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Volume 48 Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Page 1 of 1

MICHAEL KEATON SPEAKS

This is from dallasnews.com

Even with Batman Begins scheduled as a summer release, starring Christian Bale in the title role, he says he never regrets surrendering the role.

"I saw the last two Batman movies, and they were just what I thought they would be. Just a lot of special effects. I wanted them to do what they're doing now with Batman Begins. I wanted them to go back and tell the origin of Batman. I'm looking forward to the new Batman," he says convincingly.

"Christian Bale is such a good actor. He can brood and he can be droll, which is what you need for Batman."

And as with Batman's onscreen sexappeal, Mr. Bale
should prepare himself for a wave of interest from women moviegoers:

"I've got a strong female following due to Batman, and I'm sure Christian will, too," Mr. Keaton says. "I still get letters. Funny is attractive to women. That's something I learned early, and I tried to make Batman wry and droll."

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