RISES Mountain Dew Tie-In/Promo Announced Posted by Jett on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
I guess Bruce Wayne digs Mountain Dew. >>> CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. (This story was updated on Wednesday, 5/16/12, FYI.)
In response to all of the email via BOF Mailbag asking me when I think we'll be getting some new RISES posters, I'm thinking really soon. Today is May 15th and Warner Bros. allowed me to exclusively release THIS POSTER OF THE JOKER four years ago to the day -- plus one -- on May 16, 2008. So heads up as new ones should be coming at any time!
To my friends at Warner Bros. Pictures...
Is there any way we can get a BATMAN BEGINS/THE DARK KNIGHT double-header in theaters on 7/19/12 leading up to the midnight screenings of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES? Please! (And yes, I know that would end up being a triple-header, OK?)
RISES Trailer #3 - "BTAS Style" Posted by Jett on Monday, May 14, 2012
It's a slow RISES news day and this is sort of cool anyway. Check out RISES Trailer #3 "BTAS Style." (Thanks to BOF'er "Chris F." for the heads up!)
New Image of Bane Posted by Jett on Saturday, May 12, 2012
We're just about 2 months out from the premiere of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES on July 20, 2012. Though were sprinting to the finish line, there is still A LOT of stuff to enjoy 'til that happens. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Check out this great op-ed over at MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM by Sean Gerber: "Can The Dark Knight Rise Above THE AVENGERS?"
Don't forget, TOTALFILM.COM will be revealing something RISES-related tomorrow (May 11th) at the link provided. I'm guessing it's Bane-related.
Speaking of, TOTAL FILM MAGAZINE, the latest issue has a big feature on THE DARK KNIGHT RISES that includes new images from the film. It seems as if they've already been scanned and are showing up online on various websites -- except this one, of course. Not cool.
Marion Cotillard: "I'm Not Talia" Posted by Jett on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Via an interview with THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Marion Cotillard -- who plays "Miranda Tate" in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES -- talks a bit about her role in the film...
Miranda Tate? Talia Al Ghul? Both?
The actress started filming [THE DARK KNIGHT RISES] in June 2011, working on and off until the fall in locations including Los Angeles, New York and Pittsburgh. She says there were long gaps when she wasn't needed: "It was a very, very small role."
Otherwise, Cotillard is coy about the picture, whose storyline has fueled pages of Internet speculation. All she'll confirm is that, contrary to some fans' belief, she does not play Talia, the vengeful daughter of Liam Neeson's character, Ra's Al Ghul (who appeared in BATMAN BEGINS), and that she takes the role of Miranda Tate, an ecologically minded businesswoman who "is fascinated by Wayne Enterprises. They go through difficulties, and she wants to help provide the world clean energies. She's a good guy." But does she stay that way? "Yes," she insists.
Interesting. Either we're all wrong -- Yes, I'm one of those fans who believe her to be Talia -- or she's simply not telling the truth to the article's author. Would the latter surprise anyone? What else is she going to say? Regardless, we shall find out for sure very soon!
(DISCLAIMER: Trust me, I have NO inside intel on the real identity of Marion Cotillard's RISES character. And if I did, there's no way I'd be talking about it here on BOF. I'm simply speculating like all Batman fans. - "Jett")
News continues after the jump!
Kitson Store RISES Merchandise Display Pics Posted by Jett on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
BOF's Senior Contributor Sean Gerber (who is also the founder of MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM) headed over to the Kitson store in Santa Monica, CA and snapped a few pics of their RISES merchandise display. >>> CLICK HERE TO CHECK THEM OUT!
Mathew Modine says who he is really playing in RISES as well makes one hell of a bold box office prediction! >>> CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!
New Cool, Yet Pricey, RISES T-Shirts Posted by Jett on Monday, May 7, 2012
The cool cats over at COLLIDER.COM posted some pics of new RISES merch found over at a Kitson store in Santa Monica, CA. You'll definitely want to check out their report as it features a very cool pic of a "Bane Bust" that's on display at said store. Below are three of the shirts now available over at the KITSON WEBSITE...
I think I shall be getting both of Bane and Bat-Symbol shirts for myself, while the wife is keen on the Catwoman one. (And no haters, I am NOT getting any sort of kickback by posting this merch here.)
News continues after the jump!
The BOF Mailbag: Can RISES Top THE AVENGERS at the Box Office? Posted by Jett on Sunday, May 6, 2012
See the headline above? I'll give you my take on that question in the latest BOF MAILBAG.
All of the winners of that cool RISES T-shirt design competition have been revaled over at DESIGNBYHUMANS.COM. I shall be buying a few of them methinks.
The BOF Podcast - RISES Trailer #3 Discussion Posted by Jett on Saturday, May 5, 2012
The BOF Roundtablers -- Sean, John, Josh, Brad, and Chris -- and I discuss and generally geek out over the third and final trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. >>> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!
RISES Trailer #3 Podcast - Send BOF Your Questions! Posted by Jett on Friday, May 4, 2012
Check out this cool article about this Summer's comic book films over at CNN.COM. You might even recognize one of the people who contributed to the article. ;)
Check out BOF's own Chris Clow's latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Update" over at MOVIES.COM.
RISES Trailer #3 Posted by Jett on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wow. CLICK HERE to watch the third and final trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES!
Now that Trailer #3 is out, it'll be the topic of our next BOF PODCAST which we will be recording Friday evening. Look for it on BOF early Saturday.
Since so many of y'all asked via email today, I've posted my initial thoughts on the new trailer over in the BOF MAILBAG.
A New RISES Viral Campaign Begins! Posted by Jett on Monday, April 30, 2012
A new viral RISES campaign has began which will lead us to trailer #3! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY (or on the image below)!
The winners of the RISES T-shirt contest are being revealed over at SHAREASALE.COM, FYI.
The BOF Mailbag: RISES' Batcave? Posted by Jett on Saturday, April 28, 2012
Great question: "What sort of Batcave will be see in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES?" Check out my answer in the latest BOF MAILBAG.
Check out THIS GREAT FEATURE on THE DARK KNIGHT RISES over at Geoff Boucher's Hero Compex Blog.
The BOF Mailbag: Will The Joker Be Mentioned in RISES? Posted by Jett on Thursday, April 25, 2012
You see the headline above, right? A very interesting question indeed, and I've addressed it in the latest installment of the "BOF MAILBAG."
Yes, I know that there are some new RISES images floating around out there on the Net. Thanks for all of your emails. There's one of The Batman, one of The Batman with The Bat in the background, and another rather cool one of The Dark Knight and Bane about to go to bigtime blows. But here's the deal folks...
They were NOT officially released by Warner Bros.
And THAT is why they are not on BOF and why I'm sure that they are being "Removed at the studio's request" on a website near you as we speak.
More from CinemaCon! Check out what Michelle Pfeiffer had to say about Anne Hathaway as Catwoman over at MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM. Though I hate BATMAN RETURNS, I do love MP's turn as "Catwoman."
New RISES Footage Screened at CinemaCon! Posted by Jett on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
UPDATE: Here you go folks, Sean Gerber's EXCELLENT report of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES presentation at CinemaCon '12! >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY! (And make sure you check out and read regularly Sean's own site, MODERN MYTH MEDIA. Thank you!)
Check out the new BOF/MMM Podcast where Sean and Josh discuss the new RISES footage screened at CinemaCon RIGHT HERE (or on the logo below).
Director Chris Nolan presented a "sizzle reel" of new footage from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES today in Las Vegas at Cinemacon. BOF was there in the form of Sean Gerber and Josh Costella and their report will be posted here shortly. Here's what Sean texted me right after he saw the footage...
"It was nothing short of incredible, Bill! We saw The Bat in action, a lot of interaction between Batman and Catwoman, and lots of other shots that make good on the 'war movie' description of the film."
Stay tuned to BOF for Sean's full report!
RISES Has Over An Hour of IMAX Footage Posted by Jett on Monday, April 23, 2012
Via an interview with THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, director Chris Nolan says there will be over an hour of IMAX footage in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. The operatic quality of THE DARK KNIGHT and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES felt very well suited to IMAX’s larger canvas," said Nolan. Click on the link provided for the full story.
If you haven't already, check out this GREAT op-ed from THOR and THE AVENGERS star Tom Hiddleston ("Loki") about the greatness of comic book/superhero films. Here's what he had to say about THE DARK KNIGHT...
"Superhero movies also represent the pinnacle of cinema as 'motion picture.' I'd like to think that the Lumière brothers would thrill at the cat-and-mouse chase through the netherworld streets of Gotham in THE DARK KNIGHT with helicopters tripping on high-tensile wires and falling from the sky, and a huge Joker-driven triple-length truck upending 180 degrees like a Russian acrobat."
Bravo!
FYI. I pulled two images of Tom Hardy as Bane that I recently posted here on BOF at the request of Warner Bros. I had no idea that they were illegally leaked -- or I certainly wouldn't have posted them in the first place. Just coming clean about my mistake in case you were wondering where they went.
Yep, BOF Was Right: Final RISES Trailer With THE AVENGERS! Posted by Jett on Saturday, April 21, 2012
(This story was UPDATED on Sunday, 4/22/12) You saw the headline above right? I told you all this past Wedesday, April 18th what I've been hearing and now I can confirm it. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Val Kilmer on BATMAN FOREVER & Nolan's Bat-Films Posted by Jett on Friday, April 20, 2012
BATMAN FOREVER's Dark Knight -- Val Kilmer -- recently talked a bit about his turn as The Caped Crusader, gave his take on the Nolan Bat-Films, and where he thought the Burton/Schmacher series went wrong. >>> CLICK HERE TO READ.
OK folks, listen up. Michael Uslan DID NOT reveal the ending of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES! He was asked how it ended and he joked that it ends with the words "THE END." It's a misleading headline and nothing more. The interview -- at a recent comic con -- was actually very cool. Mr. Uslan talked about the greatness of Chris Nolan, spoke of the fun of going to movies and knowing NOTHING about them beforehand, and fired the audience up telling them "Just WAIT 'til you see THE DARK KNIGHT RISES!"
Check out the latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Countdown" over at MOVIES.COM by BOF's own Chris Clow.
Since this is my site, I figured I'd post this from an up-and-coming artist. Who is 15. And is probably related to me.
RISES Trailer Update: New RISES Trailer Coming in May Attached to... Posted by Jett on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
THE AVENGERS? Read on...
Back on January 11th, I reported the following here on BOF...
I got a heads up that the next trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES will come in mid to late May -- possibly with DARK SHADOWS."
Well, May's almost here and I thought I might post a bit of scuttlebutt I've heard: The new trailer might be "attached" with THE AVENGERS. If so, we could possibly be seeing it in about 2 weeks. With THE AVENGERS being such a huge film, I could see why Warner Bros. would want to have a trailer out then. I don't think it being a "Marvel Movie" is an issue at all. Quite frankly, it's good for the entire when any comic bood/superhero film does well -- Marvel, DC, whomever.
Look, don't bet the house on this, OK? I'm just letting you all know what I've been hearing and I consider it nothing more than rumor right now. Remember, DARK SHADOWS comes out a week after THE AVENGERS (May 11th) and like THE DARK KNIGHT, it's a Warner Bros. film.
Also, I expect the publicity and marketing for RISES to ramp up significantly in May. If you remember, that's when it really kicked into gear for THE DARK KNIGHT four years ago in 2008. For example, BOF exclusively released a TDK JOKER BANNER on May 18th of 2008. FYI.
The BOF Podcast: RISES in EW Posted by Jett on Saturday, April 14, 2012
Check out the new BOF Podcast HERE where we discuss the recent RISES feature in ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY and also answer questions from the BOF Mailbag.
ENTERNTAINMENT WEEKLY's New RISES Pics Online Posted by Jett on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
If you're interested in seeing the new RISES images that are included in the new EW feature on the film, CLICK HERE (or on the thumbnail below).
For info on the upcoming documentary about Batman fans -- LEGENDS OF THE KNIGHT -- CLICK HERE.
Check out this great interview with Chris Nolan about filmmaking over at DGA.ORG.
Batman & Catwoman Mag Cover Catwoman...Va Va Va Voom! Posted by Jett on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Batman and Catwoman are on the cover of EW's "Summer Preview" Issue. Click on the link provided or the image below to check it out -- as well as a few blurbs about the film from Nolan, Hardy, and Hathaway.
I really hope no one is still complaining about the "look" of Catwoman in RISES after clicking on the image below...
...though I'm quite sure some are. *sigh*
Wow...100 Days and Counting Shocker! RISES Rated PG-13 Posted by Jett on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
This makes me both happy and sad at the same time. See the counter over there on the upper right? Only 100 days -- plus a little H-M-S -- 'til THE DARK KNIGHT RISES hits theaters on July 20th, 2012. As I've said MANY times, enjoy this ride my friends (and the ride is almost over)!
Per EW.COM, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES will be rated PG-13 for "...“intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language." I believe this info made the rounds yesterday, but I didn't think news of a PG-13 rating -- which was expected -- was really "news." While, the mention of "sensuality and language" is a bit interesting, I'm quite sure there won't be any F-bombs dropped or hanging-from-the-ceiling sex taking place.
Check out the latest installment of BOF contributor Josh Costella's "Saying Goodbye to the Nolan Batman Series" over at MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM.
Leaked RISES "Outtakes" Posted by Jett on Friday, April 6, 2012
Oh no! "Outtakes" from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES have "leaked." CLICK HERE to hear 'em!
RISES Costumes Coming Soon See & Vote For RISES T-Shirt Competition Designs Posted by Jett on Wednesday, April 4, 2012
HERE is a first look at 3 RISES-based costumes -- Batman, Bane, and Catwoman -- that will be available soon.
You can now check and and vote for the T-shirts that have been submitted to DESIGN BY HUMANS. There are some really cool ones as well as some "meh" ones as well. Also, there's still time to send in your design as the contest goes on until APRIL 11th, 2012. CLICK HERE for more info on the contest to and to submit your design.
"Attack of the Batmobiles!" - UPDATED! "#batmangearfriday" Heath Ledger as The Joker Lego Portrait Posted by Jett on Sunday, April 1, 2012
The Batmobiles were let loose from Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, CA this past Friday, allegedly to film something for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES' Blu-ray/DVD extras. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE VIDEO! - UPDATED 4.3.12 with new video.
Make sure you check out the latest "RISES Countdown" over at MOVIES.COM by BOF's own Chris Clow.
MAJOR RISES Spoiler Online! - UPDATED! Lego RISES Trailer Posted by Jett on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
FYI: A MAJOR RISES spoiler has shown up online. While "officially released" on the the surface, I have reason to believe it was revealed by mistake. Stay tuned...
UPDATE! While the outlets that are sourcing Warner Bros. Pictures when it comes to this news -- and they'd technically be right -- Warner Bros. themselves are not commenting on the story. From where I stand, this was information that was inadvertently announced and never meant to be revealed until the film's release this Summer. If you're avoiding spoilers, I'd do my best to avoid this information.
Posted due to lack of real RISES news. The last trailer for RISES has been done Lego-style. CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
This is rather cool. A new documentary is in production and it's about Batman...fans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
The BOF Podcast - March 25, 2012 Posted by Jett on Sunday, March 25, 2012
The BOF Roundtablers and I recoreded a new episode this morning and discussed whether or not RISES will be at the San Diego Comic Con this Summer and answered several of your questions. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN or on the image below.
RISES Kids Book Offers Look at Catwoman Posted by Jett on Friday, March 23, 2012
As we get closer to the July 20, 2012 release date of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, more and more merchandise related to the film is being unveiled -- like this BATMAN VS. CATWOMAN book for kids. The reason I post it here is because it provides another look at Catwoman -- one based on her "Wayne Costume Ball" look from the trailer. CLICK HERE or on the image below for a larger image.
RISES & Nolan in San Diego in July? Posted by Jett on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
There have been some "news reports" online suggesting -- and some flat-out saying -- that RISES will premiere at Comic Con in San Diego this Summer with "Team Nolan" in attendence. This is the topic of the latest BOF MAILBAG.
RISES T-Shirt Design Contest Posted by Jett on Monday, March 19, 2012
FYI: A potential bigtime spoiler involving Commissioner Gordon is making the rounds online. All I'll is that this revelation comes via merchandise and it's something I'm sure that the filmmakers don't want out there. Be careful where you surf online.
Want to design a T-shirt for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES and maybe win some cash? Then CLICK HERE or on the image below for details! Oh yeah, Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas are choosing the winners!
Design By Humans is looking for several artistic Humans to design graphic t-shirts, inspired by the upcoming, highly anticipated film THE DARK KNIGHT, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. This exclusive contest is a rare opportunity to produce artwork for one of the most renowned movie entities on the planet and have a chance to get your design seen by the Art Department at Warner Bros. and THE DARK KNIGHT filmmakers.
From the top 10 finalists selected, the top 3 winners will be chosen by THE DARK KNIGHT Director/Writer/Producer Christopher Nolan and Producer Emma Thomas. Collectively, finalists will have the opportunity to win up to $12,500 in prize money for the winning t-shirt design, with the top prize being $3,500. The contest starts now and we will be accepting submissions until April 2nd at midnight. The contest is free to enter.
DISCLAIMER: BOF has nothing to do with the contest...I'm just passing along the info to you readers. Good luck!
Nolan Screens RISES For WB Execs Posted by Jett on Saturday, March 17, 2012
Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone! Have fun, be safe. Cheers...
According to HEAT VISON, director Chris Nolan has screened the first cut of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES for Warner Bros. execs. Per the report, "Nolan has been a fixture on the Warners lot during the past few days after finishing a monthslong shoot and editing process."
When I attended the premiere of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PROLOGUE back in December, Chris Nolan told us that he hadn't yet began the editing process. So I'm assuming that he's spent the last two and a half months doing just that. Also, producer Emma Thomas told me back in June of 2008 that they had just finshed the editing of THE DARK KNIGHT only a week before it screened for the press. So I'm quite sure that this Friday's screening of RISES was a very rough cut and the editing process will continue until mid to late June.
The BOF Podcast Returns! Posted by Jett on Saturday, March 10, 2012
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is only four months away, so as a result, the BOF PODCAST is back! Not only are we back, but me and the "BOF Roundtablers" will be podcasting on a regular basis through RISES' release in July. And hopefully, we'll have some "special guests" along the way! So if you are so inclined, check out the latest episode RIGHT HERE or on the logo below. Here's this show's description...
"Jett and the "BOF Roundtablers" -- Sean Gerber, Josh Costella, John Bierly, and Chris Clow -- return to discuss THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, Batman on film post-Chris Nolan, and answer a few of your questions via Twitter!"
(A special thanks to Sean Gerber who runs BOF's sister site, MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM, for his work as the show's host as well as podcast editor.)
Thanks to MODERN-MYTH-MEDIA.COM, I found the following images below. What you have is the "Movie Masters" action figures of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "John Blake" and Michael Caine's "Alfred Pennyworth." Head on over to MMM for more details.
Batman Strikes a Pose! Posted by Jett on Thursday, March 8, 2012
A new marketing image of Christian Bale has showed up over at the official DC Comics website. >>> CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
I think I shall be wearing THIS SHIRT I just purchased to many of my RISES-related endeavors and trips this Summer.
David Gyasi on RISES Role Congrats to Wally Pfister Posted by Jett on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Actor David Gyasi has a small -- very small -- unspecified role in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Here's what he had to say about the experience (via DYI)...
* "I didn't get a script, so basically I had the audition in my head. I arrived on set, and Christopher Nolan was giving me the lines I had to say. He would literally say, this is what just happened, and this is what you're reacting to. I know absolutely nothing! I know that sounds like a cop-out, but I was there, and I worked with Tom Conti and a little bit with Christian Bale, but I was there on a need to know basis. I'm hoping that I'm still in the film, as I'm a fan of the films, so I'll be watching with vested interest!"
Lindy Hemming Talks Bane, Bruce, and Batman's Threads Posted by Jett on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Check out costume designer Lindy Hemming's comments on what Bane, Bruce Wayne, and Batman will be wearing in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Is Nolan/WB "Dropping the Ball" on RISES' Marketing? Batman & Bane "Head Knockers" Posted by Jett on Sunday, March 4, 2012
Got lots of email of late asking me they question you see in the headline above. You'll find my answer in the latest installment of the BOF MAILBAG!
Now these are badass! Click on the images below for more details!
Book Details Batman on Film's "Development Hell" Posted by Jett on Thursday, March 1, 2012
A new book titled TALES FROM DEVELOPMENT HELL by David Hughes details the "development hell" of the Batman film franchise between 1997's BATMAN AND ROBIN to 2005's BATMAN BEGINS. You can check out an excerpt from the book over at MOVIELINE.COM. If you're interested in that particular history of Batman on film -- like me -- the book might be worth picking up.
RISES Stickers Reveal "New" Look at Bane Posted by Jett on Friday, February 24, 2012
I found the image below over at STARKINDUSTRIES.RU (thanks to several BOFer's emails). It's a page of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES stickers that reveal a "new" look at Bane...
Check out the latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Countdown" -- by BOF's Chris Clow -- over at MOVIES.COM.
Hans Zimmer Explains Nolan's Secrecy Film Review - JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM Posted by Jett on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Here is BOF's review of JUSTCE LEAGUE: DOOM -- and Batman's kinda the star of it.
Preview of JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM w/Batman Posted by Jett on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
This isn't THE DARK KNIGHT RISES news, but it's still "Batman on film." JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM will be available on February 28, 2012, and here's a preview clip featuring Batman.
Moviegoers Demand Joker Appearance in RISES Posted by Jett on Friday, February 17, 2012
Check out BOF's Chris Clow's latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Countdown" over at MOVIES.COM.
DC Direct Reveals RISES Statues/Busts Posted by Jett on Thursday, February 9, 2012
DC Direct has revealed 3 statues and 3 busts based on Batman, Bane, and Catwoman from THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Click on the thumbnails below to check 'em out...
Gary Oldman reveals that he once "misplaced" a Bat-Script which led to a freakout. CLICK HERE or on the image below to watch the video!
More RISES Statues Posted by Jett on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Toy Fair 2012 is coming up, and two more RISES statues have shown up online. CLICK HERE or on the image below to give 'em a look.
Michael Caine: Chris Nolan is "The Most Secretive Guy" Posted by Jett on Monday, February 6, 2012
A few Bat-blurbs from Michael Caine via THE MIRROR...
* "On BATMAN, you get shot if you speak about it. [All I can say is that] this one will definitely be the best [BATMAN] ever."
* "The director, Chris Nolan, is the most secretive guy. The first time he came to me for Batman he came to my house in the country on a Sunday morning. I opened the door and he was standing there with a script. He said, 'do you want to play the Butler?' He stayed while I read it and took the script away. He wouldn't trust me with it! When you do one of the films it's like signing the Official Secrets Act."
Click on the link provided above for the full interview.
The Heads of Batman and Bane Bobble Posted by Jett on Friday, February 3, 2012
As we get closer to the release of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, more and more merchandise will be revealed -- like bobbleheads. You can check two based on Batman and Bane HERE (or on the image below).
Mattel's Bane Action Figure A Look at "The Bat" Posted by Jett on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Via VARIETY.COM, the first look at Mattel's Bane action figure from the Movie Masters line...
A good look at "The Bat" -- in toy form -- via USATODAY.COM...
Another Look at RISES Toys Posted by Jett on Wednesday, February 1, 2012
HERO COMPLEX has an exclusive look at a few upcoming RISES-related toys. Click on the link provided on the image below to check them out.
German RISES Toy Promo Bale on Batman Posted by Jett on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Check out this German RISES toy promo by clicking HERE on on the image below.
Below is a quote (via a recent STYLE MAGAZINE interview) from Christian Bale in which he gives his take on the Batman character...
“For me, he’s an anarchist and a free spirit. He knows that there are parallels between him and his enemies because life is never stable – you always have to fight for it. Keeping in mind that it may never be boring and that nobody is obliging you to behave like a superhero and to always have your muscles flexed and bulging."
My friends over at LATINO REVIEW have posted a couple of blurbs from Tom Hardy about playing Bane...
* "Bane’s mask is tight, actually. I got used to it, but you get used to anything really, in time."
* "I didn’t get into a dark place at all [to play Bane]. A lot of dark characters are easy to have distance from, it’s something I feel comfortable with, I suppose."
New RISES Merchandise Promo Images JGL Talks RISES Posted by Jett on Monday, January 30, 2012
New RISES merchandise promo pics have hit the Net. Check one of 'em out RIGHT HERE.
Via SUNDANCECHANNEL.COM, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has the following to say about an unintentional, but possible, "Occupy Wall St." vibe in RISES...
"Yup! I know. You saw it [in trailer #2], man. The trailer isn’t misleading and Nolan’s not the type of guy to create a trailer that will sell you something other than what the movie is."
Bale NYDN Interview High Praise For Nolan's Bat-Films Posted by Jett on Friday, January 27, 2012
"With the 8 year time gap between THE DARK KNIGHT and RISES, I’ve got a few questions: Has Bruce stopped being Batman after the events of TDK or did he continue on as Batman for a while? Since RISES is the end of Nolan’s Batman story, I would love to see veteran Batman. What’s your view on all this?"
FYI! I'm going to hit this link/story with a SPOILER! for all the BOF'ers who want to know or see NOTHING outside of anything "official." (The thumbnail above reveals nothing more than we saw in that FIRST OFFICIAL CATWOMAN IMAGE released last August.)
Be careful where you look for RISES news online if you are one of those avoiding everything that could be considered spoilerish. It seems that a possible RISES cameo is being posted online and it showing up in headlines. Heads up!
Pretty Big RISES Spoiler Online! Posted by Jett on Friday, January 20, 2012
Heed my warning folks and be careful where you look for RISES news if you are one of those avoiding everything. There is a pretty big SPOILER online in regards to a role in RISES and it’s all over the Net spreading like wildfire as these things usually do. Apparantly, this news was dropped by Joey King -- a young actress who is in the film. Consider yourself warned.
UPDATE: I'm going to assume that this news was OK to reveal or she wouldn't have said it. However, if you are one of those individuals trying to avoid all details of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, I'd still take my warning seriously.
IMAX RISES Tickets $200+ On Ebay! Batman's New Ride is Called... Posted by Jett on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Unbelievable.
I found this story this morning over at MOVIES.COM. Apparently, tickets for Midnight July 20th IMAX screenings of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES are going for up to $200 on Ebay! I don't know what's more crazy: asking that much for 'em or someone actually spending that sorta coin for 'em! For the full report, click on the link above.
Wow.
According to WIRELESSGOODNESS.COM, Batman's new vehicle is known as (mouse-over to read) "The Bat." Click on the link provided for the full story.
Jonathan Nolan Talks RISES & "The End" Posted by Jett on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Good stuff from RISES screenwriter Jonathan Nolan on the film and Team Nolan's cinematic Batman story coming to an end. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
J-Nol is a very cool dude and I'd like to thank him publicly here on BOF for his contributions to Batman on film as well as taking the time to visit with a some guy who runs a little ’ol Batman site down in Texas!
J-Nol & C-Nol on the "I Can't Understand Bane!" Nonsense Posted by Jett on Monday, January 16, 2012
Check out the latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Countdown" column by BOF's Chris Clow over at MOVIES.COM.
The Bale-Batman on New EW Cover! Next RISES Trailer With DARK SHADOWS? No Super Bowl Ad For RISES Posted by Jett on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Bale-Batman is on the cover of the new ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY. And the the mag's story also includes their RISES set visit report. >>> CLICK HERE FOR FOR THE FULL STORY!
I got a heads up that the next trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES will come in mid to late May -- possibly with DARK SHADOWS. I figured Warer Bros. might attach the next one with WRATH OF THE TITANS on March 30th and I still believe that could happen. Stay tuned.
Per THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, Warner Bros. is not buying any Super Bowl ads this year. This of course means that, like four years ago with THE DARK KNIGHT, no Batman during the big game. No surprise here and Sean Geber and I said as much in the last BOF PODCAST.
Hardy Liked Going Bad For RISES Opening Night RISES IMAX Tickets Already On Sale? Posted by Jett on Monday, January 9, 2012
It seems that Tom Hardy enjoyed "going bad" in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES playing the villain Bane. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
According to SLASHFILM.COM, tickets for the July 20th, 2011 midnight screenings of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES are already being sold at select locations.
Coco Pokes Fun at Bane! (LOL Funny!) Posted by Jett on Saturday, January 7, 2012
As much as I believe that this "uproar" over Bane's voice in RISES is nonsense and much to do over nothing, I did laugh at COCO's PARODY. Click on the link or the image below to check it out and get a laugh!
Video: Modine Talks RISES New PROLOGUE Audio Mix? Nope! A Couple of Cool RISES-Related Links Posted by Jett on Thursday, January 5, 2012
My friends over at COLLIDER.COM recently ran a story saying that the audio mix of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PROLOGUE had been altered to make Bane's dialogue "clearer." I held off linking to their original story as I personally didn't believe it to be the case. Being the stand-up site that they are, COLLIDER has now retracted the story as they believe that "...it’s important to own up to your mistakes rather than just forget about them."
Happy New Year! Robin RISES? Posted by Jett on Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year BOF'ers! Thanks for all the support the last soon-to-be 14 years! 2012 is going to be a great year for all of us Batman on film fans, and ALL that I've been sitting on -- plus more -- is coming soon. THE FIRE RISES!
Could "Robin" be in RISES? CLICK HERE for Part 2 of my op-ed in which I ponder if Robin RISES.
Anne Hathaway Talks RISES, Catwoman Unused/Alternative THE DARK KNIGHT Footage Posted by Jett on Thursday, December 29, 2011
In a new interview, Anne Hathaway talks a bit about THE DARK KNIGHT RISES and Catwoman. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Make sure you check out our own Chris Clow's latest "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES COUNTDOWN" over at MOVIES.COM. Good stuff!
Nothing really new per se, but I thought it was cool enough to post. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO.
BOF's 2011 Coverage of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES RISES Trailer #2 "Sweded" Posted by Jett on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Michael Uslan on RISESPROLOGUE/Trailer #2 "Bane's Voice = Permawhite Joker" Posted by Jett on Tuesday, December 21, 2011
I know there are MANY “Let’s Break It All Down!” articles when it comes to both the PROLOGUE and trailer #2. Consequently, I’ve received a TON of emails asking me to do the same. Truth be told, I can not for many reasons. However, I’ll be flapping my gums more come 2012!
Check out Michael Uslan's short, but spot-on, reaction to the PROLOGUE and trailer #2 RIGHT HERE. BOF can always count on MU and his friendship when it comes to anything "Batman."
Check out BOF's Mark Hughes' latest TDKR article over at FORBES.COM.
Apparently, "I Can't Understand Bane!" is the new "The Joker Is Permawhite!" To be fair, I'll give this THR's HEAT VISION article some run here on BOF. While I had no issue with Bane's voice in the PROLOGUE, I totally get why some folks do. Regardless, I still think it's much to do over nothing, as many of the people that seem to be complaining about it have yet to see the PROLOGUE! I'm sure everyone understood Bane when he said...
"When Gotham's...ashes...you have my permission to die".
Check at BOF's Chris Clow's new "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Countdown" article over at MOVIES.COM.
"Fire Rises!" - Package From Gotham City! Emma Thomas Was Right: RISES Trailer #2 IS Awesome! Posted by Jett on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Is Bane trying to recruit Batman fans like me? CLICK HERE or on the image below for more details!
At the press screening of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PROLOGUE, producer Emma Thomas told me that trailer #2 for the film would be coming next week -- which is now this week -- and that it was "awesome." Well, she was right as I've seen it -- and I'm not talking about that crappy cell phone-filmed bootleg that's currently making the rounds. As BOF told you back on October 31st, the new trailer will be attached to SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (and it is, trust me) this coming weekend. I figure it'll be online at the OFFICIAL TDKR SITE before the end of the weekend.
More "Nolan Speak" from RISES PROLOGUE Press Screening Posted by Jett on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Want to plug my friend Jim's short interview with Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas (also from the RISE PROLGUE press screening) which you'll find over at IGN.
Warning! Audio from the RISES PROLOGUE has leaked online. I've heard it and it is legit. However, the quality is horrible and doesn't do it justice at all. Don't cave in and listen as you will negatively affect seeing it fresh on the big screen either now or next Summer. Also, Warner Bros. is pulling them down as fast as they can anyway.
Great Nolan on RISES Interview "Young Talia Al Ghul" in RISES Posted by Jett on Monday, December 12, 2011
CLICK HERE to check out a damn good interview by Geof Boucher with director Chris Nolan which took place at the PROLOGUE press screening we all attended last Thursday. Here's a short excerpt...
"It was pretty emotional as we would finish these characters and say goodbye to Alfred for the last time and say goodbye to Commissioner Gordon and eventually, with Christian, fairly close to the end, saying goodbye to Batman...it was a big deal. And with these newer characters too, finishing with Anne and all these guys. It was quite touching, I must say.”
I too asked the director -- as well as producer Emma Thomas and screenwriter Jonathan Nolan -- if they were going to miss Batman and all three told me that they would indeed. Anyway, click on the link provided to read the entire article.
Per THE SURRAY COMET, young actress Leilah De Meza was offered, and turned down, the role of "Young Talia Al Ghul" in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Why? The role required her to shave her head. It seems that Joey King eventually nabbed the part.
This is no surprise -- it's actually expected -- as we know Josh Pence is playing Ra's Al Ghul as a young man in the film.
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Poster #2! Posted by Jett on Saturday, December 10, 2011
"The Legend Ends...The Dark Knight Rises." Awesome. (Click on image to enlarge.)
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PROLOGUE World Premiere! "Operation Early Bird" Begins! Posted by Jett on Friday, December 9, 2011
UPDATE! "Operation Early Bird" has began! Basically, enter the coordinates being announced at the official site and enter them on a map over at OPERATIONEARLYBIRD.COM. If you want to see THE PROLOGUE, well, early, here's your chance!
Well, I got to see THE DARK KNIGHT RISES PROLOGUE early and you can check out my report from LA RIGHT HERE!
TDKR Viral Continues - "Operation Early Bird" Jerry Robinson Passes Posted by Jett on Thursday, December 8, 2011
The viral campaign for TDKR continues over at @thefirerises. So, what's "Operation Early Bird?"
As we all know, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is it for this group of Batman on film actors and filmmakers. Here's what Gary Oldman had to say (via CRAVEONLINE.COM...
"For us I think it's the end. Whether [Warner Bros.] will make more, my guess is probably. I mean, they don't have POTTER anymore. So, there could be a 'Batman 4' and '5.' It may be Chris overseeing it in a producorial position, but for us and for Chris I think that's it. It's a great way to go out though. It's a great story. Epic, epic thing it is."
Actually Gary, the next one will be "Batman 1, Vol. 3."
Sad news BOF'ers.
I just got a text from Michael Uslan informing me that the great Jerry Robinson -- the creator of The Joker -- passed away in his sleep.
Jerry Robinson January 1, 1922 - December 7, 2011
So sad to hear this news! However, I am glad that I attended the "Spotlight on Jerry Robinson" at Comic Con 2010 couple of years ago and got to meet him.
I'll have more on this later here at BOF. In the meantime, there's a great feature on Mr. Robinson by HERO COMPLEX's Geoff Boucher. and you can check it out HERE.
My condolences go out to his family, friends, and all Batman fans as well.
TDKR Viral Begins! What's "The Harvey Dent Act?!" Posted by Jett on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
It appears that the viral campaign for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is beginning. Click on the image below for more info!
So what's "The Harvey Dent Act?" I don't know, but CLICK RIGHT HERE to read what Gary Oldman had to say about it.
Going west...
Oldman: TDKR is "Epic" Posted by Jett on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hans Zimmer Talks TDKR Score Posted by Jett on Saturday, December 4, 2011
COLLIDER.COM has a cool interview with Hans Zimmer. Here's a quick blurb from the composer about the score and the use of the fan's chants on it (Click on that link if you haven't recorded yours yet!)...
"You always want to create a sound that nobody has ever heard, but I think, this time, we might be doing that. As a musician, I think about what environment things are recorded in. Now, you have hundreds of thousands of voices, all recorded in their own individual environment. Up until now, that’s been impossible to do. There’s a lot of people doing a lot of editing, as well."
Visit COLLIDER.COM for the full interview. (Thanks to BOF's Josh Costella for the heads up!)
The "BOF MAILBAG QOTD" HAS BEEN UPDATED. Topic: "Is Warner Bros./Nolan "screwing" the fans that don't have access to "The Prologue?"
Ever wanted to see Steve Buscemi as Commissioner Gordon? Well you can RIGHT HERE in a hilarious SNL skit!
TDKR: THE PROLOGUE IMAX Theater Locations Video: Gary Oldman's TDKR Parting Gift Posted by Jett on Thursday, December 1, 2011
Find out where you can check out THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: THE PROLOGUE in IMAX RIGHT HERE.
Check out BOF's own Chris Clow's latest "TDKR Countdown" installment over at MOVIES.COM.
MTV MOVIES has voted the trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES the best of 2011.
Ironically, it was BOF's #1 trailer for the year as well. (Check it out HERE -- you KNOW you want to see it again!) At #2 on my list was the one for BATMAN: YEAR ONE.
There was no #3.
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