Jennifer Aniston Watch

It seems that we will have to wait a bit longer to see He’s Just Not That Into You - the US release date has been pushed back to October 24. There have been whisperings about this for a while, but given the somewhat ludicrous reasons for the move given by the tabloid press, I was hesitant to say anything. However, it’s now official, and cast member Bradley Cooper recently told MSNBC’s The Scoop what he thinks of the change:

“The film is great,” said Bradley Cooper, who stars in the film. “And to tell you the truth, it’s better for the film that it’s opening in October. It’s a good thing.”

Cooper also said that a summer release would have been a strange fit for the film: “It’s not a massive, blockbuster-type movie. That was never, ever the intent. This is a smaller movie, more artsy than what you expect in the summer months. I think the fall is perfect for the release.”

While I would have loved to see this movie sooner, it is good to hear something about this decision that isn’t pure speculation. And Management is still set for a September release, so those waiting for a Jen fix don’t have to wait too much longer. Patience is a virtue - I know, not one that I have in abundance either, but come fall, what patience we can muster up will pay off in spades.

And so it begins . . . the publicity for Jen’s new films is officially underway! New stills from He’s Just Not That Into You can be found at Yahoo! Movies. Jen appears alongside an all-star cast that includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Connelly, Drew Barrymore, and Scarlett Johansson. Check them out!

Photo 1 Jen’s character Beth gets decked out in Princess Bubble-Yum finery as a fellow bridesmaid looks on.

Photo 2 The Jennifers share the screen.

Photo 3 Jennifer, Jennifer, and . . . Ginnifer. I’ll bet that wasn’t confusing at all.

Photo 4 Drew and Scarlett share a girly moment.

Photo 5 Male bonding on the high seas - Ben with Bradley Cooper.

Now, excuse me while I go geek out . . .

Jen spent her St. Patrick’s Day hard at work on the Miami set of Marley & Me, wearing shorts bearing the logo of Central Michigan University (Jenny Grogan’s alma mater?). PopSugar has more pictures of Jen on the set; I’m particularly fond of this one, as it’s wonderful to see her sharing a laugh with her good friend Chris!

On a side note, here’s something totally random that I noticed: Jen’s next four movies will be released in alphabetical order! Check it out:

He’s Just Not That Into You - August 1, 2008
Management - September 19, 2008
Marley & Me - December 25, 2008
Traveling - early 2009

Clearly I spend entirely too much time geeking out about Jen’s new movies, but I think that it’s understandable when they all look like they’re going to be so good!

With the many movies that Jen currently has in production or already in the can, Jen fans can look forward to her making plenty of public appearances later in the year. He’s Just Not That Into You, Management, and Marley & Me are all set to come out this year, with Traveling set for its release early next year, and with that, we can be certain that Jen will be a very busy woman, and that she will look fabulous all the while.

I for one am very interested to see what statements she makes on the red carpet this year. As seen above, she is very fond of the classic little black dress, but there are only so many LBD’s a woman can wear! In the past, she’s branched out by wearing various light neutrals, and even the occasional showstopping red dress. One of my personal favorite looks for Jen is a more ethereal look, like she opted for at the 2004 Emmys. In coming months, there just may be a suitable opportunity for her to make yet another stunning statement like that.

More casual appearances, such as press conferences, call for polish, and in her casual style Jen certainly delivers that, as she has always favored sophisticated basics in her everyday wardrobe. She is also very consistent in her approach to red carpet beauty, and upcoming appearances will likely prove no exception. Whether straight or wavy, she usually wears her hair down for public appearances, although the few updos she’s tried have been lovely as well. And she always opts for a minimal, classy approach with the makeup, letting her natural beauty carry whatever she’s wearing.

So tell me: what do you think she’ll be wearing on the red carpet this year?

Prior to the start of 2007, Jen had said that she would take some downtime. Well, I don’t know about you, but my downtime doesn’t look like this! This year, our girl made some smart business decisions and won praise for her work both in front of and behind the camera. Furthermore, she has set herself up for a very exciting 2008, with two movies in the can and at least two more lined up. Here’s a rundown of what Jen’s been up to in the past 365 days:

People’s Choice! Jen started the year on a high note, winning the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Movie Star. She gave a gracious speech with just the right amount of good humor and showed why she is the people’s favorite.

Room 10 makes the rounds Jen’s directorial debut, filmed in the summer of 2006 for Glamour’s Reel Moments series, made its way around the festival circuit, earning a great deal of praise along the way. The film showed at venues that included SBIFF, Aspen Shortsfest, CineVegas (where it won the Short Film Jury Prize), and Palm Springs. This will without a doubt open up many behind-the-camera opportunities for Jen, should she choose to pursue them.

A Smart Move Early in the year, Jen watchers noticed that in many candids, Jen was seen carrying a bottle of Glaceau’s smartwater. In June, we found out that Jen was turning her passion into profit, appearing in billboards and magazine ads for the drink. Jen also invested in the company just before its sale to Coca-Cola, a move that landed Jen on the Forbes list of 2007’s savviest businesswomen.

GLAAD to be Dirty In March, Jen appeared on Courteney’s show Dirt in the Season 1 finale, titled Ita Missa Est. Jen played Tina Harrod, a rival magazine editor with whom Lucy had once had a “four-time thing.” This portrayal, along with Jen’s long history of participation in projects that challenge heteronormative convention, earned her this year’s GLAAD Vanguard Award.

Back On The Set The second half of the year brought a flurry of activity, film-wise. She joined the star-studded cast of He’s Just Not That Into You, and filmed her part in September. She then made her way to Oregon to film a very quirky part in the comedy Management. She has also signed on the dotted to star in Traveling with Aaron Eckhart and Marley & Me with Owen Wilson. Both are set to begin production in early 2008.

With that, I’d like to wish my readers a happy and healthy new year. See you in 2008!

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This is the song that doesn’t end . . . yes it goes on and on my friend . . .

Gossips know that there is nothing more profitable than flogging a dead horse. Even though all parties involved have moved on, the tabloids most definitely have not. So it only makes sense that nearly three years on, Brad Pitt has reentered Jen’s life - on the cinema screen, that is. From WPSD:

Jennifer Aniston shocked cinema-goers in Los Angeles - by sneaking into a screening of ex-husband Brad Pitt’s new movie.

The actress was spotted with fellow Friends star Courteney Cox at the Landmark Cinema watching The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

Aniston was seen walking into the cinema, attempting to hide beneath a baseball cap.

First of all, only for a celebrity does a trip to the movies make news. I’m surprised that no reports have surfaced of exactly how much salt she put on her popcorn. Second of all, given that Jen has been in Portland filming Management for nearly a month, I have some doubts about the timing and/or location of this sighting; therefore, I have doubts about the truth of it as well. Third of all . . . there is no third of all! She is a free woman, and if she wants to see a movie that just so happens to star her ex-husband, more power to her. If not, that’s her prerogative as well. But if it is true, that baseball cap disguise (?) just goes to show that she wants to be left alone.

Speaking of Jen whereabouts, here’s a bit of legitimate news. It turns out that filming on He’s Just Not That Into You isn’t over after all! The production is set to resume filming on location in Baltimore next month, and one local fan locked in the chance to walk on the set. This location shoot is said to involve all principal cast members, which means that Jen will likely make the trip (and this explains why going with a wig for Management was a practical choice!). Anyway, this definitely means more to come.

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Pics from this production have, er, managed to trickle out rather slowly, but the ones that we do get are great. This one, from Access Hollywood, shows Jen entering into (fake) holy matrimony with Woody Harrelson. Just a month after she (fake) married Ben Affleck on the set of He’s Just Not That Into You; our girl gets around (in the fictional sense)! Wonder what stalker, I mean, respectful admirer Steve Zahn has to say about this latest development?

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KGW, an Oregon news station, has spotted Jen leaving the Management set on Thursday night. Check out their video here. It’s quick, and she’s wearing a big coat with a hood, but you can still see our girl looking terrific and waving to the crowd. Clearly, she is making a wonderful impression on local fans, and from the looks of it a great movie will come out of this production as well!

Speaking of Management, this article spotlights two locations to be used in the film. One location is Tulatin Indoor Soccer, an indoor soccer arena. In an exciting twist, stadium owner Monty Hawkins confirms earlier scoop that Jen plays soccer, saying that her character uses the sport to unwind. CI Bar and Grill is another Tulatin location to be used in filming; Jen’s character has a rendezvous with Steve’s character here. Owner David Phillips says of his bar’s selection for the film, “Everyone’s got a little ego, and it’s nice to have your place picked. It’s like putting it on the map.” He also says that film crews plan to redecorate the bar to create a Western-style environment.

Finally, backtracking a bit, a new interview with Jennifer Connelly gives us some new scoop on He’s Just Not That Into You. The actress plays a co-worker of Jen’s character, and reveals the unique challenges of filming with a Jennifer, another Jennifer, and a Ginnifer:

“I was a little bit more trepidacious, just because it’s new ground for me,” Connelly said. “I play a woman named Janine; Ginnifer Goodwin plays my best friend, and I work in an office with her and Jennifer Aniston’s character. You can imagine what that was like on set, and all the Jennifer jokes. Bradley Cooper plays my husband, and I’m really neurotic about my house renovations.”

So right now, our girl has one film in the can, another one filming, and many more to come. She said it in her Bazaar interview, and I’ll say it here: she’s back.

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Jen continues her work on He’s Just Not That Into You; on Monday she arrived on the set in an OmniPeace shirt, then changed into something a little more bridesmaid-like.

Also, Variety brings us the announcement that Jen has signed on for yet another film. As many have speculated, she is slated to costar with Aaron Eckhart in the drama Traveling. From Variety:

Aniston will play a floral designer who works in a Seattle hotel where a charismatic self-help guru is conducting a weekend seminar on coping with grief. As they get to know each other, she factors heavily into the guru’s realization that he practices none of the principles he teaches.

Stuber/Parent’s Scott Stuber and Mary Parent will produce with Thompson. Shooting begins early next year.

Looks like Jen will be keeping very busy in the months to come!

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All week, we have had a wealth of pictures from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You. In just one week, she has been on both land and sea, and been both the bridesmaid and the bride. She’s also been snapped with costar Ben Affleck, and as one would suspect, they make a phenomenal pair, if only onscreen. This pattern has continued over the weekend, as pictures have surfaced of Jen suiting up to play it serious:

Then she switches to a more casual ensemble, and with it, a more carefree expression:

We’ve been incredibly lucky, and our luck is about to get even better; production on Management, Jen’s romantic comedy with Steve Zahn (who played ice dancer Duncan on Friends), begins October 7th in Oregon. As has been mentioned previously, she is poised to follow this with any of a number of promising films, and there is major talent attached to all of them. Our girl is at the start of one massive hot streak!

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Another day, another group of set pictures. This time, Jen is filming with Ben Affleck on a boat. Such a beautiful day at sea can only mean one thing . . . (plot ending spoiler under the jump)

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Some more pics from the set of He’s Just Not That Into You have surfaced:

And one that appears to be of her stand-in:

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Jen has been photographed on the set of He’s Just Not That Into You! She keeps it casual here, swapping between one cozy-looking sweater and another. It has been reported that she is having Smartwater delivered to her trailer by the case; always important to stay hydrated during those long days on set! Anyway, it is great to see her back at work! More pics below and at I’m Not Obsessed.

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As scheduled, filming on He’s Just Not That Into You began on Monday, and while no Jen pics have surfaced, we’ve already seen Drew Barrymore hard at work. See this and other pics at PopSugar.

OK! goes behind the scenes with an exclusive interview with producer Nancy Juvonen. She says of Jen’s character Beth, “She’s going through one of those times in life when she’s getting knocked off her game.” Anyway, glad to see things up and running!

He’s Just Not That Into You, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston

The next few months look to be busy ones for Jen! Here is an outline of her filming schedule for the near future.

He’s Just Not That Into You This ensemble piece begins filming in LA on Monday. Jen’s ever-expanding list of costars includes Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Long.

Management October brings three weeks of filming in Madras, Oregon for this quirky comedy in which Steve Zahn plays a hotel manager who pursues Jen’s traveling art saleswoman all over the country.

Marley & Me This project, based on John Grogan’s memoir, has been slated to begin filming early in 2008; however, with costar Owen Wilson’s personal circumstances pending, this is tentative.

You Are Here This love-triangle film costarring Sam Rockwell is also set to begin filming early in the new year.

Other projects, such as Goree Girls, The Senator’s Wife and Wanted are said to be in the works, but at this time no definite plan has been set for production. Either way, we’ll be seeing a lot of Jen very soon!

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