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From Friday’s The Oklahoman:

By

Matthew Price

Assistant Features Editor

 Look for a more mobile Batman in “The Dark Knight.”Christian Bale, speaking at the press junket in

Beverly Hills, Calif., for “The Dark Knight,” said the new Bat-suit contained 110 parts versus only 3 in “Batman Begins.”

 “It was much more comfortable. It was heavier, but it was actually much more comfortable,” Bale said. “I could move my head; it was much more mobile. … The suit actually was compatible with (the fighting style), whereas in the first one I was having to fight with the suit to do the fight sequences.”  

Bale said he was pleased to return to the role of Batman, at least in the “Batman Begins” universe. 

“I definitely have an interest in playing Batman the way that Chris Nolan likes to have him portrayed,” Bale said. “And I think this second movie has surpassed the first, and it stands as a great movie regardless of genre.” 

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