Ledger’s Family To Pay Tribute To Son
Posted on July 15, 2008 3:31am · Filed under: Awards Show & Events, Movie News
Heath Ledger’s family traveled a long way to come to New York for the premiere of ‘The Dark Knight’ to pay tribute to the Australian actor.
Heath’s dad Kim with his wife Ines, mother Sally Bell and sister Kate were all there to watch the latest in the Batman series and the last film Ledger completed, reported Daily Mail.
Michael Cane talked about Ledger, ” But when we were sitting down between takes, he was completely ordinary. He wasn’t preparing himself or saying ‘Please leave me alone, I’ve gotta do this.”
“We would sit and chat and have a cup of coffee, then suddenly they’d say, ‘We’re ready, Heath,’ and he’d go straight into The Joker.His energy was astonishing, he’s certainly the best villain I’ve ever seen.”
He added, “My favourite part is the opening monologue of Heath Ledger as The Joker, it’s one of the best close-ups I’ve ever seen in my life.”
He was a young actor and this is his moment. He did Brokeback Mountain which was fine and he never got the Oscar. He’s going to get the Oscar for this.”
Christian Bale, who plays Batman in the film said, “Working with Heath was fantastic. He steals the movie and I’m quite happy to say that.”
“He’s a hell of a talent and created a Joker that’s very iconic and one that will
become a classic portrayal of the ages.”
The verdict on Ledger’s performance:
The Sun: “Ledger seems to have got into the chaotic mind of the comic book character. And terrifying he is. He deserves all the talk of a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.”
Entertainment Weekly: “In this, the last performance he completed before his death, Ledger had a maniacal gusto inspired enough to suggest that he might have lived to be as audacious an actor as Marlon Brando, and maybe as great.”
The Mirror: “Heath Ledger is a dead cert to scoop an Oscar for his chilling portrayal of The Joker. Caked in mascara and with a horrifying maniacal laugh, the late Australian actor is the brilliant heart of a superhero movie that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before.”
Associated Press: “Nolan was wise enough to give Ledger plenty of room to shine — albeit in the actor’s indelibly perverse, twisted way. There’s nothing cartoony about his Joker.”
Washington Post: “Audiences with high expectations shouldn’t be blamed — once they see Ledger’s mesmerising take on The Joker—for wondering why the whole movie couldn’t just be about him instead.”
Time:”Joker is simply one of the most twisted and mesmerising creeps in movie history. Echoing the sly psychopathy and scary sing-song voice of Anthony Hopkins in The Silence Of The Lambs, Ledger carries in him the deranged there.”
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Christian Bale and wife Sibi Blazic
Kim Ledger and wife Ines
Heath’s sister Kate
Michael Cane and wife Shakira Cane
The Batmobile was put on display for fans
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Cane Wants Ledger To Be Nominated For Oscar
Posted on July 14, 2008 10:44am · Filed under: Celebrity Gossips & News, Movie News
Michael Cane thinks that Heath Ledger gave an Oscar worthy performance as the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight’.
The actor told Usmagazine.com, “I just watched him and talked to him for three days and I thought he was extraordinary. I think he’ll get a posthumous Oscar nomination at least.”
The actor, who plays Alfred Pennyworth added, “I didn’t have a scene with him. He was in a scene in the picture which I was in but he never spoke to me in the scene – it was a big party.”
Cane isn’t the only one who praises Ledger’s role. Rolling Stone critic Peter Travers said,”I can only speak superlatives of Ledger, who is mad-crazy-blazing brilliant as the Joker.”
Travers added,”If there’s a movement to get him the first posthumous Oscar since Peter Finch won for 1976’s Network, sign me up.”
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Heath Ledger’s “Joker” Action Figure Sells Like Hot Cake
Posted on May 9, 2008 8:22am · Filed under: Movie News
Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’ action figure for the Batman sequel The Dark Knight is selling like hot cake all around the country.
Those action figure based on the likeness of Heath Ledger were even sold out all over New York.
People are even lining up early at toy stores to pick up a plastic action figurine of Joker as they never did before.
A Toys ‘R’ Us spokesman says, “We are getting these products, all of the Dark Knight action figures, on a regular basis” but an employee for Toys ‘R’ Us reveals that, “There are none left in the warehouse, either. You will be waiting a while if you want one.”
The Joker which is sold for $9.99 in stores are already being sold on eBay and may well be the only place you can buy it for double the price.
Everyone seem to be trying to own a piece of Heath as a remembrance after his tragic death.
Are you going to get some for yourself?
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Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts Tribute to Heath Ledger
Posted on March 25, 2008 10:26am · Filed under: R.I.P
Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger’s 2-year-old daughter, Matilda.
Michelle Williams is speaking out about her beloved Heath Ledger in the April issue of Interview magazine after a long silence.
This is what she said in the interview.
“I think the interesting thing about Heath, which maybe people have only really fully discovered in his death, is how vulnerable he was. You can pick it up on it in his performances, but it’s easy to overlook because he was so physical and beautiful and strong and masculine,” she adds. “But there was always that underlying sensitivity. That’s who he was. He had a talent for everything that he put his mind to. He didn’t know limits.”
“For as long as I’d known him, he had bouts with insomnia,” she says. “He had too much energy. His mind was turning, turning turning — always turning.”
Naomi Watts who is Ledger’s ex-girlfriend also speaks about the deceased actor on the mag.
“I think he wanted to be someone who was doing the observing — not the one being observed. He hated not being able to go about his life in an ordinary way. But I think that, deep down, he enjoyed that he was being recognized for his talent. I think he was starting to own that and that’s the deepest tragedy, in terms of his work. He was just beginning to own it and embrace it.”
“He was a huge, obsessive, chess freak – and very, very good at it.”
Some of Heath Ledger’s other close industry friends also share fond memories of the late actor in the same issue of the magazine.
Ellen DeGeneres: “He didn’t try to be something that he wasn’t. And I appreciated that.”
Phillip Seymour Hoffman: “Whenever Heath talked about something he liked, he did it in the way that any fan would. He wasn’t somebody trying to cover up his excitement about something, or someone.”
Todd Haynes: “That performance in Brokeback Mountain was such a sensitive, understated, controlled interpretation of this character. The entire emotional power of that film, which is enormous, resides in that performance, and how much Heath holds in.”
Rest in Peace.
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Heath Ledger’s Last Film to be Completed
Posted on February 27, 2008 12:19pm · Filed under: Movie News
Heath Ledger’s last film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus will be completed but without him!
The film’s director Terry Gilliam faced a difficult situation of finishing his film The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, when the actor was found dead from an accidental overdose of prescription medicines on January 22.
A solution that will allow the movie to completed with Heath has been found.
Heath’s character will step through a mirror three different times played by Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell. The three different actors will now inhabit his character’s body in those remaining segment of the film.
We’re so gonna watch this movie!
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Heath Ledger’s Cause of Death
Posted on February 18, 2008 8:03am · Filed under: R.I.P
The NY Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that Heath Ledger’s death was caused by accidental mixture of prescription drugs.
“Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Temazepam, Alprazolam, and Doxylamine,” said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokeswoman Ellen Borakove.
“We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications,” the two-paragraph statement said in its entirety.
Oxycodone is a painkiller, Hydrocodone is also known as Vicodin, Diazepam is commonly called Valium, Temazepam treats anxiety or sleeplessness, Alprazolam is known as Xanax, and Doxylamine is a sedating antihistamine often used as a sleep aid.
Heath Ledger’s father Kim (from left), mother Sally and sister Kate
Heath Ledger’s father has released the following statement after learning about the late actor’s cause of death:
We remain humble as parents and a family, among millions of people worldwide who may have suffered the tragic loss of a child. Few can understand the hollow, wrenching, and enduring agony parents silently suffer when a child predeceases them. Today’s results put an end to speculation, but our son’s beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts.
While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy. Heath’s accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage.
Our family enjoyed an extremely happy two week visit with Heath just prior to the New Year. Those recent precious days will stay with us forever. We as a family feel privileged to have some of his amazing magic moments captured in film. To most of the world Heath was an actor of immeasurable talent and promise. To those who knew him personally, Heath was a consummate artist whose passions also included photography, music, chess and directing. We knew Heath as a loving father, as our devoted son, and as a loyal and generous brother and friend.
We treasure our beautiful granddaughter Matilda (to our dear Michelle) as well as an unbelievably wonderful network of close friends, forever, around the world. Families rarely experience the uplifting, warm and massive outpouring of grief and support as have we, from every corner of the planet. This has deeply and profoundly touched our hearts and lives. We are eternally grateful.
At this moment we respectfully request the worldwide media allow us time to grieve privately, without the intrusions associated with press and photography.
Rest in Peace!
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Michelle: Heath Ledger Rehab Story Is A Lie
Posted on February 7, 2008 5:14pm · Filed under: Celebrity Gossips & News
Michelle Williams is fighting back against Us Weekly magazine and their current issue’s cover story.
This week’s issue of Us Weekly magazine claims that Heath Ledger used and abused alcohol, heroin, cocaine and pills.
The magazine has also reported that Michelle attempted to get Heath to rehab but he refused and further claims that Michelle recently refused to let Heath see their daughter, Matilda, unless he got drug tested regularly.
Ledger’s rep, Mara Buxbaum issued the following statement on Michelle’s behalf:
“Much of the tabloid reporting is inaccurate. This fabricated story of Michelle Williams attempting to bring Heath Ledger to rehab is just one lie among many. The speculation is heinous. Let this family grieve privately.”
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Heath Ledger’s Death Breaks Michelle’s Heart
Posted on February 2, 2008 8:15am · Filed under: R.I.P
Michelle Williams, the mother of Heath Ledger’s 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, has broken her silence following the death of Ledger. The tragic death of Heath has left his ex-fiance, Michelle “heart broken”.
“Please respect our need to grieve privately,” Williams says in the statement released by her rep Friday. “My heart is broken.”
“I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day.
“His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up in the best memories of him.”
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