[April Fools] You read it correctly. Batman fans are getting their wish. Earlier today, Syncopy Films announced that Christopher Nolan will shift his attention from the Inception project to focus on the release of a third Batman film, entitled “Batman Redemption.” This decision came after Leonardo DiCaprio, who was set to star in Inception, wanted to push shooting on the film back a number of months so that he may shoot an unspecified passion project. Warner Bros insisted that Nolan push up the schedule on Batman 3 in return. David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan already had a story outline complete and had handed it off to younger brother Jonathan Nolan, co-writer of The Dark Knight, some months ago to do a couple drafts.
Commenting on the script, the 38 year-old director said, “I have no doubt that a story like this has the potential to top The Dark Knight, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it.” When asked about fan concern about rushing the film, Nolan commented, “[Batman Redemption] is going to have the exact same timeline which we had for The Dark Knight after Batman Begins in 2005. We’re not rushing anything, we’re just not delaying anymore, that’s all.” Batman Redemption will hit theaters Summer 2011.
[APRIL FOOLS!]
on April 1, 2009 at 8:22 am
April Fools!
on April 1, 2009 at 8:53 am
Okay….this is an april fools joke right?
on April 1, 2009 at 10:03 am
Whoever came up with the title \”Batman Redemption\”, is a complete a$$. That is the worst title i\’ve ever heard. Sounds like a B rated action movie or a porno title. Obviously the person who made up this story, runs this site. Good job, nerd! I\’m sure you feel good about yourself, posting this crap! Inception is not delayed. Inception begins shooting in mid July. Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, and Cillian Murphy will star along side Leonardo DiCaprio.
on April 1, 2009 at 10:26 am
^ what crawled up this chicks rear? it's an april fools joke! lol. wow. id admit its p[retty bad, but damn, that girl is clueless!
on April 1, 2009 at 1:23 pm
"Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, and Cillian Murphy will star along side Leonardo DiCaprio." How do you know that they will be co-starring w/Leo?? Do you have inside info, 'cause I can't find anything about that anywhere else on the 'net.
on April 1, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Sh*t, I really, really believed it:-D Oh my god, I can't believe it was only a joke:-D I can't believe it… I already jumped out of my pants…
:-D
on April 1, 2009 at 7:14 pm
The current working title is actually Battle for Gotham. They are going to have a press conference on Thursday announcing it at showest.
on April 2, 2009 at 1:39 am
"How do you know that they will be co-starring w/Leo?? Do you have inside info, 'cause I can't find anything about that anywhere else on the 'net." Yeah. My dad is working at warner bros. and on this film, so I get the inside scoop.
on April 2, 2009 at 4:18 am
is that jim carrey rumor an april fools joke too if so WTF!!
on April 2, 2009 at 6:10 am
Haha. Nice! I actually fell for it until about have way through the story. Too bad it's not true.
and regarding the title, it's actually better than most that I've heard. Battle for Gotham? Puh-leese. *throws up*
on April 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
Better Titles: "THE BATMAN" "SHADOW OF THE BAT" These titles are way better. And more subtle. Something Nolan would consider.
on April 2, 2009 at 1:15 pm
It's just an April Fools Joke.
on April 2, 2009 at 5:40 pm
it's official Cotiallrd, Page, and Murphy are in Inception.. Thanks to Natalie for the early casting news. Natalie whenever your dad fills you in with anymore info with the film such as (plot) could you be so kind as to post
on April 10, 2009 at 5:24 am
Well he actually just told me Nolan is considering finalizing a script with the next Batman movie so that he can start that soon as well. He has a working title but my dad swore me to secrecy lol… I'll tell when I can!
on April 20, 2009 at 1:32 am
That is not funny. I really believed it. By the way "Batman Redemption" is so dumb. Better tittles are: The Dark Knight Returns The Return of The Dark Knight Rise of The Bat Batman: The Final Battle Batman: Battle for Peace
on April 30, 2009 at 1:48 am
I think the title is perfect. If we used any of those listed, you wouldn't have believed it. Which was the whole point of posting this fake news story.