July 20, 2009
Five Favourite Films with Duncan Jones
Duncan Jones has done the impossible -- tell a smart, engaging and entertaining sci-fi story on a modest budget. In Britain. As his debut feature film. No wonder everyone's talking about it and its tale of an astronaut (Sam Rockwell) manning a... More...

March 31, 2009
The Legacy of The Matrix
1999 was one of the most important years for modern cinema. Ten years on, we're celebrating a remarkable twelve months of movies with new features around some of the year's best and most important releases. The Matrix was the phenomenon which made... More...

January 08, 2009
Broadcast Film Critics Name Critics' Choice Winners
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards were given on January 8, 2009, to honor the finest achievements in 2008 filmmaking. A list of nominees follows below, with winners in bold: More...

October 03, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Branagh directs Thor, Seagal vs. aliens?
This week's Ketchup sees the announcements of two movies with ties to the JFK conspiracy theories, the obligatory 1980s remake project, and lots of news for comic book projects. More...

August 11, 2008
20 CGI Classics - From T2 to Batman Begins to WALL-E
We showcase 20 films which have employed Pixar's pioneering software RenderMan to create some of the last two decades' most visually-impressive movies. More...

August 01, 2008
Review Revue: Can Mummy 3 or Swing Vote Beat the Bat?
Ouch! Who would have thought that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor would get downright embalmed by critics? And will the scribes vote fresh or rotten for Kevin Costner's goofy charm in Swing Vote? Find out all this and more, and recap our... More...

July 20, 2008
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Kapow! The Bat Slams The Box Office
We have a new opening weekend box office high as The Dark Knight enters the record books. More...

July 19, 2008
Holy Box-Office, Batman! Dark Knight Makes $66M On Record-Breaking Opening Day
With anticipation so high theaters across the country were adding midnight and early a.m. shows to meet demand, Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel The Dark Knight took in an estimated $66.4 million on opening day. If projections are accurate, it... More...

July 17, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Dark Knight Set For Gargantuan Grosses
The superhero sequel The Dark Knight and the musical Mamma Mia! debut head to head in what could a tight race for the number one spot. Or one film might open $100M higher than the other. Either way, the North American box office will soar to... More...

July 14, 2008
Tomatometer Watch: Is The Dark Knight a Masterpiece?
With less than a week to go before Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated sequel to Batman Begins barrels into theaters, fans are wondering: is The Dark Knight really that good? More...

March 13, 2008
Joshua Jackson Wouldn't Mind Starring in Spider-Man 4
The news might come a decade too late for the teenage girls who swooned over him when Dawson's Creek was on the air, but Joshua Jackson is totally willing to wear spandex and/or a cape. More...

March 11, 2008
New Dark Knight Stills, Article Online!
Just over a decade ago, Warner Bros.' Batman film franchise seemed destined to evaporate in a puff of candy-colored nonsense. Now, on the doorstep of Christopher Nolan's second installment in the revitalized saga, the "Clooney nipple suit" days... More...

January 24, 2008
Studio Executives Face Difficult Decisions in Wake of Ledger's Passing
For most of the people affected by Heath Ledger's unexpected death, it's difficult enough to simply absorb the shock and grief. For the executives overseeing Ledger's final projects, however, some difficult decisions need to be made -- and with... More...

January 24, 2008
Edward Norton Wants Hulk Sequels
Were you a little surprised when you heard that Edward Norton had signed on to star in (and ultimately co-write) The Incredible Hulk? Skeptical, even? Well, don't feel bad -- Norton had the same reaction at first. More...

December 17, 2007
New Dark Knight Trailer, Synopsis Online!
Okay, so you weren't one of the lucky IMAX viewers who were treated to that six-minute The Dark Knight prologue at screenings of I Am Legend last weekend. How about a new trailer for consolation? More...

December 07, 2007
The Dark Knight Preview Debuts!
The much-ballyhooed IMAX intro to The Dark Knight has had its premiere screening -- and IGN Movies was there to tell the tale! More...

November 27, 2007
Another New Shot of Heath Ledger as The Joker?
Is there such a thing as too much leadup to a film's debut? More...

October 24, 2007
First Five Minutes of The Dark Knight In Front of I Am Legend?
Lucky I Am Legend ticket buyers who opt for IMAX just might get the added treat of the first five minutes of The Dark Knight! More...

September 21, 2007
Warner Bros. Doing the Justice League Hustle
It looks as though some of the many questions surrounding Warner Bros.' Justice League of America adaptation may have been answered. More...

August 13, 2007
A First Look at The Dark Knight!
Rabid Bat-fans in attendance at Wizard World Chicago 2007 got one of the ultimate treats recently: Not only were conventioneers given an advance viewing of some footage from The Dark Knight, but they also got to participate in a Q&A with several... More...

August 05, 2007
Warcraft Movie Coming in 2009
Get your level 60 Blood Elf Paladins ready; World of Warcraft, the biggest MMO vid game known to man, is finally coming to theaters. More...

July 16, 2007
Dark Knight Teaser Trailer Is Coming Soon!
Good news, Batfans! Warner Bros. is planning to show the teaser trailer for the much-anticipated "The Dark Knight" in front of "The Simpsons Movie" when it hits theaters on July 27. More...

July 06, 2007
"Bat" Bits: "Dark Knight" Casting, Justice League, and ... Spawn?
Man oh man, "The Dark Knight" just keeps sounding cooler and cooler -- new castmembers, set reports, a casting call and a potential cross-over flick? More...

June 22, 2007
"Dark Knight" Spies Reveal an Old Enemy!
To those who were wondering if the Scarecrow character is coming back for "The Dark Knight," it seems like we have some very good news... More...

May 29, 2007
Four 'Dark Knight' Sequences to Be Shot in IMAX
As if you needed one more reason to go see the "Batman Begins" sequel: Four of the scenes, including the introduction of The Joker, will be shot in the IMAX format. More...

May 14, 2007
"Dark Knight" Site Goes Live ... Kinda
If any of you hardcore "Batman" fans need a new web page to refresh every day, we've got one for you. More...

May 01, 2007
A Few New "Bat" Bits
Looks like we have a little Bat-news today with word from character actor Rutger Hauer, some info on an open casting call, and a spoiler involving the batmobile! More...

May 01, 2007
Christian Bale Talks "Dark Knight" Training
"Batman Begins" not only made Christian Bale a bankable superstar, it also made him a pro at dodging direct questions about any Batman-related sequels. While promoting this summer's POW drama "Rescue Dawn," Bale was kind enough... More...

April 18, 2007
Ledger's New Joker to Be Scrappy and Scary
If you were hoping for a Jack Nicholson-style Joker in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," then you might be disappointed by the adjectives being used to describe the new character design. Words like "raggedy" and... More...

April 10, 2007
No Two-Face Against "The Dark Knight"?
A while back we heard that the Harvey Dent character would be appearing in "The Dark Knight" (he'll be played by Aaron Eckhart) but that his villainous alter ego (Two-Face) would be saved for the NEXT sequel. Looks like we might have... More...

March 20, 2007
Will Boss Maroni Play a Big Part in "The Dark Knight"?
We're getting some conflicting reports on this one, but if it's got something to do with the "Batman Begins" sequel, I know it's something worth sharing. Fans of the comic book may be happy to learn that a character called "Boss... More...

February 26, 2007
Wow, A "Justice League" Movie??
Now here's a dream project that should fill the comic geeks and the movie nerds with much excitement: Warner Bros. just hired a husband-wife writing team to pen a "Justice League" movie. More...

February 26, 2007
Already Talks of a Second "Batman Begins" Sequel?
Now here's some juicy gossip to mull over while we wait (patiently) for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" to hit theaters (next summer): Could there already be a director lined up for "Batman 3"?? More...

February 08, 2007
Jamie Foxx Will Not Play "The Dark Knight's" Two-Face
Does it still count as a rumor if you only read about it AFTER the rumor has been proven false? I mean, I just read an article stating that Jamie Foxx will NOT be playing Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face) in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman... More...

February 02, 2007
Another New Casting Rumor for Batman's New Girlfriend
It almost seems like a foregone conclusion that Katie Holmes has been booted from the "Batman Begins" sequel, but there's still plenty of rumors regarding who'll take her place. A few days ago we were informed that Rachel McAdams was... More...

January 11, 2007
"The Dark Knight" to Visit Baltimore?
Between two excellent performances in two of the year's more entertaining movies ("The Prestige" and "Children of Men"), Michael Caine has had a pretty good year -- but he's got a pair of pretty promising projects underway: A... More...

December 22, 2006
Hugh Jackman Denies "Dark Knight" Involvement
Since the act of debunking a rumor is now considered news, I bring you the following announcement: Hugh Jackman will not be playing any roles in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman Begins" sequel. No Harvey Dent, no nothing. More...

November 17, 2006
"The Dark Knight" Claims a Release Date
Nothing all that stunning, but we do have some release date news for "The Dark Knight," which (of course) is the widely-anticipated follow-up to Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins." (Go circle July 18th, 2008 on your calendar.) More...

November 08, 2006
Heath Ledger Talks "Joker"
So now that we've all had time to digest the idea of "Heath Ledger = The Joker," the "Dark Knight" actor has chimed in with a few insights on how he'll approach the iconic character. More...

October 24, 2006
Is "The Dark Knight" Going to China?
Big fan of location scouting? Then you're gonna love this: Apparently the folks preparing "The Dark Knight" for its January shoot have been looking into Hong Kong as a possible location. Hey, cool. Just start making the movie already. More...

October 22, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Prestige Defeats Flags for #1 Spot
Three well-reviewed dramas fought over the weekend box office crown, but it was a pair of dueling magicians that North American moviegoers chose first as The Prestige opened at the top of the charts. Close behind was the mob thriller The Departed... More...

October 20, 2006
Original Joker Creator to Act as "Dark" Consultant?
Original Joker creator Jerry Robinson was the subject of a rather excellent interview with Newsarama's Dan Epstein, and he briefly touched upon a topic that'll excite you hardcore comics geeks: Apparently the legendary artist has been approached... More...

October 19, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Eastwood vs. Scorsese - Round 2
Hollywood sure loves to dwell on yesteryear. Another wave of historical films hits the multiplexes on Friday led by the World War II drama "Flags of our Fathers" directed by Clint Eastwood. More...

October 19, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Flags" Flies High; "The Prestige" Is Magic; "Flicka" Is A Pretty Good Ride; "Marie Antoinette" Spared Critical Guillotine
This week at the movies, we've got a complex tale of heroism (Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," starring Ryan Phillippe), a story of dueling magicians (Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige," starring Christian Bale,... More...

October 09, 2006
Who's Playing Two-Face in "Batman" Sequel?
Christopher Nolan has confirmed Two-Face will be one of the villains in "The Dark Knight," his follow-up to "Batman Begins," and IGN FilmForce is trying to determine who will play the role. More...

October 04, 2006
Christopher Nolan Discusses "The Prisoner," "Following," and "Dark Knight" Rumors
Christopher Nolan recently held a Q&A session following a screening of his movie "Following," and while he gave only a few vague responses in regards to "The Dark Knight" (confirms that Harvey Dent will be in it), he did... More...

September 26, 2006
The Nolan Brothers Discuss "The Dark Knight"
When "The Dark Knight" ultimately hits theaters, it'll most likely come with credits that read: Story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer, Screenplay by Jonathan Nolan. How that arrangement came about is the subject of conversation... More...

September 20, 2006
Guy Pearce vs. Liev Schreiber for "The Dark Knight"?
Now that we know who's playing The Joker in "The Dark Knight" (it's Heath Ledger), all the Batfan speculation is now pointed towards the character of Harvey "Two Face" Dent. Previous buzz indicated that Liev Schreiber was... More...

September 11, 2006
"The Dark Knight" Chatter: Heath Ledger On The Joker, Bob Hoskins as The Penguin?
We already know "Brokeback" star Heath Ledger is working on his maniacal grin for Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" sequel, but is Bob Hoskins practicing his waddle to play Gotham City's tuxedoed baddie? More...

September 01, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man," "Batman," "The Terminator," and Anna Faris?!
In this week's Ketchup, "Spider-Man" teases us with an upcoming trailer of the third installment, and we've got news of several more "Spidey" flicks on the way. More...

August 30, 2006
Nolan Talks (Vaguely) About "The Dark Knight"
He doesn't give up much in the way of information, but director Christopher Nolan recently had a brief "Dark Knight" chat with ComingSoon.net's Melissa Greenwood -- and obviously when Mr. Nolan speaks, movie geeks listen. More...

August 24, 2006
Christopher Nolan Hints About "Joker" Approach
Blogger / humorous journalist / serious movie geek Josh Horowitz recently had a sit-down with "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan in order to get some info on the filmmaker's next project, "The Prestige" ... but you just... More...

August 14, 2006
Producer Chuck Roven Talks "The Dark Knight" -- Kinda
The producers of the "Batman Begins" sequel are remaining pretty tight-lipped on sequel news that doesn't involve Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, or Christopher Nolan, and Chuck Roven isn't about to spill any beans he's not supposed to... More...

August 11, 2006
Christopher Nolan to Track "The Prisoner" After "Dark Knight" Duty
Following the enormous success of "Batman Begins," director Christopher Nolan has become a bona-fide workaholic! His new film, the fantastic-looking "The Prestige," is due in a few months, plus he's about to get to work on... More...

August 11, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Halo," "The Dark Knight," "Sin City 2," and More!
This week in Ketchup: Christian Bale shares his thoughts on the new "Batman Begins" sequel title, the casting of Heath Ledger as The Joker, and when we can expect him in the Dark Knight's cowl. Oh Bats, we wish we knew how to quit you. More...

July 31, 2006
"Batman Begins" Sequel: New Title (And Joker Casting Confirmation!)
We've just heard big news on the "Batman Begins" sequel front, and it includes confirmation of the director, casting of the Joker, and the new title for the next "Batman Begins" installment! More...

July 17, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Bale, Jackman & Scarlett in "The Prestige"
Last time Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale got together, they made one heck of a fine comic book movie. They're collaborating again, and this time they've enlisted Hugh Jackman to tell the story of two turn-of-the-century magicians who dabble... More...

June 27, 2006
Robin Williams Keeps Chatting About The Joker
No casting decisions have been announced just yet, so just relax. But apparently Mr. Robin Williams is lobbying pretty hard for the role of The Joker in Christopher Nolan's impending "Batman Begins" sequel. Nolan and Williams worked... More...

April 17, 2006
Wild Williams Discusses Batman and New Flicks
Kellvin Chavez of Latino Review had an entertaining sit-down with the maniacal Robin Williams, and the clearly insane comedian dropped some news regarding his upcoming flicks: RV, Happy Feet, The Night Listener, and Night at the Museum. Plus he... More...

February 23, 2006
WB Readies "Batman" & "Superman" Sequels
According to Variety, WB is wasting no time in moving ahead with sequel to last year's "Batman Begins" and this summer's "Superman Returns." Both directors, Christopher Nolan & Bryan Singer, in addition to both leading men,... More...

December 16, 2005
London Movie Critics Present Their '05 Nominations
Movie City News shares with us a press release from the London Film Critics Group in which their various nominations are announced. Keep in mind that the Brit crits use their own release dates as criteria, so don't be surprised to see a few 2004... More...

December 09, 2005
Scarlett Signs On for a "Prestige" Pic
Variety reports that the currently (and perpetually) hot Scarlett Johansson will climb aboard Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige," and she'll be joining a cast that already includes gentlmen named Bale, Bowie, Jackman, and Caine. More...

October 03, 2005
Jackman, Bale & Nolan Sign Up for "Prestige" Pic
Director Christopher Nolan plans to adapt Christopher Priest's novel "The Prestige," and he aims to have Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale co-star in the magic-laden thriller flick. More...

August 15, 2005
"Four Brother" Split $20 Million at the Weekend Box Office
John Singleton's action drama "Four Brothers" opened in 2,500 theaters to a better-than-expected $20.7 million in its first weekend, handily beating a trio of other newcomers. One of its main competitors was the Kate Hudson bayou... More...

July 27, 2005
Holy Box Set, Batman! It's Special Edition Time!
Variety reports that WB Home Video will be releasing all four "Batman" movies via the 2-disc Special Edition treatment on Oct. 18th. (And by "all four" we mean Tim Burton's "Batman" and "Batman Returns," as... More...

June 27, 2005
"Batman" Begins (and Continues) to Rule the Box Office Roost
For the second weekend in a row, Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" claimed the #1 spot at the weekend box office races. The superhero flick pulled in over $26 million in its second weekend, giving it a healthy margin of victory over... More...

June 20, 2005
Batman Rules the Box Office Roost
Debuting with very strong (albeit not staggering) box office numbers is the long-anticipated return of the Caped Crusader. Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" handily hooked the #1 spot at the box office this weekend, hauling in just... More...

June 13, 2005
Early Consensus: "Batman Begins" Seizes the Crown
There have been a number of attempts to bring the Dark Knight to the big screen. They have varied from the brooding to the campy, with varying degrees of success. With "Memento" director Christopher Nolan at the helm, it appears... More...

April 28, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: "Batman Begins!"
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March 02, 2005
Batman Begins to Hit the Big Screen...in a BIG Way!
ComingSoon.net delivers a nifty press release from the fine folks at IMAX Entertainment & Warner Bros.: "IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that 'Batman Begins' will be simultaneously released to IMAX and... More...

February 08, 2005
Batman Begins Super Bowl Spot
The "Batman Begins" Super Bowl Spot is online for those who had missed the big game or want to see it again. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, "Batman Begins" tells the story of how Bruce Wayne becomes... More...

January 18, 2005
"Batman Begins" Pics
Batman-News has posted some production stills from the forthcoming "Batman Begins" movie, starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader. The site may be in German, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Directed by... More...

December 14, 2004
Batman Begins Trailer Online
The trailer for the long-awaited "Batman" film is up at its official site. The film, due out in June 2005, tells the story of Bruce Wayne's metamorphosis into the Dark Knight. More...