The X3 Cast Thread

[Retroman]

Press Release Source: Entertainment Industry Foundation


Presented by Revlon, Lilly Tartikoff and the Entertainment Industry Foundation the 2005 Revlon Run/Walk for Women Events in New York and L.A. Raise a Record-Setting $5.6 Million

Tuesday October 4, 8:01 am ET
Revlon Spokeswoman Kate Bosworth Presents Unprecedented Check


NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Revlon Run/Walk For Women, presented by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, is proud to announce that this year's events in New York (April 30) and Los Angeles (May 7) raised a record-setting $5.6 million. Since the first Run/Walk twelve years ago, the bicoastal events have now raised a combined total of more than $37 million to support women's cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. They have also grown each year to become among the largest 5K events in the nation.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051004/LATU058 )

In a ceremony that took place on Saturday in New York, Revlon Spokeswoman Kate Bosworth presented the $5.6 million check to Dr. Elizabeth Poyner of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, an event beneficiary, as well as Lucille Saraco, a Run/Walk participant and cancer survivor, who symbolically accepted the donation on behalf of all the 2005 event beneficiaries.

New York area beneficiaries for 2005 include: National Women's Cancer Research Alliance (NWCRA); http://www.cancercare.org/ CancerCare; Columbia University Breast Cancer Screening Partnership; Gilda's Club New York City; Gouverneur Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Early Detection Program; Cancer Control Center of Harlem; Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Nassau University Medical Center, The Breast Imaging Center; National Breast Cancer Coalition; New York University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology; Ovarian Cancer National Alliance; The Actors' Fund of America, Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative; Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York; The William F. Ryan Community Health Center; and YWCA of Brooklyn's EncorePlus Program.

Los Angeles area beneficiaries for 2005 include: AltaMed Health Services Corporation; Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Program; Los Angeles Breast Cancer Alliance; National Women's Cancer Research Alliance (NWCRA); Providence Saint Joseph Foundation; Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research Program; T.H.E. Clinic, Inc., Team Survivor Los Angeles, UCLA Digital Mammography Program; USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center; Wellness Community; weSpark and Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors.

Saraco, a two-time breast cancer survivor and one of the top fundraisers for the Revlon Run/Walk in New York, served as the team captain of "Sisters and Survivors," a group of 98 members that raised almost $33,000 this year alone. "Given my own experiences, it is my passion that I take a stand against a disease which affects so many of our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. I never want another woman to grieve the loss of her breasts, her ovaries, her hair or her eyebrows as a result of women's cancer. This is why I work so hard -- because every dollar raised takes us one step closer to a cure."

Proceeds from past Revlon Run/Walks have funded cutting edge research contributing to the development of important new therapies, such as Herceptin®, the first in the wave of new targeted cancer treatments. Funds raised have also helped numerous organizations in providing education, advocacy and outreach services to those affected by woman's cancers.

The Revlon Run/Walk For Women was launched in 1993 through the combined efforts of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Lilly Tartikoff and Ronald O. Perelman. The 12th annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women in Los Angeles drew more than 50,000 local residents, and was hosted by Revlon Spokeswoman and Academy Award Winner Halle Berry, "Desperate Housewives" star, Marcia Cross and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. "Cold Case" stunner, Kathryn Morris was on hand as a Special Guest and driver of the event pace car. Presented by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), the event was co-chaired by Ellen Barkin and Ronald O. Perelman and Lilly Tartikoff.

Now in its 8th year, the 2005 Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York attracted more than 45,000 tri-state area residents, and was hosted by Revlon Spokeswoman Julianne Moore, Golden Globe winning actress Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU) and New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre, with That 70's Show's star, Topher Grace, driving the event pace car. Presented by the Entertainment Industry Foundation and The New York Times, the event was co-chaired by Ellen Barkin and Ronald O. Perelman, Lilly Tartikoff, Janet L. Robinson and Suzanne Wright.

As the philanthropic leader of the entertainment industry, the Entertainment Industry Foundation has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars -- and provided countless volunteer hours -- to support charitable initiatives addressing some of the most critical issues facing society today. For more information please visit www.eifoundation.org.

Revlon is a worldwide cosmetic, skin care, fragrance, and personal care products company. The Company's vision is to deliver the promise of beauty through creating and developing the most consumer preferred brands. Websites featuring current product, promotional and corporate information can be reached at www.revlon.com, www.almay.com and www.revloninc.com. The Company's brands, which are sold worldwide, include Revlon®, Almay®, Ultima®, Charlie, Flex®, and Mitchum®.


For further information please visit www.revlonrunwalk.com.

Source: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu058.html?.v=30

 

[Retroman]

Aurabright (aurabright) wrote,@ 2005-08-15 12:03:00
Yes, I DID used to watch Fraiser

I sold lemonade to Kelsey Grammer yesterday.

It was a busy day yesterday and Kyle, the guy I share a booth with downtown at work #2 pointed Mr Grammer out as he was walking away. I spent a second going 'hee, cool' and ten minutes later he was in front of me with his cutest-could-be daughter.

I made small talk (he's here for another week and then off to Vancouver) without making a fool of myself. Thank goodness I didn't see Hugh Jackman or Ian McKellen, or else I would have. Err...X-Men 3 is being filmed her for all those who don't know, hence the names. (Kelsey Grammer's playing The Beast)

I sheepishly told Kyle I get really starstruck and he thought I said 'I'm marrying a guy from Star Trek' and he was disappointed that wasn't what I said because he thought that would have been cool. That little tidbit was for all you to know I'm not the only odd one at work #2. Moving on.

At work #1 I learned a co-worker also works at a restaurant where they have all the cast parties for films in Victoria, so he's seen everyone. But my other co-worker was excited for me, which made me feel like less of a dork. Apparently Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson came into Bolen Books once, which would have been a lot cooler if The O.C wasn't the crappiest show on air. Meg Ryan also had a newspaper held for her every day she was here, but her chauffer picked it up. I also learned one of the perks of being the owner of a bookstore is you get to have dinner with brilliant authors, as my boss apparently had dinner with John Irving. Talking to a writer is so much better than seeing an actor. I'm extremely jealous.

Co-worker Melissa at work #1 has been the quickest to catch onto the fact I have a dirty mind. First, I must say I think sex books are great because they offer a way to help a relationship. And I'm really really sorry I can't sell one without imagining the customer naked. Melissa hates me for telling her this because she's afraid she'll start doing it too. My work here is done.

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/users/aurabright/74898.html

 

[Retroman]

Review of Ashmore's moview 3 Needles.

3 NEEDLES

Dir Thom Fitzgerald w/ Lucy Liu, Chloë Sevigny. 123 min. Sep 9, 9pm, Paramount; Sep 11, Paramount, 11:45am.

The title hints that this film is about the spread of HIV. Needless to say, it's not a comedy. Three sad stories on three continents are woven together awkwardly -- there's nothing uniting the characters except HIV -- but after a plodding beginning, director Thom Fitzgerald (The Hanging Garden) builds toward scenes of great power and complexity, not to mention stunning natural beauty. Lucy Liu stands out as a blood collector in rural China who gives birth alone, in agony, on a hillside. Chlöe Sevigny gets more interesting as the film progresses, playing a nun battling South African superstitions. Only the story revolving around a Montreal porn actor (Shawn Ashmore) fails to take flight.

Source: http://eye.net/eye/issue/issue_09.08.05/film/tiff.html

 

[Electrix]

GANDALF GOES FOR SUN SPELL Oct 6 2005


Lord of the gas rings wants to save energy

By Kay Harrison

GANDALF the Grey is going greenLord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen plans to summon up the power of the sun to power his Limehouse home.

The veteran actor, who played the great wizard in the fantasy trilogy, has applied to Tower Hamlets Council for planning permission to mount eight solar panels on the roof of his Narrow Street home.

If successful, Sir Ian could cut green-house gas emissions by savingaround 600kg of carbon dioxide each year. Covering 10 square metres, the solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are unlikely to upset neighbours as they would not increase the size of his flat roof. Anyone still wishing to object to the plans can lodge a complaint with the council.







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The PV panels work by generating electricity directly from light, whatever the weather.



A home system can provide a large proportion of a household's energy - around one third of the annual demand for a family - so easily enough for Sir Ian's riverside padThe clean, renewable form of energy production can cost up to £20,000 to install and lasts for around 30 years.



The UK Industry Solar Taskforce said: ``Solar PV could be the single most important means of achieving the deep cuts in green-house gas emissions, which are the ultimate agreed objective of the convention on climate change.''



Sir Ian, who is currently away filming The Da Vinci Code and is also a trustee of Isle of Dogs theatre The Space, can expect a decision on his environmentally-friendly plans later this year



# A PV cell consists of layers of silicon which generate electrical charges when exposed to light and are then conducted by metal contacts.



# The Pentagon and NASA pumped money into PV research in the 1970s. # Germany generates 400 megawatts of solar energy each year. Britain generates only six megawatts. # A PV system never needs refuelling, emits no pollution and can last around 30 years.



# A typical system on a house could prevent 34 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions during its lifetime. # It's not just calculators and homes that can be solar powered. Boats, cars and car park ticket machines have been made solar powered

http://icthewharf.icnetwork.co.uk/thisweek/news/tm_objectid=16213148&method=full&siteid=71670&headline=gandalf-goes-for-sun-spell-name_page.html

 

[N_z0]

Just dropping in to say that Cayden Boyd the actor playing young Warren/Angel guest-starred in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced Close to home. I knew the name was familiar when it was flashed on the screen but didn't think of it til much later. FYI Bruce Davison aka Senator Kelly played the Defense lawyer on that episode as well.

And nice find with all the blogs and starsightings!!!

 

[Downhere]

I am always amazed at all the information Retroman finds. Sheesh, Retro does indeed have a superpower...being able to find Information no one would have found. Hehe.

 

[Retroman]

From New York Magazine:

Movers
The Wolverine’s at the Door

Before Hugh Jackman jetted off to L.A. for the Emmys (where he received a meta-award for hosting the 2004 Tony Awards), he toured a $10.6 million Mercer Street loft with an eye toward buying. It’s in the same Soho conversion Harvey Weinstein called home until he sold his own place last winter. Sources who’ve seen the property describe it as sleek, with enormous windows, dark wood floors, and wide-open views of downtown and the Hudson. No word yet on whether Jackman—soon to star in X-Men 3—is making a bid for the place, though he may want to act quickly. Rumor has it hip-hop mogul Damon Dash has also checked out the space. A report also comes this week from the Upper East Side, where The View co-host Star Jones and her banker husband, Al Reynolds, continue their search to replace the East Nineties triplex they’re vacating. The apartment, listed with Corcoran’s Patricia Dugan, has its own party room, a sauna, and a serious terrace.

From the October 3, 2005 issue of New York Magazine.

Source: http://www.newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/realestate/columns/realestate/14566/

 

[Retroman]

Monday, September 05, 2005

The highlight of my week?

While walking my little, very, very bad dawgs, in the park where I exercise them, very, very early in the morning, I crossed paths with the very, very beautiful Famke Jannsen and what I take it is her dog, which I think is a French Bulldog. (I adore Famke Jannsen and I don’t have the heart or the cruelty to describe what a French Bulldog looks like… but cute in an ugly sort of way like a Pug)

I have seen her since, so she must be living in my neighbourhood while filming another movie here in Vancouver.

If you have to ask who Famke Jannsen is, do not be alarmed. It kind of reveals my geekdom as she has a tendency to star in lots of science fiction/action films.

She is a former model who turned actress (I didn’t know this the first time I saw her work on Star Trek – The Next Generation) who can actually kind of sort of, kind of, well, act! Hint – think X-Men. Any woman good enough for Wolverine is good enough for me.

And even early in the morning, with no make-up on and walking her dog, she is a strikingly attractive woman, nearly as tall as myself. Gorgeous. Think Duchess or Countess.

Did I mention that I have always had a bit of a thing for an obscure European model turned pretty good actress named Famke Jannsen? PLus, she was a Bond villainess! Does it get any better than that?

Anyways, I didn’t want to bother her while she was walking her dog, but it was the highlight of my day. Did I mention she was beautiful?

The rest of my days and the rest of my week have just been all work and no play, so I am even duller than usual. And I have never been the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Source: http://vanishingtattoo.blogspot.com/2005/09/busted-flat-in-boston-rouge.html

 

[narrows101]

From Variety, via Coming Soon at http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11465

This is the whole Variety article.
Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117930250?categoryid=1236&cs=1&s=h&p=0


>>>Mouse sings Jackman tune
Tony winner does song and dance for 'Now'

By MICHAEL FLEMING

Walt Disney Pictures has acquired rights to the Cecelia Ahern novel "If You Could See Me Now" and will turn it into a tuner vehicle for Hugh Jackman.
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce with Jackman and John Palermo.

The novel, from the 23-year-old daughter of Ireland's prime minister Bertie Ahern, is the first property acquired by the studio following an ambitious deal made by studio toppers Nina Jacobson and Dick Cook earlier this year to craft musicals that will utilize the singing and dancing skills Jackman displayed in his Tony-winning turn in "The Boy From Oz."

Jackman and Palermo will partner in each project with Zadan and Meron, who exec produced "Chicago" and will produce "Hairspray" for New Line.

Jackman would play the imaginary friend of a lonely 6-year-old who has been left behind by his mother and is being raised by his aunt. The twist: The aunt can suddenly see the imaginary friend, and a romance blossoms between them.

Hyperion will publish the book early next year.

"We've been combing material for a great idea that's translatable to a musical, and Hugh really responded to this book," Palermo said. "Our goal with these films is to help reinvent the movie musical."

Palermo said they've been inundated with tuner pitches and have requested outlines of several concepts. They made the novel their first significant buy and will move quickly to put a screenwriter on it. Once a satisfactory script is in place, they'll secure a songwriter to add the music. Disney execs Karen Glass and Doug Short, and Zadan/Meron exec veep Travis Knox will shepherd each pic under the deal.

Jackman, who has completed the Darren Aronofsky-directed "The Fountain," is reprising his Wolverine role in "X3" for release Memorial Day weekend by 20th Century Fox. He'll follow by joining Christian Bale in the Christopher Nolan-directed drama "The Prestige" for Disney and Warner Bros.

Jackman and Palermo are also producing a Wolverine spinoff film that is being written by David Benioff, under the first-look deal their Seed Prods. established at Fox.<<<<

 

[Electrix]

Shawn Ashmore is 26 today!

 

[Endeavor]

Teenagers today... they get older every second

 

[Downhere]

Wow, I thought Ashmore was like younger...lol.

 

[newwaveboy87]

he does still look rather baby faced

 

[Retroman]

Happy Bday shawn. Hope Ratner and co will let you chill on this blessed day.

 

[GNR]

Happy Bday Bobby!

 

[Retroman]

From Variety, via Coming Soon at http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11465

This is the whole Variety article.
Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117930250?categoryid=1236&cs=1&s=h&p=0


>>>Mouse sings Jackman tune
Tony winner does song and dance for 'Now'

Interesting. Where does this leave 'Good' and the Wolverine spin-off?

 

[th3shadowcat]

Hmm.. tricky one.. lol
Nice find.

 

[Jan Irisi]

Interesting. Where does this leave 'Good' and the Wolverine spin-off?

The musical does not yet have a screenplay nor does it have songs yet. This will be in development for a while yet. It'll probably be another year before this goes before the camera. Good and Wolverine wil probably get going before then.

Don't forget also he has some "tours" coming up next year too.

Busy boy......

 

[Retroman]

The musical does not yet have a screenplay nor does it have songs yet. This will be in development for a while yet. It'll probably be another year before this goes before the camera. Good and Wolverine wil probably get going before then.

Don't forget also he has some "tours" coming up next year too.

Busy boy......

He sure is. I hope he gets those projects going before he becomes Disney's big star. Wolverine definetly needs to happen sooner rather later. Hugh's not getting any younger...

 

[narrows101]

Yeah, he's going to be 37 on Oct. 12!

At least "Wolverine" has some sort of script going. No one knows what's going on with "Good" - it was supposed to film last June but was postponed because of financing. He filmed a Woody Allen movie (still untitled) in its place over the summer. Don't forget he's also filming "The Prestige" with Christian Bale starting in January. And he's supposedly reprising "The Boy from Oz" in an arena production in Australia for a bit next year (no more info on that yet). Plus besides the new Woody Allen movie, he has "The Fountain", "X-3", "Flushed Away" and "Happy Feet" coming out next year. And I'm pretty sure he still wants to do a "world tour" at some point. I'm thinking he's doing all these movies now so he can take a break from them and do some sort of tour. He did a one-night one-man show in Las Vegas for the opening of Steve Wynn's new casino on April 30 and the rumored tour would supposedly be something like that.

Here are two pictures from the Wynn opening gala courtesy of http://jsite.js.funpic.de/images/categories.php?cat_id=54. They are kinda small here - they are a bit bigger on the above site and there are three more there.

With Teri Hatcher (from Desperate Housewive):

With a lucky showgirl:

With Mrs. Steve Wynn (it was her birthday and this was her birthday present!). Courtesy - Vogue Magazine.

 

[GNR]

Speaking of talented,Ben Foster continues to blow me away in every role he picks.

His next movie is Alpha Dog,which is based on a tragic true story.Based on the trailer alone,it's pretty clear Ben has once again shown off his acting chops.This guy is just so talented and I hope he blows up big in the future.Plus he's playing one of my favorite X-Men so that's awesome too.

 

[Downhere]

I've always enjoyed Foster's work even in movies that were subpar he's always been the best part. Good actor that kid. Looking forward to what he can do with Angel.

 

[GNR]

X3 has such an ensemble of brilliant up and coming actors (Foster,Stanford,Ashmore,Paquin,Page) it's amazing.Plus veterans like McKellen,Stewart,Berry,and Grammar,I'm so glad the X-Men movies have had some amazing casting.I hope this continues in the future.

 

[Downhere]

X3 has such an ensemble of brilliant up and coming actors (Foster,Stanford,Ashmore,Paquin,Page) it's amazing.Plus veterans like McKellen,Stewart,Berry,and Grammar,I'm so glad the X-Men movies have had some amazing casting.I hope this continues in the future.

I agree with everything you said. The X Franchise has some of the best talent out there. We have been very lucky to have such talented people in an X-Men movie. If you really think about it, the casting decisions were spot on and if we didn't have the crew behind the first film that we got we might have ended up with some horrible choices.

 

[xwolverine2]

X3 has such an ensemble of brilliant up and coming actors (Foster,Stanford,Ashmore,Paquin,Page) it's amazing.Plus veterans like McKellen,Stewart,Berry,and Grammar,I'm so glad the X-Men movies have had some amazing casting.I hope this continues in the future.

now your in the right thread ......lol
is berry really considered to be a veteran?