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Site Updates
posted on June 30, 2004

The artwork and manipulations sections have finally been updated. Thank you to all of the artists.

Latest word on "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequels!
posted on June 27, 2004

From About.com: Jerry Bruckheimer revealed plans for not one, but two sequels to Pirates of the Caribbean. "We made a deal with Gore [Verbinski] to do 2 and 3. We made a deal with [Ted] Elliot and [Terry] Rossio who rewrote the first film. They did an outline for 2 and 3. They're writing number 2 right now and we're negotiating with all the actors." Bruckheimer plans to shoot the two Pirates sequels simultaneously ("That's the plan. It could change, but that's the plan.") and have the story continue between the two sequels. "It will be continuing, but you'll definitely have an end at the end of two. The story will pick up again in three." Though they are negotiating, Bruckheimer is confident that the lead actors will return. "Johnny [Depp]'s really excited about doing it. You can ask Keira [Knightley]. I think she's excited about doing it and we'd love to have Orlando [Bloom] back. He's told Gore he wants to do it. So it comes down to if you can financially afford them because they've all become bigger stars than they were when we first started three years ago." And Geoffrey Rush? "That's going to be a secret. I'm not going tell you, but we have plans." Bruckheimer also hinted that the adventure could expand beyond the Caribbean. "It'll still be the Caribbean and we might go to Thailand, to the far east." For her part, Knightley had not heard the plans to do two sequels at once. "Really?" she asked. "There you go. That will be exciting. I hadn't heard any total confirmation. You've got more information than I have." Still, Knightley confirmed interest. "I think we all had such a fantastic time in the first one and I think everybody's desperate to do the second. And I know that the writers are writing away on it so it will be fabulous."

Latest word on "Elizabethtown"
posted on June 27, 2004

From The News-Enterprise: The movie "Elizabethtown" will be filmed in downtown Elizabethtown on Thursday, July 22, Paramount Pictures announced. A representative of the production crew for the Cameron Crowe film had told The News-Enterprise that shooting would take place July 20. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dixie Highway from Mulberry Street to Central Avenue and Main Street, and from Helm Street to Poplar Street will be closed. According to Paramount, the alleys to the parking lots behind the stores and most of the lots will still be available to the public, but street traffic will be rerouted. The movie stars Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. There is no word on what scene or scenes will be shot, or if any of the featured actors will be present.

Iglesias and Bloom team up to save girl's life
posted on June 27, 2004

From Ireland On-Line: Spanish hunk Enrique Iglesias and British actor Orlando Bloom have joined a campaign to find a heart and kidney for a dying Californian woman. The Hero singer and the Troy hunk, along with Linkin Park, Korn, Quincy Jones, Trapt, Slipknot, Hoobastank, Slash and others have autographed or donated items for an ebay auction to raise money to help save the life of 20-year-old Kelli Jaunsen. The Palm Desert native desperately needs a heart and liver transplant, but her insurance company refuses to cover her since she has more than one major organ failing. Skateboarder Danny Way, Adam Sandler and various sports figures have also contributed to the auction.

Orlando joins Friends of the Earth
posted on June 25, 2004

From Wizard News via Contact Music: Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom is using his star power to help the environment - by fronting a new Friends of the Earth drive to raise awareness of climate change. The Lord of the Rings and Tory actor, 27, is following in the footsteps of Keanu Reeves and Jake Gyllenhaal - who have fronted similar American campaigns - to front the environmental organisation's British appeal. Friend of the Earth's climate campaigner Bryony Worthington says, "Surveys show a very low level of understanding about climate change among the general public and that's a real barrier to tackling the root causes. "This campaign should get a whole new public on board so that we really start to make a difference."

Posters on sale at AllPosters.com
posted on June 21, 2004

My goodness. I just realized that AllPosters is having a massive poster sale of Mr. Bloom (I'm a little late in noticing this, forgive me) - some posters have been marked down to $1.98 while supplies last, and a massive amount are on sale from their original price. Click here to browse through their Orlando posters.

Trojan horse to be shipped to Turkey
posted on June 21, 2004

From Zaman Daily Newspaper: The symbolic horse used in the epic film 'Troy,' starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana and Orlando Bloom, will be brought to Turkey as the result of efforts by the Culture and Tourism Ministry and Warner Bros Turkey's General Manager. The horse will be shipped from Japan and placed in Canakkale where it will be on display visiting domestic and foreign tourists. It is expected that the Troy Horse will revitalize the region and contribute to tourism.

"Elizabethtown" casting call report
posted on June 20, 2004

From Lexington Herald-Leader: The parking lot was packed and the lines were out the door yesterday at Lexington's Griffin Gate Resort as people tried to get into a movie. Literally. The attraction wasn't a showing of the latest Harry Potter or Spider-Man flick, but a chance to be a paid extra in Elizabethtown, writer and director Cameron Crowe's new movie, which will be shot in Lexington, Versailles and Elizabethtown. For some of the 1,000 to 1,300 hopefuls, it was their first attempt at being in a movie. Others were looking to add to their cinematic rZsumZs, many of which included Seabiscuit, filmed in Central Kentucky in fall 2002. [read full article]

People's annual 50 Sexiest Bachelor List
posted on June 17, 2004

Orlando made it this year to People magazine's "50 Sexiest Bachelor List" - and he's be on the cover of that issue! From ExtraTV.com: People writer Erika Souter revealed that heartthrob Orlando Bloom landed this year's cover because, "He is absolutely gorgeous and talented. He's like the thinking woman's heartthrob." But Orlando claims he's still learning to live with all this sex symbol stuff. "I'm trying to find a stride and a rhythm with it," he admitted... Click here to watch a video interview with Orlando.

"Troy" DVD/VHS news
posted on June 16, 2004

According to Video Review, "Troy" is expected to be released on video this October. Thanks to Denise for the heads up.

Site Update
posted on June 15, 2004

Added desktop wallpapers from Christina and Nazli.

Site Updates
posted on June 14, 2004

Thanks to Aerandir, the following sections have been updated: desktop wallpapers, LiveJournal icons, AIM icons, and artwork.

Orlando's Just So Blooming Handsome
posted on June 14, 2004

From Daily Record: TROY and Lord Of The Rings star Orlando Bloom has been voted Britain's sexiest actor. Bloom, 27, has eclipsed popular hunks such as Jude Law, Hugh Grant, and Ewan McGregor in a poll. The survey, conducted by Sky Movies, contains a few surprise faces and reveals that fresh-faced youth isn't everyone's idea of sex appeal. Bloom's 45-year-old Troy co-star Sean Bean bags second place in the top 10, while Nil By Mouth's Ray Winstone, 47, is seventh. In Greek epic Troy, Bloom plays Paris, who woos Helen, the woman whose legendary beauty launches a thousand ships. Bloom's meteoric rise to fame came after hewas cast as Legolas in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, while he was still at drama school. He went from JRR Tolkien to Pirates Of The Caribbean and now stars with Brad Pitt in this summer's blockbuster Troy.

Site Updates
posted on June 13, 2004

Added several desktop wallpapers from Nazli and Christina. More magazine scans have been added, thanks to Lenny.

Orlando mentioned in Entertainment Weekly
posted on June 12, 2004

Entertainment Weekly magazine (#770, June 18th) mentions Orlando in the Hot Sheet on page 12: "Orlando Bloom: The rumor from the set of his new film (Kingdom of Heaven) is that the body-hair-challenged actor must wear a chest wig. Something else that solves that problem? A shirt." There's also a funny picture that goes along with the tidbit.

Site Updates
posted on June 10, 2004

Updated the photo gallery with new magazine scans (thanks Lenny and Tisha), and added some articles from past years.

"Elizabethtown" gains two new residents
posted on June 10, 2004

From Zap2it.com: Judy Greer and Paul Schneider are moving to "Elizabethtown." The film by Cameron Crowe is described as a lover letter to the resilience of the life force and a tale of unexpected romance, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon and Jessica Biel will also star. Greer will play the daughter of Sarandon's character, while Schneider portrays the cousin of Bloom's character. Crowe will begin shooting the project this month. Greer, 28, last starred opposite Jennifer Garner in "13 Going on 30" and can next be seen in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller "The Village" this July. Schneider last starred opposite Zooey Deschanel in "All the Real Girls" and will next appear in the indie "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" in September.

"Elizabethtown" reportedly to shoot locally July 20
posted on June 10, 2004

From The News-Enterprise: It has been more than a year now since director Cameron Crowe announced plans for a movie called "Elizabethtown." Since then, there has been a lot of waiting and endless speculation. Finally, the wait is over. On Tuesday, Dan Gorman, a location scout for Paramount Motion Pictures, surveyed Elizabethtown's Public Square, telling local business and school leaders that the movie, starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst, will be shooting for one day in Elizabethtown, on July 20, in Public Square. [read full article]

Site Update
posted on June 6, 2004

Added a great desktop wallpaper from Ashley.

"Kingdom of Heaven" video clip
posted on June 5, 2004

OBM.net has captured clips from the making of "Kingdom of Heaven" at a Chicago exhibit.

MTV Movie Awards
posted on June 5, 2004

From MSNBC News: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" has the most MTV Movie Award nominations with six, including best movie and best on-screen team for co-stars Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. The offbeat awards include categories for best kiss, best villain and best fight. Another signature of the show is its short films — often parodies of big movies like "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Matrix" or "Spider-Man." But according to producer Joel Gallen, who oversees those segments, there will be no parodies this year. "It’s a weird year," he lamented. "We didn’t find a movie that was the perfect movie to parody." [read full article]

Set pictures from "Kingdom of Heaven"
posted on June 2, 2004

The Z Review has posted a bunch of photos from the "Kingdom of Heaven" set! Nice.

Site Updates
posted on June 1, 2004

Added gorgeous new desktop wallpapers from Brookerz, Binny, Denisse, and Pamela Dur�n. The screensaver section is now open, with screensavers from Binny and myself.