Jennifer Aniston Watch

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?

As Vince has said, Jen has “Elvis dust”, and it is understandable that any fan would want a bit of the magic. However, very few would go to the lengths that one Oregon woman did. Recent reports indicate that things got a bit exciting on the set of Jen’s recently wrapped film Management. According to this report from KGET, one of Jen’s costumes went missing when a woman broke into Jen’s trailer, posing as a wardrobe assistant. The woman was caught when costar Woody Harrelson saw the woman dancing around in the wedding gown. Jen tended to the woman while others on set contacted local mental health professionals, and presumably, order was soon restored.

In other news, there has been a casting update for another upcoming Jen project; Alan Arkin has been cast in Marley & Me. Arkin, who was recently seen in Little Miss Sunshine, will play the editor of the newspaper where John (Owen Wilson) works. According to Variety, the project is set to begin filming in the spring, and it is already shaping up to be a very exciting prospect. Now the question remains - what lucky dog will play Marley?

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One of Jen’s most exciting upcoming projects is Marley & Me, directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) and costarring Owen Wilson as author John Grogan. Jen will play John’s wife Jenny, and based on my recent reading of the memoir (as well as pictures of Jenny in this gallery on Grogan’s site), I think that this is a great casting choice. Not only is there an undeniable physical resemblance, but Jen shares Jenny’s intelligence and warmth, qualities that are essential to the role.

At the start of the book, John and Jenny are newlyweds who decide that a dog would be great practice for children. It then follows the couple for over a decade as they acclimate to the challenges that their spirited new companion presents, as well as the emotional roller coaster of starting a family. True to life itself, this story has powerful highs and lows, and Jen is ideally suited to the task of conveying the wide array of emotions necessary to do it justice.

According to this article in the Hollywood Reporter, the film is already slated for a December 19 release, just in time for the ‘08 holiday season:

Also on deck for Dec. 19 is Fox’s comedy drama “Marley & Me,” directed by David Frankel (”The Devil Wears Prada”) and written by Scott Frank (”The Interpreter”). Starring are Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston.

“Marley” is the name of an adorable but neurotic Labrador puppy who teaches some important life lessons to the couple who adopt him.

Casting for the roles of the couple’s children is already underway, and it is thought that filming will begin in March, soon after Traveling wraps. Given that much of the book takes place in Florida and Pennsylvania, it also seems that some location filming is likely. This project is definitely one to look forward to!

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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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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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Some more responses to questions from Jen fans the world over:

From Caity in Chicago:

All I want to know right now is, out of the many many rumored movie projects, which ones are officially announced? Im pretty sure Wanted and Management were official, but I’ve heard at least five others, some in the recent future and some in the not-so-recent future.

Also, whats the news on Wanted? I’ve heard cancellation/delay rumors.

One last thing, haha. I heard an actual rep for Paul Sculfor announced that the two are only friends now- is there a truly official statement on the subject, or is everything out speculation/pure crap?

Right now, the projects that seem to be in any form of preproduction are Management, He’s Just Not That Into You, and Marley & Me. You Are Here also seems to be slated for filming early next year, but as that is some time away, that is subject to change. Wanted has been delayed for a good two years since its original announcement, so as much as I personally would love to see Jen in that role, I wouldn’t hold my breath. There hasn’t been a peep regarding that project since about April. If it happens at all it will be after the more immediate projects listed above.

Regarding Paul, it does seem that their status was always rather casual. The only word from Jen’s rep regarding the subject is an early statement saying that media reports of their relationship were “premature.” So it would appear that they had their fun but any talk of a more serious relationship was pure speculation, and they have not been seen together in some time.

From Vilma:

Hi Jen!!! how are you?? do you know i love you??? lol

I can’t speak for her, but I’m sure that she’d be glad to know what loyal fans she attracts!

From Kat:

Hey….i was wondering if jen and paul are still together or is it just the tabloids making it up because they havent been photographed together?they’re too cute together!!!

As stated in my response to Caity’s question, there is no current evidence to suggest that they are together at this time; however, there is nothing definitive to say that they are not. My suspicion is that they are not currently involved and were never particularly serious, bt if they are together then they have managed to remain remarkably private about it.

More to come!

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Ever the beach babe, Jen was spotted on vacation in Hawaii with the Arquettes and an assortment of other friends. Check out more pics at Miz Showbiz and x17.

Also, yet another Jen project has been announced! Variety reports that Jen has signed on to star opposite Owen Wilson in an adaptation of the memoir Marley & Me. This film, if it stays true to the book, looks to be very moving and definitely not your typical goofy dog flick. Production will begin early next year.

Finally, thank you all for your questions! I plan to answer them within the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!

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