The Dark Knight So it looks like the freaks vs. the mob will be a part of TDK...

[Majick Ninja]

according to a report posted on the BOF forums the other day(dunno if it got posted over here or not), there are going to be different groups vying for control of Gotham in the wake of Carmine Falcone's absence. Including Maroni's operation and this "Czech mob"(Roman Sionis?) and apparently David Banner(wasn't it rumored his character is named Gamble?) will also have a gang(I guess to represent Gotham's hood?) on the 'mob' side. And on the 'freaks' side you have The Scarecrow with his gang and The Joker and his goons.

is anyone else just thrilled that this element is being included in this story?

the only thing I'm not sure about is David Banner's character supposedly running his own outfit, since he isn't exactly a world renowned actor..perhaps they play a small part.

 

[Baba Ghanoush]

I like the concept. Have all these rival factions vying for power with Batman trying to bring order on one side and Joker causing utter chaos on the other. Should be pretty explosive on screen.

 

[Rezzo]

the only thing I'm not sure about is David Banner's character supposedly running his own outfit, since he isn't exactly a world renowned actor..perhaps they play a small part.

Not really thrilled about that either but I like the idea of the different groups trying to gain power in Gotham

 

[Keyser Soze]

Yeah, I love this idea. All the different gangs - freaks and mobsters alike - fighting for their piece of the Gotham pie.

And it's just something about it. I get the image of The Joker screaming "WARR-I-ORS, COME OUT AND PLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!"

 

[SmileX]

I have a major concern that there will be way to many characters to develop and they will all end up suffering.

 

[Majick Ninja]

Well Nolan is very good at layered story telling, so let's hope he isn't in over his head narrative wise...

 

[JStorm]

Yeah, I love this idea. All the different gangs - freaks and mobsters alike - fighting for their piece of the Gotham pie.

And it's just something about it. I get the image of The Joker screaming "WARR-I-ORS, COME OUT AND PLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!"

As much as Nolan is trying to make these movies timeless, I doubt something like that would happen.


However, on the same point, I agree. It would be teh-totally-awesome to see the Joker quote something memorable like that and crack the audience up... as well as himself.

 

[JStorm]

I have a major concern that there will be way to many characters to develop and they will all end up suffering.

I don't.

Other film maker's, in other hero movies, have that problem. But Nolan, in all of his films, plays chess, while those "other directors" are playing checkers.

 

[Dirt Like Me]

the only thing I'm not sure about is David Banner's character supposedly running his own outfit, since he isn't exactly a world renowned actor..perhaps they play a small part.

Could he be playing Jefferson Skeevers? He has a gang in Dark Victory.

(Also, has it actually been confirmed that David Banner is in TDK?)

 

[Majick Ninja]

Could he be playing Jefferson Skeevers? He has a gang in Dark Victory.

I had forgot about that. Maybe you're onto something there...

(Also, has it actually been confirmed that David Banner is in TDK?)

I think so, yes.

 

[Shoemeister]

(Also, has it actually been confirmed that David Banner is in TDK?)

I don't think so yet. I also remember another actor in contention, forget the name and don't feel like investigating right now.

 

[Majick Ninja]

Ah ok, then. I was thinking it was confirmed but I guess not...

Shoemeister, do you mean that there is another actor in contention for Banner's role?

 

[Rezzo]

Ah ok, then. I was thinking it was confirmed but I guess not...

Shoemeister, do you mean that there is another actor in contention for Banner's role?

Originally Posted by Darkest Knight
We are going to see so many rival gangs in this movie competing for control of the city now that Carmine Falcone is gone.

Mobs:
Maroni mob (his trailer was on the set)
Czech mob
David Banner (black guy) mob or hoods???

Freak Gangs:
Scarecrow and the scarecrow gang
Joker, and the J-men as they were called on their trailers...

This movie is looking MIGHTY interesting. Probably one of the most pure comic book Batman stories. Should be great on screen. Looks like an even more serious and cool version of TLH.

According to him David Banner is in

 

[Shoemeister]

Shoemeister, do you mean that there is another actor in contention for Banner's role?

Yes.

All I remember about the guy was that he was part of some acting trio or something? Three black guys, might have done some theatre and TV work? I honestly don't really remember. They had a MySpace. Anyone know what the hell I'm talking about... because I really don't.

And, Bauer, if it came from Darkest Knight then it is very *possible* Banner was cast.

 

[NoName86]

I had forgot about that. Maybe you're onto something there...



I think so, yes.

Actually, I think he wanted to try out for the part, or he actually did. There was no confirmation that he got the part.

 

[NoName86]

According to him David Banner is in

Hmm, is this something he knows for sure, or is he merely speculating? I'm not saying his info is off, I think the exact opposite, but I wondered if maybe this was an assumption he came to.

 

[Shoemeister]

Actually, I think he wanted to try out for the part, or he actually did. There was no confirmation that he got the part.

He definitely tried out from what I gather. But yes, no official confirmation on whether he landed it or not.

 

[Rezzo]

Hmm, is this something he knows for sure, or is he merely speculating? I'm not saying his info is off, I think the exact opposite, but I wondered if maybe this was an assumption he came to.

Well judging by the info he gave the other day he might be right cause just about everything else sounds credible

Originally Posted by Darkest Knight
Man, I met all of them last night ... AGAIN. I was the only one who noticed Nathan Crowley. He stood and talked to me for awhile. Apparently he thaught I was working on the set. He asked me where he was supposed to go, lol. We talked about the bat-pod and things like that. And I gave him much respect. Then I ran into Buster Reeves (Batman's stunt double), talked about keysi and the manueverability of the new cowl. He also said he'll be taking a dive off the building as Batman in the coming days, and he told me to come back and see him.

I managed to park my car next to 5 batmobiles. The fellas told me they are going to completely destroy two of them, and another one is used for driving, while two others are being used for a ramp jump.

Met Cillian Murphy with my friend. We gave him kudos and said thanks for coming back. He replied with "cheers" and then signed an autograph for my friend. BTW, he had fear gas residue on his suit, and had a huge bruise on his cheek bone. I don't know if it was from the scene, or if it was real.

Met the man himself, Christopher Nolan. And he gave virtually everyone the time of day, which was really appreciated. I asked him where his brother was, and he laughed and said he was busy out in L.A. We then all proceeded to throw out compliments on how he's restoring credibility to Batman, and how everyone loves his vision for the world.

Other random news:
There is apparently ethnic gangs being explored in Gotham. There is a Czech gang.

They had the new bat-suits (TDK version) and the BEGINS suit in the costume trailer. Either parts of the movie take place during BEGINS which we didn't get to see, or he really does where the BEGINS suit for a brief period in the movie.

A Scarecrow led mob squad.

In other random news:

The official photographer for the movie told us that first pic of the Joker was by someone named Wally, and it was for the first makeup test. He said he took WAY more of Joker after that, and they are better photos and we should start getting some in the coming months. The dude went onto absolutely PRAISE Ledger's characterization. Even went on record to say it will blow away Nicholson's. He said it is THAT memorable. Everyone on set was giddy when talking about Ledger. Said he's being truly innovative, and down right creepy with this role. They also mentioned how terrifying he looks on the set in costume. And he will have black eyes, this was confirmed.

I talked to Graham, the co-producer of both bat-suits (BEGINS and TDK). He can be seen on the special features BEGINS dvd, on the section about the bat-suit. He told me how much more flexible the new suit is. How the cowl has FULL range of motion, and that the new suit is composed of black and grey swat armor type look which plays into various elements of the story. I also asked if the symbol was gold and he said no. It's black, and it is the official logo from the movie and bat symbol, etc. So they changed that. And since this gentleman was so nice, and he obviously felt appreciated because no one else recognized or knew who he was, and was so adimantaly praising his work, he divuldged with me that ... YES, Joker will be in a PURPLE SUIT during the movie. Apparently he even paints his car a sloppy shade of purple as well.

As for a bit of personal news, I was asked by various crew members to be an extra ... and was given the according info to become one.

The new cape btw is a bit shorter, with more pronounced bat fin cuts or whatever ... as opposed to the BEGINS cape which was really long and had longer, and less bat fins cut into it.

It's a great city, period. With or w/o Batman being filmed here. Wish all you fans could be here, but thats why I was gathering news for you. Next time I run into Nolan, I'm gonna drop a quick question on when the teaser is coming out.

Oh, and best believe I'll be posting pics when I get the pics with Bale and Ledger.

Oh yeah, and a small cool little piece of info ... all the identity badges look like election employees. The walkie talkies, badges, etc. all say VOTE FOR HARVEY DENT ... with the American Flag in the background.

Oh, in the costume trailer ... they had both Bat-suits. The new one, and the one from BEGINS. So either parts of this movie were either taking place during BEGINS, and will be seen as flashbacks. Or Batman does use the BEGINS suit for the intial part of the movie. Both looked so awesome. Oh and they had both the BEGINS cowl, and TDK cowl. Saw the costume guys carrying them to the sets. And the cape.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Sounds incredible to me. The idea of the freaks vs. the Mob has always been one of my favorite ideas for the Batman.

 

[Victarion]

Scarecrow's gonna have a gang?

I could only imagine how ****ed up they'll be.

 

[Shoemeister]

No doubt his info is credible, but he did refer to Gamble as "David Banner (black guy) mob or hoods???". So for all we know, he may not have gotten a good look/confirmation and is just assuming it's him in the role. But his info, absolutely, is ON.

 

[Killing Joke926]

No doubt his info is credible, but he did refer to Gamble as "David Banner (black guy) mob or hoods???". So for all we know, he may not have gotten a good look/confirmation and is just assuming it's him in the role. But his info, absolutely, is ON.

Actually we're not sure if he's gotton the role yet; there may yet be SOME hope. I swear if they even put some hood/wannabe gangester rapper in the movie, I'll sure as hell be pissed; then kill Nolan!

 

[NoName86]

Interesting stuff. I wonder, after reading his info on Joker, when our next photo of him will come. Next month perhaps at comic con? He did say there were more pictures in the coming months.

 

[DSET]

Seems like allot of stories are cluttering this movie
All though I love this idea
I hope this theory doesn’t come true it’s taking away from Joker screen time, and Harvey dent character development.

I'm sure Nolan can handle it; there was allot of things going on in BB. But it does make me kind of nervous because of what happened with S3 and X3.
However Nolan isn’t obsessed with including love interests in the movie as Raimi was so it could still work.

 

[TheBatman072]

Seems like allot of stories are cluttering this movie
All though I love this idea
I hope this theory doesn’t come true it’s taking away from Joker screen time, and Harvey dent character development.

I'm sure Nolan can handle it; there was allot of things going on in BB. But it does make me kind of nervous because of what happened with S3 and X3.
However Nolan isn’t obsessed with including love interests in the movie as Raimi was so it could still work.

All the gangs have been pretty much confirmed.


And Raimi wasn't obsessed with putting love interests in his movie. He didn't want Gwynn in there. The producers did, and they won the arguement.