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Heath Ledger's Final Music Video Released Online

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The final music video directed by Heath Ledger is out online now.

The actor, who won a posthumous supporting-actor Oscar for The Dark Knight, had behind-the-camera interests, too, specifically directing music videos.

The video is for the song "Cause An Effect" recorded by Ledger's childhood friend... read more

Heath Ledger's Final Film Previewed at Comic-Con

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Heath Ledger fans attending the San Diego Comic-Con got a peek at the late actor's final performance, in The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

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Before unveiling footage from the film on Thursday, filmmaker Terry Gilliam detailed how Ledger, fresh off the success of Brokeback Mountain, had approached him to participate in his no-so-big budget film.

Watch a preview clip with Ledger after the jump.

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Heath Ledger's Final Role Screened at Cannes

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Heath Ledger's final performance was screened at the Cannes Film Festival with a special dedication to the late star.

Ledger stars as Tony, a man who befriends a mysterious theater troupe that can travel to fantasy worlds, in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Ledger died in January 2008 from an accidental overdose after completing a third of the film. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law stepped in to play three incarnations of Ledger's character.

"I started calling friends — Johnny Depp, and he said ...
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Two Heath Ledger-Directed Music Videos to Be Released

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Heath Ledger's final film still needs a studio, but the actor's fans will definitely get to see his last two directorial projects.

Two music videos directed by Ledger before his death will be released this year, according to Billboard. Modest Mouse will release the video for "King Rat," a bonus track from the band's 2007 album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Australian newcomer Grace Woodroofe will also release the Ledger-directed video for her cover of David Bowie's "Quicksand."

Ledger landed the Modest Mouse gig ... read more

DVD Dish: Doug Hutchison Talks about Entering Punisher: War Zone

Doug Hutchison as Punisher: War Zone's Loony Bin Jim

The third time was the charm for a certain Marvel Comics vigilante when Ray Stevenson stepped into the title role in Punisher: War Zone. To mark the big and banging action pic's arrival on home video (shop for the two-disc Special Edition DVD or Blu-ray format), Doug Hutchison — who plays Loony Bin Jim, the psycho bro of master villain Jigsaw, and now appears on Lost as Horace Goodspeed — gave us a peek inside his first "graphic" experience as an actor. Plus: Hutchison shares his take on one of cinema's greatest comic-book villains, Heath Ledger's Joker.

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Will Fans Get to See Heath Ledger's Final Film?

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With all the fuss about Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning role as the Joker in The Dark Knight, it's easy to forget that the masterful performance wasn't his last. But the joke may be on fans who want to see the final frames of Ledger's career.

Ledger died on Jan. 22, 2008, in the middle of shooting Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a fantasy about a travelling theater troupe. Ledger starred as a con man named Tony. Rather than let Ledger's death end the production, Gilliam completed the film using Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell to play different incarnations of the character. But even after all that, the film still has some obstacles to overcome before it can hit the big screen.

Parnassus, a $30 million production, has yet... read more

Top Oscar Moments: Tears for a Joker, Million-Dollar Babies and More

Ben Stiller and Natalie Portman

Slumdog Millionaire swept. Kate Winslet finally got hers. Frost/Nixon got shut out. And on it goes. But, as we all know, there are much more to award shows than Oscar winners and losers. Here are our winners and losers from the 81st Academy Awards. Check them out and tell us yours!

11. Most Method:...
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Heath Ledger, Penelope Cruz, Slumdog Win Early Oscars

Penelope Cruz

Heath Ledger's family accepted his best-supporting actor award on his behalf and up-from-the-streets sage Slumdog Millionaire led in early awards at Sunday's Academy Awards, which stressed fun, populist movies alongside artier ones. Penelope Cruz scored best supporting actress for her role in Vicki Christina Barcelona; Ledger won for The Dark Knight. Slumdog's five early awards included best adapted screenplay for Simon Beaufoy. read more

Oscars: Who Will Win and Who Will Surprise?

Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke

You already know how we feel about the Oscar song category, but how about the other races — particularly the big ones? Well, now you'll find out. Behold, TVGuide.com's predictions for the 81st Academy Awards (Sunday, ABC at 8:30 pm/ET). Don't agree with us? Then check out the nominees here and tell us who you think will and should triumph on Hollywood's biggest night.
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Heath Ledger's Family Proud of Oscar Nod

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Heath Ledger's family members are proud of his Oscar nod for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight, but they are still "nursing broken hearts."

On Friday in Perth, Australia, Ledger's family gathered at the Indiana Tea Room on Cottesloe Beach, which was one of the actor's favorite spots, according to People.

"Like anyone who loses a family member, it has opened our eyes to the intense suffering and painful journey that is death," older sister Kate Ledger said. ...

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