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Dark Knight Re-release Confirmed
Cinema Blend News —
Dark Knight Re-release Confirmed The rumors that The Dark Knight might get a re-release in theaters have been confirmed. Warner Bros tells HR that theyre in talks with IMAX to bring 2008s biggest movie back to theaters in 2009, probably in January. Why January? Warner Brothers wants an Oscar. Thats Academy Awards voting season, and they want the film on the top of the Oscar voters brain. Every ticket you buy in January will serve as a reminder to them that, hey, this movie exists. Wait, its the second biggest movie of all time. It seems unlikely theyd forget it. ...
Oscar Update: 'Dark Knight' Push, 'Brothers Bloom' Update and More
RopeofSilicon.com —
... Steven Soderbergh. We'll know soon enough. Forget The Hurt Locker as a potential nominee if you were thinking about it. Turns out Summit Entertainment did pick it up for release but they aren't planning on releasing it until summer 2009 according to Variety . However, that doesn't have to stop you from reading all the buzz at Hollywood-Elsewhere ( twice ), Time , Los Angeles Times , The Hollywood Reporter and Variety . An update on The Dark Knight tells us Warner Bros. is planning a January re-release for ...
Movie Hopping: September 11, 2008
TheMovingPicture.net —
The Dark Knight is hunting for an Oscar, and maybe a little more cash. Warner Bros. is planning to re-release the blockbuster sequel in January, the height of Academy Awards voting season. >> More Kevin Smith has nothing but good things to say about J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek in a new interview with MTV. ...
The Dark Knight Getting Oscar Run in Theatres in January
Film Junk —
[image] The Dark Knight just won’t go away! According to The Hollywood Reporter , Warner Brothers plans to re-release the movie into regular theatres and in IMAX this January as part of their campaign to win the movie a few Academy Awards. This is a common approach that many studios take with movies that are expected to get nominated; it helps keep the film fresh in the mind of voters, and it also helps them sell more tickets based on the Oscar buzz. Obviously Heath Ledger is expected to get a nod for his performance, but it seems like they are really pushing the entire movie ...
'Dark Knight' To Be Re-Released Come Awards Season
Cinematical —
In a combined effort to boost its box office receipts enough to become the highest-grossing film of all time (which it won't) and boost its awards profile enough to garner some Oscars (which it might), That Juggernaut Which We Call The Dark Knight will be re-released this coming January, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It's the month when the awards rush is high and the mainstream competition is low, and any chance to see it in the IMAX format (had ye missed it, for shame) should be relished regardless of the DVD's December arrival.
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“Dark Knight” Gets January Rerelease, Puts “Titanic” Total In Reach?
Hollywoodtuna —
... For now, the movie would return to IMAX (it’s uncertain if smaller screens will be added at this point) a month after the DVD hits shelves in time for Christmas, so really this is more about striking in the heart of Oscar voting season. A studio insider told The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people.” ...
Movie News: Michael Douglas as Liberace, Dark Night round 2
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog —
... the Joker.
To date, “Dark Knight” has taken in about $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally, including more than $55 million in Imax grosses. A pre-Oscars re-release would help assure its topping $1 billion worldwide, and any traction with nominations or wins would likely mean even greater box office.
For me it just doesn’t sit well to try to influence Oscar selections by doing a rerelease but perhaps that’s just me.
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Picking Up the Spare: X-Files, Knocked Up and The Dark Knight
Movie Marketing Madness —
... Warner Bros. is planning to re-release The Dark Knight to theaters - either conventional, IMAX or both, come January in an effort to position the film as a serious Oscar contender. The movie is coming to DVD in December in time for Christmas shopping so it’s likely this isn’t so much about boosting the box-office take for the film (though that’s certainly a consideration) but is largely a prestige thing. ...
'The Dark Knight' set to return to theaters
The Screening Log —
... According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is planning to rerelease the acclaimed sequel to "Batman Begins" in January 2009, just shortly before the Academy Awards. ...
This is How ‘Dark Knight’ Will Break ‘Titanic’s’ Record
We Are Movie Geeks —
... The Hollywood Reporter is saying that WB has decided to rerelease ‘The Dark Knight’ in theaters come January. This would give the film considerable Oscar buzz, as that’s the height of the Oscar debate period. ...
"The Dark Knight" To Be Re-Released in January 2009
FilmArcade.net —
... Source: The Hollywood Reporter “The Dark Knight” might not break the highest-grossing movie record that “Titanic” currently holds for the theatrical run, but it has a chance to during the re-release. Yes, Warner Bros. are releasing the new Batman film in big-screen theaters in January, in hopes of getting nominated for a few Oscars. This is some good strategy, but there are two problems with this – 1. The DVD will already be out come December. 2. With the exception of Best Supporting Actor (who will get nominated, I have no idea – tossup between Heath and Aaron, flip the coin) ...
The Dark Knight Returns… Just In Time For The Oscars
Movie Moron —
... attention to what is doing well in cinemas around the January-February period - A full 6 months after TDK was released. So to put The Caped Crusader back in the forefront of their minds, WB are looking to do a deal with IMAX to get the film onto a number of their screens early in the new year.
As yet there is no news if the move will extend to cinemas abroad or even to conventional cinemas within the US, but one thing is for sure… The Dark Knight Returns!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter ...
