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Or, to be more precise, as Selina Kyle, given that the “Dark Knight Rises” machine seems to be avoiding the “Catwoman” moniker. My considered verdict on this: she’s not Michelle Pfeiffer. But then, few people are. Beyond that, I have no opinion, though I’m sure many of you do. Have at it in the comments.
First look at Anne Hathaway as Catwoman
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:03 am · August 5th, 2011
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ teaser trailer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:19 am · July 18th, 2011
ZOMG! Okay, here it is, in official form. I have to fess up and admit I watched the sketchy bootleg last week. But it’s nice to finally get a clear gander, and really, it’s nicely achieved, I think, given that there likely wasn’t a lot of footage to pull from and this raises the stakes [...]
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Nolan’s Batman trilogy as a single poster
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:35 pm · July 17th, 2011
Just had to pass this along. Kind of dig it. Courtesy David Chen:
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Simply brilliant
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 1:45 pm · July 13th, 2011
(Courtesy: Daily Blam via /Film)
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ teaser poster
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:52 pm · July 11th, 2011
Nailed it. This is a fantastic image. It kind of recalls the poster for “Batman Begins” with the Caped Crusader dropping from above, it carries in the urban nature of “The Dark Knight” and gives the overall vibe that all hell is gonna break loose. Check out the full teaser poster for “The Dark Knight [...]
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‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer attached to final ‘Harry Potter’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:14 pm · July 8th, 2011
Nothing much going on today, so why not toss up a good ole’ fashioned SEO-baiting post? Those of you planning to take in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ next weekend (which I imagine is most of you), you’ll be delighted to know that, according to Superhero Hype, Warner Bros. will attach the [...]
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Bane
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:40 am · May 20th, 2011
Since a reader already tried to veer off-topic in another thread with this, I might as well get it out of the way. A shot of Tom Hardy as Bane from “The Dark Knight Rises,” revealed through viral marketing that will no doubt be as annoying (if not more so) as it was during the [...]
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2/14 OSCARWEB ROUND-UP: Remembering 1939, Finke talks to Pascal, Marion Cotillard in ‘The Dark Knight Rises?’
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:28 am · February 14th, 2011
• Patrick Goldstein remembers 1939: “When 10 great Oscar nominees really meant 10 great nominees.” [The Big Picture] • Nikki Finke talks to Sony honcho Amy Pascal in the wake of “The Social Network”‘s post-season stall. [Deadline] • Marnie Hanel chats with “127 Hours” production designer Suttirat Larlarb, with sketches to boot. [Little Gold Men]
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SANTA BARBARA: Nolan crowned as Modern Master
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:41 am · January 31st, 2011
“He no longer challenges our ideas about film,” actor Leonardo DiCaprio said of Christopher Nolan tonight, before presenting him with the Modern Master Award. “He has helped define them.” It was a great bow on a fine evening meant to celebrate the director’s work over the last decade. The Modern Master designation is Santa Barbara’s [...]
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1/21 OSCARWEB ROUND-UP: French indignation, talking threads with costumers, Portman’s extended laugh
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:17 am · January 21st, 2011
• The French lose their marbles not just over the exclusion of “Of Gods and Men” from this year’s foreign film shortlist, but the INCLUSION of Algeria’s “Outside the Law.” [The Carpetbagger] • Elizabeth Snead talks to a number of costumers on this year’s awards circuit [Deadline] • Is this Banksy? [Cinematical]
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Hathaway set for Catwoman in ‘Dark Knight Rises,’ Hardy confirmed as Bane
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:24 am · January 19th, 2011
I feel compelled to pass this along in the midst of the usual Oscar talk because, well, you know me. I looks like Anne Hathaway has been confirmed for the role of Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) in Christopher Nolan’s final Batman chapter, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Tom Hardy, meanwhile, who was cast in an unnamed [...]
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12/1 OSCARWEB ROUND-UP: Timberlake’s campaign, Portman’s weight loss and unused Ledger footage
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:30 am · December 1st, 2010
• Rumors fly concerning Heath Ledger’s Joker making an appearance in “The Dark Knight Rises” via unused footage from “The Dark Knight.” (Not gonna happen.) [Stuff.co.nz] • Does Natalie Portman’s “Black Swan” weight loss mean Oscar gold? [Movieline] • David Poland sits down with “Get Low” screenwriters Chris Provenzano and C. Gaby Mitchell. [The Hot [...]
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WEEKLY WRAP: Leading men, Halloween horror, comic contenders
Posted by In Contention Staff · 8:02 am · October 31st, 2010
• This week’s Off the Carpet column took a roll call of this year’s Best Actor contenders. • Meanwhile, we interviewed one of the strongest of those contenders, “127 Hours” star James Franco. • With “The King’s Speech,” “Another Year” and “Made in Dagenham” all in the hunt, The Long Shot mused on Britain’s back-and-forth [...]
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Nolan’s new Batman film gets a title and eliminates a villain possibility
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:38 am · October 27th, 2010
Christopher Nolan is hard at work on his third foray into the world of the Caped Crusader. Recently Tom Hardy was cast in an unspecified role. The latest word is that he’s busy trying to nail down the female lead in the film (we don’t know who the character is yet). And today, two more [...]
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