DISCLAIMER: Unless OTHERWISE NOTED, what you read below is RUMOR and should be TREATED AS SUCH!
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE Premiere Info Posted by Jett @ 6:43 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2010
This certainly counts as "Batman on film." It's animated, but it's still Batman on film nonetheless...
If you are interested in seeing the premiere of SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE in either Los Angeles or New York City, CLICK HERE for the details -- and 3 new images too!
Yes, BOF Is Still Here! Posted by Jett @ 11:02 AM on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Just because I refuse to post every single BATMAN 3, BS rumor that pops up on the Net doesn’t mean I’m not covering Batman on film anymore! Also, I wouldn’t be worried about what “Marvel’s doing,” OK? I don’t think anyone at Warner Bros. and within Team Nolan is concerned that the Spider-Man reboot and THE AVENGERS are getting over on BATMAN 3. A B3 announcement is coming sooner rather than later, so RELAX
Bale "Interview?" BS Posted by Jett @ 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 19, 2010
I got tons of email today about a so-called "interview" with Christan Bale in which he discussed a variety of topics -- including BATMAN 3 and the possibility of playing Batman in a future Justice League film.
IT'S TOTAL BS!
Actually, it's yet another ridiculous story coming via a rather dubious website.
Consider yourself warned.
So, Where Will BATMAN 3 Film? Posted by Jett @ 12:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2010
Let's see, both BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT filmed on location in Chicago -- the former for about 2 weeks and the latter for several months. Therefore, I suspect that the B3 production will return to The Windy City, though I'm not sure how much time they'll actully film there.
On July 1st of this year, BOF reported that there was some scuttlebutt that B3 would film almost exclusively in the UK. That makes sense as I expect to see a return of The Batcave, The Narrows (maybe), and Wayne Manor. We're are those places/set found? The UK.
Chris Nolan has also filmed on location in Hong Kong (TDK) and Iceland (BEGINS), so I wouldn't be surprised if something similar occurs when it comes to filming B3.
So far, I've heard nothing about The Batmobile tooling down Bourbon St. (and I don't expect to either).
Another (BS) B3 Riddler Rumor Posted by Jett @ 8:21 AM on Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Is not only one, but THREE of the stars of INCEPTION up for the role of The Riddler in BATMAN 3? For the full story and my take CLICK HERE!
*Sigh* Yet ANOTHER "Dent Is Back!" Report Posted by Jett @ 8:21 AM on Friday, August 6, 2010
Hear me now and believe me later…
Any BATMAN 3 rumors, “news,” and/or “exclusives” you read on the Net ARE BS! Hell, I’ll even say don’t take anything I tell you here on BOF as gospel. (Look, I’m not tooting my horn here or anything, but it’s pretty obvious that I know folks who are really, really close to the BATMAN movie franchise and that BOF has the respect of A LOT of folks who are involved with it that matter. Me and that production assistant intern are tight!)
I’ll say this ONE MORE TIME…
Both Harvey Dent AND Two Face died in THE DARK KNIGHT. Unless Mr. Nolan intends for Harvey to show up in B3 via flashbacks (which is quite possible), Aaron Eckhart will NOT be reprising his TDK role. There is NO WAY that Chris will compromise TDK by bringing the Dent/Two Face character back “alive.”
See this guy? He's DEAD!
Frankly, I simply don't get why folks don't understand that. (OK, I do, but that's for an Op-Ed down the line.)
Really, it’s quite embarrassing to turn Mr. Eckhart’s quote of “I'll give Chris a shout-out. You know, I'm available” (during a Comic Con interview with MTV), into “Two Face is BACK! Nolan Asks Eckhart To Return!”
Another B3 Cat-Rumor Posted by Jett @ 12:13 PM on Monday, August 2, 2010
Nothing against the fine folks over at COMICBOOKMOVIE.COM or anything, but I’m just not putting much stock in their recent BATMAN 3 report. What report? Well, they are claiming (though the do provide a disclaimer saying take it with a “PLATE of salt”) that Selina Kyle/Catwoman will be in B3 per “script notes” obtained by a “source of a source.”
Uh, OK.
Now I not be buying the validity of this report, but I do buy the notion that Selina Kyle/Catwoman will be in B3. In fact, I’VE HEARD THE SAME THING. Of course, only Chris Nolan and co. know for sure. But we will find out soon enough as an official announcement is bound to be coming soon.
BATMAN: YEAR ONE Release Date Posted by Jett @ 3:39 AM on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Man, I LOVE these DCU animated PG-13 films. I also love the fact that they are hanging they're hat on The Batman -- as they well should. He IS the greatest -- and most Bankable -- comic book superhero of them all. Anyway...
Y'all probably know by now that BATMAN: YEAR ONE is presently being adapted into one of these fantastic animated movies. We’ll, I have learned that it’s going to be released on SEPTEMBER 27, 2011.
Can't WAIT!
(Some non-Batman release dates coming: ALL-STAR SUPERMAN on 2/22/11 and GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS on 6/7/11 -- right before the live-action film.)
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD - Final Preview Clip/Images Posted by Jett @ 11:15 AM on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Warner Bros. has provided BOF with the final preview clip of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD -- which is out TODAY -- as well as 4 new images. CLICK HERE FOR THE CLIP AND IMAGES!
BOF @ CCISD '10 - I'm Back! Posted by Jett @ 7:33 PM on Friday, July 26, 2010
No BATMAN 3 news at Comic Con this year -- like I said. I’m not sure why so many were expecting something. The next bit of news -- title, Nolan’s “officially” back, and maybe some casting -- is going to come soon enough via the trades. So relax, OK? Anyway…
Speaking of Comic Con, check out BOF’s coverage -- even if you already have as I’m still updating! We’ve got some good Batman stuff -- especially from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD and BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD. Interviews with Diedrich Bader, Bruce Greenwood, John DiMaggio, Judd Winick, James Tucker, and others related to the aforementioned film and TV show -- and news too!
Then there’s GREEN LANTERN. Wow. This one’s looking to be not only one of the best DC Comics-based superhero films, but one of the genre’s best as well. You can check out my rundown of the GL press conference from SDCC ‘10 -- including a few pics -- in our coverage as well.
I’m also finishing up a story on Zack Snyder’s latest cinematic endeavor, SUCKER PUNCH.
Now, back to your regularly scheduled Batman Movie News...
Is The Riddler In BATMAN 3? BATMAN 3 Totally IMAX? Posted by Jett @ 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
JGL Is The Riddler?
A pretty strong BATMAN 3 rumor has emerged about a possible B3 villain and the actor who could play him. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY. (This story has been updated...sorta.)
News continues after the jump!
Pfister Digs IMAX
Will B3 be shoot entirely in IMAX? If it's up top cinematographer Wally Pfister it just might. ""I can't say until I read the [BATMAN 3' script, but it would certainly be my preferred, amazing goal to shoot the whole movie in IMAX," said Pfiser. "I must say I'm a huge IMAX fan. I like IMAX more than I like 3-D," he explained. "Chris' films are so densely layered and have so much going on visually in every way that IMAX helps enhance that because of the scope and the scale of it — it becomes a much larger canvas to paint on. That's what we found on [THE DARK KNIGHT]."
I'd love for this film to be totally IMAX! (SOURCE:MTV)
Will BATMAN 3 Be Announced @ Comic Con? Posted by Jett @ 5:45 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Nolan: No Joker in B3 Posted by Jett @ 8:00 AM on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
While doing press for INCEPTION, director Chris Nolan was asked about the possibility of The Joker returning in BATMAN 3. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD - Preview Clip 2 Posted by Jett @ 5:08 PM on Monday, July 12, 2010
The fine folks at Warner Bros. were nice enough to send BOF a new preview clip of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD, which you can check out by CLICKING HERE or on the image below...
I've seen the film -- as I'm sure y'all know -- and you can read my review HERE. BUT, you can see it too -- IF you're in San Diego in a few weeks at Comic Con International. Here's a blub from the press release...
Warner Home Video, in conjunction with DC Entertainment, Warner
Premiere and Warner Bros. Animation, is proud to present the World
Premiere of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD at Comic-Con International on
Friday, July 23 at 8:00 in Ballroom 20 of the San Diego
Convention Center.
I won't be there, but I think that BOF's Sean Gerber will -- and he'll provide us with his review and rundown of the event.
Film Review: BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Posted by Jett @ 8:16 AM on Monday, July 12, 2010
Yes! A Batman movie to review! CLICK HERE -- on on the image below -- for my review of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD.
Caine Talks BATMAN 3 Start Date Posted by Jett @ 8:47 AM on Friday, July 9, 2010
Well, this is certainly not a shocker or anything, but Michael Caine says that BATMAN 3 will start filming early in 2011. "I think they're going to do it [BATMAN 3] in April, that's about as much as I know," Caine told DIGITALSPY.COM.
This makes total sense as BATMAN BEGINS commenced filming in February of 2004, while THE DARK KNIGHT starting in April of 2007. Expect the BATMAN 3 news to start rolling in more consistantly once director Chris Nolan is totally done with his INCEPTION commitments. Also, I suspect that there will be some sort of offical B3 announcement via the trades later this month.
Nolan Talks INCEPTION...& BATMAN 3 Posted by Jett @ 2:23 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2010
THE NEW YORK TIMES has a great Q&A with director Chris Nolan about INCEPTION. And yes, he does talk a little bit about B3 Here you go...
Q: Are the gears already turning on your next Batman movie?
A: I can’t – the gears are firmly jammed up with this movie [INCEPTION].
Q: But Warner Brothers has already announced an opening date for the film in 2012. Surely you’re going to give them something?
A: I wouldn’t let them put out an impractical date. Put it that way. They know me well enough to know what my process is. I do one film at a time. It’s one of my real inefficiencies. As I start to free up on this film, I’ll be thinking about what to do next. I’m also very fortunate I have a brother [Jonathan Nolan] I work with. He’s an incredible asset and has been for many years.
Q: So Jonathan has at least finished the screenplay?
A: Oh, yeah. He’s been working on a script for a long time. And working very hard. So he tells me.
The script's finished? Did anyone think it wasn't?
BATMAN 3 Shooting Entirely In The UK? Posted by Jett @ 1:16 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2010
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD - Jason Isaacs Talks Ra's Al Ghul Posted by Jett @ 2:31 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2010
Check out a Q&A with actor Jason Isaacs on BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD and his portrayal of Ra's Al Ghul HERE.
BATMAN 3: Robin Williams Wants In Posted by Jett @ 2:31 PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2010
We actually discussed this a few weeks ago in our last podcast, but I figured I'd go ahead and post it here since it's starting to get some run. Robin Williams wants in B3 -- do you blame him? (Hell, I do too!) Anyway, CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Batman's Going Animated Again! Posted by Jett @ 5:37 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Nolan Talks B3 Script Status Posted by Jett @ 12:55 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2010
As I predicted, Chris Nolan's being asked about BATMAN 3 while doing press for his new film INCEPTION. CLICK HERE to see what he had to say.
Chris Nolan
And speaking of INCEPTION, BOF's got some cool stuff about and related to the movie -- including a sweepstakes/giveaway -- coming real soon.
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD - 1st Preview Clip Posted by Jett @ 7:00 AM on Thursday, June 24, 2010
Warner Bros. provided BOF with the first preview clip from BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD featuring a confrontation between The Dark Knight and The Red Hood...
..and y'all can check it out HERE (or click on the image above).
Bruce Timm Talks BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Posted by Jett @ 7:00 AM on Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Producer Bruce Timm talks a little BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD...
Check out his Q&A RIGHT HERE (or click on the image above). Enjoy!
BATMAN 3 "Like To Sees" Posted by Jett @ 12:37 PM on Monday, June 21, 2010
Since Chris Nolan's INCEPTION is nearly upon us, the director will soon turn his attention to his third and last Batman film. As a result, I figured it was time to dust off this year and a half old article and perhaps add a few things to it as well. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE.
Celebrate DC's 75th Anniversary With THE DARK KNIGHT! Posted by Jett @ 6:52 PM on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
THE DARK KNIGHT is now available for download as part of the DC Comics 75th Anniversary Celebration. In conjunction to it's downloadable release and DC75, BOF is also giving away.... >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AND DETAILS. (Includes a clip from the bonus content.)
Chris Nolan's "HERO COMPLEX 2010" Q&A Posted by Jett @ 2:38 PM on Sunday, June 13, 2010
I didn't get to go to Chris Nolan's Q&A at the 1st HERO COMPLEX FILM FESTIVAL. BUT...
BOF was there in the form of our own Sean Gerber. >>> CLICK HERE for Sean's complete rundown!
Writer Judd Winick Talks BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Posted by Jett @ 5:00 AM on Friday, June 11, 2010
Writer Judd Winick discusses his upcoming animated film, BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD. >>> CHECK OUT THE Q&A HERE -- including 3 new images from the film.
Batman and a dead Robin in BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD
BATMAN 3 To Begin Shooting March '11 Posted by Jett @ 5:18 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Well, this is no suprise...
According to my friend Geoff Boucher over at the HERO COMPLEX BLOG, BATMAN 3 will begin filming in March of 2011.
In fact, Mr. Nolan is one of the featured VIP directors this weekend out in Los Angeles at the HERO COMPLEX FILM FESTIVAL. BOF's Sean Gerber is attending and will provide us with a report of the event where they are screening Chris' INSOMNIA and THE DARK KNIGHT.
Animated BATMAN: YEAR ONE Release Date? Posted by Jett @ 12:15 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2010
BOF has been told that the release date for the upcoming BATMAN: YEAR ONE animated film (read BOF's report on it HERE) will be TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011. This is an unofficial official confirmation. Stay tuned for the official official confirmation.
JGL The Riddler? (*Yawn*) Posted by Jett @ 5:33 PM on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Let me start by saying that I believe THIS REPORT to be total rubbish. However…
Would you be shocked if Chris Nolan did cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt for a part in BATMAN 3? I certainly wouldn’t. We all know that Mr. Nolan likes to cast actors who he has worked with previously. I don’t know if The Riddler is actually in BATMAN 3, but I’d certainly enjoy seeing his and Nolan’s take on Edward Nigma. Furthermore, I’d like to see JGL in B3, Riddler or not.
BATMAN: YEAR ONE To Become An DC Animated Film? Posted by Jett @ 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Chris Nolan Talks (a little) B3, TMOS, and More Posted by Jett @ 8:12 AM on Friday, June 4, 2010
He doesn't reveal much -- as it always is with Chris Nolan -- but at least he's talking! However, he does emphatically state whether or not The Joker will ever appear again in one of his Batman films. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Chris Nolan
Andrea Romano Talks BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD (Plus New Images) Posted by Jett @ 6:00 AM on Friday, June 4, 2010
Voice director Andrea Romano discusses the upcoming BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW.
A Heartfelt Thanks Posted by Jett @ 4:23 PM on Thursday, June 3, 2010
I just wanted to publicly thank ALL of you BOF'ers who sent me condolences on the loss of my Mother. Y'all blasted out my INBOX as well as the BOF FACEBOOK FAN PAGE. I'm truly touched.
A BOF Update Posted by Jett @ 3:11 PM on Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Sorry about the delay in the "Meow" follow-up. My Mom has passed away, so I've been busy with that. "The BOF Roundtablers" -- including me -- will be recording a new podcast this weekend and I'll address "Meow" as promised. - "Jett"
One of the reasons that I'm such a Batman fan is because of my Mom.
She bought me the comics and made sure that the 60s TV show was on the right channel when I got home from school. She also made me that Bat-Costume which is above to the right -- which was really cool to have when I was a kid.
Hell, she even took me to meet Burt Ward and get his autograph -- in his Robin gear -- at a department store appearance when I was 4.
She passed today. I love you Mom.
By the way, I wore that Bat-Costume when I met Burt Ward. :)
Murphy Talks The Scarecrow in BATMAN 3 Posted by Jett @ 7:37 AM on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
In an interview with TOTAL FILM MAGAZINE, Cillian Murphy had the following to say about a possible return of The Scarecrow in BATMAN 3...
"It’s not for me to start campaigning for The Scarecrow to come back but if Chris wants me back in that role, yeah, absolutely, I would love to do it...."
I'd love to see Dr. Crane return in B3 in a small, cameo-ish role as he did in THE DARK KNIGHT. Perhaps we see him in Arkham Asylum this time around as a patient/inmate, instead of the doctor in charge.
The Scarecrow in 2005's BATMAN BEGINS
Of course, Murphy has a significant role in Chris Nolan's next film, INCEPTION, which hits theaters on July 16th.
DiMaggio Talks The Joker And BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD (Plus New Images) Posted by Jett @ 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
John DiMaggio discusses voicing the iconic Joker in the new animated Bat-Flick, BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
"Meow?" Posted by Jett @ 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Could it be? Stay tuned...
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Website Live, New Images Posted by Jett @ 8:00 AM on Monday, May 24, 2010
Warner Bros. has informed BOF that the official website for BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD is now live and sent over four new images from the upcoming animated film. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Nolan Part of "Hero Complex" Film Festival Posted by Jett @ 8:10 AM on Monday, May 3, 2010
Would you like to see a double feature of Chris Nolan's INSOMNIA and THE DARK KNIGHT including a Q&A with the director between films? >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DETAILS.
Is WB/DC Building "The DCU On Film?" Posted by Jett @ 4:40 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2010
Well, that’s the recent scuttlebutt. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY and my take on this story as well. FYI: This story has been updated on May 4, 2010.
Also, the countdown is BACK! Look ^.
BATMAN 3 Has A Release Date! Posted by Jett @ 3:38 PM on Friday, April 30, 2010
I knew this had to be coming soon.
The HEAT VISION BLOG is reporting that Warner Bros. has tapped July 20, 2012 as the release date for the Chris Nolan-directed BATMAN 3. Of course, there's no title or cast info as of yet, but I expect that to be coming soon.
UPDATE: Not that I didn't believe the report, but I did check with Warner Bros. and was told that B3 has indeed "been dated." Mark your calenders folks, it's ON!
An All-IMAX BATMAN 3? Posted by Jett @ 12:05 PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Pfister, Nolan Not Keen on B3 in 3D Posted by Jett @ 3:45 PM on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Well, this is certainly interesting to say the least.
In an interview with CINEMATICAL.COM, cinematographer Wally Pfister talked about the possibility of shooting BATMAN 3 in 3D (which I personally hope they don't). Here's a few excerpts and highlights...
* Like C-Nol, Pfister's not interested much in 3D.
* "What Chris and I have talked about is doing something cool and something interesting. [Director] Brad Bird was [saying] 'you've got to shoot the whole thing in IMAX!' I was like, yeah, I've talked to Chris about that."
* "[Chris Nolan] wants to shoot [BATMAN 3] on film. He doesn't want to shoot on video, and I'm the same way."
Amen to that last quote as well. (Thanks to "Ajay" for the heads up!)
BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD Trailer Released BATMAN 3 Official Announcement Coming in July? Posted by Jett @ 10:05 AM on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
B:UTRH's 1st Trailer
Since it is "Batman on film," the trailer for the upcoming animated flick BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD has been released and you can check it out HERE.
B3 Announcement in July?
From what I’ve been able to gather, it’s looking like we’ll finally get an official announcement for BATMAN 3 this July -- probably around the time of Comic Con in the latter part of the month. As a point of reference, THE DARK KNIGHT was officially announced right after Comic Con 2006. The press release included the title of the film, the casting of Heath Ledger as The Joker, confirmation that director Chris Nolan was back on board, and news that the BATMAN BEGINS sequel would be a Summer 2008 release. I’ve been told to expect something similar this time as well.
Keep in mind that Chris and co. will be doing press for his upcoming film, INCEPTION, probably starting late June ‘til its July 16th release. While I’m sure Mr. Nolan will get asked plenty of B3 (and MAN OF STEEL) questions during the junket, he’s said enough about it already to keep most reasonable journalists at bay. But you never know, Warner Bros. may hit ‘em with a preemptive strike and announce the thing in May or June.
Blunt: "Show me the Catwoman!" Posted by Jett @ 9:49 AM on Friday, April 9, 2010
FYI Bat-Fans! Arguably the best episode of BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD to date -- "Chill of the Night!" airs tonight on The Cartoon Network. If you've yet to check out this show or still think it's too "kid-friendly," this is the episode that I think will change your mind. Check out BOF's previews HERE, HERE, and HERE!
"Gotham City" is still standing in Cardington Posted by Jett @ 3:55 PM on Monday, April 5, 2010
A great story about this Summer's INCEPTION can be found in THE LOS ANGELES TIMES. If you're looking forward to this film like I am, this story is a must read. There is one interesting little Bat-tidbit: The sets for Gotham City are still standing in the Cardington hangars. Here's the blurb...
Sipping tea in her trailer during a break in shooting last year, [Ellen] Page seemed a bit overwhelmed by the set, which was housed inside the converted old zeppelin hangar. "I've never really seen anything like this," she said. "It's humbling." It's the same place that Nolan used for his Batman films; Arkham Asylum, The Narrows and other Gotham City landmarks are still standing, waiting for the inevitable third Batman film that will almost certainly be Nolan's next project. That topic, though, is verboten on the INCEPTION set....
I remember Michael Caine telling me back in 2005 (while chatting about BATMAN BEGINS) that those sets were still standing. It's been 6 years since they were used, but they're still there. Makes one wonder if we'll see those places again in BATMAN 3. (Thanks to "bkey" for the heads up!)
Emily Blunt Likes Bruce Wayne Better Than Steve Rogers? Posted by Jett @ 8:00 AM on Sunday, April 4, 2010
Did actress Emily Blunt have an ulterior motive (*cough* BATMAN 3 *cough*) in turning down a lead role in CAPTATIN AMERICA? >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Emily Blunt & "Selina Kyle"
Chris Nolan & Emma Thomas Talk INCEPTION (& More) Posted by Jett @ 11:48 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Not much in the way of BATMAN 3 here, but interesting nonetheless. In an interview with COLLIDER.COM, director Chris Nolan and his producer wife Emma Thomas, discuss INCEPTION, cameras, 3D, working with Warner Bros. and lots of other stuff...except BATMAN 3. But here's what Chris did say about BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT...
"I’m sort of surprised that people would think of [BATMAN BEGINS and THE DARK KNIGHT] as having a dark tone because, to me, they’re actually very optimistic and they’re actually full of, I think, emotionally positive things as well as negative things. And I think that balance of light and dark is something I look for in a story."
If you're a Nolan fan like myself, I think you're really going to dig this interview.
INCEPTION hits theaters this July. (And stay tuned to BOF as I'll be INCEPTION-heavy this Summer -- and up close and personal as well.)
Cillian Murphy on The Scarecrow's Return Keep An Eye on INCEPTION's Cast? Posted by Jett @ 6:40 AM on Sunday, March 24, 2010
Will The Scarecrow return in BATMAN 3? I'd LOVE to see him return as he did in THE DARK KNIGHT, so here's what Cillian Murphy had to say...
"I really don't have control over that end of things [laughs]. Who knows if Chris is going to make another one. I have just had the pleasure of working with Chris on another film called INCEPTION [and] just to work with him is a real joy, but I will wait until I get the call I guess! [laughs]"
Like I said, I'd certainly dig the return of Cillian and a third go-round with the dastardly Dr. Crane. SOURCE:MOVIES.IE...
I've got -- and have been getting actually for a few months -- a few emails from some "movie business folk" (which are friends of mine) saying when it comes to BATMAN 3 casting, keep an eye on whom Chris Nolan hired for his upcoming film, INCEPTION. Hmmm, interesting -- don't y'all think?
BATMAN 3 Viral...Already?! - NOPE! Posted by Jett @ 6:40 AM on Sunday, March 21, 2010
FYI, the viral campaign for BATMAN 3 has NOT started. I checked around with several "Friends of BOF" that would KNOW, and they confirmed that no marketing of any kind has started for B3.
Zimmer Wants The Riddler For BATMAN 3 BATMAN 3 Viral...Already?! Posted by Jett @ 6:40 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2010
Composer Hans Zimmer told MTV's SPLASH PAGE that he'd like to see Chris Nolan use The Ridller as B3's villain. "He’s a character that gives you ideas. Maybe I should talk to Chris about that." I'm still of the belief that The Riddler won't even be in B3, but you never know...
Speaking of The Riddler, I've got several emails over the last day from people claiming that the viral campaign for B3 has already started. Allegedly, "Edward Nashton" has been sending out letters ala the "Citizens For Batman" campaign for THE DARK KNIGHT. My take: It's BS. I can't see them starting all of this two years before the film's release in 2012. Plus, BOF is in the loop with 42 Entertainment (the folks behind the TDK's viral campaign) and I've heard or received nothing. If it's actually started, I'd certainly welcome it. But I just don't think that's the case.
BATMAN 3 To Be Released In 3D? Posted by Jett @ 6:40 AM on Friday, March 19, 2010
Warner Bros.' Alan Horn spoke at ShoWest this week and announced that the studio's tentpole movies, superhero films, and big special effects releases, will be released in 3D. As a result, I'm going to presume that includes the upcoming BATMAN 3. I wonder if Chris Nolan is on board? (SOURCE:SLASHFILM.COM)
It's (Pretty Much) OFFICIAL! Posted by Jett @ 9:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2010
Well, it's finally OFFICAL...
BATMAN 3 is on the way and Chris Nolan IS directing...probably. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL B3/NOLAN STORY!!! (For the full story -- including Nolan "Godfathering" THE MAN OF STEEL -- can be found at HERO COMPLEX. HELL of a scoop there Geoff Boucher!)
Chris Nolan
Rumor Control: Now Someone Else Is The Riddler! Posted by Jett @ 11:11 AM on Sunday, March 7, 2010
This BATMAN 3 casting rumor must have popped up recently, but it’s starting to get some run around the Net I suppose. I can always tell when such things happen ‘cause my BOF inbox gets swamped. Anyway…
I really don’t want to give this any run since I think it’s total BS, but IMBD.COM has an actor listed for the role of Edward “The Riddler” Nigma. And no, it's not Johnny Depp or any of the other usual suspects. Just letting you know that I don’t buy it and neither should you.
Batman's A Cubs Fan? (UPDATED!) Posted by Jett @ 9:11 AM on Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Got an email from a Chicagoan (who passed along a lot of good TDK logistics info back in ‘07) in regards to some possible Windy City location scouting for BATMAN 3. According to this source, there was some more BATMAN 3 reconnaissance taking place. >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY...
Hey, I just got wind of a pretty cool sweepstakes from my friends at Warner Bros. If you enter, you've got the chance to win a collection of 20 critically acclaimed Warner Bros. films (including THE DARK KNIGHT) and a Blu-Ray player to enjoy them on! CLICK HERE (or the banner above) for more info and to enter.
Horn Talks WB & Nolan Posted by Jett @ 11:50 AM on Monday, March 1, 2010
I'm sure you've heard all the recent non-BATMAN rumors about Chris Nolan, so I'm not going to rehash them. Here's what Warner Bros. chief Alan Horn had to say about it all (via IGN)...
"Chris, of course, has done a great job with the two BATMAN films. So we expect him to be a big part of our future going forward, including with our DC properties. But I guess we think of DC as lining up planes ready to take-off on the runway. A number of properties we're very excited about and you'll be hearing about them shortly."
Horn also said that the announcement on those plans should be coming in the next couple of months. I certainly expect BATMAN 3 to be amongst them.
Is "Team Nolan" Working Towards JUSTICE LEAGUE? Posted by Jett @ 6:07 PM on Friday, February 26, 2010
B3 To Start Filming THIS YEAR...2010?! Posted by Jett @ 12:04 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Fresh off of yesterday's report from BOF (see below), there's some scuttlebutt that filming may begin this year! >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY (and where it ranks on my BS meter)! - UPDATED!
B3 Already In Chicago? Posted by Jett @ 5:35 AM on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
I'm sure we all figured that BATMAN 3 would shoot in Chicago. BATMAN BEGINS filmed briefly there in 2004 and THE DARK KNIGHT was almost totally shot in Chi-Town in 2007. Well, it looks as if they are already prepping for a return. A little birdy sent in the following to BOF...
"[They] have been out and about in Chicago's Financial District."
I cut a portion of the message to keep it as anonymous as possible, but what our friend is telling us is that there may be some BATMAN 3 location scouting going on in Chicago. Stay tuned, this is only the beginning!
B3 Rumor Control Posted by Jett @ 1:20 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
B3 Script Already Written? Nolan Talks (Sorta) Posted by Jett @ 10:04 AM on Sunday, February 11, 2010
A couple of quick notes regarding BATMAN 3...
An IESB.NET report claims that the first draft of the script for BATMAN 3 has already been delivered to Warner Bros. That's certainly possible as BOF knew as far back as the Fall of 2008 that David Goyer and Jonathan Nolan had B3 deals with the studio....
"BOF was told last Fall [2008] that two of the Batman writing trio -- David Goyer and Jonah Nolan -- had already inked deals with Warner Bros. for a third BATMAN. At the time, it was believed that Chris Nolan had not signed on for BATMAN 3 but was 'close' to doing so." ("Nolan On Board BATMAN 3?" - February 16, 2009)
What I don't buy is any claim that says filming will begin later this year. I suspect it'll start sometime in early 2011.
Also, THE NEW YORK TIMES has an article on WB chief Jeff Robinov that includes a quote from Chris Nolan ("[Robinov] is trying not to cling to the things that have worked in the past.") and states that the director is "working on another BATMAN sequel.
One more thing...THIS IS BS! So please, no more emails telling me the "plot" of B3 has leaked online.
B3 IS Being Written, And.... Chris Nolan & Superman?! Posted by Jett @ 10:33 AM on Sunday, February 9, 2010
BATMAN 3 IS currently being written. But that's not the big story here, because we also found out that Chris Nolan overseeing the development of a new SUPERMAN! >>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Goyer/J-Nol Writing B3. Really? Posted by Jett @ 6:33 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2010
Via DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD, here's what they had to say about David Goyer's exit from FLASHFORWARD...
"[David Goyer] is now writing the third Batman installment with Chris Nolan's brother Jonah."
BOF was told that Jonah Nolan and Goyer have officially been on board since Fall of 2008 (BOF, 2.16.09) -- about the same time Chris Nolan admitted to having done some BATMAN 3 "musing."
It certainly looks as if things are starting to come together on the B3 -- though when an official announcement comes is still not clear.
Updates On Goyer, Bale, and B3's IMDB Status Posted by Jett @ 6:33 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2010
Hold On, WB's "DC ON FILM" & BATMAN 3 Announcement May Be Coming...SOON! Posted by Jett @ 6:51 AM on Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Remember producer Dan Lin saying that Warner Bros. was going to reveal their "DC ON FILM" plans this January? If you recall, BOF wondered then if that would include a BATMAN 3 announcement as well...
>>> CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY!
Freeman: There's Going To Be Another BATMAN Posted by Jett @ 10:46 AM on Monday, February 1, 2010
Morgan Freeman has again stated the obvious: BATMAN 3 is on its way.
"Well," said Freeman when asked by BBC Radio One if there will be another BATMAN, "I've been asked this question a number of times, and I don't think that Warner Bros., the board of directors, the chairman or the president, or any of those people are stupid. Which means there's going to be another Batman movie."
Will Lucius Fox return? "Now that's not carved in stone," said Freeman. "We'll only know that when the script is written and the same guy's writing the third script, if there is to be one." (SOURCE:MONSTERSANDCRITICS.COM. Thanks to "Chris M." for the heads up!)
Two B3-Related BOF Op-Eds Posted by Jett @ 10:46 AM on Thursday, January 28, 2010
Yes, I got all the emails on the alleged "B3 plot details" that have made the rounds on some websites. "Why isn't it on BOF?" I've been asked. Because it's BS, that's why.
Some BATMAN 3 ("take with a grain of salt") News! Posted by Jett @ 10:24 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2010
So, what’s the latest on BATMAN 3? Officially, nothing. BUT…
Here are a few things that I’m now comfortable posting on BOF after doing some digging and talking with a few folks over the last several weeks. And remember, while I feel pretty good about the following, NOTHING is set in stone, so talk it with the proverbial grain of salt…
* While I won’t go as far as to say it’s a done deal, I’m almost certain that director Christopher Nolan has agreed to do BATMAN 3 and it most likely will be his follow-up to INCEPTION. I'll be highly shocked and surprised if this isn't the case and Mr. Nolan doesn't return.
* Look for an official announcement between now and the end of July 2010. Keep in mind that THE DARK KNIGHT was officially announced in July of 2006 -- two years prior to the release of the film. The wildcard here is Nolan’s INCEPTION. Will Warner Bros. (and Nolan) prefer to get the B3 announcement out of the way before the promotion of the film begins?
* I have to be very vague here, OK? But there’s some scuttlebutt that a major character in THE DARK KNIGHT might -- let me repeat, might -- return in BATMAN 3 (and I’m not talking about Two Face -- though Harvey could indeed return via flashbacks).
As I’ve said previously, 2010 looks to be a very interesting year for fans of the cinematic Bat. Stay tuned!
WB Exec Alludes To Nolan’s Return Posted by Jett @ 6:32 AM on Friday, January 18, 2010
AVATAR is closing in on THE DARK KNIGHT's #2 domestic box office spot -- but that's not what this story's about.
In response, Dan Fellman -- head of distribution for Warner Bros. -- said the following about TDK's inevitable drop to #3. "We'll be proud of our No. 3 slot," Fellman told THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. "I can just give Chris Nolan a nudge that he's got to raise the bar."
I'm going to nudge WB here to go ahead and finally and officially announce BATMAN 3 (or whatever it'll actually be called) and that director Chris Nolan is returning. (Thanks to all the BOF'ers for the heads up!)
Also worth mentioning, in THE LOS ANGELES TIMES's recent preview of Nolan's INCEPTION (BOF's recent update on the film is HERE), it's noted that Chris "...may return to Gotham City for his next feature."
Chris Talks INCEPTION...B3 Too? Posted by Jett @ 9:46 AM on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
GREAT teaser article/interview with Chris Nolan (and Emma Thomas) about INCEPTION via LATIMES.COM. I'm SURE he was asked about BATMAN 3, so I wonder if he'll say anything in the full article?
Probably not.
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