Michelle Williams’ father has finally given up Down Under.

After a two-and-a-half-year legal battle, Larry Williams, the estranged father of the Brokeback Mountain star, has finally consented to be extradited to the U.S., where he is set to face long-pending federal tax-evasion charges.

The elder Williams, a stock trader, has long been sought by Uncle Sam for allegedly failing to pay roughly $1.5 million in taxes between 1999 and 2001 on income from book royalties and international speaking tours.

He was arrested by Australian police back in 2006 and, while free on bail, has been fighting extradition ever since.

Source: E! Online

Michelle attended the AFI Fest premiere of Wendy and Lucy in Los Angeles on Saturday night. She looked beautiful in a LBD, posing for photos with director Kelly Reichardt.

x AFI Fest “Wendy and Lucy” Premiere - Arrivals
x AFI Fest “Wendy and Lucy” Premiere - Inside

Gold Rush has some interesting quotes from the Question & Answer session that took place before the movie, including this little gem from Michelle:

“I lost my way,” …”My career changed, and I didn’t know how to keep myself in the midst of everything. I felt like John McCain.”

Read more here.

I added 67 screencaps from the Incendiary trailer. The movie is playing in select theaters in the UK right now. I hope it comes to the US soon!

x Trailer Caps

Bad news for Michelle’s teen fans: The MPAA will be giving Wendy and Lucy an R rating, even though the movie doesn’t contain nudity or violence. Read more about it here.

I added 55 screencaps from the new Wendy and Lucy trailer. There is a short article about Michelle and Wendy and Lucy in the Holiday Movie Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly that is out now. Michelle is listed as a long shot possibility for a Best Lead Actress Academy Award nomination. Long shot is better than nothing! I’ll have scans of the article up soon.

x Trailer Caps

The trailer for “Wendy and Lucy” is now online. You can watch it here. I’ll try to get some caps up soon.

Also, “Synecdoche, New York” opens in limited release in the US this weekend. Find out if it’s showing in your area and watch some clips here. “Incendiary” is also open in limited release in the UK.

The nominees for the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards were announced yesterday. Michelle and her co-stars in “Synecdoche, New York” received a nomination for Best Ensemble Performance. “Synecdoche, New York” was also nominated for Best Feature. The awards will be presented at New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street on Tuesday, December 2. Congratulations to the nominees!

Michelle attended a screening of “Synecdoche, New York” in New York this past Wednesday. I’ve added pictures from the premiere and after party to the gallery. Sorry for the delay in getting these up!

x“Synecdoche, New York” Premiere
x “Synecdoche, New York” After Party

Also, the trailer for “Incendiary” has finally hit the internet. You can watch it here. The movie looks really good!

Hi, I’m Josie. You may be familiar with my site Michelle Williams Fan. I’m going to be taking over MW Online from Samantha, and I’ll be bringing everything over from Michelle Fan, so they will be one site now. Please be patient with me while I transfer everything to this site and do a little reorganizing.

Michelle looked stunning last night as she attended the “Wendy and Lucy” premiere at the 46th New York Film Festival. I’ve added pics to the gallery,more to come soon”

Gallery Link - Appearances - 2008 - Wendy and Lucy Premiere

MICHELLE WILLIAMS has pledged a donation to the scholarship fund set up in her late ex-boyfriend HEATH LEDGER’s name.
The Australians in Film Heath Ledger Scholarship will help up-and-coming Australian actors pursue careers in America.
It was set up after Ledger’s death from an accidental drug overdose in January (08).
Wannabes can apply for up to $10,000 (GBP5,400) plus a round-trip airfare from down under to the U.S.
Williams - the mother of Ledger’s two-year-old daughter Matilda - is among the first donors, having handed over an undisclosed sum, reports People.com.
Ledger’s friend, director Gregor Jordan, will be one of a five person panel, who get to hand out the money.
He tells People, “Broke Aussie actors in L.A. form a tradition that goes all the way back to Errol Flynn.
“Heath was definitely part of that tradition and this scholarship is something he would have been proud to have his name associated with.”
The star’s father Kim adds of the fund, “We as a family are pleased with the establishment and progress of the AIF scholarship award named in honour of our much loved and generous son, Heath. As a result of this scholarship, a talented Australian actor will gain valuable assistance to support their personal goals, and an opportunity for recognition in the very tough U.S. film industry.”