The Dark Knight: Videos

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of The Dark Knight in Chicago.

The building demolition/implosion/explosion happened at the old Brach's Candy Factory on the west side of Chicago. The factory, empty for several years - was dressed to look like "Gotham General Hospital" - complete with a large red cross and pharmacy sign. Demolition experts packed a four-story building with explosives and cleared the area.

Batman cruises hit Batpod through the streets of downtown Chicago.

Go behind-the-scenes of the filming of The Dark Knight part #2.

A behind-the-scenes look at the character of Batman.

The best behindd-the-scenes shot yet of Batman on his "Batpod" on the set of The Dark Knight, filming in downtown Chicago.

The Dark Knight first look as seen on HBO.

The films costume designer talks about creating the look of the clown masks in The Dark Knight.

And after the initial surge of smoke and flames, a large column of smoke filled the sky on the west side of Chicago. In the video clips below, the destrucion is evident, there is almost nothing left where the building used to stand.

Heath Ledger on the set of The Dark Knight filming in downtown Chicago.