Supporting Hugh's success is but a part of the driving force behind JL. Without question, the most rewarding aspect has been and continues to be the friendships shared with each of you. Whether you volunteer news, send feedback or simply enjoy the site -- you are the reason JL continues to be a fun and worthwhile venture. Thanks, as ever, for stopping in! —Pat, Nic, Monica, Lori and Mel
Hugh is a 2009 honoree! (See 20 June.) More details to come. 19 August 2008 
Tuesday Reading List: The milliner for Hugh’s upcoming
release Australia gives some
insight into her job. As we mentioned a few weeks ago, Hugh and
Deb will host the Bone
Marrow Donor Institute’s Red Ball again this year, with the
event getting a new name, and the reason for the name change is explained
on the BMDI website. On the
newsstand, Australia is the featured film for November in this week's
Entertainment Weekly fall movie preview
issue (Aug 22/29, 2008 issue).15 August 2008
Friday Reading/ Viewing List: We're closing out the week with
another interview from San Diego's ComicCon, this one courtesy of CBS'
Early Show.Although it's been a slow week, you know, things won't stay that way. Have a great weekend and we'll see you when there's news to report. 14 August 2008 [Thanks Zoobin and Elizabeth!] 7 August 2008
[Thanks Neil Marks, Rustyalex, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 4 August 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, CAL, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 1 August 2008 Friday Viewing List:
TV Guide 411 offers a brief Hugh-vid,
filmed during ComicCon.[Thanks, Rustyalex!] Stay cool this first weekend of August! 31 July 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, Janet, Alicia, Zoobin and Pat P.!] 28 July 2008
Some other on-the-run interviews add to the excitement on IGN.com (with the same video available on reelcomix.com for those who have trouble with Flash); ReelzChannel, Access Hollywood and MovieWeb. Hugh also found time to sit down with Entertainment Weekly for a chat about his surprise visit and he really made the day for some news anchors at San Diego's Fox affiliate, Channel 6 News. No surprise, Hugh's ComicCon appearance received pretty universal raves, well illustrated by the folks at AICN. In other news, X-Men's co-creator Stan Lee will get to share some screen time with Wolverine, while in Australia film news, it looks like some re-shoots will be forthcoming, according to Hugh. And still on Australia, director Baz Luhrmann will direct the new Tourism Australia's ad campaign, which plays heavily on his upcoming film.
[Thanks Elizabeth, Charlotte, Rustyalex, Zoobin, Karen, Joyce, Janet, Xeen, Allyson, Margaret and Pat P.!] 25 July 2008 ComicCon Update: He wasn't on the schedule, but Hugh flew in from Australia to present footage from X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Rope of Silicon has video of Hugh's opening and closing statements, and IESB managed to grab a brief interview. Channel G4 is providing daily overviews, so check out the repeat of day one coverage if you can. As usual, beware of spoilers in the descriptions of the footage.
[Thanks Rustyalex, Elizabeth, and Zoobin!] 21 July 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 17 July 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, Janet, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 14 July 2008
[Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 9 July 2008
[Thanks Charlotte and Elizabeth!] 7 July 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex and Zoobin!] 3 July 2008
We're celebrating American Impendence Day on the Fourth of July, so have a great weekend, and we'll see you back here Monday. 1 July 2008 Australia Sneek Peeks!: Bearing in mind, of course, that any current screenings are a work in progress and not representative of the final film... however, for those who might be interested, there are two reader-submitted reviews of a test screening of Australia up at Aint It Cool News, HERE and HERE. Please note that these include BIG SPOILERS, so read at your own risk.. and out of courtesy for those who don't want to be spoiled, please don't post elsewhere without a warning! Thanks, folks. :)
[Thanks Rustyalex, Zoobin, Pat P. and Nic!] 26 June 2008
WOF Update: We're still putting a hold on additional contributions while details are worked out. Thank you for your patience and support. You'll know more as soon as we do. [Thanks Rustyalex, Zoobin and Pat P.!] 23 June 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex and Pat P.!] 20 June 2008
Hugh has five years after the initial award to schedule a ceremony. All fees must be paid, in full, before the Chamber will set the actual date. Please be patient as work goes on behind the scenes to determine the status of additional fund raising. We'll report back when we know more.
[Thanks Rustyalex, Pat P., Tonya, Desiree, Janet, Divatish, Donna B., Louise, Sharon Eberson, Alicia, Jennifer F., Midge, and Julie P. and Lora!] We've had so many emails about Hugh's Star
we had to pick a cutoff time so we could update. Sincere
thanks to everyone who took the time to email with the news. Enjoy
that weekend! 19 June 2008 [Thanks Rustyalex, Elizabeth, Zoobin and Pat P.!] 17 June 2008 The Burning Season: Hugh acts as narrator for the new environmental documentary The Burning Season, which premiered last night at a special parliamentary screening. And the film's official website is now live. [Thanks Pat P.!] 16 June 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, Elizabeth, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 9 June 2008
[Thanks Rustyalex, Elizabeth, Zoobin, and Pat P.!] 3 June 2008 Australia Film News: Tourism Australia is set to launch a multimillion dollar campaign to help promote the film. [Thanks, Zoobin!] 2 June 2008 Monday Reading List:
A report from the University of Technology Sydney, detailing Hugh's
awards ceremony. Hugh received yet another honor
last week.
This time, the lad became a patron of The Actors Centre in Sydney, the
very program that began his path to an acting career.[Thanks Rustyalex, Karen, Janet, Zoobin, and Pat P.!]
30 May 2008 Friday Reading List:
Hugh agreed to be auctioned to raise money for
another charity, NYC's Robin Hood Foundation, an organization that
partners "with more than 240 of the best poverty-fighting nonprofit
organizations in New York City." Respected Australian
composer, David Hirschfelder, was tapped to compose the film score for
Australia. If you'd like to learn more, Mr. Hirschfelfer's official
website is right here.[Thanks, Rustyalex and Zoobin!]\ See you in June. <g> 29 May 2008 Thursday
Viewing List: The next Set to Screen podcast for Hugh’s
upcoming film Australia, called "Costume Design," is
now available for download
on Apple's website![Thanks Rustyalex!] 28 May 2008 Wednesday Reading List: Hugh and other of his fellow film
industry peers express
concern about the current Australian economic climate and how
it might affect future film projects in his home country; HJ received
two honors from his alma mater, the University
of Technology in Sydney; And Hugh will get auctioned
off to help an old friend![Thanks Rustyalex, Janet, Kate, Zoobin and Pat P.!] 23 May 2008
Friday Reading List: Hugh presented Australia director,
Baz Luhrmann, with an honor from the Australian
Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). This article explains
the school's history and future plans. Australia's
official website boasts an update featuring a flash
gallery and the film's first trailer. [Thanks, Rustyalex!] Here's wishing our U.S. readers a safe, enjoyable Memorial Weekend. We'll be taking Monday off in honor of the holiday. 22 May 2008
[Thanks, Rustyalex and Pat P.!] 19 May 2008 Australia News: The gorgeous first official trailer for Baz Luhrmann's Australia is now online on the Big Pond website, with an introduction by Nicole. The trailer (sans Nicole's intro) has also been added to the Apple website, and for those who might have trouble playing the video at either of these, check out another upload (also sans Nicole's intro) at YouTube. [Thanks, Rustyalex!] 16 May 2008
Friday Reading List: Mandy Walker, the cinematographer for Hugh's upcoming film, Australia, was recently singled-out for a prestigious honor. Have a grand weekend! 12 May 2008 [Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 9 May 2008 Have a fabbo weekend, everyone! 8 May 2008 5 May 2008 Deception News: Hugh phoned Ryan Seacrest's radio show a week before Deception's release. X-Men Origins: Wolverine sound man Ian Thomson updates us on a couple of Wolverine shoot tidbits. Australia: And the latest photo from Baz Luhrmann's Australia has movie watchers and the film's star anticipating something special. [Thanks Carina, Zoobin and Pat P.!] 1 May 2008 29 April 2008 28 April 2008
25 April 2008 Friday Reading and Viewing List:
Deception press videos just keep-a-comin'; enjoy this gem from
MovieWeb. MovieFIX's interviewer obviously enjoyed the film.
Deception's director, Marcel Langenegger,
guides readers through the process of creating a specific scene.
In what has become a yearly treat, the folks at Sacramento's CBS 13 chat with Hugh about current projects. The Los Angeles Times offers a fascinating analysis of Hugh's creative relationship with Fox. Washington City Paper is hosting a Deception ticket give-away for DC, Virginia and Maryland moviegoers. Oz's Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph both feature Hugh interviews. In Wolverine news, Aussie actress Tahyna Tozzi
is the latest person added to the cast. Here's wishing Deception's cast and crew a stellar opening weekend. 24 April 2008 Deception News: » During his busy promotion junket this week, Hugh appeared in person on the Australian morning TV show Sunrise. In Seed News: Hugh's production company adds another project to its roster. 23 April 2008 Deception News: » Cinema Blend has a good audio interview with Deception’s director, Marcel Langenegger. X-Men Origins: Wolverine News: Yet another cast member has been added to the ongoing shoot. And in Australia-related News: According to this article, the good folks in Bowen already have experience
hosting a film’s world premiere, and they are more than ready to host Hugh’s upcoming fall release, Australia. 21 April 2008
2020
Summit Coverage: Hugh was one of the 1,000 delegates at this
weekend's historic 2020 Summit in Canberra. Articles about the
highlights of the Summit abound, but these in particular feature
Hugh's thoughts on the process and what they are trying to achieve:
18 April 2008 Friday
Reading and Viewing List: IESB posted lovely stills from
Hugh's upcoming fall release, Australia. The film's
official website recently went live. In addition to stills, site
visitors can register for updates. Film students: check out Baz's
once-in-a-lifetime offer! JoBlo joins Monsters and Critics in
posting stills from Deception.[Thanks, Rustyalex, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Zoobin, Kec, and Pat P.!] Happy Friday! 17 April 2008
But those in the U.S. are not left out--TVGuide Network will feature a new Close-Up show on Hugh on Saturday April 26 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time; be sure to check your local listings for air times and rebroadcast dates 11 April 2008 Friday Reading and Viewing List:
In an X-Men Origins: Wolverine casting update, another
adversary joins the project. Access Hollywood offers video
glimpses into Hugh's upcoming film release, Deception.
Enjoy clip one and two.
Last but definitely not least, we'd like to offer very special
anniversary wishes to one of our favorite couples.[Thanks, rustyalex, Zoobin and Pat P.!] Another weekend! Yeehaw! 9 April 2008 Video!: Check out this clip and brief interview with Hugh celebrating with the family over the Easter holidays. [Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 7 April 2008
3 April 2008 Thursday Reading List: Maria Arnold, the founder of Fully Stoked, sits down for an interview about her
organization, which counts Hugh among its supporters.[Thanks Zoobin!] 31 March 2008 Monday Reading List:
Hugh’s among 1,000 delegates slated to take part in the Australian
federal government’s 2020 Summit, scheduled for April 19-20.
He'll share the experience amongst a slew of
impressive colleagues. A cause Deb champions, adoption reform in
Australia, sees an important and positive development.[Thanks Elizabeth, Zoobin, Janet, and Pat P.!] 28 March 2008 Friday Reading List:
An Adelaide-based FX firm is the latest company to benefit from two of
Hugh’s recent projects. Gifted X3 and X-Men Origins:
Wolverine photographer Michael Muller offers insights into his
creative process. [Thanks, Zoobin!] Have a great weekend. Thanks for your patience during periods when Hugh-news is sparse. 25 March 2008
24 March 2008 Deception news: The
official website for Hugh's upcoming April 25 film release,
Deception, is up and running. 21 March 2008 Friday Reading List:
One of Seed's upcoming projects lands a director.
Broadway actor, Daniel Evans, pays Hugh a compliment.
[Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] Enjoy that first Spring weekend! 19 March 2008 14 March 2008 13 March 2008 6 March 2008 3 March 2008
28 February 2008
25 February 2008
22 February 2008 Friday Reading List: One lucky young lady shares her experiences working on the
Wolverine set. And Dominic Monaghan joins the cast. [Thanks, Pat P., Elizabeth, and Zoobin!]
20 February 2008 Wolverine and other Movie News: More actors have been confirmed as joining the roster of Wolverine cast members,
according to Variety. And some background on the colorist who is helping to finalize the look of
Hugh's film The Tourist (final title pending) for its release this year. 18 February 2008
15 February 2008 Friday Reading
/ Viewing List: Wolverine fans might wanna head over to
www.thexverse.Hugh makes time for a cameo in a short film by WAAPA schoolmate and actor/director, Mark Constable. The film, Uncle Jonny, is a finalist in the Tropfest Short Film Festival. [Thanks Matt and Zoobin!] Have a great weekend, everyone! 14 February 2008 - Happy Valentine's Day! 8 February 2008 Friday Reading List:
A costume designer who lent their talents to the X-Men
franchise joined the Wolverine production team. Hugh's highly
anticipated epic, Australia, boasts a November 2008 release
date! [Thank Pat P., Zoobin and Nic!] Have a great weekend, all. 4 February 2008 Wolverine News: TV3 in New Zealand has a nifty video about some of the locations and sets being used for the film--beware, some bits might be considered spoilerish! Deb News: Deborra-Lee's move to change Australia's adoption laws has made another positive step forward.
[Thanks Karen, Anna, and Zoobin!] 1 February 2008 Friday Reading List:
Hugh’s good friend and personal trainer, Michael Ryan, offers a
look at Hugh’s Wolverine training regimen.[Thanks, Pat P.!] Have a great weekend. 31 January 2008 Thursday Reading List: The town of Bowen, which played host to the Australia film crew and cast for so many weeks, also wants to host the film's premiere. And in Wolverine film news, the town of Queenstown, New Zealand will play a
vital role in the film.[Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 30 January 2008 Wednesday
Reading/Viewing List: Actor Jack Thompson, one of Hugh’s
Australia costars, took a clip of the Baz Luhrmann film with him to
the G'Day USA celebrations; the segment is about 1:15 in on this
video segment. Also in Australia news, the town of Darwin has
offered to host the
film's world premiere.
[Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 28 January 2008 Monday
Reading List: Hugh is one of the supporters of
Camp Quality, which helps children dealing with cancer. And Hugh
makes it onto a list sponsored by
Total Film magazine.[Thanks Zoobin ] 23 January 2008 Wednesday
Reading List: Both The Southland Times and Superheroflix.com offer first photos of the new Wolverine film set—these might be considered spoilers, so view at your own risk![Thanks Zoobin and Pat P.!] 21 January 2008 Monday
Reading List: This week
sees Hugh return to the film set in X-Men Origins: Wolverine,
and Deb's latest acting project, the film Sleepwalking,
screens at Sundance this week.17 January 2008 Thursday Reading List: The high hopes continue for Baz Luhrmann’s Australia and for the future of Australian film in general. [Thanks Zoobin!] 16 January 2008 Wednesday Reading List: Seed
Productions' pact with CBS is just one of the many casualties
of the ongoing WGA strike. [Thanks Pat P. and Zoobin!] 9 January 2008 Wolverine
News: New Zealand gets ready to host Hugh and his cast and crew during the first part of the Wolverine film shoot. 7 January 2008 Australia
News: Be on the lookout for the February 2008 issue of
Vanity Fair magazine, which features a 2-page article on the epic
film. 2 January 2008 - Happy New Year!
Speaking of Australia--both the film and the country--Baz Luhrmann's epic film may be a boon to his country’s film industry. And the film is included among Fox’s list of major releases for 2008. TV News (Australian TV Alert!): In Seed news, the young production company's newest venture, An Aussie Goes Bolly, airs next week. And Hugh's best mate Gus Worland returns as host for this second cricket series. In Other News: High praise to Deb and her efforts to improve Australia's adoption policy; it seems that positive progress is being made. Hugh is among good company in Wizard Magazine's inaugural Hall of Fame inductees for 2007. While a fun bit of news has Hugh landing top spot in the Daily Telegraph's Man of the Year poll for 2007. 20 December 2007 Another quiet night in a series of quiet weeks. We hope Hugh and his family are enjoying a lovely holiday break. In addition, we'd like to bid each and every one of you a very merry Christmas and blessed holiday season. Thank you, as always, for visiting, for your contributions, and most of all, for your friendships. Nic, Lori, Mel and Mon, my sincere appreciation for always being there; JL wouldn't exist without your steadfast support.
JL enters its eighth year in 2008. As long as you, our readers, are here and we have the energy to continue this volunteer passion, amidst our warp-speed lives, the plan is to do so. The JL staff plans to enjoy a well-deserved vacation beginning Monday, December 24th, returning Wednesday, January 2nd. Should anything spectacularly interesting occur during our hiatus, we'll scramble from the beneath the mistletoe and post.
Thanks, again, all. Happy Holidays!
Pat, Nic, Lori, Mel and Mon 20 December 2007
And, in movie trailer news, a Russian trailer (with the original voices in the background) for 2008's The List (as 2007's The Tourist) has found its way onto YouTube. We haven't seen an official trailer yet, but this one has survived online for several days. Be warned, it may disappear without notice. Or not. So, for now, enjoy and anticipate! (Update: It's gone.)
10 December 2007
7 December 2007
[Thanks, Pat P. and Linda E.!] Have a terrific weekend and we'll see you Monday. 6 December 2007
3 December 2007
26 November 2007
22 November 2007 Happy Thanksgiving! Have a lovely holiday (in the US) and a lovely weekend, and we'll see you back here next week. 20 November 2007 [Thanks Pat P., Zoobin and Elizabeth!] 16 November 2007
Have a great weekend. We'll see you Monday. 15 November 2007 14 November 2007 12 November 2007
5 November 2007
2 November 2007 Friday Reading List:
Variety confirms Wolverine is a
definite go! Learn a little about the previous work
of the writers penning finishing touches on the film's
script (click on their names).Another weekend! Enjoy! 31 October 2007 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 25 October 2007 In Wolverine News: The shooting schedule for the New Zealand portion of Wolverine appears to be set, according to this guild website. And a young actor from Down Under has been chosen to portray young Logan in the Wolverine movie. Congratulations to Hugh, who is nominated for the Australian Film Institute’s International Award for Best Actor; the awards will be announced December 5-6. Young Logan, Kodi Smit-McPhee, is nominated for the L'Oréal Paris AFI young actor award, so he and Hugh are clearly well-suited! 23 October 2007 Viva Laughlin Cancelled: Well, it's a risk that every new show takes, and arguably Viva Laughlin! took a lot more risks than others. Unfortunately, CBS has cancelled the program after airing two episodes due to low ratings. Condolences to Hugh and the cast and crew of the program for undoubtedly putting a lot of hard work and effort into the show, but kudos to them for an attempt at bringing something original to network TV. In the meantime, there are no current plans to air or release the remaining produced episodes; you can leave feedback for CBS to do so at their website. (It's located at the bottom left hand corner of the home page)
22 October 2007
19 October 2007 Friday Reading List:
Hugh's next film project, the much-anticipated Wolverine, has a
new name and a release date! USA Today talks to Hugh about Viva
Laughlin. [Thanks, Sandra, Ashley, Zoobin and Elizabeth!] Enjoy those changing leaves and we'll see you next week! 18 October 2007 Thursday Reading List:
Check out Yahoo Movies for a video interview with Hugh and
his Viva Laughlin cast mates.[Thanks, Pat P.!] 17 October 2007
Remember! - you have only until October 19 to cast your
vote for Hugh, The Fountain and/or The Prestige in Spike
TV's Scream Awards 2007
WOF FUND UPDATE: Great news - thanks to some recent generous donations, the total for Hugh's Walk of Fame star fund has now risen to $8,000! Thanks to all our wonderful contributors; we're still dutifully submitting Hugh's name to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and are hopeful he'll make the list sooner or later. Until then, your participation is overwhelming and so much appreciated... thanks again! 15 October 2007 Gallery Update: We have some nice new fan art, courtesy of Denise.
12 October 2007
The claws are coming!: According to Coming
Soon, Hugh's next film project, Wolverine, will go before the
cameras early next month. 11 October 2007
8 October 2007
5 October 2007
4 October 2007
1 October 2007
27 September 2007
24 September 2007
21 September 2007 Friday Reading List:
Things seem to be gearing up for the upcoming Wolverine film.Enjoy those days off ; we'll return when there's news to report! 20 September 2007 Thursday Reading
/Viewing List: Visit the Bone Marrow Donor Institute’s
website to read a recap of the 2007 Red Ball, hosted by Hugh and Deb.
Hugh’s father, Chris Jackman, is interviewed in this Australian news
video profiling parents of famous offspring. Verizon
Wireless offers VCast viewers an alternative when CBS' Viva
Laughlin debuts next month. Folks who can’t get enough polls
can vote for Viva Laughlin at Playbill.com (scroll down where
you'll find the poll in the right-hand banner).[Thanks, Pat P., CAL and Zoobin!]
17 September 2007
|
Hugh stopped by the Today Show in Australia to talk about Deception
Wolverine
Stills News!: IGN has added the two newest, and most awesome,
official Wolverine stills to its gallery 
HAPPY 39th BIRTHDAY, HUGH!!!