VIDEO - BATMAN RETURNS - Rob Burman on Mold Making and Movie Costumes

Check out this amazing Video about the filming of the 1992 BATMAN RETURNS Movie directed by Tim Burton. This is a short documentary and interview with Rob Burman for his work on "Batman Returns" as a Mold Maker and Costume Fixer. Produced and shot in High Definition and mixed in Surround Sound by Rennie Cowan.  All set photos you see in this documentary are authentic and property of Rob Burman who worked on Batman Returns. Burman personally gave the photos to the director for use in this video. The stunt double for Michael Keaton, Dave Lea, also provided an image.

NEW BAT BOOK - Christopher Nolan's Batman - The Art and Making of the Dark Knight Trilogy

OK, Cool! Here's some news I came across the other day that Christopher Nolan Fans are gonna love. Around July 28th, 2012, Abrams will be releasing a brand-new BATMAN MOVIE History Book titled, "Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Art and Making of the Dark Knight Trilogy". It will be written by Jody Duncan Jesser, Janine Pourroy, and designed by Chip Kidd. It's also gonna be a 304 page Hardback!



Here's their Press Release Info:

In 2005, director Christopher Nolan redefined the Batman legend with Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader. A fresh, dynamic reboot of the franchise, Batman Begins explored the comic book hero’s origins and his evolution from billionaire Bruce Wayne to dark avenger who fights crime and corruption in Gotham City. A 2008 sequel, The Dark Knight, took those compelling, character-driven foundations and raised the stakes, pitting Batman against a deranged master criminal, the Joker, in an all-out war for Gotham’s soul. Now, the final film of Nolan’s trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, is 2012’s most anticipated film release. Christopher Nolan’s Batman: The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy tells the complete behind-the-scenes story of these three monumental films. Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan and all of the films’ key cast and crew—including cowriters David S. Goyer and Jonathan Nolan, cinematographer Wally Pfister, and more—the book reveals the creative process behind the epic Dark Knight Trilogy, supported by lavish art and never-before-seen photography.

Mauro's Adventure Watching THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie Filming in Newark, New Jersey

Check out these fun pics shared by a Bat-Blog Fan named Mauro. He works just a few blocks from where they were filming THE DARK KNIGHT RISE Batman movie and he got some great pics! Mauro wrote,

"Lots of GCPD cars and SWAT TEAM trucks were on the street and I got to see Anne Hathaway briefly with Christian Bale. They were shooting their scenes underground in Newark's really nice tunnel system, inside the subway. Most of the above street area has been converted to "Gotham City Transit System" Subway Stops and there were about 100 Cops all over the place in Official GCPD uniforms. It was a lot of fun to see it all set up and I took some pics of with me with the film-prop cars. I also got a photo of Christian Bale walking to his escort car. He was walking pretty fast so I could only get a shot of his back, he was dressed as Bruce Wayne with a black trench coat."

Wow Mauro! Thank you for sharing your fun photos & your story. I gotta admit I am totally JEALOUS! ( Ha Ha! ) But I do appreciate your thinking about the Bat-Blog & these pics are great, that's awesome! I can't wait to see this new Batman movie!

More THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie Filming in Newark, New Jersey

The other day we posted some photos here at the BAT-BLOG.COM from our friend & Ace Bat-Reporter BATDAVE. He traveled to where THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie was filming in Newark, New Jersey & got some fun pics. Well, Batdave had to leave early but his friend Don stayed behind and he got even more pictures for us ( Thanks Don!! ).



The first one is a very pretty girl expressing her political support for the movie by holding up an "Occupy Gotham City" sign!



Next up is an actual photo of Don. He spotted one of the many "Gotham City Police Department" Movie Prop Vehicles that were up & down the street. I like the expression on his face. To me it says, "Yeah, I'm gonna come back later tonight & STEAL this thing!" ( Ha! Just kiddin' Don! But you know you were thinking that for a few seconds, ha! ) Then we get a great view of one of the GCPD Utility Trucks.



You might remember our previous post where we shared "Fake Signs" that were all over the street making it look like a real Gotham City. Well, here is a Transit Sign of Gotham's Subway System. Wow! What detail!!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie Filming in Newark, New Jersey

The Bat-Blog's Ace Bat-Reporter BatDave shared a few pics with us last night of the BATMAN, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES movie filming in Newark, New Jersey. He didn't catch any Actors running around but that's because they were filming the whole day underground. I guess, down in the Subway System. But, he said the cool thing was that they had turned the Battery Park area into Gotham City! Shown here are some of the fake signs they created. Stuff like, "Gotham Transit Authority" or "Gotham Library"...funny! He also saw this huge crane with lighting equipment. Now, BatDave had to leave, but his friend Don stayed really late and got a photo of himself standing 5 feet away from Gary Oldman! Yes, Jim Gordon! We hope to post that later but for now these "Fake Signs" are pretty great! One last thing, these signs seem like some crazy-insane detailing because, are we even going to actually "see them" in the movie?!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Anne Hathaway in Her NEW CATWOMAN Costume with Bat-Pod

This is just a very quick post to share a few brand-new photos shot during the filming of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman movie showing Anne Hathaway in her new Catwoman Costume getting ready to take a ride on the Bat-Pod Motorcycle. MEOW!!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Photos of ANNE HATHAWAY in Official Movie CATWOMAN Costume, MEOW!

Finally! Photos of Actress Anne Hathaway in her Official CATWOMAN Body-Suit Costume have finally surfaced!! These were taken on a recent film shoot. Yes, this is how she will appear in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES movie & I think the catsuit looks AWESOME! It's sort of a combination of both the modern-day comic book, plus a nod to the 1960's TV Show Julie Newmar. I like it, what do you think?

Video - THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Actor Nestor Carbonell Interview

MTV SPLASH PAGE recently interviewed Actor Nestor Carbonell on his return role in the next Batman movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Of course, he will be playing "Gotham City Mayor, Anthony Garcia", like in the last film.

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie News - NEW BATCAVE PHOTOS!

OK, These photos have not been totally confirmed but many believe that this is the building of the set for the brand-new BATCAVE fro the next Batman film, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES! These pics are from a real Salt Mine in Russia where they have, supposedly, built this new movie set. Wow, the architecture of this thing looks very high-tech & post-modern. I guess we'll have to wait & see if this will be the real Batman Bat-Cave. I think it looks pretty cool so far.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie Wallpapers - CATWOMAN & BATMOBILE

For this week's "Wacky Wallpaper Wednesday" I thought I would post a few Batman Backgrounds that celebrate the new 2012 movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. So, here are a few scenes when they were filming in Pittsburgh.



The 1st one show Selina Kyle ( Anne Hathaway's Stunt Double ) stealing the Bat-Pod from Gotham City University. I wish this was Anne Hathaway in the official Catwoman Cat-Suit ( no release of that Costume photo yet, but stay tuned to the Bat-Blog.Com ). I think that this is only what she wears early on to steal the vehicle.



OK, speaking of Bat-Vehicles, the next wallpaper is of the Tumbler Batmobile, which will make an early appearance in the film too. Also, it's the "Camouflage" version. I guess it's not been painted black yet, ha!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - New Video of CATWOMAN COSTUME and BATPOD Close-Up!

OK, Just to be clear, this is not Anne Hathaway as Catwoman but her stunt double. But regardless the video is still pretty cool because we not only get to see some of the filming of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES in Pittsburgh, but we get a good view of the Costume and the Bat-Pod Motorcycle!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie News - VIDEO of New BATWING!

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Oh yeah, over the last few days the Internet has been going completely goo-goo with photos of the latest Bat-Vehicle, the BATWING! Personally I think it will be more of a Helicopter-Type Vehicle ( They will add the roto-blades during post production ) than a Jet Plane. We'll have to wait and see, ha! In the mean time here's some very excellent videos showing the details of Batman's Brand-New BATWING flyng through Pittsburgh's city streets!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Video - Joseph Gordon-Levitt Filming in Pittsburgh & Some Tumbler Batmobile Scenes

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OK, here are 2 pretty interesting "Dark Knight Rises" videos that have surfaced lately. One shows the Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt Filming Scene in a snow-covered Gotham City. Basically, he's walking around with a gas can & you can also see the Tumbler Batmobile driving around.





In the next video we get to see the Tumbler Batmobile and a HEMTT Military Truck Driving on a Snow Covered Street! WOO HOO! Ok, it's really not that exciting, no action, just moving down the street. but this 2nd vehicle is pretty cool. I mean, it looks EVIL!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES News - Chris Walker's Photo of the TUMBLER BATMOBILE in Pittsburgh!

Check out this amazing photo taken in Pittsburgh, during the filming of the new Batman movie, by our friend & Bat-Reporter Chris Walker! ( Click on it for a larger pic ). It's a photo of the TUMBLER BATMOBILE ( Camouflage version ) sitting in fake snow. If you study the picture you can see large blocks of "fake snow" in the foreground. Also, you can look at other parts of the street that are not covered with snow. Yes, the magic of Hollywood! ( Thanks Chris, You ROCK, Sir! ) If any other Bat-Blog Fans are in Pittsburgh during the filming of THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, and you get some pics or video, please share too!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Video - Hear The Voice of Actor Tom Hardy as BANE!!

SPOILER ALERT!! Check out this video showing some of the filming for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES at Heinz Field. Here's what the guy making the video said, "After Bane [Tom Hardy] blows up the football field when 86 of the Gotham Rogues [Hines Ward] runs to make a touchdown after the kick off [this is what we were told was going on during filming] he comes out to address and strike fear in Gotham City [us]. The raised part you see is whats suppose to be left of the football field. He comes out and pulls the microphone from the dead? Ref [which is just a dummy] on the ground outside the tunnel where he comes out with his thugs and someone he has prisoner. He also drags out some big crazy device that's supposedly the means of our destruction..."

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Video - Heinz Field Being Prepped for Filming

OK, be warned, possible SPOILER ALERT! Here's some cool aerial footage from WPXI of the Heinz Field Football Stadium in Pittsburgh being prepped for filming BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. In the movie the Gotham Rogues will face the Rapid City Monuments in a fictional football game in Gotham City!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie - First Official Photo of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle ( Catwoman )

This is a quick post to share what a lot of people have told me is the 1st official photo of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle. Hey, it looks like she's stealing the Bat-Pod! Now, I seriously don't think this is the CATWOMAN Costume. It's really just a tease from Warner Bros. Yeah, we'll have to wait a little longer to see the Cat-Suit, ha! For more pics of Anne Hathaway be sure to check out the other post with CATWOMAN WALLPAPERS!

Video - Batman and Bane Fighting at City Hall ( Filming THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Movie )

SPOILER ALERT! Here's a video showing another day of filming in Oakland (Near Pittsburgh, PA). In this scene you can see Batman and Bane doing some serious fighting!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman Movie News - Video of 3 Tumbler Batmobile Cars in Pittsburgh!

Yes! THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman movie is really getting underway! Here's a video showing the "Camouflage Version" of the Tumbler cruising the streets of Pittsburgh! Actually, there are 3 of them. I guess they either have back-up ones or they each perform a different function...cool!

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - 1st Decent Photo of TOM HARDY as BANE in Full Costume

A friend just sent me this great photo taken by Photographer Jared Wickerman showing Actor TOM HARDY as BANE in Full-Costume! ( Click on it for a larger, sharper version ). They're filming THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Batman movie right now in Pittsburgh & he got this great shot! To check out more cool Photojournalism from Jared, just click HERE!