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This was the one and only trailer I saw before the film came out and it was shown on one of the early morning news/talk programs like Good Morning America or one of those. 

Needless to say I lost my mind and didn't shut up about this movie until I saw it opening day.

All the Batman films (except Nolan's, which is far too realistic in this aspect, imo) make me somehow escape my own little world, but the gritty, dark world of Burton's is the only Bat-world I find myself *wanting* to escape to.  While probably less depressing, Schumacher's Gothams are a little too "neon" for my taste.

1. Opening Scene & Titles
2. Penguin's introduction to Shreck
3. Selina's Transformation
4. Penguin rallying his penguin troops
5. Penguin's Death - Film finale (I consider it one big scene even though it isn't)

I'm so jealous.  Right now being unemployed with about $100 to my name, I really can't afford to get this...and I've waited 20 damn years!   

I still haven't managed to get my hands on the extended 'Batman' release for the 89 film, either.  Sheesh I need a job in the worst way.

^ That was disgusting.  LOL   

>>I know I'd jizz for a TDKR film with Keaton as Batman, Jack as Joker and Tim directing<<

I hope someone brings a mop because I'd be right there with ya.   

>>Now that this synopsis is rendered void, I can't see a satisfying way to end this trilogy at this point. <<

And without Two-Face, neither can I.  But we're probably being a bit closed-minded just because we're not getting to see what we wanted (or thought) we were going to see.  There's got to be a good way to close it all off in a fitting conclusion, we just can't see it right now which is why these writers and filmmarkers make millions doing what they do. 

(not saying you couldn't do any of the above, but I sure can't!)

Then again, it might not be Nolan's intention to wrap it all up neatly and tie up all loose ends.  I suppose just because this is his final bat-film doesn't necessarily mean he's not going to leave us hanging in some way or another.  I wouldn't like it if he did, but it's always a possibility. 

It's going to be a very long wait until 2012.   

Thanks, Joker.

I have to admit that Hugo Strange is not one of those I'd rather see in a live action flick, but then again I said the same thing about Ra's Al Ghul and The Scarecrow and ended up having no complaints with either after seeing Batman Begins.  Whatever the case ends up being, Nolan has certainly earned my trust that he'll deliver a fine product. 

I quite agree.  Ending Two-Face in TDK is a HUGE missed opportunity and we really never get to see Two-Face to begin with.  We see a pissed off Dent with half his face missing...and we got about 10 minutes of that, tops.  Nolan should have stuck with his original idea and set Two-Face up to be the main villain in the third film instead of knocking him off this early.  Big mistake, imo.

As far as Strange is concerned, has it even been confirmed that he's even going to be the villain of TDKR?  Last I looked it seemed to be one of those internet rumors that has just snowballed until now everyone is taking it as gospel. 

I'm still hoping against hope that Nolan will change his mind and bring in The Penguin, even as just a bit player in the story. 

It's a shame to hear that Eckart told MTV he's definitely not going to be in TDKR because I am one of those who was really holding out hope that somehow Dent/Two-Face survived that fall and would cause some major havoc in the final film.  Oh well.

I have to admit that I'm not too thrilled with the new title either and am hoping it's just a working title versus being the final decision.  Personally I would have preferred something like 'Batman: Redemption' or just simply 'Redemption' given the way the 2nd film left off, but I suppose I'll get used to it. 

As far as villains go, I too was surprised to hear Riddler wouldn't be making an appearance.  Riddler always annoyed me but I thought Nolan and co. could make him work in the 3rd film.  I know absolutely nothing about The Black Mask so I can't really comment on that one.  As far as Catwoman goes, I'd rather see Talia Al Ghul make an appearance.  Nothing against Catowoman, but she always makes an appearance and I'd like to see a new live action villainess. 

I'm still holding out hope against hope that Penguin will make an appearance because I think they could really make him work in Nolan's "more realistic" setting as a fat mob boss who happens to have a deformed nose and likes tuxes and umbrellas.  It's not really that far fetched, imo.  Either way, Nolan has given us two great Batman films and I'm going to remain optimistic that he'll deliver in his third and final Bat-outing.

1. The Dark Knight (only because we finally got a decent Two-Face)
2. Batman/Batman Returns (I consider them equals)
3. Batman Begins
4. Return of the Joker
5. Batman Forever
6. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
7. Subzero
8. Batman & Robin

(Haven't seen the Batman/Superman movie, but seeing as I can't stand Superman, very doubtful I'll ever watch it.)