Ledger tribute for 'Batman' premiere

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There will be a tribute to Heath Ledger at the Dark Knight premiere next month.

Director Christopher Nolan has dedicated the superhero movie, which opens in New York on July 14, to the late actor.

Nolan has reportedly also added a memoriam to Ledger at the end of the movie.

Ledger's family will attend the screening, according to the Los Angeles Times. His performance as The Joker was his last full film role.