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Thursday, April 08, 2010

Will Jake Gyllenhaal pull Prince of Persia off?

Jake Gyllenhal and Gemma Arterton in Disney Movie Surfers: 'Prince of Persia' Featurette (#1)

"In a recent Wondercon interview with actor Jake Gyllenhaal, it was revealed that he enjoyed playing Metroid as a kid and thought "Zelda was dope".
I've never played a huge amount of Prince of Persia but what I have played I really enjoyed. I can easily see why a scriptwriter would find the character and the world of Prince of Persia so attractive, especially when the Prince encounters his other self later on down the track in The Warrior Within. It could make for some great story-telling.The fact is we've seen a string of game-to-movie adaptations that had gamers wondering "WTF?!" many times over. Why should Prince of Persia be any different? It remains to be seen just how well Jake will pull it off and to be fair, it isn't entirely up to him.
Good ol' Lara Croft (and Angelina Jolie who played her in the movie) seems to be the only winner in our list. When the Tomb Raider movies were made and Angelina Jolie was cast as Lara Croft, it seemed that someone had finally managed to get something right (well, very right in fact - to this day, the first Tomb Raider movie has grossed more than any other game-to-movie adaptation to date at 300 million world wide).

So with the odds seemingly stacked against the Prince of Persia movie, is there little wonder that we have very little faith the movie will actually do well? If Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft can't even keep the negative reviews at bay in a movie that did quite well commercially, how could Jake Gyllenhaal possibly pull it off?
Source: www.gameculture.com


Jake "Man Meat" Gyllenhaal talks about running around Morocco for his new movie Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

10 best actors under 30 - Hollywood News list

10. Shia LaBeouf (23)

Date of birth: June 11, 1986
Definitive role to date: Sam Witwicky in “Transformers” (2007)
and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009)
Other noteworthy roles: Kelly Ernswiler in “The Battle of Shaker Heights” (2003),
Stanley Yelnats IV/‘Caveman’ in “Holes” (2003),
Farber in “I, Robot” (2004),
Francis Ouimet in “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (2005),
Chas Kramer in “Constantine” (2005),
Dito [young] in “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints” (2006),
Cooper in “Bobby” (2006),
Cody Maverick [voice] in “Surf’s Up” (2007),
Kale in “Disturbia” (2007),
Jerry Shaw in “Eagle Eye” (2008),
Mutt Williams in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008)

Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on the set of I'm With Cancer (March 12th 2010)

9. Seth Rogen (27).

Date of birth: April 15, 1982
Definitive role to date: Ben Stone in “Knocked Up” (2007)
Other noteworthy roles: Eager Cameraman in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004),
Cal in “The 40 Year Old Virgin” (2005),
Neil in “You, Me and Dupree” (2006),
Officer Michaels in “Superbad” (2007),
Mantis [voice] in “Kung Fu Panda” (2008),
Admiral Seasholtz/Alien/Roach in “Fanboys” (2008),
Sporting Goods Manager in “Step Brothers” (2008),
Dale Denton in “Pineapple Express” (2008),
Zack in “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” (2008),
Ira Wright in “Funny People” (2009),
Ronnie Barnhardt in “Observe and Report” (2009)
8. Paul Dano (25)

Date of birth: June 19, 1984
Definitive role to date: Paul Sunday/Eli Sunday in “There Will Be Blood” (2007)
Other noteworthy roles: Howie Blitzer in “L.I.E.” (2001),
Martin Blythe in “The Emperor’s Club” (2002),
Asher [young] in “Taking Lives” (2004),
Klitz in “The Girl Next Door” (2004),
Paul in “The King” (2005),
Thaddius in “The Ballad of Jack and Rose” (2005),
Brian in “Fast Food Nation” (2006),
Dwayne Hoover in “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006),
Lucas in “The Good Heart” (2009),
VW Guy in “Taking Woodstock” (2009),
Alexander [voice] in “Where the Wild Things Are” (2009)

7. Jesse Eisenberg (26)

Date of birth: October 5, 1983
Definitive role to date: Walt Berkman in “The Squid and the Whale” (2005)
Other noteworthy roles: Nick in “Roger Dodger” (2002),
Louis Masoudi in “The Emperor’s Club” (2002),
Jamison in “The Village” (2004),
Benjamin Strauss in “The Hunting Party” (2007),
Mills Joquin in “The Living Wake” (2007),
Charlie Banks in “The Education of Charlie Banks” (2007),
James Brennan in “Adventureland” (2009),
Columbus in “Zombieland” (2009),
Cheston in “Solitary Man” (2009),
Sam Gold in “Holy Rollers” (2010)
6. Ben Whishaw (29)

Date of birth: October 14, 1980
Definitive role to date: Jean-Baptiste Grenouille in “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” (2006)
Other noteworthy roles: Tom in “My Brother Tom” (2001),
Spud in “Enduring Love” (2004),
Sidney in “Layer Cake” (2004),
Arthur in “I’m Not There” (2007),
Sebastian Flyte in “Brideshead Revisited” (2008),
Rene Antall in “The International” (2009),
John Keats in “Bright Star” (2009)

5. Ben Foster (29)

Date of birth: October 29, 1980
Definitive role to date: Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery in “The Messenger” (2009)
Other noteworthy roles: Ben Kurtzman in “Liberty Heights” (1999),
Aaron Kreifels in “The Laramie Project” (2002),
Trevor Adams in “Bang Bang You’re Dead” (2002),
Eddie in “11:14” (2003),
Spacker Dave in “The Punisher” (2004),
Mars Krupcheck in “Hostage” (2005),
Warren Worthington III/Angel in “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006),
Jake Mazursky in “Alpha Dog” (2006),
The Stranger in “30 Days of Night” (2007),
Charlie Prince in “3:10 to Yuma” (2007),
Bower in “Pandorum” (2009)

4. Emile Hirsch (25)

Date of birth: March 13, 1985
Definitive role to date: Chris McCandless in “Into the Wild” (2007)
Other noteworthy roles: Francis Doyle in “The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys” (2002),
Sedgewick Bell in “The Emperor’s Club” (2002),
Duncan Mudge in “The Mudge Boy” (2003),
Matthew Kidman in “The Girl Next Door” (2004),
Tim Travis in “Imaginary Heroes” (2004),
Jay in “Lords of Dogtown” (2005),
Johnny Truelove in “Alpha Dog” (2006),
Tony in “The Air I Breathe” (2007),
Cleve Jones in “Milk” (2008),
Billy in “Taking Woodstock” (2009)

3. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (29)

Date of birth: February 17, 1981
Definitive role to date: Tom Hansen in “(500) Days of Summer” (2009)
Other noteworthy roles: Norman [young] in “A River Runs Through It” (1992),
Roger Bomman in “Angels in the Outfield” (1994),
Tony in “Sweet Jane” (1998),
Jimmy Howell in “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” (1998),
Cameron James in “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999),
Lyle in “Manic” (2001),
Elder Paul Ryder in “Latter Days” (2003),
Neil in “Mysterious Skin” (2004),
Brendan in “Brick” (2005),
Chris Pratt in “The Lookout” (2007),
Tommy Burgess in “Stop-Loss” (2008),
Rex Lewis in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” (2009),
Burt Rodriguez in “Elektra Luxx” (2010),
Hesher in “Hesher” (2010)

Jake Gyllenhaal in "Brothers" (2009).

2. Jake Gyllenhaal (29)

Date of birth: December 19, 1980
Definitive role to date: Jack Twist in “Brokeback Mountain” (2005)
Other noteworthy roles: Danny Robbins in “City Slickers” (1991),
Homer Hickam in “October Sky” (1999),
Jordan in “Lovely & Amazing” (2001),
Donnie Darko in “Donnie Darko” (2001),
Holden Worther in “The Good Girl” (2002),
Joe Nast in “Moonlight Mile” (2002),
Sam Hall in “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004),
Anthony Swofford in “Jarhead” (2005),
Hal in “Proof” (2005),
Douglas Freeman in “Rendition” (2007),
Robert Graysmith in “Zodiac” (2007),
Tommy Cahill in “Brothers” (2009)

#1 Ryan Gosling (29)

Date of birth: November 12, 1980
Definitive role to date: Noah Calhoun in “The Notebook” (2004)
Other noteworthy roles: Alan Bosley in “Remember the Titans” (2000),
Danny Balint in “The Believer” (2001),
Leland P. Fitzgerald in “The United States of Leland” (2003),
Henry Letham in “Stay” (2005),
Dan Dunne in “Half Nelson” (2006),
Willy Beachum in “Fracture” (2007),
Lars Lindstrom in “Lars and the Real Girl” (2007),
Dean in “Blue Valentine” (2010)
Source: www.hollywoodnews.com

Jake Gyllenhaal in SFX magazine, June 2010

More stills of Jake Gyllenhaal & Gemma Arterton in SFX magazine, June 2010 issue.

Scans propriety of © Walt Disney Pictures and © Future Publishing © all rights reserved. More information and magazine orders in www.sfx.co.uk

Denim jeans, Casual pants and Movie stars

Jake Gyllenhaal in GQ magazine Session #2

"Jake favors casual t-shirts, Bermuda shorts, loose fitting jeans, and hooded sweatshirts. Sticking to black, white, and muted shades, he doesn’t draw attention to himself with vibrant colors or flashy styles. Often looking more like a college frat boy or a Santa Monica surfer dude, he clearly dresses for comfort and function. To achieve this easy- going California style, keep it simple with a white v-neck t-shirt, a slouchy black zippered sweatshirt, and a baggy pair of knee-length shorts.
Loose fitting sweat pants, chinos, or dark jeans are also perfect for a casual lunch or a shopping excursion. Footwear choices can include slip-on sandals, flip-flops, or a pair of Vans sneakers". Source: www.mensflair.com

"Sometimes a fake is easy to spot. For example, there is a photograph where Jake Gyllenhaal sits on a white wooden chair, seemingly wearing a pair of black leather pants. However, the light falls on his upper body from a different direction than on the leather pants. In addition, there are differences in contrast and tone between the leather pants and the rest of the photograph.
Jake Gyllenhaal in "Dazed & Confused" photoshoot.

The basis for the fake is a photograph of Jake that appeared in the issue number 98 of the “Dazed & Confused” magazine in February 2003. Somebody pasted the leather pants afterwards. Sometimes a fake is a bit harder to spot. For example, there is a photograph where Jake Gyllenhaal stands with his hands behind his head, seemingly wearing a pair of black leather pants".
Source: jonalysis.wordpress.com

James Dean made fashion history as one of the celebrities responsible for putting denim into fashion. He again made fashion history half a century later in 2006, when his Lee jeans were auctioned off for $35,850.


Where did the name Denim Jeans come from?

The Serge de Nîmes fabric was originally a wool silk mix, twill weave. By the 19th century in England, denim had a white warp and a navy woof (weft). Denim was considered a hard wearing sturdy fabric, ideal for heavy labouring.

Paul Newman.

Film Stars Influence Denim Jeans in the 1950s

Once film stars like Marlon Brando or James Dean sported them, they became desirable internationally in the 1950s and are associated with rock and roll and pop music.

Chris Pine and Farragut North co-star Olivia Thirlby grab dinner at Louie in downtown LA, 8th Jan 2010

By the 1980s, ripped, frayed and torn jeans were a normal sight. Coloured jeans from white through to pastels were also popular as were stonewashed blue jeans.

Lycra in Jeans

The 1990s saw some changes such as denim with an added percentage of Lycra to enhance fit and comfort. Jeans with lycra are very comfortable. They fit and cling around the buttocks in a way that accommodates less than perfect figures.

Jeans After the Millennium

The Earl jeans were superior to any Armani styles and this is the key to jeans - trying different types even in the same size. Feel the quality of the denim, look for deep dyeing and pre washing to avoid excessive dye loss when you launder.

You also can find in the net a selection available of
men's pants: Casual Pants, Comfort Waist, Dress Pants and Jeans with good prices, and nice appearance of quality.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Michelle Williams candidate to star in Baumbach's The Emperor's Children

Michelle Williams attending the New York premiere of "Shutter Island" on 18th February 2010.

"Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams is circling one of the three lead roles in Noah Baumbach's "The Emperor's Children."
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Noah Baumbach at 'Margot At The Wedding' Movie Screening in 45th New York Film Festival 2007.

The Oscar-nominated "Greenberg" filmmaker has already adapted Claire Messud's 2006 best-selling novel about a trio of Brown University graduates struggling to make something of themselves as they approach their 30s burdened with lofty expectations. The novel was set in New York in the months leading up to and following 9/11.
Michelle Williams gives daughter Matilda a piggyback ride around their Brooklyn neighborhood, February 2010.

Williams would likely be playing the character of Danielle Minkoff, a TV documentary producer from the Midwest, though the actress' representation at CAA would not comment to TheWrap. There is no deal in place yet, but insiders confirm that Williams has met with Baumbach about the role.
Noah Baumbach and Ben Stiller at the Hollywood premiere of the ''Greenberg'' at the ArcLight Cinemas on March 18, 2010

Furthermore, Baumbach's recent attachment to the family friendly Ben Stiller vehicle "Mr. Popper's Penguins" raises questions as to whether "The Emperor's Children" will be his next film.

TheWrap previously broke the news that Keira Knightley, Eric Bana and Richard Gere are attached to star in the dramedy.
I've been a huge fan of Williams since her days on "Dawson's Creek" and firmly believe that she is one of Hollywood's best actresses under 30 years-old, if not the very best.

Williams most recently played Leonardo DiCaprio's wife in Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island." She recently re-teamed with her "Wendy and Lucy" director Kelly Reichardt for the period film "Meek's Cutoff" and is already earning Oscar buzz for her performance in Derek Cianfrance's "Blue Valentine" opposite Ryan Gosling". Source: www.thewrap.com

The new poster for the upcoming comedy/drama Greenberg has appeared online.
Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) is at a crossroads in his life. Out of a job and none too interested in finding one, he agrees to housesit for his younger and more successful brother, thereby getting a free place to stay in Los Angeles. Once settled in, Greenberg sets out to reconnect with his old friend and former bandmate Ivan (Rhys Ifans). But times have changed, and old friends aren’t necessarily still best friends, so Greenberg finds himself spending more and more time instead with his brother’s personal assistant Florence (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring singer and herself something of a lost soul. As their relationship develops through a series of embarrassingly awkward romantic encounters, even someone as irascible as Greenberg might have at last found a reason to be happy.

Noah Baumbach serves as both director and writer for the movie, while Scott Rudin produces the film.
Source: www.filmofilia.com

"The Runaways" scenes clips

New still of Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as The Runaways.
Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie in "The Runaways".

"The Runaways" scenes clips featuring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning:


The Runaways Band fight-breakup


The Runaways Cutest smile - "Crimson & Clover"


The Runaways Cherie lighting a cigarette the wrong way


The Runaways Joan grabs the alcohol


Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart kissing during The Runaways

Vote for The Runaways and Kristen Stewart at
MTV movie awards in the categories: The Runaways - Best Female Performance + Global Superstar + Best Movie