Cate Blanchett Charms Rome Film Festival
Cate Blanchett Charms Rome Film Festival
Her first appearance as Queen Elizabeth, King Henry VIII’s daughter, won her an Oscar nomination. And Cate Blanchett is hoping for a similar outcome as her new film “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (released last week Stateside) made its European premiere.
Yesterday at the Rome Film Festival, “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” captivated audiences in it’s out-of-competition viewing. And Blanchett told press that taking the gig was a no-brainer.
“It would have been perverse (to refuse to play in the sequel). It’s undeniable that Elizabeth I is an extraordinary woman in history.”
Cate also made the connection between the time period of the film and modern society. “On a prosaic level you’ve got a popular film of a holy war, and then you have a kernel within it of a modern dilemma, a woman facing the aging process and feeling isolated.”
Scarlett and Natalie’s Berlin Photocall
Scarlett and Natalie’s Berlin Photocall
The cast of “The Other Boleyn Girl” have all made their way to Germany to promote their movie at this year’s Berlinale Film Festival.
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, who were both spotted tooling around Berlin after arriving on Thursday, were among those taking part in a cast photocall at the Grand Hyatt Hotel earlier today (February 15).
Natalie showed up to the press op in a cute beige dress with a pair of pumps from her vegan shoe line, while Scarlett took the stage and signed autographs wearing a conservative navy dress with a floral print.
“The Other Boleyn Girl”, which is about two sisters contending for the affection of King Henry VIII, hits theaters on Friday, February 29th.
Natalie and Scarlett’s UK After-party
Natalie and Scarlett’s UK After-party
Fresh off of the UK premiere of their new movie, Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson headed over to the film’s posh after-party.
Held at Criterion restaurant in Piccadilly, the two Hollywood starlets happily posed for pictures with co-star Eric Bana as they chatted with fellow guests.
During the evening, Scarlett turned heads everywhere she walked in a shiny silver one-shoulder gown, while Natalie added some color to the evening’s festivities in a burgundy dress with matching sash.
As previously reported by , Scarlett and Natalie’s new film is titled “The Other Boelyn Girl” and hits theaters on February 28, 2008. The movie focuses on “Two sisters contending for the affection of King Henry VIII.”
Natalie Portman’s NYC Winter Walk
Natalie Portman’s NYC Winter Walk
After a hectic promotional run which saw her latest film open in theaters on Friday, Natalie Portman took a break from the hustle-bustle by going for a stroll around Greenwich Village on Saturday (March 1).
Accompanied by a new male pal, Portman braved the chilly weather by bundling up in a heavy grey coat with a matching scarf, along with black gloves and boots.
As for her new movie, preliminary box office estimates report that The Other Boleyn Girl opened in third place, making $2.8 million.
The period drama, which co-stars Scarlett Johansson, is the story of “Two sisters contending for the affection of King Henry VIII.”