CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
The Dark Knight
Despite Heath Ledger’s Death, Warner Bros. Presses on With Joker’s Viral Marketing For ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 30, 2008 - 12:34amCHICAGO – Once the swarm of sorrow hit the world on Jan. 22, 2008 following news of Heath Ledger’s death, questions soon ensued about its impact on Chris Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” and Terry Gilliam’s “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”.
Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead in Manhattan Apartment at 28
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 22, 2008 - 5:06pmCHICAGO – Heath Ledger has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment, according to CNN. He was 28.
‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing Rings Again From Cake-Embedded Cell Phones
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 14, 2008 - 1:47pmCHICAGO – Back on Dec. 4, 2007, we reported on “The Dark Knight” viral marketing activities that concluded in fans rushing around the U.S. to snag cakes in bakeries. Items were baked inside them and enthusiasts tore apart the treats to find out what they were. The Joker promised that the embedded cell phones would have a purpose later.
Heath Ledger Hung By Noose on Film For ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 18, 2007 - 5:19pmSemi-alarming photos surfaced on Monday from London of Heath Ledger not as the Joker in “The Dark Knight” but as a character being hung by a noose in the upcoming fantasy film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”. These photos are from JustJared.com.
Second ‘WALL-E’ Trailer Now Online; Will Package With ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 17, 2007 - 10:08pmA second trailer for Pixar’s “WALL-E,” which will be packaged with “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” for its Dec. 21 release, is now online. “WALL-E” is slated to open on June 27, 2008.
Official Trailer For ‘The Dark Knight’ Goes Live at ATasteForTheTheatrical.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 16, 2007 - 9:31pmFollowing the appearance of a bootlegged recording of the official trailer for “The Dark Knight” and the promise at a new viral site that the real thing would appear on Sunday, it indeed did.
‘The Dark Knight’ IMAX Prologue Leaks Online; Inspiration Drawn From ‘Heat’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 16, 2007 - 5:37pmCHICAGO – A bootlegged recording of “The Dark Knight” IMAX prologue, which is showing in theaters before “I Am Legend,” is now on YouTube. My review of the prologue is here.
For Clarity: Fan-Manipulated Two-Face Images For ‘The Dark Knight’ Are Indeed Doctored
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 15, 2007 - 12:47pmWhile I typically swerve clear of conjecture and fake imagery, this post is dedicated to the pursuit of clarity because this particular fan-manipulated imagery has been causing a good deal of confusion.
Poster Mayhem: Multiple New Posters Surface For ‘The Dark Knight’; Bootlegged Trailer Leaks
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 14, 2007 - 12:43pmThree new posters surfaced in the last 24 hours for “The Dark Knight” and fans didn’t even have to work hard for them through viral games. The first poster is the film’s international teaser poster.
Report: ‘The Dark Knight’ Trailer Expected to Surface Online Early Next Week
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 13, 2007 - 5:15pmI’ve been hearing similiar rumblings and Superhero Hype! has now gone on record about it. Moments ago, the credible site reported that “The Dark Knight” trailer will surface online early next week at its official Web site.