PAN: Publicity and Promotion

[mamaleh]

I'll bet his time sitting in the corner was spent meditating.

Ellen

[jo]

You're probably right, Ellen

Jo

[alma]

Hugh found his tacos!

espectaculos.televisa.com/cine/noticias/887528/hugh-jackman-tacos-espanol-visita-disfruta-nuestro-mexico/

Alma.

www.siete24.mx/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hugh_jackman_tacos_mexico.jpg

[jo]

Hugh tries to inveigle his special friend Josh Horowitz into believing they are in Neverland





Jo

[mamaleh]

Good thing he and Josh are good pals.
That was pretty funny. Thanks, Jo.

Ellen

[jo]

Ellen,

Did you watch the movie in 3D or 2D at the Ziegfeld? I have never watched a movie in 3D as I am wary of getting a headache and that it might provoke a feeling of nausea. Although those who have seen it say that 3D is the only way to go.

Any advice?

Jo

[mamaleh]

The NYC premiere was shown in 3-D, but honestly I don't feel it was necessary. Two dimensions would have been fine.

Ellen

[jo]

I've seen the movie now -- in 2 D! And it was perfectly fine!


Jo

[mamaleh]

What did you think of it?

Ellen

[jo]

Will write about my full impressions later, after seeing it a second time tomorrow.

But briefly --

Fairly faithful to the original script, which I liked very much -- PAN is a grand ride in its film adaptation! It is a fast-paced thriller with some quieter haunting moments, a work of visual beauty and gorgeous film scoring, and with strongly-etched characters well portrayed by actors with their acting and screen presence.

The biggest surprise for me is Hugh's film portrayal -- it is even more remarkable than what I expected! It showed some powerful moments ( not necessarily of the flamboyant variety mentioned in most reviews and interviews) which defined the character in a more nuanced manner. At some point, I even wished he could have a chance to do Shakespeare after his delivery of a speech that resonated to Burton, Mason, and other Brits of history and the arts.

Jo

[jo]

I think the critics of all kinds had a hard time accepting an "origin" story which compared this tale to the elements and characters of the original story by James Barrie. The plot is not just a thrill ride but harks back to a dark tale which haunts. The film used the many aspects of creative film-making and is actually a joy to behold.

I wonder if they would have viewed this movie differently if there were no other Peter Pan stories which preceded it?

Their problem, as film goers -- not mine certainly

And I am not even Brit -- just a citizen of the world to which this tale belongs. Nor am I someone young - but one who could appreciate fully what the world of a child's imagination could be


Jo

[mamaleh]

This critic gets it:

entertainment.suntimes.com/movies/pan-non-stop-action-jaunty-hugh-jackman-talented-newcomer/

Ellen

[jo]

Interview in Mexico City --

los40.com.mx/los40/2015/10/08/videos/1444313064_720131.html

The conversation is a bit hard to follow ( they were dubbing over in Spanish) ... but don't you think this is his best apparel ever in an interview

He looks terrific for someone turning 47 on Monday ( which he has repeated in a number of recent interviews)!


Jo

[foxie]

This is so awful the worst reviews I have ever seen about any movie zeros after all that publicity he must be heartbroken!!

[JH4HJ]

Hugh Jackman faces entrail stew, slimy sea grapes on Japanese game show, doesn’t bat an eye

In the episode, Hugh Jackman —in Tokyo to promote his new movie “Pan” — was pitted against ex-Seventeen magazine model and current actor/singer Mariya Nishiuchi (with the aid of an interpreter, of course). Mariya’s menu consisted of “motsunabe” (offal) stew or hotpot, “uzura” or deep-fried battered whole quail eggs, “torotaku-maki,” or tuna and pickled daikon radish sushi rolls, and “umi budo,” fishy sea grapes. As the contender, Jackman’s menu consisted of stewed chicken, fillet steak, asparagus and broccoli.

While watching Mariya make short work of the stinky motsunabe and slimy sea grapes, Jackman expressed a love for Japanese food, describing how he regularly eats at kaiten-zushi restaurants in Australia and the US with his children. He’s also a fan of New York-style ramen. However, he found the deep-fried quail eggs a little too rubbery for his tastes.

Full article

He's a brave and daring man. (I'll "pass" on all of the above, except NY style noodles.)

[mamaleh]

I'm not that adventurous, either. Entrail stew? Ew.

Ellen

[jo]

A radio interview which he did on his birthday, right around the time of the London premiere of PAN.

There is a short video clip...but please scroll down for the podcast of the full interview.


www.heart.co.uk/london/on-air/breakfast/hugh-jackman-on-heart-breakfast/#JJA503OMi0xv1KVR.97

[jo]

From the multi-topic interview with cinematographer Seamus McGarvey ( The Greatest Showman/Pan) by Collider's Adam Chitwood --

collider.com/seamus-mcgarvey-interview-bad-times-at-the-el-royale/#the-avengers


Excerpts --

Yeah for sure, and then obviously, he recovered with Darkest Hour which I think is terrific as well. I’m just a big fan of his and you know, Joe Wright making a kids Peter Pan movie. I’m there.

MCGARVEY: Yes. It was great. There were so many great elements and great ideas and obviously Hugh Jackman, who I’ve worked with since on The Greatest Showman was a joy to work with. He really is the greatest. There’s so much to love about the film and it’s extreme characterizations and big sets and I mean it was a cinematographic fair ground ride for all of us. But yeah, I mean, there are some ardent fans of that film but they’re few and far between.

[jo]

What a surprise for Hugh





El Homiguero (TV show in Spain) is always an interesting experience for Hugh when he does media tours for movies.