Latest News on The Dark Knight
November 24, 2009
WB offers DVD to Blu-ray Trade-In Program
There's no denying that the Blu-ray format is vastly superior to DVD, but what if you've spent the last decade building up a substantial DVD library? Now that HD DVD is finally dead, you can safely embrace this new format, but do you really want... More...
June 25, 2009
The Dark Knight Wins Big at Saturn Awards 
The 35th annual Saturn Awards were held Wednesday night, with "The Dark Knight" earning a ceremony-high five awards -- including best action/adventure film -- and "Iron Man" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" taking home three apiece. More...
June 24, 2009
Academy Expands Number of Best Picture Nominees to 10
With today's news that in February, the Oscars will field 10 best-picture nominees, the horserace that is the Academy Awards promises to look a lot more like - a horserace.
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April 28, 2009
Bale Crosses Fingers, Hopes Nolan Will Return for TDK Sequel
They've saved the juicy stuff for the print edition, but Total Film has posted a few bits and pieces of its recent interview with Christian Bale -- including some of his thoughts on the inevitable upcoming "Batman" sequel. More...
April 01, 2009
Michael Caine Talks Batman 3
Michael Caine is out promoting his latest feature, "Is Anybody There," but he's perfectly willing to share his thoughts on the next "Batman" sequel -- fortunately for Collider, which had plenty of questions to ask. More...
February 26, 2009
Exclusive: Franklyn - Director's Sketchbook
Franklyn may be Gerald McMorrow's debut feature film, but by the standards of even the most experienced of helmers it's an ambitious and visually-stunning movie, telling the tale of four disparate souls -- played by Ryan Phillippe, Eva Green, Sam... More...
February 24, 2009
Backstage at the Oscars: My First Time
In the movie world there is no event greater, no red carpet glitzier, no awards show more meaningful, than that of the Academy Awards. While millions watch the biggest night in Hollywood via television and thousands post show commentaries on... More...
February 22, 2009
The Dark Knight Rakes in a Billion
The list of films that have broken the $1 billion mark in worldwide grosses now numbers four: "The Dark Knight" has joined the cinematic billionaires' club. More...
February 08, 2009
Juno, TDK, WALL-E Win Grammys
"Juno," "The Dark Knight," and "WALL-E" were the big (movie-related) winners at the Grammys Sunday night, taking home trophies for best compilation soundtrack, best score, and best motion picture song, respectively. More...
February 01, 2009
Slumdog's Danny Boyle Wins DGA Award
Danny Boyle takes home another win for Best Director from the Director's Guild of America -- could Oscar gold be just around the corner? See who else was nominated this year in our full list of nominees and winners. More...
January 27, 2009
Analyzing the Academy's TDK Snub
So why did the Academy pass over "The Dark Knight" for Best Picture consideration, anyway? Sci Fi Wire thinks it might have a possible answer. More...
January 26, 2009
TDK Sequel Coming in 2011?
It's been awhile since we had a good "Batman" rumor -- and this one is from producer Michael Uslan, who claims that the next installment in the series is coming out in 2011. More...
January 25, 2009
Jonathan Nolan Shrugs off Oscar's TDK Snub
So, how does Christopher Nolan feel about "The Dark Knight" getting snubbed by the Academy? We don't know, but thanks to a letter sent to the Dark Campaign website, we have heard some of his brother Jonathan's thoughts on the matter. More...
January 24, 2009
Weekly Ketchup: Oscar noms, and Tom & Jerry
The Oscar nominations obviously dominated the news this week, but there's also a few new animated movies to report, lots of casting and the word on what the director of 1998's Godzilla might be doing next. More...
January 22, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Underworld Battles Oscar All-Stars
Only two new releases hit the North American box office, but in the wake of Academy Award nominations, a handful of contenders take the opportunity to expand nationwide hoping Oscar nods can translate into extra cash. Sony unleashes its franchise... More...
January 22, 2009
The Dark Knight Re-Release IMAX Locations
Hoping for one more dose of "The Dark Knight" on IMAX? A complete list of theaters hosting its re-release has been posted. More...
January 20, 2009
RT Editors' Favorite Films of 2008
Sequels can be tricky to pull off right, but Hellboy 2 doesn't disappoint in the least. If the first Hellboy film was a representation of creator Mike Mignola's vision, Hellboy 2 is much more Guillermo Del Toro's piece. There's more magic this... More...
January 13, 2009
Nolan, del Toro, Stanton and More on Golden Tomatoes
Awards season is officially in full swing, with the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes already behind us and several more ceremonies scheduled in the weeks to come. RT is no stranger to the process, and since our very own Golden Tomato Awards... More...
January 13, 2009
10 Years of Golden Tomatoes
With the Golden Globes and countless other ceremonies having come and pass, awards season (aka Slumgdogathon 2009) is approaching the final bend. But there's still at least one more major stop before the Oscars: Rotten Tomatoes' very own reckoning... More...
January 11, 2009
Golden Globes: Full Winners and Losers List!
The results are in for the 2008 Golden Globes award. Find out who won big and who went home empty-handed in our full recipients list. More...
January 11, 2009
A New Joker for the Next Batman?
Could we see a Joker recast for the next "Batman" sequel, or are people reading too much into producer Chuck Roven's comments to MTV? Follow the link and judge for yourself. More...
January 08, 2009
DGA Announces '08 Nominees
The Directors Guild has finalized its nominees for this year's awards, placing Ron Howard, Danny Boyle, Gus Van Sant, David Fincher, and -- you guessed it -- Christopher Nolan on the short list. More...
January 08, 2009
Broadcast Film Critics Name Critics' Choice Winners
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were given on January 8, 2009, to honor the finest achievements in 2008 filmmaking. A list of nominees follows below, with winners in bold: More...
January 08, 2009
Dark Knight Sweeps People's Choice Awards
"The Dark Knight" cleaned up at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards, taking home hardware for favorite movie, action movie, cast, superhero, and onscreen matchup. More...
January 07, 2009
WGA Nominations Announced
The WGA has settled on its nominees for this year's awards -- and yes, "The Dark Knight" is one of them. More...
January 07, 2009
Slate's Movie Club Looks Back at 2008
Slate's Movie Club, boasting an all-female lineup for 2009, has convened to debate the best movies of '08. More...
January 06, 2009
Academy Names Shortlist for Visual Effects Oscar
The Academy has narrowed its choices for this year's visual effects Oscar, naming "Australia," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D," "The Dark Knight," "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," "Iron Man," and "The... More...
January 05, 2009
Producers Guild Unveils Film Nominations
The Producers Guild of America has announced its film nominations for 2008: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Dark Knight," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," and "Slumdog Millionaire" are the contenders for the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year... More...
December 31, 2008
Box Office in 2008: Batman, Iron Man, and Indy Reign
The waning days of December are usually reserved for best-of and year-end lists, but let's not forget the dirtier side of Hollywood: the box office gross tallies. Which studios and which movies dominated the year? Which fell meekly by the wayside,... More...
December 29, 2008
Critics Pick the Best and Worst Films of 2008
With 2008 coming to a close, Rotten Tomatoes polled a selection of Tomatometer critics to find out which of the hundreds of films they were paid to watch this year they loved the most -- and which films were the absolute worst. Read on to see if... More...
December 23, 2008
Reporter Defends Eddie Murphy Riddler Rumor
We all laughed at The Sun's story about Eddie Murphy supposedly starring in the next "Batman" movie as the Riddler, but the reporter who wrote the item is standing by his story. More...
December 18, 2008
Eddie Murphy Rumored as Next Batman's Riddler
There are a few times every year when a "news item" is too ridiculous to ignore, and here's the latest: The Sun is reporting that Eddie Murphy will play the Riddler in the next Batman movie. More...
December 18, 2008
Alan Horn Opens Up About Green Lantern, TDK Sequel
It almost certainly won't stanch the flow of ridiculous rumors, but Alan Horn recently sat down with Collider to discuss some of Warner Bros.' biggest upcoming projects -- including a "Dark Knight" sequel, "Green Lantern," and another "Superman." More...
December 17, 2008
Dallas-Fort Worth Critics Honor Slumdog Millionaire, Sean Penn
The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association released its list of honorees yesterday, naming "Slumdog Millionaire" the best film, and Sean Penn the best actor, of 2008. More...
December 16, 2008
IMDb Ranks Top 25 Film Searches of 2008
The IMDb has released its list of the 25 most-searched movies of 2008. Think "The Dark Knight" might be on there somewhere? More...
December 15, 2008
AFI Names 2008's Finest Films
The results are in, and the AFI has spoken: "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Frozen River," "Gran Torino," "Milk," "WALL-E," "Wendy and Lucy" and "The Wrestler" are 2008's best movies. More...
December 12, 2008
Exclusive: Milton's Paradise Lost Movie in 3D?
Could Scott Derrickson's upcoming adaptation of Milton's Paradise Lost be shot in 3D? Perhaps so, the director told Rotten Tomatoes recently. More...
December 10, 2008
L.A. Film Critics Name WALL-E Best of '08
The votes are in, and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association has spoken: "WALL-E" is the movie of the year, Sean Penn's performance in "Milk" was the year's best, and Danny Boyle did 2008's best directorial work on "Slumdog Millionaire." More...
December 09, 2008
Dark Knight's Score Receives Oscar Eligibility
Reversing an earlier decision, AMPAS has declared the score for "The Dark Knight" eligible for a Best Original Score Oscar. More...
December 08, 2008
RT on DVD: The Dark Knight Is Here!
Welcome to The Dark Knight DVD week at Rotten Tomatoes! Warner Bros.' dark, masterful sequel arrives on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday as one of the most anticipated home video releases of the year. Also see what else is new to DVD: The Wire The Complete... More...
December 08, 2008
Roger Ebert Ranks 2008's 20 Best Films
December isn't even halfway over yet, and many of us have already had our fill of year-end lists -- but Roger Ebert's list of the 20 best films of 2008 is one worth making an exception for. More...
December 08, 2008
The Dark Knight DVD/Blu-ray Lands at Midnight
If you absolutely cannot wait to get your hands on the DVD or Blu-ray edition of "The Dark Knight," good news -- it appears that some retail outlets will begin selling it at 12:01 AM on Tuesday. More...
December 03, 2008
"The Dark Knight" Tops iTunes' 2008 Movie Downloads List
It isn't even out yet, but that hasn't stopped "The Dark Knight" from topping iTunes' list of the best-selling movie downloads of 2008. More...
November 29, 2008
Without question one of the most demonic, pure incarnations of nightmarish instant classic movie villains, Heath Ledger's Joker self-mutilated danger junkie, misery loves company chaos freak in hellish warpaint may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
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November 29, 2008
Without question one of the most demonic, pure incarnations of nightmarish instant classic movie villains, Heath Ledger's Joker self-mutilated danger junkie, misery loves company chaos freak in hellish warpaint may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
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November 26, 2008
Hear Benjamin Button's Score Now!
In a bid to earn BAFTA consideration, Warner Bros. is streaming the scores for "The Dark Knight" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" online. More...
November 13, 2008
Academy Disqualifies Dark Knight Score
There's at least one Academy Award that "The Dark Knight" won't be up for: the movie's score has been officially disqualified for Oscar contention. More...
November 04, 2008
L.A. Times Pundits Like TDK's Best Picture Chances
It's a far cry from actually winning the award, but according to the L.A. Times' six-member panel, "The Dark Knight," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and "Slumdog Millionaire" are the inside choices for Best Picture at next year's Academy... More...
October 28, 2008
Studios Push Big '08 Hits for Academy Awards
With Best Picture campaigns underway for "Wall-E" and "The Dark Knight" -- and another potentially to follow for "Iron Man" -- is this the year the Academy Awards abandons the art house? More...
October 08, 2008
Goyer Debunks Every Single TDK Sequel Rumor
MTV's Shawn Adler, in an effort to get to the bottom of the many "Dark Knight" sequel rumors, went right to screenwriter David Goyer to ask him which ones were true. Goyer's response? "It's all B.S." More...
October 01, 2008
Dark Knight Sequel Starting Up Next Year?
Could the next "Batman" sequel start filming next year? If IGN's sources are on target, then it looks like the answer is "yes." More...
September 29, 2008
RT on DVD: Dark Knight DVD Details and Iron Man Deleted Scene!
News of The Dark Knight's December release leads a huge week for DVD lovers, and it's only getting bigger! First, check out our exclusive extended Dubai deleted scene from Iron Man, in which Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) parties it up in the... More...
September 22, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Jackson Debuts Ahead of the Race
Movies were serious business this weekend with drama, Lakeview Terrace, heading the box office hands down while comedies My Best Friend's Girl, Igor, and Ghost Town trail behind. More...
September 16, 2008
The Dark Knight (2008): No Limits prologue 10 min clip
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September 15, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Coen Brothers Ring in a New Weekend at the Box Office
Joel and Ethan Coen scored the largest debut of their career and first-ever number one opening with the crime caper Burn After Reading. More...
September 12, 2008
Aaron Eckhart Talks Towelhead, Life After TDK
He's been around for awhile, but he's never starred in something as huge as "The Dark Knight" -- so what's it like being Aaron Eckhart right now? The Deadbolt's Jordan Riefe recently got a glimpse. More...
September 11, 2008
The Dark Knight Returning to Theaters in January
In what Warner Bros. is calling a "reminder" for Academy voters, "The Dark Knight" will be getting a January re-release. More...
September 10, 2008
Philip Seymour Hoffman Shrugs, Chuckles at Batman Rumors
Okay, so all that stuff Michael Caine said about Philip Seymour Hoffman playing the Penguin in the next "Batman" movie? It's news to Philip Seymour Hoffman. More...
September 09, 2008
Michael Caine Joins the TDK Sequel Rumor Game
Tired of reading casting rumors about the next "Batman" movie? Well, you can blame Michael Caine for this one -- he says an unnamed Warner Bros. executive has told him who the bad guys in the next sequel will be, and who will be playing them. More...
September 08, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Worst Box Office in 5 Years
Americans spend the weekend doing everything but watching movies as the box office spills into a five year slump. More...
September 04, 2008
Aaron Eckhart Knows What Happened to Harvey Dent
There's been an awful lot of speculation recently over Harvey Dent's ultimate fate in "The Dark Knight," but according to Aaron Eckhart, you can all stop wondering now. More...
September 03, 2008
Higher Ticket Prices Mask Lower Attendance at Theaters
Higher ticket prices -- and "The Dark Knight" -- boosted this year's summer box office tally, but attendance continued to drop, coming in four percent lower than last year. More...
September 02, 2008
RT's Summer in Review: The Best, The Worst, and Our Favorite Films!
The summer movie season of 2008 ended last weekend, and boy, was it a good one. Led by box office smashes like Iron Man, Wall-E, and The Dark Knight, Hollywood raked in the dough week after week -- and, surprisingly, scored major Freshness on the... More...
September 02, 2008
Depp Says Playing Riddler Would Be "Fun"
Those Johnny Depp-as-Riddler rumors are every bit as bogus as you think -- but during a recent radio interview, Depp did go so far as to say the role would be "a fun gig." More...
September 01, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Tropic Thunder Triumphantly closes Summer
Labor day weekend saw a host of new films; few of them showing any signs of box office msucle. More...
August 29, 2008
The Dark Knight Isn't Big in Japan
"The Dark Knight" may have been the biggest box-office draw of the summer here in the USA, but Japanese audiences aren't impressed. More...
August 28, 2008
Summer Box Office Sets New Record
There were a few duds along the way, but now that summer 2008 is in the books, it's official: domestic ticket sales are up again, setting a new record for the season. More...
August 27, 2008
No Bat-Plans for Nolan Just Yet
As funny as it was to imagine Brian Austin Green and Cher starring in the next "Batman" movie, a new Hollywood Reporter article confirms what everyone has known all along: Christopher Nolan hasn't committed to making another sequel. More...
August 25, 2008
Nolan's Catwoman Is a Cougar?
According to the Telegraph, Chris Nolan intends to feature Catwoman in his next "Batman" movie, and his first choice for the role is...Cher? More...
August 18, 2008
Warners, DC Prep Partnership Changes
They've got the character licenses and the willpower to bring them to the screen, but for a number of reasons, Warner Bros. and DC Comics have been largely stymied in their efforts to adapt their comics. More...
August 15, 2008
Brian Austin Green Would Love to Play the Riddler
Riddle me this, Batman fans: What do you think of Brian Austin Green nominating himself for consideration as the bad guy in the sequel to The Dark Knight? More...
August 11, 2008
20 CGI Classics - From T2 to Batman Begins to WALL-E
We showcase 20 films which have employed Pixar's pioneering software RenderMan to create some of the last two decades' most visually-impressive movies. More...
August 10, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Dark Knight #1 for Fourth Time
The unstoppable box office superhero The Dark Knight once again defeated all foes and spent its fourth consecutive weekend at number one becoming the first film in nearly five years to accomplish the fourpeat. With the gold medal going to Batman,... More...
August 08, 2008
Review Revue: Can Traveling Pants Derail Pineapple Express?
This week two doobie-smoking heroes might just give Batman a run for his money, as Pineapple Express opens to considerable fan anticipation. But don't count out the plucky, denim-swapping girls of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 just yet!... More...
August 03, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: The Bat Still Going Strong, Three Weeks In
The Dark Knight won't losen its grip on the box office gold, but the Mummy is a very close silver. More...
August 01, 2008
Review Revue: Can Mummy 3 or Swing Vote Beat the Bat?
Ouch! Who would have thought that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor would get downright embalmed by critics? And will the scribes vote fresh or rotten for Kevin Costner's goofy charm in Swing Vote? Find out all this and more, and recap our... More...
July 31, 2008
Jolie Rumored for Catwoman in Next Batman Movie
It's just a rumor, but a good one: Is Angelina Jolie circling the part of Catwoman in the next Batman movie? More...
July 27, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: The Bat Smashes More Records
The Dark Knight breaks $300 million after only ten days. More...
July 27, 2008
Trailer & Poster review
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July 27, 2008
Comic-Con: Can Batman Beat the Terminator?
Comic-Con: Christian Bale, alas, is currently in Japan promoting The Dark Knight and not talking about his alleged family altercation, but director McG and cast members including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Worthington, Common, and Moon Bloodgood... More...
July 24, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Step Brothers and X-Files Hope For the Best
Batman faces two new villains each trying to grab some share of business in a marketplace dominated by The Dark Knight. Will Ferrell is back with his latest comedy Step Brothers from Sony while Fox counters with the thriller The X-Files: I Want to... More...
July 24, 2008
Further Reading: Dark Knight is Unforgettable, but Who Remembers James Batman?
The Dark Knight is setting cinemas alight all over the world, but, as Kim Newman discovers, there are other Batman movies that aren't quite so well known... James Batman - which crosses the caped crusader with suave spy James Bond - probably... More...
July 24, 2008
The Beginning of the End for the Superhero Craze?
The summer of 2008 has seen us go from Iron Man to Hancock to The Dark Knight -- and according to the New York Times' A.O. Scott, the superhero genre has nowhere to go but down from here. More...
July 23, 2008
So...What's Next for Batman?
It's all speculation (and full of spoilers), but still in good fun: IGN Movies has posted an article about who might be lining up against the Dark Knight in the next Batman movie. More...
July 23, 2008
Christian Bale Denies Assault Allegations
Christian Bale has released a statement denying the assault allegations made by his mother and sister. More...
July 22, 2008
Christian Bale Arrested, Released After Assault Allegations
Christian Bale has been released on bail after being arrested following allegations of what police are describing as "an allegation of a minor common assault" by his mother and sister. More...
July 22, 2008
A Sunny Dark Knight for Imax
After years of being a theatrical afterthought, is Imax ready to break into the bigtime in the wake of The Dark Knight's enormous success? More...
July 21, 2008
The Dark Knight: Evolution of a Batsuit
While you were catching multiple showings of The Dark Knight over the weekend, did you happen to notice all the ways Christian Bale's Batsuit had changed? No? Well, don't worry -- the Los Angeles Times has gone behind the scenes and sorted it all... More...
July 20, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Kapow! The Bat Slams The Box Office
We have a new opening weekend box office high as The Dark Knight enters the record books. More...
July 20, 2008
Without question one of the most demonic, pure incarnations of nightmarish instant classic movie villains, Heath Ledger's Joker self-mutilated danger junkie, misery loves company chaos freak in hellish warpaint may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
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July 19, 2008
Holy Box-Office, Batman! Dark Knight Makes $66M On Record-Breaking Opening Day
With anticipation so high theaters across the country were adding midnight and early a.m. shows to meet demand, Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel The Dark Knight took in an estimated $66.4 million on opening day. If projections are accurate, it... More...
July 18, 2008
Review Revue: The Dark Knight vs. ABBA, Chimp Flicks
The year's most anticipated film finally hits this Friday, but will The Dark Knight live up to all the hype? Find out that and more, and watch Dave Chung's final farewell from RT in this week's Review Revue. More...
July 18, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Wanted, Monster Squad, and the New Watchmen Trailer
Welcome back to the Weekly Ketchup... wonder what's been going on during the last three weeks? We've got news on Watchmen, Terminator 4, remakes of Monster Squad, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more after the jump. More...
July 18, 2008
West, Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney Look Back at Batman
This weekend, Christian Bale's Batman will make a triumphant return at the box office -- but the character has been given theatrical wings by a number of actors, all of whom reminisced with MTV about their time under the cowl. More...
July 17, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Dark Knight Set For Gargantuan Grosses
The superhero sequel The Dark Knight and the musical Mamma Mia! debut head to head in what could a tight race for the number one spot. Or one film might open $100M higher than the other. Either way, the North American box office will soar to... More...
July 17, 2008
Critics Consensus: The Dark Knight Is One Of The Year's Best-Reviewed
This week, we've got the Caped Crusader (The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger), ABBA aficionados (Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried), and space-bound simians (Space Chimps, with voice work by Andy Samberg... More...
July 17, 2008
BoltBunker.com: Without question one of the most demonic, pure incarnations of instant classic movie villains, Ledger's Joker self-mutilated danger junkie, misery loves company chaos freak in hellish warpaint may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
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July 17, 2008
The Dark Knight's Debut Already Setting Records
The receipts haven't started pouring in yet, but The Dark Knight has already set one record: it's bowing on 4,366 screens this week. More...
July 17, 2008
Maggie Gyllenhaal Talks The Dark Knight
It's a far cry from indie fare like Secretary or Sherrybaby, but for Maggie Gyllenhaal, taking on the role of Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight was just the logical next step in an award-winning career. More...
July 16, 2008
Total Recall: It's the Bat!
With The Dark Knight dropping this Friday, evacuating America of its pent-up superhero demand like teenage timebombs, Rotten Tomatoes is exploring the storied theatrical history of Batman. More...
July 16, 2008
Ten Ways Batman Must Be Crazy
Batman has clearly shown signs of a number of mental illnesses over the years -- so many that it's hard to keep track of them all. Thank goodness Topless Robot has compiled this handy list of the top 10! More...
July 16, 2008
Without question one of the most demonic, pure incarnations of nightmarish instant classic movie villains, Heath Ledger's Joker self-mutilated danger junkie, misery loves company chaos freak in hellish warpaint may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
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July 15, 2008
Christopher Nolan: The Dark Knight Q&A
With the release of The Dark Knight just days away, what better time could there be to read a wide-ranging Newsweek interview with director Christopher Nolan? More...
July 14, 2008
RT on DVD: Bank Job, Step Up 2, and a Bat-Marathon
As Dark Knight hype overtakes the free world this week, prepare yourself with a marathon of Batman lore on DVD with our viewing guide below -- or, escape from Bat-mania with Bat-alternatives to go with Mamma Mia and Space Chimps. More...
July 14, 2008
Tomatometer Watch: Is The Dark Knight a Masterpiece?
With less than a week to go before Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated sequel to Batman Begins barrels into theaters, fans are wondering: is The Dark Knight really that good? More...
July 14, 2008
How The Dark Knight Went IMAX
You've read a lot about how portions of The Dark Knight were filmed in IMAX -- and in a recent interview with Slashfilm, producers Emma Thomas and Charles Rovan shed a little light on how it all happened. More...
July 11, 2008
TDK's Commissioner Gordon Can Handle Himself
In most previous Batman movies, Commissioner Gordon has been either a background character or a bumbling oaf -- but all that's changed in the Christopher Nolan era, and Gary Oldman couldn't be happier. More...
July 11, 2008
Revisiting Old Batman Trailers
We've all enjoyed the long parade of trailers for The Dark Knight -- but do you remember the trailers for the earlier Batman movies? JoBlo does, and now, so can we. More...
July 09, 2008
The Dark Knight Is Lasting 'Til Dawn
High demand for tickets to see opening night screenings of The Dark Knight has led some theater owners to add showings -- some as early as 6 A.M. More...
July 09, 2008
Is On-Set Safety Still First?
A rash of on-set accidents -- some ending in death -- has the Los Angeles Times asking: has safety become an afterthought for filmmakers? More...
July 08, 2008
What If Michael Bay Had Written The Dark Knight?
Ever wondered what it would have been like if Michael Bay had written The Dark Knight? Well, thanks to a "script" that's been "found," your questions can finally be answered. (And yes, before you ask, it's a joke.) More...
July 07, 2008
RT on DVD: Dark Knight, Mummy 3 Sneak Peeks
This week, we dispense with the news and cut to the chase to bring you two huge new gift sets timed perfectly for this summer's Bat-mania. What will earn you more geek cred: whipping out the Batman flash drive or watching the Dark Knight prologue... More...
July 04, 2008
Be one of the first in Australia to see The Dark Knight with MySpace
MySpace is holding exclusive, free screenings across Australia for friends of MySpace Black Curtain. Be one of the first to see the Bat. More...
July 03, 2008
Bale Says He Won't Be Adopting Any Circus Orphans
Wondering when Robin will pop up in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies? Don't hold your breath -- in a recent interview, Christian Bale joked that he'd sooner walk off the set than share screen time with a Boy Wonder. More...
July 02, 2008
Watch the film's first five minutes here.
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July 01, 2008
Domino's Pizza Unveils New Dark Knight Trailer
Yet another trailer for The Dark Knight...courtesy of Domino's Pizza? You betcha. More...
June 28, 2008
Poor economy is good for the box office
When the going gets tough, the crowds go to the cinema. More...
June 27, 2008
NEW International Trailer. It does include a fair amount of new footage. As for spoilers, that's always the risk with trailers, so watch at your own risk.
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June 25, 2008
Michael Jai White talks about his role, working with Heath Ledger and Eric Roberts, his thoughts on bringing back Spawn to the big screen, and his upcoming projects.
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June 25, 2008
Do Troubled Headlines Mean Box-Office Superheroes?
Does the recent increase in superhero movies say something about our society? More...
June 21, 2008
Hong Kong banners, international posters, stills.
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June 21, 2008
Trailer and Joker poster.
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June 17, 2008
New Dark Knight Clip Reveals Two-Face (Sort Of)
The pre-release viral fun continues for The Dark Knight -- and the latest offering is a sneak peek at Two-Face in action. More...
June 11, 2008
Terminator 4 Teaser Arriving With The Dark Knight
Breathless with anticipation for the first Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins trailer? Looks like you'll only have to wait a few more weeks. More...
May 28, 2008
Empire Rolls Out Two Dark Knight Covers
Yes, Bat-fans -- we're just weeks away from The Dark Knight hitting theaters, and to celebrate, the new issue of Empire has not one but TWO covers inspired by the film! More...
May 15, 2008
Lack of Summer Sequels Creates Anxiety for Some
For once, we're about to get a summer that's relatively light on sequels -- but wait, is that actually a bad thing? More...
May 06, 2008
Dark Knight Sequel Rumors? Already?
Ready or not, here come the first (alleged) details of the next Batman movie! More...
May 06, 2008
trailer #2 online, click to watch
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May 05, 2008
The New Dark Knight Trailer Is Here!
While you were busy catching multiple showings of Iron Man over the weekend, the second full-length trailer for The Dark Knight made its long-awaited official debut. More...
May 01, 2008
Is Summer Bad for Movies?
Summer blockbuster season always brings many of the year's highest-grossing films -- but is it killing American movie culture? More...
April 25, 2008
New Dark Knight Poster Appears
An all-new, all-awesome poster for The Dark Knight surfaced yesterday. Check it out! More...
April 10, 2008
The Dark Knight: Missing Joker Scenes?
Has Heath Ledger's death had an undue influence on the final cut of The Dark Knight? More...
April 08, 2008
First Dark Knight Review?
Thanks to a a rough translation from Portuguese from BOF contributor Alexandre Winck (His commentary is in bold below), the following may be the first review of THE DARK KNIGHT -- albeit a covert one. Alexandre says, "I can assure [you all that]... More...
April 07, 2008
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes Delivers Viral Dark Knight Harvey Dent Speech
A few new items have been discovered over the weekend for the Dark Knight viral campaign.
First up, the Gotham Police's Major Crimes Unit has a new site at GDPMCU.com. Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman) is the head of the unit.
Also, a video of... More...
April 04, 2008
New Dark Knight, Transformers 2, Green Zone Photos Surface
What do The Dark Knight, Transformers 2, and Green Zone have in common? More...
April 01, 2008
Fandango Users List Their Most Anticipated Summer Movies
Fandango's users have spoken, and the verdict is in: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is summer 2008's most anticipated film. More...
March 17, 2008
Get Ready for Harry Potter and the Simultaneous IMAX Release
Live near an IMAX theater? Prepare to enjoy a year of gloating to your not-as-fortunate fellow filmgoers. More...
March 11, 2008
New Dark Knight Stills, Article Online!
Just over a decade ago, Warner Bros.' Batman film franchise seemed destined to evaporate in a puff of candy-colored nonsense. Now, on the doorstep of Christopher Nolan's second installment in the revitalized saga, the "Clooney nipple suit" days... More...
March 10, 2008
Aaron Eckhart Talks The Dark Knight
The film's early marketing focused on Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, but The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has promised that his Batman Begins sequel is really about following the arc of Harvey Dent, a.k.a. Two-Face. More...
March 06, 2008
Wachowskis' Speed Racer Getting the IMAX Treatment
If you've seen the trailer for the Wachowski brothers' upcoming Speed Racer, you know it's packed to the gills with eye-popping colors and special effects -- the kind of stuff that IMAX screens were made for. More...
March 06, 2008
Goyer's Unborn Adds Five
Never one to take much time off between projects, Jumper and The Dark Knight writer David S. Goyer is already assembling the cast of his next film, Unborn. More...
March 03, 2008
Do You Believe in Harvey Dent?
We knew Warner Bros. was planning on shifting its Dark Knight marketing to focus on Harvey Dent in March. Well, February's over -- who's ready for a new viral campaign? More...
January 25, 2008
The Weekly Ketchup: The Passing Of Heath Ledger
In this week's Ketchup, the unfortunate passing of Heath Ledger trumps all other news. Other occurences of lesser importance include the Oscar and Razzie nominations, and some new movie stills from the next Star Trek and X-Files films.
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January 24, 2008
Studio Executives Face Difficult Decisions in Wake of Ledger's Passing
For most of the people affected by Heath Ledger's unexpected death, it's difficult enough to simply absorb the shock and grief. For the executives overseeing Ledger's final projects, however, some difficult decisions need to be made -- and with... More...
January 23, 2008
Remembering Heath Ledger: The Last Interview
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January 18, 2008
The Weekly Ketchup: More Frodo For Wood, More Dark Knight News, Golden Globes Wrap-up
In this week's Ketchup, Elijah Wood proclaims his excitement over the resurrection of The Hobbit, the complete Dark Knight cast list appears online, and critics may ot have Uwe Boll to kick around much longer. Also, no strike got in the way of our... More...
January 16, 2008
The Dark Knight's Character List Leaked Online?
It's been awhile since we ran a story about The Dark Knight, we know -- but as proof that we've repented of our Bat-deficient ways, here's a doozy of an item! More...
January 15, 2008
Total Recall: Don't Call It a Comeback
In today's Total Recall, we invite you to take a look at some intriguing revitalizations within the realm of cinema. These are the people who've experienced what Homer Simpson once categorized as the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, and the... More...
January 14, 2008
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January 09, 2008
New Iron Man Photo Online!
The Dark Knight has been stealing all the superhero buzz lately, but Jon Favreau's Iron Man is still one of the most hotly anticipated movies of 2008 -- and look, here's another shot of Robert Downey Jr. in action to remind us why! More...
December 21, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Trailer, Peter Jackson Back On Hobbit, Terminator 4 Plot Details
In this week's Ketchup, those who missed the Dark Knight intro at the IMAX get a nice consolation prize, Tolkien fans can rest easy as Peter Jackson makes peace with New Line, and Terminator 4 plot details are leaked online. More...
December 20, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Five New Films Fight For Holiday Cheer
Moviegoers are in for a feast as studios will unleash a wide menu of new options on Friday trying to reach holiday patrons on the weekend before Santa comes to town. With so many choices, there should be something for everyone allowing the overall... More...
December 17, 2007
New Dark Knight Trailer, Synopsis Online!
Okay, so you weren't one of the lucky IMAX viewers who were treated to that six-minute The Dark Knight prologue at screenings of I Am Legend last weekend. How about a new trailer for consolation? More...
December 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Atonement Is Golden, Michael Bay VS. Microsoft, A-Team Has A Director
In this week's Ketchup, Atonement has nothing to be sorry for as the Golden Globe nominations are announced, Michael Bay takes up the cause of the common movie viewer, and John Singleton loves it when a plan comes together. More...
December 13, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: I Am Legend Set For Explosive Opening
A wave of new product hits the marketplace at a time when exciting films are desperately needed to end the current box office funk. The science fiction thriller I Am Legend leads the way but will be joined by the family comedy Alvin and the... More...
December 11, 2007
2008 Photo Gallery Updates: The Dark Knight, Cloverfield, Speed Racer, and More!
Enough about 2007. We're eagerly wondering, "Will 2008 be as fun?" Though the magic and wizardry of the electronic press kit, let us peer into the future and see what the major studios are up to for the upcoming months. More...
December 10, 2007
New Dark Knight, Iron Man Images!
So, uh...anybody feel like looking at new stills and/or artwork from The Dark Knight and Iron Man? More...
December 07, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Pics And First Poster, X-Files 2 Plot Leaked?
In this week's Ketchup, the Dark Knight engine continues to churn out bits and pieces, as some new stills and the first official poster hit the web, and some possible X-Files 2 plot spoilers mysteriously appear. More...
December 07, 2007
The Dark Knight Preview Debuts!
The much-ballyhooed IMAX intro to The Dark Knight has had its premiere screening -- and IGN Movies was there to tell the tale! More...
December 05, 2007
The Dark Knight Gets a Poster!
What, you thought we were going to let a day go by without doing a Dark Knight story? Think again, Batfans. More...
December 04, 2007
Six New Dark Knight Stills!
At some point, there won't be any more stuff to leak from The Dark Knight -- but fortunately for you, that day hasn't arrived yet. More...
November 30, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Mr. Skin's Top 20, New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Websites Hit The Net
In this week's Ketchup, Mr. Skin gives his own brand of movie recommendations, another shot of Heath Ledger as The Joker, and multiple viral websites related to all things Dark Knight keep the Batfans on edge. More...
November 27, 2007
Another New Shot of Heath Ledger as The Joker?
Is there such a thing as too much leadup to a film's debut? More...
November 26, 2007
The Dark Knight Viral Websites Multiply
Good news, Batfans -- all that The Dark Knight viral-website fun from a few weeks ago was only the tip of the iceberg. More...
November 01, 2007
New Dark Knight Picture, Viral Site
Well, that didn't take long -- just a few hours after the word-jumble puzzle at The Dark Knight viral site WhySoSerious debuted, fans solved it, and as promised, the Joker made it worth their while. And now all of us get to benefit from their hard... More...
October 31, 2007
Help Solve the Joker's Dark Knight Puzzle!
The Dark Knight's viral campaign is heating up over at WhySoSerious.com, where the filmmakers have left a whopper of a puzzle for fans to solve. Fortunately, the tireless Peter Sciretta of Slashfilm has compiled a list of clues for TDK sleuths. More...
October 26, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: I Am Legend Trailer; Dark Knight Coming; Jet Li In Mummy 3
In this week's Ketchup, the first official trailer of I Am Legend appears, there's a good reason to see Legend on the IMAX, and Jet Li in a Mummy 3 screen shot. Also, J.K. Rowling outs one of her main characters, and Naomi Watts joins a Michael... More...
October 24, 2007
First Five Minutes of The Dark Knight In Front of I Am Legend?
Lucky I Am Legend ticket buyers who opt for IMAX just might get the added treat of the first five minutes of The Dark Knight! More...
October 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Prologue Coming; Wolverine Gets Official Title; Star Trek Gets Kirk And Bones
In this week's Ketchup, viewers will get a sneak peek at The Dark Knight, if they go a bit out of their way, Wolverine won't just be called Wolverine, and the new Star Trek gets a new Kirk and a new Bones. More...
October 16, 2007
Six-Minute Dark Knight "Prologue" Coming!
Itching for an early look at The Dark Knight? Collider has some good news and some bad news for you. More...
October 14, 2007
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October 12, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Caine's Batman Fears; Terminator 4 Title; PG-13 Hitman?
In this week's Ketchup, Michael Caine lauds Heath Ledger's performance (as well as that of his dwarves) in The Dark Knight, the next Terminator film gets its title, and rumors the video game adaptation Hitman may be undergoing the family-friendly... More...
October 11, 2007
The follow-up to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne.
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October 05, 2007
Joker's Dwarves Scare Michael Caine in The Dark Knight
Michael Caine has been touting the performance of Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, guaranteeing he will terrify audiences with his all new Joker. The acting knight described a major Joker scene as just such an example. More...
September 21, 2007
Warner Bros. Doing the Justice League Hustle
It looks as though some of the many questions surrounding Warner Bros.' Justice League of America adaptation may have been answered. More...
August 24, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Images and Spoilers, Alien vs. Predator 2 Gets New Title, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we're treated to a bunch of Dark Knight pics, as well as news of Anthony Michael Hall's role, and Alien vs. Predator 2 gets a new name. More...
August 23, 2007
One Justice League of America Rumor Cleared Up, Another Started
Forget The Dark Knight and Iron Man -- the big comic-book adaptation everyone's talking about this week is Justice League of America, the superhero extravaganza that's supposedly starting production in a matter of weeks. More...
August 22, 2007
Anthony Michael Hall's The Dark Knight Role Revealed?
Hey, it's been a couple of days -- why not do an item about possible Dark Knight spoilers? You know you want 'em, and IGN Movies -- reporting on a HollywoodChicago story -- has 'em! More...
August 20, 2007
A Great Big Eyeful of Dark Knight Images!
Howdy, Bat-fans! Excited for The Dark Knight yet? Of course you are, and IESB knows it -- which is why they've posted a slew ("slew" being, in this case, a fancy way of saying "19") of images from the film! More...
August 17, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: First look at The Dark Knight, Jurassic Park IV details, hope for The Hobbit
In this week's Ketchup, we get a special first look at The Dark Knight, a rather unfortunate look at the Jurassic Park IV plot details, and good news for Tolkien fans. More...
August 17, 2007
Pics galore of Batman, The Joker, and cast
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August 13, 2007
A First Look at The Dark Knight!
Rabid Bat-fans in attendance at Wizard World Chicago 2007 got one of the ultimate treats recently: Not only were conventioneers given an advance viewing of some footage from The Dark Knight, but they also got to participate in a Q&A with several... More...
August 10, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: J.J. Abrams' Untitled Gets Title (Maybe), Superman Villains, Kate Beckinsale on Possible Roles, And More!
In this week's ketchup, the Untitled J.J. Abrams Project appears to finally have a title (though we still can't be sure), Superman: Man of Steel will have two villains, and Kate Beckinsale tells the Comic-Con crowd about her past and future movie... More...
August 09, 2007
Here Come The Dark Knight Spoilers!
You want Dark Knight rumors? We've got Dark Knight rumors! Well, technically, Slashfilm has them -- but why split hairs when we can be rolling around in all the spoilery goodness, right? More...
August 03, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Joker Pic, Dark Knight Footage Leaked, Iron Man at Comic-Con, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we see a new photo of Heath Ledger as The Joker, the first teaser trailer of the sure-to-be hit The Dark Knight, and some grainy footage of the "Batpod" in action. Also, Iron Man brings the house down at Comic-Con, we've... More...
August 02, 2007
The Dark Knight Footage Leaked!
We've got a little under a year to go before The Dark Knight graces our cineplex screens, but Warner Bros. knows how to parcel out morsels for hungry fans -- now, to go along with the steady stream of casting information, photos, and the first... More...
August 02, 2007
Happy Feet Director To Helm Justice League of America?
Warner Bros.' latest potential franchise-in-waiting, Justice League of America, continues to sprint past production hurdles with Flash-like speed. Just over a month after JLA screenwriters Kieran and Michele Mulroney turned in their script, rumors... More...
July 27, 2007
New Pic of Heath Ledger as the Joker
It appears IGN Movies has solved the riddle left by Warner Bros. on the teaser site promoting the next Batman movie, The Dark Knight. More...
July 16, 2007
Dark Knight Teaser Trailer Is Coming Soon!
Good news, Batfans! Warner Bros. is planning to show the teaser trailer for the much-anticipated "The Dark Knight" in front of "The Simpsons Movie" when it hits theaters on July 27. More...
July 13, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman" Baddies, "Star Trek" Rumors, That "Cloverfield" Teaser, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we get treated to some casting rumors regarding "Dark Knight" villains, as well as some for the cast of the upcoming "Star Trek XI," and some more bits about J.J. Abrams' mysterious... More...
July 09, 2007
"Bat" Bits: Two Face AND The Riddler?
You know how superhero sequels often try to get a lot more villains into the mix? Well, recent word indicates that we'll be seeing the arrival of several colorful newcomers in "The Dark Knight." More...
July 06, 2007
"Bat" Bits: "Dark Knight" Casting, Justice League, and ... Spawn?
Man oh man, "The Dark Knight" just keeps sounding cooler and cooler -- new castmembers, set reports, a casting call and a potential cross-over flick? More...
June 22, 2007
"Dark Knight" Spies Reveal an Old Enemy!
To those who were wondering if the Scarecrow character is coming back for "The Dark Knight," it seems like we have some very good news... More...
June 19, 2007
Bat Bits: The Bike!
Yep, every tiny piece of Batman minutiae must make its way on to the RT Newsday section. Why? Because the traffic stats tell us you guys love "Batman Begins" and you can't freakin' wait for "The Dark Knight." More...
June 17, 2007
"Batman" Bits: A New Suit and Some (More) Set Pics!
Yep, every little drop of information of "The Dark Knight" news can be found right here ar RT. That's what happens when a movie turns out as good as "Batman Begins." More...
June 01, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Possible New "Terminator," "AVP 2" Update, "Iron Man" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, another European has surfaced as a possibile star for the third "Terminator" sequel, "Alien vs. Predator 2" gets a 'horrific' makeover, and we get an inside look at "Iron Man." More...
May 29, 2007
Four 'Dark Knight' Sequences to Be Shot in IMAX
As if you needed one more reason to go see the "Batman Begins" sequel: Four of the scenes, including the introduction of The Joker, will be shot in the IMAX format. More...
May 25, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Dark Knight" Update, New "Transformers" Trailer, New Director For "Punisher 2," And More!
In this Week's Ketchup, the "Dark Knight" official site got a slick update, the "Transformers" latest trailer kills, and the sequel to "The Punisher" has a new director (now about that Frank Castle role...). More...
May 23, 2007
"Iron Man," "Beowulf," "Knight" & "Indy" at the Big Comic Con!
You probably already know by now if you'll be attending the big San Diego Comic Con in July. (Lucky jerks!!) And now we're just getting word on a few of the movies that'll get some hype at the event. More...
May 21, 2007
"Bat" Bits: Teaser in December and ... Anthony Michael Hall?
That freaky "Dark Knight" website that we've been talking about ... has been changed. Plus, Anthony Michael Hall joins the cast, but won't say who he's playing! More...
May 20, 2007
Freaky New "Dark Knight" Update
Remember when we whined about the "Dark Knight" website being only one logo-filled page? Well, there's been a few updates. More...
May 18, 2007
Batman Bits: A New Mayor and Harvey Dent's Campaign Poster
Here's a few little tidbits to keep you "Batman" freaks happy... More...
May 18, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: See The "Iron Man" Pics (Again), Bruce Willis Does Some Bay-bashing, Hermione's Bosom, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Paramount shut down a website over some "Iron Man" photos (only to calm down later on), Bruce Willis took to some internet forum to talk some smack about Michael Bay (who felt compelled to respond), and some... More...
May 16, 2007
Teaser Buzz for "The Dark Knight"?
As if you needed another reason to go see "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," now comes a rumor that a teaser trailer for "The Dark Knight" will be attached to the print. More...
May 15, 2007
Will Scarecrow Return to Haunt "The Dark Knight"?
Hey "Batman" fans? Were you hoping to see more of Cillian Murphy in the "Batman Begins" sequel? Then here's something you might want to read... More...
May 14, 2007
"Dark Knight" Site Goes Live ... Kinda
If any of you hardcore "Batman" fans need a new web page to refresh every day, we've got one for you. More...
May 05, 2007
Roberts Plays Both Sides in "The Dark Knight"
We know The Joker is the main villain of "The Dark Knight." "Batman Begins" already suggested that. But the casting of Eric Roberts as a Gotham City Mafioso suggests more to the story. Roberts confirmed that he would have... More...
May 01, 2007
A Few New "Bat" Bits
Looks like we have a little Bat-news today with word from character actor Rutger Hauer, some info on an open casting call, and a spoiler involving the batmobile! More...
May 01, 2007
Christian Bale Talks "Dark Knight" Training
"Batman Begins" not only made Christian Bale a bankable superstar, it also made him a pro at dodging direct questions about any Batman-related sequels. While promoting this summer's POW drama "Rescue Dawn," Bale was kind enough... More...
April 26, 2007
"The Dark Knight" Nabs Eric Roberts
Bruce Wayne will have his hands full with some Eric Roberts come 2008, as the actor has just been cast as a villain in the "Batman Begins" sequel, "The Dark Knight." More...
April 25, 2007
"Joker" Pic Turns Out to Be Fan-Made
Remember that "Heath Ledger as Joker" photo that hit the net a few days back, causing all sorts of fan-frenzy reaction? Yeah, it was a fake. More...
April 23, 2007
A Few Cast Additions as "The Dark Knight" Shoots in Chicago
It's official: The sequel to "Batman Begins," which is (of course) called "The Dark Knight," has begun production in Chicago. Also, a few new actors have joined the cast... More...
April 20, 2007
Spy Pics of Ledger in "Joker" Attire?
In a post a few days ago, I mentioned how the "Dark Knight" producers were going to share some Joker artwork this summer, in an effort to prevent against "spy pics" from hitting the net. Whoops, too late. More...
April 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Ed Norton As "Incredible Hulk," Ledger's Scary Joker, Early Reactions to "Spider-Man 3," And More!
In This Week's Ketchup, Edward Norton gets to take over the role of Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," Heath Ledger will portray a darker, scarier Joker than what audiences are accustomed to in "The Dark Knight," and... More...
April 18, 2007
Ledger's New Joker to Be Scrappy and Scary
If you were hoping for a Jack Nicholson-style Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," then you might be disappointed by the adjectives being used to describe the new character design. Words like "raggedy" and... More...
April 16, 2007
Edward Norton is "The Incredible Hulk"
What was your first reaction upon reading that headline? Be honest. Mine was "Edward Norton as Bruce Banner?? Excellent choice, and one I never would have thought of." More...
April 13, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Two-Face Not in Next "Batman," Lucas On "Indy 4," "Grindhouse" May Get Chopped, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the villainous Two-Face will most likely be saved for a future "Batman" sequel, George Lucas gave some insight into the upcoming "Indiana Jones 4" project, and the lackluster opening of... More...
April 10, 2007
No Two-Face Against "The Dark Knight"?
A while back we heard that the Harvey Dent character would be appearing in "The Dark Knight" (he'll be played by Aaron Eckhart) but that his villainous alter ego (Two-Face) would be saved for the NEXT sequel. Looks like we might have... More...
March 27, 2007
"Transformers" and "Dark Knight" Casting?
Want to know who'll be playing Barricade in "Transformers" and who actor Alan Dale will be playing in "The Dark Knight"? OK. More...
March 23, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Pirates 3" Trailer, Natalie Portman In The Buff, "300" Sequel Talk, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the first trailer for "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" appears on RT, Natalie Portman delights many by showing her stuff in "Goya's Ghosts," and Emma Watson fuels speculation about her status... More...
March 12, 2007
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Star in "The Dark Knight"?
All the talk from a few weeks ago regarding Katie Holmes' rumored non-involvement in the forthcoming "Batman Begins" sequel -- and what it meant for Rachel Dawes, her character in the first film -- seems to have been more or less on the... More...
March 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "FF2"'s Dr. Doom Costume Talk, Tobey Maguire Leaving Spider-Man(?), George Lucas Speaks, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Julian McMahon spoke of Dr. Doom wardrobe issues in "Fantastic Four 2," Tobey Maguire discussed his questionable "Spider-Man" future, and George Lucas covered everything of relevance in his upcoming... More...
February 27, 2007
Aaron Eckhart Starts Chatting About His Two-Face Turn
Settling nicely into the role of comic book villain is actor Aaron Eckhart, who recently dropped just a few small nuggets of info on what his "Two-Face" will look like. More...
February 26, 2007
Already Talks of a Second "Batman Begins" Sequel?
Now here's some juicy gossip to mull over while we wait (patiently) for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" to hit theaters (next summer): Could there already be a director lined up for "Batman 3"?? More...
February 23, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: A "Simpsons Movie" Trailer, "Pirates 3" and "Dark Knight" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, more trailers, spoilers and other tidbits, for "The Simpsons Movie," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," and "The Dark Knight." More...
February 22, 2007
A Pair of "Dark Knight" Tidbits
We haven't had much "Dark Knight" news since Aaron Eckhart was named as Two-Face ... about three days ago. But today we have two little news niblets, one regarding the arrival of a character that some of you might know -- and the other... More...
February 15, 2007
Aaron Eckhart Joining "Dark Knight" Cast as Two-Face
Heath Ledger is alone no more in wreaking havoc in Gotham City: according to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Eckhart is in final negotiations to play Two-Face in the upcoming "Batman Begins" sequel, "The Dark Knight." More...
February 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Ghostbusters 3" Close To Fruition, Direct-To-Video Sequels Galore, "Ghost Rider" Screening Or Not Screening. Who Knows?
In this week's Ketchup, Dan Aykroyd has used the considerable time on his hands to pitch a third "Ghostbusters" flick, and Warner Premiere will satisfy the needs of those of us who are eager for low-budget sequels of our favorite 80s films. More...
February 08, 2007
Jamie Foxx Will Not Play "The Dark Knight's" Two-Face
Does it still count as a rumor if you only read about it AFTER the rumor has been proven false? I mean, I just read an article stating that Jamie Foxx will NOT be playing Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face) in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman... More...
February 02, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Rachel McAdams In, Katie Holmes Out Of "Dark Knight," "Evil Dead" Remake, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Katie Holmes won't be returning to the "Batman" franchise, with Rachel McAdams the early favorite to replace her in "The Dark Knight," and Dino De Laurentiis is enthused about an "Evil Dead"... More...
February 01, 2007
"The Dark Knight" Will Summer in Chicago
"The Dark Knight," which is the highly-anticipated sequel to the awesome "Batman Begins," will be shooting in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and England ... but apparently the cast and crew will be spending much of their summer in the... More...
January 30, 2007
Rachel McAdams to Snag Katie Holmes' "Knight" Work?
Ask just about anyone who loved "Batman Begins" what they thought the flick's "weak spot" was, and I bet you money they'd say "Well, Katie Holmes, obviously. Her character, partially, but mainly just her blank stare and... More...
January 26, 2007
Holmes Getting the "Knight" Off?
Fans of "Batman Begins" who thought Katie Holmes was the worst part of the movie -- and there seem to be a lot of them -- will be happy to read IGN Movies' report, via LatinoReview.com, that Holmes' role is being recast for the upcoming... More...
January 26, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Sundance Reviews, Oscars Announced, Connery On "Indy 4," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, our correspondents from The Sundance Festival gave their thoughts on several premiering films, and the Oscar nominations were first announced, then debated. More...
January 11, 2007
"The Dark Knight" to Visit Baltimore?
Between two excellent performances in two of the year's more entertaining movies ("The Prestige" and "Children of Men"), Michael Caine has had a pretty good year -- but he's got a pair of pretty promising projects underway: A... More...
December 22, 2006
Hugh Jackman Denies "Dark Knight" Involvement
Since the act of debunking a rumor is now considered news, I bring you the following announcement: Hugh Jackman will not be playing any roles in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman Begins" sequel. No Harvey Dent, no nothing. More...
December 08, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3" Teasers, "Pirates 3" Pics And Rumors, "Transformers" Images, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we just can't get enough of those tidbits from the upcoming third installments of "Spider-Man" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" and the live-action "Transformers." More...
December 07, 2006
A Few Random "Dark Knight" Nuggets
Poor Heath Ledger is out there on the circuit trying to promote his indie flick "Candy" -- and all he's getting are "The Dark Knight" questions! Ah well, I suppose it's better than being unemployed, eh Heath? More...
November 17, 2006
"The Dark Knight" Claims a Release Date
Nothing all that stunning, but we do have some release date news for "The Dark Knight," which (of course) is the widely-anticipated follow-up to Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins." (Go circle July 18th, 2008 on your calendar.) More...
November 10, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Borat" Great Success, A New Sarah Connor, "Transformers" Travails, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, "Borat" blows away the box office competition, a new Sarah Connor is set for the small screen "Terminator," and Shia LaBoeuf describes life working for Michael Bay on "Transformers." More...
November 08, 2006
Heath Ledger Talks "Joker"
So now that we've all had time to digest the idea of "Heath Ledger = The Joker," the "Dark Knight" actor has chimed in with a few insights on how he'll approach the iconic character. More...
October 27, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Casino Royale" Goodies, "The Dark Knight" Heads East, No Governator In "Terminator 4," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we get the latest scoop on "Casino Royale," "The Dark Knight" has a possible new filming location, and because he has other obligations, Arnold Schwarzenegger won't be able to star in "Terminator... More...
October 24, 2006
Is "The Dark Knight" Going to China?
Big fan of location scouting? Then you're gonna love this: Apparently the folks preparing "The Dark Knight" for its January shoot have been looking into Hong Kong as a possible location. Hey, cool. Just start making the movie already. More...
October 20, 2006
What the hell is Heath Ledger doing playing the Joker?
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October 20, 2006
Original Joker Creator to Act as "Dark" Consultant?
Original Joker creator Jerry Robinson was the subject of a rather excellent interview with Newsarama's Dan Epstein, and he briefly touched upon a topic that'll excite you hardcore comics geeks: Apparently the legendary artist has been approached... More...
October 13, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman Begins" Villain Talk, "Transformers" Set News, "Evan Almighty" Budget Woes, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we have more guessing games regarding who will be Batman's other foe in "The Dark Knight," music and pics from the "Transformers" movie, and "Evan Almighty"'s rapidly ascending budget, which... More...
October 09, 2006
Who's Playing Two-Face in "Batman" Sequel?
Christopher Nolan has confirmed Two-Face will be one of the villains in "The Dark Knight," his follow-up to "Batman Begins," and IGN FilmForce is trying to determine who will play the role. More...
October 04, 2006
Christopher Nolan Discusses "The Prisoner," "Following," and "Dark Knight" Rumors
Christopher Nolan recently held a Q&A session following a screening of his movie "Following," and while he gave only a few vague responses in regards to "The Dark Knight" (confirms that Harvey Dent will be in it), he did... More...
September 29, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Keith Richards's "Pirates of the Caribbean" Antics, Hermione's "Harry Potter" Doubts, Stallone Speculation, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Keith Richards is living up to everyone's expectations on the set of the third "Pirates" installment, Emma Watson is experiencing growing pains with "Harry Potter," and the Nolan brothers talk about... More...
September 22, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Dueling "Batman" Villains, Peter Jackson Talks "Hobbit," Brad Pitt "M:I4" Rumors, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, as if the who-will-portray-Joker rumors weren't enough, the who-will-portray-Two-Face conversation is in full swing. Also, Peter Jackson has now gone on record regarding his possible participation in "The Hobbit." More...
September 11, 2006
"The Dark Knight" Chatter: Heath Ledger On The Joker, Bob Hoskins as The Penguin?
We already know "Brokeback" star Heath Ledger is working on his maniacal grin for Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel, but is Bob Hoskins practicing his waddle to play Gotham City's tuxedoed baddie? More...
September 01, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man," "Batman," "The Terminator," and Anna Faris?!
In this week's Ketchup, "Spider-Man" teases us with an upcoming trailer of the third installment, and we've got news of several more "Spidey" flicks on the way. More...
August 11, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Halo," "The Dark Knight," "Sin City 2," and More!
This week in Ketchup: Christian Bale shares his thoughts on the new "Batman Begins" sequel title, the casting of Heath Ledger as The Joker, and when we can expect him in the Dark Knight's cowl. Oh Bats, we wish we knew how to quit you. More...
August 04, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Batman Begins" News, Clooney's "Pet" Project, Mel's Troubles, and More!
In this week's ketchup: "Batman Begins" sequel happenings once again rule the news; George Clooney will star in the "Pet Sematary" remake; the butt-kicking babes of "DOA: Dead or Alive" are on display; and the Mel... More...
July 31, 2006
"Batman Begins" Sequel: New Title (And Joker Casting Confirmation!)
We've just heard big news on the "Batman Begins" sequel front, and it includes confirmation of the director, casting of the Joker, and the new title for the next "Batman Begins" installment! More...
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