2010 Tribeca Film Festival Gallery Updates

Aaron attended the awards night for the Tribeca Film Festival, and I’ve added photos from the event in the gallery. Also I’ve added a few photos from the Chanel dinner so check them all out.

Appearances > 2010 > 2010 Tribeca Film Festival: Awards Night (4.29.10)

Appearances > 2010 > 2010 Tribeca Film Festival: Chanel Dinner (4.28.10)

2010 Tribeca Film Festival Chanel Dinner

I’ve added photos of Aaron attending 2010 Tribeca Film Festival Chanel Dinner in the gallery so check them out.

Appearances > 2010 > 2010 Tribeca Film Festival: Chanel Dinner (4.28.10)

Tribeca Screening Sighting

Aaron is currently roaming around the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival as he’s a judge (see entries below). Here’s a recent sighting:

Tribeca Round-Up 3: Dream Home, Loose Cannons and The White Meadows
Source: NY Press

3) Aaron Eckhart spotted at yesterday’s screening of The White Meadows. Was tempted to yell something stupid at him like: “I believe in Harvey Dent,” and yet somehow, I stopped myself. Progress

Early Buzz: The Rum Diary Test Screens in Huntington Beach, CA

April 22, 2010
Source: /Film

Bruce Robinson’s big screen adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s novel The Rum Diary starring Johnny Depp  test screened last night in Huntington Beach, California, and a few reviews have appeared online. I have compiled a bunch of early thoughts from around the web, message boards, twitter and other websites. Check them out now, after the jump.

As with any test screening, you should be aware that this version of the film is not final. The film was described as “a work in progress,” although titles and soundtrack were in place. Filmmakers hold test screenings to see how the movie plays for an audience, with the plan to possibly address issues before the theatrical release. The Rum Diary isn’t due out until September (I’m guessing it will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival), and this could be a very early cut. And it should also be noted that the opinions after the jump are not from professional reviewers, but regular audience members who attended the screening. The bottom line is, take this for what it is, an early look at what the film might be.

DharmaBum on ohnnydepp-zone.com: “I got back from the test screening of The Rum Diary two hours ago and the smile hasn’t left my face. Bravo. Unbelievable. I must keep to the code, so I’ll keep my impressions at the 30,000 foot level. The Rum Diary is a achingly lovely elegy to Hunter. Both funnier and more poignant than it has a right to be. Less about any of the silly things you read about the synopsis—drink and drugs and lust—and more about the measure of a man… shedding distractions, finding your voice, taking a stand and fighting the good fight, whether that’s with a pen or, um, other means. This is one brave film. It shies not one bit from showing the ugly underbelly of the American Dream. Yet, in equal measure it’s immensely hopeful, championing, pardon the Aliceism, muchness. It matures Hunter’s themes in all right ways. Johnny gives an absolutely transformative performance.”

Rob over at FilmDrunk: “It’s not Fear and Loathing, but that’s OK. Depp’s rendition of a younger Hunter has all the familiarity we love, but he’s not familiar with the drugs yet, still just a boozehound, forming his greater ideals. His sidekick this time around is an alright dude [Aaron Eckhart as Sanderson, I believe. -Ed.], no Benicio that’s for damn sure. But it’s Giovanni Ribisi who steals the show*. You see in Ribisi’s degenerate, Nazi sympathizing, junkie state, the beginnings of Hunter/Kemp’s drug aspirations. His every line is quotable and his every appearance is like a surprise mugging – but by cuddly unicorns, which turns out alright in the long run. Lastly, Amber Heard is the mermaid of my dreams, but you can tell the upper brass had a field day in the cutting room, leaving all gratuitous nudity on the floor, being one of the only detriments to the film.”

@KitCatFilms on Twitter: “The Rum Diary: The book it was not. But as a film, I actually really loved it. As an adaptation, it was alright. Loved Depp & Ribisi =)” … “it’s not as good as Fear & Loathing – but if you’re a Thompson fan you’ll appreciate what they’ve done :) . I liked it” .. “[Depp] really is the closest thing we have to our amazing Hunter S. Thompson :)

@AmandaLaskin on Twitter: if you are smart and creative go see the rum diary starring johnny depp! it is a piece of art!

‘To Be Friends’ trailer

The trailer for To Be Friends, which Aaron produces and his brother James directs, has surfaced online. Thanks to Ellie for the heads up!

New Candids: In NYC Signing Autographs

Ladies and Gentlemen, the face fuzz is gone! I’ve added candids of Aaron signing autographs in NYC a few days ago. Check them out in the gallery.

Candids > 2010 > Signing Autographs in NYC (4.22.10)

Enjoy a Portrait Sitting with Aaron Eckhart!

CharityBuzz has informed me that Aaron has kindly donated a private portrait sitting for the The RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights where he’ll meet with the highest bidder, take your portrait and sign it afterwards. That sounds fantastic, right?!

Please check out the auction here – Enjoy a Portrait Sitting with Aaron Eckhart

The auction ends on April 29 so get bidding!

The RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights

‘The Rum Diary’ Receives ‘R’ Rating

As expected, The Rum Diary has received an ‘R’ rating from the MPAA.

MPAA Ratings: ‘Iron Man 2′, ‘Going The Distance’, ‘The Rum Diary’ (source: Box Office Mojo)

The Rum Diary, based off a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, received an R rating for “language, brief drug use and sexuality.” Johnny Depp stars in the movie, marking his second semi-autobiographical Thompson role after Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas from 1998. While Fear and Loathing was basically a two-hour long acid trip, The Rum Diary appears to be billed as an adventure of sorts, with Depp’s protagonist finding himself embroiled in rum, women and international politics while working for a newspaper in Puerto Rico in the 1950s. Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi and Richard Jenkins are also in the mix. The Rum Diary is tentatively scheduled for 2010, though production company GK Films has yet to find a distributor.

Aaron part of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival jury

How exciting! — Aaron has been added to the Tribeca Film Festival jury!

Tribeca Film Festival unveils jury (source: Variety)
By GORDON COX

Aaron Eckhart, America Ferrera, Gary Ross, Alicia Keys and Whoopi Goldberg are among those tapped to serve as one of 35 jurors for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.

World narrative competish will be presided over by actors including Eckhart and Cheryl Hines, screenwriter John Ridley and writer/director/producer Gary Ross, among others. Goldberg, Jessica Alba and Aidan Quinn are among the group choosing the world docu winner.

In New York categories, Selma Blair, Andrew McCarthy and Zach Braff are some of the names on the list of jurors for the New York narrative feature competish, while Ferrera, producer/director Dan Klores and screenwriter Scott Neustadter are among those on the panel to choose the New York docu winner.

Short narrative film will be selected by a team including Brooke Shields, Peter Facinelli and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, with docu/student short chosen by Keys, AOL chair Tim Armstrong, art dealer Larry Gagosian and visual artist/filmmaker Shirin Neshat, among others.

The six kudos will be handed out at an awards ceremony April 29, along with cash prizes totaling $130,000 and original artworks donated by contempo visual artists.

Fest runs April 21-May 2.

New Candids: in West Hollywood with Molly

I’ve added candids of Aaron and Molly at a cafe in West Hollywood in late March. Check them out in the gallery.

At Buzz Coffee in West Hollywood with Molly Sims (3.29.10)


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