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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Fragant Blondes (in company of Jake)

Scarlett Johansson and Jake Gyllenhaal at MTV Awards in Culver City, Califonia, on 5th June 2004.


In September 2009 Scarlett Johansson launched an ad campaign for a new perfume by Dolce & Gabbana - Rose the One:


Rose The One of Dolce & Gabbana. The new fragrance with Scarlett Johansson.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon leaving The Vanity Fair Oscar Party in LA, on 22nd February 2009.

Reese Witherspoon and Avon celebrate the launch of her new fragrance In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon in New York City, on 28th October. Source: www.celebutopia.net Reese Witherspoon is taking on a new role this fall — that of perfumer. The Academy Award-winning actress has teamed up with Avon Products Inc. to launch her first fragrance, called In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon. While Witherspoon has spent the last two years serving as Avon’s global ambassador and brand spokeswoman, creating a fragrance marked something new endeavor for the 33-year-old. Source: www.wwd.comIn Bloom perfume designed by Reese Witherspoon.

"Sensual and elegant, it entices the senses with gardenia blossoms and lush florals, enveloped in amber wood and peach tea leaves. 1.7 fl. oz". Source: shop.avon.com

Maggie with her brother Jake Gyllenhaal at "Uncle Vanya" Off-Broadway Opening Night, on 12th February 2009.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Agent Provacateur" campaign September 2007.
"The magic alchemy of this potent potion lies in the secret of an Exotic floral Chypre which combines top notes of pure Saffron oil from India and Coriander from Russia, with a sensual heart of Moroccan Rose Oil, Egyptian Jasmin, French Magnolia Oil, Ylang and white Gardenia flowers from The Comores.A skin smooth oval, the symbol of fertility itself (the egg) yet powerful represents not only woman but the rebirth of perfume. Moulded in precious porcelain, the original material used to store perfume, the wonderfully tactile bottle keeps perfume cool and prevents degeneration by light. Agent Provocatuer Parfum, a magic strong enough to bring out the Agent Provocateur in every woman. Top Notes: magnolia and indian saffron. Heart Notes: gardenia, vetiver, Moroccan rose and Egyptian jasmine. Base Notes: amber, musk and cedar". Source: www.escentual.com

New preview of "The Prince of Persia"



"We open on Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) standing atop a rooftop cathedral cross, in a slick 360-degree shot and then we learn through voiceover that the Gods have a plan for Dastan. We get a rather amazing shot of Dastan with the mysterious Dagger of Time, which can release the Sands of Time and allow the possessor to control space and time and, essentially, rule the world. To stop the evil forces that seek the Dagger, Dastan must team up with a rival princess named Tamina (Gemma Arterton) who, as we're shown in the trailer, form an unlikely alliance and, of course, the possibilities of romance. We also see other key members of the cast here such as Ben Kingsley as Nizam and Alfred Molina as Sheik Amar, and I have to say that this is one hell of a trailer.The film really feels like a revamped version of an Indiana Jones film, only this is set centuries before and also has the benefit of the amazing special effects and cutting-edge technology. It's also quite fitting since Mechner created the first game in 1989 off a heavy influence from the film Raiders Of The Lost Ark. However, fans of that 1989 original should know that the film was based off the more modern Sands of Time game Mechner created, and not the original game. Still, this really does look like a film that could easily spawn a blockbuster franchise and - despite the numerous misgivings many had about the casting of Jake Gylennhaal - it truly does look like he pulls off this Dastan character in wonderful fashion, and they did a nice job in the trailer teasing the chemistry between Dastan and white-hot newcomer Gemma Arterton's Tamina". Source: www.movieweb.com

"The opening shot stuck in my mind pretty clearly, but perhaps for an unintended reason. It showed Gyllenhaal standing at the end of a wood outcropping on the roof of a building, which reminded me more of Assassin's Creed than Prince of Persia. Of course, Assassin's Creed borrowed a lot of gameplay cues from the Prince of Persia games, so it is a bit of a moot point.As a fan of the ridiculous acrobatics in the games, one of the aspects I was specifically watching for in the trailer was the stuntwork. As expected, the action is heavy on the CG, but as a result the free running in the trailer is as unbelievable as in the games, if not more so. Some specific moves shown off in the trailer will be familiar to fans of the games, while others are so fantastic that a game would be hard pressed to replicate them outside of a cut-scene or quick time event. Suffice it to say that I was pleased with the quality and density of acrobatic stunts in the trailer, and I hope that the movie maintains both".
Source: destructoid.com

Into the Wild (Trying to get to Heaven)


A musical video featuring stills from "Into the Wild" (2007) directed by Sean Penn and starred by Emile Hirsch and Kristen Stewart. Songs "Trying to get to Heaven" & "Odds and Ends" by Bob Dylan.

Jake & Anne on the set of 'Love and Other Drugs'

Jake Gyllenhaal on the set of 'Love and Other Drugs' In Pennsylvania, on 28th October 2009. Pictures courtesy of Iheartjakemedia.com

"Hollywood is back in Pittsburgh as a new movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway began filming in Squirrel Hill. The romantic comedy is titled "Love and Other Drugs". Because many movies are shooting in the area, producers are calling Pittsburgh the "Hollywood of the east".
Source: www.wpxi.com

"A camera captured video of actress Anne Hathaway and photos of actor Jake Gyllenhaal on a movie set in Pittsburgh Tuesday. Hathaway and Gyllenhaal were filming a scene for "Love and Other Drugs" along the Mexican War Streets on the North Side". Source: www.wpxi.com

Jake: "Sesame Street" 40th season host


"Sesame Street" welcomes a whole host of famous faces -- Cameron Diaz, Adam Sandler, Eva Longoria, Ricky Gervais, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate, Hugh Jackman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Matthew Fox and Michelle Obama -- and one totally non-famous one -- me!

I recently had the privilege of visiting the world's most famous address, but more on that closer to the Nov. 10 season premiere. In the meanwhile, please enjoy this pic of my favorite furry friend, Jake Gyllehnaal Elmo, spending some QT with the equally adorable Jake Gyllenhaal".
Source: www.nypost.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Stephen Gyllenhaal - Zioncheck for President

Jake Gyllenhaal with his father Stephen in New York, on 25th October 2009. Pictures courtesy of Iheartjakemedia.com



Stephen Gyllenhaal talks about his project "Zioncheck for President" (2009).

"Zioncheck for President—the book by former Stranger writer Phil Campbell chronicling his stint as campaign manager to former Stranger writer Grant Cogswell during his 2001 run for Seattle City Council—has been optioned for a film that will be directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and shot in Seattle.
Veteran producer/director Stephen Gyllenhaal has bought the film rights to Phil Campbell's memoir, Zioncheck for President: A True Story of Idealism and Madness in American Politics.According to Gyllenhaal: "I think Zioncheck is a very honest and real portrayal of what happens when two citizens, who know very little about the political process, jump into that process. It's wonderfully funny, it's poignant, and it gives you the sense that anyone can accomplish something if you put your mind to it."
Digital video technology now makes it possible to shoot a film cheaply and without sacrificing on quality, he said.
"Zioncheck for President is about doing things by the skin of your teeth," Gyllenhaal said. "And I want to do things the same way."

He added: "I want to film in Seattle because that's in keeping with Zioncheck, too. Seattle is a beautiful city, and there's a lot going on there. The music and the progressive politics are important to this story".
Source: slog.thestranger.com

Also, Stephen's daughter Maggie Gyllenhaal is the new host of Independent Lens aired by Public Broadcasting Service (PBS):

Indie film favorite Maggie Gyllenhaal, the new host of Independent Lens, kicks off the series premiere, Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Source: www.pbs.org The new season showcases 27 independent films—a unique collection of stories unlike anything else on television.

"Independent Lens is public television's equivalent of This American Life, a completely freeform program with no apparent rules for what passes. Lens airs a decidedly brilliant mix of drama, documentary, even comedy, and provides an imaginative array of unusual, unknown and immensely engaging stories.
—Paste Magazine

Reese Witherspoon at Avon Foundation for Women Gala

Reese Witherspoon's scans of her photoshoot for "InStyle" magazine - November 2009.

Reese Witherspoon with Courtney Cox at Avon Foundation for Women Gala at New York City’s Cipriani - 42nd Street on 27th October 2009.

Reese Witherspoon at the Avon Foundation for Women Gala New York City 27 October 2009.