Dark Knight Teaser Posters

[Winslow Leach]

Here are three very cool-looking teaser posters for the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger as the Joker.

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/postersmall.jpg

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40227

[Winslow Leach]

The first poster is set against a dark brick wall. It looks like the Joker has vandalized it. There are two large, crudely-drawn black circles for "eyes," and the Batman logo is a blood-red "mouth." At the top of the poster is the question, Why So Serious? Below the Bat logo is The Dark Knight 2008.

The second, international poster, is a drawing. The scene is a dark, wet city street, with tall buildings looming. In the middle of the street, with his back to us, is the purple-clad figure of the Joker. In one hand, he holds a dagger. In the other, a joker card. At the top of the poster is the Batman logo, with The Dark Knight beneath.

The third, domestic poster, is a live shot. The Joker is standing behind what looks like a fogged or steamed piece of glass. He has written, in blood-red, Why So Serious? We see his ghostly-white face, and hollow black eyes. His crude-looking, slashed smile looks as if he has drawn it over his "real" mouth. Below him is The Dark Knight Summer 2008.

[SSLFan]

cool.:cool:

[wwfpooh]

The new Joker is frightening, which may be or may not be a good thing.

[frogboy4]

Preeeeetty!

I've always found a kinship with the Joker (and Harley Quinn when she came into being). Being pale, thin, smiley, angular, a glam-goth-boy (in years past) and my mischievous demeanor many of my friends likened me to him. I learned to accept that.

This caused me to seek out much Joker back-story. Graphic novel characters are like today's mythology. The thing about mythology is that it changes a bit from telling-to-telling of it. I find that kind of cool. However the core of certain characters and types do remain the same. That seems about right here.

The Joker is supposed to be more dapper than gruesome, but I like where they are going here. More grit, less cheese. It is obvious Nolan has researched the character enough to include certain musts - purple suit, grin (even if it's carved-on), pale skin (that should be his natural hue instead of painted-on, but we'll see), purple suit, green hair etc.

The character is very important to me so it could go either way. As always, I try to think the best of it and these posters help me do that.

Thanks so much for sharing them. I hadn't seen the last two. :zany:

[Winslow Leach]

The new Joker is frightening, which may be or may not be a good thing.

IMO, I want the Joker to be the mad psychopath from more recent years. I was never a fan of Nicholson's Joker. I'd love to see the cinematic equivalant of the character from The Killing Joke, The Long Halloween and Dark Victory. I don't think Christopher Nolan will disappoint, and I'm really looking forward to Heath Ledger's interpretation.

Although the geek in me still thinks Crispin Glover (Willard) would have made a perfect Clown Prince of Crime.:p

[Winslow Leach]

No problem, Jamie! I particularly like the second one.

[wwfpooh]

It may just be me, but I prefer the kind of Joker spawned by Hamil's voicing via BTAS (http://www.comicbookresources.com/resources/tvthemes/mp3/batmantas.mp3).

[Pork]

Looks Creepy!

[muppetwriter]

Hey, Winslow. Don't forget about this one, too:

Dark Knight Teaser Poster, featuring Batman himself! (http://www.omelete.com.br/popup/popup_galeria_imagens.aspx?id=100009812&img=2)

[Winslow Leach]

Hey, Winslow. Don't forget about this one, too:

Dark Knight Teaser Poster, featuring Batman himself! (http://www.omelete.com.br/popup/popup_galeria_imagens.aspx?id=100009812&img=2)

Ah yes! Thank you for posting this one, Muppetwriter! Very cool!:)

[Winslow Leach]

Looks Creepy!

Indeed!:eek:

[wwfpooh]

I think this is just following in the footsteps of Batman Begins in terms of presentation.

[Winslow Leach]

Begins is currently my favorite live-action Batman movie...but that may change once I see The Dark Knight. In addition to Ledger, I'm looking forward to Aaron Eckhart (a brilliant choice) as Harvey Dent, later to become Two-Face, my second-favorite Bat-villain after the Joker.

In future Batman movies, I would love to see Cillian Murphy return as Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow. I thought he was great in Begins, but his screentime was far too limited. It would be cool to see a live-action Harley Quinn as well.

[Winslow Leach]

Okay, so a quick visit to imdb shows that Cillian Murphy *is* in the movie, but it currently doesn't list the Scarecrow or ANY character after his name.

[Luke]

Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OfrmzjxRMs

[wwfpooh]

It's...unique, I'll give it that.

[frogboy4]

Begins is currently my favorite live-action Batman movie...but that may change once I see The Dark Knight. In addition to Ledger, I'm looking forward to Aaron Eckhart (a brilliant choice) as Harvey Dent, later to become Two-Face, my second-favorite Bat-villain after the Joker.

In future Batman movies, I would love to see Cillian Murphy return as Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow. I thought he was great in Begins, but his screentime was far too limited. It would be cool to see a live-action Harley Quinn as well.

I agree! Who would you cast to play Harley Quinn? I know in the old Schumacher tellings over a decade ago they considered Madonna which (post 80s) would have been a mistake. She's had her comic book character movie. The role calls for more than a face or a name. It calls for a particular charisma. I can imagine Nolan wanting to incorporate the character somewhere down the line.

I never liked Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face or (ducks) Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent in Burton's Batman. It just seemed forced and gimmicky. There are a few folk that think Nolan has taken too many liberties, but not me. The more I delved into the Batman world over the years the less I like Burton's Batman and the arrogance he shows in certain choices. His Batman is a treat, but Nolan has found the authenticity and roots of the character.

Oh yeah, and yeah Cillian Murphy! I hope he's not just in flashbacks.

[wwfpooh]

But Tim co-made Begins! :D

[frogboy4]

But Tim co-made Begins! :D

Tim Burton had nothing to do with Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins.

Burton did have a producer's credit in Schumacher's Batman films. Maybe that's what your devil's advocate demeanor is thinking in this instance? I believe you are confusing it with Batman Begins with Batman Forever. ;)

[wwfpooh]

But "Forever" is the one film most Bat fans agree stinks...:)

[frogboy4]

But "Forever" is the one film most Bat fans agree stinks...:)

What are you talking about? Yes "Forever" did stink. Burton didn't even like it, but he did receive a production credit. However "Batman & Robin" is the film that fans, critics and filmgoers alike agree stinks. I believe Burton is cited as a producer on that film as well. I think you are either confused or somehow this weirdness might be intentional? ;)

[Winslow Leach]

I agree! Who would you cast to play Harley Quinn? I know in the old Schumacher tellings over a decade ago they considered Madonna which (post 80s) would have been a mistake. She's had her comic book character movie. The role calls for more than a face or a name. It calls for a particular charisma. I can imagine Nolan wanting to incorporate the character somewhere down the line.

I never liked Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face or (ducks) Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent in Burton's Batman. It just seemed forced and gimmicky. There are a few folk that think Nolan has taken too many liberties, but not me. The more I delved into the Batman world over the years the less I like Burton's Batman and the arrogance he shows in certain choices. His Batman is a treat, but Nolan has found the authenticity and roots of the character.

Oh yeah, and yeah Cillian Murphy! I hope he's not just in flashbacks.

Hmmm...who would I cast as Harley? Good question! Maybe someone like Rachel McAdams, who was in The Notebook, and co-starred with Cillian Murphy in Red Eye. Maggie Gyllenhaal might have been interesting, but she's already in The Dark Knight, replacing the Katie Holmes character. Jenna Fischer from The Office, maybe?

Or -- how about My Name Is Earl's Jamie Pressley?

I never cared for Tommy Lee Jones's Two-Face, either. WAAAAAAAAAAAY over-the-top, and not true to the original character. Although I thought Jim Carrey made an interesting Riddler...but even HE was overshadowed by Tommy Lee's scenery chewing.

Again, I would like to see more Cillian Murphy/Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow.

There was a rumor that Anthony Michael Hall was going to play The Riddler in TDK. He's listed in the cast, but his character is NOT the Riddler or Edward Nygma.

[Winslow Leach]

But "Forever" is the one film most Bat fans agree stinks...:)

Actually, Batman & Robin is usually considered the worst live-action Batman film. Even George Clooney disses it, and has publicly stated that he was all wrong for the role.

[Winslow Leach]

Kaylee Sackhoff from Battlestar Galactica might be another good choice for Harley...

[Winslow Leach]

I never liked Tommy Lee Jones as Two Face or (ducks) Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent in Burton's Batman.

I read somewhere once that Billy Dee Williams accepted the role of Harvey Dent in Burton's Batman, because he was told his character would become Two-Face in the sequel, and he was really interested in playing a baddie. But he was out once the Penguin and Catwoman became the villains in Returns. The Dent character is pretty much wasted in the Burton film, IMO. He doesn't have that much to do.

Again, Tommy Lee Jones is an excellent actor. But he was completely wrong for Two-Face. Just my two cents.

[Winslow Leach]

Oh, and I don't think we'll be seeing the Penguin any time soon, at least not in a Nolan film. The director has said that the character is too ridiculous to be taken seriously.

[The Count]

OK... Can see I've got my work cut out for me. So let's start.
1 Batman Forever, to me, is a close second after Batman Returns. It's got my fave villain, The Riddler.
2 The problem for me with Tommy Lee Jones's Two-Face is that his character origin was never really explored/explained. All we got was a TV news story in the background when Bruce met Edward Nigma at WayneTech HQ. Plus, his character appearance was all wrong... One half of his body completely drenched in red acid wash?
3 One actress I'd've cast as Harley Quinn is Lori Petty. Something about what I think her face to be like based on her voice, speech, and general demeanor make me believe she'd be perfect for the role.
4 If even Clooney disses his role in Batman and Robin, then what'd he take that part for in the first place?
5 Cillian Murphy will return in The Dark Knight as the Scarecrow. In one part of the movie, he has his own gang who fights for street dominance against the Joker's punks.
6 Maggy Gyllenhaal won't be a new character... She'll simply replace Katy Holmes so that Rachael Daws is still in the movie.
7 Anthony Michael Hall's character will be somewhat similar to Robert Wuhl's in the original Tim Burton movie, a reporter out to find and uncover the secret of the Batman. If this leads to even greater story spoilers, we'll have to wait and see.
8 Never heard that Nolan thought of the Penguin as ridiculous and unbelievable a villain. What I heard was that he was to have been included in this movie as a British Russian weapons dealer possibly to have been portrayed by Bob Hoskins. Frankly, if the Penguin is included in this new Bat-franchise, I'd personally prefer if he's cast and scripted following the mold of Mad Mod from the Teen Titans animated series.

That's alls I got for now.

[wwfpooh]

For me, just as long as Dent/Face is portrayed well--he being my favorite villain--I'll be happy. I--like many--never was fond of Tommy Lee's portrayal of my favorite baddie, either. In fact, the only reason I liked him was due to the merch. the character received, even if it was mediocre (I still have a "Forever" action figure of Dent/Face, a larger-than-life version of the infamous coin, and the book-on-tape tale of the character's origin).

And Cobblepot/Penguin taking a Mod-eesque role? I don't know if that'll work, because Mod himself was a 70's villain in the Titans comics that was pratically ported over from said comics to the series, albeit altered slightly for the chosen demographic.

[frogboy4]

Oh, and I don't think we'll be seeing the Penguin any time soon, at least not in a Nolan film. The director has said that the character is too ridiculous to be taken seriously.

I had heard Phillip Seymour Hoffman was originally to be cast in the Dark Knight as the Penguin. He was to be more of a sinister underworld figure - less cartoony and grotesque, more cold and realistic. I feel this would have been interesting, but it was only a rumor. Could have been true until the Harvey Dent idea came along. It also could have been some sort of hoax.

Now Hoffman as a poor complexion, tuxedo-wearing, underground weapons trader for the Russian mafia – would make for an interesting, more Nolan-esque Penguin. :zany:

By the way, Tim Burton never liked the Penguin either so he re-invented him. He mentions this in the commentary for Returns along with the studio being concerned with his Penguin's constant flow of oozing green vomit from his mouth!

[wwfpooh]

Differ'nt Strokes for different folks, I guess.

[Winslow Leach]

One actress I'd've cast as Harley Quinn is Lori Petty. Something about what I think her face to be like based on her voice, speech, and general demeanor make me believe she'd be perfect for the role.

If even Clooney disses his role in Batman and Robin, then what'd he take that part for in the first place?

Cillian Murphy will return in The Dark Knight as the Scarecrow. In one part of the movie, he has his own gang who fights for street dominance against the Joker's punks.

Maggy Gyllenhaal won't be a new character... She'll simply replace Katy Holmes so that Rachael Daws is still in the movie.

Never heard that Nolan thought of the Penguin as ridiculous and unbelievable a villain. What I heard was that he was to have been included in this movie as a British Russian weapons dealer possibly to have been portrayed by Bob Hoskins.

- Lori Petty is an interesting choice for Harley.

- Remember, at the time of Batman & Robin, Clooney was just starting his film career proper (unless you count Return of the Killer Tomatoes); he was still known primarily as a TV star, and at this point in his career had done From Dusk Till Dawn and The Peacemaker (the first DreamWorks release). The Batman franchise was still pretty hot in '96/'97, and for Clooney to be offered an iconic role in a proposed summer blockbuster, he probably couldn't afford to turn it down. He later said he was embarrassed by the Bat suit he had to wear, and thought the film would sink his career. He rebounded the following year with Out of Sight, his first film with Steven Soderburgh. The two launched the successful Ocean trilogy, and the underrated The Good German.

- Good news that Cillian Murphy is returning; the Scarecrow is another of my favorite Bat villains.

- I know that Gyllenhall is playing the same character as Holmes; there are several rumors as to why Katie didn't return.

- Nolan called the Penguin a "far-fetched" character; I did hear that both Bob Hoskins and Philip Seymour Hoffman expressed interest in the role.

Jerry Robinson, who co-created the Joker with Bob Kane, is a consultant on the film. Robinson and Kane based the appearance on the Joker on Conrad Veidt's role in The Man Who Laughs (1928), based on the Victor Hugo novel. The story is about a young man whose face is carved into a hideous grin. The film is worth a look, due to Veidt's sensitive performance as the tragic title character, who expresses his feelings through his eyes, since his mouth is deformed.

[wwfpooh]

I wonder what type of Harley this Joker incarnation will have?

[frogboy4]

and I liked it! Yes, the Joker's white face is makeup. They could have found some sort of pigmentation affliction to attribute his complexion, but I'm not that upset. They have made him dark and creepy enough from what I've seen. Disturbingly so. The audience response was encouraging.

There's also a new trailer somewhere online that I saw recently with more of the characters. I'll try to look for it.

[Luke]

Speaking of I Am Legend, i'm only half hour into it right now, but so far this is no Omega Man classic

[frogboy4]

Speaking of I Am Legend, i'm only half hour into it right now, but so far this is no Omega Man classic

Are you surfing the web during a movie or are you reading a novel adaptation of the film? Word of advice - lots of camera shaking in I Am Legend. Probably best not to see it in the Imax. Made me ill. It was an okay film. Just glad I got to see the Dark Knight trailer scene.

Oh, and I Am Legend spoiler (of sorts) ---------------------->

There is a billboard in Time Square that has a huge Batman/Superman fused logo in future Manhattan. Could this be a Justice League film promo? The year (in the world of the movie) that would have been placed is 2009. :confused:

[Luke]

I'm just watching it on the web, one of those pirate deals where a dude takes a DV recorder into the theater ... so even more shaky, lol. I noticed the billboard, very cool. Its not out here in the UK till after Christmas and i wanted to see it now, its getting better, must be a slow starter.

I probably watch more TV and movies on the computer, yea qualitys not upto much but i can watch feeds of NBC, Fox etc. Our tv over here is pretty dire at the moment.

[Winslow Leach]

Speaking of I Am Legend, i'm only half hour into it right now, but so far this is no Omega Man classic

LOL!

I Am Legend is one of my favorite novels. The Omega Man is a CLASSIC! Nothing beats Chuck Heston fighting off hordes of black-robed mutants! I know Matheson (author of Legend) wasn't too crazy about the Heston version; nor did he care for the badly-dubbed, shot-in-Italy The Last Man on Earth, starring Vincent Price. Interestingly, Matheson wrote the screenplay for Last Man, but used an alias, because the finished project wasn't quite what he signed on for. Although Last Man is closest to the novel.

From what I've read online about the new version, the film is almost as far away from the book as possible. I'll definitely see it, but I don't think it will be as fun as The Omega Man.

In the book, Robert Neville battles vampires. Not black-robed mutants. Not zombie-like creatures. Vampires. And he uses the old standbys: wooden stakes, garlic and direct sunlight to fight them off.