Heath Ledger will play The Joker in the sequel to 'Batman Begins'. Hollywood bosses confirmed that they have cast the Oscar nominated 'Brokeback Mountain' star as the villain in 'The Dark Knight' on August 1.

Director Christopher Nolan said, "Our challenge in casting The Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale's Batman is going to be incredible."

Helena Bonham-Carter has bought a $3.5 million dollar mansion once owned by her great-grandfather, former British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith.

The actress and her director husband, Tim Burton, are to settle in the Oxfordshire home with two-year-old son, Billy-Ray.