Look who's in the movies Aug 15, 2008
Large enough for that 10-story building the SWAT team stormed, as well as the Arkham Asylum from Batman Begins, the Hong Kong offices of Lau and more. Ross smiles. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Bale Avoids Charges In Assault Case Aug 15, 2008
British media reported the claims of the assault by his mother, Jenny Bale, and sister Sharon Bale, which allegedly took place the night of July 21 at a hotel in London -- the day before the European premiere of the "Batman Begins" sequel "The Dark Knight." Christian Bale was arrested two days later and questioned by British authorities, but was not charged. England's Crown Prosecution Service said that Bale would not be charged because there is insufficient evidence to afford a "realistic... (Click2Houston, TX)
Bobby Steals Tom's Thunder Aug 14, 2008
But there was none of that Batman Begins BS they ve been pulling for the last two years, milking every flash that goes off no matter how uninvolved in the movie they actually are. T.C. finally caught on that he s just a cameo, not the bright, shining star of the whole he-bang, and kept his hysterics in check. (E! Online)
Will "Dark Knight" Be Biggest Draw, Ever? Aug 12, 2008
says he would've been happy if the movie simply exceeded the $205 million domestic total of its predecessor, "Batman Begins." But it should top out at $510 million to $520 million, Fellman says. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Re 00004000 served. (CBS News)
`Dark Knight' stays on top with $26M Aug 12, 2008
said he would have been happy if the movie simply exceeded the $205 million domestic total of its predecessor, "Batman Begins.". It should top out at $510 million to $520 million, Fellman said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
The Fives: Big bucks, Brock Lesnar and Nick Nolte's spectacularly bad mug shot Aug 12, 2008
Still, the Batman Begins sequel is already No. 8 on the top grossing films of all-time in the U.S.. 1) Titanic. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Dark Knight' Remains on Top Aug 11, 2008
said he would have been happy if the movie simply exceeded the $205 million domestic total of its predecessor, "Batman Begins.". With great advance buzz for the overall movie and particularly the late Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, "The Dark Knight" already has done more than twice that. (Fox News)
Dark Knight flies high at U.S. box office Aug 11, 2008
The Batman Begins sequel has now earned over $441. 5 million in America alone, making it the third top-grossing film of all time. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Dude! Batman higher than stoners at box office Aug 11, 2008
said he would have been happy if the movie simply exceeded the $205 million domestic total of its predecessor, Batman Begins. . (MSNBC -- News)
Warner's `Dark Knight' Is No. 3 Film of All Time, Garnering $442 Million Aug 11, 2008
The film is a sequel to the 2005 release ``Batman Begins,'' also starring Bale, which had $205. 3 million in sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
New releases Aug 10, 2008
Much more serious than 2005's "Batman Begins," Christopher Nolan's sequel feels carved from an even longer film, with confusing subplots and loose ends left hanging. Yet it works as an agonized big-muscle action epic with weighty themes, and the late Ledger gives his final performance a squirrelly incandescence. (Boston Globe)
Batman 3 Babbling Aug 8, 2008
David Goyer, who co-wrote the script for Batman Begins and developed the story for The Dark Knight with director Christopher Nolan, suggested to that the villains in the next film might not be household names. "There's no reason why we necessarily have to use the same three or four that are still around," Goyer said. (IGN FilmForce)
'Dark Knight' reigns not in video game Aug 8, 2008
In 2005, EA unleashed a "Batman Begins" game alongside director Chris Nolan's moody re-imagination of the Batman franchise ... In this photo released by Electronic Arts shows the cover for 'Batman Begins. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET Aug 8, 2008
"I think we need more flashbacks with Batman, or a television series called 'Bat Dad,' " jokes Roache, who played Bruce Wayne's ill-fated father in "Batman Begins." Roache isn't upset that director Christopher Nolan didn't bring him back for "The Dark Knight." 600. RATZENBERGER (Janusonis, The Providence Journal) -- His name might not be familiar at first. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
"Dark Knight" clears $400 million at record pace Aug 7, 2008
film franchise based on the adventures of D.C. Comics' Batman character, is a follow-up to 2005's "Batman Begins.". Share. (Reuters)
Birth and Evolution of the Joker Ch... Aug 7, 2008
Christopher Nolan's 2005 Batman Begins ended with Commissioner Gordon handing Batman the calling card of one of the psychopaths that recently escaped from Arkham Asylum ... Nolan, his brother Jonathan and Batman Begins co-writer David S. Goyer reached back to 1940 and the Joker's first appearance in order to mold their incarnation of the character. (Suite101.com)
* Joker accused of trying to steal Batman items upvL~Qe Aug 7, 2008
In the sequel to Batman Begins, Batman considers giving up crime-fighting as Gotham is terrorized by the Joker, played by Heath Ledger. Ledger died in January of an accidental overdose of medicine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Katie Holmes looks slouchy, more like a mom Aug 7, 2008
The "Batman Begins" actress, who is regularly seen decked up in expensive designer wear and classy shoes all taken care by her personal stylists, attended the first day of the rehearsals wearing a scruffy outfit. Katie Holmes looked more like a mom on the school run when she turned up for the first rehearsals of her Broadway play this week, reports The New York Daily News. (Xinhuanet, China)
Holy Speculation! Aug 6, 2008
August 5, 2008 - Ever since Batman Begins unleashed Christopher Nolan's dark, sophisticated and pseudo-realistic take on Batman's world to the masses back in 2005, one of the hottest topics of debate within the comics fan community has been whether or not the Robin character could ever translate to the big screen in a believable manner. With the massive critical and commercial success of Nolan's mature and deeply tragic follow-up film, The Dark Knight, as well as some quotes from star Christian... (IGN FilmForce)
Movie review: Newest 'Batman' dark, but compelling Aug 6, 2008
Running an arduous but often compelling 152 minutes, director Christopher Nolan continues the conflicted and tortured saga of millionaire Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, he so effectively reintroduced to the screen in 2005 s Batman Begins. With an exceptional screenplay by Nolan and his brother Jonathan, there is as much effort put into character development and dialogue as there is in the devotion to spectacular action sequences and visually stunning special effects. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'Dark Knight' Passes $400M, Breaks Record Aug 6, 2008
The "Batman Begins" sequel "The Dark Knight" passed the $400 million mark at the box office Monday -- and set another record in the process. According to the film's studio, Warner Bros. (Click2Houston, TX)
Curse of the Dark Knight Aug 5, 2008
Ledger's exemplary performance aside, the sequel to Batman Begins was an amazing film on its own. Breaking box office records, The Dark Knight is destined for greatness. (Suite101.com)
Freeman seriously injured in crash Aug 5, 2008
This summer he reprised his role as Lucius Fox in the blockbuster hit The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins. Freeman and Luckett are the owners of the Madidi restaurant and The Ground Zero Blues Club, both in Clarksdale. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Morgan Freeman Seriously Hurt In Crash Aug 5, 2008
Freeman, 71, currently stars as Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox in the "Batman Begins" sequel "The Dark Knight." He's also currently starred in the action thriller "Wanted" and the comedy drama "The Bucket List.". Freeman won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Million Dollar Baby" in 2005. (Click2Houston, TX)
Batman tops charts for third week running Aug 4, 2008
the sequel to Batman Begins, garnered $US43. 8 million ($46. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Batman's raspy voice Aug 4, 2008
Reviewing the film for MSNBC, that Bale's Batman in "Batman Begins" "sounded absurdly deep, like a 10-year-old putting on an `adult' voice to make prank phone calls. This time, Bale affects an eerie rasp, somewhat akin to Brenda Vaccaro doing a Miles Davis impression." ... The animated series are notable because they drew on the DC Comics of Batman as envisioned by Frank Miller, whose work heavily informs "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." (Bale and Nolan were unavailable to comment for this... (MSNBC -- News)
'Dark Knight' sailing into 'Titanic' box office territory Aug 3, 2008
The sequel to the 2005 blockbuster "Batman Begins" almost tripled that movie's opening day weekend with a record $158 million take. That means it wasn't just comic book fans or teens or Ledger fans in the audience. (New York Daily News)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 2, 2008
" The question many die-hard fans want answered is whether the "Batman Begins" sequel will break the overall domestic box office record of $600 million held by "Titanic. "To those fans - young males, mostly - "Titanic" is the antithesis of their taste: An epic romance whose audiences turned out in droves to relive the heartache and catch another glimpse at Leonardo DiCaprio at the height of his heartthrob status. It took its box office crown from another movie sacred to young males, "Star Wars:... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Dark Knight Returns...Again? Aug 1, 2008
Director Christopher Nolan single-handedly - with the help of some wonderful acting and deft writing, of course - turned the Batman film franchise around when he released Batman Begins in 2005 and thrust it into the cinematic stratosphere when The Dark Knight hit theatres two weeks ago ... Bale reportedly signed on for three films before Batman Begins but remains mum about a third installment, as does Nolan. (Suite101.com)
Movie listings Jul 31, 2008
The Dark Knight'' (PG-13) -- Writer-director Christopher Nolan creates an electrifying, sophisticated follow-up to ``Batman Begins,'' pitting Bruce Wayne. Batman (Christian Bale) against the psychopathic Joker (Heath Ledger) in a battle for control of Gotham City. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Batman star skirts assault questions in Japan Jul 30, 2008
His screen credits also include American Psycho, The Machinist and Batman Begins. . (MSNBC -- News)
Dark Knight keeps on smashing records Jul 29, 2008
" Director Christopher Nolan's follow-up to his 2005 origin story Batman Begins, which again stars Christian Bale as the tormented comic-book crime fighter, initially benefited from the mystique of Ledger giving his masterful performance as the Joker, Dergarabedian said. "Now, it's all about word-of-mouth," he said. "The first weekend, there was this huge, pent-up demand and eagerness by audiences to see this movie. Now, it's like a freight train - it seems to be unstoppable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Comedian finally lets the jokes out of the bag Jul 29, 2008
Bag's role: The burlapped Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) returns briefly to spook Batman as he did in 2005's Batman Begins. Unknown Comic says: "I saw Batman Begins in the theater, and this Scarecrow guy scared me so much that not only did I wet my pants, I also wet the pants of the guy in front of me. And then I ran straight for the 'bat' room. Ha!". (USA Today -- Life)
Aaron Eckhart puts on his best acting face Jul 29, 2008
Co-star Maggie Gyllenhaal, who takes over from Batman Begins' Katie Holmes as Batman's love interest Rachel Dawes, says Eckhart is "dashing and smart" with a "loose" acting style that's similar to hers. "Harvey has so much to say about political ethics in Gotham, and Aaron put emotion and desire behind everything he said," Gyllenhaal says. (USA Today -- Life)
Ledger becomes legendary in ‘Dark Knight' Jul 29, 2008
Nolan's follows up Batman Begins with a dark and brutal gangster epic. The complexity of the story mainly lies in its plethora of subplots. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Titanic sea change Jul 29, 2008
Hans Zimmer, who co-wrote the soundtrack for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, says his vision of Gotham City has no room for the likes of U2, Prince and R Kelly. "There was never any doubt that we were going to be songless," says the Oscar-winning composer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Batman villain's dark tale Jul 29, 2008
"We certainly haven't saved anything for another film. We've put everything we wanted to see in this story into this movie. "But then I had no thought of making the second one while I was making Batman Begins," he adds. The film is also rich in slick and masculine gadgetry - and to Christian Bale's relief, his batsuit was updated for the new film. "I could breathe better and do more. The old one gave me migraines. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Knight's' Bale Jul 29, 2008
He dropped 60 pounds for "The Machinist," about a blue-collar worker afflicted with insomnia, and then bulked up again for "Batman Begins," his first go-round at the Batman role. He played a disturbed military veteran in "Harsh Times" (2006), investing the role with such intensity that he shocked director David Ayer, and ate worms in "Rescue Dawn," which he made for the equally intense director Werner Herzog. (CNN -- US)
'Dark Knight' Wins Box Office, Passes $300M Jul 29, 2008
s follow-up to his 2005 origin story "Batman Begins," which again stars as the tormented comic-book crime fighter, initially benefited from the mystique of the late Heath Ledger giving his masterful, last performance as the Joker, Dergarabedian said. "Now, it's all about word-of-mouth," he said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Take a Vacation to Relive Your Favorite Movie Moments Jul 29, 2008
Batman Begins was also filmed in Chicago with a chase scene shot along Lower Wacker Drive, and the upcoming Batman sequel, "The Dark Knight," again turns Chicago into the foreboding and fictional Gotham City. Austin, TX. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Syncmaster 2253W Jul 29, 2008
We tested the 2253 out by watching Batman Begins, a particularly dark movie with many night scenes, and found the display quite capable of showing contrasting black and white colours as weve seen in recent displays. Picture clarity was generally great and the fast 2ms response time made the monitor capable of keeping up with images that were constantly shifting without any hint of ghosting. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Bale Skirts Assault Questions Jul 29, 2008
His screen credits also include "American Psycho," "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins.". "The Joker claims the only things you can believe in are chaos and disorder," Bale said. (Time.com)
The Dark Knight - the Sunday Times review Jul 28, 2008
The hugely anticipated sequel to 2005 s Batman Begins is set, once again, in Gotham City. And, once again, the vision of the director, Christopher Nolan, supplants the gorgeous gothic excess that Tim Burton conjured up for 1989 s first Batman film. (Times Online)
Christian Bale asks to respect his privacy Jul 28, 2008
Batman Begins has been named as the Best. Hollywood stars Jennifer Aniston, Johnny Depp. (Oneindia)
'The Dark Knight' Soundtrack Review Jul 28, 2008
The new style of music for Batman was first heard in Batman Begins (2005) ... The music is certainly functional: it accomplishes its goals and it s far deeper and more enjoyable than the score for Batman Begins ... Many will be sorely disappointed with this album: it s certainly not a return to the symphonic grandeur of Elfman s Batman scores, but it is a much more interesting and multi-dimensional evolution of the music from Batman Begins. (Suite101.com)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
on such films as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Superman Returns, 300 and The Lady in the Water (the only film he didn't actually produce). An old Watchmen comics fan, Tull wanted in on the film as soon as Snyder pitched it, even though many people have regarded the complex, layered sci-fi narrative about superheroes who are real as unfilmable. (Variety)
The dark knight of the soul Jul 28, 2008
Picking up where his Batman Begins left off, a villain named The Joker (Heath Ledger) is terrorizing both the citizens of Gotham City and its criminals through a series of high-profile robberies. The movie opens with a gang of clown-masked-men holding up a mob-run bank. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Batman breaks new record Jul 28, 2008
Director Christopher Nolan's follow-up to 2005's 'Batman Begins', with Christian Bale in the lead and the late Heath Ledger the villainous Joker, topped the previous second-weekend record of 'Shrek 2', after having a week earlier beaten the debut weekend mark of 'Spider-Man 3. The film is helped by the buzz over Ledger's performance, who died of an accidental drug overdose in New York in January, with many industry experts speculating that he may win a rare posthumous Oscar. (iAfrica.com)
Warner's `Dark Knight' Takes in More Than $300 Million in 10-Day Record Jul 28, 2008
July 27 (Bloomberg) -- ``The Dark Knight'' became the first film to surpass $300 million in 10 days as the sequel to ``Batman Begins'' topped the box office for a second weekend in a row. The Time Warner Inc. release took in $75. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
"Dark Knight"takes in $300 mln in 10 days, shattering record Jul 28, 2008
The sequel to "Batman Begins" took in 75. 6 million dollars this weekend, giving it 314. (Xinhuanet, China)
Batman plays his cards right in 'The Dark Knight' Jul 27, 2008
The movie picks up after "Batman Begins." The Dark Knight's campaign to bring Gotham City's criminal empire to its knees has been a success, and it looks like mob-busting district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) may have what it takes to be the city's new hero. But behind Dent's sterling image is a volcano waiting to erupt, posing the question: What is the difference between the hero people need and the one they want. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
MOVIE REVIEW: Brilliance illuminates 'The Dark Knight' Jul 27, 2008
Director Christopher Nolan, who also helmed 2005's "Batman Begins," stated that he wanted to revamp the Batman series and make it less comical and more realistic. The action here is more heart-pounding than the last time around. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Dark Knight one of the best superhero films ever made Jul 27, 2008
Batman Begins, which came out three years ago, was largely about fear: both the need to overcome it, and the possibility of inflicting it on those who are not yet afraid of judgment or punishment but probably should be. And now, The Dark Knight is about order and chaos, and how the gap between those two things is often filled by people who sacrifice themselves and their reputations for the greater good. (CanadianChristianity.com)
Christian Bale says arrest is "a deeply personal matter" Jul 26, 2008
In The Dark Knight, Bale takes the role of playboy Bruce Wayne and his violent alter-ego Batman in the sequel to Batman Begins directed by Christopher Nolan. The late Heath Ledger is tipped to get a posthumous Oscar for his turn as the Joker in the film, which has set a set a box-office record with $200m (100m) takings worldwide in just five days. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Director with a dark edge Jul 26, 2008
His new film, The Dark Knight , the sequel to 2005's Batman Begins - which he also directed - has broken box office records all over the world. It has received near universal critical acclaim and is on course to become the first film to generate $300m (191m, 150m) in its opening 10 days on release. (Financial Times)
Bale asks for privacy in assault allegations Jul 26, 2008
His screen credits also include "American Psycho," "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins.". Associated Press reporter Paul Haven reported from Madrid. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ledger becomes legendary in ‘Dark Knight' Jul 26, 2008
Nolan's follows up Batman Begins with a dark and brutal gangster epic. The complexity of the story mainly lies in its plethora of subplots. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Maggie's Batman worry Jul 26, 2008
Maggie (30), also deliberately tried not to copy Katie's interpretation of Rachel from the previous movie 'Batman Begins. She added: "I think Katie is a fine actor, but I don't think it would have served anyone if I were trying to imitate her. I saw Rachel as a new woman in this movie.". (iAfrica.com)
'Dark Knight' poised to rule another weekend Jul 25, 2008
Christopher Nolan's sequel to "Batman Begins" will easily repeat at No. 1 this weekend, even with two high-profile films opening today. Sony Pictures' "Step Brothers," an R-rated comedy pairing Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as immature, foul-mouthed adults who bunk together when one's mother marries the other's father, could open to $30 million-plus, consumer tracking shows. (Los Angeles Times)
Batman star appeals for privacy Jul 25, 2008
The film's distributor, Warner Bros, said it has made more money than predecessor Batman Begins took at the box office during its entire four-month run. It could become the first film to break the $400m (201m) mark since Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in 2006. (BBC News)
Christian Bale Calls Incident 'Deeply Personal'; Sister... Jul 25, 2008
His screen credits also include "American Psycho," "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins.". Also present at the news conference were actors Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart and producer Charles Roven. (Fox News)
The Dark Knight Jul 25, 2008
And between the mayhem of the Joker and rise of Two-Face (played by a fantastic Aaron Eckhart), Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego Batman, played by Batman Begins' Christian Bale, get a little lost ... However, on a postitve note, Batman Begins' Katie Holmes has been replaced by Maggie Gyllenhaal in the role of Rachel Dawes, and Gyllenhaal creates a compelling character out of a previously useless one. (Suite101.com)
New on DVD: High stakes, high-fives and high notes Jul 25, 2008
Batman Begins (2005, Warner, PG-13, $29 and $50 editions), which director Christopher Nolan got less right than he did The Dark Knight, gets a spectacular presentation. The details of gloom and doom aren't easy to render in home viewing forums, but this one works though the movie itself I find only middling. (USA Today -- Life)
Movie review: Newest 'Batman' dark, but compelling Jul 25, 2008
Running an arduous but often compelling 152 minutes, director Christopher Nolan continues the conflicted and tortured saga of millionaire Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, he so effectively reintroduced to the screen in 2005 s Batman Begins. With an exceptional screenplay by Nolan and his brother Jonathan, there is as much effort put into character development and dialogue as there is in the devotion to spectacular action sequences and visually stunning special effects. (Santa Maria Times)
"Dark Knight" Beats Total Of "Batman Begins" Jul 25, 2008
"Dark Knight" beats total of "Batman Begins" Posted: 24 July 2008 1858 hrs. Photos. (Channelnewsasia.com)
