The Dark Knight Possible Title Change?

[RedIsNotBlue]

The notion that adding "Batman:" to this title would somehow put more butts in seats is a bit absurd IMO. The Dark Knight is a well-known nickname for Batman. I realise its not UNIVERSALLY known among the general public, I mean its not as famous as the Caped Crusader(unfortunately, because TDK is a much better nickname). Still though, the marketing for this film will make sure everyone and their momma knows what it is. When the first posters turn up in theatre lobbies with a Bat symbol and "The Dark Knight" on them, you don't think people will know what it is?

I think Shoemeister is right on the money. In this case "Batman:" was tacked on so when they're casting and crewing the film people will know its a Batman film, as theres no marketing involved in those areas which would indicate what its about, like there would be for the release of the film itself.

You underestimate the general public...well at least in my area. Half the people that come in to rent movies at my store can't even pronounce the titles of the movies or even know the names of the movies for that matter.

 

[Maxwell Smart]

^I live in East Texas so I can safely say I know stupid people well. However I really don't think this would make much of a difference.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

^I live in East Texas so I can safely say I know stupid people well. However I really don't think this would make much of a difference.

Me either honestly. Just telling you how these studio guys think and how I can understand the reasoning for it. I mean the recent WB choices for the directors shows to me they are trying to limit their risks.

 

[Miranda Fox]

I'm just popping in to fangirl Maxwell's sig. t:

 

[Maxwell Smart]

^LOL, thanks.

Me either honestly. Just telling you how these studio guys think and how I can understand the reasoning for it. I mean the recent WB choices for the directors shows to me they are trying to limit their risks.

Yeah I know what ya mean. I assume you refer to the choice to make The Flash more of an F4 type of film than a Begins one.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

^LOL, thanks.



Yeah I know what ya mean. I assume you refer to the choice to make The Flash more of an F4 type of film than a Begins one.

No I have no problem with that part. But the part of picking a director that has a history of some of the worst reviewed movies but good box office success I do have a problem with. And also the choice of Sylvain White to direct Ronin obviously looks like WB chose him because he just recently has a number one movie at the box office rather than a quality film resume.

 

[Saint]

You guys are getting worked up over nothing. The plot summer was a bogus one taken from IMDB, so why do you think the title is any more genuine? It's just stupid people making stupid mistakes.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

LOL.....well, the people are bored. When we get no news.....we just make some up.

Ya know, like Fox News.

 

[Justice Bringer]

It's smart keeping Batman in the title. They should just call this film "Batman" with "The Dark Knight" in smaller text below it........since this will likely be the definative Batman film.