Happy 41st Birthday, Ellen Pompeo!

Happy 41st Birthday to Ellen Pompeo!!

Ellen Pompeo and Jake Gyllenhaal in Moonlight Mile (2002) - "A Journey to the Screen" segment

Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy" tv series
Ellen Pompeo in Allure magazine photoshoot
Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery with their 7-month-old daughter Stella Luna in NYC

Ellen Pompeo attends The American Cancer Society's Choose You luncheon at Cafe SFA - Saks Fifth Avenue on 5th May , 2010 in New York City
Ellen Pompeo visits "FOX & Friends" at the FOX Studios on October 5, 2010 in New York City.

Jake Gyllenhaal says 'Love is a scary thing'

"Gyllenhaal called the film a “nude fest.”

Hathaway plays a woman suffering from Parkinson’s Disease who falls in love with a Viagra salesman, played by Gyllenhaal.
“It was very brave of Anne,” Gyllenhaal said. ” I think women tend to be objectified more than men and she really does bare a lot, not only literally but figuratively. Her performance was incredible.” Source: www.theimproper.com

Jake Gyllenhaal in Trailer Addict - 'Love & Other Drugs' Interview

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway arriving at Heathrow Airport in London on 9th November 2010

"Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has admitted that he finds love frightening.Edward Zwick, Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal: Trailer Addict - 'Love & Other Drugs' B-Roll

In his new film, Love and Other Drugs, things get steamy between him and actress Anne Hathaway, 27. Gyllenhaal told US entertainment show Extra: 'We're like naked, awkwardly with this person in bed, now we have to sell love and attraction and chemistry, how do you sell that?' He added: 'Love is a scary thing and I think it's talked about all over the place. 'You find it on greeting cards and whatever, but ultimately, when it comes down to actually being asked to love someone or be loved by someone, it's terrifying.' Source: www.monstersandcritics.com


Jake Gyllenhaal at the "Love and Other Drugs" premiere

Anne Hathaway at the "Love and Other Drugs" premiere

"SOURCE CODE" SPOILERS AHEAD:

Plot: "Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes with a jolt to find himself on a commuter train heading into Chicago. Although the other passengers all seem to know him, he has absolutely no idea where - or even who - he is.

The last thing Colter remembers is flying a helicopter mission in Iraq, but here he is in someone else's life going through someone else's morning commute. Before he can do anything an express train zooms by on the opposite track and a bomb explodes, seemingly killing Colter and all the other passengers.
Colter comes to in an isolation chamber, strapped to a seat, and wearing his military flight suit. He still has no idea what's happening, except that he's being spoken to by mission controller Carol Goodwin (Vera Farmiga), who calmly recites a series of memory questions to which Colter is shocked to realize he knows the answers.

He learns he's part of an operation called "Beleaguered Castle," but before he can progress any further, Goodwin starts up the machinery and suddenly Colter is back on the train, at exactly the same time he first appeared there, once again speeding through Chicago with the same group of commuters.

Colter figures he's in some kind of simulation exercise, with his task being to find the bomber on board the train before it goes off again. Living the explosion over and over, Colter must uncover the identity of the bomber, while also figuring out what the alternative universe of "Beleaguered Castle" is. Adding to the puzzle, Colter uses the second chance opportunities to make peace with his father, and to find romance with a fellow passenger on the train". Source: www.worstpreviews.com

Jake Gyllenhaal dodges question about Taylor Swfit at 'Love & Other Drugs' Conference

Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and director Edward Zwick 'Love & Other Drugs' Press Conference in NYC on 6th November, 2010 (c) Hollywood-Elsewhere & Examiner.com

"At his Love and Other Drugs press conference on Saturday at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan, Jake Gyllenhaal dodged a question from a PEOPLE reporter about his relationship with Taylor Swift. And he wasn't alone in that pursuit.
Asked what's going on between the actor and the country star, Gyllenhaal's Love costar Anne Hathaway quickly interjected, mock-shouting at the reporter who inquired (seemingly in order to save her friend).
As an uncomfortable-looking Gyllenhaal kept silent, Hathaway yelled, "Hang on, hang on, I have to say something! I have been Jake's onscreen love interest for years, all right? You keep the conversation to me and only me, otherwise I'm going to get nasty!"
Anne Hathaway in Ella Enchanted (2004)

Gyllenhaal simply quipped, "You get Ella Enchanted pissed off ..." (Swift similarly avoided questions about her rumored beau on Ellen DeGeneres last month.)Taylor Swift sings from the Top Deck of her Tour Bus in Hollywood (October 29, 2010)
Singer Taylor Swift unveils the Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussards in New York City (October 27, 2010)

Meanwhile, if Swift was also in New York City over the weekend, and if the pair did meet up again, they did a good job of keeping it under wraps. She was in Nashville Sunday to rehearse for the CMA Awards". Source: www.people.com

"The fairy tale romance between Taylor and Jake has shown no signs of stopping, especially after Jake surprised Taylor last week by turning up as she pre-recorded five songs atop 230 Fifth Ave. for NBC's Thanksgiving Special.

Taylor Swift - Speak Now
NBC Thanksgiving Special
230 Fifth Ave Rooftop, New York
October 2010

NBC celebrates the holiday season with traditional favorites and original programming including a new Thanksgiving night music special, “Taylor Swift – Speak Now”, on Thursday, November 25 (8-9 p.m. ET)

"Taylor had two special visitors that night to wish her luck -- her mom and Jake," a witness tells me. "During her 55-minute set, Taylor took a 15-minute 'wardrobe change' break, but really she spent most of it backstage flirting with Jake. You can tell they are both really into each other, but are trying very hard to take everything slowly."

Which would explain why Jake isn't yet ready for his new girlfriend to see him naked just yet!" Source: www.popeater.com

R.I.P. George Hickenlooper: "Death Would Be Very Boring"

R.I.P. George Hickenlooper (1963–2010)

George Hickenlooper and Kevin Spacey on the set of "Casino Jack" (2010)

"Because of the tragic, unexpected death of native St. Louisan George Hickenlooper on Oct. 30, the 19th Annual Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), held Nov. 11-21, is altering its plans and mounting a tribute to the filmmaker.
The festival is slated to open with the St. Louis premiere of “Casino Jack”, directed by Hickenlooper. Featuring a buzz-generating performance by two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, the film chronicles the rise and fall of disgraced super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff". Source: wearemoviegeeks.com

Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick in "Factory Girl" (2006)

"Sienna Miller has paid tribute to her "Factory Girl" director George Hickenlooper, praising the moviemaker for making her feel so "loved" and "appreciated" on a film set. Hickenlooper, 47, passed away on Friday, October 29 after suffering a heart attack in Denver, Colorado, where he was promoting his latest movie, "Casino Jack" - starring Kevin Spacey and Kelly Preston.
Spacey was quick to pay tribute to the director, and Miller has followed in his footsteps with her own personal memories of Hickenlooper. The British star gushes about the moviemaker's loving nature - and she hopes his legacy will live on through those who knew him. In a statement released to JustJared, Miller says, "There are people who make films for glory and recognition, and there are people who make films. George Hickenlooper was a lover of film."
"He understood that the medium needn't be manipulative, but appreciated, through his own experience; that it could be life altering, in the most beautiful way. He was generous of spirit. He asked for nothing, and, as a result, received all. I have never felt more loved or appreciated as an actor, and, as a result, have never been more honest in a film."Sienna Miller and George Hickenlooper attending the premiere of Factory Girl at Santa Barbara Film Festival (2007)

"The lesson that he can teach us all is this: The more you love and embrace people purely, the more you set people free. Through pure openness, you will touch people. George was childlike in his enthusiasm. I hope that others will learn, that from this generosity of spirit, creativity flows. Surrender all ego and tell beautiful tales. Rest in peace my sweet friend." Source: www.aceshowbiz.com


A video featuring images of Edie Sedgwick and scenes from "Factory Girl" (directed by George Hickenlooper, starring Sienna Miller and Guy Pearce as Edie and Andy Warhol). Song "She's my best friend" by Lou Reed.

Can Jake Gyllenhaal say 'erectile dysfunction'?

"The film does succeed in subtly touching on how we as a society have become increasingly more and more dependent on prescription medication. Both Jamie and Maggie note at one point that they were diagnosed with ADD and put on Ritalin as young as 8 and 10. Years later, Maggie is now taking multiple forms of medication to help with her disease and medication to help the symptoms caused by her medication. It is a vicious circle and you begin to wonder, is all this medication really helping us? If you take the homeless man stealing Jamie’s discarded Prozac samples who suddenly cleaned himself up and got a job interview, the answer might be yes. But seeing as this moment was presented as more as a gag then a real commentary on the situation shows this is not a question with an easy answer". Source: gordonandthewhale.com

"There's something about the way Annie and I both work which is inherently very musical. It's all about rhythm. There's a rhythm to writing, there's a rhythm to sports, there's a rhythm to sex."

Indeed there is. As for taking the nudity bullet, Gyllenhaal notes that his co-star has it worse off: "[Anne] said at one point, 'Well, we're both topless and we both show our butts.' And I was like, 'Hmm, but it's a little different for you.' Source: blog.zap2it.com


E! News asked the leading man at the movie's Hollywood premiere just what he'd learned and if he's had any, um, experiences of his own...
"[Laughs.] What?! I'm surprised my publicist didn't pull me with that one. 'No! He's not answering that question. No!'

"You know, I'm committed to the role," Jake continued, "and my character actually does have an experience with Viagra. It's sometimes used for other things than...dysfun...Can I say erectile dysfunction? E! It stands for erectile dysfunction!"
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway attending "Love & Other Drugs" AFI Fest Premiere on 4th November, 2010 in Los Angeles

Gyllenhaal was also quick to point out that the movie isn't all about two really hot people shedding their clothes.Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal on the set of "Love and Other Drugs" (2010) with director Edward Zwick

"Yeah, we make a lot of love in the movie. [But] when we're not doing that, we're talking." Intimate conversations aside, the star did concede, "Most of the time, yes, we are naked." Source: uk.eonline.com

"Jake played coy when Lauren asked about his brewing romance with the country sweetheart, who will be 21 December 13. He'll be 30 December 19. Both Sagittarians!
Gyllenhaal was somewhat elusive, saying only, "I think there are a lot of difficult things going on in the world today, and I don't think my personal life in particular is that hard."

While he shied away from answering questions about Taylor, Jake assured Lauren he's doing just fine with the ladies.
"How do you physically prepare for a love scene?" asked Lauren, referring to his intensely romantic scenes with co-star Anne Hathaway. "Just a lot of practice," he joked. "When you're devoted to a role, you have to give it all you can give." Source: extratv.warnerbros.com

"Jake Gyllenhaal boarded a private plane this afternoon and took off from a Los Angeles area airport. The Love and other drugs star, who climbed aboard solo, has recently been spotted on both coasts with Taylor Swift" Source: x17online.com

On a side but sadly important note: "The consummate stage, film, and TV star died today of cancer just weeks shy of the release of her last film role playing the mother of Jake Gyllenhaal's character in the upcoming 20th Century Fox film Love And Other Drugs. But she will be remembered best as a feminist icon for starring in one of the most seminal women's lib films, 1978's An Unmarried Woman, winning the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and also portraying a female U.S. Supreme Court judge in 1981's First Monday In October the same year it became America's reality". Source: www.deadline.com

"She was really an extraordinary person," Gyllenhaal said, with a life shorter than she deserved. "It's clear from having been sick that she really cherished her time, and it's clear because over two days of working with her, she made a lasting impression on me for the rest of my life."

Gyllenhaal added that he deeply cared about her and thought she was incredible. "It's hard to make someone feel about you if you don't have something incredibly special and she definitely did." Source: blogs.sites.post-gazette.com