Heath Ledger

Dark Knight wins big at People's Choice

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:20:17 GMT

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

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:48:46 GMT

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Verne Troyer has spoken about the late Heath Ledger on the show.

Dark Knight gets producers nod

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:50:51 GMT

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

The Year in Showbiz

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:49:54 GMT

We take a look back at some of the biggest showbiz events of 2008.

Exclusive - Roger Moore on gaming & Lara Croft gets physical

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:25:03 GMT

Sir Roger Moore reveals his secret habits and Lara Croft shows us her guns

Ledger's insurance company stalling

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:48:33 GMT

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

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:02:08 GMT

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'

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:54:59 GMT

A US Magazine has said no charges will be brought over the death of actor Heath Ledger.

Dark Knight nabs another record

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:54:41 GMT

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:28:38 GMT

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

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:35:05 GMT

The Dark Knight takes to the skies in a Red Bull race plane

Eckhart on the many faces of Dent

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:42:12 GMT

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

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:23:18 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:19:05 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:46:02 GMT

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'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:10:22 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:40:20 GMT

The late Heath Ledger had had a theatre in his home town named after him.

Tributes to Ledger in Batman

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:48:52 GMT

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

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:26:18 GMT

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

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:16:07 GMT

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

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:50:44 GMT

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'

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:09:57 GMT

Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, a US medical examiner has found.

Ledger family prepare for Heath's funeral

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:28:38 GMT

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

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:52:59 GMT

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'

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:21:27 GMT

Heath Ledger's family have said "our hearts are broken" by the death of the Hollywood actor.

Staff reveal Ledger's last moments

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:21:37 GMT

The woman who discovered the body of Hollywood star Heath Ledger has revealed the details of his last moments.

Ledger post-mortem results inconclusive

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:58:30 GMT

Post-mortem results on Hollywood star Heath Ledger have proved inconclusive, US authorities have said.