News Archive
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
posted by Sarah
From mtv.com: MTV News recently sat down with del Toro and brought along a whole host of fan questions on “The Hobbit” (as well as some of our own). The Mexican director talked about why Peter Jackson told him to lose weight, which “LOTR” stars might be returning and how Tolkien’s personal faith will influence the project.
Q: In the past year, I’ve spoken with Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Orlando Bloom, and all of them say they want back in. Who should wait by the phone? - MTV News
Del Toro: They said that? I’m a f—ing fan of all of them! The thing is that here and there in the book, in the existing book, there are places to have them almost casually, in secondary roles that are not that important but that would be incredibly enhancing as cameos go. But it is the second movie that is the treasure trove of possibilities. I believe the second movie will be present as an opportunity of enthusiasm and creation. I frankly look forward to that one so much. I really want us to prove that we have a solid concept for that, but the promise of that land is absolutely mind-boggling! I can’t wait to mount on the horse and ride, and I hate horses!
Friday, June 27, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando attended Sir Elton John’s tenth annual White Tie And Tiara ball on Thursday night. Liz Hurley, Elle Macpherson, Sir Michael Caine and Roger Federer were reportedly among the guests at the invitation only £3,000-a-head charity event at the singer’s £20 million country mansion in Old Windsor, Berkshire. The party - which this year was beach themed - is held to raise money for the Elton John Aids Foundation and included entertainment from Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson.
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- article from thisisnottingham.co.uk
Thursday, June 26, 2008
posted by Sarah
From canterbury.gov.uk: Actor Orlando Bloom has been named as an honorary Patron of the New Marlowe Theatre campaign, a development project to build a new theatre and centre for the performing arts in the heart of historic Canterbury, a birthplace Bloom shares with dramatist Christopher Marlowe. The Canterbury-born actor has joined nine other influential founding Patrons – including Joanna Lumley – who are backing the New Marlowe fundraising campaign, which aims to raise £6m of private donations towards the overall project cost of around £24m.
Orlando Bloom said: “Canterbury and The Marlowe Theatre hold a special place in my heart and I’m delighted that I’ve been invited to be a Patron of The New Marlowe Theatre campaign. Regional theatres like the Marlowe are an integral part of the community, and they have a vital role to play in bringing people together from all backgrounds. I feel passionately about engaging young people in the performing arts, and I will do all that I can to encourage the region’s youngsters to be inspired by The New Marlowe Theatre.”
Sunday, June 8, 2008
posted by Sarah
On June 7th, Orlando attended at the third annual Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party, held at the Stud House, Hampton Court Palace in Richmond upon Thames, London, England. The night raised funds for the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation - an international fund fighting child cancer in Russia and to fund research to help eradicate this life-threatening disease. Appearances that night also included: Kate Beckinsale, Hugh Grant, Kevin Spacey and Joan Collins. U2 frontman Bono also treated gala attendees with a performance.
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Friday, June 6, 2008
posted by Sarah
Vote for Orlando in Hello! Magazine’s monthly poll for Most Attractive Man.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando is #5 on marieclaire.co.uk’s list of 10 Best Eco Celebrities.
Early last year, Orlando Bloom travelled to Antarctica to see for himself the effects of global warming. ‘The icebergs are so majestic, but they felt like dinosaurs to me,’ he says, ‘like a dying breed.’ Bloom, a founding member of Global Green (globalgreen.org), an organisation dedicated to tackling climate change, was so impassioned by the experience he felt compelled to make his new house in London ‘all green’, including eco technology and solar panels. Still, the 31-year-old actor understands that not everyone is able to make such a commitment, and change is as much about managing the environmental accounts columns in your life. ‘If you can afford to drive an SUV, then maybe you can afford to make a donation to a wind farm or plant some trees. It’s all about balance.’
Sunday, May 25, 2008
posted by Sarah
From theonering.net: Future “Hobbit” director Guillermo del Toro and former “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson sat down with a world-wide internet audience and answered a lot more than the announced “20 questions” this weekend.
Will we be seeing Legolas in Mirkwood?
GDT: We all think that this is a very interesting idea but the scripts are in process so- sorry,.. too early to tell.
Will the Mirkwood Elves be different from the Rivendell Elves of the LOTR trilogy?
GDT: That is definitely my intention but I cannot reveal anymore at the moment.
Which of the actors from LOTR will be back to reprise their roles in The Hobbit and its companion film?
GDT: Obviously, at this stage, the second film is still being figured out-so the actors that have been approached may or not have appeared in the HOBBIT as a literary work but still may appear in the second film as it “blends” into the Trilogy and expands. Therefore what can be said is: Unequivocally, every single actor that originated a role in the Trilogy will be asked to participate and reprise it. If Health, availability or willingness become obstacles – and only in that case recasting would be considered.
PJ: Like Guillermo says, apart from extreme circumstances, we would never recast a character who appeared in the LOTR trilogy. You can read The Hobbit and pretty much see which characters play a part. The unknown factor is Film Two, which we are still developing. If we wished to write one of the LOTR characters into the narrative of Film Two, we would only do that with that actors blessing, and willingess to take part. Otherwise we’d take the writing in another direction.
Friday, May 9, 2008
posted by Sarah
There is a full page photo of Orlando in the May issue of GQ (UK), taken at the BAFTAs.
posted by Sarah
From eonline.com: The secret to celebrity doggy travel is a Southern California company called Pacific Pet Transport. They ship the pets o’ the stars all over the planet. … For example, Bloom is soon headed for Hong Kong to do some filming. He has arranged for Sidi, his dog, to go with him. Nathan Andersen of Pacific Pet Transport says that Bloom regularly ships Sidi to his filming locations, and often on a studio’s dime. PPT will make sure all of Sidi’s shots and medical exams are in order so that the dog can meet Orlando in Asia with minimal delay.
“It’s not too difficult,” Andersen tells this B!tch. “We just need to make sure Sidi is microchipped, has the right health certifications and that we’ve applied for the right import permits.”
The estimated cost for that kind of international, door-to-door service: $4,000. All in a day’s expenses for an A-list boy and his dog.
Friday, May 2, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando is once again in Hello magazine’s Most Attractive Man poll this week.
posted by Sarah
First Empire Online reported that Ian McKellen would be reprising his role as Gandalf in The Hobbit:
“Yes, it’s true,” he said. “I spoke to Guillermo in the very room that Peter Jackson offered me the part and he confirmed that I would be reprising the role. Obviously, it’s not a part that you turn down, I loved playing Gandalf.”
And now MTV has a quote from the director, Guillermo Del Toro, saying he would like more of the original cast members back:
“I want to be very clear about this. I am not going to recast any actor that is willing and able to work with us,” “recently announced “Hobbit” director Guillermo Del Toro told MTV News. “It would be my hope to bring back the same actors to play the parts. The casting on the trilogy was perfect.”
Sunday, April 27, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando and Miranda attended Doncaster Day at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday. Orlando looked great in a black suit and tie, and smh.com.au reports that he won big!
2nd smh.com.au article
news.com.au article
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
posted by Sarah
Telcontar Rulz has posted a translation on Orlando Love of an article in Hong Kong’s Appledaily, which reports that Chow Yun Fat and Liam Neesem will costar with Orlando in The Red Circle. The 40 million dollar film will start production in June, in Macau and Hong Kong. “The three criminals will be hunted by the International Police, or InterPol, and while fleeing, the three will show their friendship and loyalty to each other.”
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting similar info.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando was in New York City yesterday filming ”New York, I Love You” with Christina Ricci. He was seen reading “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoevsky while filming in a park. Click here for on-set photos.
posted by Sarah
From Beth: The Fellowship of Environmental Protection is a Lord of the Rings fangroup
designed to gather people together to raise money and donate time and effort to
protecting our very own ‘Middle Earth’. We’re in the starting stages, but we’ll be
at this effort for a long time. We’d love people to check out the website! We’re also on facebook and Myspace. Please join up and help us take up the fight for our Earth! Thanks!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
posted by Sarah
From ew.com: Orlando Bloom, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Bacon are reportedly among the group of actors and directors taking part in the anthology feature New York, I Love You. The project, a collection of 12 shorts shot in each of New York’s five boroughs, is being compared to Paris, je t’aime, the French-language film that used a similar approach with Paris as the setting. … The movie is said to be about halfway through a 10-week shoot.
More info from Variety.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
posted by Sarah
Here are some more photos of Orlando at the Epidermolysis Bullosa fundrasier, thanks to Flybaby.
posted by Sarah
SusieQ on the message board discovered that a character in the book Ruby, by Francesca Lia Block and Carmen Staton, has a strange resemblence to Orlando.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando was at the Kid’s Choice Awards last night, where he was slimed as part of the grand finale. You can watch a video of it at nick.com. Just click on the last video in the Best of Mess box.
From Eonline: “It’s the whole reason I became an actor,” Bloom said upon his being raised into a slime-filled tank. “To take part in the biggest celebrity sliming in Kids’ Choice history.”
View photos here
For a list of winners, and repeat air times, click here.
Friday, March 28, 2008
posted by Sarah
Instyle.com has a photo of Orlando at a Hollywood fundraiser for Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Friday, March 21, 2008
posted by Sarah
From mainichi.jp: Actress Chiaki Kuriyama, best known overseas for playing Go Go Yubari in “Kill Bill Vol. 1,” has spoken of her delight in working with Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom on a commercial for cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. “He’s got a star’s aura. But he’s friendly and kind. He shows a lot of time for production staff, yet also concentrates on his acting. He’s the type of guy I have a lot of respect for,” the 23-year-old actress said of Bloom during a Tokyo event to promote Shiseido’s uno brand of men’s cosmetics.
You can watch the commercials online here.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
posted by Sarah
From hollywoodreporter.com: Orlando Bloom has pulled out of Lone Scherfig’s “An Education” because of scheduling clashes just as the movie began rolling, the producers said Monday. Bloom was replaced by Dominic Cooper (”The History Boys”) in the movie penned by oft-adapted British novelist Nick Hornby. Producers have moved quickly to replace Bloom on the film, which began shooting Monday and will be in front of the cameras until May on location in and around London, Oxford and Paris.
posted by Sarah
From eonline.com: Orlando Bloom, sipping Hennessy XO on the rocks during Fat Sam’s Grand Slam jazz night at Teddy’s at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
posted by Sarah
Here is a casting survey report for the Disney movie adaptation of the Prince of Persia video game. In a worldwide audience poll asking who should be selected for the role, Orlando came in at #3, with 81% of those votes coming from females.
Friday, March 14, 2008
posted by Sarah
The Daily Mail is reporting that Orlando has had to drop out of the small role he was going to take in An Education, to start martial arts training for the Hong Kong movie, The Red Circle. This has not yet been confirmed by any other sources.
posted by Sarah
From express.co.uk: THE historic Café de Paris is to be completely dismantled and rebuilt for a big-budget British movie, An Education - and the whole process will be captured on film by actor Orlando Bloom. Club regular Orlando stars in the flick, the story of a 17-year-old suburbanite caught up in the glamorous world of Sixties London, which also features Rosamund Pike, Emma Thompson and Olivia Williams. “The Café was also transformed for the Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller film, The Edge Of Love, but this will be far more dramatic - Orlando will be recording the whole transformation on his own camcorder.”
posted by Sarah
McDonald’s is once again giving away Pirates of the Caribbean toys in their Happy Meals.
Friday, February 29, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando is due to attend the First Light Movies awards ceremony at the Odeon Cinema in London’s Leicester Square on March 4th. story
Thursday, February 21, 2008
posted by Sarah
From this thisisnorthscotland.co.uk: Orlando Bloom has apparently joined the cast of new movie An Education. The Lord Of The Rings star will join Rosamund Pike, Emma Thompson and Peter Sarsgaard in the coming-of-age movie set in 60s London.
The film is based on British journalist Lynn Barber’s memoir and the screenplay has been written by Nick Hornby, author of hit novels High Fidelity and About A Boy, both of which have been made into successful movies.
The story centres around Jenny (played by rising British star Carey Mulligan), a clever and beautiful 17-year-old who is introduced to a glamorous new life in London and lead astray by the older and unsuitable David, played by Jarhead star Peter Sarsgaard. Orlando will play his charming business partner Danny, and former Bond girl Rosamund will play his girlfriend Helen.
More articles:
www.hollywoodreporter.com
www.variety.com
www.cinematical.com
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
posted by Sarah
Here are photos of Orlando at the BAFTAs this past Sunday, and you can view some video clips from Youtube of Orlando presenting an award (fastforward to 8:37 minutes in; continues here).
Thursday, February 7, 2008
posted by Sarah
From prnewswire.com: On February 6th, Orlando attended a benefit to raise funds and awareness for orphans and children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The New York gala raised an estimated $5.1 million for Raising Malawi and UNICEF. You can view photos at Orlando Love.
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