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Rumor: Miley Cyrus For Batgirl In Dark Knight Sequel?

“It is rumoured that Disney Channel series Hannah Montana sensation, Miley Cyrus may star as Batgirl in the upcoming sequel to ‘The Dark Knight’. According to The Globe’s Loosch Lips Column, the 16 year-old Miley ’stunned’ producers at Warner Brothers when she showed up at the Hollywood studio in full batsuit’.” Link

Gary Oldman: Next Batman Movie To Start Shooting In 2010

“The 51-year-old actor says the sequel to Batman the mega-hit will start shooting next year and likely be released the following. ‘But you didn’t hear it from me,’ he quipped.” Link

Cops Shoot & Kill Man Dressed As The Joker

Army Spc. Christopher Lanum, a suspect in the stabbing of a fellow soldier at Fort Eustis, was killed hours after the attack when officers attempted to stop the minivan he was driving, according to court documents filed Wednesday that first disclosed the weekend shooting. Link

Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor @ 2009 Oscars

Heath Ledger has won Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight at the 2009 Academy Awards.

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Dark Knight Sequel Over 2 Years Away

“Director Christopher Nolan has inked a deal with Warner Bros. to helm Inception, based on his own screenplay. The sci-fi action film ’set within the architecture of the mind’ aims to begin shooting this summer and hit theaters in summer 2010, according to studio.” [Link]

Heath Ledger Wins Best Supporting Actor @ 2009 Golden Globes

Heath Ledger won the 2009 Golden Globe for his role as the Joker in Batman: The Dark Knight

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Dark Knight Wins Every People's Choice Award Nominated For

“‘The Dark Knight’ soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony. The caped crusader flick won five awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale’s Batman and the late Heath Ledger’s Joker.” [Link]

Batman's Pat Hingle Dead At 84

“Pat Hingle, a veteran actor whose career included a recurring role as Commissioner Gordon in several Batman movies in the 1990s, has died. He was 84. Family friend Michele Seidman says Hingle died at his home in Carolina Beach shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday.” [Link]

"Catwoman" Eartha Kitt Dies At 81

Eartha Kitt

“Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently treated at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, died Thursday in Connecticut of colon cancer. Kitt, a self-proclaimed ’sex kitten’ famous for her catlike purr, was one of America’s most versatile performers, winning two Emmys and nabbing a third nomination. She also was nominated for several Tonys and two Grammys.” [Link]

Kate Beckinsale Wants To Be Catwoman

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“British actress Kate Beckinsale would love to play Catwoman in the next Batman movie – because she is determined to take on more action roles. Speculation has been growing in recent months over which actress will take on the role of the villainess in a follow-up to this year’s The Dark Knight, with internet gossips suggesting that Angelina Jolie is the main contender for the part.” [Link]