Dark Knight Mania
The Dark Knight’s Bat-Pod and Tumbler Go On Tour
Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on June 30, 2008
It is very rare that fans get a chance to get very close to a big prop from a big summer movie such as The Dark Knight, but then again life does often lend itself to surprises. As you can see from the photo of my chubby ass above, the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod from the upcoming Batman flick were hanging around outside of my hotel in Los Angeles over the weekend, as press from all over the world came to town to get their fill of the adventure.
But while something like this would normally be lost on a bunch of industry pros who are no longer excited about Batman’s wheels, it appears that Warner Bros. wants to bring these kick-ass rides to a city near you, or at least a few cities that aren’t L.A. and NYC. It was announced today that both the Bat-Pod and the Tumbler (with was featured in Batman Begins as well) will be traveling to the following cities across the United States before ending up back in Los Angeles the week of release for the big, star-studded premiere:
- Phoenix
- Denver
- St. Louis
- Cleveland (July 6)
- Kansas City
- Cincinnati (July 5)
- Washington, DC
- Philadelphia
- Boston
- Toronto
- Niagara Falls, NY
- New York City
- Chicago
We will, of course, update you with all of the relevant information as it becomes available. What we do know is that on July 5 the display will be at Kings Island in Cincinnati, Ohio from 12:00om to 2:00pm and then be transported to the Showcase Cinema de Lux & IMAX in Springdale, Ohio and be on display from 3:30pm to 5:30pm that afternoon.
For Clevelanders, the good will be on display at the Cinemark Valley View on Sunday July 6 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
This is one of those once in a lifetime events that I would highly recommend checking out, as both the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod are pretty damn cool. I know — I hung out with them all weekend.
Alright, enough of that. Check back in with us often as we will bring you more date and time info for other cities. Also, stay tuned as I will be bringing you my review of The Dark Knight as well as a plethora of articles from the junket in Los Angeles.
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27 Comments
June 30th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
OMG! Is that Christian Bale standing next to the Batmobile? He’s so cut and awesome looking. And the backpack-and-shades just screams CRIMEFIGHTER!
July 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am
Aren’t you supposed to be involved in a weight loss challenge? I get the feeling someone is going to drink your milkshake at Comic-Con.
July 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
@Kevin and Cole…
Jealousy is a stinky cologne.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I will fight you… and you will be drinking Brian Gibson’s milkshake!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:25 pm
You guys are hilarious XD
At first I really WAS looking for christian bale in the picture…OTL
Is this still in LA!? O__O
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:58 am
Hey was just curious if you knew anymore about when the Toronto date would be, guess you woulda updated your page though haha.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:59 am
Or rather, had you heard anything more on it since the original posting? Thanks. :)
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Update?? Buehler?
July 4th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Oh please tell me the DC visit hasn’t yet passed! My boyfriend and I are DYING to see it. Please let me know if you have a date!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Any news on when and where the Tumbler is going to be in Niagra Falls, NY?
July 6th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Niagara Falls PLEASE!
July 6th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Please for Niagara Falls.
I called Regal Cinemas, they acted like I just started screaming like Hitler, so they have no idea, neither do we.
I just hope it’s not in Canada because of how much NF is a shithole
July 7th, 2008 at 10:04 am
According to the radio, they’re in Baltimore today from 4-7. That’s not even on the schedule…
July 7th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Bat-Pod and Tumbler @ the Falls - Niagara Falls State Park. Audiences
eagerly anticipating the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Dark
Knight” won’t have to wait for the film’s July 18th release date to see
Batman’s newest “ride.” The Bat-Pod, Batman’s latest vehicle, will be
at Niagara Falls State Park on Sunday, July 13th from 11am-3pm. As an
added bonus, the Batmobile-nicknamed the Tumbler, first seen in “Batman
Begins”-will be on display alongside the Bat-Pod. http://www.thedarkknight.com
July 7th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Excellent. Thanks, Sean.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Three options:
a) I’m blind
b) They removed this info about Niagara Falls from the official site
c) It never was there.
Anyway… Any info on Toronto’s dates and locations?
July 7th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I emailed Niagara USA tourism and got that in an email response…
July 7th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Any clue as to where/when it will be in NYC? I want to see it after seeing that scale model in Toys R Us.
July 8th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
On SuperHeroHype someone posted today that it’s in Philly…
BATPOD @KING OF PRUSSIA IMAX, on Mall BLVD til about 3-4pm.
So Cleveland/Cincinnati this past weekend, Philly today, Niagara Falls on Sunday…
July 8th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Toronto dates: 10th to 13th of July. Locations City TV’s: Much Music, Yonge/Dundas Square, Edgefest, Cineplex Theatre.
Source: http://www.warnerbroscanada.ca/press_releases/PR2008.asp
July 8th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Okay, I was the one who posted the Philly/King of Prussia info. The batpod was there but no Tumbler. I found out about it this morning after I sent an email to an entertainment columnist for the Philly Inquirer. He knew about it, but nothing was in the paper or local news websites. So the best way to find out info I guess is email or call the newpapers or tourism groups for the cities listed. I did talk to the Batpod handlers Moses and Darrel/Darren?….they are cool guys, even though Moses seemed annoyed with me after a while for hangin’ around so much. He did tell me this…and this is all I know….THE BATPOD (AND MAYBE THE TUMBLER, MOSES WASN’T SURE) WILL BE AT THE NATIONAL AMUSEMENT SHOWCASE IN REVERE, MARYLAND TOMORROW JULY 9TH @ 10AM. I don’t know about any other stops, so good luck everyone, hopefully we’ll get an update.
July 8th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
EDIT on my last post, it’s Revere, Massachusetts not Maryland! My bad. it’s at this movie theater…
10 am here…http://www.moviefone.com/theater/national-amusements-showcase-cinemas/2034/showtimes
If it’s going to be there in the morning, I’d say keep an eye out for it in Boston in the afternoon.
Sorry for the mistake.
July 8th, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Update for Toronto. The dates are actually from the 10th to the 12th inclusive, and not 10th to 13th as I mentioned before. The Tumbler and Bat-Pod will be present for three days starting the 10th, making them out of town on the 13th.
No times have been leaked, we only know of where they will appear, so good luck hunting them.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
And for whatever it’s worth, Edgefest in Toronto is on Saturday the 12th.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Toronto date: July 11th.
Cineplex Entertainment Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond St. W)
July 11th / 3pm Appearance on Much Music, Much On Demand (299 Queen St. W)
July 11th / 6:30pm Cineplex Entertainment Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond St. W)
July 12th / 12pm Edgefest 2008(Downsview Park – 35 Carl Hall Rd.)
July 11th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Got a chance to see these today on the Toronto part of the tour. Pretty fun stuff and a great photo op!
July 14th, 2008 at 12:47 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15NN5GBrO9Y
Video of Pics and short vid of the Vehicles in Niagara Falls.