Eight years after the fall of the city’s ‘White Knight’, Harvey Dent, an escalation of crime is pushing Gotham city to the point of destruction. Gotham’s former hero, the Dark Knight (Batman), must wear the cowl once again to save the city from his most challenging opponent yet, Bane.
The release of The Dark Knight was extremely successful, and quickly earned a top spot in box office records. The film earned the title of a summer blockbuster, but hopes of a prequel diminished after the death of Heath Ledger who played the film’s villainous character, the Joker. Many fans wished for more, but were hesitant out of respect for the late actor. Christopher Nolan, director of the Batman films, had not intended on even making a second film let alone a third. He returned only after spending time with David Goyer on creating a strong story in which he felt confident in turning into a film. Although the film is only in post-production, anticipation for the release is already building. Many are interested in seeing Nolan’s darker interpretation of the characters Bane and Selina Kyle (Catwoman) as well as the absence of the Joker. A six-minute prologue of The Dark Knight Rises was included in the release of the most recent Mission Impossible film. The “epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend” is not due to release until July 20th, but tickets for midnight showings in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have already been sold out.
The Great Gatsby
Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island for business, becomes caught in the midst of his new neighbor’s glamorous and lavish lifestyle. He is welcomed into Jay Gatsby’s circle, and soon becomes a witness to love and tragedy.
Based on Scot Fitzgerald’s popular, The Great Gatsby is a highly anticipated film for many avid readers. The new adaptation of the novel includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan (Daisy Buchanan), and Tobey Maquire (Nick Carraway). Filming continues as the Jazz Age drama is due to be released on December 25,2012.
The Hunger Games
Set in the future after the collapse of America, The Hungers Games follows a young heroine as she takes part in a nationwide competition. After collapsing due to drought, fire, famine, and war, America no longer exists and is now called Panem. Panem is divided into twelve districts, and each year two representatives are chosen to compete in the Hunger Games. Each participant is forced to eliminate his or her competition in order to survive. Katniss, the heroine of the novel/film, must take part in the games in order to save her sister.
The film is currently in post-production and is set to be release March 23rd. Despite the first film not being released for another three months, announcements about a sequel have already been made. The sequel will be released sometime in November. Excitement for the films is quickly building as the year begins to wined down.
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