Dark Knight wins big at People's Choice

Kate HudsonReuters
20.20 Thu Jan 08 2009
Batman movie The Dark Knight has been handed five People's Choice Awards kicking off Hollywood's annual awards season.

Mini-Me's tribute to Heath Ledger

Verne TroyerReuters
07.48 Wed Jan 07 2009
Celebrity Big Brother contestant Verne Troyer has spoken about the late Heath Ledger on the show.

Dark Knight gets producers nod

Dark Knight
14.50 Tue Jan 06 2009
Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight has been nominated in the best-picture category for the Producers Guild of America Awards.

The Year in Showbiz

10.49 Tue Dec 30 2008
We take a look back at some of the biggest showbiz events of 2008.

Exclusive - Roger Moore on gaming & Lara Croft gets physical

Exclusive - Roger Moore on gaming & Lara Croft gets physical
17.25 Fri Oct 24 2008
Sir Roger Moore reveals his secret habits and Lara Croft shows us her guns

Ledger's insurance company stalling

Heath Ledger
08.48 Tue Sep 30 2008
Heath Ledger's insurance company has been sued for not paying £5 million to his daughter, claiming the actor may have committed suicide.

'Dark Knight' plans re-release for Oscar push

07.02 Thu Sep 11 2008
The most recent instalment in the Batman series may be re-released during the height of the Academy Awards voting season.

Ledger death inquiry 'closed'

Heath Ledger
08.54 Thu Aug 07 2008
A US Magazine has said no charges will be brought over the death of actor Heath Ledger.

Dark Knight nabs another record

The Dark Knight
08.54 Wed Aug 06 2008
The Batman sequel The Dark Knight has smashed yet another Hollywood record by clearing the £200 million US box office mark in 18 days.

Olsen tight-lipped over Ledger death

Mary-Kate Olsen will not speak to federal investigatorsReuters
07.28 Tue Aug 05 2008
Mary-Kate Olsen will not speak to federal investigators about actor Heath Ledger's death unless she is granted immunity from prosecution

Batman flies Red Bull race plane

Batman flies Red Bull race plane
23.35 Thu Jul 31 2008
The Dark Knight takes to the skies in a Red Bull race plane

Eckhart on the many faces of Dent

Eckhart on the many faces of Dent
15.42 Sun Jul 27 2008
Aaron Eckhart, who stars in the new Batman movie, has spoken about playing the role of the multi-layered character Harvey 'Two Face' Dent.

Ledger debuts in 'ultimate villain' poll

The Joker
13.23 Fri Jul 25 2008
Heath Ledger's role as The Joker has been voted one of the ultimate film villains in a poll.

The Dark Knight premieres in London

The Batmobile at The Dark Knight premiere in LondonReuters
14.19 Tue Jul 22 2008
The Dark Knight had its European premiere in style as a giant batmobile raced down the red carpet along with the cast.

Heath praised at premiere

Heath praised at premiere
09.46 Tue Jul 22 2008
At the new Batman premiere, Heath Ledger's colleagues on the set of the Dark Knight were full of compliments for the actor who died earlie

Ledger's Joker is 'Oscar-worthy'

Ledger's Joker is 'Oscar-worthy'
08.10 Wed Jul 16 2008
Heath Ledger's fellow actors backed him for a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight.

Theatre named after Ledger

Ledger as The Joker
12.40 Wed Jul 02 2008
The late Heath Ledger had had a theatre in his home town named after him.

Tributes to Ledger in Batman

Heath Ledger
13.48 Fri Jun 27 2008
Tributes will be made to actor Heath Ledger and special effects technician Conway Wickliffe on the new Batman film - The Dark Knight.

Ledger's will revealed

Heath Ledger
09.26 Tue Mar 11 2008
Heath Ledger's ex-girlfriend and their daughter "will be taken care of" financially, despite not featuring in the actor's will.

Stars confirmed for Ledger's last film

Heath Ledger
12.16 Mon Feb 18 2008
Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell are set to play Heath Ledger's role in the film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

Private farewell for Ledger

Heath Ledger
12.50 Sat Feb 09 2008
Family and friends have paid their last respects to Aussie actor Heath Ledger at a private service in his home town.

Aussie actor's death 'accidental'

Heath LedgerReuters
18.09 Wed Feb 06 2008
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, a US medical examiner has found.

Ledger family prepare for Heath's funeral

Heath Ledger
11.28 Tue Feb 05 2008
The family of Heath Ledger have reportedly arrived back in the actor's Autralian hometown, where he is expected to be laid to rest.

Olsen not questioned over Ledger's death

Heath Ledger
16.52 Mon Jan 28 2008
Police do not plan to interview actress Mary-Kate Olsen over the sudden death of her friend Heath Ledger.

Ledger's family: 'Our hearts are broken'

Heath Ledger
14.21 Fri Jan 25 2008
Heath Ledger's family have said "our hearts are broken" by the death of the Hollywood actor.

Staff reveal Ledger's last moments

Heath Ledger
13.21 Thu Jan 24 2008
The woman who discovered the body of Hollywood star Heath Ledger has revealed the details of his last moments.

Ledger post-mortem results inconclusive

Heath Ledger
19.58 Wed Jan 23 2008
Post-mortem results on Hollywood star Heath Ledger have proved inconclusive, US authorities have said.