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BEFORE WATCHMEN: First Thoughts on the WATCHMEN PrequelChristopher Nolan Talks THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, INCEPTION Videogame; Confirms This Is “the Last Chapter of Our Batman Saga”
by Adam Chitwood Posted:November 30th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
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With Inception hitting Blu-ray and DVD next week, director Christopher Nolan has been doing the press rounds recently and, of course, all anyone wants to talk about is The Dark Knight Rises. While talking to EW, Nolan confirmed what we’ve all known for quite a while, calling The Dark Knight Rises “the last chapter of our Batman saga.” More interestingly, though, was Nolan’s response when asked if any part of him wished he were taking on another original script instead of diving back into the Batman franchise:
“No, it’s exactly the opposite. I feel very glad that I’m doing another Batman film. I think it would have been daunting to sit down and write an original script after Inception. I love working within the realm and rules of our Batman world. It’s kind of nice to have someplace to go that I’m super-excited about.”
Another choice quote from Nolan, which makes me very happy, was in addressing the freedom he’s been granted on this final installment of the Batman franchise given Inception’s massive success, “I must say that I’m glad — I’m very, very glad — to be embarking on the last chapter of our Batman saga without any sense of obligation or duty to the studio. They did very well with Inception. So I’m able to go into finishing our story in a very enthusiastic way.” For more from Nolan, including info on that Inception videogame and his response to sequel rumors, hit the jump.
Regarding the videogame, Nolan is apparently “developing the game with a team of collaborators and [it’s] a long-term proposition.” So, we don’t know exactly when we’ll get to check it out, but it’s pretty much guaranteed to be kick-ass. He was also asked about the possibility of a sequel to Inception, to which he responded, “it’s not something I want to say no to, but it’s not something I’ve given a lot of thought about.”
I find this promising, as I’d much rather see Nolan move onto another original project or new adaptation post-Batman than return to Inception. It just seems like the type of film that would be soiled by the mere existence of a sequel—it’s a damn fine work of art and deserves to stand alone.
When asked whether the top at the end of the film was, in fact, still spinning, Nolan laughed the question off. “I’ve been asked the question more times than I’ve ever been asked any other question about any other film I’ve made…What’s funny to me is that people really do expect me to answer it.” Though he doesn’t answer that question directly, Nolan did recently sit down and explain a good deal of the film (or at least much more than was expected from a man so secretive about his projects). The Dark Knight Rises is set to start filming early next year, with a release date positioned for July 20, 2012.
Expect a lot more news on The Dark Knight Rises as casting should be in full swing soon.
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Good man.
Some sites are *saying* they’re gonna use some Ledger footage, for a quick scene..
Nolan rules. /thread
Being a life-long Batman fan, I love the hype surrounding this flick. Right now, with Batmania as high as it is, Collider would post a fascinating article about Nolan describing the last shit he took.
Being a life-long Batman fan, I love the hype surrounding this flick. Right now, with Batmania as high as it is, Collider would post a fascinating article about Nolan describing the last shit he took.
A sequel to “Inception”? Why on earth would he do that? “I’m really upset that people liked my movie, therefore I must ruin it by making an ill-advised sequel.”
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Thank god this will be the last batman. Batman Begins was recieved well because it was compared agaisnt Batman and Robin, anything would have been recieved well against Batman and Robin.
The Dark Knight did well on the hype of Ledgers performance and death, and was babysat over the one billion dollar line.
Go back to Middle-Earth you troll.
Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
Thank god this will be the last batman. Batman Begins was recieved well because it was compared agaisnt Batman and Robin, anything would have been recieved well against Batman and Robin.
The Dark Knight did well on the hype of Ledgers performance and death, and was babysat over the one billion dollar line.
He’s freaking radass. He can pretty much do whatever he wants.
Coolest of the cool.
is there any hope that he’ll do bond 24? maybe a last outing of Mr. Daniel Craig..
i hope he does, even if Bond isn’t part of WB. maybe there is a chance that they’ll co-produced it with any studio that’s gonna buy MGM. i don’t want WB to part ways with Nolan. Not even for one film. WB is the coolest studio out there. bringing out very good Potter films(just with the effort to make something good out of a beloved book series makes me very happy). The legendary collaborations they had with Kubrick. and now with Nolan(which i think will be talked about a lot someday). what a great collaboration with studio and film-makers
I agree… WB have a great reputation taking risks with directors (letting Kubrick do things like ’2001′ and giving Nolan ‘Batman Begins’ after only two films) – and giving them the freedom to do what they want.
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It’s rare that you get a director where you automatically KNOW you’re going to love whatever their next random non-franchise project is. After DKR, I wouldn’t want t see Batman 4 or Inception 2, because I’d rather see what he has to offer that’s new.
Although a James Bond/Mission: Impossible film down the line wouldn’t go remiss. :p
It’s rare that you get a director where you automatically KNOW you’re going to love whatever their next random non-franchise project is. After DKR, I wouldn’t want t see Batman 4 or Inception 2, because I’d rather see what he has to offer that’s new.
Although a James Bond/Mission: Impossible film down the line wouldn’t go remiss. :p