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Link Time - Jim Sturgess Joins Cloud Atlas

BuzzSugar — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:42:36 PDT

Jim Sturgess will star alongside Tom Hanks - /Film
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See which new movie is getting the most critical acclaim - Rotten Tomatoes
Joe Manganiello offers up True Blood hints - Aol TV
Kris Jenner is making moves to daytime television - The Hollywood Reporter
New pics of Taylor Lautner in Abduction - Movieline
Zachary Quinto joins American Horror Story - Vulture
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Anne Hathaway Has Jim Sturgess to Lean On at One Day's London Premiere

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:54:00 PDT

Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway, who wore Alexander McQueen, were side by side for the London premiere of One Day this evening. The costars, who walked the red carpet together, reunited overseas after spending a few days together promoting the project in NYC earlier this month. Our I'm a Huge Fan winner was in the Big Apple to chat with Anne in person during her visit, and the two talked about everything from Anne's love of Adele to her Glee guest-starring desires, and her latest role as Catwoman. Anne has been taking breaks from the set of The Dark Knight Rises as she travels to do press and make appearances for her latest film. One Day hasn't necessarily been a critical hit with American reviewers, but we'll see if European audiences give it a warmer reception when it opens there this week. After all, the bestselling novel it's based on originated - and is especially beloved - in England, though it has now sold more than one million copies worldwide.

Watch, Pass, or Rent Video Review: One Day

BuzzSugar — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:32:18 PDT

David Nicholls's best-selling novel One Day comes to life with Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway in the leading roles of Dexter and Emma. But is their onscreen relationship worth heading to the theater for? Watch our video review to find out!

One Day: Likable Leads in a Lukewarm Love Story

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:05:00 PDT

One Day tries to deviate from the typical whirlwind romance movie by bookending its love story with everything that happens before and after that big Hollywood kiss. Based on David Nicholls's novel, the film follows the lives of two students who agree to start a friendship after a botched one-night stand after college graduation, and visits them on the anniversary of that date (July 15) each year. As Dexter and Emma embark on adulthood, their lives and careers change and intersect, and the status of their platonic relationship is brought into question as they keep in touch.

It's an inspired concept, but it's impossible to pack 20 years' worth of events into two hours without cutting a few corners. Though Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway are well cast as our romantic leads, some of their magic is sacrificed to push through the evolution of their relationship.

To see what else I thought of the film, just

read more. Aside from a muddled British accent, Hathaway still gives a decent performance as Emma, though her transformation from gawky, insecure student to self-assured woman is mostly evident in her style and hair evolution. Sturgess, on the other hand, carries a heavier burden due to Dexter's downward spiral and emotional coming-of-age. While Emma does little more than focus on her career as she waits for Dexter to grow up, Dexter goes through the process of hitting rock bottom and finding his way back. Sturgess proves he's up to the challenge, breaking through the spoiled-rich-kid facade on Dexter's surface and showing the fear and insecurities underneath. What sets One Day apart from other films is its format, but ultimately, it's also what holds the movie back. With 20 different July 15ths to get through, the story too often feels rushed and undeveloped. While many of Emma and Dexter's defining personal moments are given their due - like an enlightening holiday they take together in their 20s and their reunion at a wedding of a mutual friend in their 30s - many of the pivotal moments in their friendship are mentioned but left to the imagination. In the novel, the reader is invited into Emma and Dex's respective psyches, can read personal letters, and is immersed in what each character is feeling at all times. The film doesn't afford that luxury, and it's an obstacle that prevents the big-screen adaptation from packing the same punch as the novel. Though I wanted to get lost even deeper in Emma and Dexter's relationship, Sturgess and Hathaway still have enough chemistry to keep the film - and more importantly, the love story - afloat. Underneath a somewhat cheesy veneer of gimmicks (like the constant guessing game of where a new year will be introduced) is a love between two people that's both volatile and honest. The film is about more than just the trajectory of a relationship; it's about the loneliness of growing up and learning how you affect people along the way. It's easy to root for Emma and Dex, but the same can't be said for falling in love with their story. One Day begins with hope but slowly fades as we approach the climax, and by the time you reach the romantic outgoing flourish, it's a little too late.

Photos courtesy of Focus Features

Jim Sturgess Describes Meeting Anne Hathaway as an "Intense Blind Date"

PopSugar — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:15:00 PDT

Until now, Jim Sturgess may have been best known for his roles in Across the Universe and 21, but it's his upcoming turn as Dexter Mayhew in the big-screen adaptation of the best seller One Day that's likely to cement his heartthrob status in the states. We sat down with Jim in NYC just days before One Day's release to get the scoop on his first impression of leading lady Anne Hathaway and her British accent. Jim also revealed which famous men he modeled Dexter's many looks after and spoke candidly about the pressure he feels to please the fans of the novel. Watch our interview with Jim, check out One Day in theaters Friday, and don't forget to see his costar Anne in our latest episodes of I'm a Huge Fan!

Anne Hathaway Talks Turning 30 and Gushes Over Her "Heartthrob" Costar

PopSugar — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:48:37 PDT

Anne Hathaway stepped out for the New York premiere of One Day, where she opened up about turning 30 and sang the praises of her "heartthrob" costar. Check it out on today's PopSugar Rush!

Anne Hathaway Talks About Her "Best" Boyfriend at the NYC Premiere of One Day

Allie Merriam — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:48:26 PDT

Anne Hathaway wore Alexander McQueen last night to the NYC premiere of her new movie One Day. She laughed with costar Jim Sturgess on the red carpet, but was apparently happy to chat all about her real-life love. Anne Hathaway spoke about boyfriend Adam Shulman, saying, "I'm a romantic at heart - he's the best. . . . I couldn’t say enough about him." Adam didn't pose with Anne at the screening, though, and she hung with her movie buddies at the after party held inside the Russian Tea Room. For the bash, Anne changed into a nude gown from Carven. Anne was able to promote her big screen romance during a break from wearing her Catwoman costume for The Dark Knight Rises. Anne also spoke yesterday about fan reactions to seeing her in the suit. She said, "What I am happy to say is, if you didn't like the photo, you only see about a 10th of what that suit can do. And if you did like the photo, you have excellent taste."

Jim Sturgess Is Afraid of Disappointing Fans of One Day

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:26:29 PDT

Adorable British actor Jim Sturgess stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live this week as he starts making the promotional rounds for One Day. As a big fan of the novel, I'm not surprised that Sturgess is feeling some pressure about his performance as leading man Dexter. Watch as he talks about meeting a die-hard fan of the book and hilariously describes the look of disappointment on her face when he reveals his role in the film.

Video: The Hottest Blockbuster Boys of Summer For 2011!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:45:00 PDT

Nothing beats the Summer movie season when it comes to hot films starring even hotter guys. From Ryan Gosling's six-pack abs to Johnny Depp's pirate swagger, here are the movies - and men - we can't wait to see!

One Day Trailer: Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess's Slice of Life and Love

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:57:13 PDT

I've been patiently waiting for a glimpse of the movie adaptation of One Day ever since I read the last page of David Nicholls's novel last year. The story chronicles the friendship of Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) over 20 years by visiting where they are in their lives on the same day each year. Though we're only privy to a cross section, it's enough to see how the relationship between them changes as they experience the realistic twists and turns of growing up.

I was always behind the casting of Sturgess as cocky, charming Dex, but I was a little more concerned about Hathaway as quiet, brainy Emma (mostly because she's American) - and as the trailer proves, her accent is a bit distracting. I'm also a bit disappointed that the preview gives away a lot of the novel's plot, complete with a more sappy veneer. Still, the film has potential, and maybe it's best not to judge it by this preview. Have a look for yourself when you