[IMG:L]The wait is over! After months of watching teasers and trailers, fans can finally see what all the hype surrounding The Dark Knight is really all about.
Hollywood.com sat down with castmembers Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman and director Chris Nolan to talk about the new movie, Heath Ledger‘s performance and more.
[IMG:L] Interview with Caped Crusader Christan Bale
“I did drive [the Batmobile], but I didn’t drive it on film I would just race up and down. There’s a Lamborghini in there, you know, oh I had to go practice on that for many hours [laughs]. I would have to learn how to do the 180s on that, it was really essential. The motorbike as well, I spent days just roaring up and down, all I had to do was pull up and get off it. I insisted it was absolutely necessary for my preparation.
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[IMG:L] Remembering Heath: The Cast Opens Up About Their Costar
Christian Bale: “I would love it if he were to be walking in the room right now–he would be talking, he’s great company. I looked forward to working with him many times in the future, I looked forward to being his friend for many years to come. But this movie can be a celebration of his talent.”
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[IMG:L] Aaron Eckhart Talks Two-Faced District Attorney Harvey Dent
“The thing that struck me right away was the contemporary issues, the mirrors of our times. The things [Chris Nolan] was tackling. And although they weren’t outright comparisons he got everything in there, I thought. I think why this movie will work on another level and be important to people either sub-consciously or consciously.”
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[IMG:L] Rachel Dawes Gets A Whole New Look: Maggie Gyllenhaal Steps In For Katie Holmes
“First of all I wanted to make sure that I had [Katie Holmes’] blessing in terms of doing it…I really like her, but I didn’t think it would do anyone any good for me to try to imitate her. It would have been awful, you know what I’m saying? I could never have done that so I thought, you know I have to make her a new woman. I think that was the best way to honor what Katie did as well to sort of really let her really start anew.” (Read story)
[IMG:L] Playing the Good Guy: Gary Oldman Returns as Lt. James Gordon
“I have a confession to make. I am not a fan of comic books. I was never a comic book kid. The format irritates me. Do I read here? Is that comment his or hers? Then it goes to the next frame and I’m thinking, “is he talking to him or her?” It irritates me. I can’t get on with it at all. So I really don’t know much.”
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[IMG:L] Directing the ‘Dark Knight’: Chris Nolan Brings Batman Back to the Big Screen
“I feel quite strongly the audience can tell the difference on some level between things that are animated and things that are created in the computer and things that are photographed, even if your photography is then somehow manipulated or you have wire removals. I think in the film we have about 650 visual effects shots…Typically these films will have between 1,000 and 2,000 effects shots. So, it’s a pretty low number of shots for this scale of film…”
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[IMG:L] Photo Gallery: Dark Knight Movie Stills
Check out photos of Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman and Chris Nolan.
