The leaves are falling, and the turkey is practically in the oven. Yes, according to the calendar, it’s time to take stock and give thanks. So that’s precisely what we’re doing by talking to the actors and filmmakers that made 2008 a memorable year at the movies — a year filled with self-loathing kick-ass superheroes, Manolo-wearing women and the return of a very familiar man in a hat.
How does a TV series 10 years past its premiere and four years past its final episode become the film event of the year for virtually every woman in the country? Credit Sarah Jessica Parker and “Sex and the City” writer/director Michael Patrick King. After a series of false starts and an abandoned script meant to film immediately after the conclusion of the HBO series, “Sex and the City” returned triumphantly to the forefront of popular culture thanks to a film that broke box-office records right from the start: biggest romantic-comedy opening of all time, biggest R-rated opening of all time and biggest opening for any film starring a woman, to rattle off just a few of the impressive feats.
MTV News looked back with that very woman, Sarah Jessica Parker, for an exclusive conversation about the year that was 2008 and to get a sneak peak at the plans for a “Sex and the City” sequel.
MTV: The release and excitement surrounding “Sex and the City” felt more like an event on the scale of a superhero flick than a romantic comedy.
Sarah Jessica Parker: The one thing I regret is I never roamed around Manhattan and saw it [with the crowds]. I was too embarrassed about getting caught. I was afraid it would look like I was gloating. I do regret not seeing all those ladies — and some men — dressed up in their finery. But it was thrilling to hear about.
Sarah Jessica Parker Is About to Get More Lovely
Sarah is releasing 3 new fragrance in a collection known as The Lovely Collection. Thanks to Beth for letting me know!
The Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance empire is expanding. Her first scent, Lovely, was an enormous success that led to a complex scent called Covet. That one is no longer in most stores, and she’s still working on a genderless scent. But beginning in February, she’ll extend the Lovely line to include three new scents based on the concept of time: Dawn, Endless, and Twilight (no relation to the vampire series of the same name).
“Dawn is the fresh and clean scent,” Parker told WWD. “Its inspiration was morning, sunrise. It’s about enjoying those few moments for yourself, stepping out and welcoming what the day has to bring your way. Endless is the fruity, floral scent. The inspiration for this one was those moments you find yourself in a state of pure happiness, loving life. And Twilight is the sexy, musky scent. This one is for those moments of intimacy, of love, and being close. It’s slightly complex and mysterious.”
To see previews of SJP in the ad campaign, read more.
Known as The Lovely Collection, the scents will be available in February, launching on HSN and then moving to Ulta and other stores. Each one will be available as an eau de parfum ($38–$58) and a body lotion ($28), and each will receive its own marketing and advertising push. Will SJP be able to pull off another fragrance success? In this economy, nothing is certain — but her track record is pretty solid.
Source – bellasugar.com
Recent Events
I’ve finally added photos from the two most recent events Sarah attended. Gallery links are below as usual.
GALLERY LINKS:
– Public Appearances > 2008 Shop for Public Schools Program Kickoff
– Public Appearances > Opening Party CHANEL Mobile Art
Sex and the City has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award! All voting for the People’s Choice Awards can be done at pcaVOTE.com and don’t forget, the People’s Choice Awards will be held on January 7, 2009 on CBS.
Smart People DVD Captures
I finally added captures from the Smart People dvd. There are over 500. Also, I will be ordering a new design for the site. More updates on the way.
GALLERY LINKS:
– Smart People > DVD Menus
– Smart People > Movie Screencaps
I just found this news on Zap2it.com.
Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker are reportedly in negotiations to star in a romantic comedy for Columbia Pictures.
According to Variety, the untitled project comes from writer-director Marc Lawrence, who previously worked with Grant on “Music and Lyrics” and “Two Weeks Notice.”
The trade paper says Lawrence’s script focuses on an estranged New York couple who have to relocate to Wyoming after they witness a murder and enter the witness protection program. The project was originally titled “Buffalo Faith,” but that may no longer be the case.
Columbia, which picked up the project in turnaround from Castle Rock Entertainment, is hoping for a March production start date.
SJP: SATC Sequel Not a Done Deal – Yet!
Hold the Cosmos – for now, at least.
That’s the word from Sarah Jessica Parker, who says that a sequel to Sex and the City: The Movie is still in the talking stage.
Her announcement came just one day after costar Kim Cattrall seemed to hint that the follow-up film was a done deal. (“Yes, there will [be another movie] …,” she said on a British TV show. “We will do the sequel next summer.”)
But Parker insists Cattrall’s words were a bit premature.
“I’m thrilled to know Kim is excited but all the deals are not yet done,” Parker said in a statement to Access Hollywood. “With the wind on our heels, we hope to make it a reality.”
I’m back!
I have been away for the past month for personal reasons. I will be getting this website back up to date shortly! Thank you for your patience.
