The Dark Knight Filming:news/pics etc..

[Cowleen]

got it! thanks!

[Retroman]

got it! thanks!
Don't mention it.:yay:

New location sighting. Not sure where this person is talking about.
Jun 4 2007 8:59A

hey dude whats up, nothing much. you know here in Chicago they are shooting the new batman. they painted a whole building black, it looks incredible!Source:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=191219802

[Bond]

Here's the dude's excuse (he replied to my extremely polite e-mail) on why they were so late:

My bad -- got distracted when my girlfriend came over.

Online now!

-H
Girlfriend my ass.

****er.

[Bond]

I have to admit, I was expecting to get on the computer and find that I only have 620 posts.

[sasquatchs]

New location sighting. Not sure where this person is talking about.

hey dude whats up, nothing much. you know here in Chicago they are shooting the new batman. they painted a whole building black, it looks incredible!

Source:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=191219802

I think we can forgive ourselves if we don't get that one :oldrazz:

[Bond]

So is the rooftop scene FINALLY goin' down tonight?

[millennium movies]

Hey fellas, is the same gang from last night here? Jimmy? Norman? lol

[IamtheBatman]

Hopefully, we get pics tonight.

[millennium movies]

If they film, most likely. With all the hunters here...

[Octoberist]

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

[Yurka]

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

sounds awesome

[sasquatchs]

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

Not heard the second bit. There was a few earlier reports of the first scene, Joker demanding Dent, shooting and slapping around extras etc

[Crook]

I find the Gyllenhaal kissing Bale news to be even more shocking. WTF is up with that? I thought it was over? :mad:

As for the green-screen fall, let's hope Nolan hires some good people for the cgi work on that. Very rarely do I ever see those type of scenes look real in my eyes. Hope to be proven wrong.

[Octoberist]

btw, i would like to thank batmovienews.com for the link!

[Mysterio]

don't forget to look for the dashing dude sucking on a scotch.

http://www.bruce-campbell.com/img/projects/crimewave.jpg

[dark_b]

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

so batman and joker fall out of the window?

[Bond]

That should look awesome.

[Octoberist]

how exciting!

[undyingsoul]

we really need pics of the bat suit ( i wanna be sure that friggen symbol isnt gold) and i really need to see more of the joker

[Mysterio]

the symbol isn't gold.

[Batman>all]

Is there suppose to be a chase scene tonight involving the Tumbler?

[Cowleen]

Do we have an Idea of what hotel these guys are at?

[baronghede]

Is there suppose to be a chase scene tonight involving the Tumbler?

I hope not. I love the Tumbler but BB's was so long and tedious that I don't care much to see that anymore.

[undyingsoul]

the symbol isn't gold.shush....i worry alot >_> its for my own piece of mind:ninja:

[Chucktallica101]

There's going to be a chase between GPD, Bats, and Joker. From what I hear, Bat's is chasing the Joker from the Penthouse with GPD in route on Bats tail.

[undyingsoul]

^^ that would be amazing if it is true

[IamtheBatman]

There's going to be a chase between GPD, Bats, and Joker. From what I hear, Bat's is chasing the Joker from the Penthouse with GPD in route on Bats tail.

You need to get to your car and chase them so you can get pics. More, importantly why are the GPD after bats.

[regwec]

This page is without merit.

[millennium movies]

Looks like some posts are dissapearing around here... i wonder who the lurking mod is...

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Looks like some posts are dissapearing around here... i wonder who the lurking mod is...



you need to ask?

[millennium movies]

you need to ask?

Eh? :huh:

[Steelsheen]

lmao. that's too damn funny.

great work to all of SHH's eyes on the streets. you guys are blowing everyone away.

true dat. SHH rocks!!! :hyper::up:

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

well that's new, so they did do some scuffle on the Wacker set?

so at least at this point in the story, Rachel and Bruce are still seeing each other sorta?

Looks like some posts are dissapearing around here... i wonder who the lurking mod is...
Global Mods and Admin has the power to delete posts/ threads

[millennium movies]

Actualy i was seeing things, i got confused between topics. All is good, well more like boring... :(

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Eh? :huh:



its probably Hunter.:cwink:

[IamtheBatman]

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists


Hmm The Joker wisks away Gyllenhall you think this is where he kills her with his Joker poison.

[Steelsheen]

Hmm The Joker wisks away Gyllenhall you think this is where he kills her with his Joker poison.


did i miss something? who said Joker is going to kill Rachel?

[Bond]

Why does Joker steal Rachel in the first place? Why not somebody else?

[Juanigi]

can you guys imagine them tumbling through the sky in imax slow motion

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

well if the joker has it in for Dent, then whom better than his Girlfriend.. no doubt this is near the finale where Dent gets "two faced"

[IamtheBatman]

Why does Joker steal Rachel in the first place? Why not somebody else?

Maybe, Joker see's Rachel out on the town with Bruce or Joker see's her on t.v. pointing her out as the assistant D.A.

[Crook]

Why does Joker steal Rachel in the first place? Why not somebody else?
I'm guessing because she's an important person now, in the DA's office.

[dark_b]

can you guys imagine them tumbling through the sky in imax slow motioni would like that but nolan will not do this.

to bad

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I'm guessing because she's an important person now, in the DA's office.



Shes Dents Girlfriend, want leverage on Dent??

steal his GF.

[millennium movies]

Nolan is not Raimi... (slow motion)

[Bond]

well if the joker has it in for Dent, then whom better than his Girlfriend.. no doubt this is near the finale where Dent gets "two faced"
I'm guessing because she's an important person now, in the DA's office.
Those are both good reasons.

My guess is Joker thinks Dent is Batman and he notices that Dent and Rachel have a little thing going on so he kidnaps her at a party that Dent isn't attending.

[Crook]

Shes Dents Girlfriend, want leverage on Dent??

steal his GF.
Maybe (wonder if her kissing Bruce just means a peck), but I'd prefer if Joker doesn't go into the traditional route of stealing a girlfriend. That's so last century. :o

[millennium movies]

Shes Dents Girlfriend, want leverage on Dent??

steal his GF.

Always the same ****e in comic book movies. That's going to be two films in a row where he has to save her...

if she dies, imo that's really not a huge surprise and a lot of us had it coming since before this project even started

[dark_b]

Nolan is not Raimi... (slow motion)but still a shot of them falling down and two punches from batman wouldnt be soo bad right? :csad:

[jrc3735]

Do we have an Idea of what hotel these guys are at?

Good question. There have yet to be any pics of the cast around chicago, which is kind of bizarre. It would be nice to snap them leaving their hotel to go to the set, might make for some good set pictures.

[Excel]

well if the joker has it in for Dent, then whom better than his Girlfriend...

:wow: yes!

[sasquatchs]

Those are both good reasons.

My guess is Joker thinks Dent is Batman and he notices that Dent and Rachel have a little thing going on so he kidnaps her at a party that Dent isn't attending.

Dent is there, but why Joker doesn't take him is odd. And Batman losing to Joker in a fight doesn't sound right, although he did come with goons, guns and a room full of innocents to kill

[millennium movies]

Are you a pirate (http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf)?

[Bond]

Dent is there, but why Joker doesn't take him is odd. And Batman losing to Joker in a fight doesn't sound right, although he did come with goons, guns and a room full of innocents to killYup, both of those things seem awfully odd.

[Kleric]

Well with what we have heard so far (rumor wise) I would say Joker demands the Bat’s head after he interferes (and perhaps scars him) Dent sticks his neck out for Bats either claiming to be him or knowing who he is or just plain calling Joker on what he believes to be a bluff. J-Man would have been watching dent so he steals his girlfriend not Dent himslef as that's not as funny as watching some one you love get the hook. There is more than one way to "get" someone.

Keep in mind however in what little promos we have it is Dent the Joker is taking issue with. I think their conflict might be what starts the ball rolling.

Again all theory based on hearsay … so basically meaningless :yay:

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Yup, both of those things seem awfully odd.



threaten the people Batman is trying to protect..and Batman will back down.

for EG.. Ras at his party.

[terry78]

Maybe they're taking a cue from The Batman cartoon and making Joker a formidable physical opponent.

Or not. :dry:

[IamtheBatman]

Give the Joker a carnival mallet like in the batman cartoon show.

[superkong 500]

I wonder how is the penthouse fight gonna look.There's going to be all those guest plus the lights so is batman gonna be well lit? I hope not i don't want to see him fighting joker and his thugs in the middle of the dance floor with all the guests watchign and talking about it ala forever.
I think the scene should an will probably be very intense and somewhat scary with people getting killed left and right and forcing them to run instead of just staying there to watch the fight. Batman could turn off some of the lights and then he enters the fray and uses his mini-batarangs on jokers thugs and kicks the crap out of them before fighting it out with the joker.

[terry78]

I wonder how is the penthouse fight gonna look.There's going to be all those guest plus the lights so is batman gonna be well lit? I hope not i don't want to see him fighting joker and his thugs in the middle of the dance floor ala forever.

Then we get a Spidey 3/Fantastic Four dance number as they face off
West Side Story style.

[dark_b]

I wonder how is the penthouse fight gonna look.There's going to be all those guest plus the lights so is batman gonna be well lit? I hope not i don't want to see him fighting joker and his thugs in the middle of the dance floor ala forever.batman is a ninja. i just hope that when he jups down he will make sure that the lights go off.

if i see a fight between batman and joker in the middle of 30 people with bright lights then its over.

[regwec]

I hope the guests all stand around and clap, like they do at the museum in Batman and Robin.

[superkong 500]

Then we get a Spidey 3/Fantastic Four dance number as they face off
West Side Story style.

Yea and adam west joins them too

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I'm willing to bet Bruce cuts the power.. gives him more cover.

[dark_b]

batman is trained. but there is no way that batman is able to fight more then 5 guys in bright light.

[terry78]

Joker: Batsy, looks like you have two left feet!

Batman: We'll see who brings the house down, Joker.

*fight ensues*

[superkong 500]

^
The thing is if he fights them in the dark it would look cool and all with the thugs firing in the dark and in the flashes of fire we see glimpses of batman taking them out. But that woudn't work either cause alot of people would get killed with all the bullets flying around the place. I think bats will have to pull back for the guests safety, and look for another tactic.

[Spiral]

Just my take: considering that this is Bruce Wayne's Penthouse...and assuming that he has a secret room where he has his Batsuit, does it really seem farfetched that he wouldn't have outfitted the penthouse with some goodies? I'm not talking anything truly elaborate here, but a device that allows him to remotely kill the lights and/or power doesn't seem unreasonable to me.

[sasquatchs]

^
The thing is if he fights them in the dark it would look cool and all with the thugs firing in the dark and in the flashes of fire we see glimpses of batman taking them out. But that woudn't work either cause alot of people would get killed with all the bullets flying around the place. I think bats will have to pull back for the guests safety, and look for another tactic.

He'll take care of the goons before they know what hit em, then Joker resorts to taking Rachel hostage?

Just my take: considering that this is Bruce Wayne's Penthouse...and assuming that he has a secret room where he has his Batsuit, does it really seem farfetched that he wouldn't have outfitted the penthouse with some goodies? I'm not talking anything truly elaborate here, but a device that allows him to remotely kill the lights and/or power doesn't seem unreasonable to me.

Some kind of fantasy EMP device would be a great idea, saves on all those blades

[TedKordLives]

Joker: Batsy, looks like you have two left feet!

Batman: We'll see who brings the house down, Joker.

*fight ensues*

Holy worst dialogue ever, Batman!

[millennium movies]

Edit: oh well...people dont like having fun :(

[SilentType]

Did you guys see this?

www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/transformers/trailer5.html (http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf)
That's going to be stuck in my head all day

[Steelsheen]

Did you guys see this?

www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/transformers/trailer5.html (http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf)

its babling about some pirate thing?

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

funny though..but spamming.

[Batty Belfry]

its babling about some pirate thing?

It's obnoxiously babbling about some pirate thing.

[millennium movies]

nevermind...

[BatFan85]

According to BOF there are whispers going around that a big scene is going to be filmed tonight on the GPD roof....Chicago dwellers keep your eyes peeled and get some good photos.

[Retroman]

^^We already kind of assumed that but thanks.
Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

I can imagine what the scene is like already. Thanks October.:word:

[Retroman]

Are they going back to London????:confused:

June 09, 2007

THE REEL THING
"The Dark Knight" lights up Chicago for 3 months as possibly the biggest feature ever to shoot here


“THE DARK KNIGHT” the latest "Batman" installment will forever be known as “one of the biggest features we’ve ever had in terms of scope, spending and job creation,” says CFO’s Rich Moskal.

How big? Out of $150 million budget, it’s expected to pump $45 million into the local economy and hire 390 crew persons, 250 day players and 6,000 extras.

This week "Knight" shoots exteriors and helicopter shots, goes to London for two weeks, then returns to stay through early September.

Chicago native Chris Nolan again directs; the movie stars Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Heath Ledger and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

The previous installment, “Batman Begins,” shot here for three weeks in 2004.Source:http://www.reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=1629

[Batty Belfry]

Are they going back to London????:confused:

Source:http://www.reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=1629

Well that's new. I thought (according to their last presser) that they were here all summer.....:huh:

[sasquatchs]

They've said before there's more to do back there, but I thought that would be after Chicago. Phooey, London shooting brings no news

[Steelsheen]

^^We already kind of assumed that but thanks.
I can imagine what the scene is like already. Thanks October.:word:

not that i'm doubting the report, but we have visual confirmation that the scuffle took place at the Wacker set?

[Bats]

Well that's new. I thought (according to their last presser) that they were here all summer.....:huh:

Me too but I still thought being here that long was, well, long. I think it's a smart move since during the time they're gone is when the Taste of Chicago happens. And during that time there are maybe a million or so people hanging around.

[Octoberist]

^^We already kind of assumed that but thanks.


I can imagine what the scene is like already. Thanks October.:word:

no prob, retro

[Steelsheen]

They've said before there's more to do back there, but I thought that would be after Chicago. Phooey, London shooting brings no news

wait till after September :)

[Octoberist]

not that i'm doubting the report, but we have visual confirmation that the scuffle took place at the Wacker set?

you mean pictures? ..no.:(

[IamtheBatman]

According to BOF there are whispers going around that a big scene is going to be filmed tonight on the GPD roof....Chicago dwellers keep your eyes peeled and get some good photos.

We definitely need to get pics.

[Steelsheen]

you mean pictures? ..no.:(

no not necessarily, just maybe someone from here who can confirm that the scuffle took place at the Wacker set. just thinking about Joker and Batman going head to head makes me think the set should be totally messed up, but from whats posted here at SHH, it looked like a simple party where nothing happened.

[Retroman]

Well that's new. I thought (according to their last presser) that they were here all summer.....:huh:
Yeah, that's what i thought. IF they are going back for a couple weeks maybe it's to shoot Morgan Freeman's stuff?:huh: He's been in Prague working on Wanted with Angelina Jolie since May and i don't think he's started work on TDK yet.
They've said before there's more to do back there, but I thought that would be after Chicago. Phooey, London shooting brings no news
Thats one of the reasons why i hope that it's an error in the article. London shoot = no news/pics.:o
not that i'm doubting the report, but we have visual confirmation that the scuffle took place at the Wacker set?
As in pics? No. But i think the scene has been described in a couple set reports just not the part of Batman and the Joker simulating a fall from the top of a high-rise building.

[Batty Belfry]

Yeah, that's what i thought. IF they are going back for a couple weeks maybe it's to shoot Morgan Freeman's stuff?:huh: He's been in Prague working on Wanted with Angelina Jolie since May and i don't think he's started work on TDK yet.

Thats one of the reasons why i hope that it's an error in the article. London shoot = no news/pics.:o

As in pics? No. But i think the scene has been described in a couple set reports just not the part of Batman and the Joker simulating a fall from the top of a high-rise building.

You know they do things like this just to mess with us. :cwink: Like trying to throw the dogs off of the scent during a hunt. :yay:

[Steelsheen]

As in pics? No. But i think the scene has been described in a couple set reports just not the part of Batman and the Joker simulating a fall from the top of a high-rise building.
so they did that at Wacker set?

i was just thnking the fight would be done in a green screen studio somewhere, not an actual location.

[Steelsheen]

You know they do things like this just to mess with us. :cwink: Like trying to throw the dogs off of the scent during a hunt. :yay:

speaking of dogs... wasnt there a set report of dogs rehearsing to maul someone?

[sasquatchs]

speaking of dogs... wasnt there a set report of dogs rehearsing to maul someone?

Indeedely Doodely. Something about a man in black (SWAT?) and machine gun fire, when ihavecomputer stopped by the garage

[Steelsheen]

but they're shooting the rooftop scene tonight right?

btw, the Wacker shooting has wrapped up? if the Joker-crashing party is the only scene shot there, then that's the only time we see the Wayne Penthouse?

[Retroman]

You know they do things like this just to mess with us. :cwink: Like trying to throw the dogs off of the scent during a hunt. :yay:
Wouldn't put it past them.:woot: Someone said Bale was driven by car just to get from his trailer to the set to avoid the fans.
so they did that at Wacker set?

i was just thnking the fight would be done in a green screen studio somewhere, not an actual location.
I believe so yes.And they have green screen at Wacker from what i remember. Someone correct me if i'm wrong....

[sasquatchs]

but they're shooting the rooftop scene tonight right?

btw, the Wacker shooting has wrapped up? if the Joker-crashing party is the only scene shot there, then that's the only time we see the Wayne Penthouse?

They're shooting something, it may be on the streets around the garage with all this helicopter stuff + the tumbler and a purple truck being there

Not sure if the set has been taken down, they filmed a scene with Alfred, but that could have been with party guests.

[Steelsheen]

They're shooting something, it may be on the streets around the garage with all this helicopter stuff + the tumbler and a purple truck being there

cool the chase scene :up:


Not sure if the set has been taken down, they filmed a scene with Alfred, but that could have been with party guests.

speaking of Alfred, i'm not sure if read the one of the reports correctly, but it said he was walking around with a cane?

[sasquatchs]

lllPerhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

[jrc3735]

Wouldn't put it past them.:woot: Someone said Bale was driven by car just to get from his trailer to the set to avoid the fans.

I believe so yes.And they have green screen at Wacker from what i remember. Someone correct me if i'm wrong....

surely they shot the majority if not all of the scene they could at Wacker... they wouldn't build that elaborate set just to fly back to london, and build the set again to film a fight..

[Baba Ghanoush]

Perhaps I missed it, but here's a column about the party scene with Batman........AND THE JOKER!

SPOILER ALERT: In the scene, Wayne throws a fabulous soiree Saturday night with Gotham's most distinguished guests. The champagne is flowing, and everyone seemed to be having a great time—that is, until the Joker busts in. That fool! The Joker whisks away Gyllenhaal as she is kissing Wayne, according to a set source. Meanwhile, Michael Caine, who plays Wayne's butler, Alfred, struts around the bash in a gray suit and with the most appropriate prop: a cane.

In another scene, Batman and the Joker simulate a fall from the top of a high-rise against a green screen, a set source said.

http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-061807-eyecontact,0,3378217.column?coll=red-columnists

Well Ms. Dawes another rooster in the hen house.

[sasquatchs]

I can't fathom the kissing bit, so I won't bother.

First a golf club, now a cane, surely Alfred is finally deserving of an action figure

[IamtheBatman]

Alfred is like a pimp now with his caine.

[Mikesimus]

Lol,

"Pimpin ain't easy Master Bruce"

[IamtheBatman]

Lol,

"Pimpin ain't easy Master Bruce"

Ain't that true Alfred.

[Mikesimus]

I now have this image implanted in my brain of Alfred strutting around the Wayne Penthouse, swinging his Cane from side to side, cheesy 70's music in the background, with a pair of 'gators on

[TV's Frank]

I now have this image implanted in my brain of Alfred strutting around the Wayne Penthouse, swinging his Cane from side to side, cheesy 70's music in the background, with a pair of 'gators on

That would be horrible, who would put something like that in their movie.

I'm looking at you Sam Raimi.

[Mikesimus]

this man right here............

http://www.babalublog.com/archives/Pimp%2002.jpg

[Batty Belfry]

this man right here............

http://www.babalublog.com/archives/Pimp%2002.jpg

Holy schmoly! Is that Fidel? Bling bling!

[Cowleen]

who knoew Fidel had a hobby?

[IamtheBatman]

http://www.babalublog.com/archives/Pimp%2002.jpg


Who knew Fidel gained so much weight.

[IamtheBatman]

Something must happen to Alfred in TDK injury wise to have to use a caine. Anybody get my drift.

[Mike_D202]

I now have this image implanted in my brain of Alfred strutting around the Wayne Penthouse, swinging his Cane from side to side, cheesy 70's music in the background, with a pair of 'gators on

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/spider.gif

[TV's Frank]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/spider.gif

Sam Raimi had a little Joel Schumacher in him when he made that. :dry:

[Mike_D202]

Sam Raimi had a little Joel Schumacher in him when he made that. :dry:

...that sentence had all kinds of wrong in it :csad:

[IamtheBatman]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/spider.gif

Not again with this. Please God no.

[strikezone89]

^nooooo

[Excel]

Keep This On Topic. Geez.

[IamtheBatman]

Time to get back to getting pics.

[TaintedBlood]

so bruce has another party get crashed by the main villain???? great. you'd think bruce would stop inviting people over.

[IamtheBatman]

so bruce has another party get crashed by the main villain???? great. you'd think bruce would stop inviting people over.

Ahh yes Batman Forever.

[C. Lee]

As Bruce....it is a requiurement of the act to put on parties.

[JTIZZLEVILLE]

Ahh yes Batman Forever.

And Batman begins.

[IamtheBatman]

And Batman Begins and Batman & Robin when Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze crashes their parties.

[JTIZZLEVILLE]

Penguin crashes the party in BR, even though it technically wasn't Bruce's party.

[Harley Quinn]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/spider.gif

Not again with this. Please God no.

i hated this whole scene as much as i hate clayface. and that's a whole bunch.

oh, when do and/and if are they plan on going to london? i have a job set up over there soon, maybe i can scoop! :woot:

[IamtheBatman]

Back trying to get pics tonight.

[sasquatchs]

next week they're going back to London for a fortnight

[superkong 500]

So are they gonna shot tonight? Is there a chance that we finnaly get some pics tonight or by tommorrow morning?

[sasquatchs]

Yup. We better anyway. There's a s**t load of stuff going down at and around the Batsignal roof

[superkong 500]

Yup. We better anyway. There's a s**t load of stuff going down at and around the Batsignal roof

yea they have been saying something going down there for days now and yet we have seen the signals setup but haven't seen any action going down. I hope there's something tonight.

*crosses fingers for new batman pics and not cell phone ones*

[TaintedBlood]

Penguin crashes the party in BR, even though it technically wasn't Bruce's party.

man, thats alotta parties being crashed.

[IamtheBatman]

Please, camera pics of Batman on the roof when I get on my computer tomorrow afternoon.

[riskproductions]

Dang its been awhile now since we've gotten a report back. I am very anxious.

[riskproductions]

We need to hook someone up w/ a live feed

[Batman>all]

haha its great being in the Pacific time zone and get the updates of filming from you guys out east :D

[sasquatchs]

Dang its been awhile now since we've gotten a report back. I am very anxious.

You're not going down tonight?

[Sam18]

You're not going down tonight?


hehehehehe

[Katsuro]

We need to hook someone up w/ a live feed

a live feed would be great, because then we could find someone who was willing to sacrifice to run in, past security guards, get whatever footage they could, and then get caught. Normally they'd be able to take the footage, but this way it'd be too late.

[Killing Joke926]

If your gonna get pics tonight, I ask you to try to get shots of Bale, Eckart, and Oldman on the roof and if possible the new Mr. J.

Where's retro?:huh:

[The Compass]

Wouldn't put it past them.:woot: Someone said Bale was driven by car just to get from his trailer to the set to avoid the fans.

I believe so yes.And they have green screen at Wacker from what i remember. Someone correct me if i'm wrong....

I reported yesterday that I was at 111 E. Wacker first thing Tuesday morning on business. The green screen were being taken down and loaded into trucks, as well as lighting rigs.

[Harley Quinn]

are they already in london? michael caine was in london last night with jude law having dinner.

[sasquatchs]

nah, Caine finished his scene. Batman stuff for a week now

[riskproductions]

You're not going down tonight?

Lol. Remember, I live in Indianapolis. I can only make the 6 hour drive up and back SO many times in one week :) Actually, I am going up there all day and probably night tomorrow night. Ill bring my laptop too. Just for you all :)

[riskproductions]

Also, dont know if you caught it earlier. My aunt says her friend was an extra all weekend. Im staying at her place so I will literally beat the details out of her. lol

[cryptic name]

Ahh yes Batman Forever.

that was Riddler's party, to celebrate the release of The Box

[Shot Gun Shy]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/spider.gif


The Return of K.D. Lang.

[Shoemeister]

The Return of K.D. Lang.

I, quite literally, laughed out LOUD at this. :hyper:

[Shot Gun Shy]

tee hee.

[millennium movies]

SHOT . GUN . SHY . join the batusi lounge :D

[Shot Gun Shy]

ok !

[Threshold]

I'm taking the night off from Batspotting also. Tomorrow night I'll be there in full force!

[Cowleen]

I posted this in the info thread too.


Okay. My Husband And I just arrived home. Much to report. I guess I'll do it in sections.

1. As soon as we arrived at garage A, we parked facing the set on 11 and right there was the Bat-signal. I have to say, in person its such a cool feeling. Later in the night, some crew came up and literally took the face of it of and put it in a box. Its definitly glass with a steel bat in the middle.

2. We watched a couple of stunt guys repel down a level and figured they were practicing. One was absolutley wearing a Batman-like outfit.

3. It was at this point we decided to go down a few levels (I think to 6) and we came even with where they were repeling to. It seemed to us they were filming a scene with the mobsters. No site of HL or a double lead us to this conclusion. We couldnt hear dialouge, but it seemed to go like this.

Guys jump out of 2 SUV's. One mobster is holding a guy in a grey tshirt. He throws grey tshirt to the ground and then a Mobster in a red leather jacket points at him and starts yelling. Then a pause and gun shots. Now, some one was firing at the Mobsters. They all take cover and looks like they prepare to fire back and CUT.

Take this for what its worth. An account with out pictures or video, across the L tracks. I did see a guy with a camcorder, and a few people with cameras. Just as we were getting ready to leave, Im sure I saw typeorocks. He was there afetr us and maybe will have more details.....

[Shot Gun Shy]

Awesome, mobster action !

[Stringer]

I wonder what all thats about. Thanks for the info:up:

[Shoemeister]

Sounds cool! Thanks for the info.

[McGarnagle]

If the rumors regarding a possible rooftop shot taking place tonight are true, my advice to the spies would be to bring a video camera and, if possible, a wireless device that can set up a live video stream for all of us to watch. :D

Oh, and if anyone owns a parabolic microphone, please try to record some dialogue for us. :p

[Bats]

Hey my digital camera can take video on it. I can also bring my laptop but would need free WiFi from somewhere.

[seishin87]

I posted this in the info thread too.


Okay. My Husband And I just arrived home. Much to report. I guess I'll do it in sections.

1. As soon as we arrived at garage A, we parked facing the set on 11 and right there was the Bat-signal. I have to say, in person its such a cool feeling. Later in the night, some crew came up and literally took the face of it of and put it in a box. Its definitly glass with a steel bat in the middle.

2. We watched a couple of stunt guys repel down a level and figured they were practicing. One was absolutley wearing a Batman-like outfit.

3. It was at this point we decided to go down a few levels (I think to 6) and we came even with where they were repeling to. It seemed to us they were filming a scene with the mobsters. No site of HL or a double lead us to this conclusion. We couldnt hear dialouge, but it seemed to go like this.

Guys jump out of 2 SUV's. One mobster is holding a guy in a grey tshirt. He throws grey tshirt to the ground and then a Mobster in a red leather jacket points at him and starts yelling. Then a pause and gun shots. Now, some one was firing at the Mobsters. They all take cover and looks like they prepare to fire back and CUT.

Take this for what its worth. An account with out pictures or video, across the L tracks. I did see a guy with a camcorder, and a few people with cameras. Just as we were getting ready to leave, Im sure I saw typeorocks. He was there afetr us and maybe will have more details.....

WOW! Thanks for the report!:yay:

That scene you said you saw with the mobsters sounds very familuar. If you've read the sides you know which one.

One thing to clear up, so they were filming/rehershing this scene in the parking structure?

[Batmantis]

Similar account to Cowleen-

I got down there at about 11:30pm I want to say and wandered into the first parking garage I saw which happened to be the one the set is located on top of, however, no security. That is, until I got a couple floors up and turn the corner and there are Tumblers staring straight at me, all 4 of them. As I reached for my camera though security came by and kicked us out.

From there we proceeded to the parking garage on Franklin which has absolutely no security in it and you can get a clear view of the set. Though, you are pretty far away and the side the Batsignal faces Wells. As we were in this garage, I noticed groups of people in the garage on Wells st, so we ran over there to get a better view. Although, none of these people were there when we snuck inside which makes me think security did a round.

On the Wells st. garage you get an amazing view at the set, one that makes you almost guilty for being so close...almost. There we were able to see batsignal, though not lit, a guy in a trench coat with a gun, the dogs we have been told about and someone who sure looked like they were wearing a Batman-esque costume. The scene they were filming was pretty much inside the garage making almost impossible to get a clear view of the action going on and as we went to lower levels of the garage security found us and kicked us out.

In the end, nothing entirely new, but enough to get me hyped!

[gil419]

Scarecrow, Chris Nolan on set tonight, pics to follow. No rooftop filming as of yet. The other guys there real late will have excellent shots of Cillian Murphy.

[BatoutofHell]

Scarecrow, Chris Nolan on set tonight, pics to follow. No rooftop filming as of yet. The other guys there real late will have excellent shots of Cillian Murphy.

Cillia...Scarecrow...pictures...YES!

[JdlC]

Cool...

[seishin87]

Could this guy in a "batman-esque" costume be our mystery vigilante from the sides? It's all starting to fall into place. If I'm not mistaken the encounter between Bats and the vigi from the sides takes place at a parking garage, hang on........ah! here "EXT. ROOFTOP, PARKING GARAGE - MOMENTS LATER".

[Naite22]

Scarecrow, Chris Nolan on set tonight, pics to follow. No rooftop filming as of yet. The other guys there real late will have excellent shots of Cillian Murphy.
bring em on!!! thanks.

[gil419]

Scarecrow is on the right in the first shot


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/Scarecrow.jpg


Here's Nolan

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/ChrisNolan.jpg

[Naite22]

^ cool!

[dark_b]

it looks like that nolan will again make a movie with more then 3 villains in a 2:30 movie. and it looks like it will again work.
how does he do this?

[MSwift]

[QUOTE=gil419;11935691]Scarecrow is on the right in the first shot


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/Scarecrow.jpg


:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: I love it! Glad to see Cillian back!

[seishin87]

Great photos, Nice job!:yay:

Looks like he's wearing the same suit from Begins now sans the straight jacket and albeit a bit more worn and tattered.

[dark_b]

i am happy that cillian didnt told us the truth. it was a nice suprise.

[BatoutofHell]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!

(Please understand I'm not an all caps person, that means alot)

[gil419]

Here's a clearer look at Scarecrow

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/Scarecrow.jpg

[smatt584]

That looks to be an exactly-the-same look at the scarecrow to me.

[millennium movies]

It's the same image as above...

[gil419]

Actually I meant this one, which was taken during an action shot, note the blurry panavision camera

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/CillianMurphy.jpg

[BatoutofHell]

RESPECT! Keep them coming, I've got a TDK folder and it needs everything!

[smatt584]

Ok, there we go. From this angle, it looks like this mask is a little more streamlined than the original, don't you think?

[NoName86]

Yes!:bat:

That is all.

[smatt584]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/Redant77/scarecrow2.jpg

Well, maybe not.

[TheBatman072]

Ok, there we go. From this angle, it looks like this mask is a little more streamlined than the original, don't you think?


How do you streamline a crudely made burlap mask?

[NoName86]

I think he means it looks more "fitting", and though it is hard to tell for sure, I would agree with him.

[TheBatman072]

I think he means it looks more "fitting", and though it is hard to tell for sure, I would agree with him.


From that angle it looks almost exactly the same as the Begins Promo Shot.

[smatt584]

How do you streamline a crudely made burlap mask?

Do i sense a little sarcasm? It seems pretty obvious that in order to do that, you would make it a little less crudely made, don't you think Mr. Smartass? :yay:

Anyway, i'm probably still full of s***, but it just seems that the jawline is a bit closer to the actor's face.

[TheBatman072]

Do i sense a little sarcasm? It seems pretty obvious that in order to do that, you would make it a little less crudely made, don't you think Mr. Smartass? :yay:

Anyway, i'm probably still full of s***, but it just seems that the jawline is a bit closer to the actor's face.


Why would he bother "fixing" it? It seemed to do the job pretty well in Begins.

Can't make it MORE "scary." It'd look stupid.

[McGarnagle]

I'm so glad to see Scarecrow again. Cillian is the man. :up:

[smatt584]

I'm sure they could improve it a little, but i have no real ideas about how.

[Steelsheen]

oh, when do and/and if are they plan on going to london? i have a job set up over there soon, maybe i can scoop! :woot:
London shooting should commence after September, when they're done with the Chi-town shoot.

I posted this in the info thread too.

Okay. My Husband And I just arrived home. Much to report. I guess I'll do it in sections.

1. As soon as we arrived at garage A, we parked facing the set on 11 and right there was the Bat-signal. I have to say, in person its such a cool feeling. Later in the night, some crew came up and literally took the face of it of and put it in a box. Its definitly glass with a steel bat in the middle.

2. We watched a couple of stunt guys repel down a level and figured they were practicing. One was absolutley wearing a Batman-like outfit.

3. It was at this point we decided to go down a few levels (I think to 6) and we came even with where they were repeling to. It seemed to us they were filming a scene with the mobsters. No site of HL or a double lead us to this conclusion. We couldnt hear dialouge, but it seemed to go like this.

Guys jump out of 2 SUV's. One mobster is holding a guy in a grey tshirt. He throws grey tshirt to the ground and then a Mobster in a red leather jacket points at him and starts yelling. Then a pause and gun shots. Now, some one was firing at the Mobsters. They all take cover and looks like they prepare to fire back and CUT.

Take this for what its worth. An account with out pictures or video, across the L tracks. I did see a guy with a camcorder, and a few people with cameras. Just as we were getting ready to leave, Im sure I saw typeorocks. He was there afetr us and maybe will have more details.....

Similar account to Cowleen-

I got down there at about 11:30pm I want to say and wandered into the first parking garage I saw which happened to be the one the set is located on top of, however, no security. That is, until I got a couple floors up and turn the corner and there are Tumblers staring straight at me, all 4 of them. As I reached for my camera though security came by and kicked us out.

From there we proceeded to the parking garage on Franklin which has absolutely no security in it and you can get a clear view of the set. Though, you are pretty far away and the side the Batsignal faces Wells. As we were in this garage, I noticed groups of people in the garage on Wells st, so we ran over there to get a better view. Although, none of these people were there when we snuck inside which makes me think security did a round.

On the Wells st. garage you get an amazing view at the set, one that makes you almost guilty for being so close...almost. There we were able to see batsignal, though not lit, a guy in a trench coat with a gun, the dogs we have been told about and someone who sure looked like they were wearing a Batman-esque costume. The scene they were filming was pretty much inside the garage making almost impossible to get a clear view of the action going on and as we went to lower levels of the garage security found us and kicked us out.

In the end, nothing entirely new, but enough to get me hyped!

great reporting there Cowleen and Batmantis. we sure appreciate those :up:

Scarecrow is on the right in the first shot

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/Scarecrow.jpg


well that settles the Scarecrow debate. thanks! :hyper:

[smatt584]

Although, i think i would like it more with a more definite brow to it and maybe have it conceal his eyes a little more. that would definitely be a bit freakier.

[undyingsoul]

damn...the rumors that seem the less possible end up being true....

[TheBatman072]

damn...the rumors that seem the less possible end up being true....


Why was the rumor of Scarecrow coming back not very possible?

[BatoutofHell]

More pictures! My dossier needs more pictures!

Great job though...great, really really great! (Seinfeld)

[smatt584]

Yeah, i remember someone bringing up the point that he would probably be needed in order to create the joker toxin. I mean, how else would he do it?

[TheBatman072]

Yeah, i remember someone bringing up the point that he would probably be needed in order to create the joker toxin. I mean, how else would he do it?


Joker couldn't have a slight background in chemical engineering?

[jimmy]

Man, I saw that picture and a huge grin came over my face.

Awwwwwww yeah.

[RedIsNotBlue]

Hmm. I just have a sneaking suspicion that Scarecrow plays a much bigger part in this film than we think.

[Nepenthes]

is he wearing a black suit?

no costume, huh

[jimmy]

I'm so happy now.

[BatoutofHell]

Hmm. I just have a sneaking suspicion that Scarecrow plays a much bigger part in this film than we think.

Indeed, mobster's being ambushed and all, a European gang for Scarecrow...hm...

[Seen]

This is quite fantastic news.

BOO!

[smatt584]

Joker couldn't have a slight background in chemical engineering?

What's so improbable of Crane doing that? Is it more likely that all of the bat villains have a background in advanced chemistry and pharmacology?

[Nepenthes]

I don't understand why people assumed Scarecrow wouldn't return. Always seemed a no-brainer to me


I'm kinda glad he doesn't have a Scarecrow outfit

[jimmy]

Things are looking up now.

[RedIsNotBlue]

I don't understand why people assumed Scarecrow wouldn't return. Always seemed a no-brainer to me

I thought it was common knowledge at least on these boards that he would be returning. I have a feeling it is a much bigger part than we expect though.

[TheBatman072]

What's so improbable of Crane doing that? Is it more likely that all of the bat villains have a background in advanced chemistry and pharmacology?


Well...a couple of them do.

Pamela Isely
Victor Fries
Jonathan Crane
Joker
Kirk Langstrom(probably more Biology than chemistry, but he DID make the Man-Bat serum)

That's all I can think of right now.

[Seen]

I guess Nolan was really serious when he talked about escalation being a theme in this film. You have The Joker causing havoc, The Scarecrow, a friggin' mob war ensuing, Batman's influence spawning copycats, Harvey Dent's campaign creating hysteria for The Joker to brew, and all of this interweaving and intervening somehow and someway.

It's like chaos. I love it.

[undyingsoul]

how do we know for 100% sure these are legit pics?

[smatt584]

It's still not an improbability, especially with the Scarecrow being in this one.

[TheBatman072]

how do we know for 100% sure these are legit pics?


Okay, you got me. You pried the info out of me.


I TOTALLY got Chris Nolan and a bunch of his film crew to come over and recreate a parking garage with me, and then I dressed up as the Scarecrow.


You saw past my ruse.

[TheBatman072]

It's still not an improbability, especially with the Scarecrow being in this one.


Didn't say it wasn't. But it couldn't hurt for the Joker to actually be SMART as well as insane and ruthless.

[jimmy]

how do we know for 100% sure these are legit pics?

Stop. Just go away.

[smatt584]

Well...a couple of them do.

Pamela Isely
Victor Fries
Jonathan Crane
Joker
Kirk Langstrom(probably more Biology than chemistry, but he DID make the Man-Bat serum)

That's all I can think of right now.

Damn, quite the geniuses. I'm not sure if all of them could fit into the same scientific pool, but i also remember the mad hatter being scientifically inclined and he was seen with the scarecrow a few times in the comics...Cameo anyone?

[dark_b]

Stop. Just go away.i just waited for some guy to aks if this is real.

maybe its a manip :cwink:
maybe the symbol is gold :cwink:

[undyingsoul]

Stop. Just go away.uh...ok what did i ever do to you?

[jimmy]

i just waited for some guy to aks if this is real.

maybe its a manip :cwink:
maybe the symbol is gold :cwink:

:oldrazz:

[TheBatman072]

Damn, quite the geniuses. I'm not sure if all of them could fit into the same scientific pool, but i also remember the mad hatter being scientifically inclined and he was seen with the scarecrow a few times in the comics...Cameo anyone?


I think Jervis Tetch was more tech savvy.


Not really into chemicals.

[smatt584]

Well, yeah, the joker would still have to be smart in order to plan/arrange the huge plots he has, not to mention, create the bombs, etc he always seems to have, but you can't pile too much onto one villain or, dumb as it sounds in the context of "batman", it becomes a little too far-fetched.

[jimmy]

uh...ok what did i ever do to you?

Is it real? Seriously. What the cock is that **** about?

[AndrewGilkison]

Since the subject of Joker toxin came up again.

I think if someone dies in TDK from Joker Venom (if it's going to be introduced), it should play like the Chestbuster scene from Alien. Camera going all tight on the victim as he's trashing around, laughing, with maybe Gordon and the police or whomever frantically trying to get him stable, and we see his facial muscles contort into a smile just before he dies.

Thoughts?

[undyingsoul]

wow i guess newbies get the probe around here, talk about some rude people

[smatt584]

I think Jervis Tetch was more tech savvy.


Not really into chemicals.

He would have to know a lot about neurology and biology in order to control your brain though. It's not like hot-wiring a car.

[TheBatman072]

Well, yeah, the joker would still have to be smart in order to plan/arrange the huge plots he has, not to mention, create the bombs, etc he always seems to have, but you can't pile too much onto one villain or, dumb as it sounds in the context of "batman", it becomes a little too far-fetched.


I can go to the library right now(not really, libraries aren't open at 4:46 in the morning), and get all kinds of books on chemicals and the like.


Wouldn't be too hard. He doesn't have to be a chemical GENIUS, but a background in it wouldn't be too bad.

[TheBatman072]

He would have to know a lot about neurology and biology in order to control your brain though. It's not like hot-wiring a car.


I understand that.


But it's not the study of CHEMICALS. Of which we were discussing.

[smatt584]

I can go to the library right now(not really, libraries aren't open at 4:46 in the morning), and get all kinds of books on chemicals and the like.


Wouldn't be too hard. He doesn't have to be a chemical GENIUS, but a background in it wouldn't be too bad.

I don't think a few books at the library would help with that sort of thing, but i see where you're coming from. He could read the anarchist's cookbook to find a simple nerve gas and some explosives, but he probably would have to be a near genius to figure out how to contort his victim's faces into deadly smiles chemically.

[TheBatman072]

I don't think a few books at the library would help with that sort of thing, but i see where you're coming from. He could read the anarchist's cookbook to find a simple nerve gas and some explosives, but he probably would have to be a near genius to figure out how to contort his victim's faces into deadly smiles chemically.

Which brings me back to my original point:

Why not? He couldn't have gone to school before turning to a life of crime?

[smatt584]

who knows? I suppose he had to start somewhere. I just think it would be more believable in the context of the movie for him not to be explained as a master chemist. Of course, i've never read it explained in the comics, but the question seems like it would surely come up if they decide to use the venom in the movie (who knows if they even will though).

[TheBatman072]

who knows? I suppose he had to start somewhere. I just think it would be more believable in the context of the movie for him not to be explained as a master chemist. Of course, i've never read it explained in the comics, but the question seems like it would surely come up if they decide to use the venom in the movie (who knows if they even will though).


I think he's ALWAYS been a chemical genius. They've just never outright said it.

[smatt584]

It's better that way too. It's freakier if you don't know how he does it.

[undyingsoul]

who knows? I suppose he had to start somewhere. I just think it would be more believable in the context of the movie for him not to be explained as a master chemist. Of course, i've never read it explained in the comics, but the question seems like it would surely come up if they decide to use the venom in the movie (who knows if they even will though).you should ask the regulars, i mean...since they know EVERY SINGLE thing about batman and his world...i mean they couldn't possibly be wrong ever right? :dry:

[TheBatman072]

It's better that way too. It's freakier if you don't know how he does it.


That's how it was in Batman #1. Joker's first appearence. He had a slow acting poison, a gas, and a fast acting poison.

[gil419]

Same shot, wide angle, no brightness enhancement.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/action.jpg

[TheBatman072]

Also, in the Killing Joke, Joker, before he was Joker, worked in a chemical factory.

I can't remember if it was as a technition of just a janitor, but he definately worked there.

[dark_b]

you can see how nolan uses orange lighiting.

i like hte look of gotham at night. it has this oragen rusty feel.

[smatt584]

That's the problem though, only the creators can really say anything about this stuff, the rest is all conjecture. But we all just like to argue/debate a little, so why not about this?

[smatt584]

Does this picture remind anybody else of Fight Club?

[smatt584]

Also, in the Killing Joke, Joker, before he was Joker, worked in a chemical factory.

I can't remember if it was as a technition of just a janitor, but he definately worked there.

I need to pick that book up again...
He could have stolen some of their trade secrets?

[Keyser Soze]

Great scoop, gil419! I get more excited about this film every day!

[Nepenthes]

Comic book Joker is an expert in chemistry and it's been mentioned a few times that he *may* have been a chemical technician before his accident. He's genius level insanity in other areas as well. He's one of two people who can beat Ra's Al Ghul in chess.

But the chemical expertise shouldn't be adapted into a movie imo. It's not completely necessary and it might seem a little convenient. Similar to organic webshooters. He's a madman with clown face and by the way he's ALSO a scientific genius.

[Mikesimus]

is there a link or could somebody PM me these on set Scarecrow pictures, they arent showing up on my *****ty office pc. Damned government.

[smatt584]

Comic book Joker is an expert in chemistry and it's been mentioned a few times that he *may* have been a chemical technician before his accident. He's genius level insanity in other areas as well. He's one of two people who can beat Ra's Al Ghul in chess.

But the chemical expertise shouldn't be adapted into a movie imo. It's not completely necessary and it might seem a little convenient. Similar to organic webshooters. He's a madman with clown face and by the way he's ALSO a scientific genius.

That's exactly what i was thinking, but i can't imagine that they would introduce the joker venom without some sort of explaination as to how he got it, so enter the "Crane solution" and it answers all major concerns!

[microchip_emozi]

maybe nolan have taken inspiration from this:

Grant Morrison's graphic novel Arkham Asylum suggests that the Joker's mental state is in fact a previously unprecedented form of "super-sanity," a form of ultra-sensory perception. It also suggests that he has no true personality of his own, that on any given day he can be a harmless clown or a vicious killer, depending on which would benefit him the most. Later, during the Knightfall saga, after Scarecrow and the Joker team up and kidnap the mayor of Gotham City, Scarecrow turns on the Joker and uses his fear gas to see what Joker is afraid of. To Scarecrow's surprise, the gas has no effect on Joker, who in turn beats him with a chair. In Morrison's JLA title, the Martian Manhunter rewires his own brain in order to think like the Joker, and later briefly rewires the Joker's brain to create momentary sanity. In those few moments, the Joker realizes that he had to reevaluate his life and seemed to regret his various murders. He is returned to his usual self soon afterward.

source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(comics)

[gil419]

Sometimes hostage negotiations just break down

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa8/chicagodump/Negotiations.jpg

[smatt584]

You can almost hear him: "What's up Bit**?"

[Nepenthes]

maybe nolan have taken inspiration from this:

Grant Morrison's graphic novel Arkham Asylum suggests that the Joker's mental state is in fact a previously unprecedented form of "super-sanity," a form of ultra-sensory perception. It also suggests that he has no true personality of his own, that on any given day he can be a harmless clown or a vicious killer, depending on which would benefit him the most. Later, during the Knightfall saga, after Scarecrow and the Joker team up and kidnap the mayor of Gotham City, Scarecrow turns on the Joker and uses his fear gas to see what Joker is afraid of. To Scarecrow's surprise, the gas has no effect on Joker, who in turn beats him with a chair. In Morrison's JLA title, the Martian Manhunter rewires his own brain in order to think like the Joker, and later briefly rewires the Joker's brain to create momentary sanity. In those few moments, the Joker realizes that he had to reevaluate his life and seemed to regret his various murders. He is returned to his usual self soon afterward.


source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(comics)


^ yeah that's a great scene.

It'd also be great on film because it establish so many things we need to know. 1) the extent of Jokers madness 2) remind/reintroduce Scarecrow and his fear gas 3) the origin of Joker venom.

[Nepenthes]

NO filmming on the rooftop wed night.....so maybe thursday night?

Everything took place 1 floor under the roof involving Scarecrow and his gang VS a mystery gang. Batmans Double showed up to fight scarecrow around 3am. And the crow gasses him!!


I'm betting that Scarecrows gang are actually under orders from Joker. Interesting that Batman gets gassed *again*, that's gotta be annoying. Wonder if an antidote will save him from the effects. Hope not.

[Steelsheen]

I'm betting that Scarecrows gang are actually under orders from Joker. Interesting that Batman gets gassed *again*, that's gotta be annoying. Wonder if an antidote will save him from the effects. Hope not.

what if this is gonna be similar to the bullet scene in SR?

Scarecrow gasses Batman

Batman closes his eyes just as the gas hits his face, smirks, grabs Scarecrow by the collar and beats the crap outta him :D

[typeorocks]

So here is my set report....

Lots of snipers were there early...only to see a few scenes being filmmed 1 level under the rooftop set in the parking garage. The scenes were gunfire and gang members running for cover.

Also...not being filmmed was a stunt double jumping from the rooftop into the level below. He had on a batman outfit...but no cowl.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/Batset001.jpg

After about 2 hours or so everyone went on break....most of the people standing around snapping pictures left. But we stayed. I hung out below and heard that Cillian was spotted! I tried to find him but didn't. However I did find Chris Nolan. Got his autograph on my BB DVD and a picture with him.

I'm the one who looks way to happy!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/Batset012.jpg

around 2:30-3ish they returned to the set and started filmming 2 gangs fighting with each other. Then I spotted Cillian and they filmmed him yelling at the gang. The sound of gunfire blasted and everyone ran for cover. They repeated this over and over again. here are a few pics of the gangs talking to each other. The people on the right are the Scarecrow gang. The gang on the left...I have No idea? They were all dressed nice so maybe part of the mob?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/Batset026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/Batset025.jpg

So after a few takes of that...they moved to the side of the van. I saw a batman...It had to be a stunt double. And him and scarecrow had a struggle and ended with the crow gassing batman. Batman fell to the ground holding his face screaming.

They were still doing takes of that when I left...about 4am

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Great report typo..shame you didn't get some of the fight
but awesome.

:up:

:cool:

[Steelsheen]

So here is my set report....

Lots of snipers were there early...only to see a few scenes being filmmed 1 level under the rooftop set in the parking garage. The scenes were gunfire and gang members running for cover.

Also...not being filmmed was a stunt double jumping from the rooftop into the level below. He had on a batman outfit...but no cowl.

After about 2 hours or so everyone went on break....most of the people standing around snapping pictures left. But we stayed. I hung out below and heard that Cillian was spotted! I tried to find him but didn't. However I did find Chris Nolan. Got his autograph on my BB DVD and a picture with him.

I'm the one who looks way to happy!

LOL! i think anybody who managed to score Nolan's siggy would be grinning like that dude :D


around 2:30-3ish they returned to the set and started filmming 2 gangs fighting with each other. Then I spotted Cillian and they filmmed him yelling at the gang. The sound of gunfire blasted and everyone ran for cover. They repeated this over and over again. here are a few pics of the gangs talking to each other. The people on the right are the Scarecrow gang. The gang on the left...I have No idea? They were all dressed nice so maybe part of the mob?

So after a few takes of that...they moved to the side of the van. I saw a batman...It had to be a stunt double. And him and scarecrow had a struggle and ended with the crow gassing batman. Batman fell to the ground holding his face screaming.

They were still doing takes of that when I left...about 4am


appreciate the report man :up:

but thats something i'm a little dissapointed in. Batman gets gassed AGAIN? and after developing an anti-toxin in BB you'd think he'd be immune by now. but nevermind that (considering the possibility that Scarecrow has improved the formula) you'd think after what happened in BB Batman should've learned to dodge the gas. :whatever:

[Keyser Soze]

LOL! i think anybody who managed to score Nolan's siggy would be grinning like that dude :D





appreciate the report man :up:

but thats something i'm a little dissapointed in. Batman gets gassed AGAIN? and after developing an anti-toxin in BB you'd think he'd be immune by now. but nevermind that (considering the possibility that Scarecrow has improved the formula) you'd think after what happened in BB Batman should've learned to dodge the gas. :whatever:


I'm actually glad that Scarecrow is still able to gas Batman. If Batman was now totally immune to all variants of his Fear Gas, that would pretty much kill dead the chances of him ever being a threat again.

[NoName86]

Or it wasn't Batman at all, but someone acting like Batman. :wink:

[wikum]

but thats something i'm a little dissapointed in. Batman gets gassed AGAIN? and after developing an anti-toxin in BB you'd think he'd be immune by now.


Yea that gets me a bit too. I have been suggesting it could be the vigilante Batman...and from this scene they put him in the back of the white van and deliver him to The Joker. Or like you say, he could have improved his toxin...but if he's improved his toxin, surely that would mean batman would be ****ed? the last one put him in bed for three days.