The Dark Knight : 'The Dark Knight' opening brings costumes and capes to Henry Ford IMAX????
When it comes to Batman sightings, Gotham City doesn't have anything on the Motor City.
Hundreds of fans packed themselves into the Henry Ford IMAX Theater lobby late Thursday night in Dearborn for the sold-out opening of one of summer's most anticipated films.
"The Dark Knight," another installment of the Batman franchise opened at midnight for the first public showings of the movie.
Fans flocked to theaters, some in costume, to see the "Batman Begins" sequel, starring Christian Bale as the caped crusader and the late Heath Ledger as the sinister Joker.
Among those disguised as movie characters were Libby Frebes, 18, of Trenton and Richelle Nuney, 17, of Southgate. Complete with green hair and trademark red painted smiles, the girls lined up to see the film for the second time at the IMAX. "It's amazing," said Frebes, who saw the movie with Nuney at the movie theater where they both work.
For 16-year-old Matt Stevenson of Woodbury, Minn., the trek to the movie theater was particularly long. "I used to live in Michigan, and I came back just for this," Stevenson said. Dressed in bat from head to toe, Stevenson took his place in line, outnumbered by Jokers.
Perhaps creating the most buzz, however, was a group of nine costumed friends who arrived just before the theater doors opened, shortly after 11 p.m.
Representing nearly every Batman character from decades of movies about the Gotham hero, the group was rewarded with first crack at seat selection inside the theater. The McDonald brothers of Westland, Jake (Batman) and Larry (Robin) not only dressed to match the movie--they pulled up to the theater in a homemade version of the Batmobile.
Moviegoers were encouraged to dress up for the Henry Ford showing of the film, which was preceded by a costume party in the theater lobby, and awards went to those vote best costume by way of audience applause.
The 428-seat theater sold out in less than a week, according to the visitor services department, and shows throughout the weekend are nearly all sold out as well.
The Dark Knight : 'The Dark Knight' opening brings costumes and capes to Henry Ford IMAX????
When it comes to Batman sightings, Gotham City doesn't have anything on the Motor City.
Hundreds of fans packed themselves into the Henry Ford IMAX Theater lobby late Thursday night in Dearborn for the sold-out opening of one of summer's most anticipated films.
"The Dark Knight," another installment of the Batman franchise opened at midnight for the first public showings of the movie.
Fans flocked to theaters, some in costume, to see the "Batman Begins" sequel, starring Christian Bale as the caped crusader and the late Heath Ledger as the sinister Joker.
Among those disguised as movie characters were Libby Frebes, 18, of Trenton and Richelle Nuney, 17, of Southgate. Complete with green hair and trademark red painted smiles, the girls lined up to see the film for the second time at the IMAX. "It's amazing," said Frebes, who saw the movie with Nuney at the movie theater where they both work.
For 16-year-old Matt Stevenson of Woodbury, Minn., the trek to the movie theater was particularly long. "I used to live in Michigan, and I came back just for this," Stevenson said. Dressed in bat from head to toe, Stevenson took his place in line, outnumbered by Jokers.
Perhaps creating the most buzz, however, was a group of nine costumed friends who arrived just before the theater doors opened, shortly after 11 p.m.
Representing nearly every Batman character from decades of movies about the Gotham hero, the group was rewarded with first crack at seat selection inside the theater. The McDonald brothers of Westland, Jake (Batman) and Larry (Robin) not only dressed to match the movie--they pulled up to the theater in a homemade version of the Batmobile.
Moviegoers were encouraged to dress up for the Henry Ford showing of the film, which was preceded by a costume party in the theater lobby, and awards went to those vote best costume by way of audience applause.
The 428-seat theater sold out in less than a week, according to the visitor services department, and shows throughout the weekend are nearly all sold out as well.
The Dark Knight : 'The Dark Knight' opening brings costumes and capes to Henry Ford IMAX????
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