Articles tagged with: The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan To Pull Out Of Batman 3?
The Dark Knight was such a raging success that nobody really knew how Christopher Nolan would ever top it - so it looks like he's decided not to. It's common knowledge that Christopher Nolan hasn't signed on to direct Batman 3 yet, but now we're starting to hear whispers that he's probably never going to make Batman 3, probably because he wants to make loads more weird little films about David Bowie inventing electricity or something. This rumour that Batman 3 will be directed by someone other than Christopher Nolan is actually quite worrying - not only because his work on The Dark Knight took intelligent popcorn hits to a dramatic new level, but also because he apparently wanted Cher to play Catwoman, and who wouldn't want to see a big-haired pensioner wriggling around in a skin-tight latex leotard, right? Right? Hello? Anyone?
The Dark Knight was such a raging success that nobody really knew how Christopher Nolan would ever top it - so it looks like he's decided not to. It's common knowledge that Christopher Nolan hasn't signed on to direct Batman 3 yet, but now we're starting to hear whispers that he's probably never going to make Batman 3, probably because he wants to make loads more weird little films about David Bowie inventing electricity or something. This rumour that Batman 3 will be directed by someone other than Christopher Nolan is actually quite worrying - not only because his work on The Dark Knight took intelligent popcorn hits to a dramatic new level, but also because he apparently wanted Cher to play Catwoman, and who wouldn't want to see a big-haired pensioner wriggling around in a skin-tight latex leotard, right? Right? Hello? Anyone?
More Batman 3: Eckhart Says Two-Face Is Dead Dead Dead
Judging by the ridiculous flurry of Batman 3 speculation lately, you'd be forgiven for thinking that every single human on Earth would a role in it. But hold your horses, buster. Aaron Eckhart isn't going to be in Batman 3. That might sound like common sense, seeing as how his character Two-Face stacked it to death off a building at the end of The Dark Knight, but apparently a handful of internet ninnies have decided that Two-Face didn't die at all, and that both he and his silly voice will return for Batman 3. And that's why Aaron Eckhart has come forward to declare once and for all that Two-Face is definitely 100% dead. But don't worry, disappointed Aaron Eckhart fans - he might not be returning for Batman 3, but copies of his 2007 Catherine Zeta Jones cookery-based romantic comedy No Reservations are still available to buy or rent on DVD. Yes, we thought that'd please you.
Judging by the ridiculous flurry of Batman 3 speculation lately, you'd be forgiven for thinking that every single human on Earth would a role in it. But hold your horses, buster. Aaron Eckhart isn't going to be in Batman 3. That might sound like common sense, seeing as how his character Two-Face stacked it to death off a building at the end of The Dark Knight, but apparently a handful of internet ninnies have decided that Two-Face didn't die at all, and that both he and his silly voice will return for Batman 3. And that's why Aaron Eckhart has come forward to declare once and for all that Two-Face is definitely 100% dead. But don't worry, disappointed Aaron Eckhart fans - he might not be returning for Batman 3, but copies of his 2007 Catherine Zeta Jones cookery-based romantic comedy No Reservations are still available to buy or rent on DVD. Yes, we thought that'd please you.
Tom Cruise Causes Sleeper Puns to Take Over the Internet. We’re Not Happy.
Tom Cruise is continuing his run of trying to make people think he's less of a massive mental, religious freak. First he stopped jumping around like a particularly stupid chimp, he stopped going on about Scientology in public - though he did see some of his private video collection released, much to the delight/terror (delete as appropriate) of the general public - and he's seeing some rave reviews flying about for his small role in Tropic Thunder. So what next? Well, it's obvious isn't it? Star in a superhero film, and get someone like Sam Raimi on board to produce. Which is, apparently, what's being pushed for by Tom Cruise and Warner Bros, who own the rights to Sleeper - a short running comic book series from a few years back. Well, Raimi's already on board, but you get the point. And you can't fault the man's logic.
Tom Cruise is continuing his run of trying to make people think he's less of a massive mental, religious freak. First he stopped jumping around like a particularly stupid chimp, he stopped going on about Scientology in public - though he did see some of his private video collection released, much to the delight/terror (delete as appropriate) of the general public - and he's seeing some rave reviews flying about for his small role in Tropic Thunder. So what next? Well, it's obvious isn't it? Star in a superhero film, and get someone like Sam Raimi on board to produce. Which is, apparently, what's being pushed for by Tom Cruise and Warner Bros, who own the rights to Sleeper - a short running comic book series from a few years back. Well, Raimi's already on board, but you get the point. And you can't fault the man's logic.
Tropic Thunder Beats The Dark Knight Thanks to Blacked-up Retards
Well it certainly took long enough but The Dark Knight has finally fallen, to the might of Tropic Thunder and its wall of controversy. While we all thought we would have to live in a world where no other films would ever get anywhere near The Dark Knight - a world where daily recitals of The Joker's best speeches were made to be recited every morning in our schools, where every car is replaced with a Batmobile and where Morgan Freeman is elected King of Everything (with Christian Bale as his alleged muscle, obviously) - we have been proven wrong. We worried for a while, but fortunately the 'Greatest Film of All Time(tm)' has been dethroned by Ben Stiller, Jack Black and a blacked-up Robert Downey Jr. And it's sure to make the latter quite happy about it.
Well it certainly took long enough but The Dark Knight has finally fallen, to the might of Tropic Thunder and its wall of controversy. While we all thought we would have to live in a world where no other films would ever get anywhere near The Dark Knight - a world where daily recitals of The Joker's best speeches were made to be recited every morning in our schools, where every car is replaced with a Batmobile and where Morgan Freeman is elected King of Everything (with Christian Bale as his alleged muscle, obviously) - we have been proven wrong. We worried for a while, but fortunately the 'Greatest Film of All Time(tm)' has been dethroned by Ben Stiller, Jack Black and a blacked-up Robert Downey Jr. And it's sure to make the latter quite happy about it.
Batman 3 is Coming Out Soon! No, Wait – ‘Not’ Soon.
It looks like there's going to be a fair wait until Batman 3 pops its fat head out for us all to see. The sequel to the Best Film Ever(tm) that has made more money than the GDP of many African nations combined, The Dark Knight, will get a sequel at some point. On one hand, who would blame the studio? It's a licence to print money. On the same hand but slightly tilted, the vast majority of people who have seen the first two films actually want a sequel, seeing as both Batman Begins and the more recent helping were utterly brilliant. Oh, plus Christian Bale isn't going to be put in the slammer for three hundred years, or thereabouts. But David S. Goyer, writer of the screenplay for both films, has other things to do for quite a while, so you plebians are going to have to wait a while for your next hit of Gotham's favourite vigilante.
It looks like there's going to be a fair wait until Batman 3 pops its fat head out for us all to see. The sequel to the Best Film Ever(tm) that has made more money than the GDP of many African nations combined, The Dark Knight, will get a sequel at some point. On one hand, who would blame the studio? It's a licence to print money. On the same hand but slightly tilted, the vast majority of people who have seen the first two films actually want a sequel, seeing as both Batman Begins and the more recent helping were utterly brilliant. Oh, plus Christian Bale isn't going to be put in the slammer for three hundred years, or thereabouts. But David S. Goyer, writer of the screenplay for both films, has other things to do for quite a while, so you plebians are going to have to wait a while for your next hit of Gotham's favourite vigilante.
Christian Bale Assault Charges Result in Ultimate Punishment. That, or Just a Caution
Christian Bale looks likely to get away with allegedly pushing his mum about, if he pleads guilty to assault. The Welshman, who no one seems to realise is Welsh, has been recommended to receive a caution by the Crown Prosecution Service for his alleged actions, should he plead guilty to charges next month. If, however, he pleads not guilty then he could be looking at more severe penalties, all according to the bastion of truth, honour and glory that is The Sun newspaper. Though, let's be honest here - he probably wouldn't be looking at any really severe charges. A fine, a slap on the wrist and a bruised ego, leaving the Baler ready to take on Terminator 4 and Batman 3. Unless the authorities were to decide on making an example of him and imprisoned him for life - alledgely pushing your mum and sister about is no laughing matter, after all. Especially when they apparently want money from you.
Christian Bale looks likely to get away with allegedly pushing his mum about, if he pleads guilty to assault. The Welshman, who no one seems to realise is Welsh, has been recommended to receive a caution by the Crown Prosecution Service for his alleged actions, should he plead guilty to charges next month. If, however, he pleads not guilty then he could be looking at more severe penalties, all according to the bastion of truth, honour and glory that is The Sun newspaper. Though, let's be honest here - he probably wouldn't be looking at any really severe charges. A fine, a slap on the wrist and a bruised ego, leaving the Baler ready to take on Terminator 4 and Batman 3. Unless the authorities were to decide on making an example of him and imprisoned him for life - alledgely pushing your mum and sister about is no laughing matter, after all. Especially when they apparently want money from you.
Robert Downey Jr is Too Dumb to Understand The Dark Knight. His Words…
Robert Downey Jr was known for some things, then everyone forgot who he was, then they remembered again. And now that the people of the world once again recognise Robert Downey Jr in the street - and now that he's likely off the smack and charlie - people are more likely to listen to him. So it comes as a nice big pile of fun when the man gets all ranty, decides he disagrees with just about everyone in the world and that he hates The Dark Knight, because it makes him feel 'dumb'. For once we don't have to add much to that - it's simply what he said in an interview with Movie Hole.
Robert Downey Jr was known for some things, then everyone forgot who he was, then they remembered again. And now that the people of the world once again recognise Robert Downey Jr in the street - and now that he's likely off the smack and charlie - people are more likely to listen to him. So it comes as a nice big pile of fun when the man gets all ranty, decides he disagrees with just about everyone in the world and that he hates The Dark Knight, because it makes him feel 'dumb'. For once we don't have to add much to that - it's simply what he said in an interview with Movie Hole.
Heath Ledger’s Death Nothing to do With the DEA Anymore
The DEA investigation into the death of Heath Ledger has been closed with a great deal of secrecy, confusion and 'embarrassment' all round. Yes, it would seem that everyone involved in the investigation - which covered the whole of the US - can breathe a sigh of relief, as they will not have to present themselves in front of a grand jury. This includes one Mary-Kate Olsen, whose involvement with Ledger was something questions have been raised about for a number of months now. Fortunately for the twin-billionaire, with the case being dropped she will no longer be forced to appear for any legal proceedings, nor will she have to keep up her claims for immunity. The collective eyebrow of the world probably isn't quite as raised any more.
The DEA investigation into the death of Heath Ledger has been closed with a great deal of secrecy, confusion and 'embarrassment' all round. Yes, it would seem that everyone involved in the investigation - which covered the whole of the US - can breathe a sigh of relief, as they will not have to present themselves in front of a grand jury. This includes one Mary-Kate Olsen, whose involvement with Ledger was something questions have been raised about for a number of months now. Fortunately for the twin-billionaire, with the case being dropped she will no longer be forced to appear for any legal proceedings, nor will she have to keep up her claims for immunity. The collective eyebrow of the world probably isn't quite as raised any more.
