The Dark Knight Rises

[ScottotD]

That would be a little xtreme for a first date, even if she is a villain.

You and I go on different first dates it seems  

[gbeenie]

I thought Harley Quin was invented for the cartoon?

She was, Paul Dini designed her for one episode thinking she'd be a one shot henchwoman character (Joker's Favor I believe) but she caught on quickly and kept coming back.  Eventually she got adopted into the comics.  I think there were other characters with similar names before that in the comics, but they weren't the same character.

Heh. I just watched Joker's Favor yesterday.

I love that episode. The soundtrack sends it over the top for me.

[lmolson73]

In the midst of all this, I remembered something that's been in the works for awhile.



Interesting looking fan film that's still being put together.  Looks like it might be too overloaded with characters, but it's probably the first "serious" fan film that I've had much interest in, mainly because it's being made by Gotham Public Works, a group of actors and models who specialize in Batman characters, and who's Harley (Tara Strand) is pretty much the perfect representation of the character from the cartoon.  She was so good Paul Dini made her a certificate of authenticity.

So yeah, if you're really desperate to see Harley Quinn in live action, this is probably your best shot.

Looks interesting. Any idea when it will be out?

No clue, I get the feeling it's kind of a "we'll work on it when we have the money and time around our real lives" type of project, but I can't be sure.  Now that I've seen a trailer for it though...I might already be cooling on it.  On one hand I love the look of the characters and that they're trying to keep a comic style, on the other hand the two speaking performances they highlight (Joker and Batman) are just...meh.  Actually I'll say Joker is meh, and Batman outright sucks.  He looks like he doesn't fit into that costume at all, and his dialog is delivered like a robot.  The other characters look great, no idea yet if their performances can keep it interesting though.

Harley...still looks perfect.

Gotham Public Works!  !!wootwoot!! I need to go visit their site again, I haven't been there in ages.  I actually really like their Joker way better than any others I have seen.  The character is drawn with such an angular face it's got to be hard to find people who actually look something like that (I would think, anyway).  Their Harley is awesome, and I like Catwoman.  The others are okay.  I just like that fans put this much work into costumes and  making films on whatever they have for a budget.  I have seen many...MANY very horrible costumes.  ((shudder))

[Johnny Unusual]

Hey, when did Anais come back.  I've missed 'er.

[Crow T. Robot 666]

OK, he was just pausing out of spite towards the end.  This... is where... the fish... lives.

[Scribblesense]

Not sure if this is legitimate or not, but here goes:

http://movies.ign.com/articles/116/1160724p1.html

Ra's Al Ghul IS in Dark Knight Rises
Social Network's Pence cast in flashback scenes.

So Ra's Al Ghul will be in The Dark Knight Rises after all, but not in the way that you remember him from Batman Begins.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Josh Pence (The Social Network, Battleship) has been cast as young Ra's in the threequel:

"The story line has also been kept locked up in the Batcave but Pence's casting throws more than a few crumbs to follow. Ra's Al Ghul was played by Liam Neeson in Batman Begins, thus paving the way for a possible return of the supposedly dead character. Also, while the studio never confirmed [Marion] Cotillard's character, it has been rumored to be that of Talia Al Ghul, the daughter of Batman's mentor-turned-enemy. Sources say Pence will appear in scenes that take place 30 years prior to the present story."

Pence played Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network, but his face was digitally replaced by his "twin" Armie Hammer's in the final film.

Here's the original article, where they mention that the "flashbacks" will take place 30 years in the past.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/social-network-actor-lands-role-176577

Still no official word on Marion Cotilliard playing Talia al Guhl, but I'm sure we'll get it eventually.

I haven't seen The Social Network, so I have no clue if Pence is the right guy for the job, but he does kinda look like Liam Neeson if you squint and cock your head a bit. Thoughts?

Ninja edit: Meant to quote the article, not spoiler it. Whoops.

[Doctor Who?]

He may not be the same Ra's Al Ghul Liam Neeson played in Batman Begins,remember the one Neeson played was at least the second person to use that name after another person had died.

[Starman!]

I'm excited that part of this film will be shot in Pittsburgh!

[Doctor Who?]

I'm excited that part of this film will be shot in Pittsburgh!

Ah,so the real villains are going to be the Steelers!

[Starman!]

I'm excited that part of this film will be shot in Pittsburgh!

Ah,so the real villains are going to be the Steelers!

And the comic relief will be the Pirates. 

[Doctor Who?]

I'm excited that part of this film will be shot in Pittsburgh!

Ah,so the real villains are going to be the Steelers!

And the comic relief will be the Pirates. 

And batman will become the Packers new quarterback.

[Starman!]

I'm excited that part of this film will be shot in Pittsburgh!

Ah,so the real villains are going to be the Steelers!

And the comic relief will be the Pirates. 

And batman will become the Packers new quarterback.

WHOO PACKERS!!!!! Wait, I can't do that anymore....

[RoninFox]

He may not be the same Ra's Al Ghul Liam Neeson played in Batman Begins,remember the one Neeson played was at least the second person to use that name after another person had died.

Actually he was Ras the whole time, but used decoys in order to remain somewhat anonymous.

[Tripe]

He may not be the same Ra's Al Ghul Liam Neeson played in Batman Begins,remember the one Neeson played was at least the second person to use that name after another person had died.

Actually he was Ras the whole time, but used decoys in order to remain somewhat anonymous.

Exactly, as I was watching it I turned to my friend and said something like "odd casting, Ra's isn't Asian" and he said "I know, neither is Liam Neeson". 

[Scribblesense]

He may not be the same Ra's Al Ghul Liam Neeson played in Batman Begins,remember the one Neeson played was at least the second person to use that name after another person had died.

Actually he was Ras the whole time, but used decoys in order to remain somewhat anonymous.

I took that to be the Nolanverse version of the "lazarus pit" (i.e., the title of Ra's al Ghul rotates, thus making it seem like he's being reborn constantly) which is entirely too mystical a thing for his Batman.

There were some rumors flying around that Ra's would be featured not in flashbacks, but reincarnated in a Lazarus Pit as a younger man and part of the main storyline.

Ridiculous for Nolan's Batman, yes, but interesting to think about.

Also, the rumor that Joseph Gordon Levitt would be playing the new Ra's (having inherited the title) but I don't think that's true either (even though his role as Alberto Falcone was never fully confirmed).