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The Joker is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin. Created by Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger and Bob Kane, the character first appeared in Batman #1 (Spring 1940).
Throughout his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a master criminal whose characterization has varied. The original and currently dominant image is of a highly intelligent psychopath with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, while other writers have portrayed him as an eccentric prankster. Similarly, throughout the character's long history, there have been several different origin tales; they most commonly depict him as falling into a tank of chemical waste, which bleaches his skin white and turns his hair green and his lips bright red, giving him the appearance of a clown. He has been repeatedly analyzed by critics as the perfect adversary for Batman; their long, dynamic relationship often parallels the concept of yin and yang.
Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) was an Australian television and film actor. After performing roles in Australian television and film during the 1990s, Ledger left his homeland for the United States in 1998 to develop his film career. His work comprised nineteen films, including 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), The Patriot (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001), Brokeback Mountain (2005), and The Dark Knight (2008). In addition to acting, he produced and directed music videos and aspired to be a film director.
For his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in Brokeback Mountain, Ledger won the 2005 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor and the 2006 "Best Actor" award from the Australian Film Institute and was nominated for the 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor as well as the 2006 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Posthumously he shared the 2007 Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award with the rest of the ensemble cast, the director, and the casting director for the film I'm Not There, which was inspired by the life and songs of American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. In the film, Ledger portrayed a fictional actor named Robbie Clark, one of six characters embodying aspects of Dylan's life and persona. Ledger received numerous accolades for his critically acclaimed portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a Best Actor International Award at the 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards, for which he became the first actor to win an award posthumously, the 2008 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor, the 2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and the 2009 BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Not to be confused with Nicholas Jackson
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer. He is renowned for his often dark portrayals of neurotic characters. His twelve Oscar nominations make him the second most nominated actor of all time, behind only Meryl Streep, and tied with Katharine Hepburn.
Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award twelve times and has won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice: for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and for As Good as It Gets. He also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 1983 film Terms of Endearment. He is tied with Walter Brennan for most acting wins by a male actor (three). Nicholson is well known for playing villainous roles such as Jack Torrance in The Shining, Frank Costello in The Departed, and the Joker in 1989's Batman, among many other roles.
Nicholson is one of only two actors who have been nominated for an Academy Award for acting in every decade from the 1960s to 2000s; the other is Michael Caine. He has won seven Golden Globe Awards, and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. In 1994, he became one of the youngest actors to be awarded the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award. Notable films in which he has starred include Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Passenger, The Shining, Reds, Terms of Endearment, Batman, A Few Good Men, As Good as It Gets, About Schmidt, The Departed and Anger Management .
Actors: Alex Kruz (actor), Paul DeNinno Braun (actor), Dave Strano (writer), Michael Raimo (actor),
Genres: Short,Actors: Tito Guillen (producer), Tito Guillen (writer), Tito Guillen (editor), Tito Guillen (director), Jerel Northern (composer), Toddske Hillier (producer), Toddske Hillier (actor), Steve Reeve (actor), Brodie Dransutavicius (actor), Brodie Dransutavicius (actor), Douglas Guillen (actor), Steve Reeve (actor), Cat Jones (actress), Zachary Barrett (actor), Ashley Laurenson (costume designer),
Plot: Arkham Rising is a fan film set during the events of 2012's most anticipated film 'The Dark Knight Rises' Following Batman's defeat at the hands of the mercenary known as Bane, Gotham City has fallen into chaos. Criminals have been freed to roam the streets. Gotham City has been held hostage as not even the national guard can find a way to free the city from its captors. Law enforcement has broken down. The guards at Arkham Asylum, hearing of the fate of their counterparts at Black Gate prison, have abandoned their posts. Only the mentally unstable and those foolish enough to engage them remain in Arkham now.
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Short, Thriller,Actors: Matt Cinquanta (actor), Matt Cinquanta (producer), Matt Cinquanta (writer), Robert L. Bradley IV (director), Robert L. Bradley IV (editor), Robert L. Bradley IV (producer), Tatiane de Oliveira (actress), Erik Jansen (miscellaneous crew), Lara Vargas (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: From the dark and dreary confines of prolonged incarceration, The Joker returns with yet another crazy-minded agenda. This time, The Joker (played by Matt Cinquanta) has a message for those who contemplate the story's end... or it's new beginning. Hell bent on continuing his maniacal ways, The Joker makes it clear that he wants to 'do things' his way, and that no one can keep him locked up forever!
Keywords: academy-award, blood, caged-monster, casting, confinement, dead-mouse, filmmaking, gravity, guerilla, hairActors: Matt Cinquanta (producer), Matt Cinquanta (actor), Matt Cinquanta (writer), Robert Babish (actor), Slater Kane (director), Joaquin Perez (actor), John Matthews (actor), Gary Davis (actor), Andrew Williams (actor), Jim McConville (actor),
Genres: Comedy, Short,Actors: Bob Kane (writer), Oto Brezina (actor), Kate Clarke (actress), Charles Kahlenberg (miscellaneous crew), Gabriel Sabloff (editor), Gabriel Sabloff (actor), Gabriel Sabloff (producer), Kimberly Page (actress), Kimberly Page (actress), Kofi Natei (actor), Ed Dyer (actor), Brian Turner (actor), Buddy Daniels Friedman (actor), John Fiorella (producer), Garrett Frawley (actor),
Plot: Batman has been murdered and the only man who can uncover the mystery behind his murder is his former partner, Dick Grayson aka Robin! Grayson uncovers a conspiracy the corrupt chief of police conspired with Batmans Rogue's Gallery to kill him and now they've set their sights on, Grayson!
Keywords: based-on-graphic-novel, batgirl, battle, character-name-in-title, comic-book, conspiracy, costume, dc-comics, death, fanfilmActors: Gregori J. Martin (actor), Jack Haigis (editor), Joe Rosario (actor), Eden Miller (costume designer), Marilyn Sokol (actress), Carlos Leon (actor), Josh Glaser (miscellaneous crew), Jaid Barrymore (actress), Rohan Quine (actor), Craig Zucchero (actor), Manos Gavras (actor), Matthew Maher (actor), Dory Manzour (actor), Nicolas Porcelli (actor), Jimmy DellaValle (actor),
Plot: Angel McGee knows everything about women... Max Rosenberg has never had a woman... and Jackie is still looking for the man of her dreams... They may have nothing in common but they're all about to get entangled in a bizarre mystery of murder in NYC...
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Syd Chaplin (writer), Syd Chaplin (director), Syd Chaplin (actor), Syd Chaplin (actor), Syd Chaplin (writer), Lottie MacPherson (actress), Lottie MacPherson (actress),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: E.H. Calvert (actor), Frank Dayton (actor), John Steppling (actor), Beverly Bayne (actress), Joseph Allen Sr. (actor), Clara Smith (actress),
Plot: William Jones, salesman, who has been traveling the same territory for twenty years or more, tries to play a joke on a new drummer, which ends by the newcomer turning the tables on him. A fictitious note is handed Jones, stating that John Redmond of Reedville, was in the market for his Fall order and to see him at once. Jones displays the note promiscuously, which makes the new salesman jealous. Jones informs Brown, the new recruit that he may call on Redmond for the order, that he is not anxious to get it. Frank Dayton, another drummer, was told the same thing. Both men have a lively time in reaching their destination. Brown wins out, however, when he rescues John Redmond's wife and daughter from a runaway horse. In gratitude Redmond gives Brown his order. What might have been a clever joke, developed into Brown earning a small sum in commission.
Genres: Comedy, Short,