Marion Cotillard: Ellen Page In Juno Was ‘Amazing’
January 22, 2008
Both La Vie En Rose’s Marion Cotillard and Juno’s Ellen Page received the news today that they were both nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award.
It was a first for both of the talented thespians.
“I couldn’t believe this, to be amongst these incredible beautiful stunning actresses I admire so much,” exclaimed Ms. Cotillard to People.
“I just discovered Ellen Page. I saw Juno a few weeks ago. I think she’s amazing, so to be with those actresses is something really unbelievable and special.”
In an analogy that could be lost somewhat in translation, the La Vie En Rose star explained that “it’s as if I had swallowed some fireworks or something like this. My friends and my family in Paris, they are so happy.”
If Page wins the Oscar on February 24, she will be the youngest winner ever for Best Actress. Marlee Matlin is currently the youngest at 21 years old, but the Juno star is only 20 and has her beat by a few months.
The Streets Heart Johnny Depp In Sweeney Todd
January 20, 2008
Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, starring Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter, is getting just about as much universal acclaim as a movie can get…especially for a musical.
Count The Streets’ Mike Skinner among the admirers of the film, which is expected to garner a few nominations when the Oscar noms are announced this Tuesday.
“Every single line of the songs roll off Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham’s tongues in the way I struggle to do night after day after morning…Every time Johnny Depp ended a stanza with the sharp snap of a clipped trochee I would smile at the huge screen,” gushed Skinner on his blog.
And if you haven’t seen the movie by now, you would be making Skinner quite happy by going as soon as humanly possible.
“I urge you to go see Sweeney Todd. You won’t be dissatisfied,” he recommended.
Eddie Murphy Will Remain Friends With Tracey Edmonds
January 17, 2008
Eddie Murphy has gone from husband to friends with film producer Tracey Edmonds within the span of just two weeks.
The two had gone through what appeared to be a wedding in Bora Bora on New Year’s Day, but it turned out to be a non-binding event.
“As is typical when couples get married in foreign countries, a legal ceremony will take place when they return to the U.S.,” said Murphy’s publicist said after everybody was utterly confused. “The wedding that took place in Bora Bora was a ceremony to bind Eddie and Tracey spiritually in the presence of family and friends.”
The honeymoon phase must not have been a dream come true for both parties; the kibosh has now been put on that intended legal ceremony.
“After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forgo having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further,” said a statement released from publicist Arnold Robinson.
“While the recent symbolic union in Bora Bora was representative of our deep love, friendship and respect that we have for one another on a spiritual level, we have decided to remain friends.”
Since the two were never legally wed, Mr. Murphy will apparently not be hearing ”I want half, Eddie!” anytime soon.
Source: E! Online