Christopher Nolan Won’t Make A Fourth Batman Film; ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Midnight And Marathon Tickets On Sale Now
WithPrometheusout of the way and the release ofThe Amazing Spider-Mancoming up soon, we’re primed forThe Dark Knight Risesto fully take over the summer. DirectorChristopher Nolanappeared at the Produced By conference over the weekend, where he spoke about the value of traditional shot-on-film filmmaking. He also said he has no further sequel plans for Batman, shutting the door on some vague speculation and rumor that he might be talked into making one more movie in the series.
In addition to Nolan’s comments, we’ve got info on the sale status of tickets for the first showings ofThe Dark Knight Rises.
Reportage of Nolan’s comments on sequel is a bit confusing, butVarietysays that when asked about making another Batmanfilm, the director said ‘no,’ adding,
We never had a specific trajectory. I wanted to put everything into making one great film, I didn’t want to hold anything back.
He also disparaged the current emphasis on digital filmmaking, adding according toDeadline,
…that he “didn’t have any interest in being the research department for an electronics company.” Nolan added, “It’s like filmmakers are being encouraged to buy cameras like we are buying iPods.”
Finally, you can get tickets forThe Dark Knight Risestoday.AMC Theatersand others that ticket throughFandangoare selling tickets for midnight showings the night of July 19, and for the marathon program featuring all three of Nolan’s Batman movies, which also take place on the 19th.
For AMC details, hitamctheatres.com/tdkrfor theater and ticket info. Marathon tickets are $25.
Finally, here’s a new UK TV spot forThe Dark Knight Rises.
