The Dark Knight Rises Broken Bat...(news)

[Solidus]

Okay. Myself and a few others on these boards have known about Tom Hardy/Bane being the villain for a few months now. And a few will chime in here to show the validity of what I'm about to tell the Hype. And sorry DaCrassia that I never gave you this news you can post this though. I could not say anything because our source did not want to get in any trouble. But here it goes.

A few months back we heard from a reliable source that Tom Hardy actually did not know who he was playing (Not a big Bat fan I guess) but knew three things that Nolan had told him.

1. He would have to get big again (Bronson size)
2. He would wear a black mask (apparently I think he saw it)
3. He would break Batman's back in the first act.

In reality our source never told us the name of the actual villain just these three things. Which in reality is pretty easy to deduct who it was.

I actually was laughing a lot (inside) when so many were saying it was Hugo we knew it was not.
Now this source of info may have been just hinting to us who the villain was. However, I don't think so, these are things that we are thinking will be events in TDKR. Our source was right about Tom Hardy being Bane. So we trust them that this info may be legit since it was the original info we got on it being Bane.

So I figure I will open this thread up not only for this news that a few of us have known about for a while, but also to talk of the possibilities and events that may happen if Batman does indeed become broken....

 

[Figs]

I can vouch for you, you told me this stuff awhile back.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I found out a few weeks ago from Solidus that Bane would be the villain, so I trust his info on the mask and the broken back.

 

[Violet Lantern]

I call BS. They're not going to "Break the Bat" in this story, no way, no how.

This is more saint sinner x type malarkey.

Edit: I am going to run this by Jett. See what he says. He knew about Bane for weeks, too.

 

[Symbiotic]

Solidus, the fact that you're a long-time regular of these boards gets my trust.

 

[Micah12345]

Well I'm glad he's going to be bronson size, wearing a mask, and breaking batman's back.

That makes my prediction one step closer to being realized.

1. broken back in first act
2. rehabilitation in asia
3. back to save the day

 

[redhawk23]

and in what way did your sources become privy to this knowledge?

 

[Solidus]

and in what way did your sources become privy to this knowledge?

I'm really not allowed to say. But this source was right and as you have seen some have backed up my claim. Some did know this info for almost a month now.

 

[Violet Lantern]

Thinking about it...the idea that you could have known for weeks...HOW many weeks are we talking here? Like 3-4 weeks ago, or more like 8-10 weeks ago(or more)?

 

[redhawk23]

Well I'm glad he's going to be bronson size, wearing a mask, and breaking batman's back.

That makes my prediction one step closer to being realized.

1. broken back in first act
2. rehabilitation in asia
3. back to save the day

With a rocky 4 style training montage?

 

[Solidus]

Early November.

 

[Figs]

I call BS. They're not going to "Break the Bat" in this story, no way, no how.

This is more saint sinner x type malarkey.

Edit: I am going to run this by Jett. See what he says. He knew about Bane for weeks, too.

Solidus is a honest poster and his source was in fact correct. He told me this quite some time ago. He called it when most people were swearing that it would be Hugo Strange.

As for them not breaking the bat in this film...how could they not when they're using Bane of all villians.

 

[redhawk23]

I'm really not allowed to say. But this source was right and as you have seen some have backed up my claim. Some did know this info for almost a month now.

I really don't doubt you on this, but those backing you up on this only know through you, so it doesn't really change much.

 

[PreK]

What the -- there's been an insider circle amidst us?!

Well, I hope all the members know that now you've been exposed publicly, this will likely lead to a Triad debacle all over again.

 

[ALP]

All sounds good except #3. I won't believe that until I see it July of 2012.

 

[The Joker]

I can vouch for this, too. Solidus told me several weeks ago about this info he got from a reliable source, and how it all pointed to Hardy being Bane.

 

[Mako]

Awesome thanks for that! Maybe Catwoman tries to take over Batman's mantle if he's healing (I know I''ll probably get flamed for that )

 

[Van Petrol]

Okay. Myself and a few others on these boards have known about Tom Hardy/Bane being the villain for a few months now. And a few will chime in here to show the validity of what I'm about to tell the Hype. And sorry DaCrassia that I never gave you this news you can post this though. I could not say anything because our source did not want to get in any trouble. But here it goes.

A few months back we heard from a reliable source that Tom Hardy actually did not know who he was playing (Not a big Bat fan I guess) but knew three things that Nolan had told him.

1. He would have to get big again (Bronson size)
2. He would wear a black mask (apparently I think he saw it)
3. He would break Batman's back in the first act.

In reality our source never told us the name of the actual villain just these three things. Which in reality is pretty easy to deduct who it was.

I actually was laughing a lot (inside) when so many were saying it was Hugo we knew it was not.
Now this source of info may have been just hinting to us who the villain was. However, I don't think so, these are things that we are thinking will be events in TDKR. Our source was right about Tom Hardy being Bane. So we trust them that this info may be legit since it was the original info we got on it being Bane.

So I figure I will open this thread up not only for this news that a few of us have known about for a while, but also to talk of the possibilities and events that may happen if Batman does indeed become broken....

Then I hope you don't think too harshly of those who weren't as privvy as you guys to inside info, but really did believe it could have been Strange. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can sit on a high horse if they have an upper hand over someone else.

 

[Solidus]

I really don't doubt you on this, but those backing you up on this only know through you, so it doesn't really change much.

Can doubt it all you want, no matter if Nolan told my source or Bale did you would still have reason to doubt it. So I can't change that.

 

[Violet Lantern]

Early November? Dude, the script wasn't even turned in yet. There's no way in HELL you were privy to these kinds of plot points at that time. A HANDFUL of people had access to the script then. We're probably talking just the Nolans, Goyer, Emma Thomas and Charles Roven here.

 

[Solidus]

Then I hope you don't think too harshly of those who weren't as privvy as you guys to inside info, but really did believe it could have been Strange. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can sit on a high horse if they have an upper hand over someone else.

No of course not lol. It was just the fact more that I had some info, and wanted to scream it out but could not. Trust me it was because I wanted to say something so bad.

 

[TX85]

Hardy getting big again&at least having a black mask sounds good IF true,But breaking Batman's back in the 1st act!?!?.....

Great homage to the comics and would be cool seeing Bane kicking major ass and destroys Batman in there first fight and so he comes back with a mighty vengeance......But so Batman will only be Batman in the beginning and end!?!?and heal up so quick!?,Unless.....after the first fight,months or a year goes by and Bane has already taken over the underground and Bats about to come back stronger than ever and determined!

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

Do you know (and can share) anything about catwoman's role?

 

[gap5ewl]

The first act? Wow that's pretty early...

 

[Solidus]

Early November? Dude, the script wasn't even turned in yet. There's no way in HELL you were privy to these kinds of plot points at that time. A HANDFUL of people had access to the script then. We're probably talking just the Nolans, Goyer, Emma Thomas and Charles Roven here.

Ummm they cast Hardy in September....so I'm sure they had an idea who he was going to play and the story......