The Dark Knight Exclusive New TDK Set Report!

[sasquatchs]

I had to pass on that actually. I was way too tired to stay. But I know the date for the Batmobile and Jokermobile scenes, so those might just make me fell better about missing it tonight. They should be filming it right now.

July 11th onwards on Lower Wacker?

 

[NoirMan82]

awesome set report. man i just rate nolan so highly..hes such a gentleman, genuine deep guy..he seems to be able to be both incredibly deep, thoughtful, serious guy and then turn into cool, chilled normal bloke in the blink of an eye...what a legend! truth is that i genuinely , hand on heart, trust this guy to take The Dark Knight to the highest level as a film. I have faith in him to the extent that im having dreams of how perfect this movie will be. its got under my skin already. also - the film will be dark.but putting bale, ledger, eckhart and murphy in the same film is quite possibly one of the most charismatic, sexy and dark-hearted casts of all time.. this might well be his most genius move with all these characters.

off topic, i just saw Candy ( with Heath Ledger ) again yesterday with friends... Heath is so awesome in this film that i think anyone with an interest in the dark knight should check it out. you can see, sort of, clues to his presence as the joker.. nervous, dangerous, adrift, charming but with complete unhinged havok beneath the surface...

My favorite thing was when we told him how long we were waiting around. He said in his soft accented voice "My goodess" with real concern in his voice. Most people would say "are you nuts?"

 

[NoirMan82]

July 11th onwards on Lower Wacker?

Nope, good guess though.

 

[jimmy]

He's a Brit.

 

[NoirMan82]

By the way, I actually have a pic of the bar interior. I'll post it at a later date.

 

[breyfogle_rules]

Batman rules...but this night belongs to Noirman.

 

[-Æ-]

lol jokermobile

 

[Mike_D202]

Yea I hope the two-face stuff are the last scenes, I wanted some character developement in this one for Harvey.

 

[sasquatchs]

Here's the worlds smallest picture of the bar interior, maybe they dressed it though? Funny place for a finale

 

[jimmy]

lol jokermobile

Don't hate.

 

[Sccmj23]

Don't hate.

If thats what the "Joker-mobile" will look like in TDK than I am VERY worried.

LOL t:

 

[Mike_D202]

Don't hate.

*Joker lights a doobie and the rouge's gallery start dancing in a circle in the nude while Robin tie-dyes some shirts*

 

[Batty Belfry]

Don't hate.

So that's what happened to the Mystery Machine when Scoob and the gang called it a day..... OMG I think I had that when I was really young....

 

[Mr. Socko]

Great report! Awesome to know that Harv will be Two Face in this film!


You luck sob, you got to meet Nolan too!

 

[General Vulcun]

By far the best piece of TDK news since filming began. Well, for me at least.

 

[Compi716]

God damn you, Noir. God damn you. You are one extremely LUCKY guy! Boy, I sure wish I was in Chicago!

Keep up the good work, Noir. Keep on scooping, and keep on posting!

 

[Yurka]

By far the best piece of TDK news since filming began. Well, for me at least.

I agree, this is great t:

 

[Bat Brain]

Great report NoirMan

 

[Conebone69]

Hey, all. I just got back from the set of The Dark Knight with TONS of new info! My friends and I, being Chicago locals, undertook a mission to find the filming location for today. I've walked miles around Chicago; I've been up for 34 hours straight; I'm sore and tired from standing all day, but it was worth every moment. We struck a deal with the crew on set, they would let us stay close around filming with a fare amount of freedom, as long as we didn't take photos and such. It was a deal worth it's weight.
Warning right now, serious spoilers ahead!

The filming took place in the River North area of Chicago at a location I won't specifically disclose. No filming was outside, it all took place in a seedy-looking bar in the area. We were wondering who would show up for the scene. Bale? Ledger? Oldman? We had no clue. Especially with those damn throw-off trailers labeled "faux batman" and "scarecrow double". To our suprise the featured actor was Harvey Dent himself, Aaron Eckhart. This was discovered only after 5 hours of waiting. I also saw prop weapons being brought out to the set, so this scene would be violent.

He and Christopher Nolan were the first to enter the set. But Aaron was strangley covered in a black, hooded cloak that covered his face, but it was still easy to tell it was him. They remained in the bar for an hour or so, then Eckhart left and returned in his costume, a gray suit and red tie, but he still had the cloak on and his face covered. We were basically the only bystanders around, and a very high-up crew member told us that Aaron was covering his face be cause he was in his Two-Face make-up! So we will definitely see Two-Face in TDK, no doubt.

We were also told that another scene would shoot today involving a chopper and car explosion. They gave us the Exact location! Great stuff. Along with Aaron, a few other veteran actors were also there playing cops. Nolan and crew were very tedious. They did take after take for hours on end. Nolam is a perfectionist to a near fault, it would seem. A Chicago police officer later disclosed to me that one of the cops would be murdered inside the bar by Two-Face. This makes me think the scene must be one of the last in the film. After more hours of shooting Eckhart exited the bar, hooded, but his left side was now facing me, unlike before. I got a decent view of what the Two-Face costume looked like!

I couldn't see his face all that well, but his scarring was evident. It looked pretty realistic, but none the less grotesque with boils forming on his skin from face on down. There were also stains of what looked like blood and acid staining down the left side of his suit. In all, he looked pretty gnarly. And really worked, but I'm guessing this isn't his final look.

In the down time I talked more to the higher-ups in the crew who were amazingly forward the new info. I was told that more huge action sequences will be film late in the summer with the involving lots of car chases and explosions, and bats flying around. Here's another highly juicy tidbit. The crew member specifically named the Batmobile and the Jokermobile being involved. I'm not paraphrasing, his exact words were "JOKERMOBILE". It WILL be in the film. We also asked if it was at all possible if we could get an autograph form Eckart and Nolan. They said no to Eckhart because he would still be in Two-Face make-up, and they were obviously trying to keep that a secret. But he said Nolan is a really cool guy and would most likely do so, especially for us since we were the only fans there and we had been there since late last night.

After more grueling hours of filming, the promise was made good. We didn't just get an autograph handed to us via personal assistance, the man himself asked to see us personally! Mr. Nolan was an incredibly humble man. He signed DVD's of Mememto and Batman Begins for us, and we talked for awhile and he thanked us for coming out. Thanking us for this rare privilage? What a guy! Don't believe me? Well...

..there ya go! I was amazed at how nice of a guy Nolan was. He's a class act fellow and deserves everything he has. He even agreed to take that picture without so much as a thought. After meeting him, I will personally say that anyone who questions his skill, ability, or personality is an ***hole, and I'll punch them in the throat. This guy obviously understands Batman and appreciates fan devotion greatly. Meeting him was the best moment in my life.

I actually know even more than I'm writing here, but the is intrusting me to keep the details under wraps, in turn ensuring me that I'll get to be close to even more shoots and inside knowledge. I may have even said too much here. NoirMan out.

Sick! Two-face is gonna be in the movie! Thanks man

 

[BubbaGump]

Here's the worlds smallest picture of the bar interior, maybe they dressed it though? Funny place for a finale

"TWIN" Anchors, huh? Very subtle...

 

[DocLathropBrown]

Wow. Two Face already? Not bad.

I would prefur things to go a little slower than that... it feels a little like Nolan is making this film with the knowledge that since the old franchise exists, he can go like a bat out of hell. Just hope that doesn't compromise the film's pacing. As much as I loved Spider-Man 3, a few extra minutes of breathing space would have been nice.

But I wouldn't be surprised if Two Face goes on to be a big factor in the next film. But honestly, shouldn't we get a movie with Dent as Dent the whole way through, let us get to know him before he turns into Two Face?

Maybe they're shooting some footage for the third film...? Who knows.

 

[Joker'sHenchman]

Hey, all. I just got back from the set of The Dark Knight with TONS of new info! My friends and I, being Chicago locals, undertook a mission to find the filming location for today. I've walked miles around Chicago; I've been up for 34 hours straight; I'm sore and tired from standing all day, but it was worth every moment. We struck a deal with the crew on set, they would let us stay close around filming with a fare amount of freedom, as long as we didn't take photos and such. It was a deal worth it's weight.
Warning right now, serious spoilers ahead!

The filming took place in the River North area of Chicago at a location I won't specifically disclose. No filming was outside, it all took place in a seedy-looking bar in the area. We were wondering who would show up for the scene. Bale? Ledger? Oldman? We had no clue. Especially with those damn throw-off trailers labeled "faux batman" and "scarecrow double". To our suprise the featured actor was Harvey Dent himself, Aaron Eckhart. This was discovered only after 5 hours of waiting. I also saw prop weapons being brought out to the set, so this scene would be violent.

He and Christopher Nolan were the first to enter the set. But Aaron was strangley covered in a black, hooded cloak that covered his face, but it was still easy to tell it was him. They remained in the bar for an hour or so, then Eckhart left and returned in his costume, a gray suit and red tie, but he still had the cloak on and his face covered. We were basically the only bystanders around, and a very high-up crew member told us that Aaron was covering his face be cause he was in his Two-Face make-up! So we will definitely see Two-Face in TDK, no doubt.

We were also told that another scene would shoot today involving a chopper and car explosion. They gave us the Exact location! Great stuff. Along with Aaron, a few other veteran actors were also there playing cops. Nolan and crew were very tedious. They did take after take for hours on end. Nolam is a perfectionist to a near fault, it would seem. A Chicago police officer later disclosed to me that one of the cops would be murdered inside the bar by Two-Face. This makes me think the scene must be one of the last in the film. After more hours of shooting Eckhart exited the bar, hooded, but his left side was now facing me, unlike before. I got a decent view of what the Two-Face costume looked like!

I couldn't see his face all that well, but his scarring was evident. It looked pretty realistic, but none the less grotesque with boils forming on his skin from face on down. There were also stains of what looked like blood and acid staining down the left side of his suit. In all, he looked pretty gnarly. And really worked, but I'm guessing this isn't his final look.

In the down time I talked more to the higher-ups in the crew who were amazingly forward the new info. I was told that more huge action sequences will be film late in the summer with the involving lots of car chases and explosions, and bats flying around. Here's another highly juicy tidbit. The crew member specifically named the Batmobile and the Jokermobile being involved. I'm not paraphrasing, his exact words were "JOKERMOBILE". It WILL be in the film. We also asked if it was at all possible if we could get an autograph form Eckart and Nolan. They said no to Eckhart because he would still be in Two-Face make-up, and they were obviously trying to keep that a secret. But he said Nolan is a really cool guy and would most likely do so, especially for us since we were the only fans there and we had been there since late last night.

After more grueling hours of filming, the promise was made good. We didn't just get an autograph handed to us via personal assistance, the man himself asked to see us personally! Mr. Nolan was an incredibly humble man. He signed DVD's of Mememto and Batman Begins for us, and we talked for awhile and he thanked us for coming out. Thanking us for this rare privilage? What a guy! Don't believe me? Well...

..there ya go! I was amazed at how nice of a guy Nolan was. He's a class act fellow and deserves everything he has. He even agreed to take that picture without so much as a thought. After meeting him, I will personally say that anyone who questions his skill, ability, or personality is an ***hole, and I'll punch them in the throat. This guy obviously understands Batman and appreciates fan devotion greatly. Meeting him was the best moment in my life.

I actually know even more than I'm writing here, but the is intrusting me to keep the details under wraps, in turn ensuring me that I'll get to be close to even more shoots and inside knowledge. I may have even said too much here. NoirMan out.

HOLY PISSSSSSSS!!!!

 

[Keyser Soze]

I must say I'm shocked that Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face in "The Dark Knight". I just hope this scene doesn't happen until right at the very end of the film, I could live with that.

Not that I'm complaining. I think Harvey Dent/Two-Face is such a fascinating character. The duality, the ambiguity about his identity, it's just the kinda thing Christopher Nolan loves. We shouldn't forget that Aaron Eckhart was reportedly his first choice for the lead role in "Memento"...

 

[Joker'sHenchman]

Having said all this I think it unlikely that AMH is going to be Riddler. Simply, if he is then there will be way too many villains. Though, with the way Nolan is cranking out the rogue's gallery, I wouldn't put it past him and I wouldn't put it past him to do it right.

 

[BubbaGump]

Having said all this I think it unlikely that AMH is going to be Riddler. Simply, if he is then there will be way too many villains. Though, with the way Nolan is cranking out the rogue's gallery, I wouldn't put it past him and I wouldn't put it past him to do it right.

There's no such thing as way too many villains. Gotta fill up that asylum again after BB!