Robin a Legit Rumor Now?

Den of Geek is reporting that a place called "Grand Ledge" was being scouted as a location for the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises". More importantly, that location was described as a "hideout for Batman sidekick Robin".

They went on to point out that Joseph Gordin Levitt has been casted in an unnamed role and speculated that the role could in fact be Robin.

If you think that I'm above an "I told you so" post based on an unconfirmed rumor, you clearly don't know me at all.

Update : Film School Rejects is also speculating that Robin could be in the movie and played by JGL, but unfortunately no one is using the image I created...yet.
(via Den of Geek)

Christopher Nolan : Big Fan of 3rd Rock From the Sun

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is going to be in Christopher Nolan's new Batman movie, although his role is unspecified. The pic above insinuates that he may be cast as Heath Ledger's replacement and that there will be a Joker cameo.

There were also rumors that he was going to be the Riddler, so maybe they'll introduce Edward Nygma and set the stage for Batman 4. Or maybe they'll just introduce him then never reference it again like when Billy D. Williams was Harvey Dent in the original Batman. 

I think Nolan is ready to jump the shark and get the hell out of Gotham, so don't be surprised if Gordon-Levitt is Dick Grayson aka Robin. He would be an absolutely TERRIBLE Robin, which I would love to see.

The Dark Knight Rises Casting Shinfo

Big news from "The Dark Knight Rises" today; Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and Tom Hardy has been cast as Bane. No Riddler or Killer Croc, so I'm sure Batman nerds are bummed, but Catwoman and Bane were a good choice.

Anne Hathaway as Catwoman

Finally, a love interest that doesn't involve Katie Holmes or what's his name...Maggie Gyllenhaal. Anne Hathaway doesn't come off as the Catwoman type but I'm all for non-traditional casting.

Tom Hardy as BANE

Knightfall is probably one of my favorite story arcs. In it, BANE travels to Gotham to fight Batman but realizes that he can't win a fair fight, so destroys a wall at Arkham Asylum and lets all the crazies loose (including Joker, Scarecrow and Zsasz). It takes months for Batman to round them all up, and when he finally succeeds his is suffering from extreme exhaustion. He cruises back to Wayne Manor and Bane is just chilling in his house. So, Batman is weak, BANE knows his secret identity, and they're about to fight in his own crib. BANE winds up literally breaking him over his knee. Unfortunately, BANE has fallen short in just about everything he's been in since his introduction. 

If they follow the Knightfall story, you could see a bunch of cameos of other villains, which would be cool.

Hot Chicks in Batman Shirts

Chooch is in "meetings" today, but took time out to send me a link to a site dedicated to "hot" girls wearing Batman shirts. I guess you don't have to be fan of Batman or DC (I'm not really a fan of either) to appreciate the premise, but the execution is suspect.

Technically, this is not a "shirt".

Batman : Arkham City Trailer

Arkham Asylum was one of the best games of the last 5 years easily, this looks like it is going to continue the legacy! 
(posted by Chooch)

I couldn't get the stupid video to embed, but here's something better.  Scroll down for a link to go to a website that is way dumber than this one. 
(updated by Douger)

(link to the trailer)