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

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

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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

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

"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,

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

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.

'Dark Knight' on top for 4th week
“The Dark Knight” staged a comeback Saturday to emerge victorious for the fourth straight frame, while some surprisingly durable holdovers continued to find traction in the middle of the top 10 pack. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ superhero sequel lost to “Pineapple Express” on Friday by a narrow $7.9 million to $7.6 million margin. But on Saturday it surged ahead of Sony’s stoner comedy, winning the day with $10.5 million vs. $7.6 million. Combined with a slightly higher Sunday estimat

Heath's tot gets aid from stars
THE three stars who completed Heath Ledger’s final film role have donated their pay to his two-year-old daughter. Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell were worried for Matilda’s future as Heath left an old will which did not include the girl. They played versions of his character Tim in fantasy epic The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus. Director Terry Gilliam, 67, said: “They didn’t take money — it goes to Heath’s daughter. “That’s extraordinary! And wonderful . . . and when you�

Ledger apartment available for rent
The apartment in which Heath Ledger died is available for rent for $$26,000 per month.

The Dark Knight: Early Joker Concept Art
These early pre-Heath Ledger Joker conceptual designs can be found in The Art of The Dark Knight. I was shocked to discover that the Joker design they eventually settled on, actually seems a lot tamer than some of the early concepts. I recommend picking up the book, as it also features the entire shooting script.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

From 90210 To Gotham City? Brian Austin Green Makes Pitch For Riddler Casting
With all the campaign talk, it's starting to feel like an election year: Johnny Depp for the Riddler, Angelina Jolie versus Maggie Gyllenhaal returning from the dead for Catwoman. But there's a dark horse who wants to get his name on the ballot - a name you might not expect - for the part of Mr. Ed Nygma, should the villain get a role in the next Batman film. "I would love to be the Riddler," Brian Austin Green told MTV News. In case you're thinking "WTF? David Silver?" - let us remind you that in

Batman won't catch "Titanic"
Will "Titanic" ever lose its berth as the biggest movie of all time? "The Dark Knight" is racing up the ranks, but the Batman sequel will stall at No. 2 with about $510 million to $520 million, Warner Bros. Pictures predicts. That's far from the $601 million haul of "Titanic," which set sail in December 1997. (Adjusted for inflation, both movies are dwarfed by the $1.4 billion haul for 1939's "Gone with the Wind"). The buoyancy of "Titanic" is traceable to teenage girls from Toledo to Tokyo to Timbuk

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

SWEAR TO MIA
'Dark Knight' vs. 'Mamma Mia!': Gender differences still matter in movies One is sun-sparkled Aegean blue, the other dark as ink. One teems with women scattering flowers, the other with men tossing grenades. Both are highly entertaining, though each has moments of sheer over-the-top goofiness when viewers' eyebrows may arch toward their hairlines. So why is "Mamma Mia!" considered a guilty pleasure, while "The Dark Knight" is widely respected as a grown-up drama? Yes, Christopher No

Always the Latest Movie Posters Showcased
Here's a special feature page of movieEVERYday.com that always showcases the latest movie posters as they become available for purchase. I love this page because I'm always excited to see what posters for upcoming movies look like. It's especially cool to see all of the posters for The Dark Knight with some fantastic posters of Heath Ledger as the Joker.