Sep 11 2008
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Batman wants an Oscar. To be precise, Warner Bros. wants a statuette — or 10 — for “The Dark Knight.” So the studio plans to re-release its blockbuster Batman sequel in January, the height of Academy Awards voting season. “It’s just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people,” a studio insider explained. Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Dan Fellman acknowledged ongoing talks with Imax execs over the prospect of restoring the Christian Bale starrer to some giant-screen venues in January. It’s uncertain if “Dark Knight” also will reappear in conventional venues at that point.Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film’s huge commercial and critical success has spurred talk of possible Oscar nominations for its director, producers and cast — most specifically Bale’s co-star, Health Ledger, for the late actor’s edgy performance as the Joker. To date, “Dark Knight” has rung up about $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally, including more than $55 million in Imax grosses. A pre-Oscars re-release would help assure its topping $1 billion worldwide. But with the title set to hit DVD in December, it’s now apparent anyone hoping the Batman sequel would soar to “Titanic” heights will be disappointed. “Dark Knight” already ranks as the second-highest-grossing movie ever, after “Titanic’s” phenomenal $1.84 billion — a mix of $600.8 million in domestic box office and $1.24 billion in foreign coin registered in 1997 and 1998. Source: Hollywood Reporters/Reuters RELATED POSTS:• The Dark Knight hit billion mark! Â “The Dark Knight” has become the fourth film to... • Warner Brothers cancels Dark Knight release in China Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight will not be released theatrically... • Time Warner’s `Dark Knight’ Nears No. 2 All-Time Film Time Warner Inc.’s Batman saga “The Dark Knight” is set... • The Dark Knight Returns to Theaters on January 23, 2009 Warner Bros has officially announced their plans to rerelease The... • TDK aiming for 14 Oscars The Dark Knight: For Your Consideration Warner Bros. Pictures has... |
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