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THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 12-10-2001)

By the time you read this, you'll probably have read several other laudatory articles on the influence of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and how it changed the way we looked at comics in general and Batman in particular. You may also have read that THE DARK KNIG...

The Dark Knight Flies Over Anime Expo® 2008 (Wed 06-04-2008)

...Producer, The Dark Knight), and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello. Batman Gotham Knight presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City's most dangerous villains, including the fearsome Scarec...

'Dark Knight' makes IMAX history with record opening (Fri 07-11-2008)

From a press release IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the studio's highly anticipated and technologically unprecedented summer movie, The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, and dir...


Dark Knight, The
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-29-2007)

...ry: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman ...

DARK KNIGHT 2 Update
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 09-18-2001)

DC Comics has provided more details about THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, the upcoming sequel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley that begins in December.Here's how DC describes the three-issue mini-series:"It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KN...

BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY
by Jason Henderson (Wed 10-25-2000)

Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty is the kind of story that breaks a reader`s heart with possibilities unseen and opportunities unexplored. There`s nothing bad about it in writing or art. Mike Barr is the kind of writer who could take the suicidal concept of a ...

New TV Spot for DARK KNIGHT Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-12-2008)

...ry: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman ...


Three TV Spots for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)

...ry: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman ...

Villain Clip Revealed for DARK KNIGHT (Tue 06-17-2008)

By now, with all the flood of viral-led information, interviews and video clips, the scene I'm about to pass along to you has already been revealed to be happening in The Dark Knight. Still, I'll caution spoiler for those of you who don't want to see anyt...

New DARK KNIGHT Trailer Arrives Today
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-28-2008)

Just a friendly reminder fellow Maniacs that the new trailer for The Dark Knight should be arriving online today, if we go by what their viral site WhySoSerious is hinting at. Keep an eye on the site linked to the left and I'll update this when it's offic...

New Viral DARK KNIGHT Poster
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-01-2008)

...ry: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman ...


Update: Four New TV Spots for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-25-2008)

...ed sequel The Dark Knight, which you can watch below. As you'll see, it's spotlighting Batman's struggles with the chaos that Joker (Heath Ledger) unleashes. The sequel, which is once again directed by Christopher Nolan, stars Christian Bale, Heath Led...

New Gotham Tonight Video for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-23-2008)

A new faux broadcast of "Gotham Cable News" (the Batman version of CNN) has popped up online for The Dark Knight courtesy of it's official website within Comcast. This time, the broadcast has the news network discussing the life and times of Bru...

New Featurette for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-06-2008)

...ry: "The Dark Knight" reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman ...

THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild!
by Scott Mantz (Thu 07-17-2008)

...peak with The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan's visually stunning, super serious and, yes, very dark follow-up to 2005's Batman Begins. That film may have been the fifth to bear the Batman moniker since 1989, but it was actually the first to fo...


New DARK KNIGHT Trailer, New Villain for Third Film?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 06-30-2008)

Nothing says The Dark Knight better than Dominoes Pizza? Well, that's the current site promoting a little extra goodies for Bat fans eagerly awaiting the sequel. A new trailer with extra footage has popped up online called The Dark Knight Vault, which you...

Christian Bale on how Ledger's villain challenges his 'Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 07-17-2008)

In the words of Aaron Eckhart, "Christian is a big dude." Christian Bale who stars as the one and only Batman in both 'Batman Begins' and now 'The Dark Knight', is no stranger to the big screen. Bale got his break when he landed the lead rol...

Why the Dark Knight Owes Adam West
by Rob Vaux (Thu 07-17-2008)

...omment on The Dark Knight for the time being.   All Batmans Are Created Equal   West, on the other hand, is often regarded as a sideshow—a candy-colored aberration of silly irrelevance consigned to the trash heap along with Joel Sch...

THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #2
by Tony Whitt (Tue 02-12-2002)

...ally like THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN much. Sure, there are some amazing moments in this series, not the least of which is Clark and Diana's (literally) earthshaking reunion. Or the first appearance of the new Supergirl. Or the release of Eel O'Brien...


Aaron Eckhart turns the other cheek in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Tue 07-15-2008)

...ience on 'The Dark Knight' set. Something that Eckhart wanted to keep a bit top secret is what he looked like when the transformation to the villainous Two Face occurs. "I'd rather not talk too much about it because I want the audience to come...

Sat Coordinates for 'The Dark Knight Trailer', debuting Monday (Thu 12-13-2007)

...lease of THE DARK KNIGHT The follow-up to the action hit “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight” reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne. In “The Dark Knight,&...

Video & Photos: 'Dark Knight' blows up buildings in Chicago!
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-29-2007)

Crews working the set of 'The Dark Knight' in Chicago have blown a building to smithereens! Our friends at MyFox Chicago have sent over these images from the events: Pretty cool, eh? Want to see some video too? For exciting video of...

New International Posters for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-14-2007)

 If you've watched I AM LEGEND by the time you're reading this article sometime today, you would have seen the new trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT. If you saw the IMAX version of the film, you have seen the Joker prologue as well. Hopefully, those two tr...


Major Spoiler of DARK KNIGHT Hits Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 08-29-2007)

I'll say again that a MAJOR SPOILER is linked in this article for Nolan's upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT as an added warning with the title of this article. Obviously, this spoiler could end up false but when one considers previous "casting calls" mad...

'The Dark Knight' wears a Milk mustache (Thu 05-29-2008)

...man from 'The Dark Knight' is the latest hero to support the "Body by Milk" campaign, created to encourage teens to drink three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk everyday, eat right and be active to stay lean and healthy. Batman's ad copy r...

New Viral Sites for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 03-27-2008)

Before Heath Ledger passed away in late January, the marketing blitz was on from Warner Bros. and the team of Christopher Nolan for their upcoming sequel The Dark Knight. Afterwards, the online viral marketing died down for a while but it's gearing up aga...

GOTHAM KNIGHT DVD Details Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 02-25-2008)

...Producer, The Dark Knight), and award-winning comics writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, Batman: Gotham Knight presents thrilling new adventures of Batman that spotlight several of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains, including the fearsome...


Joker Begins? White Lenses? What's up with 'The Dark Knight'? (Wed 10-24-2007)

A report from the German film site reveals interesting insights into 'The Dark Knight', following a visit to the set from that site's journalists. According to that site, Batman will venture to Hong Kong for some "gangster-hunting". Producer Chuck Rove...

'Dark Knight' claims IMAX record
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-05-2008)

From a press release Movie Continues to Draw Big Crowds at IMAX(R)Theatres in Seventh Week IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that 'The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience' has crossed the $55 million mark in worldwide gross box o...

DARK KNIGHT Rescues Another $23.1 Mil Friday
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 07-26-2008)

Even with new wide releases hitting theaters this weekend, it's hard to stop the train otherwise known as The Dark Knight. The film has been toppling records since it debuted last Friday and another one is set to shatter by Sunday or Monday, this one bein...

HBO's First Look at DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-14-2008)

As said in our Mania box office report, we're approaching the end of the build up to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. But before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, we have three more video clips to pass along in relation to the highly anticipated...


IMAX Bank Scene from DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-03-2008)

After months of endless speculation, teasers, movie stills, posters, clips and viral marketing, it's easy to forget a few fan treats given several months ago for The Dark Knight. Fellow maniac Wiseguy sent me one such tidbit this evening, which some of yo...

Head Knockers for the Dark Knight
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 04-11-2008)

NECA unveils their line of products from the most highly anticipated film of the year: The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight explodes into theaters July 18, with these products hit shelves this summer. Take a look at our newest Head Knockers, Batman and The Jo...

'Dark Knight' continues global streak (Mon 09-01-2008)

From Variety: 'The Dark Knight' remained potent overseas, easily leading the weekend with $19 million at 6,580 playdates in 62 markets, while "Mamma Mia!" stayed stellar outside the United States. With summer ending, 'Dark Knight' has cumed ...

Box Office: DARK KNIGHT Takes Down The Pineapple
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 08-10-2008)

 Even though there were two new wide releases this weekend for audiences everywhere, the champion of all continues to be the one who toppled the previous two new wide releases from the weekends before. Yes, The Dark Knight has won the report for its ...


Oldman gets promoted in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 07-10-2008)

...don when 'The Dark Knight' opens July 18th.

Update: DARK KNIGHT Grabs Third Record
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-20-2008)

Update #2: The Dark Knight has grabbed the Highest All-Time Opening Record. You can check out what happened this weekend in our Mania Box Office Report. Update #1: I said I would update this throughout the weekend so here's another update. The Dark Knig...

Something Viral Planned for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-07-2008)

Not much going on this first afternoon after the break but fellow Maniac "Wiseguy" has passed along a viral update on one of many websites. Apparently, a countdown is in effect over at The Dark Knight's viral website for Citizens For Batman. If...

New DARK KNIGHT Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 05-05-2008)

As promised last week, the latest trailer for The Dark Knight, which you can see attached to Iron Man, has premiered online this weekend. You can see it at the WB viral site here. If there was an upload, I'd put it down below but for now, click on the lin...


Updated Again: New 'Dark Knight' viral site does not reveal new trailer (Tue 04-01-2008)

There's an email circulating with the header '"Dark Knight Trailer 3" and pointing fans to what may be the next 'Dark Knight' viral site: ClownTravelAgency.com. The site displays a battered, world-traveled suitcase sitting on top of a manila en...

THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3
by Tony Whitt (Sat 08-03-2002)

It took a little longer than we thought it would, but finally it's over: the long-awaited sequel to Frank Miller's 1986 monster hit, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, finishes this month, thus fulfilling all the hopes, dreams, and desires of those fans who want se...

DARK KNIGHT Teaser Trailer in 2 Weeks?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-14-2007)

Alright you BATMAN fans (myself included), get ready for something soon. I know that Warner Bros warned everyone about THE DARK KNIGHT won't have an exhibit at this month's Comic Con 2007, instead opting for the Wizard World Chicago convention i...

Christopher Nolan Talks DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 01-15-2008)

...l." The Dark Knight will hit theaters July 18, 2008.


The DARK KNIGHT Travels to Hong Kong
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-20-2007)

It seems that the caped crusader will be making a trip to Hong Kong sometime in the upcoming sequel, THE DARK KNIGHT. A shooting schedule for the asian tourist spot has been revealed courtesy of The Standard. Here's the details... Kam Nai-wai, of the C...

UPDATE: DARK KNIGHT Photos Online...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)

...Ledger). THE DARK KNIGHT opens in theaters everywhere on July 18, 2008.

More on that tragic 'Dark Knight' accident
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 09-26-2007)

...e movie, "The Dark Knight," was not taking place at the time, and no actors were involved in the accident. The accident took place during a test run at a racetrack near Chertsey, south of London. The studio said producers, cast and crew "are deep...

'Dark Knight' Prediction: $130M Weekend
by Jim Harvey (Mon 07-14-2008)

In her Deadline Hollywood column, Nikki Finke says that the suits at Warner Bros are spinning their box office predictions for 'The Dark Knight' on the low side to soften expectations for the big explosion this week. Her sources at the studio have told h...


Box Office: 'The Dark Knight' falls from top 5 (Mon 09-15-2008)

In its ninth weekend of release 'The Dark Knight' has finally tumbled from the top 5, going from #3 to #7 in the wake of four strong opening pictures, according to weekend estimates published by Box Office Mojo. 'Burn After Reading', 'Tyler Perry's The F...

Anthony Michael Hall in DARK KNIGHT Revealed?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-23-2007)

Possible SPOILER sub-plot details inside this article, reader. This story/rumor clarifies previous rumors on which character Anthony Michael Hall will be playing in Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT next year. Previously, online news stated that Hall could be playi...

Box Office: 'Dark Knight' more popular than 'Star Wars' (Mon 08-18-2008)

It had to happen: 'The Dark Knight' finally concedes the #1 spot to the other hero of the summer movies: Robert Downey Jr., but proves that fans like Batman better than Yoda. According to estimates published by Box Office Mojo, the Bat-sequel came in at ...

Box Office: 'Dark Knight' sets more records
by Jim Harvey (Mon 07-28-2008)

'The Dark Knight' continues its amazing box office run this week. 'Hancock', 'Hellboy II' and 'Wanted' remain in the top 10. The Batman sequel was #1 for a second week in a row, fending off comedic contender 'Step brothers' which debuted at #2, according...


Dark Knight Is Brotherly Effort (Thu 10-19-2006)

Jonathan Nolan, brother of director Christopher Nolan, told SCI FI Wire that Christopher is in the process of polishing the first draft of The Dark Knight, his follow-up to last year's Batman Begins. "We do discrete drafts," Jonathan Nolan said in an inte...

DARK KNIGHT Avoids Hong Kong Harbor
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-05-2007)

It seems that the Hong Kong harbor is just too toxic for THE DARK KNIGHT, reports the Associated Press. Originally, they had a high-flying stunt planned to be shot on location in the iconic harbor but after testing the water, it was deemed a health risk. ...

Hall Hangs With DARK KNIGHT
by News Editor (Mon 05-21-2007)

Anthony Michael Hall has told the LA Daily News he is playing a character in THE DARK KNIGHT for director Christopher Nolan. In the interview Hall told the News, "I signed a confidentiality agreement, and I can't say which part I'm playing because i...

Nolan Denies DARK KNIGHT Pollution Story
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-09-2007)

Director Christopher Nolan has denied the story about the Hong Kong harbor being too polluted to shoot scenes there for his upcoming sequel to the DARK KNIGHT, reports the AFP. Instead, he's saying it's a script change and it was entirely his decisio...


New DARK KNIGHT IMAX Featurette
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 11-23-2007)

Director Christopher Nolan and photography director Wally Pfister have released a new featurette for THE DARK KNIGHT online. The video features their thoughts on IMAX and why chose to shoot this sequel with IMAX technology. To see the new featurette, clic...

Casting call for the Dark Knight (Thu 07-05-2007)

A casting notice for 'The Dark Knight' has been posted online: Extras needed for "Rory's first kiss" (a.k.a. The Dark Knight) in Chicago. They are recreating a magnificent marching scene and looking to cast real police officers, sheriffs, county gua...

Sarah Jayne Dunn doesn't know what she's doing in 'The Dark Knight' (Tue 09-11-2007)

Actress Sarah Jayne Dunn has confirmed that she'll be appearing in 'The Dark Knight', but in exactly what capacity is a mystery...even to her. "I know that I am in it," the actress said. "I know that I am working with Eric Roberts - Julia's brother - a...

Maggie Gyllenhaal gets immersed in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Fri 07-11-2008)

Best known for her roles in such independent films as 'Secretary', 'Donnie Darko' and her critically acclaimed film 'Sherrybaby', Maggie Gyllenhaal tries her hand at a large action film with her turn as assistant district attorney, Rachel Dawes, in 'The...


New 'The Dark Knight' viral sites
by Jim Harvey (Wed 11-28-2007)

At least four new "The Dark Knight viral sites have been discovered, and expect a new viral site in the near future, closer to release date, for the animated "The Dark Knight" DTV tie-in "Batman: Gotham Knight." Newly discovered ...

Jack Nicholson 'Furious' over Ledger's 'Dark Knight' Joker (Thu 11-08-2007)

...r's "The Dark Knight"? Nicholson: Let me be the way I'm not in interviews. I'm furious. I'm furious. [He laughs.] They never asked me about a sequel with the Joker. I know how to do that! Nobody ever asked me. MTV: It was never brought up? ...

One Stop Company partners with 'The Dark Knight' (Mon 01-21-2008)

From a press release Northridge, CA January 09, 2008 - One Stop Toy Co., Inc. (OST), a leading manufacturer of licensed toys across multiple distribution channels, today announced an exciting new line of inflatable toys and novelties inspired by 'T...

'The Dark Knight' coming home December 9th
by Jim Harvey (Sat 09-27-2008)

Warner Home Video have officially announced the DVD and Blu-Ray release of 'The Dark Knight' coming home December 9th and revealed artwork for the set. The Blu-Ray will bear an MSRP of $35.99 while the 2-disc DVD carries an MSRP of $34.99. Packaging show...


Eckhart Confirms DARK KNIGHT Rumors
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-16-2007)

Beware, this article contains spoiler-ific topics about next year's THE DARK KNIGHT. Have you been warned? Good, now onward to the talking points. For the past few weeks, there have been two major rumors going around the net in regards to characters showi...

Work commences on 'Dark Knight' Score (Tue 10-23-2007)

Ambient music designer and composer Mel Wesson says he's already started working on the score for 'The Dark Knight'."This is the one I've been waiting for. Another outing for Gothams Dark Knight, together with Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard. I began ...

Box Office: 'Dark Knight' still in top 10
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-22-2008)

In the face of four new opening movies, 'The Dark Knight' has fallen only two places this week, according to estimates published by Box Office Mojo. Samuel L. Jackson's thriller 'Lakeview Terrace' opened at #1 and 'My Best Friend's Girl', 'Igor' and 'Gho...

DARK KNIGHT Teaser Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)

As speculated a new teaser of DARK KNIGHT has appeared in connection with Comic Con 2007. If you go to WhysoSerious? , you'll see that it has been updated since last night. It seems they have a winner! As you can see on the file at the bottom left, t...


Michael Caine Updates on DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-03-2007)

Actor Michael Caine has put up an update on his official site in regards to the shooting of DARK KNIGHT. From what he has to say, his end of shooting in the film is about to end with one more Chicago shoot scheduled for next month. I have just got back ...

Excl: UPDATE on DARK KNIGHT Spoilers
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-30-2007)

...   THE DARK KNIGHT hits theaters everywhere on July 18, 2008.

DARK KNIGHT Fastest to $200 Million
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-23-2008)

Yet another records has been toppled by that caped crusader The Dark Knight. The film, which opened last Friday, has been mowing down the box office records and the latest is the Fastest to $200 mil category. It took only five days for the film to reach i...

DARK KNIGHT Teaser Details?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-22-2007)

If you care nothing about spoilers concerning upcoming trailers, continue reading. If you want to watch the trailer not knowing a thing, stop reading this..It appears that Superhero Hype has what they believe to be a legitimate breakdown of the upcom...


Bat-fan senator Patrick Leahy appears in 'The Dark Knight' (Fri 11-30-2007)

Bat-fan and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy is set to make a cameo appearance in 'The Dark Knight', which will be his second cameo in a Batman movie, according to Library Journal. As with the first appearance, Leahy will donate any proceeds from the venture to...

DARK KNIGHT Set Photos Emerge Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 11-12-2007)

Minor plot-related setting details inside: There may not be a lot going on this morning in the world of genre news but the residents of Hong Kong were definitely busy over the past week. Some of those residents were angered by the production of the D...

DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard World Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 08-12-2007)

...ummary of the DARK KNIGHT footage shown at their convention this weekend. Actors Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent/Two Face), Gary Oldman (Lt. Jim Gordan) and director Christopher Nolan were on hand at the convention to un...

First Six Minutes of DARK KNIGHT Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-04-2007)

...inutes of THE DARK KNIGHT. If you don't mind knowing what goes down in the first six minutes of the film, click here. THE DARK KNIGHT hits theaters July 18, 2008.


DARK KNIGHT Trailer Officially Hits the Web
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-16-2007)

The latest trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT has officially hit the web a few minutes ago, courtesy of an official site from WB. To watch it, click here and hit the "Download" icon on the right-hand side. I'm sure most of you fans ...

Maggie Gyllenhaal Talks Dawes in DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-07-2008)

While talking to Metro.co.uk, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal did field one question for her approach on taking over the Rachel Dawes character in The Dark Knight. Is your Batman character a damsel in distress? There are moments of that. Chris Nolan, the dir...

New DARK KNIGHT Photos Emerge
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-12-2007)

While set photos of movie sets don't always reveal a lot in terms of movie news, they do have a habit of tiding over the fans who are eagerly awaiting the next installment of that film. In this case, every week more set photos emerge of THE DARK KNIGHT be...

Two Major DARK KNIGHT Rumors
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

I say "rumors" because while Brendon over at Film Ick has said "multiple sources" collaborated on this intelligence, this obviously has not been confirmed. It involves two major characters from the Batman mythology showing up in THE DA...


Two Covers for DARK KNIGHT #1
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 11-29-2001)

DC Comics has announced that THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 will reach comic book stores on Wednesday with two versions of its front cover. Both versions feature the solicited artwork, the highly-recognizable image of Batman's raised fist.The first vers...

DARK KNIGHT STRIKES Preview
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)

The official DC Comics website has unveiled a site within a site devoted to the upcoming THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, Frank Miller's eagerly anticipated sequel to the classic THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.This new site section features pages of art from the c...

Frank Miller's DARK KNIGHT action figures
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 12-19-2003)

Figures.com broke everyone's first look at next summer's line of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS action figure line, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel of the same name. Four figures will make up the line including Miller's version of the Batman, the...

Katie Holmes drops out of "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-26-2007)

According to Variety, Katie Holmes has dropped out of The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.Instead, Holmes has signed on to Queen Latifah's Mad Money, to be directed by Callie Khouri.There is no word as to what this means to The Dark Knight, thoug...


Bale Talks DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 06-27-2007)

The fellow comic fanatics over at Superhero Hype will be on the set of THE DARK KNIGHT later this week and when they publish the information from it, I'll happily pass it along for everyone. For now, though, they had a chance to talk with the le...

'Dark Knight' cast reflects on Heath Ledger
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 07-09-2008)

On January 22, 2008 Heath Ledger was found dead. The actor had completed his work as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight and the media became a circus. How would Warner Brothers cope with the viral marketing campaign that involved the character of the Joker...

DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 08-11-2007)

This is for those Maniacs in the Chicago area. It's been announced that there will be a DARK KNIGHT panel at the Wizard World Convention today in the windy city, says Superhero Hype. There will be no trailer or teaser trailer like Nolan and Warner Br...

Joker's scene cut from the 'Dark Knight'? Nope! (Fri 04-11-2008)

There's been plenty of buzz around the test screenings of 'The Dark Knight' that recently occurred. One dubious rumor that emerged was that certain scenes featuring the late Heath Ledger would be excised from the film after the audiences had a bad reactio...


Imax cameras for 'Dark Knight' Hong Kong shoot (Wed 10-17-2007)

An article for a Korean paper reveals that, during its Hong Kong shoot at least, 'The Dark Knight' will be filmed with IMAX cameras. This is apparently the first major feature to be shot this way. Fans know well that 'Batman Begins' played on IMAX scre...

The Dark Knight: HBO First Look (Fri 05-09-2008)

Comics Continuum reports that 'The Dark Knight: HBO First Look' will premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 10:45 p.m. Like all of HBO's recent behind-the-scenes special, The Dark Knight first look will run 13 minutes. Click through for a complete roster of ai...

DARK KNIGHT 2 Release Date
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 09-10-2001)

DC Comics has finally revealed what month Frank Miller's eagerly aniticipated THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS sequel will be hitting comic stores.According to Comics Newsarama, while participating in this last weekend's Diamond Retailer Summit held in Fort Wayne,...

'Dark Knight' still in Top 5 after week 8 (Mon 09-08-2008)

After eight weeks in release, 'The Dark Knight' is still a top 5 movie, according to the latest charts and estimates published by Box Office Mojo. The movie slipped from #3 to # 4 this week in the face of an amazingly weak slate, which is topped by the n...


Aaron Eckhart believes in 'The Dark Knight'
by Leslie Morgan (Wed 07-16-2008)

We continue with our interview with Aaron Eckhart where he discusses his co-stars and what it's really like to work with 'The Dark Knight' himself, Batman. Unlike his co-star Maggie Gylenhaal who plays assistant district attorney Rachel Dawes, Aaron Ec...

Dark Knight teaser debuts in two weeks? (Sat 07-14-2007)

...easer for The Dark Knight sometime during that 10:30 AM panel.

Charles Roven on 'Justice League' vs. 'The Dark Knight' and more (Thu 01-24-2008)

...ly about 'The Dark Knight', a movie that he's a producer on, and about how that franchise may or may not conflict with the planned 'Justice League' movie. "The thing about [director Christopher Nolan] is that he just makes his films one at a time...

More From The Dark Knight Script (Sun 04-22-2007)

After yesterday's first look at some scenes from 'The Dark Knight' script, here's... well, today's second look at some scenes from 'The Dark Knight' script...


History of "The Dark Knight" (Sun 08-06-2006)

"The Dark Knight." Since that phrase is going to become an even bigger part of the Batman mythos on account of the fact that Warner Bros. has decided to call their "Batman Begins" sequel "The Dark Knight," I thought it would be fun to examine the history...

Dark Knight Set Video (Thu 06-28-2007)

Check out a video posted by ABC7Chicago.com from Wednesday's filming on the set of The Dark Knight "People trying to cross the Wacker Drive bridge in the Loop Wednesday morning were stopped by what looked like a military blockade. It was part of the l...

Gyllenhaal and Eckhart likely for 'Dark Knight', What about Morgan Freeman? (Sat 02-10-2007)

Reliable sources have advised IGN that Emily Blunt is not in the running to replace Katie Holmes as Bruce Wayne's in 'The Dark Knight'. We did learn, however, that the rumor about Maggie Gyllenhaal playing the role might be closer to the truth. We have...

Corbould and Davis join The Dark Knight F/X crew (Wed 04-04-2007)

Chris Corbould and Nick Davis have been brought on board by Christopher Nolan to oversee special and visual effects for The Dark Knight.


The Dark Knight starts filming in Herts & Beds (Wed 04-04-2007)

The Screen Agency for the East of England reveals that "The Dark Knight" is currently filming in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

'Dark Knight' brightens Chicago this summer (Tue 04-24-2007)

"The Dark Knight," Warner Bros.' latest "Batman" installment could be "the largest single production ever shot in Chicago," the CFO's Rich Moskal tells the Reel Chicago.It could add at least $30 million to the local economy.We don't know if that's "Batman...

Video Interview: Cillian Murphy To Return in The Dark Knight? (Wed 02-28-2007)

The IESB sat down and talked with Cillian Murphy about his new release, The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Danny Boyle's new sci-fi film Sunshine and, of course, we had to ask if the Scarecrow would be returning to Gotham in The Dark Knight.

2008 scheduling for 'Dark Knight', 'Hellboy 2', and 'The Incredible Hulk' (Sat 02-10-2007)

Universal Pictures has set a March 28, 2008 release date for graphic novel adaptation Wanted. The Incredible Hulk has moved up two weeks to June 13, 2008, while The Dark Knight now faces some competition from musical adaptation Mamma Mia! on July 18, 2008...


Eckhart joining 'Dark Knight' cast as Two-Face (Fri 02-16-2007)

Aaron Eckhart is in final negotiations to play Harvey Dent/Two Face in "The Dark Knight," Warner Bros. Pictures' sequel to "Batman Begins." In Batman lore, Dent is the district attorney of Gotham City and an ally of Batman. After half his face is disfig...

A Blunt replacement for the Dark Knight? (Thu 02-01-2007)

With Katie Holmes out, 'The Dark Knight' casting rumors are flapping around at a torrid pace. Earlier this week rumor had it that they were considering Rachel McAdams for the part, but according to one of our regular scoopers, they may end up going with ...

Anthony Michael Hall joins the Dark Knight (Mon 05-21-2007)

"Dead Zone" star Anthony Michael Hall reports the plot of the latest Batman saga, "The Dark Knight," is so secret he's forbidden to even say what character he's portraying. "I signed a confidentiality agreement, and I can't say which part I'm playing b...

'The Dark Knight' codenamed 'Rory's First Kiss'? (Wed 01-31-2007)

Last July, Batman-On-Film.com briefly referred to something called "Rory's First Kiss." It has now been revealed to be the codename for "The Dark Knight."


Photos: Dark Knight to film in IMAX (Tue 05-29-2007)

All directors promise that their sequels will be bigger and flashier than the predecessors'. But Christopher Nolan doesn't mess around. The director's sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, will become the first feature film to be partly shot in the I...

Dark Knight Shooting at the London Eye? (Mon 05-28-2007)

An anonymous scooper claims that The Dark Knight might be shooting scenes in the London Eye area in London on Monday, May 28th. Christian Bale is said to be in town too, so the scenes may involve Batman.

'The Dark Knight' Faces A New Villain: Gamble? (Thu 05-17-2007)

First he battled Ra's Al Ghul and The Scarecrow, and then we saw him heading off to take down The Joker. Now, what kind of Gamble is coming the way of Batman? MTV News has learned that rapper/actor David Banner auditioned this week for a role in "The D...

Extras Casting Call for Dark Knight (Mon 04-30-2007)

More casting sides from 'The Dark Knight': A Warner Bros. Film requires extras to play as Victims and Perpertrators within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action adventure ripping through the streets of Chicago from June...


Christian Bale trains for 'The Dark Knight' and his showdown with The Joker (Mon 04-30-2007)

During the press roundtables for Rescue Dawn, Bale was a bit more giving in regards to information about the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight. As we reported this morning, during our 1:1 video interview with Bale he told the IESB that he had not b...

"Dark Knight" Set Catches Fire (Wed 04-25-2007)

Apparently there was an accident on the set of "The Dark Knight" Tuesday, as a former Chicago Post Office building where the film was shooting caught fire. "When the fire first broke out, a witness said "We assumed it was part of the movie."

First look at Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-20-2007)

...yllenhaal.The Dark Knight hit's theaters on July 18, 2008.

DARK KNIGHT Gambles With Spawn
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-04-2007)

A new actor has been cast in the next edition of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. Actually, it goes a little beyond that from what the reports are saying. Michael Jai White (SPAWN) has been cast as a character named "Gamble" in the next adventure of the...


Two Face Update for DARK KNIGHT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-25-2008)

It seems someone was on hand at the HCP (Costumes) event in Las Vegas last week and got some information for the upcoming sequel The Dark Knight, reports SHH. The spoiler information tells just how long the character of "Two Face" will be in the...

New DARK KNIGHT Trailer Premieres at NYCC
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 04-21-2008)

While at the New York Comic Con this weekend, director Christopher Nolan unveiled the latest trailer for his upcoming sequel, The Dark Knight. Within a few hours, a bootleg found its way to Youtube but was yanked quick. The trailer should be hitting theat...

Goldring cast in the Dark Knight (Sun 06-03-2007)

...''Batman: The Dark Knight,'' which continues filming around town this summer, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. ... More...

Goyer talks "The Dark Knight"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-10-2007)

David Goyer recently talked about the upcoming film, The Dark Knight, with Sci Fi Wire and in doing so mentioned that Two-Face may not make an appearance."I think Harvey Dent has been mentioned," Goyer said.  "I don't know that Two-Fac...


Jonathan Nolan talks THE DARK KNIGHT
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-19-2006)

...stakes on The Dark Knight, and we're talking about it. And then I'll hopefully get back in there and do a little more work on that film. We sort of tend to bounce the script back and forth as complete drafts." He continued, "The adaptation there is fro...

Aaron Eckhart is Harvey Dent in "The Dark Knight"?
by Karl Schneider (Sun 02-04-2007)

According to Latino Review, the leading contender for the role of Harvey Dent, aka Two Face, in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight is Aaron Eckhart (Thank You For Smoking).The site also added another name to the current list of hopefuls up for the r...

5 new 'Dark Knight' posters!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 04-29-2008)

A secret squirrel called BattMatt just shuffled five new 'Dark Knight' posters our way. We've got moody individual posters featuring Joker, Batman and Harvey Dent, which form one large triptych. There's also a cool action shot of Bats bustin' out on the b...

DKARG: 'Dark Knight' shines over New York and Chicago
by Edward Goodsmith (Thu 07-10-2008)

The Citizens for Batman contingent of the 'Dark Knight' alternate reality game (ARG) called for a massive mobiliation on July 8th...and they got it in the form of a massive light display on a New York City skyscraper. A countdown was posted on citizensfo...


Newton Howard returns for The Dark Knight (Mon 10-23-2006)

Composers James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer will collaborate again on the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight.

Casting rumors for 'The Dark Knight' (Fri 01-26-2007)

Unnamed sources indicate that Harvey Dent is "officially" a character in 'The Dark Knight'. Same source lists what actors are in contention for the part and what actors have passed. Site also claims that the Rachel Dawes character will be in the movie,...

Bale and the Nolans ruminate on 'The Dark Knight' (Sun 10-15-2006)

Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan talk a bit about 'The Dark Knight'. The interviews are short on specifics about the movie, but provide insights into the various players' philosophies about making the 'Batman' sequel...

Harvey Dent "The Dark Knight" Casting Rumours (Sun 10-08-2006)

Rumored contenders for the part of Harvey Dent in 'The Dark Knight' include Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Phillippe, Liev Schreiber and Guy Pearce. IGN FilmForce does some investigation and rules out Pearce and Gyllenhaal. However, the reaction from Phillip...


Ledger confirmed as Joker in 'The Dark Knight'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 07-31-2006)

Warner Bros. has confirmed that Heath Ledger will play The Joker in the Batman sequel which is to be called THE DARK KNIGHT.

Christopher Nolan taking the Joker back to basics in 'The Dark Knight' (Thu 08-24-2006)

When asked if the portrayal of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' would be less Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson than the Joker seen portrayed in a comic like The Killing Joke, director Christopher Nolan respoded: "Yes. I would certainly point to The Killin...