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Post by birchie on Apr 13, 2013 20:06:05 GMT -5
Not sure if this is the right section --- but Hugh promoted TROPFEST last year with his hosting at Bryant Park. This time, he is inviting people to come see friend and co-professional, Liev Schreiber as host! Hugh Jackmanþ@RealHughJackman12 Apr
.@tropfestusa is coming to BK with host @lievschreiber! Enter by 5/16 & come to the fest 6/22. tropfest.com/ny/
Liev Schreiberþ@LievSchreiber23h
@realhughjackman @tropfestusa really looking forward to it. Maybe you could give me some tips?This year, the short film festival will be held on a summer evening at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Liev is an Aussie by osmosis  ...His partner is Naomi Watts and they have two gorgeous boys! Also, I think his being a stage actor gives him a handle on how to relate to real-life crowds. Jo Liev may soon be a TV star too. He is in a new Showtime series called Ray Donovan that airs in June. I like Liev but I don't think he'll do as well as Hugh did with Tropfest. Sue |
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Post by jo on Apr 19, 2013 5:25:54 GMT -5
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Post by njr on Apr 19, 2013 20:11:39 GMT -5
There's that bug on his shirt that (brand) Paul McCartney also wears--we had a big discussion about it on the PM forum! ;D Nancy |
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Post by jo on Apr 20, 2013 8:05:09 GMT -5
Another advocacy - the Make a Wish foundation for children. /photo/1RealHughJackmanHugh Jackman 18h
@makeawishintl #WorldWishDay on 4/29. It was great hanging out w/Owen in 2011! #shareyourwish worldwish.org/shareyourwish pic.twitter.com/oD2uxrJWqRGreat photo of Hugh - can somebody please reproduce it? Thanks. Jo |
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Post by ADMIN on Apr 20, 2013 9:41:41 GMT -5
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Post by foxie on Apr 25, 2013 7:35:52 GMT -5
wow gorgeous!
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Post by birchie on May 10, 2013 18:43:13 GMT -5
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Post by mamaleh on May 10, 2013 18:52:08 GMT -5
Lovely speech. He has such a great relationship with everyone he works with, doesn't he?
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Post by birchie on May 10, 2013 21:39:01 GMT -5
Here's a longer (and farther away) video of the Jack Sussman speech including Jack's acceptance and some nice words for Hugh & Deb...Mr & Mrs Wolverine:
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Post by jo on Aug 21, 2013 8:30:50 GMT -5
An acknowledgement from a beneficiary --
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Post by mamaleh on Aug 21, 2013 8:54:04 GMT -5
That lovely, generous gesture is very much in keeping with their character.
Did anyone see Hugh Evans (head of the Global Poverty Project) on Letterman last night? He did a very eloquent job, as always, of explaining his passion for ending extreme poverty. In a lighter mode, Letterman asked, towards the end of the interview, what was the percentage of Australians named Hugh? "Hugh Jackman was just here," Letterman said, which was a perfect opening for Evans to mention Hugh's major role in publicizing the GPP. It seemed he was about to say something, then Letterman started prattling in another direction and the moment was gone. (I missed the last minute or two of the interview, but it seems unlikely that the subject of Hugh's involvement would come up again.)
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Post by Jamie on Aug 21, 2013 13:12:10 GMT -5
That lovely, generous gesture is very much in keeping with their character. Did anyone see Hugh Evans (head of the Global Poverty Project) on Letterman last night? He did a very eloquent job, as always, of explaining his passion for ending extreme poverty. In a lighter mode, Letterman asked, towards the end of the interview, what was the percentage of Australians named Hugh? "Hugh Jackman was just here," Letterman said, which was a perfect opening for Evans to mention Hugh's major role in publicizing the GPP. It seemed he was about to say something, then Letterman started prattling in another direction and the moment was gone. (I missed the last minute or two of the interview, but it seems unlikely that the subject of Hugh's involvement would come up again.) Ellen This is why I never watch Letterman. He steps on people telling stories and seems to let the sarcasm get in the way of nicer impulses. I know when Hugh is on, you get the feeling Dave doesn't like him for some reason. |
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Post by alma on Aug 21, 2013 14:29:33 GMT -5
That lovely, generous gesture is very much in keeping with their character. Did anyone see Hugh Evans (head of the Global Poverty Project) on Letterman last night? He did a very eloquent job, as always, of explaining his passion for ending extreme poverty. In a lighter mode, Letterman asked, towards the end of the interview, what was the percentage of Australians named Hugh? "Hugh Jackman was just here," Letterman said, which was a perfect opening for Evans to mention Hugh's major role in publicizing the GPP. It seemed he was about to say something, then Letterman started prattling in another direction and the moment was gone. (I missed the last minute or two of the interview, but it seems unlikely that the subject of Hugh's involvement would come up again.) Ellen Yes, Ellen, I too was impressed with Hugh Evans last night. And no, no further mention was made of our Hugh on those last minutes you missed. It upset me also that Letterman interrupted Evans at that point, but in all fairness, I think Letterman honestly had to cut to commercial. And, yes Jamie, I also agree with you that Letterman interrupts at the worst times, and that his chemistry with our Hugh is not the best. And yet this last time I thought the interview went much, much better, and he actually had Hugh come back after a commercial break, which he hasn't done on other occasions. I put up with Letterman and Leno simply because SOMETIMES their guests are fascinating, like last night! Alma |
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Post by jo on Aug 21, 2013 17:42:13 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Aug 21, 2013 18:03:45 GMT -5
LOL - the "stubborn" French way of doing things did her donation in  From another source -- And the hospital's happy reaction -- Jo |
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Post by birchie on Aug 21, 2013 19:33:19 GMT -5
LOL - the "stubborn" French way of doing things did her donation in <snip> Jo Hey, dem's fightin' words lady... emoticon-cartoon-020 emoticon-cartoon-023  Sue |
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Post by jo on Aug 21, 2013 19:44:47 GMT -5
LOL - like the way the French used to refuse to speak English in Paris. Try getting lost in Paris or losing your credit card decades ago -- you couldn't get help until you are blue in the face because you didn't speak the language of the diplomats ... But they do try better in the south of France - much friendlier, even if the English is fractured. Although these days, they even use expressions like "le weekend" - still French, even if the noun is English. Haha! I do love the French style smiley-love029... I even went for lessons at Alliance Francaise aux Manille and my favorite cuisine is French and I love the south of France ( the Cote d'Azur and Provence). My favorite moment coming off a dawn flight from Asia ( it always happens) going to Europe -- is the sight of the wide and leafy boulevards going into the eight arrondisement, the grand buildings, and the hushed atmosphere in Paris in the very early morning - magical - certainly the most beautiful city in the world! But they do have some unique ways -- that was why I knew that the commas and the way the numerals are written up could be a little puzzling. Ever read Peter Mayle's A YEAR IN PROVENCE - about how an Englishman tried to cope with the "difficult" French artisans helping him restore his villa... and how he finally understood their ways? Peter also wrote the book from which A GOOD YEAR ( the Russell Crowe/Marion Cotillard movie) was based. Vive le difference! Josephine ( my name in French ) |
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Post by birchie on Aug 22, 2013 14:10:46 GMT -5
<snip> ...My favorite moment coming off a dawn flight from Asia ( it always happens) going to Europe -- is the sight of the wide and leafy boulevards going into the eight arrondisement, the grand buildings, and the hushed atmosphere in Paris in the very early morning - magical - certainly the most beautiful city in the world! <snip> Ever read Peter Mayle's A YEAR IN PROVENCE - about how an Englishman tried to cope with the "difficult" French artisans helping him restore his villa... and how he finally understood their ways? Peter also wrote the book from which A GOOD YEAR ( the Russell Crowe/Marion Cotillard movie) was based. Vive le difference! Josephine ( my name in French ) I totally agree re: the beauty & charm of Paris. We lived in Germany for a couple of years when I was a teenager, and at 14 I ran away from home. Since I spoke French I figured Paris was the perfect place to get lost. There's a verrrryyy lonnnggg story there including my picture splashed across many European & Armed Forces newspapers, but I spent a couple of lovely days in Paris being shown around by the kindly Am. Ambassador to France who had a grandson my age. Yes, the young Canuck pretender was found out after just a few hours in the city...it seems that not only are they snobbish about people who don't speak French they are equally snobbish about what they consider a lesser kind of slang French (kind of like a redneck southern accent is seen as ignorant by some here in the northern US) But I did fall in love with Paris in spite of it all. I especially loved my first time eating Sole Meunière because that was my name (sans the final e) so I thought I was hot stuff...as only a teenager can LOL! I love A Good Year! It's my favorite RC movie. I'll have to check out A Year in Provence sounds like something I'd enjoy! Sue |
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Post by klenotka on Aug 22, 2013 14:20:25 GMT -5
And I have to say, as always when someone speaks about Paris...come to Prague It is so much more beautiful, and yes, I am a very, very biased patriot But seriously, I prefer the south of France, just because I felt much better there. But my bad experience with Paris wasn´t about Paris itself (the view from Eiffel Tower *was* fantastic) but local police that did not help us at all when our bag was stolen and they refused to speak in English so we spent half of our time in Paris with annoying police officers...I guess bad experience changes a view about any place and it is not fair but I guess that´s how it is  As for Hugh and Deb donating...I have no comment on that since we all know how generous they are (and I admire Deb more and more each day and it hurts me that some shallow so called fans are jealous of her and are nasty about her...  ) |
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Post by jo on Aug 22, 2013 18:40:36 GMT -5
Sue, That was quite an adventure for a 14-year old! Lol! Getting lost in Paris can have its charm ( and frightening moments in the past - but they do speak English more widely now -- especially in shops!). I remember my sister once ordering something in a bistro ( during the days when the waiters were not trying to be helpful) which turned out to be something else! Haha - I decided on something "en brochette" ( which I thought meant something that was grilled = barbecue ) and I was glad I was right. I think being able to enjoy Paris/France better was one of the reasons I decided to take some French language lessons. A Year in Provence was actually quite a bestseller despite the fact that it is not really a work of fiction. It is more like a travelogue of an Englishman's experiences while trying to settle down in a second home in Provence. It was followed by two sequels ( Toujours Provence and Encore Provence) but the first book was always the winner! Correction, please -- it was not a grand villa he was trying to restore but a farmhouse common in the south called a "mas"...Nothing like the grand houses that dot the Cote D'Azur - LOL! Here's an article from The Guardian on the success of the book and the resulting fame for Peter Mayle -- www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jan/11/year-in-provence-peter-mayleHey, all this reminds of the locale for those early scenes in Les Miserables where Valjean was looking for work, after being released from prison. Lol - all our talk inevitably comes back to Hugh ... It was in one of the fortified villages in Provence where he ended up finding the Bishop and his redemption.... I guess those craggy hills in the south of France, in comparison to the unique charm of the lavender and olive fields and the market towns and the seashore which make this place a very special one. My favorite hilltown is St. Paul de Vence ...and I love the seaside towns, too ( including where Formula One races are held - a little principality called Monaco and nearby Nice). This is becoming a travelogue -- I never meant to usurp Peter Mayle Jo |
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Post by jo on Aug 22, 2013 18:47:53 GMT -5
Back to topic --
The news of Hugh and Deb's kind gesture is all over the internet and social media. I think they never meant it to be splashed all over media sites - were it not for that computer cultural glitch, it would have gone unnoticed. I think they just meant it to be a quiet gesture of support for a children's cause and a thank you for an enjoyable stay in Montreal. There were actually a number of tweets telling of many Hugh sightings while he was enjoying Montreal when he was not filming.
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Post by birchie on Aug 22, 2013 19:45:00 GMT -5
Back to topic -- The news of Hugh and Deb's kind gesture is all over the internet and social media. I think they never meant it to be splashed all over media sites - were it not for that computer cultural glitch, it would have gone unnoticed. I think they just meant it to be a quiet gesture of support for a children's cause and a thank you for an enjoyable stay in Montreal. There were actually a number of tweets telling of many Hugh sightings while he was enjoying Montreal when he was not filming. Jo LOL I was about to write something similar. I was thinking that they visit so many cities because of Hugh's work that it's quite possible they donate small amounts routinely to various hospitals and other local charities by way of the internet. When all goes well...no computer glitches...the fact that it came from them probably goes unnoticed. That may also be the way they prefer it too. Sue |
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Post by jo on Aug 23, 2013 20:53:35 GMT -5
He's probably back from Montreal ( for good!) and he visited one of his favorite charity projects -- Sorry, I can't reproduce from Instagram -- can somebody please do it, if you can? I am interested to see how Hugh looks like after wrapping DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Thanks in advance! Jo |
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Post by birchie on Aug 23, 2013 21:28:52 GMT -5
He's probably back from Montreal ( for good!) and he visited one of his favorite charity projects -- Sorry, I can't reproduce from Instagram -- can somebody please do it, if you can? I am interested to see how Hugh looks like after wrapping DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Thanks in advance! Jo Here you go Jo!  Love being able to see his face smiley-love067 Sue |
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Post by jo on Aug 23, 2013 23:44:27 GMT -5
He's looking good smiley-signs101 Jo |
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