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Could Heath Ledger really win an Oscar?
Jack Nicholson's Joker was a blast. Heath Ledger's Joker is as dark and anarchic a figure as Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," the role that brought Nicholson his first Academy Award.
Ledger's performance in the Batman tale "The Dark Knight" is so remarkable that next January 22, the one-year anniversary of his death, he could become just the seventh actor in Oscar history to earn a posthumous nomination. Jack Nicholson's Joker was a blast. Heath Ledger's Joker is as dark and anarchic a figure as Randle McMurphy in "One Flew Over the Cuc... more -
Heath Ledger verso l'Oscar postumo
«Non potete mandarmi via così», dice il perfido Joker in una scena del Cavaliere oscuro, l’ultimo episodio di Batman. «È vero», replica la critica, perché nell’ultima interpretazione della sua vita, Heath Ledger si è superato. «Non potete mandarmi via così», dice il perfido Joker in una scena del Cavaliere oscuro, l’ultimo episodio di Batman. «È vero», replic... more
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Will Heath Ledger win an Oscar for his performance in ‘The Dark Knight’?
What happened
Press screenings for the latest Batman movie The Dark Knight have begun, and many critics are raving about late actor Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker. Buzz has begun about whether Ledger, who accidentally overdosed on prescription drugs last January, will become the only other actor ever to win an Oscar posthumously. (The Canadian Press)
What the commentators said
Heath Ledger will “absolutely be nominated for an Oscar” for his performance as The Joker, said Sam Rubin in KTLA.com’s Morning News blog, and he “is also a hands-down favorite to win it posthumously.” Not only is Ledger’s performance “amazing,” he is “THE BEST villain in a super hero movie of all time.”
“Yikes!” said Tom O’Neil in the Los Angeles Times blog Gold Derby. “Slow down, Sam!” Let’s not forget that “the only other star” that “has ever won an acting Oscar posthumously” was Peter Finch for his role in the 1976 film Network—but he “died of a heart attack just weeks before the awards gala, when Hollywood was still in shock and grieving over his loss.”
“I’m sure thousands of Internet ‘critics’ already have their reviews written” for The Dark Knight without even having seen it yet, said the blog 2Snaps. Who’s really going to have the guts to say, “Heath Ledger sucked?” There’s no doubt that the latest Batman movie “will break box office records.” But most of the discussion surrounding the film will be about whether “a dead guy can win an Oscar,” and “July 18 is going to be more about Ledger than Bat-who?” What happened ... more -
“The Dark Knight” TV Spot #6
Warner Bros. Pictures has released TV spot #6 for “The Dark Knight” featuring new footage of Heath Ledger as The Joker and more!
Check out the short TV spot below. It’s worth it. Warner Bros. Pictures has released TV spot #6 for “The Dark Knight” featuring new footage of Heath Ledger as The Joker and more! ... more -
Heath Ledger's Portrayal Of The Joker Is Terrifying Says His Director
The Dark Knight is coming out next month and people literally can’t stop talking about it. The director of the movie, Christopher Nolan, says Heath Ledger’s portrayal of The Joker was ‘terrifying’.
Nolan states the actor’s final film sequences are spectacular - likening him to a shark who expertly brings “chaos” and “mayhem” to the evil role.
Nolan tells Britain’s Empire magazine, “Our Joker - Heath’s interpretation of The Joker - has always been the absolute extreme of anarchy and chaos. (And) what makes him terrifying is not to humanise him in narrative terms. We didn’t want to show what made him do the things he’s doing, because then he becomes less threatening.
“I like to say he cuts through the movie like Jaws. He just kind of comes and goes and causes complete mayhem.”
There will be a bittersweet moment for everyone when we get to finally see The Dark Knight…all happy and sad at the same time. Happy with the job he did…and sad we won’t see more of it. The Dark Knight is coming out next month and people literally can’t stop talking about it. The director of the movie, Christopher Nola... more -
New Batman "The Dark Knight" TV Spots
New TV spots were released for "The Dark Knight", showing some new footage. Click the link for the other two spots.
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Michelle Williams visited by Heath Ledger's ghost?
James Van Praagh, co-executive producer of the television show Ghost Whisperer and a well-known psychic medium, claims that Michelle Williams has been woken up twice by Heath Ledger’s ghost, and says he himself has also been visited by Ledger’s ghost. James Van Praagh, co-executive producer of the television show Ghost Whisperer and a well-known psychic medium, claims that Michelle W... more
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Heath Ledger Portrait Awarded Australian 2008 Archibald Prize
On Thursday, the portrait of a brooding Heath Ledger, which was painted shortly before the Australian actor died in January, was voted the most popular painting in the 2008 Archibald Prize competition. The Archibald Prize is Australia's top art prize for portraiture.
Ledger, who was best known for his role as a conflicted gay cowboy in the 2005 movie Brokeback Mountain, died at the age of 28 in New York on January 22. Artist Vincent Fantauzzo, 29, had been friends with Ledger for many years. Ledger posed for the portrait in December at Ledger’s family home in Perth, Australia. The portrait will be donated to the New South Wales Gallery in Sydney, Australia.
This postng includes a stunning, high-resolution photograph of this award-winning portrait of a sorrowful Heath Ledger, a music video tribute and a memorable photo-gallery. On Thursday, the portrait of a brooding Heath Ledger, which was painted shortly before the Australian actor died in January, was voted... more -
New Official Batman "The Dark Knight" Trailer Released (May 2008)
The new trailer was released for "The Dark Knight" this weekend. It stars among others, Christian Bale as Batman, the late Heath Ledger as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey "Two Face" Dent. It looks fantastic. The new trailer was released for "The Dark Knight" this weekend. It stars among others, Christian Bale as Batman, the late Heath Ledge... more
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Hey! Old Batman Trailer Look Like New Batman Trailer!
"I saw this a couple days ago and wasn't going to post it, but since a few people have sent it in now, here it is: a side-by-side comparison of the last trailer to The Dark Knight and the eerily similar 1989 trailer to Tim Burton's Batman. Lazy editing? Supernatural coincidence? Conspiracy? Or simply evidence of another mysterious someone who has the time and energy to completely re-edit a trailer to make it seem like something else, keeping the collective internet mildly entertained for another two minutes? You decide." "I saw this a couple days ago and wasn't going to post it, but since a few people have sent it in now, here it is: a side-by-side comp... more
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The Dark Knight poster released - Heath Ledger as The Joker (photos, trailer)
The Dark Knight is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2005 film by Chris Nolan, Batman Begins, set to be released July 18th, 2008. Acting in the movie are Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The Dark Knight is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2005 film by Chris Nolan, Batman Begins, set to be released July 18th, 2008. ... more
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Crew feared for Heath Ledger's health during filming
Heath Ledger was reportedly told to seek professional help for his personal problems while filming The Dark Knight.
The late Australian actor - who tragically died from an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January - was reportedly warned he had become too obsessed with his portrayal of iconic Batman villain The Joker in the upcoming blockbuster.
A source told FOX News: "Heath refused to talk to anyone out of character.
"If you tried to communicate with him normally instead of The Joker, he would just ignore you.
"He would often come to the set to hang out even on his days off, freaking everyone out. Towards the end of filming, he was warned by people that he had gone too far, but it was almost like he couldn't connect with those who cared for him anymore."
Heath Ledger was reportedly told to seek professional help for his personal problems while filming The Dark Knight. ... more -
Ledger's Joker role may have contributed to his death.
So what do you all think? Is it a case of getting a little to close to character? I suppose, to a lesser extent, it happens with people falling in love, become violent, and a slew of other actor-related incidents. So what do you all think? Is it a case of getting a little to close to character? I suppose, to a lesser extent, it happens with peopl... more
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Sanity prevails on Ledger death scene
Thankfully, the think tank at Warner Brothers has chosen not to alter the final cut of the new Batman film, including one scene that features the late Heath Ledger pretending to be dead inside a body bag.
Ledger, who was found dead in late-January in his New York apartment, plays The Joker in the movie, labelled The Dark Knight.
His performance is said to be amazing, yet many had worried certain scenes in the film might upset his more sensitive fans.
You would imagine Ledger himself would not have wanted anything in his portrayal to have been changed or omitted.
Amen ... and RIP, Heath. Thankfully, the think tank at Warner Brothers has chosen not to alter the final cut of the new Batman film, including one scene that f... more -
Dylan Wins Pulitzer Prize: A Solitary and Beautiful Mind
Bob Dylan was named a Pulitzer Prize Winner on Monday, April 7, 2008. A Special Citation was awarded to Dylan for his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power. He's always been a major figure in our contemporary American heritage, at the same time both elusive and achingly complete. Dylan has spent his life as a solitary figure, an extraordinarily beautiful mind and yet so alone.
This article includes a two videos, a musical tribute and the "I'm Not There" trailer (Heath Ledger version). In addition, there is a wonderful photo-gallery. Bob Dylan was named a Pulitzer Prize Winner on Monday, April 7, 2008. A Special Citation was awarded to Dylan for his profound impact... more -
Way to Blue
"Way to Blue" is sung by Nick Drake (1948-1974), an English singer who failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime. However, interest in Drake's work has grown steadily, to the extent that he now ranks among the most influential English singers of the last 50 years.
Heath Ledger (1979-208) was preoccupied with Drake's life and music. Shortly before his death in January, Ledger made a video to accompany Drake's song "Black Eyed Dog", in which Ledger was pictured drowning in his own bathtub.
Poignant, tender photographs, music videos and a moving photo-gallery express the emotional essence of both Drake and Ledger. "Way to Blue" is sung by Nick Drake (1948-1974), an English singer who failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime. However, i... more -
Heath Ledger's final goodbye
Cate Blanchett and Heath Ledger's parents and sister gave moving eulogies at the actor's memorial service in his hometown of Perth today.
More than 600 family and friends farewelled the Oscar-nominated actor at the service, held at Penrhos College, a private girls' school in south Perth. A member of the congregation said that Blanchett "gave a funny and moving eulogy about their times spent together'' Cate Blanchett and Heath Ledger's parents and sister gave moving eulogies at the actor's memorial service in his hometown of Perth tod... more -
Nick Drake: When the Day is Done
"When the Day is Done by Nick Drake." Nick Drake (1948-1974) was an English singer who failed to find a wide audience in England during his lifetime. Interest in Drake's work has grown steadily, to the extent that he now ranks among the most influential English singers of the last 50 years. It has been said that Heath Ledger was obsessed with Drake's music.
A photograph and the music video are included.
UPDATE: This posting has suddenly gone viral on me! Please take a listen to Nick Drake's music!! "When the Day is Done by Nick Drake." Nick Drake (1948-1974) was an English singer who failed to find a wide audience in England duri... more -
Heath Ledger death from "accidental" prescription overdose
The New York medical examiner's office have concluded their autopsy and found that "the manner of death was accidental, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications." Apparently they found six different types of prescriptions. Whether he took them to sleep, to get high, or with the intent to kill himself will likely never be known.
The New York medical examiner's office have concluded their autopsy and found that "the manner of death was accidental, resulting from... more -
911 Movie Trailer
Film inspired by 911. View the film online now at: http://www.charlesdewandeler.com
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