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February 12th, 2010, 16:15 GMT · By

‘Batman 3’ Confirmed for Release in 2011

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“Batman 3” could arrive in theaters as early as 2011, report says
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In July last year, Gary Oldman, who plays Commissioner Gordon in the rebooted “Batman” franchise, including “Batman Begins” and “The Dark Knight,” let it slip that a third installment might start shooting as early as this year. Now, it’s official, as director Chris Nolan has confirmed for Bang Media that “Batman 3” will arrive in theaters as early as next year.

As fans must know, the biggest problem with the “Batman” franchise, bringing Christian Bale as the caped crusader, was the fact that the actor playing The Joker, Heath Ledger, passed away after it was released. Even if a script for a third film would not include the character of The Joker, one of the most accomplished villains of modern cinematography, as critics put it, thanks to the late Ledger, the issue of picking up the franchise again was, indeed, a very sensitive one.

However, it seems the studio will move forward with it, two years after “The Dark Knight.” “A third Batman film has been confirmed. Chris Nolan revealed the superhero movie was in the beginning stages of creation while in an interview with the New York Times, following rumors his brother Jonah and David Goyerm were working on the script. Discussing Jeff Robinov, the Warner Brothers president, ‘The Dark Knight’ director Chris said: ‘He is trying not to cling to the things that have worked in the past.’” the aforementioned Bang report says.

“As yet, no casting details have been confirmed, and it is unknown if Christian Bale will return as the caped superhero. However, it has previously been revealed Chris would play a mentoring role on the next Superman movie, although he will not direct it. In addition to a third Batman installment, which could be released as early as 2011, there are also plans to shoot a Wonder Woman film,” Bang further says.

As per ongoing and older reports, it’s almost unconceivable for Bale not to reprise his role. Moreover, it is believed that, aside from Bale and Oldman, Aaron Eckhart will return as well with his Two-Face, who might even be getting more screen time in the third film. Keep an eye on this space for more details as we’ll be keeping you up-to-date.

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Comment #1 by: Steven on 13 Feb 2010, 02:12 UTC reply to this comment

I pray that Bale decides ultimately to play Batman again, since he was near perfect the first two times. The only thing I never liked about him was his Batman cover-up voice, but that in and of itself isnt so bad. As for the whole "Hheath Ledger" thing, he was and always will be th e best Joker in existance, but to hesitate to start work on the next one is simply stupid. I think Heath would be proud to have made so many people happy, and he would want the Batman story to continue. Lastly, Two Face would be an okay villian if he wasn't following The Joker as the prime villian in the movie, but I think they need to put a villian in there who won't just give an awesome personality opposite Batman's, but it would be fitting to have an actual power packed villian to add to the trilogy. Personally, I'd go with Mr. Freeze. I'm dying to see what they'd do with Batman's white/ light blue Winter costume. And Mr. Freeze is actually possible with the right equipment(seeing as that's what the producers seem to be looking for), not to mention he has a great origin that's easy to pull off.


Comment #2 by: destruct26 on 13 Feb 2010, 11:17 UTC reply to this comment

From what I understand, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman were ALL contractually bound to do 3 movies. It's Chris Nolan that everyone was worried about as far as not directing a complete trilogy, but it seems based on recent news that its pretty definite he will (WHEW!!!). Two-Face was written as 'DEAD' in the script to The Dark Knight, yet if you watch the movie, Maroni clears states to Batman that 'Even at this height, the fall wouldn't kill me'' which it clearly didn't, yet Two-Face fell about the same height and he's DEAD? Who knows. If he shows up, he shows up. If not, that's O.K. too, considering new villians would be cool to see. For anything further official, Batman-On-Film is completely legit and has official news on all of it, including what I just wrote. See ya!!!


Comment #3 by: Henry Cardona on 13 Feb 2010, 19:40 UTC reply to this comment

..BS there is no such confirmation that sequel will be released in 2011. Irresponsible journalism at its best. Taking quotes and snippits of news and making it fit what you want an article to portray- all to get attention to your site. If you know anything about movies of this scale you would know it takes about a year to produce, putting it to be released at the end of 2011. A movie of this scale belongs to the summer - with the exception of Avatar. BS!!!


Comment #4 by: Bud on 14 Feb 2010, 17:39 UTC reply to this comment

Don't bring back 2 face! He's dead! Bring on some new villains... Penguin, Black Mask, Deadshot...


Comment #5 by: David on 14 Feb 2010, 17:44 UTC reply to this comment

Bring in Leo DiCaprio to play the Joker while in Arkham. Despite Ledger giving the performance of a generation, before TDK nobody would consider Ledger in the same league as Dicaprio and I still dont. Look at his "Whats Eating Gilbert Grape" or "This Boy's Life", he's more than capable of pulling it off and even exceeding Ledger's Joker. If you read the comic you know that the Joker's persona and personality change depending on how he feels on a given day. Why not bring in A List actors who fit the body type and let them all provide a different spin on the character. Let each actor do the Joker how they want. No need t try and follow Heath, Nicholas or anyone else.

And Bring in Brock Lesnar to play Bane. Have him break Batman at the end of the movie and let the next director start a new trilogy showing Batman regain the mantle.


Comment #6 by: Elena Gorgan on 15 Feb 2010, 05:31 UTC reply to this comment

Henry, stop your tirade for a second and read the article. It says right there, “a third Batman installment, which could be released as early as 2011” which means 2011 is not the year of the official release, but rather one that producers are aiming for. May I remind you that 2011 could also mean December 2011, which, and I’m sure you’d agree, fits the 1-year in production bill. Also, as noted in the article, this is just a rumor for now on, a little detail that you might have overlooked. Best, Elena.


Comment #7 by: Roberto on 15 Feb 2010, 15:12 UTC reply to this comment

If the movie is sceduled for a 2011 release, they’re probably shooting the film already. Just on the down low, like some films do. We all just got to wait until it comes out. Recast the joker? Why not?


Comment #8 by: maghox on 15 Feb 2010, 22:16 UTC reply to this comment

I think the Joker should come back but with less time on screen. Watching revolutionary road I couldn't get the idea of having Michael Shannon to play the joker, he has the voice, manerisms, talent and the face for it.
I trust Nolan, speciually now that everyone wants to be on the movie and the executives want to increase earnings, I think Nolan will keep the movie where he wants.


Comment #9 by: Sylentwolf on 09 Apr 2010, 19:20 UTC reply to this comment

The Knight Crusader… The Dark Crusader… The Caped Crusader… Gothams Crusader… Gothams Knight… Gothams Knight Returns…The Dark Knight Returns…

and my NEW favorite title… ‘The Prince of Darkness’

Christopher (Nolan) should surprise us all… Berry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan, Unknown, Enemy of The State) might be a good surprise as the Riddler, or maybe someone a tad bit older.

Please, I say NO to Johnny (Depp) or Robert (Downey).

Maybe others will agree, I’m just a bit tired seeing them on screen.


Comment #10 by: dave on 17 Apr 2010, 14:30 UTC reply to this comment

christian bale as batman or it isn't worth making changing batman in the 90's didn't help those movies out that was like having to decide if each movie was any good base on who played batman michael keaton was the best then and christian bale brang the batman to a kick a__ level just like jack nicholson rocked as the joker heath ledger played the joker perfectly there's only one left to try to top heaths' performance the next joker should be johnny depp screw riddler depp was made to play much more challenging role the joker


Comment #11 by: HBK on 16 Jan 2011, 23:49 UTC reply to this comment

Two face won't be in it I read an article in which Nolan stated to aaron that this next movie won't involve twoface


Comment #12 by: honnybunny on 22 Jan 2011, 09:49 UTC reply to this comment

with christian bale batman caped crusader and as caped crusader in his blue winter costume in the batman3 caped crusader the movie and with crispin glover as the joker in the movie, yes, do it, warner bros. and with the blackgate prisoners in the movie, yes, do it, and with sarah michelle gellar as big grown big breasted harley quinn in the movie, yes, do it, warner bros. for me, says brandin lee detroy, from mesquite, texas,


Comment #13 by: PAC on 01 Feb 2011, 01:20 UTC reply to this comment

HONESTLY AFTER LEDGER'S PERFORMANCE,BATMAN DONT REALLY MATTER


Comment #14 by: Ajay on 12 Feb 2011, 16:42 UTC reply to this comment

i thought two face died in the last movie.... the story of his return should b good.... and lets hope they do this movie nicely.... Dark night set the bar really high... And the villains have to be up to the mark.... I'm going to expect a lot from the riddler( if he's in the next movie)

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