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In this image released by Warner Bros., Heath Ledger starring as The Joker, is shown in a scene with Christian Bale, starring as Batman in "The Dark Knight."

Midnight stampede to 'The Dark Knight' sets record

By RYAN NAKASHIMA

AP Business Writer

Nothing dark about Batman's first night at the box office.

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Ledger's compelling Joker thrills, saddens fans

An extra in the DreamWorks' production of "The Soloist" walks past movie lights during a location shoot at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles March 20, 2008. Hollywood producers posted their busiest quarter ever as on-location shoots in the Los Angeles area between April and June rose 26 percent from a year ago, a permitting agency said Thursday July 17, 2008.

SAG stakes fight on made-for-Internet content

By RYAN NAKASHIMA

AP Business Writer

The Screen Actors Guild on Thursday gave its most detailed explanation yet for its rejection of a final contract offer by Hollywood studios, citing shortfalls in pay and union jurisdiction on made-for-Internet productions.

In this image released by Warner Bros., Christian Bale stars as Batman in "The Dark Knight."

Fans line up for `Dark Knight,' new Batman movie

By MEGAN K. SCOTT

Associated Press Writer

Thousands of Batman fans finally got what they were waiting for Friday as sold-out midnight showings of "The Dark Knight" kicked off a weekend of screenings across the country.

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'The Dark Knight' trailer