***Jennifer Aniston: 'Horrible Bosses' Premiere! ***Mila Kunis: Wedding Dress for 'Ted'! ***Jada Pinkett Smith Covers 'Redbook' August 2011 ***Cameron Diaz: 'El Hormiguero' Appearance! ***Julia Roberts Visits 'David Letterman'! ***Brad Pitt in Malta

Thu, 30 June 2011

Jennifer Aniston: 'Horrible Bosses' Premiere!

Jennifer Aniston hits the red carpet in Balenciaga at the premiere of her new movie, Horrible Bosses, on Thursday (June 30) at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

The 42-year-old actress snapped photos with co-stars Jason Bateman, Jamie Foxx, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, and Julie Bowen on the red carpet!

Jen’s boyfriend, Justin Theroux, also came out to support her.

Earlier in the week, Jennifer and Justin were spotted arriving at their hotel in New York City through a private entrance.

FYI: Jennifer accessorized with a Salvatore Ferragamo croc clutch, Versace shoes, and Fred Leighton jewelry.

10+ pictures inside of Jennifer Aniston at the premiere of Horrible Bosses… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/30/jennifer-aniston-horrible-bosses-premiere/

Thu, 30 June 2011

Mila Kunis: Wedding Dress for 'Ted'!

Mila Kunis makes a beautiful bride as she films a wedding scene with Mark Wahlberg for her new movie, Ted, on Thursday (June 30) in Boston, Mass.

The 27-year-old actress wore an off-white strapless mermaid gown with elegant lace detailing for her on-screen walk down the aisle. Gorgeous!!

Ted, directed by Seth MacFarlane, is the story of a man and his teddy bear, which comes to life as the result of a childhood wish.

Also starring are Joel McHale and Giovanni Ribisi.

Ted is expected to hit theaters in July of 2012. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/30/mila-kunis-wedding-dress-for-ted/

Thu, 30 June 2011

Jada Pinkett Smith Covers 'Redbook' August 2011

Jada Pinkett Smith is all smiles on the cover of Redbook magazine’s August 2011 issue, on newsstands July 12.

Here’s what the 39-year-old HawthoRNe actress and famous mama had to share:

On putting family first: “I had to make choices. Believe me, I would still be on the road with my band, Wicked Wisdom, and making as many movies as I can a year, and doing all sorts of other things if I didn’t have the responsibility of a family. But I have children with their own talents and dreams, and I know I have to be standing next to them for that journey.”

On giving up on her rockstar dreams: “It was excruciating, completely excruciating. When Jaden was auditioning for The Pursuit of Happyness, my band had just gotten an offer to open for Guns N’ Roses in Europe. For me, that was unbelievable. But the choice was: I could be a rock star, or I could be on the set with my son to make sure he was healthy and happy. We all know how that story ended!”

On raising her kids in Hollywood: “Let me tell you what I fear most: Them growing up like I did, in a house with drugs in a war zone, where if I walked out my door I could be shot. Hollywood ain’t nothing compared to that! Growing up in the streets of Baltimore, or the streets of Philly where Will grew up - I’d rather have my kids here. It still makes me nervous that they’re part of something that isn’t totally real, but it’s up to Will and me to teach them what’s real and what’s not.”

For more from Jada, visit Redbook.com!

Bigger cover pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/30/jada-pinkett-smith-covers-redbook-august-2011/

Thu, 30 June 2011

Cameron Diaz: 'El Hormiguero' Appearance!

Cameron Diaz promotes her new film, Bad Teacher, on the Spanish TV show El Hormiguero on Thursday (June 30) in Madrid, Spain.

Last week, the 38-year-old actress and co-star Justin Timberlake premiered the comedy in New York City.

Bad Teacher came in second at last weekend’s box office, behind Cars 2, raking in $31 million.

Cameron’s upcoming film, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, recently landed two new co-stars - Jennifer Lopez and Brooklyn Decker!

10+ pictures inside of Cameron Diaz appearing on El Hormiguero… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/30/cameron-diaz-el-hormiguero-appearance/

Thu, 30 June 2011

Julia Roberts Visits 'David Letterman'!

Julia Roberts is all smiles outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre before taping an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday (June 28) in New York City.

The 43-year-old actress is currently promoting her new film Larry Crowne, which hits theaters this Friday!

Tom Hanks recently opened up to Access Hollywood about working with Julia - his co-star on the film.

“[The] first time I had met her and I just thought, ‘She’s everything she’s supposed to be,’ and all we did was laugh [for] about an hour and 45 minutes,” Tom said.http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/30/julia-roberts-visits-david-letterman/

Brad Pitt in Malta

Brad Pitt in Malta

In This Photo: Brad Pitt

A long-haired Brad Pitt filming scenes for his latest movie "World War Z" in Malta. The film is an adaptation of the novel "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks.

( June 30, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/Ir0Z9jMQV8v/Brad+Pitt+in+Malta

***"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

 

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Selita Ebanks

Celebrities attend the "Larry Crowne" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 28, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Taraji P. Henson

Celebrities attend the "Larry Crowne" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 28, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Jenna Elfman

Celebrities attend the "Larry Crowne" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 28, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Celebrities attend the "Larry Crowne" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 28, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

"Larry Crowne" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

In This Photo: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson

Celebrities attend the "Larry Crowne" Los Angeles premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

( June 28, 2011 - Photo by FlynetPictures.com)

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"Larry Crowne" Premiere

"Larry Crowne" Premiere

In This Photo: Nia Vardalos

Los Angeles Premiere of "Larry Crowne".Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood, CA.

( June 27, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

 

"Larry Crowne" Premiere

In This Photo: Julia Roberts

Los Angeles Premiere of "Larry Crowne".Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood, CA.

( June 27, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

"Larry Crowne" Premiere

In This Photo: Grace Fummer

Los Angeles Premiere of "Larry Crowne".Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood, CA.

( June 27, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/ar2408TDhq7/Larry+Crowne+Premiere

Premiere of 'Larry Crowne' in LA

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Premiere of "Larry Crowne" in LA 2

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Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Larry Crowne" - After Party

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Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Larry Crowne" - Red Carpet

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Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Larry Crowne" - Arrivals

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***Emma Watson Covers 'Seventeen' August 2011 ***Emma Stone Covers 'Vanity Fair' August 2011 ***Shia LaBeouf Covers 'Details' August 2011 ***Penelope Cruz: Walk of Fame Ceremony with Javier Bardem! ***Julia Roberts: 'Larry Crowne' Premiere with Tom Hanks!

Tue, 28 June 2011

Emma Stone Covers 'Vanity Fair' August 2011

Emma Stone wears a striped bikini on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine’s August 2011 issue, on newsstands Thursday (June 30).

Here’s what the 22-year-old actress had to share:

On dealing with paparazzi: “[One] stands up while I’m walking to my car and is like, ‘Hey, Emma! Listen, I’m going to delete these pics. Here’s my card. If you ever go to the beach with your friends or walk out of your house in your pajamas, call me.’ He’s like, ‘But I’m deleting these pictures, see?’….These guys try to strike up a deal with you so you feel like they’re your friend. I didn’t even know that was a thing - that people would call them.”

On not wanting to speak about her private life: “Talking about this stuff is pretty new. The only solution I’ve come to when it comes to things like that - the health of my family or dating, really personal things - is not to talk about it.”

On her former job at a dog bakery: “I think three people called my specific cookies inedible to their dogs. I’m not a super-talented dog baker.”

For more from Emma, visit VanityFair.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/emma-stone-covers-vanity-fair-august-2011/

Tue, 28 June 2011

Emma Watson Covers 'Seventeen' August 2011

Emma Watson is all smiles on the cover of Seventeen magazine’s August 2011 issue, on newsstands Tuesday (July 5).

Here’s what the 21-year-old Harry Potter star had to share:

On relationships and whether she’s a good “game player”: “No! I’m a terrible game player. I’m so impatient – it’s one of my worst traits! If I want to see someone, I want to see them, and if I don’t, then I don’t. My friends are always telling me I have to play hard to get because I’ll pretty much say to a guy, ‘I like you – let’s go hang out.’ But my friends are like, ‘You can’t do that! You have to string this guy along.’ And I’m just like, ‘No! I won’t! I just want to go on the date!’ It’s a nightmare – I definitely haven’t figured it out yet.”

On which Harry Potter costar she had a crush on: “For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton. He was my first crush. He totally knows. We talked about it – we still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that’s cool.”

For more from Emma, visit Seventeen.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/emma-watson-covers-seventeen-august-2011/

Tue, 28 June 2011

Shia LaBeouf Covers 'Details' August 2011

Shia LaBeouf is the cover guy for the August 2011 issue of Details magazine.

Here’s what the 25-year-old Transformers star had to share:

On getting into fights: “I would like to be George Clooney – diplomatic. I just don’t have the wherewithal yet or the inner serenity. My bulls— meter is tuned very sensitive. The minute it starts kicking up, I get back to truth, and sometimes that involves, you know, ‘I don’t want to take a picture.’ And if that’s the case, am I an asshole for being honest? Or am I an a–hole for being dishonest, smiling in your picture and I f—ing hate being there? Which one is worse? These are the questions I ask myself that George Clooney doesn’t ask.”

On whether he hooked up with Megan Fox: “Look, you’re on the set for six months, with someone who’s rooting to be attracted to you, and you’re rooting to be attracted to them. I never understood the separation of work and life in that situation. But the time I spent with Megan was our own thing, and I think you can see the chemistry onscreen.”

On the one date he went on with Hilary Duff: “[It was] probably the worst date either of us have ever had.”

On ex-girlfriend Carey Mulligan: “I still love her. I think she’s a f—ing awesome person and an incredible actress. We’re still pals. I wouldn’t take any of it back, and I don’t think she would either. It just ran its course.”

For more from Shia, visit Details.com!

Bigger cover pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/shia-labeouf-covers-details-august-2011/

Tue, 28 June 2011

Penelope Cruz: Walk of Fame Ceremony with Javier Bardem!

Penelope Cruz, in Roksanda Ilincic, bends down to pose with her star at a Walk of Fame ceremony on Monday (June 27) in Madrid, Spain.

The 37-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actress was joined at the event by her husband Javier Bardem as well as her Broken Embraces director Pedro Almodovar.

Javier and Pedro were also presented with their own stars on the Walk of Fame that day, which marked the opening of Spain’s honorary walk.

Earlier this year, Penelope was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/penelope-cruz-walk-of-fame-ceremony-with-javier-bardem/

Tue, 28 June 2011

Julia Roberts: 'Larry Crowne' Premiere with Tom Hanks!

Julia Roberts hits the red carpet at the premiere of her new film Larry Crowne held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Monday (June 27) in Hollywood.

The 43-year-old actress, in Gucci’s midnight blue tweed pant suit with accompanying bustier, was joined at the event by her co-star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson.

Larry Crowne is about a Navy veteran (Hanks) who loses his job at a big-box store, enrolls in a community college, and falls in love with his Speech professor (Roberts).

Also pictured inside: Taraji P. Henson, who wore a Herve L Leroux dress with Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

10+ pictures inside of Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Taraji P. Henson at the Larry Crowne premiere…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/julia-roberts-larry-crowne-premiere-with-tom-hanks/

***Julia Roberts: 'Larry Crowne' Premiere with Tom Hanks! ***Jennifer Aniston: 'Horrible Bosses' Red Band Trailer! ***Cameron Diaz Covers 'USA Weekend' ***Anne Hathaway Covers 'Harper's Bazaar' August 2011 ***Tom Hardy: 'Warrior' Photo Call in Paris! ***Mila Kunis Covers 'Flare' August 2011

Tue, 28 June 2011

Julia Roberts: 'Larry Crowne' Premiere with Tom Hanks!

Julia Roberts hits the red carpet at the premiere of her new film Larry Crowne held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Monday (June 27) in Hollywood.

The 43-year-old actress was joined at the event by her co-star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson.

Larry Crowne is about a Navy veteran (Hanks) who loses his job at a big-box store, enrolls in a community college, and falls in love with his Speech professor (Roberts).

Also pictured inside: Taraji P. Henson.

10+ pictures inside of Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Taraji P. Henson at the Larry Crowne premiere…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/28/julia-roberts-larry-crowne-premiere-with-tom-hanks/

Mon, 27 June 2011

Jennifer Aniston: 'Horrible Bosses' Red Band Trailer!

Jennifer Aniston shows off a ring on her finger as she arrives at the The Daily Show to tape an appearance on Monday (June 27) in New York City.

The 42-year-old actress stepped out earlier in the day in a tank top and jeans.

A red band trailer for Jen’s new movie Horrible Bosses was just released!

The film, which hits theaters on July 8, is about three guys who conspire to murder their bosses who treat them awfully.

Horrible Bosses will get a premiere at CineEurope later this week in hopes of attracting the attention of theater owners in Europe! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/27/jennifer-aniston-horrible-bosses-red-band-trailer/

Mon, 27 June 2011

Cameron Diaz Covers 'USA Weekend'

Cameron Diaz looks strong and sexy on the cover of USA Weekend’s latest issue.

Here’s what the 38-year-old Bad Teacher star had to share:

On living life on the road: “I think I was meant to live on the road. I have been doing it since I was 16, and when I am somewhere for too long, I always get an itch to go someplace else.”

On ex-boyfriend and co-star Justin Timberlake: “We have always liked each other. I am not the same person I was when I was with Justin. Our lives have moved in different directions, and that’s OK.”

On eating healthier: “I used to eat fried food from morning to night when I was in my 20s. But I have really had to make some changes. I love fried chicken and french fries. I can’t do that anymore. As I get older, I realized I was working a little bit harder at digesting what I was eating, and I thought it is not fair to my body to keep doing this. If you are giving it a bunch of crap all the time, it will break down quicker and deteriorate quicker, so I stopped.”

FYI: Cameron is wearing a new Pacific Blue Ulinx bracelet.

For more from Cameron, visit USAWeekend.com!

Bigger cover pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/27/cameron-diaz-covers-usa-weekend/

Mon, 27 June 2011

Tom Hardy: 'Warrior' Photo Call in Paris!

Tom Hardy shows off his guns as he attends a photo call for his latest movie, Warrior, at the Bristol Hotel on Monday (June 27) in Paris, France.

The 33-year-old English actor was joined by his co-star, Joel Edgerton!

Warrior, out September 9, tells the story of an ex-Marine who goes home for the first time in over a decade to to have his father help him train for a martial arts tournament. Check out the trailer if you haven’t seen it yet!

PICS: Tom Hardy Goes Shirtless in Warrior Poster

10+ pictures inside of Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton at a photo call for Warrior in Paris…

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/27/tom-hardy-warrior-photo-call-in-paris/

Mon, 27 June 2011

Anne Hathaway Covers 'Harper's Bazaar' August 2011

Anne Hathaway graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s August 2011 issue, on newsstands Tuesday (July 12).

Here’s what the 28-year-old One Day actress had to share:

On James Franco’s comments about her to David Letterman: “How did I take it? I let James know that a whirling dervish is a more flattering comparison than a Tasmanian devil. I called him, and we e-mailed a bit….In the grand scheme of things, I got to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I met great people, wore beautiful clothes. And I got to put on a show. I don’t see a downside. Anyone who disliked my personality probably disliked my personality before the Oscars.”

On fashion: “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world when I get to wear all these glamorous clothes. [Off the red carpet,] I’ve become a lot more specific about what I love and why I’m doing it.”

On her boyfriend, Adam Shulman: “So far, it’s worked out great. [Getting caught up in the intensity of a romance] has its wonderful side, of course, but also it was exhausting, and sometimes it would freak me out. Mellow doesn’t always make for a good story, but it makes for a good life.”

For more from Anne, visit HarpersBazaar.com!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/27/anne-hathaway-covers-harpers-bazaar-august-2011/

Mon, 27 June 2011

Mila Kunis Covers 'Flare' August 2011

Mila Kunis wears Lanvin on the cover of Flare magazine’s August 2011 issue, on newsstands Monday, July 11.

Here’s what the 27-year-old actress had to share:

On working with Justin Timberlake: “There wasn’t one day [on set] when I didn’t crack up. Justin has become one of my closest friends. We realized we had the same sense of humor, we got along really well and we had the same opinions on things.”

On her red carpet style: “I’m a very casual person in real life, so I do find it very fun to be able to have the opportunity to dress up.”

On her guilty pleasure: “I love bad TV, so if I can just stay home on a Sunday and catch up on my horrible reality shows, with my dogs and my Pinkberry, to me that’s heaven.”

On her next move: “I’ve never had honest time off. I’ve always been reading scripts and looking at projects, so come January of next year I’m going to take a solid couple of months off and hopefully go travel. Like, truly travel. Travel and see the world and experience life.”

FYI: Mila is wearing bracelets by Cartier and Pamela Love and earrings by Le Vian.

For more from Mila, visit Flare.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/27/mila-kunis-covers-flare-august-2011/

***Evangeline Lilly Cast As An Elf In The Hobbit ***7 Clips and a Featurette from LARRY CROWNE ***Anton Corbijn to Direct Adaptation of John Le Carré’s A MOST WANTED MAN

7 Clips and a Featurette from LARRY CROWNE Starring Tom Hanks and Julie Roberts

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: June 19th, 2011

Universal has sent over 7 clips and a featurette from Larry Crowne.  Directed by and starring Tom Hanks, the story centers on a laid-off middle-aged man (Hanks) who goes back to college and strikes up a relationship with one of his professors (Julia Roberts).  Larry Crowne is the first film Hanks has directed since 1996’s That Thing You Do, and he co-wrote the script with Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).   While the story seems pretty simple, Hanks has proven himself behind the camera and people love the guy.  What I’m trying to say is…I’m pretty sure Larry Crowne is going to be a big hit for Universal.  Hanks and Roberts are joined in the film by Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier, Rami Malek, George Takei, Grace Gummer, Rita Wilson, and Jon Seda.  Check out the clips after the jump.  Larry Crowne hits theaters July 1st. http://collider.com/larry-crowne-movie-clips/97456/

Anton Corbijn to Direct Adaptation of John Le Carré’s A MOST WANTED MAN

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 19th, 2011

By Wikipedia’s count, seven John le Carré novels have been adapted into films.  An eighth, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, is on the way.  According to THR, director Anton Corbijn (The American) will bring us the ninth.  Corbijn has signed on to direct A Most Wanted Man from a screenplay by Andrew Bovell (Edge of Darkness).  The story centers on a Muslim illegal immigrant caught up in the international war on terror.  The novel is loosely based on Murat Kurnaz, who was imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay for several years before release without charge in 2006.
The Amusement Park Films production is expected to begin shooting this winter in Hamburg.  Read the official book synopsis after the jump. http://collider.com/anton-corbijn-a-most-wanted-man/97370/

Evangeline Lilly Cast As An Elf In The Hobbit

published: 2011-06-19 18:35:32 Author: Josh Tyler
Liv Tyler won’t be in The Hobbit. While her Arwen character is an ancient immortal and thus technically alive at the time this prequel story takes place, Tyler confirmed awhile back that she hasn’t been asked to show up on set. So if you’re looking for a new female elf character to replace the Arwen in these new Middle Earth movies, who do you cast? Evangeline Lilly, of course. She’s like Liv Tyler, except without the Aerosmith connection.

Hobbit director Peter Jackson confirmed her involvement today on his Facebook page. Lilly has been hired to play a character newly created specifically for the feature version of The Hobbit. She’ll be a Woodland Elf named “Tauriel”. That name even has a translation already, because of course that’s how back-story obsessed author J.R.R. Tolkien would have wanted it, were he the one inventing this new elf-babe. PJ says “Tauriel” means “daughter of Mirkwood”. So now you have a pretty good idea of where she lives.

The addition of Lilly is important, not only because she’ll look good in pointy ears, but because it could help solve one of the 4 big story problems we predicted Peter Jackson would encounter in adapting Tolkien’s book for the screen. If Evangeline’s role is big enough, it could help clear up problem #4, which is that the original Tolkien version of The Hobbit contains no female characters. None. In Hollywood, the general consensus seems to be that girls need someone to identify with, if you want them buying tickets.

Evangeline isn’t the only person getting in the Middle Earth makeup chair down in New Zealand. Jackson has also confirmed the casting of actor Barry Humpries, to play the Goblin king. This is a villain character encountered by Bilbo and his Dwarf companions on their journey. You won’t see a lot of him, but he does play a pivotal role in the story. Jackson says he’ll portray the character “in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum”. In other words, you won’t actually see him on screen, but you will see a computer generated character created based on his performance. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Evangeline-Lilly-Cast-As-An-Elf-In-The-Hobbit-25300.html


The Hobbit Adds Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries
Jun 20, 2011 by Brian Gallagher
Director Peter Jackson is currently shooting The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in New Zealand, which is scheduled for release on December 14, 2012. The filmmaker took time out of his busy schedule to update his Facebook page with the news that Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries have joined The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey cast. Take a look at his entire Facebook post below.

Yikes! I can finally get back to some postings! We've finished our first block of shooting and moved straight into location scouting. More on that soon... But today, I'm thrilled to announce two new cast members who will be joining us for our second block of shooting.

Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character-the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means 'daughter of Mirkwood' and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life.

I'm also highly excited that Barry Humphries will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum. Barry is perhaps best known for his business and social connections as the long-time manager of Dame Edna Everage. He has also been an ardent supporter of the rather misunderstood and unfairly maligned Australian politician, Sir Les Patterson. However, in his spare time, Barry is also a fine actor, and we're looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.

Evangeline and Barry, along with Welsh actor Luke Evans as Bard and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug, just about rounds out the major casting. I cannot wait to get stuck into these new scenes!

More soon, including a flurry of answers to your questions. Sorry for the delay!

Cheers,
Peter J"

http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-hobbit-adds-evangeline-lilly-and-barry-humphries

***Susan Sarandon to Stalk Jonah Hill in "Pitchfork" Thriller ***Tom Hanks' New "Larry Crowne" Trailer ***Shia LaBeouf Confirms He Won't Return for "Transformers 4" ***Casting Call: Alan Arkin Joins Ben Affleck’s ARGO, James Badge Dale Up for WORLD WAR Z, Elodie Yung in Talks for G.I. JOE: COBRA STRIKES ***New Trailer for LARRY CROWNE Starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts

Susan Sarandon to Stalk Jonah Hill in "Pitchfork" Thriller

Posted: June 9th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff








Mark and Jay Duplass are planning to re-team with their "Cyrus" star Jonah Hill for "Pitchfork" thriller that the duo are currently shopping around. At this point, the project is only a script, but has both Hill and Susan Sarandon attached to star.


The new movie revolves around a middle-aged mother (Sarandon) of an indie rocker who, after her son is killed in a car accident, seeks vengeance on an online blogger who had peddled snark about her son (on the music site Pitchfork). Things take a turn, though, when she finds out the snarker is just a teenager (Hill).


The Duplass brothers have a pattern of exploring the mother-son relationship in their movie. "Cyrus" was about a son (Hill) who liked his mother (Tomei) a bit too much, and their new movie "Jeff Who Lives at Home" focuses on a grown man (Jason Segel) who is sent by his mother on a routine errand to find that the universe may be sending him strange signals.


Source: LA Times








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Tom Hanks' New "Larry Crowne" Trailer Posted: June 11th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff

Today we have a brand new trailer for the upcoming "Larry Crowne" drama/comedy, which stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts. The film is directed by Hanks and is set to hit theaters on July 1st. Check out the trailer below. Plot: Until he was downsized, Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at a major company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over. There he becomes part of a community of outcasts, who are all trying to find a better future for themselves. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband. The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason  to live. http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=21953&count=0

 

 

Shia LaBeouf Confirms He Won't Return for "Transformers 4"

Posted: June 10th, 2011 by WorstPreviews.com Staff




Shia LaBeouf is out there once again saying that the latest installment of "Transformers" is the best in the franchise, despite admitting that the second film wasn't that good. "['Dark of the Moon'] is the best movie we've made, I'm serious," he said. "It's not a joke. This is our best installment. It's our best movie."

If he's telling the truth, the third installment will just propel the franchise to new highs in terms of both box office and critical success. Unfortunately, LaBeouf says that he's not planning to return for "Transformers 4."

"I'm not coming back to do another one. I don't think Mike will either," he explained. "It still is a hot property, especially coming out of the third one. So I imagine they'll reboot it at some point with someone else."

Source: MTV





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Casting Call: Alan Arkin Joins Ben Affleck’s ARGO, James Badge Dale Up for WORLD WAR Z, Elodie Yung in Talks for G.I. JOE: COBRA STRIKES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

We’ve got a couple of casting stories for you this afternoon. First up, Ben Affleck has tapped Alan Arkin to star in his Tehran hostage crisis flick Argo. Affleck is poised to direct the film, which is based on a Wired magazine article entitled “How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran.” The true story tells how the CIA and the Canadian government teamed up to rescue six U.S. diplimats who had been taken hostage by Iranians in 1979. The CIA developed a ruse that involved convincing the Iranians that the diplomats were a Hollywood film crew scouting locations for a movie called “Argo.” Variety reports that Arkin will play a Hollywood producer who’s an O.S.S. veteran and is described as “equal parts bookie and rabbi.” George Clooney and Grant Heslov are producing.
Additionally, James Badge Dale (The Pacific) is in negotiations to join Brad Pitt in Marc Forster’s World War Z. The film is based on the book of the same name which details the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse from the perspective of survivors as varied as mercenaries, US government officials, and impoverished Palestinians. Showblitz reports that Dale will play an American soldier trying to convince the authorities of the danger the zombies pose, and he joins Mireille Enos (The Killing) and possibly Anthony Mackie in the flick which starts production this summer. Hit the jump for the casting news of Elodie Yung in G.I. Joe 2. and a synopsis of the book World War Z. http://collider.com/alan-arkin-argo-james-badge-dale-world-war-z-elodie-yung-g-i-joe-2/95888/

New Trailer for LARRY CROWNE Starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 10th, 2011

Universal has released a new trailer for Larry Crowne. Co-written, directed by and starring Tom Hanks, the story centers on a laid-off middle-aged man (Hanks) who goes back to college and strikes up a relationship with one of his professors (Julia Roberts). The new trailer is fairly similar to the first one that was released, but we do get a look at a pitch-perfect George Takei as an Economics professor. Hanks’ previous directorial effort, That Thing You Do!, is fantastic, and he’s assembled a top-notch cast here for what looks to be some nice light-hearted relief in the middle of a summer full of blockbusters and “Kevin James babysits a cat” comedies.
Hanks and Roberts are joined in the film by Bryan Cranston, Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer and Rami Malek. Hit the jump to watch the trailer. Larry Crowne hits theaters July 1st.
http://collider.com/larry-crowne-movie-trailer/95841/

***Andrew Garfield: 'Spider-Man' Filming with Martin Sheen! ***Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks Cover 'W' June 2011 ***Zoe Saldana: 'Colombiana' Trailer! ***Alexander Skarsgard & Kate Bosworth: 'Straw Dogs' Trailer!

Sat, 14 May 2011

Andrew Garfield: 'Spider-Man' Filming with Martin Sheen!

Andrew Garfield gets into character as Peter Parker on the set of The Amazing Spider-Man on Thursday (May 12) in Queens, New York.

The 27-year-old actor was joined by Martin Sheen, who plays Peter’s beloved Uncle Ben in the action flick.

The next day, Andrew was spotted hanging out with friends on the streets of NYC.

Earlier in the week, Andrew filmed scenes with Rhys Ifans, who plays Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard.

20+ pictures inside of Andrew shooting scenes for The Amazing Spider-Man…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/andrew-garfield-spider-man-filming-with-martin-sheen/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks Cover 'W' June 2011

Tom Hanks holds onto Julia Roberts on the cover of W’s June issue.

Here’s what the Larry Crowne co-stars and real-life BFFs had to share with the mag:

Julia on Tom directing her in the film: “God, no [I wasn't nervous]. We knew each other socially. When I was in Rome, shooting Eat Pray Love, Tom sent me the script and said, ‘Tell me what you think.’ I couldn’t stop smiling when I read it: It’s topical, but very positive.”

Julia on whether she’d ever be a director: “No. I can direct breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I take pride in my kitchen, but I’m not going to direct a movie.”

Tom on writing the role for Julia: “Yes. I had some teachers who looked like Julia. I would see them and think, I love you. So there was never anyone but Julia. Still, even after she said yes, I was the boss. That meant I got to say, ‘You don’t wear this dress, you wear that dress.’ And Julia’s Julia - she can be intimidating [Laughs].”

FYI: Julia is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana silk dress on the cover. She also rocked a Versace gown and a Giorgio Armani corset and skirt for the shoot.

For more of Julia and Tom’s interview, check out WMagazine.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/julia-roberts-tom-hanks-cover-w-june-2011/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Zoe Saldana: 'Colombiana' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Zoe Saldana’s newest movie, Colombiana!

The 32-year-old actress stars opposite Michael Vartan in the film, due out on September 2.

Here’s the synopsis: A young woman grows up to be a stone-cold assassin after witnessing her parents’ murder as a child in Bogota. She works for her uncle as a hitman by day, but her personal time is spent engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to her ultimate target - the mobster responsible for her parents’ death. http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/zoe-saldana-colombiana-trailer/

Sat, 14 May 2011

Alexander Skarsgard & Kate Bosworth: 'Straw Dogs' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Alexander Skarsgard, Kate Bosworth, and James Marsden’s new film, Straw Dogs!

Synopsis: “L.A. screenwriter David Sumner (Marsden) relocates with his wife (Bosworth) to her hometown in the deep South. There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat to them both.”

Alex, who met Kate on the set of the thriller, takes on the role of her boyfriend from high school.

The film, out September 16, also includes Entourage’s Rhys Coiro and is a remake of the 1971 film starring Dustin Hoffman.

WILL YOU WATCH Alex, Kate, and James in Straw Dogs? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/05/14/alexander-skarsgard-kate-bosworth-straw-dogs-trailer/

**Jake Gyllenhaal: Shaved Head for 'End of Watch' **Jude Law: '360' Photo Call in Vienna! **Michelle Williams Covers 'Interview' May 2011 **Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks: 'Larry Crowne' Trailer!

Tue, 26 April 2011

Jake Gyllenhaal: Shaved Head for 'End of Watch'

Jake Gyllenhaal shows off his shaved head while getting to work on his upcoming movie, End of Watch, on Thursday (April 21) in Los Angeles.
The 30-year-old actor shot some promo pics with co-star Michael Pena in full police uniform.
The David Ayer-directed drama centers on the long-term friendship and partnership between two cops and is expected to hit theaters sometime next year.
On Friday, Jake covered up his new look by wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates cap and hoodie while leaving Tavern restaurant.
Bigger pic inside… http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/26/jake-gyllenhaal-shaved-head-for-end-of-watch/

Tue, 26 April 2011

Jude Law: '360' Photo Call in Vienna!

Jude Law steps out for a photo call for his new movie, 360, held at Hotel Savoyen on Tuesday (April 26) in Vienna, Austria.

The 38-year-old actor was joined by his fellow 360 stars Johannes Krisch, Gabriela Marcinkova, Lucia Siposova, and the film’s director, Fernando Meirelles.

360 also stars Rachel Weisz and Anthony Hopkins and explores what happens when partners from different social backgrounds engage in in physical relationships. Expect to see it hit the big screen next year!

10+ pictures inside of Jude Law at a photo call for 360 in Vienna…  http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/26/jude-law-360-photo-call-in-vienna/

Tue, 26 April 2011

Michelle Williams Covers 'Interview' May 2011

Michelle Williams graces the cover of Interview magazine’s May 2011 issue, on newsstands in New York and L.A. Tuesday (April 26) and nationwide on May 3.

Here’s what the 30-year-old Meek’s Cutoff actress, who wore a Celine sweater, had to share:

On shooting the film in Oregon in the heat and in heavy costumes:“I know! The dresses . . . I miss that. The only part of your body left exposed to the sun were your hands. My hands have aged at a rate disproportionate to the rest of my body because of being out there in the hot sun for two months. You couldn’t keep sunscreen on your hands; you were just sort of filthy all the time.”

On how she and Ryan Gosling prepared for the second half of Blue Valentine: “We spent the first couple of weeks in the house just doing the dishes and making meals, taking out the trash and balancing out the budget and making home movies. But that wasn’t getting us to the place that we needed to go, so [director Derek Cianfrance] had us step it up, and he would ask us to pick fights with each other….First he did this ceremony where he had wedding pictures taken of us, and he took a framed wedding picture and put it in a wheelbarrow with fireworks that we bought at the grocery store, and he doused it with kerosene and we lit it on fire and watched it burn. But the crazy thing is, it didn’t burn all the way—it burned into a heart around our faces, around our kiss. He couldn’t destroy it.”

For more from Michelle, visit InterviewMagazine.com! http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/26/michelle-williams-covers-interview-may-2011/

Tue, 26 April 2011

Julia Roberts & Tom Hanks: 'Larry Crowne' Trailer!

Check out the trailer for Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts‘ new film, Larry Crowne!
Synopsis: After losing his job, Larry Crowne (Hanks) heads to his local college to start over. There he becomes part of a colorful community of outcasts, also-rans and the overlooked all trying to find a better future for themselves. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher, Mercedes Tainot (Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband.
The romantic comedy, which Tom also wrote and directed, hits theaters July 1.
WILL YOU WATCH Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks in Larry Crowne? http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/04/26/julia-roberts-tom-hanks-larry-crowne-trailer/