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| | Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut deemed 'unwatchable' | | Added 16 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I try to like Scarlett Johansson. I try hard. She seems classy in a way most actresses her age aren?t, and I appreciated that she wasn?t stick thin (until recently). Plus, she?s married to Ryan Reynolds, and at the risk of being overtly superficial, any woman who gets to go home to that has my respect.
Nonetheless, there have been a lot of stories of self-important and diva-ish behavior, so it?s a little hard not to snicker when hearing that Johansson?s first directorial attempt was so bad that it had to be cut altogether.
Scarlett Johansson’s dream of being a director was dashed on her first try.
Johansson — who’s said in the past she’d prefer to direct rather than act — helmed a segment for the upcoming movie “New York, I Love You,” a series of intertwined love stories shot by several auteurs, including Brett Ratner and Natalie Portman.
But unfortunately for Johansson, her segment, starring Kevin Bacon and shot in black and white, was deemed “unwatchable,” sources said.
“It was really bad, so it was cut,” one insider told Page Six. Andrei Zvyagintsev’s segment starring Carla Gugino and Goran Visnjic was also cut from the final edit.
[From Page Six]
The film?s producer tried to quell any potential negative press by doing his best to put a positive spin on Scarlett?s piece. And to his credit, you can tell he?s really trying. While dancing around the aforementioned badness.
But the film’s producer, Emmanuel Benbihy, told us Johansson’s bit ended up in the scrapheap not because it was bad, but because “the story did not specifically involve an interpersonal relationship, and it was conceptualized to be filmed in black and white — both of which were extreme departures from the other films.”
Benbihy added, “Scarlett presented me with an extremely compelling, albeit unconventional, narrative that appeared as though it would not necessarily conform to the overall approach of the entire collective . . . However, I was very much moved by her vision and I did not want to pass on the opportunity to help her develop it. All that matters to me is the genuine movie language of the author.”
He continued: “Scarlett and I nonetheless agreed that a final determination of its appropriateness in the context of the other contributions and the overall story would be best made in the editorial process. And after months of editing . . . I had to admit that there were editorial decisions to be made in the interest of serving the overall narrative and composition that resulted in previously filmed scenes and footage not getting used.”
[From Page Six]
It sounds as though he?s focusing on the fact that Scarlett didn?t follow directions. Though something tells me if she?d strayed a bit but the final product was still great, Benbihy would have included it. The comment about ?after months of editing?? makes it sound like Johansson’s film segment got more difficult and he just couldn?t make it work. It is being included on the DVD version of the film.
Johansson got fairly poor reviews for her CD, a collection of Tom Waits covers. She does bring her own vision to things, and I?ve got to give her credit for that. And certainly part of being creative and an artist is experimenting and finding that balance between what you like and what everyone else likes. It doesn?t mean Johansson doesn?t have a future as a director. But perhaps working on collaborative films isn?t her thing.
Here?s Scarlett with Sir Michael Caine at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo on December 11th. Images thanks to WENN.com .
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| | Scarlett Johansson is losing weight thanks to Gwyneth's scam trainer | | Added 16 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Long ago, during a more innocent time, Scarlett Johansson claimed she?d never dieted or gone to the gym. And by ?long ago,? I mean February. A lot of things have changed in two months, because not only has Scarlett lost a good deal of weight (and curves) since then, but according to Star (via The Sun), she?s done it with diet and exercise.
I think most folk will agree Scarlett Johansson’s curvy figure is a winner. So it comes as a disappointment to learn the bubbly blonde’s famous assets may disappear after being put on a strict diet by Gwyneth Paltrow.
The actress has reportedly lost over 14lbs since she began working out with her Iron Man 2 co-star in preparation for the movie. A source told Star magazine: ?The pair have been doing daily workouts with Gwyneth?s personal trainer TRACY ANDERSON.
“Scarlett is also staying away from carbohydrates.? The 24-year-old actress decided to diet, reportedly fearing she could lose out on the roles she wants to younger, more attractive actresses.
A friend said: ?Scarlett has always been happy with her curves, but recently she has been feeling pressure to lose a few pounds. She knows that she is up against tough competition from younger, prettier and increasingly skinner actresses.?
Scarlett previously insisted she loved her fuller figure and felt no pressure to diet. She said: ?I don?t need to be skinny to be sexy.?
[From The Sun]
What a bummer. For a lot of reasons. First being that Tracy Anderson?s diets are extremely unhealthy, and dangerous. In some cases she advocates eating less than 800 calories a day and exercising for two hours. She?s also a renowned scam artist , who has somehow gained a bit of legitimacy just by training Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.
I really respected Scarlett for having a sensible approach to her body. And it was freaking perfect ? so why shouldn?t she? If it ain?t broke, don?t fix it. Certainly don’t go down such an unhealthy path to do it.
Here?s Scarlett at the premiere of “The Prestige” in May 2006. Header at the Moet and Chandon: A Tribute to Cinema party held at Big Sky in London on March 26th. Images thanks to WENN .
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| | Scarlett Johansson Is New Face Of Moet And Chandon | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Feed Me Gossip |
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Speaking at a gala film evening in London last month, after her position was announced, Scarlett Johansson said: “I am honoured to have been chosen as their ambassador and to make history with the brand, as the first celebrity face of champagne.”Frdric Cumenal, the head of Moet & Chandon, said Ms Johansson was “the obvious choice.”He said: “She, like Moet, has a magical story to tell and makes people dream.”She is a true icon of celebration - refreshingly spontaneous, generous, glamorous and she lives life to the fullest both on-screen and off.”
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| | Scarlett Johansson's Moet & Chandon champagne ads | | Added 16 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Scarlett Johansson is Photoshopped to Barbie-levels of body proportion and sexual accessibility in the new ads for champagne maker Moet & Chandon. Scarlett has lost some weight recently. She was seen looking thin at a Moet & Chandon party last week and was overheard talking about her diet. This is after Scarlett said in February that she’s never dieted or gone to a gym in her life. She’s not this thin, though, and it just looks fake and overdone, especially in that shot of her reclining on the couch. Her legs look like toothpicks.
Scarlett is the first celebrity spokesperson for the champagne house. Moet’s president Frdric Cumenal said in a speech at the party last week “Scarlett Johansson was the obvious choice as our ambassador because she, like Moet, has a magical story to tell and makes people dream. She is a true icon of celebration - refreshingly spontaneous, generous, glamorous and she lives life to the fullest both on-screen and off.”
I like Scarlett and think she’s sexy enough, but these ads featuring women with vacant come-hither stares have become passe. She looks like an object instead of a real person. Many people commenting on The Huffington Post are saying that her makeup is overdone and the airbrushing is too much. She’s still pretty although it all comes off as a bit plastic.
Thanks to The Daily Mail for the photos
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| | Scarlett Johansson Does French Vogue | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Yeeeah |
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Scarlett Johansson is on the April 2009 cover of Vogue Paris, looking like she could fall asleep at any second and the magazine labels her “The Anti-Marilyn” (as in Monroe).
Whatever, France. Marilyn Monroe may have been a bipolar pill popping floozy, but she was at least 763% more interesting and charismatic than stupid dumb Scarlett Johansson. The only things ScarJo has going for her are a fantastic rack and a smokin’ husband. From the neck up, she’s usually at least eight kinds of hot mess, and every time she opens her mouth she somehow manages to be both completely jackassy and intensely boring at the same time. Also, nobody wants to be this familiar with her nostrils. Knock it off, France. Go do something useful. Make me some brie. With sliced strawberries. And those tiny toast crackers that taste kinda like unseasoned croutons. Jesus, I’m starving. Fix it, France! Lazy bastards.
The real Marilyn:
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| | Scarlett Johansson Pays Tribute to Cinema | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Newstoob |
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Scarlett Johansson attended the Tribute to Cinema in London looking absolutely wonderful. Scarlett hardly ever looks less than stellar so that was a given anyway! I bet it's hard to look that gorgeous all the time. I mean, when you're someone like Scarlett, you gotta have other people do your hair and make-up and pick you your clothes. I can see where it just wouldn't be worth it anymore! Well, many thanks to Scarlett Johansson for keeping that hard work up to look simply amazing!
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| | Scarlett Johansson goes dark | | Added 16 years ago | Source: The Blemish |
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Scarlett Johansson channeled Dita Von Teese at the Tribute to Cinema in London yesterday. I don’t know how I feel about this. My penis doesn’t like change and as we all know, he governs my brain. If you gave me an MRI scan, the only thing you’d see is a big middle finger on the resulting image, courtesy of my penis.
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| | Scarlett Johansson Sexy In Black In London | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Feed Me Gossip |
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Scarlett Johansson arrives in a lacey LBD for the Moet and Chandon: A Tribute to Cinema party at Big Sky Studios in London, England on TuesdayScarlett Johansson - Moet and Chandon: A Tribute to Cinema in London
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| | Scarlett Johansson Joins The Iron Man As Black Widow | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Feed Me Gossip |
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Scarlett Johansson has signed on to play Black Widow in Iron Man 2 opposite Robert Downey Jr.She replaces Emily Blunt in the film that additionally stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle and the recent addition Mickey Rourke.Blunt opted out of the film on account of her conflicting commitment to Gulliver’s Travels, an adaptation of the classic tale toplining Jack Black.Iron Man 2 is due in theaters May 7, 2010.
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| | Scarlett Johnasson Puckers Up for Dolce & Gabbana | | Added 16 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Getting some of the hottest lips in Hollywood to help promote their latest venture, Scarlett Johansson joined Dolce & Gabbana for The Make Up as part of Milan Fashion Week on Sunday (March 1).
Greeting excited onlookers, the “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” beauty was all smiles during the promotional event to launch a new lipstick by the esteemed Italian designers.
Meanwhile, rumor has it that Scarlett is looking into joining the cast of the upcoming sequel to the hit movie “Iron Man”.
Supposedly to be playing a character named Black Widow, Johansson is said to have already met with with Marvel Studios about signing on for the blockbuster flick, although no deal has been made thus far.
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