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Sunday, December 21, 2008
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From azstarnet.com: Carter, who lives in Bisbee, wrote “Fools Rush In: A True Story of War and Redemption,” based on his experiences during the 1990s war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he spent time as an aid worker and journalist. The book will be made into a movie starring Javier Bardem, Orlando Bloom and Liam Neeson, with shooting set to begin next summer.
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In addition to the “Fools Rush In” movie, set to shoot on location in Sarajevo next summer (Carter will be on set as a screenwriter and executive producer), he’s nailing down financing for a documentary based on his book “Red Summer,” which centers on the world’s largest salmon run, in a remote Alaskan village.
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Orlando is #6 in Yahoo’s Top Stars of 2008 photo gallery.
Monday, December 15, 2008
posted by Sarah
From vancouver.24hrs.ca Women are hoping to find Brad Pitt under their mistletoe this year, a sexy survey has revealed. The Hollywood hunk topped the UK’s list for ‘favourite celebrities to kiss under the mistletoe,’ closely followed by actor Orlando Bloom and sexy singer Justin Timberlake. The survey includes responses from 3,000 people around the world. Even women in Hong Kong, Australia and Brazil said they’d love to spend Christmas with the same people.
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From thisiskent.co.uk: HOLLYWOOD star Orlando Bloom popped back to his Canterbury roots - and gave the thumbs-up to plans for the new Marlowe theatre, where he started his career.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star - also a Marlowe patron - was given a tour of the theatre by its director Mark Everett and shown the latest plans for the new £25 million landmark arts centre.
Speaking during his visit, Orlando, 31, said: “I made my first appearance at the Marlowe Theatre when I was very young. That early exposure, along with appearances at the Kent Festival, drama classes and school plays, fuelled my confidence and ambition to go into the acting world.
“I cannot emphasise enough the importance of giving young people the opportunity to get involved in theatre and acting.
The exciting plans for the New Marlowe Theatre will do just that and present a wonderful opportunity to inspire and enthuse the young people of Kent and develop the talent of tomorrow.”
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando is listed as the runner-up to Johnny Depp for 2003 on Yahoo Movies Top Movie Heartthrobs of the Decade list.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
posted by Sarah
From instyle.com: Orlando Bloom, HIS PASSION: UNICEF
“As an ambassador for Unicef, I’m a voice for children without basic necessities we take for granted—safe drinking water, electricity, a roof over our heads. It’s heart-wrenching. I’ve traveled to Nepal, and it’s incredible to see what a huge impact the fund has on communities there. I met a 6-year-old named Rita who used to spend half of her day collecting water for her family. The water is not clean, so in these environments an intestinal problem can be a killer for kids. A simple tap, which costs about $20, can provide water to the whole community—for life! Now instead of collecting water all day, Rita can go to school and have the possibility of a better life.”
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Donate online at unicef.org, or purchase Unicef items, such as holiday cards, stationery and toys.
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From unicef.org: The children in the Krasnoselsky social shelter in the centre of Moscow could not believe their luck when their hero from Pirates of the Caribean - Orlando Bloom - specially came to visit and spend time with them. … Orlando Bloom went to see the UNICEF-supported shelter, on his first visit to Russia as he wanted to understand for himself the work being done for those children who really need help. (photos):
Thursday, November 13, 2008
posted by Sarah
You can vote for Orlando in the Favorite Star Under 35 category of the People’s Choice Awards. Voting ends January 7th.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
posted by Sarah
There are some videos on Youtube of Orlando making campaign calls for Barack Obama and asking viewers for their support.
video 1
video 2
Thursday, October 30, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando appears in a public service announcement to encourage American youth to vote in partnership with Google, YouTube, Declare Yourself, and MySpace. The non-partisan PSAs, produced by DiCaprios Appian Way, were created to engage and inspire young people to vote and participate in the upcoming election.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
posted by Sarah
Legolas Day was created in 2002 by a group of fans as a way to celebrate our favorite elf. October 25th was chosen because it is the day that the Council of Elrond takes place, and we are given our first proper introduction to Legolas.
Download a printable Legolas Day bookmark: low res version, high res version (more Legolas bookmarks)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando has signed a bandanna which is being auctioned off for the NZ cancer charity CanTeen. They also have Keira Knightly and Johnny Depp signed bandannas. All
proceeds go towards supporting 13-24 year olds living with cancer.
posted by Sarah
Everest: A Climb for Peace makes its debut on the CBC Documentary Channel in Canada, Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT.
Narrated by actor Orlando Bloom and hailed by the Dalai Lama as a “tremendous achievement”, Everest: A Climb for Peace is not just your typical Everest film. This socially relevant documentary explores peace, war and the power of the human spirit. To learn more about the film, please go to: www.EverestPeaceProject.org
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Indian newspapers are reporting that Orlando will be in the movie Quest of Sheherzade, a modern take on the legendary “1001 Arabian Nights” tale, centering on an Indian woman, living in New Zealand, caught up in a cross-cultural romance.
From bollyspice.com: Celina Jaitley appears to be breaking down the same walls that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan succeeded in climbing over five years ago. The former Miss India had already bagged a plum role in Quest of Sheherzade which hits the floors in January. In Quest of Sheherzade, Celina will be appearing alongside stars such as Orlando Bloom and Sean Connery. “Sean Connery is there in the film and recently Orlando Bloom was also signed. I am playing an important character of an Iranian princess,” she says.
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Orlando attended the Ghetto Film School’s 2008 Hollywood Benefit at a private residence in LA on Thursday October 16th. View photos at Orlando Love.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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From showbizspy.com: JOHNNY Depp will net almost $64m to star in the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, according to reports. The Hollywood hunk will reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the hit Disney franchise, with a payout that eclipses Tom Hanks’ $58million for the Da Vinci Code sequel Angels And Demons. A source said, “It’s a lot of swag but they just can’t make another without Sparrow.” However, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are unlikely to return.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando appeared on the David Blaine special that aired last night. David did a card trick which amazed Orlando! I uploaded the video to Youtube.
posted by Sarah
From eonline.com: The entire Disney empire is turning into a one-man show. Luckily, that man is Johnny Depp.
The easy-on-the-eyes box-office heavyweight has signed on to appear in no less than three tentpole flicks for the Mouse House, chief among them reprising his Oscar-nominated role of Captain Jack Sparrow in a fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. In addition to the almost inevitable annoucement of another Pirates go-round—during which the names Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley went unmentioned—Disney also announced during a showcase event at the Kodak Theatre Wednesday that Depp would be joining the masked man in a remake of The Lone Ranger.
posted by Sarah
Orlando attended a Vanity Fair magazine party in Madrid on September 18th. View photos at OrlandoLove.
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From haaretz.com: The documentary (Everest: A Climb for Peace) is narrated by British movie star Orlando Bloom. Trumbull was adamant he wanted Bloom and no one else for his project.
“I had decided that I really wanted him to narrate my film for I love his voice - it is very powerful and commanding and so I was determined to somehow make it happen,” he says. “I tracked down and found his agent’s contact information and then I sent her an email. I wasn’t sure if she was going respond at all.”
Unfortunately, Bloom was filming the third in the Pirates of the Caribbean series at the time. But Trumbull did not give up.
“I believe that Orlando was always very much into narrating the film, but it was just a matter of his schedule and so after a lot of backs and forths with his agent, and excitement and patience on my part, they agreed to make it happen and to fit it into his schedule whenever he could. All in all, it took about a year to make it happen, but it was definitely worth the wait. I met and directed him in a studio in Hollywood. Orlando was a wonderful guy, completely genuine and incredibly nice, and his voice was perfect for the film. I could not be happier. I feel extremely fortunate and blessed that it all came together.”
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From thisislocallondon.co.uk: Pampered pooches in fancy dress mixed with Hollywood stars in Battersea Park to celebrate Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 14th Annual Reunion. Superstar, Orlando Bloom, made an appearance, as well as other stars of stage and screen to help raise money for the home. The reunion is a chance for pet owners to come face to face with those who have helped find and look after their lost pets.
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From unicef.org: ‘Saathi Sanga Manka Koora’ (Chatting with My Best Friend), a radio programme produced by a team of young professionals from the non-governmental organization Equal Access Nepal, has won the 2008 International Children’s Day for Broadcasting (ICDB) regional award for South Asia. Targeted at teenagers and young adults, the ‘edutainment’ programme was initiated by UNICEF in 2001 in Nepal and is now being broadcast every week over the national radio network and 45 other local FM stations with UNICEF and USAID support.
The drama featured Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, who was then on a trip to see UNICEF’s programmes in Nepal. “The children wrote a play about their problems, and gave Orlando a role to give a tip to the children on how things could be solved if everyone worked together,” said Sangita. ”Orlando was also involved in a discussion programme with the children where he asked them what they envisioned for themselves in the future. The answers given by the boys and girls formed the bulk of the ICDB special programme.”
Monday, September 15, 2008
posted by Sarah
In June, UNICEF UK Media Officer, Shima Islam, went to Nepal with a film crew and UNICEF supporter, Orlando Bloom. They visited projects that will be supported by Soccer Aid 2008. View photos, a video and read the trip diary.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
posted by Sarah
Orlando attended the 2008 GQ Men of the Year Awards yesterday at the Royal Opera House in London. View photos here.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
posted by Sarah
From foxnews.com: Looks like Orlando Bloom wants to take the next step in his career and he used Nakheel and Donald Trump’s recent swanky soiree to get things moving.
“I just went to the Dubai film festival and I was there a few years ago and so when I got a call about this party, I figured there is such a developing market in Dubai and I’m trying to get movies that I want to get made together,” the actor told Pop Tarts. “I’m interested to meet some people in the room and see if there are people wanting to maybe make movies with Orlando Bloom in Dubai.”
posted by Sarah
independent.co.uk has a good article on Bill Carter and the Fools Rush In film project.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
posted by Sarah
Here is the first promotional photo of Orlando in New York, I Love You, thanks to ropeofsilicon.com.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
posted by Sarah
View photos of Orlando at Donald Trump’s Dubai Hotel Party this past weekend at Orlando Love.
posted by Sarah
Watch the 2 minute teaser trailer for New York, I Love You at dailymotion.com or youtube.com.
Friday, August 22, 2008
posted by Sarah
From dailyrecord.co.uk: A Scots adventurer is to have his life story made into a Hollywood film starring movie heart-throb Orlando Bloom. Rory Stewart, 35, trekked 6000 miles from Turkey to Bangladesh, living with villagers. He made the journey after quitting a diplomatic post in Iraq because he had become disenchanted with the Allied invasion. The idea for the film came after Lord Of The Rings star Bloom heard a talk given by Rory about a charity he runs in Afghanistan.
From independent.co.uk: The film, to be written by the award-winning novelist and script writer Ronan Bennett, will focus on three central “chapters” of his life: his epic journey on foot, his return to the Foreign Office, and his aid work in Kabul, which began two years ago as a one-man operation. The Turquoise Mountain Foundation now employs 350 people and runs a artists’ school. The charity was conceived by Prince Charles, who enlisted Mr Stewart’s help.
From scotsman.com: Stewart is reluctant to discuss the film. It’s a “very early-stage thing”, he insists. “We haven’t got as far as signing a contract …
“I’m a bit ambivalent about it. I think what my books are really about is my sense, in Afghanistan, of what culture outside Kabul seems to be like for a foreigner, and in Iraq to talk about why the coalition was so unsuccessful and the project so doomed. I try to keep myself out of the books, I don’t talk about my own personality or life. I’m not quite sure how this could work.”
posted by Sarah
There will be a special presentation of New York, I Love You at The Toronto International Film Festival next month. (source: canada.com)
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