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

Weekend Box Office: 'Dark Knight' Barrels Toward $400 Million
The weekend estimates have The Dark Knight edging out The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor for the #1 spot, with $43.8 million to The Mummy's $42.5. The ranking may well change by the time the actual figures come out Monday afternoon, but the important fact will remain: The Dark Knight has hauled in $395 million after merely 3 weekends of release. Its first two weekend drops -- 53% and 42% -- may not seem sensational, but for a film that opened to $158 million, those numbers aren't half bad. The movie is s

DEA -- What Were THEY Smoking?!
Sources connected with the Heath Ledger investigation say the Drug Enforcement Administration set a new low for starf**king. People who have talked to TMZ off the record are now willing to go on record -- still anonymously -- about one of the most bizarre DEA power grabs ever. How's this for starters ... no one we've spoken with connected with the case can point to a single DEA case where a massive investigation was launched over an accidental death in which no criminality was even hinted at. We k

"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,

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' stars will pledge to vote for Ledger
Heath Ledger's co-stars in The Dark Knight have revealed that he already has three Oscar votes in the bag. Rumours have been rife that the late actor will secure an Academy Award nomination for his performance as The Joker in the latest instalment in the Batman franchise. Speaking at the film's premiere on Monday night, Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent/Two Face) told Teletext: "I'm a member of the Academy so I can vote for him." Sir Michael Caine, who plays butler Alfred Pennyworth, added, "So can I",

'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.

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

Comic-Con 2008 - Heath Ledger Bobblehead
Heath Ledger Joker bobblehead, presented without comment.

HEATH LEDGER - LEDGER'S DEATH SHOWS RISING PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE
Heath Ledger's death through an accidental overdose of prescription drugs illustrates a rise in home medication, according to a new study. The Dark Knight star was found dead in his New York City apartment on January 22nd having ingested a fatal combination of sleeping tablets and painkillers. And the Australian actor's tragic death - at just 28 years old - exemplifies the fatal dangers of asking patients to monitor their own medication, according to researchers at the University of California in Sa

Heath Ledger Probe Closed, Mary-Kate Olsen Frees From Subpoena
Federal prosecutors closed Heath Ledger's investigation and do not subpoena Mary-Kate Olsen.

JOHNNY DEPP'S MOVIES FOR THE FOLLOWING YEARS!!!
This yr. looks like our friend Johnny Depp will be filming some more movies.Johnny is expecting to be in a film called "Shantaram"(2009) directed by Mira Nair. Another film for Johnny is "Rum Diary"(2009) directed by Bruce Robinson. He will also be the replacement of Heath Ledger's last movie, "The imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus,"(2009) alongside with Jude Law and Colin Farrell directed by Terry Gilliam. Theres also "Public Enemies"(2009) directed by Michael Mann and starts with Johnny, Christian Bale, and Ch

The Dark Knight premieres in Japan
The Dark Knight premieres in Japan

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

Lawyer: Mary-Kate Olsen Had 'Nothing to Do' with Heath Ledger's Drugs
Mary-Kate Olsen doesn't know where Heath Ledger got the drugs that killed him, and has already provided investigators with "relevant information," her lawyer says in a statement. "Despite tabloid speculation, Mary-Kate Olsen had nothing whatsoever to do with the drugs found in Heath Ledger's home or his body, and she does not know where he obtained them," said the statement from attorney Michael C. Miller on Monday.

Heath Ledger's ex-fiancee Michelle Williams 'dating Hollywood director Spike Jonze'
Seven months after the sudden death of her ex-fiance Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams appears to have found happiness again. A U.S. magazine reports the former Dawson's Creek actress, 27, has started dating film director Spike Jonze, ex-husband of Lost In Translation director Sofia Coppola. Williams and Jonze, 38, have been spotted together several times near the film-maker's £1.5million New York apartment in recent weeks.

What Does Olsen Know About Heath's Death?
After Olsen refused to cooperate with investigators, a federal grand jury issued a subpoena as part of a criminal investigation into the source of the drugs that killed her close friend Heath Ledger, ABC News has learned. The federal investigation into Ledger's death hit a roadblock in the form of the pint-sized actress. Sources close to the investigation said Olsen is the final witness in their investigation but has so far refused numerous requests to her lawyer Michael Miller to cooperate. Accordi

Michelle Williams Dating Spike Jonze?
Michelle Williams, Heath Ledger’s ex-fiancé may have found love again. Michelle is reportedly dating director Spike Jonze, who is the ex-husband of Sophia Coppolla. The pair have been spotted several times over the last few weeks and were seen kissing near his Manhattan apartment. More after the jump...

OLSEN TO HEATH FEDS: LET'S DEAL
Pint-size actress Mary-Kate Olsen has refused to be interviewed by federal investigators probing the accidental drug death of her close friend Heath Ledger unless she receives immunity from prosecution, The Post has learned. The actress' lawyer has repeatedly rebuffed attempts by the feds to question Olsen, who was the first person called after her masseuse discovered Ledger's body in his SoHo apartment in January. Frustrated federal officials could obtain a grand-jury subpoena to compel the funky "Fu

Heath Ledger Death Inquiry Not Going Further
I guess after all this trying to deal with Mary-Kate and all this drama, the feds have decided not to go any further with the investigation. There reason for this is "we do not feel there is a viable target". Thanks for causing a stir over nothing.

Heath Ledger's ex fiancee Michelle Williams with new love Spike Jonze
Michelle Williams has found love again with director Spike Jonze seven months after the tragic death of her former fiance Heath Ledger. The pair boarded a private jet bound for Oregon yesterday along with the Brokeback Mountain actress's two-year-old daughter Matilda. The trio were seen strolling together outside the airport, Williams at one point breaking into a broad smile.

Feds Officially Close Heath Ledger Investigation
The U.S. Attorney's Office closed its investigation into Heath Ledger's accidental overdose death and will not enforce a subpoena against Mary-Kate Olsen, a law-enforcement source tells PEOPLE. The probe was closed without any charges being filed. Olsen, 22, was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury on April 23, but her attorney had been in negotiations with federal authorities since then, the source says. Olsen had wanted immunity before testifying. Olsen's attorney released a statement saying the

Mary-Kate to be subpoenaed in Heath Ledger death
As the investigation surrounding Heath Ledger's accidental overdose continues, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration office in New York has confirmed to "Access Hollywood" that they have issued a subpoena that would force Mary-Kate Olsen to testify in front of a grand jury. Five medications were found in Ledger's body at the time of his death, according to the DEA, three of which he'd obtained via doctors in Texas and Los Angeles. At the center of the investigation is how he acquired Oxycontin and

Sony may bite on Spidey spinoff
With Heath Ledger's villainous Joker drawing attention and boxoffice dollars, Sony is moving forward with "Venom," a potential "Spider-Man" spinoff based on a bad guy. The studio is developing the project, based on the gooey nemesis who appeared in "Spider-Man 3" and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise. But getting any spinoff off the ground, let alone one centered on a v