The official site for Batman: Gotham Knight is now up, and offers a ton of exciting content for those that can't wait for the direct-to-DVD release in a few weeks. On the site, you'll find a chapter-by-chapter synopsis of the movie, plenty of images and videos, along with downloads and character bios to be added in the future. There are also links to the movie's MySpace and Facebook pages. Keep reading for a full breakdown of the synopsis straight from the site, and I've even assembled preorder links through Amazon after the post.
Batman: Gotham Knight comes out on July 8, but the graphic novel version ships next week!
If you've followed my posting at all, you've figured out by now that I'm a big fan of Batman. The Dark Knight is easily my most anticipated movie of the year, and I'm trying to spread my love for all things Batman. As a challenge to myself and a service to you all, I set out to compile a list of the best Batman stories of all time, across all media. That includes movies, television, and of course, comics. I don't want to spoil the list, but suffice to say my choices will likely ruffle a few feathers, especially for some of the older Batman fans out there.
We're still two months away from The Dark Knight's theatrical appearance, but that hasn't stopped WB from moving the media blitz from theaters to the small screen. Two television ads have arrived for the new Bat-flick, which apparently premiered during last night's Survivor finale. There's not a whole lot of new footage in either of these pieces, but one line in particular really stood out for me. It's a direct lift from the Batman comic The Long Halloween and has me absolutely pumped for the scene. See if you can spot it.
Keep checking back with InfoAddict, as I'll be posting a top 25 list of the greatest Batman stories of all time very soon.
There's a good chance you saw it attached to Iron Man over the weekend, but in case you missed out, the latest trailer for The Dark Knight is out and it looks spectacular. HD versions are available at one of the movie's viral sites, Why So Serious, but if you need a YouTube version it's available there as well.
YouTube should be a last resort however, as sharp-eyed viewers of the HD version can spot two more villains tucked away in the trailer. I won't say who they are though - you'll have to find them on your own. The Dark Knight opens on July 18, but if you're looking to get ready for it now, be sure to read my piece on Priming for The Dark Knight.
You might not have realized it, but there is another Batman film coming out this year. Though it's strictly a straight-to-DVD release, Batman: Gotham Knight is shaping up to be a great buy, if the latest trailer is any indication. The idea behind Gotham Knight is similar to that of another Warner Bros. release, The Animatrix. The film is made up of six unique stories, all created by different directors and animated in an anime style. American viewers who just tuned out at the word 'anime' shouldn't bail just yet, as the film once again brings together producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, both being principles for Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond. Of course, the most exciting return is Kevin Conroy's, who will forever be the voice of Batman in my mind. Enjoy the trailer, and after the jump a video documentary on the creation of the film.
Batman: Gotham Knight will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 8, 2008.
Since Heath Ledger's death of an accidental overdose in January, critics and fans have speculated that the studio and filmmakers might alter the film or change marketing strategies from focusing on Ledger's role as the infamous Joker. Despite his tragic death, marketing has gone on as originally planned and the Joker will be portrayed as intended.
"I think he'd be very pleased to see we're just moving ahead as is," Nolan said. "If you try to honor somebody, you honor them by respecting their work and putting it out there for as many people to see. He was immensely proud of the work he did on the film. I feel a great burden to present that in an undistorted form."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the last installment of the Harry Potter books, will be split into two movies. Both films will be filmed concurrently, much like the trilogy The Lord of the Rings.
The first film is scheduled for release in November 2010, with part two following in May 2011.
