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Jake Gyllenhaal Steps Into Busy New York City Traffic To Save A Runaway Dog

Jake Gyllenhaal was a real-life hero this week after the actor dashed into a busy New York City intersection to save a stranded dog. According to Page Six, the actor was walking in Tribeca when he spotted a runaway dog standing bewildered in the middle of the road. Jake left his companion to step into […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Star Tayshia Adams Ripped For Comparing John Paul Jones To Late Actor Heath Ledger

Bachelor in Paradise star John Paul Jones may have a way with words, but his new girlfriend, Tayshia Adams, put her foot in her mouth with a bizarre observation after he swept her off her feet with a Shakespearian poem he recited for her. While JPJ forgot a lot of the lines from the Romeo […]

By Victoria Miller | 4y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal Says Late Co-Star Heath Ledger Refused To Joke About ‘Brokeback Mountain’

Culture and views regarding the LGBTQ community have come a long way since Brokeback Mountain was released back in 2005. The controversial film commanded attention around the world thanks to its tragic love story starring Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger as cowboys. For many, the film became an easy punchline for a wealth […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 4y ago

Lakers GM Claimed Kobe Bryant Met With Heath Ledger After ‘The Dark Knight’ Came Out

ESPN this week ran a deep dive article Tuesday about the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent organizational dysfunction, which included the team’s losing season in Lebron James’ first year with the team and the resignation of team executive Magic Johnson. The piece talks a lot about Rob Pelinka, the team’s general manager and top front office […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Combines Elements Of Previous Incarnations

On Wednesday morning, Warner Bros. re-introduced fans to one of the evilest clowns in history, but this one has a different look and feel to him. The Inquisitr showcased the first trailer for Joker, which stars Joaquin Phoenix as the clown, but he isn’t always in his makeup. This is more of an origin story […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

Goldie Hawn Wouldn’t Let Kate Hudson Be In Teen Classic ’10 Things I Hate About You’ For This Reason

Kate Hudson was close to being Heath Ledger’s love interest in ’90s film, 10 Things I Hate About You. According to People, casting director Marci Ross sat down with The New York Times to discuss the casting process for the movie adaptation of Shakespeare’s Taming Of The Shrew. Cross said Hudson, who was 19-years-old at […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 4y ago

Disappearing Pencil Trick From ‘The Dark Knight’ Wasn’t Done With CGI

Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight is considered by many to be the best superhero film ever made, even though it was released just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe was getting started in 2008. It has been 10 years since Heath Ledger’s soulful portrayal of Batman’s arch nemesis, The Joker, but fans of the film still […]

By Andrew Denny | 4y ago

Joaquin Phoenix Takes A Fall In New Set Photos For ‘Joker’

Since the announcement of Joaquin Phoenix as the new Joker in an upcoming film dedicated solely to the titular character, audience reaction has ranged from excited to disappointed. Recently, filmmakers released a deeply unsettling teaser showing Phoenix in full makeup and wielding a blade that reflected his unpainted face. According to a report from ComicBook, […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

Actress Busy Philipps Believes Michelle Williams And Heath Ledger Would Have Reunited

Busy Philipps reveals a lot in her new memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little. One heartbreaking piece of information detailed in the book is her belief that her best friend, Michelle Williams, would have eventually reunited with her ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger had he not tragically passed away, People is reporting. According to Variety, Philipps […]

By Melissa Binns | 5y ago

Maggie Gyllenhaal Talks Working With Heath Ledger During ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming

There are two staples of a Batman movie that determine whether it is great or forgettable: the love interest and the villain. Maggie Gyllenhaal, the love interest, talks about working with Heath Ledger, the villain, in “The Dark Knight”: one of the greatest Batman movies of all time. Confirming viewer intuition, ET quotes Gyllenhaal as […]

By David Johnson | 5y ago

Brad Pitt And Leonardo DiCaprio Turned Down ‘Brokeback Mountain’

American film director and screenwriter Gus Van Sant recently spoke with interviewers at IndieWire, and spilled some juicy information about the film Brokeback Mountain. That movie stole the hearts of millions, snagging eight Academy Award nominations in 2006. Brokeback Mountain, for those who may not have watched the film, is a gay love story that […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

Heath Ledger’s NYC Apartment Reportedly Haunted, Neighbors Claim They Hear Creepy Joker Laugh At Night

Heath Ledger’s pricey New York City apartment where he passed away is reportedly haunted — at least according to the late actor’s neighbors. In an exclusive report by Radar Online, it has been alleged that The Dark Knight actor’s death house is spooking some of his neighbors at night. According to the webloid, there were […]

By Van Bermudez | 6y ago

‘I Am: Heath Ledger’ Has Something Even Die-Hard Fans Can Learn About The Late Star

Spike TV premiered I Am Heath Ledger on Wednesday night, a documentary about the late actor that weaves a story around the life Heath lived on and off camera. Taking footage shot by Ledger himself and supplementing that with interviews with family, friends, and Heath himself, I Am Heath Ledger tells the story of the […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

‘I Am Heath Ledger’: Documentary For Spike TV Reveals The Joker Role Didn’t Make Actor Depressed

Heath Ledger was considered one of the most brilliant actors of his generation. He could have become bigger than he already was but unfortunately, it was all taken away due to his death in 2008. There had been theories suggesting that he was so immersed with The Joker role for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, […]

By Kayleigh Armstrong | 6y ago

As Heath Ledger Documentary Opens Up: A Look Back At The Actor’s Esteemed Career

https://rumble.com/embed/vka5r/ Whenever a celebrity dies, it is particularly impacting due to the influence they have usually had on our persons. When the great Robin Williams committed suicide, for instance, it made us weep because he was an icon from our childhood. When Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher passed away within a day of each other, […]

By Red Stewart | 6y ago

How Heath Ledger Unraveled Weeks Before His Death, ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ Documentary Coming Soon

Despite passing away nearly a decade ago, Heath Ledger is currently making headlines as his inner circle has recently opened up about how the actor had unraveled in the weeks before he passed away. Us Weekly reminds us it was the fatal mixture of sleeping pills and prescription medication that resulted in the death of […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 6y ago

‘I Am Heath Ledger’ Trailer Breaks Fans’ Hearts, As Close Friends Remember The Late Actor [Video]

I Am Heath Ledger is to be a feature film-length documentary celebrating the late actor’s life with an exploration of his days off camera as well as his experiences on the sets of such films as The Dark Knight, 10 Things I Hate About You, and A Knight’s Tale, to name a few. Ledger is […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

Nine Years After Heath Ledger’s Death, Michelle Williams Is Still Determined To Protect Daughter Matilda From The Limelight

Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams’ daughter, Matilda, was only 2-years-old when the actor died, and since then, the actress has meticulously shielded her from Hollywood’s prying eyes. In 2008, fans were left heartbroken when Heath died of an accidental drug overdose. The Dark Knight, for which he posthumously won an Oscar, was months away from […]

By Eunice Alcala | 6y ago

Michelle Williams Parenting Without Heath Ledger: ‘It Just Won’t Ever Be Right’

Manchester by the Sea star Michelle Williams took the time to recently share her thoughts on being a woman in Hollywood, but, in a much more emotionally-charged segment of the interview, Williams opened up about what it has been like to raise her daughter alone. Forced into single parenthood by the tragic passing of Heath […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

Did the Joker Kill Heath Ledger? New York Apartment Was Shrine For Batman Villain

New information about Heath Ledger’s obsession with the psychopathic character Joker in the Batman movie The Dark Knight has emerged, the Daily Mail is reporting. Investigators who entered the 28-year-old Australian actor’s Manhattan apartment following his fatal drug overdose have revealed that he turned his abode into a shrine for the Joker. A source said […]

By Tito Ojo-Medubi | 7y ago

Julia Stiles On ‘Bourne,’ Gun Violence, And Heath Ledger

Julia Stiles has a few things to say about gun violence in the United States and the death of Heath Ledger, according to the ABC. The 35-year-old actress is currently promoting Jason Bourne, in which she is reprising her role for the fourth time. 2 year's ago: Julia Stiles At The Long Shrift Opening Night […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Heath Ledger’s Family And Friends Remember: Heath’s Father, Jared Leto, Matt Damon

Heath Ledger’s father, Kim, recently revealed his actor son’s last words before he passed away. According to Metro, Heath Ledger’s last words came from a conversation he had with his sister, Kate, regarding his medications. His sister had tried to warn him about mixing drugs that he did not know enough about. The final words […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Jared Leto Praises Heath Ledger’s ‘Perfect’ Performance As The Joker

Jared Leto had huge shoes to fill as he took on the role as the Joker in the Suicide Squad film. The film opens on Friday, so fans will get to judge just how well he does in following the late Heath Ledger, but it seems like Leto is well aware of the pressure that […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

How Did Prince Die? Fentanyl The Cause Of Accidental Opioid Overdose

The official word is that Prince died from a self-administered dose of Fentanyl. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the one-page report came from the Midwest Medical Examiners Office and states that Prince, whose real name is Prince Rogers Nelson, died from an opioid overdose. He was found dead in an elevator at Paisley Park […]

By Lynnette Southwood | 7y ago

‘Suicide Squad’ Star Jared Leto Studied ‘Horrendous Crimes’ And Met With Killers To Play The Joker

Jared Leto went to some extreme lengths for his upcoming portrayal of The Joker. In preparing for the iconic role in Suicide Squad, Leto admitted that he studied “horrendous crimes” and actually interviewed real-life killers. Not only did this allow Leto an opportunity to get into the head of a psychopath, but it also enabled […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

Jared Leto On Picking Up The Joker Where César Romero, Jack Nicholson, And Heath Ledger Left Off

Jared Leto will be portraying the iconic role of the Joker in the upcoming movie Suicide Squad. The Joker is one of the most famous characters in current popular culture and is considered as one of the greatest comic book villains ever created. Jared Leto’s Joker and his fellow criminals assemble in this new #SuicideSquad […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal’s House Destruction Scene In ‘Demolition’ Was Filmed In One Take

Jake Gyllenhaal says he was deeply affected by the death of his Brokeback Mountain co-star Heath Ledger, according to People. And the 35-year-old actor wasn’t the only one who mourned the death of the actor who died back in 2008. In his interview with People and Entertainment Weekly editorial director Jess Cagle, Jake Gyllenhaal said […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal Says Heath Ledger’s Death Affected Him In Ways He Can’t Put Into Words

Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger were inseparable while filming Brokeback Mountain. Instead of going their separate ways, as most actors do after a director yells cut, the two enjoyed a close friendship that was tragically cut short by Ledger’s untimely death in 2008. Gyllenhaal, who is godfather to Ledger’s only child, Matilda Ledger, opened up […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

‘The Dark Knight’ Star Christian Bale Says Heath Ledger ‘Ruined All My Plans’

For fans of the Batman franchises, Christian Bale gave one of the best performances as The Dark Knight, but Bale now says he could have done better. He says that he had an idea about how he wanted to represent Batman, but things didn’t go quite as planned. No matter what anyone else thinks about […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Christian Bale Thinks He Didn’t Nail Batman Role Because Heath Ledger Was ‘Much More Interesting’

Even if many agree that Christian Bale played the definitive version of Batman outside the comic books, the 42-year-old actor admitted that he wasn’t satisfied with his portrayal of Bruce Wayne. The Dark Trilogy films were lauded for their cinematography and the cast members’ performances. Christian’s embodying of angst made him the “favorite Batman” of […]

By Eunice Alcala | 7y ago

‘Suicide Squad’ Star Jared Leto Wants To Make Heath Ledger Proud As The Joker, Plus New Plot Twists And Secrets Revealed

With Suicide Squad set to open in August of 2016, Jared Leto will join the ranks as yet another actor to play the iconic role of the Joker. The images and trailers that have been released so far have shown that Leto’s portrayal of the green haired villain will be different than any previous version. […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

Jared Leto Hopes His Joker Might Make Heath Ledger Proud

A lot has been said about Jared Leto’s Joker. We’ve seen glimpses of Leto as the Joker, and have heard about his process from his Suicide Squad co-stars, but what does Leto think of his performance in the DC film? Well, according to a meme that Leto decided to pass around, he hopes that both […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

Jared Leto Lived As The Joker For Months

Jared Leto takes his acting jobs very seriously. And not serious in a sense where he is just putting in long hours on his craft like most actors do and going home at the end of the day. He technically never leaves his craft. His role as the Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad film […]

By Phillip Dengler | 8y ago

Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’ Diary To Be Featured In German Documentary – Legendary Actor’s Preparatory Methods To Be Discussed?

Heath Ledger had kept a detailed diary for his role as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. The diary, which was the last literary work of Ledger, will now be featured in a German documentary about the actor and his methods. It was known that Heath Ledger kept a journal to prepare himself […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Heath Ledger’s Death Taught Jake Gyllenhaal About Life, Admits The ‘Southpaw’ Actor

Heath Ledger’s absence is something Jake Gyllenhaal is reminded of every day. Ten years after the two actors made waves with their poignant portrayal of a gay couple in Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain, Gyllenhaal opened up about how the absence of Heath Ledger has altered his approach to life and career. Speaking to NPR’s Fresh […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal Misses Heath Ledger As A Human Being

While promoting his new movie Southpaw, actor Jake Gyllenhaal admitted he missed his Brokeback Mountain co-star Heath Ledger, who died in January, 2008, of an accidental drug overdose. Gyllenhaal’s recent revelation occurred during an interview with Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air, and it was clear the actor was getting choked up as he spoke […]

By Christina St Jean | 8y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal Would Play Batman, Says He Misses Heath Ledger

Jake Gyllenhaal has been actively promoting his new boxing flick, Southpaw. During his promotional tour, the actor has been revealing details on his past relationships and his acting career. Now, Jake is opening up about taking on the role of Batman and losing his friend and co-star, Heath Ledger. Before Ben Affleck was announced as […]

By Chanel Adams | 8y ago

Jake Gyllenhaal Still Misses Heath Ledger

Jake Gyllenhaal is known for taking daring roles, most recently as an intense boxer in Southpaw, but the actor recently revealed he still has tender feelings for his Brokeback Mountain co-star Heath Ledger. According to NPR, Jake Gyllenhaal still thinks about Ledger and misses him in profound ways, even though it has been more than […]

By Chris Post | 8y ago

Improvised Movie Scenes That Changed Movies, Created Characters And Stole The Show

Improvised movie scenes are not as well publicized as they ought to be. Sometimes the real magic in a movie happens when the actors go off script and improvise based on their own understanding of their characters. Some of the most iconic lines and scenes in film history have been unscripted. Take for instance the […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

Jared Leto Might Be A Scarier Joker Than What We Saw In Heath Ledger — And Here’s Why

Jared Leto as the Joker was destined to be compared to the version performed by the late Heath Ledger. There was just no getting around it. As someone whose familiarity with the character goes beyond the 2008 live action Joker, I confess it’s a little annoying. Understandable, but still annoying. The only live action version […]

By Toni Matthews | 8y ago

Jared Leto’s Joker Looks Strangely Charismatic – But Seemingly Lacks The Suave Lunacy Of His Predecessor

Jared Leto was clicked in the complete costume of The Joker. Though he did sport the controversial tattoos that haven’t exactly been welcomed with open arms by fans, he seemed to lack the suave lunacy that his immediate predecessor had so accurately portrayed. Choosing a star to portray the The Joker, once performed brilliantly by […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’: Which Actor Almost Played The Titular Role?

For Mad Max: Fury Road, Mel Gibson was originally set to reprise his role as Max Rockatansky, the character that launched his acting career. But Gibson’s anti-Semitic rant caused him to drop out of production, and director George Miller was forced to look for someone else. Eventually, Tom Hardy would end up landing the part […]

By David Wangberg | 8y ago

‘Suicide Squad’ News: Will Jared Leto’s Joker Performance Trump Heath Ledger’s?

Suicide Squad won’t be released to theaters until August of 2016, but there is plenty of buzz already surrounding the film. One of the biggest reports to recently come out is in regards to Jared Leto’s performance as Joker. On his Instagram account, blogger Umberto Gonzalez stated that he has heard a “hot rumor” about […]

By David Wangberg | 8y ago

Jared Leto’s Joker Receiving Mostly Accolades, And A Few Screams

Images of Jared Leto as the Joker have surfaced online, and most people like it. Some are still scared. Us Weekly is reporting that Leto is taking quite a liking to the character and role for the upcoming movie Suicide Squad, a film in which a secret arm of the Federal government employs supervillains to […]

By Glenn Brock | 8y ago

Jared Leto Joker Photo Revealed – And Here’s The Internet’s Reaction To The ‘Suicide Squad’ Villain

The Jared Leto Joker reveal last night was met with a variety of responses. Some accepted it, and others’ responses were complete outrage. Still others made jokes about the Suicide Squad version of the Joker. Most fans usually have a very distinct idea of what the popular DC Comics villain should look like. He usually […]

By David Cornell | 8y ago

Jared Leto Will Be An Awesome Joker — And Why The Heath Ledger Comparisons Should Stop

Jared Leto is an Academy Award-winning actor who had the good fortune of being cast as the Joker, one of the most memorable DC characters ever. I believe it’s “good fortune” because I trust Leto to knock it out of the park. Maybe it’s because I’m one of the few people hung up on Heath […]

By Toni Matthews | 8y ago

Heath Ledger’s Sister Says Matilda Ledger Is Being Raised ‘Real’ By Mother Michelle Williams

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Heath Ledger’s child, Matilda Ledger, and that’s for good reason. Her mother, actress Michelle Williams, has tried her best to shield her from the spotlight. Even when Williams is doing press for her films, she doesn’t give too much away on what life is like for Matilda, so […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

‘Suicide Squad’ Boasts All-Star Cast, Leto Succeeds Ledger As Joker

With filming due to begin in the next few weeks, the highly anticipated supervillain movie Suicide Squad has finally had its casting line-up confirmed, with a release date set for August 5, 2016. Directed by David Ayer (the man behind Training Day, Harsh Times, and Fury), Suicide Squad will see the likes of Will Smith, […]

By Nicole Nolan | 8y ago

December Netflix Releases — Grab Your Popcorn!

December promises to be a good month for Netflix subscribers. It is, after all, the perfect time of year to cozy up on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn and queue up some classics as well as some newer releases. Both the television releases and movie releases have some great options for December. Some […]

By Samantha Kilgore | 8y ago

James Franco Heath Ledger Rivalry: Poem Suggests Pair Competed For Numerous Roles

James Franco has penned a poem that reveals he shared a friendly rivalry with Heath Ledger, which saw the duo compete for several of the same cinematic roles. The Australian actor died in January 2008 several months after completing work as The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, a performance that he would go […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 9y ago

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