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Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan hosted an early screening of the 6+ minutes of footage from The Dark Knight Rises that will screen in front of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocal in select IMAX theaters yesterday evening in Los Angeles. Nolan introduced the footage, which consisted of the introductory prologue followed by a series of shots from later portions of the film.

 

The director expressed a desire to invite people back into the experience of the grandeur of cinema, something he feels has been “chipped away” in many respects. Nolan hopes that audiences who see the IMAX footage will conclude that it is worth their while to return to experience the film in its entirety on the expansive screens when The Dark Knight Rises opens on July 20th, 2012.

 

A similar campaign was launched in 2007 when an extended sequence from The Dark Knight screened at the head of I Am Legend in select IMAX theaters. Nolan speaks passionately about the format which he calls far and away “the best imagining format” adding that “nothing else can touch it.” A large portion of the film was shot natively on IMAX cameras and the frame is utilized beautifully in the prologue we were shown. Another element that Nolan and Batman fans alike will be thrilled to see is the stunning use of practical effects as opposed to CGI.

 

The director once again shows incredible innovation and vision with an introduction to Bane that legitimately earns the (oft overused) descriptor: epic. The bulk (no pun intended) of the opening focuses on Bane – his depictions of the antagonists in this series have been among the most memorable and fascinating contributions that Nolan has made to the Batman universe. Aside from a slight audio issue (it is a bit of a challenge to make out the dialogue with the obstruction of the mask) that will likely be adjusted by the time of the film’s release, Bane is by all indications a villain worthy of the final installation of this franchise. Tom Hardy is able to electrify a frame with his very presence, his every movement fills the viewer with tension and a chilling sense that no one (not even him) knows what he may do next.

 

He is simply terrifying to watch.

 

The prologue makes use of planes in a way that film lovers will likely be talking about for years to come. It has elements of a heist/spy thriller (as only Nolan would interpret) mirrors the Joker’s robbery scene in The Dark Knight in a thought provoking way and is reminiscent of the ambition of the Joseph Gordon Levitt hallway scene in Inception. Nolan seems to want to play with the idea of masks in these films, hidden aspects of the psyche that apply to both his characters and all of us universally. As the Joker’s mercurial chaos and anarchy came forward in his introduction in The Dark Knight, Bane’s strength of will is present in the opening of The Dark Knight Rises. The footage also revealed a key plot point that ties into “Operation Early Bird” the viral campaign that launches today.

 

We will not go into too much detail here – mainly because we in truth believe that you should take the opportunity to see the footage for yourself if you can make it to one of the participating IMAX theaters beginning December 16th. We will say that there is plenty to chew on for both cinephiles and Batman comic fans. There does seem to be a reference to one of the more beloved comics – a shot at the conclusion of the footage that will excite the imaginations of those who are anxious to see where the director is willing to take these characters with the climax of one of the most popular and influential franchises of our time.

 

Can. Not. Wait.

 

 

 

also, the campaign has gone viral

 

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I'm masturbating to the visual that was placed in my head while reading.

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Can. Not. Wait.

 

 

 

also, the campaign has gone viral

 

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Hopefully this 6 minute trailer thing comes out on the web too, because I don't know that I'll be able to get to a screening to see it in the theater.

 

Hopefully this 6 minute trailer thing comes out on the web too, because I don't know that I'll be able to get to a screening to see it in the theater.

 

it will. im willing to bet the viral site unlocks it

I bet at the end of the movie, Batman finds out that he already killed Bane. But he doesn't like that his life no longer would have meaning, so he sets in motion an elaborate plan that will result in him killing Commissioner Gordon.

Scored passes to see the prologue early from the viral site. Tuesday at 10:30 at the Navy Pier IMAX. SWEET!!!!

I bet at the end of the movie, Batman finds out that he already killed Bane. But he doesn't like that his life no longer would have meaning, so he sets in motion an elaborate plan that will result in him killing Commissioner Gordon.

 

I laughed.

I laughed.

 

I wasn't sure if people would get it or just assume I was making up some serious hypothetical.

 

I stand by my theory that Bruce Wayne as Batman will be kaput in this film.

Kill Bruce Wayne? That would take some balls.

 

 

 

Kill Bruce Wayne? That would take some balls.

 

You don't gotta kill him, just put him out of commission

Kill Bruce Wayne? That would take some balls.

Yeah, I said "Bruce Wayne as Batman" would be kaput, not "Bruce Wayne".

 

It's going to be a great movie.

Yeah, I said "Bruce Wayne as Batman" would be kaput, not "Bruce Wayne".

 

It's going to be a great movie.

 

I wonder if they are going to follow the Knightfall series at all in this movie.

 

 

Either way. It's going to be good.

I wonder if they are going to follow the Knightfall series at all in this movie.

 

Either way. It's going to be good.

 

Supposedly that is what it is based on. TDK was based on The Long Halloween

Supposedly that is what it is based on. TDK was based on The Long Halloween

loosely

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Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan hosted an early screening of the 6+ minutes of footage from The Dark Knight Rises that will screen in front of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocal in select IMAX theaters yesterday evening in Los Angeles. Nolan introduced the footage, which consisted of the introductory prologue followed by a series of shots from later portions of the film.

 

The director expressed a desire to invite people back into the experience of the grandeur of cinema, something he feels has been “chipped away” in many respects. Nolan hopes that audiences who see the IMAX footage will conclude that it is worth their while to return to experience the film in its entirety on the expansive screens when The Dark Knight Rises opens on July 20th, 2012.

 

A similar campaign was launched in 2007 when an extended sequence from The Dark Knight screened at the head of I Am Legend in select IMAX theaters. Nolan speaks passionately about the format which he calls far and away “the best imagining format” adding that “nothing else can touch it.” A large portion of the film was shot natively on IMAX cameras and the frame is utilized beautifully in the prologue we were shown. Another element that Nolan and Batman fans alike will be thrilled to see is the stunning use of practical effects as opposed to CGI.

 

The director once again shows incredible innovation and vision with an introduction to Bane that legitimately earns the (oft overused) descriptor: epic. The bulk (no pun intended) of the opening focuses on Bane – his depictions of the antagonists in this series have been among the most memorable and fascinating contributions that Nolan has made to the Batman universe. Aside from a slight audio issue (it is a bit of a challenge to make out the dialogue with the obstruction of the mask) that will likely be adjusted by the time of the film’s release, Bane is by all indications a villain worthy of the final installation of this franchise. Tom Hardy is able to electrify a frame with his very presence, his every movement fills the viewer with tension and a chilling sense that no one (not even him) knows what he may do next.

 

He is simply terrifying to watch.

 

The prologue makes use of planes in a way that film lovers will likely be talking about for years to come. It has elements of a heist/spy thriller (as only Nolan would interpret) mirrors the Joker’s robbery scene in The Dark Knight in a thought provoking way and is reminiscent of the ambition of the Joseph Gordon Levitt hallway scene in Inception. Nolan seems to want to play with the idea of masks in these films, hidden aspects of the psyche that apply to both his characters and all of us universally. As the Joker’s mercurial chaos and anarchy came forward in his introduction in The Dark Knight, Bane’s strength of will is present in the opening of The Dark Knight Rises. The footage also revealed a key plot point that ties into “Operation Early Bird” the viral campaign that launches today.

 

We will not go into too much detail here – mainly because we in truth believe that you should take the opportunity to see the footage for yourself if you can make it to one of the participating IMAX theaters beginning December 16th. We will say that there is plenty to chew on for both cinephiles and Batman comic fans. There does seem to be a reference to one of the more beloved comics – a shot at the conclusion of the footage that will excite the imaginations of those who are anxious to see where the director is willing to take these characters with the climax of one of the most popular and influential franchises of our time.

 

?

 

Bane absolutely seems to be in the Batcave... that is no good for Bruce.

 

Bane absolutely seems to be in the Batcave... that is no good for Bruce.

 

I dunno, that could be an abandoned building.

 

Is now a good time for someone to create the Dark Knight Rises thread for possible spoilers and such?

And are they going to make Bane seem a little bigger before it's all said and done?

Is now a good time for someone to create the Dark Knight Rises thread for possible spoilers and such?

I'll blow that s*** up. Batman stuff turns me into a 12 year old. Don't tell Sandusky.

I'll blow that s*** up. Batman stuff turns me into a 12 year old. Don't tell Sandusky.

 

*rimshot*

 

I just noticed that there was an influx of Batman news this week, so perhaps it's time to start that other thread. It doesn't matter to me, as I'll read spoilers anyway.

Sure, it's over half a year away, but what the hell.

Please keep actual legit spoilers under the spoiler tag, that's all I ask.

I dunno, that could be an abandoned building.

 

With a waterfall in it?

 

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