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Taken from Batman-On-Film.com...
VARIETY has run a story reporting that MEMENTO writer/director Chris Nolan has been hired by WB to revive and direct a new BATMAN film. Nolan also directed the recent INSOMNIA with Al Pacino and Robin Williams. "All I can say is that I grew up with Batman, I've been fascinated by him and I'm excited to contribute to the lore surrounding the character," Nolan said. "He is the most credible and realistic of the superheroes, and has the most complex human psychology. His superhero qualities come from within. He's not a magical character. I had a fantastic experience with the studio on 'Insomnia,' and I'm keen to repeat that experience." It is unclear whether or not Nolan has been tapped to write the screenplay as well as direct.
Variety states that the impact of Nolan's Batman project on the other Bat-movies is unclear. However, BOF has reported several times recently that WB intended to develop other Bat-projects in additon to YEAR ONE--which is rumored to be dead--and BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN--which has been shelved and officially on "hold." Nonetheless, the hiring of Nolan is a good sign that the studio is intent on bringing The Batman back to the big screen.
VARIETY has run a story reporting that MEMENTO writer/director Chris Nolan has been hired by WB to revive and direct a new BATMAN film. Nolan also directed the recent INSOMNIA with Al Pacino and Robin Williams. "All I can say is that I grew up with Batman, I've been fascinated by him and I'm excited to contribute to the lore surrounding the character," Nolan said. "He is the most credible and realistic of the superheroes, and has the most complex human psychology. His superhero qualities come from within. He's not a magical character. I had a fantastic experience with the studio on 'Insomnia,' and I'm keen to repeat that experience." It is unclear whether or not Nolan has been tapped to write the screenplay as well as direct.
Variety states that the impact of Nolan's Batman project on the other Bat-movies is unclear. However, BOF has reported several times recently that WB intended to develop other Bat-projects in additon to YEAR ONE--which is rumored to be dead--and BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN--which has been shelved and officially on "hold." Nonetheless, the hiring of Nolan is a good sign that the studio is intent on bringing The Batman back to the big screen.
Story smacks of Warner straining to keep the franchise fresh in people's minds lest other comic book franchises take over. There's been little news on the Batman films for so long that Spiderman, the X-Men, Daredevil etc are taking over the mantle. Have someone "leak" a story that may or may not have any truth in it to remind people the franchise still exists.
Aronofsky probably could have made a great film but it was unlikely. Warner would never risk the franchise by giving him a free reign. Sure, he could probably make a great movie, but not one that kids will watch and then go out and spend big bucks on merchandise. I think he would have been wasted within the confines of this project anyway.
I think the director will be largly irrelevant, the important person will be whoever is writing the screen play and whether he is hired to write a film or an advert for the toys.
Aronofsky probably could have made a great film but it was unlikely. Warner would never risk the franchise by giving him a free reign. Sure, he could probably make a great movie, but not one that kids will watch and then go out and spend big bucks on merchandise. I think he would have been wasted within the confines of this project anyway.
I think the director will be largly irrelevant, the important person will be whoever is writing the screen play and whether he is hired to write a film or an advert for the toys.
Devro wrote:
> I wish they'd just give this a rest. Batman and Batman Returns were
> great, but then Tim Burton didn't do them any more, oh well, all
> downhill from there.
Agree totally,
The first two brought to life the character, due to the 'darkness' of both of the films.
However the last two turned the character back into a cartoon.
What I would really like to see though, Is a break from Batman and Robin, and Forever (Pretending that it never happened).
Why? Because I want to see the 'Knightfall' series of comics (or rather the book from the comics) turned into a film.
Anyone else read this? (Bane would have to be brought back, and his history would be very different)
> I wish they'd just give this a rest. Batman and Batman Returns were
> great, but then Tim Burton didn't do them any more, oh well, all
> downhill from there.
Agree totally,
The first two brought to life the character, due to the 'darkness' of both of the films.
However the last two turned the character back into a cartoon.
What I would really like to see though, Is a break from Batman and Robin, and Forever (Pretending that it never happened).
Why? Because I want to see the 'Knightfall' series of comics (or rather the book from the comics) turned into a film.
Anyone else read this? (Bane would have to be brought back, and his history would be very different)
I'm still holding out for the Aronofsky one.
Or David Lynch.
Or David Lynch.
Get Fincher to do one. Then I'll watch it again. Or the Wachowski brothers.
I wish they'd just give this a rest. Batman and Batman Returns were great, but then Tim Burton didn't do them any more, oh well, all downhill from there.
Trade mark
Begins his movies and introduces his main characters with a close up of their hands performing an action.
(Source: imdb.com)
Nolan: "Lights, camera, ACTION!!"
*fap fap fap*
Nolan: "CUT!"
Batman: "Eh?"
Nolan: "The script says FLAP!!"
Batman: "Oh. Heh. Sorry..."
Begins his movies and introduces his main characters with a close up of their hands performing an action.
(Source: imdb.com)
Nolan: "Lights, camera, ACTION!!"
*fap fap fap*
Nolan: "CUT!"
Batman: "Eh?"
Nolan: "The script says FLAP!!"
Batman: "Oh. Heh. Sorry..."
Taken from Batman-On-Film.com...
VARIETY has run a story reporting that MEMENTO writer/director Chris Nolan has been hired by WB to revive and direct a new BATMAN film. Nolan also directed the recent INSOMNIA with Al Pacino and Robin Williams. "All I can say is that I grew up with Batman, I've been fascinated by him and I'm excited to contribute to the lore surrounding the character," Nolan said. "He is the most credible and realistic of the superheroes, and has the most complex human psychology. His superhero qualities come from within. He's not a magical character. I had a fantastic experience with the studio on 'Insomnia,' and I'm keen to repeat that experience." It is unclear whether or not Nolan has been tapped to write the screenplay as well as direct.
Variety states that the impact of Nolan's Batman project on the other Bat-movies is unclear. However, BOF has reported several times recently that WB intended to develop other Bat-projects in additon to YEAR ONE--which is rumored to be dead--and BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN--which has been shelved and officially on "hold." Nonetheless, the hiring of Nolan is a good sign that the studio is intent on bringing The Batman back to the big screen.
VARIETY has run a story reporting that MEMENTO writer/director Chris Nolan has been hired by WB to revive and direct a new BATMAN film. Nolan also directed the recent INSOMNIA with Al Pacino and Robin Williams. "All I can say is that I grew up with Batman, I've been fascinated by him and I'm excited to contribute to the lore surrounding the character," Nolan said. "He is the most credible and realistic of the superheroes, and has the most complex human psychology. His superhero qualities come from within. He's not a magical character. I had a fantastic experience with the studio on 'Insomnia,' and I'm keen to repeat that experience." It is unclear whether or not Nolan has been tapped to write the screenplay as well as direct.
Variety states that the impact of Nolan's Batman project on the other Bat-movies is unclear. However, BOF has reported several times recently that WB intended to develop other Bat-projects in additon to YEAR ONE--which is rumored to be dead--and BATMAN vs. SUPERMAN--which has been shelved and officially on "hold." Nonetheless, the hiring of Nolan is a good sign that the studio is intent on bringing The Batman back to the big screen.