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Holy Moolah, Batman! Dark Knight Sets Opening-Weekend Record | Movie News | 7/20/2008 New
As predicted, Christopher Nolan's superhero/crime-drama epic The Dark Knight has set a new record for opening-weekend box-office gross. According to the AP, a Warner Bros. executive released estimates of $155.34 million being raked in by the Caped Crusader this weekend, besting Spider-Man 3's previous record-setting mark by more than $4 million. The film's IMAX draw also outdid Spidey, earning an estimated $6.2 million to claim the best debut ever in the large-screen format. (Having seen the... read more
The Dark Knight Shines Bright at World Premiere | Party Central: The Latest Buzz from Your Favorite Stars | 7/16/2008
Rolling out the red black carpet on Monday night, New York City truly became Gotham as the stars of this summer's most talked-about movie, The Dark Knight, stepped out at the film's world premiere. Nearly all in attendance were dressed in the same somber tones of the carpet (presumably as a tribute to the late Heath Ledger, whose portrayal of the Joker is the film's biggest buzz-drawer), but there was still plenty of excitement in the air. While Ledger was on the minds and tongues of many, the... read more
Holy Rise and Shine, Batman! 6 am Dark Knight Showings? | Movie News | 7/10/2008
The Dark Knight has stretched into the early morning.While midnight showings on a blockbuster film's debut date are common, giving fans some superhero action to go with their morning latte is an unusual awakening.Fandango reports demand for Dark Knight tickets is so strong, more than 1,500 theaters nationwide — many that do not open their doors until 10 am — have added 6 am showings of the thriller, starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger.The online ticket company also says... read more
Ask FlickChick: Finishing Dark Knight & More Movie Questions | Ask FlickChick | 7/2/2008
Ask FlickChick: How did they finish The Dark Knight, what did Mad Max drive and more movie questions answered!Send your movie questions to FlickChick.Question: I really miss the podcast -- cheer me up by answering this question, please. How did they finish The Dark Knight? I thought Heath Ledger died in the middle of filming. Thanks – ShannonFlickChick: Thanks for missing the podcast – I miss doing it.Unlike 1994's The Crow, which was in the middle of principle photography when star... read more
Australian Theater Named for Heath Ledger | Today's News: Our Take | 7/1/2008
A theater in late actor Heath Ledger's Australian hometown of Perth has been named in his honor.The Western Australia state premier told attendees at the 575-seat theater's naming ceremony that Ledger is being honored for his commitment to acting and his support of young actors.Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose in January at the age of 28.His father told the AP he was proud of the way his son's legacy was honored. "He was such a giver to the arts right across the board," he said. "I... read more
The Dark Knight to Pay Tribute to Ledger | Movie News | 6/26/2008
As The Dark Knight approaches release, Warner Brothers announced that they plan to pay tribute to its departed star, Heath Ledger, as well as to another departed crew member, special-effects technician Conway Wickliffe, in the film. Wickliffe was killed in a stunt-car accident in September.The end credits will include a note that reads simply, "In memory of our friends Heath Ledger & Conway Wickliffe." The film opens July 18.Is the end note a fitting tribute? Should there be more fanfare... read more
Christian Bale: "I Want to Talk About Heath" | Today's News: Our Take | 6/25/2008
Christian Bale is notoriously reticent, and doesn't often speak to the press. (In fact, he and his wife, Sibi, have never publicly revealed the name of their 3-year-old daughter.) So it came as a surprise to see that in the upcoming issue of Parade, the actor opened up somewhat about the death of Heath Ledger, who plays the Joker to Bale's Batman in next month's The Dark Knight."Listen, I want to talk about Heath," Bale responded when asked if he minded broaching the subject. "He was a unique... read more
VIDEO: New Dark Knight Trailer Released! | Movie News | 5/6/2008
Warning: If the first sneak peek of the Dark Knight had you all sorts of giddy for the movie to be released, then this latest trailer will get you so fired up, you may not be able to focus on work for the rest of the day. We knew that it was going be awesome, but after seeing all the car explosions, batcycle chases and face-burning acid, we're pretty much wetting our pants with excitement! — Gina DiNunno read more
Michelle Williams: Heath Was "Vulnerable" | Today's News: Our Take | 3/13/2008
Michelle Williams and others are beginning to open up about how they remember Heath Ledger — as a friend, partner and colleague. In the April issue of Interview, Williams divulges how she views Ledger, and acknowledges that it's just now that some are seeing him the same way. "The interesting thing about Heath, which maybe people have only really fully discovered in his death, is how vulnerable he was," she says. "You can pick up on it in his performances, but it's easy to overlook because... read more
Heath Ledger's Final Film Resumes Shooting | Today's News: Our Take | 3/10/2008
The last film that Heath Ledger was working on before his death, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, is back in production in Vancouver, according to the Reporter. Director Terry Gilliam and producers halted production when Ledger died Jan. 22. Now that the film's back in action, producers have also explained how Ledger's part will be handled, following the addition of three new actors. In a statement, they said, "Since the format of the story allows for the preservation of his entire... read more
Heath Ledger's Will: Matilda and Michelle "Will Be Taken Care Of," Says Dad | Today's News: Our Take | 3/8/2008
The late Heath Ledger's will, as reported by the New York Daily News, leaves everything he owned to his parents and three sisters. Ledger, who died Jan. 22 from an accidental overdose, filed the three-page will in April 2003, two years before he met Brokeback Mountain costar Michelle Williams, with whom he would fall in love and have a daughter, Matilda. Other Ledger documents filed in Manhattan Surrogate's Court reveal that he had less than $145,000 in New York assets at the time of his death,... read more
Depp, Law and Farrell to Replace Heath Ledger? | A Beautiful Fraud | 2/15/2008
From Bela Lugosi’s heart attack during Plan 9 from Outer Space and Natalie Wood’s drowning midway through Brainstorm to Brandon Lee’s fatal shooting on the set of The Crow, a number of productions have had to work around the unexpected death of a leading actor. Now it seems Terry Gilliam, the director of Heath Ledger’s last project, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, may have found a most creative way around his own tragic dilemma. According to Ain’t It Cool News,... read more
Heath Ledger's Funeral to Be "Very, Very Private" | Today's News: Our Take | 2/9/2008
Heath Ledger's father on Friday discussed the details of his late son's funeral, to take place Saturday morning in Australia.Speaking from the suburb of Applecross, Kim Ledger said that the ceremony will be "very, very private. There will only be 10 people there, which is my immediate family and nobody else." The late notice of the details about the event are due to the family's grieving. "It's a pretty sad time," Kim said. "We're finding it difficult to cope by ourselves let alone to cope with... read more
Top 10 Shocking Scandals: From Anna Nicole to Heath — How Readers Reacted | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 2/8/2008
It has been a busy week. Britney Spears was released from a psychiatric hospital. We finally got some answers from Heath Ledger's toxicology report. And today, Feb. 8, as it happens, is the anniversary of Anna Nicole Smith's death. Throughout this tumultuous year, our users? opinions have often been as provocative as the news itself, so now we?re turning the spotlight on them. Here?s our list of some of the best user comments from the most shocking scandals of the last 12 months: 1. Anna ... read more
Heath Ledger Autopsy Results In | Today's Top Videos | 2/6/2008
This just in: Actor Heath Ledger, whose recent death shocked the world, died as a result of an accidental drug overdose. The New York City medical examiner's office announced today that Ledger had taken a combination of painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills that proved lethal for the 28-year old. read more
Which of Your Favorite Actors Died Too Soon? | TVGuide.com Asks.... | 2/6/2008
In light of the sad news about Heath Ledger's overdose, we started thinking about some of the other bright young talents who never got to show the world what they might have done. Starting with Ledger and looking all the way back to the original actor who lived fast and died young, James Dean, here are some of our favorite stars who were gone before reaching the age of 30. — Nina Hämmerling SmithHeath Ledger (April 4, 1979 — Jan. 22, 2008, accidental overdose):Perhaps what's... read more
Exclusive: Federal Government Investigating Ledger's Death by Accidental OD | Today's News: Our Take | 2/6/2008
The federal government is getting involved in Heath Ledger's death. Law enforcement officials confirm exclusively to TVGuide.com that the Drug Enforcement Administration has launched an investigation into how Ledger obtained the multiple prescription drugs that led to his accidental overdose. According to the officials, the DEA has requested copies of Ledger's autopsy as well as the original police report from the crime scene. A statement issued Wednesday morning by the Office of the New York... read more
Heath Ledger: Cause of Death to Be Revealed Soon | Today's News: Our Take | 2/5/2008
Those who mourn the tragic and too-soon death of Heath Ledger will soon be granted a small piece of closure, when the official autopsy report presumably confirming the heretofore unknown cause of death is revealed. The initial autopsy, performed immediately after the actor's passing, proved inconclusive. Although no illegal drugs were found in the actor's apartment, he was in possession of six prescription medications, including pills to treat insomnia and anxiety, and an antihistamine.A... read more
Michelle Williams Breaks Silence About Heath Ledger: "My Heart Is Broken" | Today's News: Our Take | 2/1/2008
In her first public statement since his death, Heath Ledger's former partner, Michelle Williams, said her "heart is broken."In a statement released to the AP, Williams also asked for privacy during this time, saying, "Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken." She continued, "I am the mother of the most tenderhearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every... read more
Heath Ledger: ET Nixes Drug Video, as Williams Fights Tabloid "Lies" | Today's News: Our Take | 1/31/2008
Though they both promoted the airing of a video allegedly showing Heath Ledger using drugs, Entertainment Tonight and sister show The Insider have elected not to broadcast the incendiary clip. "Out of respect for Heath Ledger's family, [we] have decided not to run the... video which has been circulating in the world media," the infotainment mags said in a joint statement.Meanwhile, Michelle Williams — Ledger's ex-fiancée, and the mother of his 2-year-old daughter — is lashing out... read more