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Post by PokerKitten on Sept 29, 2006 10:45:23 GMT
And another one... this time illustrated with a teeny version of the buzzcut sideways on pic James Marsters Says "I Love You" Posted: Thursday September 28th 2006 5:19pm Source: The Hollywood Reporter Author: Garth Franklin James Marsters has joined Warner Bros. drama "P.S., I Love You" for director Richard LaGravenese says The Hollywood Reporter.
Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler star in the adaptation of the best-selling Cecelia Ahern novel. The story follows a grieving young widow who discovers her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed in ten monthly messages that are intended to ease her out of grief and transition her to a new life.
Marsters will play the late husband's best friend. He's best known for his role as the British bad boy vampire Spike in the "Buffy" and "Angel" series. Dark Horizons
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Post by PokerKitten on Sept 29, 2006 11:19:35 GMT
'Buffy' Star Marsters Is in 'Love' He'll always be Spike to us September 28, 2006
James Marsters has booked a new film role and there's nothing supernatural about it.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the erstwhile "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" co-star will appear in the romantic drama "P.S., I Love You," from Alcon Entertainment and writer-director Richard LaGravenese.
Based on the bestselling novel by Cecelia Ahern, "P.S." stars Hilary Swank ("The Next Karate Kid") and Gerard Butler ("Phantom of the Opera") in the story of a young widow who has to fulfill 10 monthly tasks left by her late husband to air her grieving process. Tears ensue.
Marsters will apparently play the late husband's best friend.
The film will begin production in October in New York and Ireland.
Best known as frequently evil -- but often not -- vampire Spike in two Joss Whedon series, the 44-year-old Marsters has also done an extended villainous turn on "Smallville" as Brainiac. He's completed work on the psychological thriller "Shadow Puppets." zap2it
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Post by PokerKitten on Sept 29, 2006 11:26:19 GMT
Sorry, I just can't stop it P.S., I Love You, James Marsters Posted By: Jerrica / Source Related News : Drama Movie News , Romance ,
Best known for his role in the Joss Whedon universe as Spike on Whedon's fan favorites, "Buffy" and "Angel," actor James Marsters has become quite the television star. Following the cancellation of "Angel," Marsters hauled anchor over to "Smallville" to play Milton Fine, or Brainiac to Superman devotees. In the past Marsters has made a few appearances in feature films, "House on Haunted Hill" having the highest profile of his movie-length endeavors, but now he has been cast in the drama "P.S., I Love You," an adaptation from a best-selling novel by Cecelia Ahern. The Californian actor will be playing the best friend of a woman's late husband.
"P.S." is about a widow whose husband left her 10 messages to help ease her grief and move on with her life. Seemingly scheduled to begin filming this fall, Richard LaGravenese will direct. LaGravenese has some noteworthy credits to his name as a writer; "The Fisher King," "The Bridges of Madison County," "Unstrung Heroes," and "The Horse Whisperer" for example. The cast includes Oscar winner Hilary Swank ("Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby"), Gerard Butler ("300" and "Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life"), and a new television star whose celebrity has grown significantly in the last year, Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("Supernatural" and "Grey's Anatomy").
MoviesOnline
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Post by PokerKitten on Sept 29, 2006 11:34:00 GMT
Aaaahh, feel the lurve ;D And using an unexpected pic ;D James Marsters is one of those character actors that just screams "Movie Star". Sadly, most actors have a very difficult time transitioning to the big screen (Look at just about every cast member from Friends), but once in a while it actually works out (George Clooney for example). James Marsters could very well be that next guy.
As "Spike", Marsters was one of the only things I liked about the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" show. As that same character he was terrific in "Angel" (a far superior show in my opinion), his short role as Brainiac on "Smallville" was great, and his one single guest appearance on "Andromeda" as the Nietchian Lord Charlemagne Bolivar is one of the few memorable episodes of that show. I like the guy, and up till now I've been stumped as to why he hasn't received a bigger break. Well, according to Reuters, it looks like that break may be here.
James Marsters is set to appear in a film along side multiple Oscar winner Hilary Swank in "P.S. I Love You"
Based on the best-selling Cecelia Ahern, the Warner Bros. release centers on a grieving young widow who discovers her late husband has left her a list of tasks revealed in 10 monthly messages that are intended to ease her out of grief and transition her to a new life. Marsters will play the late husband's best friend.
The movie is being called a "Romantic Drama", which in my opinion is the perfect project for Marsters to take right now to broaden his repituare and avoid getting type cast in nothing by Sci-Fi projects. It's good the see the dude catch a break... now lets see is he's actually able to do anything with it. I think he will.
Posted by John Campea at September 28, 2006 07:08 AM MovieBlogrepituare - ?! I'll forgive him this, seeing as how he has such perception otherwise! ;D
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Post by nightnurse on Sept 29, 2006 15:03:48 GMT
Lots and lots of publicity for this , and all good ;D
I'll forgive the spelling too, but James' publicist really ought to get some more up to date pics out there !
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Post by Ditto on Sept 29, 2006 16:22:51 GMT
I posted on that Movie Blog thingy. Well, someone mentioned his age meaning to be complimentary I think, but really what's the big deal? I find it very annoying. What does age matter at all in anything really? Talent transcends age! I'm loving all the mentions James is getting though ... can't wait to see this film. S'gonna be a tearjerker isn't it?
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 1, 2006 12:12:48 GMT
I agree with NN's publicist comment, but it is fun to see what pics these sites are coming up with ;D Another unexpected one accompanies this from MovieHole - it has all the usual movie blurb so here is just the opening para: Spike in Love September 28, 2006 Former "Buffy" biter James Marsters - most recently seen as Braniac on TVs "Smallville" - will join Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler in "P.S, I Love You".
Why do people have such trouble typing Brainiac? ;D I often correct it for them but really I should just let them wallow in shame, as I have here ;D
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 1, 2006 12:20:33 GMT
Usual guff, but another different pic - EmpireMovies. *** DigitalSpy'Buffy' star Marsters joins Swank movie Thursday, September 28 2006, 19:52 BST - by Ben Rawson-Jones
Former Buffy and Angelstar James Marsters is to appear alongside Oscar winner Hilary Swank in PS, I Love You.
Marsters, famed for his performance as vampire Spike in the cult show, will be joined by Gerard Butler for the adaptation of Cecelia Ahern's best selling novel. The story revolves around a list of tasks given to a young widow by her deceased husband. Marsters will play the husband's best friend.
Richard LaGravenese, who was Oscar nominated for his The Fisher King screenplay, has been signed up to direct.
Since Angel concluded in 2004, Marsters has had a recurring role in Smallville, in addition to pursuing a solo singing career.
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 3, 2006 10:28:23 GMT
Do you get the feeling that some people just want to put James in a box (hopefully not a Pavayne type box; and probably not the kind of box cricket fans are thinking of right now)? Entertainment Weekly· James Marsters has played a platinum-haired vampire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) and a mechanical genius from the planet Krypton (Smallville), so it should be cinch for him to slip into...a touching romantic drama? Marsters just joined Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler in the cast of PS, I Love You, about a widow (Swank) whose late husband (Butler) leaves her a series of missions to help her through her grief. But not before the husband's grieving best friend (Marsters) goes through a tortured series or trials to win back his sou…no? Just a regular, human, ensouled best friend? Where's the challenge in that?!
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 3, 2006 11:37:05 GMT
Seems like I was wrong in expecting only Hilary and one other main cast member to be filming in Ireland, according to the Irish Independent (registration is required to view the page, but hey, I registered for you ;D) Hollywood stars Swank into town IF there is one thing Bertie Ahern's youngest daughter does not need right now - it is a loan.
It was a case of 'if you could see me now' for Cecelia Ahern as the cream of Hollywood talent crowded into the country to star in her first film.
Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank and Misery star Kathy Bates did a 'whip around' the Wicklow mountains during the opening day of 'PS I Love You'. And rumours were rife that newly-divorced Swank's alleged love interest, Hollywood agent John Campisi, was also on the set of the big screen adaptation of Cecelia's first best-selling novel.
In Dublin city centre, shoppers had to double take as Friends star Lisa Kudrow - who had a day off from filming - was spotted bargain-hunting in high street outlets on Grafton Street.
And the country is set for a further A-list invasion over the coming weeks as Scottish actor Gerard Butler and Buffy the Vampire Slayer's James Marsters also arrive to appear in the film. Grey's Anatomy star Jeffrey Dean Morgan also has a supporting role.
Yesterday, his co-stars Hilary Swank and Kathy Bates were busy getting set for 10 weeks shooting in locations around Wicklow and Dublin, before moving to New York.
Million Dollar Baby star Hilary, who has taken the lead role of Holly, chose an understated outfit of classic beige trench coat and chic black boots for her first day on set.
Her colleague Kathy Bates, who sported a fringed shawl and highlighted hair, looked more Glenroe extra than Annie Wilkes.
The cameras rolled as the pair filmed the first scene in the movie in a working farm house in the Wicklow mountains.
Gardai closed off the roads near Roundwood as the two actresses arrived at the farm in a Dublin-registered Mercedes taxi for the first takes.
"It really was in the middle of nowhere," said an insider. "Kudrow was not around because she was on a day off, and I think Bates was just flown in for the day. There was a crew of around 40 people and I think they have set up a base camp somewhere around the mountains. We also saw a guy who looked very like John Campisi."
The film centres on widow Holly (Swank) whose life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers 10 letters left by her husband (Butler) to help ease her pain and start a new life.
Friends star Kudrow will play one of Swank's best friends, who is a successful and single press agent in the Big Apple.
Morgan plays an Irish singer who Swank's character Holly falls for while in Dublin.
Alcon Entertainment's big screen adaptation is directed by Richard LaGravenese of The Horse Whisperer, who has previously worked with Swank on the film Freedom Writers.
Anne-Marie Walsh
With such interesting info cropping up, let's hope they are as keen to report it all when the boys turn up
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 3, 2006 12:54:48 GMT
Modesto still keeps track of its wayward son Photo Thursday: Spike Returns! (Sort of...)
Modesto native and Davis High graduate James Marsters has signed on to star in a new romantic drama with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. Marsters, who played bad-boy vampire Spike on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" for seven seasons, will join the cast of "P.S., I Love You." Glad to see the talented actor will return to the big screen. Modesto Bee - The Hive Heh, the hive
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 3, 2006 13:15:45 GMT
Kristin is a proper dafthead From Brandon: True or false? James Marsters is in that P.S., I Love You movie. True! And P.S., so is Jeffrey Dean Morgan. And at least one J.M. is--hope you're sitting down for this--naked in the movie! At least, that's the word on the "Creepy Brides with Inappropriate Crushes" hotline. And, oh, okay, I'll tell you who it is, so you Buffy fans don't fly over to Ireland and try to crash the set--it's JDM, our beloved Denny. Grey's fans, book away! (And please also note that was a joke--but I'll take your ticket if you already booked it.)
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Post by Ditto on Oct 5, 2006 19:03:09 GMT
Have we had this (thank you JMConApps) IMDB.com has updated the info the movie P.S. I Love You, they have included James in the cast as playing John. Direct Link to Info: www.imdb.com/title/tt0431308/and JM's Movie Shooting Dates & Locations www.whedon. info/article. php3?id_article= 18365 From Dailyrecord. co.uk - By Webmaster - 2006-10-4 James Marsters - "P.S. I Love You" Movie - Shooting Dates & Locations revealed*James Marsters as Spike on Buffy & Angel* BUTLER'S ALL SET GERARD BUTLER is about to start work on a new movie with Hillary Swank and Buffy's James Marsters. P.S. I Love You focuses on a grieving young widow who discovers her late husband has left her a list of tasks which are revealed in 10 monthly messages that are intended to ease her out of her grief. *Shooting will start in mid-October 2006 in New York and Ireland.*
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 5, 2006 21:04:48 GMT
There are quite a few notices I haven't posted, like that last one, as I was beginning to bore myself with my repetition I've made a resolution not to bother unless they say something witty or different about James, or something new about the film. In other news, I've started reading the book. No, really, I have! John gets his first mention on page 9, where we learn he was the go-between at 14 for Gerry and Holly, and also he was a spotty youth
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 6, 2006 12:07:17 GMT
I'm posting this one because you can't beat a little bit of political intrigue... oh, and the Belfast Telegraph just happens to list James first in the starring cast, over Hillary and Kathy Prepare for more Ahern revelations... from his daughter
By Eddie McIlwaine
06 October 2006 Never mind daddy's troubles - writer Cecelia Ahern is heading for Belfast to talk about her new chick-lit novel and sign copies for adoring fans.
The 23-year-old daughter of besieged Taoiseach Bertie will be at Easons at Donegall Place on Friday, October 20, at 12.30pm.
And on the table will be copies of her latest romantic novel, A Place Called Here, awaiting her signature.
"There is enormous interest in this young lady that has nothing to do with the upheavals in her father's political career," says Trevor Proctor, deputy manager at Easons today.
"Cecelia is a star in her own right especially as the best-seller that made her name, PS I Love You - described as an Irish Sleepless in Seattle - is soon to be made into a film."
PS I Love You will star James Marsters, Hillary Swank and Kathy Bates.
The theme of all her stories is that true love never dies.
Although her father's problems in Dublin have cast a shadow over Cecelia's celebrations at the news that PS I Love You is to become a blockbuster, the Taoiseach has told his daughter to get on with the business of publicising her new book and forget what is going on in his life right now.
So there is no question of the Belfast visit being cancelled.
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 7, 2006 23:06:13 GMT
PK's book report - John's blue eyes have been twinkling (page 40something) ;D
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Post by Ditto on Oct 8, 2006 13:23:00 GMT
You rotten bitca! Stop teasing us! I'm gonna have to buy it aren't I? And I'm supposed to be saving up for NOLA. Best tell Deb to get onto Amazon then.... ;D
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 10, 2006 12:33:34 GMT
Looks like Bertie is using his daughter's success to divert attention away from his own difficulties. No mention of James here, but I found it interesting: A letter can always get you through hard times . . . not to mention a few A-list stars Tuesday October 10th 2006 Oscar-winner Hilary Swank with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, his daughter the author Cecelia Ahern, and actor Gerard Butler on the set of 'PS I Love You' in Dublin yesterday.' THERE was once a tradition in public life where a newly appointed politician would be given two letters by his predecessor to be opened in an emergency.
When the proverbial hit the fan, the new statesman would open the first letter which said, "blame your predecessor". After the second crisis, the next letter to be opened read, "sit down and write two letters".
It's safe to say that Bertie Ahern will not be thinking about writing letters to his successor should the storm that has developed over recent weeks turn fatal.
Better, then, to stick to the letters closer to home, those his daughter Cecilia knows well. Taking the short trip around the corner from Leinster House yesterday morning, Bertie pressed the flesh with the height of Hollywood glitterati, who were shooting the upcoming film version of 'PS I Love You', Cecilia's best-selling novel.
In Whelan's of Camden Street, where the shooting took place, the twice-taoiseach met the twice-Oscar winner Hilary Swank, who plays widow Holly in the film, as well as Gerard Butler, who plays her husband Gerry. Before he dies, Gerry writes Holly a series of letters to be opened after his death. The cast and crew are here for 10 days before they head off to New York to shoot the remainder of the film.
Bertie spent almost half an hour in the city centre bar, where a music scene of 'Galway Girl' was being filmed. Said to be in "great form", he chatted to director Richard LaGravenese, as well as producer Molly Smith before heading off to Germany on EU business.
Former 'Friends' star Lisa Kudrow missed her golden opportunity to meet the Taoiseach as she was on a day off. Meanwhile, the Irish Film Board is celebrating the making of the movie on home soil by opening its first overseas office in Los Angeles.
Dubbed the Irish Film Commission US, Jonathan Loughran said the office would promote Ireland as a location for US feature films and television dramas, such as 'The Tudors', a major television series shot here this year.
Shane Hickey Irish IndependentAnd they have a pic of Hilary, Bertie, Cecilia, and Gerard (but it's only wee, and though it says you can enlarge it, it remains wee! Plus, not the best pic of Gerard I've seen
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 17, 2006 21:39:51 GMT
cursed like you posted at IMDb, giving a link to Mr Butler's site where they have a very detailed rundown of the characters for the movie. I can already see that a number of important changes have been made in translating it from book to movie script, even though I'm not that far into the book. We'd already worked out that it had shifted main location from Ireland to the US, but new characters have been added; others have been dropped (in Holly's family, for example). I'm optimistic that this will all be an improvement. I'm not really dissing Cecilia's original material but I'm not enjoying the way she she writes, and have hopes for a good screenplay Here's the link - well worth checking out. But here is the description of John Oh yeah, and there's a mention of John in another character's details:
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Post by PokerKitten on Oct 24, 2006 21:27:30 GMT
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