The Dark Knight Teaser

[batman11]

Not sure if this is anywhere yet, but if it is, consider this as a second or third addition. What is your ideal Batman II teaser? Should the Joker be in it? Should it show scenes from Begins? What do you guys think?

 

[Katsuro]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

 

[kytrigger]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

I like that alot.

If they were going to even hint at the Joker, I wouldn't mind seeing just part of him. Maybe him looking down so all you can see is a wide brimmed hat and his smile and a little bit of laughter. Actually I would love for this to be all we see of him until the movie is released, but I doubt that will happen.

 

[IamtheBatman]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

Very well put and very out of the blue.

 

[Cinemaman]

I dont have description.

But I have feeling that they will attach it to Harry Potter 5 (July 13th).

I also think that they will release 1st full trailer in December, International Trailer in March and 2nd domestic trailer in May.

P.S. I think they should show a small shot of Joker in the end of teaser, because this is way to get more hypeness.

 

[batmaluco]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

This would be great, indeed.

 

[astheniac]

i like that idea a lot, maybe not show gordons face clearly to keep it a mystery until batman shows?

 

[Batty Belfry]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

*wrings hands like Mr. Burns* Excellent...

 

[IamtheBatman]

i like that idea a lot, maybe not show gordons face clearly to keep it a mystery until batman shows?

That's a great idea I wonder if Nolan ever views this SHH.com

It makes you wonder.

 

[Batty Belfry]

I love the BB teaser more than the actual trailer I think becauses it's so edgy and mysterious...

 

[Robin91939]

It should start out at a crime scene, and we see Gordon standing around, perhaps looking at a body or something. Liev Schreiber... i mean Harvey Dent walks up from behind. The two exchange dialogue and we basically learn they're at the scene of a murder, and it's the same guy who's responsible for a string of seemingly random murders. Gordon starts to walk away, and when Harvey asks him where he's going, Gordon replies "I'd like you to meet someone." Cut to the rooftop of Gotham Police HQ, they're both standing around, and there's a large light coming from somewhere off screen. Suddenly, you hear Batman's voice "Gentlemen". Cut to a quick flash of Batman.

It's short and sweet. I loved how the first Begins teaser tricked you into thinking it wasn't a Batman movie. I'd love it if this did the same. I mean, you'd probably be able to tell by just seeing Oldman as Gordon, but to most casual moviegoers, they wouldn't realize until that final shot of Batman that it was a trailer for the Batman movie.

I dig it....BUT, have the murder victim with a smile on his/her face

-R

 

[Cinemaman]

I hope this time WB will be smarter and show better trailers with more action, because this is the only way how to get money.

 

[Sharkboy]

actually the best thing to do, is to put it with spider-man 3, its soo perfect that nolan should go out of his way to film something just for a teaser to go with that film. It will be the most watched superhero movie ever, theres no better place for publicity.

as for the teaser itself, i would do it similar to katsuro, but when the words show up in the end, have it all go black then you hear jokers hideous laugh echoing and summer 2008 pops on the screen.

 

[Cinemaman]

actually the best thing to do, is to put it with spider-man 3, its soo perfect that nolan should go out of his way to film something just for a teaser to go with that film. It will be the most watched superhero movie ever, theres no better place for publicity.

as for the teaser itself, i would do it similar to katsuro, but when the words show up in the end, have it all go black then you hear jokers hideous laugh echoing and summer 2008 pops on the screen.

lol

If they starts the shooting in March, how will they show teaser in May?

Besides, I want full teaser, not some shots.

Tehy should release it later, because they will have much more time with filmed stuff and can make teaser to look much better.

Besides, Harry Potter movies also usually makes high box office numbers, what means that more people will see teaser.

July 13th is excellent release date for teaser.

 

[Sharkboy]

they are shooting in march?! i thought it was next january?

 

[Cinemaman]

they are shooting in march?! i thought it was next january?

Why do they need start it in January?

Nolan can make this movie in 130-150 days, what is enough. Post-productions usually talkes about 8-9 months.

March is right month to start shooting.

Besides they have now only actors from 1st movie and Ledger, who is still a question.

 

[Cinemaman]

And BBt teaser was disappointment.

It showed only one pic of Batman and thats all.

They released it in June, what wasn't right.

 

[boywonder13]

it should begin with Gordon's escalation speech or it should have that as a voice over, for the trailer...

that would be cool

 

[Robin91939]

My TEASER (incorporating the ideas in this thread):

Ext. Alleyway. Night.

Two men stand separated from a crowd of forensics and police. The two men are Captain JAMES GORDON and district attorney HARVEY DENT. GORDON puffs on his cigar as they walk past the police line, lifting it over their heads. They proceed up the alley.
The alley is damp, puddle ridden, with dumpsters making it smell as sour as it looks.
The two men continue up to their goal. As they walk up the alleyway, they talk.

GORDON
Fifth this month.

DENT
He's toying with us, he's good at it too.

GORDON
Another prominent enforcer of the Maroni family. We're gonna’ have a mob war on our hands.

The two men reach their goal. The music begins to swell slowly. There, in the shadows, lies a corpse. A man, 37 years old, his face is covered in shadows, but his blood spatters the asphalt. We cut to the to men’s faces-disgusted. Back on the body the camera zooms in as it slowly pans, the music continues to swell. The camera moves to what looks like a piece of paper near the body. We cut to GORDON who leans down to pick up the item. He lifts it up and the music reaches its highest level. We see what the item is in a POV close up and the music stops.

In GORDON'S hand, we see close, a playing card, a JOKER.

GORDON looks up to DENT.

GORDON
I think it's time you met my partner.

CUT TO.
Ext. GCPD Rooftop. Night.

A light illuminates the two men from the side. The two men, GORDON and DENT stand on the rooftop, waiting.

DENT
How much longer?

GORDON
As long as it takes.

DENT
Oh.

We hear something, like a soft rustle off-screen. The two men hear it as well, they turn and look. Standing in front of a large spotlight is the silhouette of the BATMAN.

BATMAN
Gentlemen.

CUT TO.
BLACK

FADE IN.
BATMAN II

FADE TO.
SUMMER 2008

FADE TO:
BLACK


-R

 

[Sharkboy]

Why do they need start it in January?

Nolan can make this movie in 130-150 days, what is enough. Post-productions usually talkes about 8-9 months.

March is right month to start shooting.

Besides they have now only actors from 1st movie and Ledger, who is still a question.

Well sir, im sure your right and all, im just going with the assumption from jett's hints he posted early on. you know...the whole rorys first kiss january 2007 thing, i took that as the movie starting filming then with "rory" being the fake title. Of course this hasnt been confirmed, i was simply making an assumption.

And yes, harry potter 5 will be the most likely movie theyll put it with, i just think its a mistake not to put something with spider-man 3, how about a announcement teaser, like a voiceover with the logo or something?

 

[Cinemaman]

What I think they need to show:

1. Shots of Gordon, Batman and Dent on the rooftop
2. Quick shots from different action sequences
3. A quick shot with Joker holding the gun at someone
4. Small monologue of Bruce (v.o.)

Teaser should be about 1 minute 25 secs.

 

[Sharkboy]

My TEASER (incorporating the ideas in this thread):

Ext. Alleyway. Night.

Two men stand separated from a crowd of forensics and police. The two men are Captain JAMES GORDON and district attorney HARVEY DENT. GORDON puffs on his cigar as they walk past the police line, lifting it over their heads. They proceed up the alley.
The alley is damp, puddle ridden, with dumpsters making it smell as sour as it looks.
The two men continue up to their goal. As they walk up the alleyway, they talk.

GORDON
Fifth this month.

DENT
He's toying with us, he's good at it too.

GORDON
Another prominent enforcer of the Maroni family. We're gonna’ have a mob war on our hands.

The two men reach their goal. The music begins to swell slowly. There, in the shadows, lies a corpse. A man, 37 years old, his face is covered in shadows, but his blood spatters the asphalt. We cut to the to men’s faces-disgusted. Back on the body the camera zooms in as it slowly pans, the music continues to swell. The camera moves to what looks like a piece of paper near the body. We cut to GORDON who leans down to pick up the item. He lifts it up and the music reaches its highest level. We see what the item is in a POV close up and the music stops.

In GORDON'S hand, we see close, a playing card, a JOKER.

GORDON looks up to DENT.

GORDON
I think it's time you meet my partner.

CUT TO.
Ext. GCPD Rooftop. Night.

A light illuminates the two men from the side. The two men, GORDON and DENT stand on the rooftop, waiting.

DENT
How much longer?

GORDON
As long as it takes.

DENT
Oh.

We hear something, like a soft rustle off-screen. The two men hear it as well, they turn and look. Standing in front of a large spotlight is the silhouette of the BATMAN.

BATMAN
Gentlemen.

CUT TO.
BLACK

FADE IN.
BATMAN II

FADE TO.
SUMMER 2008

FADE TO:
BLACK


-R

BRA f'n VO

that is brilliant perfect leave it at that.

 

[Cinemaman]

Well sir, im sure your right and all, im just going with the assumption from jett's hints he posted early on. you know...the whole rorys first kiss january 2007 thing, i took that as the movie starting filming then with "rory" being the fake title. Of course this hasnt been confirmed, i was simply making an assumption.

And yes, harry potter 5 will be the most likely movie theyll put it with, i just think its a mistake not to put something with spider-man 3, how about a announcement teaser, like a voiceover with the logo or something?

Well, it is still the rumour, but it can be.

Agreed, they should put it with Harry Potter.

But why they need put anything with Spidey 3? Leave this idea.

My forecast:
July 13th - Teaser-trailer
December - 1st full trailer
March - International Trailer
May - 2nd domestic trailer

That would be smarter strategy I think.

WB should matter about the quality, not quanity.

 

[Robin91939]

BRA f'n VO

that is brilliant perfect leave it at that.

Thanks.

-R

 

[Two-Face]

That was great Robin.