Nolan's future involvement with the series...

[Dark Knight Detective]

If Nolan pulls out, the internet will crash

Hmmm, what else would happen: the Nolan psychopathic extremists will go on a whinge craze & start protests, the "Schumacher Effect" might be in the next Batman film, & yet again, there will be no definite third Batman film.

[Paul (ral)]

If Nolan pulls out, the internet will crash

also dogs and cats...living together...mass hysteria!

[thecolorsblend]

I don't know about all that.  I think a lot of Nolanites would probably take the line that Nolan is protecting the franchise, the character and the fans from a Superman III, Spider-Man III, Batman Forever, Star Trek III, etc.  I could sooner think they'll find a way to excuse Nolan abandoning his story somehow than condemn him.

And in some ways, I'd sort of understand Nolan's decision.  No matter how big and successful a third Nolan Batman movie is, it's most likely going to "disappoint".  The movie could clear $400 million in the US (a hefty achievement for any film) and people would start speculating on audiences turning against Nolan's films.

On top of that, he's ideally positioned for the mother of all backlashes.  If he ties up all the loose ends and gives a somewhat happy ending, some folks will bash him for taking the easy way out.  If he uses the same "hollow victory" that he's used in BB and TDK, some folks might call him a one-trick pony.  Or maybe they'll just be less forgiving of the trappings of his Batman movies ("Bale's voice really is kinda goofy," "those one-liners suck," "man, who writes this dialogue?!").

Strictly from the standpoint of his own sanity, there's some sense in him calling it a day with Batman movies and letting someone else take the risk.

[Gotham Knight]

If Nolan pulls out, the internet will crash

also dogs and cats...living together...mass hysteria!

There may be a solution...we cross the streams...

[Joker81]

cross the streams............

[Paul (ral)]

aim for the flattop

[Sandman]

Nolan not returning.... MY GOD, IT WILL BE WW3!!!!

[Joker81]

This chick is TOAST!

[Sandman]

That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over

[The Dark Knight]

I'm with thecolorsblend. If I were Nolan, I'd be calling it a day now. Go out on top.