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Sonia said:
for a second i really got scared when the page opened……

August 14th, 2009

Sonia said:
and since when does he have blue eyes??????????….

August 14th, 2009

Ally981 said:
blue…. eyes???? what the???LOL that’s kinda creepy LOL

August 14th, 2009

Sonia said:
blue eyes dont suit him..he looks very cold…..maybe thats the purpose…dorian was an asshole after all…..

August 14th, 2009

Ally981 said:
yeah that does make sense.. maybe its to symbolize his soul after all that time lol

August 14th, 2009

Barney said:
his blue eyes made him look cold and evil.. but regardless, this poster is his hottest Dorian Gray picture so far…

August 14th, 2009

varjot said:
I agree with all of you. The blue eyes make the whole picture seem really cold. (plus the very cold background – even though you can see only little of it)

But I love it.
I mean, Dorian Gray has never been a sweetheart, has he? So it fits, I’d say.

And I absolutely LOVE how one part of his face is the drawing – the by now old drawing. It looks so amazing.

Thank you so much for this new picture!

August 14th, 2009

Mandi said:
Hmmm seems like they tried to maintain as many of Dorian’s features described in the book as possible. I’m SURE that Ben was contracted to NOT TOUCH, CUT, OR COLOR his hair for Voyage of the Dawn Treader so they couldn’t color Ben’s hair blonde for which I’m eternally greatful.

When I think about it, Ben’s nearly black eyes can be creepy but it’s a mysterious creepy. Blue eyes give him more of the cold-ness that Dorian truly is.

August 14th, 2009

Fedra said:
He looks like a vampire here! ( A very seductive one i must say…)

He would be so perfect for Twillight. Oh well….their loss…

I love his dark eyes better but i guess the cold blues are suposed to reflect his cold soul in the movie, so it looks fine! :)

August 14th, 2009

meandyou said:
oh..beautiful..

August 14th, 2009

Serena said:
Blue eyes?? Ok then. Yes it adds to the coldness of his character but they look out of place on him. Not to mention, if you look at the screencaps of the trailer, his eyes are definitely his natural brown, even in closeups. No blue eyes to be seen anywhere and they would have added those effects before the trailer was released. How do they intend to explain that away I wonder? If he did have blue contacts, they would have to be digitally enhanced ala Orlando Bloom in LOTR who half the time actually had his own natural brown eyes when his character was supposed to have intense blue eyes, simply because a light colored contact lens does not show up at all when placed over a dark iris like he has. In order for it to show up with that intensity without obstructing vision, it has to be digitally enhanced. That’s why they make colored contacts for light eyes and for dark eyes. That’s also why in the behind the scenes of films such as Xmen and the like where characters have colored contacts, they say that they can’t see because in order to have the intensity needed, the paint used obstructs their vision. I’m guessing that whoever designed the poster didn’t actually see the trailer. Lovely poster regardless though.

August 14th, 2009

Serena said:
Interestingly even in the trailer, the corrupted painting has his brown-near-black eyes as well.

August 14th, 2009

varjot said:
Not only in the trailer (thus the whole movie) … look at the other promotional shots and also posters. His eyes are always pitch black.
Even though it still makes sense that they’re blue there [coldness aso.], it’s still weird.
But I still love it.

August 14th, 2009

Serena said:
Maybe it’s just the artist’s interpretation? But I wonder why they made this one different from all the rest? We may never know. Usually though in the movies, if you want to portray evil, which Dorian does embody, then the most common tactic is pitch black eyes, which he has everyday thanks to his parents and Mother Nature (they’re actually brown depending on the light). Icy blue eyes give the initial feeling of evil but the characters who have them, not naturally of course, nearly always turn out to the good guys (or maybe just the movies I watch). Dorian certainly does not fit that category.

I do have to say I’m also glad that they decided not to bleach his hair. Not only does it not look good on him (any my sister who is hairdresser agrees) but it’s certainly not required for the character just because it was written that way in the novel. I’ve seen several bad film adaptations and I only recall one that utilized the blonde hair aspect and it was so glaringly out of place, given the actor they chose whom it looked atrocious on, that you couldn’t get past the hair to get into the rest of the story. If they had done the same with Ben, I don’t think I would be able to watch it.

August 14th, 2009

Trisha said:
I’m really confused about the blue eyes too! Ben will be 28 in 6 days!!’
OT: Demi Lovato has the same birhday as Ben except she’ll be 17. I never knew that until today!

August 14th, 2009

Sandy said:
This is my favorite Dorian Gray poster so far!!!

August 14th, 2009

sophie said:
Dorian gray is my favourite novel.
But this poster is Terrific! I’m impressed… The poster is amazing. Nice work: D

August 14th, 2009

Ariel said:
cant wait for this movie ,but when its released in America ? Perez Hiltion post about the poster as Sexy & Creepy ,luv it

August 14th, 2009

Merie said:
best poster so far!!! :D

August 14th, 2009

Serena said:
Ariel, there hasn’t been any announcement yet for the US. It may end up doing what Easy Virtue did with being released only in select cities a few months after the UK premiere and then straight to dvd a year later from the UK release.

Merie, I agree that is the best poster yet, despite the weird blue eyes that he doesn’t have.

August 14th, 2009

cucurucha said:
WOW.. just WOW for the general concept of this poster.. first thing I tought was SEXY AS HELL! OH my Ben looking amazing in the best poster so far, indeed.. Then I noticed the cool effect on the side of his face, the blue eyes O_o that really make him look coold and cruel.. hope it’s just for the poster (maybe it’s just the “lightning”?) because as you all, i’ve seen the trailer A HUNDRED times already, and his eyes (all of him actuallly LOL) appear to be in all his ORIGINAL beauty..

Let’s see what comes next and I just CAN’T WAIT to know when will I’ll be lucky enough to see it in my country (PERÚ), though it’s getting me scared that there’s not date even for USA! T_T Oh lord, just let me see Ben on the big screen again.. and I’ll die happy LMAO! XD

August 14th, 2009

Serena said:
As for the book with Ben on the cover, I wonder if that will make its way to the US as well? Probably not.

August 14th, 2009

Margie said:
OOOH! Love this poster!! Finally perezhilton noticed our gorgeous Ben!! He’s always drooling over R-Patz. Maybe now he’ll post more on Ben…which won’t hurt Ben…perezhilton gets like a MILLION hits per day..this can only HELP the movie get the exposure it needs. And maybe they can find a US distributor….the most important thing for us USA fans!!! Commenting on perez will help as well…he’s (Perez) asking if anyone is interested in watching the film…well, duh!! Unfortunately, Perez is very influential on the internet and the fact that he even posted on Dorian Gray is good…like it or not….

August 14th, 2009

Sarah said:
woah! since when does Ben have BLUE eyes! i love the poster though… it’s REALLY creepy how they go from his real face to something that isn’t! Must be the picture of him in the trailer. my friend FREAKED when she saw this trailer =D
WHY oh WHY do they have to put BLUE EYES ON HIS LOVELY FACE?!!! It adds to the coldness of the poster I guess… I am SOOOOOOOOOO GLAD they didn’t bleach his hair but if you type in on google images: Ben Barnes, you can see a MEAN picture of him with BLONDE HAIR and Blue eyes! I haven’t read the book, i didn’t even know there WAS a book! AHHH!!! I AM SO FAR BEHIND WITH THIS SORT OF THING!!!

When is the release date for Dorian Grey in New Zealand?

August 14th, 2009

Sarah said:
Is that Ben?

August 15th, 2009

Kell said:
It’s amazing how different he looks with blue eyes. I kinda like it, but those brown eyes. What can I say. Like everyone in the U.S. still waiting for some kind of news. Hopefully soon, and sooner than Easy Virtue.

August 15th, 2009

Marianne said:
That’s beautiful.
Like you all said before, it’s the only place where we see blue eyes…

Maybe it’s only because they want us speaking about it.

August 15th, 2009

Rachel said:
OMG! First time I saw this, I got hella scared! Haha, wow he looks nice with blue eyes. Still gorgeous:)

August 15th, 2009

trinka said:
yeah Rachel, I was also scared as I saw the poster the first time… but in the same time it was some magic in this… blue eyes… like someone said, he looks cold and evil with this… like Dorian would be…

August 15th, 2009

Affy-Ann said:
I love this new poster! I don’t know why they had to change the color of his eyes (for the book maybe?), but I love them just the same! =D

August 15th, 2009

Rhoda Barnes said:
I LOVE IT…SO VERY ORGASMIC!!!…cold yet very very sexy!!!

August 15th, 2009

Mandi said:
Oh, I definitely got a FANGASM looking at this.

August 15th, 2009

Trisha said:
Hey guys, read this!! It does mention Ben! Totally shocked when I read it:
http://www.examiner.com/x-4908-Twilight-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Catherine-Hardwicke-reveals-top-four-Edward-Cullens-for-Twilight-wont-direct-Breaking-Dawn

August 15th, 2009

Serena said:
Trisha, interesting article. I have difficulty picturing Ben as Edward. Not saying he couldn’t do it though (he would have been much more interesting IMO) and perhaps provided better acting given the subpar material they had to work with. But I’m also glad that he wasn’t, considering how “out of control” the whole Twilight fandom has become. (Bad acting aside, I did like the movie as a guilty pleasure even though I’m still on the fence about the books) Ben seems alot more grounded than that cast and I think the Prince Caspian fame that he was thrown into was overwhelming enough and it wasn’t anywhere near as astronomical as Twilight has become.

August 15th, 2009

Mimi said:
AM I THE ONLY ONE HERE LOVING THE BLUE EYES??? lol. Okay, I do love his natural eye color, dark brown that occasionally look black which makes him even more sexier. But the blue eyes are AMAZING!!! It’s very exotic. Like you usually see blue eyes with a blonde haired boy, but on a brunette it’s quite beautiful. *sighs* Ben is beautiful. Can’t wait for Dorian Gray.

And I heard about the Twilight thing. I’m a fan of the books, not the movie. But he IS my Edward, and forever will be. But I’m glad he didn’t get the part, because the movie wasn’t great…but then again, if he did get it there’s a chance he could have made it better. He could of handled the role differently than RPattz. I rather see him as Aro.

August 16th, 2009

Mandi said:
Yeah… I knew that he was considered for the role of Edward a long time ago. I think that this was the first time it was made public is all. I remember Ben saying that he didn’t think he could remain looking like he was 17. Although, I’m with Mimi… love the books… didn’t like the movie as much as I wish I would have. I also don’t think that Ben would have handle being mauled by random women on the streets. He’s pretty private. Although, I’m not sure what ANYONE sees in Robert Pattinson… he doesn’t exactly strike me as drop dead gorgeous. I mean, he looks like he never washes his hair… and that’s just… GROSS!

August 16th, 2009

varjot said:
You know, I really liked the Twilight books. And yes, I do like the movie [I’m kinda alone with that, ain’t I? XD]

… but. I never knew Ben was considered for the role of Edward [haven’t known him that long ^^] and I am SO happy it’s not him who got that part Oô
Yes, I do love the movie, but Ben deserves better roles than that one … And the thought of seeing him as Edward is even kinda … scary Oô

And Mimi, no, you’re not the only one who likes the blue eyes … ;) I just like the black/dark ones better *g*

August 16th, 2009

Affy-Ann said:
Hiya Mimi! You’re not alone with the blue eyes. I love them, too. Ben’s dark eyes are still the best, though!

August 16th, 2009

Affy-Ann said:
I’m honestly glad Ben didn’t get to be Edward. Ben values his privacy and I think he’ll have a harder time keeping his life private if girls would keep chasing him around like what they’re doing to Rob. I’m glad Ben can focus on his work and career more without too many people watching his EVERY move. =)

August 16th, 2009

trinka said:
Affy Ann, you’re right… the blue eyes on this pic are great… but his dark eyes are really the best….

August 16th, 2009

lilyshines said:
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!

August 16th, 2009

Mimi said:
Must agree his brown eyes are much better/beautiful. But I AM SO GLAD THEY DIDN”T DYE HIS HAIR BLONDE!! Now that would have been tragic, I would have mourned in the dark for days, lol.

Also, I agree with Affy-Ann. Ben wld’ve had soooo many fangirls who wld only be crazy about him b/c he’s “Edward.” Which irritates me, when fans only go crazy for a actor b/c of a particular role and not roleS or his acting ability/talent. Plus I would’t want Ben in the public eye 24/7. HOWEVER, I wouldn’t mind all the Vanity Fair or GQ, etc, magazines, because that means more photos of Ben to stare @ lol.

I really hope Ben really gets to bloom in this industry and does very well. I would like to see him land more lead roles, get nominated for awards (excluding razzies), and become a well-known and well-respected actor. Not some Tween obession or media target. (Sry for the long comment lol :) )

August 16th, 2009

Sara said:
What?!?!? AAAAHHHH!! Noooo!! Stephanie what happened to the Voyage of the Dawn Treader set photos? Ben looked so good….saw them this morning and now they are gone. :( Is there anywhere we can go to to see this pictures? Please let me know!!

August 16th, 2009

Sara said:
Sorry..go to see these pictures LOL!!

August 16th, 2009

Kell said:
You are right Mimi. I too would like to see Ben in more roles that will be shown all over. I think is is a very good actor and is learning a lot each time. I like the different roles he is taken, not typecast. As for the role of Edward Cullen, I for one is glad he didn’t get it. Then he would be scared to come to the U.S. too. It would be nice if he would film a movie in my city New Orleans, something like a nice southern gentleman or a vampire. Good city for it. Dream on, but hey it could happen.

August 16th, 2009

Sarah said:
I completely agree with you Mimi!!! WHAT DOES ANYONE SEE IN ROBERT PATTINSON? But Ben would be good as a vampire with his very dark eyes and his lovely brown hair *sigh*, I would let HIM bite me,lol, NOT ROBERT PATTINSON!!! I am SOOO GLAD he didn’t get Edward, He would have been good at it but Robert Pattinson sort of fits Edward… hmmm…

WHEN IS ANYONE GOING TO TELL ME WHEN THE RELEASE DATE FOR DORIAN GREY IN NEW ZEALAND IS?????!!!!!!!! I AM DYING TO KNOW!!!!!!!

August 17th, 2009

mar said:
me ha gustado la composicion del poster, pero no los ojos azules de ben barnes, hubiera quedado mejor con el color de ojos original del protagonista

August 17th, 2009

Trisha said:
@ Mar: I took Spanish in high school, so I’m guessing u r saying u like the way the poster is made but there aren’t any blue eyes fpr Ben and you love it better when they use his original eye color?

August 17th, 2009

mar said:
hello trisha,
yes
i like his brown eyes.
sorry i dont speak english very well, i´m learning

August 18th, 2009

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