Unlike The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Heath Ledger completed his scenes for The Dark Knight before his shocking death. But one of the first questions to pop up in the aftermath was how this would affect the film -- could viewers stomach his portrayal in the same way? It's impossible to eradicate thoughts of his death from the mind as the news continues to grow and audiences finally break through the doors to see for themselves.

However, according to Cinema Blend, there have already been screenings, and they've presented problems for the dark and sure-to-be-awesome film. One scene in particular has been bothering audiences to the point that it might be completely removed from the film.

Hit the jump to find out more, but move on if you want no details about the brief scene.

So today is the day we've all been waiting for. Apparently, there are a couple things to watch out for in the land of Gotham City. First off, the Joker has already kick-started his April Fools nonsense by unveiling a list of locations throughout the world along with this message: "Ready to have a ball? A special bag of fun awaits the first to claim it, but you'd better strike fast, there's no time to spare." As of now, only a few actual international locations have been revealed, with spots throughout the United States still left to be uncovered. The cities are all there, though, with the exception of New York City. What gives Joker? But it does include Philly, San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Las Vegas, etc ...

One imagines each location in each city will be revealed as we pass a certain time in the day. Last time Joker did something like this, it was mass chaos -- and I believe (if I can remember correctly) we walked away with a photo of the Joker. So there's definitely something that will be unveiled today, and I doubt it will be a photo of the Joker. Perhaps a new trailer? A photo of Two Face? Dunno. Another site to keep an eye on is I believe in Harvey Dent. Supposedly, Dent is holding a press conference this afternoon at 3PM (EST?), so be on the look out for that too.

Of course, if you should find anything at any of these locations, definitely let us know what it is. The Dark Knight hits theaters on July 18.

UPDATE: More cities, including some in the United States, have been revealed.

Harvey Dent's viral campaign has ended with a rather disappointing announcement that Dent is running for D.A. But, no doubt, this political campaign has been leading up to something more.

I was one of the thousands who received a voice mail from Dent Sunday afternoon urging me to help him fight the Citizens for a Concerned Gotham, the latest viral site to be launched. They've been very busy slandering poor Dent in the press as a corrupt and media crazed inquisitor. (I have to say, when my cellphone announced it had a voice mail, I was super excited. And then let down when it turned out to be Aaron Eckhart and not someone I actually knew.)

He's holding a meeting on April 1st, 3pm -- presumably Eastern time -- to answer all the questions of concerned citizens. The problem is, the Joker has also launched a new site, Clown Travel Agency. A departure is announced for April 1st, 3pm. He's also told followers that they'll hear from him again on April Fool's Day.

More: Update on Dark Knight Viral Sites

More: The Joker's Gag is Complete -- April Fooled

Okay, so it's not exactly a photo of Aaron Eckhart from the actual movie, but it is a blurry photo (click on the image for a larger version) of the new Two Face action figure recently showcased at a restricted press event during the New York Toy Fair. Of course, throw up the word 'restricted' and there's bound to be at least one dude with a hidden camera phone. Dark Horizons nabbed the photos, which are indeed fuzzy, but enough to make out what the character will look like. This also means that, yes, Eckhart will most definitely make his transformation in The Dark Knight from Harvey Dent to the villainous Two Face. But when he does it, and for how long he's on screen, we do not know.

Some have suggested that Two Face will make an appearance at the very end of the film, for one or two scenes, as a teaser into the third installment. Seeing as it's been confirmed that Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) and Joker (Heath Ledger) will both be included in the film, it's my hope that this is the way they go. Last thing we want is a rushed Two Face storyline; I'd rather more focus on the Joker and for Two Face to team up with another Gotham baddie in the third installment. What do you think?

The Dark Knight hits theaters on July 18.

Yes, there is another new Joker picture out there, because when one gets released, it's inevitable that more will follow. The latest image from The Dark Knight comes courtesy of Wizard magazine, and has been thrown up by Coming Soon. We've seen Heath Ledger's Joker in the back seat of a car, and with his signature green vest, so now we've got the vest and classic purple coat. Unfortunately, he's looking even more aged in this picture, kind of like all of his face makeup began to wrinkle and crack after a long day of work. (Or like he's sporting a night facial mask -- those things always crinkle at the nose.) Still, he looks darn cool in the outfit, and they've done a great job of making him look like the maniacal Joker, but also within the somber darkness of Christopher Nolan's Gotham. You can click on the image to see it in its full glory.

Hopefully now that a bunch of Joker pics have been released, showing everything from feet to faces, and we've seen Batman, Rachel Dawes, and Lucius Fox, we'll finally get to see what Nolan has made of the other guys. It's time we see Aaron Eckhart's Harvey Dent, Anthony Michael Hall's Mike Engel, and Eric Roberts' Salvatore Maroni...not to mention Michael Jai White's Gamble. Luckily, we're closing in on the 6-month push, so we should see lots more goodies soon.

If you thought a majority of the big ComicCon news swept through with yesterday's Paramount panel, think again. Warner Bros. is set to make their presentation this afternoon. And you know what that means -- dun dun dun -- The Dark Knight. It would appear as if Warners lit the Batman torch a bit early, as another one of those teaser websites popped up online last night. This one is a play on those old Army recruitment posters, but one that's been hijacked by the Joker. A clock in the upper right-hand corner counts down to the time the Warners panel is supposed to begin and coordinates within the site lead to San Diego. And you know what's in San Diego, right? No, not the Padres -- the Con!

I have to say, the Joker does have a way with words. His little recruitment speech almost has me wanting to join up. Here's a taste: "Enjoy a career in a lucrative, ultra high-profile field. Our associates make their own hours, enjoy great benefits and, in some cases, work from home." Sign me up dude! From what we understand, Warners will unveil the first teaser for The Dark Knight this afternoon (which may or may not be the one we linked to yesterday). Along with the teaser, it's our hope we'll get some additional photos or something. Anything. Along with The Dark Knight, Warners will also be offering up previews of Zack Snyder's Watchmen, Kate Beckinsale's Whiteout, Steve Carell's Get Smart and the supernatural flick One Missed Call. Stay tuned into Cinematical as we'll once again be liveblogging the Warner Bros. panel for all fans who insist on receiving info the minute it's announced. Meanwhile, The Dark Knight arrives in theaters on July 18, 2008.

... has just hit YouTube, and it's in very low quality. At least we think this is the first teaser. You be the judge. This is a bootleg version of the teaser that is supposed to play before The Simpsons Movie this weekend, as well as at ComicCon. No word yet when the teaser will officially land in good HD quality online, but I'm thinking Warner Bros. will have to do something. I mean, they can't let folks watch this cruddy bootleg thing. But if you want to get a taste of what we should expect from the highly-anticipated sequel to Batman Begins, then head on over and check it out ... while it's still around. In case it's gone by the time you read this, I'll try my best to give you the play-by-play (don't worry, there aren't any spoilers).

The most annoying part of the teaser is that it's a, well, teaser. As expected, none of the footage was ready to show yet, and so all we get is a black background (that slowly becomes the bat symbol) and a voice-over exchange between Bruce Wayne/Batman (Christian Bale) and Alfred (Michael Caine). Wayne tells Alfred that "he" crossed the line, and Alfred fires back: "You crossed the line first, sir." He later adds: "Some men aren't looking for anything logical. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn." The bat symbol flies into the picture -- we hear some brief dialogue from the Joker (Heath Ledger doing his best Jack Nicholson impression), a Joker playing card flies across the screen and we're out. The Dark Knight. Summer 2008. I'm sure a lot of fans will be disappointed in the fact that no actual footage is shown, but keep in mind they're still filming this puppy. Just the fact they were able to cut something together (using dialogue already filmed) in time for ComicCon and The Simpsons Movie should be good enough. Keep it tuned in here, and we'll let you know when the trailer hits in better quality. The Dark Knight will arrive in theaters on July 18, 2008.

I wonder if we'll ultimately spend more time this summer talking about The Dark Knight than we will next summer when the film actually comes out? Ryan already alerted us to the rumor that the Batman sequel will unveil a teaser in front of The Simpsons Movie on July 27, as well as at San Diego ComicCon on the same day. Hopefully that also means one will hit the online, because I won't be at ComicCon, nor will I be seeing The Simpsons in theaters (I'm reviewing it, so I'll check it out at one of them advanced screenings that don't show previews). So that was yesterday. Today, we have new pics of Heath Ledger as The Joker, courtesy of The Dark Knight's Unofficial Movie Blog. It's probably important to point out that I'm not positive this is Ledger (it could be a stunt double), but there's no question it's Joker. Additionally, the site also provides video of Joker's truck.

Aside from these Joker pics, folks from just about every movie news site have been attempting to hit up Aaron Eckhart for more Two Face info while the dude has been out promoting his latest flick, No Reservations. Although he's been doing his best to keep quiet, MTV Movie News managed to obtain confirmation from Eckhart that he will be donning the Two Face costume at some point during The Dark Knight. He says, "I play Harvey Dent. Harvey Two-Face. They are both in the movie." He wouldn't go much further than that, but he did say he was looking forward to shooting a specific scene this October. As to what that scene entails, Eckhart coyly answered: "I don't know. There might be anger involved. There might be tears. It might be a cathartic day. It might be a lot of love." Man, July 27 can't come soon enough -- I'm dying to see some actual footage by now. The Dark Knight hits theaters July 18, 2008.

The Joker is a larger than life character -- and he's about to get even bigger. The Dark Knight will be the first feature film partly shot in the 70mm IMAX format. Christopher Nolan is shooting four action sequences on IMAX, including the introduction of Heath Ledger as The Joker. "You can't do this on any home theater," Nolan says. "Batman has some of the most extraordinary characters in pop culture. We wanted the Joker to have the grandest entrance possible." And this won't be like when you go see Kickin' It Old Skool: The IMAX Experience, and it's just a larger, more stretched out image. These scenes are actually being shot on IMAX film. "There's simply nothing like seeing a movie that way," Nolan tells USA Today. "It's more immersive for the audience. I wish I could shoot the entire thing this way."

So why can't he? Well, for starters, there are only 280 IMAX theaters operating worldwide, and less than 100 show feature films. In addition, IMAX film is 10 times the size of standard, it's much more expensive, and it has to be shot using large, cumbersome cameras. Oh, and "they're loud," says Nolan. "We had to figure a way to eliminate sound so we could shoot dialogue." If you can't get to an IMAX theater, you'll still experience a hike in picture quality. In traditional movie houses, the scenes will appear more vivid, as though they were shot in hi-definition.

Below you'll find two official, newly released shots from The Dark Knight. The first is an IMAX shot of what appears to be a bank robbery gone awry. And the second shot is the first fully confirmed photo of The Joker in full hair and makeup. Pretty cool, huh? What do you think of the look?

First off, I need to congratulate Warner Bros. for single-handedly sweeping the thunder out from underneath Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, captivating the blogosphere for the past few days with all their subtle trickery. By now, I'm sure I don't need to run through the entire schpeel, but in case you were hiding under a rock, here goes: Two Harvey Dent sites were launched; one of which appeared to be a political poster featuring an image of Aaron Eckhart and the catchphrase I Believe in Harvey Dent. The other, however, was hijacked by the Joker -- spray painted to read I Believe in Harvey Dent Too -- and later opened up to reveal the first pic of Heath Ledger as the Clown Prince (a pic you can see to the right of your screen).

Now, that second Joker-fied site is gone and it's been replaced by a black screen with the words Page Not Found in red text. Ah, but if you highlight the screen, you'll notice the words "Ha Ha Ha" all over the place (in different shapes and sizes). But wait, that's not all! Amidst all the "Ha Ha" language, there are several out of place letters -- all of which add up to spell, "Be Sure to Drink Your Ovaltine." Kidding. They actually spell out, "See You in December." So what does it all mean? Well, it appears as if they're trying to tell us that we should expect a trailer for The Dark Knight to appear at some point this December, which means all the talk surrounding a possible teaser this summer might be false. Coming Soon has pointed out that the company behind the marketing campaign is 42 Entertainment; they also helped launch promotions for Halo 2 and the Nine Inch Nails album Year Zero. Additionally, 42 Entertainment registered the domain name SeeYouinDecember.com yesterday. Will the first trailer for The Dark Knight hit theaters this December in front of the Warner Bros. flick I Am Legend? Will we get a teaser beforehand? I don't know about that, but I would sure as heck like to play some more games in the meantime. You?