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  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt Secretly Tied the Knot With Girlfriend Tasha McCauley, Rep Confirms

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt has secretly tied the knot with girlfriend Tasha McCauley.

    People magazine broke the news late New Year’s Eve that the Dark Knight Rises actor married McCauley on Dec. 20 in a private ceremony at home.

    A rep for the actor later confirmed the union to the Los Angeles Times.

    Although the 33-year-old confessed in 2013 that he was in a relationship, he has kept any details about her or their relationship on the down-low.

    “I have a girlfriend but I tend not to really like to talk about it in public,” he admitted during a September 2013 appearance on The Howard Stern Show. “She is not in show business.”

    McCauley is cofounder and chief executive of the Silicon Valley-based robotics company Fellow Robots, according to People.

    “The girl that I’m with, she really doesn’t want to be a part of it and you can imagine not wanting to have that kind of scrutiny,” he added, refusing to provide any more details of their relationship or her identity.

    The Inception star did, however, give a few insights into his thoughts on marriage during the Howard Stern interview.

    “I think that I could partner up with somebody — I don’t know who that somebody is — I could partner up with a woman and commit to we’re going to raise a family and that’s a project we’re going to commit to for 20-something years,” he said.

    The actor-director said he was capable of fidelity in the early years of a marriage, but conceded that things might change after the kids are grown.

    “I like to not be too committed to any one future that’s really far away, necessarily, unless there’s a reason, which is why I’m saying if you’re gonna raise a family … I can make that commitment.”

  • Colorado Shooting: Copycat Fears Cause Panic at Theaters

    The shooting which took place at a midnight screening of Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” in Colorado last week was front and center in my mind during my recent screening. Although the movie itself has done nothing wrong, it’s still kind of hard to watch the film without thinking about all of those people who were attempting to enjoy the same thing when James Holmes stormed the theater. My eyes kept wandering towards the emergency exits, my mind surveying the other people in attendance. None of this was done consciously, and I was a little surprised by how much the events affected my overall experience.

    Apparently there’s good reason to keep an eye on your fellow moviegoers during showings of the latest Batman feature. No less than three individuals have been arrested for acting up during the movie, which has understandably caused people to be a little on edge. My biggest fear is that theaters will start patting down patrons on their way in, especially considering how many individuals continue to act a fool while Batman is trying to save Gotham City.

    A drunk and disorderly fellow started causing a commotion during a showing in Sierra Visa, Arizona, forcing over 50 patrons to flee in panic. The Cochise County Sheriff’s office described the public’s reaction to the man’s behavior as “mass hysteria”.

    In Maine, police discovered an AK-47 assault weapon, four handguns, ammunition, and several news clippings about the Colorado shooting after pulling Timothy Courtois over for speeding. According to reports, the man was on his way to murder his former boss a day after viewing “The Dark Knight Rises”. My mind is completely boggled by this.

    In Southern California, 52-year-old Clark Tabor became a little agitated when the showing of the latest Batman flick didn’t start on time. “I should go off like in Colorado,” Tabor shouted. “Does anybody have a gun?” Police were immediately called to the scene, though a search of the man’s backpack revealed he wasn’t carrying any firearms.

    Since the film made $160 million over the weekend, it would seem that most individuals are okay with heading out for viewing of “The Dark Knight Rises”. It’s an incredible movie, and I highly recommend it to fans of the franchise. However, don’t be overly alarmed if you find yourself eyeballing the exit doors, as well as your fellow moviegoers. Considering how unstable people seem to be these days, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

  • Petra Anderson Survives Colorado Shooting Thanks to Rare Brain Defect

    Petra Anderson Survives Colorado Shooting Thanks to Rare Brain Defect

    Petra Anderson was like everyone else at the midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado: She just wanted to see the latest Batman movie. What nobody anticipated was that masked gunman James Holmes would burst into the theater shortly into the feature and begin shooting people at random. One of his many victims was 22-year-old Petra Anderson, a recent graduate of University of the Pacific’s Stockton Campus who planned to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Maryland this fall. Sadly, her dreams were put on hold after being shot four times by the lunatic, one of which hit her in the head.

    However, as tragic as her story may be, there is a bit of a silver lining. According to doctors, Anderson suffers from a rare brain defect which ultimately saved her life. Petra’s pastor, Brad Strait, explained that the girl’s condition created a small river of fluid which runs from the front of her brain to the back. When the shotgun pellet found its way into her skull, it connected with this liquid, allowing it completely bypass her brain matter.

    “The shotgun buck shot, maybe even the size used for deer hunting, enters her brain from the exact point of this defect,” Pastor Strait explained in a recent blog post. “Like a marble through a small tube, the defect channels the bullet from Petra’s nose through her brain. It turns slightly several times, and comes to rest at the rear of her brain. And in the process, the bullet misses all the vital areas of the brain.”

    Although the bullet remains lodged inside Anderson’s cranium, doctors anticipate that she will make a complete recovery. Sadly, the medical bills for Petra’s treatment and surgery, as well as the expenses associated with her mother’s breast cancer, have taken a financial toll on the family. An Indiegogo account has been set up to help the family weather this very stressful and unfortunate storm. Check out the video for #readytobelieve4petra below.

    Everyone at WebProNews wishes Petra Anderson and her mother a speedy recovery.

  • Second Person of Interest Investigated by Colorado Police

    A second person of interest is currently being investigated by Colorado police. Although details about the individual and his involvement in last week’s deadly shooting have not been officially released, witnesses have reported seeing SWAT personnel and police officers at this mysterious person’s place of residence.

    According to FOX 31 Denver, sources told one of their reporters that a second “person of interest” was being investigated by Colorado authorities. However, officials have recently stated this is not the case. “An associate of Holmes was interviewed this evening (Saturday),” explained spokeswoman Sgt. Cassidee Carlson. “There is no reason to believe that he is involved. Further details of this investigation will not be released at this time.”

    KDVR reports that someone using this second person of interest’s phone sent threatening messages to Colorado police, stating that more violence would ensue if suspect James Holmes was not released from jail. The person, who allegedly has a master’s degree in bio-medical science, is rumored to have attended the same collegiate program as Holmes. Beyond this, details have been very sketchy at-best.

    Additionally, police have completed their search of the college campus, though they have not made their findings public as of this writing. And while speculation about this second individual’s role in the shooting continues, police have not yet arrested him in connection with anything related to the case.

  • Dark Knight Rises Brings in an Estimated $160 Million in Ticket Sales

    “Dark Knight Rises”, the last installment of director Christopher Nolan’s epic big-budget trilogy, reportedly enjoyed more than $160 million in ticket sales over the weekend. As a result, the film is now considered to have the third highest-grossing debut ever, falling behind Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” and the last entry in the “Harry Potter” series. What’s particularly cool about this feat is that it was accomplished without the assistance of 3D ticket prices, proving once again that movie-goers don’t need expensive gimmicks to get them into theaters.

    The previous entry in the series, 2008’s “The Dark Knight”, opened with $158 million in domestic ticket sales, which helped it to become one of the few films in existence to cross the $1 billion mark in worldwide sales. “Batman Begins”, meanwhile, opened with almost $50 million when it arrived in theaters back in 2005.

    Of course, the $160 million is considered an estimate, since Warner Bros. and other major Hollywood studios have not yet released box office figures in consideration of last week’s shooting in Aurora, Colorado. According to the Los Angeles Times, these numbers come from anonymous industry insiders, and should not be considered fact until the company has confirmed the results. That being said, I’m sure the number isn’t too far off the mark.

    Despite the tragedy at the midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises”, people still turned out in droves to check out the flick. Kristina Hershey, manager of Entertainment Cinema in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, said attendance has been surprisingly brisk. “We’ve had a handful of customers ask if we’re checking the emergency doors,” she explained. “I don’t think it’s hindering a lot of people here from going to the movies.”

    Overseas, business has been good, as well. The film enjoyed $80 million in ticket sales from 17 foreign markets, including the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia. Next week, the movie will expand to 57 different territories, though Italy and China will have to wait a little longer for their opportunity to screen Batman’s latest adventure.

    Paul Glantz, the chairman of Emagine Entertainment, seemed to think that most customers believe the Colorado shooting to be an isolated incident. “I think there was a perception among our guests that they weren’t going to allow the horrific act of one deranged individual stop them from living their lives.”

  • Box Office Results on Hold Following Colorado Shooting

    Box office results are being put on hold for the moment following the tragic shooting at a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado, a decision supported by the majority of Hollywood studios. Monday mornings are usually when movie-crazed individuals such as myself ravenously pour over figures in an attempt to see which motion picture dominated ticket sales over the weekend. However, given the events surrounding Christopher Nolan’s superhero epic, worrying about money seems a bit trivial at this point in time.

    The Associated Press reports that Sony, Fox, Disney, Universal, Fox, and Lionsgate have all joined Warner Bros. in keeping last weekend’s box office results from the public eye out of respect for the victims of the Colorado shooting. Although executives at Paramount have not said whether they intend to do the same, one can only imagine the backlash the company would receive if it decided to reveal totals when everyone else is choosing to remain silent.

    Of course, the decision to officially withhold the results hasn’t stopped others from speculating about the amount of money “The Dark Knight Rises” brought in over the past three days. Trade publications such as Variety and Hollywood Reporter stated Nolan’s trilogy-ending entry brought in anywhere from $75 million and $77 million on Friday alone. Midnight screenings across the country reportedly brought in $30.6 million. Analysts believe the flick could give be on track to overpower Joss Whedon’s “The Avengers” as the highest-grossing film of the summer.

    The shooting in Aurora has impacted movie fans across the globe. In addition to canceling the film’s premiere in Paris, Warner Bros. decided to cancel Batman-related events in Mexico City and Tokyo. Additionally, the studio has opted to remove the trailer for the Ryan Gosling action flick “Gangster Squad” from theaters due to the gun-related violence contained within the clip.

    Box office results are expected to be released later in the day.

  • Colorado Shooting: Movie Industry Responds, 911 Calls Released

    Colorado shooting: As police continue to investigate the tragedy that took place at a Colorado movie theater during a midnight screening of Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises”, the movie industry has begun issuing statements regarding the incident. Additionally, officials have released the 911 calls, which, I might add, are not for those with weak stomachs. Hearing the panic and fear in these callers’ voices is nothing short of heart-wrenching.

    Warner Bros., the studio who bankrolled and released latest Batman endeavor, has issued a statement regarding the shooting. “Warner Bros. and the filmmakers are deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident,” the company wrote. “We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and those affected by this tragedy.”

    Dan Fellman, head of distribution for the studio, said, “Everybody is very saddened by the event. We were obviously looking for a very happy occasion for us. It’s a difficult way to begin. We’re just more concerned now with the well-being of those that were injured, of course.”

    Neither Christopher Nolan nor the film’s stars have been reached for comment. However, I suspect that some sort of joint statement will be issued before too long.

    Cinemark, the company which owns the theater where the shooting took place, said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and loved ones, our employees, and the Aurora community. We are grateful for the quick and professional reaction of all local law enforcement and emergency responders. Cinemark is working closely with the Aurora Police Department and local law enforcement.”

    The killing spree perpetrated by suspect James Holmes has shocked the entire nation; even those with no personal ties to the incident have felt the emotional impact of this impossibly unfortunate scenario. All these peopled wanted to do was sit down and watch a movie, an event that is usually associated with happiness. That’s something we can all relate to, I think.

    If you’re curious to hear some snippets from the 911 calls, the video is embedded below. Again, WebProNews offers its condolences to the victims and their families.

  • Dark Knight Featurette Gives You a Peek Behind the Cowl

    “The Dark Knight Rises” featurette is Warner Bros. last-ditch attempt to get you pumped about the final installment of director Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy. It’s 13 minutes of in-depth, behind-the-scenes bliss, designed to appeal directly to the overwhelmingly enthusiastic fanboy/girl living beneath your skin. Of course, if behind-the-scenes featurettes aren’t your thing, chances are this isn’t going to sway those who have yet to be seduced by the bat.

    If, for some bizarre reason, you’re unfamiliar with this upcoming summer blockbuster, have a peek at this synopsis. It should, in theory, clear some things up:

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent’s crimes to protect Dent’s reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, Batman returns to Gotham, where he encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, and must confront the latter’s plans to destroy the city.

    “The Dark Knight Rises”, which stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Juno Temple, opens in North American theaters on July 20th. When you’re ready for the aforementioned behind-the-scenes featurette, take a close look at the clip embedded below.

  • Dark Knight Rises Unveils Two New TV Spots

    “Dark Knight Rises” is at the very top of my must-see list this year. Never mind “The Avengers” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” — DKR is where it’s at. If you’ve been following any of the coverage surrounding director Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated summer blockbuster, then, chances are, you have a thorough understanding as to why everyone is enthusiastically pumped for its release. I get buzzed just watching the trailers, which may explain why I’ve practically wet myself with excitement over the latest TV spots.

    Unfamiliar with “The Dark Knight Rises”? Help yourself to this synopsis:

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent’s crimes to protect Dent’s reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, Batman returns to Gotham, where he encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, and must confront the latter’s plans to destroy the city.

    The first spot focuses mostly on Bruce Wayne and the eventual return of Batman, while the second clip is centered mostly around Selina Kyle and her Catwoman alter-ego. But why waste time discussing these spots when you could just kick back, relax, and let the cinematic goodness wash over you in a cool, crisp wave.

    “The Dark Knight Rises”, which stars Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Juno Temple, opens in theaters on July 20th. But I’m sure you knew that already. The latest spots have been carefully embedded below.

  • Dark Knight Rises Likely to Contain an Hour of IMAX Footage

    I’m not a huge fan of watching big-budget Hollywood action movies in an IMAX theater. Documentaries, on the other hand, are perfectly okay, as I think the enormous screen treats the material rather well. However, attempting to watch a caped superhero lock horns with his or her archenemy seems like a phenomenal chore, not to mention a good way to end up with severe neck pain. Then again, maybe I’m just a wimp. That would actually help explain a lot of things.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming cinematic extravaganza “The Dark Knight Rises” will contain nearly an hour’s worth of true IMAX footage. In order to experience the film the way it was meant to be seen, curious parties will have to find an IMAX theater near their home and pony up a pretty penny to purchase a ticket. Hardcore Batman fans probably won’t think twice before tossing their hard-earned cash towards the increasing popular cinematic format.

    Nolan’s 2008 endeavor “The Dark Knight” also made strategic use of its IMAX footage. In fact, several of the picture’s iconic action set pieces were lensed using these state-of-the-art cameras. “There was a huge irony that we were told it would be too difficult to shoot a Hollywood movie on IMAX when we had this gigantic camera department, grips, electric, hundreds of people working for us,” the acclaimed director told WSJ. “These were cameras that had been to the top of Mount Everest, to the bottom of the ocean and into outer space, but people thought we couldn’t make a feature film. It was absurd.”

    The gamble seemed to pay off, so much so that part of Nolan’s agreement with Warner Bros. involved him being able to shoot some of “The Dark Knight Rises” using IMAX technology. The director’s love affair with the format began during his childhood, when he would visit Museum of Science and Industry in order to see such documentaries as “Everest” and “To Fly”. When Nolan’s latest creation arrives in theaters, it will contain the most IMAX footage ever in a Hollywood motion picture.

    “The Dark Knight Rises”, which stars Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, and Gary Oldman, opens in theaters on July 20th.

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    Total Film    This one’s going to be BIG… The Dark Knight Rises will contain over an hour of IMAX footage http://t.co/0GhkOhbd(image) 7 hours ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Simon Thompson    The Dark Knight Rises will include over an hour of IMAX footage. That’s the biggest use of the format in a Hollywood film. Oooh, epic!(image) 9 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    The OmegA Man    I’m going to fill up a full tank the weekend ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ comes out and drive to wherever the best IMAX cinema in the country is(image) 4 days ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Taylor Hair    More Dark Knight Rises news this week then there has been in the last 3 months. New trailer before Avengers & over 1 hour of IMAX footage.(image) 1 hour ago via Twitter for Android ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

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    Alex Sebenski    Mmm… IMAX Batman and lots of it. Totally agree with Nolan, IMAX is the what everyone thinks 3D is. http://t.co/yzcolEL7(image) 1 hour ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

  • Snoop Dogg Knows Prices, Legos Awesomeness, and Iowa Greatness

    A viral video is one that becomes popular though the process of Internet sharing, via social media, sharing sites, or good ‘ole email. Everyday we highlight some of the best that are currently viral and some that are trending that way.

    Today’s videos feature a reporter who was pushed too far, a ceiling fan fail, and a man who’s simply trying to let the rest of us know how awesome Iowa actually is…biatch. Enjoy.

    Every reporter who’s had an unruly mob, or even one person behind them acting goofy just jumped out of their chair and pumped their first.

    You think you’re better than Iowa? This guy has come to set you straight (Warning: language)

    Christopher Nolan is such a hack. I knew upon viewing The Dark Knight Rises trailer that I had seen this movie done before; now I know what it was…

    All I can think upon viewing this video is that Bob Barker never had to rely on celebrity appearances when he was hosting the show. Snoop does know his prices though.

    I guarantee your Lego creation doesn’t come close to matching the awesomeness of this one.

    I really hope the tagline for this movie is “This summer, things are about to get topsy turvy”. I think Kirsten Dunst has set the record for upside down make out scenes in film as well. (Trailers have been taken down, so this one might not last).

    The sound created in this video should be used in movie sound effects. So righteously painful.

  • The Dark Knight Rises Official Trailer #2 Releases

    July 2012, that’s when we finally get to see the “epic conclusion” to the Batman trilogy expertly crafted by Christopher Nolan. It doesn’t help having to wait that long when they tease you with an amazing trailer. There have been some bootleg copies floating around from the Sherlock Holmes preview, but the official release for the trailer came today. It looks amazing in 1080p.

    If you don’t want to bother with Quicktime, here’s a embedded version which is good quality as well…

    The news of the trailer has taken Twitter by storm, with most people voicing excitement for the movie’s release. Most are focusing on the football stadium scene, which looks jaw-droppingly awesome. Which for some reason features Hines Ward.

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    Wayne Grayson    The hate in this article pleases me. #herewegoSteelers RT @jasonsaxonsmith: @WayneGrayson Steelers and The Dark Knight http://t.co/iNnYy5Jy 2 minutes ago via Tweetbot for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

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    Dan Solomon    Congratulations to Hines Ward for getting three times as much screen time in the Dark Knight Rises trailer as Batman does. 4 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

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    Nikki Sabale    Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle & Tom Hardy as Bane appear in the fantastic new trailer for “The Dark Knight Rises”. Wow. http://t.co/LpEOUp2M 5 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

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    Rob Kutner    Biggest shock of The Dark Knight Rises trailer: When Batman finally clears his throat, & speaks in a high-pitched nasal voice. 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto

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    Rohan Joshi    Sigh. Exactly eight months to go now for The Dark Knight Rises. *rewatches awesome trailer*http://t.co/FUcHJZDV 3 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac · powered by @socialditto