{"id":62588,"date":"2022-02-18T12:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T12:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=62588"},"modified":"2022-02-18T12:57:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T12:57:32","slug":"cryptic-posters-appear-across-city-as-hype-for-the-batman-builds%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/02\/18\/cryptic-posters-appear-across-city-as-hype-for-the-batman-builds%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Cryptic posters appear across city as hype for \u2018The Batman\u2019 builds\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two-week-countdown-has-begun-until-the-caped-crusader-lands-in-cardiff\">Two-week countdown has begun until the Caped Crusader lands in Cardiff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>POSTERS advertising the forthcoming superhero film, \u2018The Batman\u2019, have started to appear across Cardiff in anticipation of the movie\u2019s release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The posters, designed by Australian artist Paul Zeaiter, feature a question mark along with a headshot of the Batman and a QR code, leading to the film\u2019s trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all presented with no words, reflecting the mysterious tone of the new, detective-focused story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62600\" width=\"658\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-300x211.jpg 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62600\" width=\"658\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-770x541.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1536x1079.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-500x351.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-293x206.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF-1400x984.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/192D264E-AFB2-42FD-AE94-A5B995A70BFF.jpg 1916w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>The cryptic posters for &#8216;The Batman&#8217; have been popping up all over Cardiff<\/strong> (Photo: Edward Burnett)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The film, which stars British actor Robert Pattinson, will be available to watch in cinemas from Friday, March 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m definitely looking forward to the new film, especially after the disappointment of the recent Batman films by Zach Snyder,\u201d said Whitchurch resident and Batman fan Max Bashaarat, 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans are hoping to see a visible improvement with The Batman and are expecting a more stylised look from director Matt Reeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think given the previous efforts of DC in recent years with Batman, this new rebrand looks a lot cooler with Robert Pattinson,\u201d said Chris Parkhill, 34, of Cardiff\u2019s The Television and Movie Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7308-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62597\" width=\"470\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7308-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7308-225x300.jpg 225w, 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\/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Chris Parkhill of Cardiff&#8217;s The Television and Movie Store<\/strong> (Photo: Edward Burnett)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the promotional material, the tone of the film appears darker than previous incarnations, and Cardiff comic book fans are delighted with this grittier take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think they certainly, with the Christian Bale movies, made it a little bit darker, so I think there\u2019s probably room for it and maybe it\u2019ll counterbalance some of the light-heartedness of all the Marvel movies lately,\u201d said Paul Haynes, 57, of The Cardiff Comic Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m quite looking forward to a darker take on it \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u2013 the character can be quite vicious and dark in many of the incarnations so it\u2019s not a bad thing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7306-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7306-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7306-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7306.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Paul Haynes of the Cardiff Comic Store<\/strong> (Photo: Edward Burnett)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The excitement among Cardiff\u2019s businesses doesn\u2019t stop with the caped crusader. It also extends to the villains he will face in the upcoming film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Dano, previously in \u2018There Will Be Blood\u2019 and \u2018Prisoners\u2019, will step into the shoes of the Riddler while Colin Farrell will take on the role of the Penguin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Zo\u00eb\u00a0Kravitz will play Catwoman following on from iconic cinematic versions of the feline foe by Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry and Anne Hathaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor me, the most interesting thing about any new Batman release is the villains,\u201d said artist Sul Sullivan, 50, of The Darkside Gallery, Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Sullivan paints canvases of iconic Batman characters from previous films and comics including Heath Ledger\u2019s Joker and Michael Keaton\u2019s Batman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added: \u201cFrank Gorshin played the Riddler in the 60s TV series and I know Jim Carrey had a go in the early 90s, but we\u2019re very interested to see what Paul Dano makes of the character in the new film. That\u2019s what I\u2019m most looking forward to.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62595\" width=\"656\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62595\" width=\"656\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/02\/IMG_7307.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Sul Sullivan of The Darkside Gallery<\/strong> (Photo: Edward Burnett)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Reeves\u2019 newest addition has been given a PG-13 rating, translating to a 12A or 15 certificate in the UK, which is the same as Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher and Christopher Nolan\u2019s cinematic versions of the character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018The Batman\u2019 has a runtime of two hours and 55 minutes according to IMDB, making it the longest big-screen outing for the Caped Crusader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"&#039;The Batman&#039; lands on 4 March: Cardiff businesses and residents have their say on the upcoming film\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dK2El4NFmG4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"&#039;The Batman&#039; lands on 4 March: Cardiff businesses and residents have their say on the upcoming film\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" 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