New Batman movie now titled "Batman Begins"
 

here's the latest update. the cast of this movie is just outta control (in a good way lol). it's a big all-star cast for real. I'm hyped, and it just started filming in iceland...

Batman begins what?

Batman simply "begins!" It's going to show how he got started (probably go more indepth than the previous movies).

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/496/496077p1.html

script review by IGN...

Oldman as Gordon? I can't wait for this. Sounds pretty much like Batman Year One.

I hope they get Danny Elfman in on the show

I'm not completely sold on the title but the cast looks like a winner. It'll be interesting to see how it all turns out...

Christian Bale is all I needed to hear to tell me this film has potential, throwing in the rest of the cast and the director gives me high hopes.

I am getting so tired of Danny Elfman scoring every movie that comes out of the Hollywood Machine. There are hundreds of other composers just as, or more talented than the Elfman Music System. He's only getting hired now because he has name recognition.

Rumour has it that he only composes a little bit of the music he is attached to now, and most of his work is that of his "interns." But that's just a rumour and I have way to back it up.

As long as its not directed/produced (whatever) by Jerry Bruckheimer, it'll be good. All that black light shit was stupid.

But yes, with Christian Bale in it, it had better be good. If he gives the same calibre performance as he did in Equilibrium, then we're good.

Equilibrium meets American Psycho is Bruce Wayne damnit... minus the random murders and misogyny!

IMDB.com had it labeled as "Batman: Intimidation." "Begins" is is still dorky, but at least it's way better than "Intimidation."

And the music is by David Julyan, the guy who did the scores for Nolan's "Insomnia" and "Memento." Those were both good, as far as I can remember, so it'll be interesting to see how a non-Elfman Batman score turns out.

i better not see any frivolous use of neon like the Joel Schumacher Batman's..

This project looks like it has a lot of potential. Can't wait to see the finsihed product.

I don't think Elfman is scoring any more than other film composers. Interns writing most of the music?? Yeah, Steve Bartek orchestrates all of his music, but where have you heard about the intern claim? Just curious. I would also love Elfman to score the film, but I doubt that's going to happen.

it seems that they are rushing a little bringing in Ras Al Ghul. They really haven't earned the right to bring in him yet.

Are you kidding? That is the best thing anyone has done for the Batman movies. Ras Al Ghul is the coolest.

In other breaking news, Prince is revising his role for the soundtrack. Already having 'Batdance' under his belt, expect 'Batwaltz', 'Battango', and 'Battwostep' to make it on the Batman:Begins soundtrack. Unfortunately, Michael Keaton isn't featured on the soundtrack either.

I couldn't agree more! He was my favorite character in the Batman animated series! I just hope they don't kill him off in this one. Or at least wait until another movie to do it.

I doubt that they'll kill him off in one movie, Ras Al Ghul was a consistent villain in the animated series and probably one of the better ones. Besides, there's no way a "first year" Batman could out-smart Ras Al Ghul.

well im just looking forward to see the movie that is all :D i guess its gonna be a great one since last one was a total disapointment right?

WOW the script was leaked and has spawned an INCREDIBLY positive review. Check it out in full here: http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=17140

Batman: Begin sounds stupid and dorky at the same time. Yes, I do know that alot of times "stupid" and "dorky" comes in hand and hand. I'm the finest example of that.

Could they have called it Batman: Beginning?

God no, brings Adam West to mind, perhaps "The Beginning"... I'm not too fond of the chosen title either, "Rebirth" might've been nice, signalling Wayne rebirth as the Bat and the Rebirth of a fucked franchise.

Would it be completely beyond them to just call it Batman? Sure, stupid people might be confused by it, but who gives a shit about them?

^lol well they are trying to get this movie as far away from the previous franchise as possible. They go into more detail about that on the link I posted earlier.

here's something else interesting...

Guy Pearce would be awesome, even in a small cameo. Man, Chris Nolan is doing a stand up job with the cast in this movie; from the great castings to the latest script review things are looking up for this flick.

Batman begins to finally fuck Robin in the ass...

That post belongs in Tilted Tiltedness forum.

It would just be the business if they disregarded everything in the first four films and reinvented the whole Batman mythos, as it should have been done in first place. It was the guy saying Two-Face may or may not make an appearance in a sequel. I always think the films made a mistake in killing off villains after their first adventure. It would be awesome to see the whole Jack Napier story redone.

check out the new teaser logo on the movie's website:

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/

I hope they dont' put in a lot of unbelievable acrobatic shit i.e. Daredevil.

It's one thing to slap this stuff into Spiderman and Blade because they're genetic freaks. Batman is just a man. It's part of his charm.

*gulp*

Seriously, I will be pissed if they fuck this up.

Daredevil does lots of acrobatic shit in the comics doesn't he? I've only read a few, but I'm sure I saw some flipping out.

This is true, but did you see the movie? He's bending and flipping all over the place and jumping 87 times higher and further than any regular human being.

They're supposed to be human. Sure acrobatics and the like are nice, but leave the matrix-style shit out of it.

yeah Daredevil was HIGHLY disappointing. And now Ben Affleck doesn't even want to come back to do the role; lol. Hmm... I wonder why? Maybe because it was one of the WORST comic book adaptations?

With Ben Assfuck in it it was hardly likely to be one of the best. I don't have many strong emotions over celebrities, but I *hate* that dick. I'd smash his face in if I could.

I can't wait for this movie...

Its been such a long time since the last good Batman movie.

This movie and most of the cast make it sound like it's going to be a great big blockbuster.

But...
If this is going to be about Bruce/Batman's early years, shouldn't they get someone younger than Michael Caine to play Alfred Pennyworth?
Alfred is an older man in the comics and earlier movies, when Bruce is at his prime or peak. Right?
Michael Caine, 'though a badass actor, is already an older man now, so where does that leave Alfred for future growth?
He would be too old to help.
Any thoughts on this?

On the other hand, maybe I'm being too nitpicky. :)

^yeah i think you are being too nitpicky lol.

I mean alfred in the first batman movies was like 140 years old! Compared to him, Michael Caine is like 20.

man... Gary Oldman... and Christian Bale

way cool... 2 of my favorite actors...

sounds like their really trying to make this one better then the last couple...

Holy crap! now that I think about it, Ken Wattanabe is a perfect Ras Al Ghul! they look exactly alike!

hmmmm for Spider-Man 3 they need Michael Jackson as Morbius and that would make my day.

Nonononononono. While it was not what you could really call a good movie, have you seen the OLD Marvel films? Like the old 70's Spiderman? And don't even bring up the Fantastic Four film. What total SHIT that was. DD was a fucking GREAT film when compared to them.

But as a film standing on it's own two legs of merit, it ain't got dick.

pretty damn cool I'd say. this cast is amazing; lots of great actors. haha we'll see how many of 'em stick around for a sequel.

seems like they've got a hell of a lot of plot going on.

excuse me when I say what the fuck!!!!!!!!????

HAS ANYONE ELSE SEEN THE NEW BATMOBILE!?

IT'S ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE:
http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/page.html

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY STUPID! I am just blown the hell away! Every part of me that was utterly excited about this movie has just gone to shit. It's horrible.

Look at this atrocity for yourself:
http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/img/5BAS0030.jpg

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/img/5BAS0004.jpg

Now, everyone join me in saying WHAT THE MOTHER FAWKING HAYELL!?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Plain stupid!

If that didn't belong to Batman, I would think it's badass.
But if that's supposed to be the Batmobile, I cringe to think what the costume will look like.

Maybe it's just a prototype he uses since he's just starting out.

I don't know what to think of it, but it looks like an off-road vehicle.

It's got me worried though. :hmm:

While it's not the Batmobile that I'm used to, I personally don't think it's that bad. Also, it's not necessarily the Batmobile, just a Batmobile; he has more than one.

Christian Bale was awesome in Equilibrium..really hope this Batman is done right. Could really see him playing the Batman role well.

Been a bit disappointed with the last couple of Batman movies, so we shall see I suppose.

reminds me of the battank from the dark night returns.

If that's <b>The</b> Batmobile, we're in trouble. Hopefully it's like a bathumvee or something

Shit. Just... shit.

Thanks Warner Brothers, at least I got to be excited for a couple of weeks before you went and FUCKED IT ALL UP.

Edit: Okay, it's growing on me, and the more I think about it, the more I think it might be a good move to do this. Batman's just starting out, he's not gonna have fucking KITT right off the bat is he? No pun intended.

http://www.culttvman.com/jim_apitz__...batmobile.html

That was always my favourite batmobile. I'd like to see something like that... bit less stylised maybe, but something sleek, smooth, sexy, utilitarian, but most of all, that fits with the batman look.

I LOVE IT! Would be nice if the bonet had more to it but other that, it's great! He's supposed to be using a modified military vehicle anyway and the fact that Wayne is just starting out his venture as the Dark Knight it wouldn't make sense for him to have the uber-cool Batmobile from the original Batman film.

I'm guessing when we see this car rolling it's gonna be an unstoppable bad ass.

A few weeks back this popped up online http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=17218 it's been debunked but I still like the 'official' design more. You never know, it may just be a prototype.

Here's a first look of Christian Bale as Batman. I guess this is from Entertainment Weekly:

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/image/new_batman.jpg

it got red x'ed

[edit] ok I was a bit 2 fast [/edit]

Here are three more pics from the Batman Begins website! I think they look pretty badass so far:

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/images/batimage2.jpg

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/images/batimage1.jpg

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/images/batimage3.jpg

Now that is THE Batman profile!
Puts the other three (Keaton, Kilmer, and Clooney) to shame.

Not to mention the fact that Ras Al Ghul is one of the greatest villains ever from the comic series. Read "Batman: Son Of The Demon" sometime. It's so worth it.

Veritas en Lux!
Jimmy The Hutt

They look like panels from a Frank Miller comic, beautiful.

There is a new teaser trailer up at Warner's B.B. site.

http://batmanbegins.warnerbros.com/

Looks dark and gritty.


Just what's needed. :cool:

Great thing in the teaser is that the focus is on the character of Wayne, let's hope that the film is based more on character rather than flair. Then again, we've got Nolan at the helm, how the hell can he fuck that one up.

Wow, so far I am really liking the new batman. Looks like it may be the best one yet. That trailor, small as it was, showed great promise IMHO.

Here's a pic I got from Superherohype.
Someone sent it in to them. It's two pics photoshopped together of Christian Bale in the alleged Batman suit.

http://img49.exs.cx/img49/4927/_abat...shoppedpic.jpg
http://superherohype.com/batman/index.php?id=1800

Thanks dude! I love how the mask is a pull over and attached to the body-suit. Best looking Bat-Suit yet though I do wish the gave him the cloth-suit of old, impractical but still cool.

I hear ya, Mr.D. :)
A cloth suit would be good, if they can make it look better than Adam Wests' Batman. ;)
At least on this one he looks like he'll be able to view his surroundings without having to move his whole body. :p

I have to admit that when I saw the pics of this early "batmobile" I was struck with dread, thinking it was the foreshadow of YET ANOTHER bad Batman movie. But seeing the cast, the trailer, and review of the script, hope has been rekindled. Maybe we'll get an awesome Batman movie!

PS, Still have reservations about that monstrosity-mobile.

I LOVE the Bat-Tank-Humvee-Thing! I don't care if it's supposed to be the Batmobile, or another one of Bruce Wayne's many Batvehicles, it just looks dark and mean.

And that teaser trailer made me even more excited than ever for this. I've been cautiously optimistic - even after all of the excellent casting - because of the last few pieces of crap Warner threw at us. But that "cautious" feeling is leaving in a hurry, and I'm dying to see it now!

something about christian bale irks me. whenever i hear him speak, his lisp sticks out like a sore thumb.

The Batmobile in ACTION!!

I got this camcorder clip off of AICN.com, which mirrored it off of superherohype.com.

http://www.aintitcool.com/downloads/batmobile.mov <---

It's filmed by a couple of fans that supposedly live near where they were filming the Batmobile in action.
(That was my understanding, at least.)

In my opinion, they need to rework her cornering capabilities.
But, all in all, she looks badass! :thumbsup:

Hasn't cornering abilities of the batmobile always been questionable? I mean, that thing is a big ass boat of a car. I remember the first Batman movie, he had to shoot out the tow cable in order to swing 'er around that one corner.

That's true, but with the Burton Batmobile I didn't get the feeling of an impending rollover.
Even when the Nolan Batmobile passes that car, you can tell it overbalances and almost turns over.

I hope they can fix it.

More footage of the filming of Batman Begins:
Click the link to the site to view the clip.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/news/080704_ns_batman.html

He's not in the Batsuit, though. ;)

Thanks for the updates Fremen! Keep 'em coming!

From Superherohype...from an anonymous source ....he provided them with this picture of a ninja costume that was used in the film...(their words)
(note the familiar gauntlet fins) (scroll up) :cool:

http://img93.exs.cx/img93/2623/_abatmanbeginsninja.jpg

I heard about the Ninjas in an early script review, they sounded like ass, I have faith though.

I wonder if the hype for this movie will override the hype for episode 3. Personally, I can't decide which I want to see more.

Here's a clip of a guy in the Batsuit, being checked for shadow effects it seems.
Footage is from guys with a zoomed-in camcorder.
http://homepage.mac.com/lectoid/.cv/...n.WMV-link.WMV
Maybe someone will be good enough to tell me what they're saying. My speakers are still out.
Thanks. :thumbsup:

They mention that they've seen pics of batman, but they're probably the first to get video of the new batman. Good clip, thanks!

Thanks, will. :)

Here's a front view of Bale as Batman:
http://img98.exs.cx/img98/3801/_abalebatmanbegins1.jpg
And a larger size for better detail:
http://img94.exs.cx/img94/1299/_abal...nbegins.th.jpg

Seconded
 

I completely agree....that would suck.

Just when I thought things had gone quiet regarding this film and my anticipation had simmered you show me this. I have but one thing to say.

HOLY BATFUCK!!!!! :thumbsup:

No nipples...

But nice anyways. I would've liked the grey traditional one, since it is "Batman Begins".

More Batman Begins news from Bale:

Well, the wait's finally over. I cannot wait to see this flick, I've been hyped about it for so long. I'm trying to get some people rounded up to see a midnight showing, but no one's quite as into it as me, apparently. Is anyone else trying to see it at midnight?

I just hope this movie does well. From the looks of it, it's focused more on the psychological aspects of Batman/Bruce Wayne, and maybe not so much on the typical Hollywood action movie aspects. I think that's fantastic, but it probably equates to lower ticket sales. so everyone needs to go out and see it!! twice!

Seeing it tomorrow, less than 24 hours! WOOHOO!

Everything I've heard regarding early press screenings has been positive. Seems like Nolan really hit it home.. not that I ever doubted it, I mean how in name of all things holy can you mess up a film with these names attached to it: Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Ken Watanabe, Christian Bale, Chris Nolan....

I just got back from seeing a midnight showing of Batman Begins.


It was AMAZING. Go see it. It was everything I ever wanted from a Batman movie and more.

I just saw it.

Loved it.

And I would love to send to Joel Schumacher a free movie pass and a thank-you note for not being around to fuck up this movie.

gah! work is going to suck today.... i'm gonna have bats on the brain.

/jealous

I just saw the first showing last night. Absolutely amazing...one of the best superhero flicks ever made. Go see it now!

Not a NASCAR fan, but thought it interesting that this weekend's NEXTEL Cup race is the Batman Begins 400. I guess they'll take the money from anywhere nowadays.

-Mikey

Went to the midnight showing, went full blown fanboy the whole night long. The Hallucination effects were really wicked, great use of sound. Caine ruled as Alfred!

This movie made up for the nipples on the batsuit.
Cillian Murphy was excellent as Crane and I think this is the only movie Gary Oldman has acted in, the rest he was just himself :)

I loved this movie so much. It was damn awesome.

I loved it. Words are not expressing much right now, are they.

We finally see true Batman character development!!! Thank God!!
Bale: Absolutely owns the Batman/Wayne character. His interpritation of both sides of the coin really shows what a true actor (that's right, Keaton, Kilmer, and Cloony, you bastards) can do with this wonderful role. Spoiler: In his scenes with Liam, you can truely believe his hate and fear. There was something genuine about the way Wayne reacted to the loss of his parents and his wanting to take an active, if unique role in understanding and destroying crime.
Neeson: Oh...my...God. I've loved this actor since after that terrible House on Haunted Hill movie. The strength he can portray is astounding, only being superceeded by Edward James Olmos in the modern world of acting. His character is able to play dual roles as Spoiler: both mentor and antagonist, and is able to make the seamless transition between them.
Holmes: If a bit nipple happy, Holmes plays the heroine and romantic interest with surprising ability, inspite of her limited experience.
Oldman: Perfect, PERFECT as Gordon!! I never would have guessed that the same actor that played the cop on le Professional could play an iconic 'good cop' so well.
Caine: Caine is always able to add a bit of both classs, and kindness to a movie. He lends both very well in this movie. I'm glad he decided to take the role.
Freeman: Somehow the man who's played God can always have astounding presence. Who knew?
Director Nolan: Why'd we hire Burton again? Nolan should have been on board the Batman train from day one. He was able to expertly give the perfect setting to support the fantastic cast as well as developing the Batman story in a way that no one has been able to manage yet. It's clear that Nolan is a true Batman fan, unlike past directors (who all suck balls, btw).

Out of a possible 10 stars, Batman Begins recieves a 9.7 (my highest score to date).

This movie kicked sooo much ass.

Everything an action movie should be.

Go see it.

Holy Bat-Nipple Tuesday! This movie did everything right.... I still can't believe just how well it all worked... this is the definitive Batman movie.

Bale pulled off Wayne and the Bat beautifully, and the rest of the cast, my god, they too were perfect. A wonderful script, astonishing directing (Nolan you fucking legend!)... I'm just so bloody excited, this was amazing!

I NEED TO BREATHE!!!!

hmm...I gotta go see this asap. *goes to plot*

I think it's sweet how much we're all so shocked by the awesomeness that we can't say much more than "THIS MOVIE PWNS SO MUCH OMFG!!!

I'm like that myself. I can't even put into words how perfect this movie is. It just baffle's my mind that they hit it on the dot so well.

I too have to say that the movie was incredible. I spent so much of the movie just grinning in my chair. I think they really captured the true grittyness of the city and not a camp schlock like burton did. I think burton might do a good job with Willy wonka, but he is not a batman fan. And the casting was great. Michael caine was perfect as alfred and I cannot wait until the next one comes out. And yes, the batmobile worked. It was a treat to watch.