10 Things I Hate About You TV Series?
ABC Family has ordered a half-hour television pilot based on the 1999 teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You, which starred Julie Stiles, Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Many teenagers don’t realize that the film was actually a modern day tetelling of William Shakespeare’s Taming Of The Shrew (hence the film’s title - 10 Things I hate About You). Gil Junger, who filmed the original 1999 film will also helm the pilot. The series will focus more on sisters Kate and Bianca Stratford f

10 Things I Hate About This Idea
It was announced today that ABC Family is going to adapt "10 Things I Hate About You" into a weekly TV series that will shift the focus from Patrick's courtship of Kat Stratford to her sibling rivalry with Bianca. I'm not a huge fan of this idea -- mostly because every time I've seen "10 Things" on TBS since January, Heath Ledger's tragic death is all I can think about and worry the same will be true of the TV series. But since I love this movie more than my Sketchers -- which is just because I don't have a

Lawsuit: Heath Ledger Insurer Refusing to Pay $10 Million Benefit
A lawsuit has been filed against the insurer that wrote Heath Ledger’s $10 million life insurance policy challenging the company’s claim that the actor’s death in January 2008 may have actually been a suicide. In court papers obtained by ET, the lawsuit claims the insurer, ReliaStar, acted in bad faith and engaged in the "illegal and unfair practice" of post-claim underwriting by insisting the deceased actor may have committed suicide even though his death was officially rule

ABC Family turning "10 Things" into series (Reuters)
Reuters - ABC Family has picked up two half-hour pilots -- "10 Things I Hate About You," based on the Heath Ledger film, and "Ruby and the Rockits," starring David Cassidy and "Spy Kids" veteran Alexa Vega.

Lawyers: Insurer Won't Pay $10 Million to Heath Ledger's Daughter
The life insurance company first wants to investigate whether the actor's death was a suicide, a lawsuit claims

Lawsuit: Heath Ledger Insurer Refusing to Pay $10 Million Benefit
A lawsuit has been filed against the insurer that wrote Heath Ledger's $10 million life insurance policy challenging the company's claim that the actor's death in January 2008 may have actually been a suicide. In court papers obtained by ET, the lawsuit claims the insurer, ReliaStar, acted in bad faith and engaged in the "illegal and unfair practice" of post-claim underwriting by insisting the deceased actor may have committed suicide even though his death was officially ruled an accidental o

Today's News: Our Take - ABC Family Bringing 10 Things to the Small Screen
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gil Junger, the director of the film 10 Things — which introduced audiences to the late Heath Ledger — has signed on to direct the pilot. The series won't deviate too much from the feature, which itself was based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, following two polar-opposite sisters in high school. Greek's Carter Covington will write and executive produce the single-camera show. The network also greenlit Ruby and the Rockits, headlined by Sp

Heath Ledger’s Daughter Inherits Everything But…
The late Heath Ledger took out an insurance police in 2007 and named his daughter Matilda Rose sole beneficiary, just yesterday Heath’s father said that by right all should be given to his daughter, however a lawsuit was filed against the insurer that wrote the $10 million life insurance policy challenging the company’s claim that the Actor’s death in January 2008 may have actually been a suicide. Investigators concluded that Ledger died of an accidental overdose of drugs. Popularity: 1% [?]

Heath Ledger’s Daughter could lose her Fortune
“The Dark Knight” actor, Heath Ledger, died of an accidental drug overdose in January this year, but Reliastar Life Insurance is investigating whether he committed suicide. Lawyers for Matilda Rose - the star’s daughter with “Brokeback Mountain” co-star Michelle Williams - are suing the firm, insisting there is no evidence of suicide. If they win, the three-year-old [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Heath Ledger’s Daughter could lose her Fortune", url: "http://showstalke

Heath Ledger nominated posthumously in GQ Awards
The actor is among dozens of leading Australians to secure a nomination in the 2008 GQ Men of the Year Awards, announced at city bar Comme last night. Ledger, who lived for only the first 22 days of the year, has been given a nod in the best actor category for his freakish portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. Other celebrities who were named as influential Australians in the annual poll for the men's magazine include singer Sam Sparro, for the breakthrough artist award, and Daniel MacPherson for the

The Joker Heath Ledger Style Halloween Makeup
Applying makeup for the Joker character portrayed by Heath Ledger in the Dark Night Batman movie is relatively easy if you have the basic materials and follow this series of stepsContent Producer: David ClaerrPublished: Oct 09, 2008

Insurance Company Sued For Not Paying Heath Ledger’s Benefit
This time in a lawsuit filed to an insurance company that refuse to pay the actor’s $10 million life insurance policy. Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment in January this year. Investigators concluded that Ledger’s death was an accidental death from an overdose of painkillers and other medicines, but lawyers for the ReliaStar insurance company have claimed his death was suspicious and possibly a suicide, that would nullify the policy. The “Brokeback Mountain” cowboy too

Heath Ledger’s Daughter Will Inherit Entire Estate
Heath Ledger would be proud of his family. The late actor’s parents and siblings have decided that his entire estate, which is thought to be worth $20 million, should be left to his daughter, Matilda Rose. A couple years before Matilda was born Heath had a will made up, leaving everything to his sisters and parents. But Ledger’s [...]

Heath Ledger’s Former Lawyer Fighting for Daughter’s Money
While Heath Ledger may be dead and gone, his name is alive and still kicking in the media world.  Heath’s ex-attorney has shed his snake skin in the honor of Heath’s daughter, Matilda Rose, and is suing ReliaStar Life Insurance Co. for over $10 million for failure to pay up on Heath’s policy. ReliaStar states in its legal response that it is seeking more information about whether Ledger may have lied on paperwork and about whether his death may have been a suicide. LaViolette’s lawsuit

Life insurer blocks Heath Ledger cash - Times Online - 24Olsen
SOURCE: "ashley Olsen" OR "Mary-Kate Olsen" - Google NewsLife insurer blocks Heath Ledger cashTimes Online, UK - 29 minutes ago... the Dutch insurance company, which wants to interview the Australian actor’s Manhattan friends - including Mary-Kate Olsen, 22, the actress who may have ...

Would You Watch a TV Version of 10 Things I Hate About You?
I was a fan of 10 Things I Hate About You, the 1999 Taming of the Shrew update that starred Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. But could a TV series based on the story also be great — or would that be taking things too far? ABC Family is looking to find out, as they've just picked up a pilot for a potential series based on the movie. This one would focus more on the sisters, according to Zap2it: Both girls attend Padua High and must juggle their social lives, boys and their over-protective dad, but approac

10 Things I Hate About You on TV
More ABC news today, as the network???s family division has ordered a half-hour television pilot based on the ???99 teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. The film was a modern retelling of ???Taming of the Shrew??? by William Shakespeare. It starred Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and others. Director of the original, Gil Junger, will [...]

ABC Family “10 Things I Hate About You” TV Series
The 1999 teen comedy that starred Gabrielle Union, Julia Stiles, and a pre-Oscar-nominated Heath Ledger as a group of wild high schoolers is being re-developed for the small screen. ABC Family has given the green-light to a half-hour version of 10 Things I Hate About You. Based on the film of the same name, the new series will shadow a teen feminist and her All-American younger sister as they struggle to adapt to the challenges of high school.

10 Things I Hate About You Coming To The Small Screen
10 Things I Hate About You is such a good, classic chick flick!  I mean, seriously, who doesn't get a little misty eyed when Julia Stiles chokes up reading her poem in class?  Well, ABC wants to take advantage of the success that the storyline had as a movie and bring it to the small screen. The movie's director of "10 Things", Gil Junger, will also shoot the pilot, which is written and executive produced by Carter Covington. The series will focus more on sisters Kate and Bianca Stratford

News Bites: '10 Things' Heads to TV, Haters, and More
A long time passed since 10 Things I Hate About You hit the big screen. Julia Stiles got Bourne, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has become a powerhouse on the indie scene, and Heath Ledger ... we know what became of him. I'm guessing that his death and reminiscing moments about his work is what inspired this next piece of news: Ace Showbiz reports that ABC Family is going to make the Shakespeare-inspired film into a television series, with the film's director, Gil Junger, signed on to helm the pilot. In it, Kate and

Life Insurance Company Won't Pay Out $10 Million Policy On Heath Ledger
A trustee for Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda is suing the bosses of a U.S. life insurance company for refusing to pay out on his $10 million policy - because they believe he may have committed suicide. The Brokeback Mountain actor, 28, was found dead in his New York apartment in January. The New York City Medical Examiner ruled he died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, but executives at ReliaStar Life Insurance Company are investigating the possibility Ledger took his own life. The fir

George Clooney Has no Regrets About Being Batman
George Clooney insists he has no regrets about being Batman -- despite being shown up by new caped crusader Christian Bale. Summer's record-breaking blockbuster The Dark Knight, starring Bale, and Heath Ledger as The Joker, has got Clooney thinking back to his own experience in the cape and cowl in 1997 flop Batman & Robin. He says, "I don't regret anything. With hindsight it's easy to look back at Batman and go, 'Woah! that was really sh**, and I was really bad in it.' "The truth is, Batman is stil

Simon Pegg 'Humbled' After Meeting Heath Ledger
British funnyman Simon Pegg was left stunned and "humbled" after meeting Heath Ledger, when the late star revealed he was a fan. Pegg and his wife were mingling at the BAFTA Awards in Britain, when Ledger was nominated for Brokeback Mountain— and he was thrilled when the American made his way over to him to say hello. The Hot Fuzz star recalls, "My wife loved Brokeback Mountain and said, 'Please introduce me to Heath Ledger,' and I'm like, 'I'm not gonna bother him. He gets bothered enough.' I was g

Pop Culture: Heath Ledger’s Little One Gets $16 Million
The Batman actor, who died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January, signed a will before his daughter was born leaving everything to his parents and three sisters. Some had speculated his former partner Michelle Williams would lodge a claim for the money. Source:ABC News This entry was posted on Monday, September 29th, 2008 at 4:24 pm and is filed under Nicey Nicey!, Pop Culture. You can follow any responses to this entry through

Simon Pegg 'humbled' by Heath Ledger meeting
British funnyman Simon Pegg was left stunned and "humbled" after meeting Heath Ledger, when the late star revealed he was a fan.