FiveLeaves Opens Soon

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

FiveLeaves, the nautically themed bar that is preparing to open in Greenpoint at the corner of Lorimer and Bedford. The space was designed and built by John McCormick (with silent partner Heath Ledger), the owner and designer of Moto in Williamsburg and designer of Smith and Mills in Tribeca. . The work is almost complete, so an opening could occur sometime in the next few months.

“His untimely death put the project in jeopardy,” says Down by the Hipster. “But his father became executor of the estate and because he knew how much the project meant to Heath, he released the funds to finish construction.”

Why So Serious? A Visual History of the Joker

Edited by Lauren Garroni

So by now you know that The Dark Knight kicked some major ass at the box office, $158.3 million and counting! For those who have seen it and those who haven’t, Heath Ledger is amazing as the Joker and actually lives up to the hype. For those who aren’t comic book (or graphic novels as they are now being called) nerds like myself, here’s the history of the Joker in images.

‘The Man Who Laughs’ (1928)

Bob Kane (the creator of Batman) used still of Conrad Veidt from this silent film as the intial inspiration for the Joker. In the silent film Veidt played disrespect prince, who’s father carves a smile into his face.

Batman #1 (1940)

The Joker’s first apperance.

Batman-The TV Series (1960′s)

The gayest Joker of them all!

The Killing Joke (1986)

In 1986 Alan Moore gave the Joker some balls back, returning him to the morose, amoral villan he was always mean’t to be. This version of the Joker would have the most impact on Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan’s versions of the Joker

Joker in the movies (1989 & 2008)

If you haven’t seen the film, go see it!

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Theater Named in Heath Ledger’s Honor

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Heath Ledger’s hometown of Perth, Australia announced today that they will name a theater in his honor, according to the Associated Press. The Heath Ledger Theater cost an estimated $87 million and holds 575 seats.

Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter stated, “Heath Ledger was totally dedicated to the craft of being an actor and that’s what made him successful. I think what we’re doing is continuing that support for young people who want to make a career in the arts and acting, stage and in film, whatever it happens to be.”

Kim Ledger, the actor’s father, called the tribute a pleasant surprise and said, “He was such a giver to the arts right across the board. I really feel that there’s not a lot of things he’d put his name to, but he’d put his name to that.”

A Heath Ledger Memorial T-Shirt I’d Actually Wear

Edited by Saynt

Heath will always stay in our memories cause of is premature demise, amazing movie roles and love of NY.  I finally found a Heath Ledger shirt that keeps the actor in our hearts without looking like a cheesy Knights Tale promo shirt.

You can pick up this limited edition tee at Cyana Boutique.