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Christian Bale hopes “The Dark Knight” will be a fitting celebration of the late Heath Ledger’s film career. The 34-year-old Bale talked to details.com about Ledger’s performance.

“[Ledger] was incredibly intense in his performance but incredibly mellow and laid-back. Certainly there was this great anarchistic streak to it—just getting dirtier than anybody’s envisioned the Joker before,” Bale told details.com. Ledger died of an accidental overdose in January.

Bale also talked about his battles with the Batsuit, which made him feel claustrophobic.

I just said to myself, ‘Breathe deeply for a few minutes. Try this out. Don’t run around yelling … trying to pull the whole thing off.’

“I wasn’t going to get it off by myself. It takes three people.”

“The Dark Knight,” which was filmed in Chicago, hits theaters in July.

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36 Million Men Nominate ‘The Dark Knight’ as Blockbuster of the Summer – CraveOnline Releases 2008 Most Anticipated Summer Movies Poll Results

LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire/ — CraveOnline.com (http://www.CraveOnline.com) a leading lifestyle destination for men featuring video, movies, TV, music, sports, games, cars, humor and more, announced today the results of their national “2008 Most Anticipated Summer Movies.”

Polling across Crave’s family of owned and operated entertainment sites such as ComingSoon.net (http://www.ComingSoon.net) and SuperHeroHype.com (http://www.SuperHeroHype.com), with over 36 million unique visitors a month, young men ages 18 – 34 voted on the most anticipated film of the summer.

With an overwhelming response to the question: “Which summer film of 2008 are you most anticipating?,” the Top 3 winners were:

1. The Dark Knight 79.7% – 16715
2. The Incredible Hulk 10.1% – 2112
3. Hellboy II: The Golden Army 2.3% – 484

Responding to the other query: “What’s the most you would pay to see a summer movie?,” The Top 3 results were:

1. $10 – 65.1%
2. $12 – 18.0%
3. $18 – 8.6%

“‘The Dark Knight’ is by far our visitors’ most-anticipated film,” stated Mirko Parlevliet, COO/Editor-in-Chief of ComingSoon.net/SuperheroHype.com. “While the ‘Batman Begins’ follow-up would be the exception, as far as how much moviegoers would be willing to pay for a ticket, as a whole it looks like the slow economy is keeping them from committing more than $10 to see a film in theaters.”

About CraveOnline.com

CraveOnline.com (http://www.CraveOnline.com) is a leading lifestyle destination for young men ages 18-34 and also serves as the demographic/psychographic hub for a family of other male-centric web properties featuring video, movies, TV, music, sports, games, cars, humor and more. As one of the fastest growing destinations on the web with sites like ComingSoon.net, Sherdog.com, ActionTrip.com, Superherohype.com and SpikedHumor.com. CraveOnline attracts over 32 million unique visitors per month, and is larger than leading competitor Heavy Networks and twice the size of Maxim. For advertisers, opportunities for sponsorship and creative integration go beyond the banner to make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. Recent brand advertisers include Axe, 20th Century Fox, Rockstar Videogames, the U.S. Army and Air Force. The company is based in Los Angeles with sales offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. CraveOnline is part of AtomicOnline (http://www.AtomicOnline.com), a diversified online media company.

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Jackson, NJ · May 15, 2008 — Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled the highly anticipated “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster.” Based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie THE DARK KNIGHT, the indoor, dark coaster offers guests a one-of-kind ride experience.

More than just a ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster features the most world renowned DC Comics characters in an adventure that utilizes storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride thrill. As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City — caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker.

Guests board a Gotham City rail car and careen through six 180-degree hairpin turns, climb unseen hills, plunge into pitch darkness, dip into unforeseen danger and continue to be tormented by The Joker as they thrust onto the battlefield of good vs. evil. Will THE DARK KNIGHT save them in time?

“THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers guests a one-of-a-kind ride experience that combines the action and excitement of THE DARK KNIGHT movie with the thrill of a roller coaster,” said Mark Kane, Six Flags Great Adventure’s Park President. “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers a unique experience that will appeal to both family and teen audiences.”
The Dark Knight Coaster Video

The attraction also introduces new, customized footage featuring District Attorney Harvey Dent (as portrayed by Aaron Eckhart), produced and shot specifically for THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster. The ride also incorporates audio and visual elements from the film which will debut July 18, 2008, offering guests a sneak peak.

The $7.5 million coaster is located in the Movietown section at Six Flags Great Adventure adjacent to BATMAN The Ride. The height restriction is 42 inches to ride with an adult and 48 inches to ride alone. Guests can receive up-to-the-minute park news and purchase a 2008 season pass online at www.sixflags.com.

source: Geeks of Doom

The best breath of fresh air in gaming comes when a new title arrives with little fanfare and plenty of skepticism, but in the end, turns out to be damned great. With 20/20 hindsight, everyone was expert enough to see that Halo, Grand Theft Auto III, and even Doom were going to be hits. Then again, it’s a lot easier to judge a pitch after you’ve taken a swing.

Well, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more refreshing home run than the kinetic and addicting LEGO Star Wars titles developed by Traveller’s Tales. Suitable for all ages in the best of ways, with humor that doesn’t pander and challenges that don’t punish, these games smashed expectations and delivered the next iteration of platform gaming for both retro-minded and younger gamers alike.

Suddenly, with that beautiful hindsight, LEGO titles look like no-brainer hits. Lucky for us, the brand is pairing with some of the best intellectual properties in entertainment, this time with no less a cultural juggernaut than Batman. “It’s been really cool to work on a Batman game,” says Loz Doyle, the game’s producer. “When we heard we were going to do a Batman game, the team went nuts.” So have a lot of fans of the legendary Caped Crusader.

LEGO Batman presents an original story based on the comic book lore, developed internally by Traveller’s Tales and sanctioned by DC comics. The action starts after an exodus from Arkham Asylum, as a mob of Batman’s most notorious archenemies break loose and create the kind of havoc and mass hysteria that results in the Batsignal flaring high in the clouds over Gotham City.

“The villains team up into three groups,” says Doyle, “each headed by a massive supervillain, with some other bad guys teaming up with them.” Those ringleaders would be The Joker, The Penguin, and The Riddler. They’re supported by over 20 partners in crime, including well-known Batman villains such as Mr. Freeze and more obscure rogues like Killer Croc.

source : Gamepro

The highly anticipated “Batman: R.I.P.” storyline is off to an explosive start, with BATMAN #676 selling out one day after arriving in stores on May 14. Now, DC Comics sends this issue, written by Grant Morrison with art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea, back to press for a new, second printing. BATMAN #676 Second Printing (APR088185) features a recolored version of the issue’s variant cover by Daniel and Florea, and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 11.

BATMAN #676 Second Printing (APR088185) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, May 22. Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

Upcoming chapters of “Batman: R.I.P.” are available for ordering as follows:

BATMAN #677 (MAR080144) is available for advance reorder and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 28.

BATMAN #678 (APR080180) is solicited in the April Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 25.

BATMAN #679 (MAY080159) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.

BATMAN #680 (JUN080195) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 27.

DETECTIVE COMICS #846 (MAY080171) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 2.

DETECTIVE COMICS #847 (JUN080202) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

NIGHTWING #147 (JUN080206) is solicited in the June Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.

ROBIN #175 (APR080189) is solicited in the April Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 18.

ROBIN #176 (MAY080178) is solicited in the May Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.

source : Comix Box

Batman-On-Film have posted an exclusive new one sheet poster in the style of the two latest posters, though this time showing off the Joker. Judging by the URL at the bottom of it, seems to have come from a source in the UK.

Coming via Chicago Film Festival:

THE DARK KNIGHT GALA
A NIGHT HONORING FILMMAKER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
IMAX Theatre | 600 E. Grand Avenue

You are cordially invited to a once-in-a-lifetime Gala evening honoring filmmaker Christopher Nolan!

Cinema/Chicago, the 44th Chicago International Film Festival and Warner Bros. Pictures proudly present the first Chicago showing of THE DARK KNIGHT, the follow-up to the action hit Batman Begins. THE DARK KNIGHT reunites filmmaker Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. The City of Chicago is prominently showcased in the film, with shots of the old Chicago Post Office, the State of Illinois Center, the IBM Building, Upper and Lower Wacker Drive, and LaSalle Street, among other locations.

The evening will include a tribute to filmmaker Christopher Nolan followed by a screening of THE DARK KNIGHT in IMAX®, which features six sequences shot with IMAX® cameras. “Nolan’s work has captivated both critics and audiences alike. Memento remains one of the great directorial and writing achievements in cinema. He is a modern writer/director who approaches all aspects of his work with a style and sophistication seen only amongst the most elite tier of filmmakers,” remarks Festival Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza.

A dinner reception will follow the tribute and screening in the stunning Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier, lit up by a spectacular fireworks display. The Gala will benefit Cinema/Chicago, its year-round educational programs, and the 44th Chicago International Film Festival.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Syncopy Production, a Christopher Nolan film, THE DARK KNIGHT. Nolan directed the film from a screenplay written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Charles Roven, Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan are the producers, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E.Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull serving as executive producers. THE DARK KNIGHT is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.

Evening Program:

5:30PM Red Carpet Arrivals
6:30PM Tribute and Award Presentation to filmmaker Christopher Nolan
7:00PM Gala screening of The Dark Knight
9:30PM – 11:30PM Dinner Reception at The Crystal Gardens

TICKET PRICE:

Advance ticket price: $150/ticket if purchased by June 1
After June 1: $175/ticket

TICKETS ON SALE AT 9:00AM ON FRIDAY, MAY 16! LIMIT 4 PER PERSON.

PRESALE tickets available to Cinema/Chicago members May 12-15.

To purchase tickets, please call 312-683-0121 x154, or click here.

The sound bites at the end of this video look entirely staged, and the ride itself appears pretty timid.

Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled the highly anticipated “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster.” Based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie THE DARK KNIGHT, the indoor, dark coaster offers guests a one-of-kind ride experience.

More than just a ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster features the most world renowned DC Comics characters in an adventure that utilizes storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride thrill. As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City — caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker.

Guests board a Gotham City rail car and careen through six 180-degree hairpin turns, climb unseen hills, plunge into pitch darkness, dip into unforeseen danger and continue to be tormented by The Joker as they thrust onto the battlefield of good vs. evil. Will THE DARK KNIGHT save them in time?

“THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers guests a one-of-a-kind ride experience that combines the action and excitement of THE DARK KNIGHT movie with the thrill of a roller coaster,” said Mark Kane, Six Flags Great Adventure’s Park President. “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers a unique experience that will appeal to both family and teen audiences.”

The attraction also introduces new, customized footage featuring District Attorney Harvey Dent (as portrayed by Aaron Eckhart), produced and shot specifically for THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster. The ride also incorporates audio and visual elements from the film which will debut July 18, 2008, offering guests a sneak peak.

The $7.5 million coaster is located in the Movietown section at Six Flags Great Adventure adjacent to BATMAN The Ride. The height restriction is 42 inches to ride with an adult and 48 inches to ride alone. Guests can receive up-to-the-minute park news and purchase a 2008 season pass online at www.sixflags.com.

Maya from Charity Buzz has asked us to mention their latest auction, which has a prize a good few of you shall be interested in – the chance to attend the Dark Knight premiere and after party in Los Angeles this July, with flights included. The proceeds will be going to the New York Restoration Project. Bidding starts at $3500, with an estimated value of $7500. The auction ends on May 29, 2008 12:58:00 PM EDT. Available to both US and International bidders.

“Fly to LA with JetBLUE and Attend the Premiere and After Party of The Dark Knight”
This Package Includes: 2 tickets to Premiere & After Party. Premiere will be held in LA, July 2008- exact date TBD PLUS roundtrip airfare for 2 from JetBLUE.

Bid on Dark Knight premiere tickets

Donations from the charitybuzz online auction will help the nonprofit New York Restoration Project (NYRP) to reclaim, restore, and develop under-resourced parks, community gardens, and open space in New York City, primarily in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Movie plots or scenes usually get leaked to the public well before the film comes out in the theater, but as for the Dark Knight, there was no way that was going to happen. Even Batman himself wouldn’t have been able to convince the producers to take home a script.

Maggie Gyllenhaal says when she was approached with the role of attorney Rachel Dawes in the movie, the movie was driven to her house by an assistant. Then the assistant had to sit in her driveway until she finished it. Only problem was, Maggie was a new mom tending her little girl Ramona, so it took her 20 hours to finish! And the guy stayed in her driveway the entire time. That’s dedication! (And a little bit anal). But it’s definitely worked, since the public only knows what we’ve seen in the trailer.

The geek machine has fired into overdrive for Christopher Nolan’s incoming prequel sequel, The Dark Knight. But the untold hero of this summer’s Batman assault may lie elsewhere — in the Animatrix-inspired Batman: Gotham Knight, to be exact.

Like The Matrix franchise before it, the Batman franchise has learned that filtering your mythology through the kinetic template of anime can do wonders for your upgrades. Batman: Gotham Knight is that upgrade, and it looks kickass. The Warner Bros. DVD-only film, due out July 8, sent Underwire these sneak-peek pics, which make great eye candy. The hi-def trailer is at right.

Perhaps it’s because Batman comes from comics, or perhaps it’s because animated film moves in ways the real world cannot, but live-action adaptations of comics are a mixed bag. Maybe the success of Batman Begins and Iron Man can change that.

But until they do, the animated realm may reign for awhile.

The “Batmanime” mash is already under way. The current TV series The Batman has incorporated Japanese elements for five seasons now, and it is one of the best shows around. Joker is a martial arts master in it, for frak’s sake, as is the chubby Penguin, who has two masked hench-femmes of his own slicing and dicing their way through Gotham City. But that’s kids play compared to what Batman: Gotham Knight has to offer.

“From a visual point of view, this is the most stylized Batman that’s come out of Warner Bros.,” explained Batman lifer Alan Burnett in a press release. “What they’ve done is really eye-catching, and it truly expands his world. Their visualization of Gotham City is stunning, and it’s very interesting to see how they’ve envisioned Batman, his environment and his action and movements.”

The award-winning Burnett’s work is all over Batman: Gotham Knight, as it is in The Batman, Batman Beyond and further back into the Dark Knight multiverse. He served as a story editor for the film at large, and wrote the noirish sixth segment, which features an appearance by the heartless killer Deadshot, whose bullets have so far kept him off of kids’ television.

“I’ve always liked Deadshot as a villain, and I really like stories with assassins,” Burnett added. “The fact that they’re killers, and what they do has impact, automatically heightens the energy of the story.”

Burnett is joined by famed comics scribes Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, as well as cinema and TV writers Josh Olson (A History of Violence), David S. Goyer (Batman Begins) and Jordan Goldberg (The Dark Knight). But the new visionaries of this iteration, as with eye-popping, brain-crunching Animatrix, are the mostly Pacific Rim directors hired on to stylize Bruce Wayne’s superego for the 21st century, including Shojiro Nishimi, Futoshi Higashide, Hiroshi Morioka, Yasuhiro Aoki, Toshiyuki Kubooka and Jong-Sik Nam.

It’s by far the darkest Dark Knight ever to hit the screens, large or small.

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here are two picture i’ve find while surfing the net, are they the new Two-Face ?