FYC: Heath Ledger in THE DARK KNIGHT
OWF critic Ray DeRousse, speaking July 21st 2008..."What Ledger created is a character so bereft of fear and restraint that he instills both in everyone around him, including the audience. Going far beyond what was written in the script, Ledger fleshed out The Joker with hideous physical mannerisms and quirks that belie the inner turmoil of the character. It is a rich, full-bodied, and tremendously charismatic performance.This one is special, for the ages, and deserving of recognition". Academy Awards Process as detailed by Awards Daily... Friday, December 26, 2008: Nominations ballots mailed Monday, January 12, 2009: Nominations polls close 5 p.m. Pacific Time Thursday, January 22, 2009: Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater Warner Bros. have so far started campaigns for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Ledger, above). source - batman on film