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Depp 'Honoured' To Fill Ledger's Shoes
JOHNNY DEPP felt "privileged" to replace HEATH LEDGER in new movie THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR. PARNASSUS, describing the late star as a "thundering and ungovernable talent".Ledger was midway through making the movie when he died...
By WENN on 17 December 2009
Lindsay Lohan Dated Heath?
Lindsay Lohan was dating Heath Ledger when he died, her mother has claimed.Dina Lohan alleges the 'Mean Girls' actress was romantically involved with the 'Dark Knight' star when he died of an accidental drug overdose...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2009
Ledger's Last Directorial Work Appears Online
Late actor HEATH LEDGER's final work as a music video director has hit the web.The Dark Knight star shot a promo for rapper pal No Fixed Abode shortly before his death from an accidental prescription...
By WENN on 30 October 2009
Lindsay Lohan 'Followed By Dealer'
Lindsay Lohan's father claims he knows who her drug dealer is. Michael Lohan - who has alleged his actress daughter is addicted to prescription drugs - believes the 'Mean Girls' star is being targeted by...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 October 2009
Williams: 'New Love Doesn't Mask The Pain Of Ledger Tragedy'
Actress MICHELLE WILLIAMS is struggling to find true love following the death of her ex-boyfriend HEATH LEDGER.The Brokeback Mountain star had split from the Aussie actor months before he died from an accidental drug overdose...
By WENN on 16 September 2009
Isaacs' Shock At Ledger's Death
JASON ISAACS was stunned to hear about the death of his THE PATRIOT co-star HEATH LEDGER - and immediately rang the movie's other stars to mourn the tragedy.The pair starred in the 2000 war movie,...
By WENN on 02 September 2009
Cruise's Bid To Complete Ledger's Final Film
TOM CRUISE offered to help complete HEATH LEDGER's final film role - but was rejected by director TERRY GILLIAM because he did not know the late star.Ledger was filming scenes for The Imaginarium of Dr...
By WENN on 02 September 2009
Jackson's Death Upsets Ledger Family
HEATH LEDGER's family was heartbroken by the recent loss of MICHAEL JACKSON - because it reminded them of the late actor's death from an accidental overdose.The Brokeback Mountain star's father Kim was devastated upon learning...
By WENN on 08 July 2009
Ned Kelly Star Lands Point Break Sequel Role
HEATH LEDGER's NED KELLY co-star DAMIAN WALSHE-HOWLING has landed a villainous role in the much-anticipated sequel to surf movie POINT BREAK. The Aussie actor will play a pirate called Dali in director Jan de Bonts Point...
By WENN on 04 March 2009
Ledger Was Miserable On Brokeback Mountain Set
HEATH LEDGER had a miserable time on the BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN set - because director ANG LEE treated the late star like an "alienated prop", according to the film's producer JAMES SCHAMUS. In an Entertainment Weekly...
By WENN on 17 January 2009
Ledger Turned Down Spider-man
Late actor HEATH LEDGER was film bosses' first choice to play SPIDER-MAN, according to the dead star's longtime agent. In a U.S. magazine tribute to mark the first anniversary of Ledger's death (22Jan08), CAA agent...
By WENN on 17 January 2009
Dicaprio 'Horrified' By Ledger And Phoenix Deaths
LEONARDO DiCAPRIO has never been tempted to dabble in drugs after growing up on a heroin-riddled neighbourhood - and was left horrified when fellow actors HEATH LEDGER and RIVER PHOENIX died from overdoses. The Titanic...
By WENN on 12 January 2009
Caine: 'Heath Terrified Me'
SIR MICHAEL CAINE was so terrified by the late HEATH LEDGER'S chilling depiction of the JOKER in new Batman film THE DARK KNIGHT he forgot his lines. The 75-year-old actor plays a butler in the...
By WENN on 31 March 2008
Ledger Painting Entered Into Australian Art Contest
A painting of late actor HEATH LEDGER is in competition to land a prestigious Australian art prize. The portrait, titled Heath and painted by Ledger's friend Vincent Fantauzzo, is one of 249 entries to date...
By WENN on 22 February 2008
Three Actors To Take On Ledger's Final Role?
Not one but three actors have been signed up to take over the late HEATH LEDGER's role in TERRY GILLIAM's THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR PARNASSUS, according to new reports.Ain'tItCool.com claims that JOHNNY DEPP, COLIN FARRELL...
By Contributor on 15 February 2008
Ledger's Brokeback Mountain Daughter Grieves
HEATH LEDGER's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN co-star KATE MARA has spoken of her grief following the actor's untimely death last week (22Jan08). Mara played Ledger's onscreen daughter in the latter stages of the movie - when her...
By on 01 February 2008
Redford To Walk In The Woods?
Acclaimed actor and director ROBERT REDFORD could produce and star in a film based on the expeditions of travel writer BILL BRYSON.The Hollywood Reporter has stated that the HORSE WHISPERER star is interested in working...
By Contributor on 29 January 2008
Naomi Watts Joins Heath Ledger's Family At Memorial Service
Family and friends of the late Heath Ledger, including his ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts, have gathered at a memorial service for the actor.Watts and Ledger's ex-fiancee Michelle Williams were among the mourners at the private service...
By Contributor on 28 January 2008
Brits Julie Christie And Daniel Day-lewis Take Sag Awards
British actors Julie Christie and Daniel Day-Lewis have won the top acting prizes at the Screen Actors' Guild (SAG) awards.While Christie took the best actress gong for her acclaimed portrayal of a woman facing dementia...
By Contributor on 28 January 2008
Ledger's Drug Binges With Campbell
HEATH LEDGER enjoyed indulging in cocaine and ecstasy binges with NAOMI CAMPBELL in his early days as a Hollywood star, according to the supermodel's former assistant. Rebecca White worked for the British catwalk star for...
By WENN on 24 January 2008
Hulme Relieved He's Not The Joker
Aussie actor LACHY HULME is relieved the producers of the BATMAN BEGINS sequel have chosen HEATH LEDGER to play THE JOKER because he was getting tired of the press speculation surrounding him. Many internet sites...
By WENN on 18 September 2006
Phillippe Lands Two-face Role?
RYAN PHILLIPPE is set to take over from TOMMY LEE JONES after reportedly landing the role of HARVEY DENT/TWO-FACE in the upcoming BATMAN BEGINS sequel. REESE WITHERSPOON's husband will join HEATH LEDGER, who has signed...
By WENN on 16 August 2006
Spanking Scene From Secretary Sexiest
The spanking scene from the movie SECRETARY has been named the Sexiest Moment on Film by a new survey. DVD company Lovefilm conducted the poll, which gave the top honour to the scene in the...
By WENN on 14 March 2006
Ledger: 'I Could Play Bush'
Australian actor HEATH LEDGER wants to play US President GEORGE W BUSH on screen, in a bid to challenge his acting abilities. Ledger insists it is vital for him, as an actor, to understand...
By WENN on 17 February 2006
Curtis Berates Brokeback Mountain
Movie legend TONY CURTIS is stunned to learn BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN has received eight Oscar nominations, insisting there is nothing "unique" about the gay cowboy romance. ANG LEE's tragic epic has received nods for Best...
By WENN on 05 February 2006
Ledger Took Brokeback Inspiration From Bisexual Uncle
HEATH LEDGER took inspiration for his role as a gay cowboy in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN from his bisexual uncle who was disowned by his father. The Australian hunk, who is an Oscar favourite for his...
By WENN on 17 January 2006
Ledger's Pregnancy Weight Gain
HEATH LEDGER ate so much food during his girlfriend MICHELLE WILLIAMS' pregnancy, he gained nine kilograms (20 pounds). The Australian actor and his BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN co-star welcomed their daughter MATILDA into the world on...
By WENN on 07 December 2005
Madonna Hails 'Brave' Gyllenhaal And Ledger
Superstar MADONNA has hailed "brave" Hollywood hunks JAKE GYLLENHAAL and HEATH LEDGER for portraying gay cowboys in their forthcoming movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Madonna was treated to an early screening of the ANG LEE-directed movie,...
By WENN on 02 November 2005
Emerson Lived In Ledger's Garage
BRIDE AND PREJUDICE actor MARTIN HENDERSON was "so broke" when he first arrived in Hollywood - he had to sleep in friend HEATH LEDGER's garage. The New Zealand-born star, 29, formed a friendship with...
By WENN on 04 October 2004
Altman's Editor Peroni In Suicide Mystery
American film editor GERALDINE PERONI died at her New York home on Tuesday (03AUG04) after reportedly committing suicide. She was 51. The city's medical examiner's office ruled the movie maker - who frequently worked...
By WENN on 09 August 2004
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