The DC Film Universe

[fernandito]

I was reading those last night. Couldn't help myself.

[fernandito]

Also, Empire online is doing a TDKR countdown. Everyday they're adding a new article - they can range from production notes to the previous films, to Q&A sessions with the actors. It's set up in an awesome calendar like format.

Check it out.

[Ricky]

I didn't think the production notes were too spoilery, so no need to feel shame, feev. Now, watching the prologue on the other hand...

The Empire countdown is cool. I was just reading a couple articles.

Anyone doing a Batman Begins and The Dark Knight re-watch before the 20th? Maybe we could organize one on the site if anyone's interested?

[fernandito]

I'm so down. I was going to watch BB on Wednesday and TDK on Thursday leading up to the big day, but I'm definitely on board for a rewatch if others are interested.

[Ricky]

Ah, that's what I was thinking of doing too. This will be the first time I've been to a movie on opening day since...I can't even remember.

[fernandito]

I went to the midnight showing of TDK back in 2008. The show started at 12:20, ended at roughly 3 a.m, and then I went home, slept for two hours, and got up for work

The only reason I'm not watching this opening night (Thursday going on Friday) is because there are no more IMAX tickets for that show and there is NO way I am not watching this in IMAX.

[Ricky]

Yeah, as much as I would love to do that (aside from stupid crowds), I would be nervous that I'd fall asleep. My local AMC is doing a Dark Knight trilogy leading up to TDKR at midnight on the 19th. Starts at 6:00pm and probably ends at 3:30am. I don't think there's enough Starbucks in the world.

[Ricky]

All right guys, which one? I'm torn.

http://www.amazon.com/Comics-Knight-...hirt+hot+topic

http://www.amazon.com/Comics-Knight-...ref=pd_sbs_a_1

[Merlin1958]

#1 definitely. I ordered one as well!!!

[fernandito]

I'll be getting the Bane one, I already have plenty of Batman shirts.

Plus, Bane is the shit

[Ricky]

I like how it has the title of the movie, whereas the teaser shirt doesn't.

[Merlin1958]

AICN has a new featurette for viewing!!!!


http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56837

[Ricky]

I'm going to try to restrain myself.

[sgc1999]

So is the title like, inspired by his morning wood?

[Ricky]

I've just been reading non-spoiler reviews from critics who went to advance screenings, and I haven't read one negative thing. Everyone's saying that everything comes together well and that the music, the acting, the story, etc. is all phenomenal. And that it blows The Dark Knight out of the water. If that's the case, I think our minds are going to explode. I am getting really excited.

For anyone interested, there's a pretty good non-spoiler collection of critic opinions Here.

[Empath of the White]

I've read some of the same stuff, Ricky. Over on SuperHeroHype two of the users who attended a screening assured me that Nolan does Bane justice. This was really reassuring, after

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

Someone named Devin Faraci broke the news that Talia Al Ghul is in the movie and Bane is her muscle. He reported on Ledger being cast as the Joker back before it was officially announced, so he's likely legit.

There's a 13 minute making of featurette out now; that prison we see in the 2nd theatrical trailer with all the stairs, where Bruce asks that old guy "what does it mean?", has

Spoiler:

some kind of fluid on its lowest level. There's also a quickie of a bald child in prison. Speculation is that this is actually Talia, as actress Joey King had filmed some scenes bald.

As far as shipping goes, I'm Bruce Wayne/Miranda Tate all the way.

[eeZee]

This movie is going to be ridonk. I am likewise wary of the treatment Bane will receive but I trust Nolan to get it done right.

[Ricky]

Must...not...click...spoilers.

[Merlin1958]

Must...not...click...spoilers.

Go for it, Ricky. You know you want to!!!!! In the end what will it spoil? Nothing will compare to the "First viewing"!!! And you WILL see it twice (at least, right?)

[Ricky]

Oh, I definitely want to click the spoilers, but why ruin it when I'm thiiiiiiis close? I've stayed away from spoilers, speculation, theories, everything.

And provided it's good, there's a very high chance that I'll be seeing it twice. I saw The Dark Knight twice and Inception three times in the theater. I guess we'll see!

[fernandito]

Some of those non-spoiler reviews have made me very happy .................................................. ..... in my pants.

In all honesty though this has only increased my anticipation for the film even more, if that's physically possible. The next ten days are going to be HELL.

[fernandito]

How Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities' inspired the script for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

[fernandito]

Christopher Nolan says he will not produce 'Justice League' or reincarnated Batman films.

[Merlin1958]

This is way cool and I am like so there!!!


http://www.harkinstheatres.com/darkknight.aspx

[Ricky]

That's a pretty good price, I'd say. My theater is doing the same thing on the 19th. $25 for regular, $40 for IMAX.