May, 2008
May 15th, 2008 | Digg This
The sound bites at the end of this video look entirely staged, and the ride itself appears pretty timid.
Six Flags Great Adventure today unveiled the highly anticipated “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster.” Based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming movie THE DARK KNIGHT, the indoor, dark coaster offers guests a one-of-kind ride experience.
More than just a ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster features the most world renowned DC Comics characters in an adventure that utilizes storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride thrill. As part of the experience, park guests will see, hear and feel the action of the movie the moment they enter the ride queue line, as they are transformed into citizens of Gotham City — caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker.
Guests board a Gotham City rail car and careen through six 180-degree hairpin turns, climb unseen hills, plunge into pitch darkness, dip into unforeseen danger and continue to be tormented by The Joker as they thrust onto the battlefield of good vs. evil. Will THE DARK KNIGHT save them in time?
“THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers guests a one-of-a-kind ride experience that combines the action and excitement of THE DARK KNIGHT movie with the thrill of a roller coaster,” said Mark Kane, Six Flags Great Adventure’s Park President. “THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster offers a unique experience that will appeal to both family and teen audiences.”
The attraction also introduces new, customized footage featuring District Attorney Harvey Dent (as portrayed by Aaron Eckhart), produced and shot specifically for THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster. The ride also incorporates audio and visual elements from the film which will debut July 18, 2008, offering guests a sneak peak.
The $7.5 million coaster is located in the Movietown section at Six Flags Great Adventure adjacent to BATMAN The Ride. The height restriction is 42 inches to ride with an adult and 48 inches to ride alone. Guests can receive up-to-the-minute park news and purchase a 2008 season pass online at www.sixflags.com.
May 14th, 2008 | Digg This
Maya from Charity Buzz has asked us to mention their latest auction, which has a prize a good few of you shall be interested in - the chance to attend the Dark Knight premiere and after party in Los Angeles this July, with flights included. The proceeds will be going to the New York Restoration Project. Bidding starts at $3500, with an estimated value of $7500. The auction ends on May 29, 2008 12:58:00 PM EDT. Available to both US and International bidders.
“Fly to LA with JetBLUE and Attend the Premiere and After Party of The Dark Knight”
This Package Includes: 2 tickets to Premiere & After Party. Premiere will be held in LA, July 2008- exact date TBD PLUS roundtrip airfare for 2 from JetBLUE.
Bid on Dark Knight premiere tickets
Donations from the charitybuzz online auction will help the nonprofit New York Restoration Project (NYRP) to reclaim, restore, and develop under-resourced parks, community gardens, and open space in New York City, primarily in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2008 | Digg This
Superhero Hype have posted some images of promotional cardboard you are likely to see in your local movie theater in the coming month. It’s the cut-out version of the bat-pod poster:
May 12th, 2008 | Digg This
Starting as of last night, Warner Bros. have began airing a couple of television spots for the Dark Knight. Thanks to all those that sent this in.
“Out of the darkness, comes the Knight” - not too hard to think that one up!
Here you go:
TV Spot #1:
TV Spot #2:
May 10th, 2008 | Digg This
/Film just got an exclusive package of 40 high resolution images sent their way by reader KillingJoke - 30mb of them. These include lots of Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Heath Ledger and Chris Nolan close-ups. What’s most interesting are the pictures that show the filming of The Dark Knight.
This set appears to be for press usage, most likely for the plethora of press articles we will be seeing in the coming months. Some of the shots we have seen before, but maybe not at this resolution. No real spoilers in these shots either:
EDIT:
Sorry folks.
