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Good morning everyone,

We are still alive, pretty much. I believe it’s safe to say that all of us are kind of busy with the Christmas festivities approaching and a million and one papers to hand in before the end of the semester. We hope you understand!

A few days ago I woke up to the awesome news that Ben is friends with none  other than Rpattz!

The actor is also friends with another uber-hunk (?!) Prince Caspian’s Ben Barnes. Ben used to groove to soul music in high school with Rob’s older sister. Source

I’m sure the two lads can share hair tips.

However, much to my chagrin in a new interview with TeenHollywood Ben says he wanted the role of the dazzling 107 year old virgin vampire who sparks like a diamond in the sun, Edward Cullen:

I wanted to be in that Twilight film but I was too old. There’s no way I could look seventeen for the next three years.

I bet the real reason behind this is that he really wanted to drive the shiny Volvo. I give it a day until the Twilightmoms start a petition to have Ben be one of the Volturi (Italian vampires) in the Twilight sequel “New Moon”… Oh wait, there’s one already.
Anyway, make sure to read the whole interview here!

Moving on to something else…

Here’s a new picture of Ben’s four and a half minutes pop career.

Ben’s become patron of Make-A-Wish!

27 year old Ben is best known for his role as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia and his latest film, Easy Virtue, premiered in London recently. Ben has become the latest celebrity to join Make-A-Wish’s list of VIP Patrons.

Neil Jones, CEO of Make-A-Wish, commented: “Make-A-Wish is extremely proud to have Ben Barnes as a Patron. His dedication and commitment will be a huge asset to the charity, and we are very honoured to welcome this popular rising film star to our team.” Source

Ben is in Yahoo’s list of Breakout Stars of 2008, see here.

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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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A new interview where Ben talks about Easy Virtue and a bit about snogging co-stars.

We are also pleased to share several brand new HQ promo pics and some others in smaller resolution we have received:

Easy Virtue’s distributor Pathé uploaded a scene from the movie with Ben:

You can watch 2 other scenes from the movie and a mash up video at their official youtube channel.

Are you guys excited to watch the movie yet? :D

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