Heath Ledger Posts

Does Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Live Up To Heath Ledger's Legacy

August 28, 2019... He's baaaack! Joaquin Phoenix was tapped to revive Heath Ledger's Joker character in the new JOKER film set for release on Oct. 4 and fans wanna know how Joaquin stacks up as the painted crazy clown! Warner Bros.' final trailer...

Heath Ledger Lives On In Upcoming Documentary With Never-Before-Seen Footage

April 05, 2017... Wow; it seems like yesterday. It's hard to believe Heath Ledger is gone -- but Spike TV is bringing his spirit back in an upcoming documentary as part of their "I Am" series and in this installment, we get...

Michelle Williams' Daughter Matilda Is A Spitting Image Of Dad Heath Ledger

August 17, 2012... What better legacy than a beautiful daughter ... Michelle Williams took daughter Matlida for lunch Thursday in Beverly Hills and we couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance between the 6-year-old and her late father, Heath Ledger. Williams is currently dating...

Heath Ledger's Former Home Back On The Market For $3 Million

September 22, 2011... Rodeo Realty Heath Ledger's Los Angeles home is back on the market for a little under $3 million. The pad is known as "The Tree House" thanks to its massive, 2,500-square-foot deck that hangs over a hillside and into tree tops. It...

Jude Law Judging Heath Ledger Scholarship Competition

December 09, 2009... Jude Law is going to be judging the 2010 The Australians in Film Heath Ledger Scholarship, which is awarded to an emerging Australian actor who wants to pursue a career in America. Law, who was one of the actors who...

Parnassus Finally Finds Domestic Distributor

August 13, 2009... Heath Ledger’s final film has finally found a domestic buyer, according to Variety. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group is in advanced talks to pick up "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," with plans for it to go out theatrically via Sony...

Heath's Final Film

August 11, 2009... The trailer for Heath Ledger's final film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was released online Monday. The Terry Gilliam film, which was completed after his sudden death last year with Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law filling in for Heath,...

So...What's The Deal With Heath Ledger's Final Film?

February 24, 2009... After winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, the late Heath Ledger has been on everyone's mind lately. He was absolutely brilliant in The Dark Knight, but there hasn't been much discussion about his final film role...

Settlement Reached In Heath Ledger Insurance Suit

January 29, 2009... A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over a life insurance company's refusal to hand over the money on Heath Ledger's $10 million policy, the Associated Press reports. Ledger's daughter, 3-year-old Matilda Rose, is the beneficiary of the policy. The insurance...

Heath Snags A SAG - Plus, The Rest Of The Winners

January 25, 2009... Heath Ledger won a posthumous SAG award tonight for best supporting actor in The Dark Knight. Heath's co-star, Gary Oldman accepted the award saying, "It is a great honor to be asked to accept this on behalf of Heath. He...

Heath Ledger, Brangelina Top The List Of 2009 Oscar Nominees!

January 22, 2009... We've all been chomping at the bit waiting for the 81st Academy Awards nominations, and here they are: Best picture "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" "Frost/Nixon" "Milk" "The Reader" "Slumdog Millionaire" Best Actor Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor" Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon" Sean Penn, "Milk" Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case...

Brad and Angelina Earn Critics' Choice Nominations

December 09, 2008... Photos courtesy Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Focus Features Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among the nominees for the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards. Pitt's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tied with Milk for the most nominations with eight. Angelina...

Heath Ledger Honored As Best Actor

December 08, 2008... Heath Ledger's final performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" has been honored by the Australian Film Institute. Ledger's family accepted the posthumous best actor award in a ceremony on Saturday in Melbourne, according to the Associated Press. The Australian Film...

Heath's Insurance Doesn't Want to Pay

September 30, 2008... Heath with Matilda & Michelle in July 2007 Wow, this is really sad... Heath Ledger's insurance company is refusing to pay $10 million dollars to his 2-year-old daughter Matilda because the company says he died under "suspicious circumstances." The company also wants...

Heath's Daughter To Inherit $20 Million

September 28, 2008... It looks like Heath Ledger's fam has decided to do a truly charitable thing and look out for the most important person in Heath's life: his daughter, Matilda Rose. Perth Now reports that in the late actor's will, half of his...