1269 replies to this topic

[mttvolcano]

it will be interesting to see how Bane is going to be involved....I hope it God it doesn't go down the drain like Batman and Robin. I have faith in Nolan though, I just still can't really see how he would do it with Bane.

[Gabe Vieira]

Anne Hathaway as Catwoman? Not at all surprised and very happy. Personally, I would have liked to have seen Emily Blunt or Eva Green in the role, but Anne is just as good. I hope they go for a motorcycle jacket, boots, chunky leather belt, lots of straps-type look. Like she could have put it together herself. Or maybe she stole some WayneTec? Hmmm.

As for Tom Hardy as Bane... really?! Not that my enthusiasm has gone down any... well, a bit. I just don't know what to say here. As I imagine Warner Brothers basically said to Nolan, "Yeah, it's- don't worry, whatever you want Chris! Lots of money for us! Haha- what? Oh, no, you as well! Now go!!!" Nolan can get away with anything, so he probably has something up his sleeve. We only have 18 Months, 4 hours, 19 minutes until we find out what that is!

[coco1997]

I love how these choices are so far out of left field. I mean, Hathaway would make a good Catwoman/Selina Kyle when you think about it, but for the last few weeks all the Catwoman rumors had died down and everyone seemed to be on the Talia train. And of course, everyone also seemed to think Hardy would be playing Dr. Hugo Strange or Deadshot...but Bane? Having known Riddler wouldn't be in the film, I really couldn't be happier. After the atrocity that was "Batman & Robin", it'll be amazing seeing Bane done right considering how horribly they ruined him.

Beauty & Brawn VS. The Bat.

[sharpshooter]

BRILLIANT news. Really glad Catwoman is in the film, and Hathaway will do a bang up job I'm sure. She resembles The Long Halloween Selina Kyle a lot.

I've always liked Bane and thought it was a shame writers never really utilized the potential shown in the first half of Knightfall. Nolan and Hardy will surely maximize that potential while adding their own twists to revive the character and make him far better than ever. Possibly recruited by the LOS (from the same jail Bruce visited in BB?) And I wouldn't be surprised if we see Hugo Strange doing experiments on him.

One of my concerns about Bane is some view him as a one trick pony. Show that he's not. We don’t need to see Bane breaking Batman in this film. But I'd like to see Batman bloodied and injured - realizing this is the first enemy he's faced since Ra's who challenges him not just mentally but physically. The area in which I think Batman has grown accustomed to assuming he basically always has the upper hand and will win. And then we have the epic final confrontation at the end.

[Monkeyfoahead]

Oh my gosh, that's some of the best news I've heard all day.

[Captain Tightpants]

Nolan and Hardy will surely maximize that potential while adding their own twists to revive the character and make him far better than ever. Possibly recruited by the LOS (from the same jail Bruce visited in BB?) And I wouldn't be surprised if we see Hugo Strange doing experiments on him.

I could see something like that happening. I instantly thought of the Solid Snake Simulation in METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY, where the Patriots set Raiden up as a "new" Solid Snake, to prove that anybody could be Snake given the right situation. I could see the League of Shadows recruiting Bane with the help of Strange because he is less morally-inclined that Bruce Wayne and turning him into "Night Sourge" (but Bane renaming himself because he thinks "Bane" sounds more badass).

[Gabe Vieira]

BRILLIANT news. Really glad Catwoman is in the film, and Hathaway will do a bang up job I'm sure. She resembles The Long Halloween Selina Kyle a lot.

I've always liked Bane and thought it was a shame writers never really utilized the potential shown in the first half of Knightfall. Nolan and Hardy will surely maximize that potential while adding their own twists to revive the character and make him far better than ever. Possibly recruited by the LOS (from the same jail Bruce visited in BB?) And I wouldn't be surprised if we see Hugo Strange doing experiments on him.

Well, seeing that the third film of a trilogy usually brings back elements of the first film, it's very believable that Talia Al Ghul will be in the film. But, perhaps more importantly, in the "Dark Victory" comic it is revealed that Carmine Falcone (played by Tom Wilkinson in Batman Begins) is her biological father. Hmmm. I like where this is (potentially [hopefully]) going. Still... Bane?! You know what would be cool, if Catwoman was recruited by the League of Shadows. In the comics, she traveled the world after leaving Gothamn for a while, just like Bruce.

[mttvolcano]

Well, seeing that the third film of a trilogy usually brings back elements of the first film, it's very believable that Talia Al Ghul will be in the film. But, perhaps more importantly, in the "Dark Victory" comic it is revealed that Carmine Falcone (played by Tom Wilkinson in Batman Begins) is her biological father. Hmmm. I like where this is (potentially [hopefully]) going. Still... Bane?! You know what would be cool, if Catwoman was recruited by the League of Shadows. In the comics, she traveled the world after leaving Gothamn for a while, just like Bruce.

Now that would be awesome!

[Captain Tightpants]

Apparently she is. I can't see that Nolan would write Selina Kyle into the script without at least touching on her being Catwoman. I've heard her role in the story will be convincing Bruce Wayne to return as Batman after a hiatus. No doubt this would happen relatively early on in the film, so if Hathaway is the leading lady, her screen time isn't going to be limited to a single scene.

[mttvolcano]

This is all very interesting. I would have never thought either of them (catwoman or Bane) would be in it. Catwoman...I can see Nolan just basically grounding the character in reality no matter what. As with Bane, it still really really really puzzles me how would do that, unless he crossed over other villains, or completely recreated Bane as something else, which I am thinking he may do.
I at first thought Deadshot and Black Mask would totally be in, still the mob thing. As with Talia Al Ghul and Vicki Vale, to base in reality. Apparently Nolan likes stunts an challenges.

[K1Bond007]

Hold up. Wait up. Are we sure she's playing Catwoman? The press release by WB said she was playing Selina Kyle. I didn't see anything about her playing Catwoman. Is it possible she's playing one side of the character but not the other?

Maybe. She could be the Harvey Dent of this movie.

I have a lot of faith in Nolan. I'm a big fan, but I don't really want "Catwoman" in this movie. I liked this movie a little better when I thought Hardy was going to be playing Hugo Strange too. It was a little more unique and original then. Hugo Strange will be in Arkham City though so that's cool. Again, I have faith that Nolan will turn out an enjoyable movie and Bane (if done right) can be so much better than his B&R incarnation.

[coco1997]

I don't know why so many people still think Hugo Strange will be in the film. As great of a character as he is, those were baseless rumors nonetheless. I think Nolan has cooked up a compelling story using Catwoman, Bane and the GCPD as the antagonists.

[tdalton]

I don't know why so many people still think Hugo Strange will be in the film. As great of a character as he is, those were baseless rumors nonetheless. I think Nolan has cooked up a compelling story using Catwoman, Bane and the GCPD as the antagonists.

I think that a lot of it may have come from the information leaking out about the new Batman game. Hugo Strange is a fairly integral part of that particular storyline, and I wouldn't be surprised if somehow that got mixed up into somehow being tied to rumors about the new film.

[K1Bond007]

I don't know why so many people still think Hugo Strange will be in the film. As great of a character as he is, those were baseless rumors nonetheless. I think Nolan has cooked up a compelling story using Catwoman, Bane and the GCPD as the antagonists.

I don't think that, I just liked that rumor more than the Catwoman / Bane idea, but it doesn't really matter. I'm sure Nolan will do a great job regardless.

[SPECTRE ASSASSIN]

I belived that rumor also that Hardy was going to play Hugo Strange, but Bane is far more interesting character despite whatever a few here, (or one poster saying he's "one-note"). That's only because Joel Schumacher messed up his adaptation in Batman and Robin. He's far from one-note from the comics.

[coco1997]

The Dark Knight Rises filming in Bucharest

[mttvolcano]

The Dark Knight Rises filming in Bucharest

Is this specifically for TDKR? I have read this before, and Nolan's a busy man, but I guess it will be. So is this for catwoman's origins now? Revived by Transylvanian/ Dracula Cats?

[Gabe Vieira]

Hold up. Wait up. Are we sure she's playing Catwoman? The press release by WB said she was playing Selina Kyle. I didn't see anything about her playing Catwoman. Is it possible she's playing one side of the character but not the other?

I find it very hard to believe that "Catwoman" wouldn't be in the film but Selina Kyle is. Hey, Nolan did an outstanding job of bringing real world characteristics, emotions, and motivations to Ras Al Ghul, Scarecrow, Joker, and Two Face. In the comics, as far as I know so someone correct me if I'm wrong, Selina Kyle was just a Gotham socialite who came from wealth. I would imagine that Nolan would give her a bit more power in the film, possibly a political person, or at the very least, an important person to Gotham City. Remember how Dent was adamant about getting things done the right way, but was basically jealous of Batman's status of a vigilante? Maybe Selina Kyle simply has the balls to do what Dent didn't before he was seduced by the Joker and lived long enough to see himself become the villain. Maybe Catwoman comes into the picture as a Robin Hood-type character. Taking from the criminals and helping those in Gotham who need it. Then again, the idea of her working for the League of Shadows is very interesting as well.

[hcmv007]

Selina Kyle has had many variation Gabe. In the animated series, she was the socialite you mentioned. In the comic, she was a runaway from an abusive home who found refuge with Ted Wilson-aka Wildcat, who trained her how to fight. After a falling out, Selina struck out on her own as Catwoman, and made a living being an expert thief. Since Frank Miller's Year One was inspirtation for Batman Begins, and it has Catwoman in it, I would suggest it as a book to pick up. You can find it at Barnes & Noble or your local comic shop-a great read.


Now with Anne Hathaway cast as Catwoman the Drak Knight won't be the only one rising...Giggidy!

[dinovelvet]

I belived that rumor also that Hardy was going to play Hugo Strange, but Bane is far more interesting character despite whatever a few here, (or one poster saying he's "one-note"). That's only because Joel Schumacher messed up his adaptation in Batman and Robin. He's far from one-note from the comics.

Ooh, that was me! And no, I wasn't referring to Batman and Robin.

[Gabe Vieira]

Selina Kyle has had many variation Gabe. In the animated series, she was the socialite you mentioned. In the comic, she was a runaway from an abusive home who found refuge with Ted Wilson-aka Wildcat, who trained her how to fight. After a falling out, Selina struck out on her own as Catwoman, and made a living being an expert thief. Since Frank Miller's Year One was inspirtation for Batman Begins, and it has Catwoman in it, I would suggest it as a book to pick up. You can find it at Barnes & Noble or your local comic shop-a great read.

I've never read Year One but have read The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, the latter of which I really hope they use in terms of Selina being the daughter of Carmine Falcone.

[Tarl_Cabot]

Bane?

I was hoping for Hugo Strange...

[coco1997]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Confirmed for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

I wonder who he'll be playing? The film seems to be pretty heavy on villains already, so I doubt he's playing anyone of that nature.

[Single-O-Seven]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Confirmed for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

I wonder who he'll be playing? The film seems to be pretty heavy on villains already, so I doubt he's playing anyone of that nature.

Early in the rumour mill he was slated to be the Riddler. As Nolan has said there will be no Riddler, I wonder if it's possible that he will simply be Edward Nigma, in a form that sees him pre-Riddler. Not sure what role Nigma would have, expect perhaps as somebody damn good with solving complex puzzles/riddles in the real world (such as an investigator) and trying to apply it to solving the Batman mystery. This would be an interesting turn on the Riddler character without utilising him, per say, as another villain.

[Matt_13]

Maybe Robin.

[coco1997]

I think Nolan has said on more than one occasion that he's averse to using the Robin character so I doubt that's who Levitt is playing.

[Matt_13]

I figured, but if anyone were to play Robin I'd like it to be Levitt.

[hcmv007]

Bane-at least in the comics-was a genius level intellect. He engineered a mass breakout at Arkham leaving Batman drained. The crapfest movie he was first in had him as a mindless drone & sadly is how most see him as. Would have loved to see Hugo Strange. Leavitt too old to play Robin, would be a great Riddler. I think he is going to play someone on the Batman task force.

[Quantumofsolace007]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Confirmed for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

I wonder who he'll be playing? The film seems to be pretty heavy on villains already, so I doubt he's playing anyone of that nature.

Early in the rumour mill he was slated to be the Riddler. As Nolan has said there will be no Riddler, I wonder if it's possible that he will simply be Edward Nigma, in a form that sees him pre-Riddler. Not sure what role Nigma would have, expect perhaps as somebody damn good with solving complex puzzles/riddles in the real world (such as an investigator) and trying to apply it to solving the Batman mystery. This would be an interesting turn on the Riddler character without utilising him, per say, as another villain.

I think he is playing Alberto Falcone.

[coco1997]

but let's forget BATMAN FOREVER; it was just as bad.

A shame, since it had the potential to be the best of the bunch.