• The Dark Knight premiered in New York on July 14, 2008. The film's stars, including Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Maggie Gyllenhaal, walked down a black carpet and wore dark-colored clothing in honor of their costar, the late Heath Ledger.Guardian.co.uk: Heath Ledger: Black Carpet Replaces Red for Dark Knight's... (July 15, 2008) The actor died in January 2008 of an accidental drug overdose.

• Fast Facts

  1. July 14, 2008: The Dark Knight premiere held at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square theatre in New YorkMelbourne Herald Sun: Heath Ledger's family at The Dark Knight's World... (July 15, 2008)
  2. Several members of Heath Ledger's family attended the premierePeople.com: Heath Ledger's Family Attends Dark Knight Premiere (July 14, 2008)
  3. Ledger's family gave high marks to the film and Ledger's performanceFOXNews.com: Heath Ledger's Parents Approve of Dark Knight (July 15, 2008) People.com: Heath Ledger's Family Attends Dark Knight Premiere (July 14, 2008)
  4. Cast of the film walked a black carpet at the premiere, instead of the traditional red carpetGuardian.co.uk: Heath Ledger: Black Carpet Replaces Red for Dark Knight's... (July 15, 2008)
  5. Black carpet placed to honor LedgerGuardian.co.uk: Heath Ledger: Black Carpet Replaces Red for Dark Knight's... (July 15, 2008)

• The Dark Knight Fast Facts

  1. Release date: July 18, 2008
  2. Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Maggie Gyllenhaal
  3. Director: Christopher Nolan
  4. Screenwriters: Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan
  5. Producers: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven and Emma Thomas
  6. MPAA rating: PG-13

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