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Batman Joker action figure modeled on Heath Ledger: popular by death

We all knew the latest Batman movie “Dark Knight” was going to be popular, but as Heath Ledger died a few months back, this has made the movie and merchandise even more popular, especially if its to-do with Heath Ledger. The Joker action figure modeled on Heath Ledger was given the OK by his family, toy giants Mattel have launched two versions of the Heath joker doll and they released this month. The first is armed with a knife and the second has a rocket launcher. The family said that “Heath was very proud of his work in the film” and it looks like they wanted to-do what he would of wanted.

The problem has been that in the few days of this action figure releasing, they have been flying of the shelves. This may be in support of the movie or it could be collectors thinking of a toy being worth a lot of money in the future. The stores are having problems keeping the shelves stocked and the $9.99 Joker action figure has been ended up on eBay and just like other products that are in short supply, the sellers are putting a massive price increase on it. It’s been reported that one of the toys was seen at $55, that’s over $45 extra. One Toys R Us employee said that people would have to wait a while if they want one; they also said that none were left in the warehouse.

Do you think these toys are just selling out because The Dark Knight is a popular movie or is it down to Heath Ledger’s tragic circumstances?

Great New Dark Knight Picture and Christopher Nolan Interview

Fancy a Dark Knight treat? Well how about a picture of Batman and the Joker together for the first time? This little gem was tucked away in a New York Times interview with Christopher Nolan so we though it’d only be fair to bring them to you.

This photo goes to show that the Dark Knight is going to be the film of 2008. Well, tied with Indiana Jones 4, Iron Man, Hellboy 2 and Wall-E of course! It’ll be bittersweet seeing Heath Ledger rock the role of the Joker but I can’t wait. Check out the picture below.

You can read the interview with Christopher Nolan here.

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Heath Ledger’s movie farewell: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

It has been announced by director Terry Gilliam that Heath Ledger will appear in the film ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ that he was shooting before his death.

As we know the filming on the project was halted after Heath was found dead in his New York apartment.

Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will appear as Heath’s character Tony, as he travels between realms in the fantasy adventure.

Terry said: “We want the film to touch people’s hearts and souls as Heath was able to do. I am grateful to Johnny, Colin and Jude for coming on board and to everyone else who has made it possible for us to finish the film. I am delighted that Heath’s brilliant performance can be shared with the world.”

Terry added that production had now resumed in Vancouver, Canada, “with the blessing and support of Heath Ledger’s family”.

It is thought the movie will be released early next year

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Heath Ledger’s family have promised to look after his ex-wife and daughter

It has been reported that Heath Ledger’s family have promised to look after his ex-wife Michelle Williams and his daughter Matilda Rose after the late actor left them out of his will.

Heath died of an accidental drug overdose in January and has left his entire estate to his parents and three sisters in the document signed in his native Australia in April 2003.

It’s said that Heath made the will before he met and married actress Michelle Williams, who gave birth to their daughter Matilda Rose, who is now two.

Heath’s father said that “Matilda is our absolute priority and Michelle is an integral part of our family. They will be taken care of and that is how Heath would want it to be.”

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Independent Spirit Awards: Heath Ledger remembered

The Independent Spirit Awards are an annual award given in the name of independent film, featuring those who deserve the honor and recognition that they won’t be receiving at the Oscars. The show was hosted by The Office’s Rainn Wilson.

Also at the Spirit Awards friends and colleagues of Heath Ledger paid an emotional tribute to the tragic star after winning an award for one of his last films. Read more

Shrek And Donkey Have Been Named Best Movie Couple

Shrek and his sidekick Donkey have landed joint first place as best movie couple in a recent poll. Both characters were a huge success in all three Shrek films. Read more

Lindsay Lohan is taking the same drugs Heath Ledger was using when he died

According to Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael Lindsay Lohan is taking the same drugs Heath Ledger was using when he died. Read more

Heath Ledger Joker Doll Set To Go On Sale

An action figure of Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight is set to go on sale. The role of The Joker is Ledger’s final full role after he died of an overdose of prescription drugs on January 22nd. Read more

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell To Replace Heath Ledger In Parnassus?

Ever since the death of Heath Ledger, there have been rumours of who will replace him in Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, which Ledger was working on up until his death. Read more

New Imaginarium Of Dr Parnassus Photo Online

The official site launched last week and now we have a glimpse of a great new production shot from Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The film, as you well know, was the last project Heath Ledger worked on before his passing. There’s still no word on who will replace Ledger. Read more

Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus Official Website Launched: Movie Still Going Ahead

Although the film has lost it’s lead man, Heath Ledger, it seems The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus will go ahead. The movie, directed by Terry Gilliam was rumoured to have shut down production after the tragic death of Ledger but with the launch of it’s official site, it seems those rumours have been proved false. Read more

Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose

It has been reported that Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, autopsy results have revealed.

Heath, who was found dead in his New York apartment on January 22, was killed by “acute intoxication” involving a combination of six drugs, the New York City medical examiner’s office reported. Read more

Heath Ledger To Be Buried in Perth Western Australia

It has just been announced that Heath Ledger will be buried next to his grandparents following a private funeral in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia.

Heath’s parents Kim and Sally Ledger have opted out of a public funeral, preferring to invite only close family and friends to the Karakatta Cemetery in Perth. Read more

Heath Ledger Drug Video: Entertainment Tonight & The Insider pay $200,000 for rights

Heath Ledger was a loving dad and an accomplished actor, but his 2-year-old daughter will have to be in a world where Entertainment Tonight and The Insider have paid $200,000 for rights to an alleged Heath Ledger drug video.

They have apparently obtained rights to footage filmed back in 2006 Read more

The Dark Knight Director Christopher Nolan Pays Tribute To Heath Ledger

Since Heath Ledger’s shock passing, there have been many celebrity tributes to the actor although none have been so beautiful and moving as this one from Newsweek which has been written by Christopher Nolan, the director of The Dark Knight and the very last person to wrap on a movie with Heath Ledger. Read more

Heath Ledger’s Latest Movie, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Has Been Suspended

Following the untimely and tragic death of it’s leading man Heath Ledger, Terry Gilliam’s ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’ has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Read more

Heath Ledger: funeral arrangements and family tribute

It has been reported that Heath Ledger’s family has been adamant about keeping Heath’s funeral arrangements under wraps.
It’s said that his relatives are expected to arrive in New York on Friday.

It’s said that they may have chosen to have his memorial service in New York because that is where Heath’s main residence was. Read more