NEWSWEEK Media Lead Sheet/December 1, 2008 Issue (on newsstands Monday, November 24). Nov 24, 2008
Plus: Obama and FDR's influence; growing up in the White House; the crisis in D.C.'s public schools; the importance of China; photos from the Congo; the development of next-generation batteries; Rachel Maddow's rise to fame; and Michelle Williams on her new movie and Heath Ledger ... Plus: Obama and FDR's influence; growing up in the White House; the crisis in D.C.'s public schools; the importance of China; photos from the Congo; the development of next-generation batteries; Rachel Maddow's rise... (PR Newswire)
NEWSWEEK Cover: The Meaning of Michelle Nov 24, 2008
Plus: Obama and FDR's influence; growing up in the White House; the crisis in D.C.'s public schools; the importance of China; photos from the Congo; the development of next-generation batteries; Rachel Maddow's rise to fame; and Michelle Williams on her new movie and Heath Ledger. (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES. (PR Newswire)
Michelle Williams' grief for Heath Ledger 'gets worse' Nov 24, 2008
Michelle Williams's grief for Heath Ledger 'gets worse ... ALMOST a year on, Michelle Williams has spoken about Heath Ledger\'s shock death, revealing her grief has worsened since the actor\'s accidental drug overdose ... ALMOST a year on, Michelle Williams has spoken about Heath Ledger\'s shock death, revealing her grief has worsened since the actor\'s accidental drug overdose. (NEWS.com.au)
Michelle's Pain Nov 24, 2008
Michelle Williams on Heath Ledger: Time Just Makes Things Worse ... Actress Michelle Williams opens up about her struggle to move on since the death of her ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter, Heath Ledger in an interview with Newsweek magazine. (Fox News)
Babcock to sweat through bank talks Nov 24, 2008
An emotional Michelle Williams has spoken of her heartbreak and plans to leave the film industry following the death of Heath Ledger earlier this year. Pole-dancing pedicab hits New York streets, owner says "it's legal". (Ninemsn)
Michelle Williams opens up about Ledger's death Nov 23, 2008
Actress Michelle Williams has slammed the paparazzi for refusing to let her grieve in peace following the death of her ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger in January. In her first indepth interview since the tragedy, the Brokeback Mountain star tells the upcoming issue of Newsweek magazine she'll never forgive the disrespectful snappers who have made her life a misery in the past year - and she won't forget them. (FOX23 News, NY)
10 things I'm thankful I saw this year Nov 23, 2008
Heath Ledger shines in The Dark Knight ... Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" ... Heath Ledger can still know wherever he is that his electric performance was better than anyone could have hoped for. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Can 'Slumdog Millionaire' Dev Patel get an Oscar? Nov 22, 2008
The Los Angeles Times awards site The Envelope lists Dev Patel as one of the ten front-runners for a supporting actor category, alongside the late Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt), Robert Downey Jr. (Tropic Thunder), and Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, and James Franco from the movie Milk. It has been reported that Fox Searchlight will campaign for Dev Patel as a supporting actor for Oscars. (Apun Ka Choice)
Who REALLY is the sexiest man alive? Nov 22, 2008
Josh Duhamel, Hugh Laurie, George Clooney, Toby Keith, that guy who does Rescue Chef on Food Network (he can cook for me anyday, lol), the hot teempered red head army guy from the Unit, (golly I m bad at remembering names), the late Heath Ledger (I m still heartbroken), Liam Neisen (love his voice). By Cammi317. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Continuereading Nov 22, 2008
Gregory Peck's Grandkid IS Heath Ledger By: Emily Christianson Friday, November 21, 2008 8:27 PM CST Nearly 10 years after Heath Ledger's breakout role in 10 Things I Hate About You, another young star will have a chance to shine in the part. Newbie Ethan Peck. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ledger's family slams 'false' biography Nov 21, 2008
Heath Ledger's family has slammed a book written about the dead Australian actor that suggests he was mentally ill ... "We have never contributed to or authorised any publications about our son.'' Ledger, 28, was found dead in his New York apartment in January. The book has been touted by publisher Murdoch Books as a "definitive look at the real life of Heath Ledger from childhood to fully fledged stardom, with exclusive personal insights from his family and friends. (The Age, Australia)
Suri Cruise named hottest tot Nov 20, 2008
Rounding out the top 10: Sam Alexis Woods, daughter of Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin; Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham; Matilda Rose Ledger, daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger; David Banda, son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie. Sean Preston Federline, son of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline; and Sam Sheen, daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. (KHOU.com, TX)
Fox, Josh Schwartz mutate 'X-Men' Nov 19, 2008
animated movie; Film; George Lucas; jedi; lucasfilm; Star Wars: Clone Wars; trailer; variety; Heath Ledger stars as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated sequel to 'Batman Begins ... Step Brothers' trailer; comedy; John C. Reilly; sony; variety; video; will ferrell; Heath Ledger stars as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated sequel to 'Batman Begins. (Variety)
Warner Bros pushing for Heath Ledger to win Oscar for The Dark Knight Nov 19, 2008
The Hollywood studio behind The Dark Knight, has launched an ambitious campaign to dominate the coming Academy Awards and score Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar. Warner Bros this week rolled out its first Oscar specific ad, a 'For Your Consideration' poster aimed at members of the Academy as well as voters of the key lead-in award ceremonies, the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild of America. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Jacko Won't Go Nov 19, 2008
If Sheen goes into Supporting, he s in good company: Philip Seymour Hoffman (Doubt), Bill Irwin (Rachel Getting Married), Javier Bardem (Vicki Cristina Barcelona), Ralph Fiennes (The Reader), and Brad Pitt (Burn After Reading) are already strong contenders, along with Heath Ledger from The Dark Knight. The fact is, Langella, who won the Tony for playing Nixon, will probably win the Oscar. (Fox News)
World's most powerful toddler named Nov 19, 2008
Matilda Rose Ledger (daughter of actress Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger). 8. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic; Few have seen finished epic 'Australia'... Nov 17, 2008
Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic - Entertainment News, Anne Thompson, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
Olsen twins aim to spread 'Influence' Nov 17, 2008
Mary-Kate made headlines for her past rehab stint for an eating disorder and her involvement in the tragic death of close friend Heath Ledger. Despite their uncommon lives, Mary-Kate insists, "We're like everyone else.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Football's Future: Patriot Place Nov 16, 2008
Heath Ledger is firing bullets and dripping face paint at roughly the same clip. The movie screen is bright and the sounds are clear and you can hear every one of them. (Boston Globe)
Hollywood scales back parties; Industrywide cutbacks hit holiday bashes... Nov 14, 2008
Hollywood scales back parties - Entertainment News, Business News, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
Can 'Dark Knight' beat Turkish mayor? Nov 14, 2008
The late Heath Ledger plays the Joker in "The Dark Knight," the most successful film of the year. Huseyin Kalkan, leader of the city of Batman in southeastern Turkey, plans to sue Christopher Nolan, director of the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight," for taking its name without consultation," according to media reports. "The royalty of the name 'Batman' belongs to us. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Scoop: Carey needs 20 suitcases for three days Nov 13, 2008
Colin Farrell's difficult decisionColin Farrell tells the press he wrestled with whether or not to replace Heath Ledger in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, the film Ledger was filming when he died last January. "It was a very difficult decision to make. When I first heard about it I totally freaked at the idea," said Farrell. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Got plans for the weekend? Nov 13, 2008
DARK KNIGHT MOVES TO RIVOLI: If you still haven t seen Heath Ledger s Joker, this Batman film is playing at least twice a day starting Friday. LAST CHANCE TO SEE. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Disney Disaster: Cheetah Girl Suing Over Nude Pic Scandal Nov 12, 2008
Pop Tarts: Colin Farrell 'Freaked' Over Taking Heath Ledger's Role ... LOS ANGELES Colin Farrell "Freaked" About Playing Heath Ledger s Role ... Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp & Jude Law hit headlines earlier this year when they stepped in to help finish Heath Ledger s final film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" but the decision to climb on board and bring to life his good friend s role was torment for Farrell. (FOXNews)
David Duchovny: When Art and Realit... Nov 12, 2008
The news on David Duchovny and Heath Ledger should remind actors and viewers that there is a fine line between art and reality and when it's the time to call it quits ... In preparing for The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger took intense steps to get into character for the psychotic Joker character ... reported that Heath Ledger had problems snapping out of character and was not able to sleep after playing the role, leading to an accidental overdose of sleeping pills. (Suite101.com)
People's choice Heath Nov 12, 2008
Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Britney Spears and Rihanna have all been nominated for a People's Choice Award ... Late Australian actor Heath Ledger strongly tipped for a posthumous Oscar is nominated for Best On-Screen Match-Up for his role as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight' alongside co-star Christian Bale, who played Batman. (iAfrica.com)
Blanchett, Ledger nominated for People's Choice awards Nov 11, 2008
Meanwhile, the late Heath Ledger has also been nominated alongside Christian Bale in the favourite on-screen match up category. The pair played The Joker and Batman in The Dark Knight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Michelle Williams' father to be extradited to US Nov 11, 2008
Michelle Williams received an Oscar nomination as best supporting actress for her performance in the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain," playing the wife of Heath Ledger's character. Ledger, who died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January, is the father of her 3-year-old daughter Matilda Rose, Larry Williams' granddaughter. (Yahoo News)
'SOLACE' stirs Chinese audiences; Bond outing breaks box office records... Nov 10, 2008
"; Director Guy Ritchie returns another British gangster film. This time starring '300' stud Guy Ritchie. ; 'RocknRolla' trailer; Gerard Butler; Guy Ritchie; madonna; trailers; Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star in the teen comedy, 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.' ; Kat Dennings; Michael Cera; Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist trailer; video trailers; 'City of God' director Fernando Meirelles directs Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo in the adaptation of Jos Saramago's epidemic novel.;... (The Drudge Report)
ride Expedition Everest at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Nov 9, 2008
Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his overdose death this year ... 6); ap; entertainment; movies; Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his overdose death this year ... 6); ap; entertainment; movies; 2008 AJC Slam Dunk Contest; Text goes here cyc xyx xyx xy xyyxxy xyx y; Federal prosecutors... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'The Dark Knight' is here (5) Nov 9, 2008
Pictures/Associated Press--In this image, Heath Ledger, starring as The Joker, is shown in a scene with Batman, played by Christian Bale, from "The Dark Knight." ... The loss of Heath Ledger to an accidental prescription-drug overdose in January has amplified the buzz around the film and his crazed performance as the Joker to extraordinary levels. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008
Another day of new Alzheimer's disease findings, plus red tide and Heath Ledger. In some spots, it might not even be safe to go on the beach, let alone in the water. (USA Today -- Money)
Pit Bull Drives Car in Pryor Nov 7, 2008
FOX23 News This Morning. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader. (FOX23.com, OK)
Time Warner cuts earnings forecast Nov 6, 2008
"The Dark Knight," starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, in August topped the original "Star Wars" to become the second-highest grossing movie after "Titanic." Film revenue fell 9. 3% to $US2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Batman stunt death was accident Nov 5, 2008
Heath Ledger, 28, who played film villain The Joker, died of an accidental drugs overdose in January ... The film's closing credits carry a dedication "in memory of our friends Heath Ledger and Conway Wickliffe". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dead celebrity pizza ad yanked Nov 5, 2008
A New Zealand pizza chain has withdrawn an advertisement showing the corpses of actor Heath Ledger, Britain's Queen Mother and Mount Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary dancing on a grave. Hell's Pizza was using the ad as a Halloween promotion. (FOX23.com, OK)
Horror Of Batman Effects Expert Nov 4, 2008
Heath Ledger, 28, died of an accidental drugs overdose in January. Batman Christian Bale was then accused of assaulting his mother and sister, while Morgan Freeman was hurt in a car crash in August. (Glasgow Daily Record)
* World News Quick Take Nov 4, 2008
A pizza chain has withdrawn an advertisement showing the corpses of actor Heath Ledger, Britains Queen Mother and Mount Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary dancing on a grave. The animated Halloween promotion advertisement on the Hell Pizza Web site shows the three decomposing celebrities emerging from graves and dancing to Michael Jacksons song Thriller. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Break-ups, make-ups in celeb love world Nov 4, 2008
Hookup history: Williams has a daughter, Matilda, with the late actor Heath Ledger. Jonze was previously married to Sofia Coppola. (USA Today -- Life)
Clooney in competition at Venice Nov 4, 2008
Heath Ledger and Matt Damon play the Brothers Grimm in Gilliam's film. Soderbergh's murder mystery Bubble, Burton's stop-motion animation Corpse Bride and Cameron Crowe's comedy romance Elizabethtown are among the 18 films that will be screened out of competition. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
Ang Lee takes Venice Golden Lion Nov 4, 2008
The film is adapted from a story by E Annie Proulx and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger as cowboys whose secret love affair spans 20 years. Lee beat off competition from 18 other films, including George Clooney's favoured Good Night, and Good Luck. (Yahoo News -- Film Festivals)
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A New Zealand pizza chain has withdrawn an advertisement showing the corpse of Heath Ledger. Rhodes Scholar. (The Age, Australia)
Jane Fonda, Tetsuya Komuro, Britney Spears Nov 4, 2008
Wickliffe was honored in the closing credits of "The Dark Knight," along with the actor Heath Ledger, who died before the film's release. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Tasteless' - NZ pizza firm ditches dancing dead celebrities ads Nov 4, 2008
Hell Pizza's advert showed animations of Sir Edmund Hillary, actor Heath Ledger and the Queen Mother dancing to Michael Jackson's song Thriller ... There has been no reaction from the family of Australian actor Heath Ledger, who also died in January, or Britain's Royal family, who buried the Queen Mother in 2002. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Obama to ask allies for troops Nov 3, 2008
Tim Shipman WashingtonNovember 3, 2008. Other related coverage. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Pizza chain withdraws dancing corpses ad Nov 3, 2008
WELLINGTON: A New Zealand pizza chain has withdrawn an advertisement showing the corpses of actor Heath Ledger, Britain's Queen Mother and Mount Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary dancing on a grave. The animated Halloween promotion advertisement on the Hell Pizza website shows the three decomposing celebrities emerging from graves and dancing to Michael Jackson's song "Thriller.". (India Times, India)
Ledger's daughter celebrates birthday without dad Nov 2, 2008
Melbourne (ANI): Late Heath Ledger's daughter, Matilda, blew the candles on her third birthday the first time without her dad ... Late Heath Ledger's daughter, Matilda, blew the. (Oneindia)
Bittersweet Birthday Nov 2, 2008
Heath Ledger's Daughter Celebrates Birthday for First Time Without Dad ... Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda has celebrated her birthday for the first time without her Australian actor dad, who died from an accidental drug overdose in January. (Fox News)
Ledger's last days: 'Euphoric highs, crashing lows' Nov 1, 2008
Perth-born actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment in January ... A new biography claims the late Australian actor, Heath Ledger, may have had bipolar disorder. (ABC Online)
Controversy over Ledger complex Oct 31, 2008
One the same day Heath Ledger's daughter Matilda celebrates her first birthday without her dad, a battle is going on in Perth over a theatre complex, set to be named in his honour. The new Heath Ledger Theatre complex could undergo a name change, before it is even built - with the West Australian government confirming the decision to name it after the Perth-born actor, doesn't have the full support of the arts community. (Sky News Australia)
* OTHER RELEASES Oct 31, 2008
Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere, Christian Bale and three others (including the late Heath Ledger in his third-last role) star as a Bob Dylan-like character who travels through a wild variety of settings corresponding to major events in Dylans life or impressions thereof. Director Todd Haynes (Poison, Velvet Goldmine) is offering a sophisticated gift to music fans and particularly fans of Dylan with this one, though only the most devoted of the legendary folk singers following will understand... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Barnett cools on Ledger drama theatre Oct 30, 2008
Heath Ledgers family were disappointed Colin Barnett did not have the courtesy to inform them personally that the name of the States new drama theatre, named after the late actor by the previous government, was being reconsidered, shadow arts minister Ben Wyatt said yesterday ... But he lost his life at a very young age so we never saw the true achievement that Heath Ledger may have made ... Heath Ledger is an international name, his name is familiar in houses around the world, he said.... (The West Australian)
Underbelly criminals to steal AFI Awards glory Oct 30, 2008
Among those nominated for the international AFI award are Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight, Eric Bana for The Other Boleyn Girl, and Nicole Kidman for The Golden Compass, and Cate Blanchett for Elizabeth: The Golden Age. The 50th AFIs will be held at the Princess Theatre on December 6. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Elvis: Top earning dead celeb Oct 30, 2008
Third in the list was The Dark Knight actor Heath Ledger, who passed away aged 28 from an accidental prescription overdose in January this year ... Heath Ledger - $20m 4. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Elvis Still Leading Earner Among Dead Celebrities Oct 30, 2008
Other top-earning dead celebrities on the Forbes list include actor Heath Ledger, Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe and Marvin Gaye. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Elvis ranked top-earning dead celebrity Oct 30, 2008
Coming in at No. 2 with 33 million in earnings was cartoonist Charles Schulz, who died in 2000 and is best known for his "Peanuts" comic strip, while Australian actor Heath Ledger nabbed third spot. Ledger, 28, died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January and his last film role was as the Joker in "The Dark Knight.". (Yahoo News)
Ledger Debuts On Richest Dead Celeb List Oct 30, 2008
Even though they're no longer with us, Heath Ledger, Paul Newman and some other celebs continue to bring in paychecks. Big ones, too. (Click2Houston, TX)
Elvis Presley, Heath Ledger Top List Of Highest-Earning Dead Celebs Oct 30, 2008
Forbes list also names Charles Schulz, Albert Einstein, John Lennon, Paul Newman and Marvin Gaye (VHI.com -- Music News)
Black Balloon, Unfinished Sky dominate AFIs Oct 29, 2008
Among those nominated for the international AFI award are Heath Ledger for the Dark Knight, Eric Bana for The Other Boleyn Girl and Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett. The nominations are the latest recognition for The Black Balloon, a semi-autobiographical movie by first-time feature film director Elissa Down, after it recently dominated the Inside Film (IF) Award nominations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Posthumous prize Oct 29, 2008
Heath Ledger a top-earning dead celebrity. Heath Ledger made an estimated $US20 million from his cut in the latest box office smash hit Batman movie ... Elvis Presley, Snoopy creator Charles Shultz and recently deceased Australian actor Heath Ledger headed Forbe's Top-Earning Dead Celebrities for 2007, having netted a combined $US105 million ($A162. (The Age, Australia)
Top-earning dead celebs Oct 29, 2008
Elvis Presley, Snoopy creator Charles Shultz and recently deceased actor Heath Ledger headed Forbe's Top-Earning Dead Celebrities for 2007, having netted a combined $105-million, the magazine said on Tuesday. Thirty years after he died aged 42, the King of Rock 'n' Roll last year pulled in $52-million, dwarfing living music stars like Justin Timberlake ($44-million) and Madonna ($40-million), the magazine said. (iAfrica.com)
Quantum of Solace: Smart Bond Oct 27, 2008
Choose the one that's best for you. HOME DELIVERY: Variety Print Subscriptions Daily Variety and Weekly Variety print subscriptions delivered to your home. (Variety)
Some families reining in Halloween spending Oct 27, 2008
"The Heath Ledger thing ... it was the first time the Joker was really that spooky," said Stephane Abbott of It's My Party. Ledger gave a bravura performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight," the blockbuster hit that dominated the box office this summer. (CTV.ca)
Low lifes and high flyers but still no buyers for Touch Oct 26, 2008
The late actor Heath Ledger also saw its gentlemen's club-style interiors while filming scenes in the movie Candy. A Touch of Class also rated a mention during a 2000 court case involving nursing home magnate Doug Moran when it emerged that his late son, Brendan, had visited the brothel, paying for its services from the Moran Health Care Group account. (The Age, Australia)
Joker's Wild Ride Oct 25, 2008
Joker is just the latest violent punch line to add to the Clown Prince of Crime's resume, which also happens to include a starring turn in one of the biggest movies of all time, courtesy of the late Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan. The book also marks another huge triumph for the long careers of Azzarello and Bermejo, who began working together in Batman's world back in 2002 with Batman/Deathblow. (IGN FilmForce)
