In a digital world, "Dark Knight" takes film route (Reuters)

 
Reuters - From chilling close-ups of Heath Ledger's Joker to heart-pounding aerial photography, few summer movies have attracted filmmakers' attention like Christopher Nolan's landmark addition to the Batman franchise. (link)

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Heath tops Nicholsons Joker and some more

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Oscar watchers dampen award hype for Ledger's Joker

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