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An Australian rapper who was a boyhood friend of Heath Ledger has released a music video the star directed shortly before his death.
Heath Ledger's latest directorial work has been released.
The MTV Movie Awards were a blood bath Sunday night with "Twilight" taking five trophies, including best movie. But it was Sacha Baron Cohen who gave the show its trademark bizarro moment when he landed upside-down on the lap of Eminem, who may or may not have been deeply offended.
Heath Ledger's zeal roused his co-stars to up their game in his final film, and his death inspired them — and three A-list friends who completed his role — to carry on with a story the late actor had wanted to see, director Terry Gilliam said Friday.
A Modest Mouse music video directed by the late Heath Ledger is set for release this year.
Heath Ledger's Oscar legacy, his best supporting actor trophy for the madly villainous Joker in "The Dark Knight," is destined to pass into the hands of his daughter, Matilda.
Maybe it was the adorable smile on that "Slumdog Millionaire" kid in his pint-sized tuxedo.
A dozen members of Heath Ledger's family have come to Hollywood, and though it's still not known whether any of them will accept an Oscar on his behalf, they're already celebrating the late actor's legacy.
An agreement has been reached in a lawsuit involving Heath Ledger's $10 million life insurance policy.
My body does this stupid thing where it wakes me up at 5 a.m. every day whether I’m on board for it or not, as though I’m some dairy farmer who needs to hook up the cows to the milking robot. I’ve adapted to this physical deformity pretty well. It’s peaceful and dark and quiet in my home, I make tea, I have toast with butter and Nutella. It’s not so bad being a morning person against your will.
Last year's Oscar nominations day was tragic. This year's was bittersweet.
The romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher.
"Slumdog Millionaire" continued its unlikely rise from low-budget underdog to the highest Hollywood heights, winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for best cast of a motion picture.
The legal battle over a video that purportedly shows Heath Ledger doing drugs two years before his death has ended, an attorney said Tuesday.
Australian actor Heath Ledger's father said his late son's win for best supporting actor at the Golden Globes was bittersweet.
Nearly one year after his death, the late Heath Ledger is one trophy closer to an Oscar nomination — and possible win — for his anarchic take on the Joker in the Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight."
Heath Ledger was honored with a Golden Globe, and Kate Winslet came away with two. But the top dog was "Slumdog Millionaire," the Bollywood fantasy that took four awards, including best drama.
Holy, People's Choice Awards, Batman! "The Dark Knight" soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony. The caped crusader flick won five awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale's Batman and the late Heath Ledger's Joker.
Heath Ledger's death was voted 2008's top entertainment story by U.S. newspaper and broadcast editors surveyed by The Associated Press.
The late Heath Ledger was saluted for his role in "The Dark Knight" with the announcements of Golden Globe nominees for best supporting performance.
The Academy Awards picture cleared up a bit Thursday as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Doubt" and "Frost/Nixon" led the Golden Globe nominations with five apiece.
Heath Ledger's family paid a teary tribute to the late actor as they accepted a top Australian film industry award on his behalf.
Why so serious? Don't you know is coming out on DVD this week? Sure, you can get the regular DVD, but the special edition contains over three hours of special features including six episodes of the "Gotham Tonight" news program. It's both enthralling and sad to watch Heath Ledger in what was one of his final roles before his untimely death a year ago. (On DVD Dec. 9)
As the box-office bankroll climbed for "The Dark Knight" last summer, the Hollywood consensus was that a posthumous nomination for Heath Ledger was the Batman blockbuster's best Academy Awards hope.
People get Oscar nominations for all sorts of reasons, from surviving a lengthy showbiz career of good service to mounting a savvy marketing campaign to, you know, giving a good performance. So the idea of whether or not Heath Ledger “deserves” a nomination for his portrayal of the chaotically evil Joker in “The Dark Knight” assumes that merit ever has anything to do with the Academy Awards.
RushPRNews: Why Heath Ledger's Joker Sucked - Sticking To The Source MaterialThis is an interesting read regarding Heath Ledger's Joker in the Dark Knight. It's a pretty old article, but well worth reading. Also, make sure you get through the whole thing before making comments.
Barack Obama Joker socialism poster denounced as racistThe poster shows the US president with white face paint, dark eye shadow and smudged red lipstick above the caption "socialism", in an apparent attack on the US president's efforts to reform health care and stimulus spending.
I think it is high time to take another look at prescription drugs. Untimely though not totally surprising, is the death of Micheal Jackson.
Burial site may hold Australian outlaw's bonesScientists said they have uncovered a burial site that might contain the bones of Australia's most notorious outlaw, Ned Kelly. The 19th-century bank robber became notorious after crafting a suit of armor from plow shears for his last stand with police.
Heath Ledger's last film premieres at Cannes (video)Heath Ledger's last film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, has premiered in Cannes.
I mean an Australian host, minories, multiculturalism, honoring hispanics, etc...it was all about change, wasn't it?
Oscar joy for Slumdog MillionaireHit British film Slumdog Millionaire has won the top prize at the Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars including best director and best picture.
2009 Oscar Winners Leaked?'Slumdog Millionaire,' Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet and Heath Ledger among rumored winners. Earlier this week a blog created for the sole purpose of posting a leaked list of this year's Oscar winners did exactly that.
Heath Ledger as joker | Herald SunAussie Hugh Jackman will host as Heath Ledger is remembered...
The clock is winding down for the 81st time in history that the Academy Awards will be handed out honoring the best in motion picture achievements for the past year. Here are my predictions for what will happen on Sunday night as well as what should happen on Sunday night.
Heath Ledger's Fans Call for Joker's Retirement From FilmHeath Ledger's flawless acting, and tragic passing, immortalized his portrayal of the Joker in Christopher Nolan's Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight. But should Ledger's killer clown be the last Joker to grace the big screen?
Just WHO is the "Villain" in the Dark Knight?I just watched the Dark Night last night. Reminded me of an unusal review:
Heath Ledger's Mom: Globe Trophy Will Go to MatildaHeath Ledger's mother says her son's Golden Globe award and other accolades will end up in the hands of the person who mattered most in his life: his daughter Matilda.
Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight" Sweep People's Choice AwardsHoly People's Choice Awards, Batman! "The Dark Knight" soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony.
Examining the Ledger...So he's been thinking of Heath Ledger, watching him go from sentimental favorite to plain old favorite in the Oscar supporting actor category and thought, "Well, that seems fitting, enough." After all, the win would offer a moment of triumph to what will undoubtedly be a …
Is Ledger the Greatest Movie Villain Ever?A video discusses this years box office incomes and Heath Ledger's role in the Dark Knight impacting it's success.
Brokeback Mountain gay scenes cut in ItalyAn Italian TV station has aired the film Brokeback Mountain for the first time, but with one noticable difference. All the love scenes between Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal's characters had been cut!
Heath Ledger Gets Posthumous Film Award The late Australian actor Heath Ledger was awarded one of his country's most prestigious film awards on Saturday for his final role as The Joker in the Batman movie "The Dark Knight."
'Grotesque' NZ pizza ads droppedA New Zealand pizza chain has withdrawn a Halloween promotion that showed skeleton animations of three deceased celebrities dancing on graves.
Christopher Nolan revisits and analyzes his favorite scene in 'Dark Knight' | Hero Complex | Los Angeles TimesThe "Dark Knight" director gives a deep dissection of his single favorite scene in the movie -- the gripping interrogation sequence, which (with no special effects and only bare-bones lighting) would become "the fulcrum on which the whole movie turns."
Top 13 Earning Dead Celebrities Apart from film, Seuss's estate continues to see plenty of income from publishing, merchandising and even a theme park license. To top it all off, the stage adaptation of How The Grinch Stole Christmas sold out on Broadway last year.
'Dark Knight' plans rerelease in JanuaryBatman wants an Oscar. More literally, Warner Bros. wants a statuette -- or 10 -- for "The Dark Knight." So the studio plans to rerelease its blockbuster Batman sequel in January, the height of Academy Awards voting season.
There Should NOT Be a Dark Knight SequelThe Dark Knight worked on so many levels as it easily moved from Batman Begins and into the Joker's narrative. It was as if the two films were made as one and like Empire Strikes Back and The Godfather Part II, The Dark Knight became a better film than its predecessor.
Heath Ledger's final movie a tough sellHeath Ledger has helped propel "The Dark Knight" to the top of the boxoffice. His presence might have a less beneficial effect on his next and final film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."
Depp, Law + Farrell's Gift To Ledger's Daughter JOHNNY DEPP, JUDE LAW and COLIN FARRELL have donated their fee for completing HEATH LEDGER's final film role to the late star's daughter. The acting trio agreed to play versions of Ledger's character Tim in The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus following his death in January (08). An …
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