The Dark Knight To Be Rereleased In Theaters In January By George 'El Guapo' Roush on September 11, 2008 With so much positive buzz and so much business The Dark Knight has created, it makes sense that Warner Brothers wants to keep the movie fresh in the minds of the Oscar players next year. Even with the DVD coming out in December, Warner's is going to rerelease Dark Knight in January: Batman wants an Oscar. More literally, Warner Bros. wants a statuette -- or 10 -- for "The Dark Knight." So the studio plans to rerelease its blockbuster Batman sequel in January, the height of Academy Awards voting season. "It's just a matter of bringing it back as a reminder for people," a studio insider said. Warners domestic distribution president Dan Fellman acknowledged ongoing talks with Imax executives about the prospect of restoring the Christian Bale starrer to some number of giant-screen venues in January. It's uncertain if "Dark Knight" also will reappear in conventional venues at that point. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film's huge commercial and critical success has spurred talk of possible Oscar nominations for its director, producers and cast -- most specifically Bale's co-star, Health Ledger, for the late actor's edgy performance as the Joker. To date, "Dark Knight" has rung up 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 boxoffice. But with the title set to hit DVD in December, it's now apparent anyone hoping the Batman sequel would soar to "Titanic" heights will be disappointed. "Dark Knight" already ranks as the second-highest-grossing movie ever, after "Titanic's" phenomenal $1.84 billion -- a mix of $600.8 million in domestic boxoffice and $1.24 billion in foreign coin registered in 1997 and 1998. But is anyone going to go see it in theaters again? I mean, once I pick it up on Blu-Ray, you're gonna have a tough time getting me to pay more money when it's going to look so awesome in 1080p on my 50" plasma. Still, there are so many fans of this movie that they'll get the business they want and the Oscar attention they're looking for. Will it guarantee some Oscar gold? Only time will tell. But I'd be surprised if The Dark Knight isn't one of your choices in at least four different catagories when your 2009 office Oscar pool comes around. You guys going to see it in theaters again next January? Even after you've bought the DVD/Blu-Ray? Source: The Trades Comments on 2008-09-11 04:04:09 I plan to rewatch it in IMAX though even if I get the Bluray. Dark Knight in IMAX is unmatched! Commented By: Saywhat on 2008-09-11 05:33:20 I don't care how great your widescreen 1080p flatpanel display hdtv is. IMAX Commented By: Chris on 2008-09-11 09:21:40 I might go see it in IMAX again, even though it would be the fourth time. I unfortunately do no have a gigantic HDTV! Anyone want to donate me one? Haha. Bring it on! on 2008-09-11 13:21:39 HELL YES!!!! this movie does deserve oscars. saw it 4 times in IMAX will see it again in january. Not to mention buying that dvd wen it comes out. At least four choices? Commented By: Robert Hamer on 2008-09-11 13:38:06 Let me guess; Best Supporting Actor, Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, and Best Cinematography? The top awards are a tough nut to crack, but Ledger's performance and the technical awards shouldn't be. I Believe in TDK Commented By: Phil on 2008-09-11 15:22:07 I've already pre-ordered the Blu-Ray, and I will be there re-opening night again. Are they going to do midnight-screenings again? After $500+ at the boxoffice, you'd be crazy to think that TDK won't break any glass ceilings in its way. We're looking at a best picture nom as well as cinematography, score, makeup, editing, sound, costumes, and AT LEAST a best/supporting actor nom for Ledger (Eckhart may join him, and depending on the rest of the crop this year, Bale could be in there as well). Great movie. And, btw, this re-release will be the final cube of ice on the deck of the Titanic that'll send it underwater. TDK will open #1 in January and ride out awards season all the way to the top of the all-time list (for now, cuz next year tickets will be $600M each, so EVERY film will pass it opening weekend). DUMB Commented By: J on 2008-09-11 21:01:19 Great Idea re-releasing it in Jan. But DUMB to do it right after they release it on DVD. How could such idiots make so much money? Sean Commented By: Sean on 2008-09-16 05:58:01 I have a great idea, for The Dark Knight to even make more than 600 million when they re-release it in theaters in January 09, they should extend the movie to 3 hours and add all the deleted scenes of the movie to the actual movie, and i bet u any money that will drive people to go see that movie again...call it The Dark Knight - The Extended Version