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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Maguire family in reality show

"Wendy Maguire, mother of "Spider-Man" Tobey Maguire, is about to become a reality TV star -- along with Tobey's younger brother, Weston, 15 -- in "Growing Up Maguire." Bob DeBrino -- who produced "Find Me Guilty," directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Vin Diesel -- plans to show how Wendy, a single mother, sacrifices to shield her children from the downside of the entertainment industry. Weston -- who rides motocross, skateboards and snowboards -- will provide plenty of action".
Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire in "Brothers".
Source: www.nypost.com

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Emile Hirsch - "If you see her, say hello"


A musical video featuring images of Emile Hirsch, his co-stars and stills from his movies "The girl next door", "Lords of Dogtown", "Alpha Dog", "Into the wild", "Speed Racer", etc.

Songs "I'm your teenage prayer" and "If you see her, say hello" by Bob Dylan.

Jake Gyllenhaal will play Joe Namath

"Initially rumored nearly two years ago, a recent update to Jake Gyllenhaal's IMDb filmography is finally confirming him as the actor chosen to portray the New York Jets' legendary quarterback.

The film is expected to follow Namath's life as one of the game's first true stars while transcending the sport to become the most recognizable face of American football.

Adapting Broadway Joe's story to the big screen will be David Hollander, most recently known for his work on A&E's critically-acclaimed drama The Cleaner. Mad Chance and Andrew Lazar will handle the production end of the film.
It's unknown where Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Namath will begin, especially given Joe Willie's numerous exploits in the early stages of his career. However, there are at least two logical starting points to properly introduce him to wider audiences.

The first of possible introductions could focus upon Namath's 1964 National Championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide under celebrated head coach Bear Bryant.
But the film has to be done right. Gyllenhaal's resemblance to the illustrious quarterback cannot be the driving force behind capturing Namath's essence for modern day movie-watchers.
A Joe Namath film has to do more than paint a picture of the league's first superstar quarterback.

For the sake and integrity of history, the New York Jets players and coaches surrounding Namath must be honored properly.
Outside of 2004's Friday Night Lights and portions of 1999's Any Given Sunday, football scenes employ too much slow-motion as the primary tactic for building on-field drama. Those two films managed to bring the bone-crunching grittiness of the gridiron to life.


Most importantly—and it doesn't matter how it's done—Mr. Hollander must find a way to incorporate Namath's Noxzema commercial with the late Farrah Fawcett into the story".

Monday, July 27, 2009

New images of Prince of Persia

"Empire Online has put forth a series of brand new photos from "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time". Two of the fresh pictures display Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan and Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina trying to make their escape.

The first one sees the two drenched from head to toe with water, jumping off from what seems to be a palace. The second one captures them escaping on horseback. In addition to those two images, photos of director Mike Newell and producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set are also included.

Based on Ubisoft Montreal's 2003 video game of the same name, "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" follows Dastan, a street urchin in 6th century Persia who after showing valor in battle, is adopted by the king as his heir. Now as the fate of the world is in jeopardy, he must join forces with Tamina, a feisty and exotic princess, to prevent a villainous nobleman from possessing the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world".
Source: www.aceshowbiz.com

"While once upon a time it was McGregor and Law who made it to Hollywood, now we have the likes of Gemma Arterton. Already known for her brief-but-memorable role as a Bond girl in Quantum of Solace, the 23-year-old from Gravesend will next be seen in two of the biggest films of 2010, the video-game adaptation Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and a remake of the cult favourite Clash of the Titans.With Prince of Persia being backed by the producer Jerry Bruckheimer, inevitable comparisons are being made between Arterton and Knightley, whose breakthrough came in Pirates of the Caribbean courtesy of the very same mogul.

"It's always funny", says Arterton. "Especially with girls, people always want to them in little brackets, which they belong in. I don't think I belong in the same bracket as Keira Knightley. I'm completely different, and from a very different background, and even have different accents. It's just because of Jerry Bruckheimer and it's a period film... it's an obvious thing to say. I don't mind. I'm confident in my own ability to not worry about being compared to people."
Source: artsandentertainment.independentminds.livejournal.com

Comic Con Summary

-Richard Kelly on 'The Box': 'It's the most personal film' he's made. In his relatively brief career, writer-director Richard Kelly has seen plenty of controversy. His 2001 debut, "Donnie Darko" played the Sundance Film Festival, flopped at the box office and then went on to find a massive and loyal cult audience on home video (not to mention bolster the career of star Jake Gyllenhaal). Just before Kelly debuted new footage at Comic-Con on Friday, he told Hero Complex contributor Gina McIntyre in an interview that "The Box" is the most personal of all his films. It opens Oct. 30.

-Roland Emmerich's '2012' is 'the mother of all disaster films'. Superheroes are all about saving their cities. Superman's got Metropolis to look after. Batman has Gotham City. Roland Emmerich, on the other hand, destroys densely populated areas for a living. He wrecked Washington in "Independence Day." He flooded New York City into a watery grave in "The Day After Tomorrow." Now, the German director is busy laying waste to the entire planet in "2012."-Tim Burton on 'Dark Shadows', 'Alice in Wonderland' and '9'. Hero Complex contributor Gina McIntyre sat down with director Tim Burton on Friday afternoon in San Diego to talk about the busy schedule the filmmaker is keeping these days. He's just produced the dark, PG-13 rated animated fantasy "9," due out Sept. 9; he's in post-production on his elaborate adaptation of the works of Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland"; and he's looking to bring vampire Barnabas Collins to the screen with a "Dark Shadows" movie starring Johnny Depp.
-To Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes is no mystery. It’s official: Robert Downey Jr. is still the king of Comic-Con. The actor bounded into the San Diego Convention Center's Hall H on Friday morning, his second trip to massive weekend fest. This time, he was here to promote “Sherlock Holmes” and was welcomed with an even more breathless and deafening response than “Twilight’s” own Robert Pattinson. “I love you guys so much,” he told the raucous crowd.-Next 'Batman' film on track for 2011 release? Gary Oldman is at again. The actor shocked Comic-Con attendees in San Diego this morning when he revealed that the next film in the "Batman" franchise was to start filming in 2010, and potentially be released in 2011.
-Terry Gilliam on Heath Ledger's last performance. British movie polymath Terry Gilliam this afternoon unveiled clips at Comic-Con of his latest project, "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus." The lush and bizarre fantasy movie co-stars Heath Ledger, in his final role before his death, as Tony, a silver-tongued showman modeled after former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

-'Twilight' at Comic-Con: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Chris Weitz and more introduce 'New Moon'. The shirts were off, the spoilers came fast and the "Twilight" fans lucky enough to attend a midafternoon panel on the film at San Diego's Comic-Con couldn't get enough. For many -- those who had camped out overnight -- the "New Moon" Q&A was The.Event.Of.Comic.Con.2009, as director Chris Weitz and stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene were all in attendance.-Hello Comic-Con! Greetings from Johnny Depp. English heartthrob Robert Pattinson wasn't due to arrive in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center until later in the afternoon, but he was in real danger of being upstaged by the screams that met Johnny Depp's surprise appearance Thursday morning at the first panel of the day at Comic-Con International.
-'Twilight' stars face the press, with restrictions.While thousands camped outside of the San Diego Convention Center for access to one of Comic-Con’s most anticipated panels -- an early-afternoon session devoted to a little franchise called “Twilight” -- its stars faced the press this morning just a few feet away at the Hilton Hotel.

-VIDEO: Seth Rogen, Michel Gondry unveil 'Green Hornet's' car. Funny guy Seth Rogen, director Michel Gondry and producer Neal Moritz were on hand after the Con closed to the public to unveil a car who's shape and mysterious appearance had been enticing Comic-Con participants the whole preview night. Individuals who were manning the Sony booth kept watch over the covered vehicle as onlookers tried to sneak a peek.

Television news

-'True Blood' at Comic-Con: Yes, ladies, Eric really is that hot. Lest anyone forget, there is more than one vampire-themed entertainment phenomenon in the pop culture universe right now. "True Blood," HBO's hit adaptation of the Sookie Stackhouse mystery novels from author Charlaine Harris, has its own legion of devoted fans keen on the show's sexy, campy aesthetic, and plenty of them turned up Saturday to hear cast members Anna Paquin (on her birthday, no less), Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Michelle Forbes, Deborah Ann Woll and Alexander Skarsgard and creator Alan Ball talk about what's in store for season two.

Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com

"Castro gave an accout of his own history with the game, starting with what he saw on his Apple 2C 19 years ago to now, showing off old 8-bit graphic slides. This led to a reveal poster of Gyllenhaal as the Prince of Persia himself. Someone joked that the 8-bit image is proably pre-vis film.

Asked about the :01 Prince of Persia book released last year, he called it “its own thing, not tied to the movie, or game.” He didn’t write it, but this will be its own thing, more directly tied to games and movie’s universe".
Source: www.newsarama.com

3 new clips of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Watch "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" new clips "Can you put a price on dream", "Sweet sixteen", and "Never hope to meet".

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Behind the scenes:

Ellen Page interview


David sits poolside with JUNO actress Ellen Page to discuss her career of the past present and future. Source: www.iklipz.com

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Happy 22nd Birthday, Michael Welch!

"Unrequited" movie starring Michael Welch - first week behind the scenes



Behind the scenes footage of the first week of the new movie "Unrequited" starring TWILIGHT'S Michael Welch. Also starring Sarah Habel, Justin Baldoni, David Keith, Brett Rice & Gregory Alan Williams.

"New Moon's Michael Welch Tells Us About His Favorite Movie:

For an actor so young, Twilight's Michael Welch has been on TV and movie screens for ages, acting in nearly every genre. It should be no surprise, then, that his favorite movie adopts such a wide view of the world".

Source: www.reelzchannel.com


"Last week, the two gentlemen in this three-part feature decided to take a look at the film set where Bella filmed the infamous cliff-diving scene, and this week, they look to the woods - with Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson)'s "break-up" scene. The best part of the new segment? Pocket Edward makes his appearance in a recreation of the scene. The two are also led to the set location (not a movie theater) for the exterior shooting of the movie theater scenes with Kristen Stewart and Anna Kendrick as well as the interior where the scenes with Taylor Lautner and Michael Welch were filmed as well". Source: www.examiner.com

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Top 10 Hottest actresses

Evan Rachel Wood photographed by Terry Richardson, i-D Magazine, August 2009.

"Evan Rachel Wood doesn’t fear the edge—it’s her natural habitat, onscreen and in real life. Uncomfortable, Lolita-esque situations? Check. Nudity? Check. Drugs? Um… Bisexuality? Naturally. “I love me some girls, man!” Wood states unequivocally, sidling into a back booth at a sleek pan-Asian bistro near her home on Los Angeles’ West Side.
Evan Rachel Wood, Holly Hunter and Catherine Hardwicke at "V Life Celebrate Oscar Hopefuls", 2004.

“She’d joke around the set like a 12 year-old, but as soon as I said ‘action’ she could go immediately to the deepest emotional level,” explains Catherine Hardwicke, who, in 2003, directed Wood in the acclaimed, controversial teen-angst film Thirteen. “In some scenes, she went as far as an actress could go—maybe too far. I was so happy when she was the youngest person to ever be nominated for a best actress Golden Globe, but she deserved an Oscar.” Source: www.blackbookmag.com

# 8 - Evan Rachel Wood: She played daughter to a lunatic dreamer who thinks of himself as the King of California, she also played her part in an ensemble cast where scissors run and family members compete for being the 'coolest' looney. But two roles- a misunderstood teen who rebels in Thirteen and as the romantic lead named Lucy in the Julie Taymor musical inspired by the Beatles - which remains the most unforgettable.But wait, playing Stephanie alongside the totally written-off actor named Mickey in The Wrestler, is another performance I have to mention! Will she sing again and be merry or choose to play a doomed character to get to the next level?Why a #8 ranking: Notwithstanding the media's undeniable obssession with the young actress, she is no mere 'celebrity' - she has both substance and form. Her beauty is matched by her ability to play roles effectively and fully.
# 7 - Anne Hathaway: She played the role of the beloved Jane Austen and wore an accent - flawed yet it made her more endearing. Looking back, she was once a Princess who acted alongside a legend known for the sound of her music. She was also quite memorable portraying an aspiring magazine editor pitting talents alongside another legend known for her accents and 2 Oscars. But it was probably playing Kym in her Oscar nominated role in Rachel Getting Maried that she finally made critics swoon over her.

Says the LA Times:
With her chopped hair, constant smoking and wraith-from-hell demeanor, Kym calls on aspects of Hathaway, best known for considerably lighter fare like "The Princess Diaries," "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Becoming Jane," that simply have not been seen before, and the actress rises to the challenge beautifully, making Kym simultaneously empathetic and outrageous.
Why a #7 ranking: With more than eight new features coming up, including a notable role in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland,
Love and Other Drugs (with Jake Gyllenhaal) and as Judy Garland, Hathaway is poised to become yet another princess!

# 6 - Ellen Page: She made everyone squirm for turning the tables on one unsuspecting sexual predator yet she was herself a victim screaming for mercy - her pain and agony almost palpable from the big screen. But she can also be a breathe of fresh air as the witty, acid-tongued young lass adjusting to her pregnancy. Could anyone acted better in playing a character only someone named Diablo Cody could ever think of?This is what film critic Roger Ebert has to say about Miss Page:
Has there been a better performance this year than Ellen Page's creation of Juno? I don't think so. If most actors agree that comedy is harder than drama, then harder still is comedy depending on a quick mind, utter self-confidence, and an ability to stop just short of going too far. Page's presence and timing are extraordinary. I have seen her in only two films, she is only 20, and I think she will be one of the great actors of her time.
Why a #6 ranking: With Whip it!, Peacock, Inception and Jane Eyre under her belt, Ellen Page is definitely the one to watch - this year and the next and the next...# 5 - Carey Mulligan: Poised to become this year's most celebrated young actress, Carey Mulligan, will be seen in four high-profile films - Michael Mann's crime-drama Public Enemies (with Johnny Depp), Jim Sheridan's much-anticipated film Brothers (featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman), Shana Feste's The Greatest and Mark Romanek's Never Let Me Go, where Mulligan will act alongside Keira Knightley, Sally Hawkins, and Charlotte Rampling.

Rotten Tomatoes' Joe Utichi puts Ms. Mulligan's career in perspective:A ferocious appetite for acting seems to inspire Mulligan to work so hard, and it's clearly paying off. This year her co-stars include Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Susan Sarandon and Pierce Brosnan. And all indications are that she holds her own alongside such seasoned thesps, delivering performances that belie her short CV.
It's April 2008, and RT has come to the West London set of An Education to meet Mulligan. Her passion for her craft is immediately obvious - when we arrive she has her head buried in a script, emerging occasionally to seek advice from her director and co-stars and laugh and joke with the whole crew. She has the good sense to enjoy what she's doing, and that seems to give her the necessary confidence to deliver as a performer.Why a #5 ranking: Aside from the festival buzz, she already took this year's European shooting star title for the UK, and with An Education soon to be shown across America, Carey Mulligan is more than poised to conquer Hollywood.
# 3 - Natalie Portman: Closer was not 'close' enough to win her an Oscar, add the fact that the Queen from a galaxy far far away has to endure moments of boredom 'working' alongside a jumper named Skywalker. Come to think of it, we watched her grow before our eyes - from a young would-be assassin to an unwed mother delivering her baby in a shopping mall to an adventurous and risk-it-all gambler who convinced a singer to take a road trip to Vegas.Shall we ever witnes her take the stage and thank the members of the Academy for the role of romancing someone formerly known as Jack Twist? Heck, how come she chooses Jack over spidey?Why a #3 ranking: She was ranked #1 in our previous list and still I believe what was said before remains true:
Arguably one of the most talented young actresses in the industry, Natalie Portman blows the competition away with her ability to choose the right roles and to turn down projects that simply doesn’t fit. Her outspoken nature, which is often misconstrued by the media, allows Portman to prove she is not just a pretty actress but that she is independent-minded and not afraid to pursue other endeavors.
Portman has eleven upcoming/soon-to-be-released projects including Love & Other Impossible Pursuits, based on a novel by Ayelet Waldman and co-starring Lisa Kudrow, Hesher (with Joe Levitt) and as Jane Foster in the film adaptation of comic book superhero Thor.# 2 - Abbie Cornish: In Candy, she plays an art student who became a heroin addict ready to sell her body for a quick fix. In Kimberly Peirce, Stop-Loss, she's a soldier's lover trying to stay loyal and stand behind her man. She was also an unwelcomed 'visitor', annoying a money trader who was once a Roman general and the ocean's master and commander in Ridley Scott's inept but a bit funny feature A Good Year. 2007 saw her play second fiddle to Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. A transition period as she is obviously up for bigger roles and bigger films.Why a #2 ranking: In Jane Campion's latest, she's the undisputed star. And so, Abbie Cornish has finally given audiences and critics the true depth and dimension of her talents - as Fanny Brawne she is both sublime and subdued, enchanting and mysterious, powerful and enduring. Right this minute, she's the hottest young actress ready to embrace both fame and fortune, without compromising her integrity.

# 1 - Saoirse Ronan: Her unmistakable and commanding presence in Joe Wright's romantic and tragic period piece is a resounding announcement that a great talent is upon us. As Briony Tallis, a 13-year-old fledgling writer, she irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Ronan was brilliant and while some film critics insisted that the film belongs to Knightley and McAvoy, it was Ronan who was recognized by the Academy with a Best Supporting Actress nomination.Peter Travers @Rolling Stones is one of the critics who praised Ronan for her performance:

For starters, we learn that the film will be seen entirely through Briony's eyes. And what eyes! Saoirse (pronounced "seer-sha") Ronan is the film's glory. Note to Oscar: This is acting of the highest order. Ronan simply takes your breath away.
In Peter Jackson's upcoming feature, The Lovely Bones, she will once again dazzle movie audiences. As a young girl looking down from heaven to watch her family grieve, she'll bring to life Alice Sebold's Susie Salmon, considered by many book lovers as a most fascinating fictional character. Says Jackson:
I found the book to be curiously optimistic. I felt inspired by Susie's struggle to come to terms with her own death. In the face of overwhelming grief, she finds hope. She holds on to love, and by doing so, she transcends the horror of her murder.
Why a #1 ranking: Saoirse Ronan is, without a doubt, the most talented young actress today, and as the lead in the most anticipated movie from one of the industry's undisputed master, she is most probably poised for another Oscar nomination, and perhaps a win".
Source: blog.themovie-fanatic.com