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Penn Badgley doesn’t just act — he’s proving he can sing, too! Sources on set of the upcoming biopic, Greetings From Tim Buckley, tell Life & Style exclusively that the Gossip Girl star’s performance is stunning. “We were watching him while he was doing a shockingly spot-on and gorgeous vocal performance as Jeff Buckley,” an on-set source tells Life & Style. “And that’s no small feat!” In June, it was announced that the 24-year-old had landed the much-gunned-for role, which everyone from Twilight’s Robert Pattinson to James Franco and Jared Leto were trying to nab. “People will not believe it’s Penn singing,” the source tells Life & Style. “Everyone has been pleasantly surprised — he actually has the chops! His fans will love him even more after this movie.” The film follows the true story of the days following an unknown Jeff’s famous 1991 performance at his deceased musician father Tim’s tribute concert at Brooklyn’s St. Ann’s Church. Jeff’s debut stunned the audience and launched his music career, which the film follows. Jeff passed away in 1997 at the age of 30 after an accidental drowning in Wolf River Harbor in Memphis, Tenn. The movie began filming in Brooklyn over the summer. “To play a man who was singularly gifted as an artist, greatly misunderstood and mythologized as a human being…it’s something very special and sacred,” Penn said in a statement. “I’m going to give all I can to this project.” And acting isn’t the only thing that’s been keeping Penn busy. The actor has also been spending a lot of time with Lenny Kravitz’s daughter, Zoe Kravitz. On Sept. 10, the two were spotted all over each other at the Alexander Wang fashion party in NYC. “They were dancing very close all night,” an eyewitness tells Life & Style. “They definitely seemed like a couple and were so comfortable and cozy with each other.” View the photo at the source! Celluloid Dreams, the international production and sales outfit also behind this year’s “Crazy Horse” and “Chicken With Plums,” have acquired Dan Algrant’s “Greetings from Tim Buckley,” set to star Penn Badgley as Jeff Buckley. The film follows Jeff Buckley as he performs a tribute his father at a now-legendary concert at St. Ann’s Church that cemented Tim Buckley’s legacy and launched his son to short-lived stardom. The film, written by Algrant with David Brendel and Emma Sheanshing, is currently shooting in New York City, and is being produced by Smuggler Films and A-Z Prods. “We are thrilled Celluloid Dreams came on board. We are truly proud of this project and knew they were the perfect partner in making sure “Greetings from Tim Buckley” found the right home.” said Patrick Millings Smith of Smuggler Films. Source |
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“Margin Call” may not come out until October 21, but distributor Roadside Attractions has released a new poster to tease the financial thriller. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Penn Badgley, Simon Baker, Demi Moore and Stanley Tucci, all of whom are involved in writer-director J.C. Chandor’s look at one fictional investment firm during a 24-hour period of the 2008 financial crisis. View the new poster here. Thanks to @ChandlerDillon! |
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It’s here! It’s here! Your first look at Gossip Girl’s fifth season is finally here! No need to thank us, but feel free to do so. Before watching the exclusive promo, make sure to break out the SPF because The CW drama is going to Hollywood and adding some guest-star clout, because Elizabeth Hurley is bringing the heat as media mogul Diana Payne. So what can fans expect from season five? See for yourself… Serena (Blake Lively), Chuck (Ed Westwick) and Nate (Chace Crawford) livin’ it up together in Los Angeles, some much-needed Ethan Peck (10 Things I Hate About You) on our TV screens, an adventurous Chuck and, of course, some deliciously snarky one-liners courtesy of Blair (Leighton Meester). Listen to Dan (Penn Badgley) and “save the date”: The fifth season of Gossip Girl premieres Monday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. on The CW. Watch the promo (and then watch it again) before heading to the comments section to tell us what you think of GG West Coast style. You know you want to. XOXO. TV Gossip Girls. |
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