Batman 3 Officially Titled The Dark Knight Rises
Wed, October 27, 2010 
Alright, Christopher Nolan crossed out Mr. Freeze from the list of potential Batman 3 heavies awhile back. Now he's done so to another: the Riddler. At this point, I'm fine with whomever he, his brother Jonah and David Goyer chose as the next villain(s). But I'm also relieved they're not going the expected route with Edward Nigma. Then again, there are still those Catwoman rumors...
In an interview with Hero Complex, Nolan officially unveiled the title for his third (and final) go-around in Gotham City will be The Dark Knight Rises. No, I doubt it concerns Bruce Wayne's morning wood as a buddy of mine tweeted a few minutes ago. On the other hand, Nolan has such clout at Warner Brothers right now I'm sure he could make the argument for it (I'm kidding!)
I say that bad joke because Nolan also confirmed not to expect to see the Tumbler jumping out of theatre screens in 3D - thank God. Nice to see he was able to sway the top-level WB executives ouf ot the gimmick. At this point, it doesn't need the tacked ticket-costs in order to make a fortune come July 2012.
This mixed together with our recent scoop of the production headed to New Orleans and Movie Hole reporting the current search for new leading lady makes for exciting times for Batman fans, and nerd/geeks/fanboys in general.
Reader Comments (6)
Now you can cue up the fanboys saying how much they hate the title and in the same sentence mention batman begins as the best thing since sliced bread.
Rise of the Dark Knight would have been better, but it's all good. At least we're getting an integrated Bat trilogy.
Not a bad title. Also sucks no riddler he could have been a cool villain. So I wonder who the villain(s) will be. Also nice wb agreed to do imax over 3d. Happy there.
what if WB forces post 3d conversation and realese it 98% in only 3D theaters?
i will watch the movie how the director wants it to see. so in 2D. i respect Nolan as a director. if he wants to realese the movie in 2D then i will watch it in 2D. but what if the only way to see it will be in bad 3D?
Well from the interview it seems the execs have agreeded to nolan not doing it in 3d. Plus with all nolan has done for them I am sure they wont double cross him and do post converison.
The Dark Knight Rises. Ah sounds about right. Oh and thank goodness that it will not be in 3-D! I really wish the would use The Riddler or maybe Nolan can make up his own villain.
Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises = Greatest Trilogy Ever!(Maybe)