The Dark Knight
Superhero Film ‘Hancock’ With No Superhero Ancestry Proves Bold But Deadly Decision
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 2, 2008 - 3:35am.CHICAGO – With superhero films as hot in 2008 as psychedelics were in the 1960s, the new blockbuster superhero film “Hancock” fits in with the label but without any of the ancestry.
Wizard World Chicago in Full Swing; Geeks Rejoice as Comic Expo Will Be Largest in Local History
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2008 - 4:11pm.CHICAGO – Thursday kicks off the annual Wizard World Chicago comic book convention, which runs June 26 through June 29, 2008.
Comic book and toy collectors from around the world are gathering at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont to hock goods, spread rumors and revel in all things geeky. Here’s a breakdown of some of the fun.
HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 1: Summer Blockbusters
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 15, 2008 - 8:37pm.CHICAGO – In the inaugural HollywoodChicago.com podcast, our staffers debate 2008’s summer blockbuster films.
Chicago Filmmaker Jerry Vasilatos to Shoot Short Film ‘The Dark Knight Project’ This Weekend
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 13, 2008 - 1:55am.CHICAGO – Chicago filmmaker Jerry Vasilatos says “no copyright infringement is intended” by his shoestring-budgeted short film “The Dark Knight Project,” which he announced to HollywoodChicago.com in the middle of the night on June 13, 2008.
Chicago’s Navy Pier to Feature ‘72 Hours of Batman’ For ‘The Dark Knight’ IMAX Premiere
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 11, 2008 - 4:08pm.CHICAGO – “The Dark Knight,” which for hordes of moviegoers across the U.S. is 2008’s most anticipated film, won’t just open on July 18, 2008 in Chicago to everyday fanfare. It was announced on Wednesday that the film will have “72 hours of Batman” that weekend at Chicago’s Navy Pier for its IMAX version.
New Poster Surfaces For ‘The Dark Knight’: ‘Welcome to a World Without Rules’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 24, 2008 - 10:49pm.CHICAGO – The Joker played nice on Thursday and delivered new fan fruit for “The Dark Knight”: a movie poster sporting the new statement “welcome to a world without rules”. He used his popular viral site WhySoSerious.com to unleash the award.
Three Months Early, First Review For ‘The Dark Knight’ Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 10, 2008 - 12:05am.CHICAGO – With today being April 9, 2008 and with “The Dark Knight” scheduled to open on July 18, 2008, the difference between the two dates, of course, is more than three months. Even so, the first review for the monolithically anticipated film has just hit the Web in Portuguese.
In the Forums: ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Public Enemies’ in Chicago, ‘Iron Man,’ James Bond Secrets
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 2, 2008 - 12:19pm.CHICAGO – In this edition of In the Forums, we bring you news from our discussion boards about “The Dark Knight” continuing to heat up with its comprehensive viral marketing campaign, Michael Mann’s “Public Enemies” with Johnny Depp and Christian Bale turning heads in Chicago from local filming, new production stills for the hotly anticipated “Iron Man” film with Robert Downey Jr. and news about the unveiling of new James Bond secrets.
Exclusive: Chicago Police Break Up Harvey Dent Viral Marketing Campaign For ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 13, 2008 - 11:07am.CHICAGO – As we reported would happen on March 12, 2008, “The Dark Knight” enthusiasts indeed congregated in Chicago (as others will across the country on various other dates on this “Dentmobile” tour) to show their fictional campaign support for Harvey Dent – played by Aaron Eckhart in the July 18, 2008 superhero monolith – running for district attorney.
MTV Releases New Line of ‘The Dark Knight’ Collectible Statues, Busts, Props From DC Comics
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 12, 2008 - 5:34pm.CHICAGO – Following an early tease at some “The Dark Knight” toys back on Feb. 15, 2008, MTV on Wednesday now exclusively has released an image montage of new collectible statues, busts and movie props from DC Comics.