New Batman Movie 2011

Every Batman fan has been waiting in dorky anticipation of the new Batman movie 2011. The news is rolling in faster now as the time approaches. There were rumors of whether Johnny Depp or David Tennant were playing the Riddler. A rumor that the movie would be based on the graphic novel Prey. My favorite rumor so far is that Philip Seymour Hoffman would be playing the Penguin.

Regardless of all the rumors, I’m pretty damn excited about Christopher Nolan’s continuing work with Christian Bale as Batman. Of course, my love for Michael Keaton as Tim Burton’s Batman will never die, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were bad ass action movies that finally depicted Batman’s dark side.

So, all rumors aside, what’s really going on with the new Batman movie?

Anne Hathaway is Playing Catwoman

I’ve read mixed opinions about Hathaway as Catwoman, but my favorite came from a comment made on a blog in which the commenter makes the point that some thought it was ridiculous to cast Ledger as the Joker. I think you’ll agree the decision was, at least, pretty good.

Tom Hardy is Playing Bane

If you’re not sure who Tom Hardy is, watch this:

If you’re not sure who Bane is, read this: Bane

To me … perfect choice.

This May Not Be The Last Batman Movie For Christian Bale & Christopher Nolan

Though it seems likely they’ll wrap this franchise up as a trilogy, here’s something Christian Bale said that gives Batman fans everywhere some hope about a fourth Batman movie:

All I know is the likelihood that this will be the last one. Well, I wouldn’t say definitely. If Chris goes, “Hey, I’ve got another story I think could be interesting,” then yeah, great, I’d go do that. I always assumed it would be three, but I could be wrong. I don’t know if there’s something wrong with me, but I don’t feel any pressure.

Check back here at filmletes for more information as the time gets closer for the new Batman movie. Be sure to let us know what you think about everything that’s happening in the comments.

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