Official Hugh Jackman Appreciation Thread.

[flavio_lebeau]

Haha, really? How? You even figured the clone thingy?
Though my problem is that I was paying too much attention on understanding them- they were always whispering, damn. I'm so used at Spanish translators, they scream and overexaggerate their voices lol
lol I love Spanish dubs. They sound like everything means the world is gonna end in seconds. Even a "Buenos Dias" sounds like the most dramatic line ever :p (of course I'm generalising, mostly for Mexican soap-operas. It might not be like that in Spain.)

yeah I figured the clones a little later, but still before it was clearly revealed. I just linked the hats in the beginning of the movie to the scene where David Bowie kinda explains the machine.

[narrows101]

OMG Hugh was Gaston?? He's perfect for the role lmao. Not muscular enough though :oldrazz:
Hugh was padded for the role. If you go into the fan site Jackman's Landing at the link below, you can see what Hugh looked like as Gaston. And I also have the Australia cast recording - Hugh was a stitch!!!

http://www.jackmanslanding.com/gallery/film-stage-tv

He's told a great story a few times about one specific show - he was having headaches and someone told him he was dehydrated and to dring a lot of water. Well he was onstage and let's just say he drank a little TOO MUCH water LOL. He was singing a song where the last note was very high ("Meeeeeee!!!!!!") and as he told the story, you use the same muscles to sing as you do for the other thing. So his choice was not to sing the note or just "go for it." And he was wearing red tights! So he sang the note, looked down, and ... nothing! He was so glad that apparently nothing happened - until he went backstage and someone pointed out that his red tights were soaking wet. Oh live theater!!!!

[danoyse]

Hugh was padded for the role.

I think they all are...trust me, I was in the 3rd row on Saturday. :oldrazz: Actually, the guy I saw also played the same role in Oklahoma on Broadway a few years ago.

I've heard that story the water overdose too. He's also tossing Belle all over the stage during that song, I don't know how he made it as long as he did!

I do have to admit, my favorite Gaston is still my friend's little boy (who was at the show with us). He got picked to play him at one of the stage shows in Disney World. And he has a big crush on Belle, so there wasn't a lot of acting involved. Hugh is a close second. :cwink:

[La_She-Beast]

Hugh was padded for the role. If you go into the fan site Jackman's Landing at the link below, you can see what Hugh looked like as Gaston. And I also have the Australia cast recording - Hugh was a stitch!!!

http://www.jackmanslanding.com/gallery/film-stage-tv

He's told a great story a few times about one specific show - he was having headaches and someone told him he was dehydrated and to dring a lot of water. Well he was onstage and let's just say he drank a little TOO MUCH water LOL. He was singing a song where the last note was very high ("Meeeeeee!!!!!!") and as he told the story, you use the same muscles to sing as you do for the other thing. So his choice was not to sing the note or just "go for it." And he was wearing red tights! So he sang the note, looked down, and ... nothing! He was so glad that apparently nothing happened - until he went backstage and someone pointed out that his red tights were soaking wet. Oh live theater!!!!

LOL. Poor Hugh- though he definetely was lucky on the bright side

[narrows101]

Here's a FABULOUS interview of Hugh on YouTube from 1996 when he was just about to do Sunset Blvd. in Australia - it has clips from Beauty & the Beast in it! Plus clips of Sunset Blvd., and Hugh's dad is interviewed also. Plus clips of Hugh walking on Broadway in NYC, sounding like not believing he's there. If he only knew then what 8 years would bring.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPbDRv-59E&mode-user&serach=

[storm-x-fan]

^^ THATS great!! plus plus so many things lol!!

[narrows101]

Sunset Blvd. documentary - another must watch! I love all this stuff about Hugh before he was an international star:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44HiPwv3kCA&mode=related&search=

[Loganbabe]

It's also worth pointing out that The Fountain is finally out on DVD today! :woot:
I´ve just watched it on DVD...that´s the fifth, but not the last time!:woot:
I love this movie so, so much...:heart:
I also noticed, and I don´t know if I´m crazy, but maybe you could help me here, danoyse. At Izzy´s funeral, when Tommy is leaving, I don´t remember Ellen Burstyn going after him. In the trailer certainly there was that scene when he says to her "Death is a disease, and I´ll find the cure", but that was never in the theatrical release! Or maybe I saw a different version of the film here? :huh:

[storm-x-fan]

Sunset Blvd. documentary - another must watch! I love all this stuff about Hugh before he was an international star:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44HiPwv3kCA&mode=related&search=

tahts a great video!! :wow:

[danoyse]

I´ve just watched it on DVD...that´s the fifth, but not the last time!:woot:
I love this movie so, so much...:heart:
I also noticed, and I don´t know if I´m crazy, but maybe you could help me here, danoyse. At Izzy´s funeral, when Tommy is leaving, I don´t remember Ellen Burstyn going after him. In the trailer certainly there was that scene when he says to her "Death is a disease, and I´ll find the cure", but that was never in the theatrical release! Or maybe I saw a different version of the film here? :huh:

I've seen it 6 times now...twice since getting the DVD on Tuesday! :woot:

I think you might have seen a different version of the film. That scene at the funeral was in the US release, but I remember reading an interview with Darren Aronofsky that that scene wasn't in the earlier cut of the film. I think he even said it was Hugh who convinced him to put that scene back in after seeing it in the trailer.

[narrows101]

Australia is going to kill me before it ever comes out if I keep seeing pictures like this!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/155810817-M.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/04-hugh-jackman-horseback.jpg

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/05/24/nicole-kidman-hugh-jackman-australia/#comments

[Deep Thinkin'!]

:sobs:

I just got finished watching the Fountain.

I haven't cried for a movie in a long time.

It was wonderful, but I doubt I will watch it again. I don't like crying. :csad:

[danoyse]

The Fountain gets better every time you watch it.

OK, now those pictures are KILLING me!! :oldrazz: :woot:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

I doubt I could watch it again. Hugh cries too much in it. :csad:

[Loganbabe]

I think you might have seen a different version of the film. That scene at the funeral was in the US release, but I remember reading an interview with Darren Aronofsky that that scene wasn't in the earlier cut of the film. I think he even said it was Hugh who convinced him to put that scene back in after seeing it in the trailer.
Oh, it all makes sense now! And I agree with Hugh, I liked to see the scene in the film, it showed how much he refused to accept death (in general, not only Izzy´s) as part of the natural circle.
I also loved the scene that was left out and is included in the extras. I thought it was a better introduction of Tom the astronaut. By the way, I loved the extras, and I didn´t miss Darren doing a talk over. I don´t believe The Fountain has to be explained, it only has to be felt.

I doubt I could watch it again. Hugh cries too much in it. :csad:
He´s fantastic in The Fountain. I still feel a bit angry that his performance wasn´t recognized with an award (or at least a nomination), it´s WAY better than the Leo Di Caprio´s ones. :cmad:
Watch it again, DT! You won´t regret it... :cwink:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

He´s fantastic in The Fountain. I still feel a bit angry that his performance wasn´t recognized with an award (or at least a nomination), it´s WAY better than the Leo Di Caprio´s ones. :cmad:
Watch it again, DT! You won´t regret it... :cwink:

He did so great in this movie. He should have been nominated or something for it.

There are barely any movies that will make me shed a tear. This one made me let out a literal cry.

[danoyse]

Oh, it all makes sense now! And I agree with Hugh, I liked to see the scene in the film, it showed how much he refused to accept death (in general, not only Izzy´s) as part of the natural circle.
I also loved the scene that was left out and is included in the extras. I thought it was a better introduction of Tom the astronaut. By the way, I loved the extras, and I didn´t miss Darren doing a talk over. I don´t believe The Fountain has to be explained, it only has to be felt.

Do you have the Region 2 dvd? I heard they have better extras. All we had was an hour-long series of behind-the-scenes clips, going back to the original movie getting scrapped in 2002. We didn't have any deleted scenes or anything else. :csad:

He´s fantastic in The Fountain. I still feel a bit angry that his performance wasn´t recognized with an award (or at least a nomination), it´s WAY better than the Leo Di Caprio´s ones. :cmad:

Me too. I loved Leo in The Departed (and I'm sooo not a Leo fan), but watching The Fountain again this week (twice!), it's just so wrong he wasn't recognized for it. :cmad:

[storm-x-fan]

Australia is going to kill me before it ever comes out if I keep seeing pictures like this!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/155810817-M.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/04-hugh-jackman-horseback.jpg

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/05/24/nicole-kidman-hugh-jackman-australia/#comments

wow!! these are killing me three!! ;)
:sobs:

I just got finished watching the Fountain.

I haven't cried for a movie in a long time.

It was wonderful, but I doubt I will watch it again. I don't like crying. :csad:

What exactly is the story of The fountain??

[danoyse]

What exactly is the story of The fountain??

The Fountain is very open to interpretation. Actually, it's completely open to interpretation. :oldrazz:

Basically, Hugh plays a guy who lives for hundreds of years after having found the cure to aging and death, but he's alone because his wife had died centuries ago. She keeps appearing and tries to get him to join her, and he keeps reliving things he messed up about their last day together. To join her, he finally has to accept death as a part of life and let himself finally die.

I could get into more detail, but I'm seeing POTC3 in 3 hours, so I don't have time to go into it all. :oldrazz:

[narrows101]

The Fountain is very open to interpretation. Actually, it's completely open to interpretation. :oldrazz:

Basically, Hugh plays a guy who lives for hundreds of years after having found the cure to aging and death, but he's alone because his wife had died centuries ago. She keeps appearing and tries to get him to join her, and he keeps reliving things he messed up about their last day together. To join her, he finally has to accept death as a part of life and let himself finally die.

I could get into more detail, but I'm seeing POTC3 in 3 hours, so I don't have time to go into it all. :oldrazz:
"Open to interpretation" is correct since a lot of people think the "future" portion of the movie is not literal - it's Tommy in the present trying to come to terms with Izzy's book - and some think the future is really the present and he's reliving the past. There's no right or wrong conclusion - everyone must draw their own.

[danoyse]

"Open to interpretation" is correct since a lot of people think the "future" portion of the movie is not literal - it's Tommy in the present trying to come to terms with Izzy's book - and some think the future is really the present and he's reliving the past. There's no right or wrong conclusion - everyone must draw their own.

And that drives me crazy because the future scenes are so totally real. It makes no sense for it not to be, and defeats the whole purpose of the story.

I could go on about this all day. I won't, but I could. :oldrazz:

[Loganbabe]

Do you have the Region 2 dvd? I heard they have better extras. All we had was an hour-long series of behind-the-scenes clips, going back to the original movie getting scrapped in 2002. We didn't have any deleted scenes or anything else. :csad:
Here it is Region 4, I think...I´m never certain about those things...
You didn´t get the "Life in a Spaceship" scene? That´s weird. But then I didn´t get the "Death is a disease, and I´ll find the cure" scene in the theaters as well! :cwink:
That "Life..." is quite a long scene, it shows Tom planting some mushrooms, and then drinking a tea made from them. That´s the only deleted scene on the DVD. After that, there was the documentary with behind the scene clips.

Me too. I loved Leo in The Departed (and I'm sooo not a Leo fan), but watching The Fountain again this week (twice!), it's just so wrong he wasn't recognized for it. :cmad:
Leo is a good actor, but he´s also a Hollywood darling, so it means that people expect him to be nominated. Hugh´s work in The Fountain was so much better that it wasn´t even a dispute. The movie was too controversial, but that´s not a excuse for not recognizing Hugh´s efforts... :csad:

[Loganbabe]

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[Jan Irisi]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/04-hugh-jackman-horseback.jpg




Wow, when I first looked at this pic, I would have sworn it was the film poster. Great shot indeed. *loves cowboys*

[storm-x-fan]

The Fountain is very open to interpretation. Actually, it's completely open to interpretation. :oldrazz:

Basically, Hugh plays a guy who lives for hundreds of years after having found the cure to aging and death, but he's alone because his wife had died centuries ago. She keeps appearing and tries to get him to join her, and he keeps reliving things he messed up about their last day together. To join her, he finally has to accept death as a part of life and let himself finally die.

I could get into more detail, but I'm seeing POTC3 in 3 hours, so I don't have time to go into it all. :oldrazz:

OK, thanks a lot for explaining that.I"m definitely gonna see it if it relaeses in my country someday(it didnt appear in theatres):csad:

[narrows101]

Here it is Region 4, I think...I´m never certain about those things...
You didn´t get the "Life in a Spaceship" scene? That´s weird. But then I didn´t get the "Death is a disease, and I´ll find the cure" scene in the theaters as well! :cwink:
That "Life..." is quite a long scene, it shows Tom planting some mushrooms, and then drinking a tea made from them. That´s the only deleted scene on the DVD. After that, there was the documentary with behind the scene clips. :csad:
The Region 1 DVD only had a 30-minute documentary on the making of the movie called "Inside the Fountain - Death and Rebirth" which was very fascinating, but that was it.

[La_She-Beast]

Okay, I've been watching this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWry1IMMJcA&NR=1 (hilarious btw) and you're going to kill me for this, but don't you think Hugh is slightly similar to Jim? Obviously he's much prettier. What I'm saying is his comedic side, his expressions are funny, in a comic style. I dunno.

[storm-x-fan]

^^ I garee with u ;) but slightly ;P

[Deep Thinkin'!]

I remember I had seen a really hilarious video of Hugh in all in his funnny moments.

I wish I could find it again, because I was crying from laughter.

[narrows101]

There are the most adorable photos of Hugh at the beach with his family and kids - the one of him chasing Ava is the cutest thing!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/05/27/hugh-jackman-plays-with-kids-on-australia-beach/

[La_She-Beast]

http://buzznet-00.vo.llnwd.net/media/jj1/2007/05/hugh-jackman-plays-with-kids/hugh-jackman-plays-with-kids-05.jpg

"The big bad wolverine is coming for youuuuuu!!!"


Thank you for the pix, they're both so sweet. At last, an actor who seems to have normal life.


^^ I garee with u ;) but slightly ;P

Yah, I know, it's a weird theory lol but, emm... well, yeah, you know.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

"The big bad wolverine is coming for youuuuuu!!!"

I bet he's actually said that to his kids. He does embrace the fact that he's been Wolverine.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

New Poster:
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6613/wolverineposter4copysmlfb0.jpg

Bigger Version
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7586/wolverineposter4copynx0.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wolverineposter4copynx0.jpg)

[flavio_lebeau]

It looks like an horror movie :eek: Nice poster, anyway :up:

[narrows101]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Magazines/img026.jpg

[Arkady Rossovich]

Its clear that Wolverine`s role in X3 was very much up front,im not really sure if that was a good thing.He`s not a leader,he`s a loner.

[narrows101]

In case anyone hasn't ventured over to the "Wolverine" forum, Hugh said in a recent interview for Australian "Who" magazine that he thinks "Wolverine" will start filming at the end of the year (after he's done with "Australia"). He has been seen going to the gym every day in Bowen, Australia where he's filming - there's an audio interview with him in the gym here (http://camlaird.blogspot.com/2007/06/hugh-jackman-speaks-with-brisbanes-nova.html). Also, the two directors have been mentioned for "Wolverine" - DJ Caruso ("Disturbia", "The Salton Sea") and Len Wiseman (the "Underworld" movies).

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Hey, all of you go nominate Hugh Jackman in the Hype's Hottest Man Tournament!

He has to be nominated! :cmad:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=275107

[mjbull23]

That new Poster looks great.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

My god, I saw Hugh in a viva laughlin, and it got me right when I didn't expect it.

I thought it was going to be a small show on a station that I never watched... but you can imagine my surprise to see it on CBS! :)

Now I have a show I can actually watch and enjoy.

[narrows101]

My god, I saw Hugh in a viva laughlin, and it got me right when I didn't expect it.

I thought it was going to be a small show on a station that I never watched... but you can imagine my surprise to see it on CBS! :)

Now I have a show I can actually watch and enjoy.
Just make sure you watch the very first episode - that's the only one Hugh is in so far. He's not the star of the show - Lloyd Owen is. Hugh is one of the producers of the show with his company. He's supposed to have occasional guest-starring appearances but how he's going to film those with his schedule I have no clue.

[narrows101]

Hugh is # 8. Some great pics and bios in there, and not just people!

http://www.premiere.com/features/3895/down-unders-greatest-contributions-to-film.html

Down Under's Greatest Contributions to Film
From Australia to (New) Zealand, Premiere celebrates great people, places, and things that come from a land Down Under.

Hugh Jackman
Who is he? Australian-born actor who made leaping from complete unknown to leading man seem easier than slicing a hot adamantium claw through butter.

His contribution: When Bryan Singer tapped Jackman to play mutant badass (and fan favorite) Wolverine in X-Men, the biggest subsequent surprise wasn't that a complete unknown got the marquee role, but that this seemingly gruff Aussie was actually a song and dance man. Jackman's versatility saw him hop from action flick to romantic comedy to Broadway — and it looked more and more like Singer didn't so much create a star as open a floodgate. Jackman continues to prove he's anything but one-note, as his resume piles up with intriguing and far-from-ordinary roles in films like The Fountain and The Prestige.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Thanks for the article narrows! :):up:

[narrows101]

Long but interesting article about the shoot in Bowen. There's also a slideshow attached to this. Another article said Hugh's son Oscar has been helping bake pies at the bakery, and today there was another article that Oscar fell out of a tree and broke his arm!

http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/bowenwood-keeps-its-cool-as-stars-shine/2007/06/22/1182019360528.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

Sometimes it's hard not to gawk and squawk, though the denizens of Bowen are no more inclined to wet themselves in the presence of celebrity than, say, the sophisticates of Bondi or Darlinghurst, where Hugh Jackman's presence in the gym or bakery might also have the hoi polloi diving for their phone cameras. Jackman is the town's new favourite son, a superstar Everyman. On this morning, as he does most days, he's popped post-workout into Jochheim's Bakery, where he knows all the staff by name. "I'm grabbing my coffee, then taking my son to school, then I'm off to work," he tells the girls behind the counter, as if he were off to do daily grind as a bank manager.

And this is what they all love about Hugh. He really is Mr Nice Guy - friendly, approachable, family man. "He's just gorgeous," sighs one local woman, who has responded to the whisper that blew along the main street when Jackman arrived at the bakery but who is resisting the urge to gawk or squawk too loudly.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/Hughgym.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

another pic from the slide show :p
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3977/jackmanspecialyl4.jpg

[narrows101]

Haven't posted AUSTRALIA set pictures in a while:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/090.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-4.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/normal_082.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/normal_076.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/normal_085.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/normal_089.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Australia will be playing in the US right?

[narrows101]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/3.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/BowenIndependent18-Maycoverpage.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/0548782700.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/0548919100.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/0548431200.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/08-hugh-jackman-australia-set.jpg

With volunteers:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/985.jpg

[narrows101]

Australia will be playing in the US right?
You better believe it - it's been described "Gone With the Wind" meets "The African Queen" and is a big budget sweeping epic. It's a Fox movie, and Hugh has said Tom Rothman told him "Hugh, this is your Casablanca." Hope it lives up to the hype! My guess is late 2008 for release.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

You better believe it - it's been described as a big budget sweeping epic described as "Gone With the Wind" meets "The African Queen." It's a Fox movie, and Hugh has said Tom Rothman told him "Hugh, this is your Casablanca." Hope it lives up to the hype! My guess is late 2008 for release.

:gives out a big giant YAY: :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[narrows101]

I love this picture.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/155810817-M.jpg

[Loganbabe]

And I love this one! :woot:


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-4.jpg

[narrows101]

And I love this one! :woot:


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-4.jpg
Yeah, that one will do too! :woot: Can't wait to meet the "rough-hewn" drover!

[The Caped Knight]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/giz_19/wolvieanimated.jpg

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11653698&postcount=26

for a manip this is pretty awesome IMO . (I've always wonder What would jackman look like in the live action movie wearing the classic suit .) Now I have an Idea .

:wolverine

[Loganbabe]

The manip is great, but thanks God Singer didn´t go for the yellow spandex look! :D

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Yeah it isn't bad.

I saw it when that thread was active.... still, thank the lord we didn't get that. :)

[danoyse]

I was at Universal Studios in Florida with my friends' kids recently, and at the Marvel Superheroes Parade, I did see a guy playing Wolverine in yellow spandex.

Oh, it wasn't pretty. :wow:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Hugh is going up against Daniel Craig in the Hottest Man Tourney

Go vote!

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=276806

[Retroman]

Seen Transformers? There's a small joke about Logan in it.:woot:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Seen Transformers? There's a small joke about Logan in it.:woot:

lol, I saw that tonight. It was very funny.

"That's Wolverine man!" lol :)

[Loganbabe]

Could you talk a bit more about the scene using spoilers? I´m not going to watch Transformers but I´m curious about why they were talking about Logan! :)

[Retroman]

lol, I saw that tonight. It was very funny.

"That's Wolverine man!" lol :)
:woot: :up:
Could you talk a bit more about the scene using spoilers? I´m not going to watch Transformers but I´m curious about why they were talking about Logan! :)
If i remember correctly....
The top secret Sector 7 facility got attacked by one of the Decepticons and it leaves some 3 cuts in the wall. Then Anthony Anderson's character makes the Wolverine comment.:D It's funny cause it does look like something Logan did.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

:woot: :up:

If i remember correctly....
The top secret Sector 7 facility got attacked by one of the Decepticons and it leaves some 3 cuts in the wall. Then Anthony Anderson's character makes the Wolverine comment.:D It's funny cause it does look like something Logan did.

Someone said that it looked like the marks of some other hero, and then Anthony's characters was like "Nah, man. Those ain't [insert name of hero said] marks, those are Wolverine marks! Yeah, Wolverine! HAhaha, uh yeah man" something like that. lol

[Retroman]

Someone said that it looked like the marks of some other hero, and then Anthony's characters was like "Nah, man. Those ain't [insert name of hero said] marks, those are Wolverine marks! Yeah, Wolverine! HAhaha, uh yeah man" something like that. lol
You're right.:woot:There's so much going in that movie that it's easy to forget.

[La_She-Beast]

Seen Transformers? There's a small joke about Logan in it.:woot:

Haha, that scene made me smile.

But it wasn't a hero, it was Freddy Kruger. :D

Btw, what a ****ty movie.:whatever: Sorry, but it really was. X3 is much, much better, in terms of script. Gosh... BANGBANGWURRRRFZZINGBOOMCRASH Just fed up of wars, wars, and wars; sexy girl gets loser boy;baddie wants to control universe. X3 at least seem to show a sense of intelligence.
Eeeeh yeah, but liked/enjoyed the effects and loved the beginning...

[Angamb]

In some form, I hate to see Hugh in pics from other movies, specially when he is the main actor....

[danoyse]

Thank you for the spoiler tags!! :yay: I'm seeing Transformers tomorrow night, and I want to be surprised! :woot:

I can't believe how good that movie looks...

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Haha, that scene made me smile.

But it wasn't a hero, it was Freddy Kruger. :D

Btw, what a ****ty movie.:whatever: Sorry, but it really was. X3 is much, much better, in terms of script. Gosh... BANGBANGWURRRRFZZINGBOOMCRASH Just fed up of wars, wars, and wars; sexy girl gets loser boy;baddie wants to control universe. X3 at least seem to show a sense of intelligence.
Eeeeh yeah, but liked/enjoyed the effects and loved the beginning...

:eek:

You didn't like it? :wow:

Either way, we shouldn't be talking about it in here. Go complain the the TF forums.

That in my opiniong was an amazing movie, one of the best this year. So yeah.

Let's not talk about it here.

[La_She-Beast]

Oks, see ya in the T forums. :D But something I must make you clear... I loved the effects...but that doesn't make a good movie.

[danoyse]

Seen Transformers? There's a small joke about Logan in it.:woot:

OK, I just got back from Transformers. The Wolverine joke got a big laugh at the showing I saw. :woot:

It was a cool movie! Big, loud, and completely ridiculous, but I totally enjoyed it. :up:

[narrows101]

OK, I just got back from Transformers. The Wolverine joke got a big laugh at the showing I saw. :woot:

It was a cool movie! Big, loud, and completely ridiculous, but I totally enjoyed it. :up:
I saw it too! Loved it! The audience I was in laughed also at the Wolverine line! And they applauded when the movie was over.

FYI - the blonde in the movie with the Aussie accent is Rachael Taylor, who's apppearing with Hugh in THE TOURIST.

Hubby watched TRANSFORMERS when it was on TV xxxxxx years ago. I was passing two younger guys in my office last week and they were talking about TRANSFORMERS and I started singing the theme song as I passed them. The stopped talking and just looked at me with their mouths open! Then I started naming some of the Transformers and they couldn't believe it!

BTW - Hugh had off from filming AUSTRALIA last week (Nicole was filming in Darwin). He was spotted last week at Morongo Casino in LA filming for VIVA LAUGHLIN - beard and all! Will Nicky be bearded at some point? He will be back filming in Darwin on Monday. He was in Sydney on Saturday with the family - Oscar got his hair cut!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackmans-son-hair-straightened.jpg

More:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/07/07/hugh-jackman-son-hair-straightened

[Deep Thinkin'!]

The kids are getting so big! :eek:

[narrows101]

James Marsden ("Cyclops") is in the new HAIRSPRAY movie and was interviewed recently. Hugh was mentioned.

http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_12430.html


MoviesOnline: We were just joking about Hugh Jackman sings and you… X-men the musical?

JAMES MARSDEN: I’m sort of like his echo, sort of following his path. It’s certainly worked for him. We joke about it all the time. There are more people in that cast that have actually very nice voices. Patrick Stewart has a beautiful singing voice, Halle can sing, Allen Cumming in the second movie, so we really could have done it. I tell people that "Hairspray” is really… It’s "X-Men” just instead of retractable claws and laser beams, it’s mashed potato and the Twist for people who are different, the freaks and they sort of become the heroes in the movie. It’s the same thing.

MoviesOnline: Have you talked to Hugh Jackman at all since he’s such a Broadway guy himself since you’ve done this?

JAMES MARSDEN: Oh, he was thrilled when he heard that I was doing this because we would sit in the makeup trailer during "X-Men” and we’d sing like…we have children that are the same age so we would sing like the theme song from "Elmo” and harmonize and "Bear in the Big Blue House,” you know. He was always like, "Mate, you’ve got to do some sort of musical. Mate, you’re dying to do it, obviously you’ve got to do it. You’ve got the chops.” So, he was very nice. At one point he mentioned to me before he did "Boy From Oz” about seeing if I’d be interested in playing his lover or boyfriend in that and I don’t remember why that didn’t happen. I think it was because I was doing something or I don’t know what it was but I would love to do something with him actually. He’s just like the nicest man in the world.

MoviesOnline: He hasn’t talked to you about "Viva Laughlin,” his new TV series.

JAMES MARSDEN: No he hasn’t. No. That got picked up right? No, I haven’t seen it.

[Loganbabe]

Oh, I don´t like Oscar´s new hair, I loved his curls! :csad:
Btw, thanks for the info about the Transformers/Logan scene, guys. :woot::up:

[flavio_lebeau]

Jesus, even kids are making straightening treatments to their hair nowadays :down

[narrows101]

Jesus, even kids are making straightening treatments to their hair nowadays :down
It will probably go back to curly once he washes it. Here's another picture - he looks so grown up with his hair cut.

http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/celebrity_baby_scoop/2007/07/deborra-lee-fur.html

[narrows101]

Here's some pics of Hugh filming/meeting fans in Darwin yesterday:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Aust3.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust17.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust14.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust11.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/1jackman.jpg

More:

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2007/07/10/1491_ntnews.html

[narrows101]

I love this article!

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2007/07/11/1496_ntnews.html

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/6jackman.jpg
AHOY: Hugh Jackman on set at Darwin's Stokes Hill Wharf yesterday. Picture: JUSTIN SANSON

Hollywood heart-throb gets nod of approval
KASEY BRUNT
11Jul07

HUNDREDS of female fans undressed Hollywood heart throb Hugh Jackman with their prying eyes yesterday.

The actor mingled with fans in between filming scenes for Baz Luhrmann's Australia at Darwin's Stoke Hill Wharf.

And many girls were there for one thing only _ to get a glimpse of one of the most famous bums in Hollywood.

"I stood behind him for 10 minutes and the entire time I was checking out his bum," one female fan said.

Another fan said: "I didn't know where to look first. At his bum or his pecs."

Jackman seemed unaware of the attention from the girls as he signed autographs.

"I love Darwin, it's awesome," he told the Northern Territory News.

Most of Jackman's scenes were shot on board the Anniki clipper on the harbour.

"I've been on that boat far too long," he said.

Kurt Ramjan, 13, scored an autograph from the star after waiting more than five hours.

"We have been waiting since 9.30am," Kurt, from Darwin, said.

"He high-fived me."

Visitors to the wharf watched as Luhrmann directed Jackman and hundreds of extras, including local children, during the last day of filming.

Machines blew smoke over the harbour as Luhrmann filmed scenes of post-bombing Darwin.

Filming ended last night, with the crew working throught the night to pack up the set.

[Loganbabe]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/6jackman.jpg

And many girls were there for one thing only _ to get a glimpse of one of the most famous bums in Hollywood.

"I stood behind him for 10 minutes and the entire time I was checking out his bum," one female fan said.
Haha...why am I not surprised? :woot:
He looks gorgeous, as always...thanks for the pics and the article, narrows! :yay:

[narrows101]

You MUST check out this gallery and be sure to click on the picture after the thumbnail since that makes them huge - especially look at page 3 where all the real goodies are:

http://hugh-jackman.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=203

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/111.jpg

[Loganbabe]

Oh my... :wow:
Great pics! :cwink::up:

[narrows101]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/6jackman.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/126.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/131.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/130.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/128.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust17.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/136.jpg

[danoyse]

Wow! :wow:

This movie keeps looking better and better.... :yay:

[narrows101]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/AustraliaCattle.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-4.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/Aust2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/1jackman.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/985.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/09-hugh-jackman-australia-set.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/108.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/108.jpg

lucky girl. :csad:

[narrows101]

lucky girl. :csad:
I'm sure that's not the only one in the movie since it's a love story! :wow:

[narrows101]

Men's Vogue - the "Point of Passion" campaign.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/265973053.jpg

http://www.pointofpassion.com/

[Deep Thinkin'!]

*click, save as...*

[danoyse]

Men's Vogue - the "Point of Passion" campaign.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/265973053.jpg

http://www.pointofpassion.com/

I can see my office from that window... :oldrazz:

[Mr. Socko]

What movie are those cowboy pics for?

[Loganbabe]

He's too gorgeous for mere words so I'll just shut up now... :wow:

[danoyse]

What movie are those cowboy pics for?

It's called Australia. It's a WWII movie with him and Nicole Kidman. And it looks bloody good so far! :woot:

[narrows101]

What movie are those cowboy pics for?
An EXCELLENT fan site - it's not a "cowboy" movie - Hugh just plays an Australia drover and pretty much the whole cast is Australian, including the director Baz Luhrmann. They run into the bombing by the Japanese of Darwin Australia during WWII on a cattle drive - the synopsis:

http://www.australiamovie.net

Australia is the story of Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), an English, aristocratic woman who leaves England to follow her husband to Australia. He is in Australia with the intention of selling his cattle station the size of Belgium. However, Lady Ashley believes he is having an affair and travels out there to confront him. The property is in the north of Australia, and she embarks on an African Queen type journey, accompanied by a rough, hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman). Ultimately, Lady Ashley finds herself inheriting the cattle station and, in order to save it, she and the drover must undertake an epic cattle drive to Darwin. In the course of that journey, she falls in love with the drover, and the Australian landscape, and realises that her life is not over, and there’s always a new life to be had. The title Australia is intended to sum up the story of her life - her journey, the landscape, and the people she meets - all of which transform her life forever.

[narrows101]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/people/a-wobble...4559786837.html

A Wobble, but the Wiggles still Rule

Emily Dunn Entertainment Writer
July 18, 2007

IT HAS been a bumpy road for the Wiggles, but the group famous for its fruit salad and hot potatoes has retained the title of Australia's richest entertainers, topping BRW's annual Top 50 Entertainers list for the third time running.

Late last year the group hired Sam Moran as the new yellow Wiggle, replacing the founding member Greg Page, who was ill. But sold-out tours in the United States along with album and merchandise sales helped the group match their 2005 earnings of $50 million.

Box office takings and concert ticket sales around the world helped increase the total income for Australia's actors, musicians and entertainers by 15.1 per cent to $393.1 million, but entertainment exporters such as the Wiggles may struggle as the rising Australian dollar cuts into earnings.

The Top 50 Entertainers list, now in its 11th year, hits news stands tomorrow and shows the cut-off for Australia's richest entertainers has increased from $1 million - a position held last year by the Australian Idol winner Anthony Callea - to $1.1 million, a spot now shared by the actor Radha Mitchell and the author Tim Winton.

Nicole Kidman holds the honour of Hollywood's best-paid actress, commanding $18 million per role and moving from third into second place in the list after her earnings increased from $22.3 million in 2005 to $35 million. Her country crooner husband Keith Urban also had a bumper year. His earnings increased from $20 million to $26 million.

After disappointing earnings in 2005 Russell Crowe's income dropped from $27 million to $5 million in last year's list, but the Cinderella Man has climbed back into the top 10 this year, making an estimated $15 million. But Hugh Jackman remains Australia's highest-paid male star at $30 million, a $10 million jump on the previous year.

Kylie Minogue's Showgirl tour helped her climb from sixth place last year - when she raked in $19 million - to fourth this year, with an estimated $27 million.

The list also includes some staggering debuts, including the television producer turned The Secret guru Rhonda Byrne, who appears for the first time on the list with an estimated $14 million, thanks to sky-rocketing sales of her self-help DVDs following an appearance on Oprah in March last year.

AC/DC remain Australia's highest-earning rockers but others also enjoyed a profitable year with the musicians Bernard Fanning, Rogue Traders and Wolfmother making the list for the first time thanks to strong album and concert ticket sales.

TOP ENTERTAINERS

1. The Wiggles $50 million

2. Nicole Kidman $35 million

3. Hugh Jackman $30 million

4. Kylie Minogue $27 million

5. Keith Urban $26 million

6. AC/DC $18 million

7. Cate Blanchett $18 million

8. Hi-5 $16 million

9. James Wan and Leigh Whannell (Creators of the Saw franchise) $15 million

10. Russell Crowe $15 million
(Gross income 2006-07)

[narrows101]

Hugh's show Viva Laughlin that he's producing and is in the first episode has a premiere date - and naturally I will be away that day. Does anyone have any idea if the Sunday show would be a new episode or a repeat of the "preview"??

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/conten...c1ae5c91394f9fd (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/conten...c1ae5c91394f9fd)

Their companion on the night, the freshman series "Viva Laughlin" will join them Oct. 21 after a preview on Thursday, Oct. 18, following "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

The premiere of "Laughlin" is timed to coincide with a two-week break from football overruns on Sunday.

Thursday, Oct. 18
10-11 p.m. Viva Laughlin (preview)

Sunday, Oct. 21
8-9 p.m. Viva Laughlin (time period premiere)

[danoyse]

All I know is that its regular time is during The Simpsons. :csad:

Maybe they'll put it on iTunes??

[Deep Thinkin'!]

He's too gorgeous for mere words so I'll just shut up now... :wow:

Oh, I'm right there with you. :heart:

[BMM]

According to Variety, Gavin Hood will be directing the Wolverine spin-off.

[narrows101]

According to Variety, Gavin Hood will be directing the Wolverine spin-off.
Yes, discussion going on about this on the WOLVERINE forum.

Here's a comment from one of the co-stars of Hugh's new TV show VIVA LAUGHLIN:

http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2007/07/president-palme.html

''Viva Laughlin,'' is, on the other hand, ''completely different. It's just fun working with Hugh Jackman, he's just amazing. If all movie stars are as nice and generous as Hugh Jackman, I want to do more movies.''

And out for breakfast on Sunday with the family:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/16595pcn_hughjackman01_cbb.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/16595pcn_hughjackman08_cbb.jpg

More:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/07/22/ava-jackman-shoulder-ride

[narrows101]

I think this is a riot!

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0...26-7642,00.html (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22137226-7642,00.html)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0558356400.jpg

Although he admires Jackman hugely, Bertram sends up such comparisons in his own song, I Want To Be Hugh Jackman, which featured in his successful one-man show in Sydney's Kings Cross.

The song finishes: "I've just realised that if I was Hugh Jackman, I'd never have time with Deborra-Lee, because I'd be off filming classics like X-Men 3. But one thing is clear, I would live in fear, because everyone would want to have sex with me. So to hell with being Hugh, I want to be me."

Last year Bertram got to meet Jackman, when he talked to students of WAAPA. "I was wearing a shirt my brother made me, which said 'Hugh Jackman thinks he looks like me'," says Bertram. "I stood up to ask him a question, and halfway through Hugh Jackman looked at me strangely, and then nearly fell off his seat laughing."

[Deep Thinkin'!]

lol! :up:

[narrows101]

Brett Ratner is directing a new biopic movie about PLAYBOY founder Hugh Hefner. Oliver Stone originally was attached to this and it was originally a movie musical, but now it's a straight movie. Guess who's mentioned as the possible star - Hugh had mentioned this on his last appearance on THE VIEW - one of the gals made some sort of joke about Hefner I think and Hugh responded (paraphrasing) "actually there is a movie musical in the works about him" and last year when he was on Leno promoting X-Men he was telling a story and he mentioned that he had just had lunch with Oliver Stone, so I bet you it was about this project, so this may not seem so far-fetched.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117969376.html?categoryId=13&cs=1

Ratner has two biopics lined up. Deep in development is a passion project on the life of Hugh Hefner.

"Hefner is an iconic symbol, like Che Guevara," Ratner says. "He had a great influence on the sexual revolution and the culture." Ratner thinks either Johnny Depp or Hugh Jackman would make a great Hef.

[_BB_]

:eek:

Oh my god, dont do it Hugh

[narrows101]

Hugh and family at Bondi Beach again!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/07/28/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-05.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-01.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-08.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-09.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-14.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-06.jpg

[flavio_lebeau]

His hands are so tanned and his legs so untanned that it doesn't even look like it's the same body. :oldrazz:

[narrows101]

His hands are so tanned and his legs so untanned that it doesn't even look like it's the same body. :oldrazz:
I know! It's probably from being out in the sun all day while he's filming AUSTRALIA.

[Loganbabe]

LOL! :woot:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-01.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-bondi-beach-08.jpg
That's the cutest thing ever! :heart:
Look at Ava little foot, holding on firmly on her father...awww! :yay:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

:geekasm:

I lovez it all. :heart:

[La_She-Beast]

Aaaaaaww. ^_^

And the pics are good too. Look at the sand on the air...

[BMM]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone else who has seen the Bourne Ultimatum think of Wolverine and the Weapon X Program toward the end of the movie?

[narrows101]

Just because I like them....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/australia-3.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/107.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/104.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/108.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/6jackman.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/04-hugh-jackman-horseback.jpg

[danoyse]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone else who has seen the Bourne Ultimatum think of Wolverine and the Weapon X Program toward the end of the movie?

Yes! It was almost the same scene. :wow:

[BMM]

Yes! It was almost the same scene. :wow:


Haha. Glad I'm not the only one. The flashbacks, the tags, the dialogue... it was insanely similar.

[danoyse]

And one of the trailers before the movie (Lions for Lambs) used the same music in its trailer that X3 did. Similarities all around, I guess. :oldrazz:

[Loganbabe]

Just out of curiosity, did anyone else who has seen the Bourne Ultimatum think of Wolverine and the Weapon X Program toward the end of the movie?
Haven't seen Ultimatum yet, but the other two Bourne movies made me think of Wolverine all the time, so... :wow:
Also out of curiosity, does anyone know if the Bourne books were published before or after the Weapon X story by Windsor-Smith? :huh:

[Loganbabe]

Vote for Wolvie as favorite X-Men at the comics board! :D
http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=253081

[BMM]

Haven't seen Ultimatum yet, but the other two Bourne movies made me think of Wolverine all the time, so... :wow:
Also out of curiosity, does anyone know if the Bourne books were published before or after the Weapon X story by Windsor-Smith? :huh:

The Bourne Identity, the first of the Bourne books, was published in 1980. Windsor-Smith's Weapon X wasn't published until 1992. That said, the Bourne books are very different from the Bourne movies (or at least the last two movies anyway).

[Loganbabe]

Thanks! :)
I wonder if the opposite will happen: if the Wolverine movie will remind people of the Bourne ones...

[danoyse]

LOL...I was watching X2 on TV last night and as soon as that scene between Wolverine and Stryker came on I started thinking about Bourne Ultimatum. It's a vicious cycle. :oldrazz:

[narrows101]

Hugh and Deb at the Red Ball event where Hugh performed - part of the Bone Marrow Donor Institute to which they are patrons. Hugh flew in from Kununurra where's he's filming on Saturday and performed that night.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/08/18/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor/#more-17521

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-05.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-10.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-03.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-01.jpg

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22270178-2902,00.html

Stars have a real ball
Article from: Sunday Herald Sun
August 19, 2007 12:00am

Hollywood golden couple Hugh Jackman and wife Deborah-lee Furness headed the galaxy of stars at the Red Ball fundraising gala at the Docklands last night.

They were joined by Sigrid Thornton, Daniel MacPherson, Patti and Lauren Newton, Matt Welsh, David Boon, Dean Jones and Steve and Terry Bracks. The charity funds will help give hope to people with leukaemia and other life-threatening cancers.

Click here (http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/gallery/0,22010,5025070-5006020,00.html) to see more pictures of the star-studded evening.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

He looks good, though, his facial hair doesn't really match the hair on his head style wise. :p

[TKing]

I still think he looks hot. :p

[narrows101]

He looks good, though, his facial hair doesn't really match the hair on his head style wise. :p
The hair and the beard is the "look" for AUSTRALIA, which he's in the middle of filming. Word is he flew on Saturday from Kununurra in the Outback to Melbourne - almost a 7 hr. flight - went to rehearsals, and then the show that night. He probably has to fly back on Sunday. It was reported that he only got about four hours of sleeps and he was pretty exhausted but still put on a great show, although not as "enthusiastically" as he normally does. There's a very funny report from a volunteer here - always carry your IPod with Hugh songs LOL!

http://oz-forum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/346606226/m/6881088891?r=1051057112#1051057112

[Nadino]

WoW, I had no idea he had that many wrinkles...... :-s

[narrows101]

WoW, I had no idea he had that many wrinkles...... :-s
Probably damage from being in the hot Australian sun since he was a child and he's such a "water baby" - plus he does smile and laugh a lot and that also causes laugh lines - plus he's also approaching 40 (next year).

[Nadino]

^^Your right, he always smiling when I see him :woot:

[danoyse]

Completely random....there are live TV ads on the subway stops in NY for Viva Laughlin running with the CBS fall previews. Found a dancing Hugh Jackman over the entrance to the 6 train on Park Avenue at lunchtime today. :oldrazz:

[ToriL90]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-03.jpg
Is it just me, or does he look like Chuck Norris here? :wow:

[Pyroschik]

lolz. :D I have 2 agree with you.

[narrows101]

Two things on Hugh -

* He's going to be hosting the dinner at the gala APEC summit in front of all the world leaders!

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22381377-5006009,00.html

THE highly-classified details of the APEC leaders' uniform for the traditional final photo has been one of the most closely guarded summit secrets - but now the colours of the costume can be revealed as red, yellow, blue and green.

And actor Hugh Jackman will host the gala dinner tonight where leaders will sit down to a feast of tuna, yabbies and caviar, all sipped with Australian wines.

* He may be doing a play in Sydney next year.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/arts/theatres-dream-team-keeps-nevin-in-the-act/2007/09/07/1188783493335.html

The 2008 season is expected to include the premieres of at least three new Australian plays and the revival of an Australian classic starring Hugh Jackman, who has long wanted to work with Nevin.

[narrows101]

Out and about in Sydney - click link for more.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/09/hugh-jackman-kids

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-09.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-20.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-05.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-19.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-15.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-kids-21.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

I love facial hair on a guy, but the way Hugh has all of his hair cut, he looks a tad like a hobo.....

Still hot though. :o:heart:

[narrows101]

I love facial hair on a guy, but the way Hugh has all of his hair cut, he looks a tad like a hobo.....

Still hot though. :o:heart:

That's because he's still filming AUSTRALIA where he plays a "rough-hewn drover" and that's the look for it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/australia-3.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/126.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/nicole-kidman-jackman-horses-4.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/AustraliaCattle.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Australia/08-hugh-jackman-australia-set.jpg

[narrows101]

Video of Hugh being mobbed outside of Mr. Chow's in Beverly Hills (he must have a few days off from filming AUSTRALIA since he's back in the US for some reason).

http://www.tmz.com/2007/09/14/wolverine-loose-in-beverly-hills

[Mr. Socko]

They're STILL trying to revive the western?

[narrows101]

They're STILL trying to revive the western?

It's not a western - it's set in Australia prior to WWII and Hugh plays an Australia drover/stockman who helps an English aristocrat save her cattle ranch and in the process, they run in to the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese in WWII. It's being described as a romantic action/adventure. It has nothing to do with the American western - some of it is based on a part of Australian history that hasn't been told and about people in Australia that most don't know about (stockman, Aborgines, the beautiful and harsh western Australian landscape) and almost 100% of the cast and crew is Australian (Hugh, Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann the director, David Wenham, Bryan Brown and a host of others).

If you want to talk about reviving the western, mention "3:10 to Yuma" or "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford."

[Loganbabe]

Damn, can't watch the movie...it's my slow connection, I think... :(
And I agree narrows, Australia is most definitely not a western.

[narrows101]

Here's some snaps from the confrontation at Mr. Chow's - there's also two videos as Splash News - looks like Hugh's popping out of that shirt!

http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2007/09/15/making-time-for-his-fans/

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-wife-chow1.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-wife-chow4.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-wife-chow.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-wife-chow2.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-wife-chow3.jpg

[Geolion1]

Wolverine's claws? It's a mix of both. Depends on the situation. When they actually come out they are CG. But in other scenes, he uses the prosthetic claws.
How do they make the claw wffects?:wow:

[Jan Irisi]

How do they make the claw wffects?:wow:

It's all done in the computer, or done with props. Most of the time Hugh is wearing the prosthetic though.

[narrows101]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/22/hugh-jackman-children/

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-children.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-children-09.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-children-03.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-children-14.jpg

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/24/hugh-jackman-nature-boy/

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-nature-boy-05.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-nature-boy-07.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-nature-boy-04.jpg

[aaron]

yeyyy!!!

hair and facial fuzz is right length! cept for shaving around the lambchops o' course.

[Jan Irisi]

Awwww....Daddy giving his little girl a peck on the cheek.....*melts*

However....Oscar is climbing the tree in CROCS????? I am lucky I can walk across a crack in the sidewalk in those things...and HE'S CLIMBING A TREE????


*stumbles...falls...breaks hip*

[narrows101]

Awwww....Daddy giving his little girl a peck on the cheek.....*melts*

However....Oscar is climbing the tree in CROCS????? I am lucky I can walk across a crack in the sidewalk in those things...and HE'S CLIMBING A TREE????


*stumbles...falls...breaks hip*
I wonder - when Oscar broke his arm/hand/wrist (never really clear what it was) in Bowen in June when he fell out of a tree if he was wearing crocs then also! I don't think I've ever seen him in sneakers. At least it hasn't deterred him from climbing! But this time daddy is there to watch (Hugh was on the AUSTRALIA set the last time when Oscar fell and broke whatever it was).

[storm-x-fan]

Hugh and Deb at the Red Ball event where Hugh performed - part of the Bone Marrow Donor Institute to which they are patrons. Hugh flew in from Kununurra where's he's filming on Saturday and performed that night.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/08/18/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor/#more-17521


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Red%20Ball%202007/hugh-jackman-bone-marrow-donor-03.jpg


http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22270178-2902,00.html

is it just me or does anyone lese think hugh looks older with beard?? :huh:

[aaron]

beards make everyone look older :o

[narrows101]

Since he's filming WOLVERINE after AUSTRALIA, he's going to have that beard (or parts of it) for about a year since AUSTRALIA started filming in late April and WOLVERINE probably won't be finished until February. I can't wait to see that gorgeous face again!

[narrows101]

Ho-hum, Hugh at the beach again...

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/29/oscar-jackman-speedo/

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-20.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-08-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-11.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-07.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-10.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-01.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-06.jpg

[ToriL90]

Cute pics with the kids. :)

[storm-x-fan]

beards make everyone look older :o

did i say no?:o:oldrazz: no offence

i'm just hating hugh's beard....

[narrows101]

He's going to have facial hair for at least another four months since he's going right from AUSTRALIA to WOLVERINE. The last time we saw him clean-shaven was at the Oscars in February - although we have seen him clean-shaven in pictures of him as "Nicky Fontana" in "Viva Laughlin!" which premieres on CBS on Oct. 18. He filmed that episode in March, but in the second episode, Nicky has a beard! Anyway, he needs the beard for his role in AUSTRALIA, and by the time he shaves the facial hair off and we see his clean-shaven mug again, it will be almost a full year with the facial hair.

And it sounds like Hugh's son is going to have a cameo in AUSTRALIA (love the way the girls are staring LOL):

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22508184-5012980,00.html

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0567962500.jpg

Hugh Jackman makes a splash at Bondi
October 01, 2007 12:00am

AT first glance, he could have been just another father enjoying Sydney's stunning long weekend weather at Bondi Beach.

But Hugh Jackman didn't manage to go unnoticed for long as he read a book to son Oscar on the sand yesterday. The Hollywood star braved the chilly Bondi surf with his boy, making trips into the water with his son by his side.

Oscar, who is reported to have played a cameo in his father's new film Australia, then lay next to his dad as he read a novel. The seven-year-old had a body board with him for a typical day at the beach.

Jackman cut a fine figure as he strode out of the waves with his buffed chest, drawing the attention of women on the beach. Only the interest from the ladies, who called out to friends about his presence, set him apart from the rest of the dads.

The actor has often been spotted enjoying Sydney's beaches with Oscar and daughter Ava.

Jackman will finish filming Australia with Nicole Kidman within weeks and is then due to star in Wolverine.

[storm-x-fan]

He's going to have facial hair for at least another four months since he's going right from AUSTRALIA to WOLVERINE. The last time we saw him clean-shaven was at the Oscars in February - although we have seen him clean-shaven in pictures of him as "Nicky Fontana" in "Viva Laughlin!" which premieres on CBS on Oct. 18. He filmed that episode in March, but in the second episode, Nicky has a beard! Anyway, he needs the beard for his role in AUSTRALIA, and by the time he shaves the facial hair off and we see his clean-shaven mug again, it will be almost a full year with the facial hair.

And it sounds like Hugh's son is going to have a cameo in AUSTRALIA (love the way the girls are staring LOL):

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22508184-5012980,00.html

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0567962500.jpg

hugh is looking really hot :wow:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

chyeah he is!

[Loganbabe]

LOL, look at the two women checking him out! :D

[Deep Thinkin'!]

the THREE women. :)

[narrows101]

Daily Telegraph (Australia):

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/DailyTeleAUS20070110HughAtBeach.jpg

New Idea (love how the fans know more than the newspapers - Hugh's look right now is for AUSTRALIA, not WOLVERINE, and Deb is making a movie in Adelaide so perhaps Hugh has daddy duty).

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/NewIdea200709HughKidsMaritimeMuseum.jpg

[narrows101]

http://celebslam.buzznet.com/hugh-jackman

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-12.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-8.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-9.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-10.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-30.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-28.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-21.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

:wow: he is RIPPED. :heart:

[Jan Irisi]

:wow: he is RIPPED. :heart:

Why yes...yes he is actually. :woot:

His chest seems so much more broad now. And that face fur is growing on me.

[narrows101]

Just wanted to say happy 39th birthday to Hugh!

[Bad Supe's Girl]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/blklnghair.gif
THE OFFICIAL HUGH JACKMAN APPRECIATION THREAD
Seeing as today is Hugh Jackman's Birthday, I thought it only fitting to start his very own appreication thread. For Hugh fans, from stage to screen, come on in and appreciate with us :):up:

Have fun Jackman Fanatics :)
Happy 39th Birthday Hugh!

[mrsparkle]

Hugh gets more delicious every year he ages.

[squeekness]

One of my top faves:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/squeekness/guys/hugh_jackman2.jpg

[Two-Face]

This is for LL.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Two-Face24/X-Men_2_-3_Hugh_Jackman.jpg


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Two-Face24/hugh_jackman_005.jpg


007?

[squeekness]

Hugh would make a great 007. :D

[Bat-Mite]

Wow, he's super hot in that first picture. I think he looks his best as Wolverine, though. Yummeh! :cwink:

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Hugh gets more delicious every year he ages.
Agreed :up:

This is for LL.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Two-Face24/X-Men_2_-3_Hugh_Jackman.jpg


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Two-Face24/hugh_jackman_005.jpg


007?
Thankies! I have that first one saved in my photobucket already. As for that second one... you cut Deborrah Lee's face off lol
Hugh would make a great 007. :D
Oh he DEFINATELY would!
He should be the next Bond :drool:

[Bad Supe's Girl]

One of my top faves:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/squeekness/guys/hugh_jackman2.jpg

:heart: yummy! I do prefer the scruffy look, though I don't like his hair QUITE that long.......lol

[Two-Face]

Yeah I think he'll make great 007 too. not that I hate Craig....

[mrsparkle]

I prefer a Hairy rugged hugh to clean shaven plastic hair hugh.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

WHOA, already!? it seems like yesterday when he turned 38th!?!

Happy birthday you handsome boy! :heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:

[danoyse]

Well, he wished me a happy b'day once, I thinkI should I give a shout-out in return:

Happy Birthday Hugh! :woot:

[The Geek Vault]

The man is freakin Wolverine!

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

That first pic...& him as Wolverine...Woooooooow.......

[Loganbabe]

Happy belated B'day, Hugh! :D

[La_She-Beast]

Aw cool, he's Libra ^_^ Happy Birthday, Hugo!

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Yes..... yummy yummy.........
Here are a few more of my favorites:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/hugh_3-791989.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/HJFilmReview1106pg3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/junegq3.jpg

OF COURSE, all Hugh's pics are gorgeous...... so it's hard to pick.
But, those are just a few of my favs from my photobucket.

I'm searching to see if there's any news of his birthday yesterday, but I don't see anything as of yet. I'm assuming his wife is waiting to celebrate a big party next year (for his 40th). But who knows.

[Two-Face]

I wish he accepted role of Two-Face, he has great face and loved seeing other his other half face messed up. :p

[Shuley]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/shuley76/wolverine.jpg

[narrows101]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/10/13/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday/

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-15.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-13.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-07.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-05.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-08.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-06.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Family/hugh-jackman-39th-birthday-03.jpg

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Nice Manip Shuley.........

they should have lined up the bottom of Hulk to the bottom of the screen though........looks a bit off.

[Shuley]

I found it online

[Loganbabe]

Hugh playing with his kids always makes my day... :heart: :heart: :heart:

[Alina]

http://celebslam.buzznet.com/hugh-jackman

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-12.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-8.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-9.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-10.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-30.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-28.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-21.jpg


Man, he can challenge Gerry Butler anytime!

[_BB_]

I just died and went straight to hell after seeing these pictures....

:p;)

[Alina]

Hell?:woot: I think you mean Heaven actually:cwink: .

[_BB_]

Hell?:woot: I think you mean Heaven actually:cwink: .

Oh no, I got it right the first time ;)

[kaylee]

WHOAH. I was gonna check out Viva Laughlin anyway- now I DEFINITELY am.
He is out-of-control hot! Are any of ya'll planning to watch? I think Hugh as a Vegas-type would be smooth....

[danoyse]

I'm going to a Bruce Springsteen concert the night of the Viva Laughlin premiere...so I already set my Tivo for it. :woot:

[narrows101]

Premiere this Thursday Oct 18 at 10 pm on CBS - second new episode in regular slot on Sunday Oct 21 at 8 pm.

[danoyse]

And I'd like to thank CBS again for scheduling it to run at the same time as The Simpsons. :cmad:

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Well though I've searched and searched for the past few days...... I haven't found anything about Hugh's 39th birthday.
He's so busy with filming Australia that he most likely just enjoyed a quiet family get together.

For those who haven't checked the Wolverine thread...... the word is that Hugh will NOT be taking a break between Australia and Wolverine and that the filming will start on November 7th!

[Two-Face]

What films of Jackman coming out then? Apart from Wolverine movie.

[Bad Supe's Girl]

He finished filming a movie with Ewan McGregor called "The Tourist" which I don't know the day it comes out.

He's finishing "Australia" with Nicole Kidman which releases sometime in 2008.

And then "wolverine" starts filming next month..........

two other films possible:
"The Rebound Guy" (in negotiations)
and "If You Could See Me Now"

[kaylee]

Premiere this Thursday Oct 18 at 10 pm on CBS - second new episode in regular slot on Sunday Oct 21 at 8 pm.

I think they are actually advertising Thursday as the premiere "sneak peek" and then Sunday they will re-air the premiere at it's normal time slot. So there are actually 2 chances to catch it!

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Found an absolutely HOT and GORGEOUS picture of Hugh today while I was checking out his fansites.
Commence the drooling!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/2interview3.jpg

[Two-Face]

He finished filming a movie with Ewan McGregor called "The Tourist" which I don't know the day it comes out.

He's finishing "Australia" with Nicole Kidman which releases sometime in 2008.

And then "wolverine" starts filming next month..........

two other films possible:
"The Rebound Guy" (in negotiations)
and "If You Could See Me Now"


Great. I'm looking forward to it. :up:

[squeekness]

Found an absolutely HOT and GORGEOUS picture of Hugh today while I was checking out his fansites.
Commence the drooling!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/2interview3.jpg
Very nice. :D

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Very nice. :D

Isn't it though?? Lemme post another nice "shot" :p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Rosfan/HJ/2interview2.jpg
:heart: :woot: :heart:

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Update!!

Hugh Jackman co-producing a television show for CBS.
While this is not new news for anyone keeping up with Hugh's career. I wanted to let anyone know that the pilot for his show "Viva Laughlin" airs October 18th (tomorrow) at 10pm on CBS.

Hugh is making an appearance in the Pilot on the 18th and also be in the October 28th show titled "Taking Care of Business". For more information you can visit imdb and type in his name :)

I will definately be checking out the pilot tomorrow........ can't get enough of this handsome man!!

[squeekness]

I've seen commercials for the Viva Laughlin and oddly enough, it didn't look the least bit apealing to me. I think part of it is they are really playing up Jackman's appearance when I'll bet it's only going to be for a few moments at best. I'll be skipping it. If you watch it, let me know how it is. I can always catch the episodes online at the CBS ffical site. :)

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Well, I watched Viva Laughlin last night. Jackman did have a supporting part in the first show. He played a wealthy casino owner and I just didn't really like the part. He just played the part of a rich jerk/playboy. He played the part well, cause he made me really dislike that guy......lol.

There were songs in the show which the actors sang to (but the original singer was singing also). So like Viva Las Vegas was playing with Elvis and the actor was singing along to the music walking here or there and throwing in a few dance steps. I just figure, if the show has to do with music also, then why not let the actors sing themselves with just the music. It was very hard to hear them over Elvis.....

I was watching this show and just thinking to myself "It's too bad that Jackman put money into this... I don't think it's gonna be signed for a whole season."

I'm not sure how many shows they have filmed already, but as I said, if they're not already signed for a whole season....... then I believe this might run 3-5 shows and then disappear from the air waves. I don't even think a different channel will pick it up...... but that's just my opinion.

[Bad Supe's Girl]

A couple other things:

Here is a website for anyone interested in reading about the show or looking at pictures. http://www.tv.com/viva-laughlin/show/68672/summary.html

There's a picture of the guys in Nicky's (Hugh's character) office. While I was watching last night I cracked up laughing! I believe on the corner of the desk is a Hugh Jackman Bobblehead (maybe it's supposed to be his character from the show).

I started laughing and my dh is like what? I said..... look..... right...... there! I think that's a HJ bobblehead. I think he think's I'm crazy lol.

[squeekness]

He'll probably go and try to find you one. I got X-men bobbleheads for X-mas once. They were horrid. :(

[Loganbabe]

So, how about Laughlin? Who watched the premiere?

[danoyse]

Not yet, it's still on my Tivo. I got home late from the Springsteen concert (greatest show EVER!) last night, plus I had to work today, and I was falling asleep on my couch catching up to The Office, so I'm saving Viva for this weekend...when I'm actually awake to watch it. :oldrazz:

The theater snobs don't seem to like it, I'm taking that as a good sign.

[narrows101]

So, how about Laughlin? Who watched the premiere?

I saw it - I thought it was okay. Thought Hugh was the best part of the whole thing. That being said, the ratings apparently were not great and I don't expect them to be any better on Sunday in it's regular slot - doesn't sound like it will be long for this world. I think they ordered 13 episodes but that doesn't mean they will all air. I think the next episode Hugh appears in (with a beard apparently because he was filming AUSTRALIA when he made his appearance) is the fourth one.

[Loganbabe]

Yeah, I read some reviews and I believe it won't do so well...some people seem to really hate it. :(
I think it'll be better for Hugh to concentrate more on movies and theater, and forget about tv for a while...

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Viva Laughlin Episode #2
Hey All, just wanted to let ya know that "Viva Laughlin" will be showing episode #2 tonight (Sunday 10-21) at 8pm on CBS. There was no word that Jackman would be in this episode, but that he will be in episode #3 which will be airing next sunday on CBS at 8pm.

[narrows101]

Yeah, I read some reviews and I believe it won't do so well...some people seem to really hate it. :(
I think it'll be better for Hugh to concentrate more on movies and theater, and forget about tv for a while...

Actually Hugh just signed some kind of deal with CBS to do stuff for television - not sure in what capacity, so we may be seeing more stuff from his production company.

He performed at a benefit last night called "A Fine Romance" where stars of stage and screen past and present performed - reports were that he arrived from Australia at 1:00, rehearsed, performed, and then was back on a plane by 11:30!!! He also said at the benefit that AUSTRALIA was a day ahead of schedule and there was another story today that filming is going to last until the end of next month!!!!

Here's some pictures from the event:

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/10/21/hugh-jackman-fine-romance

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-15.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-11.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-06.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-13.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-10.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-fine-romance-05.jpg

[Deep Thinkin'!]

lol its funny
his head hair is nice and neat and then BOOM there is his beard

[BMM]

After two episodes, Viva Laughlin has been cancelled.

[Deep Thinkin'!]

fo-sho?

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Hubby was playing video games last night and I totally forgot that Viva was on. So, by the time he was done there was only 10 minutes left of the show.

So, you will not be getting a episode review from me, cause I missed it......lol.

Next week I will be SURE to watch, because Jackman will be in it :up:

[Retroman]

Yup...got an e-mail from Variety Breaking News. It's sad for Jackman and the people involved in that show but everyone has disappointments in their career.

Mon., Oct. 22, 2007, 11:45am PT

CBS cancels 'Viva Laughlin'
Network axes show after two episodes
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER
'Viva Laughlin'

CBS is singing the blues over “Viva Laughlin,” which has been officially canceled after just two episodes.
Emmy winner “The Amazing Race” will take “Laughlin’s” place in the Sunday 8 p.m. slot - where the reality show resided last year - effective Nov. 4. A repeat “CSI” will run in the time period next week.

“Laughlin” becomes this season’s first scripted series casualty. Eye initially had high hopes for “Laughlin,” starting with the imprint of exec producer Hugh Jackman. Show was based on the hit BBC series “Viva Blackpool,” about a gambler who opens a casino but winds up in the middle of a murder investigation. The series repped part of the net’s attempt to create some buzz with shows that weren’t CBS’ normal fare. In this case, “Laughlin” included characters that sang (and sometime danced) along to hit songs to advance the plot.

But critics were generally unimpressed with “Laughlin,” and viewers mostly stayed away. Show tanked in its premiere Sunday night airing, averaging just a 1.2 rating and 3 share among adults 18-49. That came after a disappointing Thursday night bow in the post-”CSI” time slot.

In the end, even the net appeared to distance itself from the show, mostly stripping promos of any mention of the sing-along gimmick.

Jackman, John Palermo, Bob Lowry, Paul Telegdy and Peter Bowker exec produced “Viva Laughlin,” which came from BBC Worldwide Prods., Sony Pictures TV and CBS Paramount Network TV. Lloyd Owen, Madchen Amick, Carter Jenkins, D.B. Woodside and Eric Winter starred in the show.

Eye is still determining what to do with the remaining episodes of “Viva Laughlin,” such as streaming them online or placing them on a cable outlet.Source:http://www.variety.com/VR1117974484.html

I haven't seen the show but i did read a couple reviews and they were pretty negative. Even so i didn't expect them to axe it so soon. Was it that bad? :ninja:

[danoyse]

Honestly...I finally watched it last night and I was fast-forwarding through parts of it. Hugh was great, but he was the only part of the show worth watching.

But the rest of it...meh. I thought the whole 18-year-old daughter dating the 42-year-old teacher was creepy. The cop was conducting the dumbest line of questioning on the other guy's wife I've ever seen. It just wasn't great.

It's too bad. Oh well, hopefully they'll move on to a better show.

[Shifty]

Hubby was playing video games last night and I totally forgot that Viva was on. So, by the time he was done there was only 10 minutes left of the show.

So, you will not be getting a episode review from me, cause I missed it......lol.

Next week I will be SURE to watch, because Jackman will be in it :up:

Do you realize what you did? Because you didn't watch they cancelled the show!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=38570

No, you and millions of others ignored the show and since the summer the buzz on this show was how long will it last. Clearly it wasn't that good.

[Loganbabe]

I'm afraid it'll have an impact on Hugh's career. I mean, of course we know it wasn't all his fault, but he was the biggest name involved and I saw many reviews making fun of him, as if he was the one who should take all the blame. Even the Australian papers are doing it. And we know how the media people can be mean, and I'm sure they won't let him forget "his" failure for a long time to come.
Oh well, let's see what will come out of all of it... :(

[Deep Thinkin'!]

It was probably good but in a way, it was bland and overdone.

[danoyse]

I'm afraid it'll have an impact on Hugh's career. I mean, of course we know it wasn't all his fault, but he was the biggest name involved and I saw many reviews making fun of him, as if he was the one who should take all the blame. Even the Australian papers are doing it. And we know how the media people can be mean, and I'm sure they won't let him forget "his" failure for a long time to come.
Oh well, let's see what will come out of all of it... :(

He survived Van Helsing, I'm sure he'll live through this. :oldrazz:

I don't think anyone had high hopes for the show. It wasn't heavily promoted, and I didn't see any of the shows stars promoting it anywhere. I've seen some ads for it around the city, but that was really it.

If there was a lot of hype and it died (like Studio 60 or The Nine last year), that would be bad. But there was almost no hype, it only ran for 2 episodes, clearly not a lot of people saw it, and it will probably be forgotten quickly enough.

He really needs a better show...this one wasn't very good at all.

[narrows101]

A short video of Hugh singing "Luck Be a Lady" at a benefit in LA on Saturday - he arrived from Australia at 1:00, rehearsed, did the show, and was back on a plane at 11:30. Gads!

http://video.accesshollywood.com/player/?id=170461 is

[Hugh'sMrs]

I'm afraid it'll have an impact on Hugh's career. I mean, of course we know it wasn't all his fault, but he was the biggest name involved and I saw many reviews making fun of him, as if he was the one who should take all the blame. Even the Australian papers are doing it. And we know how the media people can be mean, and I'm sure they won't let him forget "his" failure for a long time to come.
Oh well, let's see what will come out of all of it... :(

Hugh's survived other failures, he'll be fine.

With Halle's new film also bombing this is a bad week for the X3 stars.

[flavio_lebeau]

Hugh's survived other failures, he'll be fine.

With Halle's new film also bombing this is a bad week for the X3 stars.
Things we lost in the fire isn't a good movie? :( God...

[Hugh'sMrs]

Things we lost in the fire isn't a good movie? :( God...

It's getting some good reviews from the critics.

[flavio_lebeau]

It's getting some good reviews from the critics.
Oh. Than I guess it bombed at the BO...

[Hugh'sMrs]

Oh. Than I guess it bombed at the BO...

It debuted at #15 and earned only $1.5 million. No the decimal point isn't a mistake. :bomb:

[danoyse]

I swear, I only started seeing ads for Halle's new movie a week ago, I had no idea it was out this weekend. :wow: :huh:

One of my friends did see it at a sneak preview, she said it was depressing, but good.

[Loganbabe]

He survived Van Helsing, I'm sure he'll live through this. :oldrazz:
You certainly have a point! :woot:

He really needs a better show...this one wasn't very good at all.
I don't know...I just want Hugh far away from tv for a long time, concentrating on his movie and theater career. Actually, I never thought that his involvment with that series sounded like a good idea. I watch and enjoy tv as much as everybody else, but I love movies so much more!

[BMM]

Hugh will be fine. He has Wolverine to concentrate on now, and by summer '09 no one will even remember Viva Laughlin.

[danoyse]

There's a great quote from Hugh's wife Deb (also one of the show's producers) about demise of Viva Laughlin here:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEOPLE_HUGH_JACKMAN?SITE=1010WINS&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT


Jackman Disappointed TV Show Was Axed

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Hugh Jackman's wife and business partner says the couple are disappointed their "Viva Laughlin" TV series has been canceled.

CBS axed the show in the U.S. after airing only two episodes because of low ratings. Australia's Nine Network pulled it after a single airing.

"We are obviously very disappointed, but you have to take risks in this business," Deborra-Lee Furness said Wednesday in Sydney.

The offbeat song-and-dance drama, based on the British miniseries "Viva Blackpool," drew largely poor reviews in the U.S.

"Viva Laughlin" was the first project for Jackman's Australian production company, Seed, which he owns with Furness.

"Doing a drama that is a musical is going to be a huge risk," Furness said. "If I'm going to fail, I want to fail spectacularly, and it seems like we did."

Furness described her 39-year-old husband, who had a minor role in the show, as "fabulous."

"He did it for fun," she said.

Jackman is the star of the "X-Men" films.


That was great. :up:

[flavio_lebeau]

It debuted at #15 and earned only $1.5 million. No the decimal point isn't a mistake. :bomb:
lol.


And I don't think failing spetacularly is good at all. :huh: I'm a humble failures person myself :oldrazz:

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Well Slinger thanks for the linkie................
It seems coming soon says:

CBS has cancelled "Viva Laughlin" after just two episodes. The show, executive produced by Hugh Jackman ("X-Men" films), will be replaced by the 12th season of "The Amazing Race" on Sunday, November 4 at 8/7c.

I had a feeling that it wouldn't be picked up for the season. It was just too cheezy and I don't think Americans are ready for a musical TV Show.

[squeekness]

Musicals make me break out in a rash. :( :down

[Bad Supe's Girl]

ROFL Squeek....... I enjoy a musical from time to time. But I just don't think it works in an hour show..........

[narrows101]

lol.


And I don't think failing spetacularly is good at all. :huh: I'm a humble failures person myself :oldrazz:
"You don't take a chance, you don't stand a chance" and Hugh even said himself he's a risk-taker.

Meanwhile, more Hugh on the beach - getting ready for Wolvie!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/10/28/hugh-jackman-nipper-training/#comments

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-07.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-13.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-01.jpg

[_BB_]

lol, is this all Hugh does? Shoots movies and plays on the beach? :p

[Hugh'sMrs]

lol, is this all Hugh does? Shoots movies and plays on the beach? :p

Works for me. :cwink:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

"You don't take a chance, you don't stand a chance" and Hugh even said himself he's a risk-taker.

Meanwhile, more Hugh on the beach - getting ready for Wolvie!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/10/28/hugh-jackman-nipper-training/#comments

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-07.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-13.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-nipper-training-01.jpg

:eek: x100^99

[narrows101]

lol, is this all Hugh does? Shoots movies and plays on the beach? :p
Looks like it doesn't it??? :woot: Actually right now the family is renting a place for $35,000 a week :wow: right by if not on Bondi Beach while they are in Australia so that's where you will probably see him every weekend if he doesn't have another commitment. He has always said he's a "water baby."

[narrows101]

Finally a US release date for THE TOURIST - only now it's called THE LIST - there was a name change.

April 25, 2008.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=list08.htm

[Loganbabe]

I don't get it...if Hugh's movie was the first one to be produced, why should it change its name instead of Clooney's film? Just because it's George Clooney he has privileges? :cmad:
I prefer "The Tourist"...it sounds intriguing, dangerous. "The List" is too bland a name... :csad:

[narrows101]

I don't get it...if Hugh's movie was the first one to be produced, why should it change its name instead of Clooney's film? Just because it's George Clooney he has privileges? :cmad:
I prefer "The Tourist"...it sounds intriguing, dangerous. "The List" is too bland a name... :csad:
I think it's because Clooney's movie is based on a book by the same name. "The List" is the name of the sex club that Wyatt (Hugh) introduces Jonathan (Ewan McGregor) to, so it's appropriate to the movie. I think "The List" is kinda mysterious too - people may be asking "what is this list????"

[danoyse]

I don't get it...if Hugh's movie was the first one to be produced, why should it change its name instead of Clooney's film? Just because it's George Clooney he has privileges? :cmad:

Yeah, I'm assuming George probably has a lot more pull than Hugh. :cwink:

Glad to hear it's being released, finally!! They were filming that right near my office about this time last year. :woot:

[narrows101]

Probably because Clooney's THE TOURIST will be based on a book with the exact same name. I know to each his own, but I like THE LIST better anyway since it refers to the name of the sex club LOL - don't have a clue what THE TOURIST refers to (touring sex clubs???).

[Loganbabe]

I think "The Tourist" has to do with exploring new territories, adventures that may turn into dangerous ones. The tourist never belongs, he's just passing through. I guess the title refers to Ewan's character and his discovery of the sex clubs. Maybe "The List" is more comprehensive, but I like "The Tourist" more...

[Bad Supe's Girl]

Okay................. so I am officially now considered obsessed with Hugh Jackman.
The Hype News will be doing a story on posters obsessed with celebrities, and I was also sent a questionairre.

I'm just wondering exactly what they're gonna put in that report. :p

Maybe they'll post the quick poem I was asked to make up about my celeb.
Course it's not ALL true, I've only had 3 dreams in the 3 months I've been obsessed with Hugh, not one everynight, but oh well.
So, before it gets posted on the news.......... here's my poem:
Hugh, Hugh, the hottest man,
I just might be his #1 fan,
His lips look soft, his eyes so deep,
I dream of him often as I sleep.
A hug within his muscular arms,
A smile given to me with all his charms:
Two of the things I wish for if we ever meet
because he's a gentleman and will be sweet.

Hope y'all had a good laugh :D

[squeekness]

LOL, cute poem, LL. I'm sure Hugh would have loved it. :p

[Bad Supe's Girl]

yeah......... if Hugh saw it, he'd figure I was some crazy girl that was obsessed with his muscles and only saw him as a hunk of meat.

Little would he know I'm pretty normal and am married with kids and really admire him for his GREAT acting. I mean, wow, his acting in The Fountain was AWESOME!! Weird movie, but GREAT acting :up:

Then again, he'll never see my poem........ and I'm sure the people that work for him (press secretaries or whatever they're called) don't hang around on this site or thread lol!!

But, man I would still love to meet him one day :)

[narrows101]

Hugh hit the beach again!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/11/11/hugh-jackman-beach-bum/#comments

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-20.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-07.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-15.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-16.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-05.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-01.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-13.jpg

[the a1ant]

The 2nd photo is such a Wolverine pose, lol.