusses the various influences THE DARK KNIGHT, including its impact on the comic book genre in general. >>> CLICK HERE to listen -- Hell, it's worth it just to hear the new intro...

A few quick BOF non-Batman on film plugs:

Jett gets an early look at the new Batman animated series, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD. AND...

Jett reviews ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #10.

12:30 PM TEXAS TIME: Remember that TDK Blu-ray Limited Edition set -- the one that included The Batpod? Well, THEHDROOM.COM has the skinny on it. Basically yes, you will be able to buy it and it should be available for pre-sale soon. For more, click on the link provided...

THE DARK KNIGHT: THE SOUND SHOW - Monday, October 27, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. >>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO...

FYI: There's a new "Bat-Poll" over on the BOF MAIN PAGE. Go vote!

7:52 AM TEXAS TIME: I've read the Brian Azzarello/Lee Bermejo graphic novel JOKER and HERE IS MY REVIEW.

6:55 PM TEXAS TIME: A Two Face 1:6 scale figue and a new Joker statue is coming in 2009. >>> CLICK HERE TO CHECK 'EM OUT (or on the images below).

2:44 PM TEXAS TIME: Here's what BATMAN BEGINS/THE DARK KNIGHT producer had to say about a third go-around in Gotham.... >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

7:34 AM TEXAS TIME: THE DARK KNIGHT kicked ass at this year's SCREAM AWARDS. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

7:34 PM TEXAS TIME: According to EW's OSCAR WATCH, Warner Bros. will be campaigning for a "Best Supporting Actor" nomination and win for Heath Ledger turn as The Joker in THE DARK KNIGHT. And speaking of The Joker...

I don't care if this isn't about Batman -- or rather The Joker -- "on film," OK? I've been fired-up for this for quite a while. >>> CLICK HERE to continue.

2:43 PM TEXAS TIME: Neal Hefti, the man behind the classic 60s BATMAN TV show theme, has passed away. So in honor of Mr. Hefti, TAKE A LISTEN...

12:00 AM TEXAS TIME: There's some buzz that Heath Ledger may get nominated for a Best Actor Oscar instead of Best Supporting Actor, so says our 'ol friend Kris Tapley of INCONTENTION.COM. Good stuff there, give it a read.

3:15 AM TEXAS TIME: OK, we've already heard that nonsense about Cher. We've also heard that Angelina Jolie is "actively pursuing the role." So chalk up the following amongst the first of many Catwoman casting rumors. If you want to know which actress may be "in the mix," CLICK HERE (*Yeah, right*).

8:07 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF Podcast #2 is now available to listen or download. In this edition, Paul Wares, Brad Lange, and Sean Gerber tackle TDK's moral issues. >>> CLICK HERE to listen!

6:36 PM TEXAS TIME: According to my friend Kelvin over at LATINOREVIEW.COM, Warner Bros. (and DC Comics) want BATMAN 3 to hit theaters in July of 2011. They're just waiting for director/Batman guru Chris Nolan to commit to the project and that particular release date.

No *&%#.

In addition, it seems that Nolan signing on opens the door for the next SUPERMAN somehow.

OK fine. Anyway...

Look y'all, if you've been reading BOF, you KNOW that it's only a matter of time before we hear that Chris is coming back. So even though "BS" has been called and does indeed exist, something is cookin' on the BATMAN 3 front.

For the full story, head on over to LR.

12:12 PM TEXAS TIME: THE DARK KNIGHT is now available for pre-order via AMAZON.COM. All versions are available for pre-order except for the "Two-Disc Blu-Ray Limited Edition."

THE DARK KNIGHT on DVD/Blu-ray will be released on December 9, 2008.

12:28 PM TEXAS TIME: David Goyers says it's all BS -- the BATMAN 3 rumors that is. And I agree as there nothing going on officially with the next BATMAN -- although Goyer admits that he and Nolan have "mused here and there" about the next one. Keep in mind that until Warner Bros. officially announces that Nolan's returning and there's a date for the next one, it's ALL rumor -- despite what may (or may not) be going on behind the scenes. For the full story, visit MTV's SPLASHPAGE.

12:01 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF's very first podcast -- a roundtable discussion of THE DARK KNIGHT -- is now live on the site and you can check it out on the PODCAST MENU PAGE.

5:40 AM TEXAS TIME: Last week, BOF was the first to report that some sort of pre-production might be begining in early 2009. And allegedly, a Warner Bros. rep denied it. OK, fine. Now there's some almost official word that "BATMAN 3" may indeed be coming. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

7:18 PM TEXAS TIME: OK, the upgrade it done, so the images/banners should be working alright. Again, sorry about that. While I can't offer any "Bat-Movie News" today, I can offer some of the GREEN LANTERN PERSUASION. OK, it's from Comic Con which was two months ago, but I thought it was pretty cool nonetheless.

I know this is very "Scatershot-ish" (I NEED to do a new on of those!), but I'm totally digging the fact the a GL film is forthcoming and I KNOW that "BATMAN 3" is in the works despite what we hear "publicly." ;) Have a good weekend BOF'ers.

12:51 AM TEXAS TIME: BOF's image/banner host is doing server maintenance, thus various "Red X's" you see throughout site. It's scheduled to be completed sometime today. Sorry about that. - Jett

10:55 AM TEXAS TIME: That is what I said a few days ago about some early "pre" on the next BATMAN"

"So how far along is the next Bat-Flick? My guess is not very far at all. I believe that writers David Goyer and Jonah Nolan both have an idea of what they’d like to do, but there certainly isn’t a screenplay yet. Goyer himself said (at the TDK press junket in June '08) that Chris Nolan didn’t contact him about doing another one until three months after BATMAN BEGINS. Remember, we didn’t get the official word on THE DARK KNIGHT until July of 2006 -- a full year after BATMAN BEGINS’ run in theaters."

And...

Now, I do not think that a third BATMAN will actually begin filming next February, but I do think that if all this is indeed true pre-production in some capacity just might be commencing early next year."

Alright then. Somehow this rumor saying there might be some very early, pre pre-production sprouted legs and took a life of its own! With that said, it goes to show you how much another Chris Nolan-directed BATMAN is desired by the masses. Anyway...

According to IESB.NET, there is no active work being done right now on a third Chris Nolan BATMAN, other than the fact that the studio wants to do one and they want Chris to helm it.

Again, I say look at the timeframe provided by BATMAN BEINGS and THE DARK KNIGHT for some insight one what we can expect officially on "BATMAN 3." And on a related note...

IESB.NET's source said the JUSTICE LEAGUE is dead until the time is "right" (Whatever *rolls eyes*) and a GREEN LANTERN film is coming soon as has been rumored (Yes!).

5:50 AM TEXAS TIME: Well, this is sorta "Batman on film," right? Anyway, The CW is developing a series gives Dick Grayson -- yes, THAT Dick Grayson -- the "SMALLVILLE" treatment. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY...

*Sigh*
Let me clarify what BOF said in regards to the recent "BATMAN 3" rumors. The scuttlebutt is that some pre pre-production may be taking place readying a February '09 start date for PRE-PRODUCTION, not FILMING. Even if this is taking place, actual production may not kick off until 2010 for a 2011 release. People, it takes about two years to make these films, so very, very early work starting early in 2009 for a 2011 release isn't out of the question. - Jett