Batman #4 Schools Batman #7 on People Skills
Not every Batman is a raging, angry lunatic -- in fact, the caped crusader who launched the movie franchise, Michael Keaton, was the coolest cat ever when almost every person at the Tampa airport approached him for a picture.
FYI -- Here's the list: Wilson, Lowery, West, Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney, Bale
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"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.
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.
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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.
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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!
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."
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.
The question is ...
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!
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.
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Ka-Pow! Batman Busted!
The 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!