The Dark Knight Rises Nolan not coming back?

[BestGirl]

Flawless Victory's article has me scared to death.*

Why did Ledger have to die?!





*Exaggeration.

 

[BatMatt]

gilligan2k1 said he'd be back, and he's one of the best sources for inside information in the nearly 6 years I've been a member here. Jett's reports often conflict each other anyway

 

[The Batman]

We have nolan himself saying that he didnt plan for joker to come back...why is this still an issue?

 

[Travesty]

Jetts crap, and that's bottom line. Anytime he has nothing, he tells us that he got a scoop from a "legit source that's been good in the past", and anytime he actually has something he says, "I can't tell you anything, but I have a secret".

He just wants more hits on his dumb website, and you're all playing into it. I would wait for the news to brake here with something legit, before you'll hear ANYTHING first at Batman-on-film. It doesn't hurt to talk about it, but anything this early is total bogas from Jett. He's just fishing for hits, that is all.

 

[Figs]

Jetts crap, and that's bottom line. Anytime he has nothing, he tells us that he got a scoop from a "legit source that's been good in the past", and anytime he actually has something he says, "I can't tell you anything, but I have a secret".

He just wants more hits on his dumb website, and you're all playing into it. I would wait for the news to brake here with something legit, before you'll hear ANYTHING first at Batman-on-film. It doesn't hurt to talk about it, but anything this early is total bogas from Jett. He's just fishing for hits, that is all.

That is just about fact!

 

[ChrisB]

Jetts crap, and that's bottom line. Anytime he has nothing, he tells us that he got a scoop from a "legit source that's been good in the past", and anytime he actually has something he says, "I can't tell you anything, but I have a secret".

He just wants more hits on his dumb website, and you're all playing into it. I would wait for the news to brake here with something legit, before you'll hear ANYTHING first at Batman-on-film. It doesn't hurt to talk about it, but anything this early is total bogas from Jett. He's just fishing for hits, that is all.

Agreed! Plus the site is about 70% ads...30% Batman content. Its pathetic. But ironically, even Jett gets his Batman news elsewhere. Look at this sign he brought to a TDK viral meetup...

 

[Ace of Knaves]

We have nolan himself saying that he didnt plan for joker to come back...why is this still an issue?

You don't keep Joker alive and not bring him back. If Ledger was alive I think it would be absolutely inevitable that Joker would return. Nolan has always kept his cards close to his chest, ALWAYS. He wouldn't make it easy for everyone, he'd make everyone sweat.

 

[bgates87]

I decided some time during the wait between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight that I wasn't going to take Jett's word on anything anymore. His primary goal is to promote himself and his website, Batman is just the vehicle he's using to do it. Oh and DaCrissaMan02 that pic is photoshopped. If that was part of the joke or something then sorry, sometimes it's hard to tell if people are being serious or not on the internet.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

We have nolan himself saying that he didnt plan for joker to come back...why is this still an issue?

It's not for me. I'll take Nolan's words over an "anonymous source" any day of the week.

 

[MiniBond]

I'm keeping this in store, for use

Spoiler

.....:facepalm

 

[Ace of Knaves]

It's not for me. I'll take Nolan's words over an "anonymous source" any day of the week.

Who says Nolan is telling the truth though? He is always very cryptic with what he says. If Ledger was alive there shouldn't be a single doubt in anyones minds that he would return. Of course Nolan wouldn't come out and say it straight away, that would be too easy.

 

[ChrisB]

Who says Nolan is telling the truth though? He is always very cryptic with what he says. If Ledger was alive there shouldn't be a single doubt in anyones minds that he would return. Of course Nolan wouldn't come out and say it straight away, that would be too easy.

I agree. If Ledger was alive the Joker would be in Batman 3 without a doubt. Hell I wouldnt have minded if Batman 3 was just another Batman/Joker story!

 

[zenith16]

Report claims threequel not a given for the director.
by Jim Vejvoda
June 16, 2009 - Although the conventional wisdom has been that Christopher Nolan would be back to direct Batman 3 after helming his next film, Inception, the rumor mill now suggests that Nolan's involvement with the sequel to The Dark Knight might not be a given after all.

A trusted industry source for Batman-on-Film claims that it is going to take a herculean effort on the part of Warner Bros. to sell Nolan on doing a third Bat-film, confirming an old rumor that the studio has indeed compiled a short list of replacement candidates. So why is Nolan reportedly iffy on directing the film?

"The death of Heath Ledger in January of 2008 rocked Mr. Nolan hard. So hard that Chris was convinced that TDK was going to be it for him and Batman on film," according to BoF's source, adding that the Joker was envisioned as the villain in the third film.

The source also informed the site that BoF is "correct in reporting that (Nolan) is developing story ideas with [Jonathan Nolan] and David Goyer, but it will be until AT LEAST 2012 before we see the Caped Crusader back [in theaters]. And that is only an EARLY ESTIMATE at best right now. They are even saying it might not be until 2013."

BoF's source went so far as to say that, as of now, there is no story for Batman 3.


http://movies.ign.com/articles/995/995197p1.html

source:IGN

hmmm really milking this . the media . Maybe nolan doesn't have to direct but he can help write it and possibly produce it.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Who says Nolan is telling the truth though? He is always very cryptic with what he says. If Ledger was alive there shouldn't be a single doubt in anyones minds that he would return. Of course Nolan wouldn't come out and say it straight away, that would be too easy.

There is nothing cryptic about Nolan saying he had no plans to use the Joker in another Batman film. Does that mean he wouldn't have used him or he wouldn't have at least considered using him? No. It just means he had no plans. Feel free to not believe him, I, however, do believe him.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

hmmm really milking this . the media . Maybe nolan doesn't have to direct but he can help write it and possibly produce it.

Yea, and Goyer can direct.

 

[Charlie The Red]

Report claims threequel not a given for the director.
by Jim Vejvoda
June 16, 2009 - Although the conventional wisdom has been that Christopher Nolan would be back to direct Batman 3 after helming his next film, Inception, the rumor mill now suggests that Nolan's involvement with the sequel to The Dark Knight might not be a given after all.

A trusted industry source for Batman-on-Film claims that it is going to take a herculean effort on the part of Warner Bros. to sell Nolan on doing a third Bat-film, confirming an old rumor that the studio has indeed compiled a short list of replacement candidates. So why is Nolan reportedly iffy on directing the film?

"The death of Heath Ledger in January of 2008 rocked Mr. Nolan hard. So hard that Chris was convinced that TDK was going to be it for him and Batman on film," according to BoF's source, adding that the Joker was envisioned as the villain in the third film.

The source also informed the site that BoF is "correct in reporting that (Nolan) is developing story ideas with [Jonathan Nolan] and David Goyer, but it will be until AT LEAST 2012 before we see the Caped Crusader back [in theaters]. And that is only an EARLY ESTIMATE at best right now. They are even saying it might not be until 2013."

BoF's source went so far as to say that, as of now, there is no story for Batman 3.


http://movies.ign.com/articles/995/995197p1.html

source:IGN

hmmm really milking this . the media . Maybe nolan doesn't have to direct but he can help write it and possibly produce it.

This kind of buzz is starting to bother me, I'll admit. IGN were the ones to give news that Nolan was returning, and now even they're starting to change their tune.

This is going to be a long few years...

 

[BatMatt]

This kind of buzz is starting to bother me, I'll admit. IGN were the ones to give news that Nolan was returning, and now even they're starting to change their tune.

This is going to be a long few years...

IGN is running what BOF reported, they don't have a separate scoop of their own right now

 

[Anjow1060]

Amen! Arent you the "a-hole" who "ruined TDK for everyone" ?

I am indeed. Who knew posting a picture that was circulating around the internet for a day before hand, had been discussed to death, pm'd and known about for months was a crime worthy of committing.

Jettman was just heated that my board (www.jowforums.tk <=== cheap plug) was getting more attention and my scoops kept panning out. So suddenly my posting (not leaking mind you, just posting) of a picture on MY OWN FORUM was sooooo terrible.

But anyway, enough about lil ol' me. lol

I'm pretty sure Nolan will be back and not only is Jett getting money out of this (google adsense you ****e), but C-Nol doesn't get bugged with questions about the plot/cast/start date.

It's easier to satisify the question of "Are you coming back?" with an "I don't know" as opposed to answering "Who's the villain/what's the plot/when's the expected release date/whats the title" questions with "I don't know"

"Oh come on"

"No, I don't wanna say anything yet."

"Give me something man"

"I'm sorry"

"Chris, you and I go way back..."

etc etc.

You get the idea.

- Jow

 

[gillberg2k1]

Listen, between now and an official announcement, you're going to hear everything from "he MIGHT not come back" to "he's considering directing The Flash instead." That's just how the industry and the rumor mill works. Short of an act of God or something tragic, I wouldn't worry about Nolan's involvement.

What many don't realize, is that this is all a part of the massive hype machine behind this film and franchise. Haven't you all learned anything from the past two films? EVERYTHING about Begins was a secret, EVERYTHING about TDK was kept under wraps. Official announcements then became nearly earth shaking because everyone was strung along for so long. That's part of what made TDK such a great experience. Key word: experience. It was a culmination and the text book example of the power of hype, and actually delivering with a quality product.

Who WOULDN'T want to see "Christopher Nolan's conclusion and final entry into the Batman film legacy." This is all the more reason to get you guys hyped up again so in two years at Comic Con, when they show the first hype reel, you all go ape****, word of mouth spreads and people spend hours searching for more info.

Bottom line, he's coming back. You just won't know about it for a while, and frankly, I don't think we'd rather have it any other way.

 

[Dark Knight]

I His primary goal is to promote himself and his website, Batman is just the vehicle he's using to do it.

Hmm.....and other website owners don't get involved with promoting their own sites only Jett does right??

Come on......

 

[LightningFlash]

You don't keep Joker alive and not bring him back.

Is that a rule or something?

What if Joker died, and then fans would complain of the similarities of both endings to Joker in '89 Batman and TDK. People already do with Joker falling off both buildings.

Just because we had a treat of Scarecrow returning, doesn't mean it'll be the same for Joker. It's just the way it is. Nolan made TDK as a whole, with no ideas for the third one. If we get an appearance, great, if not, then we know he's in Arkham, and we know about how they will be against eachother forever, as what Joker said in The Dark Knight.

It's really no biggie if you ask me. I would much rather see new villains, and perhaps a quick tease of Joker being locked up. No one has done this. No one has put the big villain in the second of the three, so it'd be fun as to how the third Batman will be portrayed.

Plus, Nolan has said a couple of times that he will be leaning to return to Gotham after Inception. To whoever wants to say otherwise, you can go suck it. Nolan's not gonna switch parties, stop wasting time with meaningless threads regarding a change of direction or whatever. He's not going to do a stupid Bryan Singer move.

 

[Eric Brooks]

Listen, between now and an official announcement, you're going to hear everything from "he MIGHT not come back" to "he's considering directing The Flash instead." That's just how the industry and the rumor mill works. Short of an act of God or something tragic, I wouldn't worry about Nolan's involvement.

What many don't realize, is that this is all a part of the massive hype machine behind this film and franchise. Haven't you all learned anything from the past two films? EVERYTHING about Begins was a secret, EVERYTHING about TDK was kept under wraps. Official announcements then became nearly earth shaking because everyone was strung along for so long. That's part of what made TDK such a great experience. Key word: experience. It was a culmination and the text book example of the power of hype, and actually delivering with a quality product.

Who WOULDN'T want to see "Christopher Nolan's conclusion and final entry into the Batman film legacy." This is all the more reason to get you guys hyped up again so in two years at Comic Con, when they show the first hype reel, you all go ape****, word of mouth spreads and people spend hours searching for more info.

Bottom line, he's coming back. You just won't know about it for a while, and frankly, I don't think we'd rather have it any other way.

Word

 

[MadVillainy]

Is that a rule or something?

What if Joker died, and then fans would complain of the similarities of both endings to Joker in '89 Batman and TDK. People already do with Joker falling off both buildings.

lol thats what i was thinking when Joker went off the building but when Batman caught him. I was like...thats different

 

[Eric Brooks]

and I'm not sure if this is true or not but I believe I heard in the past that Nolan had full intentions on using the Joker in the third movie (which was suppose to have a Silence of the Lambs vibe to it) with the Joker playing the "Hannible Lecter" role.

my only gripe with that idea is it downplays Batman's "detective skills". Batman shouldn't "for any reason" need a villains help (especially Joker) in order to figure out and take down another villain. IMHO

 

[MadVillainy]

and I'm not sure if this is true or not but I believe I heard in the past that Nolan had full intentions on using the Joker in the third movie (which was suppose to have a Silence of the Lambs vibe to it) with the Joker playing the "Hannible Lecter" role.

my only gripe with that idea is it downplays Batman's "detective skills". Batman shouldn't "for any reason" need a villains help (especially Joker) in order to figure out and take down another villain. IMHO

Calendar Man in The Long Halloween. Part of being a detective is exhausting every possible angle. But I see what you mean