Dark Knight Stigma... any thoughts? - Blu-ray Forum

glenn22 · 01-25-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

"Warners are in a difficult position. Initially they wanted to capitalize on the early buzz that has surrounded Heath's performance," Bock told AFP. "Now they're going to have to do a 180 from that."

full article:
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5...xn50MBzRXBC-XQ

firstly, this is an extremely tragic occurance. heath ledger was an amazing actor and what's more, he was so young and had such a promising future...
that being said, how do you guys think the public will react to the release of "The Dark Knight"? With the main focus of the movie (so far) and the heavy advertising basically using Heath Ledger's Joker as the driving factor whats gonna happen now? will Warner have to change their ways? would that be a good move? if they don't what then?

Nothing will change. Heath's death, while tragic, doesn't stop the world from turning. Business is business. Remember The Crow and Brandon Lee? If anything they promoted his role in that movie MORE. A lot of people saw The Crow that may not have otherwise.

pedigree · 01-25-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

Nothing will change. Heath's death, while tragic, doesn't stop the world from turning. Business is business. Remember The Crow and Brandon Lee? If anything they promoted his role in that movie MORE. A lot of people saw The Crow that may not have otherwise.

yeah but is this right? i mean even if this isnt the intention of the studios i agree it will happen... what's gonna be whack is if people start thinking that the marketing based on the Joker is to exploit this

glenn22 · 01-25-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

yeah but is this right? i mean even if this isnt the intention of the studios i agree it will happen... what's gonna be whack is if people start thinking that the marketing based on the Joker is to exploit this

There will be people who take offence and think they are trying to make money off of a tragedy... but there are always the type of people that are quick to believe the worst in others....

Luis_A51 · 01-25-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

Nothing will change. Heath's death, while tragic, doesn't stop the world from turning. Business is business. Remember The Crow and Brandon Lee? If anything they promoted his role in that movie MORE. A lot of people saw The Crow that may not have otherwise.

Exactly

Sonny · 01-25-2008, 02:43 PM

I think people will go see it, & it will draw a few more looks than normal .

GregBlu5 · 01-25-2008, 02:47 PM

Remember the movie S.O.B.? As Richard Mulligan's character is shot and killed after he tried to steal back his film from the studio, he cynically responds as he is dying something to the effect: "Ten million more at the box office!"

Sadly, there is truth in that.

Esox50 · 01-25-2008, 02:47 PM

I think the focus should always be on Batman and his role. The villians in the Batman universe are the best, but the core of the story is about Batman...a man haunted by his parents' death and therefore uses his financial means and physical prowess to fight evil.

If WB decides to focus less on the Joker, but wants to focus on a villian...then this movie should be about Harvet Dent...

pedigree · 01-25-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

I think the focus should always be on Batman and his role. The villians in the Batman universe are the best, but the core of the story is about Batman...a man haunted by his parents' death and therefore uses his financial means and physical prowess to fight evil.

If WB decides to focus less on the Joker, but wants to focus on a villian...then this movie should be about Harvet Dent...

k? btw they focused on christian bale as the new batman for batman begins and now they went in another (IMO, smart) direction by focusing on the Joker... just too bad we wont get a chance to see heath in sequels

BStecke · 01-25-2008, 03:28 PM

I remember when The Crow came out, the buzz was ALL the fact that it was Brandon Lee's last film. It turned out to be a great film, and he is remembered for the great job he did. I think TDK and Heath Ledger will be very similar, in that it was the final role, and perhaps the best of his career, of a promising young star. The movie will most certainly get more media buzz from it being Ledger's final role. I don't think Warner has to do anything different from what they were doing before, the media will do that for them. There's nothing wrong with publicizing his role in the film . . . from the buzz, he did a fantastic job. If it gets more people to see the movie to watch his final role, so be it. Isn't the goal of actors to have people appreciate their work?

The Don · 01-25-2008, 04:10 PM

it's eerie that someone mentioned The Crow...both Heath and Brandon wore white face paint in the wake of the movies they died during the filming or post-filming...

they can promote TDK the same way, but they should tone down the Joker scenes and show more Harvey Dent etc...

Knight-Errant · 01-25-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

it's eerie that someone mentioned The Crow...both Heath and Brandon wore white face paint in the wake of the movies they died during the filming or post-filming...

they can promote TDK the same way, but they should tone down the Joker scenes and show more Harvey Dent etc...

In the trailers?

Rothwilder Blu · 01-25-2008, 06:02 PM

When Heath was cast as the Joker, I immediately was joyed at the casting choice. It is, and even before his death, my personal belief that THIS performance will be the best of his career.

His death has profoundly affected me, but I still stick with my original thoughts.

Ledger's Joker WILL BE the definitive Joker for all time.

Anyone else?

01-25-2008, 03:28 PM	#9
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I remember when The Crow came out, the buzz was ALL the fact that it was Brandon Lee's last film. It turned out to be a great film, and he is remembered for the great job he did. I think TDK and Heath Ledger will be very similar, in that it was the final role, and perhaps the best of his career, of a promising young star. The movie will most certainly get more media buzz from it being Ledger's final role. I don't think Warner has to do anything different from what they were doing before, the media will do that for them. There's nothing wrong with publicizing his role in the film . . . from the buzz, he did a fantastic job. If it gets more people to see the movie to watch his final role, so be it. Isn't the goal of actors to have people appreciate their work? Last edited by BStecke; 01-25-2008 at 03:34 PM.

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01-25-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I think people will go see it, & it will draw a few more looks than normal .

01-25-2008, 02:47 PM	#6
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	Remember the movie S.O.B.? As Richard Mulligan's character is shot and killed after he tried to steal back his film from the studio, he cynically responds as he is dying something to the effect: "Ten million more at the box office!" Sadly, there is truth in that.

01-25-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	I think the focus should always be on Batman and his role. The villians in the Batman universe are the best, but the core of the story is about Batman...a man haunted by his parents' death and therefore uses his financial means and physical prowess to fight evil. If WB decides to focus less on the Joker, but wants to focus on a villian...then this movie should be about Harvet Dent...

01-25-2008, 04:10 PM	#10
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	it's eerie that someone mentioned The Crow...both Heath and Brandon wore white face paint in the wake of the movies they died during the filming or post-filming... they can promote TDK the same way, but they should tone down the Joker scenes and show more Harvey Dent etc...

01-25-2008, 06:02 PM	#12
Rothwilder Blu Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Michigan 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:2	When Heath was cast as the Joker, I immediately was joyed at the casting choice. It is, and even before his death, my personal belief that THIS performance will be the best of his career. His death has profoundly affected me, but I still stick with my original thoughts. Ledger's Joker WILL BE the definitive Joker for all time. Anyone else?

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