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People.com: Anne Hathaway Gives Stuntman a Black Eye: Reportupdated: Thu Jun 09 2011 08:49:00

The Dark Knight Rises's Catwoman accidentally hit a stuntman with her prop gun

People.com: Anne Hathaway to Play Catwoman in The Dark Knight Risesupdated: Thu Jan 20 2011 00:08:00

The actress will join Christian Bale and Tom Hardy in the 2012 film

People.com: PEOPLE's Movie Critic Picks Who Should Win at the Golden Globesupdated: Sun Jan 16 2011 20:49:00

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman, Annette Bening, Paul Giamatti and Amy Adams deserve top honors

People.com: Golden Globe Nominees: Who Was Snubbed?updated: Wed Dec 15 2010 08:12:00

Leo, Justin, True Blood and more didn't get a nomination. Who do you think deserved one the most? Vote!

Was 'Inception' inspired by Donald Duck?updated: Wed Aug 11 2010 13:53:00

There's some quacking on the web that film auteur Christopher Nolan's current blockbuster, "Inception," was inspired by, of all things, a 2004 Donald Duck comic book.

Analysis of dreams and 'Inception'updated: Mon Jul 19 2010 07:32:00

Dr. Judith Orloff discusses the film "Inception," which delves into the intimate and infinite world of dreams.

'Inception': The stuff that dreams are made ofupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 07:32:00

"I hate my dreams. They're so ... infantile." Heaven knows what artist Laurie Anderson would make of Christopher Nolan's first film since "The Dark Knight," but if audiences don't go for it, we're more likely to hear a different complaint: It's just too darned complex.

10 summer movies that we're actually looking forward toupdated: Thu Apr 15 2010 16:25:00

Summer is just around the corner, which means that we should brace ourselves for the usual drought at the movie house. Why does it seem like summer movies are always just a bunch of cheesy blockbusters, packed with comic book characters and explosions? Maybe it's because the film industry assumes that we're outside soaking up the sun and have lost some brain cells as a result. But for those of us who are allergic to the beach or are staging a "sit-in" against wrinkles, is it too much to ask that we have a few good summer film options? No, I say. I've searched far and wide for the top 10 summer movies that shouldn't suck. You're welcome.

People.com: Megan Fox Not Set To Play Catwomanupdated: Thu Aug 27 2009 12:06:00

Warner Bros. denies that the sexy starlet has been cast in the next Batman

Inside Leonardo DiCaprio's secret movie setupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 18:20:00

After a private Mediterranean cruise with 12 pals that sailed from August 12 through 16 along the French Riviera, Leonardo DiCaprio got an early jump on Labor Day by going back to work Monday in Paris for his latest movie, "Inception," directed by "Dark Knight's" Christopher Nolan and which started shooting in London last month.

People.com: PEOPLE Goes Inside Leonardo DiCaprio's Top-Secret Movie Setupdated: Mon Aug 17 2009 16:08:00

The star is in Paris to shoot Inception for Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan

'Retired' Michael Caine stays busyupdated: Thu May 07 2009 08:01:00

Michael Caine describes himself as "retired from the movies."

Watchmenupdated: Mon Mar 02 2009 10:26:00

Trailer for Zack Snyder's adaptation of the legendary comic book series about out of work superheroes who get involved in a murder.

'Slumdog' scoops seven awards at wet BAFTAsupdated: Mon Feb 09 2009 12:14:00

Despite the rain, "Slumdog Millionaire" shone brightly at the British Academy Awards Sunday, scooping a clutch of honors.

People.com: Heath Ledger Gets Oscar Nod on Anniversary of His Deathupdated: Thu Jan 22 2009 17:31:00

The Dark Knight actor is recognized for his portrayal of the Joker on the day he was found dead in New York City

People.com: Heath Ledger's Family 'Overjoyed' By Globe Winupdated: Mon Jan 12 2009 14:07:00

"It's wonderful," his father Kim Ledger tells PEOPLE of his son's posthumous honor for his work in The Dark Knight

People.com: Heath Ledger Wins a Golden Globeupdated: Mon Jan 12 2009 06:00:00

Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan pays tribute to the late star

Best movies of 2008updated: Fri Dec 19 2008 07:11:00

From an animated documentary detailing one man's efforts to regain his memories of being a young soldier in "Waltz with Bashir" to Christopher Nolan's box office behemoth "The Dark Knight," movies in 2008 have been notable for their creativity, diversity and international flavor.

Time.com: Summer Box Office: Good, Not Greatupdated: Fri Aug 29 2008 02:45:00

Movie grosses this summer just about matched last year's big numbers. But it wouldn't have happened without Batman

People.com: Christian Bale Glad Fans Appreciate Heath's 'Incredible Talent'updated: Mon Jul 28 2008 19:06:00

"I just want to see him recognized," says the actor of his late onscreen adversary

'Knight's' Bale: Who is that masked man?updated: Mon Jul 28 2008 14:20:00

He armors himself, keeps other people guessing and likes to wear a mask.

'Batman' arrest latestupdated: Mon Jul 28 2008 14:20:00

Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson investigates the arrest of "The Dark Knight" star Christian Bale.

'Dark Knight' marketingupdated: Wed Jul 23 2008 07:09:00

After the death of Heath Ledger, marketing "The Dark Knight" has been a challenge. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

People.com: Dark Knight Shatters Hollywood Record: $158.3 Millionupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 15:29:00

"It's Monopoly money to me – I can't even comprehend it," says Christian Bale

Time.com: How Batman Broke the Recordupdated: Mon Jul 21 2008 00:00:00

The Dark Knight beat Spider-Man 3, drawing $155 million. The secret: good word of mouth, plus lots of Heath Ledger

Fans stay up all 'Knight' for Batman movieupdated: Fri Jul 18 2008 17:41:00

As "The Dark Knight's" crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent vigorously tries to combat Gotham City's crime spree, he quotes the old saying: "The night is always darkest before the dawn."

Fans pack theaters for late 'Knight'updated: Fri Jul 18 2008 15:48:00

Nick Patten apparently has never been happier to go work on two hours of sleep.

Review: 'Dark Knight' a stunning filmupdated: Thu Jul 17 2008 14:01:00

According to a Russian proverb, God makes the priests. Jesters come from the devil.

People.com: PEOPLE Review: No Joke - Heath Ledger Makes The Dark Knight Unforgettableupdated: Thu Jul 17 2008 11:58:00

The Batman sequel is a must-see thanks to the late actor's haunting Joker

Time.com: Batman Is Back -- TIME Reviews The Dark Knightupdated: Wed Jul 09 2008 17:05:00

Richard Corliss takes an advance look at The Dark Knight and finds it a masterly weave of madness and dread

People.com: Daughter Matilda Was Heath's Focus on Dark Knight Set updated: Tue Jul 01 2008 09:15:00

While being "truly fearless" in his role as the Joker, Ledger was a "very gentle person"

Review: 'Iron Man' packs a terrific punchupdated: Fri May 02 2008 10:07:00

You might attribute it to 9/11, or simply blame director Joel Schumacher, whose camp take on "Batman" derailed that franchise for several years. But, lately, Hollywood superhero movies have taken themselves awfully seriously.

People.com: Theater Owners See Heath Ledger's Jokerupdated: Fri Mar 14 2008 17:43:00

"Whatever doesn't kill you simply makes you stranger," the actor says in The Dark Knight

Scarlett Johansson keeps her head on straightupdated: Sun Aug 26 2007 23:05:00

Life is good for Scarlett Johansson. The actress and aspiring singer just recorded her debut album and has a calendar full of film projects that will keep her busy for months.

The best (and worst) films of the yearupdated: Wed Dec 27 2006 14:38:00

It has become almost meaningless to talk of "the year" in American film. The business is now more seasonal than the climate. No less than three of my top five choices were released within the last two weeks of December; such is the magnetic lock of the Oscar period.

'Batman' director finds magic in 'Prestige'updated: Fri Oct 20 2006 09:51:00

"It took a long time to figure out what the film was," says director Christopher Nolan of his latest, "The Prestige."

EW review: Darkly magical 'Prestige'updated: Fri Oct 20 2006 09:13:00

We think of magic as puckish, elegant, lighter than air, but in "The Prestige," an aggressively devious sleight-of-hand thriller directed by Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins), the magic, even at its most clever, is powered by currents -- sometimes literal ones -- of electricity and danger.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Jun 09 2006 09:05:00

"Apprentice" winner Sean Yazbeck and show contestant Tammy Trenta are an item, but have no plans to exchange rings.

EW DVD review: Brilliant 'Batman'updated: Thu Oct 20 2005 09:49:00

In "Batman Begins," director Christopher Nolan gets back to a deeper, darker vision of the Caped Crusader. It delves so deep into the hero's origins that, if anything, the movie loses some steam once Christian Bale actually dons the cape and cowl.

Entertainment Weekly: The Must Listupdated: Wed Jun 29 2005 11:06:00

"Penguins," "Poison," and eight other things we recommend this week:

EW review: 'Batman Begins' a triumphupdated: Thu Jun 16 2005 09:24:00

One benefit of not being a comic-book fanboy or -girl is the immunity such dispassion grants: No blood-pressure crises are likely to arise over arguments pertaining to whether "Batman Begins" lives up to the franchise launched 16 years ago by director Tim Burton and Batman No. 1, Michael Keaton, then sullied -- tsk! -- eight years ago by director Joel Schumacher and Batman No. 3, George Clooney, with that unholy nippled Batsuit.

Review: Welcome return for 'Batman'updated: Wed Jun 15 2005 10:06:00

"Batman & Robin," the fourth installment in the Batman franchise, hit theaters with a loud thud in 1997. It was a bad time for the Caped Crusader, whose movies had started out so promisingly. The winged warrior was at least on life-support -- if not downright down and out.

The icing on the capeupdated: Tue Mar 09 2004 09:53:00

(CNN) -- Actors Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Liam Neeson, "Insomnia" director Christopher Nolan and "Blade" writer David Goyer are just a few of the incredibly robust and talented people involved in the making of a new movie.

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