James Franco blabbed the most boring backstage banter in recent history at the Indie Spirit Awards, where he won Best Actor for “127 Hours.” Let’s hope he loosens up a bit to host the Oscars tomorrow or it’s going to be a very, very long show.
Tom Julian, Oscar.com’s style expert caught up with Nadja Swarovski at the Peninsula this week, where she has been dressing and accessorizing actresses for the Academy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 27). He also got a look at the special gift that Swarovski is giving to the nominees. limited edition and finished. Swarovski and Atelier Swarovski showcased their newest collections and collaborations as well as over 300 unique handbags and jewelry pieces brought in especially for the Academy Awards.
We’re not naming names but the Swarovski suite was besieged by Hollywood’s top stylists this week grabbing dresses, handbags and accessories for the actresses on the red carpet. And Nadja also did an instore appearance on Thursday at Maxfield on Melrose for her book, “Swarovski Crystal Palace Book: The Art of Light and Crystal. ”
Here’s Tom’s talk with Nadja.
TJ: What are your special offerings this year for the ten female Oscar nominees, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Jennifer Lawrence, Hailey Steinfeld, Annette Bening, Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman, Helena Bonham Carter, Michelle Williams and Jacki Weaver?
NS: A limited edition evening clutch with an inlaid diamond crystal chunky clasp, a new Swarovski fragrance and Swarovski sunglasses
TJ: What’s next for Swarovski?
After seeing Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore present a Career Achievement Award — in tandem — to esteemed eccentric costume designer Julie Weiss at the Costume Designers Guild Awards last night, I had a light bulb of an idea.
Call me crazy (so many have) but I kinda think Ashton and Demi would make perfect Oscar cohosts next year. Nothing against James Franco and Anne Hathaway. I’m sure they will do just fine on Sunday (Feb. 27). Even though the released promos have us a little worried.
But Ash and Demi seem to have a natural chemistry and a flirty familiarity that could totally work. Plus they are serious fashionistas to boot. Think of the costume changes!
Watch the video and see what you think. If you’re in favor, I will contact the Academy toute suite and put a bug in their ears. By the way, I’ve sat on Julie’s love seat with the actual love letters from her grandfather to her grandmother. It’s real. Check out my story on the amazing Julie that ran on the TheEnvelope.com a few years ago.
Sally Hershberger — who revolutionized Hollywood hair with her infamous Meg Ryan choppy shag — has a few ideas on what the hot hair styles will be at the Oscars. She’s predicting wavy bobs, low back updos and Anne Hathaway-like center-parted waves.
And just time for the Oscars, Sally has just opened a Styling Studio in the SLS Hotel — located in it’s Ciel Spa.
It’s designed for women (and men) who want a quieter, more intimate service, from specialized blow drys, full-on curling sessions and intricate edgy updos. Say you spent the day shopping, at the beach, working, and forgot you have a cocktail party, a dinner or (gasp) a photo shoot to go to. And of course it’s also perfect for Oscar party going actresses next week who might want to change their hair from an afternoon lunch look to an Oscar evening party scene style. Want more deets?
James Franco and Anne Hathaway‘s latest Oscar 2011 promo has just been released. We really liked their first Oscar training video, pumping iron with the gold statues, etc.
But somehow this one feels a little bit .. how to put this politely.. slow, painfully awkward, unfunny and yes, we’ll say it, downright boring. Except for the part about Anne planning to break a toe for their Black Swan skit.
What do you think? Does this promo make you want to watch the Oscars? Or does it make you want to DVR it so you can fast forward through for the winner’s speeches?
Instead of talking about their new film, “Rio,” at the junket last week, costars Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx and George Lopez talk about relationships, dating in LA, honesty and the difference between men and woman.
Needless to say, Jamie has some very unusual ideas about dating in LA where, he says, girls have to play a little hard to get. “I love that I will date a girl and they will always put little in front of everything I do.” Yeah, that’s what we thought and so did Anne and George and the room full of reporters. But then he explained what he meant and it actually made sense.
Jamie Foxx prepared for playing a yellow party bird in the new 3D animated bird movie, “Rio,” by sleeping in a bed of feathers every night. Yeah, right.
But Jamie wasn’t kidding around when he dished out hosting advice for Ricky Gervais. Seems Foxx was in the Globes audience that night and thought Ricky was hysterical. But he couldn’t understand why some people seemed to find Ricky’s jokes about Cher, Charlie Sheen, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, etc, offensive.
After watching Anne Hathaway wing it (sorry) at the “Rio” press junket on the 20th Century Fox lot Friday, we have no worries about her Oscar co-hosting gig with James Franco.
Anne was adept at adding sincerity, humor, personal insight and a few clever retorts talking with her director Carlos Saldanha and costar Jamie Foxx during the screening of selections from the adorable animated film about a bird who has to learn how to fly. She even took her platform heels off so she wouldn’t be taller than Saldanha and admitted to bowel-clenching terror at having to sing in front of Sergio and will.i.am.
Anne Hathaway hit the blue carpet on the 20th Century Fox lot on Friday (Jan. 28) to talk about playing a fearless blue macaw in the new animated 3D film, “Rio,” from the creators of “Ice Age.” Of course, all the reporters wanted to ask Anne how her Oscar host rehearsals are going, what costume changes she’s going to make and her chemistry with her co-host, the Oscar nominated actor James Franco (“127 Hours”)
Anne brushed off some queries, merely saying that she hoped her chemistry with James Franco was “Good, I hope.” But she did admit — refreshingly — that she has had to learn to trust the people around her, both on the animated film and for her upcoming Oscar co-hosting stint.
Love them Angry Birds? Anxious to get to a new level?
Then you’ll probably love the news about Angry Birds creators Rovia partnering with 20th Century Fox Studios on a special Angry Birds “Rio” game to cross promote the studio’s new animated film, “Rio,” from the creators of Ice Age. The film’s voices include Jamie Foxx, George Lopez, Jesse Eisenberg, anAnne Hathaway.
In the new game, the Angry Birds will try to rescue Blu, a hapless blue Macaw, played in the film by “Social Network” star Jesse Eisenberg and Jewel, his female counterpart, voiced by Anne Hathaway (yes, the Oscar-hosting Hathaway). The game will launch in March timed to the film’s release and will have 45 dedicated levels to start and more available to download.