The Dark Knight Should the Joker's appearance be held until the movie?

[Crooklyn]

Keeping Joker off the viewer's eye beforehand is not only improbable, but deterrent to the film. Joker is the most known comic book villain out there, he deserves much more than a petty glimpse in trailers/posters.

It goes w/o saying that he doesn't take over the promotion, but the audience should definitely know that the Joker is back.

 

[batman7289]

in the teasers they wont show joker just maybe his back and definatly hear him laugh

 

[Crooklyn]

WB should follow Sony's method for Venom. Show hints in the teaser, give a promo image at Comic Con that doesn't show him fully, and (I'm guessing) showing him in full glory for the full trailer. Look at the Spidey boards, the hype is overwhelming for the villain. That's the type of hype we need.

 

[Cinemaman]

WB should follow Sony's method for Venom. Show hints in the teaser, give a promo image at Comic Con that doesn't show him fully, and (I'm guessing) showing him in full glory for the full trailer. Look at the Spidey boards, the hype is overwhelming for the villain. That's the type of hype we need.

Agreed.

Teaser - hints

Comic-Con Footage - one scene at the end of trailer

Full trailer - the same from C-Con ffotage

2nd Trailer - 3-4 scenes

 

[The Last Meatbag]

Maybe the posters could be a dark silhouette and you would only be able to see the grin.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

I would try to ignore all news and pictures from TDK. But I know I can't. It could be so great. To be completely surprised in the theatre...

Maybe I should just look at the first joker pic and the poster.
yeah I'll do that.


...I won't....After I have seen one pic I need to se ethe whole ****ing lot of 'em...


It's just impossible...

 

[Cobblepot]

Yeah that would be great. I'm sure I'll get blown out my theater seat...

 

[Carmine Falcone]

That way is has potential to be the best theatrical experience ever.

 

[Mr.E.Nygma]

I think I found a good balance between full undercovered and mysterious
The poster of IWTV for a Joker teaser!!!

No need for any manip, it speaks for itself even if it's Tom Cruise's face!

 

[Cinemaman]

^^^

Great example of how Joker's poster should look like.

But i would put here a bit darker color and shadow tone.

 

[Cobblepot]

That way is has potential to be the best theatrical experience ever.

Yes it would.
Maybe they should just show him as the Red Hood in teasers etc...t:

 

[Poetic Chaos]

No. Pointless to tease the appearance of a character everyone has known for 60+ years. Tease his character, not his appearance.

 

[LostSon88]

No. Pointless to tease the appearance of a character everyone has known for 60+ years. Tease his character, not his appearance.

But by teasing his appearance aren't you essentially teasing the character?

 

[CrypticOne]

I say, build the antipation and only show hints of him in the trailers. This is a good thread. I wouldn't mind if he is walking away from the camera or showing his shadow. Maybe we could also hear his laugh.

 

[DavidTyler]

I'm willing to bet that some pics will get leaked a few months before the film but I'm willing to wait. Nolan has won my trust w/Begins.

Singer, on the other hand, needs to be monitored very closely.

 

[LostSon88]

But then again think about it...we never got any spy photos of Beast for X3...or Scarecrow for BB...or Dr. Doom for FF...not even Venom for Spider-man 3. The most we ever got were on set descriptions.

So keeping Joker's appearance a secret CAN be done.

 

[Dr. MIX]

Lemme see that sonofa***** now

 

[Poetic Chaos]

But by teasing his appearance aren't you essentially teasing the character?

character as in personality.

 

[Cobblepot]

But then again think about it...we never got any spy photos of Beast for X3...or Scarecrow for BB...or Dr. Doom for FF...not even Venom for Spider-man 3. The most we ever got were on set descriptions.

So keeping Joker's appearance a secret CAN be done.

Keeping the Joker's appearance secret is an impossible task. It's like the first Baby pics of Cruise and Holmes little spawning or the latest Ferrari.
Everybody wants this scoop...

 

[LEX]

Yes, but knowing today's media, they probably won't get their claws out of the skin until they get what they want. Nolan and his WB crew better tighten the security and fast. However, I would LIKE to avoid seeing pics of the Joker until the opening of TDK, but it would, without question, be futile, and my inner self would and will plunge out and compel me to feast my eyes on the bee's knees that is the photo/s of the Joker, if any. If we're talking trailers and advertisement, I won't be complaining if they are going to show the Joker in teaser trailers, but WILL if in excess. Show a split-second glimpse of him at the end of the TDK teaser, ala Voldemort in GoF teaser. Voice-overs and maniacal laughters should cover the fanboy curiosity. A few gasps and shocks from Rachel, Gordon and Batman here and there, and glimpses at the Joker's victims, maybe.

 

[Cinemaman]

I think there should be at least 2 pics of Ledger in make-up and suit from the set.