Set videos and pics; full Bane costume

Here are some videos from the set of The Dark Knight Rises. The first features three Tumblers driving through the streets:



The second shows a large group of extras playing prisoners being led to the set:



In the third, an explosion takes place:



Finally, Tom Hardy (as Bane) is seen standing atop a Tumbler:



Here is an image of Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Miranda Tate and John Blake respectively:



Below are images of Christian Bale and a number of men playing prisoners at Carnegie Mellon Institute:







In these images, we see Bane's full costume. It consists of his mask, a military vest, cargo pants and a leather trench coat:






Notice the piece of paper that Bane is ripping up in the last picture. It is in fact a photograph of the late District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). What does this mean? Does Bane know about the crimes Harvey commited as Two-Face? Is he aware of the cover-up by Gordon and Batman?

Blackgate Prison has also been made in Harvey's memory:

Oldman, Cotillard set photos and report

Below is a report from Laura Rosenthal of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

Thanks to the movie magic employed by the makers of the Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises," one block in Lawrenceville was immune from the heat, humidity and intermittent showers that fell Friday afternoon.

On 41st Street between Butler and Foster streets, director Christopher Nolan was on-site to oversee the film's first day of shooting in Pittsburgh. Under his watchful eye, dozens of cargo-short clad staffers converted picturesque row house No. 170 into the home of a Gotham City judge, played by Brett Cullen.

Piles of fake snow dotted the sidewalks, and black canvas drapes and heavy-duty screens blotted out the sun to create a dreary winter backdrop. Wind and dust machines were on hand to create a storm, even though Pittsburgh skies threatened their own as the afternoon wore on.

Gary Oldman's police Commissioner Jim Gordon ran up the house's steps in take after take to alert the judge to dirty dealings and increasing violence in Gotham.

Well-meaning Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate, played by Marion Cotillard, came to the judge's house in a scene with Commissioner Gordon and Detective John Blake, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Ms. Cotillard braved the heat in leather boots and a navy wool peacoat, which she quickly shed at the end of the take, while Mr. Gordon-Levitt was lucky enough to film in shirtsleeves.

At either end of the 41st Street set, city police guarded barricades and kept spectators from edging onto the set. Timothy Kust was as close to the action as a Pittsburgher could get: His house, No. 172, sits next door to the home featured in Friday's scenes. He was home throughout the day, even as crews stored tall lights in front of his front door and leaned stacks of light filters against the facade.

From his vantage point, the shoot was far from exciting.

"Let's just say, it's been an experience," he said, declining to elaborate.

Tom Cox, who lives on 42nd Street, said the first indication that Batman would film in his neighborhood came when a fleet of "white trucks" began gathering in a parking lot across the street from the Catalyst Building at the corner of 41st and ripped a fence out of the lot to make space for trailers and trucks.

Though Mr. Cox expected crews to close Foster Street, where he and his dog, Belle, went Friday afternoon to get a peek at the set, he said he was surprised they managed to keep the street open and avoid causing parking jams in the neighborhood.

"I thought maybe a lot of people would be parking on our street, which fills up really fast, but that doesn't seem to be happening," Mr. Cox said. "They're managing it well."

Between President Barack Obama's visit to the neighborhood in June and the Batman shoot, Lawrenceville has seen a great deal of excitement this summer, as 44th Street denizen Mary Hartley pointed out.

Ms. Hartley brought her son and daughter to the set after lunch at Wendy's on Butler Street, and 11-year-old Jack was quick to notice the customized yellow cabs waiting at the end of 41st. They had the word "Gotham" emblazoned on their doors, as well as special license plates tailored to the movie.

Grace, 7, said she appreciated how the crew members "were trying to work together."

Despite the maturity of her remark, Grace's mother said she doubts the then-8-year-old will be allowed to see "The Dark Knight Rises" when it hits theaters in July 2012.

Beyond the barricades, business continued as usual on the Butler Street thoroughfare. Demetria, an employee at Citizens Bank, was handing out flyers to passers-by for a bank promotion.

While the street is usually "pretty dead" during most of her canvassing assignments, Demetria said she noticed an increased amount of traffic in the neighborhood -- and it all seemed to be for Batman.

For her part, Demetria intended to visit the set on break in hopes of seeing one cast member in particular.

"Christian Bale isn't going to be here, is he? He's not coming at all?" she asked.

Pittsburgh news reports and set photos

Below are news reports from the set of The Dark Knight Rises, along with some photos including one of Christopher Nolan.

Traffic advisories

Here is a full list of traffic advisories for The Dark Knight Rises in the city of Pittsburgh:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
Production Traffic Advisories
Monday, July 25 – Friday July 29 (LAWRENCEVILLE)
No parking times and dates:
West side of 41st street, 75ft in either direction of 170 41st Street, from 7/25 at 5am through 7/30 at 7pm
East side of 41st Street, 40ft in either direction of 170 41st Street, from 7/28 at 5am through 7/29 at 11pm
West side of 41st Street from Butler to Foster, 7/28 at 5am through 7/29 at 11pm
East side of 41st Street from Butler to Foster, 7/28 at 7pm through7/29 at 11pm
Street Closures times and dates:
41st Street from Butler to Foster, 7/29 at 5am through 7/29 at 11pm
Eden Way from Banner Way to 41st Street 7/29 through 7/29 at 11pm

Saturday, July 30 (OAKLAND)
Crowd scenes on Dithridge at the intersection with Henry St where a set is to be built in the archway beneath the Software Institute. These scenes will culminate in a large, potentially loud pyrotechnic effect. As is customary, our activity will be overseen by Pittsburgh Police and Fire departments. Appropriate notice will be given in advance of all pyrotechnic activity and pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area will be controlled as appropriate. The above scenes may also involve gunfire.

Sunday, July 31 (OAKLAND)
Continuation of crowd scenes on Dithridge if not completed on Saturday. This may include the pyrotechnic effect. The scenes may also involve gunfire. Again, our activity will be overseen by Pittsburgh Police and Fire departments, as well as the appropriate notice given. Further crowd scenes will take place on the front steps of the Mellon Institute as well as on 5th St. Accordingly, traffic will be closed on 5th Avenue between Bellefield and Dithridge, again under the supervision of Pittsburgh P.D.

Monday, August 1 & Tuesday, August 2 (OAKLAND)
No filming activity but our equipment and
vehicles will remain in the area. A large construction crane will be installed on Dithridge
just South of 5th Ave. This is to enable us to light the interior of the Mellon Institute on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday, August 3 & Thursday, August 4 (OAKLAND)
The majority of the filming will take place WITHIN the Mellon Institute but there will also be a few exterior scenes. One of the scenes will feature pyrotechnic effects within the building and the scenes may also involve gunfire with the appropriate notice given. 5th Avenue will technically be open to through traffic but will be subject to intermittent control throughout both days by the Police.

Tuesday, August 9 through Thursday, August 11 (DOWNTOWN)
Oliver Ave will be closed from Wood to Grant from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
Smithfield will be closed from 5th Ave to 6th Ave from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
The north side curb lane of 5th Ave from Smithfield to Liberty will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
The west side curb lane of Wood St from Liberty to 5th Ave will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
The south side curb lane of 6th Ave from Wood to Smithfield will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th

Cherry Way: Friday, August 12 (DOWNTOWN)
Cherry Way will be closed from 3rd Ave to 5th Ave from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
Forbes will be closed from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
4th Ave will be closed from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th

Smithfield Street: Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 1 (DOWNTOWN)
All closures below will occur from 10pm on Friday August 12th through 6am on Monday August 15th
Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to 6th Ave
3rd Ave from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
4th Ave from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
Forbes from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
5th Ave from Wood to William Penn Place
Oliver from Wood to William Penn Place (local access to parking garages only)
South side curb lane of 6th Ave from Wood to Smithfield from 5am on Saturday August 13th through 10pm on Sunday August 14th

Smithfield/3rd Ave/Wood/4th Ave: Wednesday, August 17 & Thursday August 18 (DOWNTOWN)
All closures will occur from 10pm on Tuesday August 16th through 5am on Friday August 19th
Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes
3rd Ave from Cherry Way to Market (local access to parking garages only)
4th Ave from Cherry Way to Market (local access to parking garages only)
Wood from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes

Strawberry Way/7th Ave/William Penn Place Filming: Saturday, August 20 (DOWNTOWN)
Strawberry Way will be closed from Coffee Way to Smithfield from 7am on Friday August 19th through 10pm on Sunday August 21st
The following roads will be closed from 11pm on Friday August 19th through 7am on Sunday August 21st
Strawberry Way will be closed from Smithfield to Grant
William Penn Place from 6th Ave to Liberty
7th Ave from Grant to Liberty
Smithfield from 6th Ave to Liberty
Montour Way from 6th Ave to 7th Ave

Pittsburgh press conference

A press conference for The Dark Knight Rises was held yesterday in Pittsburgh. It was attended by director/writer Christopher Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and actor Christian Bale, who plays Bruce Wayne/Batman. The video can be viewed below:

Pittsburgh welcomes The Dark Knight Rises

This light was erected in Pittsburgh to welcome the cast and crew of The Dark Knight Rises, who recently began shooting there:



Dr. Kenneth R. Melani, president and CEO of Highmark Inc., said: "To have our building featured is an honor not only because it is an anchor of the Pittsburgh skyline, but also because we are positioned at the gateway to the city's Cultural District and nothing could be more of a cultural attraction than a Hollywood film."

Mike Matesic, CEO of Idea Foundry, said his company "is delighted only only to see major motion pictures like 'Batman' choose to film in Pittsburgh, but also to help them take advantage of all the other benefits our region's technology companies have to offer.

"What we're seeing with Lightwave is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how our local tech companies can help filmmakers produce, market, and generate new revenue streams for their movies and TV productions."

Tom Hardy compares shooting to working at Starbucks

Tom Hardy, who is playing the villainous Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, has talked about shooting the film.

"These movies are huge vehicles to make a lot of money… and make a large audience happy.

So now you’re at the very top level of trying to bring character work in a boutique way to something that is, you know, Starbucks.

You deal with something Dark Knight – or Mad Max, or Superman or Spider-Man, whatever – it’s like going to work in an airport and going, "Hi I’m over here!" and then everybody goes "Oh here’s that... villain of the piece".

Then it’s a thousand people going to Duty-Free. Like, [he shouts] "I am the villain!" and make a lot of noise. There’s a formula here, you can’t muck around with it.

There’s a lot of rules, you’re restrained in many ways as an artist,
but then you’re also grateful because of the huge exposure and the paycheck.

Or the not-paycheck ‘cause they’re making you a star. Whatever it is, you’re paying an entrance to getting higher exposure."

Los Angeles casting call

A casting call for extras in The Dark Knight Rises will take place in Los Angeles. Details can be seen below:

A Warner Bros. Film requires extras to play as Victims and Perpetrators
within a city besieged by crime and corruption. Take part in the urban action
adventure ripping through the streets of Los Angeles from August through October 2011.

Sun. July 31st, 2011
10am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm

The Sportmen’s Lodge Event Center
4234 Coldwater Canyon
Studio City, CA 91604
Free Parking
Use the Coldwater Canyon Entrance, please

Men and Women
ages 18 and over.
ALL ethnicities!!!!
No experience necessary!

Some specific types we are looking for are:
Prisoners/Thugs, Guards, Police Officers, Business men & women
ALL types are needed!!

Scene involving Siberian Prisoner of War Camp

"Simply Recycling Solutions Ltd in Mile Road, Bedford, has produced the used material for a scene involving a Siberian Prisoner of War camp for Batman: The Dark Knight Rises.

The scrap company which has sites in Bedford, Luton and Northampton was contacted after a member of the movie’s production team drove past their business and dropped in for props.

Owner Jon O’Brien, 41, said: “One of the guys from the film drove past saw our sign and came in and asked for scrap to help build a part of their set.

“It’s going to be good to see my scrap on the silver screen when it’s all done.”"

It is unknown how this scene will fit into the film. Possibilities include the shot of Bruce (Christian Bale) doing push-ups in the trailer, the prison break scene filmed at Carnegie Mellon University, or Ra's al-Ghul (Liam Neeson/Josh Pence).

Christopher Judge joins cast

Christopher Judge, best known for his role as Teal'c in Stargate SG-1, has joined the cast of The Dark Knight Rises. He recently tweeted: "I can finally confirm: I have been cast in The Dark Knight Rises". He did not go into detail, so it is currently unknown who he will be playing.

Tom Hardy reacts to trailer

While promoting his new film Warrior, Tom Hardy was asked what he thought of the trailer for The Dark Knight Rises. See his response below:

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Who is that?

At the end of the teaser for The Dark Knight Rises, a visibly exhausted Batman (Christian Bale) attempts to stand his ground against Bane (Tom Hardy). However, a person can be seen in the background behind Batman, and they appear to be pointing a gun. But which of the two combatants are they pointing it at? Furthermore, who is this mysterious figure? The distance makes it hard to determine their gender, but theories so far have included Catwoman (Anne Hathaway), Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Some even believe that it may be Miranda Tate (Marion Cotillard), who is rumoured to secretly be Talia al-Ghul, daughter of Ra's al-Ghul (Liam Neeson). Any thoughts?

Filming halfway completed

Michael Caine recently talked about The Dark Knight Rises.

He has supported Christopher Nolan's claims that this will be his last Batman film, also hinting at the planned reboot: "I think it will be the last Batman that Chris Nolan will make. I never say the last time for me for anything."

He also talked about Nolan's notorious secrecy: "When I got on the set Chris Nolan said, 'You told someone you're doing Batman!' I said, 'Jesus, how secretive can we be?'"

Finally, he revealed that filming is halfway completed: "I can tell you we're halfway through it. We finished in England, my next lot [of filming] is in America. And it'll be great."

Just one more year...

One year from today, the journey that began on June 15, 2005 with the release of Batman Begins will end. On July 20, 2012, Christopher Nolan will bring his Batman trilogy to a close with The Dark Knight Rises. Nolan wrote the film with his brother Jonathan and longtime collaborator David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Nolan, his wife Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. It stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon, Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Tom Hardy as Bane, Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.

HQ trailer

Here's the trailer in high quality:

Pittsburgh shooting locations

Downtown Pittsburgh recently issued a notice to residents including street closure information for the filming of The Dark Knight Rises (working title Magnus Rex) between August 10th and August 20th.

Here is the full letter with details:


Dear Property Owners, Merchants and Residents: July 1, 2011

This summer Warner Brothers will be filming scenes for the upcoming motion picture “Magnus Rex” in your neighborhood. We are excited to be filming in Pittsburgh and are proud to have the support of Mayor Ravestahl and his staff. The Streets of downtown Pittsburgh are the start of our film and we will be utilizing them as filming locations for two weeks in august.

Our downtown filming takes place from Wednesday August 10th through Saturday August 20th, Wednesdays through Sundays only. The full details of our filming activity, including road closure points, parking restriction, and special effects are summarized on the accompanying pages of this letter. We will also be advertising our presence and the nature of the activity by means of signage posted in the area as well as bulletins in the local media.

In the coming weeks we will be visiting all of the businesses and entity in the area effected but our proposed activity in order to ascertain the best way of minimizing are impact. We are also working with building managers in the area to facilitate tenant access to properties. Our goal is to make this a positive experience for everyone involved and we would like to address your individual concerns, no matter how small. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions at our cell phone numbers listed below.

Throughout our preparation, filming and restoration periods, Security guards, Pittsburgh Police Officers and production assistants will be visible during our film shoot to insure public safety as well as address any immediate concerns you may have about the filming.

We are coordinating our production with the Pittsburgh Film Office, the Special Events Department and the Department of Public Works to obtain the appropriate permits. If things change as they sometimes do with film production, you will be notified of any new or revised dates and/ or activities.

We understand that we are guests in your city and will conduct ourselves accordingly. Thank you for hosting us in Pittsburgh; we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Sincerely,
James Mahathey Chris Hinton
Location Manager, Pittsburgh Assistant Location Manager
Cell: 412/841-2340 Cell: 814-233-0714
jamfilm@gmail.com pittsburghchris@gmail.com
Subconscious Productions, Inc.
1001 Liberty Ave, Suite 601, Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412/391-0140 * Fax: 412/391-2372

Oliver Ave Filming: Wednesday August 10th, 2011

Filming activities
- Filming will take place on Wednesday August 10th from approximately 7am until 9pm. Our scenes include daytime exterior dialogue with precision driving and interior dialogue.
- While our filming is primarily in the daytime hours, activities will occur before and after our approximate filming times, as early as 3am and as late as midnight.
- While we have no pyrotechnics planned for this location, we will be covering Oliver Ave and Smithfield St with snow.
- We will prepare our filming areas overnight on Tuesday August 9th and wrap and clean up overnight on Wednesday August 10th. During this time we will do our best to keep noise levels at a minimum. Some light prep may occur during the day on Tuesday but without the use of any road closures.
- Oliver Ave will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians beginning at 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 6am on Thursday August 11th. However, we are making arrangements with businesses that have entrances on Oliver Ave to organize a time for deliveries and vehicular access during our filming day.
- Due to our closure on Smithfield St, bus stops will be relocated for our filming day.
- The Mellon Square garage will be open for business; however, the Oliver Ave entrance will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All patrons can enter and exit via 6th Ave.
- The Pittsburgh Parking Authority garage on Oliver Ave will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 10pm on Wednesday August 10th. After that time the closure on Oliver Ave will accommodate local access to the structure only.
- During filming we will have intermittent traffic control on Oliver at Wood and Oliver at William Penn Place from 7am until 8pm and on Grant at Oliver from 7am until 8pm. During rush hour traffic control will be limited to 2-3 minutes.
- Public Assistance personnel will be placed at the pedestrian lockup points and will provide thorough detour information to all affected businesses. They will be wearing yellow shirts with the “Public Assistance” printed on them.
Traffic closures/detours
- Oliver Ave will be closed from Wood to Grant from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
- Smithfield will be closed from 5th Ave to 6th Ave from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
- The north side curb lane of 5th Ave from Smithfield to Liberty will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
- The west side curb lane of Wood St from Liberty to 5th Ave will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
- The south side curb lane of 6th Ave from Wood to Smithfield will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
Street posting
- North side of Oliver Ave from Wood to Smithfield from 6am on Friday August 5th through 7pm on Saturday August 6th and from 6am on Monday August 8th through 7pm on Friday August 12th
- Both sides of Oliver Ave from Wood to Grant from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 6am on Thursday August 11th
- Both sides of William Penn Place from 5th Ave to Oliver Ave from 8pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th
- West side of Wood from Liberty to 5th Ave from 6pm on Tuesday August 9th through 5am on Thursday August 11th

Cherry Way Filming: Friday August 12th, 2011

Filming activities
- Filming will take place on Friday August 12th from approximately 7am until 9pm. Our scenes include daytime exterior dialogue with precision driving and special effects.
- Our special effects include but are not limited to gunfire, sparks, squib hits, smoke, debris, air mortars and controlled pyrotechnic blasts. We will have representatives from the Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments with us at all times to assist with safety and traffic management.
- We will prepare our filming areas overnight on Thursday August 11th and wrap and clean up overnight on Friday August 12th. Some light prep may occur during the day on Thursday but without the use of any road closures.
- Cherry Way will be closed to vehicles beginning at 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th. It will be closed to pedestrians during our filming hours only.
- We are making arrangements with the Interpark structure on Cherry Way to allow two way access for their patrons via the entrance on 4th Ave.
- The Oxford Center parking structure will remain open during prep, filming and wrap but patrons will be asked to use the 3rd Ave entrance.
- Bus stops on Smithfield St from Liberty to the Boulevard of the Allies will be relocated for our filming day.
- During filming we will have intermittent traffic control on 3rd Ave, 5th Ave, Smithfield and Grant as needed during filming. Traffic control on Grant will be limited to non-rush hour only.
- Public Assistance personnel will be placed at the pedestrian lockup points and will provide thorough detour information to all affected businesses. They will be wearing yellow shirts with the “Public Assistance” printed on them.
Traffic closures/detours
- Cherry Way will be closed from 3rd Ave to 5th Ave from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
- Forbes will be closed from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
- 4th Ave will be closed from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
Street posting
- Both sides of Forbes from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th
- Both sides of 4th Ave from Grant to Smithfield from 6pm on Thursday August 11th through 6am on Saturday August 13th

Smithfield St Filming: Saturday August 13th and Sunday August 14th, 2011

Filming activities
- Filming will take place on Saturday August 13th and Sunday August 14th from approximately 7am until 8pm. Our scenes include daytime exterior dialogue with precision driving and special effects.
- Our special effects include but are not limited to gunfire, sparks, squib hits, smoke, debris, air mortars and controlled pyrotechnic blasts. We will have representatives from the Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments with us at all times to assist with safety and traffic management.
- We will prepare our filming areas overnight on Friday August 12th and wrap and clean up overnight on Sunday August 14th. Some light prep may occur during the day on Friday but without the use of any road closures.
- Smithfield will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10pm on Friday August 12th through 6am on Monday August 15th. Pedestrian access will be restricted during filming hours; however we will make arrangements with businesses and offices that are open during filming to get people to and from their stores or work places as safely and quickly as possible.
- On Sunday August 14th provisions will be made to accommodate the churches within the vicinity of our filming location. We will happily escort patrons from outside of our closure areas to their destination.
- Bus stops on Smithfield St from Liberty to the Boulevard of the Allies will be relocated for our filming days.
- Local access to area parking garages will be maintained by the Pittsburgh Police Department.
o Mellon Square garage – access will be via 6th Ave; Oliver Ave will be exit only
o Oxford Center garage – access will be via Cherry Way; 3rd Ave will be enter only
o Interpark structure on Cherry Way – will not be affected
o Teris lots on Forbes and 4th Ave – will be closed during filming
o Carlyle Condos – enter only via 4th Ave; exit only onto 3rd Ave
o 4th Ave garage – enter only via 4th Ave; exit only onto 3rd Ave
- Public Assistance personnel will be placed at the pedestrian lockup points and will provide thorough detour information to all affected businesses. They will be wearing yellow shirts with the “Public Assistance” printed on them.
Traffic closures/detours
- All closures below will occur from 10pm on Friday August 12th through 6am on Monday August 15th
o Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to 6th Ave
o 3rd Ave from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
o 4th Ave from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
o Forbes from Wood to Cherry Way (local access to parking garages only)
o 5th Ave from Wood to William Penn Place
o Oliver from Wood to William Penn Place (local access to parking garages only)
- South side curb lane of 6th Ave from Wood to Smithfield from 5am on Saturday August 13th through 10pm on Sunday August 14th
Street posting
- All posting will occur from 6pm on Friday August 12th through 6am on Monday August 15th
o Both sides of Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to Strawberry Way
o Both sides of 3rd Ave from Wood to Cherry Way
o Both sides of 4th Ave from Wood to Cherry Way
o Both sides of Forbes from Wood to Cherry Way
o Both sides of 5th Ave from Wood to William Penn Place
o Both sides of Oliver from Wood to William Penn Place
o North side of 6th Ave from Wood to Smithfield

Smithfield/3rd Ave/Wood/4th Ave Filming: Wednesday August 17th and Thursday August 18th

Filming activities
- Filming will take place on Wednesday August 17th and Thursday August 18th from approximately 7am until 8pm. Our scenes include daytime exterior dialogue with precision driving and special effects.
- Our special effects include but are not limited to gunfire, sparks, squib hits, smoke, debris, air mortars and controlled pyrotechnic blasts. We will have representatives from the Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments with us at all times to assist with safety and traffic management.
- We will prepare our filming areas overnight on Tuesday August 16th and wrap and clean up overnight on Thursday August 18th. Some light prep may occur during the day on Tuesday but without the use of any road closures.
- Sections of Smithfield, 3rd Ave, Wood and 4th Ave will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10pm on Tuesday August 16th through 5am on Friday August 19th. Pedestrian access will be restricted during filming hours; however we will make arrangements with businesses and offices that are open during filming to get people to and from their stores or work places as safely and quickly as possible.
- Bus stops on Smithfield and Wood from Liberty to the Boulevard of the Allies will be relocated for our filming days.
- Local access to area parking garages will be maintained by the Pittsburgh Police Department:
o Oxford Center garage – access will be via Cherry Way; 3rd Ave traffic will be directed towards Grant St
o Interpark structure on Cherry Way – will not be affected
o Interpark Blvd of the Allies structure – vehicles exiting onto 3rd Ave must turn towards Grant
o Teris lots on Forbes and 4th Ave – will be closed during filming
o Carlyle Condos – residents will be relocated during filming
o 4th Ave garage – enter only via 4th Ave; exit only onto 3rd Ave
- Public Assistance personnel will be placed at the pedestrian lockup points and will provide thorough detour information to all affected businesses. They will be wearing yellow shirts with the “Public Assistance” printed on them.
Traffic closures/detours
- All closures will occur from 10pm on Tuesday August 16th through 5am on Friday August 19th
o Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes
o 3rd Ave from Cherry Way to Market (local access to parking garages only)
o 4th Ave from Cherry Way to Market (local access to parking garages only)
o Wood from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes
Street posting
- All posting will occur from 6pm on Tuesday August 16th through 5am on Friday August 19th
o Both sides of Smithfield from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes
o Both sides of 3rd Ave from Cherry Way to Market
o Both sides of Wood from Boulevard of the Allies to Forbes
- Both sides of 4th Ave from Cherry Way to Market from 6pm on Monday August 15th through 6pm on Friday August 19th

Strawberry Way/7th Ave/William Penn Place Filming: Saturday August 20th, 2011

Filming activities
- Filming will take place on Saturday August 20th from approximately 7am until 9pm. Our scenes include daytime and dusk exterior dialogue with precision driving and special effects.
- Our special effects include but are not limited to gunfire, sparks, squib hits, smoke, debris, air mortars and controlled pyrotechnic blasts. We will have representatives from the Pittsburgh Police and Fire Departments with us at all times to assist with safety and traffic management.
- We will prepare our filming areas overnight on Friday August 19th and wrap and clean up overnight on Saturday August 20th. Some light prep may occur during the day on Friday utilizing a partial closure of Strawberry Way.
- Sections of Strawberry Way, William Penn Place, 7th Ave and Smithfield will be closed to vehicular traffic from 11pm on Friday August 19th through 7am on Sunday August 21st. Pedestrian access will be restricted during filming hours; however we will make arrangements with businesses and offices that are open during filming to get people to and from their stores or work places as safely and quickly as possible.
- Bus stops on Smithfield from Liberty to the Boulevard of the Allies will be relocated for our filming day.
- The Smithfield/Liberty parking structure will remain open but the Smithfield St entrance and exit will be closed beginning on Friday August 19th. Patrons will be able to enter and exit via Liberty.
- We are aware of church services scheduled for Sunday and are reducing our street closures and posting to accommodate church patrons.
- We are requesting intermittent traffic control at various points of Liberty between 6th Ave and William Penn Place as well as on 6th Ave and Grant as needed.
- Public Assistance personnel will be placed at the pedestrian lockup points and will provide thorough detour information to all affected businesses. They will be wearing yellow shirts with the “Public Assistance” printed on them.
Traffic closures/detours
- Strawberry Way will be closed from Coffee Way to Smithfield from 7am on Friday August 19th through 10pm on Sunday August 21st
- The following roads will be closed from 11pm on Friday August 19th through 7am on Sunday August 21st
o Strawberry Way will be closed from Smithfield to Grant
o William Penn Place from 6th Ave to Liberty
o 7th Ave from Grant to Liberty
o Smithfield from 6th Ave to Liberty
o Montour Way from 6th Ave to 7th Ave
Street posting
- Both sides of William Penn Place from 6th Ave to 7th Ave from 6pm on Thursday August 18th through 7am on Sunday August 21st
- Both sides of Strawberry Way from Coffee Way to Smithfield from 7am on Friday August 19th through 10pm on Sunday August 21st
- Both sides of Montour Way from 6th Ave to 7th Ave from 6pm on Friday August 19th through 10pm on Sunday August 21st
- Both sides of Strawberry Way from Smithfield to Grant from 11pm on Friday August 19th through 10pm on Sunday August 21st
- The following posting will be in effect from 6pm on Friday August 19th through 7am on Sunday August 21st
o Both sides of 7th Ave from Grant to Liberty
o Both sides of Smithfield from 6th Ave to Liberty

Heinz field to feature

The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that their home stadium, Heinz Field, will feature in The Dark Knight Rises. Shooting takes place on August 6th at the 65,000 capacity stadium. It will undoubtedly be for the football game of the Gotham Rogues vs. the Rapid City Monuments.

Teaser leaks online

The teaser for The Dark Knight Rises has leaked online. Only a low-quality version is available right now.



Here is a description:

Trailer opens with studio logos set on top of the blue flame from Dark Knight.

Start panning up some buildings, but to screen card. EVERY HERO HAS A JOURNEY.

Cuts to a shot from Begins with Bruce walking up to that Village when he’s looking for Ra’s

Screen Card: EVERY HERO HAS AN END

Ra’s voice over: If you make yourself more than just a man. If you devout yourself to be ideal. And you become something else entirely. A legend Mr. Wayne….A LEGEND!

Screen Card: THE EPIC CONCLUSION

Cut to Gordon in a hospital bed laying on his side. Looks to be in serious pain. Has A breathing mask on. Is talking to someone.

Gordon: We were in this together, then you were gone…….Now this Evil rises. The Batman…..HAS to come back.(all this is said in a very raspy voice, in much pain)

Bruce/Batman(its not shown who he’s talking to, so don’t know in which form Bruce is visiting him in. My guess would be as Bruce Wayne) : What if he doesn’t exist anymore?

This part is the hardest to understand in the entire trailer, I listened to it at least 10 times but the score is over powering here and Gordon is having trouble talking. It sounds like if says Humor me while trying to laugh. I might be wrong here, full disclosure.

During this quick talk we’re shown a shot of the bat cycle when it drives up the ramp from Dark Knight, Gordon destroying the [Bat] Signal all cut in with the Hospital. As well as super fast flashes of Bane’s face.

Pan up crumbling buildings to reveal the teaser poster, the camera zooms to the white opening and on an all white screen the title appears. The score reaches a fever pitch before turning over to The chanting from the website.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

Fades to black and then we see Batman backing away from something, then Bane enters from the left side of the screen. Very quick shot then the trailers done.

Vehicles onset

Two images from the set of The Dark Knight Rises have appeared online. They are of a swat vehicle and the Batmobile. Odd, considering it's destruction in the previous film.

Teaser poster unveiled

The teaser poster for The Dark Knight Rises has appeared online. This is the second addition in the film's viral campaign, following the image of Tom Hardy as Bane. The breathtaking poster shows the Bat-Symbol being formed out of crumbling buildings. It can be viewed below:



The film will be realeased on July 20, 2012. It is directed by Christopher Nolan and features a cast of Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Liam Neeson, Juno Temple, Josh Pence, Matthew Modine, Nestor Carbonell, Tom Conti, Daniel Sunjata, Diego Klattenhoff, Burn Gorman, Brett Cullen, Joey King, Chris Ellis, Alon Aboutboul, Josh Stewart and Laura Cornelius.

Shooting at CMU

The Software Engineering Institute building at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be a shooting location in The Dark Knight Rises. Photos of it can be seen below.

The SEI will be portrayed as a prison, in a major scene that will feature an explosion, a prison break, precision stunt driving, gunfire, atmospheric smoke and controlled pyrotechnic explosions. Prep work for filming will begin on July 11. Filming will take place at the intersection of Dithridge and Henry streets from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, on the Fifth Ave. side from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 31, and inside of the Mellon Institute's fourth-floor entrance lobby on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4.

Teaser to be shown with Harry Potter

Superherohype has confirmed that the first teaser trailer and teaser poster for The Dark Knight Rises will be shown with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Also shown will be the first teaser for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and the second trailer for Happy Feet Two.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is released on July 15. It is directed by David Yates with an ensemble cast of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Kelly Macdonald, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Ciarán Hinds, Gemma Jones, Dave Legeno, Miriam Margolyes, David Bradley, Helen McCrory, Nick Moran, Matthew Lewis, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Clémence Poésy, Natalia Tena, Julie Walters, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Domhnall Gleeson and Evanna Lynch.

Building set photos

This building will feature in The Dark Knight Rises. It's purpose in the film is unknown for the time being.

Laura Cornelius joins cast

British actress Laura Cornelius will feature as an extra in The Dark Knight Rises. She recently did some extensive tweeting about her role:



Laura described her role as "a kidnapped upper east side hostage awake for a few weeks". She filmed a scene which also featured Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Marion Cotillard. She said that she is not saved by Batman and that fans should keep an eye out for her huddled on the floor looking sad. She had nothing but praise for Freeman, calling him a "legend" and describing him as being very chatty with the crew. Due to the secrecy involved, there were no phones allowed onset, as Bale and Christopher Nolan together are "scarier than The Krays." She also told Bale to stop bothering her as she got into her psyche, and said he may have had a go at some crew members.

Hardy, Aboutboul set photos, new character rumour

New set photos from The Dark Knight Rises have been posted on the Facebook page of Bilal Bhatti. One of the stars he saw was Tom Hardy, who is playing Bane:



He also got a picture of Alon Aboutboul, whose character's name is unknown so far, though he's known to be a "mad scientist":



Bilal also photographed a woman who appears to be Marion Cotillard, who is playing Miranda Tate. However, this is difficult to confirm, since he face is not shown in the photo:



There were also photos of what appears to be a military scene:



Finally, he took a photo of a dressing room door. This has lead to some rumours:



The name "Daggett" is believed to refer to the character Roland Daggett. More information on him can be found here:

"Roland Daggett is a fictional character and an adversary of Batman. He made his debut in Batman: The Animated Series as a corrupt and powerful businessman, voiced by Golden Globe-winner Edward Asner. The president of Daggett Industries, a pharmaceutical company, he is depicted as being a large, physically imposing man with smoothed back reddish-brown hair and blue eyes.

Daggett Industries develops "Renuyu", a face cream which enables the user to modify their face to their desire, and which Daggett is secretly going to sell through direct marketing since it will be rejected by stores for its addictive qualities. The only man addicted to the compound is Matt Hagen, an actor who was disfigured in a car accident and who committs crimes (in disguise) for Daggett in return for supplies of the formula after Daggett approached him at the burn clinic stating that Renuyu is much easier compared to years of plastic surgery."

The effects of the Renuyu face cream seem too far fetched to fit into the realistic tone of Nolan's Batman films, but it is unknown what changes will be made to Daggett in the film.

Hans Zimmer talks score

Hans Zimmer, who wrote the score for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and will return for The Dark Knight Rises, has spoken about his plans for the film.

Zimmer, who also scored Christopher Nolan's Inception, said: "Chris and I do work really well together. He is my guardian angel when it comes to my music. He protects it tremendously and makes sure it gets heard."

In the sleeve notes of the Inception soundtrack, Nolan wrote that Zimmer "never lets practical realities limit his belief in the power of ideas". Zimmer comments: "Reality is so overrated! If you have an idea and you are surrounded by talented people - which I am - you can usually pull it off. And if you can't pull it off, we have a rule at my studio, which is execute plan B flawlessly."

Zimmer spoke about the influences and technique he will use on the third Batman film: "I've been listening to a lot of Verdi lately, and Alison Goldfrapp, and a lot of electronica as I'm heading into Dark Knight territory again. I've been in the studio trying out ideas. I'm embarrassingly far advanced. I sent Chris some stuff the other day and he thought it was really unusual that I wasn't holding the whole thing up.
Of course I'll try to make it different, but I'm not going to abandon the musical language of the previous film. It's a matter of knocking down some walls and making it broader, wider and more epic."

Stuntman crashes through roof onset

Yesterday, a stunt went wrong on the set of The Dark Knight Rises. At the Cairngorm Gliding Club in Scotland, a parachutist crashed through the roof of a holiday home at the Lagganlia Outdoor Activity Centre in Kingussie, Inverness-shire.

Professional photographer Pavel Satny witnessed the incident and helped the stuntman with a ladder before a paramedic arrived. He later said: "He dropped like a stone, but he didn't seem to be in much danger. He just couldn't control his parachute. It was incredible. I'm amazed he survived... He was so, so lucky. He could have easily died."

Hathaway joins Gordon-Levitt onstage in London

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who will be playing John Blake in The Dark Knight Rises, hosted his hitRECord event in London yesterday. He was joined onstage by Anne Hathaway, who will play Selina Kyle A.K.A. Catwoman in the film.

The pair reminisced about their first time together on 2005's Havoc. Anne then recited Shakespeare's Mark Anthony speech and Shadow Caste - A Prologue by Flock of Words. Joe laughed at her flawless recital, and accused her of flirting with him.

Joe also played a piano cover of Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger":

Attack helicopters in style of Tumbler?

London Boom Operator Freddie Z. Roche recently tweeted: "The Dark Knight Rises Inside Info, they are Building 2 Attack Helicopters in the same design as the Bat Mobile from The Dark Knight! BOOM"

The Bat Mobile he is referring to is the Tumbler, seen in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. However, it was destroyed in the latter film when it received extensive damage while Batman (Christian Bale) was trying to prevent The Joker (Heath Ledger) from capturing Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart).

Skydiving scenes shooting in Scotland

Several skydiving scenes for The Dark Knight Rises are being shot at the Cairngorm Gliding Club in Feshie, Scotland. According to a recent article:

"Parachutists dressed in black and using a private jet painted black have been in action at Cairngorm Gliding Club's site at Feshie Bridge.

The club declined to comment, but sources have told BBC News Scotland online that the filming is for Batman.

A former US military C130 Hercules transport aircraft linked to The Dark Knight Rises has also been making flights from Inverness Airport.

Feshie Bridge was reported as the location for filming earlier this month by Gavin Musgrove, editor of the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald.

It was not known if this week's activity at the gliding club was for scenes in the film, or preparation work ahead of proper filming."

Michael Caine one of four people who know film's ending

Michael Caine recently spoke to Irish news station RTE about The Dark Knight Rises, revealing that he is one of only four people who knows how the film will end: "I've read the new Batman script. Chris is the most secretive person.

"He said to me, 'You're one of only four people who have the end.' I daren't say a word about it or else I'll get fired."

Caine will once again play Alfred Pennyworth, butler of Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale). Alfred also acts as a father figure to Bruce, and aids him in his fight against Gotham's criminals as Batman.

Tom Hardy talks rumours and secrecy

Tom Hardy, who will be playing the villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, briefly discussed the film with French website AlloCiné while promoting his new film Warrior. In Warrior, Hardy plays Tom Conlon, who reconnects with his father Paddy (Nick Nolte), a former boxer whose alcoholism has torn his family apart. Paddy trains Tom to compete in a mixed martial arts tournament, where he eventually faces his older brother Brendan (Joel Edgerton).

Hardy said about The Dark Knight Rises: "I'm a bit naughty actually, I like to look at everything! Even though people say not to read everything, I like to read everything, so I'm aware of what's going on."

"I know less about the project while filming with that man because Chris Nolan doesn't tell you anything, so I don't know who I'm playing, what I'm doing, until the morning that I'm working!"

"Everything is subject to change with Chris Nolan, but on the whole, I know which information is true and false."

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