Heath Ledger's Hometown Names Movie Theater In His Honor

The Australian hometown of the late actor Heath Ledger named a theater in his honor Tuesday for his commitment to acting.

The $87 million, 575-seat "Heath Ledger Theater" in Perth is a fitting tribute because Ledger was always supportive of other young actors, Western Australia state Premier Alan Carpenter said at a naming ceremony.

Ledger died at 28 of an accidental prescription drug overdose in New York in January.

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"Heath Ledger was totally dedicated to the craft of being an actor and that's what made him successful," Carpenter said. "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."

Ledger received a best-actor Academy Award nomination for his role in 2005's "Brokeback Mountain" with Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Ledger will be seen in one last film after "The dark Knight' - it was the film he was working on when he died.

"The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" starring Johnny Depp. Several big name actors stepped forward after Ledgers death to help complete the film.

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It is the tale of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret - he made a deal with the devil.

The film is due for release during 2009.

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