Christian Bale dons the rubber bat suit again for the biggest superhero movie ever, Dark Knight.

Q: Was there any doubt for a second that you would be putting on the mask and cape again?
A: Not in my mind. I don’t know if anybody else had a doubt about that. It’s something to ask Chris (Nolan, director), if he had a doubt. I didn’t, but I definitely only have an interest in playing Batman the way that Chris likes to have him portrayed. I think that this second movie has surpassed the first. It stands as a great movie regardless of genre. Read the rest of this entry »

Christian Bale’s family ties are a little loose right now, but his marital relations appear to be holding fast.

Sources close to the Dark Knight star tell E! News that, contrary to new headlines suggesting that his eight-year marriage to Sandra Blazic is on the rocks, “his and Sibi’s marriage is solid.”

Marital troubles are just one of the reasons being bandied about to explain the seemingly random alleged showdown between Bale and his mother, Jenny, and sister Sharon at a London hotel that resulted in the actor’s arrest Tuesday when he turned himself in for questioning. Read the rest of this entry »

Batman star Christian Bale asked for privacy Thursday in his first comments since allegations he assaulted his mother and sister at a London hotel, saying the incident was a “deeply personal matter.”

The Welsh-born actor brushed off questions about the alleged family dispute, saying he preferred to focus on the blockbuster movie “The Dark Knight” which opened in Spain on Wednesday.

“It’s a deeply personal matter,” Bale told a press conference at a luxury hotel in this northern Spanish city. “I would ask you to respect my privacy in the matter.”

The 34-year-old actor spent four hours talking to British police Tuesday following allegations he assaulted his mother and one of his three sisters in his suite at London’s Dorchester Hotel two days earlier. He was released on bail, but not charged.

Bale has said through his lawyers that the assault allegations were false. Read the rest of this entry »

I have uploaded some new scans of Christian on the Esquire & Milk Hong Kong scans. Thanks to dustedcustard for the Hong Kong scans, additionally I have uploaded Filmink August issue scans.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Scans in 2008: Filmink - August
- Scans in 2008: Esquire [Hong Kong] - July
- Scans in 2008: Milk [Hong Kong] - July

Seemingly in an instant, it became the movie of the summer, rocking everyone’s notion of superheroes and their audience. Can even the surprising news about Christian Bale slow the franchise down now?

Louis Aquiler bought his tickets for the first midnight showing of ”The Dark Knight”two weeks early. And it’s a good thing he did. Because by the time the movie opened, they would be selling for $150 on ”Craigslist”. Ask him, and the 21-year-old Hofstra University student will tell you that he’s been obsessed with”Batman” for as long as he can remember. In fact, he dresses up like the ”Joker” every year for ”Comic-Con”, and even shaves his legs to help get into character. So, on the biggest night of his life since…well, probably since”Batman Begins” came out in 2005, he and his friends did the only thing they could think to do under the circumstances. They stood in front of the mirror and plastered their faces with white makeup. Little did they know that when they showed up at the multiplex in Manhattan’s Union Square four hours before showtime, they wouldn’t be the first ones in line. Hell, they wouldn’t even be the first Jokers in line. ”This is going to be amazing!” said Aquiler. ”It’s going to absolutely rip our faces off!”

Or melt them off. After hours baking in the real Gotham’s heat, Aquiler’s white facepaint began to bleed. Which, in his friend’s opinion, just made him look more like Heath Ledger’s smeared villain. Aquiler nods: ”I think this really explains my lack of a girlfriend at the moment.”

As the merry band of Jokers, Batgirls, and at least one person inexplicably wearing a cougar costume began filing into the theater, number crunchers 3,000 miles away were bullishly predicting that The Dark Knight might rake in as much as $140 million during its opening weekend — putting it within striking distance of Spider-Man 3’s $151.1 million record. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve uploaded brand new interview clip of Christian & the other crew from ‘The Dark Knight’ while the interview was held in Dorchester Hotel on July 21, 2008. I’ve also added the captures to the gallery as well.

GALLERY LINK:
- Web Interviews: Dorchester Hotel - The Dark Knight (2008)

MEDIA LINK:
- Dorchester Hotel - The Dark Knight Interview 2008

I’ve uploaded gorgeous new event photos of Christian alongside with his beautiful wife, Sibi attended a Barcelona premiere of ‘The Dark Knight’ on July 23, 2008. Expect more photos to be added soon.

Edited: High Quality photos added to the gallery.

GALLERY LINK:
- Events in 2008: The Dark Knight Barcelona Premiere

As all you BaleHeads have read about the news about our man Christian. He is totally having really hard time of his own and just need to give him some space and keep on supporting Bale no matter what happens.

As I just don’t really understand why, his own mom and sister will formal complaint to the police about it. That is just insane!

I will keep on posting further news on the forum not on the site, check back to the forum for more news and updates on this issue. We love you Bale!

Quick update!
Christian Bale has just been released and was driven back to the Dorchester Hotel.

Scotland Yard tells TMZ Bale has been ordered to make an appearance back at the cop shop in September.

I have uploaded more photoshoot of Christian and Christopher Nolan from USA Today.

GALLERY LINK:
- Studio Photoshoots: Larsen and Talbert [USA Today] (2008)

Christian is featured on the latest issue of FILMINK out now in newsagents across Australia or online at www.filmink.com.au.

I’ve uploaded a new clip & screen captures of Christian appearing on London breakfast television show, ‘Good Morning Television‘ on July 21, 2008. Check them out. Thanks to Daniel for the headsup!

GALLERY LINK:
- Good Morning Television: July 21, 2008

MEDIA LINK:
- Good Morning Television

Batman actor Christian Bale is to be quizzed by police after being accused of assault by his own mother and sister. Police allowed Bale to attend the UK premiere of The Dark Knight last night - despite the assault allegations.

The Sun says Bale is alleged to have lashed out on Sunday night at Park Lane’s swanky Dorchester Hotel - where he has a suite. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve also uploaded 3 photos of Christian at The Dorchester Hotel on July 21, 2008. More updates will be followed up.

GALLERY LINK:
- Candids in 2008: At The Dorchester Hotel - July 21

I’ve uploaded 62 new photos of Christian at the European premiere of The Dark Knight on July 21, 2008. He looks soo good! More updates will be coming up shortly as more high quality will be added soon.

Edited: 92 photos added to the gallery

GALLERY LINK:
- Events in 2008: The Dark Knight European Premiere - July 21

The much-anticipated superhero thriller ‘The Dark Knight’ broke the record for a weekend movie opening by earning an estimated $155.3 million, studio estimates showed, beating out previous record-holder, ‘Spider-Man 3,’ by just $4 million!

‘The Dark Knight’ first set a one-day box office record by taking in $66.4 million on Friday, according to its distributor, Warner Bros. Then, the film broke the record for best weekend opening by earning an estimated $155.3 million, beating out ‘Spider-Man 3,’ which brought in $151.1 million during its weekend opening in May 2007. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve uploaded new additional stills & shoots from ‘The Dark Knight‘. They looks soo good!

GALLERY LINKS:
- The Dark Knight: Stills
- The Dark Knight: Shoots

Christian has spotted at the bank on July 19, 2008. The photos have been added to the gallery. Candids photos viewable for registered users only.

GALLERY LINK:
- Candids in 2008: At The Bank - July 19

The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins, has broken records by becoming the biggest three-day opener in the US box office history. The movie has already broken the record for the biggest midnight showing by earning $18.4 million going past Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.Starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger, the film has now also surpassed Spider-Man 3, which made $59.8 million. It took over $66.4 million on July 19.

Source: SIFY

I have uploaded new candids of Christian arriving at LAX Airport with his family in Los Angeles, California on the weekend the superhero sequel hit movie theaters on Friday and smashed box office record on July 19, 2008. Soon we will expect more event photos! Candids photos viewable for registered users only.

Edited: High Quality Photos Added

GALLERY LINK:
- Candids in 2008: At LAX Airport - July 19

I have uploaded 54 candids photos of Christian and his family has photographed in Los Angeles on July 19, 2008. Before posting the candids, I would like to know if you all want me to post up the candids of it or? Post your comments so I will know if to upload the candids to the gallery. If some of them find it offensive & intrusive, I’m really sorry. I do understand some of them doesn’t want it to be posted, but some wanted too so obviously i’m caught between dilemma. The preview link is on the right, for those who wants to view. The candids sections will be open for registered users who actually wants to view the candids of their choice.

For all of your surprises! ‘The Dark Knight’ has surpassed ‘Top 250 movies as voted by our users‘ on IMDB chart. That’s a good news!

When director Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale teamed up to re-boot the Batman franchise, they apparently weren’t messing around.

Three years ago, Batman Begins wowed audiences by showing the caped crusader as a gritty, butt-kicking anti-hero — a vast departure from the cartoonish eye candy the films of the 1990s had become.
But if you thought that was a radical change, you really haven’t seen nothin ‘ yet.

The Dark Knight is essentially a gangster film that’s heavy on the theatrics and light on the camp.  I think it’s safe to assume that most everyone who sees this film won’t expect what they get — a surprisingly somber tale of violence and an inelegant look at the ugliness of crime and corruption in Gotham City’s urban infrastructure. Read the rest of this entry »

The Dark Knight will always be remembered as the last film of Heath Ledger. That was a tragic coincidence. However, what were the chances that it might also be among the gifted actor’s best? This is a superlative performance by the actor — who was found dead recently of a drug overdose — in a superlative film.

We’ve had quite a few good superhero films lately. If Tobey McGuire’s Spider-man is a lesson in humility, Robert Downey Jr has re-carved a career for himself with Iron Man’stragic genius, while Edward Norton’s Hulk was about powers beyond our control. Read the rest of this entry »