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cars
DIY Batmobile is Meticulously Handcrafted With a Retractable Top and Teched-Out Cockpit
Sculptor Bob Causey pulled out all the stops for his DIY, Batman Forever-era Batmobile, which features a retractable top, 3 LCD screens in the cockpit, and all the trimmings you'd expect from such a project. More »
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Comment by Marcelo: If you're gonna make the Batmobile, make the one from the first Burton movie (aka the freaking sweet one with... 10 Responses | Other threads
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weird
Sony Registers 'Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman!' Trademark
Sony's new trademarked tagline is "HOLY INVASION OF PRIVACY, BADMAN!" It's apparently related to "games" and "optical discs." I think it might be related to "Christian Bale" and a "temper." Would explain all those caps. More »
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By Erica HoComment by snakepliskin: Wasn't badman the name of that guy from gtaiv? 6 Responses | Other threads
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batman
New Batman Hoodie Probably Won't Protect You Against Bullies
Sure we've seen Batman hoodies before, but this one is the baddest assest one we've come across. Well, okay - baddest assest for any person who would actually wear a Batman hoodie. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by dbaet: That's actually really creepy. If somebody came to rob me with that on, I'd freak out and Bale. 14 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Which Movie Should Win the Oscar For Best Visual Effects?
There are only three movies in the category, but the competition should be fierce. Should the Oscar go to the Dark Knight, Iron Man or the Curious Case of Benjamin Button? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ae86takumi: love the dark knight, but it has nothing on Iron-Man special effects 27 Responses | Other threads
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toy fair 2009
Toy Fair Action Figure Gallery: Start Your Salival Glands
Some of these action figures are really exquisite. There's a ton of Watchmen. Also making appearances: Street Fighters, classic Arnold Terminators and every other 'roided out superhero you love. More »
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memento mori
Joker Ski Mask Is Creepy In More Ways Than One
It's not quite a Mission Impossible latex replace-a-face, but it'll do for these frigid times. And as with everything related to Ledger's Joker, the gravitas is off the charts. [Amazon via Great White Shark]
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By John MahoneyComment by OtioseScandal: I'd bet all the money in the bank on this ski mask being worn in the next major bank robbery. ...may... 4 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Which Movie Should Win the Oscar For Best Visual Effects
We're not gonna deny it—we love special effects. It ranks right up there with plot and concept as the reason why we go see movies. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by imTheKing: Ironman on a technical level had higher / better special effects. And there should be a No for the second... 18 Responses | Other threads
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reals
Real Life Superheroes On the Rise (Really)
We talk about Batman a lot in these parts, but with 200 men an women signed up in the World Superhero Registry, his time in thespotdim light may be over.
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By Mark WilsonComment by Mona N.: I assassinate Hello Kitties, chase unicorns, and crime fight in heels - quick I need a name to register! 17 Responses | Other threads
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bd-live
Dark Knight's Chris Nolan Event Shows BD-Live Is Not Quite Ready
Chris Nolan just hosted the live, on-demand substitute for a Dark Knight commentary track last night. So why was I left unsatisfied after squinting at my TV for two and a half hours? More » -
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Pilot the Batmobile With Your iPhone For $0.99
Glu Mobile and the iPhone/iPod Touch now give you the chance to pilot your own Batmobile for the low price of $0.99. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by FatalFlaw: There's one fantasy fulfilled. Where are you, Paris Hilton? 8 Responses | Other threads
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batman
Dark Knight Batarangs: To Match Those Hockey Pads
As we learned in the opening scene of The Dark Knight, Christian Bale wouldn't like you buying these solid stainless steel batarangs. But you know what? Christian Bale is just an actor, some guy who gets paid millions of bucks when he's on vacation between colonic cleansings. You, on the other hand, despise carrot juice diets and celebrity parties. You could actually be Batman. And at just $9.99 for two batarangs, it's never been cheaper to get yourself killed emulating a superhero. Also, it looks like they come in a cute pouch that would be perfect for travel. [True Swords via Chip Chick]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Pope John Peeps II: It's going to be great when I sneak out my back door, run towards my fence, leap over nimbly, land... 6 Responses | Other threads
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batman
1973 Batmobile Features Vintage Style, Antique Tech
We post about Batman on Gizmodo because, much like Iron Man, he's the sort of comic book hero who epitomizes a gadget freak. Seriously, he's a guy who's poured his life, savings and genius into developing toys that allow him to fight alongside Superman, let alone take a phone call without his cell connection dropping. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by snitch29: LOL, what's the suppose to be a jet intake on the front? i guess villain weren't to bright in the... 1 Responses | Other threads
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cars
Hidden Batcave Raises From the Underground to Reveal Shiny Lamborghinis
Holy Batman on a bat-pogo bat-stick. I don't know where this underground garage is located—and probably I will never know since it's perfectly camouflaged under a stoned driveway—but who cares. Now that I know that you can build a hidden underground cave in real life, one with an hydraulic system that can lift it to reveal two Lamborghinis, I just care about one thing: Painting my rubber chicken outfit in black and adding pointy ears to the mask. [Thanks Ed!] More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by emptythought: is that a ferrari f40 in the garage too? jesus christ, who the fuck are these people o_o 11 Responses | Other threads
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batman
Use No. 7,853 For Duct Tape: Intricately Sculpted Batman Mask
Duct tape was the perfect medium for Instructables user seamster to craft this cool-looking Dark Knight-era Bat-mask for his mug. Halloween's just around the corner, and no everyone can't go as Sarah Palin, so if your costume/dominatrix supply shop is sold out of knee-high patent leather boots, librarian glasses and $5,000 dresses from Barney's, consider following along here. [Instructables]
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By John MahoneyComment by russdanger: Anyone ever see duct-tape on a duct? Me neither. It's too being made into bongs... 3 Responses | Other threads
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the dark knight
Limited Edition Dark Knight Blu-ray With Bat-Pod Display Case
We already knew that a special edition of the upcoming Dark Knight Blu-ray release was going to drop alongside the standard version on December 9th, but the first images have only just leaked out from TheHDRoom. Outside of the case, both versions are identical—so I find it hard to justify spending $65 on this thing (the standard version is currently on pre-order for $25). But then again, I'm cheap like that. More » -
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Batman's Tumbler Replica Won't Fly On Rooftops, Ram Through Barricades or Take a Direct RPG Round
This $499 Tumbler from The Dark Knight is confusing. On the one hand, it's $499, but on the other hand, it's a 1:6 replica of what Batman's been driving in the last two movies, PLUS it's even big enough for you to fit your 12-inch action figures in. The thing doesn't seem to be remote controlled—you'd be afraid to lose your $499 from ramming this under a car tire anyway—but does have light-up headlights, a sliding roof panel and movable flaps. If this were only a few hundred bucks cheaper we'd be all over it, but we suppose the price is worth it just to see Brock Samson sitting in Batman's ride. [Entertainment Earth via Random Good Stuff]
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By Jason ChenComment by Kaiser-Machead: 1:12 scale only? Bah, does Mattel have exclusive rights to the thing being made in 1:18? Reduce the price to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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batmobile
'89 Batmobile Now on eBay: Hurry, Grab Your Wallet!
If you are impulsive enough to drop over $100,000 on a whim for a nerdy automobile, here is your chance to score one of the five Batmobiles made for the original Michael Keaton movie. Unfortunately, you only have until 5PM PDT today to put in a bid on this baby, so you had better hurry (I know you guys are all frantically searching for your wallets). [eBay via CNet]
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By Sean FallonComment by elgilicious: It looks like the Batmobile is in some alternate universe where Batman is a soccer dad. more » | Other threads
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diy
Make Your Own USB Batman Spotlight When You Should Be Working
Unless you are a race car driver or something, work is boring. This DIY project is slightly more fun than spinning around in your seat and does a good job of killing around 2 hours of time. And, when all is said and done, you will have the satisfaction that comes with building a USB Batman spotlight that is fairly useless but amusing. It is an easy hack to pull off, and most of the materials are basic—bottle caps, tin foil, some cardboard etc. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by FattyCake: I just want it to light up with I receive new IMs and such. more » | Other threads
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dark knight
Dark Knight Xbox 360 Available On eBay For $Obscene
The limited edition Dark Knight Xbox 360 that Mark was willing to end his marriage for is now available on eBay. Bid fast and bid hard, cause they've only created 110 of these and not all of them are going to be scalped. The going price seems to be somewhere around $1200, which is obscene even if it's a Dark Knight version. Even Bruce Wayne wouldn't buy one of these, and he buys hotels just so he can pee in its pool. [eBay via Gamertell]
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By Jason ChenComment by HobbaHobba: Meh, I'd rather have the REAL Tumbler more » | Other threads
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batman
How Stuff Works Hosting Detailed Guide To Batman's Tumbler
If you're a fan of the current crop of Batman movies (you probably are) then you either love or hate the new Batmobile, affectionately known as the Tumbler. If you're in the love camp, then you can now find out everything you'd want to know about the four prop cars they built for the films, including what engine they have and how they were constructed. The in-depth guide is even broken down into categories like the history of the project to how the makers modeled the shape, and makes a perfect Friday evening read. [How Stuff Works via Jalopnik]
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By Matt HickeyComment by wayno007: Good info on the link, but good lord, I thought I'd waybacked to a '96 site. Redesign! more » | Other threads
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batman
DIY Batman Tumbler Is Nearly Perfect, Built With One Man's Bare Hands
Bob Dullam is a man possessed—by a lot of things, surely, but mainly by the drive to build this absolutely amazing working replica of Batman's current-gen Batmobile, the Tumbler. Our buddies over at Jalopnik have spotted it, and It's got it all—the afterburner, the huge honking double-barrel wheels, the stealth-toothiness on all of the edges—immaculate. Dullam threw it all together with nothing more than commonly available photos and the movies themselves, all custom welded, in his own garage by himself. And if you're assuming he's got a pretty impressive Batsuit to go with it, you're right. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Diskoboy: Best car mod since Information Society's, "Vector". (The car featured on the cover of the album, 'HACK') more » | Other threads
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By Mark WilsonComment by RTrinh: They are a few on Ebay right now from the recently finished Domino's Pizza Dark Knight contest. Look up "Dark... more » | Other threads
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the dark knight
Warner Bros. Delays Dark Knight Piracy for 38 Hours, Deems it Success
Warner Bros. didn't want to lose one penny off of the precious early box office gross for The Dark Knight (one that traditionally favors Hollywood in the split over movie theaters), so they reportedly spent 6 months developing an anti-piracy plan to keep the film off filesharing sites for as long as possible. And through a highly regimented flow of tracking and distribution that included staggering reel delivery to individual theaters (so that no one had the entire film for too long), Warner Bros. was able to delay online piracy for a whole 38 hours. Their president of distribution explains why this was considered a success: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by flick152: Ah there's nothing better than cropped and flattened mono sound over-compressed shaky/angled picture, not to mention audience noise and silhouettes... more » | Other threads
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batman
Bat-Logo Projector Key Ring: Recipe For Embarrassing Superhero Call-Outs
You know how dumb you feel when somehow your phone is set off in your pocket, and you leave a 25-minute voicemail message for someone random? Imagine how awkward it'd be to set off this gizmo in your pocket, only to have the Dark Knight himself rock up in the Batmobile, ready to fight danger at your call. "Oh... Sorry, I guess I set it off by accid... *KaPow!*" This Dark Knight branded Bat Logo projector key ring probably also serves as a regular torch, and is available August 1 for around $16. [Nerd Approved]
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By Kit EatonComment by lefonceobscure: Anybody else think that bat logo looks like a Jack o lantern? more » | Other threads
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batphone
Nokia Responds to Batphone Allegations
Remember the fancy cellphone in The Dark Knight? It was that touchscreen Nokia that Morgan Freeman was carrying around all like, "Look at me, I'm so cool, I'm Batman's boss as well as the narrator behind many popular films." Some people (OK, CrunchGear) think that it might be the Nokia Tube (we were too busy making "pew pew" noises in the seats to notice). Nokia, however, is denying it. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by mitruxx: Of the nokia phones I've had, I've hated them all. I had that friggin post 8110, chrome thing with the... more » | Other threads
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batman
Behind the IMAX in The Dark Knight
One of the many exciting aspects of The Dark Knight is how the movie incorporated IMAX shots. Friends who watched the film have called the shots absolutely stunning and incredibly immersive; another reason why this is the Best. Movie. Ever. Having yet to see it, I can only sigh wistfully and aggregate information on how it was done. Popular Mechanics has a great write-up of the challenges in shooting with an IMAX camera, including a behind-the-scenes video on how the action came together. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by ninjamurf: @ackthbbft: Yes, I saw her huddled in her mom's arms and I kept trying to see if I could get... more » | Other threads
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batman
Paper-craft Batmobile Recreates Tumbler From The Dark Knight
Despite wanting desperately to watch The Dark Knight, I still haven't gotten a chance to rush out to my nearest movie theater and bask myself in the two-or-so-hours of nerdgasmic delight I know is waiting for me. So as the stellar reviews pour in from the papers and from friends, I need to find creative ways to scratch that Batman itch. Like papercraft! Here's an amazing Batmobile Tumbler design created by paper model expert Claudio. With hundreds of individual pieces, I bet this thing will distract me until my man in shining (black rubber) armor whisks me off to the cinema. [Technabob] More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by tamoko: @someToast: At least they're keeping the paper mills in business... more » | Other threads
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review
The Dark Knight Review: Even Gadgets Can't Stop The Joker's Madness
The Dark Knight does not disappoint. Sure, there are gadgets galore in this one—you've seen a few of them in the trailer, like the Batpod and the new Batsuit—but you're going to be focusing your eyes on two things: The Joker and Harvey Dent. This film is dark, it's gritty, it's arguably more realistic than even the first movie. In short, it's everything you'd expect the sequel to be. And more.
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Dark Knight iPhone App Lets You Jokerize Yourself
It's essentially just a marketing tool for the Dark Knight movie, but hot damn if we don't like this. Just run the app, take a picture of yourself, then add Joker elements to your face. Works on iPhone (use the camera) or iPod touch (use a saved picture). The only downside is that there's no way to delete picture elements once you've let go of your fingers, so be careful or you'll have to start over. [iTunes - Thanks Marco!]
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By Jason ChenComment by dnzperson: @ps61318: Haha, my fucking bad. ^^ Yes, more needless obscenity ;-) Is "Demolition Man" a good movie? Might rent it out. more » | Other threads
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batman
We're Not Reading This Article on the Batpod, But Maybe You Should
We're doing our best to shield ourselves from whatever surprises are left in The Dark Knight before we stay up too late to see it, but that doesn't mean you should miss out on this story from Popular Mechanics on the new Batpod. We only skimmed the intro, but it looks to have interesting real-life background on the design and construction of Batman's fictional new ride. That's right. Batman isn't real. Because if he were, Santa Claus would have long since been busted for B&E, and that thieving bitch Tooth Fairy would be missing a few teeth of her own. [Pop Mech]
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By Mark WilsonComment by tiffanyrules: Haha that is awesome. I am waiting to see the movie at the IMAX.. it's been sold out :(. In... more » | Other threads
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batman
The Magnetic Forcefield Tech in Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman: Gotham Knight has been hailed as a collection of Batman short stories in anime form. I enjoyed the highly stylized treatments of Batman as a robot, a living shadow and a man, but I was surprisingly delighted to see the amount of high technology featured in one short in particular, Field Test, where Batman repurposes a satellite's failed magnetic gyroscope prototype into a bullet-deflecting force field, shown in this video. More » -
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Batman Tumbler Transformer Eats Jokers and Decepticons for Breakfast
The Tumbler is the most badass Batmobile ever (it's a freakin' tank), but what if it was a Transformer? This is definitely what it would look like: A Decepticon-shredder. Bat-ingenuity, Transformer tech and sheer badassery definitely make this the beastliest 'bot out of Cybertron. Optimus Prime had better watch his back. I want one. [Jester Pictures via Autoblog via io9] -
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Famous Batmobile Tumbler Case Mod on eBay
About a year ago, the Batmobile case mod lit up the internets with a design crafted from a Wal-Mart R/C Tumbler. The mod still kicks ass, but the specs were lame a year ago and are now...one year lamer. Still, it would make for a unique web surfing device and a great way to celebrate the opening of the new movie. Plus, its pretty cheap at the moment (although there is still a week left). [eBay via Geekalerts]
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By Sean FallonComment by batfan06: The Batmobile is no longer a R/C. No enough room inside. I know the hardware is a little lame but... more » | Other threads
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Batman Begins Now Out on Blu-ray
Batman Begins, the one HD DVD that we've been waiting to get on Blu-ray, has finally made it. It's Batman. It's Blu-ray. You want it. Buy it now. Get tickets for The Dark Knight. It's Batman! Buy this goddamn movie! BATMAN!! [Amazon] -
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Armored Tornado Interceptors Are Probably Driven by Batman, Mad Max
Here's a close-up look into the Tornado Intercept Vehicle, a heavily-armored, modified Ford F-450 that was used in the famous Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers. With its plates, small windows and top turret, it looks like a cross between a B-17 Flying Fortress, a Panzer tank and a Mad Max truck. The new version of the Interceptor, however, looks like it's out of a Batman movie: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by MacBandit: @Scott: No motor should puke blue smoke (oil). Diesels puke black unburnt diesel fuel. more » | Other threads
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cellphones
Promo Box for Nokia 6205 Dark Knight Edition Is Cooler Than Phone Itself
Nokia just sent us the 6205 Dark Knight phone in a promotional box and man, is it cool. The box, that is. As you can see in the clip above, the purple box with pretty green bow on top surprised the hell out of me when I opened it—it cackled in the Joker's voice. The box is also packed with a DVD of Batman Begins and a creepy Joker card that has the scribbles of a madman all over it. Way to go with the box, Nokia...now where's the psycho purple 6205 Joker Edition to go with it? [Verizon Wireless] -
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Batpod Makes Its Way to the British Formula One Grand Prix
One of the coolest things about the Batpod from the upcoming Dark Knight movie is the fact that it actually works. Previously seen being straddled by Meredith Viera on The Today Show, the decked out motorcycle burned rubber at the slightly more dignified British Formula One Grand Prix this weekend. Who else would give anything to be Jean-Pierre Goy, Christian Bale's stuntman, right now? [Gizmag] More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by sqeakytoy of the apocalypse: okay, here goes... First of all, the more tire that you have in contact with the ground at any given time,... more » | Other threads
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movies
Shooting the Dark Knight With Little CGI and Massive Film Stock
Wired recently published an excellent article on the Dark Knight (Batman Begins 2). It's a must-read for anyone who's a fan of Batman, the film's director, Christopher Nolan, or just doing things the old fashioned way. Between interesting tidbits like Christian Bale himself standing on the edge of the Sears Tower, arguments with the Chinese government to allow stunt helicopters over Hong Kong, and the film's huge 8K Imax cameras outright cracking their mounts, you really get a glimpse of the trouble the filmmakers went through to nail a gritty visual effect while using CGI only sparsely. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Parapraxis: @Ypoknons: But he's the GODDAMN Batman! @scotth0: Best movie I ever saw on IMAX: Debbie Does Dallas more » | Other threads
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comcast
Gotham City Has a Bigger Problem Than Joker or Two Face - It Has Comcast
Hasn't Gotham suffered enough? First that huge depression, then deranged lunatics trying to kill everyone in the city via gas, then a prison break, then this dude dressed up as a joker. And now they have to use COMCAST INTERNET? The humanity! Can't Bruce Wayne do anything about this? He can buy them out and put in people who can actually get our connections installed within a month of ordering it. Maybe this libelous expose on his recent comings and goings will get Wayne in motion. (Seriously though, this is a pretty fun recap for people who haven't seen, or forgot what happened in the first movie.) [Gotham Cable News]
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By Jason ChenComment by Samifumi: @AJ_Syrinx: At least come back in 2 weeks, when the movie will be somewhat close to being released. more » | Other threads
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