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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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Remember that super cute Gap ad with Ben wearing a cozy cashmere jumper? Well, thanks to our reader Wlin we now have some pictures from a Tokyo Gap store with other ads from the campaign!

Also, special announcement to our UK visitors: stay tuned for the following TV Specials regarding “Easy Virtue”.

» Wednesday 6th:
– UK Cable channel “Film24” at 7.30pm
– “Film 2008” BBC1 at 11.30pm

» Friday 7th:
– ITV 2 @ The Movie – Easy Virtue (30 mins) at 1pm
(This show will be shown again Saturday 8th November at 14:15 on ITV2 and on Saturday 8th November at 15:15 on ITV2 Plus 1)

» Thursday 13th:
Waking You Up (Entertainment) Starting at 08:00 with Colin Firth (might mention Ben and obviously the film).

Thanks to Heather for all this TV information!

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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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