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First Look At Anne Hathaway's Jenny In 'the Simpsons'
Apr 19, 2009

First look into Anne Hathaway's character in "The Simpsons" are available through two sneak peeks. In "The Good, the Sad and the Drugly", Hathaway plays Jenny who is the love interest of Bart and an 11-year-old volunteer at Grampa's retirement home.

When Bart and Milhouse pull off a prank at Springfield Elementary, Milhouse takes the fall and gets suspended from school. Homer forces Bart to sign in under Homer's name and visit Grampa at his retirement home, and Bart soon becomes smitten with Jenny.

Hoping to impress Jenny, Bart offers to volunteer at the home. But as Bart and Jenny's relationship progresses, Milhouse emerges from his suspension and is less than thrilled about Bart turning his back on him for a girl.

Hathaway described to E! the experience of recording the voice of Jenny, saying "I grew up watching it with my brothers, and it stuck with me...high school, college, post, everything. I always stop whenever it's on. And when I found out they wanted me to come and do a voice, I flipped out. It might be one of the most if not the most exciting thing that's ever happened to me."

Also in the April 19 episode, Lisa does a report on what Springfield will look like in 50 years and becomes very depressed at the dreary outlook. A concerned Marge takes Lisa to a psychiatrist who diagnoses Lisa with Environment-Related Despair and puts on her on an antidepressant to cure her eco-blues.

» Source:  Aceshowbiz.com
Anne Hathaway Could Contend At Oscars And Tonys For Playing Judy Garland
Apr 13, 2009

If you thought Anne Hathaway was brave for singing and dancing with Hugh Jackman on the recent Oscarcast, that was a walk in the park compared with her next performance — playing Judy Garland on both stage and screen. The Oscar-nominated actress ("Rachel Getting Married") is to star in upcoming film and legit adaptations of Gerald Clarke's 2000 biography "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland."

With the Weinstein Co. producing both these properties, Anne Hathaway is in good hands. While there is no word as to any of the other creatives involved in these projects, the source material is rich with possibilities, including as it does material in Judy Garland's own words. Gerald Clarke's biography of the late, great writer Truman Capote was the basis for "Capote," which was nominated for five awards at the 2005 Oscars including best picture and won lead actor for Philip Seymour Hoffman.

If Hathaway can pull this part off, she would be a leading contender at both the Oscars and the Tonys. Seven of the last 10 women to win lead actress at the Academy Awards did so by playing real-life roles. The irony of course is that Judy Garland never won a competitive Oscar. In 1939, she was awarded an honorary one for her timeless performance in "The Wizard of Oz."

However, she lost both of her Oscar races. In 1954, Judy Garland made one of the all-time great screen comebacks, proving herself a triple threat with her acting, singing and dancing in the musical remake of "A Star Is Born." So sure was the academy that she would win the lead actress Oscar that they set up a television camera in Judy's hospital room where she was resting after having given birth to son Joey just days before. However, it was Grace Kelly's name that was announced, for her role as the dutiful wife to an alcoholic actor (Bing Crosby) in "The Country Girl." And while Judy Garland was nominated for her 1961 supporting performance as a witness in "Judgment at Nuremberg," she lost to Rita Moreno for "West Side Story."

Judy Garland never appeared in a Broadway musical in her all-too-short life. In 1967, she was so eager to take over from Tony winner Angela Lansbury in "Mame" that she watched the show from the wings for nights on end. However, the producers could not get the insurance to cover the costs should Garland not appear. She did win an honorary Tony Award in 1952 for "for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the Palace Theatre."

Broadway usually favors the fanciful over the fact-driven, though the last two Tonys for lead actress in a musical went to hopefully heightened portrayals of real-life women — Christine Ebersole ("Grey Gardens") and Patti Lupone ("Gypsy"). While Hathaway has never appeared on Broadway, in 2002 she tackled a Tony-winning role for five performances of a concert version of the 1961 musical "Carnival." As the orphaned Lili (a part that earned Anna Maria Alberghetti the lead actress award), Hathaway shone opposite Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell ("Kiss Me Kate"). This summer, Hathway is to star in a production of "Twelfth Night" as part of the Public Theatre's celebrated Shakespeare in the Park series in New York's Central Park.

The big question is whether Anne Hathaway will sing the songs so associated with Judy Garland or mime along to recordings. In 2001, both Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis won Emmy Awards for playing Judy Garland in the mini-series "Me and My Shadows." They both lip synced to Judy's unique song stylings. In 2004 Isabel Keating earned a Tony nomination as featured actress in a musical for her portrayal of Garland in "The Boy From Oz." She lost to Anika Noni Rose for "Caroline or Change."

While Isabel Keating performed musical numbers as Judy, she was not singing Garland songs. Rather, as the musical told the story of one-time Garland son-in-law Peter Allen, she sang some of his tunes. And bringing this item full circle, Hugh Jackman won the lead actor in a musical Tony Award for playing the singer-songwriter once married to Liza Minnelli.

Below is a clip of Judy Garland singing the Oscar-winning "Over the Rainbow" during a 1943 radio broadcast of the morale-boosting "Command Performance." She is introduced by Bob Hope who had featured the young singer on his radio show during the 1939 season. Four years later, Garland had become one of the biggest stars on the MGM lot.

» Source:  Los Angeles Times
Marc Jacob Says Anne Hathaway Won't Front His Ad Campaign
Apr 10, 2009

Washington, Apr 9: Renowned fashion designer Marc Jacob's has rebuffed claims that Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway may replace Victoria Beckham as the face of his ad campaign.


Though Marc Jacob's and Hathaway have become close pals, the designer revealed that there were no plans to feature her as the face of her ad campaign.

"I'm afraid that is not true," Contactmusic quoted a spokesman of the designer as telling People.com.

"Marc and Annie are good friends, but there are no plans of her appearing in our ads," he added.

Rumours that Anne Hathaway might replace Victoria began circulating after Marc reportedly promised to dress the former for all her upcoming red carpet engagements.

» Source:  Newkerala.com
Anne Hathaway Salutes Valentino
Apr 07, 2009

Anne Hathaway tops many best dressed red carpet looks, so it was no surprise that the beauty was looking lovely at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Induction Ceremony for Valentino in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (April 2).

The “Bride Wars” showed up clad in a satin, floral, wrap dress that looked perfect with her skin tone. She topped the look off with beige platforms that proved how much she truly loves her fashion, posing with Valentino, who was in a handsome suit with a powder blue shirt matched with a tie.

As previously reported by Gossip Girls, the two have been quite busy. Last night, Hathaway arrived to the premiere of “Valentino: The Last Emperor.”

Anne is only getting busier with the film, “Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland” where she will play the role of Judy Garland herself in a film and theater production.

Producer Harvey Weinstein told press, “We are thrilled to have the brilliantly talented Anne Hathaway portray stage and screen legend Judy Garland. I have worked with Anne on projects in the past and have known her for many years. She will be a true class act in this challenging role.”

» Source:  Celebrity-gossip.net
Fab Flash: Anne Hathaway Might Be Marc's New Muse
Apr 07, 2009

Now that Victoria Beckham is busy with her own line, Marc Jacobs has to find new muse and word has it Anne Hathaway might be that lucky lady. "Marc and Anne have forged a fast but very intense friendship," said a source. "They're going to start doing public appearances together soon. If it works well, Anne would be happy to model for some of Marc’s campaigns." Anne is known for taking fabulous fashion risks so it would be amazing to see her as Marc's model muse. Can it be? We'll keep you posted.

» Source:  Fabsugar.com
Anne Hathaway Has More Talents Than We Know, Says Jonathan Demme
Mar 09, 2009

Many of this year's celebrity "Dancing with the Stars" contestants have youth on their side, but the Go Go's Belinda Carlisle tells us she
has her own secret weapons. "I chant every day and I do a ton of yoga.

Besides keeping you flexible, it really does change you emotionally and keep you calm," says Carlisle, who is a dedicated Buddhist. "I've been practicing heavily for four years and I just know from experience it makes a big difference in everything. I think if I didn't have that I'd be a lot more crazed."

Carlisle, who certainly had her wilder days with the Go Go's, says she's also being assiduous when it comes to taking care of herself.

"Everybody knows that I have to be in bed by 8:30. It takes precedence over everything else. I'm 50," she points out. "I'm one of the oldest contestants so I have to take extra care. Plus, this is a unique experience so I might as well give it my all. I don't want to do anything half-assed."

With the new season of "DWTS" launching tonight (3/9), Carlisle tells us she's just trying to enjoy the ride as long as she's lucky enough to
be on it. "I started the first couple of weeks feeling like I was 100 years old but now I'm adapting physically. I'm finding the salsa
pretty easy. I learned it in three days. The waltz took two weeks to learn because it's about restraint and that's something that I don't do
very well," she adds with a laugh.

Luckily she has a good partner to keep her in check. "I don't think I could have a better partner than Jonathan [Roberts]. We have great
chemistry and we have a lot of fun, which I think is the main thing."

THE BIG SCREEN SCENE: "We don't have a clue yet what she's got," says filmmaker Johnathan Demme - referring to his "Rachel Getting Married" star Anne Hathaway.

Full story at LA.com.

» Source:  La.com
Anne Hathaway As Harley Quinn In Chris Nolan’s Next Batman Sequel?
Mar 04, 2009

This is an old magazine cover, something I meant to comment on ages ago but never got around to it (the Joan Rivers thing below reminded me). While having Harley Quinn in the next Batman film would be a stunningly terrible idea, this seemingly photo shopped picture of Miss Hathaway does make her seem… awfully happy. Ah, the glories of photo shop… taking a naturally gorgeous woman and making her just a little… too perfect? Random thoughts for the day, while I think of something more meaningful to write about (box office thoughts should be along shortly, pending final numbers). Besides, let’s see if some British tabloid picks up on this and starts squawking that Hathaway has actually been cast in ‘Batman 3′ as Dr. Harleen Quinzel.

» Source:  Filmthreat.com
Anne Hathaway: Night At The Oscars
Feb 25, 2009

She’s come a long way since her “Princess Diaries” days, and earlier tonight Anne Hathaway made quite an entrance at the Academy Awards.

The “Bride Wars” babe looked perfect and pristine in a shimmery silver strapless floor-length dress as she posed outside the Kodak Theatre.

Click here to find out more!

This evening, Anne will be competing for the coveted title of Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in “Rachel Getting Married.”

But the competition will be fierce - she’s up against the likes of Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and Melissa Leo.

» Source:  Celebrity-gossip.net