It seems like it’s been forever since we had a gallery update.  I’m still sorting and organizing a few more goodies I have on my computer but I wanted to get these up.  I’ve added HQ versions of Scarlett at the press conference for Vicky Cristina Barcelona that was held back in August of last year.  Expect more new photo additions soon.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Public Events: Events in 2008 > Vicky Cristina Barcelona Press Conference

The archive of screencaptures for Scarlett’s films is nearly complete!  Tonight, I’ve added just over 1500 screencaptures of Vicky Cristina Barcelona which, as I’m sure you all know, had an Oscar winning performance by Penelope Cruz .  The movie was heavily advertised as being a romantic comedy but I found it to be rather light on the humor.  Overall, it was a very entertaining movie and Scarlett looks so amazingly beautiful in it.  Very natural and fresh – and simply gorgeous.

GALLERY LINKS:

- Vicky Cristina Barcelona: DVD Screencaptures
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona: DVD Screencaptures > Menus

Variety reports Scarlett attended a party in celebration of Penelope Cruz’s Oscar nomination for Vicky Cristina Barcelona on Monday that was hosted by Salma Hayek.

Here is a little blurb:

In Hollywood Harvey Weinstein and Salma Hayek honored their friend, the Oscar-nominated Penelope Cruz (for Vicky Cristina Barcelona) at an all-movie star party in Salma’s white wood, jewel of a little house in Bel Air. Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, who she once played in a film where she should have won the Oscar, hang Salma’s walls with paintings. Her windows overlook L.A. The decor is stunning, contemporary and tastefully bright. The hostess received in a black cocktail dress wearing five-inch heels and carrying her baby, Valentina, in her arms. Some guests? Colin Farrell, Brett Ratner, Josh Groban, Prince, Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, Quincy Jones, Drew Barrymore, Penny Marshall, Bob Balaban, Adrien Brody, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones who say they’re moving back East.

Furthormore, in the photo to the right you can see Scarlett has newly deeply dyed red hair! One source reports it was for an upcoming role, and another said “She just said she wanted an autumn color.”

GALLERY LINKS:
- Public Events: Salma Hayek Hosted Party for Penelope Cruz

Vicky Cristina Barcelona is now available on Region 1 DVD. To celebrate I have added a ton of new gorgeous stills from the film. When I get the disc I’ll be making screencaps so check back for those!

GALLERY LINKS:
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Production Stills

Congratulations to Vicky Cristina Barcelona on it’s win best motion picture musical or comedy!

In the other categories, Javier Bardem lost to Colin Farrell, Sally Hawkins won over Rebecca Hall and Penelope Cruz was beat out by Kate Winslet.

Scarlett is nominated in the BAFTA longlist for leading actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Thanks to Mia for the heads up!

The BAFTA longlists include 15 contenders in each category, from which the five nominees will be chosen in the second round of voting. Once the nominees are finalized, the whole membership votes again to decide the best film, four acting prizes and film not in the English language. In all remaining categories, the members of each chapter (or jury) determine the vote.

The awards will take place Feb. 8 at London’s Royal Opera House.

Leading Actresss
Angelina Jolie – Changeling
Anne Hathaway – Rachel Getting Married
Cate Blanchett – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frances McDormand – Burn After Reading
Kate Winslet – Revolutionary Road
Kate Winslet – The Reader
Keira Knightley – The Duchess
Kristen Scott Thomas – I’ve Loved You So Long
Meryl Streep – Mamma Mia!
Meryl Streep – Doubt
Nicole Kidman – Australia
Penelope Cruz – Elegy
Rebecca Hall – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Sally Hawkins – Happy-Go-Lucky
Scarlett Johansson – Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Source: Variety

Penélope Cruz is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Critics Choice Awards. The film is also up for Best Comedy.

In the recent past, the awards ceremony was taped for later viewing, but in 2009 viewers can watch the live presentation airing on Thursday evening, January 8, 2009 on VH1 from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

On January 27, 2009, the Weinstein Company and Genius Products will release Vicky Cristina Barcelona on DVD and Blu-ray. The Woody Allen film revolves around two American women on a carefree Spanish holiday who meet a charming local painter and become enamored by him, only to have his intensely passionate ex-wife reenter his life and stir up trouble. It will contain bonus materials and extra features, though none have currently been announced, and the DVD will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $28.95, while the Blu-ray will be available for the MSRP of $34.99.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona: Posters & Covers

No nomination for Scarlett herself, however huge congrats to Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Rebecca Hall!

The awards will take place Sunday, January 11, 2009, at The Beverly Hilton with a live telecast airing on NBC at 8 PM (EST).

Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
Burn After Reading
Happy-Go-Lucky
In Bruges
Mamma Mia!
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

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