The Dark Knight Filming:news/pics etc..

[The Dark Guybrush]

fairweather fans boooooo

[Carnotaur3]

September has slowed down sooooo much

Maybe it's slowed down because a new viral site is on its way :woot:

[The Redux 714]

Maybe it's slowed down because a new viral site is on its way :woot:

between all the rumors of TDK and 1-18-08, I can barely keep up with what's what. :P

I thought that "See you in September" thing turned out to be bogus...

[The Only Woj]

between all the rumors of TDK and 1-18-08, I can barely keep up with what's what. :P

I thought that "See you in September" thing turned out to be bogus...

there never was a 'See you in September", it always was "See you in December"

[The Redux 714]

there never was a 'See you in September", it always was "See you in December"

Well, then I guess that means "yes, it was bogus"

[spanish39]

It was December and I thought it was a better teaser or an offical trailer.

[StorminNorman]

There was rumored to be a site coming active in September - it was never called "See You In September" though.

[Solidus]

Yea there was never a "See you in September" some sources said we would get some new viral sites from The Joker during this time, but no trailer or anything. And no hard proof of this.

Though I do have a feeling that maybe on Halloween something will happen, not big, but maybe some new pics/viral site and maybe the main site will launch. Heres hoping.

[jtfaria]

So much hate. :(

So little time.

The Joker's new motto...

[ChicageauxTiger]

fairweather fans boooooo

Well, it was the recent "fairweathered fans" that were dedicated in posting the best stuff.
So don't knock us too much. :cwink: :word:




Besides ... it's a Ghost town in the World of Batman Filming.
What do you want? MORE Permawhite Debating? ;)

[Keyser Soze]

I don't think we can really complain about the lack of a new viral site this month. If anything, the site would have been used to reveal those pics that were leaked. So I'm guessing them being leaked kinda spoiled the plans for this month's viral site. Though if we DO get one, I wouldn't expect to get anything new from it.

[bkey]

We still have two more weeks don't give up hope yet

[Nepenthes]

Well I'm quite liking this quiet period, i hope it continues to December.

[typeorocks]

A few pages back I reported that I went to the Gotham Hospital set and snuck in and grabed a few bricks. Here are some pictures.. I know they are dark and hard to see. But it was 11pm and at a very very very dark place. Plus we didn't want to use the flash to alert anyone.

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/hospital2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/hospital3.jpg

[ChicageauxTiger]

Nice, Typo! :word:

MAN ... I should go get something while I can! :ninja:

[The Dark Guybrush]

^ awesome!!

[Bishop]

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



anyone else think this guy looks kinda like randal from clerks?

[bkey]

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



anyone else think this guy looks kinda like randal from clerks?

Thats exactly what I thought when I saw it.

[Gianakin_]

Hahahaha, indeed!

[typeorocks]

anyone else think this guy looks kinda like randal from clerks?


hahaha I've been told I look more like Jay (cause I have long hair)

[DeaDheaD]

Randal had long hair in the first one didnt he?

[Gianakin_]

More like a mullet, I think.

[DeaDheaD]

Ahh, yes.

[The Redux 714]

So...you got some bricks...

neato...

[The Dark Guybrush]

neato will be when they're going for $150 on eBay

[The Redux 714]

I was gonna call that "stupid", but I suppose it works either way.

[The Dark Guybrush]

stupid will be when someone Buys It Now for $150 on eBay

[Octoberist]

stupider is when someone bids on something on ebay, and it's either the same or higher than the retail price. That's so stupid, and I don't get it.

[typeorocks]

I was thinking of putting one up on ebay...not sure If I'd even get anything from it.

[itsthebatman]

Well, people are thick. That's just a fact.

[The Dark Guybrush]

some people just don't research what they're buying. they don't know the price of it new, wind up paying more and think they're getting a deal because it's eBay. in the case of these bricks, i wouldn't pay anything for them..

[Spawn187]

Thats exactly what I thought when I saw it.



randall wouldnt be that geeky to grab bricks from a movie. Now if it wear underware maybe.

[sasquatchs]

Some recent hanger photos



http://i11.tinypic.com/4xy2gj5.jpghttp://i18.tinypic.com/4mba1dw.jpghttp://i13.tinypic.com/6d1ugys.jpghttp://i10.tinypic.com/5y03bwk.jpghttp://i4.tinypic.com/4xp67fl.jpghttp://i1.tinypic.com/6bljerp.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluecowboy2002/sets/72157602066088355/with/1401078556/

[The Dark Guybrush]

O M F G .. . salvation!!

[The Mighty Wind]

Some recent hanger photos



http://i11.tinypic.com/4xy2gj5.jpghttp://i18.tinypic.com/4mba1dw.jpghttp://i13.tinypic.com/6d1ugys.jpghttp://i10.tinypic.com/5y03bwk.jpghttp://i4.tinypic.com/4xp67fl.jpghttp://i1.tinypic.com/6bljerp.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluecowboy2002/sets/72157602066088355/with/1401078556/

As the bearer of such great news, it is my firm belief that sexual favours should come your way from whichever poster you so please.*


*Note: As suggester of said concept, The Mighty Wind has done his duty to Sasquatch and may not be chosen for said sexual favours.

[BatMatt]

those photos are awesome, great find

[Mito88]

nice pics. ill take anything right now.

[SantoAnderson]

I'm still not getting the presence of the Willy Wonka trucks. I understand that they shot Willy Wonka in Cardington 3 years ago, but those candy trucks oughtta be tarped up. Now, if for some reason WB wanted to cleverly insert one of these trucks into the movie they're forgetting a couple of things. 1) It by no means fits into the Nolan design universe. 2)It has Euro plates still.

Weird, I wish this could be cleared up a bit more.

[bkey]

Awesome pics..that main narrows building looks kind of creepy I wonder what it will end up being

[typeorocks]

very nice...how did you sneak in there?

[AdmNelson]

I'm still not getting the presence of the Willy Wonka trucks. I understand that they shot Willy Wonka in Cardington 3 years ago, but those candy trucks oughtta be tarped up. Now, if for some reason WB wanted to cleverly insert one of these trucks into the movie they're forgetting a couple of things. 1) It by no means fits into the Nolan design universe. 2)It has Euro plates still.

Weird, I wish this could be cleared up a bit more.

They've probably just been stored there for the time being... and how recent are these photos?

-- Admiral Nelson

[typeorocks]

Those pics are much better to view by going to his flicker link

[Baba Ghanoush]

I'm still not getting the presence of the Willy Wonka trucks. I understand that they shot Willy Wonka in Cardington 3 years ago, but those candy trucks oughtta be tarped up. Now, if for some reason WB wanted to cleverly insert one of these trucks into the movie they're forgetting a couple of things. 1) It by no means fits into the Nolan design universe. 2)It has Euro plates still.

Weird, I wish this could be cleared up a bit more.

Who knows what the purpose of the trucks are, but I think they are smart enough to not have willy wonka trucks in the film.

Sheesh, give them SOME credit!

[jayskate]

the wonka vans are allways at the hangers in the parking area , along with the Harry potter car and the swat vans . Warners appear to use the hanger as a storage area for cars , vans etc used in thier films .

those are cool pictures from the inside of the hanger though , I read that part of the begins set was taken down when they shot Fred Claus at the hanger .

I guess im wondering if they left this part down so they could fit in the engine room set . I like the shot of the main street too , I think this is where they may shoot some more footage of the Joker after the truck is over turned .

[Monster]

All I can say is, wow.

Would be funny if they were filming and they mistook you for an extra,

Haha.

[Anjow1060]

wow.

I really do wanna know if theres a purpose to the wonka trucks as well.


- Jow & Zod

[Monster]

Lol, Joker with a golden ticket.

[Silver Souper]

A few pages back I reported that I went to the Gotham Hospital set and snuck in and grabed a few bricks. Here are some pictures.. I know they are dark and hard to see. But it was 11pm and at a very very very dark place. Plus we didn't want to use the flash to alert anyone.

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/hospital2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/typeorocks/TDK%20Set/hospital3.jpg

enjoy the asbestos...

[Monster]

Woah. The bricks of destiny.

[jimmy]

Some recent hanger photos



http://i11.tinypic.com/4xy2gj5.jpghttp://i18.tinypic.com/4mba1dw.jpghttp://i13.tinypic.com/6d1ugys.jpghttp://i10.tinypic.com/5y03bwk.jpghttp://i4.tinypic.com/4xp67fl.jpghttp://i1.tinypic.com/6bljerp.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluecowboy2002/sets/72157602066088355/with/1401078556/

Very niiiiie.

[StorminNorman]

I hope the Wonka mobiles do show up on screen.

[jimmy]

I hope Daniel Craig shows up on screen.

[Shoemeister]

I hope Daniel Craig shows up in a Wonka truck on screen.

[NoName86]

And I hope Daniel Craig shows up in a Wonka truck holding a screen on screen.

[JackBauer24]

And I hope that Daniel Craig shows up in a Wonka truck holding a screen on screen and then bumps into Patrick Stewart who activates it by saying 'on screen'.




I think that's enough now.

[Shoemeister]

I think that's enough now.

NEVAH!!!

But in all honesty, if there's anything that needs to be on screen, it's anothah NEVAH!!!

[JackBauer24]

NEVAH!!!

But in all honesty, if there's anything that needs to be on screen, it's anothah NEVAH!!!


Word.

[typeorocks]

I think we need another "begged...like a dog" line!

[Solidus]

I think we need another "begged...like a dog" line!

What we really really really need is another Flass torture scene. "WHERE WERE THE OTHER DRUGS GOING!!!??"

Honestly I hope we get to see another really pissed off Batman scene! Is it July 18th yet?

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

i think we get that judging from the leaked pics where Batman is tossin Joker about:woot:

[Solidus]

Very true, but I want some one who is scared sh**less of Batman, like Flass, with the Joker, he aint afraid of no bat!!

[bkey]

AMH getting thrashed by Batman would be fun to see

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

or maybe we'll get to see Batman just whale on one of the faux Bat-men

[The Only Woj]

I want another Crane/Rachel scene.

Crane starts coming after Rachel. Rachel pulls the taser on him and he knocks it out of her hand. Then out of no where John Kerry shows up, grabs the taser and points it at Crane. Crane yells "Noo! Don't tase me, bro!" Then he zaps the **** out of him, Crane runs off screaming, and then Kerry makes out with Rachel.

[bkey]

I want another Crane/Rachel scene.

Crane starts coming after Rachel. Rachel pulls the taser on him and he knocks it out of her hand. Then out of no where John Kerry shows up, grabs the taser and points it at Crane. Crane yells "Noo! Don't tase me, bro!" Then he zaps the **** out of him, Crane runs off screaming, and then Kerry makes out with Rachel.

I can see it now...

[Baba Ghanoush]

I want another Crane/Rachel scene.

Crane starts coming after Rachel. Rachel pulls the taser on him and he knocks it out of her hand. Then out of no where John Kerry shows up, grabs the taser and points it at Crane. Crane yells "Noo! Don't tase me, bro!" Then he zaps the **** out of him, Crane runs off screaming, and then Kerry makes out with Rachel.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/Romulus219/cap002.jpg

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

lol NEVAH!

haha nice :up:

[Shoemeister]

lolz

[Mr. Socko]

Why the hell is there a WONKA-MOBILE on set of a Batman movie!?

[RKO]

The Oompa Loompas must be working for Joker.

[Luchastyle]

i'm wondering if they might just feature the wonka trucks in order to reference burton. that's a possibility. or they could just still be there from filming charlie and the chocolate factory. i don't know. it'll be a little while before we really know.

[RKO]

Yeah they must've left them there from the Wonka movie.

It should be a little awkard when Burton goes to pick up the cars......Oh boy!

[Luchastyle]

heh yeah. "oh THAT'S how gotham should look. i get it now." just playin, if people like the burton movies more, then more power to em.

[Carlito Jones]

i believe the wonka trucks are there for very awesome imax filmed scene it goes like this the joker and his goons are inside the candy factory they are trying to get access to a safe containing millions of dollars the joker is standing on railing saying " better crack that safe '' one of the goons says " boss what about the cops" just then joker lights up a mini firecraker and throws it at the goon and says " we'll just blow em outta the blue" and starts laughing the candy factory could be the origin of the joker who knows

[Watson]

The Oompa Loompas must be working for Joker.

Is their skin perma-white I wonder?

[The Dark Guybrush]

or seeing as how the studio is so huge, maybe WB decided to store the trucks there.

[Solidus]

i believe the wonka trucks are there for very awesome imax filmed scene it goes like this the joker and his goons are inside the candy factory they are trying to get access to a safe containing millions of dollars the joker is standing on railing saying " better crack that safe '' one of the goons says " boss what about the cops" just then joker lights up a mini firecraker and throws it at the goon and says " we'll just blow em outta the blue" and starts laughing the candy factory could be the origin of the joker who knows

First off the Wonka trucks as some one said earlier, are not in the film, it's just left in storage from when WB filmed Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

Second there is no candy factory in the movie.....they dressed up the abandon candy factory to be a General Hospital for when the Joker blows it up.

[Luchastyle]

i wish we had some spies over in london

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

Well condidering they are filming on sets..what would spies in london do to help?

[Luchastyle]

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[The Dark Guybrush]

they should have applied for janitorial positions at the hangars six months prior to filming, as to throw them off the scent. this would have given them ample time to set up hidden cameras on the premises, along with microphones. they couldn't leak any of their footage until filming was almost over, because the angles of the shots would have compromised the positions of the recording equipment.

[Luchastyle]

guybrush, your methods and ninja-like tactics of cinematic espionage never cease to amaze me

[Super_Ludacris]

For real, get this dude a stuntjob....

[The Dark Guybrush]

guybrush, your methods and ninja-like tactics of cinematic espionage never cease to amaze me

thanks. i'm tempted to put this in my sig :woot:

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

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Doesn't mean they all post on the hype..if any at all.

[Anjow1060]

Doesn't mean they all post on the hype..if any at all.


One of them claims he does.

But we're still awaiting the "call sheet" he claims to have.

- Jow and Tony Almeida

[metalhead971]

I'd love to know what the hell's been going on overseas. This drought of new info is killing me.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

One of them claims he does.

But we're still awaiting the "call sheet" he claims to have.

- Jow and Tony Almeida



Thats right the Jow, i know whom you mean.

[pumpkinmak]

I don't know if there are any hypesters that live in Hong Kong so I wouldn't be holding my breath.


Sorry to disappoint you but I am indeed one of the hypesters in Hong Kong. In fact, here comes some news about TDK which I wish you mates will be interested in.

Report has it that a skyscraper in the Central district has been targetted. The report, however, didn't mention what will happen there, though I believe the sky-diving will take place there. The funny thing is that I have a friend working in the department concerned in the building. So I checked with her and what I have been told is that the crew of TDK has contacted the managment of the building, while no contract has been signed. Here's the information about the building: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Center

Apart from the skyscraper, the report also mentioned that some surrounding areas will also be used for the filmingof TDK. There are indeed some "old-styled" building there, something similar with the building in the former "walled city", where the Gothem City in BB is based on,while it is much less crowded and much more spacious, so I dun think they will be used as the slum area of Gothem City.

Too bad that the report is not detailed enough. Batman is not as popular as that in the US and UK afterall. People in general cannot even distingish DC superheroes from the Marvel freaks (well, I am a DC guy) so from time to time people will ask if Spiderman is one of the members in the JLA.

I will try to dig out more and hope to give you full coverage.

Cheers.

[pumpkinmak]

I don't know if there are any hypesters that live in Hong Kong so I wouldn't be holding my breath.


Sorry to disappoint you but I am indeed one of the hypesters in Hong Kong. In fact, here comes some news about TDK which I wish you mates will be interested in.

Report has it that a skyscraper in the Central district has been targetted. The report, however, didn't mention what will happen there, though I believe the sky-diving will take place there. The funny thing is that I have a friend working in the department concerned in the building. So I checked with her and what I have been told is that the crew of TDK has contacted the managment of the building, while no contract has been signed. Here's the information about the building: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Center

Apart from the skyscraper, the report also mentioned that some surrounding areas will also be used for the filmingof TDK. There are indeed some "old-styled" building there, something similar with the building in the former "walled city", where the Gothem City in BB is based on,while it is much less crowded and much more spacious, so I dun think they will be used as the slum area of Gothem City.

Too bad that the report is not detailed enough. Batman is not as popular as that in the US and UK afterall. People in general cannot even distingish DC superheroes from the Marvel freaks (well, I am a DC guy) so from time to time people will ask if Spiderman is one of the members in the JLA.

I will try to dig out more and hope to give you full coverage.

Cheers.

[metalhead971]

Wow, thanks for the report. Good to see some news from overseas. And welcome to the hype!

[Anjow1060]

Thats right the Jow, i know whom you mean.


I understand he's busy. I do. I get that way and sit on things i know so that I can properly state them, check them etc.


But this situation has one more week on it's expiration date before I throw it in the garbage with the rest of the old bread and sour milk and figure that this guy was just:
http://giftube.com/gifs/654.gif


- Jow

[Citadel30]

WELCOME TO THE HYPE- BRETHERN FROM HONG KONG! Great report and its nice to know that we have a spy over in the Far East that can give us some good details.

That one picture from wiki is a great view of that skyscrapper from within "the narrows". Batman jumping off that building and gliding into the narrows would be a really cool scene.

[The Dark Guybrush]

this is exciting!

[jimmy]

NICE! Thanks for the news! Possibly, the scene in which Wayne meets up with Tao happens on top of that Skyscraper. It's just a hunch, so don't take my word seriously.

[regwec]

Hi Jow! Nice to see a name I remember.

[Carnotaur3]

http://giftube.com/gifs/654.gif


- Jow

How can nobody like that scene? It's classic.

[StorminNorman]

Hi Jow! Nice to see a name I remember.

How is life Reg?

[Gold Samurai]

i wish we had some spies over in london

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6893/untitled76zf1.png


you were expecting someone else ;)

[bkey]

Lau?

[teh Puffy]

How can nobody like that scene? It's classic.


Ace Ventura coming out of an robotic rhinos ass, in the form of being nude from the heat when the fan broke. With the kids and safari leader are watching it as if a baby rhino is being born.:woot:

[jimmy]

YES! Lau! Hahahah.

[Monster]

LOL, classic.

[Monster]

Are they still doing stuff in London?

I could take a nose and sneak in with my super amazing chuck norris round house kick.

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

sweet. now hopefully we can get more reports like this outta HK or even England for that fact

[bkey]

Was the HK shoot before London or are they going there next?

[He-Man]

Holy chaos, batman!
Scarlett Chiang

Friday, September 21, 2007 (Hong Kong)

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=12&art_id=53868&sid=15486249&con_type=3

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20070921/IFC.jpg


Workers and residents in Central and Western should be prepared for chaos when Batman arrives in Hong Kong in November, a district councillor warned yesterday.
Kam Nai-wai, of the Central and Western District Council, also warned residents to prepare ear-plugs as the producers intend to use a helicopter in the late hours of the day.

Kam's warning followed a district council meeting yesterday at which the distributors for The Dark Knight, a sequel to the hit movie Batman Begins, outlined how the caped crusader intends to move from Gotham City to fight his enemies who are gathering in Hong Kong.

The filming locations will include the Central-Mid-Levels escalator, some parts of Queen's Road Central and The Centre. Some areas are expected to be closed to the public during the nine days of filming.

The distributor of the movie, Warner Brothers, told the council it is seeking the approval of various government departments for the closure of some roads during filming. Kam said the road closures could cause traffic chaos if done in daytime.

"Warner Brothers also said it will use a helicopter for the filming. Of course, we are worried that the residents will be disturbed," Kam said.

The representative from the distributor assured the district council Queen's Road Central will only be blocked around midnight and that daytime shooting will take place mainly inside The Centre.

He explained the helicopter would be used to film the night views along Victoria Harbour and
could include A Symphony of Lights, the interactive laser-light performance connecting buildings on both sides of the harbor. The distributor also told the district council disruptions to the service of the Central-Mid-Levels escalator would be minimal.

About 80 US-based staff will be in Hong Kong for the filming and the company hopes to hire another 200 local staff.

The Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority confirmed it had received a notification from Warner Brothers, saying it would try to minimize any inconvenience to the public.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20070921/QR1.jpg

[bkey]

Awesome this is great stuff..finally some info on the Honk Kong shoot. Thanks He-Man

[Golgo-13]

Finally...

[fabman]

So... we'll actually see Batman fight in Hong Kong? Wow...

[pumpkinmak]

It seems that the shooting will only focus on the commercial area, so I guess we dun see the rural part of Hong Kong, I guess it is safe to say that they are not taking Hong Kong as the narrow as rumoured previously. But what I am wondering is, are they really be taking Hong Kong as "Hong Kong" or some part in Gotham? I know this idea may sounds completely insane to some of you (and it sounds crazy to me for a while), but I would still love to share something with you:

1) HL is also on the list. According to the report, there will be a duel between Batman and Joker on the Peak in Hong Kong. So is the Joker travelling to HK from Gotham too? I really doubt that. I can only come up with the idea that the goon, who will be Joker, go out-of-Gotham on a mission, sth related to Lau maybe, but some freaky accident happens (the zipline rumour? if some duel is taking place on the Peak with HL and someone falls from a helicopter as reported previously?) That would make some sense to me.

2) Michael Caine, Alfred the bulter, is also on the list. So we can assume that "Bruce Wayne", not only "Batman" will be showing up in Hong Kong. So how would they handle the story? 2 iconic figures appearing in somewhere out of Gotham during the same period of time to make people start suspecting that Bruce Wayne is actually Batman?

Yea I know, they may sound really stupid....

[CaptainClown]

The Joker travels hong kong airlines

[Baba Ghanoush]

It seems that the shooting will only focus on the commercial area, so I guess we dun see the rural part of Hong Kong, I guess it is safe to say that they are not taking Hong Kong as the narrow as rumoured previously. But what I am wondering is, are they really be taking Hong Kong as "Hong Kong" or some part in Gotham? I know this idea may sounds completely insane to some of you (and it sounds crazy to me for a while), but I would still love to share something with you:

1) HL is also on the list. According to the report, there will be a duel between Batman and Joker on the Peak in Hong Kong. So is the Joker travelling to HK from Gotham too? I really doubt that. I can only come up with the idea that the goon, who will be Joker, go out-of-Gotham on a mission, sth related to Lau maybe, but some freaky accident happens (the zipline rumour? if some duel is taking place on the Peak with HL and someone falls from a helicopter as reported previously?) That would make some sense to me.

2) Michael Caine, Alfred the bulter, is also on the list. So we can assume that "Bruce Wayne", not only "Batman" will be showing up in Hong Kong. So how would they handle the story? 2 iconic figures appearing in somewhere out of Gotham during the same period of time to make people start suspecting that Bruce Wayne is actually Batman?

Yea I know, they may sound really stupid....

Seems to me like they will use Hong Kong as itself in some parts of TDK (BW traveling to HK) and Hong Kong as a section of Gotham in other parts (Batman fighting).

I refuse to believe that Batman will be featured outside of Gotham.

[Anjow1060]

Hi Jow! Nice to see a name I remember.

Whats up Reg. I'm still bumpin around here.

Nice to see Stormin as well. A good friend whom I never seem to run into all that much.

I guess thats how it is when ur post count gets that high. Too good for the thousand-ites. lol

j/k

- Jow

[bkey]

Yeah it will probably be used as both HK and Gotham. I just dont see Bruce Wayne and Batman, The Joker, Alfred, and Lau all in Hong Kong at the same time. Lau is rumored to have connections with Maroni and is therefore brought back to Gotham to help in Dent's case against him. If this is the case, then I can see how Batman would go to HK for the purpose of capturing him. But according to a call sheet, Bruce also has his "own plans" for Lau that he shares with Lucius Fox. I really don't have any idea how this whole HK thing is going to go down.

[IamtheBatman]

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20070921/IFC.jpg


Ahhh I hate heights Buster is a brave man.

[IamtheBatman]

Things, will be getting good in the following the remaining months of filming and he first trailer in december.

[Ilan_Movie_Math]

I thought Hong Kong was being used as a stand in for some parts of Gotham?

That's a lesson to y'all with pre-concieved notions... :oldrazz:

[bkey]

Thats what I thought too- for parts of the Narrows. This still may be true, and that it is used for both- HK and the Narrows in Gotham.

[TheBatman072]

I refuse to believe that Batman will be featured outside of Gotham.


Umm, why?

[jtfaria]

I like to see Batman hanging Lau upside a'la flass, and making him sing "Fa ra ra ra" like in the christmas story.

That's my Christmas card this year!

[Taiwarriorz21]

if they do a enter the dragon remake, or any kind of martial arts movie reminiscent of bruce lee, it needs to be with Tony Jaa. the only man alive who doesn't need wires to be amazing.

Sooo sooo true! Tony Jaa freaking pwns!!!

[Carnotaur3]

Missed seeing you, Jow!

[Luchastyle]

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6893/untitled76zf1.png


you were expecting someone else ;)
zing.

[The Dark Guybrush]

the hong kong scenes are gonna look amazing!
as stated earlier.. i'm wondering how they're going to handle bruce & batman being in the same city at the same time (a city other than gotham.. kinda suspicious).

[jtfaria]

i'm wondering how they're going to handle bruce & batman being in the same city at the same time (a city other than gotham.. kinda suspicious).

Quite right. The inevitable headlines will read: "Bruce Wayne in Hong Kong" and "Batman spotted in Hong Kong". Doesn't take a rocket scientist.

[Darknightnomis]

I think it'll double for Bruce Wayne visitn Honk Kng and parts of it as Gotham City. (kill 2 birds with one stone)

[DeaDheaD]

The Joker: "I said no soy sauce!!!!" *blam*

[Baba Ghanoush]

Umm, why?

1) Batman is a fixture of Gotham and his purpose is to rid Gotham of crime, it doesn't make sense to me why he would travel abroad to fight crime, he's not superman.

2) For a guy who goes through the trouble to order various pieces of the cowl through dummy corporations and assemble the pieces himself to avoid suspicion, it makes zero sense to me why Batman would appear in Hong Kong at the same time Bruce Wayne is there. Sure there are plenty of Gothamites who do business in Hong Kong, but would Wayne really take the risk of someone putting 2 and 2 together?

3) I know people are gonna respond to the above, but they are my own opinions and I don't speak for anyone but myself. Its for this reason why I could care less what any of you have to say, you aren't gonna change my mind so don't bother.

[Anjow1060]

Missed seeing you, Jow!


http://www.brandonrouth.com/gallery/albums/Film/Superman%20Returns/PromoImages/SRPromo_071.jpg

"I'm always around......"


- Jow

[bkey]

1) Batman is a fixture of Gotham and his purpose is to rid Gotham of crime, it doesn't make sense to me why he would travel abroad to fight crime, he's not superman.

2) For a guy who goes through the trouble to order various pieces of the cowl through dummy corporations and assemble the pieces himself to avoid suspicion, it makes zero sense to me why Batman would appear in Hong Kong at the same time Bruce Wayne is there. Sure there are plenty of Gothamites who do business in Hong Kong, but would Wayne really take the risk of someone putting 2 and 2 together?

3) I know people are gonna respond to the above, but they are my own opinions and I don't speak for anyone but myself. Its for this reason why I could care less what any of you have to say, you aren't gonna change my mind so don't bother.

I agree with you. I think only Bruce or Batman will appear in Hong Kong, but not both. The only way I can see Batman going to HK would be to forcefully get Lau and bring him back to Gotham City.

[Hobodeluxe]

1) Batman is a fixture of Gotham and his purpose is to rid Gotham of crime, it doesn't make sense to me why he would travel abroad to fight crime, he's not superman.

2) For a guy who goes through the trouble to order various pieces of the cowl through dummy corporations and assemble the pieces himself to avoid suspicion, it makes zero sense to me why Batman would appear in Hong Kong at the same time Bruce Wayne is there. Sure there are plenty of Gothamites who do business in Hong Kong, but would Wayne really take the risk of someone putting 2 and 2 together?

3) I know people are gonna respond to the above, but they are my own opinions and I don't speak for anyone but myself. Its for this reason why I could care less what any of you have to say, you aren't gonna change my mind so don't bother.

Lau is part of the corrupt syndicate Batman is bringing down in Gotham.
He's going there is to perform an "extreme rendition" of Lau so that the D.A.'s office can make his case against the mob. They need Lau's testimony. So Batman fetches him back to the states using Bruce as a cover to get in and out of the country.


at least this is how I see it playing out.

[TromaFreak64]

I agree with you. I think only Bruce or Batman will appear in Hong Kong, but not both. The only way I can see Batman going to HK would be to forcefully get Lau and bring him back to Gotham City.

It will be only Bruce in HK not Batman based on what we know.

[GreyCat]

I've read (on another site) that Hong Kong won't be used as the narrows at all this time, and that Hong Kong will actually be itself.

I'd be interested in knowing if the Joker is indeed going to be in Hong Kong.

And London: Since London is mostly Wayne Manor and the Batcave, I wonder if there is any more need for Joker filming there?

The Joker: "I said no soy sauce!!!!" *blam*

ROFL I'm dying!!! :D

(Hello, btw. Been lurking over a year; just joined. ~Phyllis)

[Hobodeluxe]

I'd be willing to be money Batman appears in HK. I can't really see Bruce doing any of the stunts that are being reported to be taking place.

[bkey]

Why do people think that they are filming Wayne Manor and the Batcave in London? I thought they weren't even going to be in this film, just the penthouse and secret garage. There are spy pics a few pages back of the Narrows sets in the sound stage in London.

[AdmNelson]

Why do people think that they are filming Wayne Manor and the Batcave in London? I thought they weren't even going to be in this film, just the penthouse and secret garage. There are spy pics a few pages back of the Narrows sets in the sound stage in London.

I would love, love, LOVE to see, even briefly, shots of the Manor being re-built, and the new Batcave under construction, with the certainty that a full-blown cave would appear in the 3rd film.

But in the meantime, it's the penthouse and hidden garage.

-- Admiral Nelson

[GreyCat]

Why do people think that they are filming Wayne Manor and the Batcave in London? I thought they weren't even going to be in this film, just the penthouse and secret garage. There are spy pics a few pages back of the Narrows sets in the sound stage in London.

Well not to start a site/site thing, because I've been reading these boards long enough to know . . . LOL

But I read that from Jett; whom, with allowances for normal human error, I generally consider pretty reliable.

Whatever they're filming in London, I'm just kinda curious if there's any Joker filming going on. Cuz I am dying for more pics. LOL

[itsthebatman]

3) I know people are gonna respond to the above, but they are my own opinions and I don't speak for anyone but myself. Its for this reason why I could care less what any of you have to say, you aren't gonna change my mind so don't bother.
Then why bother posting on a message board? Why not just write on piece of paper in your bedroom and keep looking at it if you don't want feedback and discussion?

[Bat-Mite]

1) Batman is a fixture of Gotham and his purpose is to rid Gotham of crime, it doesn't make sense to me why he would travel abroad to fight crime, he's not superman. Well, Batman should always use Gotham as his main hunting ground, but there's nothing wrong with him going outside of Gotham now and then. He actually does it quite often in the comics. Ra's al Ghul rarely does things in Gotham unless he's trying to get under Batman's skin. Most of the time, he's trying to avoid attention by doing things in other countries, then Batman finds out about it and has to go hunt him down and stop him.

[Figs]

Then why bother posting on a message board? Why not just write on piece of paper in your bedroom and keep looking at it if you don't want feedback and discussion?


LOL, very true!

[GreyCat]

Well, Batman should always use Gotham as his main hunting ground, but there's nothing wrong with him going outside of Gotham now and then. He actually does it quite often in the comics. Ra's al Ghul rarely does things in Gotham unless he's trying to get under Batman's skin. Most of the time, he's trying to avoid attention by doing things in other countries, then Batman finds out about it and has to go hunt him down and stop him.
This leads to an interesting side: One has to wonder what kind of police leniency The Bat would get outside of Gotham's jurisdiction. :yay:

And . . . Even private jet travelers have to go through airport security. How does one get the Batsuit through the xray scanner? ROFL :woot:

[TromaFreak64]

Why do people think that they are filming Wayne Manor and the Batcave in London? I thought they weren't even going to be in this film, just the penthouse and secret garage. There are spy pics a few pages back of the Narrows sets in the sound stage in London.

You are right. The Wayne Manor is still being rebuilt during this film and all operations are being carried out from the penthouse - we still have no evidence the bat cave or Wayne Manor appear at all in this film.. maybe briefly at the very end? But that is 100% speculation as we still aren't clear what happens after scene 218 until around the final scene in 230.


Well not to start a site/site thing, because I've been reading these boards long enough to know . . . LOL

But I read that from Jett; whom, with allowances for normal human error, I generally consider pretty reliable.

Whatever they're filming in London, I'm just kinda curious if there's any Joker filming going on. Cuz I am dying for more pics. LOL

There will be Joker filming going on there, but if you really did see Jett post that about the manor and bat cave, it would be kind of odd, since even he is aware what we know and have seen of the script does not feature it, and it seems like it would have been a bigger deal.

Plus we know what is being filmed on the majority of the sound stages in London - one of the big unknowns was Pinewood, but we knew the Ferry scene had to happen and Pinewood was the ONLY studio in London to have a water stage with blue screen large enough to support this production - so we were still pretty certain.

The Joker filming in London that will occur is likely to be almost entirely in doors/ on closed studios if you get the idea, so it's unlikely we'll get that many if any, new images.

[Citadel30]

This leads to an interesting side: One has to wonder what kind of police leniency The Bat would get outside of Gotham's jurisdiction. :yay:

And . . . Even private jet travelers have to go through airport security. How does one get the Batsuit through the xray scanner? ROFL :woot:

I dont think that Batman gives a crap about police leniency, whether he is in Gotham or in HK... he does what he thinks is right and that's that. :woot:

in fact, i bet nobody other than Lau knows that batman is in hong kong. Using his super ninja skillz :ninja: - he silently and skillfully extracts him without the public or the newpapers catching wind of it.


BTW- i love this thread!!!! Finally something new we can all dicuss and debate!!!!

[Batman>all]

Holy crap! After filming in Hong Kong are they done filming for the movie?

[Milkman95]

^Nope, London and post-production.

My bet Hong Kong is going to double for Gotham. If not, it's just going to be Bruce Wayne, Fox, and Lau.

[TromaFreak64]

^Nope, London and post-production.

My bet Hong Kong is going to double for Gotham. If not, it's just going to be Bruce Wayne, Fox, and Lau.

I imagine Hong Kong is ALSO going to be Hong Kong since it is featured in the script.

Almost no principals are going to Hong Kong - not saying that it is out of the question for doubling as Gotham 'cause I mean actors don't have to be there to do that, or may only have to appear very limited number of days. As filming begins we'll probably know more.

[GreyCat]

There will be Joker filming going on there, but if you really did see Jett post that about the manor and bat cave, it would be kind of odd, since even he is aware what we know and have seen of the script does not feature it, and it seems like it would have been a bigger deal.
You know, I could swear I saw it this morning in a thread, because I was trying to catch up after not checking on batnews in several weeks. But when I saw your post, I went back to look and can't find what gave me that impression.

I found where I got that they think Hong Kong will indeed be the city itself. But for the cave and manor, I can only find the same thing you all are saying about them NOT being in TDK at all. (This is what happens when I let myself get behind on Bat news :csad: .)

My bad. I stand corrected. :)

[Baba Ghanoush]

Then why bother posting on a message board? Why not just write on piece of paper in your bedroom and keep looking at it if you don't want feedback and discussion?

Is there a handbook that says posting on a message board has to be done for feedback and discussion?

One can't simply make a statement and leave it at that?

[NoName86]

I am torn between the idea of both ideas. I don't have a problem at all with Batman being out of Gotham, and I don't get why people are making a fuss out of it, as has been said Batman goes out of Gotham quite a bit. That being said I can't help but wonder how suspicious it would be for Wayne to go to HK, and all of a sudden Batman stops appearing at night in Gotham, and all of a sudden starts appearing in Hong Kong. That would raise a lot of eyebrows.

[CaptainClown]

Well Wayne could also announce he is taking a trip and jsut spend his days away as Bruce as Batman. He still is a myth in the criminal underground and not many criminals would be reading the paper and thinking oh Mr. Wayne went to Hong Kong, robberies have been easy lately hmmm.

[Street Vendor]

Nolan seems to be inspired by the Denny O'Neal/Neal Adams work from the early seventies, and the Batman was quite a globetrotter in many of those stories.

[Hobodeluxe]

I am torn between the idea of both ideas. I don't have a problem at all with Batman being out of Gotham, and I don't get why people are making a fuss out of it, as has been said Batman goes out of Gotham quite a bit. That being said I can't help but wonder how suspicious it would be for Wayne to go to HK, and all of a sudden Batman stops appearing at night in Gotham, and all of a sudden starts appearing in Hong Kong. That would raise a lot of eyebrows.

If I'm not mistaken Wayne industries has an office in HK. This would be perfect cover for Bruce as he's just checking up on his company.
If not then he could I'm sure set up some business deal as cover.
Bruce going to HK wouldn't raise any eyebrows. Batman appearing in public while Bruce is there just might though.

It will be cool to see how they play it. As for getting equipment off the plane unchecked it probably won't be that hard. He is a multi billionaire after all. Not exactly one that would be highly suspicious.

[jimmy]

"I'm always around......"


- Jow

Stalker.

[regwec]

Whats up Reg. I'm still bumpin around here.

Nice to see Stormin as well. A good friend whom I never seem to run into all that much.

I guess thats how it is when ur post count gets that high. Too good for the thousand-ites. lol

j/k

- Jow

We're a dying breed.

[Anjow1060]

I'm working on it, trying to get up to the 2000 so I can have a kick-ass avatar. lol

- Jow

[Dark Knight]

Holy chaos, batman!
Scarlett Chiang

Friday, September 21, 2007 (Hong Kong)

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=12&art_id=53868&sid=15486249&con_type=3

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20070921/IFC.jpg


Workers and residents in Central and Western should be prepared for chaos when Batman arrives in Hong Kong in November, a district councillor warned yesterday.
Kam Nai-wai, of the Central and Western District Council, also warned residents to prepare ear-plugs as the producers intend to use a helicopter in the late hours of the day.

Kam's warning followed a district council meeting yesterday at which the distributors for The Dark Knight, a sequel to the hit movie Batman Begins, outlined how the caped crusader intends to move from Gotham City to fight his enemies who are gathering in Hong Kong.

The filming locations will include the Central-Mid-Levels escalator, some parts of Queen's Road Central and The Centre. Some areas are expected to be closed to the public during the nine days of filming.

The distributor of the movie, Warner Brothers, told the council it is seeking the approval of various government departments for the closure of some roads during filming. Kam said the road closures could cause traffic chaos if done in daytime.

"Warner Brothers also said it will use a helicopter for the filming. Of course, we are worried that the residents will be disturbed," Kam said.

The representative from the distributor assured the district council Queen's Road Central will only be blocked around midnight and that daytime shooting will take place mainly inside The Centre.

He explained the helicopter would be used to film the night views along Victoria Harbour and
could include A Symphony of Lights, the interactive laser-light performance connecting buildings on both sides of the harbor. The distributor also told the district council disruptions to the service of the Central-Mid-Levels escalator would be minimal.

About 80 US-based staff will be in Hong Kong for the filming and the company hopes to hire another 200 local staff.

The Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority confirmed it had received a notification from Warner Brothers, saying it would try to minimize any inconvenience to the public.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/newsimage/20070921/QR1.jpg


Batman fighting his enemies on the streets of Hong Kong.....FREAKIN GREAT!:up:

[Stringer]

Well we wont be seeing Mr Routh for awhile, at least not in a Superman suit.

[Anjow1060]

meh, u never know.

- Jow

[Carnotaur3]

Well we wont be seeing Mr Routh for awhile, at least not in a Superman suit.

Thanks alot, Brian Singer!

[Octoberist]

that's kinda sad for Brandon Routh, isn't it?

I mean..what else is he doing right now?

[fabman]

He's gonna play a vampire in The Informers, based on a book by the American Psycho author.

[Advanced Dark]

that's kinda sad for Brandon Routh, isn't it?

I mean..what else is he doing right now?

Isn't he jumping horses now? :oldrazz:

[BubbaGump]

I'm working on it, trying to get up to the 2000 so I can have a kick-ass avatar. lol

- Jow

3,000. :oldrazz:

[Anjow1060]

Isn't he jumping horses now? :oldrazz:

lol........in such bad taste. But funny.

- Jow

[Anjow1060]

3,000. :oldrazz:


GOD - DAM N IT!

[jimmy]

Watch your language there, sonny.

[The Only Woj]

can't wait until I get to 3000 so I can have a larger avatar of the Bale-Fro

[Carnotaur3]

can't wait until I get to 3000 so I can have a larger avatar of the Bale-Fro

It's gonna be a while for me.

[DARKxGOTHAMITE]

Isn't he jumping horses now? :oldrazz:
LOL OUCH!!!

[Killing Joke926]

http://www.brandonrouth.com/gallery/albums/Film/Superman%20Returns/PromoImages/SRPromo_071.jpg

"I'm always around......"


- Jow

*long evil hiss* Get that thing off the boards; BATMAN GOOD, SUPERMAN BAD!!!!!:cmad:

[Golgo-13]

Can't wait to see how this plays into the movie.

[Batman>all]

Seems to be a lot of things going on in this movie. I really hope they get it right and it doesn't seemed rushed or too much.

Maybe it only feels that way because this the the only time i've actually followed a movie from before it's started production.

[Cory]

Batman's arrival ruffles Hong Kong politicians
Friday September 21 7:14 PM ET



The arrival of Batman in Hong Kong this November for filming of the latest Hollywood sequel has ruffled local politicians who say the masked hero could disrupt traffic and cause noise pollution, reports said on Friday.
In "The Dark Knight" due for release next July, the Caped Crusader will leave Gotham City for Hong Kong to fight his enemies, Hong Kong's Standard newspaper reported.
But local politicians who met the film's producers on Thursday reportedly expressed concerns at the inconvenience and "traffic chaos," Batman might cause during the nine-day shoot.

if(c.indexOf("adx_fc_21084")==0||c.indexOfOne district councilor warned residents in the normally teeming, high-decibel city to "prepare earplugs" as the filmmakers planned to use a helicopter for late night scenes, the report added.
"Of course, we are worried that the residents will be disturbed," Kam Nai-wai, a district councilor for the affected downtown district of Central was quoted as saying.
Hong Kong's stunning, modern cityscapes and harbor panoramas have proven a draw for Hollywood producers in the past, including a "Tomb Raider" movie starring Angelina Jolie (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800019275).
"We welcome the movie but want to ensure arrangements are hassle free," said Kwok Ka-ki, a legislator who attended the meeting. "Just don't get it done in the middle of the night at 2 a.m.," he told Reuters, referring to the helicopter sequences. The Batman flick will be directed by Christopher Nolan (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800021821) and star Christian Bale (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018597), Heath Ledger (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800018553) and Michael Caine (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800014833), with filming to also take place in Chicago and London according to reports.

[itsthebatman]

Is there a handbook that says posting on a message board has to be done for feedback and discussion?

One can't simply make a statement and leave it at that?
Then just post it on babaghanoush.com. This is a forum - discussion is expected. For instance, if I said 'regwec is an ass. That's my opinion. and you can't change it.' I would still except people who disagree with that opinion (regwec, for one) to disagree with that and say so. My saying I don't want anyone to reply as my mind is made up implies a certain arrogance and narrow-mindedness. If you don't want to, just don't reply to anyone, you don't have to... just don't make a point of it.

[Killing Joke926]

Say can someone post or show me a link to where I can find the new Joker (nurse) pics?

[bkey]

Say can someone post or show me a link to where I can find the new Joker (nurse) pics?

There aren't any pics yet, just a few extras' info.

[Killing Joke926]

There aren't any pics yet, just a few extras' info.

oh.:csad:

[bkey]

Yeah, unfortunatly. I wish there were pics of this because I am interested to see how they are going to pull it off, but I guess we will just have to wait.

[Killing Joke926]

Yeah, unfortunatly. I wish there were pics of this because I am interested to see how they are going to pull it off, but I guess we will just have to wait.

Oh goody; I wish I wasn't so spoiled.:whatever: :cmad:

[itsthebatman]

We're a dying breed.
Hello to all plus-thousandites. We must stick together!

[strikezone89]

didnt nolan say he was out of the batman flicks if they made a jla movie.

[itsthebatman]

didnt nolan say he was out of the batman flicks if they made a jla movie.
http://www.lovefilm.com/lovefilm/images/products/1/6101-large.jpg

[Baba Ghanoush]

Then just post it on babaghanoush.com. This is a forum - discussion is expected. For instance, if I said 'regwec is an ass. That's my opinion. and you can't change it.' I would still except people who disagree with that opinion (regwec, for one) to disagree with that and say so. My saying I don't want anyone to reply as my mind is made up implies a certain arrogance and narrow-mindedness. If you don't want to, just don't reply to anyone, you don't have to... just don't make a point of it.

Are you seriously telling me what I should and shouldn't post?

Do you own and/or operate SHH?

Are you a moderator?

Did I violate any rules for posting?

Please, enlighten me as to why you believe you can dictate what I should and shouldn't type and what rules I should follow for this forum.

I am VERY interested to know this given that you don't own/operate the site and you aren't a moderator.

[itsthebatman]

Are you seriously telling me what I should and shouldn't post?

Do you own and/or operate SHH?

Are you a moderator?

Did I violate any rules for posting?

Please, enlighten me as to why you believe you can dictate what I should and shouldn't type and what rules I should follow for this forum.
Sweet Jesus... you can post what you like, but telling people not to reply to your posts as they won't change your mind... why bother posting then? Just to let everyone know your opinion, and expect them to either agree, or, if they don't, not bother saying it, as you won't listen anyway?

[CaptainClown]

Why post it if you don't want people to respond to it. Write it on a post it and leave it in front of you.

[jimmy]

MEN!

We must stop quarreling amongst ourselves, so that we can ban together to find more news about filming abroad!

[Baba Ghanoush]

Sweet Jesus... you can post what you like, but telling people not to reply to your posts as they won't change your mind... why bother posting then? Just to let everyone know your opinion, and expect them to either agree, or, if they don't, not bother saying it, as you won't listen anyway?

Why post it if you don't want people to respond to it. Write it on a post it and leave it in front of you.

As long as I comply with the rules of this forum I can state whatever I like correct?

So why are you guys complaining? If you don't like what I write, the solution is not to read it or respond to it.

But to argue that I should change what I write b/c it doesn't conform to behavior you like is 100% ridiculous when you aren't the site owner or a moderator.

In other words, TOO BAD - DEAL WITH IT.

[Luchastyle]

=\ baba ghadouche. i'm just playin =D but that's a pretty good one, eh?

[jimmy]

Heather Graham has a nice rack.

[Baba Ghanoush]

=\ baba ghadouche. i'm just playin =D but that's a pretty good one, eh?

LOL, I laughed. Respect.

[itsthebatman]

As long as I comply with the rules of this forum I can state whatever I like correct?

So why are you guys complaining? If you don't like what I write, the solution is not to read it or respond to it.

But to argue that I should change what I write b/c it doesn't conform to behavior you like is 100% ridiculous when you aren't the site owner or a moderator.

In other words, TOO BAD - DEAL WITH IT.
Fine. All I can say is, if others followed your attitude, and wrote posts telling other people what they think, and then telling others not to bother replying, that would be one boring board. Where did I ever say change what you write? I just was wondering WHY you write what you write.
I, for one, am interested in why you post on an intenet DISCUSSION board and don't want anyone to reply. But hey! knock yourself out.
Oh, and I can deal with it, thanks for asking.

[CaptainClown]

why are you getting angry? I was just posting something, you weren't suppose to give feedback it was just me posting for my own means =) I felt like doing it

[Luchastyle]

LOL, I laughed. Respect.
=D sweet

[itsthebatman]

^No argument there.

[Farren]

Hong Kong is really cool and all, but...see, one thing I always liked more about Marvel than DC is that Marvel took place in real locations, whereas DC was fictional locations. And Batman going to real places just seems like a very Marvel-esque thing to do. So while I like Batman-in-Hong-Kong, part of me is resentful and thinks he should be forced to stay in Gotham for petty reasons.

[Luchastyle]

batman's first appearance was in new yahk (york =D)

[Farren]

batman's first appearance was in new yahk (york =D)point taken

[itsthebatman]

batman's first appearance was in new yahk (york =D)
And was deliberately placed in a fictional location (Gotham)afterwards, if I recall correctly.

[jtfaria]

If you don't like what I write, the solution is not to read it or respond to it... In other words, TOO BAD - DEAL WITH IT.

Until someone reads your post, how will they know how they feel about it? Also, readers have as much right to respond as you do to post in the first place.

In other words, TOO BAD - DEAL WITH IT.

[Baba Ghanoush]

Until someone reads your post, how will they know how they feel about it? Also, readers have as much right to respond as you do to post in the first place.

In other words, TOO BAD - DEAL WITH IT.

People can write whatever they want. Its those that choose to call me narrow minded and arrogant are the ones who have an issue, hence my advice to them is that's life, too bad and to deal with it.

[Luchastyle]

And was deliberately placed in a fictional location (Gotham)afterwards, if I recall correctly.
yeah. i like the idea of fictional cities. it makes it more accessible. some people think gotham is chicago. some think it's detroit, others think it's new york. it can stand in for any dirty city. i think it's more fun that way.

[itsthebatman]

yeah. i like the idea of fictional cities. it makes it more accessible. some people think gotham is chicago. some think it's detroit, others think it's new york. it can stand in for any dirty city. i think it's more fun that way.
Agreed.:up:

[Brendan]

Did you hear they want to remake Enter the Dragon? Seriously.

Yeah. That movie is going to ****ing suck.

They also want to remake A Better Tomorrow. How did remakes start getting so blasphemous?

[Luchastyle]

remakes have been blasphemous for years. at least as early as 99. van sant's psycho ring any bells?

[CaptainClown]

It became blasphemous when they began just making a remake about everything

[itsthebatman]

I can't wait until they remake The Bible.
'The Bible: Extended Edition, Director's Cut: Now With More Boobies'.

[Luchastyle]

yeah. i mean, i think bad movies need to be remade more than good movies. basically, some movies had great premises, but weren't great movies. and they could be improved upon. classics shouldn't be touched. because they were great the way they were. although, in some cases a little bit of updating couldn't hurt. but that's rare.

(my goal is to get 300 posts a week. i'm under quota thus far)

[Luchastyle]

I can't wait until they remake The Bible.
'The Bible: Extended Edition, Director's Cut: Now With More Boobies'.
that's the day i become a christian :up: haha, not really. i won't do that. =D

[Brendan]

Kam's warning followed a district council meeting yesterday at which the distributors for The Dark Knight, a sequel to the hit movie Batman Begins, outlined how the caped crusader intends to move from Gotham City to fight his enemies who are gathering in Hong Kong.

Sounds very epic! I was hoping that they would expand the enviroment like they did in Batman Begins.

[CaptainClown]

Some movies you just can't remake like Rocky Horror Picture show or the original Star Wars or Godfather

[Brendan]

It became blasphemous when they began just making a remake about everything

There have been a few good remakes here and there. The Departed, The Thing, A Fistful of Dollars... Just to name a few.

But yeah, there has to be a limit because I named like 1% that are good. The other 99% is all garbage.

But going back and americanizing one of John Woo'd earlier HK films is blasphemy! There has to be a limit. Its like why not go back and remake Citizen Kane and the Godfather?

[Luchastyle]

well you couldn't remake them well. but you COULD do it. i would say you can't remake texas chainsaw massacre. they did it. and i think they destroyed it.

[itsthebatman]

3:10 to Yuma is a good remake. TromaFreak had a good list of good remakes, posted about a week ago. But yeah, most remakes are poo on a stick.

[CaptainClown]

They are treating remakes like a shotgun blast. They are shooting in a general direction in a wide spray and hoping a few will hit.

[Luchastyle]

money. they think an old name will bring in money. they are remaking cannibal holocaust. and sh-t, no one has even heard of it. but it is something that shouldn't be remade. something that CAN'T be remade. it is a classic though.

[Brendan]

money. they think an old name will bring in money. they are remaking cannibal holocaust. and sh-t, no one has even heard of it. but it is something that shouldn't be remade. something that CAN'T be remade. it is a classic though.

Its not getting a remake, the original director is going back to make a sequel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibal_Holocaust_2

[AdmNelson]

Interesting new report from Dark Horizons (sorry if this item has been posted):

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070923b.php

With most of the filming on "The Dark Knight" finished, the last bit of shooting looks to have hit a minor snag reports The New York Times.

A nine-day location shoot (with helicopters) is planned this November in Hong Kong and local politicians have become worried that the production could disrupt traffic and cause noise pollution.

Scenes will include a car chase in the Central business district, a helicopter flyover over the Victoria Harbour, some shooting in Queen's Road Central and a fight scene at the Central-Mid-Levels escalator, the longest escalators in the world.

Reports indicate that these scenes will be serving as the actual locations, not doubles for Gotham City, and it's the only scenes in the film set outside Gotham (those scenes were all shot in London and Chicago).

The council is currently considering the application.

EDIT: check out the location here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central-Mid-Levels_escalator

[CaptainClown]

oo a fight scene

[Gianakin_]

Wow, this movie truly is about escalation:woot:

[CaptainClown]

hehe Gianakin you sure are witty

[Gianakin_]

Just trying to catch up with you guys.

[Conebone69]

Any morsile of news yet? I havent been on for a month

[ultimatefan]

yeah. i mean, i think bad movies need to be remade more than good movies. basically, some movies had great premises, but weren't great movies. and they could be improved upon. classics shouldn't be touched. because they were great the way they were. although, in some cases a little bit of updating couldn't hurt. but that's rare.

(my goal is to get 300 posts a week. i'm under quota thus far)

I just saw an old movie I remember from my childhood I think could totally be remade and improved upon: Mad Monster Party, an old stop-motion movie that puts all most famous monsters together, Dracula, Frankenstein, Werewolf, etc., in a tongue-in-cheek way. The movie was pretty unusual for its time, much of the humor isn´t directed at kids, still has a certain style and charm and was clearly a major influence on Tim Burton´s reinvention of stop-motion with Nightmare Before Christmas, but it could be improved in a lot of aspects: not only the animation is crude for today´s standards, but a lot of the humor is dated - feel like jokes from the old Munsters show - ,none of the characters has a real arc - the "hero" is a nerdy allergic dude who doesn´t really have much to do except save this hot chick created by Dr. Frankenstein who´s an evil b*** all the movie and all of a sudden falls in love with the nerd - and it has some boring musical numbers.

[MiniBond]

Interesting new report from Dark Horizons (sorry if this item has been posted):

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news07/070923b.php

With most of the filming on "The Dark Knight" finished, the last bit of shooting looks to have hit a minor snag reports The New York Times.

A nine-day location shoot (with helicopters) is planned this November in Hong Kong and local politicians have become worried that the production could disrupt traffic and cause noise pollution.

Scenes will include a car chase in the Central business district, a helicopter flyover over the Victoria Harbour, some shooting in Queen's Road Central and a fight scene at the Central-Mid-Levels escalator, the longest escalators in the world.

Reports indicate that these scenes will be serving as the actual locations, not doubles for Gotham City, and it's the only scenes in the film set outside Gotham (those scenes were all shot in London and Chicago).

The council is currently considering the application.

EDIT: check out the location here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central-Mid-Levels_escalator


That's interesting ! I always knew the scenes in Hong Kong were mysterious and kepts suprises in store.....

http://www.12hk.com/area/Central/MidLevelsEscalators_IMG_8973_w600.jpg

[Solidus]

Nolan you always have such surprises in store for us. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Good joke Gianakin lol. This truly is the LONG escalation. I think it would be a great scene if the Joker is running away from Batman, and when they get on the escalators they stop running, and just stand there feet apart waiting to go up lol.

But seriously this will be an interesting scene, I can't wait to see how it all comes together.

[Gianakin_]

Let's hope that he gets the permission first.

[CaptainClown]

I think Nolan would just enter the meeting bring in a TV with a vhs put on Memento and then after it is done he would say "and that is why you are going to let me film here"

[bosef982]

I have a feeling the movie starts in Hong Kong.

[Chucktallica101]

I can't wait until they remake The Bible.
'The Bible: Extended Edition, Director's Cut: Now With More Boobies'.

You know it would be interesting if they do make a Bible movie. It would be X rated for sure...at least people would see that God wasn't the prick who effed this whole thing up to begin with.

[money]

How the F**k is he gonna get the batsuit and all of his wonderful toys through customs? I keep trying to piece this movies story together in my head and then something new emerges and blows it.Is this gonna be a 6 hour movie? Maybe Nolan IS filming 2 and 3 back to back like was rumoured to be happening a few years back. and he's keeping quiet to throw people off. That would explain why warners are working on JLA already??????

[CaptainClown]

He could easily put it in a case on his private jet. (which blowing up his own jet would be stupid) and just say they are private sex toys that he would rather not disclose.

[Gianakin_]

How the F**k is he gonna get the batsuit and all of his wonderful toys through customs? I keep trying to piece this movies story together in my head and then something new emerges and blows it.Is this gonna be a 6 hour movie? Maybe Nolan IS filming 2 and 3 back to back like was rumoured to be happening a few years back. and he's keeping quiet to throw people off. That would explain why warners are working on JLA already??????

Relax. We know abstract and out of context information.

[jimmy]

WOW, Batman in Hong Kong!!!?!? This is INTERESTING!

[Brendan]

They should put Chow Yun-Fat in this movie.

Batman vs The Killer. That would be sweet!

http://www.cinemastrikesback.com/news/actors/chowyunfat.jpg

[dante28]

Hey everyone,

New to the forum! I just wanted to say the Friday just gone I randomly met Aaron Eckhart in Rathbone Place (just off Oxford Street, London).

I had just popped in to a shop, came out and there were some workmen sitting down (by the red door in the pic) and there was Aaron chatting to them, taking pictures with a very cool camera.

After he finished I went up to him and explained who I was (that I am working at a VFX house and seen some of the concepts and finals for Two Face). He was quite suprised and said "It's a great joy and honour to work on such a great project like Batman". He shook my hand and said have a great day and I returned the gesture.

A true gentlemen! Unfortunatly I didn't ask for a photo. He was kind enough to stop in the street and chat to a complete stranger!

[bkey]

Sounds like a great experience. You are a very lucky individual. So You've seen some of the concepts and finals for Two Face? Care to describe them for us?

[sasquatchs]

That's cool, so just a day off rather any filming nearby?

[Luchastyle]

yes dante. these two-face concepts intrigue me. can you divulge any info?

[sasquatchs]

edit

[Luchastyle]

and a rumor, i say RUMOR, that they will do some joker cg as well. if dante responds to the two-face request, perhaps he can clue us in on some other things too.

[dante28]

Ok,

Firstly, VFX #1 are working on the Joker CGI so I can't really say much.

As for the concepts of Two Face..I know there is a line I have must stay behind because I don't want to risk my job. You won't be disapointed.

The main bulk of Dent is CGI but it works really well. Again I wish I could say more but I know the score when it comes down to this sort of thing.

[bkey]

Thanks Dante..this is interesting about CGI for Joker, I hadn't heard anything about that before.

[Luchastyle]

that's totally cool. it's your job we're talking about here, it's not like you were an extra. i respect that. it's good you even said that the bulk of him is cgi. that sounds interesting. i bet it looks awesome. but there IS joker cgi. that is also awesome.

[bkey]

Luchastyle, not to get off topic of the thread, but do you know what CGI will be used for on Joker?

[Luchastyle]

no. but if i had to guess i would say his mouth. perhaps we see his cheeks completely cut open (like pan's labyrinth or ichi the killer). but, it's also possible that it's just for big stunts when we need a full body cg joker. hard to say. i'm rooting for a cut cheek shot though. it was so great in pan's labyrinth.

[bkey]

Yeah that would be awesome. That scene is Pan's Labyrinth was disturbing but when I saw that after reading about TDK Joker I definitely could see him doing the same thing..it would be quite chilling

[Luchastyle]

yeah. that could be a great scene. especially if he's giggling while sewing up his face.

[bkey]

yeah. that could be a great scene. especially if he's giggling while sewing up his face.

The disfigured face stared back at him through the mirror. The cut crawled up his cheek like a weed. It was to be an everlasting reminder of the Batman, of how he mercilessly caused this deformity, this mutilation, which marked his face. As the blood dripped into the sink, forming a crimson pool, an idea entered his mind. Quietly at first, he began to giggle. He picked up the knife which had lain by his feet. Slowly, he began cutting. As he watched the smile slowly evolve onto his face, he began to laugh harder still. The blood did not disturb him, the pain was nonexistent. Finally he was done. He gazed upon himself and his new eternal smile. His high pitched caw of a laugh sputtered from the depths of his dry throat, and as he laughed, through the mirror his gruesome disfigurement of a face laughed back hauntingly.

[CaptainClown]

actually I would think of him sewing up his face and giggling would just bother me. It would come off as trying to shock or freak people out