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Friday, July 29, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Natalie Portman wins Oscar for "Black Swan"
A visibly nervous and very pregnant Natalie Portman was near tears after winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars Sunday night (February 27) for her performance as a ballerina on the verge of a mental breakdown in Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan."
"Thank you. Thank you so much. This is insane!" the 29-year-old first-time Oscar winner enthused after taking the stage. "I truly and sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees."
Although just the second-youngest of her co-nominees, Portman was previously nominated as Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Closer" and has been working with some of the best directors in the business since childhood — and in a rambling speech she nearly managed to thank all of them.
"Luc Besson, who gave me my first job [in 'The Professional']," Portman began. "['Closer' director] Mike Nichols, who has been my hero. And to everyone who's ever hired me!"
"Darren Aronofsky, you are a visionary," she added of her "Black Swan" director. "I am so blessed to have gotten to work for you."
Portman saved her most effusive gratitude, however, for her parents, who were in the audience, and especially for her fiancé Benjamin Millepied, with whom she is having a child.
"I want to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to work from such an early age. My beautiful love, Benjamin, who has now given me my most important role of my life," she gushed. "Most importantly, my family, my friends, and my love, thank you so much."
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"Thank you. Thank you so much. This is insane!" the 29-year-old first-time Oscar winner enthused after taking the stage. "I truly and sincerely wish that the prize tonight was to get to work with my fellow nominees."
Although just the second-youngest of her co-nominees, Portman was previously nominated as Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Closer" and has been working with some of the best directors in the business since childhood — and in a rambling speech she nearly managed to thank all of them.
"Luc Besson, who gave me my first job [in 'The Professional']," Portman began. "['Closer' director] Mike Nichols, who has been my hero. And to everyone who's ever hired me!"
"Darren Aronofsky, you are a visionary," she added of her "Black Swan" director. "I am so blessed to have gotten to work for you."
Portman saved her most effusive gratitude, however, for her parents, who were in the audience, and especially for her fiancé Benjamin Millepied, with whom she is having a child.
"I want to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to work from such an early age. My beautiful love, Benjamin, who has now given me my most important role of my life," she gushed. "Most importantly, my family, my friends, and my love, thank you so much."
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
"Black Swan" wins big at the Independent Spirit Awards
Tonight Black Swan won Best Cinematgoraphy, Best Director, Best Female Lead, and best Picture at the Independent Spirit Awards. Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky were in attendance for the event.
Pictures of Portman's and Aronofsky's red carpet attire under the cut.
Pictures of Portman's and Aronofsky's red carpet attire under the cut.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mark Wahlberg teased Darren Aronofsky about Oscar noms
Mark Wahlberg has revealed that he teased Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky about The Fighter's superior showing in the Oscar nominations.
Aronofsky was once attached to direct the boxing drama, but quit the project and was replaced by Wahlberg's Three Kings and I Heart Huckabees helmer David O. Russell.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about a recent encounter with Aronofsky on the awards circuit, Wahlberg said: "[He told me] that Black Swan was making more money at the box office... He was thrilled at [The Fighter's] success, but I pointed out that we had more Oscar nominations."
The actor admitted that he never discussed with Aronofsky the reasons why he chose to walk away from the project.
"I'm just assuming that it was because of other experiences he'd had in the past, or he felt that if it wasn't going to be done in the right way it wasn't worth doing," Wahlberg said. "But I never really asked those questions - ultimately it's that person's choice. You've got to do what you've got to do and I completely get that."
The Fighter has secured seven Oscar nominations against Black Swan's five nods.
The film's director Russell said of Aronofsky's previous attachment to the project: "He understands that I made a movie that was very different from the movie he would have made. That's what makes all the different filmmakers interesting."
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Fun fact: Mark Wahlberg and Black Swan's Mila Kunis starred together in the 2008 film Max Payne.
Aronofsky was once attached to direct the boxing drama, but quit the project and was replaced by Wahlberg's Three Kings and I Heart Huckabees helmer David O. Russell.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about a recent encounter with Aronofsky on the awards circuit, Wahlberg said: "[He told me] that Black Swan was making more money at the box office... He was thrilled at [The Fighter's] success, but I pointed out that we had more Oscar nominations."
The actor admitted that he never discussed with Aronofsky the reasons why he chose to walk away from the project.
"I'm just assuming that it was because of other experiences he'd had in the past, or he felt that if it wasn't going to be done in the right way it wasn't worth doing," Wahlberg said. "But I never really asked those questions - ultimately it's that person's choice. You've got to do what you've got to do and I completely get that."
The Fighter has secured seven Oscar nominations against Black Swan's five nods.
The film's director Russell said of Aronofsky's previous attachment to the project: "He understands that I made a movie that was very different from the movie he would have made. That's what makes all the different filmmakers interesting."
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Fun fact: Mark Wahlberg and Black Swan's Mila Kunis starred together in the 2008 film Max Payne.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Natalie Portman is most desirable spouse
Natalie Portman has topped a poll to find Hollywood's most desirable wife - while Charlie Sheen has been named the least wanted husband.
The Black Swan actress saw off competition from Megan Fox, British singer Cheryl Cole and Prince William's bride-to-be, Kate Middleton, to be crowned the Most Desirable Celebrity Wife in a poll by U.K. planning service My OK! Wedding.Source
Full lists
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Natalie Portman wins Best Leading Actress for Black Swan
- Mila Kunis nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Black Swan, loses to Melissa Leo for The Fighter
- Black Swan cast (Portman, Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder, Barbara Hershey) nominated for Best Ensemble Cast, loses to The King's Speech cast
- Portman, Kunis, and Ryder in attendance
Director's Guild Awards
On Saturday night the Director's Guild Awards were held in Hollywood, California. The winner in the "Best Film" category was Tom Hooper for The King's Speech, one of Black Swan's biggest award competitors about King George VI of England and his fight against speech deficiency. Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky were both in attendance for the event. Portman was seen with Amy Adams, who was there to support The Fighter, another Best Picture Oscar nominee about the trials of Mickey Ward and his family.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Oscar Round-Up
- Natalie Portman nominated for Actress in a Lead Role
- Matthew Libatique nominated for Cinematography
- Darren Aronofsky nominated for Directing
- Andrew Weisblum for Film Editing
- Producers Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver, and Scott Franklin and for Best Picture
- Also received five votes for Best Screenplay
The 83rd Academy Awards will air Sunday 27th February at 8PM EST / 5PM PST on ABC
(Red carpet from 6.30PM / 3.30PM)
(Red carpet from 6.30PM / 3.30PM)
Darren Aronofsky on his nomination:
"It’s very insane. It’s beyond all our expectations. You don’t go in with expectations, especially when you are making a film that’s scary and psychological and not common. I’m really happy that the Academy is recognizing this kind of movie, it’s very exciting."
Natalie Portman on her nomination:
"I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the 10-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making 'Black Swan' is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for the film has completed the process of communication between artists and audience. I am so thankful for the support we have received and I share this honor with the entire cast and crew of the film, especially Darren Aronofsky."
PopWatch on Barbara Hershey being snubbed:
"Speaking of frighteningly miserable characters, better luck next time, Barbara Hershey. Her maniacal mother character in Black Swan might as well have been a super villain named The Nail Clipper, and I loved every second of her creeptastic, wide-eyed performance. Black Swan is obviously Natalie Portman’s movie, but Hershey gave it some emotional context and depth."
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"It’s very insane. It’s beyond all our expectations. You don’t go in with expectations, especially when you are making a film that’s scary and psychological and not common. I’m really happy that the Academy is recognizing this kind of movie, it’s very exciting."
Natalie Portman on her nomination:
"I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the 10-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making 'Black Swan' is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for the film has completed the process of communication between artists and audience. I am so thankful for the support we have received and I share this honor with the entire cast and crew of the film, especially Darren Aronofsky."
PopWatch on Barbara Hershey being snubbed:
"Speaking of frighteningly miserable characters, better luck next time, Barbara Hershey. Her maniacal mother character in Black Swan might as well have been a super villain named The Nail Clipper, and I loved every second of her creeptastic, wide-eyed performance. Black Swan is obviously Natalie Portman’s movie, but Hershey gave it some emotional context and depth."
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