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Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com
Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:-
London | April 18, 2005 1:12:16 PM IST
Orlando Bloom might be a screen heartthrob, but he himself has become a big fan of U2 frontman Bono after seeing his performance on the Vertigo world tour and was deeply touched by his humanitarian message.
'Bono, who's such a remarkable man, had a screen which projected the 1948 UN declaration of human rights. The first six chapters of it all said, basically that we are a fellowship, a brotherhood, each man is equal,' femalefirst quoted Bloom as saying.
'What an amazing message to play at a cool, huge concert where he's just rocked out and given everyone a great show. And it was cool to see it, the only way Bono knows how. He had a bandage on his head which said 'Jew, Christian...' ie. we're all on the same planet as one, at some point we have to realise we're all connected as a family.' (ANI)"
London | April 18, 2005 1:12:16 PM IST
Orlando Bloom might be a screen heartthrob, but he himself has become a big fan of U2 frontman Bono after seeing his performance on the Vertigo world tour and was deeply touched by his humanitarian message.
'Bono, who's such a remarkable man, had a screen which projected the 1948 UN declaration of human rights. The first six chapters of it all said, basically that we are a fellowship, a brotherhood, each man is equal,' femalefirst quoted Bloom as saying.
'What an amazing message to play at a cool, huge concert where he's just rocked out and given everyone a great show. And it was cool to see it, the only way Bono knows how. He had a bandage on his head which said 'Jew, Christian...' ie. we're all on the same planet as one, at some point we have to realise we're all connected as a family.' (ANI)"
Monday, April 18, 2005
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'Rings' star Viggo takes to the high seas
'Rings' star Viggo takes to the high seas
14 APRIL 2005
Johnny Depp isn't the only swashbuckling adventurer coming our way this year as Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen has left Middle Earth in favour of a life on the high seas. And King Aragorn had no trouble finding his sea legs when he got to work on the historical epic Alatriste in which he plays a heroic Spanish soldier.
With a long moustache and a bandana wrapped around his head, the handsome actor bore more than a passing resemblance to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates Of The Caribbean. But Viggo's latest character is unlikely to share his fellow sailor's wise-cracking wit, as the new movie is an altogether more serious affair.
Captain Alatriste became a hero in 16th-century Spain after proving his bravery in the country's Imperial Wars. The soldier turned mercenary got into more than his fair share of scrapes as he and his men did battle with the English Navy.
The Spanish-language flick will add weight to Viggo's reputation as a Renaissance Man. The 46-year-old actor is a successful poet, photographer, artist and musician, not to mention being fluent in several languages. The movie will also act as a showcase for some of Spain's hottest acting talents, such as Eduardo Noriega and Victoria Abril.
14 APRIL 2005
Johnny Depp isn't the only swashbuckling adventurer coming our way this year as Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen has left Middle Earth in favour of a life on the high seas. And King Aragorn had no trouble finding his sea legs when he got to work on the historical epic Alatriste in which he plays a heroic Spanish soldier.
With a long moustache and a bandana wrapped around his head, the handsome actor bore more than a passing resemblance to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates Of The Caribbean. But Viggo's latest character is unlikely to share his fellow sailor's wise-cracking wit, as the new movie is an altogether more serious affair.
Captain Alatriste became a hero in 16th-century Spain after proving his bravery in the country's Imperial Wars. The soldier turned mercenary got into more than his fair share of scrapes as he and his men did battle with the English Navy.
The Spanish-language flick will add weight to Viggo's reputation as a Renaissance Man. The 46-year-old actor is a successful poet, photographer, artist and musician, not to mention being fluent in several languages. The movie will also act as a showcase for some of Spain's hottest acting talents, such as Eduardo Noriega and Victoria Abril.
Friday, April 01, 2005
A Pirates Life For Jack
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A Pirates Life For Jack
Exclusive: Davenport returns to the Caribbean for the sequels
31 March 2005
"Do you honestly think I can tell you what the plot of it is?" says Jack Davenport, incredulously. " I just can't tell you. All I can tell you is that I'm in them. I'd be strung up and shot if I tell you anything."
OK, so this isn't going to be the most spoilerific chat we've ever had. Frankly, we're slightly worried that we could be hunted down by skeletal, unkillable studio executives if we keep pushing for more news on the best pirate franchise out there. But we did manage to wheedle a few tiny tidbits out of Pirates of the Caribbean's Norrington about the two sequels, which he is returning to work on today.
"I'm filming on Pirates until January of next year. There's a little break between shooting on the two films, so that the poor bastards who have to work every day, i.e. the crew, can catch their breath slightly, because it's a pretty massive operation. The first one made so much money that the number crunchers obviously decided to turn it into a franchise. We're kind of lucky to be along for the ride really."
We did manage to persuade Davenport to confirm that he returns as the same character – not, you know, a robot double or a heavily prostheticised Scottish nanny or anything. "I'm not a ghost or anything, I'm the same person. Maybe a bit of cross-dressing – no, I'm kidding."
Well, we have at least learned that much. Fans of the film (and really, who isn't?) may remember that Norrington was last seen offering Cap'n Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and ex-fiancee Elizabeth Swann a headstart, but promised to come after them with the entire British Caribbean fleet behind him soon enough. While Jack's lips may have remained as tightly sealed as a oyster clamped in irons in the dank brig of a pirate ship, we don't think we're going out on too much of a limb to suggest that he might be in pursuit of our heroes over the next two films.
One thing's for sure – Davenport seems pretty pleased to be back. "Pirates of the Caribbean – it struck me that it was at least going to be a complete laugh doing it. It was, and then it turned into a juggernaut. Of course we buckle our swashes, but I think there were a few things that were crucial in terms of it working. One obviously is humour, and I think, unlike many blockbusters, we also have a plot, which helps. A ridiculous plot, but, you know, it's a pirate film for chrissakes. I think a lot of that is down to the writers, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, who are very good at taking fairly tired genres and reinvigorating them but also giving a heart to the story. They're very smart guys, they're lovely men – and they're back for the sequels."
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest is due out on July 7 next year. Hopefully we'll manage to threaten someone in the know with walking the plank until they spill the beans long before then. In the meantime, we'll have more from Jack Davenport, including all the news about his new film The Wedding Date in a few weeks.
A Pirates Life For Jack
Exclusive: Davenport returns to the Caribbean for the sequels
31 March 2005
"Do you honestly think I can tell you what the plot of it is?" says Jack Davenport, incredulously. " I just can't tell you. All I can tell you is that I'm in them. I'd be strung up and shot if I tell you anything."
OK, so this isn't going to be the most spoilerific chat we've ever had. Frankly, we're slightly worried that we could be hunted down by skeletal, unkillable studio executives if we keep pushing for more news on the best pirate franchise out there. But we did manage to wheedle a few tiny tidbits out of Pirates of the Caribbean's Norrington about the two sequels, which he is returning to work on today.
"I'm filming on Pirates until January of next year. There's a little break between shooting on the two films, so that the poor bastards who have to work every day, i.e. the crew, can catch their breath slightly, because it's a pretty massive operation. The first one made so much money that the number crunchers obviously decided to turn it into a franchise. We're kind of lucky to be along for the ride really."
We did manage to persuade Davenport to confirm that he returns as the same character – not, you know, a robot double or a heavily prostheticised Scottish nanny or anything. "I'm not a ghost or anything, I'm the same person. Maybe a bit of cross-dressing – no, I'm kidding."
Well, we have at least learned that much. Fans of the film (and really, who isn't?) may remember that Norrington was last seen offering Cap'n Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and ex-fiancee Elizabeth Swann a headstart, but promised to come after them with the entire British Caribbean fleet behind him soon enough. While Jack's lips may have remained as tightly sealed as a oyster clamped in irons in the dank brig of a pirate ship, we don't think we're going out on too much of a limb to suggest that he might be in pursuit of our heroes over the next two films.
One thing's for sure – Davenport seems pretty pleased to be back. "Pirates of the Caribbean – it struck me that it was at least going to be a complete laugh doing it. It was, and then it turned into a juggernaut. Of course we buckle our swashes, but I think there were a few things that were crucial in terms of it working. One obviously is humour, and I think, unlike many blockbusters, we also have a plot, which helps. A ridiculous plot, but, you know, it's a pirate film for chrissakes. I think a lot of that is down to the writers, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, who are very good at taking fairly tired genres and reinvigorating them but also giving a heart to the story. They're very smart guys, they're lovely men – and they're back for the sequels."
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest is due out on July 7 next year. Hopefully we'll manage to threaten someone in the know with walking the plank until they spill the beans long before then. In the meantime, we'll have more from Jack Davenport, including all the news about his new film The Wedding Date in a few weeks.
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