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Christian Bale Says Tom Hardy 'Sounds Good' For 'The Dark Knight Rises,' Jokes About 'The Dark Knight Returns'

Posted 11/23/10 12:01 pm EST by in DC Comics


When Tom Hardy was recruited for Christopher Nolan's next go-around with Batman, "The Dark Knight Rises," we were quick to suggest a few possible roles for the "Inception" actor.

MTV News recently sat down with Bruce Wayne himself, Christian Bale, to get his take on Hardy joining the cast, and whether this truly is the last film in Bale and Nolan's franchise.

"Sounds good," Bale told MTV News when asked if he was excited about facing off against Hardy. "I liked him in 'Inception' and I did see 'Bronson' as well. He seems like he's a balls-out actor." Read More...

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Christian Bale On 'The Dark Knight Rises' And Christopher Nolan: 'We've Got To Up It'

Posted 11/22/10 5:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


Still more than a year away from the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises," Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie, there's not a lot we know for certain about the project at this point. We know Christian Bale will be back as Bruce Wayne, we know the title isn't "Batman 3" (as we'd been calling it), we know the Riddler won't be in it (but Tom Hardy probably will be), and we know it won't be filmed in 3-D.

And according to the film's star, he doesn't know much more than us when it comes to his next Batman adventure, either.

"If Chris maintains, then this will be the last one, and we have to up it," Bale told MTV News while promoting his new film "The Fighter." Read More...

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Christopher Nolan Narrows 'Dark Knight Rises' Casting List To Six Actresses, Two Female Leads

Posted 11/11/10 4:46 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Rachel WeiszThe last time we heard anything about "The Dark Knight Rises" casting, Christopher Nolan was reportedly taking meetings with a slew of actresses in their late 20s and early 30s for the female lead in his next Batman movie.

Today we have word that the list has been narrowed down to six lucky ladies, and that Nolan is looking to cast two female leads — not just one, as was previously thought. The short list of actresses allegedly in contention are Rachel Weisz (pictured), Naomi Watts, Blake Lively, Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley.

According to Deadline, Nolan is looking for an actress to play a love interest for Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne, and another to portray a villain. Read More...

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Christopher Nolan Explains Why 'The Dark Knight Rises' Won't Be 3-D

Posted 10/28/10 1:01 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Batman 3Here's what we know about Christopher Nolan's next "Batman" movie: it's called "The Dark Knight Rises," the Riddler won't be the bad guy, and the film won't be shot in 3-D.

Nolan spoke at length about the decision not to pursue a 3-D release for "The Dark Knight Rises" in a conversation with Hero Complex. According to the director, who has spoken out against 3-D filmmaking techniques in the past, the decision to avoid 3-D was largely motivated by wanting to stick with the visual tone established by Nolan's prior "Batman" films.

“We want the look and feel of the film to be faithful to what has come before in the first two films,” he said. “There was a large canvas and operatic sweep to ‘The Dark Knight’ and we want to make a film that will carry on with that look and feel.” Read More...

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No Riddler For 'The Dark Knight Rises,' But What About These Villains?

Posted 10/28/10 7:59 am EST by in Commentary, DC Comics, Lists


The RiddlerJust as the Dark Knight rises with an appropriately titled sequel, the Riddler falls. Long considered a must include for Christopher Nolan's third "Batman" film, it turns out that the popular puzzler won't have a role to play in "The Dark Knight Rises."

The Riddler's exclusion from the next "Batman" is assuredly a blow to many Splash Page readers, as the character was voted the fan-favorite pick for the movie's villain. But come on, this is Batman we're talking about -- the sea of bad guys is virtually endless!

With Riddler out of the picture, it's time to dry those eyes and focus on the real threat: who is Batman's next nemesis? Join us after the jump as we weigh in on some candidates! Read More...

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What Do You Think Of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Title? [POLL]

Posted 10/27/10 3:44 pm EST by in DC Comics, Polls


The Dark Knight RisesJust in case you've been off the grid the last few hours, Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie has a title: "The Dark Knight Rises."

So far, reaction to the film's new moniker has been mixed, with some heaping praise on what it could mean for Gotham's shadowy vigilante and others wondering why it's so similar to 2008's "The Dark Knight." We've hypothesized on what the title could mean for Nolan's third — and possibly final — installment of the Warner Bros. franchise, and even heard from creators around the comics industry about their impressions of the title. Now we want to hear from you!

Do you love the title? Hate it? Now's your chance to tell what you think of it. Read More...

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What 'The Dark Knight Rises' Could Mean For Christopher Nolan's Next Batman Movie

Posted 10/27/10 12:46 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


The Dark Knight RisesAfter two difficult years of limited information, Christopher Nolan has finally opened the floodgates on his third "Batman" movie, titled "The Dark Knight Rises."

It's a title that's sure to divide fandom into different camps from supportive to disdainful and all of the varying degrees of ambivalence in between. But as comic book fans scratch their head wondering whether or not they like the new title, an important question must be asked: What does "The Dark Knight Rises" mean for the plot of Nolan's next Batman film? Read More...

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'Batman 3' Title Revealed By Christopher Nolan, Riddler Won't Be In The Movie

Posted 10/27/10 10:29 am EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


The Dark Knight RisesWell, we can stop calling it "Batman 3," as director Christopher Nolan has announced that the title of his third "Batman" film will be "The Dark Knight Rises."

Nolan revealed the title in an interview with Hero Complex, a title that both honors the highly successful comic book adaptation while offering a glimmer of hope with the added word "rises." But even as he elevates optimism in the third "Batman" movie's title, Nolan's shooting down the hopes of fans of the Riddler — according to the director, the puzzling villain will not be featured in "The Dark Knight Rises."

"It won't be the Riddler," said Nolan, effectively pulling the leading villain candidate completely out of the pool. Read More...

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'Batman 3' Searches For Female Lead, But Is It Catwoman?

Posted 10/27/10 9:29 am EST by in DC Comics, News


CatwomanWith Tom Hardy locked and loaded for a lead role in "Batman 3," attention has turned not just to who he's playing in the film, but also the other actors that are lining up to join him in Christopher Nolan's third excursion to Gotham City.

A report over at Moviehole suggests that we could see another round of casting announcements quite soon, as Nolan has reportedly started taking meeting with actresses in their late 20s and early 30s for the female lead in "Batman 3."

It's currently unknown which role these actresses are meeting for — indeed, Moviehole states that the actresses themselves are out of the loop, as Nolan and Warner Bros. executives are keeping a tight lid on the part and, understandably, the project in general. Read More...

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SECRET IDENTITY: Five Characters Tom Hardy Could Play In 'Batman 3'

Posted 10/13/10 6:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, Lists, Secret Identity


Tom HardyAs if speculation on the next "Batman" villain wasn't heated enough, in comes Tom Hardy to stir the pot. The "Inception" actor has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's third "Batman" tale in an unspecified lead role, though many — myself included — are assuming that he's set to play one of the Caped Crusader's notorious rogues.

But which Bat-villain is Hardy up for? There's certainly no shortage of compelling criminals on Batman's naughty list, and the versatile Hardy could dig into a wide range of characters.

We took our best guesses at the villains Hardy might play in "Batman 3," so read on to find out who we came up with! Read More...

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