NEW YORK (AP) — It was a decade ago, and director Gil Junger was seeking fresh talent for his upcoming movie, "10 Things I Hate About You." He'd already seen 250 or 300 kids.

Heath Ledger feared cocaine would kill him, according to a nightclub owner who alleges he took the drug with the late star. John-Bruce Shoemaker has come forward with his claims just one week after Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment at the age of 28.

Ask any comic book fan what their most anticipated movie is this year and I guarantee a vast majority of them will say The Dark Knight, the eagerly awaited sequel to Batman Begins. One of the reasons this film has fans excited is Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker.

NEW YORK (AP) - Heath Ledger turned down more teen movies after starring in the romantic comedy ''10 Things I Hate About You,'' waiting for the kinds of grueling, intense roles that would become his trademark.