BD Live Chat with Christopher Nolan

[CFE]

warnerblu.warnerbros.com/registration

For everyone snatching up a Blu-Ray copy of "The Dark Knight" there will be a Live Community Screening of the film on December 18th in which the first 100,000 participants will be able to chat with Director Christopher Nolan while watching the movie.

The link above is to register for the event.

[Anjow1060]

in which case Fan boys will complain and piss him off to the point that he doesn't come back.

Oh yeah, this will be just great.

[/sarcasm]

- Jow

PS: Can someone tape this or transcribe it (i don't know how it works) and post it online for those of us without blu-ray?

[Figs]

I fully agree with Anjow...about the morons who will most likely ask him stupid questions.

I seriously wonder how much WB paid him to do this. Since he seems to have integrity and a level of seriousness to his work and how he approaches it...I don't see him as the type to freely volunteer for a gimmick like this.

From most reports, when he does an appearance like that year at WW when they showed the first footage of TDK, he didn't really seem like he wanted to be there.

[ClownPrince79]

Darn, It won't let me register... :(

[Bizi Jones]

They did essentially the same thing for Hellboy II...and had a transcript up after...

http://iconsoffright.com/news/2008/11/transcript_from_guillermo_del.html

[ClownPrince79]

Alright I'm in, for anyone interested, my username on BDLIVE is "clownprince1979" looking forward to this, it'll fun!

[kyuubijavi1]

If any fanboys honestly complain all he has to do is say well you know I could always call Schumacher back. Other than that as long as he's not surrounded by idiots it should be interesting to see what people ask him about the movie.

[Anjow1060]

it'll be heath heath heath covo.

I'm not hating on Ledger or anything, but that's 99% of what people are gonna ask him.

Most of which will be reporters swindling their way in trying to get a sound bite from him.

- Jow

[Caped Crusader]

OmGZ! iS YOu coMinG BACK fOR A 3Rd?!!!

[namtaB]

I fully agree with Anjow...about the morons who will most likely ask him stupid questions.

I seriously wonder how much WB paid him to do this. Since he seems to have integrity and a level of seriousness to his work and how he approaches it...I don't see him as the type to freely volunteer for a gimmick like this.

From most reports, when he does an appearance like that year at WW when they showed the first footage of TDK, he didn't really seem like he wanted to be there.

Its not about money. Its about sending a message.

[JTStarkiller]

Is it true you have to create an account and username for every studio, or is it just one BD-Live account? Haven't really tried to access that stuff yet.

[Caped Crusader]

OmGZ! iS YOu coMinG BACK fOR A 3Rd?!!!

Wait. He's not answering the questions in here?

:oldrazz:

[ross2287]

y did sum pix of batman mak him look teh puffy?????//

/end fanboy type

[CFE]

'Fanboyism' is one of the reasons I'm not participating. I'd prefer to talk to Nolan as a human being and student filmmaker (and one on one)...which I know I couldn't do during the chat.

[Caped Crusader]

'Fanboyism' is one of the reasons I'm not participating. I'd prefer to talk to Nolan as a human being and student filmmaker (and one on one)...which I know I couldn't do during the chat.

Agree. I talked to Jonah Nolan last year, that was an honor.

[vlkers54]

So how exactly does this work? You register the day you get the Blu-Ray and the first 100,000 get to be on the live chat on Dec. 18?

[CFE]

Well the site linked in the OP is where you can register right now, using your BDLive information.

Then you pick up your Blu-Ray copy and, if you were one of the first 100,000, you're in. Just pop in the Blu-Ray with your BDLive account up and ready to go (I'm assuming, I'm not on BDLive) and you'll be good to go.

[Doctor Jones]

Is this confirmed that Nolan will appear? Or is it just some cheap marketing thing that will draw people to do this?

[BDS23420]

how do u sign up for BD Live?

[CFE]

Is this confirmed that Nolan will appear? Or is it just some cheap marketing thing that will draw people to do this?

Well it's featured on Myspace's front page today...so I'd regard it as official, since I can't see Myspace making THAT big of a marketing blunder.

[namtaB]

'Fanboyism' is one of the reasons I'm not participating. I'd prefer to talk to Nolan as a human being and student filmmaker (and one on one)...which I know I couldn't do during the chat.

They should have something like that as a rule. When this transcript comes out the last thing I want is to filter through pages of OMGZ, this movie was so kewl! or You're da man Nolan.

[Mr. Para-Normal]

I agree I going to try to get into the community screening but I fear there will be stupid people who say things like OMG this movie rocks. Or other things that add no value to the event. I had a similar experience when AOL used to have actors from up comming movies come on and chat with fans. I remember the blade 2 chat with welsley snipes it sucked.I don't even know if that was really him. And fans asked stupid questions and got kicked from the chat it was just not fun lol. Anyway If anyone wants to add me in case we all get into the event my BD-Live id is mr. para-normal. Add me!!!

[Crook]

How exactly is this even going to work? It's basically a two-way call between Nolan and literally hundreds of other people.

:huh:

[byte19]

it's why i don't do this either. for this reason alone; by the 12th question all you'll hear is: so, when Gotham City starts, how will Mr. Depp look in all that green?:meanie:

[JokesonU]

A list of the most annoying questions Nolan will encounter on that session:

- OMG Mr. Nolan! I'm your biggest fan!!
- I hate the new Batsuit! Why did you change it??
- Why isn't there a director's cut?
- Why don't you have any deleted scenes of the Joker on the DVD?
- Why aren't there any extended scenes and/or outtakes on the DVD?
- Why did you include so little behind the scenes material on the DVD?
- Will there be a re-release in the future with more extras?
- Will there be another release of the movie with a different cut?
- Did The Joker mouth 'six'?
- Why didn't you include any extra features about Heath Ledger?
- About Heath Ledger...
- Are you going to do a third movie?
- Are you going to cast Philip Seymour Hoffman as Penguin and Angelina Jolie as Catwoman in a third movie??
- If you use Riddler, are you going to cast Johnny Depp??

I wonder if there is something that will filter these stupid questions out so Nolan doesn't have to deal with the obvious and moronic questions.

[byte19]

let's sticky that list and mark off how many times they ask those stupid questions....

[Caped Crusader]

Man.. I feel bad for Chris when he has to do this.

[ross2287]

A list of the most annoying questions Nolan will encounter on that session:

- OMG Mr. Nolan! I'm your biggest fan!!
- I hate the new Batsuit! Why did you change it??
- Why isn't there a director's cut?
- Why don't you have any deleted scenes of the Joker on the DVD?
- Why aren't there any extended scenes and/or outtakes on the DVD?
- Why did you include so little behind the scenes material on the DVD?
- Will there be a re-release in the future with more extras?
- Will there be another release of the movie with a different cut?
- Did The Joker mouth 'six'?
- Why didn't you include any extra features about Heath Ledger?
- About Heath Ledger...
- Are you going to do a third movie?
- Are you going to cast Philip Seymour Hoffman as Penguin and Angelina Jolie as Catwoman in a third movie??
- If you use Riddler, are you going to cast Johnny Depp??

I wonder if there is something that will filter these stupid questions out so Nolan doesn't have to deal with the obvious and moronic questions.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA! :lmao:

[JokesonU]

Thank you! Thank you! (bows graciously)

[gqxsensazn]

I registered but I doubt I'll be able to participate in the chat. The questions listed before would definitely not be the ones I'd ask but I'd like get more insight on what he was hoping to achieve with certain scenes. After reading his article describing the interrogation scene, it made me curious what he envisioned for the rest of the film.

[Doctor Jones]

Nolan will be too smart for these people. Christ, all these people asking constant and stupid questions.

[Sam18]

Don't they have someone filtering the questions in these "live" chats usually? That's what they do for the ESPN ones I think.

[hegele]

If people are able to record commentaries and post them online, do you think they will record the Nolan screening for everyone else who couldn't join? That would be freaking great.

[JokesonU]

Got this off of Aint it Cool:

Went to the Dark Knight Blu Ray release event with Chris Nolan last night.
It was a great time and thought I'd send you guys my write-up. If you use it, call me LoquaciousMuse and link to my blog, All Things Fangirl (http://www.allthingsfangirl.blogspot.com (http://www.allthingsfangirl.blogspot.com/)).
Before tonight I had never even HEARD of BD Live. Apparently it's Xbox Live for Blu-Ray? If you have a BD Live enabled Blu Ray player or a PS3, then you can connect to the internet and partake in the potential awesomeness. The Dark Knight is Warner Brothers' first foray into this format and it's shaping up to be reason alone to invest in a Blu-Ray Player.
First of all, it comes with tons of content, waiting to be streamed for free- the newest Warner's trailers, episodes of Warner Premiere Motion Comics (Mad Love! Shadow of Ra's al Ghul!) and more. And because everything is streaming, you can get to the content faster and it doesn't take up any hard drive space. One of my favorite features of TDK BD Live is the commentary option. With a computer & webcam, you can record YOURSELF giving commentary for the whole movie or just a scene here, a scene there. Then, when people go on BD Live, they can select your commentary to watch with the film. Now, it's doubtful that I would ever watch a stranger's commentary, but a friend's? Certainly. Maybe even someone famous? A blogger, a writer, a director, an actor, a critic, a technician - people not involved with the film who would have no business doing commentary for the dvd, but would have an interesting perspective, making their thoughts available to the general public? Yes, I'm into that.
Also available is partaking in live text commentary - a bunch of people watching the movie at the same time, texting or typing their thoughts as the film goes on. So a whole group of friends, all in different parts of the world, could watch The Dark Knight together and read each other's commentary.
And you heard it here first - on December 18th, Chris Nolan is doing a live commentary with 100,000 Dark Knight Blu Ray owners. He will host the screening and answer questions as it goes on. With 100,000 people, it will most likely get a little crazy and who knows if Chris Nolan will tell me how exactly the Jim Gordan thing works (trying to keep this post spoiler free...), but it still sounds pretty damn cool to me. In Nolan's words, "It'll be interesting to see what it's like...the potential of it is very exciting." (Note: It had previously been announced that at some point Nolan would do a commentary, but only tonight was the date of this chat confirmed)
After learning all about BD Live and again wishing I had lots and lots money to spend on Blu Ray players and Blu Ray discs and giant HD televisions, we got to spend a half hour with Chris Nolan. Here are some highlights from the discussion.
-It was "a shock" to Nolan & his team that TDK was so successful i.e. is the 2nd highest grossing film of all time
-He really studied how to approach a sequel - what works versus what doesn't. His goal was to "provide a new experience, stretch in all directions" He wanted to delve deeper into the characters, both old & new and stage the action and story on a "grander scale", using an "operatic sensibility"
-He wanted the film to connect to what we as an audience are concerned about. What would impact us, what would excite us. In the end he realized he was tapping into his own "fear of anarchy" and that the Joker was a "distillation of that force"
-In his approach to the entire franchise, Nolan wanted to use a great ensemble a la Richard Donner in Superman. Get a cast that is wholly talented, all of whom bring a lot to the table. This was the mindset in casting Batman Begins & was carried through to Dark Knight
-In reference to Heath Ledger, he had "Something to express that was very much in line with the character in the script. It just meshed"
-Compared the home Blu-Ray version of Dark Knight to the big screen IMAX version and said that the advent of Blu-Ray is a vast improvement technically and important for the translation of IMAX to home video. Now people at home can see the difference between shooting in IMAX and shooting in 35mm in a way that even audiences who saw TDK with a 35mm projection didn't get to experience. Blu Ray points out the "grain structure" and "focus anomalies" and will actually expand in size the same way the IMAX print did, all of which are important for optimal TDK viewing.
-Drew inspiration from Frank Miller's work in the 80s - more serious, more contemporary
-If he made a third film, it would be for no reason but the continuation of story. He is currently looking into where the story would go and if it needs to go there. He maintained that it's very hard to make a movie of this scale (and specified he wasn't asking for our sympathy, drawing a laugh from the crowd) - it's two hard years and you gotta love it. One of his biggest fears is getting halfway through making a film and realizing it's unnecessary and he doesn't want to make it anymore. If there is a third story that needs to be told, there will be a third film, but nothing is set in stone or a given.
-There is no 3 hour cut anywhere - no deleted scenes. He, John Nolan & David Goyer would cut scenes before they ever made it to the screen in what Nolan calls an "aggressive editorial approach." Their criteria was that every scene needs three reasons to be in the film or it's out. This made for a difficult time in the editing suite as every single scene was essential and could not be removed.
-The music ended up playing a huge role in pacing and storytelling
-Shooting in IMAX is about "clarity" and "sharpness" not being big. It's about providing a "sense of the screen disappearing."
-He was shocked that no one ever tried to work with action films in IMAX before & would love to shoot a film entirely in IMAX. The problem with this? An IMAX camera is very noisy, SO noisy in fact that all the dialogue in every IMAX scene had to be looped in post - a feat more difficult for the younger generation of actors, who have less ADR experience. Would ideally like to shoot a hybrid film where all MOS scenes are IMAX are all scenes with dialogue are 65mm.
-When translating a story to a screenplay, the first question he asks himself is "What is the point of view?" For Memento, the protagonist couldn't remember what had happened right before, therefore telling the story backwards seemed a natural device. In TDK, there are many characters and a gradual rise in tension, so linear works best.
-The videos shot by the Joker were in fact shot and mostly directed by Heath Ledger. For the first video, Wally Pfister came in and checked the lights, the sound guys set up a few extra mics, everyone hid around the corner and they let Heath play. Ledger had been planning to direct and was an incredible collaborator with a great mind. Nolan trusted him implicitly. Ledger's work on the first video was so fantastic that Nolan wasn't even there for the second video shoot with Anthony Michael Hall. He gave Ledger the camera and said "do whatever you want." Apparently every take Ledger did was different, but always in line with the story and always fantastic. Where are those on the dvd, Mr. Nolan?!!
-Something was mentioned about scanning 8k...I couldn't follow the technical speak. Which is sad for me.
-He studied English Lit in school and is a self taught director. Started playing around with a camera at age 7 or 8. Believes in the Kubrick school of thought that the best way to learn how to make a movie is to make one.
He then bid us goodbye and a screening of Dark Knight began. Have I mentioned I really love that movie?
Also an important bit of information - Missed TDK in IMAX the first time around? The Dark Knight is being re-released on January 23rd in IMAX theaters across the country. If you haven't seen it yet, I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and buy your IMAX tickets the moment they go on sale.


I can still see the ignorant 'fanboys' who refuse to accept the truth and still come at Nolan with 'But-!' I'm just happy to hear it straight from his mouth.

Aside from the usual questions being answered, I love the tidbits he mentioned especially of having Ledger run away with a camera for those Joker scenes when he makes threats at Gotham! You can definitely feel how Ledger embodied the role in the footage.

[Bim]

Thanks for posting that, JokesonU


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[FONT=Courier New][SIZE=3]-The videos shot by the Joker were in fact shot and mostly directed by Heath Ledger. For the first video, Wally Pfister came in and checked the lights, the sound guys set up a few extra mics, everyone hid around the corner and they let Heath play. Ledger had been planning to direct and was an incredible collaborator with a great mind. Nolan trusted him implicitly. Ledger's work on the first video was so fantastic that Nolan wasn't even there for the second video shoot with Anthony Michael Hall. He gave Ledger the camera and said "do whatever you want." Apparently every take Ledger did was different, but always in line with the story and always fantastic. Where are those on the dvd, Mr. Nolan?!!.
Indeed, where the heck are those :huh: that's the kind of stuff i was really hoping would be on the dvd :csad:

[JokesonU]

Thanks for posting that, JokesonU


Indeed, where the heck are those :huh: that's the kind of stuff i was really hoping would be on the dvd :csad:

I smell double dip...

[Bats]

Okay I registered with WB BD-Live and signed in with the Blu-Ray already. Is that all I have to do? Basically wait for an email to see if I'm picked for the screening?

I thought I had to do more with the movie in the player, but it doesn't seem like it.

["V"]

Is anybody else unable to register? : (

[Bats]

Is anybody else unable to register? : (

I was having trouble last night. There was an issue with the server or high traffic. I kept trying & got through.

[JokesonU]

I'm already registered.

["V"]

Hmm... now I can get through but it says I'm not eligible for the "activity"!

Warner Bros. had better make this commentary available at a later date as they suggest they will do with other people's commentaries.

[Bats]

That sucks.

Does anyone know if the chat with Nolan can be recorded somehow?

[Infinity9999x]

all right, I just registered on that page and I have my own little profile and everything. How do you know if you'll be able to participate in the event? Is it just whoever signs on quick enough on the 18th?

[Bats]

all right, I just registered on that page and I have my own little profile and everything. How do you know if you'll be able to participate in the event? Is it just whoever signs on quick enough on the 18th?

Not sure except that the instructions say to sign in with the movie in the player. Then I guess we wait for an email asking if we want to partake. That's what I'm doing now is waiting.

[Infinity9999x]

Not sure except that the instructions say to sign in with the movie in the player. Then I guess we wait for an email asking if we want to partake. That's what I'm doing now is waiting.

Oh balls, you have to do it on a blu-ray? I don't think my family is buying a player until christmas:csad: I thought it was just a thing you watched online.

["V"]

That sucks.

Does anyone know if the chat with Nolan can be recorded somehow?

Well they say that people will be able to record their own commentaries via BD Live and they will be uploaded for other people to view (i.e. you can listen to a complete stranger's thoughts and opinions on TDK) so hopefully Warner will upload Nolan's finished commentary to this system too.

I hope they do. :(

I find it interesting that Nolan stopped doing commentaries; his first three films all had commentaries, but none since. It's disappointing because he's a very insightful guy.

[YsoSerious]

Sweet! I'm registered as YsoSerious and looking forward to chatting with Chris Nolan and telling him how much his movie rocks!

[musecuts]

I registered and put my blu ray in. Does anyone else have "LIVE COMMUNITY SCREENING" in their upcoming events? I'm guessing that that is the Dark Knight chat. I hope I'm one of the 100,000.

[escobar2248]

Not sure except that the instructions say to sign in with the movie in the player. Then I guess we wait for an email asking if we want to partake. That's what I'm doing now is waiting.

According to TDK website...they are going to start sending out the emails at 11:59pm PST, 2:59am EST, December 10th.

I'm a devout TDK fan just like the next guy, but this staying up late two work nights in a week is gonna hurt! haha.

[Bats]

You do need blu-ray to do the Nolan thingy unless they figure out a way for everyone to at least read/hear what's going on.

I registered and put my blu ray in. Does anyone else have "LIVE COMMUNITY SCREENING" in their upcoming events? I'm guessing that that is the Dark Knight chat. I hope I'm one of the 100,000.

I'm pretty sure that means a screening you or your friends set up and doesn't necessarily pertain to the one Nolan is doing.

[HAhaHA815]

TDK is the first bluray disc I've bought, so I'm kind of confused. I signed up on the WB site, put my disc in, and clicked on BD-Live but it said it was loading for about 20 minutes and then the loading icon went away but the screen didn't change. My internet connection says its ok and I was able to download an update to my player two days ago, so why can't I access BD-Live on the disc? Is anyone else having this problem? And for someone who's already used BD-Live how long does it usually take to access and what should come up on the screen? :huh:

[Asteroid-Man]

I just wanna know one thing. If a third one is made (with him or someone else) would it be appropriate to recast the Joker even though Ledger died, seeing as the original plan was to bring him back?

[The Caped Knight]

Just finished registering

[BatMatt]

I just wanna know one thing. If a third one is made (with him or someone else) would it be appropriate to recast the Joker even though Ledger died, seeing as the original plan was to bring him back?

well that's never been confirmed either way, and personally I can't see him being brought back. His story was told

[dark_b]

well that's never been confirmed either way, and personally I can't see him being brought back. His story was toldi think they would use him in a small role. maybe like somethin with crane? only part of the main story?

[Two-Face]

So have you chatted with Mr Nolan yet?

[hatebox]

I don't have a blu ray and won't be taking part in this, but if anyone can be bothered to basically tell me how this works I'd appreciate it. I mean, how does the interaction with Nolan work?

[BatMatt]

it's a live chat with Nolan through BD-Live through the Blu-Ray disc, but I do not believe a date and time has been set yet.

[HAhaHA815]

it's a live chat with Nolan through BD-Live through the Blu-Ray disc, but I do not believe a date and time has been set yet.

The chat is next Thursday, the 18th starting at 6pm PST. :yay:

Is anyone else having problems accessing BD Live or is there just something wrong with my disc/player/internet?

[Bizi Jones]

^^
it wouldn't be up yet...

[HAhaHA815]

^^
it wouldn't be up yet...

Something should be up. You need to enter your info so you'll receive the email invitation tomorrow. I'm getting nothing though.

[Vanexel711]

Got my e-mail and signed up. When you get your e-mail, don't wait. It's the first 100,000 and that's it. Rack'em up!! :-):yay:

[raleagh]

Has anyone in the UK signed up for th BD-Live event?

I am wondering if it is only for those in the US

I keep getting
Warner Bros. BD-Live Registration

ERROR
We apologize, but you are not eligible to register for this activity

Also, I can't see a BD-Live Icon on my Blu-ray copy of TDK.

[chrisdeeds]

I just signed up and have been accepted. This is going to be amazing. I just hope the system doesn't lock up.

[Eagle_23]

I just signed up and have been accepted. This is going to be amazing. I just hope the system doesn't lock up.

Same here, should be interesting.

[Mr. Para-Normal]

Yea I got my email invite and was accepted! :woot: Now I am trying to think of some good questions to ask. I am an aspiring filmmaker(and comic book fan) myself In college now (mass commuication broadcasting major/jounalism/major) so it should not be that hard lol. Can't wait!!!!

[Harley Quinn]

I just wanna know one thing. If a third one is made (with him or someone else) would it be appropriate to recast the Joker even though Ledger died, seeing as the original plan was to bring him back?


i know fanboys will not want to hear this, but i highly doubt he will recast. from what i hear, people close to TDK think it would be in bad taste.

[insaneMoViEgoer]

i got accepted :woot:

[ross2287]

The chat is next Thursday, the 18th starting at 6pm PST. :yay:

Then maybe we should sticky and close this thread until then?
Yes? No? Maybe?

[jokes_on_you2]

i was accepted,
8)

[NL197]

Has anyone in the UK signed up for th BD-Live event?

I am wondering if it is only for those in the US

I keep getting
Warner Bros. BD-Live Registration

ERROR
We apologize, but you are not eligible to register for this activity .

Yes, it's only for American residents.

I submitted three questions in advance, and I think they're tasteful. No nitpicks, no fanboy nonsense.

[Eagle_23]

Yes, it's only for American residents.

I submitted three questions in advance, and I think they're tasteful. No nitpicks, no fanboy nonsense.

I got accepted and I'm in Canada. Maybe it's just for North Americans.

[NL197]

I got accepted and I'm in Canada. Maybe it's just for North Americans.

I'm in Canada too, and when I originally registered I was hit with that same error message.

So I simply changed my IP address and used a U.S. postal code to register, since the website can identify your location and reject the user based on their IP address country of origin.

Sneaky? Absolutely, but that's how I watch TV show streams from American network websites.

[I am Batman]

Are there still spots open? (Doubt it but doesn't hurt to ask)

[Deadshot59]

I registered a bit late last night, and waited for a few hours and didn't get anything. I checked my email at about 4:30pm today and saw that I had an invitation! I signed up and it went through!

So excited :woot:

I couldn't think of anything to ask Nolan though...lol.

[BeserkerHilf]

so this starts at 9pm est?

[NEROHERO]

I have Not Gotten My Copy yet & this is tomarrow so i wont be on there. but i would like to ask him Where or what he would like bruce/batman to be faced with next if there is another film. like what challenges might we see him in next that or maybe if there was anyway that Possible we can be see how bruce takes over wayne enterprises & starts using his wealth to help pepole as well.

[YsoSerious]

Are there still spots open? (Doubt it but doesn't hurt to ask)

I just reserved my spot so yes there are spots available.

[Agent of Chaos]

Starting Tonight...

[Eagle_23]

so this starts at 9pm est?

Yep 6PM PST / 9PM EST, I'll be there.

[Batman137]

this will be interesting...it says to have a laptop right? and it is 9 EST correct? just want to make sure

[NickyTea]

I'm so excited.

I'm a little ashamed to say I bought a PS3 just for today. I'd been meaning to get it, but hearing about this event pushed me into overdrive.

Just over 3 hours away!

[HanaBi]

Not sure how well I'm set up for this, as my computer is on the other side of the room!
Hopefully I can at least follow along without having to be in front of it...

[BDS23420]

Dear BD-Live User,

The Live Community Screening with Director Christopher Nolan is tonight at 6:00pm PST! We look forward to having you join us for this premiere Warner Bros. event.

Please follow these instructions to participate:

1) Insert The Dark Knight Blu-ray disc
2) Select Warner Bros. BD-Live from main menu
3) Login to WB BD-Live
4) Navigate to "Express Yourself"
5) Select "Live Community Screening"
6) From event manager, select "Join" on the Live Christopher Nolan Event
7) Login to wblive.warnerbros.com on your PC/Mac or web-enabled portable device
8) Select "post questions" for the Live Christopher Nolan Event
9) Ask some questions and have fun!

Regards,
Warner Bros. BD-Live Community Staff

[Bats]

Still worried myself. Can't hear the commentaries at all. Spent 35+ minutes on the phone today with Samsung trying to fix it. They have no idea. I just hope it's not the same situation tonight.

[HanaBi]

I'm a little worried too. Last night I could access the BD-Live stuff, but couldn't get a commentary going.

One thing I'm trying is a new 8 GB SD card, and will format it in the player.
(May not make any difference whatsoever...)

[scubasteve2]

I, too, could not access the user commentaries, so looks like this is a WB problem, on their end.

[Bats]

Only thing the Samsung rep mentioned is that it COULD be a buffering/internet speed issue. In that my connection might not be fast enough to stream something of that size. Sucks anyway.

[Batman137]

is anyone recording this?

[Eagle_23]

I, too, could not access the user commentaries, so looks like this is a WB problem, on their end.

I can access the commentaries just fine. I've watched Goyers commentary as well part of some 2 random guys' commentary just 20 minutes ago.

[hegele]

i'm pretty upset. I've tried registering for the BD-Live five times since it first came out. I've still not gotten the e-mail from WB yet...

[redfirebird2008]

I don't think it's an audio commentary. It's a chat, as in text-based.

[Batman137]

that sucks!

[Batman137]

its probably not even him

[Bats]

For the ones that got the commentaries to work for them, do you remember doing any kind of speciaul audio set-up first?

[SuperJediHero]

Dear BD-Live User,

The Live Community Screening with Director Christopher Nolan is tonight at 6:00pm PST! We look forward to having you join us for this premiere Warner Bros. event.

Please follow these instructions to participate:

1) Insert The Dark Knight Blu-ray disc
2) Select Warner Bros. BD-Live from main menu
3) Login to WB BD-Live
4) Navigate to "Express Yourself"
5) Select "Live Community Screening"
6) From event manager, select "Join" on the Live Christopher Nolan Event
7) Login to wblive.warnerbros.com on your PC/Mac or web-enabled portable device
8) Select "post questions" for the Live Christopher Nolan Event
9) Ask some questions and have fun!

Regards,
Warner Bros. BD-Live Community Staff

I have no such email, but I know I've accepted invitation.

Where is this email from?

[SuperJediHero]

Nevermind, I found it!

Just search 'Warner' in From field if you also can't find it.

[Eagle_23]

For the ones that got the commentaries to work for them, do you remember doing any kind of speciaul audio set-up first?

No, all you should have to do is select whomevers commentary you want to watch/listen to, and it should automatically do so. Can you even access the commentary selection page, like can you see David Goyer's image/commentary file?

[Axtech]

For some reason I can't select "Express Yourself" (or even "My Profile", "My Library", or the "WB Shop") from the BD-Live home screen. Anyone else have this problem?

[redfirebird2008]

No, all you should have to do is select whomevers commentary you want to watch/listen to, and it should automatically do so. Can you even access the commentary selection page, like can you see David Goyer's image/commentary file?

Every time I try watching a commentary on there, the buffering is terrible. Like 20 seconds of viewing vs. 1 minute of buffering. I've given up on it entirely. I don't know if WB's servers are really slow or if my PS3's Internet connection is too slow. It shouldn't be though. I have a 8 Mbps cable connection.

[Kud-Dukan]

For the ones that got the commentaries to work for them, do you remember doing any kind of speciaul audio set-up first?

Nope. I just selected a commentary, and after about 30 to 50 seconds the movie started to play with the commentary going just fine.

[Bats]

I can access the commentary page no problem. When I select Goyer's, for example, it'll start playing (movie audio is fine), where I can see him fine. But there's no audio. And after 20-30 seconds, he starts skipping. Not sure if I remember the other commentaries skipping but I can't hear any of them.

[BeserkerHilf]

is anyone else even logged in yet? I'm only seeing myself and the moderator

[I am Batman]

There's 20 minutes left until it starts. I've already been accepted but I don't know how start the live chat. Help

[BDS23420]

just Joined in!

[usmcrice0311]

its been cancelled

[usmcrice0311]

its been cancelled

[BatMatt]

you can now "join" because it has started and the movie is currently paused

[Kud-Dukan]

Yep, all ready to go now. :)

[BeserkerHilf]

jesus christ, i can't see any of the text, it's so tiny!

[JTStarkiller]

This is gonna be awesome.

[redfirebird2008]

you can now "join" because it has started and the movie is currently paused

Yep. So far it's all been text-based. I don't think this will be a picture-in-picture commentary. Probably would swamp the servers.

[NickyTea]

I'm in. Excellent!

[BDS23420]

did anyone elses movie play for a litle bit in the beginning and then pause?

[redfirebird2008]

jesus christ, i can't see any of the text, it's so tiny!

Depends on how big your TV is. LOL. I have a 46 inch so it's pretty easy to read. :woot:

[Bats]

Same here. I was worried I didn't have a 'Join' option, but now I do.

[I am Batman]

How do I join, I'm using my ps3

[BeserkerHilf]

I'm on a 27 inch SDTV. Am I ****ed?

[MSwift]

i'm in. Can't wait for this to start!

[SuperJediHero]

is anyone else even logged in yet? I'm only seeing myself and the moderator

Me too

[escobar2248]

did anyone elses movie play for a litle bit in the beginning and then pause?

Yes, the moderator has control of it...

[SuperJediHero]

Nevermind

[scruffy09]

I'm in as well. Exciting stuff.
:brucebat:

[thisisbonertown]

I'm in, and can't wait (five more minutes!).

[BDS23420]

Yes, the moderator has control of it...


haha yea i know that i was just wondering if some ppl just had the screen pop up with it already paused.

[guitarsingerguy]

Yeah, it's paused because the moderator has control of all the blu ray functions during a community screening. I've gotta say that I wasn't real sure how exactly the BD Live was going to see any real use, but if this sort of thing is a fairly common occurrence, then this function will be surprisingly awesome.

[I am Batman]

C'mon somebody help me, what did you do to get in?

[Kud-Dukan]

I'm on a 27 inch SDTV. Am I ****ed?

I am on a TV about that size, and I CAN read it, but it isnt the clearest.

[litobirdy]

this is really gonan suck if it is all txt. i wanted to see or at least HEAR nolan.

[Agent of Chaos]

I'm in! =d!

[guitarsingerguy]

haha yea i know that i was just wondering if some ppl just had the screen pop up with it already paused.

Yes, when mine popped up it was already paused at the WB shield.

[scruffy09]

C'mon somebody help me, what did you do to get in?
) Insert The Dark Knight Blu-ray disc
2) Select Warner Bros. BD-Live from main menu
3) Login to WB BD-Live
4) Navigate to "Express Yourself"
5) Select "Live Community Screening"
6) From event manager, select "Join" on the Live Christopher Nolan Event
7) Login to wblive.warnerbros.com on your PC/Mac or web-enabled portable device
8) Select "post questions" for the Live Christopher Nolan Event
9) Ask some questions and have fun!

[BeserkerHilf]

there's no way to make this bigger, is there?



(that's what she said)

[Agent of Chaos]

Less than a minute!

[BDS23420]

Yes, when mine popped up it was already paused at the WB shield.

i did it right at 845 lol so maybe the first ones had the movie play a little haha

[Bats]

I just wish this was recordable in some way.

[BDS23420]

"And Here We Go!"

[Eagle_23]

C'mon somebody help me, what did you do to get in?

Did you do this:

Please follow these instructions to participate:

1) Insert The Dark Knight Blu-ray disc
2) Select Warner Bros. BD-Live from main menu
3) Login to WB BD-Live
4) Navigate to "Express Yourself"
5) Select "Live Community Screening"
6) From event manager, select "Join" on the Live Christopher Nolan Event
7) Login to wblive.warnerbros.com on your PC/Mac or web-enabled portable device
8) Select "post questions" for the Live Christopher Nolan Event
9) Ask some questions and have fun!

[SuperJediHero]

It has Begun!!!

[CelticPredator]

"Ohhhh Chris....my god that was magical! The best 3 hours i've ever had!"

"Yeah....me too honey.....but I have this odd feeling like i'm forgetting something...."

[Agent of Chaos]

O_o!!!!

[Bats]

What the heck's going on???

[hegele]

i couldn't get in, but you you guys keep us posted with the interesting answers? :)

[Agent of Chaos]

lmao wth is going on?!

[hegele]

i couldn't get in, but you you guys keep us posted with the interesting answers? :)

[Bats]

What the heck's going on???

[SuperJediHero]

Stop rewinding, jumping!

[CelticPredator]

"Chris Nolan is taking a break. His last message "LOL BRB". "

[BDS23420]

he doesnt talk??? just writes text?

[SuperJediHero]

Text chat, lame.

[usmcrice0311]

wow im pissed its text only. i can read it on my huge tv but its lame

[BatMatt]

ok we seem to be good now

[Bats]

Is it paused on one of the Joker's goons for anyone else??

[litobirdy]

THIS IS CRAZY LAME. it prolly isnt even him lol one of his agents. omg these questions suk so far, stuff we've heard millino times

[BatMatt]

he doesnt talk??? just writes text?

Text chat, lame.

video commentary would blow up WB's servers

[CelticPredator]

Ask him for his phone number.....that would be interesting.

[BeserkerHilf]

i don't think i'll be watching this. it's way to small to attempt to read for 3 hours

[Anita18]

"Chris Nolan is taking a break. His last message "LOL BRB". "
Is that seriously what it says right now? :lmao:

[protoctista]

I'm sickeningly glad that this is rubbish. Otherwise I would have been morbidly jealous. Compare my adjectives and see which is the more favourable outcome.

[SuperJediHero]

video commentary would blow up WB's servers

No one want video, just audio would be good.

[NickyTea]

Duuuuuude. I had no idea this would be just text.

Apolagies, but I'm not filming for just text.
If there's any interesting questions, I'll transcribe.

[protoctista]

I do hope someone has the good grace to compile all the notable answers into an easily accessible document. Because like hell am I going to trapse through this thread in the morning to sift the gems from the detritus.

[Anita18]

wow im pissed its text only. i can read it on my huge tv but its lame
If anyone Googled a little bit about BDLive community commentaries, they would have found Guillermo Del Toro's commentary for Hellboy2 (HB1?) and seen that it was just text. :o

Just sayin'.

[MattMetalHead]

Do you have to post a question in order to get into the chat or something? I'm having major problems here.

[hegele]

any good Q&A yet?

[NickyTea]

Nothing fascinating next.

He does refer to the "Joker's wit." Never heard it phrased that way.

[BatMatt]

No one want video, just audio would be good.

that'd be easier, but I'm guessing difficult as well. They're already passing the Dolby TrueHD sound through this screening

[Bats]

This is p***ing me off! I can see the text of the chat, but the movie is paused (frozen?) right when the goon shoots the line through the window to get onto the bank roof.

Is it safe to exit & re-enter??

HELP!!

[Anita18]

He does refer to the "Joker's wit." Never heard it phrased that way.
About? His dialogue?

[SuperJediHero]

Did the dogs reallly bite him?

LOL

[protoctista]

Could someone just post an example of ANYTHING that he has said so far?

even if it's crap... I'm just curious.

[BatMatt]

About? His dialogue?

the way he plans his destruction/chaos

[NickyTea]

Jonah wrote the punch line "hockey pads."

[Anita18]

the way he plans his destruction/chaos
Hmm, it is rather witty in its unfolding. :hoboj:

[Bats]

NM - I had to exit & rejoin. Works now.

[SuperJediHero]

Do you have to post a question in order to get into the chat or something? I'm having major problems here.


You must accepted an Invitation they've send out.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

I can't click on the "express yourself" icon it's gray, anyone know how to fix this?

[BatMatt]

the early courtroom scene was a nod to the fans of the comics who were familiar with Harvey's origins in the comics...that one was news to me

[Bats]

Nothing really new or groundbreaking said by Nolan yet.

He did say the courtroom scene in the beginning with Dent was a nod to Two-Face's origin in the comics.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

tried logging out and back in, still no good, help!!

[redfirebird2008]

LMFAO at his sarcastic answer to the Zimmer question. "Thank you for the question, Hans."

[litobirdy]

wtf? are we reading different Q and A's? i didnt see any hockey pad thing or the court room thing wtf

[Anita18]

the early courtroom scene was a nod to the fans of the comics who were familiar with Harvey's origins in the comics...that one was news to me
I thought that was obvious enough. :funny: Why have a courtroom scene where a witness tries to attack Dent from the stand?

[Bats]

I can't click on the "express yourself" icon it's gray, anyone know how to fix this?

Maybe turn the player off & try it again. I had to exit the chat & rejoin but I was able to access 'Express Yourself' both times.

[MattMetalHead]

You must accepted an Invitation they've send out.

Yeah, I definitely got the invitation and registered.

[Anita18]

LMFAO at his sarcastic answer to the Zimmer question. "Thank you for the question, Hans."
Context? :oldrazz:

[Bats]

Wayne Tower looks different to show the progress Fox made after taking over.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

thanks Bats but still nothing :-(

[protoctista]

If only this could be copy and pasted online

[BatMatt]

I thought that was obvious enough. :funny: Why have a courtroom scene where a witness tries to attack Dent from the stand?

guess I didn't look into it that deep other than to show how brass and brave Harvey was.

[redfirebird2008]

Context? :oldrazz:

Someone asked if Zimmer's music was a major reason for Nolan wanting to do a second movie. He simply answered, "Thank you for the question, Hans." :hehe:

[protoctista]

I immediately got the 'comic-book-chills' when I saw that scene. So yeah, definately picked that one up.

[protoctista]

^ What a terrible question...

[Phoenix2088]

Context? :oldrazz:

Did Hans score from BB convince you to make TDK?

[hegele]

Wayne Tower looks different to show the progress Fox made after taking over.

So its the same location? I thought it was a different Wayne building altogether.

[I am Batman]

I can't click on the "express yourself" icon it's gray, anyone know how to fix this?

Me too, I am so pissed right now

[redfirebird2008]

So apparently many of the hand gestures were improvised by Heath.

[Anita18]

Someone asked if Zimmer's music was a major reason for Nolan wanting to do a second movie. He simply answered, "Thank you for the question, Hans." :hehe:
LOL. That sounds similar to the response Hans Zimmer had when someone asked him what it felt like to be told that TDK's music was better than the movie. There was a pause, then he turned to TDK's music editor Alex Gibson and went, "Alex, you f****d up!"

It was an embarrassing question to witness. :o

[NickyTea]

In response to "who wrote the line Why So Serious"

CN: "I did. I am pleased to admit."

[BatMatt]

So its the same location? I thought it was a different Wayne building altogether.

no it is, I believe he meant that it showed Fox was taking them in a new direction, thus a new building

[deathfromabove]

Duuuuuude. I had no idea this would be just text.

Apolagies, but I'm not filming for just text.
If there's any interesting questions, I'll transcribe.

scholar and a gentle man

somebody ask about five dead two cops

:hehe:

[Bats]

So its the same location? I thought it was a different Wayne building altogether.

I don't think he intended it to be the same one (I hope not). What I THINK he meant was that Fox made some changes to the company which included a new building/location.

[Bats]

Anyone know if the questions being asked are live or previously submitted?

I sent mine in last week and redid earlier today. None have shown up yet.

[hegele]

I don't think he intended it to be the same one (I hope not). What I THINK he meant was that Fox made some changes to the company which included a new building/location.

I makes sense that they moved it though, since its so close to the end of BB, the parking in from of Wayne Tower must still be under construction.

[I am Batman]

That's it, I give up, no matter what I do I can't get in.

[thisisbonertown]

On whether he kept any props from the film: Nolan kept a majority of the masks from the bank heist, as well as the slate (he does that for all of his movies).

On what his first love was - directing or writing: "My first love was directing. I started writing in order to have material to direct. I now enjoy both."

[MattMetalHead]

That's it, I give up, no matter what I do I can't get in.

Ditto.

[Catwoman65]

Has anyone asked Mr. Nolan the BIG question:
Is he going to make a thrid one and if he is who is going to be the villian and who does he consider to play the role

[Anita18]

On whether he kept any props from the film: Nolan kept a majority of the masks from the bank heist, as well as the slate (he does that for all of his movies).
Slate? Oh, the clapper?

[guitarsingerguy]

Anyone know if the questions being asked are live or previously submitted?

I sent mine in last week and redid earlier today. None have shown up yet.

I believe probably both. They took one of my questions that I submitted during the screening.

[thisisbonertown]

Slate? Oh, the clapper?

Yeah. He referred to it as a slate.

I'm gonna try and type out anything that seems important and post it here.

[I am Batman]

Ditto.

This really pisses me off too. I ran out early in the morning to buy the blu ray and the ps3, then rushed home to get invited to this thing. Now I can't even get in.

[BatMatt]

Has anyone asked Mr. Nolan the BIG question:
Is he going to make a thrid one and if he is who is going to be the villian and who does he consider to play the role

that's not a question he'd answer tonight

[guitarsingerguy]

That's it, I give up, no matter what I do I can't get in.

You had to sign up ahead of time and RSVP. That's how I did it anyway.

[Bat Bond]

Erm, after the technical issue, I seem to have lost video but I'm still getting the questions and answers. Uhh...?

[MattMetalHead]

This really pisses me off too. I ran out early in the morning to buy the blu ray and the ps3, then rushed home to get invited to this thing. Now I can't even get in.

Well, that must be the problem. I'm also using a PS3.

[nickyg641]

Is anyone keeping a running transcription of this?

Oh, and someone needs to ask about the pemawhite thing...whether makeup was always the direction they intended to go in, or if it was a decision made at some point.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

I Am Batman, I have the same problem, I wonder if it has to do with the PS3

[GoblinsBack2K7]

Has anyone gotten it to work on the PS3?

[NickyTea]

I wish there was a text only option. The text keeps dropping out and I have to re-sign in.

[thisisbonertown]

I'm using a PS3 and have no problems on my end. It seems more like problems on the other end.

[usmcrice0311]

its pretty lame don't be upset you're not watching. hes answering questions about the film that everyone who actually cares about the film already knows, questions about himself, and questions which were answered in the damn special features. *sigh*

[BatMatt]

Is anyone keeping a running transcription of this?

Oh, and someone needs to ask about the pemawhite thing...whether or not makeup was always the direction they intended to go in, or if it was a decision made at some point.

seems makeup was always the intent "make him as real and gritty as possible"

[usmcrice0311]

Is anyone keeping a running transcription of this?

Oh, and someone needs to ask about the pemawhite thing...whether makeup was always the direction they intended to go in, or if it was a decision made at some point.

he answered that, "we wanted our joker to have a grittier origin"

and im on ps3

[Bats]

F me! Was only getting the chat text & no pic so I signed out. Not able to re-enter yet.

Back in. NM

[SuperJediHero]

Damn, man why this start so Late?

It should started at 7pm EST :|


This movie chat gonna run into Wee hours!!!

[Anita18]

its pretty lame don't be upset you're not watching. hes answering questions about the film that everyone who actually cares about the film already knows, questions about himself, and questions which were answered in the damn special features. *sigh*
I figured. :oldrazz:

[I am Batman]

You had to sign up ahead of time and RSVP. That's how I did it anyway.

I did RSVP

Well, that must be the problem. I'm also using a PS3.

I Am Batman, I have the same problem, I wonder if it has to do with the PS3

That annoys me too. I had the choice of the PS3 or the blu-ray player. I thought for an extra hundred dollars I'd get the PS3 so I could get the live chat and maybe play a few games. Now I've missed the chat. Thankfully by the sounds of it this live chat is not that great. At least I can play Drakes' Fortune now.

[Bats]

"Why a gigantic penthouse?" ?????

He's a BILLIONAIRE!!! Sheesh!

[StylishHokie21]

Unfortunately, I haven't picked up my Blu-ray copy yet. Let me know how it goes!

[nickyg641]

he answered that, "we wanted our joker to have a grittier origin"

and im on ps3
That's all he said?

Well, alright. The thing in general sounds like it's not particularly exciting.

[MattMetalHead]

Wow. Some of those questions are absurd. You should have to take an IQ test before submitting quesions for this.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

Well I give up I even tried using an ethernet cable instead of wireless for the PS3 and it still didn't work ::Sigh:: It's a funny world we live in...

[Anita18]

"Why a gigantic penthouse?" ?????

He's a BILLIONAIRE!!! Sheesh!
These are the supposedly screened questions too. :o

I kinda don't want to know what some of the others were like....

[airick10]

My 'express yourself' option is greyed out too. I tried a firmware upgrade and enabling everything on my player. Nothing...

I'm using the Panasonic player, not a PS3. Sounds like I'm not the only one with this issue.

[Bats]

"Do you like Star Wars?" !!! (his answer: Yes.)

UGH!


To be fair, there could have been a lot more dumber questions. My only complaint besides technical issues are that the questions are bland. I think with really dumb questions it would be more exciting but in a bad way.

[Axtech]

Just throwing this out there: I'm using a PS3 and I was watching it just fine.

I say was because I decided to stop it a while ago. I found myself not watching the movie because I wanted to keep up with the Q&A. But really, it was like reading an extremely long, boring, and unprofessional interview. Not something I wanted to do for the next 2+ hours.

[Symbiotic]

"Do you like Star Wars?" !!!

UGH!WTF? Who screened these questions and decided to put them through?

[StylishHokie21]

Those are some of the questions? :o

[usmcrice0311]

"how long did it take to do the joker's make-up"

*sigh*

[guitarsingerguy]

I did RSVP





That annoys me too. I had the choice of the PS3 or the blu-ray player. I thought for an extra hundred dollars I'd get the PS3 so I could get the live chat and maybe play a few games. Now I've missed the chat. Thankfully by the sounds of it this live chat is not that great. At least I can play Drakes' Fortune now.

I'm on a PS3 and have had 0 problems.

[GoblinsBack2K7]

Airick10, good to know it's not just the PS3, but sorry for your troubles welcome to the club!

[S.D. Plissken]

" Do you like star wars? "

:facepalm

[thisisbonertown]

Q: I love the sky hook what made you come up with the idea?
A: We were looking for a surprising end to the action scene. And one that would suggest Bruce Wayne's ability to access international resources.

Q: Were the building interiors shot in Hong Kong?
A: The building interiors were shot in London. Other than the lobby of the building, which was shot in Hong Kong.

Q: How awesome was it to be the first director of a Batman movie to feature a hero that could finally turn his head?
A: It was very exciting to see Batman finally turn his head. This was the end result of years of research.

The car chase was the most technically challenging; his favorite was the interrogation scene between Bats/Joker.

On the grand scale of the film: It is difficult balancing so many characters. the key thing is to not lose focus on the forward momentum of the narrative

Q: Are you your own worst critic?
A: No, Rex Reed has that honor. (LOL good one Nolan)

The ending scene is Nolan's favorite, and was pleased at how it turned out.

Q: Did the joker use a real video camera for the video tape?
A: Yes. The video was shot by Heath using a camcorder.

Q: Do you have a favorite Batman story from the comics?
A: Year One and Long Halloween.

Q: How do you feel about the casting rumors for the third film?
A: it is always amazing to see how much interest and enthusiasm there is for these characters. that's the reason we are able to make these films on such a grand scale.

Q: How was it working with Sen. Leahy?
A: It was a lot of fun working with Senator Leahy. He was a very gracious performer.

Q: Where did you get your inspiration for the assassination sequences? Where the judge and comissioner were killed?
A: The assassination sequences, I think now that I look at them, finished are very influenced by the Godfather films.

[StylishHokie21]

Hey Nolan...I loved The Dark Knight, but do you like Star Wars? :oldrazz:

[Mister J]

Jeebus, some of these questions are atrocious. I hope these are just the bottom of the barrel and that something halfway decent was actually asked.

Was there no required age limit for this thing?

[Rocker22]

Hahaha I love my question got answered.

[airick10]

eh... after seeing a star wars question was posted, something tells me I'm not missing much

[redfirebird2008]

Nolan confirms again that the mannerisms weren't in the script for the most part. Heath so deserves that damn Oscar it's not even funny. The voice and mannerisms were entirely his creation.

[usmcrice0311]

"was maggie afraid of Heath for real" *in reference to the party scene*


oh my god


and i thought... my jokes were bad