Sounds like that Hurlbut guy was being an idiot on more than one occasion, and Bale just lost it. A little much, but I can see where Bale's coming from. But you do need that intensity from an actor, and that's why he's world class.

godhammer - The only thing Bale is showing is he is a world class idiot. He is screaming at the guy about not being professional using the f-bomb in a work environment. That doesnt make any sense that is about as unprofessional a move as it gets. If the guy walked on the set in a spot he shouldnt have been then Bale should have handled it better than that. But I am willing to bet that if we actually saw everything the really happened we would find the guy was probably doing his job and it just irritated Bale and he went off. Now if Bale keeps going with these kinds of antics, he wont be getting as much future work, most directors are not going to want to deal with an idiot like that.

Wow. Just wow. Def not fake. Definitely not fake. I'm stunned. I loved, LOVED Christian Bale up to... 3 minutes and 50 seconds ago. I'll see Terminator to support Shane the DP and McG, but screw Christian. A jerk like that doesn't deserve to be working when nicer, better people who are just as good actors aren't getting their shot.

So that's what Sam worthington meant when he said you better have some balls if you stand toe to toe with bale lol. Even though Bale did go way over the top the guy he was yelling at should have been more careful. Stuff like that would frusterate anyone having to repeat something you already done giving it your best performance. But isn't anything new. You work in an enviroment with lots of people there's bound to be some highly sensitive people who get upset over anything. Isn't nothing new listenin to something like that in my workplace thats for sure.

But my biggest question and I agree with malachimanson whats is with scifi lately.... Late year it was all news and serious business now it's like they became bored and post anything. Maybe since this new site has became so opinionated this year maybe they are testing our reactions for what we wanna see. But stuff like this all it does is embarrass the people on set. If not embarrassing bale it's definately embarrassing the dude who's getting yelled at. It also makes it look like TS production was dragging and I'm looking forward to this movie.

stop crying about it... this is the real business, its rough! all the hollywood sparkle is just spin

A grown-up cussing at another grown-up during the stressful production of a movie...oh no..what is the world coming to? Please...someone think of...the...children. This is not news. Do the hacks at TMZ have nothing better to do than to catch celebrities acting like, oh my god, human beings?

It's audio. We do not know exactly what went down. 115 degree weather, long day trying to get the shot and a guy is walking around while your reaching for your character.. I would be mad too. But he handled it all wrong. Mc G should be running a tight ship on set. I mean ''Quiet on the set'' mean?

A put-on? Uh, I don't think so. That rant is for real. Definitely.

I listened to the audio and all I can say is:
"Whatever."
Can we move along now.

Here's what I want to know before I pass any judgement on Bale:
(1) how many times has this person walked obliviously onto a live set? Was this the first time during the filming of Terminator Salvation?
(2) What did he say when Bale pointed out what he did? Meaning: are we hearing the whole conversation or did this guy say something that set Bale off (perhaps saying something like "what's the big deal")?

Without knowing the above, how can we know if Bale's reaction was right or not? With regards to the f-bombs, I'm not bothered by that at all. The media keeps mentioning that no one should be treated that way. I disagree. There are many people walking around who could use a could dose of what Bale did...if the situation justifies it.

Oh, spare me the fake outrage. I've heard worse than that from people meeting their buddies on the street and yet it's such a shock to hear an actor yell f--- at someone?

Big deal. Grow up and get on with your day, people.

I agree with Katie: big deal. I love how how all the d-bags come out of the woodwork to declare that the now hate Bale. He is an intense and talented actor. Do you think Bale honsetly gives a f--- whether you approve or disapprove of his behavior. What a bunch of wimps.

And people used to make a big deal when Russel Crowe yelled and thew things at people. Nothing new here.

Who cares? Two adults got into an argument. No one was hurt or fired. Big deal.

Moralizing about how terrible Bale is can best be described as pathetic. Why don't people get their own lives instead of whining about something as trivial as this or Michael Phelps smoking pot?

The sky is falling, the sky is falling!! Someone said a bad word.

Whatever...

The part that the media may be leaving out is Bale probably got composed and then apologized and we all know the media is most likely not really reporting the set up that made this lash out occur. Either way, REAL actors are a bitch to work with at times and this is part of the business… if people don't like it then don't watch movies.

I can't believe the bale defenders. I will totally skip this movie. Obviously bale has some issues going back to the incident with his sister and mother.

For those who are unclear, in my work environment anyone who behaved this way would be fired. Bad day or not.
If it was the boss then someone would quit,sue and win compensation.

For some spoiled child to publicly rag on a guy and threaten him in public this way - well there is no measure of my contempt for someone who does this in a work environment. the director is pathetic for not kicking him off the set until he was under control. And kudo's to the guy who made the mistake of walking around where bale could see. He managed to not pick up a table lamp and brain this loser. Probably has to swallow his pride in public for the good of his family and keep his job.
Despise bullies like bale.

I'm looking forward to Bale's next movie, "The Dark Knight Attends Anger Management Classes".

I've said worse when I've stubbed my toe. Yawn.

Only in the US would this be a big deal (and the tabloids, of course). So the guy blew off some steam. So Christian Bale is, in fact, human. *GASP!* Biiiig deal! Besides, we don't know the whole story, and I'm amazed at the amount of self righteous people who pass judgment on this guy.

I can truthfully say that the guy that Bale is screaming at is an unprofessional tool. Seriously. Hurlbut deserved everything he got in this rant and more. If you think not why don't you try working with him.

um......I LOVE IT.......only an idiot would take 60 seconds out of someone's day and then use it to define them....oh,...i so hate Chris Bale cause he has a potty mouth...........please, grow up.......F@ckers !!!!!

AICN has the background on why this happened and people ragging on Bale should get a clue about WHY he blew up before condemning him. Once you know, then it makes sense.

Hmmmm ....did he beat the guy....Did he shoot the guy.........Heaven forbid the guy who Bale is yelling at had his feelings hurt.? OMG....Geeeeez, Get a life, I haven't listen to it, nor do I plan on it.. It will have no effect on any future Bale movies I will go see. It blows me away that this is making the news. With all that is happening in the world and this is the best they can do. I do look forward to seeing this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First, don't confuse the actor with the characters he plays. Second, it was unprofessional to walk into his sightline, sure. But going off like that is also totally unprofessional, and it was like listening to an adult child. If I yelled at every actor who blew a line or missed their marks I wouldn't have time for anything else.

Making movies isn't (as a friend says) rocket surgery. EVERYONE on the set should behave professionally, including spoiled actors.

It’s the comments that are cracking me up. I mean hell some of you pansies seem to rank cussing right up there with murder and rape. Cussing or what society terms as "Bad words" are just words. You use them in a situation charged with passion and intensity, so what the hell is the big freakin deal? Never mind the fact in most societies outside of America the F word is not even restricted in use or censored for example on public TV or radio. I am not talking about 3rd world countries but places like Germany and France. Kind of shows you just how much our right of freedom of speech means when it’s our own country censoring us. I mean this is an example of what’s wrong in today’s society, self righteous snobs judging other people in a public but anonymous forum in self righteous speeches from atop their virtual soap boxes. Let he who has never cussed give the first holier then thou speech, and then go F*** yourself.

Jest3r, you misssed the point, which isn't surprising. It wasn't the words, it was losing it that was stupid. Especially around microphones. And threatening the DP's employment, and generally sounding like an idiot. There were plenty of other ways to handle the situation. This isn't about censorship, this is about looking like an idiot.

I don't think stars or star athletes or top executives should be given a pass from restraints on the rest of us. A "regular person" going off on someone like that would be fired or at least disciplined, and I doubt you cuss like that at work. I don't, either, much, but I know and use the words effectively in the right situation, which means when it helps me instead of hurts me.

But apparently sounding like a F****** idiot doesn't bother you.

LOSING IT is stupid - - - BUT if anyone here who has been critquing Bale negatively has done ANY acting = and you have someone RUIN a performance that may have taken hours to get in the "right mindset or character" to deliver - UNDERSTANDS how someone might "pop a cork" - - - for 3 1/2 mins. NO . . . But as suggested Bale's exposition - - IT WAS THE 2ND TIME . . . and maybe he thought if he read him the RIOT ACT the guy would wake up and not do it a 3RD time !!!!

Still . . . Bale could have brought the director into it and let THE DIRECTOR control the set !

I'm married to a professional actress, and she's pretty appalled at the unprofessionalism Bale displayed.

Hey, we'll still see his movies and enjoy them - that's what I meant by not confusing the actor with his roles. My objection here is to the concept that some people are exempted from reasonable civilized behavior because they're special. I think I'm special, too, but I try to keep any a**hole tendencies I have down to the minimum.

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Still . . . Bale could have brought the director into it and let THE DIRECTOR control the set !

LOL he did listen to the clip again he hollers at McG to say something to the DP. And his response.... "I didn't see it happen."

But from the other tones and voices from the clip other than Bale's it sounded to me as if Bale caught them by surprise. Like they didn't know how to handle the situation maybe cause they figured they'd esculate Bale's temper if they said anything.

I didn't hear any form of fear off the DP's voice besides a little frusteration from getting yelled at when he was explaining he was simply checking the lights and that happened right before Bale threaten to kick his.... But he too was probably afraid to esculate Bale's temper.

Maybe Bale said something to him before aout the other incidents the DP walked onto the set. That's probably the reason for his outburst.

I honestly think the DP is more angry with Bale than Afraid. But as this stuff happened last year and obviously everyone let it play off. There's no reason for anyone to disrespect Bale for this situation at this time. This happened in the past best just let it go. Afterall Russel Crowe assaulted a dude in a motel with a phone and you don't hear about that stuff anymore.

Actors get mad just like everyone else like you like me. Some people handle their anger differenly than others. We are all equal, but we are all different. Just because a perfect saint doesn't ever cuss doesn't mean he has the right to judge anyone that does. If it was you Bale was cussing out you'd probably get upset and cuss him back, does that make you wrong for cussing at him....

Everyone in the workplace goes through mental tension especially if you have to work long hours day after day. Sometimes it's best to just release your anger rather than hold it in otherwise you could resort to physical violence to settle it.

I'm not saying that Bale was right for what he did, but I am saying noone has the right to judge Bale when they've done the same thing. If you never did then good for you, but you still have no right to judge other people.

Bale has right to lose his cool, and accept the consequences, in this case getting some of his own stuff back. And I have a right to judge him, as you do me. "Judging" is taking the sum of your knowledge and experience and applying your intelligence to arrive at a hopefully reasonable conclusion, and having the wisdom to know your knowledge and experience and intelligence may not be infallible. In this case, I'm not judging that Bale is an ass. I'm just judging that he acted like one.

Realist that's not judgeing someone that's applying your own opinion onto a situation

Judgeing someone is you deciding whether or not a person did the right or wrong thing only by your own standards and beliefs. Everyone has different standards on everything which is why you can't Judge noone cause their beliefs and standards may differ from yours. Do I have the right to tell someone thats gothic that I think they are a freak no I don't cause that's their standard of life on how they wish to live it. As long as their life doesn't conflict with mine like they trying to impose their gothic beliefs on me I have no right to interfere with theirs.

The only reason a Judge of court exists is cause sometimes the example I given happens where 2 parties come into conflict and needs an outside non-biased decision to settle the disagreement

People are allowed to have their opinion on Bale, but should never Judge him.

My opinion is that Bale did act unprofessional, but given the intense situation and mood he was in to deliver the best piece of work he could a slight disruption set him off the edge. If I was pieceing a puzzel together and was nearly finished and some dude came in and bumped into it messing it all up I'd be extremely upset after all the hours and concentration I put into it. I would give up on it espicially after the second time it happened, but Bale doesn't have that option he is required to continue to working this scene until it meets perfection.

Noone has the right to yell at another person unless you pay then to stand there and take it. The DP was being paid for his job he works in an intense environment. The DP has the choice to quit his job and get a new more quieter one, but there's no guarantee than it won't have it's ups and downs. It's a chance you take from any job you get.

I'm not defending Bale on what he did, but I am saying things happen.

I don't care what someone's lifestyle is, I care what their behavior says. Perhaps you could understand the situation better by putting yourself in the DP's place instead of Bale's. Here's a guy who, for all we know, is trying to determine something is not right with the lighting that might render Bale's performance unusable. But he doesn't bust the take and ruin the performance, maybe scream at Bale for being out of his key light - he tries to see if it is something wrong and if it's something to deal with. I'm not defending the DP, but, after all, things happen.

That's speculation, of course, but I have trouble imagining a DP moving around like that unless he was really worried.

So try, just for a moment, considering that Bale just lost it, and perhaps did (we don't know) apologize and if he didn't, perhaps he should, to someone who was trying just as hard as Bale to do his job well.

I get paid to do my job but I don't get paid to take abuse from someone acting like an idiot. And the worst is someone who is acting like an idiot, and who has power. In this case Bale has the power, because he's the "star".

As far as judging goes, we all make thousands of judgements a day. You'll notice I don't say Bale IS an idiot, just that he acted like one, same as I said he acted like an ass, not that he is one. That's because I don't know if he really is either an idiot or an ass. But I do have the right to make my judgement, as do you.

Actually, the only reason I got drawn into this thread at all is because I hate seeing someone abused, and someone abusing their position. And it's a lot of fuss about someone who is really just good at pretending to be someone else.

Again no you don't nor do I nor does anyone have the right to Judge anyone no human has that right no human in this world is qualified to make that right cause were are all equal in form. And yes you are clearly defending the DP. Now I may sound like I'm defending Bale, but I saying a situation like that happens all the time.

You don't know Bale nor do I he could be a jerk or he may be the friendliest person to exist. Yes this audio clip does make Bale sound like a jerk I'm not denying that. But that is the workplace for you. We don't know the full story perhaps the DP was screwing with Bale on multiple occasions and perhaps on other sets with other actors and maybe only Bale has the balls to say something.

Your comment that Bale acted like an "ass" is your opinion and that's all it is is an opinion from an individual. And you are welcome to have your own opinion. But you know what they say about opinions.

So you say you have a job where you get nothing , but compliments from your boss.... no agression at all? So if you made a mistake on multiple occasions that made a setback in the business you work for you boss doesn't get upset with you? Perhaps you get pampered from your boss? Perhaps your boss is an understanding guy? Or perhaps your boss is passitive on everything? I don't know.

But realize this people make mistakes. People get upset. People yell when frusterated. When you work with dozens of people it's hard to accomodate everyone and keep yourself in good standing slip-ups happen. People get aggressive with people that's life. Got to learn to deal with it if your gonna make it in this world.

In this situation Bale did what he did he got aggressive and acted. What did the DP do? Stand there and take it? Get aggressive back? or say screw it and walk off set? The DP was an adult not a child. He chose to stand there and take it. It wasn't wrong of him for doing that, but that's what he chose to do

I do not like when people yell at other people, but that happens deal with it.

It's a rough world dude, but you got a choice stand up or sit down.

I was once in a situation where I had to stand and take abuse like this. In my case, I didn't even do what I was being yelled at for, but as a single parent who desperately needed the work at the time I had to stand there and take it.

But I promised myself never again, and not to be silent when seeing the same thing happen to someone else.

So while I don't know the whole story here, I am quite capable of judging who kept their cool and who lost it. And an opinion is formed by making judgements, so don't quibble.

It's a rough world, and Bale has to deal with the embarassment of sounding like an idiot, and I guess he'd better learn to deal with it.

Fine if you believe you have the right to judge other people go ahead. But remember final judgment for you still awaits as it does for all of us and then you can explain yourself as to how right you believed you were. I'm not going to judge you it's not my place to do so.

I can understand your situation believe me we all were there. And willing to stick up for someone who is being yelled at is a good deed. But don't take sides until you know the full story.

How do we know the DP hasen't been giving Bale problems since production began....

If your co-worker was taking some serious bull from your boss for awhile and your co-worker blew up at him after having a bad day would you defend your boss or your co-worker.

And I'm not "quibbling" I'm making a statement. Bale is in his 30's I'm sure he can take it. You get what you give.

Okay, you win. Once religion come in reason goes out the window.

Robert A Heinlein: "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig."

Enough of my time has been wasted here.

Okay, you win. Once religion comes in reason goes out the window.

Robert A Heinlein: "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig."

Enough of my time has been wasted here.

Ok.

I never mentioned anything about religion. And my time has been wasted too, but I'm not complaining.

funny.

Why is Bale being given a hard time for caring about doing a good performance? Doing something worthwhile sometimes takes fighting for.

He shouldn't of f***** reacted that way. But that one f***** should of been more careful. People use the f***** f-bomb to much. Just f***** ridiculous. F***, I'm still going to watch this f***** movie, its going to be f****** great.