The Sights and Sounds of Gotham

[regwec]

Leeds General Infirmary is currently in the news, for entirely bad reasons. It is a remarkable building, however, which I think would be a great location for Arkham Asylum:

I am really interested to see people's suggestions for other landmarks in Gotham City.

 

[Just_Human]

Harlaxton Manor - Wayne Manor

 

[Rodrigo90]

Jimmy Savile will be haunting that place lol it's perfect for Arkham

Culzean Castle for Wayne Manor

 

[BatmanGoesToRio]

Alcatraz as Blackgate Prison. Of course it's too well known in the US. But with a little CGI it could work.

 

[BatmanGoesToRio]

 

[BatmanGoesToRio]

Something went wrong with my post above. But nevermind. That's Alton Towers in Staffordshire, UK. That building plus some CGI could make some decent Arkham Asylum.

Plus: This old castle lies within a theme park of the same name (http://www.altontowers.com). So if the film crew needs some Joker scenes in an old theme park/carnival - they could also do it right there.

And - this place is not far away from here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gotham,_England.jpg

 

[regwec]

I think Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral would be a great setting for a B89 style showdown. I could imagine The Scarecrow living in the rafters.

 

[Just_Human]

Some ideas for the MCU :

The 1887 19th Precinct Station House -- 153 East 67th Street, Manhattan

NYC police museum

NYC old police HQ

Boston's Police Headquarters from 1925 to 1995

A suggestion for Arkham

The Old Charles Street Jail (Boston)

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

I don't know what thread to put this in, but for the reboot's visual style, I'm thinking of something like this:

While Nolan talked about Blade Runner being an influence on BBegins, it was more so the feel and detail. For the reboot, I think they should emulate the actual colour palette:

or something like so: (Shanghai)

Spoiler

I think something like this would retain the sleekness and modern feel of TDKT while distinctly breaking away from it with a different colour palette; one that matches this potentially shared universe.

One might say that what I'm describing here is merely the Arkham videogames; but for some reason I never liked the style of those games other than the trailers. I think it might have something to do with the ugly lighting in the actual gameplay and the overall art direction, not the style/colour palette.

 

[regwec]

Interesting post. It would certainly fit with "downtown" Gotham. I think the gaudy, neon glamour would contrast nicely with the gloom and grit of the more deprived parts of the city.