Ash B Cohen - TGL And Ioan Mention

Ash Baron Cohen and TGL mention. :) 

In the July issue of Esquire, they did a small story on Ash Baron Cohen, and while he hasn’t made the most well-known films we've ever heard of, his story is wonderful and decorated with the praises of cinematic legends. Some of the films he has made are: Bang, which Roger Ebert called one of the best movies of 1997; Pups, which had Mischa Barton and Burt Reynolds; and probably his biggest project was This Girl’s Life, which starred James Woods, Rosario Dawson, Michael Rapaport, and Ioan Gruffudd. He also currently has three movies on the way that are in various states of production.

http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/06/30/the-amusing-hollywood-tale-of-sacha- baron-cohens-cousin-ash/

AG - 100 Words Review

FilmInAFlash has a 100 words review of AG. :)
 
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Amazing Grace
This film charts the political career of William Wilberforce, of which a great deal of time was spent trying to persuade fellow members of parliament of the barbarism and depravity of the slave trade - a system that was keeping the kingdom's coffers lined.

The acting is sublime; to be expected from such a talented line-up and Ioan Gruffudd proves his worth as the leading man. Whilst the action is kept firmly away from the Indies, we are left in no doubt as to the horrors of slavery and the savagery of this shameful period in history.

http://filmsinaflash.blogspot.com/2009/06/amazing-grace.html

Mata Pics

Many thanks to mata for finding this amazing pic. :)

http://pics.livejournal.com/mata090680/pic/025h29w7

HQ Pic

Many Thanks to maiden @IoanZone for finding this. :)

http://ioanzone.19.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=29713#29713

IOL WayBack Archive

Many thanks to Selma @ IoanZone for finding this:

http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ioanonline.com

http://ioanzone.19.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=29647&sid=0a6c14b0872cf31950c8087ecdb9b031#29647

NewsArama - Ioan Mention

Animated Shorts: Voice Actor's Work on Batman a Miracle

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“I treaded very carefully,” he said. “He's only in the teaser, so I had to make my words count. I hope they bring him back. Soon. Funny thing is, I worked with Ioan Gruffudd a couple of months later and I was like, ‘Hey, we're Mister Miracle!‘ of course, he's also Mister Fantastic, so he still wins. (Gruffudd voiced Miracle in an episode of Justice League--ED).
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http://www.newsarama.com/tv/090625-animated-shorts.html

Chocolate - Ioan Sighting

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"W" star Ioan Gruffudd ordering 6 dark chocolate cupcakes and 2 red velvet cupcakes from Sprinkles Cupcakes in L.A. on Wednesday morning. 

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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529045,00.html

Sweet Mention

After permission from my sponsor, I decided to post this. :) It's very sweet because of the last part. :) Sweet because now the situation has changed. :)

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DEAR STACY: I just watched the wonderful film "Amazing Grace," and would like to find out what Ioan Gruffudd is up to now. And also, is he married? Children? Age? — Julie C., Canton, Ohio

DEAR JULIE: Recently seen as Tony Blair in Oliver Stone's movie "W," Welsh actor Gruffudd has the film "The Secret of Moonacre" opening in the U.K. next week, but there is no U.S. release date scheduled at this time. The 35-year-old wed actress Alice Evans in 2007.

No offspring as yet.
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http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/fashion-and-entertainment/ho llywood-exclusive/ask-stacy-2009-01-31.html

On IoanZone

I just wanted to clear one thing up. :) Sorry if I somehow was not clear enough on this.

It was brought up to my attention that, as I link IoanZone with "my" other sites, some think I am an admin @IoanZone too. 

Well, I am NOT. :) Simply, as Stevie was so polite to link my site, I linked hers.And I am really sorry (it must be very humiliating for her) for this misunderstanding.

Annee

More On FF3

Wait And see, I think.

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STUDIO BOSSES at 20th Century Fox are reportedly planning an "all-new cast" and a "far darker take" on the Fantastic Four in their proposed reboot of the franchise.
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http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2009/06/fantastic-four-film-franchise.html

BRD - Famiglia Cristiana Interview

Here is an interview to Ms. Richards made for my fave magazine: FC. :)
She was promoting Moonacre, of course. :)

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Dakota, com'è stato recitare con Ioan Gruffudd e Natascha McElhone?

«Oh, sono stati deliziosi... Non pensavo che due attori famosi potessero essere così disponibili e affettuosi! L'intera troupe era fatta di persone simpatiche. Sul set, però, c’è sempre pressione.

How was it like to work with IG and NME?

AWWWWWW they're delicious. :) I did not think 2 famous actors could be so nice and lovely. :) The whole troupe was nice. There's always pressure on set, though.
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http://www.stpauls.it/fc/0925fc/0925fc72.htm

Kirk And Horatio

Kirk And Horatio - Thanks Calexical and Judith 

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This puts so simply something I've been mulling over in my head ever since seeing the movie. I'm sure you know Kirk was based in large part on Horatio Hornblower, but much as I like Shatner's Kirk, he never hit me on the same level as Hornblower, either the book character or Ioan Gruffudd's portrayal, and it's for exactly the reason you outlined. Hornblower claws his way up through the ranks despite the disadvantages of his birth and relative poverty. He doesn't lead a charmed life, but he's tenacious through every hard knock the story gives him, he has natural tactical brilliance, and inspires fierce loyalty in his men. (Also, both he and all incarnations of Kirk are basically like Wedge Antilles: *beep* just happens when they're around.)
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http://watervole.livejournal.com/390259.html

FF Reboot

MIGHT

HOLD

Spoilers



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Fantastic Four Reboot in the Works
June 16, 5:17 PM

Fox has announced that they will be rebooting the Fantastic Four franchise. The first two Fantastic Four movies were not received very well, despite the inclusion of Jessica Alba in a skin tight outfight. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was comparable to the massive flop Daredevil, also released by Fox. Hopefully this time around Fox will be able to create a movie worthy of Marvel's first family.

The studio has announced that this will be a complete reboot of the franchise, new cast, new story, new everything. They want to capture a darker feel for the new movie, and hopefully get a Dr. Doom who is actually menacing. It is not known whether this will be a new origin movie or not at this point, but it wouldn't be surprising to once again see how the Fantastic Four received their powers. An origin story would also help introduce the new cast and erase memory of Fox's original Fantastic Four origin movie.

The fact that a reboot is in the works so soon after the franchise's last movie says a lot, mostly about the quality of the previous movies. It seems Fox has also finally figured out that it pays to make a good comic book movie after seeing the success of The Dark Knight and Iron Man. Rather than turning out mediocre movies like X-Men: The Last Stand, Fox has realized they will have to start producing quality films to keep up with other studios. Hopefully this time Fox can put out a Fantastic Four movie that will do the comics justice. The new Fantastic Four movie is slated for a 2011 release.
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http://www.examiner.com/x-8579-Denver-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d16- Fantastic-Four-Reboot-in-the-Works

http://tinyurl.com/mb65vv

Hob And Nob

Many thanks to Sylviane @ IoanZone and C Jordan for posting this. 

Hob and Nob Turn To Singers

http://ioanzone.19.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=29571#29571

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gRS_6Zpxy4

London Eye Interview

Thanks to GG @ IoanZone:

London Eye Interview

http://www.reelzchannel.com/trailer-clips/19610/sam-rubins-uncut-interview-with-ioan-gruffudd

Washington Cymru

Washington Cymru

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WEDNESDAY 24 June - 20.00 DAL: YMA NAWR (2004) (Welsh language with English sub-titles) Director: Marc Evans (Snow Cake, Trauma, My Little Eye, Beautiful Mistake) Duration: 73min with thanks to S4CThis film takes the audience on a 2,000-year odyssey through Europe's oldest surviving bardic tradition. It takes in everything from Aneirin's sixth-century war reportage to today's modern poetry slams, along with subtle clues to the secrets of its survival. The film features some of Wales' greatest performing talents. Sian Phillips, Ioan Gruffudd, Matthew Rhys and Rhys Ifans are among those reading poems while singer-songwriters Cerys Matthews and John Cale perform their own arrangements of two Welsh melodies. The film has a stirring musical score composed by Catatonia's Owen Powell and Bedwyr Humphries.
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http://thewriterscenter.blogspot.com/2009/06/wales-washington-cymru-20 09.html

http://tinyurl.com/mtgfe2

Ioan Sightings - Cafe Rodeo

Happy for Wendy, who was lucky and met Ioan. :) So cool!

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Seen in Cafe Rodeo

My heart skipped a beat when I noted actor, Ioan Gruffudd, having breakfast in Cafe Rodeo this morning. Although most recognizable for his role as Reed Richards [or Mr. Fantastic] in the feature comic book adaptation "Fantastic Four" [2005 and again 2007], I adored him as the fictional naval officer, "Horatio Hornblower" [1998 -2003]. He was the real 'master and commander'.
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http://wendykrueger.blogspot.com/2009/06/seen-in-cafe-rodeo.html

Ioan Mention - Horatio Versus Reed

Nice mention from Quesse.

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- I find myself rewatching Fantastic Four now that I've seen the Horatio Hornblower: New Adventures movies (and Netflix, get on the ball and let me get the original 6 disc collection, I see it mocking me in Borders, why can't you be a friend like you have been all these months and move it from saved into my queue?). I just not sure which Ioan Gruffudd is better...but I think I have to go with the one with the accent. You win, Horatio. Sorry, Reed. You're awesome and smart and all but I have to stick with the Napoleonic war era naval genius version. I'm sure you understand.
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http://quesse.blogspot.com/2009/06/musings-part-bb.html

Blog Mention - Good HH Question

Good Question, IMO. 

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Q Dear 100 Hour Board, 

Are any of you familiar with the A&E series "Horatio Hornblower" starring Ioan Gruffudd? There's something that I just can't figure out.

Why on earth does Horatio marry Maria? It's pretty obvious he doesn't love her, although he does consider her a good friend.
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http://theboard.byu.edu/index.php?area=viewall&id=52071

Various PhotoShoots

Many Thanks To Reece @ CelebUtopia

I really love the green shoes he wears in the first picture. 

http://tinyurl.com/m83duw

 

http://www.celebutopia.net/forum/showthread.php/ioan-gruffudd-various-photoshoots-x190-21319.html?t=21319