Brosnan Asks For Holiday Charity Donations
by Tim Saunders
Actor Pierce Brosnan has wished his fans a Merry Christmas on his official blog and has asked a special Holiday favor.
“In the spirit of giving this holiday season please consider making a small contribution to those in need,“ he wrote. “The following organizations were on our holiday gift giving list: the Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots, American Red Cross, Kauai Humane Society.
“These funds will be used to sponsor environmental education and youth based humanitarian programs, provide clean, safe drinking water to a developing nation by distributing thousands of portable water purifiers, offer relief services for the victims of the Southern California Wildfires, and care for numerous stray animals while also supporting the spay and neuter shelter program on the island of Kauai.“
Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye are committed environmentalists, with interests that include clean air and water campaigns, marine mammal and wetland protection, and opposing environmentally disruptive projects such as the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility being proposed off the coast of Malibu. In 1997 he was awarded the Environmental Leadership Award by Green Cross International. He is also a member of Oceana’s Ocean Council.
“Holiday Blessings from my home to yours and every good wish for the coming year ahead,“ he wrote. “May the spirit of the season fill you with love, joy and peace.“
You can read Pierce's Blog at piercebrosnan.com
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Beverly Garland, Laura's Mom, Dies at 82
A B-movie actress with spontaneous appearances in movies and on T.V., and a cult movie following from the 1950's, Beverly Garland died Friday in her Beverly Hills Home. According to the LA Times, Garland's died, at age 82, following a lengthy illness.
I saw her play Fred Mac Murray's second wife on "My Three Sons." She also played Bing Crosby's wife in the short-lived "Bing Crosby Show."
Garland may be best known by cult movie fans of "D.O.A," "Swamp Woman," and "Not of This Earth."
Most of her 1950s movies were before my time, but self described as a woman who wasn't apt to play the sweet, lovable woman on film or T.V., she captured interest in her 50 year career span of television and movie appearances.
It seems like those actresses who dare to be real and not pour on the syrupy sweetness, especially in those days had a way of sticking with you. At least they did with me.
Every time I remember her showing up she was gutsy, a little coarse around the edges, and to the point. Those roles seemed to suit her well in a variety of films. Of acting in B-movies Beverly Garland has said,
"You don't have to act in these pictures. All you have to do is possess a good pair of lungs. I can scream with more variations from shrill to vibrato than any other girl in pictures."
Garland could scream and stumble with the best of them. She admits they didn't try to over-act, but in retrospect also had the insight to see how far the movie industry had come.
Garland continued her career showing up as the mother of three high risk television characters. All of them were women. She played the mother of...
- Laura Holt, played by Stephanie Zimbalist, on "Remington Steele" in 1982.
- Amanda King, actress Kate Jackson, in "Scarecrow and Mrs. King," in 1983.
- Lois Lane, played by Teri Hatcher, in 1993 in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."
You wouldn't expect anyone other than a Beverly Garland character to birth girls that turned out like those three challenging female television characters.
Beverly got her screen name from Richard Garland, to whom she was married for a couple of years. She was married to Fillmore Crank for over 30 years, until his death in 1999.
I saw her play Fred Mac Murray's second wife on "My Three Sons." She also played Bing Crosby's wife in the short-lived "Bing Crosby Show."
Garland may be best known by cult movie fans of "D.O.A," "Swamp Woman," and "Not of This Earth."
Most of her 1950s movies were before my time, but self described as a woman who wasn't apt to play the sweet, lovable woman on film or T.V., she captured interest in her 50 year career span of television and movie appearances.
It seems like those actresses who dare to be real and not pour on the syrupy sweetness, especially in those days had a way of sticking with you. At least they did with me.
Every time I remember her showing up she was gutsy, a little coarse around the edges, and to the point. Those roles seemed to suit her well in a variety of films. Of acting in B-movies Beverly Garland has said,
"You don't have to act in these pictures. All you have to do is possess a good pair of lungs. I can scream with more variations from shrill to vibrato than any other girl in pictures."
Garland could scream and stumble with the best of them. She admits they didn't try to over-act, but in retrospect also had the insight to see how far the movie industry had come.
Garland continued her career showing up as the mother of three high risk television characters. All of them were women. She played the mother of...
- Laura Holt, played by Stephanie Zimbalist, on "Remington Steele" in 1982.
- Amanda King, actress Kate Jackson, in "Scarecrow and Mrs. King," in 1983.
- Lois Lane, played by Teri Hatcher, in 1993 in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."
You wouldn't expect anyone other than a Beverly Garland character to birth girls that turned out like those three challenging female television characters.
Beverly got her screen name from Richard Garland, to whom she was married for a couple of years. She was married to Fillmore Crank for over 30 years, until his death in 1999.
Take a Chance on Singing ABBA in Boston
Mamma Mia! Will they ever let him live this down?
From the Boston Globe
From the Boston Globe
"Mamma Mia!" is now available on DVD, which means you can spend your Christmas day in pajamas, eating ice cream, and belting out "Take a Chance on Me." But isn't it more fun to watch the musical on the big screen? Today in Beverly, you can catch a theater screening of the wildly popular movie that's based on the show that's based on ABBA's hits. The Cabot Street Cinema will be screening "Mamma Mia!" throughout the day and welcomes all dancing queens and guys who sing as poorly as Pierce Brosnan. They won't judge. 5:30 and 8 p.m. $8. Cabot Street Cinema, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, 978-927-3677.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
A Bigger Splash Than Titanic
From the Celebrity Cafe
Mamma Mia!“ Is Fastest Selling DVD in UK
27-Nov-2008
Written by: Kristin Hunt
The musical breaks “Titanic“ record
“Mamma Mia!” has become the fastest selling DVD of all time in the UK, the BBC reports.
The musical sold 1,669,084 copies on its Monday release date, beating out the previous record holder, “Titanic,” by 560,000 copies.
“Mamma Mia!” earned more than £66 million (over $100 million) in theaters this past summer, making it the highest-grossing British film in UK box office history. It ousted former champion “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and now holds the distinction of second highest-grossing film at the UK box office, after “Titanic.”
Universal managing director Ian Foster said the movie’s success was “a testament to the fun-loving spirit of the British public and the universal appeal of this wonderful film.”
“Mamma Mia!” is based on the ABBA Broadway musical and stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård and Amanda Seyfried.
Mamma Mia!“ Is Fastest Selling DVD in UK
27-Nov-2008
Written by: Kristin Hunt
The musical breaks “Titanic“ record
“Mamma Mia!” has become the fastest selling DVD of all time in the UK, the BBC reports.
The musical sold 1,669,084 copies on its Monday release date, beating out the previous record holder, “Titanic,” by 560,000 copies.
“Mamma Mia!” earned more than £66 million (over $100 million) in theaters this past summer, making it the highest-grossing British film in UK box office history. It ousted former champion “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and now holds the distinction of second highest-grossing film at the UK box office, after “Titanic.”
Universal managing director Ian Foster said the movie’s success was “a testament to the fun-loving spirit of the British public and the universal appeal of this wonderful film.”
“Mamma Mia!” is based on the ABBA Broadway musical and stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård and Amanda Seyfried.
Mamma Mia, Here we go Again
Well, what do you know? We get to don spandex and do it all again...
From Digital Spy
Streep: I'm up for 'Mamma Mia!' sequel
Friday, November 28 2008, 19:32 GMT
By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter
Rex Features
Meryl Streep has revealed that she will sign up for a Mamma Mia! sequel if the male cast returns.
The actress told the Daily Mail: "Grand Mamma Mia! I like it! I'm up for doing a sequel, as long as you can get those fabulous boys - Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard and Dominic Cooper - back!
"It's so gratifying that it has been this phenomenon around the world. It says there's an audience for something that appeals to a lot of women - something that might make them some money too!"
Abba's Benny Andersson recently admitted that no discussions have taken place about a sequel.
However, it is thought that the movie's record-breaking UK DVD and cinema release may prompt Universal to begin work on a follow-up.
From Digital Spy
Streep: I'm up for 'Mamma Mia!' sequel
Friday, November 28 2008, 19:32 GMT
By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter
Rex Features
Meryl Streep has revealed that she will sign up for a Mamma Mia! sequel if the male cast returns.
The actress told the Daily Mail: "Grand Mamma Mia! I like it! I'm up for doing a sequel, as long as you can get those fabulous boys - Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard and Dominic Cooper - back!
"It's so gratifying that it has been this phenomenon around the world. It says there's an audience for something that appeals to a lot of women - something that might make them some money too!"
Abba's Benny Andersson recently admitted that no discussions have taken place about a sequel.
However, it is thought that the movie's record-breaking UK DVD and cinema release may prompt Universal to begin work on a follow-up.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Pierce Pix from Zimbo
Very Cute!
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/scseGiI5NUW/PIERCE+BROSNAN+Kids+Out+Malibu/-_39FEtgtYH/Pierce+Brosnan
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/scseGiI5NUW/PIERCE+BROSNAN+Kids+Out+Malibu/-_39FEtgtYH/Pierce+Brosnan
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Top Ten Ways to Describe Pierce's Mamma Mia! Singing Voice
4. [TIE] And let's face it, nobody's going to complain if you, or I, drown out Pierce Brosnan with our equally inept rendition of "S.O.S." -- From the Orlando Sentinel
4 [TIE] “I’d like to forget the others—especially Brosnan, whose singing is the best imitation I’ve heard of a water buffalo.” — From New York Magazine
5. [TIE] {Pierce Brosnan’s singing is} a hilarious delight for the audience. -- From the India Times
5. [TIE] Pierce Brosnan’s singing appears to have been dubbed by Fozzie Bear.” — From Empire Online
6. “Among them is Pierce Brosnan as Sam (who sings like a lawnmower).” — From Teletex UK
7, [TIE] "And just wait until Pierce Brosnan warbles 'S.O.S.' You'll laugh. And then you'll be charmed." -- From Entertainment Weekly
7. [TIE] "...Brosnan's slack-jawed warbling was another matter..." – From Fishbowl LA
7. [TIE] “Pierce Brosnan’s walrus warble very nearly ruins the movie entirely.” — From AfterElton
8. The song stabbings...er, stylings of Pierce Brosnan...sounds like a drunk walrus singing through a foghorn. Or Foghorn Leghorn. Whatever's worse. — From the Palm Beach Post (Sing Along, Mamma Mia! August 28, 2008)
9. [TIE] High-pitched and only vaguely melodious. – From The Arizona Republic (Mamma Mia! Why did they let Brosnan sing? Jul. 18, 2008 )
9. [TIE] His raspy singing voice is no worse than Eric Clapton's, who is one of music's biggest stars... - From Broadway World
10. It doesn't match up with his robust, masculine image. - From The Arizona Republic (July 18, 2008 "Mamma Mia! Why did they let Brosnan sing?")
4 [TIE] “I’d like to forget the others—especially Brosnan, whose singing is the best imitation I’ve heard of a water buffalo.” — From New York Magazine
5. [TIE] {Pierce Brosnan’s singing is} a hilarious delight for the audience. -- From the India Times
5. [TIE] Pierce Brosnan’s singing appears to have been dubbed by Fozzie Bear.” — From Empire Online
6. “Among them is Pierce Brosnan as Sam (who sings like a lawnmower).” — From Teletex UK
7, [TIE] "And just wait until Pierce Brosnan warbles 'S.O.S.' You'll laugh. And then you'll be charmed." -- From Entertainment Weekly
7. [TIE] "...Brosnan's slack-jawed warbling was another matter..." – From Fishbowl LA
7. [TIE] “Pierce Brosnan’s walrus warble very nearly ruins the movie entirely.” — From AfterElton
8. The song stabbings...er, stylings of Pierce Brosnan...sounds like a drunk walrus singing through a foghorn. Or Foghorn Leghorn. Whatever's worse. — From the Palm Beach Post (Sing Along, Mamma Mia! August 28, 2008)
9. [TIE] High-pitched and only vaguely melodious. – From The Arizona Republic (Mamma Mia! Why did they let Brosnan sing? Jul. 18, 2008 )
9. [TIE] His raspy singing voice is no worse than Eric Clapton's, who is one of music's biggest stars... - From Broadway World
10. It doesn't match up with his robust, masculine image. - From The Arizona Republic (July 18, 2008 "Mamma Mia! Why did they let Brosnan sing?")
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Mamma Mia, That's a Rockin' Good Film
Editor's Note: Also Subtitled "It's true. Real men sing oh, so slightly off-key.
[July 18, 2008] It's me. Freshly returned from the Mamma Mia NYC premiere and the midnight showing of the film in Philadelphia. Only one word can describe both experiences…incredible.
First let me get this out of the way up front about the film: Yes, Pierce is gorgeous, sexy, and sings oh so slightly off-key, but to me that's what makes him so darned great in this movie. Let me also say this right away: It's true that for the last three years or more I've been lamenting the fear I'd never, ever again see PB with long hair. Well I want you to know I was very wrong in the most unexpected of ways.
More about that later. Let me also venture to say that with all those sexy, bared-chested guys hopping around the movie screen, Thank GAWD PB didn't follow the trend and wax!! And thank you, Meryl, for ripping off his shirt!!! But I digress. Back to the premiere.
I got there early, ready to shoot and took my place with the press corps. Here's the scoop from the heart of the premie:
Again PB was gorgeous. So was KSS. She really looked great. Reflecting on previous, unflattering photos of her, I really believe, poor thing, it must be that she just doesn't photograph well because she really looked stunning. In fact, every time I've seen her in person she’s been dead-on gorgeous. She looks perfectly, normally fit and healthy (yes, take that to mean not overweight). She wore a short, but tasteful black dress and a huge smile. Okay, enough about Keely…
PB was gracious as ever. He didn't seem sunburned and wasn't pale. He just looked great. He went over to greet his fans before walking the red -- sorry, blue carpet. He must be over his cold because he just seemed to be happy and to be having a great time.
PB was escorted down the carpet by a pretty blonde who I took to be the Universal publicist. She was thorough and efficient. Enough about her, too.
FLASHBACK: I remember when PB arrived at the GE premiere (omigod was that 13 years ago????). KSS popped out of the limo first. She did it again, only it was a Beamer this time. I don't think I'll ever figure out how and when photographers took the promotional photos of them standing in front of their 'environmentally friendly' car that's now all over the wires. It must have been quick because they were out of the car and over to the crowd in just about the time it took me to focus the camera. Then Pierce slowly made his way down the press corps line.
Colin Firth came next. There was a strong showing of CF fans there because they literally screamed for him to come for autographs. Of course there were screams for PB too. I just found the CF gals way too annoying…
Meryl was last. Actually, Amanda Seyfield may have been last because I didn't see her at all (or I should say recognize her because I know she was there). I really should back track here because before Pierce, Colin and everyone listed above i saw Benny from ABBA, Dominic whatever-his-name-is, (the groom), and Catherine Baranski. I didn't see Rita Wilson or Tom Hanks.
In the camera range of the broadcast reporters along the carpet, there was a slew of shirtless, hunky guys in swim trunks positioned around as "scenery." Music was playing in the background (honestly, after hearing it play over and over again for three hours I was sick of it, but I scarcely noticed it after the crowd heated up). The Mamma Mia! Movie card and a MM title card adorned the walkway.
I guess that's enough about the premie.
The movie is wonderful. Sadly, I think today's reviewers, having grown up with splashy special effects and dramatic, scintillating movie gore-fests, just don’t seem to know a good, clean film when they see one. In their minds, a film can't be good unless its dripping blood or oozing explosions. How sad.
For the record. I am not an ABBA fan. The only song I recognized in the entire film was "Dancing Queen," of course, and Waterloo -- which technically wasn’t even in the movie, unless you count the closing credits. Forget everything you read about boring cinematography and lackluster script. Everything about this movie is fantastic. It will keep you laughing, singing and even dancing in your seats.
My fav scene: Has to be Meryl singing "Winner takes it all" to PB before the wedding. He just looked so forlorn, so desperate and so darned handsome. She belted out that song like there was no tomorrow.
We've seen the SOS clip over and over and again and his singing here doesn’t start any better than the clip that's making the rounds. He really nailed the final song, though. I recognized his voice in the clip that Colin sang too, although he wasn't on camera for much of it (and I think the critics that have been so hard on hi s voice haven't really been listening too closely). Nobody ever claimed Pierce was in competition to sing like Pavorati.
PB was so very perfect for this part. To me, his slightly off-key singing is what makes his character seem so much more humanly sincere and appealing. It really was very sweet and sexy, in my book (and yes, I like Fozzie Bear too, as one reviewer describes his singing voice).
My second fav scene is the entire Dancing Queen sequence. I wanted to get out of my chair, kick off my shoes and form a dance line around the theater. Yes, I’m a dancer at heart, it’s true.
Okay, I know PB isn't featured prominently in either one of those scenes. So…
My fav PB scene. I really love part where he finally confronts Donna about their relationship. Why, oh why do we so often let ourselves get in the way of true love??? (okay, personal editorial comment, but oh so very true for me at least).
A couple of closing thoughts: Why does he seem so nervous? My only thought about this role other than he was great, obviously game and gorgeous in it is that to me he also seemed a tad apprehensive as he moves through it. Okay, I understand him being worried about his singing. After all the press, sorry, I mean the MALE press of late have been pretty harsh on him about a lot of things. Given that it's easy to understand why he would be a little nervous. But Pierce such a versatile actor that he should just let it roll and forget their envious nonsense. I guess you could say that if men are getting jealous over the way women respond to his performances, he’s been successful in his role as sexy male lead.
Honestly. And men say women can be catty. Hah! I've seen more cattiness demonstrated by male reporters in response to Pierce's adeptness at exuding both virility and masculinity in two sentences flat, to know jealously is alive and well and living amid both genders, thank you. I think we need more female film reviewers. Where the heck are they????
I also think he really needs to surround himself with people he can trust. I'm sure he gets that type of genuine support from his family. But outside of the folks at IDT, I sometimes wonder if he always gets it from those big studio Hollywood types out there. Okay maybe I'm biased and a little cynical because I think EON treated him grossly unfair. But Universal obviously pulled out all the stops to effectively counter the unjustly negative singing publicity so maybe I'm wrong about that too.
Anyway, my pix aren't that great. I'm not vicious papparrazi and without a microphone backing me up I'm out of my element. And truth be told, as always PB never takes a bad shot, unless I happen to be holding the camera. Oh, well. Such is life.
One final word. DO, DO DO go see the movie. See it this weekend. We must push up the box office and meet the challenge against the Dark Knight. All the guys will want to see Batman and take their dates with them. Maybe girl power will be a formidable force and I'm hoping the MM numbers will be through the roof…
Watch PB on Regis on opening day, then go out get your movie tix ;-). Oh, I almost forgot. About that hair. Nah, you'll just have to see the film to understand ;-)
And oh, before I forget -- here's the truly final word: Thank goodness for blue spandex, ooh baby, baby...
First let me get this out of the way up front about the film: Yes, Pierce is gorgeous, sexy, and sings oh so slightly off-key, but to me that's what makes him so darned great in this movie. Let me also say this right away: It's true that for the last three years or more I've been lamenting the fear I'd never, ever again see PB with long hair. Well I want you to know I was very wrong in the most unexpected of ways.
More about that later. Let me also venture to say that with all those sexy, bared-chested guys hopping around the movie screen, Thank GAWD PB didn't follow the trend and wax!! And thank you, Meryl, for ripping off his shirt!!! But I digress. Back to the premiere.
I got there early, ready to shoot and took my place with the press corps. Here's the scoop from the heart of the premie:
Again PB was gorgeous. So was KSS. She really looked great. Reflecting on previous, unflattering photos of her, I really believe, poor thing, it must be that she just doesn't photograph well because she really looked stunning. In fact, every time I've seen her in person she’s been dead-on gorgeous. She looks perfectly, normally fit and healthy (yes, take that to mean not overweight). She wore a short, but tasteful black dress and a huge smile. Okay, enough about Keely…
PB was gracious as ever. He didn't seem sunburned and wasn't pale. He just looked great. He went over to greet his fans before walking the red -- sorry, blue carpet. He must be over his cold because he just seemed to be happy and to be having a great time.
PB was escorted down the carpet by a pretty blonde who I took to be the Universal publicist. She was thorough and efficient. Enough about her, too.
FLASHBACK: I remember when PB arrived at the GE premiere (omigod was that 13 years ago????). KSS popped out of the limo first. She did it again, only it was a Beamer this time. I don't think I'll ever figure out how and when photographers took the promotional photos of them standing in front of their 'environmentally friendly' car that's now all over the wires. It must have been quick because they were out of the car and over to the crowd in just about the time it took me to focus the camera. Then Pierce slowly made his way down the press corps line.
Colin Firth came next. There was a strong showing of CF fans there because they literally screamed for him to come for autographs. Of course there were screams for PB too. I just found the CF gals way too annoying…
Meryl was last. Actually, Amanda Seyfield may have been last because I didn't see her at all (or I should say recognize her because I know she was there). I really should back track here because before Pierce, Colin and everyone listed above i saw Benny from ABBA, Dominic whatever-his-name-is, (the groom), and Catherine Baranski. I didn't see Rita Wilson or Tom Hanks.
In the camera range of the broadcast reporters along the carpet, there was a slew of shirtless, hunky guys in swim trunks positioned around as "scenery." Music was playing in the background (honestly, after hearing it play over and over again for three hours I was sick of it, but I scarcely noticed it after the crowd heated up). The Mamma Mia! Movie card and a MM title card adorned the walkway.
I guess that's enough about the premie.
The movie is wonderful. Sadly, I think today's reviewers, having grown up with splashy special effects and dramatic, scintillating movie gore-fests, just don’t seem to know a good, clean film when they see one. In their minds, a film can't be good unless its dripping blood or oozing explosions. How sad.
For the record. I am not an ABBA fan. The only song I recognized in the entire film was "Dancing Queen," of course, and Waterloo -- which technically wasn’t even in the movie, unless you count the closing credits. Forget everything you read about boring cinematography and lackluster script. Everything about this movie is fantastic. It will keep you laughing, singing and even dancing in your seats.
My fav scene: Has to be Meryl singing "Winner takes it all" to PB before the wedding. He just looked so forlorn, so desperate and so darned handsome. She belted out that song like there was no tomorrow.
We've seen the SOS clip over and over and again and his singing here doesn’t start any better than the clip that's making the rounds. He really nailed the final song, though. I recognized his voice in the clip that Colin sang too, although he wasn't on camera for much of it (and I think the critics that have been so hard on hi s voice haven't really been listening too closely). Nobody ever claimed Pierce was in competition to sing like Pavorati.
PB was so very perfect for this part. To me, his slightly off-key singing is what makes his character seem so much more humanly sincere and appealing. It really was very sweet and sexy, in my book (and yes, I like Fozzie Bear too, as one reviewer describes his singing voice).
My second fav scene is the entire Dancing Queen sequence. I wanted to get out of my chair, kick off my shoes and form a dance line around the theater. Yes, I’m a dancer at heart, it’s true.
Okay, I know PB isn't featured prominently in either one of those scenes. So…
My fav PB scene. I really love part where he finally confronts Donna about their relationship. Why, oh why do we so often let ourselves get in the way of true love??? (okay, personal editorial comment, but oh so very true for me at least).
A couple of closing thoughts: Why does he seem so nervous? My only thought about this role other than he was great, obviously game and gorgeous in it is that to me he also seemed a tad apprehensive as he moves through it. Okay, I understand him being worried about his singing. After all the press, sorry, I mean the MALE press of late have been pretty harsh on him about a lot of things. Given that it's easy to understand why he would be a little nervous. But Pierce such a versatile actor that he should just let it roll and forget their envious nonsense. I guess you could say that if men are getting jealous over the way women respond to his performances, he’s been successful in his role as sexy male lead.
Honestly. And men say women can be catty. Hah! I've seen more cattiness demonstrated by male reporters in response to Pierce's adeptness at exuding both virility and masculinity in two sentences flat, to know jealously is alive and well and living amid both genders, thank you. I think we need more female film reviewers. Where the heck are they????
I also think he really needs to surround himself with people he can trust. I'm sure he gets that type of genuine support from his family. But outside of the folks at IDT, I sometimes wonder if he always gets it from those big studio Hollywood types out there. Okay maybe I'm biased and a little cynical because I think EON treated him grossly unfair. But Universal obviously pulled out all the stops to effectively counter the unjustly negative singing publicity so maybe I'm wrong about that too.
Anyway, my pix aren't that great. I'm not vicious papparrazi and without a microphone backing me up I'm out of my element. And truth be told, as always PB never takes a bad shot, unless I happen to be holding the camera. Oh, well. Such is life.
One final word. DO, DO DO go see the movie. See it this weekend. We must push up the box office and meet the challenge against the Dark Knight. All the guys will want to see Batman and take their dates with them. Maybe girl power will be a formidable force and I'm hoping the MM numbers will be through the roof…
Watch PB on Regis on opening day, then go out get your movie tix ;-). Oh, I almost forgot. About that hair. Nah, you'll just have to see the film to understand ;-)
And oh, before I forget -- here's the truly final word: Thank goodness for blue spandex, ooh baby, baby...
Friday, February 1, 2008
The Debate Goes On
CNN footage of Pierce attending the Democratic Presidential Debates in Los Angeles
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=6217188&ch=4226716&src=news
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=6217188&ch=4226716&src=news
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Where's Jenny (Craig) when you need her?
Fresh after this article on “full-figured fashion” appeared in December Vogue (http://toofatforfashion.blogspot.com/2006/12/woman-in-full-keely-shaye-smith.html), PBs personal Bond babe, Keely Shaye Smith, donned a two-toned bikini and took to the beach.
Now the blogsphere is on fire after recent photos of PB and KSS swimming in Hawaii have surfaced. One of the latest is below. The subject? Size matters. Bikini size, that is.
Obviously KSS weighs in at a great deal more than your traditional Hollywood trophy wife. And now the tabs are having a field day. In fact, KSSs ample girth has caused the biggest online stir since Jennifer Love Hewitt was called fat for swimming in her size six bikini. A fat size six? Gimme a break.
Well a size six Keely ain’t. But so what?
Even though tab articles also mention that Pierce seems to have gained weight, most still portray him as Bond-sexy. He is absolutely not emaciated, however as this particular article suggests.
While I agree that some of the tabloid comments about KSS are awfully catty, it seems to me than anyone who puts on a bikini and hops in the surf had better be somewhat in shape or they are inviting trouble.
Don’t get me wrong. I have no problem with her being overweight. But when you're a woman cavorting with James Bond on the beach in a bikini, you have to know at some level you'll be compared to Ursula Andress or Halle Berry.
Personally, I’m less concerned about her weight gain than I am about was she does with it in her status as a “celebrity.”
What is really tragic in all of this is KSS is uniquely positioned to be a role model for full-figured women everywhere. The fact that she's on the heavy side and married to arguably the sexiest, most gorgeous guy on earth means she could really be a solid voice for women who struggle with weight issues. Even the Vogue article I posted earlier could help with this *IF* the authors were honest and included photos of her at her current weight in the article, instead of selecting photos taken when she was obviously more svelte and still in shape to promote in the feature.
KSS is quick to exploit celebrity and position Pierce as a vanguard for animal rights and environmental issues. She needs to equally step up to the plate join the fray on the subject of weight by encouraging the press to embrace a healthy women's body image, particularly when it comes the current trend that maintains you have to be size 0 to be sexy.
From the Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/news-gossip/diet-another-day-pierce-has-a-view-to-a-kill-over-wife-weight-jibes-1271307.html
Tuesday January 22 2008
BOND actor Pierce Brosnan has daggers out for gossip columnists who have been criticising his wife about her weight.The ex-007 star has hit the roof over catty commentators' remarks likening his wife Keely Shaye Smith to portly villain Goldfinger.
Celebrity websites have been using Bond puns to disparage the actor's wife's figure after pictures emerged of the couple on the beach in Hawaii.TMZ.com posted photos of the couple under the headline "Double Oh No!"Another asked if she had eaten "too many late night pizzas".
While celebritystyle.com remarked: "Not sure when Pierce signed up for marriage he expected to get a wife whose body looks more like Goldfinger's."
Even hunky Pierce has put on a few pounds but next to his wife looks somewhat emaciated.
We certainly hope that Diamonds are forever -- but it wouldn't hurt if she could shed a few kilos."The pictures at the core of these comments were taken of Pierce (54) and Keely (44) relaxing on holiday in Hawaii.
The mum of two has put on at least 70lbs since their wedding in 2001 and now tips the scales at 15 stone.
A pal said, "Keely has tried everything to lose weight, including the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet and working out."
"Pierce thinks comments about her weight are plain nasty."
Pictures of the mother of two coming out of the sea in a bikini like Ursula Andress in Dr No sparked the remarks.
The couple, married seven years ago, have two children Dylan Thomas and Paris Beckett. Keely is Pierce's second wife.
His first wife Cassandra Harris died of ovarian cancer in 1991. The couple had been together for 10 years and had one son Sean.
The Bond star goes to Hawaii to relax. However, he is in a battle with one of his neighbours after a 77-year-old Hawaiian pensioner claimed that he is stealing her water by diverting it from her farm.
A lawyer for the 007 star said, "The water goes through five different properties and it's not Pierce's problem."
Now the blogsphere is on fire after recent photos of PB and KSS swimming in Hawaii have surfaced. One of the latest is below. The subject? Size matters. Bikini size, that is.
Obviously KSS weighs in at a great deal more than your traditional Hollywood trophy wife. And now the tabs are having a field day. In fact, KSSs ample girth has caused the biggest online stir since Jennifer Love Hewitt was called fat for swimming in her size six bikini. A fat size six? Gimme a break.
Well a size six Keely ain’t. But so what?
Even though tab articles also mention that Pierce seems to have gained weight, most still portray him as Bond-sexy. He is absolutely not emaciated, however as this particular article suggests.
While I agree that some of the tabloid comments about KSS are awfully catty, it seems to me than anyone who puts on a bikini and hops in the surf had better be somewhat in shape or they are inviting trouble.
Don’t get me wrong. I have no problem with her being overweight. But when you're a woman cavorting with James Bond on the beach in a bikini, you have to know at some level you'll be compared to Ursula Andress or Halle Berry.
Personally, I’m less concerned about her weight gain than I am about was she does with it in her status as a “celebrity.”
What is really tragic in all of this is KSS is uniquely positioned to be a role model for full-figured women everywhere. The fact that she's on the heavy side and married to arguably the sexiest, most gorgeous guy on earth means she could really be a solid voice for women who struggle with weight issues. Even the Vogue article I posted earlier could help with this *IF* the authors were honest and included photos of her at her current weight in the article, instead of selecting photos taken when she was obviously more svelte and still in shape to promote in the feature.
KSS is quick to exploit celebrity and position Pierce as a vanguard for animal rights and environmental issues. She needs to equally step up to the plate join the fray on the subject of weight by encouraging the press to embrace a healthy women's body image, particularly when it comes the current trend that maintains you have to be size 0 to be sexy.
From the Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/news-gossip/diet-another-day-pierce-has-a-view-to-a-kill-over-wife-weight-jibes-1271307.html
Tuesday January 22 2008
BOND actor Pierce Brosnan has daggers out for gossip columnists who have been criticising his wife about her weight.The ex-007 star has hit the roof over catty commentators' remarks likening his wife Keely Shaye Smith to portly villain Goldfinger.
Celebrity websites have been using Bond puns to disparage the actor's wife's figure after pictures emerged of the couple on the beach in Hawaii.TMZ.com posted photos of the couple under the headline "Double Oh No!"Another asked if she had eaten "too many late night pizzas".
While celebritystyle.com remarked: "Not sure when Pierce signed up for marriage he expected to get a wife whose body looks more like Goldfinger's."
Even hunky Pierce has put on a few pounds but next to his wife looks somewhat emaciated.
We certainly hope that Diamonds are forever -- but it wouldn't hurt if she could shed a few kilos."The pictures at the core of these comments were taken of Pierce (54) and Keely (44) relaxing on holiday in Hawaii.
The mum of two has put on at least 70lbs since their wedding in 2001 and now tips the scales at 15 stone.
A pal said, "Keely has tried everything to lose weight, including the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet and working out."
"Pierce thinks comments about her weight are plain nasty."
Pictures of the mother of two coming out of the sea in a bikini like Ursula Andress in Dr No sparked the remarks.
The couple, married seven years ago, have two children Dylan Thomas and Paris Beckett. Keely is Pierce's second wife.
His first wife Cassandra Harris died of ovarian cancer in 1991. The couple had been together for 10 years and had one son Sean.
The Bond star goes to Hawaii to relax. However, he is in a battle with one of his neighbours after a 77-year-old Hawaiian pensioner claimed that he is stealing her water by diverting it from her farm.
A lawyer for the 007 star said, "The water goes through five different properties and it's not Pierce's problem."
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