The Week in Reel Movie News: Tom and Julia, Together Again!

The Week in Reel Movie News: Tom and Julia, Together Again!

 

Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts will share the big screen in Larry Crowne. The release of that film's trailer was just one of many exciting updates this week fron our friends at Reel Movie News...

Jennifer Lawrence has officially landed the role of Katniss Everdeen. Most fans of The Hunger Games seem happy with this decision.


Another American Pie installment? With the original cast?!? Believe it.

What did Amy Ryan say about her role in Win Win? Find out in this exclusive interview.

Captain Jack is back. Peep the official poster for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 now.


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Things You Must Know About Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts has been an A-list movie star for over 20 years since her iconic role in "Pretty Woman" back in 1989. Since then she has won an Oscar, started a family, and kept a movie career going in Hollywood that still makes her the highest paid actress in history.

Since Julia has been in the public eye for so long, you might think you know everything there is to know about her. but here are five fun little facts you might not already know about this actress.

Julia can play an instrumentJulia played the clarinet in her school's middle school and high school band. Bet you had Julia Roberts pegged as a cheerleader in those days, but nope…she was hanging with the band. wonder if she still plays. What if you were hanging out at a coffee shop and there was Julia Roberts playing a little jazz for nickels?

She's a record setting "Beautiful Person"She's been on People Magazine's "50 most beautiful People" list a record eight times. I wonder if that ever comes up in a conversation. Like, "yes she's very pretty, but I've been one of the most beautiful eight times…People Magazine says so."

Julia has an odd makeup ritual when on the set of a movieShe insists on having her makeup applied while laying down because she insists it gives her a more 'relaxed' look. well, obviously it works because she looks fantastic in every movie she's in, but when I read that, all I could imagine was it looking like a mortuary in the makeup truck.

She's left handed…Because Roberts is left handed, she had to learn how to use her right hand for her role in Erin Brockovich since, the real Erin Brockovich is right handed. now THAT'S dedication. sure I could see learning how to play an instrument or shacing your head for a role, but changing you dexterity? Talk about method acting…

Turned Down Surprising Film RolesJulia turned down roles in both Shakespeare in Love and Basic Instinct. Gwyneth Paltrow went on to win an Academy Award for her performance in Shakespeare in Love, and Basic Instinct made Sharon Stone an A-List Movie Star. I'm kind of glad she did turn down those roles, because..well..could we even imagine her in those roles?

So just because you've been a huge star for over two decades, doesn't mean there might be some fun things to still learn about you. did anything on this list surprise you? the Erin Brockovich thing was the most shocking to me.
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Julia Roberts Scores “Snow White” Evil Queen Role

Julia Roberts Scores “Snow White” Evil Queen Role

She’s very selective with her movie roles these days, and Julia Roberts has signed on to star as the Queen in the upcoming “Snow White” film.

The “Pretty Woman” babe will begin shooting the flick, based on the Brothers Grimm fable, this coming April.

Unlike the classic tale, this incarnation of “Snow White” is a more modern-edged take, with Snow White looking for a payback along with the help of her seven dwarves.


Relativity Media, the production company behind the film, has announce they’re shooting for a June 29th, 2012 release date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Julia Roberts promotes Bardem's 'Biutiful'

Javier Bardem's powerful performance in "Biutiful" has been overlooked during the awards season, so his fellow actor Julia Roberts has decided to promote both the film and the actor.

"I think the movie hasn't gotten the exposure"

 You don't know where it is. It's like this hidden little jewel. Especially in this particular season, people don't hunt for things. They just take what you throw in their face," Roberts told ew.com reporter.

She hosted a screening of "Biutiful" on behalf of Bardem, with whom she worked in "Eat Pray Love", for a select industry people. It was attended by Bardem and his pregnant wife, Penelope Cruz, and actors Kyle MacLachlan and Robert Forster among others, reports the website.

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Julia Roberts Really Wants Javier Bardem To Get An Oscar Nomination

 Julia Roberts Really Wants Javier Bardem To Get An Oscar Nomination

Julia Roberts thinks that her Eat, Pray, Love co-star, Javier Bardem is so deserving of an Oscar nomination for his role in Biutiful that she even hosted a special screening of the movie for a select industry crowd, according to EW.com. Roberts spoke to EW and said of the reason why she thinks that Bardem has been mostly overlooked so far this awards season;

I think the movie hasn’t gotten the exposure. You don’t know where it is. It’s like this hidden little jewel. Especially in this particular season, people don’t hunt for things. They just take what you throw in their face.

Well I think that can be said about most seasons to be honest, it’s normally the movies with the biggest ‘campaign’s’ that tend to be the ones with the most nominations. When asked if she though Bardem will be able to score a best actor nod, she said;

If there’s not hope for talent, then we’re f—ed.

I haven’t seen Biutiful, so I can’t comment on whether he’s deserving or not of a nomination. Have you seen it, what do you think?

Worlds Most Beautiful Woman Julia Roberts

The 42-year-old mother of two has again topped People's Most Beautiful List for 2010. It's her fourth turn as number one.Congrats to the Oscar winning beauty! And despite the fact that young Hollywood might disagree, we totally back Julia Roberts as the reigning queen. Who else has that dynamite smile?

The rest of the top ten list are as follows: Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Scarlett Johansson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Aniston, Sofia Vergara, Bradley Cooper, Katy Perry and Amanda Seyfried.

Julia Roberts’ $1.5 Million Commercial

She’s always garnered a handsome salary, and Julia Roberts reportedly nabbed $1.5 million for appearing in an Italian coffeehouse commercial.

 The “Pretty Woman” actress didn’t even have to memorize any lines, as she just stands and looks pretty while posing for a portrait during the 45-second spot.

Also included in the ad are Italian entertainers Paolo Bonolis and Luca Laurenti, who offer Julia some A Modo Mio coffee.

And in the end, it’s the delicious coffee that helps Ms. Roberts smile so brightly which pleases the painter who is capturing her likeness.

Glamour Women of the Year Awards: A Star-Studded Affair

 Glamour Women of the Year Awards: A Star-Studded Affair

Drawing out quite the guest list, the stars were out in full force for the 20th annual Women of the Year awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday night (November 8).

Lighting up the red carpet were big names such as Kate Hudson, Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Hilary Swank, Cher, Kelly Osbourne, Julia Roberts and Janet Jackson.


During the course of the evening's affairs, the star-studded audience toasted singer/actress Cher by doting upon her the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Other honorees included Julia Roberts, Fergie, Donatella Versace, Queen Rania of Jordan and numerous female sports stars.

To cap it all off, thespecial event also included a special performance by Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monaé.

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Enjoy the pictures from the Glamour Magazine 2010 Women Of The Year Honors (November 8).

Julia Roberts on Her Good Figure: ‘It is 97 percent genetics’

 Julia Roberts on Her Good Figure: ‘It is 97 percent genetics’

42 year-old actress Julia Roberts brings the quotes of the day:

On her constant slim figure:

“It is 97 percent genetics. Don’t let anybody tell you any crap about anything else, because that’s what it is — 97 percent genetics and three percent just get your ass moving. I should know because I’ve never met a cookie I didn’t like!”

On weight-obsessed Hollywood:

“I’m too old for that crap. It’s so silly, so pointless, and it’s motivated by a culture that for some reason finds it entertaining to perpetuate the glorification of our youth. It’s really sad and disinteresting. I mean, I know people really suffer and I just think, ‘How can they perpetuate that? It’s silly to consider it a personal triumph for myself that in almost 24 years in showbusiness — except for being pregnant — I’ve weighed within about a five to 10lb range. That seems unusual, but I’m lucky I haven’t suffered those things. I think it’s important for us to start perpetuating the healthy, happy way of looking at it as opposed to supporting the negative ideal of what a girl should ideally look like.”

… says Julia.

Do you guys agree with her thoughts?

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