The Dark Knight - Page 4

Iguana Man · 04-17-2007, 06:08 PM

Here's some news from Chicago. I don't feel the spoiler stuff is really that spoilerish, but I'll play it safe.

What really has me stoked is the look of the Joker. I can't wait for official pics!

Taken from Batman on Film:

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Windy City Update
Author: Jett
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 6:24 AM, 11:18 AM CENTRAL TIME: From "Mr. J and Bozo The Clown." Again, I've blacked their report out, so you'll have to mouse over to view:

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
"I was on the set last night. It was cool. They have the Gotham Bank logo set up inside the Old Chicago Post Office. They have Gotham Bank teller desks. There was a zip line from a portion of one building to the post office, with a rigged window set to go out. There was a damn school bus IN the post office, and a wall that was built to blend in with the building where they will film the bus crashing into the post office. Filming was said to take place at 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. for today's shoot. Of course I couldn't make it because I have work and school, but there was quite a few people out there last night waiting. Me and few others almost broke onto the set with our video camera rolling, hoping to get a little 15 minutes of fame before a security guard stopped us right at the door.
Oh, btw ... no one else reported this. But after the we left the Chicago Post Office, me and my friend went to the location where they shot the rooftop GPD scenes. And what do you know, they have rebuilt some of the structure that was there last time. More specifically that air unit that Bruce jumpes off his 1st night out when Gordon is chasing him. Know what one I'm talking about? Yeah, that's not even a real ventilation duct, but it was set up in 2004 when they filmed, and was then taken down immediately after for the past 2 years. Magically it has returned, and so has some other set props as it looks like they're building the structures there back up. Just thought you guys would like to know. My pics will be uploaded later."

"JK from Chicago" sent BOF the following report. While it doesn't meet BOF's definition of a "Spoiler," I'll black it out anyway out of respect for those wanting to know nothing (mouse over to read):

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
"For now, I can report that in addition to seeing several cranes for lighting aimed at the building's interior, some power washing of the sidewalks, and the school-bus inside, there is also a complete set of a bank's interior with a GOTHAM NATIONAL BANK - GNB sign over the 'teller line'. Several other fans with cameras were on site and after I made the decision to cross the police barricades, they followed in suit and got off a few good shots...I imagine they'll be appearing online soon enough...hopefully on BOF. Next time, I'll remember my camera. The one odd thing to report was a police escort of an armored vehicle in the area -- not sure what that was about."

And some Joker news from the same source:

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This comes from our source "Slappy The White Clown Prince." It comes from him secondhand, so take with a grain of salt. I can't reveal how he acquired this info, but I will say he has provided BOF was solid news in the past.

According to him:

* The Joker will have gray skin with scarring.

* The Joker's costume will be raggedy (This may confirm the info BOF got a long while ago saying that his costume will look as if it was something he put together one piece at a time).

* He's going to look damn scary, not clownish.

There is also some scuttlebutt that Warner Bros. will reveal The Joker soon -- like this summer -- to head off any bootleg pictures of Heath Ledger in costume that could pop up online -- which they should do, IMO.
UPDATE: "Slappy" tells BOF that us that the description above of TDK's Joker is not of the final design, but is indicative of where they're heading in regards to the final look...

MooglePorn · 04-17-2007, 08:08 PM

I'm staying kind of spoiler-free, but the physical details of The Joker sound awesome... A ragged suit? Perfect.

Iguana Man · 04-17-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MooglePorn

I'm staying kind of spoiler-free, but the physical details of The Joker sound awesome... A ragged suit? Perfect.

It's more or less a description of a building used on the set and what crashed into it. I suppose you could 'envision' the scene taking place but not much more than that. But hey...I read the whole script of BB before I saw it and it didn't ruin a thing for me.

Yeah...I have a strong feeling this Joker is gonna rock big time.

Keith · 04-17-2007, 09:25 PM

I try to avoid spoilers, but I'm a slave to them. I hope the above info re: The Joker's look is true. It sounds very cool. This is easily the most highly anticipated film currently on my radar.

MJZ · 04-20-2007, 07:54 AM

Heath Ledger on set as The Joker:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5530

sub780lime · 04-20-2007, 05:06 PM

ummmm...this one is interesting

Iguana Man · 04-20-2007, 10:38 PM

I figure masks for the Jokers goons.

tazer floyd · 04-23-2007, 12:31 PM

Another shot of the Joker

Not bad, but not overwhelmingly cool. It'll probably look better in action.

Monterey Jack · 04-23-2007, 01:53 PM

Why is he holding a Rubik's Cube?

Eh, rather too Crow-esque for me.

MJZ · 04-23-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

rather too Crow-esque for me.

I was just thinking the Crow too.

Astrakan · 04-23-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Why is he holding a Rubik's Cube?

That's a Macbeth chart.

KM

umainebearman · 04-23-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrakan

That's a Macbeth chart.

KM

In other words its a chart photographers use . Its a set of known colors that help photographers or in this case cinematographer set up and adjust lighting or what not in a scene. Helps with contrasting things in a particular situation.

Iguana Man · 04-23-2007, 08:17 PM

I doubt that is close to the final look, he even says as much in the link.

(but it's a start

)

sub780lime · 04-23-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Why is he holding a Rubik's Cube?

Yes, but hes even more of genius. He didnt solve it. He was able to take it apart and lay it flat. That's intelligence right there.

I really need to see him in action before I can make a judgement.

MooglePorn · 04-24-2007, 01:16 AM

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...1#post11556864

**Pirate** · 04-24-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MooglePorn

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...1#post11556864

Oops!

umainebearman · 04-24-2007, 05:00 AM

Ahh and so goes AICN credibility.............. again. That site is about as good a place for anything remotely credible as......CNN.

Way to go Harry.

sub780lime · 04-24-2007, 03:41 PM

nice...

Astrakan · 04-24-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by umainebearman

Ahh and so goes AICN credibility.............. again. That site is about as good a place for anything remotely credible as......CNN.

Way to go Harry.

In all fairness to AICN, they did label it as a rumour and unconfirmed, even if they said they thought it was real. Personally I have no problems with that kind of "reporting." Everything unofficial have to be taken with a grain of salt anyway, and it's not like they haven't been right countless times as well.

KM

Iguana Man · 04-24-2007, 10:54 PM

And this is why I use Batman-on-Film. Rookies!

(yes I fell for the pic too)

sub780lime · 04-24-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrakan

, and it's not like they haven't been right countless times as well.

KM

Yes, but no one would consider 50% accuracy to be...well...very accurate

Iguana Man · 04-24-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sub780lime

Yes, but no one would consider 50% accuracy to be...well...very accurate

Depends on how much your into it dude!

That site is like a cheating girlfriend IMO.

I want commitment bitches!

sub780lime · 04-27-2007, 04:44 PM

You mean the guy from Best of the Best?

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Eric Roberts Joins The Dark Knight
Source: LA Daily News
April 25, 2007

LA Daily News reports that Eric Roberts, who is currently appearing in "Heroes" and "The L Word," will play a Mafia kingpin in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, joining the production in June.

"I don't stop working. I'm a workaholic. I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm too overexposed to ever be a superstar, so I'm happy to be a working actor every day," explains the actor also known as rising star Emma Roberts' dad, and superstar Julia's brother.

Of "Heroes," he notes, "It's a blast to walk into a hit show with none of the pressure of making it a hit."

cherno · 04-27-2007, 06:29 PM

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I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm too overexposed to ever be a superstar, so I'm happy to be a working actor every day,"

That, and it looks like someone hit him in the face with a frying pan and then quickly inserted a double dose of botox.

Iguana Man · 04-27-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cherno

That, and it looks like someone hit him in the face with a frying pan and then quickly inserted a double dose of botox.

Well he's playing Sal Maroni supposedly...and Nolan called him last minute to do it, which in my book is pretty cool. Either way, don't all mob bosses have a "look" to them? Christ, look at Al Capone!

Here's some big news, at least for me. Supposedly we will get a new Batmobile if this is true:

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Kaboom for The Tumbler?
Author: Jett
Friday, April 27, 2007 - 3:54 PM CENTRAL TIME: According to a report in FREEZE DRIED MOVIES, The Tumber will get blown up next week during the TDK shoot in the UK. If you remember, The Batmobile was going to get destroyed in BATMAN BEGINS, but Chris Nolan couldn't bring himself to do it. Thanks to all the BOF'ers who sent in the lead.

Link:
http://www.freezedriedmovies.com/blo...f-Trouble.html

Iguana Man · 04-30-2007, 09:58 PM

BatBike? Could be....

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Bat-Transportation & Extras!
Author: Jett
Monday, April 30, 2007 - 5:54 AM, 9:01 AM CENTRAL TIME: According to BOF scooper "A.P.," the rumors about Batman tooling around through Gotham on a bike are true. I wonder if Gotham has mandatory helmet laws? Also, "A.P." says he's heard nothing about the rumor regarding The Tumbler that was reported here on Friday (4/27)...

As always from me, this is taken from BOF.

Vonner · 05-12-2007, 11:51 AM

There is not a lot to it yet, but The Dark Knight has an official web page. Bookmark it today!

04-17-2007, 09:25 PM	#124 (permalink)
Keith Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The pit of the Peach State	I try to avoid spoilers, but I'm a slave to them. I hope the above info re: The Joker's look is true. It sounds very cool. This is easily the most highly anticipated film currently on my radar. __________________ People scare better when they're dying.

04-20-2007, 10:38 PM	#127 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I figure masks for the Jokers goons. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

04-23-2007, 12:31 PM	#128 (permalink)
tazer floyd Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: illinois	Another shot of the Joker Not bad, but not overwhelmingly cool. It'll probably look better in action. __________________ My Collection A guy once told me, "Do not have any attachments, do not have anything in your life you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you spot the heat around the corner."

04-23-2007, 01:53 PM	#129 (permalink)
Monterey Jack Wants to be John Smith Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Walpole, MA U.S.A.	Why is he holding a Rubik's Cube? Eh, rather too Crow-esque for me. __________________ "I know I can do it," Todd Downey said, helping himself to another ear of corn from the steaming bowl. "I'm sure that in time, every bit of her will be gone and her death will be a mystery... even to me."

04-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#133 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I doubt that is close to the final look, he even says as much in the link. (but it's a start ) __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

04-17-2007, 08:08 PM	#122 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I'm staying kind of spoiler-free, but the physical details of The Joker sound awesome... A ragged suit? Perfect.

04-20-2007, 07:54 AM	#125 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Heath Ledger on set as The Joker: http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5530

04-24-2007, 01:16 AM	#135 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...1#post11556864

04-24-2007, 05:00 AM	#137 (permalink)
umainebearman Nuked for Morbid Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Savannah,GA	Ahh and so goes AICN credibility.............. again. That site is about as good a place for anything remotely credible as......CNN. Way to go Harry. __________________ "We better win the F**king emmy for this this year or I swear to god..." Ronald D. Moore My DVD Collection

04-24-2007, 03:41 PM	#138 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	nice... __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

04-24-2007, 10:54 PM	#140 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	And this is why I use Batman-on-Film. Rookies! (yes I fell for the pic too) __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

05-12-2007, 11:51 AM	#147 (permalink)
Vonner Previously, on '24'... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota	There is not a lot to it yet, but The Dark Knight has an official web page. Bookmark it today! __________________ I was inappropriately blunt, wasn't I? I do that a lot. - Chloe O'Brian

05-12-2007, 01:13 PM	#148 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man </