'The Dark Knight' To Be Re-Released In Time For Oscars

'The Dark Knight' To Be Re-Released
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A new light shines on ‘The Dark Knight!’

 

Warner Bros. studios reportedly plans to re-release the record-breaking Batman sequel in January, right in time for Oscars’ voting season!

“It's just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people," a studio insider told The Hollywood Reporter.

Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Dan Fellman acknowledged that Imax executives were in talks to restore the film to show on a much larger screen in January, says the publication.

The blockbuster success of ‘The Dark Knight’ has aroused Oscar buzz for possible nominations in directing, producing, and acting -- especially for the late Heath Ledger who played the Joker in the film.

The film, which is the second highest-grossing movie ever after ‘Titanic,’ has grossed $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally.

Published 9/11/08 by the Insider

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  • I just seen the commercial last night for the DVD, December 9th is the date, Its a Tuesday. I just have something to say, I do think Heath Ledger deserves the Oscar. NO not because he died, NO not because I feel sorry for him, YES because his...
    Anonymous 12/2/08 Reply
    • Although it is sad, does anyone know where Heath is buried? I would like to personally deliver this Oscar to him.

      Oh and by the way....there was a Harry Potter "presale"? Wow, now that's about the saddest thing I've heard.
      Anonymous 12/2/08
  • This should be Re-Released Right After Christmas!
    Anonymous 12/1/08 Reply
  • hey,
    does anyone know when it is going to be released. I mean like the time, like the Harry Potter opening was at like midnight, so I was wondering if they were going to do that?
    Anonymous 10/25/08 Reply
  • WHY ALL THE FUSS OVER A SICK MAN ADDICTED TO STICKING NEEDLES IN HIS ARMS TO GET HIGH.THAT IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF BEING A JUNKIE. I BEEN THROUGH IT FROM AGE 16-25 AND THEN QUIT BECAUSE I KNEW IT WAS GONNA STOP ME FROM GOING FURTHER IN MY LIFE./ THE...
    Anonymous 10/22/08 Reply
  • will smith is a movie whore... only into it for blockbusters and money (besides prusuit of happiness)
    Anonymous 9/26/08 Reply
  • who talks about a dead guy? Movie was great, better than any this year. Name one other person who could have nailed the joker the way ledger did. Of course he should win an oscar, dead or not
    Anonymous 9/26/08 Reply
  • I think that the re-release of the movie should have Katie Holmes replacing Maggie Gyllenhaal, if possible. (nothing personal Maggie) In my opinion that is the only flaw in the movie (a big one in my eyes). It looses that realism and its hard to...
    Anonymous 9/18/08 Reply
  • The movie sucked. Batman Begins was the best Batman movie, this follow up was boring and over-rated. Breathtaking performance by Ledger, what a joke. Only if you're a homosexual. Why don't you get under his table and finish him off superfan. Oh ya,...
    Anonymous 9/16/08 Reply
  • Saw it on opening day. It was a good flick but nothing epic. Nothing even close to epic. Especially towards the end where it was VERY rushed. Especially in the case of two face. Heath Ledgers acting was good but nothing revolutionary. A few witty...
    Anonymous 9/16/08 Reply
    • It wasn't just a few witty one liners- if it was- any good comedian/actor with good timing that looks good in the Joker makeup can be Joker in the next Batman film. But it is much more. It is his voice, the inflections in the way he says the words,...
      Anonymous 11/2/08
  • OSCARS BABY... OSCARS ALL THE WAY.
    dead or not, his performance was breathtaking... If you understand the persona (the joker) he was trying to reflect onto the screen, you would stop judging....
    Now go back to living your miserable lives and think...
    Anonymous 9/16/08 Reply
  • I agree with the above comment about I am Legend being re released for Oscars. I think thats a brilliant idea Will Smith was excellent hopefully though they don't in the same category or I'll be biting my nails!
    Anonymous 9/16/08 Reply
  • I think he damn well merited an oscar for that role. Whether he is dead or if he was still alive. It was an amazing portrayal of a psychopath. Missmoo you must be out of your mind or perhaps didn't see the film to have such a biased opinion. I think...
    Anonymous 9/16/08 Reply
  • I saw the movie and I thought it was phenomenal but at the same time I am not sure people are really seperating his death from his performance, which in my opinion is a shame because he would have wanted an Oscar nomination I belive based on merit...
    Anonymous 9/15/08 Reply
  • Missmoo, You are probably also one of the people who said that Nirvana was a sellout group and had no talent back in the 90s even though to this day I still hear Nirvana songs on the radio. I bet when Cobain died you told all the fans that they were...
    Anonymous 9/15/08 Reply
  • Who ever is saying that Heath isn't worthy of an Oscar is either high or didn't even bother to see the movie,Heath perfected the role of Joker he adapted all characteristics of that character,hell, he even lived alone in a hotel room for a month and...
    Anonymous 9/15/08 Reply
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