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Heath Ledger Directed Video 'Cause An Effect' by No Fixed Abode

The last video that Heath Ledger directed before he died was called Cause An Effect by No Fixed Abode, and has now been made available online. He shot this video with a single camera in his garage and was his...

Obama Joker Picture Propaganda: Parodies Socialized Healthcare

A poster picture depicting President Barack Obama painted up in Joker fashion emblazoned with 'socialism' below the image has appeared across Los Angeles and Atlanta. The propaganda serves to parody Obama's...

Heath Ledger Directed Music Video Debuts Online

Nineteen months after Heath Ledger has passed away, an animated music video for Issaquah band, Modest Mouse, directed by Heath Ledger debuts today on MySpace Music. The video will also be available for iTunes download Friday, Aug. 7. This music video was made back in January...

Miley Cyrus Auditioned for Role of Batgirl in Dark Knight Sequel?

The rumor mill is a abuzz with reports that Miley Cyrus auditioned for the role of Batgirl in the sequel of The Dark Knight. With nothing substantiated it's hard to say whether or not Hannah Montana's alter ego is in the running for the role nonetheless if the role even...

Heath Ledger's Last Film Premieres at The Cannes

The final movie of Heath Ledger, the superstar who left us wanting more of his excellent performances , "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" premiered at The Cannes this year. It was shown out of the competition....

Heath Ledger's Final Act: Doctor Parnassus Presented at Cannes

Heath Ledger's final performance in the Terry Gilliam-directed The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is being screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival to good reviews.  Ledger's role in the...

"Drunk and Nude": Hugh Jackman Prepares for the Oscars

Tomorrow's Oscars award show won't be hosted by a comedian, which is a big change. Action star (and old-school musical theatre guy) Hugh Jackman is taking charge, and his is no small task. Ratings have been...

'Dark Knight' Surpasses $1 Billion at Box Office

It seemed to be only a matter of time and now Batman has done it: The Dark Knight has surpassed the billion-dollar mark at the box office - having earned more money than almost any other movie ever made. The only...

Heath Ledger's Oscar Would Go to Daughter Matilda

If Heath Ledger wins a posthumous Academy Award on Sunday for his performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight", the Oscar will be accepted by his family — but will ultimately end up in the hands of his daughter...

Heath Ledger receives Oscar nomination one year after his passing

The late Australian actor Heath Ledger received the highest honor an actor can receive earlier today — he was nominated for an Academy Award. The headlines one year ago were shocking and the speculation was...

Heath Ledger's trophy is for daughter Matilda

There was something about this year's Golden Globes Awards that brought a gloomy sighing from everybody's lips when the Best Supporting Actor Award was conferred to Heath Ledger. The crowd rose to its feet as Ledger was named, the first standing ovation of the night. As his...

'Dark Knight' Dominates People's Choice Awards

"The Dark Knight" dominated the People's Choice Awards on Wednesday, taking home five awards. The much-lauded Batman film took home awards for a number of "favourites" including: favourite movie, favourite...

Expthe Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor

Experience the Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Heath Ledger for his role in "The Dark Knight."  Director Chris Nolan accepted for Ledger. Heart-throb Heath Ledger first came to the attention of the public in 1999, it was all too...

Tina Fey Named Entertainer of the Year by Associated Press

The AP has named Tina Fey "Entertainer of the Year" for 2008. The star of '30 Rock', and former SNL cast member, beat out Iron-clad rivals such as Robert Downey Jr. and dark horse candidates like Heath Ledger. But...

Top 10 "People who died 2008"

One of the things that you can be certain of when you are alive is that someday it is time for you to go. In 2008, the world lost many fabulous and interesting souls. Like my previous Top 10, the deaths are listed in...

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