Otros
te pueden perdonar
tu insensibilidad,
para mi, es un
pecado
verte
caminar bajo
la lluvia.
Vis-vis al infinito,
frío,
má’ na’ hay que deci',
la única cosa visible:
movimientos
que desencadenan
el lenguaje
de la tierra
Avanza la madrugada
y todavía
tus rizos arden
detrás
de mis párpados,
espectáculo digno de
enamorados no correspondidos,
te recuerdo cual sombra
sepultada
en la distancia
y adapto
tus sismos
en lo
oscuro
de mis sueños
lunes 27 de junio de 2011
jueves 16 de junio de 2011
Versos sin Terminar
...Yo tomo la palabra y la recorrocomo si fuera sólo forma humana -Neruda
Escribo
en gotas de lluvia
caricias secas, besos
adiestrados
mientras
el Sí del hoy, se va pervirtiendo
en un clásico guión de balas sueltas,
en un clásico guión de balas sueltas,
y el color sepia
se pone de moda
en un cielo que erosiona
entre sus ruinas.
El Príncipe,
que llevo adentro,
se ha convertido,
se ha convertido,
en un tropezón de café
y sal,
olvidado
del Arte de la Guerra.
Yo te llamo:
tan vehemente,
tan vehemente,
y destronado,
tan fluido,
tan fluido,
que los vértigos
que aspiro, son simples:
que aspiro, son simples:
Sentirme caer en tus ojos de Acuario,
donde Dios se sienta y
piensa
vagamente
en las trenzas de la muerte
Yo te busco:
Como un perro, desquiciado,
entre los cuerpos,
tristes, que ante el sol caen
sin saber dónde estás
¿entre mi mente o mi alma?
o en la grieta de la carátula
del CD con que te conquisté
un 28 de Mayo,
a través de una línea telefónica
y situación de rehén
lunes 13 de junio de 2011
Otra razón por la que no le ganamos a los Chinos
Hay veces en que me pongo a pensar en porqué no podemos ganarle a los chinos.
Ciertamente, como industria ellos son fuertes y representan la mayor competencia a nivel mundial ahora mismo en este sector. La forma en que los chinos cambiaron la imagen de “hecho en China = a carabelita” en un relativamente corto periodo de tiempo fue algo bastante impresionante y más impresionante: China es sinónimo de “producción a bajo costo”. Siendo esto la causa de que los grandes inversionistas no puedan evitar el atractivo que ofrecen los chinitos y muevan su producción para allá y más en el tipo de industria que no le permite al producto un gran margen de beneficio, es decir, que usted no le puede agregar más de un 10% a los costos de producción y distribución por la naturaleza del mercado… ahí los chinos se la comen full.
Mientras, nosotros, caemos en este tipo de cosas y ahí radica gran parte de la respuesta a mi pregunta.
Algún día le ganaremos a los chinos en este terreno? En los pica pollos? En las cabañas? en el mercado de lo erótico?coño Dios! los chinos hasta venden Palé y Loto en las cabañas! esa gente son el diablo saben como hacer su industria atractiva...
A este paso… no creo
Ciertamente, como industria ellos son fuertes y representan la mayor competencia a nivel mundial ahora mismo en este sector. La forma en que los chinos cambiaron la imagen de “hecho en China = a carabelita” en un relativamente corto periodo de tiempo fue algo bastante impresionante y más impresionante: China es sinónimo de “producción a bajo costo”. Siendo esto la causa de que los grandes inversionistas no puedan evitar el atractivo que ofrecen los chinitos y muevan su producción para allá y más en el tipo de industria que no le permite al producto un gran margen de beneficio, es decir, que usted no le puede agregar más de un 10% a los costos de producción y distribución por la naturaleza del mercado… ahí los chinos se la comen full.
Sucede que yo un amigo mío debía enviar un plano de una estructura metálica a un suplidor para un importante proyecto de la empresa y mi jefe su jefe, el gerente general, me le envió el plano para que se lo hiciera llegar al suplidor... si estas pensando que el "plano" fue el garabato que posteé en esta entrada... estas en lo correcto. Sólo subí una página de la maravillosa, detallista y delicada obra de diseño industrial porque "para muestra un botón"
Algún día le ganaremos a los chinos en este terreno? En los pica pollos? En las cabañas? en el mercado de lo erótico?
A este paso… no creo
jueves 9 de junio de 2011
7 Graphic Novels Screaming “Adapt me into a movie!”
With the oversaturated market of comic book movies, we might get tired of the core elements for Hollyshitwood’s superhero treatment:
Origin Story then = action packed sequel / multiple villains / hero’s identity or hideout exposed / hero losing his powers / evil version of the hero = then reboot
No matter the order these elements are placed or how are they mixed, we’ve seen this again and again from Superman to Spider-man.
Now… reimagining the warm water, I have a solution for Hollyshitwood: Graphic novels
Graphic novels certainly can do a smooth from-page-to-screen transition as Live-action films. They offer the cinematic continuity needed for the transition, the graphic designs of scenery can be used as a draft, the costumes as well and also they have the answers of the following questions that all comics adaptations often have to face:
The Good: Sin City, Scott Pilgrim Vs the World, Kick-Ass, V for Vendetta, A History of Violence, A Road to Perdition, 300, The Crow and Wanted. They are the best out there (expect my top-7 next week). All of them have proof me right.
The Bad: Whiteout, 30 days of night, The Spirit. No much to add here. Titles speak by themselves.
The Ugly: Watchmen, Constantine, From Hell, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen {I know Alan Moor should be ripping his beard right now} These were more difficult to adapt due to their complex narrative/logic/structure. The debates over the quality of this kind of adaptations have divided theinternet world into 3 between fans, critics and general audience.
The Weird: These are the so-called graphic novels. By definition, they cannot have that label. For example: American Splendor was a superb adaptation but was a sporadic, unenclosed run that began in 1976 and Ghost World, another excellent movie ran from 1993 to 1997.
That said, Graphic Novels also bring their own very existential questions:
Watchmen, one of the greatest graphic novels, only managed to gross $107.5 Mil in the US, over a budget of $130 Mil as a film adaptation.
I won’t tell you how a movie makes money, at least not right now because it will deviate me from the original post, but I can certainly tell you that Watchmen, as a business, was a failure for the studio.
Now, taking in consideration those questions I have 7 great Graphic Novels that must be adapted into films and we all win (Hollyshitwood, general audience and fans –none of these are actually in-development as far as I know).
I must tell that I based my selection on all Graphic Novels I’ve read and that hasn’t been adapted.
And…here…we…go!
#7) The Runaways (Marvel)
Taking advantage of its premise: A group of teenagers who discover that their parents are part of an evil crime group of super villains called “the Pride” and what they do after that.
This movie would make money. It will fill the gap left by Twilight films (there must be a God for sure) the original premise of this award-winning graphic novel, offers an interesting twist in the genre. And sure will appeal to teens, young adults and parents.
We have incredible visuals with rich and deep colors mixed with a dark plot but must important: kids look like real teens; ordinary kids taken out of their comfy lives and forced into a situation that they hate. The story has a great family drama behind it and enough action/violence to please everyone. It’ll make the PG-13 rating without affecting the story for sure.
Who should direct this movie?
One name: Oscar® winner Sofia Coppola. She knows how to handle dark and common themes of adolescence (loneliness, existential issues, alienation, etc) explore them and display a picture full of complex emotions and character development.
Selling Point: the Virgin Suicides
#6) Y: The Last Man (Vertigo-DC)
This high concept, well developed story is for sure attractive to Hollyshitwood. Not doubt at all.
It's the story of Yorick, the last man on earth. A boy who, after all male of every species on the planet die inexplicably, becomes a man and in company of his pet, a monkey called Ampersand, start a quest to find his fiancée in a drift world populated by women.
It’s not VFX driven. It’s a character centric story with some kick-ass action, and great plot twists.
If I Am Legend worked out, this Graphic Novel is a real winner. Many people think right that this must be a TV series. I say it can translate perfectly into two +2 hrs movie with a TV series to tie-in.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Quentin Tarantino. One of the smartest directors of our era, knows how to handle the proper screentime to establish principal character, story development, great smart dialogues and above all, he likes to put women at power. He has all the skills and expertise to pull a project like this.
Selling Point: After his latest hit, Inglorious Bastards, Tarantino has proven he can deliver an R-rated movie that can smash the worldwide Box Office.
#5) Ronin (DC)
Frank Miller has one of the best track records in Hollyshitwood right now, being his directorial effort The Spirit, the only exemption.
Ronin, is the tale of a legendary warrior, a dishonored, masterless 13th Century samurai, who is mystically given a second chance to avenge his master's death.
Suddenly finding himself reborn in a futuristic and corrupt 21st Century New York City, the samurai discovers he has one last chance to regain his honor: he must defeat the reincarnation of his master's killer.
In one word: classic!; this Graphic Novel has a “Epic Blockbuster” Label all over it. A dark, futuristic, Sci-fi actioner. The design of the character’ aesthetic, the complexity of its non-linear storytelling and the amazing action sequences for sure will draw a lot of buts to the theaters all around the world.
Who should direct this movie?
Ok, this one specially, I would like to see a combination for Oscar® nominated Ridley Scott at the producer duty and Chan-wook Park directing.
In one hand, this Graphic Novel calls for a great production design of an intense, different and dark, futuristic world. In the other, the storytelling style, character development and motivations are also essential for a proper translatation.
Selling Point: Blade Runner. Oldboy.
#4) Preacher (Vertigo-DC)
This one is really tough to adapt. It’s literally a sacrilegious. It’s an intense, extreme, unpredictable exploration of religion and supernatural themes.
After merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of “the word,” an ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Roman Polanski. He knows for sure how to develop the controversial, dark story that preacher is about, the mix of the supernatural elements and well placed dark humor and he would assure the transcendence of the leads and the story over the plot. He knows how to explore the very human nature in a fine structured narrative that for sure will keep us engaged until the end.
Selling Point: Rosemary’s Baby.
#3) Black Hole (Pantheon Books)
An interesting way of exploring the process and problems of adolescence’s nature, like solitude and angst, through thought-provoking, surreal visuals, this epic graphic novel is perfect match of horror, drama and fantasy.
Suburban Seattle, the mid-1970s. We learn from the out-set that a strange plague has descended upon the area's teenagers, transmitted by sexual contact. The disease is manifested in any number of ways - from the hideously grotesque to the subtle (and concealable) - but once you've got it, that's it. There's not turning back.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Danny Boyle. Has all the background to handle this kind of material, plus his detailed narrative force and beautiful, vivid, stunning directing style can assure the proper use of the word Epic in this adaptation.
Selling Point: 28 days later
#2) Transmetropolitan (Helix-DC)
This Graphic Novel will give Hollyshitwood the opportunity to translate a well designed distant dystopian future into a live-action film with inspired dialogue and a genuinely remarkable lead character.
After living in isolation for five years, Spider Jerusalem finds himself working once again as a journalist in a city filled with corruption, poverty, mutants, hybrids, and all types of other strange things.
A splendid reflection on pop culture, the failure of idealism to entertainment, the isolating consequences of tech and the absolute importance of journalism inside a democratic system.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winners, the Coen Brothers. These guys undoubtedly can do justice to the title character, plus they are masters evoking time and place, strongly displaying of unmoral convictions, ethical decisions and human nature through character-driven stories.
Selling Point: The Big Lebowski
#1) The Sandman series (Vertigo-DC)
The opus magnum of Neil Gaiman. I have no words to describe any of the Sandman series. My intellect still doesn’t reach that level, but don't worry...I’ll try.
The story is an epic family drama with intricate narrative, surreal scenarios, complex characters, a big scope and mind-bending threads from one tale to another.
Our central character must begin a journey beyond the shores of imagination.
Is a dark story of seven brothers who have been ever since the beginning of time. They’re called The Endless: Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium once known as Delight, and Destruction. Many years ago, a coven of wizards attempted to take Death captive, but imprisoned Dream instead. When Dream finally escapes he must face the changes that have gone on in his realm, and the changes in himself.
The total run is composed by 10 stories that initiated many spin-offs.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Peter Jackson. Even Neil himself wants Peter Jackson to direct it.
Selling Point: Does he even need one? Ok, to be fair with all other directors I selected: Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Hear me out Hollyshitwood and make these adaptations work... like RIGHT NOW!
Origin Story then = action packed sequel / multiple villains / hero’s identity or hideout exposed / hero losing his powers / evil version of the hero = then reboot
No matter the order these elements are placed or how are they mixed, we’ve seen this again and again from Superman to Spider-man.
Now… reimagining the warm water, I have a solution for Holly
Graphic novels certainly can do a smooth from-page-to-screen transition as Live-action films. They offer the cinematic continuity needed for the transition, the graphic designs of scenery can be used as a draft, the costumes as well and also they have the answers of the following questions that all comics adaptations often have to face:
- How can I condense many years of mythology into a 2 hours movie?
- Which version of the character should I go with first?
- Which storyline should I follow?
The Good: Sin City, Scott Pilgrim Vs the World, Kick-Ass, V for Vendetta, A History of Violence, A Road to Perdition, 300, The Crow and Wanted. They are the best out there (expect my top-7 next week). All of them have proof me right.
The Bad: Whiteout, 30 days of night, The Spirit. No much to add here. Titles speak by themselves.
The Ugly: Watchmen, Constantine, From Hell, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen {I know Alan Moor should be ripping his beard right now} These were more difficult to adapt due to their complex narrative/logic/structure. The debates over the quality of this kind of adaptations have divided the
The Weird: These are the so-called graphic novels. By definition, they cannot have that label. For example: American Splendor was a superb adaptation but was a sporadic, unenclosed run that began in 1976 and Ghost World, another excellent movie ran from 1993 to 1997.
That said, Graphic Novels also bring their own very existential questions:
- How much will be the budget?
- How much will this adaptation make in return?
- Who is the right director for the project?
Watchmen, one of the greatest graphic novels, only managed to gross $107.5 Mil in the US, over a budget of $130 Mil as a film adaptation.
I won’t tell you how a movie makes money, at least not right now because it will deviate me from the original post, but I can certainly tell you that Watchmen, as a business, was a failure for the studio.
Now, taking in consideration those questions I have 7 great Graphic Novels that must be adapted into films and we all win (Holly
I must tell that I based my selection on all Graphic Novels I’ve read and that hasn’t been adapted.
And…here…we…go!
#7) The Runaways (Marvel)
Taking advantage of its premise: A group of teenagers who discover that their parents are part of an evil crime group of super villains called “the Pride” and what they do after that.
This movie would make money. It will fill the gap left by Twilight films (there must be a God for sure) the original premise of this award-winning graphic novel, offers an interesting twist in the genre. And sure will appeal to teens, young adults and parents.
We have incredible visuals with rich and deep colors mixed with a dark plot but must important: kids look like real teens; ordinary kids taken out of their comfy lives and forced into a situation that they hate. The story has a great family drama behind it and enough action/violence to please everyone. It’ll make the PG-13 rating without affecting the story for sure.
Who should direct this movie?
One name: Oscar® winner Sofia Coppola. She knows how to handle dark and common themes of adolescence (loneliness, existential issues, alienation, etc) explore them and display a picture full of complex emotions and character development.
Selling Point: the Virgin Suicides
#6) Y: The Last Man (Vertigo-DC)
This high concept, well developed story is for sure attractive to Holly
It's the story of Yorick, the last man on earth. A boy who, after all male of every species on the planet die inexplicably, becomes a man and in company of his pet, a monkey called Ampersand, start a quest to find his fiancée in a drift world populated by women.
It’s not VFX driven. It’s a character centric story with some kick-ass action, and great plot twists.
If I Am Legend worked out, this Graphic Novel is a real winner. Many people think right that this must be a TV series. I say it can translate perfectly into two +2 hrs movie with a TV series to tie-in.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Quentin Tarantino. One of the smartest directors of our era, knows how to handle the proper screentime to establish principal character, story development, great smart dialogues and above all, he likes to put women at power. He has all the skills and expertise to pull a project like this.
Selling Point: After his latest hit, Inglorious Bastards, Tarantino has proven he can deliver an R-rated movie that can smash the worldwide Box Office.
#5) Ronin (DC)
Frank Miller has one of the best track records in Holly
Ronin, is the tale of a legendary warrior, a dishonored, masterless 13th Century samurai, who is mystically given a second chance to avenge his master's death.
Suddenly finding himself reborn in a futuristic and corrupt 21st Century New York City, the samurai discovers he has one last chance to regain his honor: he must defeat the reincarnation of his master's killer.
In one word: classic!; this Graphic Novel has a “Epic Blockbuster” Label all over it. A dark, futuristic, Sci-fi actioner. The design of the character’ aesthetic, the complexity of its non-linear storytelling and the amazing action sequences for sure will draw a lot of buts to the theaters all around the world.
Who should direct this movie?
Ok, this one specially, I would like to see a combination for Oscar® nominated Ridley Scott at the producer duty and Chan-wook Park directing.
In one hand, this Graphic Novel calls for a great production design of an intense, different and dark, futuristic world. In the other, the storytelling style, character development and motivations are also essential for a proper translatation.
Selling Point: Blade Runner. Oldboy.
#4) Preacher (Vertigo-DC)
This one is really tough to adapt. It’s literally a sacrilegious. It’s an intense, extreme, unpredictable exploration of religion and supernatural themes.
After merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of “the word,” an ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Roman Polanski. He knows for sure how to develop the controversial, dark story that preacher is about, the mix of the supernatural elements and well placed dark humor and he would assure the transcendence of the leads and the story over the plot. He knows how to explore the very human nature in a fine structured narrative that for sure will keep us engaged until the end.
Selling Point: Rosemary’s Baby.
#3) Black Hole (Pantheon Books)
An interesting way of exploring the process and problems of adolescence’s nature, like solitude and angst, through thought-provoking, surreal visuals, this epic graphic novel is perfect match of horror, drama and fantasy.
Suburban Seattle, the mid-1970s. We learn from the out-set that a strange plague has descended upon the area's teenagers, transmitted by sexual contact. The disease is manifested in any number of ways - from the hideously grotesque to the subtle (and concealable) - but once you've got it, that's it. There's not turning back.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Danny Boyle. Has all the background to handle this kind of material, plus his detailed narrative force and beautiful, vivid, stunning directing style can assure the proper use of the word Epic in this adaptation.
Selling Point: 28 days later
#2) Transmetropolitan (Helix-DC)
This Graphic Novel will give Holly
After living in isolation for five years, Spider Jerusalem finds himself working once again as a journalist in a city filled with corruption, poverty, mutants, hybrids, and all types of other strange things.
A splendid reflection on pop culture, the failure of idealism to entertainment, the isolating consequences of tech and the absolute importance of journalism inside a democratic system.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winners, the Coen Brothers. These guys undoubtedly can do justice to the title character, plus they are masters evoking time and place, strongly displaying of unmoral convictions, ethical decisions and human nature through character-driven stories.
Selling Point: The Big Lebowski
#1) The Sandman series (Vertigo-DC)
The opus magnum of Neil Gaiman. I have no words to describe any of the Sandman series. My intellect still doesn’t reach that level, but don't worry...I’ll try.
The story is an epic family drama with intricate narrative, surreal scenarios, complex characters, a big scope and mind-bending threads from one tale to another.
Our central character must begin a journey beyond the shores of imagination.
Is a dark story of seven brothers who have been ever since the beginning of time. They’re called The Endless: Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium once known as Delight, and Destruction. Many years ago, a coven of wizards attempted to take Death captive, but imprisoned Dream instead. When Dream finally escapes he must face the changes that have gone on in his realm, and the changes in himself.
The total run is composed by 10 stories that initiated many spin-offs.
Who should direct this movie?
Oscar® winner Peter Jackson. Even Neil himself wants Peter Jackson to direct it.
Selling Point: Does he even need one? Ok, to be fair with all other directors I selected: Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Hear me out Holly
viernes 3 de junio de 2011
Captain America Storyboard reveals final battle!
2.The Light from the Cube gives The Skull freaky otherworldly visions. There’s direct reference made to him seeing “The Nine Realms.”
3.The storyboards end with the cube “overloading” and blasting a hole through the top of the bomber jet.
Source: Martin Asbury's web
miércoles 1 de junio de 2011
Batman's films continuity, comicbooks, Nolan, and DC rebooting DCU
I decided to post this article after the impacting news that "DC Universe to be rebooted" since I don’t like to speculate that much about films.
Part of the statement from DCE CEO Geoff Johns, says:
“We have taken great care in maintaining continuity where most important, but fans will see a new approach to our storytelling.”
I don’t know you, but I can read: Multi-platform continuity (video games, comics, films, etc) i.e.: the new Green Lantern comics will be tie-in of the Green Lantern Film.
It is known that WB and DC are working closely with Nolan and co. to bring their most important projects to the big screen: Batman, Man of Steel and Justice League. Right now, Nolan is godfather of Man of Steel, Justice League and the upcoming Batman reboot. Meanwhile he’s also busy filming what I can bet will be the best trilogy of comics adaptations ever made and one of the best for any genre of film.
So Nolan it’s coming full circle with his Dark Knight trilogy; fair enough. It makes sense. A clever move from a magician and like all of his work so far, will bring us to the third act.
Nolan and co. have the tendency of hinting the villains from one movie to another. This tendency increased with The Dark Knight, which scale grew exponentially in respect of Batman Begins and so expect the same for the final chapter: The Dark Knight Rises.
..and…here…we…go!
From Batman Begins to The Dark Knight we were hinted to:
Two-Face:
Bruce Wayne: Mm... I'm not finished. To all of you, uh, all you phonies, all of you two-faced friends, you sycophantic suck-ups who smile through your teeth at me, please leave me in peace. Please go. Stop smiling. It's not a joke. Please leave. The party's over. Get out.
And The Joker:
Jim Gordon: Take this guy: armed robbery, double homicide. Got a taste for the theatrical, like you. Leaves a calling card.
Jim Gordon: [Gordon presents Batman with a clear plastic evidence bag containing what appears to be a single playing card; Batman turns it over to reveal a "Joker"]
Batman: I'll look into it.
Jim Gordon: [Gordon presents Batman with a clear plastic evidence bag containing what appears to be a single playing card; Batman turns it over to reveal a "Joker"]
Batman: I'll look into it.
And the comics/elements that inspired Begins were:
Year One: The debuts of Carmine Falcone, corrupt officials Det. Flass and Commissioner Gillian Loeb. Batman’s first appearance at age 25 and establishes a partnership with Jim Gordon.
The Man who falls: the short origin story that is set before Year One. We can see Bruce foregoing College to go overseas and travel the world in search of himself, his meeting with Henry Ducard, and his first night out which goes poorly.
Batman and the Monster Men and Batman and the Mad Monk: the ever growing mob/crime in Gotham. Bruce Wayne realizes that he can't live a double life and must put on Bruce Wayne as an act to mask his true identity, the birthday party scene and also trademark the tactics that Batman uses in instilling fear in his enemies.
From The Dark Knight to The Dark Knight Rises:
Bane: This one was a tricky one for me because I only noticed the relationship after the villain was revealed. Most people know that there’s a little story-arc named "Knightfall" in which Bane breaks The Batman. If you are on the side of “the ones that don’t know” I recommend you go read it. -Villian Confirmed
Mike Engel: "Come nightfall, this city is mine..."
The Joker: Mine...
Mike Engel: "... and anyone left here plays by my rules."
The Joker: ...rules.
The Joker: Mine...
Mike Engel: "... and anyone left here plays by my rules."
The Joker: ...rules.
Catwoman: we all saw this one coming. -confirmed
Lucius Fox: We talking Rottweilers or Chihuahuas? Should do fine against cats.
Dr. Hugo Strange: the man behind the venom serum and the hallucinogenic gas. -speculation
The Joker: I believe... whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you... stranger
Black Mask: so no mob boss alive after Falcone and Maroni? -speculation
The Tattooed Prisoner in the Ferry (Tommy 'Tiny' Lister) with the Black Mask tattoo on the neck
Harley Quinn: I still doubt this one. After Heath’s death, I believe Nolan wouldn’t want any ties to his character and hence they had to remove The Riddler from story too. -speculation
There is a doctor in the hospital with a very similar name to Harleen Quinzell on her name tag
Two-Face: again? Yes! We need an already established villain to save screen time and set up new and more relevant characters. -speculation
Two-Face: At the end of The Dark Knight, Two-Face is supposed dead. But if you look carefully, his coin lands on the unburned side.
Talia al Ghul: Is presumable since Nolan will go back to Batman Begins territory, casing a young Ras al Ghul for flash-back scenes, so we’ll se how this one ends up rounding the story. -speculation
Justice League
Coleman Reese: What are you building for him now, a rocketship? –JL Easter Egg
And the comics/elements that inspired The Dark Knight were:
The Long Halloween: the partnership Batman, Gordon, and Harvey Dent in order to do whatever it takes to rid the mobsters without breaking the “law”.
The rise of the "freaks" after Batman debuted, such as the Joker. This has Gotham Police and citizens arguing that they exist because of Batman.
Batman: Journey into the Knight #1-6: Bruce Wayne becomes majority stockholder of Wayne Enterprises... and promptly uses the board meetings to catch some quality sleep
The Man who laughs: Joker makes his debut without warning and kills off noted residents while previously announcing his crimes
The Dark Knight Rises
So what Robin-free stories are left that can fit into the hints that have been released so far? Or maybe Nolan and co will just take the core of story-arcs and some principal characters?
I would say they are:
Prey
Long Halloween
Dark Victory
How? We'll have to wait until July 2012 and see... meanwhile go do some homework and read those great comics!
viernes 20 de mayo de 2011
Production Begins on The Dark Knight Rises
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES”Filming will take place on three continents, with an all-star cast
working under the direction of Christopher Nolan.
BURBANK, CA, May 19, 2011 – Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises,” the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake.
Returning to the main cast, Oscar® winner Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules”) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.
In helming “The Dark Knight Rises,” Christopher Nolan is utilizing IMAX® cameras even more extensively than he did on “The Dark Knight,” which had marked the first time ever that a major feature film was partially shot with IMAX® cameras. The results were so spectacular that the director wanted to expand the use of the large-format cameras for this film.
The screenplay for “The Dark Knight Rises” is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is being produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on “Batman Begins” and the record-breaking blockbuster “The Dark Knight.” The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. “The Dark Knight” is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.
Behind the scenes, “The Dark Knight Rises” reunites the director with several of his longtime collaborators, all of whom worked together on the “The Dark Knight.” The creative team includes director of photography Wally Pfister, who recently won an Oscar® for his work on Nolan’s “Inception”; production designer Nathan Crowley; editor Lee Smith; and Oscar®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming (“Topsy-Turvy”). In addition, Paul Franklin and Chris Corbould, who both won Oscars® for the effects in “Inception,” will supervise the visual and special effects, respectively. The music will be composed by Oscar® winner Hans Zimmer (“The Lion King”).
The locations for “The Dark Knight Rises” span three continents and include the American cities of Pittsburgh, New York and Los Angeles, as well as sites in India, England and Scotland.
“The Dark Knight Rises” is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. Slated for release on July 20, 2012, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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