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"The Dark Knight" (2008)

The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
"The Dark Knight" Movie Review
"The Dark Knight" is a brilliant follow-up to "Batman Begins" and the definitive "Batman" movie to date, which makes you wonder what Christopher Nolan will accomplish if he decides to do a third "Batman" film.
Christian Bale Returns as Batman in "The Dark Knight"
Christian Bale was sporting a buzz cut courtesy of "Terminator Salvation" at the LA press junket for "The Dark Knight," the second Batman movie for Bale and writer/director Christopher Nolan. Bale, like Nolan, was only interested in doing another Batman movie if there was a compelling story to tell and if it could live up to the standards they set with "Batman Begins."
Aaron Eckhart on Harvey Dent and His Transformation in "Dark Knight"
Aaron Eckhart stars as Harvey Dent, the newly elected District Attorney of Gotham City, in "The Dark Knight" written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Fans of the "Batman" comic book series know what happens to Harvey Dent…and if you don't want to know anything about Eckhart's character's transformation prior to taking in a screening, then I suggest you don't read this article.
Maggie Gyllenhaal Takes Over as Rachel in "The Dark Knight"
Maggie Gyllenhaal steps into the role of Bruce Wayne's ex Rachel Dawes in "The Dark Knight," the second Batman movie from writer/director Christopher Nolan. Rachel was also a central character in the 2005 blockbuster "Batman Begins," however she was brought to life onscreen in that film by a different actress.
"The Dark Knight" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "The Dark Knight" starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman.
"The Dark Knight" Movie Trailers and Video Clips
Trailers and clips from "The Dark Knight" starring Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent.
Writer/Director Christopher Nolan on "The Dark Knight"
"I think the big challenge really in doing a sequel is to build on what you've done in the first film, but not abandon the characters, the logic, the tone of the world that you created for the first film," explained Christopher Nolan. "So there are elements the audience will expect you to bring back that you need to bring back.
Gary Oldman Discusses "The Dark Knight"
At the LA press junket for "The Dark Knight," Gary Oldman confessed he's not an expert on all things Batman. Oldman's not into comic books and therefore had no idea what becomes of his character, Lt. James Gordon, over the course of the comic book series.
"The Dark Knight" Premiere Photos
Gallery of photos from the premiere of the Warner Bros Pictures movie "The Dark Knight" featuring Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Christopher Nolan, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Nestor Carbonell, Peter Sarsgaard, Blake Lively and Emile Hirsch.
"The Dark Knight" Leaps Into the Record Books
(July 2008) "The Dark Knight" raked in $18 million in ticket sales from its first official screening at 12am on July 18, 2008 and continued to break records from there.
Exclusive Interview: Composers Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard
(June 2008) Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer ("The Lion King") and 7-time Oscar nominee James Newton Howard worked together on the score to the mega blockbuster "Batman Begins" starring Christian Bale and directed by Christopher Nolan, and are back together again for one of 2008’s most anticipated movies, "The Dark Knight."
"The Dark Knight" Movie Credits
Cast and crew list for "The Dark Knight," MPAA rating and release date info.
"The Dark Knight" Posters
11 posters from "The Dark Knight" featuring Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent.
"The Dark Knight" Sees Light of Day at Six Flags
Arthur Levine, About.com Guide's to Theme Parks, provides the scoop on Batman-related rides.
Michael Caine Discusses "The Dark Knight"
(Oct 2007) While doing press for "Sleuth," Michael Caine talked about Christian Bale as Batman and working with Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Exclusive Interview with Aaron Eckhart
(Mar 2007) Exclusive interview with Aaron Eckhart about joining the cast of the "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight," working with Christopher Nolan, the cast, playing a villain, and comic book inspired movies.
Christian Bale on "The Dark Knight"
(May 2007) Christian Bale on "The Dark Knight," reprising his role as Batman, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and training for the second "Batman" movie.
2008 Showest Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the 2008 Showest featuring Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Christopher Nolan, Anne Hathaway, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Jim Sturgess, Emile Hirsch, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey Jr, Brendan Fraser, Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci, Alexis Bledel, George Lucas, Cameron Diaz, and America Ferrera.
Warner Bros and Christopher Nolan Break New Ground
(May 2007) Warner Bros Pictures revealed "The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan will be filming four sequences from his second Batman movie using extremely high resolution IMAX® cameras using the giant 15/70 film format.
Six Minutes of "The Dark Knight" Hits IMAX Screens
(Dec 2007) Warner Bros will screen the six minute opening sequence from "The Dark Knight" in front of "I Am Legend" in IMAX theaters. The opening sequence introduces Heath Ledger as The Joker.
Director Christopher Nolan on "The Dark Knight"
(Oct 2006) Christopher Nolan very briefly touched on "The Dark Knight" while discussing his other film starring Christian Bale and Michael Caine - "The Prestige."
Michael Caine Offers a Few Suggestions on the "Batman Begins" Sequel
(Oct 2006) While doing press for "The Prestige," Michael Caine talked about what he'd like to see happen to his character in "The Dark Knight."
Maggie Gyllenhaal Joins the Cast of "The Dark Knight"
(Mar 2007) Maggie Gyllenhaal will take over the role played by Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins" for the second Batman movie by Christopher Nolan, "The Dark Knight."
Aaron Eckhart Snags a Role in "The Dark Knight"
(Feb 2007) Aaron Eckhart has been cast as Harvey Dent/Two Face in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" starring Christian Bale and Michael Caine.
It's Official - Heath Ledger is The Joker
(July 2006) Warner Bros Pictures officially announced that Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker in the "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight."
Official "The Dark Knight" Site
Warner Bros' official site for "The Dark Knight." Release Date: July 18, 2008
"The Gotham Times"
(Viral Campaign) Read all the news that's fit to print.
Why So Serious?
(Viral Campaign) Click around and discover new content prior to the film's release.
"The Ha Ha Ha Times"
(Viral Campaign) The Joker-vandalized version of "The Gotham Times."
We Are The Answer.org
(Viral Campaign) Harvey Dent wants you to help him keep Gotham safe.
The Gotham Police Department
(Viral Campaign) 'Official' site for the Gotham Police Department.
Summer of 2008 - Movie Preview
"The Dark Knight" is part of the big Summer Movies Preview on About.com.
15 Big Action Movies of 2008
"The Dark Knight" is included on my list of the Top 15 action movies of 2008.

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