The Dark Knight Filming:news/pics etc..

[Redd]

AWESOME PIC!

Also with the set report, if you look at Super Hero hype they have a new schedule for filming this weekend.

Everyone go to the places and get some pics and vids. People like me, that do not live anywhere near Chicago (I live in Los Angeles) are counting on you to fill us in with what they are filming.

[MAKIEVELLI]

WHOA BIH!!!

This thread finally got back on track!! Ataboy typo! :up: :up:

Mezmerized by your avatar:wow: :wow: :wow:

[Mr. Socko]

You guys are so lucky. I wish I could visit the set. :)


Oh and is it just me or does Gary Oldman look just like Ned Flanders!

[typeorocks]

My Batman Begins DVD now has 3 autographs on it....

I took a picture just to show off

Top right: Chris Nolan

Bottom Right: Gary Oldman

Top left: Graham Churchyard (Works with wardrobe and stuff also is the creator of the 89 batsuit) You can see him on the BB special features section talking about the batsuit. So he deserves a spot on the dvd.

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

[crazydawg22]

nice autographs, im jealous

[Redd]

YOu are so lucky to get those autographs.

[TB1000]

I left work around 9:30 and they were getting things set up in the LaSalle/Monroe area. Tomorrow is the last day of my internship and tonight I got to finally see the Batcycles. They had 4 of them out, including one that looked like it was being connected to some sort of brace/bracket.

The smashed semi was placed in the street, as was the helicopter shell. There was also a SWAT truck placed in front of the semi and I saw another SWAT truck that was much longer than the "armored" version that we've seen.

It was a good time to be in Chicago this summer. I'll miss bat-stalking but will look forward to when the movie comes out next summer.

[Cowleen]

Did you also see the Joker, Cowleen? How green is his hair?Unfortunately, it was dark and the glare was on the window a bit. Couldn't see the hair but the makeup was fairly right on with the picture with Maggie and the knife.

[Juanigi]

more pix

[Superman11]

This is kind of old, but did any detail ever surface about the filming the week of July 4th at Hotel 71 on the 39th floor? I was there, and did a set report, but noone ever really confirmed what scene they were filming??

Also, I realized they are using that parking garage as the GPD rooftop, but that roof looks different than the GPD rooftop in BB. Is it a different roof they are using???

[Phoenixfaith]

AWESOME PIC!

Also with the set report, if you look at Super Hero hype they have a new schedule for filming this weekend.

Everyone go to the places and get some pics and vids. People like me, that do not live anywhere near Chicago (I live in Los Angeles) are counting on you to fill us in with what they are filming.

What is the new filming schedule, where can I find it here on the site?

[Cowleen]

What is the new filming schedule, where can I find it here on the site?Sasquatch usually has it in his Signature. You girls heading out tonight?

[LegendaryCaleb]

My Batman Begins DVD now has 3 autographs on it....

I took a picture just to show off

Top right: Chris Nolan

Bottom Right: Gary Oldman

Top left: Graham Churchyard (Works with wardrobe and stuff also is the creator of the 89 batsuit) You can see him on the BB special features section talking about the batsuit. So he deserves a spot on the dvd.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/dvd.jpg
dang thats sexy

[typeorocks]

dang thats sexy

I'll start the bid at 1 Million dollars :)

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

I'll start the bid at 1 Million dollars :)



but dude, that is priceless..

:wow:

:D

[Mr. Socko]

I'll start the bid at 1 Million dollars :)

I bid 2 Million

http://www.batmanunmasked.com/albums/userpics/10001/000095.jpg

[Mike_D202]

Oh and is it just me or does Gary Oldman look just like Ned Flanders!


BWHAHAHHAA :up:

I dont know about running up to the cast members asking them for autographs That would get kind of annoying wouldnt it? :huh: Especially if its the same person over and over again??

[Steelsheen]

My Batman Begins DVD now has 3 autographs on it....

I took a picture just to show off

Top right: Chris Nolan

Bottom Right: Gary Oldman

Top left: Graham Churchyard (Works with wardrobe and stuff also is the creator of the 89 batsuit) You can see him on the BB special features section talking about the batsuit. So he deserves a spot on the dvd.

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

dude that already belongs to a Hall of Fame somewhere :up:

try to get Bale's siggy on it if you can get close enough to him without biting your head off ;)

[He-Man]

Bruce's Car ?
http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/~zalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg

Ferrari, on a flatbed

Got it from some guys blog. Says the pic was taken lastnight.....He has a few other pics of the 18wheeler and the batpod posted here.....
http://frakkingoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/quick-bat-stop-bat-hunting-part-v.html

[chickenwriter]

Was Aaron Eckhart's hair really short? I think I just saw him crossing the street.

[Wedge A.]

Bruce's Car ?
http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/~zalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg

Ferrari, on a flatbed

Got it from some guys blog. Says the pic was taken lastnight.....He has a few other pics of the 18wheeler and the batpod posted here.....
http://frakkingoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/quick-bat-stop-bat-hunting-part-v.html

It's clearly the DeLorean from Back to the Future.

[ChicageauxTiger]

Those are cool shots. Too bad they're so dark.

It's actually the reflectors that are screwing up this guys images. He should have taken the flash off and found a stationary place (a mailbox, a street sign, a newspaper stand, a tree) and taken the pic while staying completely still. Basically, long enough for the shutter to get the light it needs for the picture.

Or, use the flash but making sure there are no reflectors in the shot to bounce back and screw up the picture. It's easier to do probably for the Sportscar, not so easy for the Joker Trailer.

Regardless ... cool car!

[Mikesimus]

Bruce's Car ?
http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/~zalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg

Ferrari, on a flatbed

Got it from some guys blog. Says the pic was taken lastnight.....He has a few other pics of the 18wheeler and the batpod posted here.....
http://frakkingoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/quick-bat-stop-bat-hunting-part-v.html

Looks nice, dont think its a Ferrari though, more likely a Lamborghini Murcielago me thinks!

[Dr Lee]

Ferrari? That looks more Lambo to me.:huh:

[jrc3735]

Was Aaron Eckhart's hair really short? I think I just saw him crossing the street.

No its pretty long.
http://ibelieveinharveydent.warnerbros.com/
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/6306/Events/6306/ActorsCat_Dimit_14569579_400.jpg.html?path=pgaller y&path_key=Eckhart,%20Aaron

[SpinyNorman]

For some reason, Hunter Rider, I can never load the pictures you post... Weird.

[chickenwriter]

No its pretty long.
http://ibelieveinharveydent.warnerbros.com/
http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/6306/Events/6306/ActorsCat_Dimit_14569579_400.jpg.html?path=pgaller y&path_key=Eckhart,%20Aaron

Okay, thanks. I wasn't positive it was him.

[Batman jr.]

Ferrari? That looks more Lambo to me.:huh:

It IS a lamborghini. You should see my other one :o

[SantoAnderson]

That and Lamborghini is the "official" sponsor vehicle of TDK. The lambo company released some press release a couple months back saying so. So I can't see a Ferarri in the movie unless they play on blowing it up.

[Rezzo]

NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE! With the Joker!

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/audio-17-minute-interview-with-hot-rod.html

Real or not? cause this link is nothing but an interview with some idiot

[ChicageauxTiger]

Ummm ... :dry: ... that's an interview with the guy from Hot Rod! Is this some sort of joke?

[Crook]

This is the right link:

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/behind-scenes-video-of-dark-knight-with.html

[ChicageauxTiger]

Here it is; a direct link:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=608A1B08B975567CE3EA8733E2436AF5 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

[DSET]

that was bad-ass

[Rezzo]

Loving the look :up:

[Blaxje]

Nice! He is definitely living up to his role. Look him sweep the chain up the on-set guy's ass. :woot:

[Watson]

Here it is; a direct link:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=608A1B08B975567CE3EA8733E2436AF5 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1


Fox seems to have it out for the Dark Knight don't they?

Very cool though. Love his movements...very calculated and creepy.

[The Only Woj]

someone needs to animated gif-ize Ledger goofing off a bit once he gets out of the car.

[daredevil22]

Someone have this video in another format??? Its not working for me

[Mr. Socko]

I wish I were in Chicago right now, everyone is having a blast but me :(

[Dark Knight]

NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE! With the Joker!

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/behind-scenes-video-of-dark-knight-with.html



Nice! Man, Ledger is going to be great!

[sasquatchs]

Bruce's Car ?
http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/%7Ezalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg

Ferrari, on a flatbed

Got it from some guys blog. Says the pic was taken lastnight.....He has a few other pics of the 18wheeler and the batpod posted here.....
http://frakkingoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/quick-bat-stop-bat-hunting-part-v.html

Wonder who's car this is then?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7fZoFsPhE
a-7fZoFsPhE

6Dj7ExDW1Os

[Dark Knight]

Someone have this video in another format??? Its not working for me


Mine is lagging....

[batman44]

Nice Vid, Ledger looks great.

[KnightOfGotham]

In the background of the video you can see a police car and a camera crane. Maybe some chase scene

[rory_bat]

Can somebody get that clip on Youtube?

[daredevil22]

Yeah please someone post the Joker vid on youtube

[Watson]

Wonder who's car this is then?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7fZoFsPhE
a-7fZoFsPhE

6Dj7ExDW1Os

As much as I love the set reports some people need to learn to hold a camera steady...I feel like I have motion sickness.

[Dvhyzs]

Yeah please someone post the Joker vid on youtube
I'm uploading it right now.

[rory_bat]

I'm uploading it right now.

Excellent!

[Batman>all]

how much does christian bale and heath ledger get paid for doing this movie? Does anyone know?

[millennium movies]

Man that would have been badass to see Bats actually having to use a normal car to chase whoever he's after or to getaway. Like that car up there, which is not a ferrari, it's a Lamborghini Murcielago i believe.

[Milkman95]

Bruce could also have that Corvette Z06 I guess.......

[sasquatchs]

As long as "nice car/ride/coat" doesn't become a tradition

[Milkman95]

Did you see this nice "cover-up" by Jett?

I want to know what the rest of this scene or stunt comprises of:

5:00 AM TEXAS TIME: “A.P.” returns with a brief update on last night's shooting (8/2-8/3):

"The TDK shoot continued in downtown Chicago in the heart of the financial district .

Mostly scenes of the Christian Bale being pulled around on the Batpod -- back and forth and back and forth some more. Passing him on the towed Batpod were dozens of Gotham prop cars used mostly as background in the scene.

There was one great scene in the beginning of the night when they used the Batman stunt guy -- Jean Peire Goy -- driving the pod right up a…

Whoops!

No spoilers, no spoilers, no spoilers! Wait for July of ’08 ’cause this one's gonna blow your mind!

Other than that we'll look forward to Friday night, see ‘ya then!"

Thanks again to A.P. for another update...

[dark_b]

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=DA010209249FEEEE2E1260F8481B8A19 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1
ledger is sooooo smart. not even once did he look on the right.

hahaha

[rory_bat]

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=DA010209249FEEEE2E1260F8481B8A19 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1
ledger is sooooo smart. not even once did he look on the right.

hahaha

Yeah, the crew isn't too happy with Fox News. One night while I was watching filming the PA's instructed a bunch of us to stand in front of their camera to block them from getting footage.

lol

[Keyser Soze]

As long as "nice car/ride/coat" doesn't become a tradition

The Joker steps out his car.

HOMELESS GUY: Nice coat.

The Joker grins. And shoots the guy in the face

[Shoemeister]

The Joker steps out his car.

HOMELESS GUY: Nice coat.

The Joker grins. And shoots the guy in the face

LOL! I love it.

[Steelsheen]

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=DA010209249FEEEE2E1260F8481B8A19 ?contentId=3964124&version=4&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1
ledger is sooooo smart. not even once did he look on the right.

hahaha

actually he did. you notice he was acting all wacky one second then suddenly stood still the next? thats because as he was fooling around, he glanced to his right, noticed the newscrew then suddenly behaved.

[Figs]

The Joker steps out his car.

HOMELESS GUY: Nice coat.

The Joker grins. And shoots the guy in the face


That would be a dream come true if that were actually in the film. :yay:

[strikezone89]

^it would be sweet.

[Yurka]

The Joker steps out his car.

HOMELESS GUY: Nice coat.

The Joker grins. And shoots the guy in the face

I would love it if it was the same bum from BB.

[Juanigi]

actually he did. you notice he was acting all wacky one second then suddenly stood still the next? thats because as he was fooling around, he glanced to his right, noticed the newscrew then suddenly behaved.I dunno, that's pretty wacky foot-tapping

[Yurka]

Yeah, the crew isn't too happy with Fox News. One night while I was watching filming the PA's instructed a bunch of us to stand in front of their camera to block them from getting footage.

lol

I was wondering if they were unhappy with them.
thats pretty funny, lol

[Keyser Soze]

That would be a dream come true if that were actually in the film. :yay:

While we're at it:

The Joker walks through The Narrows. Spots the boy from the first film.

BOY: My friends will never believe me!

The Joker grins. And shoots him in the face.

[sasquatchs]

I was wondering if they were unhappy with them.
thats pretty funny, lol

I don't think he cares much :woot:

www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3894358&version=1&locale=EN-US (http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3894358&version=1&locale=EN-US)

[strikezone89]

While we're at it:

The Joker walks through The Narrows. Spots the boy from the first film.

BOY: My friends will never believe me!

The Joker grins. And shoots him in the face.

omg funny hahahahahahahja

[Polysaturate]

http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/%7Ezalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg


This car is indeed Bruce's car and it's a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. The production will be using at least the shell of the car by request.

This implies that (blacked out):

They want the the shell of the car so that it can be destroyed in production. Bruce's personal car looks like it gets destroyed in an explosion

Not heard any more info on this, but keep an eye out for the car on the set.

[mayhem]

http://imgred.com/http://home.uchicago.edu/%7Ezalawi/blogstuff/TDK007sm.jpg


This car is indeed Bruce's car and it's a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. The production will be using at least the shell of the car by request.

This implies that (blacked out):


Not heard any more info on this, but keep an eye out for the car on the set.
[/COLOR]

Cant be a more appropiate car for bruce wayne than the Lamborghini murcielago, cos the meaning of the word murcielago... great choice

[mayhem]

bad ass car:

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/02/25-lamborghini-murcielago-lp640/lamborghini-murcielago-lp640.php
:ninja:

[Crook]

COT DAYUM, look at that interior. I wanna see the damn thing for more than a second.

All these hot cars are making it into the movies, but they're nothing more than cameos.

[mayhem]

maybe is the roadster version, so bruce can have ejectable seats... lol

[BubbaGump]

While we're at it:

The Joker walks through The Narrows. Spots the boy from the first film.

BOY: My friends will never believe me!

The Joker grins. And shoots him in the face.

God, you love crimes against children, don't ya? :oldrazz:

[Mikesimus]

Surely its the same car he used when driving up to the hotel in BB, which was a Lamborghini

[Mikesimus]

God, you love crimes against children, don't ya? :oldrazz:

Hmmmm, that sounds very wrong lol

[Keyser Soze]

God, you love crimes against children, don't ya? :oldrazz:

You should read some of my RPG posts! :woot:

[mayhem]

any news whats going on tonight ? still chasing in LaSalle ?

[Yurka]

Anyone see this video?

more fox news coverage, it talks about fans putting up TDK filming on youtube which I thought was funny.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3894153&version=1&locale=EN-US

[Yurka]

With the new crashed helicopter prop is anyone else thinking Joker uses his RPG on this instead/also?

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3897659&version=1&locale=EN-US

[Batty Belfry]

With the new crashed helicopter prop is anyone else thinking Joker uses his RPG on this instead/also?

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3897659&version=1&locale=EN-US

Gotta love how the local news crews are getting the spy reports as well.

[Yurka]

Gotta love how the local news crews are getting the spy reports as well.

lol yeah, Nolan is trying so hard to keep this movie secretive and the news is getting footage and broadcasting it across the nation.

[Batty Belfry]

lol yeah, Nolan is trying so hard to keep this movie secretive and the news is getting footage and broadcasting it across the nation.

Haha, how ironic! :up:

[MJZ]

Surely its the same car he used when driving up to the hotel in BB, which was a Lamborghini

No, it's the latest version of the Murcielago, the LP640. Can't tell if it's the roadster or not, looks to me like it may even be the Versace edition, black with black wheels. My dream car.

[Victory]

The Lamborghini LP640

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/uploads/uploadNewsPhotos/medium_Batman%20-%20Lamborghini%20LP640-r3zrbsat.jpg

Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann has confirmed that the Lamborghini LP640 will appear in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.

Hit the link for more info.

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/news/101/new-car-for-bruce-wayne.php

[Cowleen]

Is anyone heading out tonight?

[rashad]

The Lamborghini LP640


http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/uploads/uploadNewsPhotos/medium_Batman%20-%20Lamborghini%20LP640-r3zrbsat.jpg

Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann has confirmed that the Lamborghini LP640 will appear in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.

Hit the link for more info.

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/news/101/new-car-for-bruce-wayne.php

That ride is sweet.

[MAKIEVELLI]

The Lamborghini LP640


http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/uploads/uploadNewsPhotos/medium_Batman%20-%20Lamborghini%20LP640-r3zrbsat.jpg

Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann has confirmed that the Lamborghini LP640 will appear in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.

Hit the link for more info.

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/news/101/new-car-for-bruce-wayne.php

It looks too similar to the car in Begins IMO. Forgive me, I'm not a big car fan and I don't know this stuff.

[mayhem]

Is anyone heading out tonight?

I just come from there, the security is pretty tight, they are firing PAs for helping too much the people, and let them stay close to the filming, theres a ton of police, they still with the chasing, I saw some filming with the GPD, nothing really exciting. They have the chopper there ready for filming, and Im sure bale is there, cos 1st is a ton of police, hardest than ever, and they were preparing the batpod for filming close ups, they were hooking one of them to a camera van... Also it seem to look to me that they have the lights on in lower wacker drive, so get ready to see some action (if they allow you).

The secret of batman filming in chicago is over, and theres lot of expectation in the people arround there, also seem that they finish filming in LaSalle tomorrow, but they still have parking permit for the whole week, so maybe thats a prepared lie to keep the people controlled.
In case that they finish filming tomorrow there, the rest is gonna be hard to follow, cos is gonna be lot of interiors...

[strikezone89]

lol yeah, Nolan is trying so hard to keep this movie secretive and the news is getting footage and broadcasting it across the nation.

yah if they dont stop they wont come back to chicago to film the 3rd one.

[Carnotaur3]

With the new crashed helicopter prop is anyone else thinking Joker uses his RPG on this instead/also?

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=3897659&version=1&locale=EN-US

Why use an RPG when the joker can just get his long tipped pistol from Batman 89 to take it down?!

[Yurka]

Why use an RPG when the joker can just get his long tipped pistol from Batman 89 to take it down?!

that would be so f***ing cool.
like Bale's "I'm Batman" homage to 89', Heath could pull a giant 4 foot pistol out of his pants (no pun intended)

[Yurka]

It looks too similar to the car in Begins IMO. Forgive me, I'm not a big car fan and I don't know this stuff.

It is the "same car", just with minor modifications to update its look.

[Crook]

The Lamborghini LP640

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/uploads/uploadNewsPhotos/medium_Batman%20-%20Lamborghini%20LP640-r3zrbsat.jpg

Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann has confirmed that the Lamborghini LP640 will appear in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.

Hit the link for more info.

http://www.batman-movie-buzz.com/news/101/new-car-for-bruce-wayne.php
Anyone know if there are any significant aesthetic differences between this model, and the one used in BB?

that would be so f***ing cool.
like Bale's "I'm Batman" homage to 89', Heath could pull a giant 4 foot pistol out of his pants (no pun intended)
Whew! Almost mistook that for inches.







I would've been pissed! :o

[Carnotaur3]

that would be so f***ing cool.
like Bale's "I'm Batman" homage to 89', Heath could pull a giant 4 foot pistol out of his pants (no pun intended)

But then a flag comes out and says :BANG: and the audience sighs with disappointment LOL

[drakeboy2007]

080307: ~6PM

Master Bruce, your Lamborghini is ready...

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4284/pict0002et0.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0002et0.jpg)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9278/pict0001mx9.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0001mx9.jpg)

Does anyone know if this is a new model (to be first shown in the movie)? I don't think it's a shell. It looked like the real thing. The wheels has the Lambo logo. I thought it was the mini-tumbler, but realized it was not. I didn't want to take a closer picture because the truck driver was sitting by the sidewalk smoking...

There wasn't many people watching the filming in LaSalle around 9PM. Mayhem was right, they have the lights on in Lower Wacker, but not the big-ass lights.

[Mr. Socko]

That's a big twinkie.

[Yurka]

080307: ~6PM

Master Bruce, your Lamborghini is ready...

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4284/pict0002et0.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0002et0.jpg)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9278/pict0001mx9.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0001mx9.jpg)

Does anyone know if this is a new model (to be first shown in the movie)? I don't think it's a shell. It looked like the real thing. The wheels has the Lambo logo. I thought it was the mini-tumbler, but realized it was not. I didn't want to take a closer picture because the truck driver was sitting by the sidewalk smoking...

There wasn't many people watching the filming in LaSalle around 9PM. Mayhem was right, they have the lights on in Lower Wacker, but not the big-ass lights.


No its not a new model, the LP640 has been out for a while now.

[LegendaryCaleb]

wow that car should look pretty sexy

[Joker'sHenchman]

I was on location on wednesday, and although Cowleen and Typeorocks stole the show by actually meeting some of the cast, I was able to accrue some information. One of the PA's told me that night they were filming diologue during Batman and Joker's final confrontation. Also, when one of the extras walked past, i asked him who he would be playing and when he replied, "Batman" in shock I asked him what he would be doing and he merely stated, "kicking some ass."

[Bond]

I was on location on wednesday, and although Cowleen and Typeorocks stole the show by actually meeting some of the cast, I was able to accrue some information. One of the PA's told me that night they were filming diologue during Batman and Joker's final confrontation.
Wow! Thanks for the scoop.

Also, when one of the extras walked past, i asked him who he would be playing and when he replied, "Batman" in shock I asked him what he would be doing and he merely stated, "kicking some ass."
WTF?

[TheDarkVictory]

Hi, Im new here...uh, I was there tonight...not too much exciting when I left (around 1 30)..when I got there at around 11-ish, they filmed a scene with a GPD SWAT truck hooked to a trailer, with Chris Nolan sitting on the back of the truck dragging it, along with Wally Pfister, etc.. The truck would drive all the way down LaSalle...and at one point, the lights they had rigged in front of it would flash really bright and the truck would swerve back and forth..most likely simulating an explosion, or gunfire.

Anyways, the truck would eventually stop at the famous corner where the PA's block everyone off, and Gary Oldman would get out, wearing SWAT gear (ooo Gordon!), and carry a shotgun with him, take a few steps...and then cut.

They then left for about an hour after that, to reset. In that time, a black Ford Explorer drove right by where we were all standing, and Christian Bale was sitting in it, wearing a hat and sunglasses and giggling at something. He completely ignored us...and word has it he is not a huge fan of us gawkers, so the ignoring was probably very intentional. Anyways, we finally saw the PA's clearing for the truck to come back...and eventually it did...repeating the same scene except this time the camera was in the driver side window on Gary Oldman, and they would stop, the SWAT guy in the passenger seat would argue with Gary Oldman, and then Gary Oldman would make like he was going to get out, by grabbing the shotgun....and that was it. They did that like 8 times (seriously, Nolan must be a perfectionist, or something must have been screwing up). At that point it was around 1 30 and even the diehards had cleared out, so I left.

Sorry if this isn't much by way of an exciting report...I've had much better experiences, including a very close up view of Ledger in full make up, which made the nerd inside of me sweat. Im sure thats already been talked about as he walked by several people and everyone flipped out. Goes to show sometimes sticking around pays off... Anyways, sorry for the non excitement but I figured I'd let anybody who didnt go know they werent missing much. Im sure after I left a million awesome things happened but eh thats the way it goes. Word has it at some point Batpod stuff is going down, but its just way too late (or early, depending on your view).

[TheDarkVictory]

Oh, I forgot to mention that some guy who had been watching since 6 PM said they had been filming a Joker scene in the alleyway along LaSalle...which makes sense because when I got there we saw Ledger way off in the distance wandering around in the street, looking zany. So, there's that. Again, sorry for the really boring scoop. And another weird thing was...I dont know if anybody noticed this, so if you did please verify...but the alleyway looked to be lit with a green light at one point. Could have been the lights warming, or could have been something bizarre? Who knows?

[Bond]

Nice set report, DarkVictory.

[Redd]

Maybe it's the "JOKER GAS"!!!

hehe

[Batman jr.]

Surely its the same car he used when driving up to the hotel in BB, which was a Lamborghini

It's a Murcielago too, but a different type.

[TheDarkVictory]

I don't know..it was probably nothing, because what I've noticed is those lights when they first turn on tend to have a green-ish cast to them...but then again...this was very, very green. Could possibly be a green screen reflecting light? Maybe? Eh? I'm not too privy to the screenplay and plot, etc...does the Joker gas people? I know he plants bombs, but it seems the gas would be too similar to BB.

[Redd]

I'm not too privy to the screenplay and plot, etc...does the Joker gas people? I know he plants bombs, but it seems the gas would be too similar to BB.

It might be too similar, but we do know that the Joker and the Scarecrow have teamed up.

Never know.

[TheDarkVictory]

Ah, good point. That would be an interesting pairing. I would love to see a fear toxin version of the Joker.

[Batman jr.]

Ah, good point. That would be an interesting pairing. I would love to see a fear toxin version of the Joker.

Yeah, me too. Must be awesome, and I hope he'll look like Joker from Arkham asylum!

[chicagobat]

It was tight... but through the miracle of cell phone technology, here's a peek of what went down on LaSalle Street...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M)

Chicago Bat

[Steelsheen]

Hi, Im new here...uh, I was there tonight...not too much exciting when I left (around 1 30)..when I got there at around 11-ish, they filmed a scene with a GPD SWAT truck hooked to a trailer, with Chris Nolan sitting on the back of the truck dragging it, along with Wally Pfister, etc.. The truck would drive all the way down LaSalle...and at one point, the lights they had rigged in front of it would flash really bright and the truck would swerve back and forth..most likely simulating an explosion, or gunfire.

Anyways, the truck would eventually stop at the famous corner where the PA's block everyone off, and Gary Oldman would get out, wearing SWAT gear (ooo Gordon!), and carry a shotgun with him, take a few steps...and then cut.

They then left for about an hour after that, to reset. In that time, a black Ford Explorer drove right by where we were all standing, and Christian Bale was sitting in it, wearing a hat and sunglasses and giggling at something. He completely ignored us...and word has it he is not a huge fan of us gawkers, so the ignoring was probably very intentional. Anyways, we finally saw the PA's clearing for the truck to come back...and eventually it did...repeating the same scene except this time the camera was in the driver side window on Gary Oldman, and they would stop, the SWAT guy in the passenger seat would argue with Gary Oldman, and then Gary Oldman would make like he was going to get out, by grabbing the shotgun....and that was it. They did that like 8 times (seriously, Nolan must be a perfectionist, or something must have been screwing up). At that point it was around 1 30 and even the diehards had cleared out, so I left.

Sorry if this isn't much by way of an exciting report...I've had much better experiences, including a very close up view of Ledger in full make up, which made the nerd inside of me sweat. Im sure thats already been talked about as he walked by several people and everyone flipped out. Goes to show sometimes sticking around pays off... Anyways, sorry for the non excitement but I figured I'd let anybody who didnt go know they werent missing much. Im sure after I left a million awesome things happened but eh thats the way it goes. Word has it at some point Batpod stuff is going down, but its just way too late (or early, depending on your view).

Oh, I forgot to mention that some guy who had been watching since 6 PM said they had been filming a Joker scene in the alleyway along LaSalle...which makes sense because when I got there we saw Ledger way off in the distance wandering around in the street, looking zany. So, there's that. Again, sorry for the really boring scoop. And another weird thing was...I dont know if anybody noticed this, so if you did please verify...but the alleyway looked to be lit with a green light at one point. Could have been the lights warming, or could have been something bizarre? Who knows?

thanks for the report man :up:

[sasquatchs]

It was tight... but through the miracle of cell phone technology, here's a peek of what went down on LaSalle Street...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M

Chicago Bat

Yay, Batman! Impressively close, very nicely done. You must have a cloaking device or something. Do you have a good idea for how the scene plays? Batman chases truck, truck flips, Gordon arrives on the scene. No idea what happens then, Joker crawls out and starts killing people perhaps. Don't know what they needed the GCN news truck for, or Eckhart, maybe a scene after Bats and Joker are long gone

[Oryon]

Nice video.

Finally a glimpse of the Batman.

[dark_b]

was he in the new suit?

[Steelsheen]

It was tight... but through the miracle of cell phone technology, here's a peek of what went down on LaSalle Street...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M)

Chicago Bat

sweet! :up:

[ultimatefan]

It was tight... but through the miracle of cell phone technology, here's a peek of what went down on LaSalle Street...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M)

Chicago Bat

Good job, man! Body shots of Batman are pretty rare on the scoops!

[rory_bat]

Scooper "A.P." on Batman-on-Film says that "they have one more night downtown and then it's back to the post office".

We got any more info on this????

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-reports-from-AP.html



Also, some good shots of Batman/Batpod from last night:


http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html

[Batty Belfry]

Impressive!

[itsthebatman]

Impressive!
Will you lead these men?

[sasquatchs]

Woah, so the bike frame can go lower than the wheels. Pod under semi stunt dream still attainable

[Chessh2036]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.

Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.

[itsthebatman]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.

Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.
He's in the zone.
Oldman is a legend.

[itsthebatman]

Woah, so the bike frame can go lower than the wheels. Pod under semi stunt dream still attainable
*fingers and toes crossed*

[Batty Belfry]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.

Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.

Was it before or after filming? These guys are undoubtedly pretty tired after filming...Plus they are far into filming at this point and longing for their privacy.....Its all starting to wear on them most likely...

[BaleIsTheBatman]

Also, some good shots of Batman/Batpod from last night:


http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html

We gotta email this guy asking him for the still pictures he used to make that video! I bet they are pretty good quality, and he got some AWESOME shots!

[Wedge A.]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.

Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.

I know, it sounds like Bale is pretty anti-social. That's weak how he ignored you. He's my second favorite actor (behind the legendary Jimmy Stewart) and it's dissapointing to me if he's that way with fans.

[superkong 500]

Wow great pic. We have our first close-up at the cycle(pod) in action and the new batsuit cape detached. Now we need new oficial shots of the suit.

[Oryon]

I know, it sounds like Bale is pretty anti-social. That's weak how he ignored you. He's my second favorite actor (behind the legendary Jimmy Stewart) and it's dissapointing to me if he's that way with fans.

Maybe he's in character as Bruce Wayne.

Isn't Bruce Wayne supposed to be a womanizing, smarmy prick.

[newtypejuggalo]

I heard on another thread that Bale hates the people who hang out all night watching filming. He's doing that on purpose. At least Oldman is being cool. Ledger might be cool too but he's probably more restricted with all of his make up on.

[Batty Belfry]

I heard on another thread

That's how rumors get started, so who knows if it's true. Bale is one of those actors that values and craves his privacy above anything...When he's not shooting he wants to be left alone.... I've seen video somewhere of him interacting with some fans, but it was an official thing like a convention...If he was on his way back to a hotel he most likely just wanted to sleep. Nobody knows...:huh:

[rory_bat]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.

Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.


I do. If he is not filming or on set he is extremely approachable. You can get autographs, pics, etc. But when he is on set or filming he is very much focused on filming. I can certainly respect that. Don't judge him because you yell his name while he is working and you don't get a response.

[rory_bat]

That's how rumors get started, so who knows if it's true. Bale is one of those actors that values and craves his privacy above anything...When he's not shooting he wants to be left alone.... I've seen video somewhere of him interacting with some fans, but it was an official thing like a convention...If he was on his way back to a hotel he most likely just wanted to sleep. Nobody knows...:huh:

I agree with Batty. Let's not get any rumors started. Let's just respect him and let him get his work done.

[Batty Belfry]

I agree with Batty. Let's not get any rumors started. Let's just respect him and let him get his work done.

Thanks! Just to be clear I wasn't taking a shot at newtypejuggalo, it's just that when you see a sentence that starts with "I heard on another thread that..." it may not be true, this is the internet after all. :yay:

[Juanigi]

Yeah, me too. Must be awesome, and I hope he'll look like Joker from Arkham asylum!http://www.mywasteofspace.com/joker.gif

[Mak]

Scooper "A.P." on Batman-on-Film says that "they have one more night downtown and then it's back to the post office".

We got any more info on this????

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-reports-from-AP.html



Also, some good shots of Batman/Batpod from last night:


http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html



Anybody know if they'll be filming Sunday night? I was pretty sure that they had the no parking signs up until the 6th.

Where is the main filming going on? Is it Jackson and LaSalle? I have a very good spot on Monroe and LaSalle where I can see a lot, but I'm not sure if they'll actually be filming there. From what I've seen, only the flipped over truck is at that intersection and a lot of the action happens near Jackson. Not sure though. Just trying to figure out if it's worth staying up all night Sunday night at Monroe and LaSalle. Thanks

[Batman jr.]

http://www.mywasteofspace.com/joker.gif

The novel, the novel...

[hannya]

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html

Blimey! "Who ate all the pies?"
He's not going to be climbing drainpipes any time soon. Look for him down the chippy ordering extra curry sauce

[Batty Belfry]

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html
Blimey! "Who ate all the pies?"
He's not going to be climbing drainpipes any time soon. Look for him down the chippy ordering extra curry sauce


Hahahaha! :woot:

[BatFan85]

Is Batman wearing the Begins suit or the Dark Knight suit when he is on the Batpod?

[mayhem]

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html

Blimey! "Who ate all the pies?"
He's not going to be climbing drainpipes any time soon. Look for him down the chippy ordering extra curry sauce

:woot: thats jean pierre, the stunt driver... hes chubby!

[sasquatchs]

Looks like a Mk II suit, on the forearms especially. The way the torso and legs have the lighter patches makes it look like he's burst out of the suit :woot: Biggest Bat-bum in history

[mayhem]

I dont know if anybody saw it, but last saturday, ledger, in street clothes, was riding the batpod for fun, when they were towing it in LaSalle, hope they put it in the DVD. I hadnt the opportunity to saw it, but one of my contacts there told me that was pretty funny. :word:

[Silver Knight]

So is it safe to say Batmans new costume is all black?

[rory_bat]

I dont know if anybody saw it, but last saturday, ledger, in street clothes, was riding the batpod for fun, when they were towing it in LaSalle, hope they put it in the DVD. I hadnt the opportunity to saw it, but one of my contacts there told me that was pretty funny. :word:


Nice! He seems like he has been having some fun on set.... the joker must be rubbing off on him :joker:

[Batty Belfry]

So is it safe to say Batmans new costume is all black?

It's black/gray. Have you seen the photos of him standing on top of the police car in the new suit?

[Crook]

The new costume looks puffy from those shots. :(

[sasquatchs]

The new costume looks puffy from those shots. :(

This time it really is the man underneath that defines him

[rory_bat]

The new costume looks puffy from those shots. :(


Could be a specially padded stunt suit. I would imagine it is slightly different from the one Bale wears.

[Batty Belfry]

The new costume looks puffy from those shots. :(


No, it's the stunt driver's puffy body. Seriously, he's not lean and ripped like Bale, and it doesn't really matter anyway. Because the only times you see the stunt driver is when he's moving quickly.

[Batty Belfry]

Could be a specially padded stunt suit. I would imagine it is slightly different from the one Bale wears.

Too true also.

For protection! :woot:

[Crook]

Let's hope all those explanations are true, and not just excuses fans are reaching for to make themselves feel better (ala the Joker bank scenes). :o :p

[Silver Knight]

It's black/gray. Have you seen the photos of him standing on top of the police car in the new suit?
Yes. It seems gray due to the lighting. From the new Batpod pics it seems the costume is all black.

[typeorocks]

as far as bale goes... I kinda get the feeling that ever since batman begins he has become a bigger name and maybe thats making him less friendly to fans. I'd like to hope that just like ledger that they are in character and focused on filming. Maybe if bale is at WW next week he will sign autogrpahs and talk to fans.

FYI... Durring batman begins. They had wrapped up for the night (filming final scene of the movie) and Oldman came out and signed for fans. As well as Bale. Bale was really nice to everyone that night and he personlized every autograph that night. I'm not talking 5-6 autogrpahs. There were at least 10 people around him. Maybe he will sign after shooting is over for the night. But just like heath he dosent seam to walk around anywhere that fans are standing.

But oldman....he is the most fan-friend actor I've ever met. You can even ask cowleen. Gary was about 20 feet away and I yelled for him and asked for a autograph and he walked over. I was just watching the clip of him in true romance..what a great actor :)

[typeorocks]

It was tight... but through the miracle of cell phone technology, here's a peek of what went down on LaSalle Street...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBpEAnQb8M)

Chicago Bat

DUDE nice video...how did you get so close. They had 2 blocks in every direction CLOSED when we were there.

[Juanigi]

bale is a method actor, and that's all the explanation required

by all accounts he's gracious and good-humored when not filming

[Batty Belfry]

Let's hope all those explanations are true, and not just excuses fans are reaching for to make themselves feel better (ala the Joker bank scenes). :o :p

What excuses? I don't need to "reach" about anything because 1 million spy pics are not indicative of how a film turns out in the theater. I'll take common sense explanations any day over people who complain over every little detail of the filming process. Do you really expect to see the stunt driver up close and personal while you're watching the movie? It's not that hard to figure out.

[ultimatefan]

Could be a specially padded stunt suit. I would imagine it is slightly different from the one Bale wears.

Clearly looked like a stunt suit. These are usually worn by stunts for wide action shots.

[Crook]

What excuses? I don't need to "reach" about anything because 1 million spy pics are not indicative of how a film turns out in the theater. I'll take common sense explanations any day over people who complain over every little detail of the filming process. Do you really expect to see the stunt driver up close and personal while you're watching the movie? It's not that hard to figure out.
It was a joke, lol.

But there was some truth to it. Surely you remember all these explanations fans came up with, for the set pics of Heath.

"Oh his makeup isn't finished yet"
"The hair dye isn't complete"
"Maybe they'll cgi the rest of the color in post"
"It's a crappy spy pic. The neck just looks flesh-toned"

Yadda-yadda. :p

[Excel]

any details on joke n bats finale?

[Keyser Soze]

any details on joke n bats finale?

Interesting you should say that. One report said they were filming the Batman/Joker final battle, and another report said they were filming Batman & Joker in a back alley. Maybe we're in for a "Hush" style battle. :cwink:

[strikezone89]

Is Anyone Going To Filming Tonite? Im In Chicago At My Aunts Apartment In Water Tower Place. Do U Know Where Filming Is Taking Place? If So Then Ill Meet Somebody Or Ill Just Go By Myself And Snap Some Sweet Pics

[Crook]

Interesting you should say that. One report said they were filming the Batman/Joker final battle, and another report said they were filming Batman & Joker in a back alley. Maybe we're in for a "Hush" style battle. :cwink:
It's not complete without the rain. :o

[Dvhyzs]

Is Anyone Going To Filming Tonite? Im In Chicago At My Aunts Apartment In Water Tower Place. Do U Know Where Filming Is Taking Place? If So Then Ill Meet Somebody Or Ill Just Go By Myself And Snap Some Sweet Pics
Ugh, my eyes....dont capitalize every first letter.

[strikezone89]

:o Ugh, my eyes....dont capitalize every first letter.
hey tard. if u type with caps on it automatically capitalized every first letter for everyword rather than every letter.
and quit whinning cause if i get good pics then u'll be happy.

[Terminator]

But omg you're one of Joker's henchmen..:whatever:

And you went from capitalizing everything to nothing.

[Nepenthes]

One report said they were filming the Batman/Joker final battle, and another report said they were filming Batman & Joker in a back alley.

I hope this is the case. The idea of a theme-park showdown or grand and public finale just seems misplaced and unnecessary. I hope it ends up just close and personal and quite simple really, a quiet confrontation in an anonymous back alley somewhere where no one else knows what's going on and it's just Batman and Joker sorting out their issues alone seems perfect.

[Keyser Soze]

It's not complete without the rain. :o

But then his make-up would wash off... :cwink:

[Batty Belfry]

It was a joke, lol.

But there was some truth to it. Surely you remember all these explanations fans came up with, for the set pics of Heath.

"Oh his makeup isn't finished yet"
"The hair dye isn't complete"
"Maybe they'll cgi the rest of the color in post"
"It's a crappy spy pic. The neck just looks flesh-toned"

Yadda-yadda. :p

Ah, okay, around this place who can be sure? :wow: :oldrazz: LOL....

Yeah, I get what you mean....

[BaleIsTheBatman]

bale is a method actor, and that's all the explanation required

by all accounts he's gracious and good-humored when not filming

Im not so sure about that. He's been quoted as saying
“If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn't be so adored in the slightest.”

http://thinkexist.com/quotes/christian_bale/

[Chessh2036]

Im not so sure about that. He's been quoted as saying
“If everyone really knew what a jerk I am in real life, I wouldn't be so adored in the slightest.”

http://thinkexist.com/quotes/christian_bale/

well when I asked one of the workers on set why he would just ignore me and not even look up, they said when he is " in mind set" he concentrates only on that character and wont really talk to anyone. But I still dont see why he couldnt just give me a wave like Gary Oldman did.

[StorminNorman]

But then his make-up would wash off... :cwink:

Maybe that is how they would pull off the "flesh make up reveal"! The rain washes off the Jokers makeup - only not the color we were expecting :wow:

[Juanigi]

if only

[Crook]

And then we get the:

"WHO ARE YOU?!"
"WHY. SO. SERIOUS?! HAHAHAHAHA"

I can dream. :o

[Batman>all]

I don't blame Bale if he is being bothered during filming or shortly after.

If he has been wearing his suit during filming than thats just extra reason why he could be so grumpy.

That suit is hot and he has said causes him to have headaches. He might have to be in that suit for hours before taking it off, i don't think its very pleasant.

[Chessh2036]

sry, should have mentioned that all this was BEFORE filming, filming started at 8:30 and he showed up at 8:20, gary oldman at 8: 25

[StorminNorman]

And then we get the:

"WHO ARE YOU?!"
"WHY. SO. SERIOUS?! HAHAHAHAHA"

I can dream. :o

God, the idea of Batman landing punch after punch to Heath's Joker, his laughs getting louder and louder as the flesh colored make up runs off and Batman being forced to realize just how un human this creation is. I can see Bales eyes full of shock, disgust and just a dash of fear.

[itsthebatman]

God, the idea of Batman landing punch after punch to Heath's Joker, his laughs getting louder and louder as the flesh colored make up runs off and Batman being forced to realize just how un human this creation is. I can see Bales eyes full of shock, disgust and just a dash of fear.
And a soupcon of intrigue, with just a whiff of bafflement.

[jtfaria]

I still dont see why he couldnt just give me a wave like Gary Oldman did.

And YOU won't ever see why... it's called 'letting the guy do his job'. Oldman has his own way of working, he could stop and wave. Good for him, but as much as he is appreciated, he has a relatively minor part. Bale is only carrying the lead character. He's working hard, in a famously uncomfortable suit, in the heat of summer, in many locations, often in the dead of night. He doesn't owe it to you AND THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WHO WILL DEMAND THE SAME THING - hello? anyone there at your end? - to drop what he's doing just to acknoweldge you.

Let's see... he can break his intense concentration and give a lesser performance to acknowledge stupid distractions (that would be YOU), or he could honor his obligations to himself, the people he works with, and the millions of people who will watch the film. Well, the choice is clear! He should wave to you!

Of course, you will care less about this, because the world revolves around you and you should have whatever you want when you want it. But you did ask 'why', and that is why. Sorry you don't like the answer.

[sasquatchs]

Seems HollywoodChicago.com found that new YouTube footage worthy enough to pick up. He also found his name, company and Web site.

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/chicagoan-releases-three-minutes-of-new.html

I do wonder if that guy will get in trouble since his name is out. Also, I do wonder how security let him get that close without getting caught.

The guy who took it already posted it here

[itsthebatman]

Doh. Sorry.

But to the other question, don't you think it's a bad idea to leak footage like that and so easily tie it to your name? I mean, what kind of consequences might a person get for something like that?
A fate worse than death. And if he tries to deny it, he will suffer an even worse fate.

[itsthebatman]

Ok, seriously now. :oldrazz: Does anyone know a *real* answer? I'm really curious about this. Do you just get a slap on the wrist or can they take legal action against you?
What's illegal about what he's doing?

[Batman>all]

Does the Joker wear a purple hat?

[sasquatchs]

Ok, seriously now. :oldrazz: Does anyone know a *real* answer? I'm really curious about this. Do you just get a slap on the wrist or can they take legal action against you?

Aren't you a journalist?

[itsthebatman]

I don't know. That's my question. Is it illegal? Why would you be able to record filming but you can't bootleg in a theater? I'd think both would be equally copyrighted, no?
I doubt if filming on the street would be subject to the same copyright laws. It's raw footage, not the finished product being shown in a licensed theatre.
Is anyone a lawyer in here?

[ChicageauxTiger]

Seems HollywoodChicago.com found that new YouTube footage worthy enough to pick up. He also found his name, company and Web site.

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/chicagoan-releases-three-minutes-of-new.html

I do wonder if that guy will get in trouble since his name is out. Also, I do wonder how security let him get that close without getting caught.

Old News ... See rant:
http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=280769&page=23

[Illstreet]

As far as all the Bale being a "Jerk" stuff is concerned, it is the method acting and not him intentionally trying to be rude or a jerk.

Read this article all the way thru to the the last line(especially the last line):

http://blog.nj.com/ledgerentertainment/2007/06/under_pressure_christian_bale.html

Quotes from the Article:

An interview first set for 3:30 has been moved to 3:45, then 4:30, then put on hold. Because suddenly it's almost 5, and half a dozen blocks away there are cameras and lights, and Charlie Rose is sitting, waiting to tape his show. Cell phones are going off, a town car has pulled up to the curb, and it's time to go, go, go.

But downstairs, outside the hotel, three fans with widening waists and thinning hairlines hold out Batman pictures, posters and action figures. And Christian Bale pauses to sign them all.

And he hasn't. Except that the clock is still running. This interview is now over, too; the car is waiting downstairs for a torturous rush-hour trip to La Guardia, where a plane is waiting to take him still someplace else. The publicist briskly leading the way, Bale walks quickly down hallways, surrendering his temporary security badge to a guard, stepping outside into a summer street where the heat hits you like a slap in the face. The car door opens. That clock is ticking again.

And Bale lets it tick as he sees another group of fans slowly approaching. One talks, with giggly enthusiasm, of once spying Bale on location in Chicago. Three others hold out Batman pictures like holy offerings, relics waiting to be blessed. And carefully, politely, Bale smiles and signs each one and lets everything else wait.

[chicagobat]

The pictures from last night of Bats without his cape are only because they were blocking and rehearsing the stunt I think, they will shoot it with the stunt rider tonight because when Christian was on the Batpod for the closeups he had the cape on.

[sasquatchs]

Have you heard anything about whether they're filming tomorrow? People are wondering if it's worth going down, they've got the permit but whether they'll use it. How did you get on set btw?

[jgc]

The pictures from last night of Bats without his cape are only because they were blocking and rehearsing the stunt I think, they will shoot it with the stunt rider tonight because when Christian was on the Batpod for the closeups he had the cape on.



You are correct. The cape is only on for filming :) It's a little heavy to have on the whole night. The same thing with the lower mouth part of the mask.

[chicagobat]

DUDE nice video...how did you get so close. They had 2 blocks in every direction CLOSED when we were there.

Stealth and congeniality.

Look at my name... I'm the goddamned Chicago Bat! :woot:

[chicagobat]

Clearly looked like a stunt suit. These are usually worn by stunts for wide action shots.

Definitely a stunt suit.

And it doesn't look like he will NOT be wearing the cape, they just kept the cape of the stunt rider for the rehearsals because Bale had the cape on during his tow shots where they got his closeups.

[chicagobat]

I don't blame Bale if he is being bothered during filming or shortly after.

If he has been wearing his suit during filming than thats just extra reason why he could be so grumpy.

That suit is hot and he has said causes him to have headaches. He might have to be in that suit for hours before taking it off, i don't think its very pleasant.

I could vouch for that :woot::

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5371/la3594f8a6bddf97d8be1e5ic2.jpg

The Chicago Bat

[Dvhyzs]

I could vouch for that :woot::

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5371/la3594f8a6bddf97d8be1e5ic2.jpg

The Chicago Bat
Do you shop with that on? I would...:ninja:

[chicagobat]

Seems HollywoodChicago.com found that new YouTube footage worthy enough to pick up. He also found his name, company and Web site.

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/chicagoan-releases-three-minutes-of-new.html

I do wonder if that guy will get in trouble since his name is out. Also, I do wonder how security let him get that close without getting caught.

I didn't authorize Hollywood Chicago to post my name. Guess the cat's out of the bag. There was no security around me, I was near an open area where it was safe to watch what was happening and observe and it was a real thrill seeing Christian Bale in the batsuit, although at my distance I couldn't tell which version it was.

[chicagobat]

Ha ha... no, I use my secret identity. Which isn't secret anymore I guess...

[Joker'sHenchman]

any details on joke n bats finale?

As I posted before, one of the PA's told me that the final confrontation takes place after Batman fires at the semi, causing it to flip over. At this point (although the PA didn't know exactly why) Batman's Batpos skids out of control and crashes. Joker and Batman have their final confrontation right there in the middle of the street. They were filming this on Wednesday. And from what I gather the Batman double was saying to me when he said he would be "kicking some ass" it seems likely that in this final confrontation a serious fight would ensue. However, there didn't appear to be any explosions or gas so it seems like it'll boil down to good 'ol fashioned fisticuffs.

[Doc Holliday]

Yay fisticuffs! I was hoping there would be fights.

[chicagobat]

I don't know. That's my question. Is it illegal? Why would you be able to record filming but you can't bootleg in a theater? I'd think both would be equally copyrighted, no?

Why would you think it's illegal with everyone in the street shooting glimpses of the shoot? Even Fox News has been shooting long shots like mine and there are others all over Youtube. I didn't reveal my name, Hollywood Chicago did some quick and easy detective work although that's been resolved now. My only regret is I wish I had had a better camera :cwink:

Chicago Bat

[Dvhyzs]

Why would you think it's illegal with everyone in the street shooting glimpses of the shoot? Even Fox News has been shooting long shots like mine and there are others all over Youtube. I didn't reveal my name, Hollywood Chicago did some quick and easy detective work although that's been resolved now. My only regret is I wish I had had a better camera :cwink:

Chicago Bat
Anyway, great footage.:up:(i asked if you were a ninja on youtube:cwink: )

[chicagobat]

Ninja? I'm the goddamned Chicago Bat! :woot:

[sasquatchs]

http://deadlinepublishing.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/04/batman_on_the_way_to_lollapalooza.jpg

We just et up camp for the Roots but on the walk over we passed the crew setting up a scen for Dark Knight in front of the federal bank building off of Jackson. Yep that's me under the giant Gotham flag. And yes this entire post and photo is from my Blackjack.

http://deadlinepublishing.typepad.com/fighting_the_suburbs/2007/08/batman-on-the-w.html

Nice detail

[batmop]

Maybe that is how they would pull off the "flesh make up reveal"! The rain washes off the Jokers makeup - only not the color we were expecting :wow:

That would be interesting. It certainly does seem to be a big showdown that occurs near the end of the movie between Bats and Joker based on what they are filming and all the reports that are coming in.

It would be really cool if the fight exposes multiple "layers" of the Joker, first the white washing off his face, then the pink washing off his face ... only to reveal white again! That would really mess with Bat's mind and it would totally do the Joker justice for fooling everyone.

[sasquatchs]

Then underneath the 2nd white layer, a green layer...then credits roll :cwink:

[Keyser Soze]

As I posted before, one of the PA's told me that the final confrontation takes place after Batman fires at the semi, causing it to flip over. At this point (although the PA didn't know exactly why) Batman's Batpos skids out of control and crashes. Joker and Batman have their final confrontation right there in the middle of the street. They were filming this on Wednesday. And from what I gather the Batman double was saying to me when he said he would be "kicking some ass" it seems likely that in this final confrontation a serious fight would ensue. However, there didn't appear to be any explosions or gas so it seems like it'll boil down to good 'ol fashioned fisticuffs.

That sounds awesome! So let me get this straight, the final Batman/Joker battle:

- Joker in his truck, taking out police cars and SWAT vans
- Car chase, with the Batmobile chasing the Joker truck
- The Joker somehow destroys the Batmobile
- Car chase continues, with the Joker truck chasing the Batpod
- Joker truck flips, and is taken out
- Then Joker and Batman have a fistfight amidst the wreckage of the street

That's gonna be one hell of an action scene. "Begins" already seems trumped! :wow:

[Joe Kerr]

SO

ok... i rarely post in the TDK threads but i'm really interested in ALL news on this flick now, so could someone update me on pretty much anything thats happened between NOW and The Joker/Dawes Knife pic?

i'd really appreciate it. and whats all this talk about news footage?
Oh and BTW, i'm officially gonna start staying here.

[Dvhyzs]

That sounds awesome! So let me get this straight, the final Batman/Joker battle:

- Joker in his truck, taking out police cars and SWAT vans
- Car chase, with the Batmobile chasing the Joker truck
- The Joker somehow destroys the Batmobile
- Car chase continues, with the Joker truck chasing the Batpod
- Joker truck flips, and is taken out
- Then Joker and Batman have a fistfight amidst the wreckage of the street

That's gonna be one hell of an action scene. "Begins" already seems trumped! :wow:
I thought I heard after that he starts shooting random people which would be awesome:wow: .

[Dvhyzs]

SO

ok... i rarely post in the TDK threads but i'm really interested in ALL news on this flick now, so could someone update me on pretty much anything thats happened between NOW and The Joker/Dawes Knife pic?

i'd really appreciate it. and whats all this talk about news footage?
Oh and BTW, i'm officially gonna start staying here.
Here i have it uploaded...EseJN3jJpCo

[The Universal]

Here i have it uploaded...EseJN3jJpCo

It's so nice to see that Ledger really has the Joker's frame.


What the hell was that little girl at the end?

[Joe Kerr]

Here i have it uploaded...EseJN3jJpCo

holy ****!

damn... THANKS!

:D :D :D

[Dvhyzs]

It's so nice to see that Ledger really has the Joker's frame.


What the hell was that little girl at the end?
Part of the ad on the fox news video. Im too lazy to take it out.:oldrazz:

[rory_bat]

Any of you crazy kids heading out tonight??? Come on, I don't want to be the only one

[gwynplaine]

It's so nice to see that Ledger really has the Joker's frame.


What the hell was that little girl at the end?
Yeah, he's got that nice killing joke silhouette.

[Mr. Socko]

This stuff sounds great. Thanks for the updates.

[JL Unlimited]

So, if they're currently filming Batman and Joker's final confrontation and people have seen Aaron Eckhart on set without Two-face make up, does this mean that Harvey won't get scarred til late in the movie after the Joker gets arrested? I hope so!!

[Joe Kerr]

Jumping to conclusions...

theres no reason Two-face would need to be involved with Batsy and Joker's fight.

so we dunno.

[wikum]

Jett I really like your pose.

[Joe Kerr]

Jett I really like your pose.

what? :huh:

[wikum]

Jett likes to pose.

He is a poser.

Perhaps that's an english term that you don't understand.

[JL Unlimited]

Joe Kerr, I'm referring to Typorocks report on seeing Aaron Eckhart going back to his trailer from the set without any makeup on versus seeing Heath Ledger going back to his trailer with Joker make up on. I don't think they'd take off Eckhart's make up and not Heath's. If this is really for Batman/Joker's final confrontation, then Harvey wouldn't be Two Face yet.

[typeorocks]

Good point JL and aaron did NOT have any makeup on.
He was in his white shirt/tie I got a good look at him.

[JL Unlimited]

That's good news, Typeo! I really hope I'm right. I was a little iffy on having Two Face be any sort of significant factor in this movie and that Nolan would save him for the next one.

[Joe Kerr]

Jett likes to pose.

He is a poser.

Perhaps that's an english term that you don't understand.

no, i just have no clue why you brought Jett Up? :huh:

[Joe Kerr]

That's good news, Typeo! I really hope I'm right. I was a little iffy on having Two Face be any sort of significant factor in this movie and that Nolan would save him for the next one.

Yeah, i don't want any Two-Face in this flick.

[jimmy]

I could vouch for that :woot::

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5371/la3594f8a6bddf97d8be1e5ic2.jpg

The Chicago Bat

HAHAHAHAA. . . no.

[chicagobat]

With all the stunt cycling that was scheduled, I wonder if they'll reschedule because of the slick streets from the rain tonight?

[Chessh2036]

And YOU won't ever see why... it's called 'letting the guy do his job'. Oldman has his own way of working, he could stop and wave. Good for him, but as much as he is appreciated, he has a relatively minor part. Bale is only carrying the lead character. He's working hard, in a famously uncomfortable suit, in the heat of summer, in many locations, often in the dead of night. He doesn't owe it to you AND THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WHO WILL DEMAND THE SAME THING - hello? anyone there at your end? - to drop what he's doing just to acknoweldge you.

Let's see... he can break his intense concentration and give a lesser performance to acknowledge stupid distractions (that would be YOU), or he could honor his obligations to himself, the people he works with, and the millions of people who will watch the film. Well, the choice is clear! He should wave to you!

Of course, you will care less about this, because the world revolves around you and you should have whatever you want when you want it. But you did ask 'why', and that is why. Sorry you don't like the answer.

I dont think ive ever seen anyone freak out that much, I wasnt saying the world revolves around me at all. Also I didnt cut him down did I? no, he is still one of my fav actors, he could have been having a bad day, I dont know.

But please dont come at me with insults when you dont even know me

[strikezone89]

***edit***

[mayhem]

I just return home from my walk, seem they finished today in LaSalle, it was more of the same, truck flipped, swat truck, armor truck, police cars.... but if you wanna see something interesting this night, go to lower wacker drive, its all ready to go some action there, not sure if it would be the tumbler or the batpod, but for sure something is going on TONIGHT down there. Between wells and michigan avenue... take your camera.... rolling!:cwink:

[ChicageauxTiger]

Well, get your ass back out there too, mayhem!

GO! GO! GO!

;)

[mayhem]

when I left there were removing everything from LaSalle, It will take them at least 1 hour to start in lower, but thats from when I left. Some of the streets were already closed.

I suggest to the people thats going to park and walk, and dont try to enter close to wells, is where is all the control... I dont think Im going back :dry:

[frakkingoff]

I don't think anything really happened tonight (Saturday Night/Sunday Morning).

I drove down at about 3 AM, but couldn't find anything, either on Washington (where they've been the past two weeks) or on Lower Wacker.

It's been drizzling and raining on and off all day here in Chicago, so they probably cancelled because of the weather.

[patrickbateman]

gosh i missed alot anyone have a link of each and every youtube link on dis thread

[Steelsheen]

I dont understand why Christian Bale is being a jerk to us, I waited for 3 hours outside hotel 71 and got right next to him when he walked out and said " excuse me, mr bale" and he brushed me off.


dont bother him when he's working or even after work. would you feel happy talking to a telemarketer or a sales rep after a full day's work? i dont think so. and truth to be told Bale is a private man. he is approachable, but even on a good day he's not gonna go out of his way and shake your hand (unlike what Oldman did). its just the way some people are. i'm sure you know regular folks who are like that, but you wouldnt label them as jerks would you?


Now Gary Oldman is being awsome, I yelled officer Gordan after he didnt respond to mr oldman and he looked and waved at me.

well there's your explanation then. all of these actors Nolan hired are method actors. they're all in character, even when they've climbed into bed. the only time they stop being in characters is when the film is in the can.

Scooper "A.P." on Batman-on-Film says that "they have one more night downtown and then it's back to the post office".

We got any more info on this????

http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-reports-from-AP.html



Also, some good shots of Batman/Batpod from last night:


http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-report_batpod-video_8-3&4-07.html

very cool. thanks man :up:



Jett I really like your pose.
no, i just have no clue why you brought Jett Up? :huh:

he thinks you're Jett?:huh:

apparently he doesnt frequent the manip thread

[ultimatefan]

dont bother him when he's working or even after work. would you feel happy talking to a telemarketer or a sales rep after a full day's work? i dont think so. and truth to be told Bale is a private man. he is approachable, but even on a good day he's not gonna go out of his way and shake your hand (unlike what Oldman did). its just the way some people are. i'm sure you know regular folks who are like that, but you wouldnt label them as jerks would you?



well there's your explanation then. all of these actors Nolan hired are method actors. they're all in character, even when they've climbed into bed. the only time they stop being in characters is when the film is in the can.



very cool. thanks man :up:






he thinks you're Jett?:huh:

apparently he doesnt frequent the manip thread

Yeah, from what I read, he doesn´t mind being approached by fans on the street and stuff, but he doesn´t like being bothered during shooting, and it´s Batman, so there´s always a buncha scoopers and fans around, when he´s working, it´s all about the work.

[Chessh2036]

Yeah, from what I read, he doesn´t mind being approached by fans on the street and stuff, but he doesn´t like being bothered during shooting, and it´s Batman, so there´s always a buncha scoopers and fans around, when he´s working, it´s all about the work.

yeah very true, I didnt think about that. Now that I think about I probley wouldnt have shook my hand either

[The Only Woj]

Bale on the pod ... no cape?

[BaleIsTheBatman]

Wheres this 3 minute close up video of a scene being shot? Someone just tried posting it at BOF but Bill "No spoilers in the spoiler forum" Ramey said "Sorry, too spoilerish for BOF. Go to SHH if you want this report." Where is this 3 minute video?

[gregchick1]

I'm coming into town Friday for the weekend for WWC. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Could we compile where we believe filming will be for those of us traveling to the windy city??

[sasquatchs]

WTF is this? Looks like a farewell to Harvey/missing persons thing. Or he's auctioning off his old furnishings :oldrazz: Taken today apparently

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1017479758_378a9275c6_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattisunshine/1017479758/in/photostream/

[Watson]

As I posted before, one of the PA's told me that the final confrontation takes place after Batman fires at the semi, causing it to flip over. At this point (although the PA didn't know exactly why) Batman's Batpos skids out of control and crashes. Joker and Batman have their final confrontation right there in the middle of the street. They were filming this on Wednesday. And from what I gather the Batman double was saying to me when he said he would be "kicking some ass" it seems likely that in this final confrontation a serious fight would ensue. However, there didn't appear to be any explosions or gas so it seems like it'll boil down to good 'ol fashioned fisticuffs.

Really? Hmm I get the feeling the PA may have been pulling your leg/not know the ending himself. A chase piece that we seem to be getting seems to be more of a middle of the film thing to do IMO. I'd prefer the amusement park/factory setting for the final battle. Plus how would the chase tie into Joker kidnapping Rachel, which I think is very likely to happen at this point.

Cool reports though :up:

[Nepenthes]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1017479758_378a9275c6_o.jpg

WTF is this? Looks like a farewell to Harvey/missing persons thing. Or he's auctioning off his old furnishings :oldrazz: Taken today apparently

huh, weird. if they were posters instead of framed portraits i'd say it was part of his campaign

looks like we're in for a fairly tragic ending, not just a cliffhanger scene

[Keyser Soze]

WTF is this? Looks like a farewell to Harvey/missing persons thing. Or he's auctioning off his old furnishings :oldrazz: Taken today apparently

It could be a "Vote Harvey Dent" campaign thing.

[Watson]

could it be an inauguration ceremony?

[dark_b]

nolan is not so stupid to film that kind of scene on the streets. i guess this is not somekind of twist of the stor.y

[Wedge A.]

Hey, Quincy St. I live in the city of Quincy.

[Nepenthes]

It could be a "Vote Harvey Dent" campaign thing.

if that was the case there would be slogans, balloons, pictures of him smiling...that kind of thing.

it looks like a more somber and reverent occaision

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1017479758_378a9275c6_o.jpg

[strikezone89]

^kool pics.

[typeorocks]

I want one of those pictures of dent!

[Chessh2036]

I think its going to be after Dent becomes two-face, he wont show himself they everyone will think something happened to him.