Hayden on Clone Wars at MTV, Virgin Territory, Jumper tops DVD Charts

I've been sitting on this since last week because I didn't like the game of "gotcha" that seemed to be played by an MTV interviewer because of Hayden's response to a question about Star Wars: The Clone Wars. There have been some interesting developments since then.

MTV put up a video interview with Hayden last week (video below) that was supposed to be about the promotion of Jumper being released on DVD. As most interviews go,other topics came up and Hayden was asked if he's going to find it weird hearing someone else voice Anakin in Star Wars: Clone Wars and if he had wanted to do the voice himself. Hayden's answer seemed to show that maybe he didn't have complete information about the movie and MTV focused on that when putting up the interview. The write-up with the video article was unfair, I think.

The Force.net Answers "Wishful thinking..."

In answer to the MTV article, The Force.net commented on the interview and it's something I've had at the back of my mind for the last few months as well. The article is clearly stated as opinion so take it all, my article too, with a grain of salt. There are a lot of what ifs in the The Force.net article but knowing how secretive every Star Wars project is, I've been wondering myself if there are some surprises coming with the release of The Clone War's movie in August. Lucasfilm hasn't actually confirmed who is voicing any of the characters. Click here for article at The Force.net

The Force.net Update "I can't talk about it."

The Force.net has an update from Star Wars Weekend that is just a tad mysterious. When asked by a fan if Ewan McGregor and Hayden would be doing voices for Clone Wars, Matthew Wood would only say, "I can't talk about it". Matthew Wood is one of the voice actors listed in the cast on IMDB as the voice of General Grievious which Wood also could not talk about when asked. This is starting to sound like the mystery movie where you've already figured out the ending but you can't wait because it's gonna be good folks. You can read that article by clicking here for The Force.net

I think George Lucas is such a mischievous kid at heart when it comes to surprising fans and Hayden was smiling a little too broadly while answering that question from the MTV interviewer. Canary du jour, Hayden? A little crow later for MTV? I can but dream.

Just a little conspiracy theory to help us pass the time.



Jumper tops dvd charts

Jumper teleported it's way to the top spot in DVD rentals and sales for the week ending 6-15-08. The Doug Liman directed action packed adventure film, starring Hayden Christensen, about a man who can teleport anywhere in the blink of an eye continued last week in the top 5 of dvd rentals and sales. Official count for the week ended 6-22-08 coming soon. (Source: Video Business, news articles)

Check out the Jumper Media page with loads of links to quite a few official sites for downloads, games, wallpapers and more.



Virgin Territory on DVD

Fans in the US won't get a chance to see Hayden in Virgin Territory on the big screen in this latest adaptation of Boccacio's Decameron but we will get to see it on DVD August 26, 2008. Small consolation but if you're a completist fan, you gotta have it.You can pre-order it by clicking here for Virgin Territory at Amazon.com



A lot more news, videos and story links about Hayden from the past week at the main site, Hayden Christensen Fan News. Check for the latest news updates often.

Hayden Behind the Scenes, Jumper DVD Info, Interactive Sites, Games, Wallpapers

There are quite a few interactive Jumper sites online with lots of extras including fun games, beautiful Jumper wallpapers, galleries and Jumper video clips.

Wallpaper from Paladin's Pursuit Game



Yahoo Movies: DVD Bonus Video - Filming in the Coliseum

You can find the above wallpaper and much more and all the Jumper interactive media at the main site at Hayden Christensen Fan News - Jumper Media

And don't forget to check out the Hayden Christensen Fan News front page for frequent updates.

Hayden Christensen News Round-up for the Week

Catch up on the latest news. Hayden and Jumper cast in New York, Jumper DVD commericial and Doug Liman videos, Virgin Territory update, Hayden magazine features and the Official Jumper DVD Site and more. (June 1st - June 7, 2008)

Get all the details for this and other news on the main site: Hayden Christensen Fan News

News Summary

The Official Jumper DVD Site is online with lots of special features, downloads, movie stills and video.

Hayden as David Rice in Jumper is on the cover of the July issue of DVD Monthly a UK magazine and features cast interviews with Hayden and Samuel L. Jackson.

Video: Doug Liman was on TV this past week talking to film school students about making movies and part of the show featured a behind the scenes video of the making of Jumper and featured Hayden and discussion about doing green screen work and doing a movie that literally jumps all over the world.

Hayden, Rachel Bilson and Jamie Bell showed up in New York to do a press event for the release of Jumper on DVD.

Jumper DVD giveaways, three to be exact and your chance to win a copy of Jumper in June.

Video: Watch the new Jumper DVD commericial that aired during the MTV Movie Awards.

Plenty of reviews on the Jumper DVD and all the special features included on both the Special Edition Disc and the Blu-ray version and a lot of the reviews are even positive, whaddaya know about that. :))

Hayden's theatrical film "Virgin Territory" will be released in France with the title "Medieval Pie" July 23, 2008 and still not US release date.

Hayden is featured on the cover of the summer Italian edition of GQ Style and the June issue of Russian Vogue.

Get all the details for this and other news on the main site: Hayden Christensen Fan News

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Last Chance to Vote for Hayden in MTV Movie Awards

Voting is still open at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards webpage so you still have a chance to make your vote count for Hayden and Jamie for "Best Fight" for Jumper. Vote today as often as you can and keep checking the MTV Movie Awards page until the voting is closed.

There was a little confusion with the date for closing the votes. Some articles at MTV stated "by May 23" and others "before May 23" but apparently the pages are still up and running so be sure to vote today.

EDIT: The voting page is still up at the MTV Movie Awards site so don't forget to vote. Keep checking the voting page.

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Hayden Christensen in Awake Arrives on DVD

Starring Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba, Terrence Howard and Lena Olin. Awake is the story of a man, Hayden Christensen, whose failed anesthesia leaves him awake but paralyzed and aware during surgery and able to feel every cut and hear everything going on around him. As he tries to deal with the trauma of the surgery he is also made aware of another drama surrounding him and his new bride played by Jessica Alba.

Awake is a cool suspense thriller that grabs you and keeps you on your toes from beginning to end thanks to Joby Harold's slick writing and direction. The pace is fast and keeps you on the edge of your seat with an ending you won't see coming. Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba and the rest of the cast, in a bit of clever casting, provide unexpected surprises throughout. Fine performances and a unique story make this a must see.

Check out the DVD featurette video: "Under the Knife and Behind the Camera: The Making of Awake"

The DVD is out in stores March 4, 2008 and available for rental.

"a surprisingly effective thriller" (Sun Times / Roger Ebert)

Jumper Reviews - The Fans Have Spoken

Critics have been harsh but dudes, where's the nearest theater showing Jumper.......

The fans say the movie is fun....

Hayden Christensen and Jumper - Simply Awesome!

You know what? The fight is gone. I no longer feel the need to scrap with the film critic's sad, angry reviews of Jumper. I went to see it... and it was simply awesome.

You have to wonder at the vitriol spewed at Hayden Christensen by male 'film critics'. Up until very recently, I thought it was because they were jealous, or sadly lacking in the knowledge of who exactly created Star Wars.

Maybe they're not as jealous as they are... AFRAID.

These Cheetos munching losers who wrote their diatribes of Hayden's lack of acting chops while sprawled lazily at their computers in their saggy, stained, tidy (not) whities, are afraid. Yes, they are afraid of him. Hayden Christensen is an acting hurricane, a force to be reckoned with in a beautifully wrapped, kindhearted, intimidatingly intelligent, unafraid-to-be-effeminate-but-more-masculine-than-most, package.

Jumper:

I loved this movie. I am astounded at the critics reaction to this film. Do they have something against the writers? Doug Liman? What? I can tell you one thing... we did not see the same film. I saw a meticulously laid out story line, a great script, great acting, fantastic cgi, and fun, fun, fun. The audience's reaction to this film was such a trip. They ooooed and ahhhhed, gasped, laughed and giggled in the right places... they were either flat against the back of their seat, hands grasping tightly at their friends' arms, or dangling from the edge of their seat... so engrossed they were at the thrill ride that is Jumper.

It was known from the beginning that this might be a trilogy, so why are the critics confused by the danglers that were so well done? And why on earth would a film critic expose their sub-intelligence by saying the characters were not fleshed out enough, that there is no back story, "why do they jump and how". Did they not see WHY David was able to jump at the beginning of the movie? That's how it started PEOPLE... his desperation to leave a terrifying situation, fear. After that, the park scenes show how he learned how to bridle his innate talent. I'm sure Doug would have wanted to stretch some scenes out and really have fun with it, but it was edited so well, that we, the audience, don't need anything further to understand what is going on... or who David is, or WHY he can jump. The 'danglers', the parts we don't know, we don't need to know until the sequel. And God I hope there are TWO, I loved Jumper that much. It is quite evident that the critics do not want any more of Jumper, or Hayden.

I remember watching a film critics panel discussion on tv long ago, saying that the audience is not dumb, that a film shouldn't have to explain in detail what the camera can explain in one or two shots. They so wished that Hollywood would stop 'dumbing down' movies. I was thrilled at this!! What happened? Is this next generation of film critics THAT stupid?

I have to mention Max Thieriot. He's on his way, people. This kid was great!!

Darienna

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Hayden Christensen's Jumper - What Fans Say

Jumper Teleports To Top Boxoffice Spot

"Jumper" surprised many critics in it's President's Day weekend opening and teleported straight to number one with a comfortable box office lead over two other anticipated movies, "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Step Up 2 The Streets".

The Doug Liman directed action-adventure sci-fi movie starring Hayden Christensen debuted over a long US holiday weekend releasing on Thursday, Valentine's Day. The final totals for the weekend's domestic box office came in with Jumper at number 1 with $32,092,991 with a more than comfortable lead over the number 2 movie, "The Spiderwick Chronicles", with $24,740,537. "Step Up 2 The Streets" grabbed the number 3 spot with $22,125,429.

"Jumper" now enters the record books, coming in at number 5 on the list of all time highest grossing box office movies, premiering on President's Day weekend. "Jumper" found an audience despite being trashed by critics, earning $67.6 million worldwide in it's first week in release.

Jumper Fans Jump the Critics

Critics came down hard on the movie and it's star Hayden Christensen, naming anything from script problems and plot holes to lack of chemistry and general lack of talent.

What some critics fail to realize is that Hayden Christensen has already found an audience and "Jumper" had a cast that people were very much looking forward to seeing, a cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell and Diane Lane and an anticipated movie directed by Doug Liman.

More and more audiences are making up their own minds about actors and movies because movie reviews trying to convince them not to like something they already like or have an interest in is beside the point.

Hayden is appealing as the "every-man", down-on-his-luck character, David Rice, who is transported from ordinary to extraordinary circumstances when he finds he can literally teleport from bullies and survive by taking not just what he needs but what he wants. Like the character says, "I was 15. Come on, what would you have done?" But David's luxurious and selfish lifestyle can only last so long before karma happens and all hell breaks loose with David being forced to turn his attention to things other than himself.

Movie goers jumped ahead of the critics and decided for themselves about Jumper and went out and saw the movie. In answer to the critics: "Jumper" isn't a big brain teaser. It's not hard to understand. Most of the complained about "unanswered questions" in the story are there in the movie if you're paying even a little attention. The movie did hold some things back and in that respect it was a lot like director Doug Liman's "The Bourne Identity" and its sequels. Jumper's ending and John Powell's totally cool music score especially at the end of the movie gave the feeling of more to come.

Though "Jumper" isn't perfect, there's something intriguing about the story and characters and together with some cool action sequences makes it an entertaining and fun popcorn flick. A sequel is already being talked about as a possibility. It deserves a sequel and if there is one, I'm there.

Over the coming days expect to see fan reviews and comments for Jumper posted here with probably a good dose of jumping the critics. Go out and make up your own mind about Jumper and see the movie this weekend.

Join the chatter. Comment on reviews here or email me if you want to submit a review, long or short, simple, serious or funny. Let us know what you thought about Jumper.

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Barbara
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Hayden Christensen's Jumper Number 1 Movie - Original Score by John Powell

Jumper Soundtrack Release - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Powell is out in stores as of February 19th. Jumper, with a cast that includes Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson and Jamie Bell, is the number 1 movie in the country, currently in theaters everywhere. I saw Jumper last week and loved the movie and the music for the film. Sounds like a cool movie score too. The soundtrack is also available on iTunes

Jumper, starring Hayden Christensen in the title role, is the story of a young man who finds he has the ability to teleport himself (jump) at will to anyplace he's been or seen before. He's no hero and with great power comes great opportunity so he takes the easy road, living in luxury and taking what he wants with no thought of the consequences until reality throws his perfect little world into a tailspin. Jumper is in theater's now.

Hayden Christensen and Doug Liman at MIT Jumper Screening

Jumper's Hayden Christensen and Doug Liman will both be in attendance at a screening of selected scenes from the movie and a panel discussion with MIT Physics Professors Max Tegmark and Edward Farhi on the MIT campus Wednesday, January 16, 2008. You can get more info on the event on the Arts@MIT webpage.

Jumper, a 20th Century Fox February movie release, is the story of a young man with a genetic anomaly who finds he can teleport anywhere in the world in a split second. Trouble comes when he finds he isn't the only 'Jumper' out there and a secret organization isn't as excited about his talent as he is. In fact, they want to kill him because of the dangers Jumpers pose in being able to break laws at will and also a little something to do with creating rifts in the space-time continuum.

But if you think Jumper is just an action movie just read the synopsis:

"David is a Jumper who can teleport himself to the streets of New York and Tokyo, the ruins of Rome, and the Sahara Desert. He can see twenty sunsets in one night, whisk his girlfriend around the world in the blink of an eye, and grab millions of dollars in a matter of minutes. But David's global odyssey takes a deadly turn when he finds himself relentlessly pursued by a secret organization sworn to kill Jumpers. Forming an uneasy alliance with another Jumper, David becomes a key player in a war that seems to have no end. As these world-changing events unfold, David begins to discover the secrets and mythology behind his incredible ability."

I find jumping around the world to all those beautiful cities and taking time for sunsets and whisking your girlfriend around the globe just as romantic as I find it action-packed. And when Jumper whisks into theaters on Valentine's Day 2008, I'll have my head in the clouds thinking of romance and still be ready for an exciting ride.

Jumper the Movie - All New Interactive Website

Take a look at the completely new Jumper Official Movie Site. Audio from the Jumper soundtrack has been added to the main page with a background that is interactive including links to other pages on the site. There are wallpapers to download, a movie stills gallery, 3 commercial video spots and trailers and information on all the characters and the story. There is also a code to help you get into the Paladin headquarters.....if you can find the hidden base of operations. There you'll find more info on the Paladins and a list of operatives. Pretty cool stuff.

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Hayden Christensen cast in Neuromancer

The production company for Neuromancer the movie, Seven Arts Pictures, lists Hayden Christensen in the cast on the information page in their upcoming movies section. Also listed is Joseph Kahn as director and William Gibson as writer. Source: Seven Arts Pictures

Chatter in the cyberworld spread quickly this week when Joblo.com announced that his sources had named Hayden to take the lead role as Case in Neuromancer the movie. I don't know who Joblo's sources were but there was a project listing dated January 6th on ProductionCharts.com which also listed Hayden in the cast. I suspect ProductionCharts.com's info came from Seven Arts Pictures.

Neuromancer, first published in 1984 by William Gibson, was the original cyberpunk story with attitude that sparked our imagination and our views of a future world living with technology. Neuromancer's influence can be seen in such movies as Blade Runner and The Matrix. Whether you're in favor or not of the book as a movie and the choices of of cast and crew, this has been a hot topic this week for those who hope any movie adaptation can stay true to the book or completely skip a botched remix and not go to the big screen at all. Many agree though, a good adaptation has the potential to be an awesome film.