Welcome to the Official Guide to the most anticipated film of the summer, The Dark Knight. Batman, The Joker, Harvey Dent — everyone is going to be there. Are you? Just click through the list of articles below to read all of the wonderful features prepared for you by the FSR staff. Enjoy!
Comic Origins: Batman
Batman first appeared on the scene to fight off the evils of Gotham City back in 1939. And now, nearly 70 years later his following is bigger than ever, with him at the forefront of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films of 2008. We walk you through his history on paper, from the first time he was drawn by Bob Kane to his most modern incarnations.
Batman on Screen: A History of Batman in Movies
Though he was born in comics, Batman has also certainly made his mark on the big screen. From 1966′s Batman: The Movie to Tim Burton’s Batman in 1989 to Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins in 2005, the caped crusader has been cinematically reborn over and over again. We take a look at this sometimes bumpy, but always interesting road.
Batman to Batman: Who is the Best Batman of All-Time?
Robert Fure takes a look at all of the actors who have donned the cape and cowl in cinematic history. Who will emerge as the greatest of all-time? Find out here.
Viral Infection: Marketing The Dark Knight
Josh Radde takes an in-depth look at the marketing campaign of The Dark Knight, quite possibly one of the more impressive, intricate and wide reaching online marketing campaigns in history.
Christopher Nolan Talks About Escalating the Batman Saga
One look through his filmography and any ardent fan of film can see it — Christopher Nolan knows how to make a very original, engaging drama. But with The Dark Knight he took on a new challenge — making a sequel that raised the bar and would satisfy Batman’s millions of fans.
Ten Cool Batman Gadgets and Their Everyday Uses
Over the years the masked, caped, bat eared crusader, warrior for the soul of Gotham, has accrued a nice stash of gadgets. We’ll now take a look at a day in the life of one ordinary family who uses ten of those bat gadgets to get through their busy day.
The Dark Knight’s Official Website
Want more from the world of The Dark Knight? Check out the film’s official website for more video, production diaries and other extras.
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