Originally posted by BOPRecruit 16The site won't show the pictures as they don't want people to post links to it outside of their website. Click on the link to see what I'm talking about.
raz: sorry, i don't know how to attach pix. i tried, but failed horribly. but is it too much to ask for people to go to the links?
How did you fail posting an attachment? You save the image to your hard drive, then go to the reply page and click browse. simple. pm me if you need further help.
Batmobile Concept Rumour:
2 F1 style tires at front, and four huge monstertruck style nobbly tires at rear. Batmobile not long, but wide, also has jet at rear. 2 seater side byside, it was mobile and driving. The one I saw had no shell.
(Quoted exactly from SHH article of a rumour from a movie site called Tomato.)
The article goes on to say that the batmobile is finished and ready for filming. Also, there is news of the Bat-suit that Christian Bale is to wear in the movie. On the Batman costume, his signature ear spikes will be shorter.
(Note: In this next article, it says different for the description of the batmobile, suit, and the iceland locations.)
Location - Iceland:
Now onto BATMAN. First. The filming begins at the end of next month in Iceland and will continue until mid March before moving to the U.K. Iceland shooting-don't worry, it's not BATMAN on ice skates-more like all terrain vehicles, with Christian Bale not arriving till around March 1st. One of the cardington hangers being used for the film has large sets of a old train station of some sort, as well as housing the MASSIVE batcave.
Casting Change Up:
Casting. First of all, Morgan Freeman is no longer up for Lucious Fox, but is up for Gordon. Initially he was, but when Chris Cooper refused, Nolan turned to Freeman. Cillian Murphy will play Jonathan Crane, and Katie Homes as Harvey Dents assisstant Rachel. Harvey Dent has yet to be casted, having Guy Pearce be the only one test for that. The role of Earle has been brought up to several people, none of them rather big name stars, but lesser known character actors. Same goes for Boss Carime Falcone. Lucious Fox is also still undecided.
More Batmobile Rumours:
I also happened to read the FALSE batmobile description you have. The car is still being made but is not like "monster truck". Rather it is dark black. If you have the lights shut off, you ain't seeing it. It has twin jet engines in the back, with two small fins over them. It is a two seater and has two tires on the front, that, if looking from the direct front of it, are about 8-10 inches inward compared to the back two, which are slightly larger, but not that noticable. The cars are all going to be equipped with a large variety of gizmos. The jets can burn so hot it creates thick black smoke, and oil slick, all wheel drive, bat hooks, bulletproof windshield, ejection seats, and a t.v.
Batman MAY use other vehicles in the film...but I won't spoil that for you now. Oh and the press conference-lets just say your going to want to be staying in around the 17th (last I heard).
Bat-Suit Rumour:
The costume-jet black as well. It is not spandex, under armor, or even rubber. It is a new material, that can stretch and bend easy, but won't be overly skin tight. Padding in the ribs and chest area as well as the arms and upper legs will be added, with large black boots for the feet. There will be about 4-5 of them.
Latino Review - New Batman Intimidation Script Review:
http://www.latinoreview.com/scriptreviews/batman/script-review.html
More Filming Locations:
From this vague article, it states as of today, Batman will shoot in London, New York, and Iceland.
Cooper Hands Role of Gordon over to Freeman:
Here's a quote based on 'William Keck's interview with Chris Cooper at the Golden Globe Awards about the movie:
Chris Cooper tells us he was offered the role of Commissioner Gordon in the new Batman film, Intimidation Game, but turned it down. "I read the script and decided the substance of the script and the character was not up to what I expected," said Cooper. Instead, Cooper will likely play Patricia Clarkson's lawyer in Conquistador, a film dealing with rights for the disabled and written by Cooper's wife. In other Batman news, Morgan Freeman told us at the Big Bounce premiere that he's considering signing on for a part.
Disclaimer: As always, I get my news from SuperHeroHype.com, so I own none of these quotes from their Bat-Media Articles.
coolboarder98: Here's Christian Bale's filmography as seen at imdb.com -
Batman: Intimidation (2005) (pre-production) .... Batman
Machinist, The (2004) .... Trevor Reznik
Equilibrium (2002) .... John Preston
Reign of Fire (2002) .... Quinn Abercromby
Laurel Canyon (2002) .... Sam
Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) .... Mandras
... aka Capitaine Corelli (2001) (France)
Shaft (2000) .... Walter Wade, Jr.
... aka Shaft - Noch Fragen? (2000) (Germany)
American Psycho (2000) .... Patrick Bateman
Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) (TV) .... Jesus of Nazareth
Midsummer Night's Dream, A (1999) .... Demetrius
... aka Sogno di una notte di mezza estate (1999) (Italy)
... aka William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) (USA: complete title)
All the Little Animals (1998) .... Bobby Platt
Velvet Goldmine (1998) .... Arthur Stuart
Metroland (1997) .... Chris
... aka Metroland (1997) (Spain)
Portrait of a Lady, The (1996) .... Edward Rosier
Secret Agent, The (1996) .... Stevie
... aka Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent (1996)
Pocahontas (1995) (voice) .... Thomas
Little Women (1994) .... Laurie
Prince of Jutland (1994) .... Prince Amled
... aka Amled, prinsen af Jylland (1994) (Denmark)
... aka Prinsen af Jylland (1994) (Denmark: video title)
... aka Royal Deceit (1994) (USA)
Swing Kids (1993) .... Thomas Berger
Newsies (1992) .... Jack Kelly/Francis Sullivan
... aka Newsboys (1992)
Murder of Quality, A (1991) (TV) .... Tim Perkins
Treasure Island (1990) (TV) .... Jim Hawkins
... aka Devil's Treasure (1990) (TV) (Australia: video title)
Henry V (1989) .... Falstaff's Boy
Empire of the Sun (1987) .... Jim
Mio min Mio (1987) .... Jum-Jum
... aka Land of Faraway, The (1987)
... aka Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987)
... aka Mio, moj Mio (1987) (Soviet Union: Russian title)
"Heart of the Country" (1986) (mini) TV Series .... Ben Harris
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) (TV) .... Alexei
Batman Hype!
Nolan's Search For Arkham:
Last week, there was a rumour that Christopher Nolan was seen location scouting at National Institute of Medical Research in Mill Hill, North London, UK. Seems like he's searching for a place that looks like an insane asylum. Maybe Arkham?
Batman Appears in Variety:
Here are some quotes from the Variety arcticle said by director Christopher Nolan, writer David Goyer, and Warner Bros. -
This time around, it's about the genesis of Batman: How billionaire Bruce Wayne makes a series of decisions that turn him into the Caped Crusader. Batman will be more realistic and less cartoonish. There are no campy villains. Wayne -- younger, more vulnerable, more human -- will be getting as much attention as his masked alter-ego.
"I felt like doing the origins story of the character, which is a story that's never been told before," says Chris Nolan ("Insomnia," "Memento"😉, who takes the reins of "Batman" from Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher.
Humanity and realism, says Nolan, is the crux of the new pic.
"The world of Batman is that of grounded reality," he says. Burton's and Schumacher's visions were idiosyncratic and unreal. Nolan says, "Ours will be a recognizable, contemporary reality against which an extraordinary heroic figure arises."
Nolan, a self-confessed James Bond fan as a child, is keen on reinventing Wayne as more of a modern-day Bond than hapless playboy -- an action-adventure hero who has mythic qualities and battles the odds to save the world.
WB Pictures prexy of production Jeff Robinov says, "There's an emotional component to the film which grounds it and really tells us about Bruce Wayne's struggle."
While the new Bruce Wayne is getting emphasis, Nolan, scripter David Goyer and WB have focused on fixing problems that plagued the other pics. For example, Bruce Wayne was too dark and impenetrable and had lost the humorous side found in the comics. The character was basically just dead screen time until Batman appears -- which in the new film may not happen until 40 minutes after it begins.
"If we're successful, the thing that will be talked about a lot and on what we worked on the hardest is that the audience will really care about Bruce Wayne and not just Batman," Goyer says. It doesn't matter how much you spend on special effects -- if it feels hollow, no one gives a damn."
Nolan starts helming the film next month, and its summer 2005 release will prove whether WB has been able to breathe new life into the Caped Crusader -- and to rescue its biggest franchise outside of "Harry Potter."
So the new, untitled "Batman" is getting a complete overhaul, backed by a roughly $150 million budget.
Rather than pit Batman against a new set of supervillains, the new film focuses on how billionaire Bruce Wayne becomes the Dark Knight.
"It's almost impossible to reinvent Batman," says Robinov. "Chris is reintroducing Batman, and it feels smart and cool and fresh. That's no disrespect to the other movies, but it's really Chris' vision of Batman, and that's what we're supporting."
There'll be a new Batmobile, a new arsenal of gadgets, a new Batsuit (sans nipples) as well as a new musical theme.
Even Gotham City is getting a facelift. Previous pics made the city seem dark and claustrophobic or garishly stylized. Instead of lensing on sets built inside huge soundstages, the new film will be shot on locations in New York, London and Iceland, assembling pieces of each city to recreate Gotham as a modern-day metropolis.
"Gotham will seem like this great city in a contemporary world and will be created through various cities," Nolan says. "We are trying to avoid a villagey feel for Gotham, as it starts to get claustrophobic."
Goyer -- who penned the successful "Blade" series for New Line and was a former staffer at "Batman" publisher DC Comics -- adds: "As the Batman films progressed, they became increasingly more cartoonish and more like the campy TV show. We think the audience is tired of that, and it's at odds with the way Batman is depicted in the comicbooks over the last decade. Batman is a classic figure whose story is wrapped in tragedy."
Nolan jumps on that theme: "Few superheroes have the sense of purpose and destiny that Batman has. He is driven by an incredible sense of rage, sadness and grief because of the tragedy of his parents' murder at an early age. To me, Batman is the most interesting superhero because he doesn't have any superpowers. He is very human."
The casting of Bale, Nolan hopes, will not only give audiences a younger Batman to root for but also a weighty sense of his true character.
"Bruce Wayne is strong, and the things that are done to him to make him become Batman are all psychological and character-based," Nolan says. "We needed an actor capable of taking us along on this journey and showing the different psychological layers which inspire Bruce to become Batman."
In terms of whether the movie will be too dark, Robinov says the film's more about conflict than darkness: about Batman's internal conflict and what drives him to suit up as a superhero.
The director's feeling the pressure to succeed. "It's an awesome responsibility," Nolan says, "because the fan base for Batman is extraordinary, and there's a lot of emotional investment in the character."
Chicago To Become Gotham:
(This article that I read with a similar title to the one above, had news that had nothing to do with the title. Strange.)
Here's a sample of an interview with Michael Caine from 15 Minutes Magazine -
Is it true you're in the new Christian Bale-Batman film?
Yes, I'm Alfred, Batman's butler and guardian and the film is being done by British director Christopher Nolan who did Memento. That's an incredible choice because instead of playing it safe with a run of the mill, plodding director as they usually do, they've gone for experimental. I think he'll make a great picture.
Isn't Batman a bit old hat now?
This one is different, less comic-booky, and it starts with Batman as a baby. I am not a guy who just runs around with cups and saucers. The movie will all be shot in England in a huge Zepplin hangar in Hertfordshire, with some days in Chicago which will double for Gotham.
Neesan in Batman?:
Liam Neesan is rumoured that he may be involved in Christopher Nolan's Batman.
(Sorry that was such a short note. The article goes on to brief Liam's filmography, which I didn't think was vital to post here.)
DISCLAIMER: As always, I get my news from SuperHeroHype.com, so I own none of these quotes from their Bat-Media Articles.
Neesan Confirmed:
Cinescape has confirmed that (indeed) Liam Neesan will be featured in Nolan's Batman as a villian. We have yet to find out who...
Additions:
A reporter from FilmJerk states that Batman Intimidation will begin filming in the United Kingdom on March 16. Also, that there is a new character from a casting sheet and is considered a spoiler.
At this time, the production is looking to cast an "enormous" Asian man, who will be involved in a fight scene. Producers are not specifying an age range for the character, saying it can be "any age as long as he is enormous," as well as looks dangerous and is able to speak in broken English.
Batmobile Modifications:
Heard from a friend who knows a guys (sounds very cliche) who was involved with a process on the Batmobile. He was sworn to secrecy about it and so was I but I felt it my duty as a huge Batman fan to mention that the first description of the car with the monster truck wheels seems about right, with the car being extremely wide and a middle bit that will come lose from what was described to me similar to Batman Returns when he goes through the tight alley and the sides come off. However, this one is more likely to expand and retract. It will shoot fire/fire balls as one of it's gizmos and that's all I can remember.
Shooting In Iceland:
(Icelandic Production company) Saga Film, is working with the Batman 5 crew here in Iceland. On (Wednesday) February 25, they will start filming in the southeast, the group stay's in Hótel Skaftafell in Freysnes, which is about 130 km from the town Höfn and it is fully booked. They will be shooting for about 10 days. At the end of March about 80 people will spend 10 (more) days for filming in the southeast.
Countdown to Batman Intimidation in 2005: about 501 Days
DISCLAIMER: As always, I get my news from SuperHeroHype.com, so I own none of these quotes from their Bat-Media Articles.
Originally posted by BOPRecruit 16
batman beyond: check one of my posts a few back, i think there was some news covering the bat suit.herr logan: since i don't know what scarecrow is like when human, i can't say who would or wouldn't be good for that role.
BOP: Have you seen "The Haunting?" Or it could be called "House on Haunted Hill," I forget. Anyway, Neeson played a scientist studying the effects of superstition, local myths, and fear on people he paid to sleep in this haunted house. Unethical though he was, he wasn't a psychopath like Johnny Crane, so it would be different. But he could definitely do it, I'm sure of it. Also, just look at "Darkman." He can play a vengeful bastard out to right wrongs done against him. He's got my vote.
Originally posted by Herr Logan
BOP: Have you seen "The Haunting?" Or it could be called "House on Haunted Hill," I forget. Anyway, Neeson played a scientist studying the effects of superstition, local myths, and fear on people he paid to sleep in this haunted house. Unethical though he was, he wasn't a psychopath like Johnny Crane, so it would be different. But he could definitely do it, I'm sure of it. Also, just look at "Darkman." He can play a vengeful bastard out to right wrongs done against him. He's got my vote.
yes, i have seen both of those movies that you mentioned. but still, i can't really picture him a villain or psycho of any sort. he has more of a gentle and kind quality/aire to him than crazy and vengeful.
Originally posted by BOPRecruit 16
yes, i have seen both of those movies that you mentioned. but still, i can't really picture him a villain or psycho of any sort. he has more of a gentle and kind quality/aire to him than crazy and vengeful.
Wouldn't that make it even more scary if he became those things? As an actor, I believe Neeson could do a great job. The only problem is, he's a scrawny, gaunt person. They will have to leave out the whole physical quality of the Scarecrow, which was pretty much inevitable. Physically speaking, for this role I would have chosen Anthony Perkins (Psycho)--who's dead-- or Tom Petty--who is not only not an actor, but he might be TOO scary as the Scarecrow. 🙄
Originally posted by Herr Logan
Wouldn't that make it even more scary if he became those things? As an actor, I believe Neeson could do a great job. The only problem is, he's a scrawny, gaunt person. They will have to leave out the whole physical quality of the Scarecrow, which was pretty much inevitable. Physically speaking, for this role I would have chosen Anthony Perkins (Psycho)--who's dead-- or Tom Petty--who is not only not an actor, but he might be TOO scary as the Scarecrow. 🙄
if he hasn't played a villain before, than i would still say no. it wouldn't fit his persona and could get messed up. i don't have anything against neesan, maybe just him as that character... tom petty is scary to you? 😆
Larry Holden Reteam for Batman?:
A new rumour has gone up at SHH that Larry Holden may reteam up with Christopher Nolan to work on or act in the new Batman movie...
I just saw an interview with Larry Holden (known from Memento and Insomnia) on norwegian television and he said he was offered a part in the new Batman movie. He didn't say who he was gonna play, but he said it was very secretive and that he had to fly to London just to read the script.
(Now this bit of news sounds like a rumour. I really doubt this is true, from someone saying they saw this on tv doesn't seem believeable...)
DISCLAIMER: As always, I get my news from SuperHeroHype.com, so I own none of these quotes from their Bat-Media Articles.
Neesan & Freeman Confirmed!:
Freeman will play Lucius Fox, a respected businessman and the CEO of billionaire Bruce Wayne's mega-conglom, based in Gotham City. Liam Neeson plays the villain, Ra's Al Ghul, a wealthy international terrorist.
Christian Bale stars as the Caped Crusader in the Christopher Nolan-helmed project which will start shooting March 16 in London. Also cast are Michael Caine (as butler Alfred), Cillian Murphy and Katie Holmes.
Possible New Location & Scene Spoiler:
ic Thewarf mentions that Cillian Murphy may play the role of Crane/Scarcrow. Also, they go on to mention a possible scene spoiler that will take place in a British wharf restaurant...
BATMAN is headed for Canary Wharf as the caped crusader goes British.
Wharf restaurant Plateau has a table booked for Batman's alter-ego Bruce Wayne, played by American Psycho's Christian Bale.
Warner Brothers is in talks to hire the Canada-Square restaurant over a weekend in March or April - transforming it for a hotel restaurant scene starring Bale and love interest, Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes.
An insider said: "Staff at the restaurant can't stop talking about Batman - it's really exciting."
Change in Neesan's Role:
Although Variety reported that Liam Neesan is going to play Ra's Al Gul, but the trade has recently issued a correction that states him playing the role of Henri Ducard. Ducard is Bruce Wayne's mentor in the film. With this new report, it's hard to say what's going to happen with the villans. All we know is that Cillian Murphy is a villan.
Watanbe in Batman?:
Batman in Film says that Ken Watanbe might play a major role and Larry Holden might be starring as Dent...
According to a new BOF scooper, actor Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI) will soon be announced as a member of the BATMAN cast. And it is a major character--one that I won't reveal right now. This same source has revealed to BOF that a young Harvey Dent is indeed in the script as speculated. BOF has long reported that Dent may be in the script. So, who is playing him? Well, if the guy they wants takes the gig, at least he's worked with Nolan before.
The site has sent a possible description of Batman's suit...
It is made of silicone and a material similar to the "Spider-Man" costume. It has a armored look to it around the chest area. There is no yellow oval--the Bat symbol is like it is in the current comics. It may be part of the chest armor. The suit is dark, but not totally black. From the description that I got, it's dark gray. The cape, cowl, boots, and gloves are black. I've heard two descriptions for the ears. One report said that they are shorter than they were in the previous films. Someone else told me that they are "Kane-style;" based on the orginal look of Batman back from 1939. I've also heard two reports on the eyes. I've heard it had lenses, and I've heard it didn't. I'm sure that costuming experienced with both. The utility belt will have pockets, but with a sleek look to it (nothing like what Adam West wore).
DISCLAIMER: As always, I get my news from SuperHeroHype.com, so I own none of these quotes from their Bat-Media Articles.
Originally posted by Herr Logan
Neesan was going to be R'as Al Ghul (which I thought was crap), and then I heard he would be this Ducard fellow, who is supposed to be R'as' star pupil. Ducard will either be Bruce's immediate mentor or rival under the Demon Head's mentorship.
yeah, neesan in the role of ducard sounds alot more apeeling than him as R'as Al Ghul. plus, he'd fit the role better than a villian like ra.