BY TMZ STAFF

"Dark Knight" -- Too Spicy for China

Seems everyone in the world has seen "The Dark Knight" –- everyone except about a billion Chinese folks.

That's because "DK" hasn't been released by Warner Bros. in mainland China, reports the Huffington Post, because of "prerelease conditions" and "cultural sensitivities." There's a scene that takes place in Hong Kong where Batman corrals a gangster, and another involving a famous actor who got caught up in a sex-pic scandal, and those scenes may have worried the studio.

Of course, as HuffPost points out, bootlegs have been available for months in China.
7/20/2008 5:02 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Christian Bale: The Double Life is Killing Me

After once again being mobbed by hordes of Batman-loving fans, Christian Bale was showing signs of autograph fatigue at LAX.

7/14/2008 7:20 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Christian Bale: "Batman" is Gonna Bite It!

The mob that smothered Christian Bale in NYC had a laugh when he gave his prediction for how "Batman" was gonna perform.

2/14/2008 3:30 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Lee Meriwether
as Catwoman
'Memba Her?!

Just like Halle Berry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eartha Kitt and Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether pawed her way into a spandex suit to play Catwoman in the 1966 film,"Batman." Guess what she looks like now!

Lee Meriwether as Catwoman
BY TMZ STAFF

Accident Kills "Dark Knight" Crew Member

A special effects technician was killed Monday in an accident during London production of the latest Batman film "The Dark Knight."

Warner Bros. said the unidentified crew member died when a truck carrying a camera platform crashed into a tree while following a stunt vehicle. Filming on the movie was not taking place at the time, and no actors were involved in the accident.

The studio issued a statement saying the producers, cast and crew "are deeply saddened by this tragedy and their hearts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased."
9/19/2007 1:01 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Jimmy vs. Adam
Who'd You Rather?

Holy birthdays, Batman! "SNL" alum is Jimmy Fallon is 33 today, while the original Bruce Wayne, Adam West, is 79.

Jimmy Fallon, Adam West
The question is ...

Who would you rather?

Jimmy
Adam
8/20/2007 11:31 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Heath Does It Donald-Style

Heath Ledger, who'll be playing The Joker in the next Batman opus, scared the hell out of moviegoers -- who caught a glimpse of his hair at the airport! Ack!

Seen here carrying baby Matilda at LAX this weekend, Heath knows that nothing flatters a horrible hairdo like a pair of unfortunate sunglasses ... just ask Britney!
5/10/2007 2:34 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Joker in the Wild

Taking a break from shooting the upcoming "Batman" sequel, Heath Ledger strolled the streets of London yesterday, pushing daughter Matilda Rose in a stroller. Daddy day care, anyone?

Ledger, who will take on the role of The Joker in "The Dark Knight," did diaper duty on the streets of Soho while Matilda's mommy Michelle Williams filmed "Incendiary" with Ewan McGregor.

Perhaps a remake of "Mr. Mom" is in Heath's future.

3/23/2007 10:42 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Ka-Pow! Batman Busted!

Click to return to TMZ.comThe Dark Knight was arrested in Hollywood yesterday after he and Chewbacca took on a group of picketers ... while he tried to use their toilet. Holy S**t, Batman!

According to KABC, a street performer on Hollywood Blvd. dressed as Bruce Wayne's alter ego, got into an altercation with picketing union workers after being refused access to their porta-potty. The Batman-wannabe then taunted the group, whipping his cape to the ground and shouting at the workers.

Then, in a move that would move any fanboy to ecstasy, Chewbacca joined forces with the Caped Crusader and started talking to the group of picketers as well!

Unfortunately, Batman didn't retreat to the Bat Cave fast enough, and was arrested by LAPD for disorderly conduct! Gadzooks!
Today in TMZ History: Tiger Woods Not the Daddy!
Say What?!: Miss USA
Video Lightbox: Channing Tatum Botches YMCA Dance
Today I Learned: Jon Gosselin 'Friendly Flirt' of 1995
TMZ Latest Episode: Friday 06/14/13
Sent From the Stars: Father's Day Flashbacks!
Who'd You Rather: Rihanna vs. Taylor Swift
Good Genes: Dean Cain
Memba Them: Jill on Home Improvement
WTF Are They Wearing?!

VOTE

061413_polls_2

Farrah Abraham in 5 years

  • Millionaire
  • Welfare
Caught on Camera: Justin Bieber Leaving Earth
Party of Five

VOTE

061413_polls_9

Miley Cyrus banging the Biebs

  • Yes
  • No
Stare At: Selena Gomez
Celebrity Homes: Billy Joel
Memba Them: Chocolate Rain YouTube Sensation
Video Lightbox: A Savage Screw Up ...
Who'd You Rather: Man of Steel Dads

VOTE

061413_polls_6

Single Rachel Uchitel

  • I'd hit that
  • Not with your ****


TMZ Tour
TMZ Tour

WHEN IT'S ON

FIND OUT WHEN TMZ IS ON IN YOUR CITY.

VIEW ALL LISTINGS

TMZ LIVE!

Monday's

EPISODE

TMZ Live: Lil Wayne -- Free to Trample the Flag

TMZ Live: Lil Wayne -- Free to Trample the Flag

Lil Wayne does a dance on Old Glory for a new music video! Lots of people are pissed he chose to disrespect the U.S. Flag ... while others think he's justified. Will the protest hit Weezy where it hurts most -- the wallet?Plus, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's bundle of joy…

VIEW PAST EPISODES

GET TMZ ON YOUR:
Download the TMZ app for the platform of your choice

Too Fab!

"True Blood" Hunk Joe Manganiello Chops Off His Hair
"True Blood" Hunk Joe Manganiello Chops Off His Hair
6/17/2013 1:00 PM PDT

This wolf just got a lot less hairy. "True Blood" hottie Joe Manganiello chopped off his…

READ MORE


300x400-TMZ-Store-RR-Ad

PHOTOS

Too Fab!

Melissa Joan Hart Dishes On Kissing Ryan Reynolds!
Melissa Joan Hart Dishes On Kissing Ryan Reynolds!
6/14/2013 11:20 AM PDT

Melissa Joan Hart appeared on "Chelsea Lately" Thursday night, and gave some insight into what…

READ MORE