Up until now, Chris Nolan has been somewhat enigmatic when it comes to discussing his upcoming projects. The acclaimed director has traditionally played it about the vest while bringing his uniquely visioned films to fruition; and his latest, the coming metaphysical heist film, Inception is no exception. However, ever since Nolan was appointed “Godfather” of the DC movie universe, he’s been affording up and sharing his thoughts a little more a lot often than not about the titans of the DC Universe, Batman and Superman. In 2012, Nolan – by with his brother Jonathan and long-time story collaborator David S. Goyer – will be giving us the “World’s Finest” of superhero film events: Batman 3 will hit theaters in the summer, with the Nolan-produced Superman boot The Man of Steel flying certain the holiday season. Needless to say, fanboys are pretty enthused. Just for those of you still unconvinced that Nolan is right man to tackle two of the greatest superheroes there are (in the same year, no less), possibly his words will sway your opinion a little. The quotes are taken from the upcoming issue of Empire, in which Nolan discusses his career turn as a superhero film maker. The quote specifically centers how he and David Goyer were trying to update Superman for the modern age, and what Supes and Bats correspond as heroic icons: It was the first time I’ve been able to envisage how you’d address Superman in a modern context I thought it was a really exciting idea. What you’ve to remember about Batman and Superman is that what makes them the better superhero characters there are, the most loved after all this time, is the essence of who they were when they were created, when they were first arose. You can’t move too distant from that. THERE you’ve IT. For those of you out there who didn’t like The Dark Knight and are worried that Nolan is attending “ruin” Superman by trying to “make him all dark and binge,” you should now take solace in the info that Nolan believes in keeping these characters connected to their roots. To me, the quote above indicates that disregarding what darkness Superman may face, the man himself will still correspond the heroic values and ideals we know and love him for – just as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster intended back in the epoch of America’s Great Depression.
NO JOKER IN BATMAN 3
Back when The Dark Knight was still the superhero subject du jour on every fanboy’s mind, I wrote each asking whether or not The Joker and Two-Face should return for Batman 3. There were pros and cons to each character returning for the next installment – especially in the case of the Joker, who’s been the subject of much controversy ever since the passing of Heath Ledger. Well, speculation about this subject can now end, because Nolan told Empire quite clearly that no, The Joker won’t be returning for Batman 3. No reason was given, other Nolan’s own explanation that, “I just don’t feel comfortable discoursing it.” Obviously the death of Heath Ledger had a major impact on Nolan, and the question of whether or not to bring The Joker back must seem like a no-win situation in his eyes. My only question is will they still use the idea of having a “nod to the Joker” in Batman 3 (something I suggested way back). Go HERE if you prefer to read how that scenario would play out. How do you feel about Nolan’s accept the character of Superman? How about the news that the Joker won’t be back for Batman 3? Would you still like to see some kind of Joker homage in the film? Batman 3 will be in theaters on July 20, 2012.
The Man of Steel will fly into theaters during the holiday season of 2012.
source: screenrant