August News 2006

P3 confirmed title
posted by Jas, 08/31/06
Terry Rossio confirmed that Pirates 3 title is Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Video Download: Haven Press Junket - E Talk
posted by Jas, 08/31/06
Yoyo has captured press junket interview with Orlando and Zoe Saldana, download here or here


Video Download: Haven Press Junket - Jay Leno
posted by Jas, 08/30/06
Serein has captured Orlando's appearance on Jay Leno last night, download part 1, part 2 or go here

Keira in Pirates 3 costume
posted by Jas, 08/30/06
A picture of Keira in what looks like a costume from Pirates 3, giving her mother a set tour of P3. Wenn has more pics of Johnny on the set. Update: TMZ and People have more pics of Keira in costume


Haven screenings in your area
posted by Jas, 08/29/06
From Yari Film Group: Opening September 15 - Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, and Austin. Opening September 22: Boston, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Portland, Seattle, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco ...more cities will be announced soon. Local theater and show times information will be sent in the week of release.

Video Download: Haven Interview - MSNBC
posted by Jas, 08/29/06
Orlando plugged Haven during a backstage interview at the recent Teen Choice Awards, download clip here or here. Please note that video defects come from the source.

Love and other Disasters screenings at TIFF
posted by Jas, 08/29/06
Screening times for Love and Other Disasters at the Toronto Film Festival

Saturday, September 09, 6:30 pm Ryerson
Monday, September 11, 9:45 am Paramount 1
Saturday, September 16, 12:15 pm Ryerson

Orlando talks about Extras
posted by Jas, 08/29/06
Orlando talks about his part in an upcoming new episode in Extras

You'd think it would be easy to be confident about your appeal if you're Orlando Bloom, but on the upcoming season of Ricky Gervais' "Extras," the long-haired heartthrob from the "Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" films shows his insecure side. "I'm a total bastard [in 'Extras']," says Bloom in an interview to promote his latest film "Haven." "I play a guy who just rips the s**t out of Johnny Depp. I sort of play like a schoolboy bastard version of myself where I'm so jealous of Johnny."

In the critically acclaimed show by the creator of "The Office," Gervais plays struggling background actor Andy Millman, who just wants to land a speaking role that will launch him into stardom, but doesn't have much luck because of his lousy agent Darren Lamb (co-creator Stephen Merchant). Fellow extra Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen) is content with her limited job, since it gives her plenty of time to pursue men on set.

"And this girl Maggie is not interested in me," Bloom adds with a laugh.

"Extras" is known for its send-up of well-known actors playing themselves on the set of fictional movies and TV shoes. Last season, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Stiller and Kate Winslet were among the big names who were happy to tarnish their image in the name of comedy. This coming season, the proposed A-list guest stars include "X-Men" star Ian McKellen, musician David Bowie and "Harry Potter" actor Daniel Radcliffe, all who encounter Andy's character on his road to success.

"I can't tell you any more than that, but it's funny," says Bloom. "I don't think I'm that funny, but the series is really funny. The rest of it, the way it's developed, it's really great. He's fantastic, Ricky, and Stephen Merchant, they both are. It was fun as all hell."

In real life, Bloom doesn't begrudge his "Pirates of the Caribbean" co-stars their success, even now that both Depp and Keira Knightley have Oscar nominations under their belts. Does Bloom feel the pressure to get a nod for his acting as well?

"No, no, no," he says. "I just enjoy making movies."

"Extras" returns to BBC2 in September, which means its stateside run on HBO shouldn't be far behind.

Video Download: Haven behind the scenes clip
posted by Jas, 08/29/06
Reminder that Orlando will be on Jay Leno tonight, and Rosemarie reports that UK fans can catch this episode on Sky Digital Channel 505 (CNBC) on Friday 1st September at 10.00 p.m. Update: Just got a note from Yari Film Group, Orlando will be showing a clip from Haven tonight on Jay Leno (11:35pm EST/PST). There's also a behind-the-scenes clip at YouTube, download here or here


Orlando on the Today Show
posted by Jas, 08/28/06
Orlando will be on the Today Show on September 7 at 7am on NBC. Don't forget he will be on Jay Leno on tomorrow, Aug 29 and then on the Jimmy Kimmel show on September 12.

LOTR limited edition DVD reviews
posted by Jas, 08/28/06
Digitally Obsessed reviews the limited edition DVD for FOTR, TTT and ROTK and all the extras, this would help you decide whether you should get a copy or not


Haven preview
posted by Jas, 08/27/06
Previews of Haven

Haven - Frank E. Flowers directs Orlando Bloom, Agnes Bruckner and Bobby Cannavale in a story that sounds really overheated: "greed collides with innocence and passion goes up against those who forbid it." R. -- CT Now

Haven — Businessmen (Bill Paxton, Orlando Bloom) flee to the Caymans to hide from prosecution for a crime. Betcha things don't go as planned. -- AZ Starnet

DMC DVD pics
posted by Jas, 08/27/06
DVD Active has more pics and info for Pirates 2 single and double-disc DVD which will be released on December 5, 2006


Frank finally to bring 'Haven' home
posted by Jas, 08/26/06
Cayman Net News reports that there will be a special screening of Haven in Cayman Islands

The much-anticipated premier of Frank Flowers' movie 'Haven' has been announced and the locally filmed picture will premiere on 16 September. "It has been a very long road for us, and we are excited to finally be bringing this film to the world," said the Caymanian Director and writer of "Haven", Frank E. Flowers. "This was my passion project and love song to the Island. We are dealing with a lot of issues in the film that are more prevalent now than ever before - especially in regards to the infiltration of gang culture and the tragedy of youth violence in these Islands. The premiere of this film will be done with the same spirit in which we made the picture, as we hope to involve the entire community and especially those who worked so hard, on every level, to make this a reality." -- Full report

New LOTR limited edition clip
posted by Jas, 08/26/06
Coming Soon has a clip from the behind-the-scenes documenentary on the LOTR Limited Edition DVD. If you haven't seen the 'detailing the Balrog' clip I posted the other day, go here to watch it.

New Haven still
posted by Jas, 08/26/06
New Haven production stills at Ka-Bloom


Pirates 3 set pics
posted by Jas, 08/25/06
Wenn has posted some pics from the shooting of Pirates 3 in Long Beach, CA

John Knoll talks about the visual effects in the Pirates movies
posted by Jas, 08/25/06
A long interview with John Knoll about the visual effects in the Pirates movies and what's in store for Pirates 3

"Well, there's a lot of things we didn't do in Pirates 2 that we're going to take care of in Pirates 3," said Knoll. "Pirates 2 was primarily a character-oriented picture with Davy Jones's crew and all the interplay with Jack. There's not a lot of ship-to-ship battle action in 2 and we're going to take care of that in 3." What sort of new creatures will be part of Pirates of the Caribbean 3? Knoll responded, "I think I can't say too much specific about what we're doing in 3 other than the same imagination that went into coming up with new elements for 2 – all those imaginations are all still present. We've got good ideas, new fresh things for 3." Knoll confirmed one creature that's definitely not a part of Pirates 3. Knoll says we won't see any mermaids playing around in 3. Asked why not, Knoll replied, "You've got to talk to the writers about that. I just respond to what I see written in the script. [Maybe they're] saving something for the next chapter…" -- Full interview


Pirates 3 set pics
posted by Jas, 08/24/06
TMZ has obtained some exclusive photos from the set of Pirates 3

Haven review
posted by Jas, 08/24/06
Rebecca has posted her review of Haven from the advance screening in New York


Jerry Bruckheimer talks Pirates 3
posted by Jas, 08/23/06
Kelly reports that iVillage has a video interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer who talks a little bit about Pirates 3.

Haven preview/one sheet poster
posted by Jas, 08/23/06
A preview of Haven from Chortler.com and JoBlo has the final one sheet poster of the movie which will be released on September 15.

LOTR sweepstakes
posted by Jas, 08/23/06
Pre-K reports that there's a Lord of the Rings sweepstakes going on at LordoftheRings.net where you can win Sam Gamgee's sword and the LOTR limited edition DVD among other things.

Video Download: Teen Choice Awards
posted by Jas, 08/23/06
HeySailor has captured interview with Orlando after the Teen Choice Awards from various entertainment shows, download here


Detailing the Balrog
posted by Jas, 08/21/06
Amazon.com has posted a behind-the-scenes clip of detailing the Balrog from the upcoming LOTR Limited Edition DVD, stay through the end of the clip for a funny blooper. The DVD will be released on August 29, pre-order a copy from New Line or Amazon.com

DMC DVD info
posted by Jas, 08/21/06
According to The Man Room
Pirates 2 DVD both the single and 2-disc edition is set to be released on December 5.

The single-disc edition will include a pair of writer commentary tracks and 'Bloopers of the Caribbean.' The collector's edition touts 8 hours of material (film included) and should consist of the extras available on the single-disc edition along with a plethora of featurettes, a look at pirate lore and more. We should have a clearer picture of the entire extras list shortly.

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' will carry a MAP of $19.95, while 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Collector's Edition)' will be five bucks steeper at $24.95.

Orlando on Jay Leno
posted by Jas, 08/21/06
Orlando will be on Jay Leno on August 29, don't forget he'll be on the Jimmy Kimmel Show on September 12.

Video Download: Teen Choice Awards
posted by Jas, 08/21/06
Orlando, Johnny and Pirates 2 all won awards at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards last night (winner list), you can watch a clip at YouTube and download here or here. Photos here

Hi-def Haven trailer
posted by Jas, 08/19/06
Apple.com has posted hi-def trailer for Haven, download here, screencaps here or here


Love and Other Disasters posted
posted by Jas, 08/18/06
Pre-K found a nice poster for Love and Other Disasters

Haven trailer attached to "The Illusionist"
posted by Jas, 08/17/06
Rebecca reports that Haven trailer has been shipped with each and every print of The Illusionist, which hits the theater tomorrow. More details

New DMC pic
posted by Jas, 08/17/06
Mata has a scan of a new picture of Will Turner from Pirates 2 official calendar


Video Download: POTC 2 Paris Premiere - CommeauCinema
posted by Jas, 08/16/06
CommeauCinema has posted a short interview with Orlando and Jerry Bruckheimer at the French premiere of Pirates 2. Download here or here

Orlando on Jimmy Kimmel Show
posted by Jas, 08/16/06
Mo reports that Orlando will be on the Jimmy Kimmel Show on September 12

Pirates hoax
posted by Jas, 08/16/06
Ted Elliot answers a question about a picture of a young girl on the Pirates set that was on the net before Pirates 2 was released.

There was never a young female Sparrow character in any draft of DMC or AWE. Anyone can add information to IMDB listings, and it takes them forever to correct errors. -- read the discussion on Wordplayer forum

Pirates 2 honored at Hollywood Film Festival
posted by Jas, 08/16/06
The 10th Annual Hollywood Film Festival announced that this year's festival will honor Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" with the "Hollywood Visual Effects of the Year Award". The event will take place on October 23, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Orlando voted sexiest import
posted by Jas, 08/16/06
Pre-K reports that according to ET Online Orlando has been voted the Sexiest Male Import in the September issue of InStyle magazine.

Video Download: POTC 2 Junket - Cinemacafe
posted by Jas, 08/15/06
Yoyo found a junket interview with Orlando during the Pirates 2 promo in Japan at Cinemacafe. Download here (wmv) or here (flash file)

Video Download: Orlando at the Fuji Rock Festival
posted by Jas, 08/12/06
Kamera has a video clip of Orlando giving his speech about Global Cool at the Fuji Rock Festival 2006 last month. Download clip here


Pirates 2 on DVD and Blu-ray
posted by Jas, 08/10/06
DVD Newsroom reports that fans can expect the Pirates 2 standard DVD at Christmas time and the Blu-ray edition around the same time next year. More details

Movie scenes to be shot in Clovis area
posted by Jas, 08/10/06
According to the Seasons of Dust's film's location manager, the movie will probably be filmed at several locations in Clovis in September

Local residents can expect to see a film production crew around town in September, according to the film's location manager. R. Michael Charske confirmed Wednesday he scouted several locations throughout Clovis for the movie "Seasons of Dust." "I looked at tons of locations," Charske said, "but no contracts have been issued."

The movie is a period piece set in the 1930s, so Charske said he searched for sites that would reflect that specific time period. "Obviously I wasn't looking at Hastings," Charske said. The location scout was evasive about which locations would possibly be used for the movie. "I just find locations," Charske said. "It is up to the director to make the final decisions."'

The film has been written and will be directed by actor/film-maker Tim Blake Nelson, according to several entertainment Web sites. Orlando Bloom will join his real-life girlfriend Kate Bosworth in the independent drama. Bosworth plays the role of a girl who moves in with a family of farmers after her grandfather's suicide, according to multiple Web sites. When one of the farmers attempts to rape her, she runs away with a handsome thief. Bloom is set to play the role of the thief.

Charske said the movie is currently on hiatus due to numerous issues, but is tentatively scheduled to begin filming in the fall. Liz Eisenbraun, film liaison for the Clovis-Curry Chamber of Commerce, said she hasn't heard from movie officials in two months. If "Seasons of Dust" is filmed in Clovis, it will be the second shot in the area.

Haven site update
posted by Jas, 08/10/06
The official Haven site has been updated with the info about the movie as well as the theatrical trailer. Ka-Bloom has the super hi-res quicktime trailer here

Frank E. Flowers article
posted by Jas, 08/10/06
Preksuperteacher reports that Bahamas B2B has an old article about Haven's writer and director, Frank E. Flowers.

'Haven' is already being compared to other non-linear and gritty movies such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Amores Perros'. 'Haven', which was both written and directed by Flowers, features an extremely talented cast to compliment an extremely talented director. The shots of Flowers' home, the Cayman Islands, are beautiful. Both the supporting and leading acting roles are superbly done with few flaws. Orlando Bloom has transformed from a mere heartthrob to a very notable and gifted actor. Zoë Saldana, who is quickly rising to fame with her talent as much as her beauty, is both brilliant and heartbreaking, playing Bloom's rich love interest. Their onscreen chemistry is remarkable and you can give just as much credit to Flowers' directing as you can to the actors. -- Full article


RINGERS online auction
posted by Jas, 08/09/06
The RINGERS Team announced yesterday that they are having Ringers online auctions this month, you can also watch a clip from the famous "Very Secret Diaries of FOTR".

Haven theatrical trailer
posted by Jas, 08/09/06
MTV Overdrive has just posted a trailer for Haven, not sure if this is the news on Orlando that will be on MTV.com tomorrow. Download video here (hi-res) or here. Update: Yes, the news on MTV is about the Haven trailer.

Something on Orlando at MTV.com
posted by Jas, 08/09/06
I've been informed that there will be something on Orlando at MTV.com tomorrow, August 10. Thanks Rebecca

Love and Other Disasters premiere
posted by Jas, 08/09/06
Love and Other Disasters will have a world premiere at this year's Toronto's Film Festival which starts on September 7-16. More mention from Jam Showbiz and The Guardian

Love and Other Disasters Alek Keshishian, France/UK
World Premiere
"Jacks" (Brittany Murphy) - a sprightly American living in London and working at Vogue - plays cupid for her gay roommate Peter in this new comedy inspired by the wit and charm of Breakfast at Tiffany's, from the director of Truth or Dare.

Haven review
posted by Jas, 08/09/06
Movies Online has posted their review of Haven and Jan found a new still from the movie.


Pre-Order LOTR Limited Edition DVDs
posted by Jas, 08/07/06
Due to the promo for Pirates 2 I forgot about the pre-order for the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Limited Edition DVD which will be out on August 29, you can pre-order a copy at either Amazon.com or New Line Store. For more info and dvd specs go here or here

  • FOTR Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition: Amazon.com | New Line Store
  • TTT Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition: Amazon.com | New Line Store
  • ROTK Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition: Amazon.com | New Line Store
    In addition to this there are also some new LOTR jewelry items from New Line.

    Update: Ka-Bloom Board up and running
    posted by Jas, 08/07/06
    Problem is fixed now the Ka-Bloom board is up and running again, happy posting!


    Pirates gag reel
    posted by Jas, 08/04/06
    Remember the Pirates 2 gag reel shown at the recent Comic Con? Jim Hill Media has some images from the video.

    Orlando's cameo in Knocked Out
    posted by Jas, 08/04/06
    MTV has a short mention about some of the celebrities cameos in Knocked Out.

    After strong supporting work in flicks like "You, Me and Dupree" and "Anchorman," funnyman Seth Rogen finally gets his first starring role in the comedy "Knocked Up," which finishes filming this week in Las Vegas. The flick, due in 2007, boasts some significant cameos thanks to Katherine Heigl's character — an entertainment reporter whose ambitions come to a screeching halt when Rogen's slacker character gets her pregnant. "Because she works at E!, we have a lot of celebrities who were nice enough to come in and play themselves," Rogen revealed, adding that they cornered the unknowing celebs, including Owen Wilson, Steve Carell, Eva Mendes and Orlando Bloom. "We just planted ourselves on the red carpets, and when people came up, we said, 'Will you shoot a two-minute scene for our movie, wherein you make an inappropriate comment about her pregnant belly?' And most people were nice enough to do it."

    "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" Makes Waves
    posted by Jas, 08/04/06
    Pirates Online has been updated with game trailer, video insider #2 which has footage from the LA premiere, a Q&A session with Walt Disney Pictures' President of Production Oren Aviv and more

    Ka-Bloom Board currently down
    posted by Jas, 08/03/06
    Just got an email from Jan, the Ka-Bloom server is down at the moment, she's working on getting the board up asap, will post an update when it's up and running again. Sorry for the inconvenience, hey why not go watch Pirates 2 again while waiting :-)


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