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    FIRST LOOK: See Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises

    Anne Hathaway in 'The Dark Knight Rises' - Photo: Warner Bros. PicturesAnne Hathaway in 'The Dark Knight Rises' - Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures
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    Warner Bros. has released the first promo image of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, the next installment in the Batman franchise.

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    The 28-year-old actress joins veterans Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine in the Christopher Nolan-direction action flick.

    "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story," Nolan said in January.

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    Though Hathaway hasn't revealed much about her role ("I signed a blood oath," she says), the actress is looking forward to portraying the iconic D.C. Comics character.

    "I want to be the best actress I can be and that means working with the best people and taking the most challenging roles," Hathaway tells Total Film. "That's the plan and so far it's led to some really exciting places."

    Catwoman was first played by actress Julie Newmar (now 77) in the 1966 Batman TV series; Eartha Kitt took over the role in the show's third season. The feline vixen was last played by Michelle Pfeiffer in 1992's Batman Returns. (Halle Berry starred in the 2004 flop Catwoman; the heroine's alter-ego was renamed Patience Phillips.)

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    Arriving in theaters July 20, 2012, The Dark Knight Rises also features three new characters: John Blake (played by Joseph Gordon Levitt), Miranda Tate (played by Marion Cotillard) and Bane (played by Tom Hardy).

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    2,674 comments

    • Joseph M  •  8 months ago
      she looks like any old chick with sunglasses on. lame-o.
    • Blue Eyes James  •  9 months ago
      I agree, quite weak. I see more motorcycle than I see of Anne, or "Catwoman". I'm guessing she's not in her CW costume yet?
      • myangeldust 9 months ago
        See her in Love & Other Drugs. You'll like her birthday suit even more!
      • Leia meoh 9 months ago
        I guess I am HOPING she is not in her costume yet??... I t will be a good movie, but its sad cuz this was a bad first picture!! :(
      • Blue Eyes James 9 months ago
        Well I gotta say I like Anne but she wouldn't have been my first choice for this role. But I also remember the kerfuffle back in 1988 with Michael Keaton and that turned out SO well! So I'll wait 'n' see and trust the director, etc.
    • Hestia  •  9 months ago
      Oh, dear... the costume looks so cheap... I guess I was expecting something along the lines of Michelle Pfeiffer, who was the last actress to portray this character flawlessly. That will be a tough act to follow.
      • PRRobD 9 months ago
        I may be wrong but wasn't Halle Berry the last to play catwoman?
      • lanie 9 months ago
        Halle Berry did a good job too
      • myangeldust 9 months ago
        You got that from one photo?
    • Evil Spoon  •  9 months ago
      That's it? Wasn't even worth clicking on the article.
      • ZENEGA 9 months ago
        really though....
      • Dennis B 9 months ago
        They just started filming in Pittsburgh this week.
        http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11217/1165413-60.stm
      • Free To Go 9 months ago
        umm it's called a "TEASER" for a reason...
    • American Muscle  •  9 months ago
      Really? REALLY! THATS Catwoman?! Anne, I love ya...but your no Catwoman...
    • Country Joe  •  9 months ago
      Where are her ears?
      • Dr. Zook 9 months ago
        Where is her tail?
      • Bring'EmHome 9 months ago
        Where is her tail?
      • Tess 9 months ago
        I know really! Not much of a catwoman if she doesn't have her ears or tail!
    • The Children's Televi ...  •  9 months ago
      Bane, a NEW character?

      Maybe if they give him the intelligence of his comic book version, instead of the whimpering grunting zombie in the George Clooney Batman flick...
      • Liz Lemler 9 months ago
        Batman is so awesome. A bad@$$ with a strong sense of right and wrong. Gotta love him.
      • Liz Lemler 9 months ago
        I hope they don't show Bane breaking Batman's back.
      • Jackal 42 9 months ago
        I guess you missed when they announced the characters months ago. Bane is gonna be like he was in the comics.
    • DJ Pyro  •  9 months ago
      IT's DE JA VU all over again. ALOT of critics slammed Heath Ledger when it was announced that he would play "THE JOKER". Look at how that turned out. Why don't all you haters SEE the movie first...then say your opinions!
    • Lobo Di Noccento  •  9 months ago
      rather convienent that she is riding the same cycle that Bats was driving in The Dark Knight Film.
    • jamesm  •  9 months ago
      Why on earth would "Catwoman" be riding something that looks like a "Bat-Cycle"? Are we "sure" that she's not BATGIRL?
    • Garcia  •  9 months ago
      Topping the Dark Knight will be a the real challenge for director Chris Nolan...But I've got my money on him.
    • AO2 ARTCRITIC78  •  9 months ago
      I'm a Batman fan which means I actually read the comics! The following info is for the haters. Catwoman/Selina Kyle in the comics is the thrown away daughter of Mob Boss Carmine Falcone. Her current costumes is nothing more than a motorcycle tactical zip up black leather jumpsuit with boots & claw tipped gloves. She wears goggles & a motorcycle helmet with tiny ears. She is known for burglary & as a reformed reluctant hero not to mention stealing from her fathers mob businesses & anyone who does buisiness with him; plus the occasional nice shiny things lol. She has been protecting the people living in "The Narrows" & occasionally helping out Batman while having an on-off-on romance with Batman, she knows he's Bruce. She's been in & out of retirement as well. This pic appears to be the most faithful look on Catwoman for a movie to date! So if you don't know what you're talking about, or comparing her to previous inacurate incarnations then you're way wrong. Do yourselves a favor, read a comic book & keep your mouths quiet until the movie comes out please!
    • David  •  9 months ago
      Seriously? What's up with the doubters? Was Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Memento and Inception not enough proof that Christopher Nolan knows what the hell he's doing? And please don't mention Halle Berry as a legitimate Catwoman. She embarrassed herself in the role. Michelle Pheifer, different story...
    • Ordo  •  9 months ago
      Anne looks more like a charater from the Matrix than Catwoman.
    • LolatHypocrites  •  9 months ago
      Julie Newmar, Lee Merriweather, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry (bad movie, sexy star).... and now Anne Hathaway -- umm.. what were the producers/casting director thinking? Catwoman should be an interesting personality, curvy, sleek, sexy villianess who slithers across the screen. Anne Hathway looks nothing like those previously mentioned actresses. Its gonna take one hell of an acting performance for her to convince me she is Catwoman. Hell if they had just given some acting lessons to Olivia Munn, she would have been purrrrfect!!
    • JAHMON  •  9 months ago
      Ummm... I think they forgot to include the "cat" part of the costume.
    • Diversity  •  9 months ago
      I had hopes Kate Beckinsdale would be the next Catwoman. She fit the part, oh well. Still, in Christopher Nolan I trust. Let's see how it plays out doubters!
    • JOL  •  9 months ago
      Julie Newmar is, and always will be, THE Catwoman. Nuff said.
    • Censored by Yahoo  •  9 months ago
      Cat Women's disguise is a leather jacket and huge skiing goggles. Nobody would recognize her!
    • Chick flick  •  9 months ago
      I dont think she is a good fit for this role... She is a great actress but not for this role..

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