The 10 best scenes for young actors show the talented stars of tomorrow developing in front the eyes of the world. Sometimes we don’t get to see these young stars grow into adults as they leave the movie business. but the best scenes for young actors are left behind for us to enjoy and remember.

5. “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005) This movie has two scenes that make the list of best scenes for young actors. This first one is the scene where Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) chooses the dark side and helps kill Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson). It is a strong moment in the movie made poignant by this young actor. Source

Enter to WIN the DVD/SIGNED POSTER giveaway contest for HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN’S new movie VANISHING ON 7TH STREET!! Enter at http://www.facebook.com/magnetreleasing VANISHING is in theaters this FRIDAY 2/18!!

Are you going to see it? Have you seen it already, and still going? Let me know in the comments below.

Hayden Christensen leads a cast as Luke, a local TV personality who becomes the de-facto leader of a small group of survivors.

This is a pretty unique cast of characters. Can you discuss the casting choices?
The first one on board was Hayden. He just responded to the mystery of the story like I did and he was looking to play more of a merciless character that he hadn’t really played before. And I wanted to assemble an ensemble that was diverse and felt like they could be a cross-section of Detroit. Different ethniticies and classes of people so that the story took on a fable quality. It wasn’t just four frat boys trying to survive, but these were four kind of everyday people in this American city struggling to join forces to survive against this threat. Continue Reading ?

Smyth, who passed away last month, was at the hospital recovering from a double-lung transplant.

When he was five years old, the Greater Sudbury youngster was attacked by a virus that seriously damaged his lungs, and by the time he was 13, he needed a transplant. Read All ?

Mike Zigomanis isn’t sure what the bigger thrill was — playing for his hometown Maple Leafs in the season opener on Thursday night, or playing on a line in minor hockey with Anakin Skywalker of Star Wars fame.

Of course, when Zigomanis was 9 and playing on a line with childhood buddy Hayden Christensen, he had no idea at the time that his skinny winger would some day become a Hollywood big shot — though he did figure that his other winger on that Markham AAA squad, current Vancouver Canucks forward Raffi Torres, would make it to the NHL.

“Raffi was definitely better than me,” said Zigomanis, with a laugh. “He was really good. I had to try to keep up with him. I just basically tried to dig out the puck and get it on his stick in the slot, that’s about it.”

Zigomanis, 29, played with Torres with teams in Markham and North York, from the time they were about 8 until about 13, and he played with Vancouver-born Christensen for a couple of seasons as well.

“He was good, better than me,” Zigomanis said of Christensen, who beat out a certain Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of Anakin Skywalker in the 2002 Star Wars flick, Attack of the Clones. “I was the weak point on the line. They carried me on their back a lot growing up.”

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MTV.COM- The magazine also pays tribute to the top 40 Hollywood celebs under 40. “Avatar” star Sam Worthington, Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe, “Twilight” heartbreakers Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, Jaden Smith, Orlando Bloom, Shia LaBeouf, Tobey Maguire, Zoe Saldana and Hayden Christensen all make the list.

The magazine is out on newsstands now!

Verifiably real at the TIFF hot spot was Hayden Christensen, who calmly socialized in the lounge, and his Vanishing co-star Thandie Newton, who looked like a million in a loose magenta top and matching sequined skirt. Ladies at the party were swooning over the newly single Christensen, who built his dream home in Uxbridge with his now ex-fiancée Rachel Bilson. “He looks like James Dean!” a woman in her mid-40s gushed as she watched Christensen smoking outside. Great—now we have a James Dean imposter! Source

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From s2smagazine.com: Will Packer can breath a sigh of relief now that his long-awaited action flick Takers has had its Hollywood premiere.

“I thought that if we put together a really, really good looking group of guys—sexy bad boys—that women would respond and want to see it. Typically action is a male domain, but I knew that if we casted it and marketed it the right way, we would be able to broaden [our audience] and bring in women as well.”

Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillion also star in Takers, which reminds us a bit of the Ocean’s series. However Will assures us that Takers is distinctly different, even with its smart-alecky comedy.


“Overall, I think it’s a satisfying movie. I think people will be pleased with it,” Will told S2S, pointing out that the film will be far from predictable. “There’s gonna be some surprises in there. It doesn’t all wrap up the way you might expect it to.”

To see what surprises Will has in store for viewers, check out Takers when it hits theaters on August 27.


K-os One Step Closer to Knowing Natalie Portman; Watch New Video for ‘Zambony’

If K-os plays his cards right, he’s one step closer to knowing Natalie Portman. The Toronto/Vancouver hip-hop star has recruited Portman’s Star Wars co-star Hayden Christensen for new video “Zambony,” and you can watch it right here.

In the clip, Christensen’s more to K-os than a potential Hollywood “in.” The Vancouver-born actor plays the rapper’s too-cool security detail, though why K-os needs to hire some muscle isn’t entirely apparent, at least until the very end — and even then, we’re skeptical. Maybe, like all of us, he just likes the idea of being chaufferred by a Jedi. Read All ?

Brand new video from k-os for the tune “Zambony” off his Yes! album. The video is a Two Three Five Films production and directed by X. Thrilled that k-os decided to make a video for this one.

The visuals for “Zambomy” feature Mississauga natvie Tassja Dawn aka Tassja Kemp Jackson (model/actress/singer) and the young Darth Vader, Hayden Christensen. Truly a song and video that would be appreciated by Canadian fans the most as the song lyrics make it quite clear where the artist is coming from and the video itself is largely centred around Canada’s favourite pasttime, hockey. Read More?

The documentary, exec produced by Spike Jonze and produced by Anonymous Content and (Red) — the organization that touts using commerce to help fight AIDS via co-branded products — debuts May 24 on HBO, YouTube and Britain’s Channel 4.

As they arrived, celebs such as Gabourey Sidibe, Hayden Christensen, and supermodels Iman and Christy Turlington made their way down the red carpet and answered questions from the media, including a Facebook-facilitated live Q&A from those following the action online. Read All ?

Hayden Christensen, 29
Youthful good looks. Money. Fame. Talent. A major role in the greatest movie series of all time: “Star Wars.” No wonder women love him and men want to be him. Hayden is a young Hollywood Adonis, with a baby face that will age well over the next few decades. He has a nice head of hair, piercing eyes, full lips and just a little roundness at the tip of his nose, causing him to look like the boy next door that all the girls want to date. Guys like him make normal guys like me look bad.
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With May 16 being the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on May 4 recognizing the day and “the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America’s future competitiveness.”

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Actor Hayden Christensen will not escape the basic package in its passage through Rio de Janeiro. Scaled for the parade of Lacoste, which happens on Wednesday (12) in the Hotel Copacabana Palace, the star has already booked all the tours are typical of a foreigner in the Marvelous City.

The invitation of Crown brand, Michel Lacoste, Hayden arrives in Brazil to 14h this Tuesday (11). With the day off, will visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, and attend a dinner specially prepared in a traditional restaurant in Rio de Janeiro.

On his first visit to the country, it will be presented by a Brazilian national team. This time, it will not bring his girlfriend, actress Rachel Bilson. Hayden will be staying in a hotel in the south of Rio and back to Los Angeles on Thursday (13).

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The campaign, directed by renowned photographer Brigitte Lacombe, features Hayden Christensen, Bono, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Claire Danes, Alek Wek, Iman, John Turturro…..Read More ?

John Krasinski To Be Named Captain America? Maybe………
Here’s one for all you Marvel nerds…errr, enthusiasts. The First Avenger: Captain America, due to be released the summer of 2011, is now casting for it’s main hero, Steve Rogers… aka: the Cap!


Finally, there’s Hayden Christensen. Star War’s little sweetheart… He’s definitely my frontrunner for the role of Captain America. If we had to look to one person to save us from evil, I would definitely feel more confident in Christensen than in Krasinski. I want to be saved, not pranked! Plus, look at him! He’s got a much more chiseled jawline…. it practically screams Captain America! Can you hear it?


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While both Phelps and Blair were all smiles during a game that broke the Americans’ way early and late, Canadian actor Hayden Christensen (the “Star Wars” prequels) was nervous due to the USA 3-2 lead going into the third period.

“Beyond nervous,” said Christensen, dressed in a Canada home-white jersey and sporting a black-and-red-trim Team Canada while sitting in Section 117, Row 23. “It’s been an amazing game but I don’t like the score right now.”

Christensen lives in Vancouver and said “it’s incredible, such a treat for all of us to have the Olympics in our city.” He is a Canucks fan, but also roots for NHLers Raffi Torres (Columbus) and the well-traveled Mike Zigomanis (right now playing for Toronto’s top minor-league team).

“I played hockey with both of them growing up,” said Christensen. “I dreamed about becoming a pro hockey player, just like most kids [in Canada]. I love the game.”
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Idris Elba Covers Uptown Magazine
Like your character in the upcoming heist flick Takers.
I play Gordon, the leader of a motley pack, a hardened criminal who does high-end bank jobs. He’s suave but ferocious—and ruthless when he needs to be.

The cast seems like a fun boys club, with costars Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, and Michael Ealy.
Good fellas, man. Everyone was just snapping on one another. If you weren’t sharp with your wit you might get laughed at for 20 minutes. Of course you have Hayden Christensen, he’s a little less slick with his…he’s more of a farm boy. But he’d give it back whenever he wanted to.
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In the Disney screening room for our 2nd screening of Vanishing On 7th Street
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That hometown boy Hayden Christensen and his steady Rachel Bilson are apparently headed out west for the Olympics. May the force be with them.
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Impressive Games guest list to include sport, society, Hollywood A-list
Not everything that sparkles during next month’s Winter Games will be Olympic gold. Some of the Games-time gleam in the city will come from the many, many stars expected to be in town to party.

In Vancouver, business should be a bit easier. Not all celebrities shun a camera lens.

“I’ve heard some pretty big names coming here. It’ll be good A-listers, put it that way,” Fedyck says.

He’s been told that Hayden Christensen of Star Wars fame, and rapper Sean “Puffy” Combs are on the Games guest list.

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On the evening of November 8th, Bunny found her self on a darkened street, in Darth Vader’s arms…

In October and early November, my Ann Arbor company, Mup Mups Animal Actors, was hired to work on the film “The Vanishing on 7th Street” in Detroit.

“Vanishing” is directed by Brad Anderson (of the TV show “Fringe”) and stars Hayden Christensen (the young Darth Vader in the recent “Star Wars” sagas), John Leguizamo (Henri-Toulouse Latrec in “Moulin Rouge”) and Thandie Newton (Makemba “Kem” Likasu in the TV show “ER”) as survivors in a world where shadowy figures appear and human beings disappear.

The plot is so hush-hush, even I was not given a script (which we usually have so that we can break down the animal action as required). We had to train on-set for both animals, which can be a real challenge, no matter how simple the action seems (to the director or crew) or how good a trainer you are!

For the October days, I hired a real police horse, whose owner, a sergeant, came as his primary handler. Which was good, since we were shooting in a not-so-nice area of Detroit! The production company closed down I-75 for 8 hours for one of the police horse shoots, which I believe is the biggest stunt a film company has pulled off since the Michigan Film Incentive (MFI) was started in April 2008.

The other animal I was asked to find for the film was a white standard poodle.

I’ve been involved in the dog show scene for 15 years as an obedience and conformation exhibitor and as a vendor of my handmade porcelain dog breed jewelry. So I knew it would be difficult at this time of year to find the extreme show-groomed poodles, with the balls and flourishes. They are all on the road, being shown for those last-minute 2009 AKC standings, most with professional dog handlers.

But, luckily for us, Bunny and a few other young ones were available. Of those, he picked Bunny.

Bunny is a young white standard poodle bred and owned by longtime show exhibitor and Southeast Michigan Poodle Club president Patricia Jason of Saline. She was cast as a fancy dog wandering alone to fend for herself on the streets of the deserted city. We shot on a back street between the Compuware building and Greektown, just under the People Mover.

The script called for her to walk around from one mark to another, seemingly easy stuff. But when I, Pat and her daughter Danielle Sugai got there, we were asked to add a few other behaviors to make the scene more realistic.

This happens nearly every time I get to set with one of my animal actors! So I am always ready with my cooked garlic chicken (which I raise myself on my little farm next to the Pittsfield Preserve in Pittsfield Township).

So…on the one hand, Bunny is only 1.5 years old and prone to bouts of random silliness. On the other hand, poodles are one of the smartest breeds.

We were pretty sure she could do it.

Bunny had other ideas…

When the prop guys finished readying the set, we were allowed to work with her right there, where she would be (rummaging through broken-open grocery bags with cans and boxes spilled out on the ground and shoes and clothing scattered around- because the people had vanished).

Bunny seemed to be channeling Marilyn Monroe, who had a penchant for doing things her own way, much to the consternation of her directors.

Despite our efforts and the yummy bait, she went around, saying “Hi” to the crew, sniffing the props, eating some of the chicken and generally being a goofball.

At one point, a crew member, wearing a hoodie over his head and a variety of unusual-looking flashlight devices on the front of his clothing, came over to meet her and ask her name.

He knelt down, hugged and pet her for quite a while.

“Why all the lights?” Pat asked.

He smiled and said, “Oh, I just like flashlights.”

I said, “You look like a Star Wars character!”

A few minutes later, in better lighting, I took a good look at Bunny’s biggest fan, who was still doting on her.

“Are you Hayden?” I asked him.

“Yes, I am!” he said.

” Well,” I said, “I was kind of just kidding before but I guess you really were, like, the coolest Star Wars character- ever! ” (besides Han Solo).

It was nearly impossible to recognize him with his hoodie and makeup, which I’d say is true for most actors I’ve worked with, including Hllary Swank.

The cameras were set up. “ROLLING!” Brad yelled.

Pat released Bunny from stage right (the left side of the frame). Dragging her leash, Bunny went all the way into the set, to the bags, rummaged.

Showed her good side.

Did it right.

For a whole minute that seemed to last forever. I silently counted the seconds from the sidelines.

Danielle, standing next to me, at stage left (the right side of the frame) and I were cued via Walkie Talkie to call the dog.

We yelled, “BUNNY!”

Up shot her head. Exactly what they wanted.

Bunny looked around. Exactly what they wanted!

What was going on?! She was perfect!

Then we called “Bunny…baby, come!” and she sauntered off in our direction. Hayden runs into the scene, rummaging through the bags himself. Perfection.

Another take. Perfect again. No mistakes.

“CUT!” Brad yelled. “Moving on!” which meant, basically, that the dog was “wrapped!”

Ah, yes, the Force was strong in Bunny that night. I felt something, or someone was helping us.

It really was amazing that Bunny did the job so perfectly after all of those silly rehearsals. Pat and I had said Bunny’s performance could be in honor of Pat’s mother, who had sadly passed away just two days before.

Later, I was talking with the Humane Association representative and she said she’d ‘felt a presence’ on set helping us. I told her I did, too.

So, later, I thanked grandma, on the way home, for helping us with Bunny!
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OH yeah i was at the movie shoot last night. Hayden Christensen gave me a xbox 360. it might be nothing to some people but….. A xbox 360, Great gift.
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BTW, Jacob plays James in Vanishing.

On the set of “Vanishing” with Hayden C. and Thandie Newton. She is beautiful, kind, and SUCH a great actress! Fun night…!

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Update!!! Tomorrow, last shoot day on “Vanishing..” SO SAD! LOVE those people! Then Sunday I start “A Year in Mooring” in Traverse City!!!

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Today I shoot with Hayden Christensen and Thandie Newton!!! for new film “Vanishing on the 7th. Thank you Jesus!!
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Yet even more!

Movie being filmed is “Vanishing on 7th Street”. Hayden Christenson is in it.

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They just lit a car on fire outside our loft in Detroit. Filming of “Vanishing on 7th Street”. Awesome!

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Working on “Vanishing on 7th Street” today.

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Former Showtime executive Catherine Quantschnigg will run the division, which was formerly known as IM Global Home Entertainment but has beenrefocused to handle sub-$10m theatrical fare.

Shooting is underway on the Herrick Entertainment and Plum Pictures story starring Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton, and John Leguizamo.

The story centres on an apocalyptic horror that engulfs the world following a mysterious blackout and is produced by Norton Herrick, Celine Rattray and Tove Christensen.


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got depressing scene to shoot today 3 pages lots to learn
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started movie in detroit. Vanishing. hayden christansenn is actually really good + thandie newtonis really hot. dont worry wifey. i spoken
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Also, yet another from the Assistant Editor, Jesse Averna.

‘Vanishing on 7th Street’ is looking AMAZING!
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had a crazy day – Robin Givens is cool & while @ the Westin… John Leguizamo & Hayden Christensen just walked in/out of the next room!!!

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Hayden Christensen and John Leguizamo are staying at my hotel filming this in MI http://bit.ly/RVC9z

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I think Vanishing is going to be amazing!:)

Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor along with Star Wars creator George Lucas and stunt coordinator/swordmaster Nick Gillard have donned their signatures on this stunning display piece. The actors have also included their Star Wars character names. This truly unique prize will be auctioned on eBay starting today, October 26, with all proceeds being donated to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Also being auctioned off for the hospice is a signed quad sheet poster for the movie Jumper, which has been autographed by Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell and Rachel Bilson.

Check out the auction by clicking on this link

James Mawhinney, a fan from Ireland who came up with the idea to collect the signatures and donate the lightsaber to the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, is hopeful the auction will be a big success. “I hope that it exceeds my expectations and raises much-needed funds for the charity, as it is such a worthy and deserving cause.”

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice offers a range of care services for children and young people living with a life-threatening illness, providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with a range of support services for the children’s families.

“It’s truly exciting to have some of Hollywood’s biggest stars endorse this auction prize and get behind the Children’s Hospice,” says Claire Brown, Regional Fundraiser for the charity. “This item will undoubtedly raise the profile of Children’s Hospice and raise essential funds for our charity, which we are extremely grateful for.”

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice wishes to thank George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Nick Gillard, Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Lucia & Olivia at United Agents, Toni Howard & Jennifer at ICM, Chloe Adams at Fox UK, Ardees, Hattie, Coco & Polly, Russ Williamson, www.Clonestores.com, Nick Tregenza, Maud Davis, Steve Sansweet, Laura Muhlhammer, Pablo Hidalgo, and Pete Vilmur for their contributions.

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too tired to cheer on a FIFA match between our 2nd AD and Hayden Christensen
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30 Sexiest Under 30: The Results
The results are in! See who you voted as the hottest young thing


30. Name: Hayden Christensen
Born: 1981
Why They’re Sexy: We had a crush on Hayden as soon as he hit screens as the good-gone-bad Jedi in Star Wars. Since then he’s wiggled his way onto the A-list in many ‘a leading man spot – and off-screen he’s had quite a string of beauties…

The Hayden Christensen film “Vanishing on Seventh Street” will be shooting in and around Detroit through Nov. 17, the Michigan Film Office confirmed with the Free Press on Tuesday.

Directed by Brad Anderson, the film is set in “a once-thriving city where shadowy forms cause residents to inexplicably disappear,” IMDB.com says. Also starring in the thriller are Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo.

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(Posted by her mom) mentions him.

Okay, met Hayden Chritensen today, and he’s nice and very cute! My whole fam agreed and my hubby said I could say that! LOL!
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Oops! Hayden Christensen I mean! I’m typing w/one hand anf thumb! Dana
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SEE? :o)
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Cool! She responded back to the site’s Twitter, looks like she’ll post pictures too. :)

Looks like all of the fun filming is done but I got to say hello to hayden christensen.

I’m going to choose to ignore her one post from the 14th!:)
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For all of you obsessed with Twitter, you may want to follow JiL Szewski. She’s currently on the set of Vanishing trying to find du Mauriers cigarettes. :) Be sure to read more of her interesting tweets! Follow JilOnSet


Also, yet another mention of Vanishing on Seventh Street. This tweet comes from Taylor Groothuis.

Taylor ends Highland Park and starts her breakout role in Vanishing on 7th St. tomorrow! We’re SO excited!!!

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Trish, thanks again!

The rules: No more than two days’ shooting time. One week of editing. An eight-minute time limit. Ten directors, and one more to consider the 10 short films and create transitions. “New York, I Love You” is the second installment in an ambitious project that began with “Paris, Je T’aime” (2006), an anthology with 13 directors. Rio is said to be next.

I suspect the title isn’t intended as a simple declaration, but should be pronounced in a wondering tone, with a wry shake of the head, as in, “oh, you kid.” The film assembles a collection of colorful characters, who find that eight minutes is quite enough to make an impression, as so many New Yorkers would agree.

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Our thoughts: I absolutely love “New York, I Love You,” and I don’t just say that because I love New York as a city. Much like its beautiful predecessor “Paris, je t’aime,” this wonderful cinematic anthology of short films set in the Big Apple proves that especially genius screenwriting and strong acting can create a truly memorable big-screen experience.

“New York, I Love You” boasts a series of simple short films written and directed by different filmmakers from all over the world, and much like the city itself, the movie carries a strong multicultural character I found very easy to appreciate and enjoy. Even though each of these shorts clearly differs in style, they all flow together really well packed into one feature.

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- You will want more of New York, I Love You

Last day in LA for a while. Back to Detroit to finish one movie and start another, w/Hayden Christensen! Back to LA after tho!

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Thanks Trish!