Heath Ledger's Chilling Final Bow In 'The Dark Knight' [Heath Ledger]

Rover found this 1/23/2008 on defamer.com [flag]

So how's The Dark Knight for goodbyes? Give us anything-- Brokeback Mountain 's heartache, Candy 's cautionary tale of-- gulp --heroin addiction, even Casanova (OK, not Casanova )--but not the The Dark Knight . Not that disfigured creep in the trenchcoat. Heath's last words to us can't be a menacingly growled, "It's all...part of the plan." His last note, not "Why so serious?" scrawled ... [link]

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More Juice Please…
Published 1/23/2008 by Dee Rober at Derober.com
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Published 1/23/2008 by raincoaster at Ayyyy!
Heath Ledger, 28, RIP (Gawker) Heath Ledger’s scarily foreshadowing interview (PerezHilton) Heath Ledger’s final bow (Defamer) Now that Suzanne Pleshette is gone, it’s all up to Angie Dickinson (raincoaster) P. Doody has another name change (CelebritySmack) Angelina Jolie is DISSED! (WebstersIsMyBitch) Scarlett Johansson’s boobs cheer up the troops (AgentBedhead) Lindsay Lohan wins two ...

Bloggers remember Heath Ledger
Published 1/23/2008 by Meg Clothier at Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - film
... ") is excited: "This summer is going to be great with him being the Joker. I couldn't wait for the new Batman and now I really can't wait. RIP Heath Ledger." And The Defamer , amongst others, is already predicting great things: "The irony, of course, is that The Joker will be one of Heath's greatest, destined to be referenced first, along with Brokeback, as his legend grows." A lot of people are reacting to the man, rather than the actor, especially those in their twenties who are shocked at "one of their own" dying. ...

While You Were Reading The Same Headline Over and Over Again in Disbelief
Published 1/23/2008 by Michelle Collins at Best Week Ever
... Defamer points out that The Dark Knight trailer becomes infinitely more chilling after yesterday's tragic loss. ...

What should happen with 'Dark Knight' now?
Published 1/23/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
... , and he's featured prominently in the trailer and poster. Defamer points out that Warner Bros. may put Christian Bale 's Batman "back to front and center," adding, "We need heroes right now." Do you still want to see The Dark Knight ? Do you think the marketing should change? Should the release date or the film itself change at all? Feel free to discuss in the comments.

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Regarding Heath's work as The Joker in THE DARK KNIGHT

Film School Rejects found this 1/23/2008 on www.aintitcool.com

Hey folks, Harry here... There's a lot of rumors swirling around right now in regards to Heath and where his involvement with THE DARK KNIGHT was. I got it confirmed from a source involved in Post-Production on THE DARK KNIGHT. Heath's post work was ...

Remembering Heath Ledger…In The Dark Knight

taylorblue posted 1/24/2008 from taylorsentertainmentnews.com

I really think The Dark Knight would had defined Heath Ledger’s career. Now we can all watch this and think of how horrible this event really was. I still can’t believe it myself.

Heath Ledger Dark Knight Myspace Layout

gridtalker posted 1/24/2008 from www.thepaparazzis.com

This Myspace layout is a tribute to Heath Ledger who plays The Joker on the upcoming Dark Knight Movie

DP Dot Com Is Killing Shit! Literally…

Rover found this 1/23/2008 on dallaspenn.com

Yes, the Joker merc’ked himself after listening to the DP Dot Com Dark Knight Mixtape. Those of you that have received this compilation that haven’t slit their wrists already should consider yourselves hardbody Dark Knight fans. Shit is that serious. Take a dip into the wormhole abyss. Join the DP Dot [...]

Warner Bros. Left With A Major 'Dark Knight' Marketing Problem [Marketing]

WOW Report found this 1/25/2008 on defamer.com

And so, with two days to let the devastating news sink in, Variety now asks the inevitable question of what's to be done with Heath Ledger's final projects--the wrapped The Dark Knight , and Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus . ...

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Posted 1/22/2008 on I BLOG BECAUSE I CAN

To me, Heath Ledger was one of the greatest actors of his generation, a man willing to eschew the pretty boy opportunities to take on the more demanding, more difficult, less glamourous roles. For every Knight's Tale there is a Candy. For 10 Things I Hate About You there is Brokeback Mountain. And this summer, there will be The Joker in The Dark Knight. Sadly, we will never know the true

Batman The Dark Knight Joker

Posted 1/26/2008 on Fan site of Beyonce Knowles, Hilary Duff, Keira Knightley, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Megan Fox, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Hayden Panettiere, Cashmere Mafia

It was sad to see Heath Ledger go. In the Dark Knight movie, Heath Ledger is the new joker which might have contributed to his alleged depression that caused his pills overdose. The movie posters saying dark knight why so serious says a lot about the pressure it brought to Heath playing the role of joker. On a sad note, Heath Ledger being the new joker could have finally catapulted him ...

Dark Knight Website memorializes Heath Ledger

Posted 1/26/2008 on Box Office Psychics

Warner Bros. in a very classy move dedicated their website page today to the memory of deceased star actor Heath Ledger as they decide how to market the film “ The Dark Knight ” differently. Clearly much of the marketing campaign to the Christopher Nolan follow-up to “ Batman Begins ” was going to revolved around Ledger’s ‘Joker’ ...

The Dark Knight Website Changes to Honor Heath Ledger

Posted 1/25/2008 on Film School Rejects

Questions have been swirling all week as to what the fate will be of the late Heath Ledger’s final projects, one of which being the huge summer blockbuster The Dark Knight . Yesterday though, the folks at Warner Brothers showed us that the concern is less about the film and more about mourning the loss of a great talent. They did this by changing the Official Dark Knight Website to ...

'Dark Knight' Site Remembers Heath

Posted 1/25/2008 on PageSix.com

The official website for The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger's last complete movie, has temporarily become a memorial for the Australian actor, who plays the film's villain. TheDarkKnight.com takes you to the film's original teaser image on its home page, but when you click on it, rather than going into the world of Batman and the Joker, you instead see the above message. read more

More on The Dark Knight and Ledger’s untimely passing

Posted 1/25/2008 on Movie Marketing Madness

The Warner Bros. official Website for The Dark Knight has a very nice memorial to Heath Ledger up. Once again let me state that the passing of Heath Ledger is something that is tragic and I can’t help but think about his daughter and how my sons would react if I were to die suddenly like this. It’s something that should give us all pause. I don’t want that to get ...

The Fate of The Dark Knight

Posted 1/25/2008 on Yahoo! Buzz Log

For months now, buzz has been building for " The Dark Knight ," the next edition of the " Batman " film franchise. Directed by Christopher Nolan , the upcoming movie stars Christian Bale as Batman—and Heath Ledger as The Joker. Advertising for the blockbuster release, which will hit theaters in July, has focused on Ledger's grisly, battered-looking super villain. Now, as The Wall Street ...

'Dark Knight' Dedication to Heath Ledger

Posted 1/25/2008 on RopeofSilicon: Latest Headlines

The official site takes recognition...

In Memory of Heath Ledger

Posted 1/25/2008 on "SuperHeroHype.com - 30 most recent stories"

We think the changes on these official Warner Bros. The Dark Knight sites speak for themselves.

Dark Knight Producer Comments on Heath Ledger’s Death

Posted 1/24/2008 on Film School Rejects

Charles Roven, producer of The Dark Knight , gave an official statement on Heath Ledger’s death to our friends over at Comingsoon.net, saying: He was a good friend of mine, both personally and professionally. We did two films together one of which was “The Dark Knight.” He was really a great guy and an incredibly brilliant actor. Wherever he is in the universe now I hope ...

Warner Bros. Releases Statement About Heath Ledger’s Death

Posted 1/24/2008 on Movie Blog

> As you know, Heath Ledger plays the role of The Joker in The Dark Knight. His unexpected and shocking passing two days ago, on January 22, has sent huge ripples across the realm of entertainment. The most tragic level of Ledger’s death is certainly for his family and friends who have lost a son, a brother, a friend and in the case of his little two-year-old girl Matilda, her father. ...

What will become of Heath's other movie?

Posted 1/24/2008 on Reel Fanatic

You won't hear anything from me, even when any definite word comes down, about what exactly killed Heath Ledger because, frankly, it's just really none of my damn business. But what is my business (as much as volunteer work can be labeled such) is talking about movies, and Mr. Ledger left behind two potentially great ones in the works, and a third that was yet to really begin. First and ...

Updates: The Flash, Transporter Three, The Dark Knight and much more!

Posted 1/24/2008 on Crack of the whip

After the tragic loss of Heath Ledger, Charles Roven has had to line up for question after question about Heath, his new film (The Bank Job), and The Flash. Latino Review has a hell of a scoop on their site at the moment, depicting what's been happening with The Flash, The Dark Knight, Transporter 3, The Brazilian Job, and Get Smart. In light of the new trailer, which I thought was dreadful, ...

An Update on the Death of Heath Ledger

Posted 1/23/2008 on Film School Rejects

Original Story here: Heath Ledger Dead at 27 Several news sources are reporting that the preliminary autopsy of actor Heath Ledger has proved inconclusive, meaning a need for more extensive testing. Results from those tests should be back in 10 to 14 days. Early speculation contends that stress from his most recent role as The Joker in The Dark Knight along with an addiction to pain ...

Movies Face Uncertain Future After Heath Ledger's Death

Posted 1/23/2008 on BuzzSugar -- Entertainment hourly.

Heath Ledger's sudden, shocking death yesterday has left several of his current projects up in the air. The biggest among them is this Summer's The Dark Knight , but Ledger was also shooting a film with director Terry Gilliam and was preparing for his directorial debut. Here's some of the latest news: The Dark Knight is still on track for its July 18 release as of Tuesday. That film's ...

Terry Gilliam On Heath Ledger

Posted 1/23/2008 on RopeofSilicon: Latest Headlines

This is why the fate of 'The Dark Knight' doesn't matter

Heath Ledger's Death Causing Trouble for 'The Dark Knight' Campaign?

Posted 1/23/2008 on Aceshowbiz.com - Entertainment News

Developing the first phase of campaign on the Joker character, the campaign of 'The Dark Knight' may face a few of challenges as the actor playing the villain suddenly passed away.

Heath Ledger is dead!

Posted 1/23/2008 on Celebrity Vivids

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The Joker is Gone [Heath Ledger]

Posted 1/22/2008 on io9

As many sites have already reported, Heath Ledger was found dead this morning. The actor was to play the punked-out Joker in this summer's The Dark Knight movie. We are sad to hear the news. It also makes us wonder if The Dark Knight will now achieve the same cult status as The Crow , another production which lost its gothy anti-hero (Brandon Lee) before the movie opened. [ On the Scene at ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead In New York Apartment - Dark Knight Actor Just 28

Posted 1/22/2008 on At The Movies - Film News and Reviews

Australian actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his New York apartment. According to police, his masseur arrived at his house in Soho this morning for an appointment, and was let in by his housekeeper. They then entered the bedroom after getting no response, only to find Ledger unconscious on his bed. They immediately called the authorities, and the police have said they ...