The Dark Knight

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » May 7, 2007, 1:29 pm

http://imdb.com/title/tt0468569/

Heath Ledger as the Joker?

I just don't see him being it. They had a chance to retell the story of the Joker and, in my opinion, they dropped the ball.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » May 7, 2007, 1:44 pm

No One can be a better Joker than Jack. No One.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » May 7, 2007, 1:54 pm

Why shoot it down before giving it a chance? Did you not enjoy Batman Begins?

People always doubt comic films. I guess it's just part of the people that are attracted to the genre.

Post by **Sylvus** » May 7, 2007, 2:02 pm

I don't know if I would discount someone's casting just having seen the link on IMDB. Wait till a trailer is out or something.

I've found him relatively entertaining in a few movies that he's been in, and I'm sure they'll have like makeup and costumes to make him look like the Joker.

After Batman Begins, I'm in the camp that this crew can hardly do any wrong.

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » May 7, 2007, 2:27 pm

He better be able to do what Mark Hamill does with his voice. I just can't see/hear him as the Joker. He has a pretty heavy Australian accent too so I hope he can beat that.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » May 7, 2007, 6:57 pm

Brokeback Batman?

Sionistic · Post by **Sionistic** » May 8, 2007, 12:23 am

Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent.
Yes!

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » May 8, 2007, 1:10 am

wow so they are basically just remaking all the shitty batman movies from the 90s?

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » May 8, 2007, 4:40 am

Ugh. Jim Carey as Joker prz.

But Heath Ledger?? That man has no joke in him.

Bojangels · Post by **Bojangels** » May 8, 2007, 6:34 am

Leonaerd wrote:Ugh. Jim Carey as Joker prz.

You suggesting Jim Carey would be a good Joker? Although I think he's a MUCH better actor now than he was when he was riddler, I think he should stick to the serious roles for a bit.

Leonaerd wrote:But Heath Ledger?? That man has no joke in him.

I don't mind seeing good actors expand their horizons. His IMDB bio says he's a talented comedic actor but likes to take serious roles.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » May 8, 2007, 12:06 pm

This Joker is going to be in theme with the first Batman. He'll be a psycho killer, first and foremost. I don't forsee any of the Jack Nicolson whackiness crossing over into this incarnation of Batman.

Read the series or TPB "The Killing Joke". That is the type of Joker you'll be seeing. It is what inspired Chris Nolan to include the Joker as a villian in the sequel.

Lynks · Post by **Lynks** » May 8, 2007, 12:53 pm

That was the first Batman series I ever read. I got it as a birthday present many years ago. I love the ending.

Hesten · Post by **Hesten** » May 8, 2007, 2:35 pm

Lynks wrote:That was the first Batman series I ever read. I got it as a birthday present many years ago. I love the ending.

Yep, that and Dark Knight Returns was the first good Batman stories i ever read (ill discount the superman/batman/krypto the superdog/superhorse/whatever i read in kindergarden

), and im still hoping for Dark Knight Returns someday

.
And i think Heath Ledger would be able to do a good joker, if we mold Joker after the Killing Joke version.

[hide]Oh, and btw, read an interview with Alan Moore, where he regretted making it, he didnt intend it to be a part of the official Batman universe, but he kinda created Oracle and reinvented Jokers origin there

And yeah, the ending is great, just having Batman and Joker laughing like madman at the insane spiral theyre creating for each other is great

) [/hide]

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » May 20, 2007, 4:19 pm

http://www.ibelieveinharveydenttoo.com/

If you're curious what Heath Ledger is going to look like as the Joker. Personally, I like it. I like it a lot.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » May 20, 2007, 4:38 pm

That's a pretty disturbing photo, but I'm with sylvus here.. after seeing what they did with batman begins you can't possibly think it's going to be anything like the ewoks version with jack. It's going to be very dark.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » July 28, 2007, 4:13 pm

Teaser trailer is here: http://www.whysoserious.com/

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » August 12, 2007, 2:46 pm

Heh, check out the re-direct on that link now. Wow.

Edit: This link http://www.whysoserious.com/

Shashonna · Post by **Shashonna** » August 18, 2007, 8:24 pm

I was reading a site and they have a few pics. Not sure if anyone has seen these, but they looked interesting

http://perezhilton.com/?cat=128

Siji · Post by **Siji** » August 21, 2007, 11:49 pm

For some reason he's reminding me of The Crow, not the Joker.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » August 22, 2007, 1:05 am

I don't remember The Crow having a big red smile!

Cotto · Post by **Cotto** » August 24, 2007, 9:14 pm

http://www.worstpreviews.com/media.php? ... ace2=shots

Friend of mine pointed this out the other day (besides them being new pics). If you look at the guy, second from the left, got his finger to his lips. Looks a lot like Cillian Murphy, hes only rumored to be in The Dark Knight, but I reckon this could be solid. Is it just us, or does anyone else thinks thats Cillian?

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » August 25, 2007, 4:13 am

Definitely looks like him. I hope he is in the movie. He was great as Scarecrow, but lacked screen time in Batman Begins.

Having Scarecrow return in the sequels makes a lot of sense considering the theme of fear that dominated the first movie and has always been an inspiration for Bruce Wayne's alter-ego.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » August 25, 2007, 12:24 pm

I believe he was confirmed as being in this film several months ago. He'll be one of the Joker's underlings. The pics look like they are from the parking ramp fight with Batman that has been shooting in Chicago.

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » August 27, 2007, 6:52 am

Siji wrote:For some reason he's reminding me of The Crow, not the Joker.

Crow never smiled did he? Crow was more of a sad, depressed, vengeful fella.

Somali · Post by **Somali** » August 29, 2007, 11:22 am

He smiled, but it was somewhat of a delirious "I'm off my rocker and about to beat you down for killing me and my girl" type smile.

Also I do recall him painting up with red lipstick into an exaggerated smile right after he comes back to their apt.

Cotto · Post by **Cotto** » September 9, 2007, 1:43 pm

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/thedar ... /trailer1/

...i dont think that constitutes a trailer..fucking Warner Brothers!

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 15, 2007, 4:17 pm

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=291223

New poster is out. That is seriously one of the coolest promotional posters ever. I'm not just saying that because it's the Dark Knight. It captures the feel of what they're going for with this version of Batman films. I have no doubt this is going to be a hell of a movie.

Also, a pirated IMAX preview is out there (finally a true trailer instead of a teaser), but I'll just wait for the offical web release.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 15, 2007, 4:31 pm

For those that are unaware, the viral marketing for this movie is pretty cool. That movie poster had a message at the bottom underneath the official movie website that simpy said "atasteforthetheatric".

That is actually a hint for : http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/

Looks like a high def trailer by Sunday or Monday. Cool stuff!

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » December 15, 2007, 6:51 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:For those that are unaware, the viral marketing for this movie is pretty cool. That movie poster had a message at the bottom underneath the official movie website that simpy said "atasteforthetheatric".

That is actually a hint for : http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/

Looks like a high def trailer by Sunday or Monday. Cool stuff!

which also links to http://www.thegothamtimes.com/

Cotto · Post by **Cotto** » December 15, 2007, 9:26 pm

Boogahz wrote:which also links to http://www.thegothamtimes.com/

Well theres Two Face lined up for the future. Dont know the actor but Ive seen him in a few things. Always thought Harvey was supposed to be a black guy tho -shrug-

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 15, 2007, 9:31 pm

On a whim, I called the subcription line for The Gothem Times. I got a voice recording from the newspaper saying that they will only be offering news on the website for the time being due to damage sustained to it's printing equipment. Pretty cool stuff!

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » December 15, 2007, 9:49 pm

The Gotham PD seriously underpays new officers (ad on page 4, heh). The only other links I noticed were for the letterstotheeditor@thegothamtimes.com on page 2, and the "tear" on the front page that you can drag open. Some humorous stories if you look through the four pages. I didn't call the number though

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 15, 2007, 10:06 pm

Boogahz wrote:The Gotham PD seriously underpays new officers (ad on page 4, heh). The only other links I noticed were for the letterstotheeditor@thegothamtimes.com on page 2, and the "tear" on the front page that you can drag open. Some humorous stories if you look through the four pages. I didn't call the number though

I didn't find any of that. The Joker's version of the paper is fantastic. Lots to read and try to pick out more hints. Email them and tell me what happens

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » December 15, 2007, 10:18 pm

hehe, due to some mouse issues when I ran across the tear on page 1, I completely missed the link there for http://www.thehahahatimes.com

Animalor · Post by **Animalor** » December 17, 2007, 4:04 pm

http://screenrant.com/archives/the-new- ... -1237.html

Enjoy Trailer 2.

Ledger looks fantastic.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 17, 2007, 4:49 pm

http://atasteforthetheatrical.com/deathtrap/default.htm

There's a direct link. I suggest the DL.

I've also read a description about the first 6 minutes shown at Imax theaters over the weekend. Sounds like they set the Joker up very, very well. Not only is he nuts, he's also a criminal mastermind.

Cracc · Post by **Cracc** » December 18, 2007, 5:47 am

Seems this has nothing to do with comic "The dark knight returns" wich was what i was hoping for.

Hesten · Post by **Hesten** » December 18, 2007, 4:10 pm

Cracc wrote:Seems this has nothing to do with comic "The dark knight returns" wich was what i was hoping for.

Lol, did you really expect that to happen? As much as i would LOVE a DKR movie, its basically the END of Batmans career, not the start, wouldn't make any sense to make a semi-last movie as the 2nd movie in a successfull series.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 18, 2007, 5:57 pm

Hesten wrote:
Cracc wrote:Seems this has nothing to do with comic "The dark knight returns" wich was what i was hoping for.
Lol, did you really expect that to happen? As much as i would LOVE a DKR movie, its basically the END of Batmans career, not the start, wouldn't make any sense to make a semi-last movie as the 2nd movie in a successfull series.

My thoughts exactely. I have no idea how or why you would have expected such a story from the second film in this incarnation of the franchise.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » December 19, 2007, 11:31 am

I saw the trailer for this in the theater last night and I thought it looked badass, I'll definitely be seeing it when it comes out

Siji · Post by **Siji** » December 21, 2007, 2:33 pm

I still think Joker looks like a demented Crow. Seeing the trailer just reinforces that.

Hesten · Post by **Hesten** » December 21, 2007, 6:31 pm

Siji wrote:I still think Joker looks like a demented Crow. Seeing the trailer just reinforces that.

Well, if you go for the Joker origin from Killing Joke, his makeup are a LOT more realistic than the normal comic book look. Actually, just checked Wikipedia, ALL origin stories do involve a chemical bath, resulting his his green hair, white skin, and wierd grin.
Having that ragged and hurt look on the skin of his face just show what the chemicals did to him.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » December 21, 2007, 6:37 pm

This is the only Joker origin that will not involve a chemical bath. Btw, When I saw the Crow, I always thought he looked like a rip off of the Joker. The Joker came first, by a long shot. I guess it would follow a person's progression through comic books and popular culture on which of the two characters they identified with first.

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » January 22, 2008, 6:51 pm

Just saw the notice that Ledger died. Where were they at in the production of this movie?

Aardor · Post by **Aardor** » January 22, 2008, 7:07 pm

Boogahz wrote:Just saw the notice that Ledger died. Where were they at in the production of this movie?

Very sad news....The movie is in post production, with a release in early July, so I doubt this will have any effect on it.

noel · Post by **noel** » January 22, 2008, 11:34 pm

It'll have the effect of selling more tickets.

Same effect as Brandon Lee/The Crow.

Siji · Post by **Siji** » January 23, 2008, 12:00 am

noel wrote:It'll have the effect of selling more tickets.

Same effect as Brandon Lee/The Crow.

I was just talking to my wife about the comparison (imo) of this.. me thinking he looked like a demented crow in his latest movie and Brandon who played the Crow - both dying around the time of their newest movie. A stretch, but ah well.

Still very sad, I liked him as an actor a lot.

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » January 23, 2008, 1:13 am

noel wrote:It'll have the effect of selling more tickets.

Same effect as Brandon Lee/The Crow.

Yes.

Pity though, he was but 28 years.

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » January 23, 2008, 1:39 am

but Brandon Lee was shot on the set

noel · Post by **noel** » January 23, 2008, 1:54 am

Boogahz wrote:but Brandon Lee was shot on the set

I'm having this argument in the Current Events forum if you'd like to pile on as well...

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