Terry Gilliam: Ledger 'brilliant' in last film
Director Terry Gilliam said replacing Heath Ledger's part with three actors to complete his final film after he died has worked. Filming of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was suspended when the star was found dead in January. Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will now appear as Ledger's character, but scenes he had previously filmed will be included in the movie. "I've seen it and it works and it's great," said Gilliam. "It's the last chance to see Heath and he's brilliant," he ad

'Delight' over final Ledger film
Director Terry Gilliam has said he is "delighted" Heath Ledger's final film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, will be released. Filming was suspended when the star was found dead in January. Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell will now appear as Ledger's character, but scenes he had previously filmed will be included in the movie. Gilliam said he was hoping "to touch people's hearts and souls as Heath was able to do" through the film. "I am grateful to Johnny, Colin and Jude for coming o

Johnny Depp to play "The Riddler" in next Batman?
Johnny Depp is tipped to play Batman villain The Riddler in the next installment of the comic book movie series. After the huge success of The Dark Knight, which has taken $440 million (GBP220 million) at the worldwide box office, producers are confident they can convince Depp to take on Christian Bale's Batman on the big screen. And, according to the National Enquirer, studio bosses also want Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman onboard to play another of the Caped Crusader's arch-foe, the Penguin.

Johnny Depp planning to take another chance on 'Don Quixote'
Seven years after abandoning their first attempt, Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp and film-maker Terry Gilliam are trying once again to shoot the film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Based on the Cervantes novel, the film stars Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny as an advertising executive who travels back in time. In one of the most incident-prone shoots ever, the original attempt to film the flick suffered a variety of accidents, including the set being washed away by a flash flood and one the

Heath Ledger's Final Film to Go Ahead
Heath Ledger's final film, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" directed by Terry Gilliam, is to get the go-ahead. Even though Heath didn't finish filming before his tragic death on January 22nd of this year, the unfinished scenes will be shot with Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell in Heath's role instead.

“The Penguin” Philip Seymour Hoffman “The Riddler” Johnny Depp “Batman: The Dark Knight” Sequel
Award-winning actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Johnny Depp are being courted for roles in a sequel to the biggest box office feature ever, The Dark Knight. Sources close to the project tell the National Enquirer that studio heads are hoping to bring Hoffman, who starred in the critically-acclaimed 2006 film Capote, and Depp on-board for a follow-up to this Summer’s Batman epic. “(Producers) are convinced that the role of the Riddler is perfect for Depp. Johnny’s a pro. He’ll be able to take dir

Jude, Johnny & Colin to Assume Heath's Last Role
It is taking three top names Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell – to step into Heath Ledger's final role, in the unfinished movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, according to a rep for Law.

Final Tally for "The Dark Knight" is $158.3 Million
Everyone now knows that "The Dark Knight" set a record for the biggest weekend opening. But according to the final tally, the Sunday estimates of $155.3 million turned out to be a bit low. In reality, the film has brought in $158.3 million, creating an even bigger gap between itself and "Spider-Man 3," which was the previous record-holder at $151.1 million back in May 2007. The industry-record bow naturally yielded a studio high for Warner Bros. and personal bests for director Christopher Nolan and cast

Director and Writer Named for Depp's DARK SHADOWS!
DARK SHADOWS is in development over at Johnny Depp's Infinitum-Nihil and Graham King's GK Films along with Warner Bros. It is a feature based on the '60s daytime supernatural soap opera. While no director, writer or cast has yet been announced, the film is based on over 1,225 episodes of the television series dating from 1966 to 1971. Dark Shadows was a highly atmospheric, spooky soap that featured gothic horror staples like vampires, monsters, witches, werewolves, ghosts and zombies. This weekend, th

Nolan: 'Ledger Made The Dark Knight A Success'
Heath Ledger deserves all the credit for THE DARK KNIGHT's massive box office haul, according to the movie's director Christopher Nolan. Ledger plays The Joker in the movie, the last full film role he completed before his death in January (08) from an accidental drug overdose. And Nolan insists Ledger made the movie a hit. Speaking at The Dark Knight's Japanese premiere on Monday (28Jul08), the British filmmaker said, "(He was) what The Joker in our film would need to be. "(We were) looking for

Johnny Depp to play The Riddler?
Depp1.jpg"> Excellent news for any Depp fan out there. Looks like he is the next hot favourite to play 'The Riddler' in the next Batman sequel....If he plays it anything like Jack Sparrow, then it should be very entertaining indeed...producers are also trying to get Philip Seymour Hoffman to play the Penguin, but I think Johnny Depp will bring a whole new look to the riddler and make the character his own....its perfect for him!

Video: Johnny Depp on location as John Dillinger
Michael Mann’s “Public Enemies” shooting on location in Columbus, WI., along with Christian Bale and recent Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard.

Could The Dark Knight Sink the Titanic?
Could The Dark Knight overtake Titanic to become the largest grossing domestic movie of all time? In just 13 days, The Dark Knight has taken in over $342.6 million domestically, and another $128.3 million internationally. The film is already in the top 15 films of all time, and is adding millions more each day. But will Batman be able to top Titanic’s $600.7 million record? Box office analysts admit that it isn’t out of the question. Most people expect the film to take in at least another $80 million, b

Is The Dark Knight really the best film ever made?
It's shot straight to the top of imdb.com's top films of all time. Fair praise for Christopher Nolan? Or is this a vote-rigging scandal by Bat-fans?

"Dark Knight" Nears $400 Million
Even an army of the undead could not dislodge Batman from his box-office perch. The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" hauled in $43.8 million to rank as Hollywood's top movie for the third-straight weekend, fending off "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," which opened a close second with $42.5 million. "The Dark Knight" has soared to a $394.9 million haul in just 17 days, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Warner Bros. release should sail past the $400 million mark by Monday or Tuesday,

Johnny Depp holding screenwriting auditions for Salvador Dali film
Johnny Depp is holding X Factor-style auditions for screenwriters to find the right script for his film about surrealist painter Salvador Dali. We're told: "He's open to working with anyone - from housewives to pensioners - if the script is right."

One lucky extra: Six-year-old William Nero appears with Johnny Depp in PUBLIC ENEMIES
Dressed in worn overalls and standing outside an Illinois farmhouse, six-year-old William Nero seems to have stepped out of a Dorothea Lange photograph. No doubt his huge, haunting eyes helped win the young actor his role as a featured extra in Michael Mann's Depression-era PUBLIC ENEMIES. However, when he reported for work outside St. Anne, Illinois on June 26th, he didn't know that he would be appearing in a scene with Johnny Depp. His mother Lindsey reports that they didn't even know which movie William

Arrested Batman star 'flew into a rage after his mother insulted his wife'
Batman star Christian Bale confronted his mother after she allegedly insulted his wife, MailOnline has learned. Sources close to the actor said he 'flew off the handle' at London's Dorchester hotel after Jenny Bale said 'some outrageous things'. Yesterday, the Welsh-born actor was arrested and bailed over an assault claim, which he has denied. However, a source close to the 34-year-old actor says Bale is confident he’s done nothing wrong, and blames his mother. He is also said to have become d

Johnny Depp enters Alice In Wonderland as Mad Hatter
After playing a pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean series, versatile Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is set to play the Mad Hatter in the film version of Alice in Wonderland. Thesun.co.uk reports the movie will be shot in 3D and Depp teams up with his friend and collaborator, director Tim Burton. The two have worked together on six movies. A source said: "Burton has had designs on Alice In Wonderland since before he was famous. He has a knack for turning what seem like stories for just kids into gripping,

Johnny Depp lined up to star in condom ads
Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp has been offered $10 million to become the face of American condom manufacturer Trojan. The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star, 44, would be expected to appear in a series of offbeat TV commercials for the company’s new Magnum range. Bosses at the contraception firm believe the Hollywood star would not only expand sales in the US but also help inspire an anti-AIDS campaign to send free condoms to third world countries. The actor is yet to formally agree to the deal —

Johnny Depp Did Not Marry in Kentucky
Reports that Johnny Depp married partner Vanessa Paradis in Kentucky are "not true," his rep tells Usmagazine.com. "There is no wedding," the rep confirmed. The Sweeney Todd star, 45, has been with Paradis, a 35-year-old French actress and singer, since 1998. The couple has a 9-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, and a 6-year-old son, John.

'Dark Knight' continues to dominate
Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight" continued its record-breaking crusade over the weekend, grossing an estimated $75.6 million from 4,366 theaters at the domestic box office. The huge weekend means the pic broke the $300 million barrier in only 10 days and is quickly careening toward the $400 million mark. No other film in history has made so much in its sophomore sesh, and the "Dark Knight" cume has reached $312.4 million. Batman sequel declined just 52% over the weekend.

Johnny Depp Enters Nice in Foul Mood
Upon arriving in Nice today, Johnny Depp greeted photogs with a warm French hello. If you were one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, you'd be pissed off too.

Back on set without Heath: Lily Cole resumes filming on tragic Ledger's last movie
A sombre-looking Lily Cole resumed filming on actor Heath Ledger's final film the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, following his tragic death last month. The flame-haired British model turned actress, resumed filming on location in Vancouver, Canada where the production had been due to move before his untimely death on 22 January. Ledger's death came just three days after location work in London's Clerkenwell had ended. According to reports in an unusual move, director Terry Gilliam will use thr

Independent Review of The Dark Knight
Independent film critic gives The Dark Knight highest film rating of the year to date. He writes, "While Chris Nolan's Batman Begins was a magnificent film and one of the best superhero movies ever, The Dark Knight stands on its shoulders peering over into a whole new world. It's too bad for Iron Man which was looking to be the best superhero movie of the year, although, the comparison is a bit like comparing a year's best movie to a year's best epic film. Perhaps, The Dark Knight will finally do what no s