Perez Hilton — We're still recovering from the confirmation that this is the end of the Christian Bale era, but these photos are helping in our consolation. Hopefully they help you too. We know this is a really tough time for all of Gotham. Check 'em all out belo... more info

ContactMusic — Tom Hardy struggled to film fight scenes for the new Batman movie because he worried hed attack extras by mistake The British actor plays violent villain Bane opposite Christian Bales Caped Crusader in the next installment of the superhero franchise.... more info

ContactMusic — Tom Hardy was intimidated by Batman in The Dark Knight Rises The British actor admitted Batman - played by Christian Bale - cuts an imposing figure in the last film in the series but that didnt stop his character arch villain Bane from hittin... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The Dark Knight Rises star Tom Hardy has revealed more gruesome details about his character, Bane, reiterating that he's a "horrible piece of work" who would not hesitate when it comes to... more info

Perez Hilton — GO BATMAN GO! GO BATMAN GO!! Remember last time we saw Bane? He was kind of a dumb clutz as Poison Ivy's lapdog, but this time around he's his own man and he's wreaking havoc all over Gotham!! Time for Batman to come in for the rescue! NA NA NA NA... more info

Perez Hilton — Back to work! Christian Bale and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were spotted working on the weekend, clocking hours last Friday night on the set of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. Looks like John Blake and Gotham's Caped Crusader Bruce Wayne are ge... more info

Gigwise — Over 1,000 extras hired for explosive showdown... more info

Gigwise — There now follows a spoiler alert... more info

Gigwise — See the latest shots here... more info

Perez Hilton — Eh-ewww! Talk about dedication to your craft! Tom Hardy, the man we'll all see as Bane in the next Batman movie, broke some bones when he filmed Warrior! As Tommy, the son of an drunkie ex-boxer, he broke ribs, a finger, AND some toes! Ouuch! Oh! Don... more info