Friday, October 16

• New The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Clip and Poster

  Writer-director Terry Gilliam discusses the unique nature of his latest film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, in a new clip, "Behind the Mirror," exclusive to Yahoo Movies UK. In the clip, Gilliam describes Imaginarium as a "compendium" of ideas and themes that he's "played with" in other films.

  It's magical. It's very moving, I think it's touching, it's funny. It's all sorts of things. So, in many ways, both the most mature thing I've done and the most juvenile thing I've done.

  Producer Amy Gilliam also provides commentary, along with several of the film's stars, including Christopher Plummer and Lily Cole.

  In conjunction with the clip, a new poster has also been released. Previous posters have spotlighted the various incarnations of Tony, as played by Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and the late Heath Ledger, but the latest poster features Cole as Valentina in a whimsical design.

  
  
  Next Showing: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus opens December 25
  

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Trailer

  Ledger, Depp, Law, and Farrell Star.

  Posted 10/16/2009 by BrentJS

  Related: Christopher Plummer | Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Jude Law | Heath Ledger | Amy Gilliam | Colin Farrell | Lily Cole | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Thursday, September 17

• New The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Stills

  As clips and new still images are released for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, we're reminded of just how talented Heath Ledger was as an actor and how much the film world has lost.

  When director Terry Gilliam announced he would move forward with the movie in the wake of Ledger's death, many criticized his decision. It took the combined efforts of actors Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law to try to fill the void — and to avoid having to render Ledger's remaining scenes using CGI. Gilliam has defended his decision to continue on, saying that he did so to honor Heath and his work and "to touch people's hearts and souls as Heath was able to do."

  I am grateful to Johnny, Colin, and Jude for coming on board and to everyone else who has made it possible for us to finish the film.

  I am delighted that Heath's brilliant performance can be shared with the world.

  
  
  Next Showing: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus debuts December 25
  

  Heath Ledger's Last Act

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

  Posted 09/17/2009 by BrentJS

  Related: Terry Gilliam | Heath Ledger | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Friday, September 11

• Aaron Eckhart Would Return for Batman 3, If Asked

  While Batman 3 still technically lives in limbo, The Dark Knight's Aaron Eckhart wouldn't object to a return to the franchise, should Christopher Nolan officially decide to make it. There's only one issue: Eckhart's character, Harvey Dent a.k.a Two-Face, fell off a construction site, and, sort of, well, died. Eckhart explained to MTV that Two-Face's death complicates his return.

  As far as I'm concerned, my character's dead. I've sort of just gone on with my life. I don't have any expectations of being in the next Dark Knight, if there is a Dark Knight.

  Still, Eckhart would return, if Nolan wanted him to.

  If Chris called me, I would certainly do it. I would do anything for Chris. If Chris wanted me to ... I don't know, bring his tea or something like that, I would do it. I had such a good time making that movie, and he's such a great filmmaker.

  It isn't too hard to see how Eckhart could return. Considering Gary Oldman's Commissioner Gordon fakes his death in The Dark Knight, Eckhart's Two-Face could do the same, opening up the possibility of a return. However, Eckhart thinks that Batman 3 may focus instead on new villains.

  I think [Dark Knight] was always Heath [Ledger]'s movie, and Heath was definitely the motor and the vehicle that was to continue on. I'm not sure that it's not better just to start all over and find different characters for the [next] movie.

  
  

  Posted 09/11/2009 by Ryan

  Related: Aaron Eckhart | Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight | Batman 3

Tuesday, September 8

• Heath Ledger's Final Movie to Have U.S. Premeire at Hampton Film Festival

  

  Variety reports that Heath Ledger's final movie, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, will have its U.S. premiere on October 11 at the close of the Hamptons Film Festival. The movie will then move to wide release on Christmas Day. It's the completion of a long road for Parnassus, which premiered in May at the Cannes Film Festival but didn't receive American distribution until recently.

  Ledger was filming the movie when he died unexpectedly in January 2008. Director Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Brazil) then enlisted the help of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law, who stepped in to complete Ledger's role. They will represent transformations of Ledger's character, an enigmatic outsider who joins the traveling troupe of Dr. Parnassus and gives his audiences visions of alternate realities.

  Also starring in the movie are Verne Troyer (aka Mini Me), Lily Cole, and veteran Christopher Plummer in the title role.

  
  
  

  Heath Ledger's Last Act

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
  

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Internationa

  Heath Ledger Stars and Terry Gilliam Directs - Releasing Dec. 25, 2009

  Posted 09/08/2009 by Rich Z

  Related: Christopher Plummer | Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Jude Law | Verne Troyer | Heath Ledger | Colin Farrell | Lily Cole | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Thursday, August 13

• Heath Ledger's Final Movie May Be Out Later This Year

  Heath Ledger's final movie, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year but never received an American distribution deal. Now Variety reports that it may be released before the year is out. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group may pick up the movie and distribute it via Sony Pictures Classics. An official announcement is expected later this week.

  Ledger was filming the movie when he died unexpectedly in January 2008. Director Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Brazil) then enlisted the help of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law, who stepped in to complete Ledger's role. They will represent transformations of Ledger's character, an enigmatic outsider who joins the traveling troupe of Dr. Parnassus and gives his audiences visions of alternate realities.

  Also starring in the movie are Verne Troyer (aka Mini Me), Lily Cole, and veteran Christopher Plummer in the title role.

  A short clip featuring Ledger that was released earlier this year and the official trailer follow.

  
  

  Posted 08/13/2009 by Rich Z

  Related: Christopher Plummer | Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Jude Law | Verne Troyer | Heath Ledger | Colin Farrell | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Wednesday, June 17

• Christopher Nolan May Not Return for Batman 3

  Christian Bale has already bemoaned that he is contractually obligated to return for Batman 3 whether Christopher Nolan is involved or not. While Nolan and writer David Goyer have been discussing possible story ideas for some time, Bale may be without the director that revitalized the Batman franchise with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

  According to a source speaking with Batman-on-Film, it took a lot of convincing to bring Nolan back for The Dark Knight, but after Heath Ledger's tragic death, it may be impossible to convince the director to come back again. The source confirmed that Nolan, Goyer, and Jonathan Nolan have discussed story ideas, but had originally intended for the Joker to return in Batman 3, creating a problem they have not been able to solve. So far, no decisions have been made regarding the story for Batman 3, pushing the movie's release until 2012 or, possibly, 2013.

  Nolan is currently working on Inception, his sci-fi thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Obviously, fans would love to have Nolan return for the third Batman, but until Nolan's involvement is official, they will have to find solace in a report from February that said Nolan's studio deal for Inception included an agreement to make Batman 3. Keep your fingers crossed.

  
  

  Posted 06/17/2009 by Ryan

  Related: Christian Bale | Jonathan Nolan | Christopher Nolan | Leonardo DiCaprio | Heath Ledger | Inception | Batman Begins | Batman 3 | The Dark Knight

Tuesday, May 26

• Three New Clips from Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Heath Ledger Featured

  Over the weekend, French site Comme au Cinema posted three new clips from The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, the movie Heath Ledger was working on when he died in January 2008.

  Director Terry Gilliam enlisted the help of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law, who stepped in to complete Ledger's role. They will reportedly represent transformations of Ledger's character, an enigmatic outsider who joins the traveling troupe of Dr. Parnassus and gives his audiences visions of alternate realities.

  The clips (included below) feature Ledger along with Verne Troyer (aka Mini Me), Lily Cole and veteran Christopher Plummer in the title role.

  
  

  Posted 05/26/2009 by Rich Z

  Related: Christopher Plummer | Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Jude Law | Verne Troyer | Heath Ledger | Colin Farrell | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Monday, May 18

• First Clip of Heath Ledger's Final Performance in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Plus Images

  This past weekend, the first video of Heath Ledger's final performance surfaced on YouTube. Here's the clip from The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus:

  Ledger was at work on Parnassus when he died in January 2008, and Gilliam enlisted the help of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law, who stepped in to complete Ledger's role. They will reportedly represent transformations of Ledger's character, an enigmatic outsider who joins the traveling troupe of Dr. Parnassus and gives his audiences visions of alternate realities. Also in the cast are Tom Waits, Verne Troyer (aka Mini Me), and veteran Christopher Plummer in the title role.

  In addition, the movie's unofficial fan site has posted several stills and storyboards.

  
  

  Posted 05/18/2009 by Rich Z

  Related: Christopher Plummer | Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Tom Waits | Jude Law | Verne Troyer | Heath Ledger | Colin Farrell | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Wednesday, May 6

• Heath Ledger's Final Movie May Have US Distribution Before Cannes Premiere

  At the time of his death in January 2008, Heath Ledger was at work on another project following his turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Studio executives are already clamoring over the rights to The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a present-day fantasy written and directed by the visionary Terry Gilliam (Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas).

  Although the movie hasn't even had its premiere as an out-of-competition entry at the Cannes Film Festival -- which begins May 13 -- The Hollywood Reporter says Parnassus may be in the hands of a U.S. distributor even before Cannes gets underway. We'll keep you posted for further details.

  Following Ledger's death, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell were cast to fill in his role. They will reportedly represent transformations of Ledger's character, an enigmatic outsider who joins the traveling troupe of Dr. Parnassus, who gives his audiences visions of alternate realities. Also in the cast are Tom Waits, Verne Troyer (aka Mini Me), and veteran Christopher Plummer in the title role.

  
  
  

  Reelz Clip

  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

  Posted 05/06/2009 by Rich Z

  Related: Terry Gilliam | Heath Ledger | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Sunday, February 22

• 81st Academy Awards Winners

  

  Actress in a Leading Role		Kate Winslet, The Reader
  Actor in a Leading Role		Sean Penn, Milk
  Actress in a Supporting Role		Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
  Actor in a Supporting Role		Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
  Best Animated Feature Film		Wall-E
  Achievement in Directing		Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle
  Original Screenplay		Milk, Dustin Lance Black
  Adapted Screenplay		Slumdog Millionaire, Simon Beaufoy
  Best Motion Picture		Slumdog Millionaire
  OTHER AWARDS
  Animated Short		Le Maison en Petits Cubes
  Art Direction		The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Donald Graham Burt
  Costume Design		The Duchess, Michael O'Connor
  Makeup		The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Greg Cannom
  Cinematography		Slumdog Millionaire, Anthony Dod Mantle
  Live Action Short		Spielzeugland (Toyland)
  Documentary		Man on Wire
  Documentary Short		Smile Pinki
  Visual Effects		The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  Sound Editing		The Dark Knight
  Sound Mixing		Slumdog Millionaire
  Film Editing		Slumdog Millionaire
  Original Score		Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman
  Original Song		"Jal Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman
  Foreign Language		Departures

  
  

  Posted 02/22/2009 by reelz

  Related: Kate Winslet | Simon Beaufoy | Danny Boyle | Sean Penn | Heath Ledger | Penelope Cruz | Dustin Lance Black | A.R. Rahman | Donald Burt | Anthony Mantle | Greg Cannom | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | The Duchess | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Man on Wire | Departures | Milk | Slumdog Millionaire | Wall-E | The Reader

• The Academy Awards: Live Blogging Part 2

  

  6:45 The unofficial sequel for Pineapple Express added some levity to the proceedings, as James Franco, Seth Rogen, and 2-time Academy Award winning cinematographer Janusz Kaminsky poked fun with the rather dramatic-ness of the Best Film nominees.

  6:52 More singing and dancing with Hugh Jackman! Nothing makes a comic book fan more excited for X-Men Origins: Wolverine than seeing a full Broadway display from Wolverine himself.

  7:07 Another quorum delivers the award for Actor is a Supporting Role. For those curious about Philip Seymour Hoffman's tuxedo and knit cap outfit, it is chilly in the Kodak theater.  And the award goes to...Heath Ledger, who joins Peter Finch as an actor to receive an Oscar posthumously. Ledger's father, mother, and sister accepted the award for him.

  7:12 Best Documentary Feature goes to Man on Wire, the movie about Philippe Petit's high-wire act, and the specch ended with Petit balancing the head of the Oscar on his chin, sure to join Roberto Benigni's insanity and Jack Palance's push-up in a future "Crazy Moments of Oscar Speech History" montage.

  7:27 Another win for Benjamin Button, this time for Achievement in Visual Effects. That's 3 for Button and 2 for Slumdog. The Award for Sound Editing went to The Dark Knight.

  7:31 Slumdog evens the score at 3, winning over Button for the second time (Slumdog beat Button for Cinematography as well) with an award for Sound Mixing. Wow, make that 4 for Slumdog, with the win for Film Editing.

  7:55 Jerry Lewis wins the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and Slumdog continues its onslaught with another win for Best Score. That's 5 now for Slumdog.

  7:58 Animated Short Film winner Kunio Kato spoke backstage about his favorite part of the Oscars. "Meeting Jack Black. I've always wanted to be as funny as him." Well, saying "Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto" in your acceptance speech is a good start.

  
  

  Posted 02/22/2009 by Ryan

  Related: Jerry Lewis | Heath Ledger | Philippe Petit | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Slumdog Millionaire | The Dark Knight

Wednesday, February 18

• Heath's Oscar To Go to Matilda

  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided that Matilda Ledger would be the owner of the Oscar statuette if her late father Heath wins on Sunday (and really people, that's probably the safest bet out there) for his supporting actor performance in The Dark Knight.

  While Matilda getting her father's highly probably Oscar might seem like a total "duh," apparently the situation was a rather complicated one. "It's complicated, because there are two different questions that have to be answered," says AMPAS executive director Bruce Davis. "First, we have to decide who gets the job of accepting the award onstage on the night of the ceremony. And then there's the question of the eventual disposition of the posthumous statuette, which may not stay with the person who accepts it."

  Obviously little Matilda is a bit young to accept (though that could be totally adorable and a welcome ceremony surprise); reportedly a member or members of Ledger's family (his father Kim, mother Sally, and/or older sister Kate) will accept the award. Posthumous statuettes typically go to the spouse, and if no spouse is living, they go to the eldest child. Of course, Ledger was not married, and Matilda is his only child.

  
  

  Posted 02/18/2009 by Hailey

  Related: Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Tuesday, February 10

• Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win? Who Should Win?

  When the Oscar nominations were announced in January, they were pretty underwhelming. Seriously, 13 nominations for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? Even card-carrying David Fincher fans, who'd been looking forward to that movie for years, have said the end result just wasn't that good.

  And where's The Dark Knight love? We're happy to see Heath Ledger get the acclaim, but we don't think a Best Picture or Directing nod should have been so far-fetched. For a movie of any kind, let alone a comic flick, Knight was a terrific achievement that raised the bar for what a superhero movie can be. It was financially successful and loved by critics and fans, alike.

  So when February 22 rolls around, who do we think will win? And, more important, who do we think should win? Find out in our Oscar predictions.

  
  

  Posted 02/10/2009 by reelz

  Related: David Fincher | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Thursday, December 18

• Heath Ledger Nominated by SAG

  The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild has nominated Heath Ledger in the category of "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role" for his take on The Joker in The Dark Knight. This marks the second time Ledger's name has been put forth for a SAG award. He claimed two SAG Awards for his work on Brokeback Mountain -- one for "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role" and one for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture."

  Although snubbed for "Best Picture," The Dark Knight was nominated in another category, that of "Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture."

  
  

  Posted 12/18/2008 by reelz

  Related: Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight | Brokeback Mountain

Thursday, December 11

• Golden Globe Nominations Announced

  David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon lead nominations with five apiece. Heath Ledger received his expected posthumous nomination for his stellar performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight, although the nod was the only love the Globes showed the year's most successful fan favorite.

  In the "Musical or Comedy" categories, much love was shown for In Bruges and Vicky Christina Barcelona, with both being nominated for Best Picture as well as two nods apiece in the Musical or Comedy acting categories.

  Mickey Rourke continues to draw acclaim for his transformation in The Wrestler, while his costar Marisa Tomei (considered an outside chance) was nominated in the supporting category. Bruce Springsteen's theme song was also nominated.

  78-year-old Clint Eastwood shows no signs of slowing down. The Hollywood legend surfaced in two unusual categories, nominated for Changeling's score and the theme song to Gran Torino, which Eastwood sings.

  See all the movie Golden Globe Nominations.

  
  

  Posted 12/11/2008 by reelz

  Related: Clint Eastwood | Marisa Tomei | Bruce Springsteen | Heath Ledger | The Wrestler | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Vicky Cristina Barcelona | The Dark Knight | Frost/Nixon

Monday, October 27

• Nolan Talks Dark Knight Success, Joker Return, and Third Movie

  In the first of a three-part interview with LA Times Columnist Geoff Boucher, the director reflects on the massive success of The Dark Knight, whether he had intended for The Joker to return and his thoughts on a third film.

  Although the director doesn't dismiss returning for a third Batman adventure, he does make the point of "How many good third movies in a franchise can people name?" Regarding The Joker, Nolan says that he hadn't really thought beyond the second film in regards to whether Heath Ledger may have returned to the role if not for his untimely death.

  Part One of the Nolan interview is available online in today's Los Angeles Times.

  
  

  Posted 10/27/2008 by reelz

  Related: Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Monday, July 14

• The Dark Knight Review

  The most talked-about movie of the year (and perhaps the decade) finally makes its way to the multiplex this weekend. The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan's hotly anticipated follow-up to 2005's Batman Begins, arrives in theaters carrying with it, among other things, major Oscar buzz for Heath Ledger's haunting performance as The Joker. Can the latest installment of the Batman franchise possibly live up to all the hype? Check out our The Dark Knight review to find out.

  
  

  Posted 07/14/2008 by reelz

  Related: Christian Bale | Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Tuesday, July 1

• What a Joker
  

  Oscar buzz is flying all around The Dark Knight. Co-stars of the late Heath Ledger are saying that his performance is one of the best they’ve seen and that he raised the bar for his part as the Joker. Critics who got to see advanced screenings say that his role shows what a masterful actor Ledger was and that it is definitely Oscar worthy. If he does win, it will be only the second posthumous award ever given, the first going to Peter Finch for his work in the 1976 movie, Network.
  
  
  

  Posted 07/01/2008 by

  Related: Peter Finch | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight | Network

Tuesday, April 1

• The Dark Knight's viral shenanigans resume

  After taking a lengthy break out of respect for the untimely death of star Heath Ledger, it appears that the mischievous folks behind the remarkably thorough viral marketing campaign for the upcoming Batman sequel The Dark Knight have resumed their wacky ways -- on April Fool's Day, of course. The web is awash today with reports of new TDK tidbits, including two new websites: Concerned Citizens for a Better Gotham (ccfabg.org -- the .org part is particularly inspired), which decries Gotham DA Harvey Dent as "corrupt, media crazed inquisitor"; and The Clown Travel Agency (clowntravelagency.com), which apparently is scattering Joker-inspired travel bags around various major cities (head to Collider.com for a report on the Sao Paolo bag).

  Both sites are achingly slow right now, so you'll have to be patient.

  Sources: JoBlo.com, Collider.com

  
  

  Posted 04/01/2008 by reelz

  Related: Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Monday, February 18

• Ledger's last movie will go on

  At the time of his death last month, Heath Ledger was still filming a fantasy movie called The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus for Terry Gilliam.

  In light of the young actor's death, Gilliam et al have come up with a way to complete the film. In it, Ledger's character is transported to three different dimensions when he steps through a mirror. Now, his character will be taken over by Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell in these other dimensions. No word on when Imaginarium will resume production.

  Source: Variety.

  
  

  Posted 02/18/2008 by reelz

  Related: Johnny Depp | Terry Gilliam | Jude Law | Heath Ledger | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Wednesday, February 6

• Heath Ledger autopsy results

  The New York medical examiner's office has reported that Heath Ledger's death was the result of an accidental overdose.

  Autopsy results showed that a lethal mixture of prescription medications were responsible for the young actor's demise. Present in his system at the time of his death were oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine.

  Translation: hydrocodone and oxycodone are both basically types of Vicodin (painkillers); diazepam, temazepam and alprazolam are all types of Valium (anti-anxiety/sleep meds); and doxylamine is the active ingredient found in Nyquil and over-the-counter sleep aids like Unisom.

  It appears as though Ledger took none of the individual medications to excess, but rather the combination proved unwittingly fatal.

  Ledger's family returned home to Australia yesterday for his funeral.

  Source: CNN.

  
  

  Posted 02/06/2008 by reelz

  Related: Heath Ledger

Thursday, January 31

• Transitioning from The Joker to Two-Face

  Slate.com has an interesting article examining the impact of Heath Ledger's tragic death on Warner Bros.' promotional campaign for The Dark Knight, this summer's hotly anticipated sequel to 2005's blockbuster Batman Begins. Until now, Dark Knight's marketing focused mainly on Ledger's terrifying take on The Joker character, but the actor's untimely passing -- attributed in part to the stress he incurred while shooting the film -- abruptly changed all that.

  According to Slate, look for Warner Bros. to shift the focus toward the flick's other villain, Two-Face, played by Aaron Eckhart, and his love triangle involving Bruce Wayne paramour Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal).

  Source: Slate.com

  
  

  Posted 01/31/2008 by reelz

  Related: Aaron Eckhart | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Tuesday, January 22

• Heath Ledger found dead

  The Associated Press is reporting that Heath Ledger, star of Brokeback Mountain and the upcoming Dark Knight sequel, was found dead today in his downtown Manhattan apartment, the victim of an apparent drug overdose.

  Details at this moment are scarce, but reports are emerging that Ledger, who split last year from longtime partner Michelle Williams, was allegedly "surrounded by pills" when paramedics arrived at the scene.

  Source: The Associated Press

  
  
  

  Heath Ledger Remembered

  A look back at a promising career cut short

  Posted 01/22/2008 by reelz

  Related: Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Friday, December 14

• New Dark Knight pictures, posters, trailer!

  Lots of happenings with The Dark Knight Today!

  We've got some great new pics of the joker as well as the international poster and two posters featuring The Joker. Check out all of our images by clicking here and then clicking the "photos" tab on our Dark Knight page.

  As many of you know, the first extended trailer of The Dark Knight debuts today in theaters before screenings of I Am Legend. We just checked it out ourselves and it is very cool! Reports are in will hit the web early next week, so check back on ReelzChannel.com next week!

  
  

  Posted 12/14/2007 by reelz

  Related: Christian Bale | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Wednesday, December 5

• Dark Knight Happenings Abound!

  Things are afoot with The Dark Knight.

  Footage of the first six minutes of the movie screened last night in full IMAX for select New York journalists. Word is, Heath Ledger is great as the Joker!

  Added to that, whysoserious.com has been updated with some Joker-esque clues that fans will now be pouring over for days to come.

  Finally, there's a new poster for the movie. You can see a bigger version along with a few other new cool pics from the film on our Dark Knight page right here!

  
  

  Posted 12/05/2007 by reelz

  Related: Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Monday, October 8

• Caine Calls Ledger "Fantastic" as Joker

  Michael Caine has been raving about Heath Ledger's portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight during his recent press tour promoting Sleuth. "He's Fantastic," Caine told UPI News Service. "He's gone in a different direction than Jack... Heath is the most murderous pyschopath you've ever seen on screen."

  Caine went on to recall his first sighting of Ledger as The Joker, coming out of an elevator. "I was waiting for Batman's guests, but (the Joker) had taken over the elevator... Oh! wait until you see them. So, I'd never seen any of it and the elevator door opened and they came out and I forgot every bloody line. They frightened the bloody life out of me..."

  Stay Tuned to ReelzChannel.com for all the latest updates on The Dark Knight!

  
  
  Next Showing: The Dark Knight opens nationwide July 18, 2008
  

  Dark Knight Teaser

  Christian Bale is back in black as Batman.

  Posted 10/08/2007 by reelz

  Related: Michael Caine | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Tuesday, July 31

• That wiley Joker is at it again!

  We brought you the update on The Dark Knight last week in which another image of the joker and a teaser for the movie was unveiled during Comic-Con.

  Everything went live on a mysterious site, including a police report showing Heath Ledger as the Joker and images of his "wannabes" showing fans in the Joker make-up. Creepy stuff.

  The site where all of this activity went down, whysoserious.com, now automatically takes you to a new site called www.rent-a-clown.com, which has a whole new set of images advertising, well, clown rentals. It also shows fans in the Joker make-up.

  So what do we make of this latest development? I haven't the slightest clue, but it sure is getting Batman fans buzzing!

  
  

  Posted 07/31/2007 by reelz

  Related: Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Friday, July 27

• Whither The Dark Knight?

  Curiously absent from the Warner Bros. Comic-Con presentation today was any news regarding The Dark Knight. While Warners hosted panels for several other projects, including Watchmen and The Invasion, there was absolutely no mention of Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated sequel to Batman Begins.

  Now we know why: Warners decidedly to go entirely viral with their Dark Knight Comic-Con promotions, utilizing strange posters, fake dollar bills and other wacky gimmicks to lead fans to the ultimate prize, a teaser trailer and a new image of Heath Ledger as the Joker.

  Click here for the teaser trailer.

  Click here for the full-sized Joker image.

  
  

  Posted 07/27/2007 by reelz

  Related: Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight | Batman Begins

Monday, May 21

• What do you think of the Joker's new look?

  Opinions are split around the offices here on the recently revealed look of Heath Ledger's Joker in the sequel to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight. I've heard creepy, twisted and something about his eyebrows being just a little too perfect.

  Personally, I think it's pretty cool and nicely in line with what we saw from director Christopher Nolan in the excellent Batman Begins.

  But what do you think? Drop some feedback in the "comments" section of our Dark Knight detail page or email me right here: jotto@reelzchannel.com

  
  
  Next Showing: The Dark Knight will surface Summer 2008.

  Posted 05/21/2007 by reelz

  Related: Christopher Nolan | Heath Ledger | The Dark Knight

Sunday, May 20

• New Joker pic revealed, and it's creepy

  The folks at Warner Bros. are running a pretty clever buzz campaign for The Dark Knight. Though the Batman Begins sequel only recently began shooting, tantalizing bits and pieces from the film are already beginning to surface.

  The latest to emerge is a long-awaited image of Heath Ledger as The Joker, which can be seen at ibelieveinharveydenttoo.com. (Wait a few seconds for the Joker pic to appear. - editor's note: the image has now been taken down, but if you highlight the text you'll now find a special treat as well as a hidden message to decode) It's by far the most grotesque version of the character we've seen yet, and probably a bit more accurate representation of the effects of bathing in a vat of acid.

  The pic, first revealed on batman-on-film.com, is part of Warner Bros.'s ongoing guerrilla marketing campaign (or is it viral marketing? I always get my pseudo-intellectual corporate terms confused.) to promote The Dark Knight.

  Can't wait to see what they'll do to Harvey Dent, also a sufferer of acid-face syndrome (apparently a common affliction in the comic book universe).

  
  
  Next Showing: The Dark Knight is set for a July 2008 release.

  Posted 05/20/2007 by reelz

  Related: Aaron Eckhart | Heath Ledger | Batman Begins | The Dark Knight

Thursday, May 17

• David Banner a Batman Villain?

  Our friend over at MTV Movies, Larry Carroll, is reporting that rapper David Banner has auditioned to join the villainous ranks in the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight. Currently, the known villains are Heath Ledger as The Joker and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face.

  The part is said to be a villain known as Gamble, whom Carroll goes on to report as a relatively unknown villain, at least within the world of the Batman comic series.

  Production Began on The Dark Knight in January with principal photography beginnining in March outside of London and in Chicago.

  The Dark Knight is set for release in July 2008. Stay tuned to ReelzChannel.com for the latest on this highly anticipated release.

  
  
  Next Showing: The Dark Knight is set for a July 2008 release.

  Posted 05/17/2007 by reelz

  Related: Aaron Eckhart | Christian Bale | Heath Ledger | David Banner | The Dark Knight