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post #331 of 2280
7/22/06 at 9:15am

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Ledger never entered my mind either. He's a good actor. So I don't feel the need to worry.
post #332 of 2280
7/22/06 at 6:32pm

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Another old rumor (even discussed here) is Harvey Dent. Could the BB team be giving the hard (or soft) sell to Hugh Jackman (a perfect candidate in age, talent, and looks) on The Prestige??? I hope so.

Now that Ledger is basically confirmed...I'm pretty happy with that choice. Actually, I'm very happy
post #333 of 2280
7/22/06 at 8:48pm

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Man, Hugh Jackman would be an excellent choice for Two-Face.
post #334 of 2280
7/22/06 at 8:53pm

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I'm still holding out hope for Clive Owen as Two-Face. He'd bring more pathos to the character than Jackman.
post #335 of 2280
7/22/06 at 8:59pm

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Very true, Patrick. With you guys throwing out so many good possibilities, I'm glad I'm not the one making the decisions.
post #336 of 2280
7/22/06 at 9:13pm

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Kind of surprising about Ledger...but he is a good actor. The way Nolan directed BB, I'm sure he will get the Joker the way he wants it to be.
post #337 of 2280
7/23/06 at 7:28am

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Ledger is a GREAT choice.
post #338 of 2280
7/23/06 at 8:52am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by William Goodspeed
Ledger is a GREAT choice.

Yeah I agree, all I have to do is remember that goofy grin in The Patriot, and I can see him as the Joker
post #339 of 2280
7/23/06 at 9:54am

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this would be awsome if they did have the name as maroni in the next batman because my last name happenes to be maroni so ill b in a movie...hahaha
post #340 of 2280
7/23/06 at 4:59pm

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I had concerns about how the Joker would fit into the more low-key, grounded atmosphere created in Begins. The casting of Ledger has greatly alleviated those fears. In Nolan I trust.
post #341 of 2280
7/23/06 at 6:24pm

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Originally Posted by Patrick Sun
I'm still holding out hope for Clive Owen as Two-Face. He'd bring more pathos to the character than Jackman.
Liev Schreiber appears to be the current hardcore geek favorite du jour for this role elsewhere on the 'net right now, and I can't say as I'd disagree.
post #342 of 2280
7/23/06 at 6:36pm

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I'd like to see Liev as Two-fAce, Either way, they would both be good.
post #343 of 2280
7/23/06 at 9:16pm

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I heard Nolan likes what Singer did by having Supes Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
have a kid. So Bruce Wayne will have a kid whose mother is either some woman he fooled around with before he left the country... Just kidding! Sorry, still trying to deal with the nonsense that was the kid put into the Superman movie.
Sorry to those who liked the idea.

On a serious note. Here is the rumor regarding the Two-Face/Joker for the next movie.
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Joker is the main villain. Harvey is the DA. At the trial of Joker at the end of the movie. Joker throws the acid at Harvey. Thus setting him up as Two-Face in the 3rd movie.
post #344 of 2280
7/23/06 at 9:16pm

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double post
post #345 of 2280
7/24/06 at 6:54am

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Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Hey, Bruce did have a kid in the comics, with Talia, Ras daughter.


At first, Ledger seems like an odd choice. But he is a very good actor, and I trust Nolan. I can't wait for BB2.
post #346 of 2280
7/24/06 at 11:25am

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Originally Posted by Larry Sutliff
At first, Ledger seems like an odd choice. But he is a very good actor, and I trust Nolan. I can't wait for BB2.

I had the same feeling about most of the casting decisions that Nolan made in the first movie. Look how great those turned out. I have total faith in Nolan.

The more I think about Ledger as Joker the better it sounds to me. He's tall, skinny, big wide grin and best of all he can act. I think he will own the role.
post #347 of 2280
7/24/06 at 7:29pm

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I don't care who they get, just as long as they don't cheese it up like the Burton/Schumacher films did.

Devito, Swartzeneger, Carey = CORNY

I would like to see a much more serious villian, and based on Begins, I think we will.
post #348 of 2280
7/24/06 at 8:05pm

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Cute...
post #349 of 2280
7/25/06 at 12:57am

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post #350 of 2280
7/25/06 at 8:30am

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick Sun


I knew they would steal the Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
idea that if Supes has a kid. So should Bats.
post #351 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:00pm

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From Batman on Film, CHUD.com, and MCN, the official title of the Batman Begins sequel is THE DARK KNIGHT. Ledger is officially the Joker.

The Dark Knight title is just plain FIRE......I love it!
post #352 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:03pm

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So is it officially announced? I still haven't heard WB commit to a sequel. There's been a lot of talk about it...but no commitments.

I'll buy Ledger as the official Joker (happily) when WB announces the fricking film.
post #353 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:06pm

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Chuck,

Comingsoon.net has the story as well. The OFFICIAL press release on the sequel will be tomorrow morning in the TRADES. It's a done deal....
post #354 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:12pm

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Another link confirming the title and Ledger as The Joker.
post #355 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:17pm

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The Dark Knight does sound cool.
post #356 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:23pm

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Press Release:

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BURBANK, CA, 31 July 2006 – As a follow up to last year’s blockbuster Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan is set to direct Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Dark Knight, written by Jonathan Nolan, based on a story by Christopher Nolan and David Goyer. The film will be produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Additionally, Christian Bale will resume his role as Bruce Wayne and Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker. The announcements were made today by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Christopher Nolan revamped the Batman franchise in 2005 with the immensely successful Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale in the title role, which chronicled the early years of the superhero. Nolan first garnered attention from critics and fans in 2000 with the groundbreaking drama Memento, which he wrote and directed. He went on to direct the thriller Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, and recently wrapped production on The Prestige, with Hugh Jackman and Bale.

Bale was most recently seen in the ensemble cast of Terrence Malick’s The New World. His other credits include Little Women, Portrait of a Lady, Metroland, American Psycho, Laurel Canyon and Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun, which was his first starring role.

Ledger most recently earned Oscar Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award nominations and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in the award-winning drama Brokeback Mountain. His other credits include Casanova, Monster’s Ball, Lords of Dogtown, The Brothers Grimm and The Patriot.

“Chris’ unique vision is what made Batman Begins such an outstanding film and we could not imagine anyone else at the helm of The Dark Knight,” said Robinov. “We also can’t wait to see two such formidable actors as Christian and Heath face off with each other as Batman and The Joker.”

“I'm excited to continue the story we started with Batman Begins,” added Nolan. “Our challenge in casting The Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale’s Batman is going to be incredible.”
post #357 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:48pm

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Great title. I'm glad they're geting away from "Batman _______" titles.
post #358 of 2280
7/31/06 at 7:52pm

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Me too, Matt.

Just another example of how they are trying to break with the past, and strike out in new directions. For this particular franchise, it's the right choice.
post #359 of 2280
7/31/06 at 8:03pm

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Nice title. I hope it stays that way. Just keep in mind that there is PLENTY of time for it to change to "Batman: The Dark Knight" if some suit thinks it is important enough to keep the "Batman _______" format.

Wasn't Spider-Man 2 originally going to be called "The Amazing Spider-Man" before it was changed to the generic title? Or was that just early speculation?

Anyway, really looking forward to "The Dark Knight"!
post #360 of 2280
7/31/06 at 8:11pm

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Wow, fantastic news! Great title, great casting, great plot rumors flying about. The original was my favorite film of 2005, and it's good to finally see the ball rolling on this one. After the disheartening genre entries this summer, this and Spider-Man 3 can't get here fast enough!
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