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Entries in Heath Ledger (15)

Monday
31Aug2009

Meet 'Doctor Parnassus' in theaters Dec. 25, 2009

Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" now finally has an official release date. You will be able to catch it in theaters Dec. 25, 2009. Sony Pictures Classics is distributing the film, which will mark Heath Ledger's final big-screen performance. The film will debut at the Toronto Film Festival.

Also starring in the fantasy adventure are Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law , Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield and Verne Troyer. Gilliam, of course, is know for films like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Twelve Monkeys," and more recently, "The Brothers Grimm."

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Sunday
08Feb2009

'Slumdog Millionaire' scores big at 2009 BAFTAS

Here are the winners of the 2009 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.

Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" topped the award ceremony with seven wins, including best film, best director, best adapted screenplay, best music, best editing, best cinematography and best sound.

Taking home 3 prizes was David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," which won best production design, best make up and hair and best special effects.

Mickey Rourke won best actor for his role in "The Wrestler," while Kate Winslet was named best actress for "The Reader." Heath Ledger won best supporting actor, while Penelope Cruz took home the award for best supporting actress.

"WALL-E" picked up the award for best animated film, while "In Bruges" won best original screenplay. "The Duchess" received the award for best costume design.

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Sunday
25Jan2009

15th Annual Screen Actors Awards

Here are the winners of the 15th Annual Screen Actors Awards:

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Tina Fey for "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
The cast of "30 Rock"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Kate Winslet for "The Reader"

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
fHugh Laurie for "House"

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Sally Field for "Brothers and Sisters"

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Thursday
15Jan2009

Van Sant originally wanted Ledger for 'Kool-Aid'

As you may have already heard, Gus Van Sant is currently developing “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,” based on the book by Tom Wolfe.

The story follows author Ken Kesey and a group called the Merry Pranksters as they drive cross-country in a DayGlo-painted school bus dubbed Furthur. Now guess what they’re spending most of their time with: thinking about life with the help of LSD and other psychedelic drugs.

In a recent interview with MTV, Van Sant talked about who he originally wanted to cast for the lead role. “Unfortunately, Heath Ledger was a pretty obvious choice, and he’s gone,” he said.

When asked about whom he is considering at the moment, Van Sant said “there’s the opportunity that it could be Jack Black.”

Right now though, the director is waiting for screenwriter Dustin Lance Black to finish the first draft. Black and Van Sant already collaborated on "Milk."

I'll keep an eye on this one and will let you know as soon as I learn more.

Sunday
11Jan2009

'Slumdog Millionaire' tops 2009 Golden Globes

"Slumdog Millionaire" topped the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday with four awards, including best drama.

The drama about an Indian youngster who wins big on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" also won best director for Danny Boyle, best screenplay for Simon Beaufoy, and best original score for A.R. Rahman.

Also scoring big was Kate Winslet, who won best actress in a drama for her role in "Revolutionary Road" and best supporting actress for "The Reader." Meanwhile, Sally Hawkins was named best actress in a musical or comedy for "Happy-Go-Lucky."

On the side of the men, Mickey Rourke took home the prize for best actor in a drama for "The Wrestler," while Heath Ledger won best supporing actor for "The Dark Knight. Colin Farrell won the Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy or musical for his performance in "In Bruges."

Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" took best comedy, while "WALL-E" was named best animated film. "Waltz with Bashir" picked up the award for best foreign language film.

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Wednesday
07Jan2009

'The Dark Knight' rules at People's Choice Awards

Do you care about the People's Choice Awards? I certainly don't, but here are the winners anyway, just in case you missed the show and can't find your way to the official Web site.

"The Dark Knight" won Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie. The film's cast also won Favorite Cast, while Christian Bale and Heath Ledger were named Favorite Onscreen Match Up.

"27 Dresses" picked up the Favorite Comedy Movie (you're kidding, right?), while "The Secret Life of Bees" won Favorite Movie Drama and Favorite Independent Movie. "WALL-E" was named Favorite Family Movie.

Will Smith is the Favorite Male Movie Star, and Reese Witherspoon is the Favorite Female Movie Star. Also, Angelina Jolie is the Favorite Female Action Star, and Brad Pitt is the...zzzzzzzz....

This is making me sleepy. Just check out the rest of them here.

Mostly odd results I must say. Then again, why bother? These awards are not important anyway.

Tuesday
06Jan2009

Kansas City Film Critics Circle pick 'Slumdog'

The Kansas City Film Circle Sunday named Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" the best film of 2008. The Robert Altman Award for Best Director went to Darren Aronofsky for "The Wrestler."

In the best actor category, Mickey Rourke emerged as the winner for "The Wrestler" as well, while Heath Ledger was named best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight."

Meryl Streep won the award for best actress for her role in "Doubt." Penelope Cruz picked up the prize for best supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Meanwhile, "The Wrestler" also won best original screenplay for Robert Siegel, while Simon Beaufoy received the award for best adapted screenplay for "Slumdog Millionaire."

Other winners included "Man on Wire," which won best documentary; "WALL-E," which took home the award for best animated film; and "Let the Right One In," which won the award for best foreign language film.

"The Dark Knight" picked up the Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film.

Wednesday
24Dec2008

Oklahoma film critics go for 'Slumdog'

The Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Tuesday picked Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" as the best film of 2008. The movie also won best director for Boyle and best adapted screenplay for Simon Beaufoy.

Mickey Rourke was named best actor for his performance in "The Wrestler," while Heath Ledger won the best supporting actor award for "The Dark Knight."

In the category of best actress, Sally Hawkins emerged as the winner, while Marisa Tomei took home the prize for the best supporting actress for "The Wrestler."

Robert D. Siegel tied with Dustin Lance Black in the category of best original screenplay. Siegel won for "The Wrestler;" Black won for "Milk."

Other winners included Charlie Kaufman, who won the award for best first feature for "Synecdoche, New York;" Tomas Alfredson, who won best foreign language film for "Let the Right One In;" and James Marsh, whose "Man on Wire" was named best documentary.

"WALL-E" was named best animated film of the year.

Monday
22Dec2008

Utah film critics pick 'Dark Knight' as best of '08

The Utah Film Critics Association chose Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" as the best film of 2008. Meanwhile, Heath Ledger received the best supporting award for his splendid role as the Joker.

Andrew Stanton won best director for Pixar's "WALL-E," which also took home the award for best animated feature.

Mickey Rourke was named best actor for "The Wrestler," while Melissa Leo recieved the prize for best actress for "Frozen River."

In the best supporting actress category, Rosemarie DeWitt won for her role in "Rachel Getting Married," which also picked up the best screenplay award for Jenny Lumet.

"Man On Wire" was crowned best documetary, while "Let the Right One In" won for best foreign language film.

Monday
22Dec2008

Florida film critics honor 'Slumdog Millionaire'

The Florida Film Critics Circle named Danny Boyle's astonishing "Slumdog Millionaire" as the best film of 2008. The film earned two more awards: best director for Boyle and best screenplay by Simon Beaufoy.

Mickey Rourke won best actor for his performance in "The Wrestler," while Heath Ledger received the prize for best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight."

In the category of best actress, Melissa Leo emerged as the winner for "Frozen River." Meanwhile, Marisa Tomei won best supporting actress for "The Wrestler."

Wally Pfister won yet another award for his cinematography in "The Dark Knight." "Let the Right One In" took best foreign film, while "WALL-E" won best animated film.

Other winners included "Man On Wire," which won best documentary, and Martin McDonagh, who won the breakout award for "In Bruges."