Heath Ledger's Death Creates Big Momentum for " The Dark Knight"

Stet Sports Blog posted 1/23/2008 from prblogguy.blogspot.com (flag)

Because of his sudden and untimely death, his last work will probably be received in volume, and will make "The Dark Knight" a bigger box office smash than originally predicted. (link)

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