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Dark Knight Tops Spidey's Box-Office Record

Batman blazes way to $155.34M opening weekend

(AP) - Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box office superheroes. The Dark Knight took in a record $155.34 million in its first weekend, according to Warner Bros., which released the Batman Begins sequel. That figure topped Hollywood's previous best of $151.1 million, set by Spider-Man 3... More »

Dark Knight Hauls In Record $66.4M

$66.4M first day for 'The Dark Knight' shames last Spidey's $59.8M

(Newser) - Batman sequel The Dark Knight raked in $66.4  million in its first 24 hours, easily sweeping past the previous mark of $59.8 million opening day set last year by Spider-Man 3, the AP reports. With a showing like that, Dark Night is poised to surpass Spidey’s opening... More »

The Roles They Left Behind

Here's a list of stars whose movies outlasted them

(Newser) - Heath Ledger's posthumous appearance in The Dark Knight prompts Radar to muse on stars whose films debuted after they died, prompting critics to wonder what could have been—or to hold their tongues.
  • Brad Renfro, The Informers. A onetime child star known for run-ins with the law, Renfro completed filming
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Dark Knight Dazzles

Heath Ledger's final performance burns in the dark

(Newser) - Dark Knight swoops into cinemas tomorrow and critics say the hype is more than justified. "This is not merely a Batman movie," Amy Biancolli writes in the Houston Chronicle. It is one of the year's best films "and far and away the most hypnotic chiller." The... More »

Batman Already Selling Out

Heath Ledger movie doesn't open until midnight tomorrow

(Newser) - The new Batman flick doesn't open until midnight tomorrow, but strong buzz for the movie—especially the performance of the late Heath Ledger—is already causing theaters across the US to sell out, the New York Post reports. Sites such as Fandango and MovieTickets.com report heavier volume for the... More »

How Silver Screen Changed Dark Knight

Times looks at how Batman has evolved from first flick in 1940s

(Newser) - With The Dark Knight set to open in the US at midnight Thursday, Batman will see another reinvention in the series of makeovers that accompanied the character to the silver screen beginning in 1943. The Times of London takes a look:
  • Low-budget Batman (1943) and Batman and Robin (1949) lacked
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Ledger's Dad: Dark Knight 'Very Good'

Father attends premiere of new Batman movie

(Newser) - Heath Ledger’s parents and older sister turned out for last night’s premiere of The Dark Knight but bypassed the red carpet where the cast paid tribute to the late actor and his performance, People reports. Ledger’s dad, Kim, left the theater giving thumbs up and saying the... More »

Knight Opening Sold Out? Try Morning

Theaters add dawn showing for Ledger's last laugh

(Newser) - Audiences are so excited about Heath Ledger’s last performance that many theaters have already sold out not only their midnight showings of The Dark Knight, but their 3am spots, as well. What’s a fanatical moviegoer to do? How about a dawn showing? Theaters in San Diego, Chicago, and... More »

Perth to Name New Theater for Ledger

Actor's hometown plans fitting tribute to native son

(Newser) - A new performing arts center in Perth, Australia, will bear the name of Heath Ledger, marking the first time the late actor's name will be formally commemorated, the West Australian reports. Ledger "was always supporting young actors in whatever ways he could," said the premier of Western Australia.... More »

Batman Pic Salutes Ledger in Credits

Dark Knight pays homage to late actor

(AP) - Heath Ledger is getting a tribute from his collaborators on The Dark Knight. The end credits of the Batman Begins sequel include a farewell note to Ledger, who died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. Ledger plays the Joker in the movie, which opens July 18. “... More »

Ledger's Ex Irate Over Will Snub

Girlfriend claims daughter hasn't received any cut

(Newser) - Heath Ledger’s ex-girlfriend Michelle Williams is livid at the exclusion of her and her daughter from the execution of Ledger’s will, the NY Post reports. Ledger’s will, which leaves everything to his parents and sisters, predates the birth of their daughter Matilda—who is now the legal... More »

Brokeback Headed to Opera Stage

Composer working on converting Oscar-winning movie

(Newser) - Brokeback Mountain, the groundbreaking gay love story of two Wyoming ranch hands which went on to claim 3 Oscars, will be transformed into an opera, Reuters reports. The New York City Opera has commissioned a composer to write the work.  More »

Williams In High Spirits at Cannes

Ledger ex promoting two films, working with Scorsese

(Newser) - Michelle Williams, in her first high-profile appearance since Heath Ledger’s death, seemed in high spirits at the Cannes Film Festival, People reports. She said it was "cool" to be there for the premiere of her film Wendy and Lucy and also to promote Synechdoche, in which she stars... More »

Ledger Duped Into Drug Video?

Lawsuit says actor took coke paparazzi gave him

(Newser) - Two paparazzi are accused of giving Heath Ledger cocaine while hiding their identities and then filming him, E! News reports. A lawsuit filed yesterday against the men and the photo agency that employed them claims the paps befriended Ledger at a 2006 party, gave him the drug, and then secretly... More »

Heath May Have Fathered Secret Love Child

17-year-old Ledger had affair with older woman before baby girl's birth

(Newser) - A 17-year-old Heath Ledger may have fathered a child during an affair with an older woman, Sydney’s Daily Telegraph reports. The woman was living in Sydney with another man while seeing the young actor. “There is a very real possibility that Heath was the father” of the baby... More »

Ledger Family Feuds Over Estate

Actor's uncles say his father shouldn't be trusted with the money

(Newser) - Heath Ledger's estate has sparked a family squabble, with his uncles claiming the late actor's father is unfit to handle his his assets and make sure his daughter Matilda is cared for. The uncles say Kim Ledger bungled their grandfather's estate so badly that he had to be removed as... More »

Ledger's Last Film Resumes Shooting

Team of Depp, Law, Farrell will pick up where late star left off

(Newser) - Cameras are rolling again on the movie Heath Ledger was filming at the time of his death in January. As expected, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law will complete his role in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Director Terry Gilliam said he's “delighted... More »

Heath's Dad: We'll 'Take Care' of His Daughter

Actor's will pre-dated relationship with Michelle Williams, child's birth

(Newser) - The father of late actor Heath Ledger vowed that his son's daughter—and her mother, actress Michelle Williams—will be "taken care of" even though they aren't in Ledger's will, which dates from before their relationship and the 2005 birth of their daughter, Matilda Rose. Ledger's 2003 will left... More »

Juno Scores at Spirit Awards

Film picks up 3 awards, along with The Savages , I'm Not There

(Newser) - Little-indy-that-could Juno won big at today’s Independent Spirit Awards, netting best actress for its star Ellen Page, best first script for writer Diablo Cody, and best feature film, the Los Angeles Times reports. The awards show, which honors only films made for less than $20 million, has drawn casually... More »

3 Stars Take Over Ledger's Last Role

Depp, Farrell, Law will play 1 character in fantasy flick

(Newser) - Hollywood hotties Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law will take over Heath Ledger's final film role, the BBC reports. Each will morph into the part in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus as Ledger's character, an actor, passes through a magic mirror into other dimensions. Ledger's footage will likely remain... More »

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