I think the film would actually work better without the side story, just the single Knightfall story arc tweaked to fit the Nolanverse. It wouldn't even need much in the way of change to work really, really well. Yes, Nolan would have his work cut out for him if he wanted to re-introduce Bane as a credible villain, but Knightfall had what The Dark Knight had in terms of dramatic momentum: escalation. I think Knightfall would be a perfect trilogy capper.

They're not going to outdo Ledger's Joker. Period. Depp as Riddler is stunt casting, plain and simple. Besides, Riddler was already (one of) last franchise's part three villain(s). He's too similar to Joker. Penguin would have to be given a crimelord angle that would make the film as a whole too similar in tone to Batman Begins. I think either a Knightfall or Son of the Demon type film would work best following the precedent set by the last two entries.

KMFDM kicks ass. Especially now with Tim Skold back in the fold. Anyone check out "Skold vs. KMFDM" yet?

Upon first listen of the album, two tracks that really stood out and most impressed me were "All Nightmare Long" (particularly its face-melting solo, you know the one) and this, "Broken, Beat & Scarred." Killer choice of singles off a killer comeback. Bring it.

Symphony of Destruction

A lot.