The Virtual Union

New York, NY – Death is often a difficult thing for people to deal with. For everyone there are varying degrees of grief, most of which is dependent on the relationships people have with the departed. Close loved ones have more of an impact than the death of a friend. Celebrities often have more of an impact on people than that of strangers no matter how tragic the circumstances. Grief is often a personal thing that has never and likely never will be fully understood. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – When the first set of Academy Awards was handed out over eighty years ago it’s likely the producers had little idea what an institution they were starting. Now one of the most respected and acclaimed awards in any discipline the Oscars has become the gold standard for film awards and one of the most viewed and lauded of entertainment broadcasts in the world. Like all great institutions the Oscars have not been without their troubles. From streakers to protests the Academy Awards have been faced with all type of obstacles, though none have been as burdensome as the running time of the show. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – With the momentum of a billion dollar box office take it seemed inevitable that Heath Ledger would be awarded the Academy Award for best supporting actor. The bravura performance by the young actor, as well as the enormous box office take of ‘The Dark Knight’, would have ensured Ledger’s place as a major box office star. Would have, had Ledger had shown up to accept the award. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – The Golden Globes have long been the principle barometer by which prognosticators have predicted the Academy Awards. Success with the Hollywood Foreign Press often means success with the Hollywood elite. Equally though, failure or perceived snub at the Globes can often make what at one point seemed inevitable a fleeting dream. Many are predicting that very thing for Heath Ledger after his no-show for the awards last night. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – With the gonzo box office success of The Dark Knight there was of course no doubt that there would be another film to come. While director and writer Christopher Nolan has been coy about his plans for the next instalment in the series, the stars of The Dark Knight have confirmed that they are indeed interested in returning, should Nolan be around to direct. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – Confirming persistent rumours, Dark Knight star Heath Ledger was spotted at a California skateboard park this weekend, nearly seven months after his reported death of an accidental drug overdose. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – Morgan Freeman in hospital after his terrifying car accident in Sunday night, received a call from Warner Brothers President Alan Horn today wishing him well and confirming that his contract will be re upped for the next instalment of the blockbuster ‘Batman’ franchise. Scrape TV

Hollywood, CA – With the runaway success of the newest Batman film one would think that the movie was doomed to some kind of karmic repercussions, and with the assault charges laid against star Christian Bale, it was thought that maybe it’s time had come. Not so, at least according to Warner Brothers. Scrape TV

New York, NY – The “The Dark Knight” has descended on New York and the world. The hotly anticipated title, already selling out at theatres nationwide, is the absolute must see Hollywood release of the summer and likely the year. The star studded premiere launched the blockbuster-to-be in style, though with one star noticeably absent. Scrape TV