The Dark Knight Filming:news/pics etc..

[hannya]

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



Yes, that looks like a wake to me. RIP Harvey!

[chicagobat]

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?

Jett wants to keep WB happy so he can do things like read the script and have bragging rights. Here's the 3 minute video... and there's nothing spoilerish about it other than it's spy footage that violates his "bootleg" set pics rule.

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com

Chicago Bat

[MiniBond]

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




WHAT THE HELL....!!!!!! Is Harvey dead ???:wow: :wow: :woot: :csad:

[gwynplaine]

One half of him is.

[Dvhyzs]

I can't stop thinking about how badass Eckhart is gonna look as two-face.

[gwynplaine]

I can't stop thinking about how badass Eckhart is gonna look as two-face.
Perfect choice, so much better than Liev Schreiber.

[MiniBond]

ON second thought, if it was a wake there would be black bnads on the portaits !

I'm thinking this could be a public tribute to him after his victory (Batman's victory too) against the JOker ! But unfortunately the atmosphere is dark because of his scarred face !

[Yurka]

anyone know if there gonna be filming downtown late Wed/ into Thursday?
I'll be in Chicago and obviously I want to drop by.

[superkong 500]

Well the picture probably means that they're doing some sort of ceremony to honor him and wish him the best while he's in the hospital. Sort of like what happened in superman returns, supes wasn't dead yet but people had photos of him ,signs and other things with his name. This is just part of the scene maybe there's some more with people holding carboards and banners with supportive messages for harvey.

[StorminNorman]

Perfect choice, so much better than Liev Schreiber.

you take that back, sweet heart :cmad:

[Watson]

WHAT THE HELL....!!!!!! Is Harvey dead ???:wow: :wow: :woot: :csad:

I'm thinking inauguration ceremony, because if it were a funeral there would be priests, mourners, wreaths etc. This just looks like some officials on a stand in the middle of the street (which would also be an odd place for a funeral ceremony)

[MiniBond]

I'm thinking inauguration ceremony, because if it were a funeral there would be priests, mourners, wreaths etc. This just looks like some officials on a stand in the middle of the street (which would also be an odd place for a funeral ceremony)
A ceremony yes but not an inauguration ! I don't know why but the scene here looks really dark and gloomy ! A tribute to Dent's fight against crime would be more believable !

[smatt584]

I think Dr. Watson is right, it's probably for his inauguration ceremony. If it were a funerary/wake/vigil type of thing there would be flowers and black all over the place, not just some pictures and a flag. There are always flowers strung over these types of events. Now, if it were a public speech (not necessarily a "vote for me" type of thing) or him being sworn into office, it would look very much like this. (do they do this for DA's?). We'll probably know more once the crowd is filled in, obviously the scene isn't being filmed yet with the crew standing around there like that.

[sglass03]

Often when people are sick/injured, especially famous figures, people will hold candlelight vigils and pray for their recovery, kind of like a sit-in situation outside of hospitals, etc. The photo implies that some Gothamites are holding a "vigil" for Dent (hence his portraits), praying for his recovery, suggesting he's been scarred and is in the hospital (or perhaps missing.) Hopefully this means we get a TLH/TAS-style scene where Dent escapes from the hospital and no one knows where he's gone.

[Watson]

Often when people are sick/injured, especially famous figures, people will hold candlelight vigils and pray for their recovery, kind of like a sit-in situation outside of hospitals, etc. The photo implies that some Gothamites are holding a "vigil" for Dent (hence his portraits), praying for his recovery, suggesting he's been scarred and is in the hospital (or perhaps missing.) Hopefully this means we get a TLH/TAS-style scene where Dent escapes from the hospital and no one knows where he's gone.

That's an interesting spec to. I'm still leaning towards inauguration at the moment though because that would explain the actors/extras on the stand.

[superkong 500]

Well the picture probably means that they're doing some sort of ceremony to honor him and wish him the best while he's in the hospital. Sort of like what happened in superman returns, supes wasn't dead yet but people had photos of him ,signs and other things with his name. This is just part of the scene maybe there's some more with people holding carboards and banners with supportive messages for harvey.

Iam gonna quote myself to show what I think it is.

[Redd]

It might be a trick, I heard that sometimes directors film something to get the fans off track or that they film it and it never makes it to the screen.

[Juanigi]

example

[flyingeddies]

Right before he throws the acid on Dent he should say,"Eckhart, think about the future!"
That would be too funny. :cwink:

[rory_bat]

It might be a trick, I heard that sometimes directors film something to get the fans off track or that they film it and it never makes it to the screen.


That would be an insane waste of money and time. Something that big budget films don't usually go out of their way to do. So no... I think not.

[smatt584]

Now that i think of it, it may still be a vigil because, since this picture was not taken while they were filming, they could still bring in fresh flowers and set up right before, so that they didn't wilt. That would make a lot of sense, if he had already been scarred and in the hospital when this scene takes place. What would be really cool is if Two-face breaks out of the hospital and slashes up the side of these portraits before he leaves the area. Imagine people coming in the morning to see the sides of the portrait badly mangled...

[Redd]

Right before he throws the acid on Dent he should say,"Eckhart, think about the future!"
That would be too funny. :cwink:

I would laugh histerically if they did that!

[ultimatefan]

example

Shooting alternate endings, for instance, is a common practice. For X3, they actually shot a scene where Rogue tells Bobby she didn´t take the cure. Actually, pretty often even scenes used in teasers and trailers don´t end up in the movie.

[smatt584]

Shooting alternate endings, for instance, is a common practice. For X3, they actually shot a scene where Rogue tells Bobby she didn´t take the cure. Actually, pretty often even scenes used in teasers and trailers don´t end up in the movie.

That was a scene that wouldn't have been seen by fans during filming. The only way fans see that is on the special features on a dvd. It wasn't to throw off the fans, but because the director wasn't sure which ending would make the movie better until he had a better feel for it as a whole. Deleted scenes aren't necessarily decoys.

[Mysterio]

WTF is this? Looks like a farewell to Harvey/missing persons thing. Or he's auctioning off his old furnishings :oldrazz: Taken today apparentlymaybe he's believed to be dead...but then comes back as Two-Face. his reveal being the scene that was shot at the bar.

[smatt584]

This is making me excited about Two-face in this movie. I would love a scene of Dent in the hospital on a dark stormy night, his face bandaged, having been unconscious for a few days, tossing and turning violently in bed, with flashes of some nightmare maybe about his father while hearing a dark voice calling him "HaRvey...hArVey... GeT Up." and then an extreme close-up of his burnt and bloodshot eye shooting open...

[ultimatefan]

That was a scene that wouldn't have been seen by fans during filming. The only way fans see that is on the special features on a dvd. It wasn't to throw off the fans, but because the director wasn't sure which ending would make the movie better until he had a better feel for it as a whole. Deleted scenes aren't necessarily decoys.

A pic from the Spider-Man 3 shooting suggested Sandman murdered Ben on purpose, then when we saw the movie it wasn´t quite that way.

[smatt584]

you thought he did it on purpose until the end of the movie too. That doesn't mean they threw away tons of money shooting fake scenes to throw off fans though...

[Redd]

Yeah, Ultimatefan could be right. We never know how the story is going to end up.

[DarthSkywalker]

That was a scene that wouldn't have been seen by fans during filming. The only way fans see that is on the special features on a dvd. It wasn't to throw off the fans, but because the director wasn't sure which ending would make the movie better until he had a better feel for it as a whole. Deleted scenes aren't necessarily decoys.

Lucas specifically filmed 3 version of the final scene in ESB to keep leaks from happening. Even then the real ending was film separately at a private voice recording.

[DarthSkywalker]

A pic from the Spider-Man 3 shooting suggested Sandman murdered Ben on purpose, then when we saw the movie it wasn´t quite that way.

Actually it showed the exact opposite. He looks surprised even. People jumping to conclusions is their own fault.

[ultimatefan]

Actually it showed the exact opposite. He looks surprised even. People jumping to conclusions is their own fault.

Still, shows how these things can throw people off.

[ultimatefan]

you thought he did it on purpose until the end of the movie too. That doesn't mean they threw away tons of money shooting fake scenes to throw off fans though...

What it means is, even an actual scene can look like a thing and turn out to be another, without the right context.

[Anjow1060]

Guys - I've been outta town w/o a computer since Friday --

Can someone give me the cliffnotes version and catch me up?

PS: BOF is running a spoiler alert for the ending of the film........I assume that would be here. Someone let me know wassup.

Gracias

- Jow

[Mysterio]

once again just goes to show that jett doesn't know jack ****.

[aSyluM7]

Anj - There is a video of a scene shot where the Joker is supposedly arrested- IMHO I don't know why people assume this is the ending, it could fit anywhere in the story...

There's also a FOX vid of Legder messing around before a shoot.

I think they both popped up in the *SPOILERS INSIDE* thread...

whysoserious changed to rentaclown - check it out (nothin special yet)

[DarthSkywalker]

I am telling you. He gets arrested in the opening.

[smatt584]

In response to Anjow:
There is footage of Harvey Dent being swamped by reporters in the street questioning him about whether it was him or the Batman who were responsible for the Joker's arrest. Then a couple of pages ago, someone posted a pic of a stage being set up with giant framed pics of Dent, almost like a tribute/vigil/speech.

[aSyluM7]

^ I think so too. I think that he's released by *cough* someone *cough* to make trouble for the mob... just a guess.

[Anjow1060]

Anj - There is a video of a scene shot where the Joker is supposedly arrested- IMHO I don't know why people assume this is the ending, it could fit anywhere in the story...

There's also a FOX vid of Legder messing around before a shoot.

I think they both popped up in the *SPOILERS INSIDE* thread...

whysoserious changed to rentaclown - check it out (nothin special yet)



I was around for WSS to RAC.

I just finished reading the report. If you think that's how it ends....

you've got another thing coming.

<3 Jow

[smatt584]

It might be a trick, I heard that sometimes directors film something to get the fans off track or that they film it and it never makes it to the screen.
This is the original post i was responding to where he said that they film scenes to throw people off. Lucas is well-known to have insiders on his staff sell copies of his movies before they are released, so he is an exception to the norm. (not to mention, he funds his own films and even a batman movie will not be nearly so hyped as a star wars film)

[Watson]

I was around for WSS to RAC.

I just finished reading the report. If you think that's how it ends....

you've got another thing coming.

<3 Jow

Thank god :) :up:

[Anjow1060]

Thank god :) :up:


3 things to back me up that I'm willing to discuss:

1) The Sides - Prisoner in the Van and Stephens and Joker in Interrogation.

2) Common Sense - We know Joker is in SOTB. You don't really think he'll just be dwelling in Arkham the whole time now do you?

3) Goyer originally talked about Joker getting "captured" in TDK. Granted the whole "scarring dent in the process" part was just a paraphrased/guesstimate/early draft part, but still.

- Jow

[Mysterio]

If you think that's how it ends....

you've got another thing coming.really taking after your mentor.

[smatt584]

it's confirmed he's in SOTB? sweet (i love that name btw)

[aSyluM7]

Was it confirmed? I thought that was speculation.

[Watson]

3 things to back me up that I'm willing to discuss:

1) The Sides - Prisoner in the Van and Stephens and Joker in Interrogation.

2) Common Sense - We know Joker is in SOTB. You don't really think he'll just be dwelling in Arkham the whole time now do you?

3) Goyer originally talked about Joker getting "captured" in TDK. Granted the whole "scarring dent in the process" part was just a paraphrased/guesstimate/early draft part, but still.

- Jow

I never thought so at all. I like the idea of Joker just disappearing and always being an ominous threat at the very end. No need to do the traditional baddy goes to jail/dies, hero wins. However with all the spec around the new video I grew concerned...It's nice to have it confirmed otherwise :)

[Anjow1060]

really taking after your mentor.

And thus why I replied a few moments later with my reasoning.

You really do have a grudge against me for no reason huh?

Yeesh man, come on, let it go already.

- Jow

[DarthSkywalker]

I really don't think he will be in jail at the end. Maybe mins before the end, but I think a few people could release him.

[Capeless Hero]

Someone help me, where is this vid. of the Joker being arrested?

[Rezzo]

Someone help me, where is this vid. of the Joker being arrested?

You really can´t see anything but here is the link http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z237/Sunyatavadin/?action=view&current=MVI_1626.flv

[smatt584]

Yeah doesn't really show the joker, but it does have reporters audibly asking Dent whether it was he or batman who orchestrated the joker's arrest, so he was definitely caught

[The Universal]

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
Don't know if anyone's mentioned this or not, but that looks like Dawes on the other side of the podium.

[dkbatman06]

WHAT THE HELL....!!!!!! Is Harvey dead ???:wow: :wow: :woot: :csad:

Maybe people think he's dead, but he's really in hiding. Just like in TLH.

[Figs]

Maybe people think he's dead, but he's really in hiding. Just like in TLH.


That's what my money's on! He has to go into hiding. Unless they have him locked up right from the hospital since they realize he is now insane. That would be stupid in my eyes though. Running to the sewers/disappearing like in TLH is my bet.

[dkbatman06]

That's what my money's on! He has to go into hiding. Unless they have him locked up right from the hospital since they realize he is now insane. That would be stupid in my eyes though. Running to the sewers/disappearing like in TLH is my bet.

Exactly. I don't see any real reason for Dent to die in the movie he's introduced. Then again, we don't really know the plot of the movie. But I seriously can't see any major characters, like Dent, dieing. I just don't think Nolan would do that.

[smatt584]

Yeah, Nolan already said he wouldn't make the mistake of killing off villains like the other movies did. (and before anyone says that Ra's died, he's basically immortal, so he could just as easily come back later with minimal explaination "did you really see what you thought you saw?" easy as that)

[Excel]

I tend to doubt the car chase is the end of a film, guys. The Joker gets captured, but clearly escapes somehow; probably right before the grand finale.

All of his actions in the film are some sort of smoke screen disguising his real plot...my guess is this is when it occurs.

[smatt584]

I tend to doubt the car chase is the end of a film, guys.
i may have overlooked the post, but what warranted this response?

[Redd]

At this point I dont care how it ends, as long as it ends in a good way and not cheesy. I also want to leave that theater wanting more and disappointed that it had to end after 2 and half hours.

[smatt584]

At this point I dont care how it ends, as long as it ends in a good way and not cheesy. I also want to leave that theater wanting more and disappointed that it had to end after 2 and half hours.
Yeah, but not in a Pirates of the Caribbean 2, sort of way.

[Redd]

Yeah, but not in a Pirates of the Caribbean 2, sort of way.

Yeah I agree, not like that. I definetly do not want it to end like POTC 2.
But somewhat similar to BB. The way Nolan ended it was perfect, I left the theater wanting more.:woot:

[smatt584]

Yeah I agree, not like that. I definetly do not want it to end like POTC 2.
But somewhat similar to BB. The way Nolan ended it was perfect, I left the theater wanting more.:woot:
Definitely, no huge cliff-hanging plot holes, just a nice intro.

[sasquatchs]

i may have overlooked the post, but what warranted this response?

The Dent press conference is in the place where the semi finally flips, and we know alot more happens to Dent and Joker after that.

If Joker is captured, and one of the boats is full of prisoners, could Joker be on the boat? Perhaps it's an elaborate escape plan where the boat blows and it appears as if Joker dies. Or maybe not

[Excel]

i may have overlooked the post, but what warranted this response?

Just because Jokers captured at the end off the car chase doesnt mean thats the end of the film. Nolans are way too clever for that to be it.

[smatt584]

Just because Jokers captured at the end off the car chase doesnt mean thats the end of the film. Nolans are way too clever for that to be it.
I know, but the post seemed like it was rebuking someone and i didn't see where anybody had claimed the movie would end in the car chase, but like i said, i may have overlooked it.

[smatt584]

The Dent press conference is in the place where the semi finally flips, and we know alot more happens to Dent and Joker after that.

If Joker is captured, and one of the boats is full of prisoners, could Joker be on the boat? Perhaps it's an elaborate escape plan where the boat blows and it appears as if Joker dies. Or maybe not

All i know is that there are way too many loose ends for me to get a real grasp of this movie (which is great)

[Seen]

So are they continuing to film on LaSalle tonight?

[Keyser Soze]

Just because Jokers captured at the end off the car chase doesnt mean thats the end of the film. Nolans are way too clever for that to be it.

My God, we get what sounds like a great, epic action scene, and it's not even the finale? How the hell are they gonna top that!? :wow:

[aSyluM7]

Chase does sound like its gonna be crazy. How could Nolan top that? I got it! How about a parade with giant baloons that the Joker fills with poison? and Batman uses a Bat airplane and flies over and... oh wait.... damn it?!

[newtypejuggalo]

WOO WHO!! I am off work tomorrow night and Tues. and am thinking of going downtown to see if anything cool is going on. Where is the locations at if anything is going on?

Also I was gonna bring my camera and maybe a video one with nightvision. Is it ok to bring it?

[ChicageauxTiger]

WOO WHO!! I am off work tomorrow night and Tues. and am thinking of going downtown to see if anything cool is going on. Where is the locations at if anything is going on?

Also I was gonna bring my camera and maybe a video one with nightvision. Is it ok to bring it?

Ummm ... not to burst your BatBubble but they usually don't film on Monday and Tuesday nights.
It's their off days.

Sorry. :dry:

[Excel]

their not gonna top in terms of size; theyll top in terms of emotion. I.E. skyscrapper showdown ala BATMAN 89 ect. Heres how i see it going:

-bruce wayne penthouse party

-joker comes; rachels kidnapped

-batman shows up; jokers thug get away with rachel; batman and joker fight

-joker does something; and escapes

-cops chase joker in his semi

-batmobile comes, gets blown up

-batpod blows up semi, joker captured

-with joker caught, police think their set, and start the trial; trying to find out what happened to rachel

-dent gets it; joker tells of em of elaborate to destroy gotham-everybody flees, national guard called in as rioting ensues

-boat plot, everybody searching for whatever it is

-they figure out all the crime, everything is just some huge smoke screen....all of them getting caught was nessecary for the plan

heres where my ide of the twist; based on the sides, comes in...

-joker is murdered in prison by a guard, as shown in the side; as part of the plan

-bruce discovers the real joker lives; the one murdered is a decoy. With all the cops distracted (except batman) joker goes on with his plan

-joker tells gordon how to save gotha, batman goes after joker (and rachel)

ending is joker is obviously caught, could involve two face coming after joker, could involve rachel getting it or bats saving her.

[Matchbox]

their not gonna top in terms of size; theyll top in terms of emotion. I.E. skyscrapper showdown ala BATMAN 89 ect. Heres how i see it going:

-bruce wayne penthouse party

-joker comes; rachels kidnapped

-batman shows up; jokers thug get away with rachel; batman and joker fight

-joker does something; and escapes

-cops chase joker in his semi

-batmobile comes, gets blown up

-batpod blows up semi, joker captured

-with joker caught, police think their set, and start the trial; trying to find out what happened to rachel

-dent gets it; joker tells of em of elaborate to destroy gotham-everybody flees, national guard called in as rioting ensues

-boat plot, everybody searching for whatever it is

-they figure out all the crime, everything is just some huge smoke screen....all of them getting caught was nessecary for the plan

heres where my ide of the twist; based on the sides, comes in...

-joker is murdered in prison by a guard, as shown in the side; as part of the plan

-bruce discovers the real joker lives; the one murdered is a decoy. With all the cops distracted (except batman) joker goes on with his plan

-joker tells gordon how to save gotha, batman goes after joker (and rachel)

ending is joker is obviously caught, could involve two face coming after joker, could involve rachel getting it or bats saving her.

Some good ideas there, Excel. I like the idea of Joker faking his death.

-Matchbox

[Phoenixfaith]

Does anyone know what filming will be like in August or the remainder of it? I heard they were filming a few big scenes sometime this month?

[NoName86]

I had a thought at work. We all know hoe in Batman Begins there was the chase scene where the tumbler was being pursued by the cruisers. Well, at one point the tumbler released those spike ball bombs that overturn the cop's cruiser. What if the canons on the side of the pod aren't some type of missile launcher or whatever, but rather a canon that simply expels these bombs? That would explain the semi being flipped over. I know it has already been stated that the batpod shoots the semi, flipping it over, but I figured maybe the reason I gave was the exact cause.

[NoName86]

Does anyone know what filming will be like in August or the remainder of it? I heard they were filming a few big scenes sometime this month?

I thought the candy factory being blown up was this month.

[Redd]

I do know that in August, like the 26th to the 28th they are filming a big scene with a lot of people. They held up a casting extra thing a long time ago and they needed a lot of people and they were during those dates.

[Mikesimus]

Some good ideas there, Excel. I like the idea of Joker faking his death.

-Matchbox

And its also a very Nolan thing, reminds me of The Prestige in a way, with Bale and Jackman both having doubles of themselves, and the finale twist with Jackman essentially killing himself off repeatedly.

[Steelsheen]

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

looks very somber, and nearly everybody is in a suit. could be a wake/ funeral/ tribute to Dent.

[Milkman95]

^Looks like a tribute to Dent. It might be assumed that he's dead, only to return as Two-Face. I bet we see him in make-up at the very end of the film with him flipping his coin......

Also, anybody get a better look at the new suits chest emblem from the straight-on shot of the stunt Batman sitting on the Batpod?

[terry78]

The burnt out helicopter is gone. I'm trying to see where they're shooting the rest of this and Wanted as well. Any news, hook it up.

[ChicageauxTiger]

According to the local Celeb Hound at Chicago Tribune's "RedEye" newspaper:
http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-080607-eyecontact,0,2657320.column?coll=red-home-columnists

"Heath Ledger partied at Cabaret nightclub last Monday night (7/30). On Saturday morning (8/4), Ledger, with his green Joker hair, skateboarded to the Chestnut Street Starbucks."

also...

"Morgan Freeman arrived in Chicago on Sunday (8/5) and checked into his posh downtown hotel. Sources tell me Freeman is due to shoot both "Wanted" and "The Dark Knight" this week"

:word:

[rory_bat]

So where the heck are they filming next??? There is a small snippet of info on Batman-on-Film that says they are headed back to the Old Post Office. Can anyone confirm that or is there any new info?

[Joker'sHenchman]

Alright, I need some confirmation here.
1.) What's all this about a third movie SOTB in which Joker is in?
2.) What's all this about an exploding candy shop?
3.) What's all this about Joker dying in jail?
4.) What's all this about people having read "sides" and where can I read them?
5.) What's all this about them continuing to film, I was told they were done friday?

[Phoenixfaith]

Alright, I need some confirmation here.
1.) What's all this about a third movie SOTB in which Joker is in?
2.) What's all this about an exploding candy shop?
3.) What's all this about Joker dying in jail?
4.) What's all this about people having read "sides" and where can I read them?
5.) What's all this about them continuing to film, I was told they were done friday?

Several of the crew members said filming wouldn't be wrapped until the end of August/beginning of September. :yay:

[rory_bat]

Alright, I need some confirmation here.
1.) What's all this about a third movie SOTB in which Joker is in?
2.) What's all this about an exploding candy shop?
3.) What's all this about Joker dying in jail?
4.) What's all this about people having read "sides" and where can I read them?
5.) What's all this about them continuing to film, I was told they were done friday?


1) Apparently there is word going around that Jonathan "Jonah" Nolan is working on the first draft of the next film, which is entitled "Shadow of the Bat". I honestly don't buy that (maybe he is working on the first draft) but I'll believe all of that when I see it. Hell, they haven't even entered post-production of TDK yet!!
2) It is believed that the TDK crew will be blowing up the old Brach's Candy Factory here in Chicago at some point this month. It is postulated that this location could be the Joker's hideout.
3) Some new spoilers have been floating around and that is one theory.
4) The Infamous (and legit) sides: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...&postcount=571
5) I don't know where you heard that but they are certainly not done filming. They will be in Chicago until the first week of September. If you need proof go here: http://www.rfkcasting.com It is confirmed there.

Hope all of this helped out. :yay:

[Ryo Jin]

1) Apparently there is word going around that Jonathan "Jonah" Nolan is working on the first draft of the next film, which is entitled "Shadow of the Bat". I honestly don't buy that (maybe he is working on the first draft) but I'll believe all of that when I see it. Hell, they haven't even entered post-production of TDK yet!!
2) It is believed that the TDK crew will be blowing up the old Brach's Candy Factory here in Chicago at some point this month. It is postulated that this location could be the Joker's hideout.
3) Some new spoilers have been floating around and that is one theory.
4) The Infamous (and legit) sides: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...&postcount=571
5) I don't know where you heard that but they are certainly not done filming. They will be in Chicago until the first week of September. If you need proof go here: http://www.rfkcasting.com It is confirmed there.

Hope all of this helped out. :yay:

Dead link for the sides.

[Joker'sHenchman]

Wow, thanks a lot. That did help. Only thing is your "sides" link doesn't work. Has anyone actually seen Joker in that candy shop? Thanks again, Rory.

[chitownballer]

So where the heck are they filming next??? There is a small snippet of info on Batman-on-Film that says they are headed back to the Old Post Office. Can anyone confirm that or is there any new info?

Just walked on by the old post office, things look like things are definetly going to be going on up there. They have new signs guiding the actors to where set and food is at up on the street. All the vehicles that were being stored there while filming the chase scenes have been moved except for a few GCPD cars, and they have been replaced by crew/actor trailers. The exterior side where the GCPD sign is at looks to be set up for shooting, as they have moved the wooden barrier that was formerly there blocking the walkway up to set. My guess is they will be doing mostly interior shots of though, but who knows.

[rory_bat]

This link should work: http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11410652&postcount=571

Glad to have helped!

[Joker'sHenchman]

Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

[rory_bat]

Just walked on by the old post office, things look like things are definetly going to be going on up there. They have new signs guiding the actors to where set and food is at up on the street. All the vehicles that were being stored there while filming the chase scenes have been moved except for a few GCPD cars, and they have been replaced by crew/actor trailers. The exterior side where the GCPD sign is at looks to be set up for shooting, as they have moved the wooden barrier that was formerly there blocking the walkway up to set. My guess is they will be doing mostly interior shots of though, but who knows.


Excellent! Looks like we'll have to keep an eye on things.

[rory_bat]

Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

Well, since it is private property you might get in trouble. It is pretty damn risky though. If you really want to do it I would recommend making a fake ID badge. But I wouldn't recommend either.

[Ryo Jin]

This link should work: http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11410652&postcount=571

Glad to have helped!

Thanks!

[Phoenixfaith]

Where is the post office located?

[chitownballer]

Originally Posted by Joker'sHenchman
Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

one of my friends, who's quite ballsy, about a month or so ago when they first put up the GCPD sign and the doors were still there from the bank scene, mid-day just walked on in those front doors. Ha he said he saw them filming something on the end where the GCPD sign is, couldn't really make out who or what (he's doesn't have great knowlege of the new movies). Then he just walked right out, no one even noticed him.

[rory_bat]

Where is the post office located?

on Van Buren at the corner of Canal.

[Phoenixfaith]

on Van Buren at the corner of Canal.

Thanks very much :yay:

[Joker'sHenchman]

Originally Posted by Joker'sHenchman
Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

one of my friends, who's quite ballsy, about a month or so ago when they first put up the GCPD sign and the doors were still there from the bank scene, mid-day just walked on in those front doors. Ha he said he saw them filming something on the end where the GCPD sign is, couldn't really make out who or what (he's doesn't have great knowlege of the new movies). Then he just walked right out, no one even noticed him.

That's awesome! We need more people like him!

[rory_bat]

Originally Posted by Joker'sHenchman
Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

one of my friends, who's quite ballsy, about a month or so ago when they first put up the GCPD sign and the doors were still there from the bank scene, mid-day just walked on in those front doors. Ha he said he saw them filming something on the end where the GCPD sign is, couldn't really make out who or what (he's doesn't have great knowlege of the new movies). Then he just walked right out, no one even noticed him.

Wow, I am surprised nobody noticed him walking in off the street. That takes some serious balls!

[chitownballer]

That's awesome! We need more people like him!

Yeah, it was pretty funny, meanwhile my wussy a** was outside like, ooooh he's gonna get in trouble, for some reason I fear the production crew haha I don't know why, like they have some ultimate power. Probably because to me this is such an Iconic film.

[bcgvh]

Originally Posted by Joker'sHenchman
Anyone ballsy enough to sneak in? How much trouble would that get us in? Is it even possible?

one of my friends, who's quite ballsy, about a month or so ago when they first put up the GCPD sign and the doors were still there from the bank scene, mid-day just walked on in those front doors. Ha he said he saw them filming something on the end where the GCPD sign is, couldn't really make out who or what (he's doesn't have great knowlege of the new movies). Then he just walked right out, no one even noticed him.

If you got noticed you'd probably be arrested for trespassing. Yeah, it makes for a cool story if you get away with it, but I wouldn't try it.

[Ryo Jin]

So, according to those sides, Grumpy is Joker, they're both talking about their boss, Joker, who happens to be the Grumpy masked thug in disguise. I take it he somehow kills the other guy after he raises his gun to his back? Then the Bank manager scene from that IMAX blurry pic takes place shortly after.

[rory_bat]

So, according to those sides, Grumpy is Joker, they're both talking about their boss, Joker, who happens to be the Grumpy masked thug in disguise. I take it he somehow kills the other guy after he raises his gun to his back? Then the Bank manager scene from that IMAX blurry pic takes place shortly after.

Something like that. We can only guess though...

[rory_bat]

Yeah, it was pretty funny, meanwhile my wussy a** was outside like, ooooh he's gonna get in trouble, for some reason I fear the production crew haha I don't know why, like they have some ultimate power. Probably because to me this is such an Iconic film.


Lol, I know what you mean. I would be the same way.

[Joker'sHenchman]

Dude, those sides were amazing! My eyeballs just had an orgy reading that!!! But, are you sure that they are legit, there were quite a few spelling errors... Does anyone have any further details on those? Obviously the bus scene is with Joker, but does he drive the bus to the bank, hostage people and then escape or what?

[Joker'sHenchman]

Yeah, it was pretty funny, meanwhile my wussy a** was outside like, ooooh he's gonna get in trouble, for some reason I fear the production crew haha I don't know why, like they have some ultimate power. Probably because to me this is such an Iconic film.

yeah that would have been me too!

[rory_bat]

Dude, those sides were amazing! My eyeballs just had an orgy reading that!!! But, are you sure that they are legit, there were quite a few spelling errors... Does anyone have any further details on those? Obviously the bus scene is with Joker, but does he drive the bus to the bank, hostage people and then escape or what?

The person who posted them transcribed them to microsoft word. I have copies of the original, scanned pages. They are legit, the person just didn't check their spelling. :cwink:

[Joker'sHenchman]

The person who posted them transcribed them to microsoft word. I have copies of the original, scanned pages. They are legit, the person just didn't check their spelling. :cwink:

Awesome! What are those sides for? Casting? And are some of the names changed? Like it seemed to me that Harvey Dent's name was changed. And who were the Avenger and Vigilante?

[rory_bat]

Awesome! What are those sides for? Casting? And are some of the names changed? Like it seemed to me that Harvey Dent's name was changed. And who were the Avenger and Vigilante?

Yeah, I believe they are for casting. The name's were changed to hide the nature of the film. I believe that Avenger is Batman and as for the Vigilante, I have a guess it could be the character that Anthony Michael Hall is playing, the so called fake Batman

[batman1115]

why are there only 'sides' available , but nothing else?

[SpinyNorman]

I agree that Joker getting caught is by no means the climax. I'd say the part with the bombs on the boats is somehow involved. Somehow he gets loose inside the prison and manages to set that up.

Also, what's with all the spoiler tags? Is this a spoiler forum or isn't it? Besides, it's not like the things you're hiding are things we haven't heard a million times before.

^^^ The sides were unwisely posted publicly by WB as material for people to audition with. They were quickly taken down when people put 2 and 2 together, which took about 1 minute.

[rory_bat]

why are there only 'sides' available , but nothing else?

We were lucky to get sides leaked. The TDK script is probably the most guarded script in Hollywood right now besides Indy 4.

[rory_bat]

Also, what's with all the spoiler tags? Is this a spoiler forum or isn't it? Besides, it's not like the things you're hiding are things we haven't heard a million times before.


True. My bad...

[bcgvh]

Wait a sec, after reading that, who is the 7th man they're talking about? It sounds like they're referring to the Joker, but Grumpy is the Joker...so could Joker be disguising himself from his own men during the bank robbery?

[jcr74]

i am but a lowly accountant, what is a side? i read it, and sort of follow it, but it just ends.

[Batman jr.]

Wait a sec, after reading that, who is the 7th man they're talking about? It sounds like they're referring to the Joker, but Grumpy is the Joker...so could Joker be disguising himself from his own men during the bank robbery?

Yes, that is true. Joker's playing tricks on everybody, even his own henchmen.

[Ryo Jin]

Wait a sec, after reading that, who is the 7th man they're talking about? It sounds like they're referring to the Joker, but Grumpy is the Joker...so could Joker be disguising himself from his own men during the bank robbery?

It's been mentioned, on this page by me most recently.

[Batman jr.]

i am but a lowly accountant, what is a side? i read it, and sort of follow it, but it just ends.

Well, it's not like they will release the whole script :o

[Batman jr.]

Mhm, those sides mention a detective named "Wuertz". I have a feeling it's actually Flass, right before a certain mr. comes in & kills him... No, not Joker...

[SpinyNorman]

True. My bad...

What angst and confusion spoilers cause. Always a ruckus over spoilers.

[Joker'sHenchman]

Mhm, those sides mention a detective named "Wuertz". I have a feeling it's actually Flass, right before a certain mr. comes in & kills him... No, not Joker...

I disagree, kind of. I agree he sounds like Flass, but he mentions the mall exploding, which happens (i think) before the scarring. In which case wouldn't make sense. I think. Besides why would they need a side for Flass when they already have an actor for him?

[Batman jr.]

I disagree, kind of. I agree he sounds like Flass, but he mentions the mall exploding, which happens (i think) before the scarring. In which case wouldn't make sense. I think. Besides why would they need a side for Flass when they already have an actor for him?

Yes, that's true, but the side could've been also for the bartender :yay: :cwink: We'll know... july 2008!!!!

[kid dropper]

I cant quite access those sides. when i click on the document a page pops up telling me to register, despite the fact i've already registered

[Bond]

Since we're talking about the sides, I wanted to get this off my chest:

In the side with The Chief and Berg, we're he aims his gun at a prisoner, probably The Joker, and The Chief tells him to stop but he says he's doing it for his wife. Well everyone automatically thinks that The Chief is Gordon, but to me it sounds way more likely that it's Loeb.

[typeorocks]

So whats the good word? They moving back to post office building this week??

Night shoots? Day Shoots?

[bcgvh]

It's been mentioned, on this page by me most recently.
Oh, lol, I skipped over your post mentioning that, but from the way it looks, yeah, Joker seems to be disguising himself from his own men.

[JL Unlimited]

Oh, lol, I skipped over your post mentioning that, but from the way it looks, yeah, Joker seems to be disguising himself from his own men.

Grumpy is NOT the Joker in those sides, even though it sounds like something he would do. They were looking to cast for the role of Grumpy way back when but AFTER they had casted Heath as the Joker. Grumpy is a small bit in the movie.

[JL Unlimited]

Back when the sides were discovered, they had a list of all the roles that they were looking to cast and Grumpy was one of them. A few other names were on the sides but weren't on the casting list, meaning they were one of the main characters (with their names changed). For example, Avenger = Batman and Chief = Gordon.

[Bond]

Then how do you explain Joker wearing a Grumpy looking Clown Mask?

[Mysterio]

Alright, I need some confirmation here.
1.) What's all this about a third movie SOTB in which Joker is in?
2.) What's all this about an exploding candy shop?
3.) What's all this about Joker dying in jail?
4.) What's all this about people having read "sides" and where can I read them?
5.) What's all this about them continuing to film, I was told they were done friday?1) BB is a three-film arc. in 2005, Goyer had said the plan was for the Joker to be caught in TDK, and put on trial in the third film also, Joker would scar Dent during the trial.
2) nothing. just some photographer speculated some old Brach's warehouse might be blown up.
5) from the start, AMH has said that he'll be filming in Chicago the third week of August. schedules may have been bumped up, though. with Freeman coming into town, AMH shouldn't be far behind.

[seishin87]

Since we're talking about the sides, I wanted to get this off my chest:

In the side with The Chief and Berg, we're he aims his gun at a prisoner, probably The Joker, and The Chief tells him to stop but he says he's doing it for his wife. Well everyone automatically thinks that The Chief is Gordon, but to me it sounds way more likely that it's Loeb.

That is interesting. I believe "Berg" was armed with a shotgun in that particular side. There are reports of Oldman shooting a scene where he's in a SWAT van holding a shotgun and even wore a ski mask in a few takes.

Oh wow. I wonder if this has anything to do with that mega spolier that Anjow mentioned a few weeks ago but never revealed? I think the most he revealed was that it involved Gordon. Could this have anything to do with that?

[bcgvh]

Then how do you explain Joker wearing a Grumpy looking Clown Mask?

Yeah! The only clown mask we've seen that would resemble "Grumpy" is the one that Heath wears during the bank robbery. And chuckles would probably be the goon with the sub-machine gun with the weird "smiling" mask. That makes sense to me.

[ChicageauxTiger]

whoops!

[Anjow1060]

That is interesting. I believe "Berg" was armed with a shotgun in that particular side. There are reports of Oldman shooting a scene where he's in a SWAT van holding a shotgun and even wore a ski mask in a few takes.

Oh wow. I wonder if this has anything to do with that mega spolier that Anjow mentioned a few weeks ago but never revealed? I think the most he revealed was that it involved Gordon. Could this have anything to do with that?


lol I joked that the spoiler was "Gordon wears shoes."

There was a poster here under the name "ipkiss" of the sort and made wild claims that I "confirmed" to him in PM that Gordon dies in the movie. It's

1) Total B.S.
2) Completley ubsurd. If Nolan did something that brash I would be screaming about it here in an attempt to get the WB to step in and stop him.

- Jow

[JL Unlimited]

Then how do you explain Joker wearing a Grumpy looking Clown Mask?

No idea but it makes sense that Grumpy isn't the Joker. How do you explain them trying to cast the role of Grumpy? It's an easier argument to explain why the Joker would wear the Grumpy mask and not be Grumpy in the sides than trying to figure out why the casting agency putting that role up for audition.

[ChicageauxTiger]

So whats the good word? They moving back to post office building this week??

Night shoots? Day Shoots?

Well, according to Batman-on-film...
Monday, August 6, 2007

The following is from the August 4th, 5th and what's coming this week:


Saturday Shoot Report (8/4/07)

It was the last night of TDK shooting in the Chicago's Financial Center on La Salle St. Most if not all of the all night shooting seems to be over and they will now be moving to day shoots.

Very light shooting schedule today starting at 3 PM. Batman, Gordon and Dent present, some stunts, car on the sidewalk, simple straight forward, nothing grand.

Company then quickly moved to Lower Wacker for about an hours worth of pick up shots with the armored car and the Batpod driven by Batman stuntman Jean Pierre Goy.

This guy Goy is something else. He has really come to master driving that bike, which can be no easy task with those monster wheels. Not that he hasn't had his share of accidents, slamming one into a lamp post unscripted one night.


Sunday Shoot Report (8/5/07)

Back at the Old Post Office with Dent and Batman (as well as other stuff).

This week, interiors @ Wayne Enterprises (Executive Dining and Applied Sciences). Exteriors involving Fox and Bruce/Batman as well as Fox and Lau.
http://batman-on-film.com/TDK_Chicago2_shoot-reports-from-AP.html

Take that as you may.

[sasquatchs]

Yeah! The only clown mask we've seen that would resemble "Grumpy" is the one that Heath wears during the bank robbery. And chuckles would probably be the goon with the sub-machine gun with the weird "smiling" mask. That makes sense to me.

Of the other 2 that enter the bank on foot, one has a happy mask, and the other, sad. So it could well refer to him rather than any of that dialogue being Ledger's


Monday, August 6, 2007

The following is from the August 4th, 5th and what's coming this week:


Saturday Shoot Report (8/4/07)

It was the last night of TDK shooting in the Chicago's Financial Center on La Salle St. Most if not all of the all night shooting seems to be over and they will now be moving to day shoots.

Very light shooting schedule today starting at 3 PM. Batman, Gordon and Dent present, some stunts, car on the sidewalk, simple straight forward, nothing grand.

Company then quickly moved to Lower Wacker for about an hours worth of pick up shots with the armored car and the Batpod driven by Batman stuntman Jean Pierre Goy.

This guy Goy is something else. He has really come to master driving that bike, which can be no easy task with those monster wheels. Not that he hasn't had his share of accidents, slamming one into a lamp post unscripted one night.


Sunday Shoot Report (8/5/07)

Back at the Old Post Office with Dent and Batman (as well as other stuff).

This week, interiors @ Wayne Enterprises (Executive Dining and Applied Sciences). Exteriors involving Fox and Bruce/Batman as well as Fox and Lau.


Cool. So now Jett starts posting locations, when I last lambasted him he said it was against their policy. How he expects to gets scoops without telling people locations I don't know

[Phoenixfaith]

I guess its too early to start asking for what type of filming will be going on Aug 22-26? I managed to steal another week away to be back in Chicago during those dates. :yay:

[The Universal]

I think the Joker is Chuckles. Maybe he hires Grumpy and the rest of the gang himself. He goes to the robbery with them wearing the mask, so they just think he's another guy who got hired... anyone see where I'm coming from?

[JL Unlimited]

I think the Joker is Chuckles. Maybe he hires Grumpy and the rest of the gang himself. He goes to the robbery with them wearing the mask, so they just think he's another guy who got hired... anyone see where I'm coming from?

While I think it's possible that the Joker disguises himself among his men, Chuckles is definitely not the Joker either. He was also an open role that they were looking to cast.

[killerclown]

The Grumpy mask could be the happy looking one.
The Chuckles mask could be the sad looking one.

Clowns often use irony like that. It's not the seven dwarves.

[dark_b]

why are people not looking at hes clothes?

its just simple.

[Ryo Jin]

Back when the sides were discovered, they had a list of all the roles that they were looking to cast and Grumpy was one of them. A few other names were on the sides but weren't on the casting list, meaning they were one of the main characters (with their names changed). For example, Avenger = Batman and Chief = Gordon.

Loeb is the Chief, Grumpy is wearing the same clothes as Joker in the blurred IMAX shot AND the set shots of the bank.

[Keyser Soze]

Loeb is the Chief, Grumpy is wearing the same clothes as Joker in the blurred IMAX shot AND the set shots of the bank.

Who says that the name "Grumpy" ties into the masks?

[Anjow1060]

i'm almost 80% sure the chief is Gordon.

- Jow

[JL Unlimited]

Loeb is the Chief, Grumpy is wearing the same clothes as Joker in the blurred IMAX shot AND the set shots of the bank.

Yes, it's obvious that the person under the frowning mask is Heath but how does that prove that the Grumpy in the sides is Heath?

[deathfromabove]

While I think it's possible that the Joker disguises himself among his men, Chuckles is definitely not the Joker either. He was also an open role that they were looking to cast.

just because there were lines to read for "grumpy" in the sides doesn't mean they were actually looking to cast that role. they weren't looking to cast "avenger" or any of the other psuedonyms for major characters but they also had lines in the sides. they are a casting tool, thats all. i would question if any of the sides are straight from the script. im sure they were changed and /or completely fabricated.

why are people not looking at hes clothes?

its just simple.

thank you. its pretty obvious isnt it? ledger was clearly wearing a grumpy ish clown mask with the same clothing he was seen wearing as joker in the imax shot. look at the first set photos that came in of ledger and his clown gang.

[Ryo Jin]

Who says that the name "Grumpy" ties into the masks?

Well, the IMAX pic of "Chuckles" pointing the gun at "Grumpy" seems to go hand in hand with the side.

[sasquatchs]

just because there were lines to read for "grumpy" in the sides doesn't mean they were actually looking to cast that role. they weren't looking to cast "avenger" or any of the other psuedonyms for major characters but they also had lines in the sides. they are a casting tool, thats all. i would question if any of the sides are straight from the script. im sure they were changed and /or completely fabricated.

They weren't casting the Avenger role in that side, it was for the vigilante. He can't just audition by arguing with himself, and they're not going to audition people for a non-existent Grumpy role that you had to pay for

[JL Unlimited]

just because there were lines to read for "grumpy" in the sides doesn't mean they were actually looking to cast that role. they weren't looking to cast "avenger" or any of the other psuedonyms for major characters but they also had lines in the sides. they are a casting tool, thats all. i would question if any of the sides are straight from the script. im sure they were changed and /or completely fabricated.



thank you. its pretty obvious isnt it? ledger was clearly wearing a grumpy ish clown mask with the same clothing he was seen wearing as joker in the imax shot. look at the first set photos that came in of ledger and his clown gang.

No, there weren't just lines to read for Grumpy. I'm not sure if you were around when the sides were first released but the roles that were open for audition had dollar amounts next to their names. Grumpy was like $1.00. Chuckles was $1.00 or something like that. I'm not sure what that means because I'm not in the industry but all the roles that they were looking to cast had that and roles like the Avenger and Chief did not.

I think people are misunderstanding the basis of the discussion. It's obvious that the person in the mask is Heath. I'm just trying to prove that Grumpy in the sides is not Heath. There's no question who the person in the Grumpy mask is.

[JL Unlimited]

Well, the IMAX pic of "Chuckles" pointing the gun at "Grumpy" seems to go hand in hand with the side.

In the same picture, they were at least 15 feet apart. So they shouted that dialogue in that scene? Also, it was Grumpy that shoots Chuckles but in the IMAX picture, the person in the Grumpy mask in in the forefront with the other person "pointing the gun" at him.

[Redd]

What in the world are you guys talking about? Grumpy? Chuckles?......

[bcgvh]

yeah, but it says that dialogue takes place outside the bank. EXT. BANK or whatever.

[The Batman]

1) Apparently there is word going around that Jonathan "Jonah" Nolan is working on the first draft of the next film, which is entitled "Shadow of the Bat". I honestly don't buy that (maybe he is working on the first draft) but I'll believe all of that when I see it. Hell, they haven't even entered post-production of TDK yet!!
2) It is believed that the TDK crew will be blowing up the old Brach's Candy Factory here in Chicago at some point this month. It is postulated that this location could be the Joker's hideout.
3) Some new spoilers have been floating around and that is one theory.
4) The Infamous (and legit) sides: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...&postcount=571
5) I don't know where you heard that but they are certainly not done filming. They will be in Chicago until the first week of September. If you need proof go here: http://www.rfkcasting.com It is confirmed there.

Hope all of this helped out. :yay:


Brach? You mean that old millionaire that disappeared thirty years ago?

EDIT: Nevermind, it was one of the heiresses...

[Mr. Socko]

What's up with the Dent memorial? From the pic I saw, it looked like it could be a campaign thing or whatever.

[Matchbox]

What's up with the Dent memorial? From the pic I saw, it looked like it could be a campaign thing or whatever.

I agree with the posters who have pointed out that the somber gathering could be a memorial for those believe that Harvey his dead.

-Matchbox

[Dvhyzs]

Looks like a funeral/memorial to me, perhaps it could take place afterwhen he gets scarred and presumably goes missing and before he kills the cop. Also was him killing a cop just a rumor?

[Spiral]

I'm being slow and dumb here, apparently. Where be the pictures of a funeral / memorial / whatever? I didn't notice them the last page or two

[Dvhyzs]

I'm being slow and dumb here, apparently. Where be the pictures of a funeral / memorial / whatever? I didn't notice them the last page or two
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1017479758_378a9275c6_o.jpg

[Mr. Socko]

I think the man at the podium is the Clock King.

[Dvhyzs]

AMH is the guy with the white shorts.

[Mr. Socko]

I don't see anyone with white shorts.

[Dvhyzs]

I don't see anyone with white shorts.
he also has a red shirt...:ninja:

[Secret_Riddle]

The Grumpy mask could be the happy looking one.
The Chuckles mask could be the sad looking one.

Clowns often use irony like that. It's not the seven dwarves.

Agreed, and welcome :woot:

[Ryo Jin]

In the same picture, they were at least 15 feet apart. So they shouted that dialogue in that scene? Also, it was Grumpy that shoots Chuckles but in the IMAX picture, the person in the Grumpy mask in in the forefront with the other person "pointing the gun" at him.

I think that too, but it doesn't explain how "Grumpy" is wearing the same clothes as the Joker.

[bcgvh]

Heath is DEFINITELY the one in the Grumpy mask, you can see this from the old spy pics. And as far as the guy in the background pointing the gun at Heath, well, maybe there's people standing right in front of Joker and the guy in the background is pointing the gun at them during the hold up and not actually the Joker.

[Stringer]

Maybe the Joker kills one of his men and switches masks.

[Mr. Socko]

Heath as Grumpy isn't even a question.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/zaphod_beeblebrox_42/tdkprod10.jpg

[rory_bat]

Heath as Grumpy isn't even a question.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/zaphod_beeblebrox_42/tdkprod10.jpg


boom, Case Closed.

Btw, can anyone point me in the direction of a good pic of the new Bat symbol? I can't find one anywhere.

[Phoenixfaith]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg

[Stringer]

Nice:up:

[rory_bat]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg


Awesome, did you meet him today?

[Phoenixfaith]

Awesome, did you meet him today?

Friday afternoon actually :yay:

[Crook]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg
Look at that chest.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/Dex4788/Smilies/Love/004.gif


















..hair on Eckhart! Whoo! :heart:

[JL Unlimited]

No, there weren't just lines to read for Grumpy. I'm not sure if you were around when the sides were first released but the roles that were open for audition had dollar amounts next to their names. Grumpy was like $1.00. Chuckles was $1.00 or something like that. I'm not sure what that means because I'm not in the industry but all the roles that they were looking to cast had that and roles like the Avenger and Chief did not.

I think people are misunderstanding the basis of the discussion. It's obvious that the person in the mask is Heath. I'm just trying to prove that Grumpy in the sides is not Heath. There's no question who the person in the Grumpy mask is.

AHHHHHHHHHHH! Look above, PLEASE!

DUH, that's Heath in THAT mask. The misunderstanding is coming from some people here assuming that Grumpy mask = Grumpy from the sides.

You guys do know we're talking about the sides here, right?

[Cowleen]

Yay! You posted the pic! Awesome! Did you ever get to give Heath the
wine?

[Boom]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg
*Swoons*

[JL Unlimited]

Heath as Grumpy isn't even a question.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/zaphod_beeblebrox_42/tdkprod10.jpg

That's Heath in a clown mask that's not smiling.

How does this prove that Heath is the "Grumpy" character from the sides?

[Bond]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg
What's in Eckhart's shirt pocket?

[Octoberist]

it's a light meter.

[Boom]

Actually it's an electronic device that lets off a signal if I get within 100 feet of him. He has a restraining order against me :csad:.

[Farren]

Is it just me or is it impossible for Aaron Eckhart to look less than amazingly handsome 24/7?

[Boom]

It's not physically possible. You have a better shot at counting every grain of sand on the face of the earth.

[JL Unlimited]

Just because, Heath wears a non-smiling mask does not mean that he's Grumpy from the sides. Look at this picture. The top left one is also not smiling and the lips are red, compared to Heath's mask having a blue mouth.

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/jokerfirstpics4.jpg

[Dvhyzs]

Just because, Heath wears a non-smiling mask does not mean that he's Grumpy from the sides. Look at this picture. The top left one is also not smiling and the lips are red, compared to Heath's mask having a blue mouth.

http://superherohype.com/nextraimages/jokerfirstpics4.jpg
I thought those where just mannequin heads?:huh:

[JL Unlimited]

Those are masks over the mannequin heads. You can see the bottom left one falling off the head a bit.

[Dvhyzs]

Those are masks over the mannequin heads. You can see the bottom left one falling off the head a bit.
Now I feel really smart...:o

[JL Unlimited]

Now, finally, this is the original post from Miranda Fox on March 18. If you're unfamiliar with who she is, she was the first to find the casting sides. Below is the names of the roles that you could audition for. The dollar amount next to each name is the amount of money you could pay for the page or two of dialogue, for the purpose of auditioning for the role.

Grumpy/Chuckles were both roles that were available and it only cost $1.00 for their page of dialogue, which means that it would be for a VERY small part. If you're familiar with the spy pics, the bodyguard/junkie script page is $2.00 and you get an idea of how small that part is, right? Well, the Grumpy/Chuckles role is even SMALLER.

THUS, Grumpy is NOT Heath Ledger. Yes, Heath Ledger wears a clown mask that is not smiling but that does not mean that he's Grumpy from the sides.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=268382



Why am I posting this?

I have a friend with a login to that place that she uses to get various spoilers and other stuff. As soon as I get hold of these babies, you'll all be the first to know!

Just a heads up! :)

Anyway, here are the roles:

Roles Bank Manager (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555807&l=3)
$ 1.00 Bartender (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555824&l=3)
$ 1.00 Berg (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555826&l=3)
$ 2.00 Bodyguard/Junkie (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555811&l=3)
$ 1.00 Brian (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555813&l=3)
$ 1.00 Cop (Terrorized) (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555822&l=3)
$ 1.00 Cop/Thug (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555812&l=3)
$ 2.00 Dealer/Buyer (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555809&l=3)
$ 1.00 Detective/Fat Thug (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555829&l=3)
$ 1.00 Evans (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555815&l=3)
$ 1.00 Grumpy/Chuckles (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555808&l=3)
$ 1.00 James (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555823&l=3)
$ 1.00 Judge Salizar (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555817&l=3)
$ 2.00 LFI VP (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555828&l=3)
$ 1.00 Mayor (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555816&l=3)
$ 2.00 Mistress (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555820&l=3)
$ 1.00 Natascha (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555819&l=3)
$ 1.00 National Guard Cmdr./Businessman/Mother (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555821&l=3)
$ 1.00 Rossi (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555810&l=3)
$ 2.00 Stephens (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555818&l=3)
$ 2.00 SWAT Leader (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555825&l=3)
$ 1.00 Tattooed Prisoner/Warden (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555827&l=3)
$ 1.00 Vigilante (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/signin.cfm?r=555814&l=3)
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[batman11]

Nice Eckhart pic!

The thing in his pocket is used to determine certain properties of light. Photographers use them when trying to determine what setting their flash should be at.

[Silver Souper]

it's a light meter.

noticed that immediately. why does he have an instrument that a DP uses?

[Illstreet]

edit... lol

[Illstreet]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg

Thats a really really cool pic... :up:

Congratulations

[typeorocks]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.


very cool Phoenix! Was he having lunch? or near the set? That looks like Michagan Ave to me. Anyway if you want to give me wine I'll take a picture with you too :) nahh I'm kidding I'll do it for free

[Phoenixfaith]

very cool Phoenix! Was he having lunch? or near the set? That looks like Michagan Ave to me. Anyway if you want to give me wine I'll take a picture with you too :) nahh I'm kidding I'll do it for free

HAHAHA you're on! :woot:

[typeorocks]

guess I'll see ya at WW then?

[Conebone69]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg
Completely awesome. Whats that in his pocket?

[ChicageauxTiger]

very cool Phoenix! Was he having lunch? or near the set? That looks like Michigan Ave to me.

Actually, I believe that's Wabash that they're on (Trump Tower in Background across river) and I think they're standing in front of South Water Kitchen.

Right? :word:

[babycakes]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.



Phoenix! You two look great together! (she says jealously, grr)

[Phoenixfaith]

Phoenix! You two look great together! (she says jealously, grr)

I had a few people say we look like Father and Daughter :cwink:

[robthorn24]

Awesome pic Phoenix! Very cool!

[Seraphartman]

Very nice pic Phoenix. I would love to meet any of the cast members of that movie. The biggest star I have have seen around here is George Clooney but I probably have already went to far mentioning his name on these boards.

[sriotti]

Heath as Grumpy isn't even a question.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/zaphod_beeblebrox_42/tdkprod10.jpg

Does anyone realize that in the pic all the way to the left their is no pocket on the upper right side of the jacket...and in the picture next to it their is a pocket on the upper right side of the jacket???

[Mr. Socko]

Now that you mention, someone did bring that up before, I forgot all about it.

[Octoberist]

I am kinda spamming and OT, but this is big news anyway:

"London effects house Cinesite ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Hot Fuzz") are tipped to be handling the CG FX for Two Face in "The Dark Knight" - the character's facial deformity being a combination of both make-up and computer animation (likely for the jaw and eye areas). Their work is due to start in earnest in November..." (full details)"

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070807d.php

http://www.filmick.co.uk/2007/08/digital-dent.html

[Crook]

Hmm, that's interesting. I thought make-up pretty much provided all the essentials for a good-looking translation of Two-Face...

[Juanigi]

that's cool, that's cool

[Juanigi]

hey wait filmick can go **** himself

[Redd]

Cool pick Phoenix.

[RDx]

I am kinda spamming and OT, but this is big news anyway:

"London effects house Cinesite ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Hot Fuzz") are tipped to be handling the CG FX for Two Face in "The Dark Knight" - the character's facial deformity being a combination of both make-up and computer animation (likely for the jaw and eye areas). Their work is due to start in earnest in November..." (full details)"

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070807d.php

http://www.filmick.co.uk/2007/08/digital-dent.html

Thats great news, we are going to see two face in the movie not just the introduction of Havery dent. Now its even more assuring that Anthony Michael Hall might be what the Joker card was at the end of Begins for this movie.

[aSyluM7]

Now its even more assuring that Anthony Michael Hall might be what the Joker card was at the end of Begins for this movie.


* :meow: grabs kitten and kicks it through the window*

[jimmy]

http://www.dreamingusagi.com/images/hkface.jpg

[aSyluM7]

No, not that jimmy rhoads... lol

[jimmy]

heh :o

[rory_bat]

Anyone take a spin by the Old Post Office today? Anything new? I think I'll walk down at lunch and see if anything is going on.

[Mysterio]

I am kinda spamming and OT, but this is big news anyway:

"London effects house Cinesite ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Hot Fuzz") are tipped to be handling the CG FX for Two Face in "The Dark Knight" - the character's facial deformity being a combination of both make-up and computer animation (likely for the jaw and eye areas). Their work is due to start in earnest in November..." (full details)"

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070807d.php

http://www.filmick.co.uk/2007/08/digital-dent.htmlfilmick isn't credible.

[Cowleen]

Anyone take a spin by the Old Post Office today? Anything new? I think I'll walk down at lunch and see if anything is going on.
When I was out there Friday night a person said they would be switching to day shooting this week.

[Mysterio]

That's Heath in a clown mask that's not smiling.

How does this prove that Heath is the "Grumpy" character from the sides?it doesn't. for all we know he could be "Chuckles," going against the grain in an ironic sort of way.

[rory_bat]

When I was out there Friday night a person said they would be switching to day shooting this week.


Damn, alright that complicates things. But I'll see what I can do....

[Mikesimus]

I didn't get him booze like I did with Nolan but I did give him a Chelseagrin poster. He loved it and hell if he isn't just a really cool guy.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/yourbirdcanswing/IMG_1328-1.jpg

Hey cool pic Phoenixfaith, and cool website also - he isnt smiling as much as Nolan was though eh lol. Quite alot of lucky people getting cool pics lately with the cast, congrats!

[SpinyNorman]

Does anyone realize that in the pic all the way to the left their is no pocket on the upper right side of the jacket...and in the picture next to it their is a pocket on the upper right side of the jacket???

This thread is now completely bananas. I have never seen such over-analyzing.

[rory_bat]

Yeah, let's try to bring it back to its original purpose: filming news and cool celeb pics! :yay:

[Batman jr.]

Does anyone realize that in the pic all the way to the left their is no pocket on the upper right side of the jacket...and in the picture next to it their is a pocket on the upper right side of the jacket???

You know, I'm starting to think Ledger already wears flesh-coloured makeup in those photo's by looking at the first one without his grumpy mask... I mean, he IS white when he reveals himself to the manager, right ?...

[Silver Souper]

I also noticed it. He's probably playing a rib on a crew member, because you know, those people don't freak out enough as it is.

ahah! film crew people are usually so so pretentious :woot:

[Mak]

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/7260/2291030740101556974S500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/7236/2088561780101556974S500x500Q85.jpg

Now that they've wrapped on LaSalle, I figured that I might as well post these pics. They're from the corner of Monroe and LaSalle. I saw them do a few takes with a camera mounted on a motorcycle weaving between light posts. I also saw the batpod zip down Monroe a couple of times with the camera car following. He had the cape on each time. Also saw a dummy in a batman suit tied to the batpod in the first photo and then they dragged the batpod (by way of pulleys) towards the semi as if it was sliding into it. I have a few more pictures that I have to download from my camera but thought you may like these two.

[Rezzo]

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/7260/2291030740101556974S500x500Q85.jpg


First thing I think when I see this pic is that a fist fight ensues during this scene

[Oryon]

First thing I think when I see this pic is that a fist fight ensues during this scene

Same here.

Also that looks like Gordons SWAT vechicle in the distance. Maybe he's somehow a part of the fight.

[Milkman95]

Nice pics, thanks a lot.

[Miranda Fox]

http://blogs.indiewire.com/jamesisrael/archives/014257.html


I asked Paul what he thought of Ledger's perfomance:
As regards to how Heath Ledger *seemed* as the Joker, he seemed like he WAS the Joker, and didn't need to let anyone know it - rather contained, but ready to explode at any moment in an unexpected fashion. Menacing, but more because he seemed like he was probably crazy, and maybe violent, rather than that he was TRYING to scare you. (and by the way, all he did during the scenes I was in was sit in his holding cell, reacting and listening...so, he's a very fine actor if I imbibed all this from just watching him sit there...) He didn't talk a lot between takes, but he also wasn't "Don't approach me!" in his manner - a real pro, in other words.
In short, he seemed just like the Joker SHOULD seem.

Good stuff. Thanks Paul!

[rashad]

Sounds freaking awesome!

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

http://blogs.indiewire.com/jamesisrael/archives/014257.html



holy ****, i can see a ghost!!


:woot:

nice to see you post.

:)

[Miranda Fox]

holy ****, i can see a ghost!!


:woot:

nice to see you post.

:)

*waves*

:woot:

Just delurked to post something on one of the Joker threads.


Sounds freaking awesome!

:up:

[TV's Frank]

*waves*

:woot:

Just delurked to post something on one of the Joker threads.




:up:

thank christ. it was getting pretty stale around here.

:woot:

[Silver Souper]

*waves*

:woot:

Just delurked to post something on one of the Joker threads.




:up:

haha! I told everyone she was still around :woot:

always a pleasure, Ms. Fox

[Miranda Fox]

haha! I told everyone she was still around :woot:

always a pleasure, Ms. Fox

Heh, same with you. How are you? :)

[Silver Souper]

Heh, same with you. How are you? :)

work's too busy and the sun's not out in summertime, but that's seattle for ya :yay:

besides that- doin good! great scoop, BTW.

how've you been?

[NoName86]

Man, seeing the semi and pod laying there just makes me think "wow!" that showdown is going to be so freaking awesome! Can't wait!

[Miranda Fox]

work's too busy and the sun's not out in summertime, but that's seattle for ya :yay:

besides that- doin good! great scoop, BTW.

how've you been?

Not too good due to lots of RL crap. But things have improved. Glad your well! :woot:

[Silver Souper]

Not too good due to lots of RL crap. But things have improved. Glad your well! :woot:

suck. i'll PM ya soon my friend...

[Mysterio]

First thing I think when I see this pic is that a fist fight ensues during this scenewhat's going on in the lower left corner? :huh:

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/7260/2291030740101556974S500x500Q85.jpg

[Oryon]

So this sequence involves, in no particular order:

Chopper gets taken down by The Joker
The Joker takes down The Tumbler w/Batpod emerging
Batpod takes out the semi
The Joker/or SWAT takes out the Batpod
The Joker and Batman fight on the streets

something to that effect?

[batman1115]

the batpod emerging from the tumbler is dumb. we already saw how that effect didnt work in batman returns.

[Miranda Fox]

the batpod emerging from the tumbler is dumb. we already saw how that effect didnt work in batman returns.

I agree. I don't like the Batpod in general.

[Crook]

How didn't it work in BR?

[Miranda Fox]

How didn't it work in BR?

Hmm, actually, I didn't mind the whole bat-missile scene at all but I just can't see how the Batpod is supposed to emerge from the Tumbler. But I haven't seen the film yet (d'uh!) so maybe it'll be perfectly credible onscreen. ;)

[jimmy]

Welcome back, Fox.

[Miranda Fox]

Welcome back, Fox.

Thanks! :woot:

[Crook]

I wouldn't think it'd come out of the Tumbler if it didn't look so much like it. Plus there's the name, which implies it's function...

But it's whatev. I just wanna see something bad-ass. I wasn't impressed with the BB chase scene, so hopefully a little dose of motorcycle love and a semi flip will do it for me. :O

[Miranda Fox]

I wouldn't think it'd come out of the Tumbler if it didn't look so much like it. Plus there's the name, which implies it's function...

Oh, I get that, I just can't figure out how it's going to work. But that doesn't mean it won't. :cwink:

But it's whatev. I just wanna see something bad-ass. I wasn't impressed with the BB chase scene, so hopefully a little dose of motorcycle love and a semi flip will do it for me. :O

I love the BB chase scene. So, nyah. :oldrazz: