Anne Hathaway is Catwoman and Tom Hardy is Bane in Dark Knight Rises

Here is the official press release from Warner Brothers:

BURBANK, CA, January 19, 2011 — Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.” In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.” Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. “The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

 The Dark Knight isn't the only thing that's going to be rising.  Meow.

I'm assuming Bane will be the primary villain whereas Catwoman will be more of a love interest.  Bane seems like an odd choice to me.  And I wonder if the script will be calling for Bane to disable Batman as he did in the comics.  In anyone else's hands I'd say this movie sounds like a dud, but I have a lot of faith in Nolan's ability to make this great.