BBC News: Batman Special Effects Man Killed
- A special effects technician working on the new Batman film died when a truck crashed on a stunt test run.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/surrey/7012317.stm

Access Hollywood: Filmmakers Blow Up Abandoned Building On 'Dark Knight' Set
- The big budget production took over the abandoned Brach’s Candy Building, renamed it “Gotham General Hospital,” and proceeded to blow it up in a spectacular display of movie pyrotechnics. Includes video. [Requires Flash]
- http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah6642.shtml

iF Magazine: Christian Bale Reveals
- Will Russell Crowe appear in The Dark Knight?
- http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=4965

IGN: Hall's Dark Knight Role Revealed
- The rumor mill has been wildly speculating for months about what role Anthony Michael Hall is playing in The Dark Knight.
- http://movies.ign.com/articles/814/814250p1.html

HollywoodChicago.com: Anthony Michael Hall in ‘The Dark Knight’ Revealed
- Article identifies the actors role in the upcoming film. Includes photos. By Adam Fendelman.
- http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/08/scoop-anthony-michael-hall-in-dark.html

Dark Knight Spoilers: Harvey Dent’s Press Conference Has a Major Reveal
- As most everyone on the planet knows, Rory’s First Kiss is the undercover production title for the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight. By Peter Sciretta.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/15/dark-knight-spoilers-harvey-dents-press-conference-has-a-major-reveal/

Footage Screened From The Dark Knight
- The footage started with a silhouette of a dark figure in front of one of Batman’s armored vehicles before quickly cutting to Bruce Wayne and Alfred delivering the brief lines heard in the “Dark Knight” teaser trailer. By Paul Heath.
- http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/artman2/publish/movie_news/Footage_screened_from_The_Dark_Knight_16130807.php

IGN: The Dark Knight Footage Screened
- The cast and crew of The Dark Knight made a special convention appearance to take questions from the fans and screen a special "sizzle reel" cut exclusively for the event. By Eric Moro and Richard George.
- http://movies.ign.com/articles/812/812404p1.html

SyFy Portal: Second Batman Film Getting Ready to Take Wing
- David Goyer, who has also scripted comic books in the past, has submitted his script for the film based on another DC Comics character, the Flash.
- http://www.syfyportal.com/news422568.html

Maggie Gyllenhaal Trash Talks Katie Holmes
- As J. Peterman once said, "I am smack dab in the middle of a good old-fashioned cat fight!" While recently discussing her role in next year's Bat-sequel The Dark Knight, Maggie Gyllenhaal dunked Katie Holmes into a Dawson's Creek of verbal abuse
- http://www.bww.cinematical.com/2007/07/23/maggie-gyllenhaal-trash-talks-katie-holmes/

IESB.net: Interview: Aaron Eckhart Talks a Bit More About The Dark Knight
- The excitement is building for The Dark Knight but it’s not just the fans. Aaron Eckhart who portrays Gotham’s District Attorney, Harvey Dent, is having fun playing with Batman. By Robert Sanchez.
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2862&Itemid=99

‘Spawn’ Star Takes A Gamble On ‘Dark Knight’ Role
- The role of “Gamble” has officially gone to Michael Jai White, the muscular martial artist/stuntman/actor best known for roles in such films as “Spawn” and “Exit Wounds.” By Larry Carroll.
- http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/07/03/spawn-star-takes-a-gamble-on-dark-knight-role/

Interviews: Christian Bale, Christopher and Jonathan Nolan On The Dark Knight
- During the press day for The Prestige, the IESB along with other journalists, sat down with Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, Hugh Jackman and Michael Caine.
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=538&Itemid=99

Superhero Hype: A Surprise Character on the Dark Knight Set
- Unofficial set report features photos, video and spoiler commentary.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5895

MTV Movies Blog: Exclusive Videos, Photos: ‘Dark Knight’ Batpod and ‘Speed Racer’ Mach 5
- MTV acquires Batpod video and photo during NYC’s Licensing Show. By Brian Jacks.
- http://www.mtvmoviesblog.com/2007/06/21/exclusive-videosphotos-dark-knight-batpod-and-speed-racer-mach-5/

The Underwire: Dark Knight Details
- Filmmakers think what we enjoyed the most about movie 1 was spectacle, so movie 2 gets more of same. Includes photos. By Adam Rogers.
- http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2007/06/dark_knight_det.html

HollywoodChicago.com: Chicago Cell Phone Captures ‘The Dark Knight’ Batsuit: Film interviews from Chicago
- Sarah Piper Brown captures “The Dark Knight” batsuit on a Chicago set. By Adam Fendelman.
- http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/06/chicago-cell-phone-captures-christian.html

Autoblog: First Look At Joker's Clown Car In New Dark Knight Film
- Heath Ledger will play the Joker to Christian Bale's Batman but he unfortunately gets stuck with this very unimpressive (and very purple) truck that has no chance of outrunning the Tumbler. Includes photo. By John Neff.
- http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/15/first-look-at-jokers-clown-car-in-new-dark-knight-film/

IESB.net: Batman Suit Revealed
- With a newly redesigned cowl and a whole lot more, Bale is suited up to kick some ass. By Stephanie Sanchez.
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2703&Itemid=99

/Film: The Dark Knight: Batman’s New Suit
- It looks a lot more high tech and streamlined, which makes sense since this is essentially Batman: Year Two. Includes scanned image. By Peter Sciretta.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/06/14/the-dark-knight-batmans-new-suit/

HollywoodChicago.com: On the Scene Video of ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming in Chicago
- Offers two pre-action sneak peek video clips filmed by Phil Tadros.
- http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/2007/06/on-scene-video-of-dark-knight-filming.html

Tankboy: Pictures From The Batman Set
- Offers a small sampling of images from an undisclosed location.
- http://tankboyprime.blogspot.com/2007/06/pictures-from-batman-set.html

The Dark Knight Shoots For IMAX: Is This The Future of Cinema? | /Film
- Christopher Nolan plans to film four action sequences from The Dark Knight with IMAX cameras. While it’s usual for 35mm shot films to be up-converted for an IMAX presentation, this is a first. By Peter Sciretta.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/29/the-dark-knight-shoots-for-imax-is-this-the-future-of-cinema/

'Dark Knight' Heeds Imax Signal
- Director Christopher Nolan has made an inventive decision to film four sequences of "The Dark Knight" with Imax cameras. By Carolyn Giardina.
- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ieac90360954f656741f97fb3a117d32c

Exclusive Video: Ryan Phillippe Talks Harvey Dent
- So who is going to play Harvey Dent in the upcoming Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight? By Stephanie Sanchez. [Requires Windows Media Player]
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=501&Itemid=99

IESB.net: Video: Is Bob Hoskins The Penguin?
- Will Bob Hoskins will be playing the Penguin in the upcoming film The Dark Knight? Offers video clip reply from the actor. [Requires Windows Media Player]
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=331&Itemid=99

Anthony Michael Hall Joins The Dark Knight
- Anthony Michael Hall revealed that he has a role in Chris Nolan's The Dark Knight, currently filming for a July 18, 2008 release.
- http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=20539

The Joker Revealed
- What first seemed like a poorly done internet release actually became viral, resulting in the unmasking of The Joker. By Peter Sciretta.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/05/19/the-joker-revealed/

Cinematical: Another 'Dark Knight' Teaser Page Is Up
- According to a message on the teaser site for next summer's The Dark Knight, Mr. Dent is running for District Attorney of Gotham City. By Erik Davis.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2007/05/18/another-dark-knight-teaser-page-is-up/

Gotham City Mayor in 'The Dark Knight' Cast
- Nestor Carbonell has signed on to play the mayor of Gotham in The Dark Knight. By Erik Davis.
- http://www.news.cinematical.com/2007/05/17/gotham-city-mayor-in-the-dark-knight-cast/

Revver : Batman "The Dark Knight" Movie Set
- Photos and video taken on set are available in downloadble Quicktime format.
- http://one.revver.com/watch/247845/flv/affiliate/83874

LA Daily News: Eric Roberts Adds 'Dark Knight' to Crowded Schedule
- Eric Roberts has just been set to play a Mafia kingpin in Christopher Nolan's latest Christian Bale "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight," joining the production in June. By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith.
- http://www.dailynews.com/celebrities/ci_5740968

Joker Sets Fire to The Dark Knight Set, The
- A small fire broke out on the set of "The Dark Knight" today in the old post office's ventilation system. Includes photos and video clip.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5563

Cinematical: The Crow Joker Is Phony
- A well-placed source is telling me that the make-up test photo of Heath Ledger is, in fact, a complete "fake." By Ryan Stewart.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2007/04/23/breaking-cinematical-has-confirmed-the-crow-joker-is-phony/

William Fichtner Has Joined 'The Dark Knight'
- Fichtner is best known as a mainstay in the Bruckheimer universe as the antsy astronaut who squares off against Bruce Willis in Armageddon. By Jessica Barnes.
- http://www.httwww.cinematical.com/2007/04/20/william-fichtner-has-joined-the-dark-knight/

New Dark Knight Set Report and Photos
- Includes commentary and image gallery.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5559

Michael Keaton Spotted On Set of 'The Dark Knight'
- I'm being realistic, I don't expect him to suit up and high-five with Christian Bale, or for them to fight crime side-by-side, but wouldn't it be a great touch to have a little winking cameo from the real Batman? By Patrick Walsh.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2007/04/23/michael-keaton-spotted-on-set-of-the-dark-knight/

Prison Break's Fichtner Joins Cast of Batman Begins Sequel
- William Fichtner, who plays Detective Mahone on Prison Break, has become the latest addition to the all-star cast of The Dark Knght.
- http://www.buddytv.com/articles/prison-break/prison-breaks-fichtner-joins-c-5972.aspx

Cinematical: Fire Broke Out Yesterday on 'The Dark Knight' Set
- Supposedly witnesses thought that it was part of the shoot, never a good thing with real fires, but fortunately a sprinkler system was activated and fire trucks did respond to the scene. By Christopher Campbell.
- http://www.3www.cinematical.com/2007/04/25/fire-broke-out-yesterday-on-the-dark-knight-set/

IESB.net: Eric Roberts is a Mafioso in The Dark Knight
- Eric Roberts has just been set to play a Mafia kingpin in Christopher Nolan's latest Christian Bale "Batman" movie, "The Dark Knight," joining the production in June.
- http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=1&article=2368

Ain't It Cool News: Let's try this again... Is this The Joker?
- Until this is confirmed by Warner Bros, it will still be a rumor, a potential image, but this fits with the word I've been hearing out of this particular production. Includes Joker make-up test photo.
- http://www.aintitcool.com/node/32386

Superhero Hype: Video of the Dark Knight Filming
- Amateur footage of the Dark Knight filming in Chicago.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5544

William Fichtner Shows Loyalty to "Dark Knight"
- Blades of Glory star William Fichtner has signed on to play a Gotham City bank manager in The Dark Knight.
- http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00008500.html

The Hollywood News: Latest "Batman" Rumours
- It's been a while since we've taken a look at the ongoing circus of speculation over Chris Nolan's follow up to "Batman Begins". By Anthony Langlois.
- http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/article/16030611.php

LatinoReview.com: Williams Talks The Night Listener and Happy Feet
- Actor Robin Williams expresses interest in the role of the 'Joker'.
- http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=477

FILM - Robin Williams Wants to be The Joker in Batman Begins Sequel
- The Batman Begins sequel doesn't even have a finished script, yet not a week goes by that we don't hear another Joker caster rumor. By Jon Christensen.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/article.php/20060411113429747

Moviehole.net - Josh Lucas In Talks for Batman?
- Josh Lucas tells MTV that he has been in talks with Warner about playing the role of DA Harvey Dent in the “Batman” sequel.
- http://www.moviehole.net/news/20060420_josh_lucas_in_talks_for_batman.html

Josh Lucas Campaigns For Harvey Dent
- Lucas has aspirations of portraying Harvey Dent, the notorious Batvillain Two-Face in the upcoming sequel to Batman Begins.
- http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_8436.html

Moviehole.net: Joker Contenders for Batman Sequel Revealed?
- Columnist Clint Morris speculates on which actor might secure the coveted role.
- http://www.moviehole.net/news/20060427_joker_contenders_for_batman_se.html

Nolan, Goyer Talk Batman 2, Flash
- Batman Begins director Chris Nolan and writer David Goyer talked about the planned sequel to Batman Begins and the Flash movie recently.
- http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/2714.asp

Cinematical: Lachy Hulme Talks Joker
- Sounds like Hulme is planning on being involved with the Batman sequel in some capacity or another. By Mark Beall.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2006/05/30/lachy-hulme-talks-joker/

Moviehole.net - Robin Williams Talks Batman Sequel
- Insiders have started muttering Robin Williams' name in connection with that of The Joker in the "Batman Begins" sequel. By Clint Morris.
- http://www.moviehole.net/news/20060628_robin_williams_talks_batman_se.html

Batman Sequel Taken Over By Joker?
- Wouldn’t that be a really unique way to approach a Batman Begins sequel? Make Joker the star, and Batman an ancillary figure stalking and haunting him? By Josh Tyler.
- http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Batman-Sequel-Taken-Over-By-Joker-2949.html

Batman Begins Sequel Gets a Name?
- This is probably nothing to get concerned about but it is certainly interesting. And it might turn out to be something. By Mark Beall.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2006/07/10/batman-begins-sequel-gets-a-name/

Heath Ledger as The Joker in Batman Begins Sequel
- This has not yet been confirmed by the studio, but every news outlet is reporting this casting rumor as truth.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/article.php/20060721001534202

Heath Ledger Allegedly Offered Part As The Joker
- Heath Ledger is set to play The Joker in the Batman Begins sequel. The Australian actor was apparently officially offered the much sought after role.
- http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/07/24/heath_ledger_allegedly_offered_park_as_t

TeenHollywood.com: Ledger To Join Batman Cast As Joker?
- Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger has scored the coveted role of The Joker in the Batman Begins sequel, according to press reports in Australia.
- http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=128579&c=1055

Batman Dented?
- The latest name to be thrown into the mix to play the split persona villain is none other than Crash star Ryan Phillippe. By Darren Bermingham.
- http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Batman-Dented-3073.html

Ryan Phillippe Playing Harvey Dent?
- The rumor is that Ryan Phillippe will be playing Harvey Dent in Batman Begins 2.
- http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_9500.html

E! Online News: Batman Goes for Brokeback
- Warner Brothers has confirmed that Heath Ledger will be playing The Joker in The Dark Knight, the next installment of the rejuvenated Batman franchise.
- http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=be478896-46fc-4707-8ebf-c3e695d21e38

'Batman' Sequel News: 'Dark Knight' Casts Its Joker
- In a flurry of Monday night news, Warner Brothers officially announced the name of its "Batman Begins" sequel, as well as the casting for the film's new villain.
- http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/zap-darkknightledgercasting,0,1962038.story

Batman Begins Sequel Title and Casting Confirmed
- Heath Ledger has indeed signed on to play The Joker in the film's sequel, The Dark Knight.
- http://www.slashfilm.com/article.php/20060731185318659

Superhero Hype: Producer Chuck Roven on The Dark Knight
- Producer Chuck Roven talks about Heath Ledger and the schedule for making the Batman Begins sequel.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/featuresnews.php?id=4634

MegaStar: Phillippe for The Dark Knight?
- ‘Is there anyone in Hollywood NOT involved in this sequel?’ By Neil Davey.
- http://www.megastar.co.uk/movienews/news/2006/08/16/sMEG01MTE1NTcyMjA3MTY.html

Dark Knight Changes and Mainstays
- Rumors for The Dark Knight continue to trickle onto the internet.
- http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Dark-Knight-Changes-and-Mainstays-3202.html

Musings on Heath Ledger
- He'll hopefully be able to give the character at least some depth, a must for actors aspiring to the Joker role. By Mark Beall.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2006/08/22/mark-bealls-geek-beat-musings-on-heath-ledger/

Moviehole.net: Guess Who Turned Down The Joker?
- Heath Ledger was never Warner’s first choice for the role of The Joker in the “Batman Begins” sequel. By Clint Morris.
- http://www.moviehole.net/news/20060825_guess_who_turned_down_the_joke.html

Ledger to Play the Joker 'Straight'
- Hollywood heartthrob Heath Ledger is set to play the Joker in a more serious way than his predecessors, the director of the latest Batman film has claimed.
- http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/film/entertainment/flim/ledger-play-joker-straight-$448565.htm

IGN: Nolan Dispels Dark Knight Rumors
- The director had one comment for all of the questions asked, which included queries about Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Penguin, Ryan Phillipe's involvement in the project and Sean Penn's inclusion as Harvey Dent. By Chris Carle.
- http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/729/729566p1.html

IESB.net: Chris Nolan on The Dark Knight Casting Rumors
- So who will be starring alongside Christian Bale and Heath Ledger? By Robert Sanchez.
- http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=248&Itemid=99

Chris Nolan on The Dark Knight
- Nolan said he was very surprised by Batman Begins' success. By Melissa Greenwood.
- http://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=16258

Chris Nolan Clears Up Dark Knight Rumors
- As expected, he didn't give any major info out, but he did clear up a few rumors that have been floating around. By Steven Chupnick.
- http://www.movieweb.com/news/74/14374.php

IGN: Nolans Talk Dark Knight
- Filmmaker Christopher Nolan says the reason was "more circumstances than anything else" for why his writer brother Jonathan "Jonah" Nolan was tapped to write the screenplay for The Dark Knight.
- http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/734/734989p1.html

IGN: Dark Knight Detective Work
- IGN dissects the next Bat-film, investigating its ties to the character's comic book roots. by Stax. Includes some photos and illustrations.
- http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/736/736397p1.html

IGN Exclusive: Nolan's Dark Knight Revelations
- IGN got the chance to ask Chris Nolan if The Dark Knight would delve further into the themes established in Batman Begins, specifically the idea of justice vs. revenge and the exploration of Bruce Wayne's father issues.
- http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/736/736931p1.html

Superherohype.com: Bale Doesn't Talk About The Dark Knight
- You would think we could get a few scoops from him about what to expect from the 2008 sequel The Dark Knight, right? By Heather Newgen.
- http://superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=4806

Brothers Nolan on The Dark Knight, The
- ComingSoon.net and Superhero Hype spoke to director Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan about their anticipated Batman Begins follow-up, The Dark Knight, coming to theaters in June of 2008.
- http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=16995

Eckhart Joining 'Dark Knight' Cast
- Aaron Eckhart is in final negotiations to play Harvey Dent/Two Face in "The Dark Knight," Warner Bros. Pictures' sequel to "Batman Begins."
- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i4fa3c1e4b8d5d3630e03029e51a47ac1

Cinematical: The Eckhart Has Two Faces
- The role of Harvey 'Two-Face' Dent in The Dark Knight will be played by Aaron Eckhart, the trades reported late yesterday, although no formal announcement has been released.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2007/02/16/the-eckhart-has-two-faces/

SciFi Wire: Gyllenhaal Mulls Dark Knight
- Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final talks to star opposite Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight.
- http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=40449

Did Sarah Michelle Gellar Land a Role in 'The Dark Knight'?
- Has Sarah Michelle Gellar secretly signed on to star in The Dark Knight? And if so, who is she playing? By Erik Davis.
- http://www.cinematical.com/2007/03/29/did-sarah-michelle-gellar-land-a-role-in-the-dark-knight/

IGN: Who's That Joker?
- Director Christopher Nolan is said to be going for a "scary" Joker rather than a clownish one, which would be in line with the realistic approach he took with villains Ra's Al Ghul and The Scarecrow in Batman Begins.
- http://movies.ign.com/articles/780/780846p1.html

Latest on The Dark Knight Filming
- "The coolest thing that I saw was that there was a schoolbus inside of the building. Again, I have no idea what it is going to be used for but I'm sure it has to do with a major action sequence." Includes photos. By Matthew J.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5510

Superhero Hype: New Dark Knight Set Pics
- Scoopers 'Joel R.' and 'Shaun R.' have sent in more photos of the post office set for The Dark Knight in Chicago.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5522

Chicagoist: Gotham Returns to Chicago
- The new Batman film The Dark Knight is filming various scenes in and around town for the next several weeks.
- http://www.chicagoist.com/archives/2007/04/18/gotham_returns_to_chicago.php

Dark Knight Set Reports Continue, The
- Reports, including spoilers, from the Chicago film location. Includes photo.
- http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5537

No Robin for Nolan's Batman
- Christopher Nolan has made it clear that the new "Batman" film franchise will not bring Robin into the mythology as long as he is directing.
- http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_9745.html