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Nine year old Meli, who is battling leukaemia, met actor and heartthrob Ben Barnes, on the set of the film The Picture of Dorian Gray which Ben is currently filming at The Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

Starlight asked Ben if he would help realise little Meli’s dream which is to appear as an extra on the film set of a period drama. Ben said, “It was a joy to have lively Meli on set and help grant her wish.”

Read the full story at Starlight.co.uk

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“Easy Virtue” is out in UK cinemas today!

To those based in the UK and Ireland, what are you waiting for? Go see it!

» Check the showings in London here.

Regarding the international release, do not panic. I’m sure it will be released in the US as well as many other countries. Once we have more information about this, we’ll make sure to post it as soon as possible.

And for those like me who still have to wait a few months to see this film, here’s another clip to make the wait a little bit better:

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This is the teaser poster for “Dorian Gray” that Ealing Studios is using to promote the film at the American Film Market (definitely not the final one). From ShockTillYouDrop.com:

One of the many genre offerings being previewed at the American Film Market is Dorian Gray, starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth.

While this grim adaptation of the Oscar Wilde tale is far from finished, representative Ealing Studios is granting attendees a first look at a promo reel cut for the event. Also, it’s going out with some promo art which we’ve taken a quick snapshot of for you.

• Edit: Bloody-Disgusting.Com has posted the previous Teaser Poster in better quality and also a new one. Check them out!

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This is all the information Ealing Studios have so far been able to provide BBF as regards the international release of “Easy Virtue“:

» UK & Ireland (Pathe) – Nov 7th, 2008 *confirmed

» Spain and Andorra (Dea Planeta) – Dec 08/Jan 09

» South Korea (Noori) – Dec 08/Jan 09

» Portugal (Valentim) – Jan 09 *confirmed

» Australia, NZ & all dominions (Hopscotch International) – Jan 09 (may move to March)

» Israel (Shapira) – possibly Jan 09

» Scandinavia (Svensk Filmindustri) – Mar 09

» France (Pyramide) – May/June 09

» Switzerland (Rialto) – May/June 09

» Italy (Eagle Pictures) – 1st quarter of 2009

» Turkey (Ayse Medron) – 2nd Quarter of 2009

Please keep in mind these are not official yet though they might be an indication on when to expect the film to be released in your country.

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From Digitalspy.co.uk:

Ben Barnes has said that he finds it awkward shooting romantic sex scenes when he’s not completely naked. The actor said he would prefer to strip off nude rather than wear a “contraption” over his genitalia.

“Do you know why it’s impossible to have any dignity [in sex scenes]?” he told Absolute Radio. “Because usually you’re wearing some sort of ridiculous contraption to protect your modesty. It would just be so much better if it wasn’t there at all.”

Explaining further the instrument used to cover him up, Barnes said: “[It’s] a sort of beige… cod-piece that’s sort of taped to you and there’s absolutely no way of maintaining your dignity under those circumstances.”

When asked about kissing Jessica Biel in his new film Easy Virtue, he commented: “Do you know what? People always say to you sex scenes are not sexy because everyone’s watching and blah, blah blah… [but] you can’t pretend that kissing Jessica Biel is a bad thing. You just can’t.”

I’ll make sure to add these to our “Ben’s quotes” section later…

There is a video that goes along with the article of their interview with him. Definitely interesting, you can watch it here!

And last but not least. Magical Menagerie has chosen BBF as their “Site of the Month“. It is very much appreciated, thanks!

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