Q: The Other Boleyn Girl is a period drama in which you play Ann to Scarlett Johansson’s Mary Boleyn, sisters who compete to win the heart of Henry VIII. It was set for a holiday release to make it Oscar-eligible. What happened?

A: The script (by Peter Morgan, writer of The Queen) was so good everyone involved wanted to make sure we got it right, that it wasn’t confusing. I’d rather make a really good film than release one just to be in contention for awards.

Source: Freep.com

The trailer for The Other Boleyn Girl can now be viewed at Moviefone in HD!

Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson portray Anne and Mary Boleyn, sisters who compete for the affections of King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). What more could you ask for than a royal cat-fight, a beheading and 16th century costuming? Romance?

I have updated the gallery with 65 HQ screenshots from the trailer.

Thanks so much to Sandra for the heads up.

GALLERY LINKS:
- The Other Boleyn Girl Trailer

Under the cut you can find some advance test screening reviews of The Other Boleyn Girl, which was recently held in New York City. They’re very much mixed. Click here and here for full reviews as I’ve mainly included the bits related to Scarlett’s performance. Please do not read if you don’t want to be spoiled at all!

Thanks to thevoid99 for the heads-up!

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BBC News has published another article with further details regarding the Boleyn Girl re-shoots at Ely Cathedral in England.

Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman are among the Hollywood stars who are to film at Ely Cathedral.

The landmark called The Ship of the Fens is to be used as a location for the film The Other Boleyn Girl.

The film, based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, also stars actors Kirstin Scott Thomas and Eric Bana.

Filming will take place on 28, 29 and 30 August. Both the cathedral and the Stained Glass Museum will be closed during these three days.

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A new The Other Boleyn Girl still was published in the latest issue of Elle magazine. I’ve added it to our gallery. Credit for the pic goes out to NataliePortman.com. Thanks to Titooy, I’ve replaced the rare My Brother the Pig stills with HQs. I’ve also added an old photoshoot in the gallery, outtakes from Teen People (1998), which see Scarlett with Jessica Biel and Kirsten Dunst. Be sure to log in to view this set.

Last but not least, the press archive has finally been updated with new items, including new The Nanny Diaries related articles. More interviews and articles will be added soon!

“For Annie, New York is just a hop across the Hudson River; it’s not like she’s from a small farming community in the Midwest, wide-eyed at these stunning material things,” says Johansson. “She reads fashion magazines, and is aware of this world. I didn’t want it to seem like she’s coming from complete innocence, didn’t want her to seem dewy-eyed. She’s sort of amused by all this extravagance, and sort of loves living, briefly, in this lap of luxury.

“But there’s another aspect, which is the women Annie meets who are also caretakers,” she adds, “who are really touching characters and who show a different side to this life. And in showing all these sides, the movie is a real love letter to New York. I hope that comes across.

GALLERY LINKS:
- The Other Boleyn Girl > Production Stills
- My Brother the Pig > Production Stills
- Photoshoots > Teen People (1998)

Hollywood glamour is heading for Ely Cathedral. The world-famous landmark will be used as a location for a “major sequence” in The Other Boleyn Girl, starring Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Kirsten Scott Thomas.

Producers contacted by the News refused to confirm which actors will be on set for filming, which is expected to commence on August 28 for three days. But they said they will be working on an important sequence for the film.

The Other Boleyn Girl, a BBC Films Production, is about the power struggles, rivalries and strained loyalty between Anne and Mary Boleyn. The film has been developed for the big screen by BBC Films after the success of the TV film of the same name, which was shown in 2003.

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According to Box Office Mojo The Other Boleyn Girl has unfortunately been delayed from December 21, 2007 to February 29, 2008.

Wow; Scarlett, Natalie Portman and Eric Bana grace the cover of The Other Boleyn Girl novel by Philippa Gregory and the image is gorgeous! One can assume this will also be the post for the film. The edition can be bought over at Amazon. Credit goes out to NataliePortman.com for the great find!

GALLERY LINKS:
- The Other Boleyn Girl > Posters & Covers