I don't know how he does it, but subaruwrxfan has managed to get 1080p video from the set of The Dark Knight Rises, despite streets being closed down for this part of the shoot. In this video we get our first good look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt as his John Blake character. The official press release from April described John Blake as "a Gotham City beat cop assigned to special duty under the command of Commissioner Gordon." As with any set video there may be some spoilers, so check it out if you choose.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt chillin' as John Blake on 'The Dark Knight Rises' set

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Get it? "Chillin"...because he's in a winter coat and surrounded by snow... I need to stop trying to be so clever with these somewhat boring news items!
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Nah, I thought it was pretty cool.
BAM!
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Haha, no I'm so lame!
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LOL, well, I was trying to jump on that ship with the "cool" pun.
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Hey, don't worry, not everyone have an endless list of "icy cold" puns like Arnold's Mr. Freeze. :D Yours was pretty good too.
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Ice to see you chris!
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Nothing too spoilerish, but it certainly does make you wonder what in the world is going on with the Tumblers...
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What killed the dinosaurs? The Ice Age!
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Really dont get any plot hint or spooilers from this video .. At all .. Im i stupid or something? Explain what the fuss is about please
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Not sure, but I saw someone say they considered it a spoiler in a different post, so I just want to give people a heads up. When you watch a set video or look a pictures, you might always see something you wish you hadn't.
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I can already see....someone....claiming that this video almost RUINED TDKR for him. :P
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There was no cowl , on the petrol can , the movie is officialy ruined = )
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The can didn't have a cowl originally in the comics. So this is a more accurate portrayal. The real problem is that can has English text when its supposed to be in Spanish. Why can't they stick to the source???
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No-one's forcing people to watch these clips!!!
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But i just cant resist!! I need rehab
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there's another of the same day, it that video you actually can see what he's doing
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SUBARUWRXFAN needs to be nominated for a Best Director , Oscar , Dude has been all over the Pittsburgh shoot !
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i think these videos are more official than we think, they're basically HD quality. if you can post official catwoman photos before some dude does it first you can do the same with set videos. just a thought.
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Well you know , i would not put it passed Nolan to be orchestrating what is getting out , but i think this guy , is just a dedicated scooper with a HD Cam .
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I think one thing we can definetly figure out is GOTHAM is going to get seriusly owned , i am talking Nazi style occupation owned !
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what do you mean?
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he mean's No mans land xD with Bane as dictator
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I mean Gotham will be under complete control of Bane , to a point were its not safe anywere !
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Hmm, I wonder what JGL is doing with that gas canister.
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Hes gonna burn a big pile of money on a boat with an accountant on top of it ...
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Maybe JGL was just in the tumbler and got dropped off, looks like about to start some serious arson!
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Ummmmmmm , intresting ! Arson + Gordon in Hospital with oxygen mask !
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Does anyone else think that maybe this is all just a clever marketing scheme? "Leak" photos and video so that you keep the movie on the public's mind. Cause I have hard time believing that Nolan and company would let this much get out. I know that people have the right to take pictures and video, but you'd think the government of Pittsburgh would be more concerned. After all, if other film makers see that their movies could get spoiled so easily, they might use that as an excuse not to film in Pittsburgh. That and the quality of some of this footage lead me to believe this might not be as out of their control as they claim.
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I thought the same thing!! Remember how well Nolan kept Ledgers joker look a secret? But this time it's like a leaking sive! It's gotta be part of a very well plotted viral advertising plan. It's cheaper to do this than release trailors and do huge posters and milk ads coughGreenLantercough!
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I have to wonder the same thing... I mean Nolan and his people are RIGHT THERE. If they were really that concerned about set footage don't you think they would say something? I mean they can clearly see all the people standing there with cameras and phones out taking footage... doesnt seem to concern them too much
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I'm sure it's not a campaign. They simply don't really care about that. HOW ON EARTH this actually can hurt TDKR box office? Someone decides not to watch that movie because of some leaked footage? From what I saw there was no spoilers. Not bigger that we'd get from a trailer. It's also not very cheap to film in Pittsburgh so I doubt that Chris is standing right there with IMAX camera just to tease fans. And of course when they shoot something like "breaking a spine" scene no one would be allowed to stay closer then 5 miles )))))
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Look! JGL isn't wearing his Riddler outfit. He doesn't have pointed ears. Oh no. This movie is going to suck. LOL
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It is so weird having all this snow in my city in the Summer (LOL) - I am honored to have this movie being filmed here - It was fun being at Heinz Field last Saturday
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hmmm... is he curious with batman. That has the riddler written all over it....... but i could be wrong
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Just from this camcorder I got the feeling of it actually being cold. We'll have no problem believing it's winter on the big screen.
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Dam Chris! you just Spoiled The Joker cameo = )
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John Blake... who the hell is this guy??? What he's holding? A gallon?
We Have to read all kind of shit, all kinds of nonsense... now, people turned JGL into the Riddler... dammit!2 likes
John Blake as a character was Ina single issue in the 60's...he was. Kid saved by BM...that's all... And I don't see him being the riddler
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'Course not! That's fanboys bollocks
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Hey, is this real snow or some other material? Forgive my dumbness... lol
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Real snow only comes from the sky Willie, this is artificial snow dude... ;)
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Yeah, sure, sure! LOL!But i mean... it's artificial but still made of... ice? Or it's like here in Brazil which it's made of foam? Bah, nevermind... lol
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i wonder what its like being surrounded by what seems to be fake snow, but yet its still probably super hot outside, haha
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Makes me recall my beloved Batman Returns, when they shot it in Burbank in the summer, although almost the entire movie was shot in a refrigerated studio to preserve the snow and winter atmosphere...
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Is he carrying a can of petrol?
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SUBARUWRXFAN has this cape of Harry Potter which makes him invisible ^^
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No, but I don't think that the streets were strictly closed, you see the guys with the handy-camera filming ??? At the beginning
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there's another "complete" video of the scene, can somebody post a link? just heard that "BATMAN NOTES" had it yesterday for an hour or so
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damnnn he looks like ledger, what a waste not having him as the joker, after all i say to myself: why not???????
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because Health Ledger was Joker, and this is a different film..
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All those saying he's the riddler now, i say john blake is going to be john blake, but that's just a shot in the dark.
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you morons, this footage is leaked from inside, the quality is tooooo good to be spy footage, Nolan is doing it to all us
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Is that your argument? The quality is too good? Seriously? LOL
If I lived in Pittsburg and have time to kill I would buy a HD camera with the biggest zoom range I could find and film everything I layed my eyes on...
Bottom line is: anyone could have filmed this. If it was Subarufan he upgrade his gear though, cause he was filming the whole thing with a shitty cellphone camera...
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I think Nolan has set a new trend.I've figured it out since I saw the teaser.He is trying to make us raise questions.He wants this.All these pics of the Tumblers,Batman and Bane,and Catwoman,and especially Bane's voice and this video of JGL are making us take different directions so he can continue with his masterpiece.Would it have been difficult for him to prevent the extras from bringing their cellphones to the stadium?! If you have seen Nolan's the Prestige,the last line said is:You want to be fooled!
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nah... we're just living in a time that no one can keep secrets anymore... thanx (or not) to the internet.
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That´s the downfall of filming on location,everybody can see what you are doing...
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Bane's vehicle? http://www.youtube.com/watc...
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Is it possible of JGL being Robin or Nightwing? Could Bruce be adopting a kid from the home for boys? If they are doing it like Knightfall, you would think there would be backup for Batman?
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Attention! Spoiler ahead!
Bane: Where is that damn prison we are supposed to brake in?
John Blake: It´s two blocks away.
Bane: Well the car is almost out of gas so take this petrol can and find me some gas so that we can make it around the corner...
John Blake: Why do I have to go man? You go!
Bane: I will brake you if you don´t!2 likes
Haha. Love it. Classic Nolan wrting there ladies and gentlemen. Yes sir, no doubt about it.
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What killed the dinosaurs? the ice age! lol
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JGL is seen scrapping the windows (it looks like) while waiting for the tumbler to pass, then picks up the gas can and does the walk.
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