Star Trek sequel on June 29, 2012 & 'Batman' Returns July 20, 2012

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http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2747&p=.htm

'Batman' Returns July 20, 2012

by Ray Subers

The Dark Knight
April 30, 2010

In one of the most anticipated announcements in recent memory, Warner Bros. officially set a date this morning for the follow-up to The Dark Knight. Tentatively known as Batman 3, the movie will debut July 20, 2012 in conventional and IMAX theaters, almost exactly four years after The Dark Knight opened to record-breaking numbers.

At this time, there are no details available regarding the plot or the cast, though it is assumed that Christian Bale at least will be reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Warner Bros. was also unable to confirm whether or not Batman Begins and Dark Knight writer-director Christopher Nolan would be taking on those responsibilities again for part three.

Thanks to a wealth of factors including the perceived quality of Batman Begins, the promise of The Joker as the villain, the publicity surrounding star Heath Ledger's performance and untimely death and the movie's overwhelmingly positive reviews, The Dark Knight debuted to an astounding $158.4 million, setting an opening weekend record that has yet to be topped. By the end of its run, The Dark Knight banked $533.4 million, making it only the second movie ever to cross the $500 million mark at the time (since then, Avatar has also reached this milestone). Worldwide, The Dark Knight accumulated just over $1 billion, putting it in the top five all-time.

The Spider-Man reboot, set to debut on July 3, 2012, is the only other release currently scheduled for July 2012. Other high-profile movies scheduled for Summer 2012 are The Avengers (May 4), Madagascar 3 (May 18), Battleship (May 25), Disney/Pixar's Brave (June 15) and the Untitled Star Trek Sequel (June 29).

[Blackest Eyes]

Sweet news!!

[Park City Skins]

Great news,but they sure are taking their time getting these out.

[Whiskeypeet]

Good thing we'll get to watch before the end of the world.

[thebluefood]

Awesome! It'll be a nice graduation gift if I get my diploma a year early.

[Chachie]

The Avengers.

[Rdskns2000]

Great news,but they sure are taking their time getting these out.

As long as it comes out before the world ends later that year.

[AsburySkinsFan]

I don't care that they came out fast, they're simply striking while the iron is hot and they still have the actors on multi-picture contracts. My only demand is, don't screw them up!

[Fear Our D!]

Spider Man Reboot??

[Hubbs]

Two years from now? Good Lord, why bother making the announcement?

[ECU-ALUM]

Well if they follow the usual patern...we can expect to see the teaser trailer for Batman sometime next December.

The thing I want to see in the next Batman...the new Wayne Manor complete with the Batcave upgrades.

Star Trek...I just hope they don't feel the need to reintroduce Kahn right away...give us an original adventure.

[Larry]

Star Trek...I just hope they don't feel the need to reintroduce Kahn right away...give us an original adventure.

Actually, my profound wish for What I Want To See In The Next Star Trek is:

I want to see the original, TV series, Klingons.

The ones without the "cheese graters". The mustache-twirling villains who were evil just because they liked being evil. The ones where the KGB monitored every Klingon's actions. The ones who beamed down to planets with agonizers on their belts, just in case they felt the urge to torture something they found (or each other).

The ones before the PC writers decided to turn them into allies.

I want an episode that will give James Kirk a reason to hate Klingons for the rest of his life. One that will cause Klingon children to grow up fantasizing about what they'd do if they ever got their hands on James T. Kirk.

[ECU-ALUM]

Actually, my profound wish for What I Want To See In The Next Star Trek is:

I want to see the original, TV series, Klingons.

The ones without the "cheese graters". The mustache-twirling villains who were evil just because they liked being evil. The ones where the KGB monitored every Klingon's actions. The ones who beamed down to planets with agonizers on their belts, just in case they felt the urge to torture something they found (or each other).

The ones before the PC writers decided to turn them into allies.

I want an episode that will give James Kirk a reason to hate Klingons for the rest of his life. One that will cause Klingon children to grow up fantasizing about what they'd do if they ever got their hands on James T. Kirk.

Now this is what I'm talkin' about! That could be a great adventure.

[Rdskns2000]

I was hoping Bond would be on this list but the producers put it on hold until MGM gets their house in order. It wouldn't shock me that by the time they get around to doing another Bond we get a new Bond.

[Park City Skins]

Actually, my profound wish for What I Want To See In The Next Star Trek is:

I want to see the original, TV series, Klingons.

The ones without the "cheese graters". The mustache-twirling villains who were evil just because they liked being evil.

Agreed with everything but that. Like the newest ones. One of the things I think the first 5 movies failed to capitalize on was just that storyline. They had a wide opening for it in #4. "There shall be no peace as long as Kirk lives."