Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ?

**Hunter Rider** · 12-27-2006, 10:37 AM

The recent FF2 teaser was used to showcase the sequels big attraction which is the Silver Surfer and the response has been mostly positive

Now in TDK despite the focus remaining Batman the Joker will be a huge and valuable marketing tool so should they get the audience hooked early by showing the most famous villain in comic history in the first teaser ?

I think they should,he won't be needing CGI work and what not so there should be at least one complete Joker scene that can be used in the teaser that will get TDK's buzz off on the right track,
I certainly wouldn't use an extended scene like they have with SS as joker is not a visually kinetic character that needs that extended treatment but one shot of him being sinister and menacing with perhaps a line of dialogue would do the trick IMO

raybia · 12-27-2006, 10:43 AM

Not in the first teaser in order to build up the suspense but it should included tell tale signs that leaves no doubt that he is the antagonist of this movie.

Adam West · 12-27-2006, 10:48 AM

I don't think they should show a lot of him. A shot of Gordon looking worried, a shot of a pissed off looking Batman, in the background rising laughter. Black screen and then a quick shot of Joker stepping back into the shadows before the title comes.

Mr. Wooden Alligator · 12-27-2006, 10:52 AM

I say nay! We are but men!...

I said no, because this is just a teaser. In my mind the teaser should: Show Bruce/Bats, Harvey Dent, Gordon, and some mobsters with grotesque grins on their faces.

Mr. Thing · 12-27-2006, 10:55 AM

Briefly. Just at the end, just show his smile under his hat...in the dark.

raybia · 12-27-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Thing

Briefly. Just at the end, just show his smile under his hat...in the dark.

I could go for that!

Crooklyn · 12-27-2006, 11:05 AM

Yes.

Because it's the f'n Joker.

His cinematic return.

Plus it's the f'n Joker.

chosen1 · 12-27-2006, 11:13 AM

just like they did w/ the teaser for batman begins. w/ the sound of thunder and two very quick shots of batman and then the symbol.

Just like that w/ the joker i say w/ his hat down kinda like michael jackson style w/ him smiling in a dark way would be cool.

Miranda Fox · 12-27-2006, 11:13 AM

I would go with a quick glimpse. It would be a terrific hook for the average Joe audience plus, we'll finally know how he's going to look.

Crooklyn · 12-27-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chosen1

just like they did w/ the teaser for batman begins. w/ the sound of thunder and two very quick shots of batman and then the symbol.

Let's not.

chosen1 · 12-27-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Crooklyn

Let's not.

man people are so nice on wednesdays

DV8 · 12-27-2006, 11:57 AM

I think Joker should be handled like Venom in Spiderman 3 . . . if we see him at all, it should be brief in the first teaser . . .

theShape · 12-27-2006, 11:59 AM

No Joker in the teaser. Just have Batman say a line of dialogue that hints to the Joker's prescence in the movie and then BOOM.

THE DARK KNIGHT.

And the last thing we hear is the Joker's manic laughter in the backgroung...

Miranda Fox · 12-27-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theShape

No Joker in the teaser. Just have Batman say a line of dialogue that hints to the Joker's prescence in the movie and then BOOM.

THE DARK KNIGHT.

And the last thing we hear is the Joker's manic laughter in the backgroung...

I dunno...that seems a very predictable route to take. I'd like to be surprised. Just MHO of course.

Milkman95 · 12-27-2006, 12:04 PM

I said no for the very first teaser - I would either have laughter in the background or like someone else said already, a huge smile underneath his hat.

Gordon could also have some dialogue talking about The Joker, that way the general audience will know that The Joker is indeed the main villain of the film.

"V" · 12-27-2006, 12:11 PM

Just.......a.........glimpse.

IKnowSomeJudo · 12-27-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Thing

Briefly. Just at the end, just show his smile under his hat...in the dark.

What he said.

Darth Elektra · 12-27-2006, 12:21 PM

Yes, they should.

CConn · 12-27-2006, 12:52 PM

Eh, I've given up trying to plan out marketing campaigns and such. I certainly wouldn't complain if he were in the teaser, and I definitely hope he's in one of the trailers...whichever it may be.

Monkey Chops · 12-27-2006, 01:02 PM

They should, but just a photo like the BB teaser.

LadyVader · 12-27-2006, 01:03 PM

YES

Like somebody said, it's the *****ing joker. People aren't like us devouring every little bit of information. Some of them might not even know that the Joker is in The Dark Knight. Some might not know Ledger is playing him. I'm not saying the teaser should focus on Joker, but definetely show him.

Batman jr. · 12-27-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam West

I don't think they should show a lot of him. A shot of Gordon looking worried, a shot of a pissed off looking Batman, in the background rising laughter. Black screen and then a quick shot of Joker stepping back into the shadows before the title comes.

Good idea. And his smile too.

bestever23 · 12-27-2006, 01:10 PM

no honestly we didn't see scarecrow to like the last bb trailer if I remember and that was great for me. I think It'd kill the hype. don't show him till the movie starts lol but It won't happen, they'll show him in a trailer

The Sage · 12-27-2006, 03:20 PM

Yes. People should know who the villain is. Maybe not a full body shot, but definitely a glimpse at a shadowed face with his grin sticking it out, accompanied by maniacal laughter. Maybe they could show the ending of BB with the Joker card, then fade into a shot of the real Joker.

Plus it's The Joker. This movie should be marketed as Batman vs The Joker. That's what will draw people to this movie. That is the main attraction.

Boom · 12-27-2006, 03:22 PM

Just use the final scene of Batman Begins as the teaser trailer, but shot from different angles.

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12-27-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
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12-27-2006, 10:43 AM	#2
raybia Signing off Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 12,658	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Not in the first teaser in order to build up the suspense but it should included tell tale signs that leaves no doubt that he is the antagonist of this movie. __________________ لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله Thanks Hype for the memories!

12-27-2006, 10:48 AM	#3
Adam West Guitar Hero Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Interrogation Room Posts: 1,057	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? I don't think they should show a lot of him. A shot of Gordon looking worried, a shot of a pissed off looking Batman, in the background rising laughter. Black screen and then a quick shot of Joker stepping back into the shadows before the title comes. __________________ "Nuking the Fridge" is the new "Jumping the Shark"

12-27-2006, 10:52 AM	#4
Mr. Wooden Alligator The White Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,796	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? I say nay! We are but men!... I said no, because this is just a teaser. In my mind the teaser should: Show Bruce/Bats, Harvey Dent, Gordon, and some mobsters with grotesque grins on their faces.

12-27-2006, 10:55 AM	#5
Mr. Thing HAHAHAHA no. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 7,456	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Briefly. Just at the end, just show his smile under his hat...in the dark. __________________ FF: (euphoric) We are brief encounters, we all lose our keys.

12-27-2006, 11:05 AM	#7
Crooklyn Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,081	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Yes. Because it's the f'n Joker. His cinematic return. Plus it's the f'n Joker.

12-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#8
chosen1 Banned User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,091	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? just like they did w/ the teaser for batman begins. w/ the sound of thunder and two very quick shots of batman and then the symbol. Just like that w/ the joker i say w/ his hat down kinda like michael jackson style w/ him smiling in a dark way would be cool.

12-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#9
Miranda Fox Haters to the Left. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,721	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? I would go with a quick glimpse. It would be a terrific hook for the average Joe audience plus, we'll finally know how he's going to look. __________________ HEATH LEDGER \| Always My Joker. "It's only impossible if you stop to think about it!" - Pirate Captain.

12-27-2006, 11:57 AM	#12
DV8 Band Loser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Behind Your Mom Posts: 10,203	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? I think Joker should be handled like Venom in Spiderman 3 . . . if we see him at all, it should be brief in the first teaser . . . __________________ None of these are appropriate for here, your love of sex banter and penis chat is not gonna fly-Hunter Rider avvy compliments of Duende Verde

12-27-2006, 11:59 AM	#13
theShape NO RETURN Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haddonfield. Posts: 7,891	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? No Joker in the teaser. Just have Batman say a line of dialogue that hints to the Joker's prescence in the movie and then BOOM. THE DARK KNIGHT. And the last thing we hear is the Joker's manic laughter in the backgroung... __________________ We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are.

12-27-2006, 12:04 PM	#15
Milkman95 MOS 6.14.13 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Motor City Posts: 15,431	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? I said no for the very first teaser - I would either have laughter in the background or like someone else said already, a huge smile underneath his hat. Gordon could also have some dialogue talking about The Joker, that way the general audience will know that The Joker is indeed the main villain of the film. __________________ Man Of Steel In 2013, Once Again, You'll Believe A Man Can Fly......

12-27-2006, 12:11 PM	#16
"V" Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Up Posts: 388	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Just.......a.........glimpse.

12-27-2006, 12:21 PM	#18
Darth Elektra Film. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 26,067	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Yes, they should.

12-27-2006, 12:52 PM	#19
CConn Fountainhead of culture. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Peter North's Southern Headquarters Posts: 57,433	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Eh, I've given up trying to plan out marketing campaigns and such. I certainly wouldn't complain if he were in the teaser, and I definitely hope he's in one of the trailers...whichever it may be. __________________ It's like a non-consecutive 24-hour dance party.

12-27-2006, 01:02 PM	#20
Monkey Chops Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 126	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? They should, but just a photo like the BB teaser.

12-27-2006, 01:03 PM	#21
LadyVader Smile like you mean it. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania. No, really. Posts: 8,890	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? YES Like somebody said, it's the ***ing joker. People aren't like us devouring every little bit of information. Some of them might not even know that the Joker is in The Dark Knight. Some might not know Ledger is playing him. I'm not saying the teaser should focus on Joker, but definetely show him. __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!**: Nosey little f@%$er, aren't you?

12-27-2006, 01:10 PM	#23
bestever23 Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 496	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? no honestly we didn't see scarecrow to like the last bb trailer if I remember and that was great for me. I think It'd kill the hype. don't show him till the movie starts lol but It won't happen, they'll show him in a trailer

12-27-2006, 03:20 PM	#24
The Sage Beyond death's stroke... SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the Sage's lair Posts: 40,477	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Yes. People should know who the villain is. Maybe not a full body shot, but definitely a glimpse at a shadowed face with his grin sticking it out, accompanied by maniacal laughter. Maybe they could show the ending of BB with the Joker card, then fade into a shot of the real Joker. Plus it's The Joker. This movie should be marketed as Batman vs The Joker. That's what will draw people to this movie. That is the main attraction. __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in that grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

12-27-2006, 03:22 PM	#25
Boom I got nothin' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sitting on the nitpicket fence Posts: 28,101	Re: Should they show The Joker in the teaser trailer ? Just use the final scene of Batman Begins as the teaser trailer, but shot from different angles. __________________ "I had no idea a ninety-year-old man could cave in my chest cavity like that."

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