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'Bond 24′ – Will Christopher Nolan Direct the Next James Bond Film?

Mike Sampson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:04 +0000

It was just a few weeks ago that Sam Mendes officially announced he wouldn't return to direct 'Bond 24' (what's more, he said the mere thought of returning to direct another James Bond film made him "physically ill") but producers aren't wasting any time finding a replacement. But how do you top 'Skyfall' - the biggest Bond film of all-time and a movie that made over $1 billion? You hire 'The Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan.

Michael Caine Joins Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' Because, Of Course

Jacob Hall — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:14:21 +0000

Let's face it: the question was never "Will Michael Caine join the cast of 'Interstellar?'", it was "When will we hear about Michael Caine joining the cast of 'Interstellar?'" The answer is right now. The legendary actor has officially signed on to join the mysterious science fiction film and it will mark the sixth time he's worked with director Christopher Nolan.

Jessica Chastain in Talks to Join Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'

Damon Houx — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:14:31 +0000

Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain has now entered into discussions to join Christopher Nolan's next picture 'Interstellar.' If she takes the part she'll join Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway in this secretive science fiction film.

'Justice League' Will Not Involve Christopher Nolan, But the DC World Is Wide Open

Nick Romano — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:19:34 +0000

Poor 'Justice League.' It just can't catch a break. When news broke that Warner Bros. wanted their own version of Marvel's 'The Avengers' to hit the big screen, fans of the DC universe were in hysterics, but the project has been seesawing back and forth between "Yah, we will make it" and "Nah, it's dead." Now, the biggest report we've heard so far, referring of course to Christopher Nolan's attachment, has been debunked by WB themselves.

Christopter Nolan's 'Interstellar' Enlists Anne Hathaway to Join Matthew McConaughey

Britt Hayes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:13:39 +0000

Well alright, alright, alright. Anne Hathaway is looking to be the latest name to join Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming sci-fi flick ‘Interstellar.’ Deadline reports that Anne Hathaway is closing on a deal that’ll reunite her ‘Dark Knight Rises‘ director Christopher Nolan for ‘Interstellar,’ which already boasts the talent of Matthew McConaughey. This is big news for Hathaway, who [...]

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' is Looking at Matthew McConaughey

Damon Houx — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:30:02 +0000

Well, this is quite the career rebound. Matthew McConaughey, after a couple of years of solid character work -- and a lot of stolen scenes -- is now back in the big leagues as it appears Christopher Nolan wants him to be the lead in his next film 'Interstellar.' Not bad for an almost wash-out, yeah?

Will Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' Space Adventure Be the Must-See Movie of 2014?

Nick Romano — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:13:54 +0000

Back in January, word was that 'The Dark Knight Rises' director Christopher Nolan was looking to follow up his Batman trilogy and 'Man of Steel' production duties with the original sci-fi space adventure film 'Interstellar.' Now, it's official and the project, produced through Warner Bros. and Paramount, has a 2014 release date just a couple months after Marvel's own space movie 'Guardians of the Galaxy.'

'Justice League' Movie: Christian Bale to Return as Batman?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:29:44 +0000

For the past year, there's been one big question surrounding a potential 'Justice League' movie: how do you possibly compete with the likes of 'The Avengers'? Well, it looks like Warner Bros. may finally have a game plan: they want to bring back Christian Bale as Batman. And that's not all.

Christopher Nolan Lines Up 'Interstellar' as His Bat-Follow-Up

Damon Houx — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:08:20 +0000

Having concluded his Batman trilogy last year with ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ it’s been a bit of a waiting game to see what Christopher Nolan would do next. It turns out he wants ‘Interstellar’ to be his next project. The script, written by Nolan’s brother Jonathan, was at one point being circled by Steven Spielberg [...]

Johnny Depp to Star in 'Transcendence' For 'Dark Knight' Cinematographer Wally Pfister

Britt Hayes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:56:04 +0000

We recently brought you news that cinematographer Wally Pfister’s (‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy) directorial debut will be a science fiction film, and now it looks as though Christopher Nolan‘s pal has attracted a big name for his big first outing: Johnny Depp. According to Deadline, Johnny Depp is currently in negotiations to star in ‘Transcendence,’ [...]

'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray Trailer: Relive the Glory of Nolan's Final Batman Film!

Nick Romano — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:11:53 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' hit theaters this past summer to high box office numbers and continued to "rise" in popularity as word spread about Christopher Nolan's last film in the 'Dark Knight' trilogy. And soon, one of the biggest hits of the summer, which gave 'The Avengers' a strenuous run for its money, will be coming home on Blu-ray and DVD. What better way to get pumped than to relive the glory of Batman's final hours in the trailer for 'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray combo pack?

'The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-ray Reveals Extras (and No Deleted Scenes)

Damon Houx — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:45:38 +0000

We've known for a while now that 'The Dark Knight Rises' would be hitting DVD and Blu-ray the first week of December (now December 4), but we didn't know the specs for this summer's second biggest hit. Would there be the thirty minutes of deleted scenes that were rumored, or any deleted material at all? The specs are in, the answer is no.

First Look at 'The Dark Knight Rises' DVD and Trilogy Box Set

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:30:48 +0000

Depending on where you live, Christopher Nolan’s superhero smash ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ might still be playing in multiplexes… sometimes even on your local IMAX screen. But thanks to the ever-shrinking window between theatrical and DVD release, you now can start planning to own ‘Rises’ on December 3, and here are a few of the options that will be at your consumer-driven fingertips.

Rare 'Dark Knight' Publicity Photos Show Off Heath Ledger as the Joker

Nick Romano — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:54:39 +0000

It's bittersweet to think that 'The Dark Knight Rises' marked the end of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, considering many moviegoers were in agreement that it was not only the highlight of the summer, but also the best of the three films. And yet, it's sad to see it come to an end.

On the other hand, there's still more images and footage to be seen. 'The Dark Knight Rises' DVD and Blu-ray edition hits this December 3, and will be filled with a lot of extras everyone can enjoy. But while we're waiting to purchase what will most likely be a treasured edition to our movie libraries, newly released photos of a rarely seen photo shoot for 'The Dark Knight' give us a closer look at another iconic moment from the movie trilogy -- Heath Ledger in full Joker makeup and costume.

Christopher Nolan's 'Following' and 'Brazil' Lead Criterion's December Releases

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:40:34 +0000

It's that time of the month when The Criterion Collection announces their upcoming titles. And though there may not be many surprises for those paying attention, we're finally getting Christopher Nolan in the prestigious collection, and a Blu-ray upgrade of one of Criterion's greatest special editions.

'Dark Knight Rises' Director's Cut Not Happening

Mike Sampson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:50:29 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' director's cut was first rumored a week ago when it was reported the upcoming 'Dark Knight Rises' DVD and Blu-ray would include an additional 30-minutes of footage edited into the theatrical cut. But the actual director himself, Christopher Nolan, has something to say about this and hopefully you didn't let yourself get too excited.

'The Dark Knight Rises' Sold 12 Million Fewer Tickets Than Tim Burton's 'Batman'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:06:03 +0000

Here's a little perspective for you on this slow news day: Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises' sold 12 million fewer tickets than Tim Burton's 'Batman,' released in 1989. Are fewer people heading to the theater these days? It's hard to believe more people were excited for Burton's film than Nolan's.

Check Out the Best 'Dark Knight Rises' Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Nick Romano — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:45:43 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' was arguably the biggest movie of summer 2012, next to 'The Avengers.' Warner Bros. tortured us for what seemed like months on end with spoilery movie stills, trailers, TV spots, posters and random clips, but there's plenty more of this blockbuster to be seen.

POLL: Who Should Direct the 'Justice League' Movie?

Nick Romano — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:15:27 +0000

It's never overkill to reiterate for the thousandth time that Christopher Nolan will not be directing the 'Justice League' movie. No matter how many rumors circulate the Webosphere or how many times fans cry out for a savior to come a save this project, it doesn't change the fact he threw in the towel after 'The Dark Knight Rises.' So, that means there's an opening.

Get the Bane Backstory That Christopher Nolan Cut From 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Britt Hayes — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:52 +0000

In Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight Rises' Batman/Bruce Wayne faces his most dangerous and enigmatic foe yet: the muscular, masked Bane (Tom Hardy). There were a lot of questions left unanswered about his character, and it appears those answers were left on the cutting room floor.

Well, except for an answer to "what the hell does his voice sound like?" which is a question that's been eating away at our collective pop culture consciousness for weeks now.

Batman's Back! Watch 'The Dark Knight Returns' Trailer

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:13:49 +0000

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ brought closure to Christopher Nolan’s vision of the Batman, which began with ‘Batman Begins’ and extended through ‘The Dark Knight.’ But it also created a gaping hole in the Batman landscape, as fans of the Caped Crusader wonder what they’re going to look forward to now that Nolan’s passion project has come to a close. We might have a suggestion.

Does 'The Dark Knight Rises' Deserve an Oscar?

Britt Hayes — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:52:20 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' heralds the end of the summer film season as we leave the big blockbusters behind and look forward to the serious awards contenders of the fall and winter. But is Christopher Nolan's conclusion to the trilogy worthy of an Oscar, or are we taking our wishful thinking a little too seriously?

Read Christopher Nolan's Goodbye Letter to the 'Dark Knight' Franchise

Mike Sampson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:11:47 +0000

Director Christopher Nolan is done with the 'Dark Knight' franchise - this he has said many times. And while it might seem hard for fans to believe that he is really done, Nolan wrote a goodbye letter in the foreward to the upcoming book 'The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy' that should serve as his definitive last word on Batman.

The 'Dark Knight' Returns? How Warner Bros. Will Reboot the Batman Franchise

Christopher Campbell — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:12:56 +0000

A ‘Dark Knight’ reboot? A ‘Dark Knight’ sequel? ‘Dark Knight’ spinoffs or prequels? Though Christopher Nolan has said he’s done with the ‘Dark Knight’ franchise, Warner Bros. has expressed a strong interest in keeping the character going. We take a look at how Warner Bros. will take Batman beyond ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’ (Major spoilers [...]

Christopher Nolan Responds to Shooting at 'The Dark Knight Rises' Screening

Damon Houx — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:47:41 +0000

Christopher Nolan has released a statement about the shooting that happened at the midnight ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ screening in Aurora, Colorado last night. His words are as follows: Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of “The Dark Knight Rises”, I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that [...]

Christopher Nolan Defends Fans Who Threatened 'Dark Knight Rises' Critics

Mike Sampson — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:06:22 +0000

Earlier this week, 'Dark Knight Rises' fans took a few critics to task for their negative reviews and by that we mean "issued death treats." Threats of violence against a movie critic for a negative review is a little extreme, but when director Christopher Nolan was asked his opinion at the 'Dark Knight Rises' London premiere, he didn't condemn that Batfans, he actually defended them.

Christopher Nolan Wants Anne Hathaway's Catwoman To Get Her Own Movie

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:10:27 +0000

Christopher Nolan might be finished with his Batman universe, but that doesn’t mean he believes his characters should fade away. In fact, the director’s gone so far as to say -- on the record – that Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman should keep the fire’s burning with a spinoff film.

'The Dark Knight Rises' Premiere: Cast and Crew Say Their Goodbyes

Nick Romano — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:45:53 +0000

Yesterday marked the beginning of the end of ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ as all the stars and crew behind the final Christopher Nolan-directed Batman trilogy came out to New York City yesterday for the premiere. And what better location to host the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ premiere than the so named real-life city of Gotham. The [...]

New 'Dark Knight Rises' Photos Take Us Behind the Scenes

Britt Hayes — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:29:56 +0000

We’ve got four more days until ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ hits theaters, and we don’t know about you guys, but we’re more excited than ever. We’ve got nine new photos from the film, including some cool behind the scenes stuff. In these new photos, courtesy of EW, we get some familiar faces and still images [...]

'The Dark Knight Rises' Gets One Last Trailer

Damon Houx — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:35:15 +0000

We are painfully close to the release of 'The Dark Knight Rises,' and for those hoping to know as little as possible going in, the next couple days are going to be the roughest. Christopher Nolan's final entry in the Batman franchise is said to have some twists and turns, and it's going to get harder and harder to not have them spoiled. Now there's a new (and likely final) trailer for the movie, and - for better or worse - it only shows a little bit of new footage.