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The new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises has made its debut.

The video shines more light on Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale's closing installment of their Batman trilogy.

It also introduces new characters Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) and Bane (Tom Hardy), as well as highlighting some of the special effects.

Bale has recently revealed that Bruce Wayne must suffer real pain in The Dark Knight Rises, saying: "Bruce Wayne, the playboy, is a pure facade, it's a lie he has, somehow, to control one side of your soul that's not really under control. In fact, only Alfred knows who he is. It's time for Bruce Wayne to face the pain that has always stirred his life."

The Dark Knight Rises is released on July 20, 2012.

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