Everything Lachy Hulme (Merged X 8)

[tamron]

I saw this while perusing the net, don't know who drew it. Don't think it's been posted here, but if it has, my sincere apologies. I think it's a pretty awesome look for Joker.

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8525/740111039xd.jpg

[Eddie Dean]

Cool. :up:

[Two-Face]

Yes I seen it before.

[ToddIsDead]

It was posted like a year ago, but it doesn't matter. No harm, no foul. Cool picture though.

[DV8]

Funny . . . I also created a rendering much like that pic; I think that I likely used the same pic of Hulme for reference:

http://images.artwanted.com/large/08/12773_217708.jpg

[ToddIsDead]

Funny . . . I also created a rendering much like that pic; I think that I likely used the same pic of Hulme for reference:

http://images.artwanted.com/large/08/12773_217708.jpg
:eek: Wowzers. That is maganeficent. Great job :up:

[DV8]

Thanks! I tried to make him look as realistic as possible . . . to make him look like the Joker with as little 'special effect' as possible. It wasn't easy, because there are only a small amount of Hulme pics for reference out there, and since most of his more well-known flicks are Indie flics out of Australia, it's hard to get good footage of him too.

I did my best to render him w/ the smiling face w/o reference, because there's just not really out there! I think showing the gums makes him look especially menacing, though . . .

[ToddIsDead]

Yeah, it does. Very cool.

[Rynan]

I always thought Hume had a more toothy grin than that...

[ToddIsDead]

He probably does, but there's little to no pictures of him smiling...

[DV8]

yeah . . . when I was working on this piece, I even rented the Croc Hunter movie :confused: That's right, I'm dedicated LOL!!

There were a couple parts where he winced, but his character was very rigid, so I basically used myself as reference. I guess I didn't really notice that his teeth are probably much larger now that you mention it!

[DV8]

wow, not to shoot myself in the foot, but his whole mouth is probably way too small for his bone structure . . . probably because I added the gums, and it made his mouth look larger than it actually is! Anyway, the small teeth make him look more sinister, so it ended up working for the piece . . . but if I worked for Warner Bros., I'd have some 'splainin to doooo'

[ToddIsDead]

The mouth could use a little improvement, but regardless, it's still a great piece of art.

[Rynan]

I thought I saw a picture of him smiling here sometime before, but I guess I was mistaken...

[ToddIsDead]

You might have, but they're hard to come by.

[DV8]

The mouth could use a little improvement, but regardless, it's still a great piece of art.

Thanks, I appreciate that, ToddIsDead!

[DV8]

I thought I saw a picture of him smiling here sometime before, but I guess I was mistaken...

Yeah, I've posted it before . . . I wish it would come up like the other piece when you do the search on yahoo . . . I don't know how that guy got his piece to do that!! I think he's got it on more websites, and probably had the piece out there before mine . . .

[ToddIsDead]

Just telling the truth.

[fangrl06]

So you're telling me there is going to be another Joker movie only this time he's all serious? Don't they have any other villains? I mean it's cool if they redo Catwoman, because she has so many different orgins and side storys and crap, but how are they going to pull off Joker twice?

[ToddIsDead]

They'll do it like he's been done in the comics for the past 20-30 years.

[DV8]

Yeah, and hopefully this time, he won't be carrying a boombox that constantly loops ****ty Prince songs . . .

[ToddIsDead]

We can only hope not...

[tamron]

Wow, that's a great piece, DV8.

After seeing these renderings, I could buy Hulme's looks for Joker, just wish I knew how he acts...

[DV8]

yeah . . . it's hard finding his 'quality' films, which are out of Australia . . . he has all but 4 lines or so in Matrix Revolutions, and his only other 'notable' American film is the bloody 'Croc Hunter'!!!

I was just on IMDb.com, though, and he previously had NO pics available . . . now there are several . . . seems the buzz is indeed building up around him being in the running for this role . . . personally, I would really like to see him nab it . . .

[ToddIsDead]

I prefer him over Bettany because Bettany just seems very un-Jokerish to me.

[DV8]

I agree 100%; and Hulme was born on April Fool's Day!!! That's the 'jokiest' day of the year!! He was BORN for the part, you could say :D

[fangrl06]

Yeah, and hopefully this time, he won't be carrying a boombox that constantly loops ****ty Prince songs . . .
hey....I like Prince

[Two-Face]

his Batman 89 songs sucked bigtime but I like Batdance tho.

[ToddIsDead]

You also think that Batman should always be a comedy :o

[fangrl06]

You also think that Batman should always be a comedy :o
um...no. I just think BB is waaay to serious.

[DV8]

I like Prince too, but not the songs in Batman '89

[SpyderDan]

um...no. I just think BB is waaay to serious.

Hmm...that could be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

And anyway, the art's amazing. I guess it's a good thing that I don't even see much of Hulme in them, I just see the Joker.

[ToddIsDead]

Hmm...that could be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

And anyway, the art's amazing. I guess it's a good thing that I don't even see much of Hulme in them, I just see the Joker.
:up: To both comments.

[fangrl06]

Hmm...that could be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

And anyway, the art's amazing. I guess it's a good thing that I don't even see much of Hulme in them, I just see the Joker.
hmmmm.....thanks alot. I won't burn you 'cause you're a fellow SM fan.....

[fangrl06]

:up: To both comments.
*shakes head*
nice....

[fangrl06]

I like Prince too, but not the songs in Batman '89
agreed.

[Keyser Sushi]

Ya know, fangrl06... Batman and Spider-Man are completely different characters. I love Spidey, too, but Batman is SUPPOSED to be serious. Spidey is a wise-ass and there is room for comedy in a Spider-Man movie. A Spider-Man movie that didn't have a few laughs in it would be way off the mark.

A Batman movie with the same number of laughs would be equally far off the mark.

There were plenty of little jokes "Batman Begins," but it was just about the right percentage where it didn't interfere with the seriousness of the movie. It's SUPPOSED to be serious.

Batman and Spider-Man are my two favorite heroes. And they could not be more different. Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Batman Begins are three of my favorite movies. Each film pays its star character the proper respect.

[ToddIsDead]

Ya know, fangrl06... Batman and Spider-Man are completely different characters. I love Spidey, too, but Batman is SUPPOSED to be serious. Spidey is a wise-ass and there is room for comedy in a Spider-Man movie. A Spider-Man movie that didn't have a few laughs in it would be way off the mark.

A Batman movie with the same number of laughs would be equally far off the mark.

There were plenty of little jokes "Batman Begins," but it was just about the right percentage where it didn't interfere with the seriousness of the movie. It's SUPPOSED to be serious.

Batman and Spider-Man are my two favorite heroes. And they could not be more different. Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Batman Begins are three of my favorite movies. Each film pays its star character the proper respect.
Great post. :up:

[fangrl06]

Yeah, you are right. I was just making a comparison. I still would like the director to tone it down.

[fangrl06]

Complete seriousness is soooo boring.

[ToddIsDead]

The point is that Batman Begins wasn't even completely serious...

[Keyser Sushi]

Yeah, you are right. I was just making a comparison. I still would like the director to tone it down.

Well, with any luck... he won't. :D

Batman is Crime Noir with capes. :up:

[trustyside-kick]

Funny . . . I also created a rendering much like that pic; I think that I likely used the same pic of Hulme for reference:

http://images.artwanted.com/large/08/12773_217708.jpg

That does not look like a fan art of Hulme....

Looks way more like a fan art of Marylin Manson....

:confused:

And the sad part is that that looks more like a portrait of Marylin Manson and not trying to make him look like The Joker..just changing the hair...

[Keyser Sushi]

Complete seriousness is soooo boring.

Complete seriousness? Did you miss Alfred's wise-ass remarks? Bruce's goofball behavior to disguise the fact that he's Batman? How about the crown jewel: "Planning on gassing yourself again?" "Oh, you how it is, Mr. Fox... you're out at night looking for kicks, someone's passing around the weaponized hallucinogen..."

Hell, even Batman had his little quips... "Nice coat", "Excuse me."

How about the guard at the toll booth looking at his coffee when the Batmobile goes screaming by, wondering whether or not he's got decaf, and if there was in fact whiskey in his Irish Creme...

The jokes in Begins are funny, but they're sort of dry, and toned down, buried in this dark and moody world that Batman inhabits. That's as it should be.

[ToddIsDead]

Actually, that looks a hell of a lot like Hulme. If someone could find the referance pic, you'd see it.

[Keyser Sushi]

That does not look like a fan art of Hulme....

Looks way more like a fan art of Marylin Manson....

:confused:

And the sad part is that that looks more like a portrait of Marylin Manson and not trying to make him look like The Joker..just changing the hair...

I dunno what you're smoking, but it looks EXACTLY like Hulme... apart from the smile, of course...

[DeFett]

Here is the latest pic of Hulme if anyone wants to weave their magic.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/DeFett/Hulme.jpg
It's from a movie called Macbeth coming out in June (In Australia).

edit - Sorry Photobucket has shrunk the image. I'll try and find a way of putting it up bigger.

[StorminNorman]

Some very nice art for Hulme....would be even better if it was art of Paul Bettany of course, but nice art all the same :D

[Ronny Shade]

DV8 there's no such thing as a ****ty Prince song.

[ToddIsDead]

Yeah, but there's no such thing as a Prince song that goes well with Batman :o

[kytrigger]

Funny . . . I also created a rendering much like that pic; I think that I likely used the same pic of Hulme for reference:

http://images.artwanted.com/large/08/12773_217708.jpg

very cool pic... Is it just me or does anyone else think that the eyes and eyebrows in this pic resemble Dent/Two Face's in TAS?

[Keyser Sushi]

I always kinda liked "Scandalous."

[trustyside-kick]

I dunno what you're smoking, but it looks EXACTLY like Hulme... apart from the smile, of course...

Of course I can see Hulme in that drawing BUT the eyes make him look more like Marylin Manson. The eyes are too sadistic like the look Marylin goes for...

[Rynan]

Some very nice art for Hulme....would be even better if it was art of Paul Bettany of course, but nice art all the same :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/Rynan/viperx2.jpg

[StorminNorman]

Im a Shirt Ripper? Eh....I've been called worse.

[Keyser Sushi]

Of course I can see Hulme in that drawing BUT the eyes make him look more like Marylin Manson. The eyes are too sadistic like the look Marylin goes for...

In what universe does the Joker not have evil eyes?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/Rynan/viperx2.jpg


WTF is a shirt ripper?

[Ronny Shade]

I was wondering that myself.

[StorminNorman]

If the pic in the corner is any indication - it is a reptillian cat....????

[ToddIsDead]

A shirt ripper is someone trying to imatate Hulk Hogan, I think :confused:

[StorminNorman]

If that is the case, then I am guilty....:(

[ToddIsDead]

Me too:(

Brother!!!:(

[Dark Knight]

Here is the latest pic of Hulme if anyone wants to weave their magic.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/DeFett/Hulme.jpg
It's from a movie called Macbeth coming out in June (In Australia).

edit - Sorry Photobucket has shrunk the image. I'll try and find a way of putting it up bigger.


Hulme looks to big to be Joker there.....he needs to lose weight

[GoldGoblin]

I hope the Joker looks creepier than that drawing.

[tamron]

Hulme looks to big to be Joker there.....he needs to lose weight

I don't think he's that big, he did say the image was shrunk.

[ToddIsDead]

No, I believe he's actually a pretty big guy. He's like 6'3" and muscular. It's better than short and fat Nicholson Joker, if you ask me.

[Ronny Shade]

By all accounts, Lachy is a big dude.

[Two-Face]

I hope Paul Bettany gets the Joker role.

[Ronny Shade]

don't we all


actually I'm still pulling for ol' Adrien.

[ToddIsDead]

Actually, I hope that Bettany doesn't get the role. I've grown a huge distaste for him.

[Two-Face]

Yeah I want Brody as Clown Prince of crime. but it doesn't seem like it, I think it's between Hulme and Bettany for the Joker.

[Ronny Shade]

Yeah I want Brody as Clown Prince of crime. but it doesn't seem like it, I think it's between Hulme and Bettany for the Joker.
I'm still reserving judgement. I have yet to get a chance to evaluate them.

But 2 of my bestest bat buddies are Bettanists, so...

[DV8]

That does not look like a fan art of Hulme....

Looks way more like a fan art of Marylin Manson....

:confused:

And the sad part is that that looks more like a portrait of Marylin Manson and not trying to make him look like The Joker..just changing the hair...

I actually think that Marilyn Manson is the kind of freakish tone that Joker should emulate. I think it's that crazy eye that makes you think 'Manson'; anyhoo, here's the pic I used as reference:

http://ffmedia.ign.com/batman/image/lachy_hulme_1089249000.jpg

[DV8]

Yeah, but there's no such thing as a Prince song that goes well with Batman :o

I'm sayin!

[DV8]

Hulme looks to big to be Joker there.....he needs to lose weight

I agree . . . he's a big guy . . . I like that he's big, but I think he needs to get more tone . . . how ironic? Christian Bale only weighed like 100lbs. trying out for Batman, and Hulme is like 220 trying out for Joker . . . "irony can be ironic sometimes" :D

[ToddIsDead]

That is pretty funny.

[Ronny Shade]

I agree. funny. If Joker was slightly bigger than Bale was in Machinist, that'd rawk:up:

[DV8]

yes! I want him lanky! hahaha . . . Lanky Lachy (it's pronounced lock-ee), ya know?

[Ronny Shade]

I didn't know LOL.

My adopted n00b is blossoming.

[trustyside-kick]

I hope Paul Bettany gets the Joker role.

Yup.

[DV8]

I didn't know LOL.

My adopted n00b is blossoming.


hahahaha . . . soon I'll start to develop special new feelings, and begin to grow hair in precarious places

[Mr. Socko]

Seen it many times before and it's a very good drawing. I guess he'd make a decent Joker.

[Rynan]

Here is the latest pic of Hulme if anyone wants to weave their magic.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/DeFett/Hulme.jpg
It's from a movie called Macbeth coming out in June (In Australia).

edit - Sorry Photobucket has shrunk the image. I'll try and find a way of putting it up bigger.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/Rynan/WednesdaySeptember14200524.jpg

Do I detect a resemblance, or am I jumping the gun(I wish I had a better image)...

[Mr. Socko]

Shave off the facial hair and there's definitely a resemblance there.

[StorminNorman]

I still think that Bettany looks more Jokerish than Hulme....but sadly I am very very biased. Now excuse me, I am off to write Mr. Bettany another love lettter...:o

[DV8]

Seriously, I like Bettany, but I just don't see him as the Joker . . . I don't think he looks **** like him; and it's hard for me to understand how everyone can be so dead set on him as the J-man.

The only cool thing about Bettany being the Joker would be if they show his origin, and Bettany is obviously already pastey as hell . . . that's the only similiarity I see

Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great actor . . . I just don't like him as the Joker . . .

[StorminNorman]

Seriously, I like Bettany, but I just don't see him as the Joker . . . I don't think he looks **** like him; and it's hard for me to understand how everyone can be so dead set on him as the J-man.

The only cool thing about Bettany being the Joker would be if they show his origin, and Bettany is obviously already pastey as hell . . . that's the only similiarity I see

Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great actor . . . I just don't like him as the Joker . . .

Pics dont do the man justice, watching him on film you can just see the jokerness in him. Whenever you look at him from the side he appears to he appears to have a Joker like jaw. Whenever he smiles, he has a Joker like smile. The man was simply born to play the Joker. Watch the film Gangster Number 1 - the entire film is Bettany playing the Joker sans humor and makeup.

[DV8]

I agree with you on that . . . like I said, he's a great actor, and I've yet to see ganster #1 . . . but Hulme was literally born on April Fool's Day . . . proving that he was literally BORN for the part, as April Fool's is the jokiest day of the year









yes, I said 'jokiest' . . . . . again :(

[StorminNorman]

Yes, but Bettany's name is Paul - thus proving that HE was born to play the joker. Because PB is practically the jokiest initials ever.

[DV8]

you understand that post made no sense, right? Go back and edit JB to PB so you don't lose this argument on sematics

[trustyside-kick]

Pics dont do the man justice, watching him on film you can just see the jokerness in him. Whenever you look at him from the side he appears to he appears to have a Joker like jaw. Whenever he smiles, he has a Joker like smile. The man was simply born to play the Joker. Watch the film Gangster Number 1 - the entire film is Bettany playing the Joker sans humor and makeup.

Indeed. You see him on film and you say "I want that man to be the Joker." :P

[StorminNorman]

you understand that post made no sense, right? Go back and edit JB to PB so you don't lose this argument on sematics

Did you read my post, I was going to loose my argument anyway...:(

[Keyser Sushi]

Did you read my post, I was going to loose my argument anyway...:(

Except that you're RIGHT!!! Bettany does look more like the Joker... April Fool's day is crap. If the day of a person's birth made them right for the Joker, that person should be born on the Day of the Dead. Oh sweet irony.

However, birthdays mean nothing. Hulme does not look like Joker except in the most superficial ways. He has arched eyebrows and prominent cheekbones. His nose is pointy. Whee. Big deal. The same is true of Tony Blair.

On the other hand, Paul Bettany's "resemblance" to the Joker is in a completely different context. He does have the cheekbones, but his eyebrows are not arched. He does, however, have the cruel gleam in his eyes, the sardonic twist to his mouth, the brooding brow. Makeup can easily give anybody a long blade of a nose, and arched eyebrows. But you can't do a damn thing for a person's eyes. Either the character is in there, or it isn't. I have yet to see a picture of Hulme where I see Joker in his eyes. Whereas, even when Bettany is smiling for a magazine cover, he looks evil. :spidey:

[Rynan]

Hulme's eyes lure me in. They say to me "Come. Learn the Mystery. The Mystery and the Glory that is Hulme.".

Hulme can do it. I want to see what he brings to the table.

[StorminNorman]

When I see Hulme's eyes I think Australian Sex God - not evil bastard.

[Keyser Sushi]

LOL. We should re-name this thread "three guys gaying up over some actors' eyes." :o

[Ming]

I am confident enough in my masculinity that I can say Hulme is one handsome man. He would be great as the Joker.

As for the Bettany bull, looking at pics of the orginal Bob Kane Joker, Hulme and Bettany, Hulme looks more like the Joker. All Bettany looks like is a british guy that should be in a club somewhere snorting coke, not a Batman Villian.

Btw, reading is good.

[StorminNorman]

Ming - watch Bettany in action. Then sit down and shut up.

[Keyser Sushi]

I am confident enough in my masculinity that I can say Hulme is one handsome man. He would be great as the Joker.

As for the Bettany bull, looking at pics of the orginal Bob Kane Joker, Hulme and Bettany, Hulme looks more like the Joker. All Bettany looks like is a british guy that should be in a club somewhere snorting coke, not a Batman Villian.

Btw, reading is good.

If looks were everything, Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been a brilliant Mr. Freeze.

[Ming]

What? Watch him shove a Scarfaced sized mound of columbian pure up his nose? I'm sure that's a sight to see...

[Keyser Sushi]

I am confident enough in my masculinity that I can say Hulme is one handsome man. He would be great as the Joker.

As for the Bettany bull, looking at pics of the orginal Bob Kane Joker, Hulme and Bettany, Hulme looks more like the Joker. All Bettany looks like is a british guy that should be in a club somewhere snorting coke, not a Batman Villian.

Btw, reading is good.

I would like to add that I was one of the three guys I referred to as "gaying up." So... obviously I'm pretty secure in my masculinity as well. Thanks for playing, though. :up:

[Ming]

Well thanks Keyser, It was a pleasure being on the show. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had my daily comment from an egotist. I'm sure my sleep would have been most restless. Still, those prizes to be had't behind curtain No. 2 still titillate my imagination. Maybe it could have been the secret casting list for BB2 or Bettany in a coke induced stupor. Quess I'll have to try harder next time.:(

[Ronny Shade]

Not to be hopelessly out of date here, but wasn't Christopher Ecclestion once up for this part?

I just saw him in eXistenZ and IMO he's got the look and the expressiveness to do it.

[Keyser Sushi]

Well thanks Keyser, It was a pleasure being on the show. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had my daily comment from an egotist. I'm sure my sleep would have been most restless. Still, those prizes to be had't behind curtain No. 2 still titillate my imagination. Maybe it could have been the secret casting list for BB2 or Bettany in a coke induced stupor. Quess I'll have to try harder next time.:(

LOL!!! :)

I dunno where people get this idea that I'm an egotist - okay, well, maybe it's my cult following, but those guys do that stuff of their own accord, I had nothing to do with it, and I'm careful not to condone it, lest I look like, well, an egotist.

On the other hand... maybe people think I'm an egotist because I defend my position on nearly everything and enjoy trying to convince people of my point of view?

But that's what discussion is all about. Check out the fine print in my sig.

[Keyser Sushi]

Not to be hopelessly out of date here, but wasn't Christopher Ecclestion once up for this part?

I just saw him in eXistenZ and IMO he's got the look and the expressiveness to do it.

He was mentioned, but I don't know how seriously. As far as I know he was never more than a fan suggestion, but, I could be wrong about that.

All I've ever seen him in is "The Others," which is a great movie, but he has a smallish role in that.

[StorminNorman]

Well thanks Keyser, It was a pleasure being on the show. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't had my daily comment from an egotist. I'm sure my sleep would have been most restless. Still, those prizes to be had't behind curtain No. 2 still titillate my imagination. Maybe it could have been the secret casting list for BB2 or Bettany in a coke induced stupor. Quess I'll have to try harder next time.:(

You insult Sushi?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/StorminNormanTho/StorminN2.jpg

Also where does this Bettany is a coke head stuff come from?

[Ronny Shade]

I've come to the inevitable conclusion that the Joker must be played by an english actor. Australian probably works too.

I'm guessing that WB and/or Nolan agrees.

[Keyser Sushi]

I've come to the inevitable conclusion that the Joker must be played by an english actor. Australian probably works too.

I'm guessing that WB and/or Nolan agrees.

I'm guessing that you are a genius. :up:

[StorminNorman]

The Joker loves tea?

[Keyser Sushi]

The Joker loves tea?

Actually the Joker loves scones, but you can't have scones without tea.

[The-Night]

Ok, I just singed up about 3 seconds ago and I am ready to talk Batman, IMDb can be kinda lame sometimes, there are some dumb people over there.
Can you belive that some people still think Adrian Brody and David Bowie are up for the role of THE JOKER?

[Keyser Sushi]

Ok, I just singed up about 3 seconds ago and I am ready to talk Batman, IMDb can be kinda lame sometimes, there are some dumb people over there.
Can you belive that some people still think Adrian Brody and David Bowie are up for the role of THE JOKER?

Hello The-Night! Welcome to the Hype! I used to hang out at IMDb as well... it is horrible over there. It's better here, but people still post silly rumors here as well. At least you won't be the lone voice of sanity here, though.

Though you will have to endure Norman, Ronny and myself goofing off for a few hours around this time every night. :D

[StorminNorman]

Howdy The-Night, as long as you are quick enough to follow Keyser,Ronny and I, you shall do alright.

Brody has a significant fan base here as well, Bowie has a following only to play the DKR Joker - not Nolans. Here you will mostly find Hulme, Bettany, Glover and Eccleston - but mainly Hulme and Bettany.

[The-Night]

Hulme and Bettany have always been my choices!!!! I'm more of a Hulme guy, but Bettany would rock as well!! I'm sure I'll enjoy the company of smart bat geeks as myself.

[The-Night]

I still have to get used to this though it'll take me a while, but once I get it I'll be immposible to get rid of!!!!!

[Keyser Sushi]

Hulme and Bettany have always been my choices!!!! I'm more of a Hulme guy, but Bettany would rock as well!! I'm sure I'll enjoy the company of smart bat geeks as myself.

Did you get your MOH yet? Anybody who survives IMDb should get a Medal of Honor. Seriously. IMDb is the Vietnam War of messageboards. People go in there as kids, and they come out as old men, and during the time in-between, they see and do things that they never wish to speak of again.

Welcome back from hell. Welcome home.

[The-Night]

Did you get your MOH yet? Anybody who survives IMDb should get a Medal of Honor. Seriously. IMDb is the Vietnam War of messageboards. People go in there as kids, and they come out as old men, and during the time in-between, they see and do things that they never wish to speak of again.

Welcome back from hell. Welcome home.

I came into IMDb as a kid and I left as god!!!!!!!! It's just that IMDb is so easy and I had been reading these post for a couple of weeks and I loved it!!!!! Almost evrybody here seems to know what the flop they are talking about. Besides some of you seem to have the inside scoop and the manips here are just awesome. the only thing I'm afraid of is some idoit IMDb users are going to start coming over that would suck!!!!!

[Keyser Sushi]

I came into IMDb as a kid and I left as god!!!!!!!! It's just that IMDb is so easy and I had been reading these post for a couple of weeks and I loved it!!!!! Almost evrybody here seems to know what the flop they are talking about. Besides some of you seem to have the inside scoop and the manips here are just awesome. the only thing I'm afraid of is some idoit IMDb users are going to start coming over that would suck!!!!!

Well, they may show up as the movie approaches... and, there are always a few people looking to cause trouble... but overall... you're safe here. And when the freaks roll in, they don't last that long.

[The-Night]

And when the freaks roll in, they don't last that long.

sweet, ok I need just a littel bit of help. How do I get a sig and a pic like everyboyd has under thier screen name?

[The-Night]

hey also how do I post a pic here I think there is one that many of you would like to see

[StorminNorman]

Sig is 100 posts (I believe or is it 50?) I know an avatar (50x50) is 300 posts.

[The-Night]

Sig is 100 posts (I believe or is it 50?) I know an avatar (50x50) is 300 posts.

I can do that, now how do I post a pic here there is this sweet Bettany manip that you guys are going to love!

[Keyser Sushi]

hey also how do I post a pic here I think there is one that many of you would like to see

If the pic is already hosted someplace on the internet, all you need to do is put image tags around it - ex: "your picture's URL here"

If your pic isn't hosted and you don't know how to host it, go to www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) or www.imageshack.com (http://www.imageshack.com) and sign up. It's free, and you can host your pics there.

Also when you're on the "Reply to Thread" screen there's a yellow icon of a mountain and a sun, that's the "Post Picture" button... that'll automatically set up your image tags, all you gotta do is provide the URL.

[StorminNorman]

If the pic is already online then simply copy/paste onto the boards. If it is on your PC - upload it on photobucket or something of the sort, and then copy/paste.

[ToddIsDead]

Even if it's online, host it yourself. It's probably hotlink blocked.

[The-Night]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/thamuzicaddict/Bettany_Joker.jpg

[ToddIsDead]

I've seen it, I don't know if anyone else has though. It's pretty cool.

[StorminNorman]

Now that.....is awesome.

[StorminNorman]

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Bettany for Joker DAMMIT!

[The-Night]

Got it sweet!!!!!! I hope you guys liek it, it's from one of the few smart users over there at IMDb ThaMuzicAddic!!!

[Keyser Sushi]

Got it sweet!!!!!! I hope you guys liek it, it's from one of the few smart users over there at IMDb ThaMuzicAddic!!!

VERY nice. :up:

Since that pic of Bettany from The Da Vinci Code came out, we've been playing with it a bit over here, too, but that particular manip is new to me. And it's awesome!

So, yes. BETTANY DAMMIT!!!

[ToddIsDead]

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Bettany for Joker DAMMIT!
No thanks. :down

[StorminNorman]

Todd, have you seen Gangster Number 1?

[ToddIsDead]

I haven't seen the whole thing, but I've seen numerous clips of Bettany, torturing, maiming, and killing people. Not impressed.

Sorry :O

[The-Night]

I haven't seen the whole thing, but I've seen numerous clips of Bettany, torturing, maiming, and killing people. Not impressed.

Sorry :O

Don't judge Bettany unless you've seen Gangster No. 1
Don't judge Hulme unless you've seen Four Jacks

[Keyser Sushi]

Don't judge Bettany unless you've seen Gangster No. 1
Don't judge Hulme unless you've seen Four Jacks

Well said. :up:

[ToddIsDead]

I've seen all of the stuff in Gangster No. 1 that everyone raves as jokerish, and like I said. I wasn't impressed.

We'll have to continue this another day. I've got to hit the hey.

[Dark Knight]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/thamuzicaddict/Bettany_Joker.jpg


this is the one of Bettany as Silas in DaVinchi Code correct?

[StorminNorman]

Fine...I'll see Four Jacks...then I will have credibility when I say Bettany > Hulme.

[The-Night]

Fine...I'll see Four Jacks...then I will have credibility when I say Bettany > Hulme.

Let me warn you, the movie is not as good as ggangster No. 1 but Hulme makes it watchable!!!!!!

[StorminNorman]

I just have to find it. Does it come on IFC or Sundance at all? Do I have to actually go out and buy the damn thing? errr.....

[The-Night]

I just have to find it. Does it come on IFC or Sundance at all? Do I have to actually go out and buy the damn thing? errr.....

I have netflix, so I just put it on my list of movies but I;ve never seenit on tv so yeah, chances are you'll have to buy it!!!11

[The-Night]

this is the one of Bettany as Silas in DaVinchi Code correct?

correcto mundo!!!!!!!!!

[Dark Knight]

correcto mundo!!!!!!!!!


Nice...!

[Keyser Sushi]

Okay, I just did some work on that Bettany manip - here's my upgrade:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/darthsushi/Bettany_Joker_New.jpg

[Ronny Shade]

I like Keyser's version better.

But he could be paying me to say that.


You decide.

[The-Night]

Okay, I just did some work on that Bettany manip - here's my upgrade:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/darthsushi/Bettany_Joker_New.jpg

Like the hair :up: :up: :up:

[Keyser Sushi]

Believe it or not, the hair and the ear are both Bettany's. Just... not from that picture. ;)

[The-Night]

Believe it or not, the hair and the ear are both Bettany's. Just... not from that picture. ;)

intresting, hey I know you don't like Hulme but could you do a good manip of him someday?

[Keyser Sushi]

intresting, hey I know you don't like Hulme but could you do a good manip of him someday?

If anyone can ever find a decent Jokerish picture of him, without facial hair, I'll give it a shot.

[DeFett]

If you can wait this sounds like it is going to be a better film.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a301/DeFett/Untitled-1.jpg

[cunning-stunt]

In regards to previous posts about whether Lachy is a big fella. He's definitely not.

Keanu Reeves is about the same height as Lachy and he's MUCH larger when you see them next to each other.


To check out Lachy's cheekiness and Aussie humour, check out the movie "Lets get Skase". Small film he co wrote in Australia in 2000, not the best, but goo for a laugh.

[ultimatefan]

Since I´m not familiar with Hulme´s work as an actor, I´m gonna hold any judgement till I see something where he has a relevant part, specially if it bares resemblance to Joker. I just trust Nolan will make the right choice.

[SpyderDan]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/thamuzicaddict/Bettany_Joker.jpg

Looks more like a Star Wars character than the Joker.

[The-Night]

Looks more like a Star Wars character than the Joker.

Yeah that's what I thought, but if you have a creative mind you can see some Joker in it

[Mr. Socko]

He's got a sith eyeball and a Jedi cloak on...

This is what happens when Darth Maul gets no sunlight.

[Attikus]

nice.

[Keyser Sushi]

Looks more like a Star Wars character than the Joker.

Nah, it just looks like Joker wearing a hood for some strange reason. I notice you didn't comment on the one I did.

[StorminNorman]

Keyser - very very nice improvement. I think that may be the best Joker manip out there for Bettany, the hair just adds so much.

[Keyser Sushi]

Thanks, Norm. :up:

[Mr. Vice]

:) http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/thamuzicaddict/Bettany_Joker.jpg

" Lord Vader......RIIIIIIIISSSSSEEEE"

[Keyser Sushi]

What about this one, dammit!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/darthsushi/Bettany_Joker_New.jpg

Can't make any Sith jokes about this one, can ya?

[Mr. Socko]

LMAO! So much better

[Keyser Sushi]

I thought so. :up:

My modifications make a lot of difference. Not hard to do away with that hood, but the pre-existing manip had sort of minimal adjustments made.

[Rynan]

Why the Hell is there manips of Bettany in a Lachy Hulme topic?!

Is nothing sacred to you Bettany pushers! Can you please control your Bettany hard-ons, cus I don't want to hear it! You know what, I'm going to open a "Fantastic fan art of Bettany as Joker" topic and fill it with Hulme pics, thousands of Hulme pics, so many, in many in fact, it'll a thirteen-year-old girls bedroom who has the hots for him. It'll the Noah's flood of Hulme images, With me and the Hulme believers safely in the ark of faith, while the non-belivers drown in the cold, yet sexy, depths of Lachy Hulme!

[StorminNorman]

Why the Hell is there manips of Bettany in a Lachy Hulme topic?!

Is nothing sacred to you Bettany pushers! Can you please control your Bettany hard-ons, cus I don't want to hear it! You know what, I'm going to open a "Fantastic fan art of Bettany as Joker" topic and fill it with Hulme pics, thousands of Hulme pics, so many, in many in fact, it'll a thirteen-year-old girls bedroom who has the hots for him. It'll the Noah's flood of Hulme images, With me and the Hulme believers safely in the ark of faith, while the non-belivers drown in the cold, yet sexy, depths of Lachy Hulme!

I make no apologizes...now excuse me - my Paul Bettany lifesized blow up doll needs inflating...

[ToddIsDead]

Why the Hell is there manips of Bettany in a Lachy Hulme topic?!

Is nothing sacred to you Bettany pushers! Can you please control your Bettany hard-ons, cus I don't want to hear it! You know what, I'm going to open a "Fantastic fan art of Bettany as Joker" topic and fill it with Hulme pics, thousands of Hulme pics, so many, in many in fact, it'll a thirteen-year-old girls bedroom who has the hots for him. It'll the Noah's flood of Hulme images, With me and the Hulme believers safely in the ark of faith, while the non-belivers drown in the cold, yet sexy, depths of Lachy Hulme!
I'm with ya!

[StorminNorman]

Want to see my Calender? http://www.paulbettany.net/calendar.jpg

[Keyser Sushi]

(stuff)

You know what kills me? Your name. Every time I read it, I mis-read it. You know what I mis-read it as?

stunning-****.

Seriously. Wonderful.

Also, seriously wonderful.

[StorminNorman]

Mr. Sushi has Dirty Mind....sadly I see it too :o :(

[Rynan]

I'm with ya!

I guess I'm not the only one here.

[Mr. Socko]

Brb, I'm going to take my medication.

[StorminNorman]

I guess I'm not the only one here.

No, see - I have a conspiracy theory. It goes something like you and ToddisDead are the same exact person.....:o

[Keyser Sushi]

Mr. Sushi has Dirty Mind....sadly I see it too :o :(

http://www.foodlion-weeklyspecials.com/content/Application/live/Flyers/jpg/WK15/1_10_D45VA-10.jpg

[ToddIsDead]

No, see - I have a conspiracy theory. It goes something like you and ToddisDead are the same exact person.....:o
That's not true! Or is it...?

[ToddIsDead]

http://www.foodlion-weeklyspecials.com/content/Application/live/Flyers/jpg/WK15/1_10_D45VA-10.jpg
Does anyone else in here besides Keyser and I see the hidden image in here? Teehee:joker:

[StorminNorman]

That Ham turns me on....:o

[Keyser Sushi]

Does anyone else in here besides Keyser and I see the hidden image in here? Teehee:joker:

Thank Jesus. I thought nobody was going to comment.

[ToddIsDead]

I was wondering that myself.

I thought it was pretty obvious:o

[StorminNorman]

http://www.paulbettany.net/gallery/albums/dv/caps/50.jpg (javascript:;)

[Keyser Sushi]

I was wondering that myself.

I thought it was pretty obvious:o

I mean, what kind of world are we living in where a sexually suggestive picture of a ham gets no response?!?

WHAT KIND OF WORLD?!?!?

[ToddIsDead]

A cold world, a sterile world. A world not worth living in . . .:p

[Rynan]

No, see - I have a conspiracy theory. It goes something like you and ToddisDead are the same exact person.....:o

Shoot. It's out. Sorry, Todd, I have to come clean. You see...I'm Todd's conjoined twin. I'm attached to Todd's chest, sorta-like Quado from Total Recall. When Todd drifts into slumber, I use my connections to his nervous system to move his body and log onto the computer. From I make many posts. Sometimes he awakens and I act like I'm dead. Then he logs on, unaware that I live.

I am sorry Todd. I am so sorry...:(

[ToddIsDead]

I have to see Quado!!!

I love Total Recall.

[The-Night]

Here's anew one of Hulme, not as good as the bettany one, but at least you can't confuse him for a sith lord!!! Hulme or Bettany, we won't lose
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/thamuzicaddict/Hulme_Joker.jpg

[Maxwell Smart]

Thats not exactly the best manip i've ever seen...

[adeline7g]

What about this one, dammit!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/darthsushi/Bettany_Joker_New.jpg

Can't make any Sith jokes about this one, can ya?
Just wanna say.. nice manip, Keyser. I reckon this is one of the better Paul Bettany Joker manips I've seen. (And being a Paul Bettany fan, I've seen a lot!)

[Rynan]

I have to see Quado!!!

I love Total Recall.
I think I spelled Kuato wrong. Oh well...

http://www.alvarezwaxmodels.com/Images/Film%20Images/Kuato,George.jpg

Kuato for Joker Dammit!

[Stringer]

Open your miiiiiiiiinD

[Ronny Shade]

lol

[The-Night]

Thats not exactly the best manip i've ever seen...

I agree, there some better ones of Hulme out there.

[lifeguards]

here is one of hulme
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/blbpguard/hulme3.jpg

[The-Night]

here is one of hulme
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/blbpguard/hulme3.jpg

that a good try man. Hey how did you get that photo by itself, IMDb did not let me?

[StorminNorman]

Still not seeing the Joker in Hulme....however as my Avatar (and Keyser's brilliance)shows Bettany simply IS the Joker.

[The-Night]

Still not seeing the Joker in Hulme....however as my Avatar (and Keyser's brilliance)shows Bettany simply IS the Joker.

dude you guys have to be keeping an open mind about hulme or you can be up for a MAJOR BLOW. Me? I'm HULME supporter, but BETTANY WOULD ROCK AS WELL and no offense but if you can't see Joker in Hulme then you need some glasses or something!!!!!!

[StorminNorman]

I will keep an open mind on Hulme - I am just saying that visually I dont see it, and this is after seeing as many photographs of Hulme as I can find. His acting is what matters though, and I trust Nolan.

Every pick I see him has his head looking very...big - very round. He just looks like a big guy IMO. His eyes just dont look right to me either. He has a good sized nose, and fairly good eyebrows - but the rest of the features do nothing for me.

[The-Night]

. His eyes just dont look right to me either

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9013/lachy39iw.jpg

are you joking??????????????

[StorminNorman]

No, I dont see the same.....intensity I see in Bettanys. They look to glazed over IMO.

[Mr. Socko]

I agree, Bettany>>>>Hulme

[The-Night]

No, I dont see the same.....intensity I see in Bettanys. They look to glazed over IMO.

Intensity? well let's compare shall we?
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2659/275pxjokerkillingjoke0kr.png
Personally this guy ( I mean look at the eyes and nose.....spot on)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4999/lachy30ho.jpg
looks alot more intese than this guy
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4278/paul10an.jpg
But like someone said,
Bettany supporters see Joker
Hulme supporters see the Joker
it's going to be intresting how this pans out.
THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL WE WILL BE DISSAPOINTED!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Socko]

Who gives a damn about who looks most like the Joker!?!?! With prosthetics and makeup, anyone can look like the Joker. It's the performance that matters.

Do you think Nolan is going to go out and look for a guy who looks the most like the Joker and give him the role?

[StorminNorman]

Intensity? well let's compare shall we?
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2659/275pxjokerkillingjoke0kr.png
Personally this guy ( I mean look at the eyes and nose.....spot on)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4999/lachy30ho.jpg
looks alot more intese than this guy
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4278/paul10an.jpg
But like someone said,
Bettany supporters see Joker
Hulme supporters see the Joker
it's going to be intresting how this pans out.
THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL WE WILL BE DISSAPOINTED!!!!!!!!

I disagree actually.

[The-Night]

Who gives a damn about who looks most like the Joker!?!?! With prosthetics and makeup, anyone can look like the Joker. It's the performance that matters.

Do you think Nolan is going to go out and look for a guy who looks the most like the Joker and give him the role?

calm down sweetheart, calm down. you act as if Hulme's look over powers Bettany's or something and yes it's the performance that matters I'm with you on that one:up: , Lke I said before I might be for Hulme but my mind is open to the great possibilty of seeing Bale and Bettany face to face, unlike some people here who are for bettany and no one else or Hulme or no one else!:down :down :down

[The-Night]

I disagree actually.

what part?

[StorminNorman]

My personality makes it very hard to be on both sides of the isle sadly :(

[Mr. Socko]

calm down sweetheart, calm down. you act as if Hulme's look over powers Bettany's or something and yes it's the performance that matters I'm with you on that one:up: , Lke I said before I might be for Hulme but my mind is open to the great possibilty of seeing Bale and Bettany face to face, unlike some people here who are for bettany and no one else or Hulme or no one else!:down :down :down

Hulme's look in no way over powers Bettany's for me. Between the two I am leaning more towards Bettany because I've seen alot more of him however neither would be my first pick.

[The-Night]

My personality makes it very hard to be on both sides of the isle sadly :(

at least your hopes are on a legitimate contender. You should read some of people's crap on IMDb, I mean there sme people over still hopeing Brody or bowie get the role. HOLY CRAP are they up for suprise!!!!!!

[Mr. Socko]

at least your hopes are on a legitimate contender. You should read some of people's crap on IMDb, I mean there sme people over still hopeing Brody or bowie get the role. HOLY CRAP are they up for suprise!!!!!!

The guy I wanted for the role isn't getting it but I've gotten over it. Brody will never be the Joker!

[The-Night]

The guy I wanted for the role isn't getting it but I've gotten over it. Brody will never be the Joker!

good for you man :up: :up: :up: :up: :up: :up:

Man I grew a hatred for that man because of some of the disscussions i had about him being the Joker!!!!!

[StorminNorman]

what part?

I think Bettany looks much more intense. Also I think we will loose if Hulme is chosen over Bettany. What can I say - I am a Bettanite.

[Mr. Socko]

Go to BOF, looks like Hulme is gonna get it.

[The-Night]

Go to BOF, looks like Hulme is gonna get it.

Nothing set in stone yet, but all bets seem to be on Hulme, i'm telling you some people here are up for some HUGE dissapointmeants!!! I'm good either way!!!!!!!

[StorminNorman]

Go to BOF, looks like Hulme is gonna get it.

Not at all, infact a Batman Insider said that Hulme IS NOT the front runner for the role.

[Mr. Socko]

Nothing set in stone yet, but all bets seem to be on Hulme, i'm telling you some people here are up for some HUGE dissapointmeants!!! I'm good either way!!!!!!!

Same here, I'll be fine with either of them.

Not at all, infact a Batman Insider said that Hulme IS NOT the front runner for the role.

Wonder if it's true

[The-Night]

Not at all, infact a Batman Insider said that Hulme IS NOT the front runner for the role.

Well chances are that he is, remember that just a couple of months ago Bettany said he had not even been talked about for the role? I'm sure bettany is in the race, but something tells me that he is going to be a bit too famous after the Da Vinci code! I mean after all BOF annouced that chancs are a low profile actor has a great chance of getting the rle unless the studio really begs Nolan to get a name star and Bettany by no means is a low-profile actor.

[StorminNorman]

Well chances are that he is, remember that just a couple of months ago Bettany said he had not even been talked about for the role? I'm sure bettany is in the race, but something tells me that he is going to be a bit too famous after the Da Vinci code! I mean after all BOF annouced that chancs are a low profile actor has a great chance of getting the rle unless the studio really begs Nolan to get a name star and Bettany by no means is a low-profile actor.

No, Bettany said there have been no OFFICIAL talks. However Bettany also said while promoting Firewall that "if things go well, I may be playing a villian in a comic book movie after the Davinci Code".

Bettany's role in the Da Vinci Code will be over shadowed by Tom Hanks and Ron Howard - those are the names that will be associated with the movie. Bettany will not be a star, even if the Da Vinci Code does very well - he will be slightly more famous than Bale was when he was cast as Bruce Wayne. I think thats perfect.

[The-Night]

No, Bettany said there have been no OFFICIAL talks. However Bettany also said while promoting Firewall that "if things go well, I may be playing a villian in a comic book movie after the Davinci Code".

Bettany's role in the Da Vinci Code will be over shadowed by Tom Hanks and Ron Howard - those are the names that will be associated with the movie. Bettany will not be a star, even if the Da Vinci Code does very well - he will be slightly more famous than Bale was when he was cast as Bruce Wayne. I think thats perfect.

How is ron howard going to overshadow the movie? sure he's directing it but the general audience doesent know who he is.Besides Bettany plays the main villian and a pale skined one at that. Usally in great movies there are two things that people remeber.....The Hero and The Villian.

Can I have link to where Bettany said that?

[ToddIsDead]

I still don't see what people see in Bettany. To me, he looks nothing like the Joker. And Gangster #1, the movie that everyone tells you to watch to see Bettany play something Jokeresque, didn't impres me in the slightest. And the fact that people keep whoring him blindly on here, puts me off even more. I'm not saying that I'm all for Hulme, because I'm not sure about him either, but to me, he reminds me of the Joker just a bit more.

[The-Night]

I still don't see what people see in Bettany. To me, he looks nothing like the Joker. And Gangster #1, the movie that everyone tells you to watch to see Bettany play something Jokeresque, didn't impres me in the slightest. And the fact that people keep whoring him blindly on here, puts me off even more. I'm not saying that I'm all for Hulme, because I'm not sure about him either, but to me, he reminds me of the Joker just a bit more.

MAN, finally some help!!!!!!

[Mr. Socko]

Who is Bettany in the Da Vinci Code. I saw a pic of him wearing a cloak and he was very pale. WTF was that about. Is he the devil?

[Mr. Socko]

No, Bettany said there have been no OFFICIAL talks. However Bettany also said while promoting Firewall that "if things go well, I may be playing a villian in a comic book movie after the Davinci Code".

Bettany's role in the Da Vinci Code will be over shadowed by Tom Hanks and Ron Howard - those are the names that will be associated with the movie. Bettany will not be a star, even if the Da Vinci Code does very well - he will be slightly more famous than Bale was when he was cast as Bruce Wayne. I think thats perfect.

Then he'll be pretty darn famous!

[ToddIsDead]

MAN, finally some help!!!!!!
Hey, atleast a few people here have to come to their senses.

[StorminNorman]

I still don't see what people see in Bettany. To me, he looks nothing like the Joker. And Gangster #1, the movie that everyone tells you to watch to see Bettany play something Jokeresque, didn't impres me in the slightest. And the fact that people keep whoring him blindly on here, puts me off even more. I'm not saying that I'm all for Hulme, because I'm not sure about him either, but to me, he reminds me of the Joker just a bit more.

I am not "whoring him blindly" I have seen every movie staring Paul Bettany I can find and I am more impressed everytime. I was concerned about his accent at first - accent fears are gone after seeing hte movie Dogville and Firewall. I feared he was a very cold guy, someone who would not do comedy well - that fear also went away after watching him in interviews and what not where the guy is just a likeable, fun guy. Any look issues I had went away after Keyser's Manip.

[StorminNorman]

Then he'll be pretty darn famous!

Most people had not heard of Christian Bale pre-Batman Begins, or atleast enough for them to recognize him. Bettany will be the same way. He is a respected, young, rising talent who is a block buster role or two away from stardom. I see the Joker being that role.

[StorminNorman]

Who is Bettany in the Da Vinci Code. I saw a pic of him wearing a cloak and he was very pale. WTF was that about. Is he the devil?

He is Silas a murderous Albino Monk. - The best type of Monk I may add.

[Mr. Socko]

He is Silas a murderous Albino Monk. - The best type of Monk I may add.

Should I see that movie?

[Mr. Socko]

Most people had not heard of Christian Bale pre-Batman Begins, or atleast enough for them to recognize him. Bettany will be the same way. He is a respected, young, rising talent who is a block buster role or two away from stardom. I see the Joker being that role.

Before Batman Begins, I only knew Christian Bale as the white guy who killed the black man on Shaft because I had never seen American Psycho:up:

[StorminNorman]

I am - only because Paul Bettany is in it.

[StorminNorman]

Before Batman Begins, I only knew Christian Bale as the white guy who killed the black man on Shaft because I had never seen American Psycho:up:

I hadn't even seen Shaft. I knew nothing about Christian Bale. I think Paul Bettany will be the same way to many people.

[The-Night]

He is a respected, young, rising talent who is a block buster role or two away from stardom.

Yes he is and that's why his block buster role will be THE DA VENCI CODE!!!

[StorminNorman]

Yes he is and that's why his block buster role will be THE DA VENCI CODE!!!

I am not so sure of that really. Again, I think Tom Hanks/Ron Howard are the names that will get the attention. I dont think this is the role that boosts Bettany into Superstardom - The Joker is.

[The-Night]

I hadn't even seen Shaft. I knew nothing about Christian Bale. I think Paul Bettany will be the same way to many people.

The thing about Paul is that the genarl audience will be like "isn't that the same bad guy from that movie about that book, what the hell is he doing in Batman?" The general audince will belive becuase that's just the way they are and Nolan sees that!

[Mr. Socko]

If he is the Joker, that is...

[Mr. Socko]

The thing about Paul is that the genarl audience will be like "isn't that the same guy from that movie about that book, what the hell is he doing in Batman?" The general audince will belive becuase that's just the way they are and Nolan sees that!

Yeah, I couldn't even enjoy Batman '89 because all I could think of was "isn't that guy in the black suit, beetlejuice" :rolleyes:

[Ronny Shade]

Before Batman Begins, I only knew Christian Bale as the white guy who killed the black man on Shaft because I had never seen American Psycho:up:
I knew him from Reign of Fire.


And the Equilibrium

[Mr. Socko]

I knew him from Reign of Fire.


And the Equilibrium

I missed both of those:down:(

[The-Night]

Yeah, I couldn't even enjoy Batman '89 because all I could think of was "isn't that guy in the black suit, beetlejuice" :rolleyes:

A.You my friend, are not part of the genaral audince, it seems like you know about Batman and movies.
B. Silas= pale skin, Joker=Pale skin
Batman= Rubbery suit, beetlejuice= black and white tux!!!

[Katsuro]

The thing about Paul is that the genarl audience will be like "isn't that the same bad guy from that movie about that book, what the hell is he doing in Batman?" The general audince will belive becuase that's just the way they are and Nolan sees that!

I think the general audience is smart enough to realize that an actor can be in two seperate films as seperate characters.

[The-Night]

I think the general audience is smart enough to realize that an actor can be in two seperate films as seperate characters.
sure they can, but not charecters that look maybe not exactly the same but somewhat simular!

[StorminNorman]

The thing about Paul is that the genarl audience will be like "isn't that the same bad guy from that movie about that book, what the hell is he doing in Batman?" The general audince will belive becuase that's just the way they are and Nolan sees that!

I really doubt that - for one the Joker makeup will change Paul appearance. I am sure they will add length to nose and chin - add in the white makeup, green hair, ruby lips and you have the Joker - not Paul Bettany. Do you think that people were distracted in LOTR when Magnito showed up playing Gandalf?

[Katsuro]

sure they can, but not charecters that look maybe not exactly the same but somewhat simular!

Not when one of those characters is a classic American icon. Even the general audience knows who the freakin' Joker is. White skin, green hair, and that big red smile. People will know it's not the same guy from The Da Vinci Code.

[StorminNorman]

A.You my friend, are not part of the genaral audince, it seems like you know about Batman and movies.
B. Silas= pale skin, Joker=Pale skin
Batman= Rubbery suit, beetlejuice= black and white tux!!!

Silas Pale Skin, white hair, dull complexion
Joker White skin, Green hair, red lips

Plus the mood of the two characters will be different as well.

[The-Night]

Do you think that people were distracted in LOTR when Magnito showed up playing Gandalf?

Really good point there :up:

Do you think people were distracted when an unknown australlian was set to play one of the most beloved comic book heros?

[The-Night]

Silas Pale Skin, white hair, dull complexion
Joker White skin, Green hair, red lips

Plus the mood of the two characters will be different as well.

Don't count on his appreance to be so Joker like pal, remember Nolan does not want the old clown look!!!!!

[Katsuro]

Don't count on his appreance to be so Joker like pal, remember Nolan does not want the old clown look!!!!!

The Joker WILL have white skin, green hair, and red lips, or I wont be in the theater. Those things are to Joker like... bat ears are to Batman.

[Mr. Socko]

Do you think that people were distracted in LOTR when Magnito showed up playing Gandalf?

You wouldn't believe how much of the general audience think that Gandalf/Magneto is also Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.

[Mr. Socko]

Don't count on his appreance to be so Joker like pal, remember Nolan does not want the old clown look!!!!!

The Joker WILL have white skin, green hair, and red lips, or I wont be in the theater. Those things are to Joker like... bat ears are to Batman.

Same here man, he strays that far away from the Joker and I will be pissed. I'll get the bootleg version just so Nolan won't get the money.

[The-Night]

The Joker WILL have white skin, green hair, and red lips, or I wont be in the theater. Those things are to Joker like... bat ears are to Batman.

Yeah, I'm sure Nolan and WB will be begging for you to come. Besides he will have his joker looks just not like everybody expects it to be. I mean rember that Nolan didn't even want Scarecrow to wear the mask, so we'll see how Joker turns out.

[StorminNorman]

Really good point there :up:

Do you think people were distracted when an unknown australlian was set to play one of the most beloved comic book heros?

I think some people will be confused why they guy from Crocodile Hunter is playing the Joker - yes.

[StorminNorman]

Don't count on his appreance to be so Joker like pal, remember Nolan does not want the old clown look!!!!!

BOF has said that it looks like we will get the old clown we love and know. Green Hair, White Skin, Red Lips - maybe without the Purple Suit however.

[The-Night]

I think some people will be confused why they guy from Crocodile Hunter is playing the Joker - yes.

yeah since people flawked to the theatres by the MILLIONS to see it.