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Unless otherwise noted, all BATMAN movie news should be considered rumor and treated as such. BOF reports rumors to give YOU -- the Batman fan -- an opportunity to respond and have your voice heard.
Batman & Joker Busts
1:59 PM TEXAS TIME: ADVERTISING AGE has a nice article about the marketing of TDK -- worth the read. (Thanks to "Bob K.")
10:05 AM TEXAS TIME: Last summer, BOF showed you some artwork for a TDK/HERSHEY TIE-IN. Anyway, it looks as if Hershey is running a TDK contest and you can check it out by CLICKING HERE... SUPERHEROHYPE.COM has a picture of a new TDK theater promotion. (Thanks to "Have Hope.") 12:00 AM TEXAS TIME: Check out The Joker and Batman TDK busts from HOT TOYS (click to enlarge):
First TDK TV Spots Air
9:15 AM TEXAS TIME: THEMOVIEBOX.COM has the new TV spots available for viewing, FYI. You can go straight to the video HERE and HERE. (Thanks to "Andrew K." for the heads up!)
6:36 AM TEXAS TIME: Looks like the first TDK has aired. CLICK HERE to give it a look... THE DARK KNIGHT will be screened at the Chicago Film Festival this July with the film being screened on the 16th. Also, the great Chris Nolan is being honored at the event. CLICK HERE for more info.
Tennant Covets "Mr. E. Nigma"
2:37 PM TEXAS TIME: What amounts to the kiss of "I want to play a Batman movie villain" death (*cough* Sean Young *cough*), DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant says he’s love to play The Riddler in a Batman movie.
"I'd love to play the Riddler and be bad to Batman," the actor told the DAILY EXPRESS. Evidently, Mr. Tennant‘s exposure to the Batman mythos is limited to only the 60s TV show. "It was so much fun to watch [Yes, it was. It made me a Batman fan. - Jett]. I thought The Riddler was one of the most freakish villains, especially with that wild laugh.” “That wild laugh.” *rolls eyes* Dude...DUDE! *shakes head* Anywho... I must say that'd I'd love to see Mr. Nolan's take on that character. And The Penguin. And Catwoman. And The Bookworm. OK, I'm joking... We went shopping again.! Check out the latest SCATTERSHOTS.
Pretty cool,huh? Anyway... I've got ALL the emails about the "official" Heath-Joker shirts. At this time -- while I know they were very interested -- I'm going to say don't count on it. SO...
I say we all wear the "Heath Joker T-Shirt If you want to make a donation to a charity in Heath's name as well, do it! (I've heard that he was partial to ONE.ORG -- that's where BOF's donation went, FYI.) So pass the word: Heath-Joker T-Shirts on July 18 (or whenever your country's premiere takes place!)... 100GRANA.COM has a frame-by-frame breakdown of the new TDK trailer (#3). It's in Portuguese, FYI.
THE DARK KNIGHT: HBO First Look
12:08 PM TEXAS TIME: HBO's "First Look" series will feature THE DARK KNIGHT on evening of Thursday, July 10th. (SOURCE: COMICSCONTINUUM.COM.)
7:00 AM TEXAS TIME: Writer Brian Azzarello talks about his segment of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT and you can read what he had to say HERE. (Includes new picutres!)
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT (Click to enlarge!)
Too Early For BATMAN 3 Talk?
1:54 PM TEXAS TIME: Do y'all think it's too early for some BATMAN 3 -- TDK's sequel -- talk? HELL NO! So, I thought a BOF MAILBAG on the subject was in order.
Gotham's Mob Bosses, Two Face's "Origin(?),"
8:49 PM TEXAS TIME: Our insider "Slappy The White Dog" is back with some excellent and interesting insight into today's leak:
“Thought ol' Slappy should sniff his way in with a little insight into what has found its way onto the Net.
It's real, however it's one of the very early concept designs (remember what I reported to you regarding the look of The Joker before that was public knowledge? This image of Two Face is from around the same period of early design tests). Just like the early concept design of The Joker largely informed the final look, it wasn't dead on (i.e. They
decided to retain the purple suit rather than the raggedy, pieced together costume, etc), but certain elements carried through to the final screen version (The “Cut Smile“).
In the case of this particular design, it's closer to what you'll see than that early Joker design was, but it's not a good representation of what it looks like on camera (and, as I alluded to above, it's not *exactly* what the screen look is). It's not really what you'll see
in the movie, but the general idea is still very much intact.
I don't mean to be overly cryptic, but I know that a lot of people are trying to retain the surprise of the Two-Face look, and this concept art doesn't properly represent what Aaron looks like onscreen.”
So there you go. We won't be as spoiled as we thought we had been when it comes to Two Face. 8:07 PM TEXAS TIME: It looks as if the OFFICIAL TDK WEBSITE has been (or is being) updated. (Thanks to all the BOF'ers who sent in the info!) 7:21 PM TEXAS TIME: FYI: If you are avoiding spoilers, you might want to avoid where you find your TDK news over the next couple of days. Why? Well, a MAJOR spoiler was leaked (a picture) and it's something many will not want to see, trust me. 12:31 PM TEXAS TIME: It's time to start planning those TDK watch parties! HERE is the preliminary info on BOF's event. 7:24 AM TEXAS TIME: Below is a pretty cool still from the new trailer of The Joker addressing the mob bosses of Gotham:
The gang's all here: Maroni, The Chechen, Gambol, and the others (Thanks to "Jabroni")... Our old friend Kris Tapley has a nice rundown on the *possible* origin of Two Face in TDK and you can read it HERE... A few more "new" TDK T-Shirts:
TI-EET!
New Trailer Online...Officially!
8:44 PM TEXAS TIME: All I'm going to say is check out who's driving the white van. ;)
7:20 AM TEXAS TIME: The new trailer is up -- officially -- over at WHYSOSERIOUS.COM/HAPPYTRAILS... You can check out the "YouTubed" version of the trailer HERE... Speaking of the new trailer, is THIS our first look at Two Face? (Click on the image to enlarge.)
I can't wait to get a look at Harvey's left side... I believe I will be on TALKBACKWORLD.NET's radio show today (Sunday, May 4th) at 3PM Eastern (12PM PACIFIC), FYI if you want to listen in.
Eckhart Talks Dent
7:56 AM TEXAS TIME: Aaron Eckhart did an interview with THE LA TIMES in which he talked a little Harvey Dent/Two Face. (FYI: There is information in the article that may be considered significant SPOILERS to some. That info is not found on BOF's report of the article.) Oh yeah, there's a new pic too! Click on the pic below to enlarge:
NYC Viral Video High Jinks
2:25 PM TEXAS TIME: Well, the TDK toys ARE out there -- I guess it just depends on where you look (*cough* Wal Mart *cough*). Here's "The Jett's" first toy report:
Our antique dining table is becoming a TDK shrine! Gotta find that big-deluxe Batman action figure and that stuff from DC DIRECT... My bad, sent y'all to the wrong link last night. You can read the interview with Alan Burnett HERE, or click on the thumbnails below:
10:11 AM TEXAS TIME: The report on this past Monday's (4/28/08) viral event HAS BEEN UPDATED with video from the New York City shenanigans via WIZARDUNIVERSE.COM... FYI: BOF has received several reports from readers telling me that they saw the new TDK trailer in front of IRON MAN. So if you don't want to wait until Sunday when it's RELEASED ONLINE, go plunk down $8 bucks and check it out. (And stay for the film -- It's pretty good!)
Burnett Talks GOTHAM KNIGHT
8:15 PM TEXAS TIME: Since it is definitely “Batman on film,” BOF has an interview with Alan Burnett talking about his segment on the upcoming BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT
 . Click on the image below to read it:
Like this is a shocker. THE DARK KNIGHT has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for "intense sequences of violence and menace." I wonder who dishes out "violence and menace?" ;) (Man, I can't wait to see The Batman pound The Joker's sorry ass into the ground when it's all said and done!) Anywho... Definitely NOT BOF, but I did see IRON MAN on Tuesday and HERE'S MY REVIEW. Solid. No BATMAN BEGINS, but solid nonetheless... One last thing. Yes, I know that there's this video making the rounds comparing the first full TDK trailer to the "trailer" for BATMAN '89. FYI: THAT'S NOT THE REAL B89 TRAILER! So please, no more emails about Nolan paying homage to Burton or Nolan ripping off Burton, OK?
"Trailer 3" Viral Roundup
9:31 PM TEXAS TIME: A quick roundup of the "Trailer 3 Viral" that took place in London, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco can be found HERE...
6:37 AM TEXAS TIME: The new trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT will be released online this coming Sunday (May 4th) at WHYSOSERIOUS.COM/HAPPYTRAILS. So far, only a few lucky folks have seen it -- first at New York Comic Con (where I saw it) and yesterday during the new virals. It's leaked online (That's a shocker), so I'm sure you can figure out where to find it -- although it won't last long I imagine... This is new too (Click to enlarge):
The Joker Contacts BOF!
5:56 PM TEXAS TIME: The Joker made contact with me today (click to enlarge):
1:28 PM TEXAS TIME: New TDK one sheet featuring the the Batpod (click to enlarge):
11:56 AM TEXAS TIME: YAHOO! MOVIES three new TDK posters that they exclusively released:
7:15 AM TEXAS TIME: Don't forget, new TDK viral going down today in various locales across the U.S. including London and Toronto. Make sure you BOF'ers who do attend SEND ME YOUR REPORTS & PICTURES!
Upcoming Viral Details
1:10 PM TEXAS TIME: If you haven't noticed already, "IT'S ALL PART OF THE PLAN" has been updated. You can click on the portraits and get the exact spots folks are supposed to meet on Monday (April 28th). For example in Dallas, the location is Northwest Freeway and Airline Rd. Here's the exact directions:
"You'll need to be in contact with a partner-in-crime who has online access to relay your instructions once you're there. These instructions will give you the TRAIL to follow, but be sure to look both ways when crossing the street; we wouldn't want you to make an unscheduled visit to the ER now, would we?
Put on a smile and plan to spend about an hour or so bonding with your fellow clowns."
Hell, I might fly up to Big D myself and check this whole thing out in person! I wonder why Dallas got stuck with William H. Taft? (Uh, my bad -- and I have a degree in History! That's Grover Cleveland as pointed out be "Supersam") Why not our great president from Texas? You know, Lyndon B. Johnson... "Andrew B." was kind enough to send BOF pics of his "Operation Slipknot" package. CLICK HERE (or on the thumbnail below) to check 'em out.
New TDK Poster!
8:44 PM TEXAS TIME: The end result of "Operation Slipknot?" Check it out (click to enlarge):
Also, I'd keep an eye out on this website: WHYSOSERIOUS.COM/ITSALLPARTOFTHEPLAN...
..."Four Days." Something's fixin' to go down. 8:22 PM TEXAS TIME: The Joker has chimed in on Jim Gordon's "Operation Slipknot" shenanigans. Seems he's texted the following message to the folks who received the packages today: "I wouldn't worry about Gordon. IT'S ALL PART OF THE PLAN!" (Thanks again to "Jake S.") 7:45 PM TEXAS TIME: Well, it looks as if "Operation Slipknot" is complete. The latest from Lt. Gordon via GPDMCU.ORG/OPERATIONSLIPKNOT:
"Operation Slipknot is complete. Even though three suspects remain at large, your work represents a huge step forward in cleaning up our beloved city.
The fugitives are being arrested, handcuffed, and extradited back to Gotham for prosecution.
Doesn't it feel better to be on the right side of the law for once?
Thanks to you, Gotham can hold its head high once again. But do me one favor... stay out of trouble.
-Gordon.
So, what's next? Probably something with Harvey Dent, since his election campaign just sent out a new email thanking all of Harvey's supporters and saying, "See you on election day!" 10:18 AM TEXAS TIME: "Jake S." received one of the "Operation Slipknot" packages and you can see the contents HERE or by clicking on the thumbnail below.
"Operation Slipknot!"
12:56 PM TEXAS TIME: More shirts:
 
 
 
 
I suspect that there will eventually be more than we can keep up with... Getting emails from BOF'ers who have spotted TDK toys already on store shelves, FYI. 10:11 AM TEXAS TIME: OK, I just got an email from Jim Gordon which said the following:
Hmmm. Operation Slipknot?" It also seems that the GOTHAM INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL is involved with this opperation. 12:00 AM TEXAS TIME: Another TDK "Poster T-shirt":
New TDK Joker Tees
7:12 AM TEXAS TIME: A couple of new Joker Tees are available and are rather cool:
 
 
Let's see, we're about three months out 'til TDK hits theaters, so I'd expect to see tons of TDK gear and merchandise become available... As you probably already know, the new full trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT will premiere in a little less than two weeks. Since BOF is honoring the "unofficial embargo" on the trailer's details, I won't say anything more than it was really, REALLY good and I'm sure you will not be disappointed. More Harvey Dent and more Joker... I've had a lot of emails asking, so here's what I know about TDK action figures and toys: They should be hitting story shelves around the first week of May, so I've heard. UPDATE: I've received confirmation from those that would know that TDK merchandise will be available at Wal-Mart on May 5th.
TDK @ NYCC...Sort Of
6:17 PM NEW YORK CITY TIME: As I said, no Chris Nolan, Christian Bale, or TDK panel, but TDK did represent -- to a standing ovation by the way! I saw IT and you will too VERY soon! (While there is no official embargo, Mr. Nolan via Paul Levitz asked viewers to basically keep the details on the down and low and BOF will honor that request.)
8:31 AM NEW YORK CITY TIME: Greetings from New York City BOF'ers! I'm a tad tardy on this one, but we were "traveling" all day yesterday (We had a 2 hour delay out of H-Town to NYC, Grrrrr!). Anyway, once we landed, we found that both of us (me and Mrs. Jett) had received a voicemail from Jim Gordon -- as well as a phone poll about Harvey Dent! So for more, CLICK HERE!
TDK DVD Release Date
9:06 AM TEXAS TIME: My friends over at LATINO REVIEW informed BOF that they found out the release date for the TDK DVD: December 9, 2008...
Worried about those rumors that some of Heath Ledger's scenes as The Joker may be cut? Well DON'T BE. There is NOTHING to worry about -- and you can quote me on that. ;)
No TDK Panel @ NYCC
9:50 AM TEXAS TIME: There will be no TDK panel with members of the cast and crew at this weekend's New York Comic Con. I believe that there will be a short presentation from Warner Bros., but no Chris Nolan, Christian Bale, etc. You can bypass the bank on this one and go straight to the vault.
9:50 AM TEXAS TIME: From what I've been able to gather, Warner Bros. has 15 minutes between the THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE SPIRIT presentations Saturday. Allegedly, they will show footage from SPEED RACER and THE DARK KNIGHT. I have no idea if it's new stuff or material we've already seen (i.e. TDK PROLOGUE, first trailer, the footage from Wizard World Chicago, etc.). I wouldn't be surprised if some sort of TDK viral stunt took place during the convention.
TDK: Long Runtime?
1:17 PM TEXAS TIME: The rumor going around is that TDK is going to clock in at nearly 3 hours! The scuttlebutt suggested that TDK was going to longer than BEGINS and that seems to be the case. Honestly, I have no problem with a 160 to 180 minute Bat-Flick -- as long as it's a good one. And all signs point to TDK being a great one. SOURCE: DARKHORIZONS.COM...
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