Before going into how the dark knight returns influences the upcoming man of steel sequel, lets look back to all the other films that were inspired by millers work. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the. The dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The dark knight returns came out in 1986, the same year as the graphic novel. The dark knight legacy fan film starts out with a warning for those with epileptic tendencies, and then a simple bat logo against a dark red glow as bats fly out from behind it. The dark knight returns, widely regarded as one of the finest works in the medium. Characters comics movies tv games collectibles videos fans news shop. Machinima presents fanmade film the dark knight legacy, directed by brett register. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. The nolanverse is the term for the version of the batman universe set in batman begins, the dark knight and the dark knight rises directed by christopher nolan, which is not continuous with the comicverse version of events, but draws from some comic books storylines. The dark knight returns filmed for 24 days over a 17month period from june of 2015 through october of 2016.
Tim burton has cited the dark knight returns as a major influence in his first film adaptation of batman. The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city. Then, this summer, dc comics announced that frank miller and a. For the fans of the dark knight trilogy this has been an extremely rewarding journey. Sep 16, 20 the dark knight legacy is a fan film that takes place one year after the dark knight rises featuring red hood and several major gothams underworld criminals summary dark knight legacy is a fan film set one year after the dark knight rises, following robin john blakes heroic journey to protect the symbol of batman from the lethal, relentless attacks of a masked vigilante known only as the. Sep 22, 2012 the dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story.
Then, this summer, dc comics announced that frank miller and a team. The pg film is produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment and warner bros. There are currently no images in this section, please consider adding some. Related items the dark knight returns the dark knight returns. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. Aug 29, 2012 videolater this month, part 1 of the new animated batman movie the dark knight returns will be released on dvd and bluray. The dark knight returns the dark knight fanfiction. The filmmakers have taken the wise decision to stick very closely to the original story and the way it is. The dark knight returns mar 2019 update 2 locations and other hurdles duration. Watch the epic conclusion to the dark knight trilogy. Compared to the previous incarnations of the batman canon, the nolanverse has a much darker tone and a more. When the menace known as the joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of gotham, batman must accept one of.
The dark knight returns animated film clip hits the web. He faces off against the joker and twoface before a. Nov 18, 2016 the dark knight returns an epic fan film duration. Videolater this month, part 1 of the new animated batman movie the dark knight returns will be released on dvd and bluray. The dark knight returns is a good live action batman film for this year. The dark knight legacy is a fan film that takes place one year after the dark knight rises featuring red hood and several major gothams underworld criminals summary dark knight legacy is a fan film set one year after the dark knight rises, following robin john blakes heroic journey to protect the symbol of batman from the lethal, relentless attacks of a masked. From the chronicles of the dc universe comes the sweeping saga of rebirth, revenge and redemption. The dark knight returns, brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man.
He has over 30 years of experience and a lot to show for it. The dark knight rises is basically an adaptation of the dark knight returns. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. The dark knight returns part 2 plus bonus features animated feature. Then, nearly 20 years later, miller returned to batman with the first dark knight returns sequel the dark knight strikes again and a prequel called allstar batman and robin, both of which sold well but were poorly received by fans and critics alike.
This time, i am fan casting the popular batman graphic novel, the dark knight returns. Sep 18, 20 the dark knight legacy fan film starts out with a warning for those with epileptic tendencies, and then a simple bat logo against a dark red glow as bats fly out from behind it. Goyer came together to bring the dark knights importance to pop culture back after 1997s. Should a live action film for the dark knight returns be made.
The youtube fan film cuts to a gathering of villains around a table. This is an alternative universe taking place after the dark knight rises amazing movie and instead of the fusion reactors core causing an explosion, it creates a chemical reaction that transports batman through time and space into another dimension where animals have evolved to act like humans and where humans never even existed. Jul 18, 2018 its been 10 years since the dark knight premiered on july 18, 2008 to sweeping success, establishing dc comics as a major threat in the superhero film industry. The dark knight returns is a twopart 201220 animated film featuring the dc comics character batman. Seems like the artist, like most everyone i have talked to, wants the riddler to. Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. Sep 30, 2015 the dark knight returns influences in media. Followfav the dark knight returns the dark knight fanfiction. Before the dc extended universe came into existence, christopher nolan along with his brother jonathan nolan and writer david s. Frank millers the dark knight returns the tale of a hardened, aging batman in a futuristic version of the silver age dc universe is easily the most seminal comic book of the 1980s next to watchmen of the eight liveaction batman movies that have been or are being made, dkr has greatly influenced three tim burtons batman, christopher nolans the dark knight rises, and. The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city and 300.
The dark knight retuns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. Following the death of robin at the hands of the joker, bruce wayne weed hung up the cowl. Dark knight legacy is a fan film set one year after the dark knight rises, following robin john blakes heroic journey to protect the symbol of batman from the lethal, relentless attacks of a masked vigilante known only as the red hood. The dark knight and more superhero films that wowed fans. It is rightly considered a classic of modern cinema, however, it is still victim to many of the flaws that plague the trilogy as a whole, including poor humour, weak performances from supporting characters, clunky exposition and jarring narrative details. The dark knight returns, part 2 clip internet archive. But after the events that happened in the dark knight rises, the joker has. Film readers max b and david b have sent over this fan made poster for a possible sequel to the dark knight. Now, for the first time, witness the legend of the dark knight returns, presented as an over two. The dark knight returns is an animated movie created in 2012 based on the comic book storyline of the same name that occurred in 1986. The story goes that batman, after 10 years of retirement from losing jason todd, a former robin, has returned to.
Following the death of robin at the hands of the joker. Cant get enough of the epic conclusion to christopher nolans batman trilogy. Surrender now or be destroyed the dark knight returns by bruce huang. The dark knight trilogy special edition to be released on july 5, 2016 dc comics movies quote. It also has an epic score with an incredible main theme. Home entertainment as a bluray combo pack and dvd, on demand and for download.
Jun 27, 2017 the dark knight rises is basically an adaptation of the dark knight returns. A live action version of the dark knight returns by. If it is then this movie is a must by for any batman fan but for collectors this particular. The characters are listed in the fan cast as they were introduced in the comic. Use the search bar above or click on one of the sections below. The original frank millers dark returns comic has four volumes. Batman the dark knight returns miller frank, janson. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. The dark knight returns the dark knight fanfiction chapter.
Jul 12, 20 so, i come back with one of my fan casts. This 3 hour long animated film is based on the excellent graphic novel by frank miller. For years, it seemed like comics fans wouldnt be getting another batman story set in frank millers dark knight universe. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling, batman. Bruce has made his comeback to gotham and has become good friends with john blake and is secretly training john to help him protect the city of gotham along with selina kyle. But everything changes with the appearance of a cunning cat burglar played by anne hathaway and the arrival of bane tom hardy, a ruthless madman. Following the death of robin at the hands of the joker, bruce wayne weed hung up the cowl and cape 10 years ago.
The dark knight returns, part 2, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of dc universe animated original movies, arrives january 29 from warner bros. The dark knight returns an epic fan film home facebook. Harvey dents death, batman christian bale mysteriously vanished. Aug 16, 2014 the dark knight is undoubtedly the crowning achievement of nolans battrilogy. It stars peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, and wade williams. The dark knight returns 20 batman comes out of retirement and gets help from a teenage sidekick. Followfav the dark knight returns the dark knight fanfiction by. Should a live action film for the dark knight returns be. Inspired by frank millers seminal 1986 graphic novel, local filmmaker wyatt weed shadowland, four color eulogy offers his unofficial fans take on the batman mythos. Its bad enough that they saw fit to do an adaptation of the dark knight returns, surely a graphic novel that needs no wider fan base, while splitting it up into two releases. Nov 23, 2016 the dark knight returns filmed for 24 days over a 17month period from june of 2015 through october of 2016. A man in a clean blue suit closes a folder as he says, damn. With wyatt weed, rick mcgougan, john contini, john reidy.
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