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Twitter Thinks Bane Caused the Super Bowl XLVII Blackout

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:04:37 +0000

We're going to pretend all of these people are hilarious and not morons. When the 2013 Super Bowl was delayed by a power outage, most people took it as a chance to actually talk to the people at their football party. These people decided to make jokes on Twitter that the half hour of darkness was actually 'The Dark Knight Rises' villain Bane's fault.

Handy Video Explains Everything Wrong With 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:37:18 +0000

If you left the theater after ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ not really knowing what just happened to you, but certain something wasn’t right, here’s a video for you! It’s everything that’s wrong with ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ summed up in less than three minutes. Now you can finally put your finger on what exactly it [...]

Bane's Freestyle Rap Is Gotham's Reckoning, Our Delight

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:52:07 +0000

YouTuber Auralnauts is at it again with the hilarious Bane spoofs but this time, Gotham’s reckoning has turned into a freestyle rapper! This isn’t surprising because given the robotic voice of Bane, it was only a matter of time that someone took advantage of it for their own snicker-worthy outtakes. And boy oh boy, do we [...]

'The Dark Knight Rises' Is Even Better in Lego

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:45:42 +0000

Here’s the video you didn’t know you always wanted to see — it’s the trailer for ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ done with LEGOs. This version of Bane is maybe a little bit scarier than the live-action version. There’s something deeply disturbing about his squinting, beady LEGO eyes. Plus, his voice makes sense when its coming [...]

We Wish These Hilarious Bane Outtakes Were Real

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:45:16 +0000

Granted, this is just a parody, but, oh, that it were real. ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ would have been a much more entertaining movie if Bane had half the dialogue from this funny parody video. Or if Batman really loved cheesy ’90s techno. In fact, we might never watch ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ again, just [...]

5 Reasons Why 'The Dark Knight Rises' Is Better Than 'The Avengers'

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:29:21 +0000

While 'The Avengers' may have opened in theaters before director Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to the 'Batman' trilogy, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is by far the better movie.In the eternal battle between Marvel and DC superheros, Nolan and his cast are the clear victors in this round. Don't believe us? Read on for the top five reasons why 'The Dark Knight' wins the victor's laurel wreath.

Honest 'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Has Some Issues With the Plot

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:45:43 +0000

While hundreds of Batman fans are anxiously awaiting for their DVD or Blu-Ray copy of 'The Dark Knight Rises' to ship from Amazon, Honest Trailers reviews the last movie and points out that out of the trilogy, this was the weakest installment.

Check Out Bane Back When He Used to Be a Male Model

Nick Romano — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Tom Hardy stormed the screen as the infamously frightening Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises' and became a sensation. Not only is now he starring opposite Shia LaBeouf in the upcoming 'Lawless' movie, but he also secured a role in the remake of 'Mad Max.'

In addition, just like during the era of Ryan Gosling, everyone wants to know as much as they can about Hardy and his rippling pectoral region. Fans can rest easy, though, at least for a little while, as video footage of the actor as a youngin' reveals that he used to be a male model.

Adorable 'Dark Knight' Kitten Rises

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:09:31 +0000

This cat just might be the coolest one we've ever seen before. It's like Harvey Dent for the feline population. For the non-'Dark Knight' nerds, Harvey Dent is Batman's nemesis 'Two-Face.' You know, the guy that wasn't Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight.'

Take a look. You'll understand what we're talking about.

See What Happened to Bane After 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:51:50 +0000

‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ is Christopher Nolan’s final chapter in his Batman trilogy. So what becomes of super villain Bane, who captivated viewers so in the box office smash, after the credits role? Contrary to what you may have seen on the big screen, Bane was granted parole as part of Gotham’s ‘Fresh Start’ program and is trying [...]

'The Dark Knight Rises' Gets an Inevitable 'Call Me Maybe' Tribute

Tom Blunt — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:05:49 +0000

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's angsty character from 'The Dark Knight Rises' finally gets his feelings off his chest, with an assist from Carly Rae Jepsen! The hit single has already lent itself to numerous parodies and lip-dubs, but this is perhaps the most elaborate (and the nerdiest) yet by far.

8 Animals With Questions About 'The Dark Knight Rises'

TheFW Staff — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:27:44 +0000

Since its release last month, 'The Dark Knight Rises' has been the subject of a number of theories and multiple discussions about its twisty plot. Whatever your opinion of the third and final installment in the Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Batman saga, it's safe to say you were scratching your head in bewilderment at least once during the nearly three hour running time.

Hear Bane's Voice Before and After 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Ben Worcester — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:53:02 +0000

After the original trailer for 'The Dark Knight Rises' was released, the subject of Bane's voice was all anybody could talk about, mostly because no one could understand just what the maniacal terrorist was saying.

To fix this, director Christopher Nolan decided to tinker around with the mix and send Tom Hardy back to re-record his lines. Check out the YouTube video below and you can really hear the difference.

Christian Bale Visits Victims of Aurora Shootings

Mithun Divakaran — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:33:06 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' star Christian Bale showed he has the values instilled in Bruce Wayne when he made a personal visit to Aurora, CO, yesterday to meet with the victims of last week's horrific movie theater shooting.

The Funniest 'Dark Knight Rises' Memes

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:55:09 +0000

This summer's hottest blockbuster has invaded our movie theaters, our media and even our internet. After opening last weekend, 'The Dark Knight Rises' memes are popping up all over the place. Some are funny for everyone and some, well, you just have to see the movie to understand.

Now You Can Wear the Official Uniforms of the Gotham City Rogues

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:13:39 +0000

If you haven't seen 'The Dark Knight Rises,' you've probably seen one of its many trailers. And if you haven't gone to the theaters like millions of others... why not? Honestly, go check it out. It's fantastic. In any case, throughout the trailer a particular scene stands out, one in which the field of a football stadium is blown to pieces. It's one filled with emotion, shock and certainly awe... and we fans ate it up!

Find Out How Much It Costs to Be Batman

Nick Nadel — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:51:06 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises,' the final installment in the Christopher Nolan/Christian Bale Batman trilogy, took in a whopping $160 million over the weekend. (This despite news that the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado would affect the box office tally.)

Watching the movie, you were probably wondering how much millionaire Bruce Wayne pays for his wonderful toys like his flying Bat plane and his flashy light-gun thing. Well, thanks to this handy infographic, you can now find out how much it would really cost to become Batman.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Batman

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:14:17 +0000

Some fans and pop culture junkies might like to think that Superman is the most timeless and iconic of all comic book super heroes, but even the man from Krypton who can bend steel with his bare hands doesn’t have the generational reach of Batman. Unlike most superheroes, he doesn’t have supernatural powers. Bruce Wayne [...]

Victim Of 'The Dark Knight Rises' Shooting Posts Harrowing Photos on Reddit

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Today, the nation is reeling after a gunman went on a shooting rampage during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ in Aurora, Colorado. James Holmes wore a gas mask and set off a canister of tear gas before he opened fire, killing at least 12 and wounding dozens more. The 24-year-old med school [...]

Mitt Romney Gets Turned Into Bane for Hilarious Memes

Hannah Gutenplan — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:33:52 +0000

Where the world sees a muscle-y antagonist in ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ Rush Limbaugh sees a left wing attack on Mitt Romney. Yes, that’s right, Limbaugh has concocted a conspiracy that claims the fictional character Bane was chosen by Democrats to secretly influence voters. Apparently, because Bane sounds like Bain Capital (the venture-capital company co-founded [...]

'Conan' Finds Evidence 'The Dark Knight Rises' Really Is Anti-Romney Propaganda

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:28:44 +0000

Earlier this week, conservative radio provocateur Rush Limbaugh asked his audience if it was "accidental" that the villain in 'The Dark Knight Rises' was named Bane, given that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's ties to Bain Capital have been scrutinized by the Obama campaign.

Limbaugh's critics pounced all over that allegation, pointing out that Bane has been a Batman villain since 1993, and 'The Dark Knight Rises' was conceived well before any controversy surrounding Romney's role with Bain Capital.

The Best Batman Commercials on the Web

Nick Nadel — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:45:51 +0000

Hero, vigilante, Dark Knight…Batman has been called many things. Add to that list “corporate shill.” Everyone from Diet Coke to OnStar has enlisted Batman to plug their products. And why not? He’s brooding, handsome, has deep-seated issues stemming from his parents’ murder…er, maybe scratch that last one. With ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ in theaters, the [...]

Turns Out Batman Is Extremely Thorough

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:15:54 +0000

While Batman has always been fairly brooding for a superhero, the Christopher Nolan incarnation of the Caped Crusader has taken the crime fighter to an even "darker" place.

But as of today, Christian Bale is no longer the darkest Batman around. That prize goes to the fellow in the parody video below.

10 Masks You Won't See Bane Wearing In 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Jed Stoneham — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:09:41 +0000

Batman hides behind a mask again in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' but this time his enemy gets to wear a sweet mask too. No one cared who Bane was until he put on a mask, because, well, it's kind of weird looking. We wondered what other kinds of masks he has in his collection.

Pee-wee Herman Narrates 'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer With Hilarious Results

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:15:51 +0000

'The Dark Knight Rises' hits theaters July 20th. This means we are now solidly into the "bat days" of summer. Jimmy Fallon played his part in hyping the much-anticipated movie with a sketch in which Paul Reubens uses his Pee-wee Herman voice to overdub all the voices in a 'Dark Knight Rises' trailer. Check out the simple but effective edit below.

1960s Robin Meets The Dark Knight in Hilarious Parody

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:31:07 +0000

If you ever wondered why Batman's faithful sidekick Robin isn't featured in the new Batman films, here's why. In this well-made spoof video from AboveAverageNetwork, The Dark Knight is about to face his nemesis Bane -- but just then Robin shows up. Worse still, it's Robin from the original 1960s 'Batman' TV show.

Infographic Chronicles the Evolution of The Dark Knight

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:10:21 +0000

This guy loves Batman... like a lot. Perhaps too much. We're not certain just how long he spent on this but we probably would have given up after the first 10 minutes. Recently posted on Reddit is a table that chronicles not only Batman himself but also the various notable characters and events throughout the span of The Dark Knight's history, tracing way back from the early DC Comics era and moving forth to the Christopher Nolan movie days.

Christian Bale Gets Emotional Over Heath Ledger at MTV Movie Awards

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:41:47 +0000

Now that 'The Avengers' has done most of its box office damage, 'The Dark Knight Rises' has moved into the spotlight as the summer's most anticipated movie. During The MTV Movie Awards Sunday night Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman, who will all star in director Christopher Nolan's final Batman movie, took a look back at moments from the trilogy's first two films.

Check Out The New "Dark Knight Rises" Trailer

Dan Seitz — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:41:10 +0000

The biggest movie of the summer just released its final trailer ahead of “The Avengers” hitting theaters. You’ll find it, and some speculation, under the cut. It looks like Bane is a big, big fan of blowing things up in this movie. There’s that shot of the football field collapsing, and also bridges being destroyed. [...]

Morgan Freeman and Christian Bale's Outtakes From 'The Dark Knight Rises' Are Hilariously NSFW

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:45:14 +0000

It's safe to say 'The Dark Knight Rises' is the most anticipated movie of the year. In fact, the midnight IMAX debut of the movie in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles sold out six months in advance of its July 20 release.

So anytime anything 'Dark Knight' related hits the web - whether it be a teaser, a trailer or photos from the set - it's going to get a lot attention.