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July 3, 2009 - What's on TV This Month? - Hayden movies all month long. Catch Awake, Jumper, Factory Girl and Shattered Glass in July. Check the updated tv schedule in the left column. Tonight catch Jumper on HBO and Awake on Showtime.
Clayton Beresford could have the perfect life except for one thing. He needs a heart transplant. He puts himself into the capable hands of his best friend and heart surgeon, Dr. Jack Harper, as a heart becomes available. Piece of cake, right? Anyone's worst nightmare comes into play as Clay experiences anesthesia awareness, a phenomenon where the patient appears to be completely under anethesia but is not only aware of what is happening during surgery but feels everything. As if that's not bad enough, is there more going on in Clay's life than even he realizes? You'll be on the edge of your seat for this tense and suprisingly satisfying thriller. Not everything is as it seems. Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba and Terrence Howard star in Awake. (SHO2e Fri, Jul 3, 8:35 PM ET)
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July 1, 2009 - Canada Day Turns Our Attention To A Few Choice Canadian Cuties! - "Hayden Christensen - Fanboys and their girlfriends alike can share their love for the 28-year-old Vancouver native thanks to his turn as Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars.” He’s engaged to “O.C.” alum Rachel Bilson and even stars with her in the upcoming flick “New York, I Love You.” Hey Hayden, we love you, too!" Source: Hollywood Crush MTV
July 1, 2009 - Factory Girl Style - Edie Sedgwick was a style icon of the 60's and the film style and costume design brought the times to life in the movie Factory Girl starring Sienna Miller, Hayden Christensen and Guy Pearce. Here's some of the fun jewelry worn by Sienna in the movie that you can add to your own jewelry collection. Steve Sasco Designs
"Steve Sasco Designs' Factory Girl Collection are inspired by the movie “Factory Girl”. A movie based on the life of young socialite, one of Andy Warhol’s ‘superstars’ who was famous for her ‘shoulder duster’ earrings. Steve Sasco Designs was the jewelry designer for the movie, creating earrings worn by Sienna Miller."
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July 1, 2009 - Hidden Gem: Factory Girl - I love this review of Facotry Girl. When the movie was first released the reviews were very mixed and some downright trashed it. As a movie on a strictly entertainment level it is very underrated. It may have ended up a little too commercialized to be called an arthouse film and yet it still retains an indie charm and evokes the 60's era with accurate authenticity due to George Hickenlooper's filming style. The characters always seemed pitch perfect. Though Hayden had to modify his performance during the editing process because of legal pressures, his portrayal of "the musician" still remains a bright spot in the film and a very cool performance.
Enjoy the entire review at Female First UK but here are the quotes about Hayden from the article.
"Edie Sedgwick (Sienna Miller) is a spoilt little rich girl who is running from the past that haunts her. In a bid to further her art career she heads for New York City.
Here she meets Andy Warhol (Guy Pearce), who craves fame and attention, and with the beautiful Edie on his arm he gets what he wants. As the drug culture explodes Edie embraces it until she finds herself caught between two men Warhol and a musician (Hayden Christensen)."
"Hayden Christensen has the most interesting role. He is labelled in the credits as just ‘the musician’ but he is playing the role of Bob Dylan. However the fact that the film implies that Dylan played a hand in Edie’s downfall angered the singer and due to legal pressures all references to him were moved from the film. So sadly this key relationship to Edie in the film is now not much more than a nameless cameo."
"Christensen’s character provides sanctuary and safety for Edie from Warhol’s aggressive puppetering. Christensen gives a great performance as he slowly moves away from his Star Wars tag."
"In all Factory Girl is a tragic story of a young girl who placed her trust in a man who used and betrayed her, playing a huge part in her downfall. But the real strength of this movie is the superb casting with Sienna Miller and Hayden Christensen in particular producing career boosting performances."
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July 1, 2009 - Happy Canada Day!
Happy celebrations to all our friends in Canada
June 30, 2009 - Today's 10 Hottest Shows in HDTV - Swanni recommends the best shows to watch in HDTV for June 30, 2009. Jumper comes in at number 8. If you missed it, not to worry. You can catch Jumper again on HBO2 this Friday, July 3rd at 9:30 a.m. and evening at 7:30 p.m.
8. Jumper
Hayden Christensen stars as a young man who can transport himself anywhere in the world. Even more amazing, he's not charged a second bag fee. Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson and Diane Lane shine in support. (HBO, 10 p.m.)Swanni: TV Predictions
June 29, 2009 - Star Movies' Fan Fest 2009 - (Malaysia) "STAR Movies brings yet another fantastic television event, Fan Fest 09, a celebration of non-stop blockbusters on the channel (Astro Channel 413), airing from tomorrow to Aug 31. Fan Fest 09 promises something for everybody on Star Movies every night at 10pm throughout next month and August.
Besides TV premieres of Hollywood blockbusters (every Sunday), many all-time favourites — from pumping action, drama, romance and comedy to horror and psycho thrillers — will be aired too. Get teleported with your family to a world of adventures and fantasy.......
Movies including: Jumper (Aug 29) with Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson as they teleport around the world on a run. New Straits Times
June 28, 2009 - Hayden's Elle France Interview Exclusive - Another video interview Hayden did while in France to promote Lacoste Challenge with more highlights on the court with Mats Wilander. (thanks Meyree). Elle France
June 28, 2009 - New York, I Love You French Release - Thanks to Lois for reminding me that New York, I Love You had a release date in France for July 3, 2009. If you live in France check out "La fête du cinéma" for New York I Love You. The cinema festival is an opportunity to see movies at a special price. According to Premiere.fr you will be able to see films including Transformers 2, Ice Age 3 or New York I love you during the 7 day run of the festival from June 27th to July 3, 2009. (thanks to Meyree for the interpretation.) more at Premiere.fr....
Be sure to check your local cinema because there is some confilcting info. There has been no promotion of New York, I Love You in France so it's unclear if the cinema festival means a limited release or special screening. Commeaucinema.com shows a release date of January 2010 while Premiere.fr is showing July 3rd and Allocine shows no release date.
June 27, 2009 - Darth Vader takes a trip to Alabama - USSRC Lands Star Wars Exhibit for Summer of 2010 - HUNTSVILLE, AL – (PRESS RELEASE) The U.S. Space & Rocket Center® today kicked off a one-year campaign to welcome its newest exhibit to Alabama’s top tourist attraction: the world renowned Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit, presented by Bose Corporation. Luke's landspeeder will be there, even a replica of the Millennium Falcon cockpit will be a part of the exhibit, where guests can experience a multimedia presentation about making the jump to lightspeed!
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination is the first exhibition of its kind, combining costumes and important props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies as well as video interviews with the filmmakers, scientists and engineers. It includes design labs where visitors will get to build and test speeders and robots. Visitors will be able to see footage from the Star Wars saga and investigate the numerous parallels between technologies in the films and those in the real world. They will explore amazing prototypes in progress and learn about the engineers and designers who are creating new technologies. Throughout the exhibit, visitors will notice intriguing similarities between how scientists and filmmakers think.
The 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the construction and wearing of screen-accurate replicas of various characters from the Star Wars movies, with members all across the Southeast, has been enlisted to help support the Space Center’s efforts to promote the exhibit. Current plans call for their members to appear at various venues in costume.
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination opens June 25, 2010 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Ticket information will be available at www.spacecamp.com. The exhibit runs from 6-25-2010 through 9-6-2010
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June 26, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge on Facebook - Hayden's new men's fragrance has it's own Facebook page. Lacoste Challenge on Facebook
June 26, 2009 - Vanishing on 7th Street Status Update - One of Hayden's rumored projects on IMDb, "Vanishing on 7th Street", has been updated to "Pre-Production". The project, which lists Hayden in the all rumored cast, was previously Status: Unknown. Brad Anderson who is listed as director has now been added as writer as well. Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo are said to also be in talks to star in the film. Status was updated as of June 23, 2009.
June 24, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge Hayden Christensen Tennis Fragrance - Sincere thanks to Matthew Stanton in association with Nike Communications for sending high quality photos of Hayden at the Tennis Club de Paris and also the accompanying press release for the new men's cologne Lacoste Challenge. Hayden also made an appearance at Roland Garros during the French Open to promote the new men's fragrance which will be available in the US at Macy's and other department stores summer 2009.
Time to start off summer with an absolute ace!
With the recent conclusion of the French Open (Go Roger!), a special occasion is now on the horizon. With summer upon us and the US Open rapidly approaching, why not give the gift of vibrant energy -- Lacoste Challenge, Lacoste’s newest men’s scent, is designed to embrace the challenges life throws your way: “Never Resist the Call of the Game.” Lacoste Challenge highlights the essence of founder Rene Lacoste’s passion for polished flair, relaxed grace, and the highest leveled athleticism. The unique bottle features a tennis racquet design, while the actual cologne has a yellow appearance to symbolize a tennis ball. Actor and tennis enthusiast Hayden Christiansen represents the face of Lacoste Challenge by bringing energy and youth to the label.
Lacoste Challenge’s positively energetic scent is sure to be a hit on and off of the court.
LACOSTE Challenge
Grasp the essence of the fragrance’s inspiration:
The top note (the serve) opens the fragrence strongly with fresh and energetic notes of tangerine and lemon, augmented by a burst of aromic lavender.
The middle accord (the voley) is driven by spices such as ginger, bringing an exotic kick to the fragrence.
The base note (the baseline) combines rosewood, teak, and ebony to create a sustained strength, giving the fragrence its solid foundation.
The Collection
Eau de Toilette Spray, 1.6 fl. oz. $40.00
Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5 fl. oz. $50.00
Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.0 fl. oz. $60.00
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June 24, 2009 - Saturn Awards Follow-up - The 35th Annual Saturn Awards were held tonight in Burbank. Jumper was honored with nominations for Best Sci-Fi Movie and Best Music Score by John Powel. The Dark Knight, however, stole the show. To see a complete list of winners CLICK HERE
June 23, 2009 - Coming Next... - The Cities of Love website has a new intro and flash page. The intro page announces "Shanghai, I Love You" and "Rio, I Love You" coming next. Hayden has mentioned a possible opportunity for him to direct one of the shorts in Shanghai, I Love You. According to IMDb the movie is looking to begin production in the fall.
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June 22, 2009 - Davy Rice Tweets Jumper - If you're a fan, you recognize Davy Rice as Hayden's character from Jumper. If you are on Twitter you can follow Davy Rice's tweet version of the story by Steven Gould. It's like reading CliffsNotes with a kick. Great stuff!
From Steven Gould (June 7th):
If you are on twitter you can follow DavyRice and get the tweeted version of Jumper which Davy (well, me actually) is transmitting in little 140 character bursts. If you are not on twitter you can still go to http://twitter.com/davyrice and read it. Remember that it is in reverse order with the most recent messages at the top so you’ll have to scroll down and use the "more" button to get to the beginning.Steven Gould
June 22, 2009 - Road to Movie Award Season - Are there surprises ahead on the way to the Oscars and Golden Globes and other awards? According to Variety's Timothy Gray there have been plenty of box office surprise hits so far this year but none garnering the kind of critical acclaim that usually goes along with award winning films.
There are films on the horizons from award winning directors and nominated actors that may fill that bill but what's going to be the competition for this years awards and nominations? Last year Oscar voters surprisingly went for a little known film called "Slum Dog Millianaire". Could there be more surprises this year?
Gray list films coming soon that he thinks could be contenders in various categories with one of Hayden's upcoming films also on the list:
October: Fox Searchlight's "Amelia" biopic with Hilary Swank; "New York, I Love You" (Vivendi); the Weinstein Co.'s long-delayed "The Road," starring Viggo Mortensen in the adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel; Calibra Pictures' "Iron Cross," Roy Scheider's last film (tentative date).
June 21, 2009 - Three Cheers for Dad - Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there. Hope you all have a terrific day.
June 19, 2009 - Vanishing on 7th Street Rumored Cast - IMDb has updated the cast and crew of the upcoming "Vanishing on 7th Street" also known as "Darkness". As previously reported, Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo are all rumored to be cast in the film to be directed by Brad Anderson. The project is also found on the production company website at Hannibal PIctures as "Darkness".
There are few additional details and the status remains "in development" with a projected release date of 2010. Hayden's listing on IMDb has also been updated to reflect the addition of "Vanishing on 7th Street" to his projects in development.
June 17, 2009 - Beast of Bataan Writer Gives Update - Mark Jean part of the writing team on Beast of Bataan says production will start in 2010. According to the bio section of Jean's website he says he co-wrote BEAST OF BATAAN, a historical drama slated for production in 2010 for producers Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger. (thanks Ashla on IMDb for the info) MarkJean.com
Awhile back the IMDb Pro listing for Beast of Bataan showed it was updated on June 9, 2009 but there seemed to be no change to the information for the project. Hopefully, Mark Jean's production information means things are actively going forward with the project.
June 16, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge Paris - In the May 24th news items (see below) there was a roughly translated article with something about a promotion for Lacoste Challenge in Paris near City Hall involving a trampoline. Well, we all wondered what that was about. Right? Was Hayden (or perhaps Hesja the trampoline champ) going to show up? Were people going to take pictures in front of the Lacoste Challenge ad with Hayden's picture on it? Was Lacoste going to let people re-create their trademark models jumping in the air ads?
Well, kinda. Lacoste gave visitors the oppotunity to jump in front of a large backdrop of the Lacoste ad with the car and no Hayden so they could have their picture taken and be featured in the ad. Looks like French residents and tourists alike had a lot of fun and here are some pictures from the event. You can find more pics on the owners sites. Source, Source 2
June 15, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge Launch Date - Hayden Christensen ambassador for the Lacoste brand and new men's fragrance, Lacoste Challenge, will launch in August 2009 according to a news brief on People.com.
"Make a little room Josh Hartnett, James Franco and Justin Timberlake — there’s a new celebrity fragrance model on the rise. Lacoste has just announced that Hayden Christensen will be the face of their new scent, Challenge. And PEOPLE.com has a first look at the star’s sporty campaign. The altar-bound actor, who is engaged to Rachel Bilson, embodies the brand’s preppy spirit for the men’s fragrance which will launch in August. Check back for more details as they come in." Source
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June 13, 2009 - Vanishing on 7th Street Update - The status is now listed as "in Development" and updates were entered on June 5, 2009. Further information on the addition of the project to IMDB can be found in the news items below dated June 12, 2009.
June 12, 2009 - Interesting Trends - IMDb shows weekly trends in popularity of movies, actors, directors and producers and rank them accordingly. The current weeks "Up" trends are interesting because they are past projects that Hayden has been involved in and one future project that is highly anticipated.
Jumper, released to theaters February of 2008 and on DVD is enjoying a popular run on HBO and Cinemax. Doug Liman's sequel to Jumper (Jumper 2), which hasn't gone into production yet, is maintaining interest on the IMDb boards and with followers elsewhere interested to see if the project will go into production as planned in 2010. Awake is the indie movie released in November 2007 and on DVD in 2008 that is finding an audience here in the US and as it begins currently airing on movie channels in Europe. New York, I Love You is the highly awaited sequel to Paris Je T'aime in the Cities of Love series which is to be released October 16, 2009.
IMDb Popularity Trends and Rankings:
Jumper (released/dvd) up 89% in popularity this week. Rank: #153
Jumper 2 (development) up 34% in popularity this week Rank: 4,666
Awake (released/dvd) up 24% in popularity this week. Rank: #686
New York, I Love You (upcoming release) up 3% #228
June 12, 2009 - Vanishing on 7th Street Update - Hayden's rumored project now has a listing on IMDb. Vanishing on 7th Street is rumored to be director Brad Anderson's upcoming feature film with Thandie Newton, John Leguizamo and Hayden Christensen rumored in the cast with Hannibal Pictures producing. So far the listing on IMDb is very bare but one to watch. The project link has been added to the unconfirmed list in the right column. Vanishing on 7th Street
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Horror
Release Dates: USA: 2010
Synopsis (from Hannibal Pictures): A terrifying thriller about a blackout that mysteriously takes the lives of most of the world’s population. A small group of survivors in Spokane, Washington holes up in a bar and plots their survival as the darkness returns to reclaim them.
June 12, 2009 - Site Update - The Dates and Events section in the right column has been updated with current and upcoming dates of interest that were previously reported here in the news section.
June 11, 2009 - Hayden on the Moment Blog - Hayden Christensen trying out his tennis moves in Paris to celebrate the launch of the new fragrance Lacoste Challenge.
Check out the two pics of Hayden playing on the courts of the Tennis Club de Paris at the Moments Blog's Photostream
June 10, 2009 - Hayden's Glamour Interview - Hayden talks about why the Lacoste brand is a natural fit for him. Talking about tabloids, his privacy and his lack of computer skills and technological know how (He does use a cell phone.), he's charming as ever. Hayden also talks about his latest projects and the possibility of his first ever directing job with the next Cities of Love project. Here's a couple of quotes from the video.
Speaking of Lacoste Challenge Cologne:
Hayden - "It's a really simple level. It smells good to me. I think a lot of colognes can be really sort of overpowering or sort of really specifically one smell and this is not that. It's sort of subtly a lot of different sort of natural things....I really like the way it smells....I'm wearing it now and I'm happy with the way I smell and so is my fiancee."
Asked about his hairstyle:
Glamor - "You don't use your hair as a sexual weapon?"
Hayden - "As a sexual weapon? (chuckles) No. No I don't. I don't. (smiling) To me it just grows on the top of my head. I try to make sure it's not too out of control."
June 10, 2009 - Anakin/Vader Mimobot Series - Designer USB flash drives features Darth Maul, multiple Darth Vaders and Clone Wars Cartoon Captain Rex. Mimoco has a new line of designer Star Wars flash drives including a special edition Darth Vader.
"The new Darth Vader Unmasked MIMOBOT features a removable helmet, underneath which lurks the scarred countenance of Anakin Skywalker, as played by Hayden Christensen. For added excitement, one in six Darth Vader MIMOBOT drives will unveil “chase” variants of Anakin’s face from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi – older, paler and at peace, having come to terms with his estranged son Luke."
I seem to remember Hayden saying how weird it was to walk into a store and see his face on a box of cereal. I wonder how he's going to feel knowing people will be able to plug his face into any usb port on thousands of computers everywhere. Read more...
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June 9, 2009 - Cities of Love Website - Cities of Love is the movie Franchise that includes Paris Je T'aime and New York, I Love You. The site is still under construction but has finally moved to it's "Cities of Love" domain. You'll find a photo gallery and history on the first movie in the franchise, Paris Je T'aime. The New York, I Love You section is still under construction. Here's the link for you to bookmark. Cities of Love Franchise
June 9, 2009 - Project Update - The "untitled magic project" formerly Mandrake has been changed to "Jax of Heart" on the Omega production company website under "new projects". The cast and crew credits remain the same. Only the title and character's name has changed. It is also known as "untitled mimi leder project" on IMDb. A new poster is not available on the Omega website. Source
JAX OF HEART
Cast: Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou
Production companies: Tiger8 Production / Omega Productions Inc.
STATUS
Pre Production
Jax lives life on the edge. Working as an underground magician and escapologist, his act has grown increasingly dangerous. Following a daring escape from an SUV that has been dropped out of an aeroplane at the Burning Man Festival, he is coerced by the CIA into breaking a deep-cover agent named Xi Shing Lung out of a maximum security jail. Hypnosis, contortion, distraction and technical wizardry all come into play as Jax breaks the agent out from the inside within a 24-hour deadline.
But back on the outside, Jax learns that it was all a set-up. Xi is a CIA agent gone bad. He offers Mandrake the chance to join his crime ring. When Jax refuses, he's a marked man. He must escape his would-be-killers and also the real CIA who accuse him of being in league with Xi. His quest to clear his name leads him into all sorts of dangers, which he must overcome with daredevil escapes that require all his conjuring skills. And along the way, Jax is forced to confront his past and the girl he left behind...
June 8, 2009 - Higher Ground Begins Airing June 8th - Vision TV will begin airing Higher Ground starting today Mondays to Fridays, 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT.
From Vision TV
"Before he became the evil Darth Vader, Vancouver native Hayden Christensen was bad boy Scott Barringer, one of the troubled teens on this turbulent family drama series. Joe Lando (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) stars as Peter Scarbrow, once a Wall Street hotshot, now a recovering drug addict and headmaster of Mt. Horizon High, a wilderness school for at-risk youth. In this remote, rustic setting, he struggles to help his young charges overcome every kind of crisis, from eating disorders to sexual abuse. Filmed against the backdrop of British Columbia's natural splendour." Vision TV-Higher Ground
June 8, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. P.T. - Higher Ground (Drama Series) - Troubled Scott [Hayden Christensen] is brought to the school against his will, as Peter learns that the bank is foreclosing on the school property. EPISODE: Higher Ground (1): Ep 1 (#1-1 Scott Free) RATING: G CC’d: Y
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June 6, 2009 - Hayden Tennis - Thought everyone might like to see a brief clip from the interview of Hayden playing tennis during the French Open at the Tennis Club de Paris representing Lacoste. Don't forget you can enjoy the entire video by visiting Sky Movies.
June 5, 2009 - Hayden's latest Interview on Alex Zane's Guestlist - Hayden talks tennis, why he gave up eating pork, two little piggies and his favorite films on Sky Movies' Guestlist. You'll enjoy this nice, long interview with Hayden as he plays straight man to Alex's comedy. At least Zane wasn't dressed as Princess Leia like the last time he interviewed Hayden. And one of his favorite movies.......Galaxy Quest. It's one of my favs too and the DVD I always watch when I need a good laugh out loud movie. (Thanks to Sonia from Sweetest Adoration Forum for the link.)
Hayden Christensen may always be known as Anakin Skywalker, the future Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels. But, holding court on Alex Zane's Guest List this week, he reveals why Jumper proved a more hazardous shoot, leaving him with the nickname "One big eye", and both he and Alex relive the time they (separately) attempted to "do a Cool Hand Luke" and munch through 50 hard boiled eggs.
Hayden decided 15 was un oeuf, while Alex coughed up a "eggy furball".
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June 3, 2009 - Hayden Christensen Rumored in Vanishing on 7th Street - Shock Till You Drop reports that Hayden is in talks to star alongside rumored cast Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo in the film Vanishing on 7th Street previously titled "The Darkness" from director Brad Anderson (Session 9, The Machinist). Cameras are expected to roll later this month in Spokane, Washington and New York.
Storyline:
"The three play survivors of a mysterious phenomenon in which, during a blackout most of the population disappears. Holed up in a tavern, they try to piece together what's happening before the "darkness" returns." Source
From Hannibal Pictures:
Synopsis: Also on the horizon is “Darkness”, directed by Brad Anderson (“Session 9”, “The Machinist”), a terrifying thriller about a blackout that mysteriously takes the lives of most of the world’s population. A small group of survivors in Spokane, Washington holes up in a bar and plots their survival as the darkness returns to reclaim them. In negotiations to star in Anderson’s film are Thandie Newton (“Mission:Impossible 2”) and John Leguizamo (“The Happening”).
June 3, 2009 - Shanghai, I Love You in the Works - Last June Hayden spoke briefly in an interview while promoting the Jumper DVD about being asked to create and direct one of the shorts in the next movie in the Cities of Love series which is to be filmed in Shanghai. Shanghai, I Love You, also known as Bejing, I Love You is scheduled to go before cameras in the fall of 2009. There is no word on cast and crew yet but IMDb has a listing so we can check for updates. As of May 20, the project is listed in "Pre-Production" and looking to begin in the fall. We'll have to wait and see if Hayden is still involved in this project. IMDb: Shanghai, I Love You
According to Variety, the producer of Shanghai, I Love You wants production on the pic to begin in the fall to be completed in time for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. Source
Here is Hayden's video where he speaks about Bejing [aka Shanghai], I Love you:
May 29, 2009 - Hayden's Lacoste Spirit - According to some reports, Hayden and Rachel attended today's match between Rafael Nadal and Lleyton Hewitt at Roland Garros for the 2009 French Open in Paris. Both Hayden and Rachel wore Lacoste for the occasion. A few more pictures have been added to the gallery and I'll be adding more throughout the weekend.
From Don't Miss Translation
"There was beautiful weather in Paris today, and there are beautiful people at Roland Garros. Hayden Christensen triggered hysteria arriving a few minutes ago."
May 29, 2009 - The Magic Project - I've been keeping tabs on changes to the project formerly known as Mandrake just in case so just a warning that it's all still rumor and speculation at this point. There have been some updates to the project at IMDb and on the Omega website.
The Mandrake poster has been removed from "new projects". The Synopsis is the same. Elsewhere on the site you can still find the Mandrake poster under "Pre-Production" but the PDF file has been removed.
CREDITS
Director: Mimi Leder (The Peacemaker, Deep Impact)
Writers: Josh Oppenheimer & Thomas Dean Donnelly, JV Hart, Ian Jeffers. Based on an original script by Kevin Bernhardt.
Cast: Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou
Production companies: Tiger8 Production / Omega Productions Inc.
STATUS
Pre Production
May 28, 2009 - More Hayden and Lacoste - A few more photos in the gallery of Hayden enjoying tennis in Paris during the French Open. (Thanks to Meyree for the pictures.)
May 28, 2009 - Hayden Christensen vs Mats Wilander 2009 French Open - Hayden made his way to the Tennis Club of Paris for a friendly game with one of the greats of tennis Mats Wilander. Celebrating the French Open and the history between Lacoste, the sponsor of the tournament and it's debuting fragrance Lacoste Challenge, the two sportsmen met for game, set and match on the sunny court in Paris. Hayden truly brought the game and was smartly attired in vintage inspired Lacoste white tennis clothes, no doubt a reminder of another veteran of the courts, Rene Lacoste. However Mats Wilander hasn't lost his game and won the match. (Thanks to Meyree for the link)
Translation:
Mats Wilander and Hayden Christensen played for perfume - The three-time winner at Roland-Garros and the star of the trilogy "Star Wars" exchanged a few rounds to promote the new fragrance Lacoste.
Mats Wilander won a match on Thursday. Not at Roland Garros as in the best years that have enabled him to win the tournament in 1982, 1985 and 1988 but a few hundred meters away, on the courts of the Tennis Club de Paris. Wilander faced one who played Anakin Skywalker in the trilogy "Star Wars" by George Lucas, Hayden Christensen. The two stars are in two tie-breaks to promote the new fragrance Lacoste Challenge. And logically, the Swede who won. Source
May 24, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge Fun and Games - Our fan on the street in France says the street posters of Hayden for Lacoste Challenge have all come down but there are sure to be other advertisements of Lacoste throughout the month of May as the men's fragrance makes its debut. Lacoste has a special relationship to the French Open as Rene' Lacoste was an avid player and fan of the tournament. Events have been scheduled to coincide with the tournament coverage.
Translation
"Do not resist the call of the game" - (May 20, 2009) While the technicians are working around the clay of Roland Garros, the partners of the competition are also on a war footing. Especially the brand Lacoste who intimately linked at Roland Garros since its creation, could not miss the event.
For this new edition, a major event will be held in Paris, opposite the Town Hall. The opportunity to collect a maximum of curious bystanders and others on a giant trampoline! The goal? Succeeding the best imitation of Hayden Christensen in the campaign for the new fragrance from Lacoste: Challenge. Of course, the bottom has been reproduced so that the illusion is "perfect."
For those who prefer video games, Lacoste will offer them to get into the heads poster of Roland Garros with Lacoste Challenge Cup.
From 30 May to 6 June
In short, a very masculine, which includes the codes of sport. We clearly see the desire of the brand to attract a younger audience. Source
May 24, 2009 - From Cannes to The French Open - Cannes is done but today marks the opening of the French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros and finishes up on June 7. We may be able to catch the new commercial for "Lacoste Challenge" featuring Hayden during the tournament. I've already gotten news alerts that things are in full swing and you can watch live matches on the Tennis Channel Some Lacoste commercials have been airing so if you get the channel heads up. The Tennis Channel
May 22, 2009 - Settle In For A Weekend With MTV, ‘Star Wars’ And ‘Behind The Screen’ - "As a Memorial Day weekend treat and lead-in to this Sunday’s episode of ‘Behind the Screen,’ MTV will be running all six “Star Wars” movies between Saturday and Monday. If you’ve seen George Lucas’s epic space fantasy, then you know exactly why you should be tuning in. If you don’t… well… here are all the reasons you need to settle in with some popcorn for a long, lazy weekend in front of the TV."
"Hardcore “Star Wars” fans like me have some issues with George Lucas’s approach to the most recent trilogy, starting with 1999’s “The Phantom Menace.” Wherever your opinions fall with regards to the new movies, it’s hard to say a foul word against Anakin Skywalker’s (Hayden Christensen) beautifully orchestrated descent into the Dark Side of the Force. In addition to be able to witness the birth of Darth Vader, “Revenge of the Sith’s” climactic lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Skywalker, his former pupil, adds new context to “A New Hope’s” — the first movie released in the series — rematch saber duel." Read more....
May 22, 2009 - New York, I love You: With Every Director Possible - "What does it take to make a movie a mainstream hit? A star-studded cast? Check. Creative and unique story lines? Check. A directorial debut by Scarlett Johansson? Check. Following in the same unique structure of its unofficial predecessor, Paris, Je T’Aime, New York, I love you is comprised of 12 films that take place in the 5 boroughs of New York. Each film is different but they all have one thing in common; they are about finding love in New York.
New York, I love you has an all-star cast which includes Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Andy Garcia, Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Natalie Portman, Irrfan Khan, Emilie Ohana, Orlando Bloom, Christina Ricci, Maggie Q, Ethan Hawke, Anton Yelchin, James Caan, Olivia Thilrlby, Blake Lively, Drea de Matteo, Julie Christie, John Hurt, Shia LaBeouf, Ugur Yucel, Taylor Geare, Carlos Acosta, Jacinda Barrett, Shu Qi, Burt Young, Chris Cooper, Robin Wright Penn, Eva Ammuri, Eli Wallach and Cloris Leachman. Read more...
New York, I Love You will be released in the US on October 16, 2009.
May 20, 2009 - Mandrake Project Update - IMDb has updated its' Mandrake listing changing the title to "Untitled Mimi Leder Project" and Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou have been added to the cast along with previously named actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The movie is listed as "in pre-production" with a project note that they are currently casting. Also, Hayden's IMDb listing has added "Untitled Mimi Leder Project" as one of his future films.
Variety had previously written that the untitled project would no longer be based on the Lee Falk comic strip Mandrake the Magician. It's possible it might now be considered an entirely different and new project. We'll just have to keep an eye on this one to see where the dust settles.
May 20, 2009 - Mandrake Update - MTV News has updated a previous story they posted about the movie Mandrake and Hayden possibly being cast in the project. Today MTV spoke with Hayden's representative who denied reports. (thanks IMDb forum)
"After speaking with a representative of Christensen, however, MTV News has been told that he is not attached to the “Mandrake” movie."
"The initial announcement had claimed that Christensen and “Gladiator” actor Djimon Hounsou would have lead roles in a movie about the “underground magician and escapologist” who is approached by the CIA for a special operation. In a conversation with MTV News, Christensen’s representative denied the report, saying that the actor will not be starring in the film. MTV News
May 19, 2009 - New York, I Love You France - NYILY will be released in France July 3, 2009. The following article talks about the movie release date and Hayden as ambassador for Lacoste with pictures from last October's photoshoot in Los Angeles. (thanks Meyree for sending the link.)
"Prochainement, le 3 juillet 2009, [Hayden Christensen] vous pourrez le voir dans le nouveau film « New York, I love you » au côté de Orlando Bloom, Shia LaBeouf, qui jouera dans Transformer 2 et Natalie Portman entre autres." more.....
May 18, 2009 - An In and Out Slice of Hollywood Biz - I feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz: "My, people come and go so quickly here!". So do movie roles apparently. My head is spinning at how fast things can change.
Casino Jack Update - Cinema Blend posted late Sunday a story in which Barry Pepper was reported to be taking the role of Michael Scanlon in Bagman aka Casino Jack, the role Hayden was previously attached to play. According to director George Hickenlooper in separate news on Monday, Hayden "became unavailable" to join the cast which begins filming later this week in Toronto. (Thanks Rosie and SA Forum for the news.)
Mandrake Update - But that's not all.....Reports that Hayden is attached to star in a movie based on the comic strip Mandrake are still going strong. Variety is reporting that development is well underway. However, the story will be taking on a life of it's own instead of becoming the Mandrake story of the comic strips.
(Variety) "China's Tiger 8 Media and Wuxi Jinyuan Industry Investment and Development Co. closed its Tiger Portfolio Film Fund (TPF), a revolving $150 million production fund that's primarily aimed at films to be made in China."
"TPF's first pic is a project formerly known as "Mandrake." Pic, to be helmed by Mimi Leder and written by Kevin Bernhardt, will now be a more modern action-adventure that is no longer based on comicstrip character Mandrake the Magician. Thesps Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou are in negotiations to board the untitled film, which will lense in the mountain area of Shangri-la and in studios in Beijing."
"Warner Bros. is in final negotiations for the domestic rights to the pic. Producers include Howard and Karen Baldwin and Ashok Amritraj." Read more...
In an interview with Collider last November, Ashok Armritraj was hoping to begin filming in 2009. Our fingers are crossed.
May 17, 2009 - Lacoste Street Posters a Distraction - Street posters of the new Lacoste Challenge fragrance for men featuring Hayden are everywhere in France causing quite a pleasant distraction for fans. Thanks to Meyree who drove around yesterday to get a picture to share with us. She says the street posters are almost every 100 meters where she lives. So I hope Hayden's fans in France like the landscape.
One French website talks about others who have been the face of men's fragrances on buses and street posters in France.
"After having Jude Law for Dior and Jonathan Rhys Meyer for Energy, it is now the face of Hayden Christensen found on each bus. Who's next?" Source
May 17, 2009 - Bagman (Casino Jack) IMDb Status - IMDb has updated the listing for Bagman aka Casino Jack. Status has been changed from "pre-production" to "filming". Principal photography begins on May 23, 2009 in Toronto. Hayden is listed in the role of Michael Scanlon in the fact based political thrill about Washington Lobbyist Jack Abramoff played by fellow castmate Kevin Spacey. IMDB Bagman aka Casino Jack
May 15, 2009 - Casinio Jack Filming Location - (Tribune) Lochness Links hole No. 4 featured site - WELLAND — It’s a long way from Scotland, but Lochness Links golf course is close enough for Hollywood. Kendel Bielby, the administrative assistant from the golf course, said producers of a movie starring Kevin Spacey called Casino Jack will be filmed at the 4th hole at Lochness Links within the next three to five weeks.
Bielby said golf course general manager Stephen Billyard had a phone call from director George Hickenlooper a few weeks ago. Since then, she said movie producers have been at the course “a few times to scope out the place.”
“I could tell as soon as they walked in, I was looking at them and they all had jeans on. I was like, ‘You guys aren’t golfers,’” Bielby said. After that second visit, golf course management was informed their course was selected for filming the scene.
“They were looking to produce a scene that takes place at St. Andrews in Scotland,” she said. “So since we’re a links course, they thought we were the best way to go.” And the golf courses’ Scottish name, Lochness Links, likely helped make up their minds, she added.
“They saw the No. 4 hole and they decided that was perfect,” she said. In addition to filming at the fourth hole, she said the production crew is considering filming additional footage in front of the Lochness Links clubhouse, although specific details are still being determined.
Casino Jack, a true story based on Jack Abramoff, a Washington lobbyist who was sent to jail for defrauding $25 million from Native American casinos, also stars Hayden Christensen, David Cross and Tea Leoni. Read more...
May 15, 2009 - Mandrake Production Update - Production on Mandrake may be starting soon in China according to an article from the Des Moines Register. It was reported that Howard Baldwin, President and CEO of the Baldwin Entertainment Group, will be leaving soon to work on the film in China. BEG is the production company for Mandrake which is rumored to star Hayden Christensen in the title role as an underground street magician who uses his powers of illusion to fight crime. (Thanks to Mary for sending me the news and link.)
From May 12 - Des Moines Register Movie producer Howard Baldwin is preparing to leave for China to work on the big-budget action picture "Mandrake." Source
May 15, 2009 - Mickey Rourke Signs on to Mona Lisa - Casting has been unconfirmed and a little confusing for "Mona Lisa" especially since Handmade Films' International director had originally issued a statement last November that Hayden would be taking on the lead role. It's a done deal now and Mickey Rourke is confirmed by Variety in the role of ex-con George who falls for a call-girl in the crime thriller.
(Variety) Mickey Rourke has signed on to star in a remake of classic 1980s Brit gangster pic "Mona Lisa." Rourke will play an ex-con who takes a job as a chauffeur for a high-class escort. Eva Green is in advanced negotiations to star opposite him. Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson starred in the original 1986 pic directed by Neil Jordan.
Helmer Larry Clark ("Kids," "Wassup Rockers") is writing and directing the remake, which is being produced by Handmade Films with Handmade Films Intl. handling worldwide sales. Lensing is set to begin in New York in July. Rourke's deal was brokered by agent David Unger, Bill Sobel of Edelstein, Laird and Sobel and HandMade's Patrick Meehan. Source
May 14, 2009 - "New York, I Love You" Gets Release - (Variety) Vivendi Entertainment has set Oct. 16 as the release date for anthology project "New York, I Love You."
The pic includes segments directed by Jian Wen, Mira Nair, Brett Ratner, Allen Hughes, Shekhar Khapur, Natalie Portman, Fatih Akin, Joshua Marston and Randy Balsmyer.
Cast is comprised of Bradley Cooper, Andy Garcia, Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Natalie Portman, Irrfan Khan, Emilie Ohana, Orlando Bloom, Christina Ricci, Maggie Q, Ethan Hawke, James Caan, Blake Lively, Drea de Matteo, John Hurt, Shia LaBeouf, Burt Young, Chris Cooper, Eli Wallach and Cloris Leachman.
The project follows along the same lines as "Paris Je T'aime" as the second in a series of "Cities of Love" movies conceived by Emmanuel Benbihy, who produced this film with Marina Grasic ("Crash"). "Cities of Love" productions are being set up in Shanghai, Rio de Jainero, Berlin and Jerusalem. Source
May 14, 2009 - Casino Jack IMDb Casting Updates - Hannah Endicott-Douglas has been added to the cast. The 14 year old Anne of Green Gables Canadian actress is listed in the role of Sarah Abramoff, Jack Abramoff's daughter.
Another Canadian Actor, David Fraser (Charlie Bartlett), joins the cast playing Karl Rove.
May 14, 2009 - Casino Jack Composer - "Casino Jack, George Hickenlooper's upcoming thriller starring Kevin Spacey and Hayden Christensen, gets an original score by Jonathan Goldsmith, a composer who is best known for his intimate score to Sarah Polley's Oscar-nominated Away from Her. Casino Jack, also known as Bagman, tells the true story of American lobbyist, Jack Abramoff, who was sentenced to prison after his fraudulent dealings with Indian casinos. Film will premiere some time next year. According to Evolution Music Partners, Goldsmith also recently
finished the score for Stephen Kay's thriller Cell 213, starring Bruce Greenwood.
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May 13, 2009 - Casino Jack Updates - Movieline has some news about possible additional casting for Bagman (Casino Jack). Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria-Twilight), Barry Pepper (Flags of Our Fathers), Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves, Twilight: New Moon) and Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire, Jack Frost) may all be joining the cast when filming begins this month in Toronto.
Movieline - Factory Girl director George Hickenlooper is about to start shooting Casino Jack, a biopic about disgraced Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, starring Kevin Spacey in the title role and Hayden Christensen as his associate, Mike Scanlon. Deadline Hollywood already toldjus!™ that Hickenlooper and Spacey had visited Abramoff in prison to discuss the project. Since then, via Facebook, we’re getting incremental updates on his progress. Let’s relive them, with commentary..... Read all...
May 13, 2009 - Mona Lisa Update - Several french movie sites are saying that Hayden is still attached to Mona Lisa in the role of George and that Mickey Rourke is playing the role of the crime boss that Michael Caine played in the original film. Other articles are saying that Mickey Rourke will be playing George, the same role that Hayden had been reported to be playing and mentions Hayden only as being previously attached. I've posted a few of the articles below. Sorry for the poor translation but you'll get the idea.
I don't know if it's pre-Cannes frenzy but casting for Mona Lisa is still unclear judging by the lack of concensus among the current articles on the movie.
Premiere Cinema - Last year, the most intriguing project was emerging: a remake of "Mona Lisa by Larry Clark. In 1986, the film by Neil Jordan returned from the Cannes festival with a prize of interpretation (ex aequo with Michel Blanc) to Bob Hoskins, it is true dandy in role as a bodyguard to a call girl with whom he falls in love.
Clark came to compose the outline of his cast: Hayden Christensen resume the role of Hoskins, Eva Green as the call-girl and Mickey Rourke, as a formidable mafia played by Michael Caine. Source
Cinema Movies France - Larry Clark to reboot Mona Lisa. The director Larry Clark (Ken Park, Bully) leads Eva Green, Hayden Christensen (photo) and
Mickey Rourke in a remake of "Mona Lisa, a Neil Jordan movie was directed in 1986. Mona Lisa, the film by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with a Vampire, Breakfast on Pluto, A Vif), Georges looked small time gangsters who, after time in prison, tries to regain his past life.
But everything has changed around him: his ex-wife refuses to see her daughter and her old friends the drop him. He is finally hired as a driver for a call-girl. Between them, a strange relationship will begin., Wassup Rockers) focused on a recurring basis to youth with a faisseau topics such as the tragedy, sex, drugs, sport, idleness, art , poverty, love ... That said, as he likes the very disorders, the relationship between George and the call-girl has the mark.
The film was presented at Cannes in 1986 where Bob Hoskins (who plays George) came away with the Palme best actor tied with Michel Blanc.
So this is a big challenge that rests on the shoulders of Hayden Christensen who will take over the role of Georges. What is known is that the director Larry Clark likes to stage handsome young adults. Hence his choice certainly. We'll see ...
The beautiful Eva Green (Casino Royale) will play the the call-girl and Mickey Rourke, multiplying the projects since his come-back (The Wrestler), becomes a formidable mafia. Mona Lisa is a project still confusing to Larry Clark, which, until then, through his films (Kids, Ken Park, Bully,) Source
Cinema.com - The American director Larry Clark will conduct the remake of the thriller Mona Lisa by Neil Jordan with Eva Green (Casino Royale) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) in the leading roles, revealed to the weekly RelaxNews professional Hollywood Production Weekly.
Eva Green and Mickey Rourke are expected to resume the roles of Cathy Tyson and Bob Hoskins in the new version of film noir released in 1986. Last November, Rosario Dawson (seven lives) and Hayden Christensen (Jumper) were attached to the project.
Announced in 2005, the proposed remake of "Mona Lisa should be the title Shame. It revisit this tragic love story about a gangster who falls for the girl whose call-it is the driver. Larry Clark, author of Bully (2001) and Ken Park (2002), will begin shooting the film in September. Source
May 13, 2009 - Hickenlooper Finds Spacey for ‘Casino Jack’ - "Variety posted casting news regarding George Hickenlooper’s new film Casino Jack saying Kevin Spacey has signed on to star as the title character, disgraced Washington power broker Jack Abramoff. However, a trip over to IMDB reveals this must be old news and they even have several more names attached to the project."
Filming is set to begin this month in Toronto, which leads me to believe the names on IMDB may actually be correct, but considering the site’s track record on films in production take the following bit of news as rumor until otherwise confirmed.
IMDB lists Hayden Christensen, David Cross, Christian Campbell, Christian Campbell and Jeffrey R. Smith as members of the cast. Christensen is listed as playing Michael Scanlon, a former communications director for Rep. Tom DeLay, lobbyist, and public relations executive who has plead guilty to corruption charges and is currently assisting in the investigation of his former partners Jack Abramoff, Grover Norquist (Smith) and Ralph Reed (Campbell) by separate state and federal grand jury investigations into lobbying performed for Indian tribes running casino gambling businesses. Read more.....
May 12, 2009 - Bagman (Casino Jack) - (Moviehole) Kevin Spacey is set to play disgraced Washington power broker Jack Abramoff in a new film for director George Hickenlooper ("The Man from Elysian Fields").
"Casino Jack" will star Spacey as the once high-powered lobbyist whose bribery schemes and fraudulent dealings with Indian casinos ultimately landed him in prison. The Norman Snider-written pic lenses in Toronto this month.
According to the IMDB, Hayden Christensen, David Cross, Christian Campbell (Neve's brother), Spencer Garrett, and Jeffrey R.Smith are also onboard the film. Moviehole and Variety
May 12, 2009 - Mandrake More Than Rumor - Omega Productions has your first look movie poster with cast Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou and a synopsis of the story.
Mandrake is also featured at the Cannes Film Market and listed with Hayden's other movies on Cinando.com
CREDITS
Director: Mimi Leder (The Peacemaker, Deep Impact)
Writers: Josh Oppenheimer & Thomas Dean Donnelly, JV Hart, Ian Jeffers. Based on an original script by Kevin Bernhardt.
Cast: Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou
Production companies: Tiger8 Production / Omega Productions Inc.
STATUS
Pre Production
SYNOPSIS
Jackson Mandrake lives life on the edge. Working as an underground magician and escapologist, his act has grown increasingly dangerous. Following a daring escape from an SUV that has been dropped out of an aeroplane at the Burning Man Festival, he is coerced by the CIA into breaking a deep-cover agent named Xi Shing Lung out of a maximum security jail. Hypnosis, contortion, distraction and technical wizardry all come into play as Mandrake breaks the agent out from the inside within a 24-hour deadline.
But back on the outside, Mandrake learns that it was all a set-up. Xi is a CIA agent gone bad. He offers Mandrake the chance to join his crime ring. When Mandrake refuses, he's a marked man. He must escape his would-be-killers and also the real CIA who accuse him of being in league with Xi. His quest to clear his name leads him into all sorts of dangers, which he must overcome with daredevil escapes that require all his conjuring skills. And along the way, Mandrake is forced to confront his past and the girl he left behind...
May 12, 2009 - And Another Rumored Movie? - This is turning out to be a sweet day for movie news. Premiere France is reporting that Hayden may be cast in the title role of Mandrake [The Magician] with Djimon Hounsou as Lothar his assistant and directed by Mimi Leder. You can see the article HERE.
The movie is listed as "development unknown" on IMDB even though they have some cast listed. IMDB - Mandrake - Storyline: An adaptation of the comic centered on Leon Mandrake, a magician who relies on his powers of hypnotism and illusion to combat crime.
Here is a very rough translation:
The adaptation of Mandrake is a sea serpent: Federico Fellini has long
tried to mount the adventures of the wizard created by Lee Falk with Marcello Mastroianni - certain plans of Intervista, referred besides there. Then Julian Temple tried the adventure with David Bowie before, less ambitious, Chuck Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers trying without success. A new attempt is under way, with Mimi Leder to direct and Hayden Christensen as Mandrake and Djimon Hounsou as Lothar, the faithful one assisting of the magician controlling to perfection hypnosis.
May 12, 2009 - The Wrestler Drives Vesper Lynd - Mona Lisa - We first reported news about Hayden being attached to Handmade Films remake of Mona Lisa and a brief history of the film's development back on November 7, 2008. We recently updated the story and the info can be found HERE. IGN Movies has noted the changes in development also with their own update today. We're still keeping an eye on this one. Read all...
IGN Movies
The project is an Americanized remake of the 1986 British film directed by Neil Jordan and produced by HandMade Films. Bob Hoskins starred as George, a London chauffeur who drives a high-class call girl Simone (Cathy Tyson). Michael Caine played Dinny, George's old boss who hired him to drive Simone and to spy on one of her regulars.
There have been a number of actors associated with the remake over the years. Rosario Dawson was first said to be Clark's choice to play the female lead in 2005 when the project was titled Shame. Most recently, Hayden Christensen was reported to be playing the male lead; it's unclear whether Rourke has replaced him or if Rourke will play the Caine role instead.
May 12, 2009 - Steven Gould Talks Jumper - Movie, Books, Sequels - The first Jumper movie seemed only an introduction of sorts to the story and characters but if Jumper 2 uses the second novel Reflex for elements of its' story then there is a good movie ahead. Steven Gould spoke to io9 about a sequel to Doug Liman's Jumper starring Hayden Christensen. If you haven't yet read Reflex, you're missing a real page turner.
io9
Liman has previously stated that he would want to use Reflex as the source material for the second film, focusing on expanding the Jumpers' teleportation powers. In Reflex, this includes jumping to other planets and traveling through time. The book also focuses on Rice's girlfriend Millie, played by Rachel Bilson in the original film, gaining the ability to jump.
Gould
"Liman has expressed a particular interest in an unspecified moment in the sequel Reflex, and I suspect it's this twinning thing that Davy does, where he's jumping to a place and back and forth to the point where he's in both places at once, and a hole opens connecting the two places. So when he's chained to a wall, he jumps back and forth to the ocean and all this water floods out of the hole. If ever there was a cinematic moment, that's it. And then there's this thing from Reflex where you have a very shadow-y Illuminati sort of government agency and they very much want to control jumpers. And that organization showed up in the scripts, but they ended up having to cut it because of budget. So that thread might show up." Read all at IO9
May 11, 2009 - Neuromancer Back in the News - According to Production Weekly on Twitter, Liv Tyler is in talks for an unspecified role in Joseph Kahn's adaptation of Neuromancer. The reports have given rise to perhaps recycled rumors on a few movie sites that Hayden is still attached to star as the main character in the movie based on author William Gibson's historical and original cyberpunk novel. (Sources: Filmjunk and JoBlo
In January 2008, Hayden was attached to the movie and listed in the role of Case on Production Weekly and also on the movie production website at Seven Arts Pictures. Since May 2008 however, there has been no cast listed at Seven Arts but the rumors have persisted. It may be worth watching to see how things develop but there's no reason to assume Hayden is attached at this time. Still, things can change quickly in Hollywood. Neuromancer is also being marketed at this year's Cannes Film Market but only Liv Tyler is listed in the cast.
2009 Cannes Product Listing
"Neuromancer," Sci-Fi/Action. Development.
Episodes: Julia Verdin.
Running Time: Joseph Kahn.
Cast: Liv Tyler.
Based on the seminal novel by William Gibson
May 10, 2009 - Mother's Day - Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there and your families. I hope you have a wonderful day.
May 9, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge Official Website - The official website for Lacoste's new men's fragrance "Challenge" presents the new scent and its ambassador Hayden Christensen. The interactive site includes an introduction, a foreword from Hayden, a biography and behind the scenes images from the Los Angeles photoshoot. Also, test your skill with an online game called "Lacoste Challenge Cup" and enter a contest at the Lacoste Playground. Click the pictures below to read the English version of the site or visit the gallery. Click the Photo Album to see the Behind The Scenes images and more. Visit the official site and explore Lacoste Challenge (Thank you Rosie from EOL and HCC)
"LACOSTE is proud to present Challenge’s fragrance ambassador, the very talented Canadian born actor Hayden Christensen. Stylish, dynamic and charismatic, Hayden is not only a cult icon but also a bona fide heartthrob, being named in both People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People and Teen People Magazine’s 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 in 2002."
Click for photo album
May 9, 2009 - Bagman (Casino Jack) Update - IMDB has updated its list of producers. Hayden's brother Tove Christensen is now listed as an Executive Producer. (thanks IMDB Message Board).
May 8, 2009 - New York, I Love You Website - Another website is up for Cities of Love and New York, I Love You. It's pretty bare at the moment and may be temporary but maybe this means we will be getting more information on a definite release date soon. New York, I Love You is one of 2009's most anticipated films with a cast and crew of international appeal. You can visit the new website by clicking HERE.
May 7, 2009 - Hayden on Hello Magazine List - HELLO! Magazine (Canada) celebrates the country's 50 Most Beautiful People with Hayden making the top of the list at number 10.
"Star Wars anti-hero Hayden Christensen "jumped" back into film - and a romance with co-star and new fiancee Rachel Bilson - in Jumper last year. Now 28, the star is the dashing face of a new Lacoste scent." Read article
May 7, 2009 - New York, I Love You Screening - Sherezade Films hosted a private screening of New York, I Love You at The Avenues in Bahrain on May 6th. Also mentioned is a US September 2009 release date.
Alothman Blog
"The event took place to promote Sherezade Films, a production company who are making films that are not Hollywood blockbusters or low budget artistic movies. Rather they are producing meaningful and beautiful films with both artistic revelance and Hollywood personalities.
People who took part in “New York, I Love You” include Natalie Portman, Rachel Bilson, Shia LaBeouf, Hayden Christensen, Ethan Hawke, Blake Lively, Robin Wright Penn, Andy Garcia, and Christina Ricci- just to name a few.
It is the second of the “I Love You” series, first was the highly acclaimed “Paris Je Taime”. We were promised there were more to come, all of which I will be certain to see. Look out for “New York, I Love You” when it hits theaters in the US and around the globe in September. Read all....Alothman Blog
May 5, 2009 - Bagman Goes into Production - Hannibal Pictures, the distribution company for Bagman aka "Casino Jack", has added the following announcement to their website. According to the site the feature film starts principal photography on May 23, 2009 and stars Kevin Spacey and Hayden Christensen. IMDB has updated back to the original title of Bagman. It was previously Casino Jack.
"Hannibal Pictures is pleased to announce "Bagman" a/k/a "Casino Jack", the new thriller starring two-time Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey (American Beauty, 21) as Jack Abramoff, an ambitious lobbyist whose schemes to peddle influence and broker political favors ultimately lead to murder. Co-starring Hayden Christensen (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith) as Abramoff's scandalous right hand man, and directed by George Hickenlooper (Factory Girl, The Man from Elysian Fields), Bagman is a smart, fast-paced thriller in the vein of "Catch Me if You Can" meets "Good Fellas", set in Washington DC. Filming will begin in Toronto in June on this ambitious project, made all the more fascinating because it's based on true events."
May 5, 2009 - New York I Love You Website - Cities of Love There is only a poster graphic up at the moment.
Synopsis
In the city that never sleeps, no one ever stops dreaming of love. Those dreams come to life in "New York, I Love You" – an act of collective storytelling from some of today’s most exciting international screen artists and a global, all-star cast, who together create a kaleidoscopic view of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that drive the city’s heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters erupt across the Manhattan landscape -- from Tribeca to Central Park to Harlem – forging an interconnected love story as diverse and unifying as the very fabric of New York.
Cast : Bradley COOPER, Justin BARTHA, Andy GARCIA, Hayden CHRISTENSEN, Rachel BILSON, Natalie PORTMAN, Irrfan KHAN, Emilie OHANA, Orlando BLOOM, Christina RICCI, Maggie Q, Ethan HAWKE, Anton YELCHIN, James CAAN, Olivia THIRLBY, Blake LIVELY, Drea DE MATTEO, Julie CHRISTIE, John HURT, Shia LABEOUF, Ugur YUCEL, Taylor GEARE, Carlos ACOSTA, Jacinda BARRETT, Shu QI, Burt YOUNG, Chris COOPER, Robin WRIGHT PENN, Eva AMURRI, Eli WALLACH, Cloris LEACHMAN, Kevin BACON, Saul WILLIAMS, Nicholas PURCELL, Carla GUGINO, Goran VISNJIC
May 2, 2009 - Lacoste Challenge - Lacoste's new fragrance for men is starting to show up in stores now in France. (thanks Meyree for the info) Hayden is the first celebrity spokesperson in the brands history and will be seen in print and tv ads for the fragrance starting this month in France. Lacoste Challenge will be available in the US in June.
April 29, 2009 - New York, I Love You at Cannes Market - New York, I Love you is included in the Product Listings for the Cannes International Film Festival Market. According to Cinando.com and The Hollywood Reporter "New York, I Love You" will be marketed at the upcoming festival. The Cannes Film Festival dates are May 13- May 24th.
April 27, 2009 - Hot Button - Playing Abramoff - Two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey has accepted a role to play disgraced fundraiser Jack Abramoff in a film called "Casino Jack," directed by George Hickenlooper.
The blog Deadline Hollywood Daily reported Mr. Spacey visited Abramoff in prison to research the role and plans to meet with Abramoff's old lobbyist friends in Washington. Hayden Christensen will play Abramoff's business partner Michael Scanlon and Spencer Garrett will play former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, Texas Republican." Source
April 26, 2009 - Casino Jack Cast Update - IMDB has added Hayden Christensen in the role of Michael Scanlon and Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff in the political thriller Casino Jack. According to the Canadian Government website on media development the feature is schedule to roll cameras with George Hickenlooper directing from May 23 – June 28/09 in Ontario, Canada.
Here is a little of what Wikipedia has about Michael Scanlon.
On Friday, November 18, 2005, in a one-count criminal information filed by the US Justice Department, Scanlon was charged with conspiring with another lobbyist, who was identified only as "Lobbyist A,"[3] and believed to be Abramoff [4]. Allegedly, Scanlon and Abramoff's behavior was reported to the FBI by Scanlon's ex-fiancée, Emily Miller. She turned in Scanlon when he broke off the engagement in favor of a 24-year-old waitress at a Rehoboth Beach seafood restaurant, after having purchased a $4.7 million mansion in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (part of the DuPont estate) and furnishing it for Ms. Miller.[5] [6] That same day Scanlon agreed to testify against Abramoff in any future criminal case involving his ex-partner.
On November 21, 2005, in proceedings before Federal District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle, Scanlon pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe a member of Congress and other public officials. Under the plea agreement, Scanlon will repay $19.6 million to his former Indian tribe lobbying clients. [7] He is expected to testify against Abramoff and anyone else indicted in the case, according to Justice Department sources.[8] Read more on Michael Scanlon
Hayden Christensen takes role of Michael Scanlon
April 26, 2009 - Casino Jack Start Date - Internet Movie Database (Pro) has updated Casino Jack to show a May 23, 2009 start date. Only supporting cast is listed at the moment and the release date is still set for 2010.
April 25, 2009 - Casino Jack Recent Articles - Briefs and links to articles from around the net on the new movie Casino Jack starrring Kevin Spacey and Hayden Christensen.
'Captain Jack' - "Spacey to play Abramoff - Kevin Spacey will play Jack Abramoff in a film that starts shooting in May, reports Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood. Finke says she's told the film will be "a modern day GoodFellas set in Washington, D.C., that plays like a thriller involving Karl Rove and others in former President George W. Bush's inner circle," and will also star Hayden Christensen. Spencer Garrett will play Tom DeLay, and Tea Leoni is in talks to play Abramoff's wife." More from Politico
Kevin Spacey to Play Abramoff - "The two of them [Hickenlooper, Spacey] are shooting a script by Dead Ringers writer Norman Snider called Casino Jack (which was Abramoff's nickname)...
The film is likely to cause a bit of a stir if marketed right: it's a Goodfellas-style thriller about Abramoff's corrupt stint in Washington, wheeling and dealing with members of the Bush administration. The film supposedly even involves figures such as Karl Rove, and most likely Tom DeLay as well. Production Weekly broke news last Friday that Spacey and Hayden Christensen (who Hickenlooper worked with last in Factory Girl) are playing Abramoff and Michael Scanlon." Read more....
George Hickenlooper, Kevin Spacey meet with jailbird Jack Abramoff - "George Hickenlooper, the native St. Louisan who directed the Warhol-era flick “Factory Girl” and the rock doc “Mayor of the Sunset Strip,” is profiling a particularly infamous character in his next film: lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is currently in prison after multiple convictions related to shady casino operations. Hickenlooper is preparing a movie based on Abramoff titled “Casino Jack.” The director and star Kevin Spacey were recently allowed to visit Abramoff at federal pen to get the lobbyist’s side of the story. Read more...
April 24, 2009 - Casino Jack - Rumor Mill Gets in Gear - Columnist Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood has posted today some behind the scenes goings on from a "source" about preparation for the upcoming movie starring Kevin Spacey and Hayden Christensen. The article reads like an intelligence gathering operation and pretty intriguing stuff. Among other things the article says the movie will start filming later next month. The director, George Hickenlooper also directed Hayden in Factory Girl.
"My sources tell me that 2-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey and film director George Hickenlooper (Factory Girl, Hearts of Darkness) are right now visiting Washington DC lobbyist Jack Abramoff in Cumberland Federal Prison. Abramoff, of course, was responsible for one of the biggest political scandal to hit the nation's capital since Watergate, and is the subject of a screenplay Casino Jack starring Spacey and directed by Hickenlooper. The story is described to me as a modern day GoodFellas set in Washington DC that plays like a thriller involving Karl Rove and others in former President George W. Bush's inner circle......Cameras will roll later next month."
"I'm told that Kevin Spacey is set to star as Jack Abramoff, Hayden Christensen will play Abramoff's closest associate Mike Scanlon, Spencer Garrett (Public Enemies) will play Majority Leader Tom DeLay, and Arrested Development star David Cross will play Abramoff crony Adam Kidan. The production is also in talks with Tea Leoni as Abramoff's wife." Read the article..
April 23, 2009 - Lacoste Photoshoot - Take a look at the Photo Album for 15 larger photos. (Thanks Meyree) Source
“I recently acquired a farm north of Toronto,” Christensen announces, “and I just bought a big excavator and a dump truck and a bobcat – construction toys. I plan to start building soon. I can’t wait to go out there and move dirt and get my hands dirty.” He bought his heavy-duty vehicles at an auction in Southern Ontario, where to his immense pleasure the people were far more intent on ogling gear than celebrities. “It’s currently a hay farm, but I want it to be a working farm. I want to fill the barn with livestock. First pigs, then cattle and horses.” Source: EnRoute Magazine.
“He made his name as the young Darth Vader, but for Hayden Christensen the next year launches his career on a new intergalactic trajectory. The young Canuck will find himself sporting Bob Dylan's hat, in the arms of sexy starlet Jessica Alba, surrounded by Virgins, and transporting himself around the world in a split second. With such a fantastic future, how will he keep it real?”
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Hayden talks about Doug Liman and Jumper, Jessica Alba and Awake and Factory Girl, Billy Quinn and more. Toro Magazine is no longer available on newstands. Download the entire issue online in PDF format (19MB) HERE
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June 8, 2009 - Higher Ground - Vision TV begins airing the series Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. P.T.
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