The Dark Knight trilogy is one of the finest superhero franchises out there, and while The Dark Knight Rises did close the book on Christian Bale’s Batman, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan would eagerly return for more.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, was asked by Showsha if he’d like to return to the Batman franchise. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.“
Getting that bang back together would be a tall order, as Nolan admitted, “We’ve moved onto other things,” and “other people have picked up the mantel and moved on with those characters.
- 5/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Dark Knight trilogy is considered, by some, the best superhero franchise ever made. The trio of films directed by Christopher Nolan, released between 2005 and 2012, are revered for their grown-up, adult crime drama vibe and cinematic scope.
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
- 5/2/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jonathan Nolan wrote The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises alongside his brother (after contributing to Batman Begins), filmmaker Christopher Nolan, and he's since shifted focus to small screen projects like Westworld and Fallout.
Christopher has said on multiple occasions that he's done with Batman, while Christian Bale has vowed to only return if the director does. As a result, we've come to accept this trilogy ended in 2012 and will be left alone.
However, in a new interview, Jonathan has made it clear he'd be open to returning to the Caped Crusader's world...even if his brother would take some convincing.
"Wouldn't that be a dream," he said. "That period was about 10 years of my life, from when I got the call to work on Batman Begins in 2003 to putting out The Dark Knight Rises In 2012 and it was epic."
"The chance to work Christian, Heath, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine...
Christopher has said on multiple occasions that he's done with Batman, while Christian Bale has vowed to only return if the director does. As a result, we've come to accept this trilogy ended in 2012 and will be left alone.
However, in a new interview, Jonathan has made it clear he'd be open to returning to the Caped Crusader's world...even if his brother would take some convincing.
"Wouldn't that be a dream," he said. "That period was about 10 years of my life, from when I got the call to work on Batman Begins in 2003 to putting out The Dark Knight Rises In 2012 and it was epic."
"The chance to work Christian, Heath, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
While Christopher Nolan is seen as the forerunner of original ideas in Hollywood with films such as Tenet and Inception, the filmmaker once redefined the superhero genre with his The Dark Knight trilogy. The films saw Christian Bale as Batman and depicted a realistic version of Gotham and the Caped Crusader, and dealt with philosophical and real-world issues such as the nature of violence and the right to privacy.
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Taking on the iconic role of Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, Christian Bale’s performance is hailed as one of the finest. However, his tenure as the Caped Crusader concluded with the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. While the odds for his return seem unlikely, fans have found solace in the fan-made trailers, envisioning Bale’s return.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy | Credit: IMDb
A similar fan-made trailer shared on YouTube has reignited excitement among fans as Bale returns to the role of the DC superhero, confronting the menacing villain Black Mask in this captivating re-imagining.
Christian Bale Returns as The Dark Knight in a Fanmade Trailer
Fans, who have been eagerly anticipating Christian Bale’s return as Batman since The Dark Knight trilogy concluded, are treated to a glimpse of what his return to Gotham might entail in a fan-made trailer shared by Kh Studio on YouTube.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight trilogy | Credit: IMDb
A similar fan-made trailer shared on YouTube has reignited excitement among fans as Bale returns to the role of the DC superhero, confronting the menacing villain Black Mask in this captivating re-imagining.
Christian Bale Returns as The Dark Knight in a Fanmade Trailer
Fans, who have been eagerly anticipating Christian Bale’s return as Batman since The Dark Knight trilogy concluded, are treated to a glimpse of what his return to Gotham might entail in a fan-made trailer shared by Kh Studio on YouTube.
- 4/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan‘s Batman movies featured tons of well-known and wealthy actors!
The Dark Knight trilogy, made up of 2005′s Batman Begins, 2008′s The Dark Knight, and 2012′s The Dark Knight Rises, amassed over $2 billion combined at the global box office.
We ranked the stars of all three films according to their net worth!
Continue through the slideshow to discover the richest stars of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies…...
The Dark Knight trilogy, made up of 2005′s Batman Begins, 2008′s The Dark Knight, and 2012′s The Dark Knight Rises, amassed over $2 billion combined at the global box office.
We ranked the stars of all three films according to their net worth!
Continue through the slideshow to discover the richest stars of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies…...
- 4/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For many fans, Bruce Timm’s Dcau gave the most definitive version of Batman. Matt Reeves’ The Batman took inspiration from Timm’s dark and gritty tone of the character in Batman: The Animated Series. Timm proved that he could develop feature-length animated movies, debuting with the Batman movie, Mask of the Phantasm. However, Timm never once got the call from DC or WB to create a live-action Batman film.
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm could’ve done a great job with a live-action film
Timm knows that he missed his chance, admitting that he was too lazy to pursue the live-action project. He was even confident that he could come up with a decent movie, that was better than George Clooney’s Batman & Robin and reached somewhere near Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Bruce Timm Says He Never Got The Call For A Batman Live-Action...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Oppenheimer ft Cillian Murphy ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
When Oppenheimer was released in 2023, critics and moviegoers couldn’t stop praising it. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the biographical war drama stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and many others. Cillian Murphy played Robert J. Oppenheimer in Nolan’s film and received immense appreciation for his performance.
What made Oppenheimer such a big hit is the powerful story, the direction, cinematography, music, and the performances. From Cillian Murphy to Robert Downey Jr. to Emily Blunt, every actor associated with the movie was praised for their acting. Cillian and Rdj also went on to win several big awards this year, including Oscars. Well, the streak of winning awards is not yet over for the Batman Begins actors.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Recently, Cillian Murphy was presented with the Best Lead Actor award for Oppenheimer, at the 21st Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.
When Oppenheimer was released in 2023, critics and moviegoers couldn’t stop praising it. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the biographical war drama stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and many others. Cillian Murphy played Robert J. Oppenheimer in Nolan’s film and received immense appreciation for his performance.
What made Oppenheimer such a big hit is the powerful story, the direction, cinematography, music, and the performances. From Cillian Murphy to Robert Downey Jr. to Emily Blunt, every actor associated with the movie was praised for their acting. Cillian and Rdj also went on to win several big awards this year, including Oscars. Well, the streak of winning awards is not yet over for the Batman Begins actors.
Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
Recently, Cillian Murphy was presented with the Best Lead Actor award for Oppenheimer, at the 21st Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.
- 4/21/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
After the historic success of Oppenheimer and his Oscar win, Cillian Murphy’s star power has risen significantly. While he was not an A-list superstar, people have loved him over the years, especially in his films with Christopher Nolan and as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders. People are looking forward to what he will do next after his Oscar win.
Cillian Murphy put up a terrifying performance as Jackson Rippner in Red Eye
Murphy has many projects in the pipeline, and most recently premiered his historical drama Small Things Like These at the recent Berlin International Film Festival. According to new reports, he is venturing into the gaming world with a villain role in the seventh installment of the Far Cry game series.
Cillian Murphy Rumored to Be The Villain of Far Cry 7 Despite immense hype, Giancarlo Esposito’s Anton Castillo (in Far Cry 6) did not impress fans
Cillian Murphy...
Cillian Murphy put up a terrifying performance as Jackson Rippner in Red Eye
Murphy has many projects in the pipeline, and most recently premiered his historical drama Small Things Like These at the recent Berlin International Film Festival. According to new reports, he is venturing into the gaming world with a villain role in the seventh installment of the Far Cry game series.
Cillian Murphy Rumored to Be The Villain of Far Cry 7 Despite immense hype, Giancarlo Esposito’s Anton Castillo (in Far Cry 6) did not impress fans
Cillian Murphy...
- 4/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
With news surrounding Far Cry 7 starting to finally be unveiled, the time that Ubisoft has properly stepped up may be upon us. Just recently, a credible leaker revealed who the next villain of the series may be played by, and if this turns out to be true, Vaas Montenegro will have some serious competition.
Ubisoft has been having a pretty great run lately, especially with the recently released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Along with that, Assassin’s Creed Mirage was also a success, so it’s safe to say the company is heading in a better direction overall. Regardless, it seems like the next villain in the company’s long-running first-person shooter franchise is going to be a game changer.
Far Cry 7’s Main Villain Reportedly Being Played by Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy
After one of 2023’s biggest blockbuster films, Cillian Murphy may just be starring in one of gaming’s future hits.
Ubisoft has been having a pretty great run lately, especially with the recently released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Along with that, Assassin’s Creed Mirage was also a success, so it’s safe to say the company is heading in a better direction overall. Regardless, it seems like the next villain in the company’s long-running first-person shooter franchise is going to be a game changer.
Far Cry 7’s Main Villain Reportedly Being Played by Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy
After one of 2023’s biggest blockbuster films, Cillian Murphy may just be starring in one of gaming’s future hits.
- 4/20/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
When it comes to the character of Spider-Man, we’ve seen it all from Sam Raimi’s iconic trilogy, the MCU’s more tech-heavy and modern trilogy, some stunning animated Miles Morales films, and even a catalogue of disappointing spin-offs which follow villains like Venom and Morbius. Even Madame Web delivered yet another mediocre spin-off film in Sony’s ongoing attempt to give us Spider-Man movies that don’t feature Spider-Man. But tucked away in the depths of the Spider-Verse is Marc Webb’s 2012 reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. A film that was released just 5 years after Raimi’s disappointing third installment of the Tobey Maguire era and was marketed to be the untold story of Peter Parker and capture the darker elements of the character and his origins. This, of course is hot off the success of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and Dark Knight films which had added a...
- 4/18/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Considering the Walt Disney Company owns, well, everything these days, calling one of their films "underrated" seems a little silly. And yet, if you ask me, "Sky High" is undoubtedly the leader of the underrated live-action Disney roster. Just before Disney became the parent company of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the studio put out a family-friendly coming-of-age superhero comedy that, as /Film's Rafael Motamayor once described, "poked fun at expanded universes, superhero legacies, and every trope in the book." The story centered on teenager Will Stronghold (Michael Angarano), the son of famed superheroes Steve Stronghold/The Commander (Kurt Russell) and Josie DeMarco-Stronghold/Jetstream (Kelly Preston). He's poised to be the next great hero after he starts training at Sky High — a super-secret floating school for superheroes and sidekicks — but Will doesn't have any powers.
As superhero films exploded in popularity in the years that followed, there's been a reassessment of...
As superhero films exploded in popularity in the years that followed, there's been a reassessment of...
- 4/14/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Matthew Perry was loved by the world for portraying the role of Chandler Bing in the iconic American sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Although living a life full of troubles, Perry had his fair share of movies to love.
Before his death back in 2023, Perry had often talked about his love for movies and more specifically, the adaptation of DC comics. Talking about Robert Pattinson and The Batman, Perry revealed his appreciation for this Batman star who he loved in the role.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in a still from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Matthew Perry Loved Watching The DC Movies!
Starring in the iconic American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, Matthew Perry received worldwide love and fame for his hilarious role as Chandler Bing. Often referred to as the “King of Sarcasm”, Perry also loved watching movies and keeping up with the changing times.
Michael Keaton as Batman
In an interview with GQ,...
Before his death back in 2023, Perry had often talked about his love for movies and more specifically, the adaptation of DC comics. Talking about Robert Pattinson and The Batman, Perry revealed his appreciation for this Batman star who he loved in the role.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in a still from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Matthew Perry Loved Watching The DC Movies!
Starring in the iconic American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, Matthew Perry received worldwide love and fame for his hilarious role as Chandler Bing. Often referred to as the “King of Sarcasm”, Perry also loved watching movies and keeping up with the changing times.
Michael Keaton as Batman
In an interview with GQ,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Fallout is one of the most iconic franchises when it comes to showing a post-apocalyptic world. Every game in the series has dealt with the issue of a world-turned-wasteland due to the effects of a nuclear war. The game can be fun, but the heavy themes behind the situation are never hidden from the player.
As gamers explore the remnants of civilization that once was, we understand more about the war and what led to the dropping of nuclear armaments. The upcoming Fallout TV show looks to offer viewers a similar experience but with one fundamental difference.
The Fallout TV Show Explores The World Before the Bombs Dropped
Fallout will show more than just the fallout of nuclear war.
Each Fallout game has a different narrative, but each has one common thread: surviving a world ravaged by nuclear war. The name of the game is Fallout, after all. While we...
As gamers explore the remnants of civilization that once was, we understand more about the war and what led to the dropping of nuclear armaments. The upcoming Fallout TV show looks to offer viewers a similar experience but with one fundamental difference.
The Fallout TV Show Explores The World Before the Bombs Dropped
Fallout will show more than just the fallout of nuclear war.
Each Fallout game has a different narrative, but each has one common thread: surviving a world ravaged by nuclear war. The name of the game is Fallout, after all. While we...
- 4/12/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
If Jonathan Nolan had got his way, The Dark Knight Rises would have featured the Riddler, not Tom Hardy’s Bane.
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.
When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Jonathan Nolan appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to tout his latest television series, Prime Video’s “Fallout,” but the conversation touched on Nolan’s time co-writing “Batman” movies with his brother, Christopher Nolan. The siblings share screenwriting credit on 2008’s “The Dark Knight” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Jonathan admitted that he was pushing for the Riddler to be the primary villain of “Rises” and not Bane, which is what Christopher and David S. Goyer were planning. Goyer co-wrote “Batman Begins” and worked on the stories for the two sequels.
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
“I started to play with...
“We had these conversations,” Jonathan said. “Bane came out of a conversation with David [Goyer] and Chris. I was unsure about that at the story stage, but I [didn’t want it to be] back seat driving. Chris understood that what we had done and what Heath [Ledger] had done with [Joker] — you didn’t want to go anywhere near it.”
“I started to play with...
- 4/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Allow Robert Pattinson to introduce himself once again. He plays more than a dozen different versions of the same character, Mickey Barnes, in the upcoming science fiction thriller Mickey 17, helmed by the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
Considering Pattinson’s acting credits from his earlier films, this portrayal appears to be difficult to pull off. As if we needed another reason to love Twilight fame, the skilled actor has once again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the movie business.
Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17
In fact, The Batman star shares a distinguishing feature with the equally talented actor Cillian Murphy, who is known for his piercing gaze onscreen. At CinemaCon, the yearly exhibition trade show currently taking place in Las Vegas, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite revealed that the one feature that made him cast Pattinson was his “crazy” eyes.
The Mesmerizing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is one of the few filmmakers who have successfully treaded the line between blockbuster and auteur cinema. Nolan’s filmography is filled with unique and exciting films, including the extremely popular The Dark Knight trilogy.
Christopher Nolan (Image Credit: Esquire UK | YouTube)
According to Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises, the finale of his trilogy, is his most underrated film. Nolan revealed why he felt the film deserves more love and fans seem to be in agreement with the acclaimed director. At the same time, Nolan compared the film to a classic novel by author Charles Dickens, and here is what he had to say.
Christopher Nolan Compares His The Dark Knight Rises to Charles Dickens’ Classic Novel
Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, was released in 2012, and went on to gross $1.085 billion at the global box office. However, it...
Christopher Nolan (Image Credit: Esquire UK | YouTube)
According to Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises, the finale of his trilogy, is his most underrated film. Nolan revealed why he felt the film deserves more love and fans seem to be in agreement with the acclaimed director. At the same time, Nolan compared the film to a classic novel by author Charles Dickens, and here is what he had to say.
Christopher Nolan Compares His The Dark Knight Rises to Charles Dickens’ Classic Novel
Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, was released in 2012, and went on to gross $1.085 billion at the global box office. However, it...
- 4/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
With the Fallout TV show right around the corner, fans are hyped about seeing one of their favorite gaming franchises get the live-action treatment. After the success of The Last of Us, people now hold adaptations to a higher standard, which Jonathan Nolan aims to deliver.
Releasing on Prime Video on April 11, the director has put all his past learnings and experiences into ensuring this series is a success. After all, when it comes to working with serials, Nolan has a bit of a checkered past. But that hasn’t deterred the director from quitting the genre. Instead, he’s doubling down and hoping to tie up all the loose ends.
Fallout Won’t Go Down the Same Road as Westworld
The Fallout TV show is now less than 48 hours away.
Nolan is currently in the news for Fallout, but the writer, director, and producer has a shining portfolio of...
Releasing on Prime Video on April 11, the director has put all his past learnings and experiences into ensuring this series is a success. After all, when it comes to working with serials, Nolan has a bit of a checkered past. But that hasn’t deterred the director from quitting the genre. Instead, he’s doubling down and hoping to tie up all the loose ends.
Fallout Won’t Go Down the Same Road as Westworld
The Fallout TV show is now less than 48 hours away.
Nolan is currently in the news for Fallout, but the writer, director, and producer has a shining portfolio of...
- 4/10/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is one of the most esteemed directors in the film industry. The filmmaker has carved out a niche for himself, and with back-to-back hits, Nolan has amassed a loyal fanbase too.
The Batman Begins director has a level of genius that shines through his work and captivates his audience. Unsurprisingly, it is almost every actor’s dream to work with him. However, it is quite hard to get a hold of him, as his brother, Jonathan Nolan, revealed recently.
The younger Nolan brother made an interesting revelation about his brother (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Jonathan Nolan reveals his brother Christopher Nolan’s weird habit
Talent runs in the Nolan household. Christopher Nolan has become one of the most influential directors of the present times. With films such as Interstellar and Dunkirk under his belt and, most recently, his Oscar-winning feature, Oppenheimer, Nolan has become the most sought-after filmmaker.
SUGGESTEDDenis...
The Batman Begins director has a level of genius that shines through his work and captivates his audience. Unsurprisingly, it is almost every actor’s dream to work with him. However, it is quite hard to get a hold of him, as his brother, Jonathan Nolan, revealed recently.
The younger Nolan brother made an interesting revelation about his brother (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Jonathan Nolan reveals his brother Christopher Nolan’s weird habit
Talent runs in the Nolan household. Christopher Nolan has become one of the most influential directors of the present times. With films such as Interstellar and Dunkirk under his belt and, most recently, his Oscar-winning feature, Oppenheimer, Nolan has become the most sought-after filmmaker.
SUGGESTEDDenis...
- 4/9/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan wasn’t initially sold on the idea of directing The Dark Knight.
The 2008 sequel to Batman Begins starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. The Dark Knight is Christopher‘s highest-grossing film to date, having generated over $1 billion worldwide.
Christopher‘s brother Jonathan Nolan recently revealed that the Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t want to direct another comic-book movie after Batman Begins.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan told Dax Shepard in the Armchair Expert podcast. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.”
On Batman Begins, Jonathan recalled, “To me, it was like we built this amazing sports car, and I’m like, ‘Let’s take it for a drive. Don’t you want to make another one?’”
The Westworld co-creator then explained how he convinced his brother to direct The Dark Knight.
The 2008 sequel to Batman Begins starred Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Heath Ledger as the Joker. The Dark Knight is Christopher‘s highest-grossing film to date, having generated over $1 billion worldwide.
Christopher‘s brother Jonathan Nolan recently revealed that the Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t want to direct another comic-book movie after Batman Begins.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan told Dax Shepard in the Armchair Expert podcast. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.”
On Batman Begins, Jonathan recalled, “To me, it was like we built this amazing sports car, and I’m like, ‘Let’s take it for a drive. Don’t you want to make another one?’”
The Westworld co-creator then explained how he convinced his brother to direct The Dark Knight.
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy is undoubtedly one of the greatest superhero movies ever starring Christian Bale as Batman in the chronicle of the titular Gotham hero. However, the trilogy was almost left incomplete as Nolan had no plans to move beyond the 2005 hit Batman Begins.
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
More than half of Batman Begins was based on the mythos of Batman’s origin and how he turned into Batman. For Nolan, the movie was the end of his tenure at DC without ever thinking of extending the franchise with the later installments.
Christopher Nolan Was Reluctant To Complete The Dark Knight Trilogy Heath Ledger as Joker alongside Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan made Batman cool again through his acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy. Although it is hard to imagine the franchise not happening after Batman Begins,...
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
More than half of Batman Begins was based on the mythos of Batman’s origin and how he turned into Batman. For Nolan, the movie was the end of his tenure at DC without ever thinking of extending the franchise with the later installments.
Christopher Nolan Was Reluctant To Complete The Dark Knight Trilogy Heath Ledger as Joker alongside Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan made Batman cool again through his acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy. Although it is hard to imagine the franchise not happening after Batman Begins,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan has one of the best superhero trilogies under his belt with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, but he once considered calling it quits after the first movie.
Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast and explained that he had to push for his brother to return for The Dark Knight. “Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan said. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.” While Jonathan said Chris was “very proud” of Batman Begins, he was also ready to move on to another project and needed some convincing to come back for more.
“We spent an hour telling the origin story, and that’s great, but it’s like, ‘what can we do with this?’” Jonathan recalled telling Chris. “Can we take the same characters and shift ever so slightly into a different genre?...
Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast and explained that he had to push for his brother to return for The Dark Knight. “Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan said. “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.” While Jonathan said Chris was “very proud” of Batman Begins, he was also ready to move on to another project and needed some convincing to come back for more.
“We spent an hour telling the origin story, and that’s great, but it’s like, ‘what can we do with this?’” Jonathan recalled telling Chris. “Can we take the same characters and shift ever so slightly into a different genre?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Mel Gibson praised his longtime friend and “Air America” co-star Robert Downey Jr. in the latter’s new Esquire magazine cover story. Gibson called Downey “bold and generous and kind” for urging Hollywood to forgive Gibson after his infamous 2006 arrest, which included the “Braveheart” star making comments disparaging Jewish people. Gibson’s antisemitic remarks soured his career in Hollywood.
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
“One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson told Esquire. “I was drunk in the back of a police car and I said some stupid shit, and all of a sudden: blacklisted. I’m the poster boy for canceled. A couple of years into that [Robert] invited me to some kind of award he was getting—we always had this kind of seesaw thing, where if he was on the wagon, I was falling off, and if I was on the wagon,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jonathan Nolan said during a recent interview on the “Armchair Expert” podcast with Dax Shepard that it took some convincing to get his brother, Christopher Nolan, to agree to direct “The Dark Knight.” The filmmaker had already hit a superhero movie slam dunk with “Batman Begins” and was hesitant to make another comic book movie because he didn’t want his career getting pigeonholed.
“I worked on ‘Batman Begins’ in this slightly arm’s length capacity, but it was the one comic book my brother ever given me as a kid, ‘Batman: Year One,’ for my 14th birthday, and 10 years later I was on the set working with him,” Jonathan said, remembering thinking “this is nuts.”
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan continued, noting that Chris went straight from “Batman Begins” into helming the magician thriller “The Prestige.” “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.
“I worked on ‘Batman Begins’ in this slightly arm’s length capacity, but it was the one comic book my brother ever given me as a kid, ‘Batman: Year One,’ for my 14th birthday, and 10 years later I was on the set working with him,” Jonathan said, remembering thinking “this is nuts.”
“Chris was on the fence about making another one,” Jonathan continued, noting that Chris went straight from “Batman Begins” into helming the magician thriller “The Prestige.” “He didn’t want to become a superhero movie director.
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Jodie Foster opened up to Esquire magazine as part of its Robert Downey Jr. cover story about what it was like directing him in the 1995 Thanksgiving comedy “Home for the Holidays.” The film marked Foster’s second outing as a feature film director after 1991’s “Little Man Tate.” Production kicked off in early 1995, which overlapped with Downey’s addiction struggles. He’d be arrested the following year for possession of heroin, cocaine and an unloaded gun.
At one point during the production of “Home for the Holidays,” Foster “took him aside” and told Downey: “Look, I couldn’t be more grateful for what you’ve given in this film. But I’m scared of what happens to you next. Right now you are incredibly good at balancing on the barstool. But it’s really precarious, and I’m not sure how that’s going to end.”
“What was so interesting...
At one point during the production of “Home for the Holidays,” Foster “took him aside” and told Downey: “Look, I couldn’t be more grateful for what you’ve given in this film. But I’m scared of what happens to you next. Right now you are incredibly good at balancing on the barstool. But it’s really precarious, and I’m not sure how that’s going to end.”
“What was so interesting...
- 4/8/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Christopher Nolan has become one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood with his work on movies like Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Oppenheimer. The filmmaker is known for his penchant for unconventional, nonlinear narratives coupled with visually striking aesthetics often captured on IMAX.
Inception
Inception, released in 2010, stands as a testament to Nolan’s mastery, captivating audiences with its ingenious storytelling and breathtaking visuals even a decade after its release. However, beneath the cinematic spectacle lies Nolan’s years of meticulous craftsmanship and expertise, including his pioneering work with IMAX on the 2008 film The Dark Knight, which laid the groundwork for bringing Inception to cinematic fruition.
Christopher Nolan’s Creative Evolution from The Dark Knight to Inception
Christopher Nolan initially pitched the plans for Inception in 2001 to Warner Bros. and the studio was also excited about the project. Producer and Nolan’s wife, Emma Thomas recalled the enormity...
Inception
Inception, released in 2010, stands as a testament to Nolan’s mastery, captivating audiences with its ingenious storytelling and breathtaking visuals even a decade after its release. However, beneath the cinematic spectacle lies Nolan’s years of meticulous craftsmanship and expertise, including his pioneering work with IMAX on the 2008 film The Dark Knight, which laid the groundwork for bringing Inception to cinematic fruition.
Christopher Nolan’s Creative Evolution from The Dark Knight to Inception
Christopher Nolan initially pitched the plans for Inception in 2001 to Warner Bros. and the studio was also excited about the project. Producer and Nolan’s wife, Emma Thomas recalled the enormity...
- 4/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is one of the best directors working today. He's covered plenty of genres, from war dramas to superhero movies to many kinds of science fiction, and he always leaves his mark on them. Nolan is also the rare auteur who makes four-quadrant blockbusters that both appeal to the masses and earn critical acclaim.
Even over a decade later, however, "Inception" remains one of Nolan's all-time best films. It's a visually stunning and inventive movie that boasts some of the best action scenes ever put to film, and even its title has now entered the lexicon thanks to an ending that still confounds viewers everywhere.
As successful as "Inception" was, it was a long and hard road to get the movie made. Not because of production delays, mind you, but because Nolan himself took his sweet time workshopping the movie before it was ready — along the way evolving it...
Even over a decade later, however, "Inception" remains one of Nolan's all-time best films. It's a visually stunning and inventive movie that boasts some of the best action scenes ever put to film, and even its title has now entered the lexicon thanks to an ending that still confounds viewers everywhere.
As successful as "Inception" was, it was a long and hard road to get the movie made. Not because of production delays, mind you, but because Nolan himself took his sweet time workshopping the movie before it was ready — along the way evolving it...
- 4/7/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
One of the landmark films in the post-apocalyptic/ zombie horror flicks in the 2000s was the Cillian Murphy starrer 28 Days Later which was directed by Danny Boyle. The film was also the turning point of Cillian Murphy’s career whose performance impressed Hollywood and he started being noticed by prolific filmmakers in the industry.
Cillian Murphy as Jim in 2002’s 28 Days Later
In addition to Murphy, the film also starred Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson. The success of the film led to a sequel in 2007 titled 28 Weeks Later starring Jeremy Renner. A third film was announced recently with the original team returning including Boyle, Alex Garland, and Murphy. With the rumored addition of Jodie Comer in the film, fans are confused about the omission of Harris.
Fans Want Naomie Harris To Return in 28 Years Later Alongside Cillian Murphy
Naomie Harris was a standout performer in 28 Days...
Cillian Murphy as Jim in 2002’s 28 Days Later
In addition to Murphy, the film also starred Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson. The success of the film led to a sequel in 2007 titled 28 Weeks Later starring Jeremy Renner. A third film was announced recently with the original team returning including Boyle, Alex Garland, and Murphy. With the rumored addition of Jodie Comer in the film, fans are confused about the omission of Harris.
Fans Want Naomie Harris To Return in 28 Years Later Alongside Cillian Murphy
Naomie Harris was a standout performer in 28 Days...
- 4/7/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Christian Bale is probably the most diligent actor Hollywood has. Bale’s commitment to the craft is unparalleled. He has quite the reputation of going above and beyond to do justice to the characters he plays. With extreme physical transformations and voice modulations, Bale plays his characters like he’s grown new skin.
Christian Bale in Hostiles
The Batman star has seemingly outdone himself with his latest endeavor. Bale is set to play Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride, with the titular character played by Jessie Buckley. The first-look photos from the film show the actors in character. And Bale’s look is something that would run a chill down one’s spine.
Christian Bale’s New Look Is Nothing Short of Spine-Chilling
Christian Bale’s first look as Frankenstein in The Bride | Source: mgyllenhaal on Instagram
Renowned for his ability to go through incredible physical metamorphosis,...
Christian Bale in Hostiles
The Batman star has seemingly outdone himself with his latest endeavor. Bale is set to play Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride, with the titular character played by Jessie Buckley. The first-look photos from the film show the actors in character. And Bale’s look is something that would run a chill down one’s spine.
Christian Bale’s New Look Is Nothing Short of Spine-Chilling
Christian Bale’s first look as Frankenstein in The Bride | Source: mgyllenhaal on Instagram
Renowned for his ability to go through incredible physical metamorphosis,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
There are not a lot of actors in Hollywood whose presence itself on-screen exudes badassery. Liam Neeson has carved a unique niche for himself in the film industry, where directors and producers look up to him for serious roles. From Schindler’s List to Batman Begins, the actor has carefully picked feathers for his cap that are a testament to his effervescent acting abilities.
However, he often goes offbeat and picks up projects that show off a different side to his demanding presence on the silver screen, like he is about to do in his upcoming The Naked Gun Reboot.
Liam Neeson with Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I
But before we talk about the rebooted crime spoof-comedy, let’s have a look at the franchise that established Neeson as the tough-as-nails character in Hollywood. The Taken series remains one of the most beloved and successful action franchises to this day,...
However, he often goes offbeat and picks up projects that show off a different side to his demanding presence on the silver screen, like he is about to do in his upcoming The Naked Gun Reboot.
Liam Neeson with Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I
But before we talk about the rebooted crime spoof-comedy, let’s have a look at the franchise that established Neeson as the tough-as-nails character in Hollywood. The Taken series remains one of the most beloved and successful action franchises to this day,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes will star in the Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town this fall.
In the production, directed by Kenny Leon, Parsons will play the role of Stage Manager, Deutch will play Emily Webb and Holmes will play Mrs. Webb. They lead a cast of 28 actors, who also include Richard Thomas (The Waltons, To Kill a Mockingbird) as Mr. Webb, Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud, Hairspray Live!) as George Gibbs and Billy Eugene Jones (Purlie Victorious) as Dr. Gibbs.
The play will begin previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Sept. 17, ahead of an Oct. 10 opening.
Known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, Parsons also has extensive stage credits, including a role in Mother Play, which begins Broadway previews April 3. He has previously appeared on Broadway in productions including The Boys in the Band, An Act of God and The Normal Heart.
In the production, directed by Kenny Leon, Parsons will play the role of Stage Manager, Deutch will play Emily Webb and Holmes will play Mrs. Webb. They lead a cast of 28 actors, who also include Richard Thomas (The Waltons, To Kill a Mockingbird) as Mr. Webb, Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud, Hairspray Live!) as George Gibbs and Billy Eugene Jones (Purlie Victorious) as Dr. Gibbs.
The play will begin previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Sept. 17, ahead of an Oct. 10 opening.
Known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, Parsons also has extensive stage credits, including a role in Mother Play, which begins Broadway previews April 3. He has previously appeared on Broadway in productions including The Boys in the Band, An Act of God and The Normal Heart.
- 4/3/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jonathan Nolan has co-written some of the finest genre films of the 21st century (from The Prestige to Interstellar to The Dark Knight) and co-showrun one of the most groundbreaking sci-fi TV shows ever made (Westworld). Now, he’s back — this time as director and executive producer of Amazon’s dramatic adaptation of the blockbuster Fallout video game franchise.
The project (from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner) follows three very different survivors in a postapocalyptic landscape 200 years after a nuclear war. The show clearly differentiates itself from similar fare with its retro 1950s aesthetic and strong helpings of humor and shock-violence (trailer below).
I met up with Nolan (brother of director Christopher Nolan and partner to his producing and showrunning collaborator Lisa Joy) at his hotel during the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival. His clean-cut look from his days on Westworld has been replaced by the filmmaker sporting long,...
The project (from showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner) follows three very different survivors in a postapocalyptic landscape 200 years after a nuclear war. The show clearly differentiates itself from similar fare with its retro 1950s aesthetic and strong helpings of humor and shock-violence (trailer below).
I met up with Nolan (brother of director Christopher Nolan and partner to his producing and showrunning collaborator Lisa Joy) at his hotel during the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival. His clean-cut look from his days on Westworld has been replaced by the filmmaker sporting long,...
- 4/3/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christian Bale has given iconic performances in Hollywood, showcasing his versatility and acting prowess in the glam world. However, his work as Patrick Bateman, who leads a double life as a serial killer, brought him further into the spotlight, paving his way to shine in other spectacular projects.
Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho (2000)
Despite the movie garnering critical acclaim, especially for Bale’s sinister performance, it still gained polarizing reviews from audiences, with some hating the project due to its controversial themes and graphic content. But, the actor made sure to address the same in an old interview.
Christian Bale’s Take on His Controversial Project, American Psycho
Christian Bale won everyone’s hearts with his iconic performance in the 2000 movie, American Psycho. However, the project was not an easy choice for anyone since it is based on Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel which garnered attention for its graphic violence,...
Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho (2000)
Despite the movie garnering critical acclaim, especially for Bale’s sinister performance, it still gained polarizing reviews from audiences, with some hating the project due to its controversial themes and graphic content. But, the actor made sure to address the same in an old interview.
Christian Bale’s Take on His Controversial Project, American Psycho
Christian Bale won everyone’s hearts with his iconic performance in the 2000 movie, American Psycho. However, the project was not an easy choice for anyone since it is based on Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel which garnered attention for its graphic violence,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
While Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun pushed a 13-year-old Christian Bale to the limelight, transitioning into a prominent adult actor wasn’t easy. It would be another 13 years after the release of Spielberg’s war drama before the actor would eventually land his footing in Hollywood, thanks to his brilliance in American Psycho.
But prior to skyrocketing to the top after playing the sadistic killer, Bale did star in a plethora of movies, which involved a record-breaking Disney musical. However, the Batman Begins Star doesn’t share fond memories of working in the musical, as it wasn’t the film he initially signed up for.
Christian Bale Starred in One of Disney’s Lowest Grossing Features
Newsies | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The ’90s were a golden period for the House of the Mouse. Considered the Disney Renaissance era, from ’89 to ’99, the Industry giant kept hitting it out...
But prior to skyrocketing to the top after playing the sadistic killer, Bale did star in a plethora of movies, which involved a record-breaking Disney musical. However, the Batman Begins Star doesn’t share fond memories of working in the musical, as it wasn’t the film he initially signed up for.
Christian Bale Starred in One of Disney’s Lowest Grossing Features
Newsies | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The ’90s were a golden period for the House of the Mouse. Considered the Disney Renaissance era, from ’89 to ’99, the Industry giant kept hitting it out...
- 4/2/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Known for starring in multiple movies like Star Wars to Taken, Hollywood star Liam Neeson came under fire after he defended high-profile men who have been accused of inappropriate behavior. One of the names he commented on also included the actor-filmmaker Dustin Hoffman, who infamously slapped his Kramer vs. Kramer co-star Meryl Streep and has also been accused of s*xual misconduct by many women.
Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace
Neeson, who suggested that there seems to be a “bit of a witch-hunt happening,” drew criticism from many who believe he is downplaying the seriousness of the allegations and failing to acknowledge the prevalence of such misconduct in various industries.
Liam Neeson’s Controversial Remarks on Allegations Against Dustin Hoffman
During an appearance on the Irish talk show The Late Late Show, actor Liam Neeson shared his views on the s*xual misconduct allegations against several prominent figures,...
Liam Neeson in Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace
Neeson, who suggested that there seems to be a “bit of a witch-hunt happening,” drew criticism from many who believe he is downplaying the seriousness of the allegations and failing to acknowledge the prevalence of such misconduct in various industries.
Liam Neeson’s Controversial Remarks on Allegations Against Dustin Hoffman
During an appearance on the Irish talk show The Late Late Show, actor Liam Neeson shared his views on the s*xual misconduct allegations against several prominent figures,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
More than eight months (and one Oscar best picture win) after “Oppenheimer” landed in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s historical epic is still finding new audiences.
The film opened over the weekend in its final market, Japan, with $2.5 million from 343 theaters. It placed third on the country’s box office charts after two local offerings, the horror movie “Strange House” and the animated “Haikyu!!” According to Universal Pictures, “Oppenheimer” is the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood release in Japan, surpassing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” ($1.6 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($1.3 million).
With these ticket sales, “Oppenheimer” stands at a staggering $965 million globally. It’s a remarkable tally for a three-hour, R-rated drama that mostly takes place in laboratories and the halls of American government. In addition to box office riches, the $100-million budgeted film won seven Oscars, including best picture and director.
It’s not unusual for American-made movies...
The film opened over the weekend in its final market, Japan, with $2.5 million from 343 theaters. It placed third on the country’s box office charts after two local offerings, the horror movie “Strange House” and the animated “Haikyu!!” According to Universal Pictures, “Oppenheimer” is the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood release in Japan, surpassing “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” ($1.6 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($1.3 million).
With these ticket sales, “Oppenheimer” stands at a staggering $965 million globally. It’s a remarkable tally for a three-hour, R-rated drama that mostly takes place in laboratories and the halls of American government. In addition to box office riches, the $100-million budgeted film won seven Oscars, including best picture and director.
It’s not unusual for American-made movies...
- 3/31/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Sunday Update: Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has roared to a $194M global opening, of which $114M is from 63 international box office markets. The monster mash exceeded expectations, with over-performance in several offshore areas as well as domestic.
In like-for-like overseas markets at today’s exchange rates, the film is tracking 30% ahead of Godzilla, 25% higher than Dune: Part Two, 17% over Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 16% above Meg 2: The Trench, 6% over Godzilla vs Kong and on par with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Before we dig into the latest from the Monsterverse, let’s note some other weekend highlights. Kung Fu Panda 4 kicked up another $43.7M offshore to near the $200M milestone (it’s at $347M global); Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire crossed $100M worldwide, Germany has a big local hit in Chantal in Fairyland and Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer opened strongly in Japan.
In like-for-like overseas markets at today’s exchange rates, the film is tracking 30% ahead of Godzilla, 25% higher than Dune: Part Two, 17% over Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 16% above Meg 2: The Trench, 6% over Godzilla vs Kong and on par with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Before we dig into the latest from the Monsterverse, let’s note some other weekend highlights. Kung Fu Panda 4 kicked up another $43.7M offshore to near the $200M milestone (it’s at $347M global); Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire crossed $100M worldwide, Germany has a big local hit in Chantal in Fairyland and Best Picture Oscar winner Oppenheimer opened strongly in Japan.
- 3/31/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Aliens by Derek Laufman
Batman Begins by Chris Miller
Demon Slayer by Brendan Albetski
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire by Sinful Creation
Kenobi by Tom Lathom-Sharp
Kung Fu Panda 4...
Aliens by Derek Laufman
Batman Begins by Chris Miller
Demon Slayer by Brendan Albetski
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire by Sinful Creation
Kenobi by Tom Lathom-Sharp
Kung Fu Panda 4...
- 3/30/2024
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
There's no one way to play Batman. With "Batman Returns," star Michael Keaton cut more than half his lines, making for a broody, mysterious Dark Knight that fit perfectly among the more outlandish freaks that populated Tim Burton and production designer Bo Welch's nightmare fairytale landscape. For his Dark Knight trilogy, however, Christopher Nolan wasn't afraid to let Christian Bale's Batman bellow multiple lines using his now-famous guttural growl.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
- 3/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan has earned numerous accolades for his work in the cinema. He recently took home his maiden Academy Award. And, now he is about to get a whole new honor that only a few can boast of.
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
Start calling him Sir Christopher Nolan from now onwards. The Oscar-winning filmmaker and his wife producer Emma Thomas are to receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to the movie industry.
Suggested“The film has lost none of its power”: Steven Spielberg’s War Movie is so Legendary Even Christopher Nolan Didn’t Want to Compete With It
Nolan and Thomas have collaborated on all of his major feature films, including The Dark Knight trilogy, 2010’s Inception, 2014’s Interstellar, 2017’s Dunkirk, and 2020’s Tenet. However, Nolan is not the only member of The Dark Knight trilogy to receive this honor from the Royal family.
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
Start calling him Sir Christopher Nolan from now onwards. The Oscar-winning filmmaker and his wife producer Emma Thomas are to receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to the movie industry.
Suggested“The film has lost none of its power”: Steven Spielberg’s War Movie is so Legendary Even Christopher Nolan Didn’t Want to Compete With It
Nolan and Thomas have collaborated on all of his major feature films, including The Dark Knight trilogy, 2010’s Inception, 2014’s Interstellar, 2017’s Dunkirk, and 2020’s Tenet. However, Nolan is not the only member of The Dark Knight trilogy to receive this honor from the Royal family.
- 3/29/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal was one of the top contenders to play Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins, and although the role went to Christian Bale, director Christopher Nolan called Gyllenhaal personally to tell him he didn’t get the role.
“To [Nolan’s] credit and to Baz [Luhrmann’s] credit, both of those directors called me personally to tell me [I didn’t get the role],” Jake Gyllenhaal said on The Howard Stern Show. “And they will tell you why. When you get that far, there’s a real legitimacy to you potentially getting something. It’s not like they’re going, ‘Oh, thanks so much.’ They are going, ‘I saw these aspects of you that I really wanted in the role and are wonderful, but in the end I ended up moving this way because it matches better with this person who is opposite you or would be opposite you. The color of their hair or their height, whatever it is!
“To [Nolan’s] credit and to Baz [Luhrmann’s] credit, both of those directors called me personally to tell me [I didn’t get the role],” Jake Gyllenhaal said on The Howard Stern Show. “And they will tell you why. When you get that far, there’s a real legitimacy to you potentially getting something. It’s not like they’re going, ‘Oh, thanks so much.’ They are going, ‘I saw these aspects of you that I really wanted in the role and are wonderful, but in the end I ended up moving this way because it matches better with this person who is opposite you or would be opposite you. The color of their hair or their height, whatever it is!
- 3/28/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Fresh from their triumph at the Oscars earlier this month with “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood respectively for their services to film. The honor was personally approved by Britain’s King Charles III.
Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) for his services to the creative industries. The honor is one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K.
Traditionally, the honors are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Nolan was previously awarded the Cbe in 2019 for his services to film. He won his first best director Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” which follows the story of the father of the first atomic bomb. Thomas produced the film, which received 13 Academy Award nominations and took...
Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) for his services to the creative industries. The honor is one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K.
Traditionally, the honors are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Nolan was previously awarded the Cbe in 2019 for his services to film. He won his first best director Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” which follows the story of the father of the first atomic bomb. Thomas produced the film, which received 13 Academy Award nominations and took...
- 3/28/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Looking at all the Batman movies that have been made so far, people might have noticed that a lot of the villains are repeated in the cinematic universe. From Christopher Nolan’s hot-take on The Joker to Matt Reeves with The Riddler, these villains are very well-known characters around the world.
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Believe it or not, Jake Gyllenhaal was once in the running to play the Caped Crusader. IndieWire reports (via The Howard Stern Show) that the “Road House” actor revealed he was one of Christopher Nolan‘s final choices to play Bruce Wayne in “Batman Begins.” And that’s not only close casting Gyllenhaal unveiled: Baz Luhrmann was also looking at him to star in the 2001 musical “Moulin Rouge!
Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals He Auditioned For Lead Roles In ‘Batman Begins’ & ‘Moulin Rouge!’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals He Auditioned For Lead Roles In ‘Batman Begins’ & ‘Moulin Rouge!’ at The Playlist.
- 3/28/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Jake Gyllenhaal isn’t letting missing out on playing the Caped Crusader drag him down.
The actor reflected on not being cast in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” during a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” in the below video. While Gyllenhaal admitted to feeling some “disappointment” when he lost out on Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” before Ewan McGregor was cast, it taught him a lesson that he had to apply when he was denied the part of Bruce Wayne years later.
“You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude,” Gyllenhaal said.
Both “Moulin Rouge!” director Luhrmann and “Batman Begins” helmer Nolan personally reached out to Gyllenhaal to explain why he didn’t land the respective lead parts.
“To [Nolan’s] credit and to Baz [Luhrmann’s] credit, both of those directors...
The actor reflected on not being cast in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” during a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” in the below video. While Gyllenhaal admitted to feeling some “disappointment” when he lost out on Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” before Ewan McGregor was cast, it taught him a lesson that he had to apply when he was denied the part of Bruce Wayne years later.
“You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude,” Gyllenhaal said.
Both “Moulin Rouge!” director Luhrmann and “Batman Begins” helmer Nolan personally reached out to Gyllenhaal to explain why he didn’t land the respective lead parts.
“To [Nolan’s] credit and to Baz [Luhrmann’s] credit, both of those directors...
- 3/27/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about losing roles in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! and Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins.
The Road House actor appeared on The Howard Stern Show and talked about how he handled finding out he was not chosen for the roles in the films he auditioned for.
In Moulin Rouge! the role of Christian, that ultimately went to Ewan McGregor, was down to Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, who the actor would wind up co-starring later in Brokeback Mountain.
“What I felt was disappointment when I didn’t get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed,” Gyllenhaal said. “But that’s Ewan McGregor’s part. You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude.”
Gyllenhaal continued with this mindset when he lost the role of Batman to Christian Bale...
The Road House actor appeared on The Howard Stern Show and talked about how he handled finding out he was not chosen for the roles in the films he auditioned for.
In Moulin Rouge! the role of Christian, that ultimately went to Ewan McGregor, was down to Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, who the actor would wind up co-starring later in Brokeback Mountain.
“What I felt was disappointment when I didn’t get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed,” Gyllenhaal said. “But that’s Ewan McGregor’s part. You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude.”
Gyllenhaal continued with this mindset when he lost the role of Batman to Christian Bale...
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Despite the mixed reviews for Road House, the viewers and critics unanimously loved Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance in the bouncer role. It’s no wonder that the actor has such a good portfolio and even his rejected roles speak volumes of his skills. Gyllenhaal was in the running to play Batman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. While the role eventually went to Christian Bale, Gyllenhaal was not bummed out by the rejection.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners
The Donnie Darko actor’s positive mindset was influenced by the fact that Nolan personally called him to tell him that he did not get the role. Gyllenhaal went on to land roles in critically acclaimed films like Brokeback Mountain and Jarhead, following his Batman rejection.
Jake Gyllenhaal Was Pretty Cool About His Batman Rejection Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal took his Batman rejection with a positive mindset
Last year, The Dark Knight...
Jake Gyllenhaal in Prisoners
The Donnie Darko actor’s positive mindset was influenced by the fact that Nolan personally called him to tell him that he did not get the role. Gyllenhaal went on to land roles in critically acclaimed films like Brokeback Mountain and Jarhead, following his Batman rejection.
Jake Gyllenhaal Was Pretty Cool About His Batman Rejection Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal took his Batman rejection with a positive mindset
Last year, The Dark Knight...
- 3/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jake Gyllenhaal recently opened up on “The Howard Stern Show” about what it was like losing two major roles during the final rounds of casting: Batman in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” and Christian in Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” On the latter film, the audition process came down to Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger and Ewan McGregor. It’s here where Gyllenhaal first heard of Ledger, who would later become his co-star in “Brokeback Mountain.”
“What I felt was disappointment when I didn’t get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed,” Gyllenhaal said. “But that’s Ewan McGregor’s part. You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude.”
Gyllenhaal maintained that healthy mindset when he lost out on “Batman Begins” a few years after “Moulin Rouge!” fell through. David S. Goyer,...
“What I felt was disappointment when I didn’t get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed,” Gyllenhaal said. “But that’s Ewan McGregor’s part. You learn to go, ‘There’s another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. I’ll get something else.’ You keep that attitude.”
Gyllenhaal maintained that healthy mindset when he lost out on “Batman Begins” a few years after “Moulin Rouge!” fell through. David S. Goyer,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.