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The Joker to be played by Heath Ledger?
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Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Bloody well better not be. He sucks!
ryutaro's mama
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metdroid said:
No pun intended...or was it?
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
ryutaro's mama said:No pun intended...or was it?
I dont get it :/
SamuraiSilver
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hahah i love that he will always be associated to brokeback mountain now....and no longer "the guy in 10 things i hate about you"
ryutaro's mama
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metdroid said:
It means was it a pun meaning joke. Meaning by saying that you think that Heath Ledger sucks, do you actually mean that he literally sucks on something and--
It is totally not funny anymore when you break it down.
Nevermind.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I like Heath Ledger but I hope this is not true.
Companion Cube
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:lol J2Cool
Anyway, awesome if true. Another month of material for Leno! WOOoooo..... :\
Anyway, awesome if true. Another month of material for Leno! WOOoooo..... :\
elektrotal
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i liked roar
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i liked roar
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Nameless
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You mean I have to watch Batman Begins 2 with a bunch of 14 year old girls fapping for The Joker?
Call it a hunch, but I imagine it will be hard to immerse myself in the dark setting of BB2 with Mandy turning to Cindy giggling and saying "Oh My god, His dimples are soooo cute....he is so hot".
Call it a hunch, but I imagine it will be hard to immerse myself in the dark setting of BB2 with Mandy turning to Cindy giggling and saying "Oh My god, His dimples are soooo cute....he is so hot".
Boogie9IGN
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Nameless said:
They'll stfu if they make him look like this:
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
SamuraiSilver said:
i dont see how he ever was...since he wasn't even in that movie.. :lol
soundwave05
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No one's really mentioned this, hell even I've been dead set on Adrien Brody .... but why not Johnny Depp?
I mean, really from a business P.O.V. ... you could be talking about $400 million in box office domestic quite easily for a Batman sequel with Depp. And lets face it, he has more than the acting chops to do it, he has the physique/hair to suit the character, and I think he would like to play a homicidal type of character after PoTC. The Joker is an iconic character, Depp would OWN this movie.
If you're Warner Bros. you pay him $20 million, $30 million ... whatever ... because your box office returns are going to be so much higher.
I mean, really from a business P.O.V. ... you could be talking about $400 million in box office domestic quite easily for a Batman sequel with Depp. And lets face it, he has more than the acting chops to do it, he has the physique/hair to suit the character, and I think he would like to play a homicidal type of character after PoTC. The Joker is an iconic character, Depp would OWN this movie.
If you're Warner Bros. you pay him $20 million, $30 million ... whatever ... because your box office returns are going to be so much higher.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
I predict gay Batman jokes will increase by 57%
soundwave05
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Damnit, I hope *someone* at WB is smart enough to suggest Johnny Depp ... it's just *too* perfect.
The marketing campaign/hype could rival the 1989 Batman ... it would be beyond huge.
The marketing campaign/hype could rival the 1989 Batman ... it would be beyond huge.
soundwave05 said:
It's been mentioned, and I would be ecstatic, but the studio seems to not even mention the possibility. Or at least we haven't heard the slightest whisper. Then again the fans did pretty much pick Bale themselves. It's possible but I liked some of the selections rumored previously enough to see what happens. Ledger I don't like though at all. Brody, Weaving, Bettany. Now those are exciting prospects.
soundwave05
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Well maybe the box office of PoTC2 will make someone at Warner Bros. wake up.
Because I think Depp would like to do it, if offered as well, and yes he would probably want a big salary (I mean his agent wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't demand it) ... but lets face it, your box office returns are likely to be $100-$200 million higher worldwide with Johnny on board, paying him $30 million even ... no problemo.
Because I think Depp would like to do it, if offered as well, and yes he would probably want a big salary (I mean his agent wouldn't be doing his job if he didn't demand it) ... but lets face it, your box office returns are likely to be $100-$200 million higher worldwide with Johnny on board, paying him $30 million even ... no problemo.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
soundwave05 said:
Hmm Johnny Depp wouldn't bother me. I liked his method of acting, and I know he would take the character seriously. Or not seriously, however you're suppose to treat The Joker.
One big reason I would love to see Depp is these days he really puts the butts in the seats. I've talked to a lot of people that will see movies just because he is in it. More $$$ means a higher chance of a Bale / Nolan trilogy.
soundwave05
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DMczaf said:
Bale doesn't like Depp? I've never heard that one before.
I know it probably won't happen but
Depp as Joker
Bale as Batman
Nolan as Director
Script based around "The Killing Joke" =
Greatest Superhero Movie EVER. You wouldn't even be able to say Spider-Man or Superman Returns in the same sentence without laughing.
soundwave05 said:
Jack Nicholson made $60 million from the first Batman. You don't get paid that or $30 million to do a movie upfront though. Gotta accept the smaller paycheck and then a percentage of the films gross.
I'd imagine Depp is booked with projects for a long time, though.
soundwave05
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siege said:
Alright $20 mill upfront, with points on the backend. You drive a hard bargain siege.
However the points on the backend may not be as insane as what it was for Nicholson, because that version of Batman was slapped onto every t-shirt, poster, coffee mug, action figure, etc. etc. etc. produced in 1989. Nolan's Batman films aren't quite as kid friendly, even Burton's version was pushing it (and went too far with Batman Returns).
It probably would skyrocket the franchise into the 350 million category of Spider-man signing Depp as Joker. Leading to huge hype for the eventual 3rd film which Joker should still be in. Therefore leading to another committment for Depp which he might not be willing to take after such a massive undertaking with Sparrow's work right now. Not to mention other obligations
Also, Nolan very intent on keeping it dark, Batman-based, and realistic takes away some of the advertising possibilites and mass appeal of '89's Joker/Batman. For one, the only time we'll ever see The Joker is when he's on the screen with Batman it's been said. It would be a rather minor non-spotlight role but with a heavy psychological off-screen feel to it. Lots of tossing around The Joker's name and influence than simply having him parade on screen in full glory. Which is kind of unfortunate for WB because advertising it with a big name and iconic history equals crazy cash, but they say they're determined to make it a different franchise than what they previously tried to make.
Anyway, Heath Ledger???
Also, Nolan very intent on keeping it dark, Batman-based, and realistic takes away some of the advertising possibilites and mass appeal of '89's Joker/Batman. For one, the only time we'll ever see The Joker is when he's on the screen with Batman it's been said. It would be a rather minor non-spotlight role but with a heavy psychological off-screen feel to it. Lots of tossing around The Joker's name and influence than simply having him parade on screen in full glory. Which is kind of unfortunate for WB because advertising it with a big name and iconic history equals crazy cash, but they say they're determined to make it a different franchise than what they previously tried to make.
Anyway, Heath Ledger???
Suburban Cowboy
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Buchemi would be so awesome, but it really depends on what origin they plan to give him. What is Jokers background anyways? I think of him as being older, but i suppose it could be someone young
SCULLIBUNDO
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Yes Buscemi would be awesome. I like Depp, but seeing him in pale make-up and acting fruity would bring back the not so fond memories I have of him playing Wonka.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Suburban Cowboy said:
I think most people around here would prefer The Killing Joke history of The Jokerm just because it makes you actually see him as a human, despite him eventually turning into a complete nut.
basically he is a failed comedian who eventually has to turn to crime to support his wife. He gets mixed up with some gangsters, thy kill his wife, and during a messed up robbery attempt (where Batman shows up to stop them) he ends up falling into a vat of chemicals.
The character is very interesting, there have been a lot of ideas thrown around about him over the years. Like the fact that he might actually be sane and that his Joker persona is just an act to stay out of jail.
From the Batman Begins ending, it sounds like they've set it up where The Joker is a criminal who is already insane...they just need the chemical accident to happen to push him over the edge.
Kabuki Waq
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Julia Roberts should play the joker.
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