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    'Inside the Actors Studio' insights from Daniel Radcliffe  Dec 4, 2008
    He adores Gary Oldman. Mike Newell is most English man hes ever met. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    The gruesome ferocity of World at War  Nov 25, 2008
    The Good: Great production values all around; New weapons add to the overall chaos; Multiplayer is full of goodies, including vehicle maps; Main characters voiced by actors Kiefer Sutherland and Gary Oldman. The Bad: Maybe a little too linear, especially when fighting in open jungles; Storyline can be a little confusing for those who don't know the history; Glitches in graphics here and there, as well as some parts where the AI comes off as being cheap. (Globe and Mail)

    Disney Does IMAX  Nov 20, 2008
    Ebeneezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman), and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come (all played by Carrey) take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late. (IGN FilmForce)

    UK CoD: World at War  Nov 18, 2008
    While we had Don Beech from The Bill powering Sergeant Price last time, here we're treated to the voices of Kiefer Sutherland and Gary Oldman, who seemingly reprises his Dracula role as he lends his talents to veteran Russian sniper Sergeant Reznov. Call of Duty 4's remarkable graphics engine is put to good use throughout World at War too, proving its sturdiness whether portraying a night time raid in the jungles of Pelileu or embers floating through the stillness of a burning Russian woodland. (IGN PC Games)

    A Short History of Batman, Part 2  Nov 16, 2008
    Starring Christian Bale in the lead, with Liam Neeson, Michael Caine and Gary Oldman supporting, Nolan delivered a new version of the character and his mythos. Taking the character seriously, Nolan created a version of Batman that triumphed at the box office and has spawned the record breaking sequel, The Dark Knight. (Suite101.com)

    'Call of Duty' revisits familiar turf in 'World at War'  Nov 12, 2008
    You are accompanied by a Russian sergeant, voiced by actor Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Dracula); in the Peleliu campaign, Kiefer Sutherland voices a Marine comrade. "With these great actors we wanted to give this depth to the main characters in the game that really allowed you to relate to them and really allowed you to sort of live this experience of what a terrible thing has happened in both campaigns," Olin says. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Director Rod Lurie faces obstacles with upcoming films  Nov 11, 2008
    "The Contender" was Lurie's first movie with real star power - Bridges, Joan Allen and Gary Oldman all starred. But Lurie needed to shoot quickly, and each actor had a busy schedule, forcing Lurie to perform a madcap juggling act. (Daily Orange, NY)

    Why are video games so expensive?  Nov 7, 2008
    Even a lesser profile game like The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon featured a cast including Christina Ricci, Elija Wood, Gary Oldman, and voiceover artist extraordinaire Mark Hamill, amongst other known "names.". Some games are still coming out with 5-7 hours of gameplay, but the average has been on the rise. (Yahoo News)

    Denzel Washington film to shoot in 2009  Nov 1, 2008
    A new film starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman will shoot in New Mexico starting in February, according to Gov. Bill Richardson, and a German production will begin shooting here December. The Book of Eli is an action thriller that takes place in the not-too-distant future, in a wasteland of what was once America. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)

    I Vant to Top the List  Oct 30, 2008
    GARY OLDMAN IN BRAM STROKER S DRACULA: Seems like Oldman was born to play the caped count seductive in an intensely creepy way. 14. (Fox News)

    'Twilight' Star Cam Gigandet Talks About Creepy Kids In 'Unborn,' Being Shirtless Onscreen  Oct 27, 2008
    Gigandet stars alongside Odette Yustman ("Cloverfield"), Meagan Good ("Saw V") and Gary Oldman in the tale of a young woman ... MTV: "The Unborn" also stars one of my all-time favorite actors, Gary Oldman. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Harrison Ford voted best movie president  Oct 24, 2008
    Columbia PicturesHarrison Ford plays a president fighting airplane hijackers, including Gary Oldman, left,in 1997s Air Force One. . (MSNBC -- News)

    Harrison Ford voted best movie president: poll  Oct 23, 2008
    Reuters The film 'Air Force One' featuring Gary Oldman (L) as a Russian terrorist and Harrison Ford (R) as Commander. Related Quotes. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Legendary Filmmaker George Lucas Makes Surprise Appearance at Spike TV's 'Scream 2008'  Oct 19, 2008
    (Logo: ) The third annual "SCREAM" event featured appearances by the industry's biggest stars including Kate Beckinsale, Kristen Bell, Rosario Dawson, the cast of "Dexter," Jon Favreau, the cast of "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army," Samuel L. Jackson, Milla Jovovich, Stan Lee, Gary Oldman, the Osbournes, Seth Rogen, Winona Ryder, Kevin Smith and Liv Tyler, among many others ... "The Dark Knight" co-stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Gary Oldman each scored awards, as Bale took home Best Superhero... (PR Newswire)

    Hollywood's Undead: They're just like us!  Oct 18, 2008
    Dracula, even as recently as Gary Oldman s 1992 portrayal, never owned an iPod or sat in the high-school cafeteria. So why are we so focused now on making the supernatural seem mundane. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Movie presidents  Oct 17, 2008
    Harrison Ford in 'Air Force One' (1997): Glum and one-dimensional as always, Ford kicks Gary Oldman out of the plane at 30,000 feet because he's a nasty terrorist. He should have kicked him out for overacting. (The Palm Beach Post)

    New Bond girl comes from humble beginnings  Oct 14, 2008
    Casey Bell (Odette Yustman) is haunted by her unborn twin in this horror flick that co-stars Gary Oldman. . (MSNBC -- Politics)

    David Goyer Leads Us Through 'Unborn' Trailer, Shot By Shot -- Watch It Here!  Oct 10, 2008
    Surrounded by Gary Oldman and others, Casey straps herself to a gurney, agreeing to an exorcism. The lights flare bright and then extinguish. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Top 10 Bad Cop Movies  Sep 13, 2008
    Their lives become intertwined when a group of corrupt cops (led by the delightfully over-the-top Gary Oldman) kill her drug-dealing father and her family. Mathilda arrives on the scene after the fact while the cops are still there and Leon saves her life by letting her into his apartment down the hall. (IGN FilmForce)

    /C O R R E C T I O N -- Spike TV/  Sep 11, 2008
    SCENE OF THE YEAR -Jason Bateman; "Hancock" -The Batmobile/Batpod Chase; "The -Michael Caine; "The Dark Knight" Dark Knight" -Terrence Howard; "Iron Man" -The Big Rig Flips Over; "The -Doug Jones; "Hellboy II: Dark Knight" The Golden Army" -Escape From Ten Rings Hideout; -Gary Oldman; "The Dark Knight" "Iron Man" -Shia LaBeouf; "Indiana Jones -Iron Man's First Flight; and the Kingdom of the "Iron Man" Crystal Skull" -The Reverse Kill Shot; "Wanted" -The Statue Of Liberty/Empire State Building... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    "The Dark Knight: Ledger's Last Lau...  Sep 9, 2008
    Despite the valiant efforts from Batman and Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman), the city still slumbers in a bed of fear. In fact, even Bruce Wayne, that the safety of millions rests not on his shoulders, but that of the progressive Harvey Dent. (Suite101.com)

    OPINION: 'Air Force One, the sequel'  Sep 6, 2008
    The film also features Glenn Close as the shaken but loyal vice president and Gary Oldman as the sneering, egomaniacal terrorist ringleader - one-dimensional evil personified. To quote Huckleberry Finn, "It would make a cow laugh" to watch Ford flinging the last highjacker out the plane's cargo bay into the ocean with a Reaganesque, "Get off my plane!" A cow, perhaps, but not the reviewer who awarded it four stars, saying: "Who wouldn't like a president like Harrison Ford's character who kicks... (The Trentonian, NJ)

    Movies for and about women are becoming rare in 2008  Sep 2, 2008
    But to only have one woman in a leading role is a depressing statement in such a large ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman to mention a few. Maggie, who is one of the best actresses of our generation, is left with little screen time in the almost three hour film. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)

    What properties is Paul Hogan hiding?  Aug 30, 2008
    Emanuel's other celebrity clients include Harry Potter star Gary Oldman, Sin City director Robert Rodriguez, actress Leelee Sobieski and mega-producer Jeff Silver. The Beverly Hills-based legal eagle, who studied law at Melbourne's Monash University, also represents several other Californian-based Australian film names, including Melbourne-born Resident Evil director Russell Mulcahy and Sydney-raised I, Robot director Alex Proyas. (NEWS.com.au)

    Summer knights  Aug 27, 2008
    Performances from Bale, Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman are all spot-on, but in the second installment of the newly revived Batman series, Ledger's Joker steals the show. The late actor's sadistic laugh, scarred cheeks and sociopath tendencies redefine the pivotal role a villain can play in a movie's success. (Daily Orange, NY)

    Do you believe...in casting Cher as Catwoman?  Aug 26, 2008
    And Nolan in the next Batman don't you dare kill Gordon, Gary Oldman is great. Crystal Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST. (Entertainment Weekly)

    Uma Thurman: Confident men sexy  Aug 23, 2008
    The 38-year-old star, who was previously married to actors Ethan Hawke and Gary Oldman, also revealed she is looking forward to tying the knot for the third time. She added: "What can I say? I am excited, optimistic and joyful." Uma - who has two children, 10-year-old daughter Maya Ray and son Levon Roan, six, with Ethan - sparked marriage rumours in June after showing off a diamond ring so huge she "couldn't fit it through the sleeve of her coat". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    What's showing (Aug. 21)  Aug 22, 2008
    Starring: Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Mini movie reviews  Aug 22, 2008
    He's protected Gotham fiercely but the new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), seems to be putting a dent in organized crime with help from Lt. Gordon (Gary Oldman). Perhaps Batman should return to his "normal" life as billionaire Bruce Wayne and leave the clean-up work to the professionals. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Uma's confident lust  Aug 22, 2008
    The 38-year-old star, who was previously married to actors Ethan Hawke and Gary Oldman, also revealed she is looking forward to tying the knot for the third time. She added: "What can I say? I am excited, optimistic and joyful.". (iAfrica.com)

    Daniel Radcliffe Goes Intense For Harry Potter And The Deathly ...  Aug 21, 2008
    Radcliffe also hopes Gary Oldman, who played Harrys godfather Sirius Black, is there for that long walk (as his character is in the book). After all, it was Oldman who taught Radcliffe how to act bereaved in the first place, since he had no idea how to put himself in Harrys place when hed lost someone he loved. (MTV.com)

    OTHER CELEBS:  Who else is 50?  Aug 15, 2008
    March 21: Gary Oldman, actor. April 10: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, singer/producer. (USA Today -- Life)

    "Dark Knight" dominates Hollywood's box office  Aug 11, 2008
    Actors (L-R) Chin Han, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman pose for photographers during the premiere of the film The Dark Knight in New York, July 14, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)

    'Dark Knight' reigns not in video game  Aug 9, 2008
    Gary Oldman, the actor who plays Gotham City police officer James Gordon, said in a recent interview with cable network G4 that he had seen a "tiny little piece" of "The Dark Knight" game and described a sequence with Batman realistically gliding across rooftops. Oldman also said the game is supposed to feel like it "doesn't stop and start.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Buzz Briefs: Colin Firth, Mrs. Hilton  Aug 5, 2008
    Firth also has wrapped Robert Zemeckis' motion-capture "A Christmas Carol" opposite Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Hilton's Mom Takes Offense At McCain's Humor. (CBS News)

    Im not paying for that: Or how to save money by watching 'The Dark Knight' again  Aug 4, 2008
    Im not paying for that: Or how to save money by watching 'The Dark Knight' again. P/SUNNY Monday August 4, 2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Hometown actor takes turn in "The Dark Knight"  Aug 1, 2008
    Rivera appears in several scenes in the film, including one with actors Gary Oldman and Christian Bale, who plays Batman. "My particular scene with Gary Oldman is closer to the end of the movie when he asks the SWAT team leader what's going on. "Before we move forward with the plan, Batman comes into the scene and says we shouldn't do it. (The News-Herald)

    The villains we love to hate  Aug 1, 2008
    "He's out-villained Hannibal Lecter," raved Gary Oldman, who plays Lt. Jim Gordon in the film. Ledger's performance is amazingly good, making the Joker a crazed nihilist whose only motivation is to spread anarchy. (Juneau Empire)

    TEETER'S TAKES: "THE DARK KNIGHT" MOVIE REVIEW (THE IMAX EXPERIENCE)  Jul 31, 2008
    Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    The Dark Knight - the Sunday Times review  Jul 28, 2008
    Some men just want to watch the world burn, says Lt James Gordon (Gary Oldman), and that s true, but they re called pyromaniacs, not terrorists. Bin Laden and co don t do it for the kicks that come from chaos, as the Joker does. (Times Online)

    Killer attitude  Jul 27, 2008
    Norman Stansfield (Gary Oldman) "Leon" (Luc Besson, 1994). Like many a genius British actor, Gary Oldman has forged a career playing villains in Hollywood and his portrayal of drug-addled, amoral copper Stansfield is one of the best. (CNN -- International)

    Batman plays his cards right in 'The Dark Knight'  Jul 27, 2008
    Pictures and also starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman ... Pictures and also starring Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman ... Pictures and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Ledger becomes legendary in ‘Dark Knight'  Jul 26, 2008
    The ever-impressive chameleon Gary Oldman reprises his role as Lt. James Gordon and along with Batman he works to fight crime, while others question Batman's motives or his necessity for that matter. Nolan manages to correct all the wrongs (and there were not that many) of the first film and develops far more interesting and engaging characters and plots. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Batman takes wing via deliciously evil Joker  Jul 25, 2008
    Or, as he says to one of Police Lt. James Gordons (Gary Oldman) colleagues post-interrogation, he savors the flavor of the execution, especially with a knife his weapon of choice. Everything about The Dark Knight is amazing the storyline, the characters and their development, or lack thereof, and the plot. (Times Record News)

    'If I want a payday once or twice a year, I go for the horror'  Jul 25, 2008
    You're the Gary Oldman of horror movies. You never look the same twice. (Globe and Mail)

    Movie review: Newest 'Batman' dark, but compelling  Jul 25, 2008
    Convinced the people need a real hero, Wayne throws his money and support behind the ethically centered District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) who along with Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) is making attempts to clean-up and crack down on the crime ridden streets of Gotham City. Armed with a twisted philosophy that employs the notion anyone can be swayed from good to evil, a mysterious new villain, The Joker (Heath Ledger) further complicates Batman s life by injecting mass chaos into... (Santa Maria Times)

    The Dark Knight  Jul 23, 2008
    Batman/Bruce Wayne the brooding Christian Bale who just gets hotter with every passing movie joins up with Lt. James Gordon Gary Oldman and Harvey Dent the city's new District Attorney Aaron Eckhardt to combat crime and especially Gotham City's newest villain The Joker. Dent also just happens to be hot and heavy with Bruce Wayne's unsung love interest Rachel Dawes Maggie Gyllenhaal taking over from Katie Holmes. (Windy City Times)

    'Dark Knight' Writer Hopes To Give Horror Fans Nightmares With 'The Unborn'  Jul 23, 2008
    " That means the spirit gets no explanations about why it's here from spiritual adviser Rabbi Sendak (played by Gary Oldman), Goyer confessed. It just is sorta like that other force of nature Goyer has been credited with reinventing lately. "It's like everything we did with 'The Dark Knight,' where we didn't really explain the Joker's origin. It's not like every 'i' was dotted or every 't' was crossed," Goyer said matter-of-factly. "It's one of the things that I think help makes things scary. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Spoiler Alert: The Dark Knight  Jul 22, 2008
    Turning over Scarecrow to the authorities, Batman compares notes with Lieutenant Gordon (Gary Oldman), who informs him that the new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), has been asking questions about their unofficial partnership. In the meantime, Dent attempts to prosecute mob boss Maroni (Eric Roberts) to little success, and grows frustrated with the limitations of the legal process that Batman circumvents. (IGN FilmForce)

    'Dark Knight' sets opening weekend record  Jul 22, 2008
    "The Dark Knight" reunites Christian Bale as Batman, the vigilante crime-fighter tormented by personal tragedy, and co-stars Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gary Oldman. The film spins an epic crime duel as Ledger's Joker orchestrates a reign of terror on the city of Gotham aimed to spread chaos and break down the restraint that keeps Batman on the right side of the law. (CNN -- Travel)

    Ledger, 'Dark Knight' full of surprises  Jul 22, 2008
    THE CO-STARS: Joining Christian Bale (as Batman) and Ledger is a full nest of dependable supporting players, including Morgan Freeman (returning as Lucius Fox), Michael Caine (returning as Alfred Pennyworth), Gary Oldman (returning as Lt. James Gordon), Maggie Gyllenhaal (as Rachel Dawes) and, especially, Aaron Eckhart (as district attorney Harvey Dent). But the talent extends to minor characters: Eric Roberts (as a Mob boss), William Fichtner as a bank manager and Michael Jai White (as a crime... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Batman breaks records  Jul 22, 2008
    And British actor Gary Oldman, who plays Gotham City police officer Lieutenant Jim Gordon, told reporters during a press event in Beverly Hills this month he expected Ledger's performance to earn an Oscar nod. "The Academy doesn't always recognise work in this kind of genre, but I think he's probably going to get an Oscar nomination," Oldman said. (iAfrica.com)

    'The Dark Knight's' real good guy  Jul 22, 2008
    Gary Oldman has played dark characters, including Sid Vicious, vampire ... LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- In some earlier parallel universe of Batman's Gotham City, it might have been Gary Oldman instead of Heath Ledger cackling and conniving as the maniacal Joker ... Gary Oldman has gotten pigeonholed for the bad or crazy guys he plays. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Once were villains  Jul 21, 2008
    Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In some earlier parallel universe of Batman's Gotham City, it might have been Gary Oldman instead of Heath Ledger cackling and conniving as the maniacal Joker ... This is not your father's Gary Oldman, the actor who built his reputation on such characters as prince of punk-rock anarchy Sid Vicious, presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald or Dracula himself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Director Christopher Nolan's The Da...  Jul 21, 2008
    All the performances are remarkable, with screen time being split well amongst Christian Bale (Batman), Gary Oldman (James Gordon), Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent) and Heath Ledger (the Joker) ... And no matter how skilled and entertaining Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart or Christian Bale may be (or how beautifully Maggie Gyllenhaal fleshes out what could have been a vapid role) they are all merely in the shadow of Heath Ledger's Joker. (Suite101.com)

    Dark Knight's kind of town: Gotham City gets windy  Jul 21, 2008
    We make (Chicago) look a lot grittier through the camera in the story, says Gary Oldman, who plays Lt. James Gordon, but I think initially there were artists impressions of cities, and they take a skyscraper from here and a skyscraper from there and a monorail from somewhere. And (Nolan) looked at this picture and he said, Thats Chicago -- we dont need to make this up. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Win 'The Dark Knight' Xbox 360 Console  Jul 21, 2008
    Returning from "Batman Begins" are Gary Oldman as Gordon; Oscar winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") as Alfred; and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") as Lucius Fox. Rated "PG-13" by the Motion Picture of Association of America for intense sequences of violence and some menace, "The Dark Knight" opens in theaters and on IMAX screen nationwide July 18. (KCRA 3, CA)

    'Dark Knight' Midnight Screenings Make $18M  Jul 21, 2008
    "The Dark Knight" also stars Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman. Explore More: Find out more about , , and , or try these articles. (WNBC.com, NY)

    A Film Analysis of The Dark Knight  Jul 20, 2008
    Lieutenant Gordon (Gary Oldman) covets modifications but is also a man who understands the corruption and decay that probes the individual. He is an idealist but with a greater sense of awareness and understanding then Dent and Batman. (Suite101.com)

    The Dark Knight Movie Review  Jul 20, 2008
    Gary Oldman is stunning as James Gordon. Gordon is finally given a gravitas and personality none of the now nearly unmentionable Batman films dared to give him. (Suite101.com)

    AP Photo | Warner Bros. Pictures, Stephen VaughanHeath Ledger stars as The Joker, and Christian Bale as Batman in “The Dark Knight.”  Jul 20, 2008
    Gary Oldman would have stolen the show as the down-to-Earth Lt. James Gordon if not for Ledger and Bale s rock em sock em performances ... Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Gleefully weird, the Joker's the triumph  Jul 20, 2008
    The reliable Gary Oldman, who becomes Commissioner Gordon toward the end of this movie, is inadvertently more mysterious than the character should be; in a movie filled with costumed characters, you keep expecting him to rip off the Ned Flanders wig, mustache and glasses, and reveal his true identity. Christopher Nolan and his co-writing brother Jonathan are known for their narrative complexity ( Memento), but The Dark Knight sprawls in too many directions. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Christian 'Batman' Bale is a serious man for a serious role  Jul 20, 2008
    Co-star Gary Oldman, who plays Batman's police liaison Jim Gordon, explains just how quiet Bale can be. "I don't mean this in a disrespectful way. Christian is very private. He is quite intense and very private in the way he works," Oldman says. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Dark Knight — One Day, B.O. Records  Jul 20, 2008
    Dark Knight One Day, B.O. Records - TIME. That all combined to create these record-breaking numbers. (Time.com)

    The Woman In Batman's Love Triangle  Jul 19, 2008
    Pictures and also starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman ... "And, you know, at the same time I was a real fan of director Chris Nolan. The cast was set mostly and it was Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Heath (Ledger), Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman. It was pretty hard not to take it seriously.". (CBS News)

    Movie review: 'Dark Knight': Ledger terrific  Jul 19, 2008
    This time out, Bale is almost a mere member of the ensemble, the first among equals that includes Morgan Freeman as Bruce Wayne's operations chief and Gary Oldman as Lt. Gordon. Skillfully, the movie shifts our attention to Eckhart, who, as Gotham's idealistic young crime buster, has the movie's most involved journey. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    'Dark Knight' Sets Record for Midnight Debut  Jul 19, 2008
    The movie also features a strong cast, with Christian Bale as Batman, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. And director Christopher Nolan was the director of the enormously successful "Batman Begins.". (Fox News)

    'The Dark Knight' is no joke  Jul 19, 2008
    What he really wants is a chance to destroy The Bat Man, the crusading district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart, very good) and the anti-mob task force led by Lt. Gordon (Gary Oldman) ... Hes protected Gotham fiercely but the new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), seems to be putting a dent in organized crime with help from Lt. Gordon (Gary Oldman). (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    MOVIE REVIEW:Nolan's 'Dark Knight' proves to be a superhero masterpiece  Jul 19, 2008
    Batman (Bale) and Lt. James Gordon (Gary Oldman) join Gothams new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), to stop the city's crime. Of course, the organized crime ring in town wants to stay in business, and the mobsters join forces with the Joker (Heath Ledger). (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Early Wake Up Call For Bay Area Batman Fans  Jul 19, 2008
    "The Dark Knight" also stars Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman ... But as they soon find out, Batman has allies -- Gotham's new District Attorney, (Aaron Eckhart) and Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) -- who are also willing to put on a brave face in public and hit Maroni and his fellow thugs where it hurts. (NBC 11, CA)

    The dark knight of the soul  Jul 19, 2008
    As Wayne teams up with Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to try to stop The Joker s violent, and deceptively chaotic, rampage, all three characters are drawn by The Joker toward a conclusion that will force them to examine every assumption they ve made about the nature of society. Dent s journey toward discovery is particularly heartbreaking. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Does Director Fear Hype Of 'Dark Knight'?  Jul 19, 2008
    In "The Dark Knight," The Joker and Gotham's crime underworld is not only targeted by Batman, but Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and the city's new, hard-hammering District Attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). Dent, like Batman, walks the fine line between hero and vigilante, which creates his destined path to become the criminal Two-Face. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Batmania Strikes As 'Dark Knight' Premieres  Jul 19, 2008
    "The Dark Knight" also stars Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman. Previous Stories. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Masand's Verdict: The Dark Knight, very intellectual  Jul 19, 2008
    Masand's Verdict: The Dark Knight, very intellectual. The Dark Knight is an experience comparable to few other. (IBNLive.com)

    Fans pack theaters for late 'Knight'  Jul 19, 2008
    Director Christopher Nolan also praised the rest of the cast, including Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as police Lt. Jim Gordon, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes and Morgan Freeman as tech wizard Lucius Fox. Nolan, who also directed "Batman Begins," said he was glad he was able to take a step back and opt for a different approach. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    The face of evil  Jul 19, 2008
    Gary Oldman, who plays police Lt. James Gordon in The Dark Knight, says he was blown away by Ledger's stringy-haired villain after the first scene with him. I said, he's tuned into a frequency. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Fans stay up all 'Knight' for Batman movie  Jul 18, 2008
    Director Christopher Nolan also praised the rest of the cast, including Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as police Lt. Jim Gordon, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Rachel Dawes and Morgan Freeman as tech wizard Lucius Fox. Nolan, who directed "Batman Begins" three years ago, said he was glad he was able to take a step back and opt for a different approach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    Early In Gotham  Jul 18, 2008
    Gary Oldman explains what it's like to play the stra 00001A39 ight man amid a sea of eccentric characters ... Gary Oldman Plays It Straight ... Maggie Rodriguez talks to actor Gary Oldman about his role as the incorruptible Lt. James Gordon in the latest Batman film, "The Dark Knight.". (CBS News -- Early Show)

    * [FILM REVIEW] Deep into the 'Knight'  Jul 18, 2008
    The film follows the vigilante's efforts to clean up corruption-prone Gotham City once and for all with the help of stalwart police Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman again) and crusading new District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) ... " Just in case, though, IMAX provided some handy advice for the actors. "You know, there's a booklet that comes with the IMAX on how to act," marvels Gary Oldman, who plays Batman's police ally Jim Gordon. "You have to make it really subtle because it's... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Dark Knight: The best Batman movie ever?  Jul 18, 2008
    What he really wants is a chance to destroy "The Bat Man," the crusading district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart, very good) and the anti-mob task force led by Lt. Gordon (Gary Oldman). Where does The Bat Man, Gotham's resident vigilante, fit into all this. (New Haven Register, CT)

    The dark knight of the soul  Jul 18, 2008
    As Wayne teams up with Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to try to stop The Joker s violent, and deceptively chaotic, rampage, all three characters are drawn by The Joker toward a conclusion that will force them to examine every assumption they ve made about the nature of society. Dent s journey toward discovery is particularly heartbreaking. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    No laughing matter  Jul 18, 2008
    Bruce Wayne - Christian Bale Joker - Heath Ledger Harvey Dent - Aaron Eckhart Alfred - Michael Caine Rachel - Maggie Gyllenhaal Gordon - Gary Oldman Lucius Fox - Morgan Freeman Having memorably explored the Caped Crusaders origins in Batman Begins, director Christopher Nolan puts all of Gotham City under a microscope in The Dark Knight, the enthralling second installment of his bold, bracing and altogether heroic reinvention of the iconic franchise ... Indeed, with trusty Lt. Jim Gordon... (Variety)

    The criminal element  Jul 18, 2008
    He, too, exits via the death plunge route, after Sergeant James Gordon (Gary Oldman) destroys an elevated railway with Batmobile missiles, causing Ra's train to crash and blow up. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    SPILL.com Releases Animated Film Review for The Dark Knight Movie  Jul 18, 2008
    The Dark Knight also stars Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who takes over the role of Rachel Dawes, played by Katie Holmes in Batman Begins. The early buzz and ardor of fans will not sway the Spill crew. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Mini Movie Reviews  Jul 18, 2008
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