"[Space training in Russia] was the most thrilling, fun time I've ever had. It's the hardest thing I've ever had to accomplish in my life — physically,
mentally, psychologically." -Lance

 

Bits & Pieces
(2/14/06) 3AM Girls

"7th Heaven" star David Gallagher and "X-Men 2" star Kelly Hu,
celebrating birthdays at Tao (The Venetian) on Saturday. Well-wishers
included JC Chasez, Sophia Bush, Nick Stahl and Johnny Lewis.

Fashion Scoops: Star Turn?
(2/13/06) WWD.com

...Also checking out the Eighties-inspired show were Freddie Prinze Jr. (sans wife Sarah Michelle Gellar) and former 'NSync member JC Chasez, who also attended Baby Phat, Varvatos and Oakley this season. "I like to see what's going on in fashion," Chasez said. "But I have no plans for my own line. I am just wrapping up my new record, so I am focused on that right now."

Bass re-gift's Sundance freebies
(2/13/06) contactmusic

Pop star LANCE BASS is hoping to make his Valentine's Day sweethearts extra happy this year (14FEB06) thanks to the "swag" he picked up at the Sundance Film Festival last month (JAN06).

The former 'N SYNC star admits he'll be single this Valentine's Day and he's making sure potential girlfriends get the right message by handing out impressive gifts and gadgets that have cost him nothing.

He explains, "We got tons of swag! I've been to Sundance for the past five years and I've never seen anything like it in my entire life... I probably had six boxes of stuff people just gave me. It was ridiculous.

"I got everything from Phillips electronics - toothbrushes and cameras - to jewellery and bracelets, tons of clothes. I have 10 iPods right now.

"A lot of my girlfriends love it because most swag is for females. I do a lot of re-gifting. That'll be my Valentine's presents this year."

Media 8's "Lovewrecked"
(2/13/06) CNW Group

M8 Entertainment Inc. , a leading film entertainment company engaged in the production,
financing, acquisition, and worldwide licensing of theatrical feature films in
a variety of genres, announced today that The Weinstein Company has acquired
all North American rights to Media 8 Entertainment's "Lovewrecked," a romantic
comedy directed by Randal Kleiser ("Grease"), written by Stephen Langford,
starring Amanda Bynes ("What a Girl Wants"), Chris Carmack ("The O.C."),
Jamie-Lynn Sigler ("The Sopranos") and Jonathan Bennett ("Mean Girls").
A comedy for all ages, "Lovewrecked" is the story of 18-year-old, Jenny
(Bynes), who finds herself stranded on a deserted island with her favorite
rock star (Carmack), after being thrown overboard from a cruise ship. In order
to win him over, Jenny fails to tell him that the tropical resort she works
for is just around the corner.

Shot at the Sun Village Resort & Spa in Cofresi, Dominican Republic, the
film is produced by Joe Anderson, Wendy Thorlakson, and Sammy Lee and
executive produced by Lance Bass, Stewart Hall, Matthew Leonetti, Jr., Derek
Elliott, Simon Lo and Kelli Konop.

"We are delighted to be working with the Weinstein Company," stated Jenna
Sanz-Agero, President of Media 8 Entertainment. "We are incredibly proud of
the final film and feel that they will do a great job in bringing it to the
family marketplace."

"We are thrilled to be distributing 'Lovewrecked' which is a fun story
with a talented cast that will appeal to all ages," said Michelle Krumm,
executive vice president of acquisitions and co-productions for TWC. "The
Weinstein Company has a fantastic upcoming family friendly slate and this is a
great addition."

Barry Littman, executive vice president of business and legal affairs,
negotiated on behalf of The Weinstein Company, while Jenna Sanz-Agero and
Brian O'Shea negotiated on behalf of Media 8 Entertainment.

Bass plans Oyster Proposal
(2/10/06) contactmusic

Former 'N SYNC star LANCE BASS has an elaborate underwater proposal planned for when he finds the girl he wants to spend the rest of his life with.

The currently-single BYE BYE BYE singer insists he'd have to do something spectacular - to show his lady love just what she means to him.

The romantic pop star says, "It's got to be special; you have to be creative. When I pop the question, which is pretty scary to think about right now, it would definitely be interesting and exciting.

"I'm an adrenaline junkie so it would be some kind of crazy stunt. What's really romantic is you go scuba diving with a girl and you shuck an oyster and there's the ring inside."

Kingdom Hearts II voicework revealed
(2/9/06) Joystiq

Square Enix's latest press release proves their commitment to the Kingdom Hearts franchise: Kingdom Hearts II will have an all-star cast for its characters. Haley Joel Osment, David Gallagher, and Hayden Panettier all reprise their roles as Sora, Riku, and Kairi, respectively. Mena Suvari is replacing Mandy Moore as Aerith, James Woods reprises his role as Hades, and they got the original Mulan (Ming-Na) to do her voice in the game. We're expecting, then, to have no qualms with the game's audio.

Square Enix's statement does not include the entire list, so here is to hoping they kept a majority of voice actors from the original: Chris Sarandon (Jack Skellington), Billy Zane (Ansem), David Boreanaz (Squall), Lance Bass (Sephiroth), and Sean Astin (Hercules).

The game is set for release on March 28th on the PlayStation 2. According to Japanese reviews, this title surpasses the original in almost every way, so it should make any fan of this Disney/Final Fantasy hybrid very giddy, indeed.

Modern Version of 'The Great Gatsby'
(2/8/06) StarPulse

Former 'N Sync star Lance Bass is working on a modern movie version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic "The Great Gatsby," but he fears he's too old to star in the project. The singer hopes to set the new film, which he'll produce, in a U.S. high school. The 26-year-old explains, "We're casting for it right now. I'd love to play a part but I'm probably too old to play a high school guy."

He added, "A lot of people still see me as that 16-year-old who first started out, which is very flattering, and I still think I look like I'm in high school and feel like I'm in high school, but the other producers say I can't play 21 anymore."

This production marks the fifth time that "The Great Gatsby" had been committed to film -- the best known version being Jack Clayton's 1974 adaptation, featuring Robert Redford as Gatsby and Mia Farrow as Daisy.

Sigler finds Valentine's Love
(2/7/06) contactmusic

Newly-single THE SOPRANOS star JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER has found a new man to celebrate Valentine's Day (14FEB06) with - former 'N SYNC singer LANCE BASS.

The pair have been friends for many years and now they're falling in love in a new Disney children's TV series, which will air in America on 14 February (06).

Sigler will voice a lovestruck teacher on hit show HIGGLYTOWN HEROES, and her character, MISS FERN, will fall for Bass' MR ELECTRICIAN during a special St Valentine's Day episode.

Sigler says, "We mentioned to Disney how funny it would be if Miss Fern and the electrician got together as a joke. Lo and behold up comes this Valentine's Day episode."

The actress insists she's upbeat about spending St Valentine's Day alone - after splitting from husband AJ DiSCALA last year (05).

She adds, "I've been single on Valentine's Day before. It's not gonna be an emotional thing for me. I'm not gonna look at it that way. It's a new year and a new beginning and I love all the candy that comes out on Valentine's Day.

"I have great family and friends that I love and that is really what the day is about - love. It doesn't necessarily have to be celebrated with a boyfriend or a husband or anything... I'm not one of those bitter people who hate it or think that it's pointless. I think it's a good day."

Notes from all over
(2/7/06) MSNBC

2(x)ist, makers of trendy men’s underwear, handed out freebies at the Super Bowl celebrity gift lounge, and is able to answer — at least when it comes to a few celebs — that burning question: boxers or briefs? Jessica Alba picked up boxer briefs for sweetie Cash Warren as well as a pair of square-cut trunks. She also picked up tank tops for herself. Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck walked away with crewneck tees in his team colors — green and blue. Andre “3000” Benjamin went for the boxers, and also some crewneck tees. Former boybanders Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick also went for boxers. . .

. . . White R&B crooner Robin Thicke says he gets stereotyped because of his race. “I believe if I was black nobody would compare me to Justin Timberlake,” Thicke tells the February/March issue of Complex mag. “I feel like, if he’s Michael Jackson, I’m Prince. He’s an amazing talent and he’s going to be making music for a long time, and so am I. …But sure, when his song came on the radio, I’d say, ‘That mother[bleeper] Where’s my song?’”

Beyond the Boy Bands
(2/5/06) OrlandoSentinel

'N Sync's Joey Fatone has probably done as well on the big screen as any of the boy-banders, with small roles in two films that had Oscar nominations attached to them: The Cooler and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Up next for the still-Central-Florida-based crooner: a comedy with Whoopi Goldberg.

Fellow 'N Sync-er Justin Timberlake appears to be an up-and-coming screen darling. After bit parts in several movies, he's voicing young King Arthur in the upcoming Shrek 3; has a leading role in Black Snake Moan, a romance for release later this year, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci; and will join Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone for Alpha Dog.

For the Record
(2/3/06) MTV.com

'NSYNC's Lance Bass is excited that his movie "Lovewrecked" — which he co-produced and has a cameo in — got picked up by the Weinstein Company. He wrote on his MySpace page, "Looks like it will be out this summer!" "Lovewrecked" stars Amanda Bynes and was directed by Randal Kleiser ("The Blue Lagoon," "Grease"). "This movie is his next 'Blue Lagoon,' " Bass wrote, "so lots of skin. Don't worry, it's PG-ish, moms!"

 

 

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