McFarlane Toys Shows Off the DC Multiverse Lucius Fox and The Tumbler/ Batmobile

 

Finally making its way to toy stores around the world and based on the popular supporting character + vehicle seen in The Dark Knight Trilogy, McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane show off via a new video released a look at the Lucius Fox figure based on Morgan Freeman’s likeness (Happy Birthday!) and The Tumbler/ Batmobile vehicle!

McFarlane Toys Unveils DC Multiverse Gold Label TDK Joker Interrogation Room Set

 

“But I know the truth. There’s no going back. You’ve changed things… Forever.”

One of the most iconic scenes in The Dark Knight is getting the DC Multiverse Gold Label treatment, as McFarlane Toys has revealed promo images and put up for pre-order their new “The Joker Interrogation Room” Deluxe Figure Set based on the same moment featured in the 2008 superhero crime drama film “The Dark Knight!”

Check out more pics below, and find out more details via McFarlane Toys website here!

The Joker TDK Interrogation Room set is expected to arrive this October!🃏🦇

The Dark Knight Was Released 15 Years Ago Today

 

15 years ago this day, Christopher Nolan's second Batman film in "The Dark Knight" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in US theaters. It would be the sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins" and the second instalment of "The Dark Knight Trilogy" - seeing actor Christian Bale reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/ Batman as he continued to wage his vigilante war against crime and corruption in Gotham City. He allies himself with GCPD cop James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to take down the mob once and for all. Unfortunately for them they fail to recognise the growing threat of a criminal mastermind known as The Joker (the late Heath Ledger) as he systematically takes down everything in Gotham through anarchy and chaos.

The Dark Knight - Original Theatrical Trailer Considered a masterpiece and one of the greatest films ever made, The Dark Knight broke the mold in several levels - and ushered in a new perception for superhero movies thanks to its grounded crime film approach as well as Heath Ledger as The Joker - which would ultimately be one of his last performances prior to tragically passing away in January 2008. The actor would post-humously win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Clown Prince of Crime, and TDK would go on to win big in the Box Office and further heighten Nolan's status as a bigtime filmmaker - especially with his pioneering use of the IMAX format for big blockbuster films. 

The success of The Dark Knight would lead to a third and final film in Nolan's Batman trilogy in "The Dark Knight Rises" - ending Bruce Wayne's story and journey as Gotham's vigilante hero and defender.

Why So Serious?  Welcome To A World Without Rules. Happy 15 years, TDK! 

McFarlane Toys’ DC Multiverse “The Dark Knight Trilogy” Wave of Action Figures Now Up for Pre-Order!

 

The next line of DC Multiverse figures based on one of the most acclaimed superhero trilogies ever made is now inching closer to release, as McFarlane Toys has put up “The Dark Knight Trilogy” wave of action figures up for pre-order!

Arriving on the same year that Christopher Nolan’s second Batman film in “The Dark Knight” celebrates its 15th anniversary, the wave consists of Batman, The Joker, Harvey Dent/ Two-Face, and Scarecrow - with the Build-A-Figure being none other than Bane himself! You can check out how to pre-order them here via the McFarlane Toys website! 

The Dark Knight turns 12 years; Check out Prime 1 Studio's upcoming 1/2 scale statue

12 years ago, "The Dark Knight" - the sequel to Batman Begins and the second entry in what would ultimately become "The Dark Knight Trilogy", was released in theaters in 2008 - becoming one of the most highly acclaimed superhero movies ever made and arguably the best Batman movie next to Tim Burton's "Batman". Christian Bale reprised his role as Bruce Wayne and put on the Batsuit once more - to take on the late great Heath Ledger's Joker and defend it from the anarchy and chaos he unleashed in a very realistic Gotham City.

To commemorate the occasion and give fans and collectors the opportunity to take home "something pretty big" - Prime 1 Studio has solicited their upcoming 1/2 scale The Dark Knight Batman Statue - and it's as impressive as it looks. Check out the video below for a 360 view:

Batman Deluxe Version (The Dark Knight) 360°View - Prime1Studio
Expect this statue to be out between Fall 2021 and January 2022. For more details, check out the official website of Prime 1 Studio.

Looking back at Batman Begins - 15 years later and its legacy is still going strong

Just like that, it's been a decade and a half since Warner Bros. and director Christopher Nolan took a stab at the Batman film franchise - when prospects looked bleak moving forward for DC Comics' flagship character after 1997's "Batman and Robin" - and literally brought the character back to his roots and reinvigorated the franchise with 2005's "BATMAN BEGINS" a grounded realism and telling the definite origin story of the future Dark Knight - who he is and how he came to be.

Just with the release of the very first teaser trailer in 2004 - we already knew we were going to be in for a wild ride and a Batman story that would be a superhero movie yet have none of the camp and comedy that featured heavily in the past movies - putting the franchise into a bit of a hiatus before finally getting its second wind as a brand to take very seriously.

Batman Begins - Teaser Trailer
Nolan, then known for films "Memento" and "Insomnia", was a big Batman fan himself and looked to tell the definitive Bruce Wayne story - an aspect of the character that was briefly touched on but never explored in full detail in a Batman movie save for the death of his parents. The journey and training of Wayne as well as the influences and experiences he received were the focal points of "Batman Begins" that drove us, the viewers and fans,  to see Bruce Wayne's rise from a traumatized individual into the vigilante hero who adopts the persona of his childhood fear - turning it into a symbol to strike fear into the hearts and minds of criminals that plague his hometown of Gotham City.


Batman Begins (2005) Official Trailer #1
Featuring an ensemble cast lead by Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/ Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard, Gary Oldman as James Gordon, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane/ Scarecrow, Ken Watanabe as Ra's Al Ghul, and Rutger Hauer as Hauer William Earle, Batman Begins was poised to be a blockbuster and triumphant return for the Caped Crusader and cinema - and sure enough it was. It spawned two sequel in 2008's "The Dark Knight" and 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises" - completing Bruce Wayne's story and crusade with a "beginning, middle, and end" structure that collectively went on to be known as "The Dark Knight Trilogy", and solidifying Christopher Nolan's place as one of Hollywood's film prodigies and innovators.

Happy 15 years, Batman Begins!

Happy 10th Anniversary, The Dark Knight!

On this week 10 years ago, the long awaited sequel to Christopher Nolan's "Batman Begins" was released and forever changed the landscape of superhero films as a genre in Hollywood (alongside the release of the very first Marvel Cinematic Universe film in "Iron Man" on May of the same year). The aptly titled movie called "The Dark Knight" became more than just another Batman movie and follow-up - it was considered "The Godfather" of superhero movies and dared to challenge the perception of the Caped Crusader and his world by grounding them into a very realistic tale where a man working outside the law as a vigilante is challenged by an agent of chaos.


Christian Bale of course returned as Batman - more experienced and savvy in his role as Gotham's protector following his victory against the League of Shadows. He partners with his steadfast cop friend Lt. James Gordon and new ally in District Attorney Harvey Dent in trying to eliminate crime and the mob from every corner of the city. Unfortunately it's the unpredictable arrival of a crazed criminal mastermind known as "The Joker" - played by the late Heath Ledger - that backs everyone in Gotham to a wall, pushing Batman to his very limits and challenging his fight against injustice by threatening everything he loves and has worked for.

Of course the impact of The Dark Knight in pop culture and movies cannot be overstated. It changed how films of its type are perceived and considered for the Academy Awards - with Ledger's Joker winning posthumously a "Best Supporting Actor" award that is well deserved. It is indeed the film that we needed and deserved, and it also helped popularize the use of IMAX cameras in filming - which is why it is being brought back (according to Variety) to celebrate a decade of the superhero film's mark in film history.

Happy Anniversary, The Dark Knight!

Batman Ninja gets US Trailer and release details

Hitting digital this April and for Blu-Ray/ DVD on May, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (via Superherohype) has revealed the US trailer and release details for "Batman Ninja" - the hotly anticipated anime film thats sees the Dark Knight and his closest allies and reviled villains travelling to feudal Japan and trying to find a way back to their own time before all hell breaks loose.


"Batman Ninja" trailer (English language)
Batman Ninja hits digital on April 3 and on home video on May 8!

ICYMI: Kevin Conroy reads the ending to "The Dark Knight"

In what will certainly impress fans of the much renowned "Voice of Batman" as well as Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight", Batman: The Animated Series voice actor Kevin Conroy reads out that ending scene to the second film in "The Dark Knight Trilogy".

Via The Nerdist, here's the reading:

Kevin Conroy Voices Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight! (Talkin' Toons w/ Rob Paulsen)
Justwatch and see the master at play. It's a thing to behold and hear Kevin Conroy doing that sad yet epic conclusion to one of the great superhero films ever made.

The Dark Knight was released 8 years ago this day

Exactly 8 years ago this day, Christopher Nolan unleashed the second chapter of what would ultimately be his Batman Trilogy of films in "The Dark Knight" -  the sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins" and featuring Christian Bale returning to the role of Bruce Wayne/ Batman as he sets out to confront a new and unrelenting criminal mastermind known as The Joker. The film would go on to become one of the most popular superhero films of all time, grossing a billion in the box office and also winning an award in the Academy Awards - namely for the late Heath Ledger's performance as The Joker.


The Dark Knight - Original Theatrical Trailer
While 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises" wrapped up Nolan's take on the character and finished Bruce Wayne's story in those three movies, The Dark Knight Trilogy would inspire and influence how Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment would approach their future superhero movies - namely their "DC Extended Universe" of films that includes this year's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and the upcoming "Suicide Squad". Ben Affleck may be the new Batman in town now, but Christian Bale's time in the Batsuit will be remembered - especially in this film where the stakes were placed against him by Ledger's Clown Prince of Crime. This movie definitely deserves a rewatch.

Batman Day: Save the date on September 17, 2016!

It's that time of the year again when a certain Caped Crusader gets a day to himself and his fans celebrating worldwide as well, as DC Comics has officially dated September 17, 2016 as "Batman Day" - the THIRD TIME the event has happened since its inception in 2014 as part of The Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary!

According to Comic Book.com, DC Comics has announced that there will be free comic book giveaways once again, as well as special artists like Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, and Tom King who have worked on the character promoting the legacy Bruce Wayne's alter ego has garnered for 77 years now. There's no better time to celebrate either, as Batman and the rest of the DC Universe have experience a "Rebirth" in comics, as well as Ben Affleck portraying an older and hardened Dark Knight in this year's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and will make a cameo in this August's Suicide Squad.

Prepare for Batman Day on September!

The Dark Knight Trilogy: CBR's "9 Worst Decisions" Batman made in the TDK Films

We all know that Christopher Nolan's Batman films that make up "The Dark Knight Trilogy" were masterpieces and blockbusters that have entertained and presented a version of the Caped Crusader that was grounded on reality. Christian Bale embodied a more realistic interpretation of Bruce Wayne and Batman, and it was a self-contained set of films that wrapped up a journey of a man who wanted to inspire people to make a difference and fight injustice.

However, Spinoff Online (via CBR) has also compiled a list where The Dark Knight has made some pretty bad decisions... 9 of them in fact. You can read 'em here, starting from the ones seen in Batman Begins all the way to The Dark Knight and finally for The Dark Knight Rises.

ICYMI: Happy Birthday to Christian Bale, aka Batman/ Bruce Wayne of The Dark Knight Trilogy

He may have finished his tenure as The Dark Knight in Christopher Nolan's epic Batman film trilogy, but today marks a grand occasion still, as Christian Bale celebrates his birthday today!

Playing the part of Bruce Wayne/ Batman in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, Bale would also be seen in films like The Fighter (where he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), American Hustle, and most recently in Exodus: Gods and Kings. However, it's his role in The Dark Knight Trilogy that people will fondly remember him by, as he embodied a more realistic and grounded Batman for a generation to see!

Short Feature: The Journey of Bruce Wayne
While the world prepares for Ben Affleck's tenure as Bats for the DC Cinematic Universe, today is a celebration of his predecessor's nameday!

Happy 41st Birthday Christian Bale!

Batman v Superman and Star Wars: J.J Abrams and Bad Robot Productions make "HUNKA JUNK" video

In what is pretty much a hilarious display of shenanigans and tomfoolery, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder and Star Wars Episode VII director J.J Abrams have had some pretty solid spoofs and shots of the two different franchises finding themselves mixed together in some LOL moments. The latest now comes from Abrams and his company Bad Robot Productions, via a report from Comic Book.com that shows a video that shows of the Millennium Falcon and... Something else hidden in it.

Just watch the video and see for yourselves. The Force is strong with The Dark Knight in this "HUNKA JUNK" video.XD


HUNKA JUNK
HUNKA JUNK is right... Though wish it came in black, haha.

Batman: Digital Spy releases "Batman 75" interactive image

Now here's something Batfans will certainly love to take a look into!

Via the folks from Digital Spy and a post at Slash Film, here's an IMPRESSIVE interactive image that delves into each of the men who have played and voiced The Dark Knight in several forms of media, from the old TV Serials to the campy Adam West '66 classic, Kevin Conroy's iconic voice from the DC Animated Universe, and of course the movies and films that actors Michael Keaton and Christian Bale have immortalize themselves in... As will new and future Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice actor, Ben Affleck.



Stellar tribute indeed for Batman's 75th Anniversary this year!

Batman 75th Anniversary: Detective Comics #27 turns 75 today; Batman Month Begins

Today, March 30, 2014 marks a MILESTONE in comic book and popculture history, as the date marks the 75th Anniversary of the release of "Detective Comics #27"... The FIRST APPEARANCE of THE BATMAN.

If you didn't hear about it in various news sites like this blog and here, then you'd know that it officially marks the celebration proper of "Batman 75" - The 75th Anniversary of Batman - Who he is and everything that came to be along with him! So let's take this time to thank DC Comics, Bob Kane, and Bill Finger for delivering this superhero and Dark Knight crusader to us for all time!

HAPPY 75TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE BATMAN!

Batman: DC Comics celebrates The Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary

It's a great time to be a Bat-fan, especially since 2014 is a BIG YEAR for everything related to DC Comics' most iconic vigilante superhero.

75 YEARS AGO... On March 30, 1939, Illustrator Bob Kane and Writer Bill Finger created a shadowy and menacing costumed figure... Who would go on to become one of the most iconic superheroes of all time.

That superhero is none other than The Dark Knight and Caped Crusader of Gotham City himself... The Batman.

As the alter ego of Billionaire Bruce Wayne, Batman seeks to defend the innocent and deal justice to the "cowardly and superstitious". After losing his parents to a grisly crime when he was a young boy, Bruce dedicated his entire life to fight criminality and ensure others wouldn't suffer the same tragedy that befell him. Mastering an array of martial arts and sharpening his mind to become one of the keenest minds on the planet, Batman wages a one-man war on crime and uses his resources and arsenal of high-tech gadgets to aid him in his battles. He also has allies in his crusade such as Robin The Boy Wonder and Nightwing, as well as forging a strong friendship with Police Commissioner James Gordon and being a founding member of the Justice League.

To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of one of the greatest superheroes of all time, DC Comics has launched the official "Batman75.com" website to commemorate this milestone, as well as highlighting the list of new material, media, events, and merchandise that fans will be able to see throughout the year, which include the release of the new weekly comic book series "Batman: Eternal" this April, and Rocksteady Studios upcoming final entry in their highly-acclaimed Batman: Arkham video game series, Batman: Arkham Knight.

In addition to unveiling a "75th Anniversary logo", the official press release of DC Comics.com states the following:

"To mark the milestone 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ Batman, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment have revealed plans for a year-long celebration befitting the world’s most popular Super Hero.  Highlights of the anniversary program, which starts today, include a new commemorative 75th anniversary Batman logo and an exclusive “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit, featuring 20 contemporary artists’ interpretation of The Dark Knight’s iconic cowl headpiece and cape from the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight videogame.  There will also be 75thanniversary-related activities across all of Warner Bros. Entertainment throughout the year.

First appearing in the comic book Detective Comics #27, which hit newsstands on March 30, 1939, featuring artwork by Bob Kane and a script by Bill Finger, Batman emerged from the shadows to become the world’s most popular Super Hero and dominate all media.  In feature films, TV shows, radio, video games, publishing and merchandise, this most human of Super Heroes has battled some of fiction’s greatest villains using his intellect, cunning and an arsenal of gadgets to further his quest for justice.

“Batman is an incredibly important property with multi-generational appeal across all of the Studio’s businesses, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary,” said Kevin Tsujihara, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Entertainment.  “From billion-dollar blockbuster films to TV, home entertainment, video games and consumer products, The Dark Knight continues to resonate with audiences worldwide and rightfully deserves his place as a global pop culture icon for the ages.”

Batman is the single most successful Super Hero film franchise in history and there have been more theatrical movies released based on Batman than any other comic book character.  In video games, the Batman Arkham franchise is also the most successful Super Hero game concept ever.  Batman consistently breaks records in every incarnation of his character and remains the gold standard by which all other comic book sales are measured.

“Batman is one of the greatest characters ever created, in comics or elsewhere, and even after 75 years he continues to wildly fascinate fans.  He is an integral part of pop culture and has successfully captured the imagination of the entire world,” said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment and President & Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “The origin of Batman, Bruce Wayne and the famous citizens of Gotham are legendary and likely a story you know inside out, even if you’ve never picked up a comic book in your life, and that speaks volumes to the character’s immense popularity and the constructs of the original mythology.”

The first published adventure of The Bat-Man (as he was then known) was in the May 1939 issue of  Detective Comics #27, conceived of and drawn by a 22-year-old Kane with his frequent collaborator, Bill Finger, scripting the story. The character was so successful, that one year later the first comic book devoted exclusively to the Caped Crusader’s adventures,Batman #1, hit newsstands. In that issue, Batman battled The Joker and Catwoman for the first time.

Now, DC Entertainment and the Studio’s various divisions, including Pictures, Television, Animation, Interactive Entertainment, Home Entertainment and Consumer Products, will mark this extraordinary 75th anniversary with a range of highly anticipated events and products.

The new commemorative logo, also released today across social media and websites, takes its cue from the famed Bat symbol, and features block-style lettering of “75 Years.”  The mark will be rolled out on Batman-related promotions, products and initiatives. 

Key activities planned for the Batman 75th anniversary celebration include:

• DC Entertainment – DC Entertainment has an action-packed year filled with new Batman titles, commemorative issues and variant covers, including the recently released special edition of Detective Comics #27 commemorating Batman’s first appearance in the book in 1939, the new weekly series Batman Eternal launching April 9, and upcoming exclusiveBatman variant covers planned for San Diego Comic-Con International in July.
   
• Batman Day – DC Entertainment is also partnering with thousands of comic retailers, book stores and libraries for “Batman Day” on Wednesday, July 23. Each location will host a Batman 75th anniversary celebration and offer fans a free, special edition Batman comic.
   
• Interactive Entertainment – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has invited celebrated fashion designer Asher Levine to create a cape and cowl based on the Batsuit of the recently announced Batman: Arkham Knight videogame developed by Rocksteady Studios.  Favorite contemporary artists will have the opportunity to use the replicas as a blank canvas to produce their own, original interpretations of Batman’s iconic attire for an all new “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit that will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con International in July.

• Home Entertainment – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will bring fans an array of new Batman titles throughout the year, including the highly anticipated release of the Batman ’66 TV series for the first time ever. Other new releases include animated films Son of Batman (May 6) and Assault on Arkham (summer 2014). Additionally, a 25th Anniversary Edition of Tim Burton’s Batman feature film will be released in the fall.
   
• Animation – Warner Bros. Animation has created two all-new Batman animated shorts set for debut in April, with fan-favorite producers Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and Darwyn Cooke (Batman Beyond) each presenting a unique and familiar take on the Batman animated universe. In addition, Timm will participate in a Batman 75th all-star panel at WonderCon in Anaheim on Saturday, April 19, which will also feature an exclusive premiere of Cooke’s animated short based upon Batman Beyond.
   
• Television –Warner Bros. Television is in production on the pilot episode of the highly anticipated Gotham, a new one-hour drama for FOX which explores the origin stories of eventual police commissioner James Gordon and the villains that made Gotham City famous. In Gotham, Detective Gordon (Ben McKenzie – Southland) will encounter a familiar cast of characters – including a young Bruce Wayne – as he fights to keep the city safe. Executive producer Bruce Heller (The Mentalist, Rome) wrote the pilot, which is being directed by executive producer Danny Cannon (CSI series, Nikita)
   
• Pictures – As Batman’s 75th anniversary is celebrated in 2014, Warner Bros. Pictures will begin production of Zack Snyder’s untitled Superman/Batman film starring Henry Cavill, who reprises his role as Superman/Clark Kent, and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The film, slated for release summer 2016, will bring the two most iconic Super Heroes of all time together for the first time on the big screen.
   
• Consumer Products – Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with an array of licensees to celebrate Batman’s 75th Anniversary through special edition and limited-release products. From the classic 1960s TV series to modern day comics, Batman’s presence will be larger than ever in celebration of his legacy through everything from toys to t-shirts.
   
• DCComics.com – For the latest information and exclusive content celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary, visit www.Batman75.com. The dedicated section on DC Comics’ website launches today with the Batman 75 Sweepstakes which offers one lucky fan a one-of-a-kind prize package."

In fact, as a BIG FAN and Cosplayer of Batman myself, here's one tribute cover designed just for the occasion.

Again... It's a GREAT TIME to be a Bat-Fan, and yours truly is very proud.

Batman: How would The Bat-Man be without Bill Finger?

It's The Batman's 75th Anniversary this year, and while we have a lot to thank artist Bob Kane for coming up with the concept of the character, there's another unsung hero and comic personality who deserves a lot of credit for making Bruce Wayne and what his Dark Knight alter ego is today... And that's none other than Bill Finger.

Via i09 and Comic Book Resources, illustrator Ty Templeton made a pretty convincing classic comic strip on how Batman would have looked if Bob Kane had gone ahead and created "Bat-Man" without Bill Finger. This is simply a must read!

And there you have it. Bill Finger's influence would make The Batman as how he is TODAY.

February 8 marks what would have been Finger's 100th Birthday. 2014 truly is The Year of The Bat indeed.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Ultimate Collector's Edition Set is official

After rumors, reports, and then unconfirmed information popped up online of a new collector's edition of Christopher Nolan's epic Dark Knight Trilogy was on the way, Warner Bros. has officially announced that the set known as "The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Ultimate Collector's Edition" is indeed real, and will be arriving in stores this September with a whole lot of goodies that Batman fans new and old may want to get!

Priced at $99.97 and aimed for a September release, The Ultimate Collector's Edition of "The Dark Knight Trilogy" contains all the movies and features that ran with the previous releases of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, plus a new disc containing new Bonus disc with New special features, including "The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy" and "Christopher Nolan and Richard Donner: A Conversation". The set also includes memorabilia Mattel Hot Wheels Batmobile/ Tumbler, Batpod, and The Bat, as well as Mondo commissioned art cards and a 48-page hardcover production and art book.

For more information on this newly announced set by Warner Bros. as well as the official press release, visit the source post at Coming Soon!

On a related side note, Christian Bale also confirmed with an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he's NOT coming back as Batman on a potential Justice League film. Still, his epic run on all three Dark Knight films collaborating with Nolan was self-contained and enough, and he gives his blessing to pass the mantle of The Bat to someone else in a shared DC Movie Universe. For more on that story, read about it on the source post at EW and here.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Ultimate Collector's Edition sees release on September 24, 2013.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Ultimate Collector's Edition revealed?

A while back, rumors were running around that a new "Ultimate Collector's Edition" set of Christopher Nolan's epic Dark Knight Trilogy of Batman films would be released. No official word has been given yet on whether this set will actually see the light of day, but it appears that a Polish Batman site may have gotten some promotional material that promotes said rerelease of "The Dark Knight Trilogy" on home video, and it looks pretty real too.