 Nikki Reed designs jewelry for 7 For All Mankind Posted on Wed, 08 May 2013 05:30  With names like James Franco associated with the brand, it is no wonder that Nikki Reed jumped at the chance to collaborate with the denim mavens at 7 For All Mankind. The stunning and super-candy Twilight actress revealed that hours after getting the call from 7FAM, she was already whipping up sketches based around one of her favorite themes: love. The newlywed (her hubby is singer-songwriter Paul McDonald) definitely has romance on her brain. She recently teamed up with her man by creating and performing original, romantic songs (such as "Now That i have Found You"). But she proves that her creativity does not stop at the big screen or via your iPod by hands-on helping 7FAM designal a five-sneak peek line of baubles ($48-$84), which are available at 7FAM boutiques and 7forallmankind.com. The jewelry incorporates sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, and rose gold, and they've thematic names like "Starry Knight Earrings" and "Humility Necklace." We chatted with Reed via phone to discuss how jewelry-making runs in her blood and why we may be seeing her on tour with the Hanson brothers soon. ( Interview and jewelry under the cutCollapse ) Source I like the starry necklace. Other than that, meh.  'Iron Man 3' Takes $15.6 Million At Midnight Shows Posted on Fri, 03 May 2013 15:42  The Robert Downey Jr. sequel scored an estimated $15.6 million in its home debut, upping its worldwide complete to a fast and livid $361 million. Internationally, the film is already its franchise is top-grossing entry. The film's reported midnight Friday take, which, per the new Hollywood standard, includes commerce from Thursday preview screenings, is likewise an Iron Man best. The 2008 original grossed a relatively mortal $1.5 million from midnight screenings; 2010's Iron Man 2 grew to $7.5 million, but was still a long way away from the all-time night-owl champs. Iron Man 3 was no Harry Potter or Dark Knight itself, but it did put up an Avengers-comparable number-and it is never a poor shit to be on the heels of Hollywood's opening-weekend record-holder. On the whole, Iron Man 3 is expected to be headed for a three-day weekend home gross north of $150 million. Here is a look at the top 10 midnight box-office openers, as compiled by Hollywood.com: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, $43.5 million The Dark Knight Rises, $30.6 million The Twilight Saga: Breaking daybreak Part 2, $30.4 million (includes Thursday previews) The Twilight Saga: Breaking daybreak Part 1, $30.3 million The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, $30 million The Twilight Saga: New Moon, $26.3 million Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, $24 million Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, $22.2 million The starvation Games, $19.7 million The Avengers, $18.7 million Per Hollywood.com's count, Iron Man 3 ranks 13th. src 1, 2 Again i will ask this question, for those who have seen it, how was the film? "Love Is All You Need?" Film Explores If "Heterophobia" Were Real Posted on Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:45 Warning: this video contains graphic content. A short film entitled "Love's All You Need?" uses real life events in an alternate universe to explore if "heterophobia" were real. "Love" creator and director K.Rocco Shields uses intolerance, bulmendacity and suicide to depict what the world would be if being homosexual was the norm and straight people were in the minority. The film has already won a complete of 19 film festival awards. At present, WingSpan Pictures is currently seeking financing of the feature-length version of the film, which is reportedly set to star "Twilight" hunk Kellan Lutz. Check out the powerful short film in full above. Source New Official "Syrup" Trailer Posted on Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:05  A slacker hatches a million-dollar idea. But, in order to see it through, he has to memorize to trust his appealing corporate counterpart. Based on Max Barry's novel. June 7th 2013 thoughts? Amber Heard looks flawless. Source Former "Douche of the Decade" contender Eric Schaeffer now crowdfunding for queer romance. Posted on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:21 Writer/director/actor Eric Schaeffer of relative I can not Believe i am Still unmarried fame (among other matters) is on the crowdfunding wagon for his newest movie, BOY MEETS GIRL: a (quoting, here) "funny, bid, sex positive romantic comedy that explores what it means to be a real man or woman and not letting fear stand in the way of your dreams." ( Refrigerator sex under the cut.Collapse ) Here is the IndieGoGo crusade, also the SOURCE. Kellan Lutz Nabs Title Role in 'Hercules 3D' Posted on Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:32 Renny Harlin is directing the $70 million-budgeted film for Nu Image/Millenium.  Director Renny Harlin has found his Hercules in Kellan Lutz. Lutz, one of the more popular co-stars of The Twilight Saga, has signaled to star in Hercules 3D, Nu Image/Millennium's big-budget take on the Greek demigod. Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die tough 2) is directing the $70 million epic, which is aiming to shoot in May in Bulgaria."It takes more than a good physique to painting the most legendary, mythological personality in history - and Kellan has precisely that, personality," Harlin tells The Hollywood Reporter. "He is not afraid to explore the strengths and vulnerabilities of the character, and he impressed me with his ardour and heart." The film is one of two high-prodossier Hercules films being created by Hollywood studios; the other is an MGM/Paramount co-production to be directed by Brett Ratner. Dwayne Johnson is playing the hero in the rival project.While exact plot details are being kept under wraps, Hercules 3D will have at its centre a love story between the son of Zeus and the mortal princess of Crete, who was promised to his older brother despite her love for Hercules. Sean Hood, Harlin and Giulio Steve wrote the script. Producing are Les Welden and Danny Lerner, who also teamed to produce Millennium's recent action hit Olympus Has Fallen. Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, John Thompson and Boaz Davidson will executive produce. "Kellan has the look and charisma that Harlin envisioned for the character," says Davidson. "Renny had him in intellect from the start, and we're really excited to have him on board.” Lutz played Poseidon in Relativity's 2011 epic Immortals. He is repped by Innovative Artists, Zero Gravity Management and Morris Yorn. "This is a breakout role for Kellan and a chance to grow and shine as an actor," Harlin says. FILMING FOR 'VAMPIRE ACADEMY' MOVIE STARTS IN JUNE! Posted on Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:41  When you hear the words, “teen vampire film,” apparently the first shit anyone will think about is Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga. But soon, that will all change. New York Times bestselling series Vampire Academy - optioned by Preger Entertainment way back in the summer of 2010 - is lastly moving forward with the first book's big-screen adaptation. According to the official Facebook page for the film, “we've a writer & a script: Dan Waters of Heathers fame! Woot Woot!!” “Dan has written a brilliant screenplay for Vampire Academy. Smart and funny, intelligent and really a fantastic read - it's going to make a terrific film,” producer Don Murphy wrote. Waters has also written Batman Returns, Hudson Hawk, and Demolition Man. ( Read more...Collapse )  Actors Zoey Deutch (playing Rose) and Danila Kozlovsky (playing Dimitri) have been training tough - real tough by the looks of it to receive into tinheritor retrospective characters shape for the Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters film - which is rumored to begin filming in June Any fans of 'Vampire Academy' here? Share your thoughts! src Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's Fame Is “Tragic,” Says Twilight Author Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:04  Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's level of fame is “tragic,” Twilight author Stephenie Meyer says in a new interview. Szenithing with London's Sunday Times magazine, the novelist discusses how the wildly successful movie series propelled its two leads to superstardom - for better and worse. “Here is the thing: there are some actors who are looking to be world famed, to be that household name, and although they might discover that there are a lot of negative matters involved in that, it is what they want,” says Meyer. She explains, “But that does not apply to Kristen and Rob. that is what makes it kind of ironic and tragic.” ( MoreCollapse ) Source How Fifty Shades of Feminism dragged the F-word out of the shade Posted on Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:34  Source While we are on the topic, someone told me today that all feminists should be hanged. sigh. Stephenie Meyer on Twilight, feminism and true love Posted on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:02  Stephenie Meyer's subconscious has a lot to reply for. nearly 10 years ago, as a young mother in Arizona, she had a dream about an average teenage girl and a beautiful male vampire, sitting in a meadow, missing in conversation about the difficulties of tinheritor relationship. The particular problem was that if they became too close - if they gave in to the girl's intense desires - he'd hurt and potentially kill her. Meyer wanted to remember the story, but was struggling with her small sons' relentless needs, so began writing it down for safe keeping. It was the first story she had ever put to paper. A modest woman, a dedicated Mormon, she loved books, had always conjured up stories, but had formerly thought the idea of writing anything herself would be presumptuous. ( Read more...Collapse )  |