Los Angeles Film Festival ~ June 24, 2009

Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Pablo Cruz will talk about their Ambulante (traveling) documentary tour. source Thanks to Cris for this news.

I’ve also added three more shots of Gael and Diego from Rudy y Cursi.

Thanks to Karine for sending me this scan of Gael in a vodka ad in the July issue of Vanity Fair.

MTV Movies Blog writes that Gael will be in a new movie titled “Letters to Juliet”. Here’s the article.
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I’m beginning to think the gang over at Summit Entertainment has a thing for star-crossed lovers. As you know, they’re the studio that’s bringing you so much “Twilight,” as well as Robert Pattinson’s “Remember Me.” Now they’ve moved on to that other famous young couple, Romeo and Juliet.

According to Variety, they have recruited Amanda Seyfried, Gael Garcia Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero to star in “Letters to Juliet.”

“Letters” is loosely based on the book by Lise and Ceil Friedman, which collects the real-life letters sent to William Shakespeare’s Juliet. Though she sprang entirely from Shakespeare’s imagination, Verona legend has assigned her a home, a tomb, and a balcony that is popular destination for visitors and weddings. Letters have been sent to Juliet since the Victorian era, but they’ve increased over the years, particularly whenever a new film adaptation comes out. She’s become a bit of a saint to the lovelorn, who write to her begging for sympathy and advice.

The film, which will be directed by Gary Winick (”Bride Wars”), naturally needs a bit more story to go with it. This re-imagining of “Letters” centers on a young couple (Seyfried and Bernal) who take a trip to Italy and accidentally receive a letter meant for Juliet. It’s from a woman (Redgrave) searching for the Italian man who she enjoyed a romance with in her youth. Seyfried’s character takes it upon herself to reunite the long lost couple, and combs Italy looking for the woman’s other half, played by Nero. Movie art will imitate real life, as Nero and Redgrave are a real life couple; they met while playing Lancelot and Guinevere (another pair of star-crossed lovers!) in the 1967 adaptation of “Camelot.”

The film begins production on June 25 in Italy.

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This article is in Spanish. I’ll translate it into English if I get the time!

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Magazine Scans > 2009 > Para Todos (May 2009)

Well, hell! The site was down for a few days. The server had some major problems but the gals that run it were able to help me out, yet again. Thanks Luciana and Gertie!

It appears Gael will be attending the Edinburgh Film Festival later this month. Thanks to Simon for this bit of news!

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Actors Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and director Carlos Cuarón are set to grace the red carpet for the premiere of Rudo & Cursi, reuniting the trio eight years after Y Tu Mamá También.

Y Tu Mamá También was significant of a new era for Mexican cinema when it was released in 2001, launching the international careers of director Alfonso (Children of Men) Cuarón and actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna.

Alfonso wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay with his brother Carlos, who steps behind the camera for the first time with Rudo & Cursi.

With the quartet reuniting - Alfonso is in the producer’s chair on this occasion - it’s no surprise that the film has already won high praise around the globe. The comedy follows the eponymous brothers’ rise to soccer stardom, from poverty to penthouses.

Critic Roger Ebert was unequivocal in his praise of the movie, calling it, “the sort of high-level buddy movie every national cinema needs.”

The appearance of award-winning actor Bernal at the Edinburgh Film Festival is sure to set a few pulses racing, as much for his looks as his prodigious talent. Co-star Luna will be just as recognisable to audiences, following his apperarances in Milk, The Terminal and Open Range.

There are still a few tickets left, so don’t miss the chance to hear Cuarón, Bernal and Luna discussing the film at the exclusive Q&A following the Gala Premiere on 21 June.

Rudo & Cursi is screening on 21 and 24 June at Cineworld. source

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I’ve also uploaded images from the latest issue of Top Magazine.
I translated the article into English. You can read it here!

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Magazine Scans > 2009 > Hispanic (May 2009)

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Magazine Scans > 2009 > Latina (May 2009)

I’ve added loads more photos of Gael to the Gallery. Click the Gallery Links below to peep them out!

   
Public Events > 2009 > Rudo y Cursi with Luis Jiménez (radio), New York (April 27)

   
Public Events > 2009 > Promoting Rudo y Cursi, San Francisco (April 30)

    
Portraits > New York, May 2009
Public Events > 2009 > Rudo y Cursi Premiere, Los Angeles (May 5)

    
Candids > 2009 > Soccer match against ESPN Deportes (Mexico City - May 15, 2009)