Dine and sing along with Jake Gyllenhaal - and hunt for hidden Mickeys

Now that Jake Gyllenhaal has left his cave and is beginning to reintegrate himself back into society, there are signs that he is enjoying a well-earned reprieve from Rabbit, Berry and Bat Pie and the juice of squeezed nettles. This evening, he has been seen at the Gemma Restaurant at The Bowery Hotel in NYC. Unfortunately, the tweeter preferred to focus on her salad rather than on Jake but it is good to know that Jake is out and about and photographable. She has also just posted 'And yes, he's cute girls' - not 'And yes, he's hairy girls' - good sign.

Update: The lucky tweeter Kelley has answered me emphatically that the beard is as thick as ever. New Yorkers - don't go out without your cameras and your shears!


It's been quite a while since one of my Dining with the Gyllenhaals features but here is a look at the Gemma website and the menu of delicious Italian treats. As for the drinks, I think I'll have a Vespa. Can I just say, though, how much I like a restaurant that lists PG Tips on the menu?





Hidden Mickeys

Gyllenhaalisgr8 made me think today when she posted a picture on Twitter which may or may not be a Hidden Mickey. Disney is know for hiding these little blighters across its buildings and products and, to be honest, most of them you're not going to spot. But this does look like it could be it.


The Disney forums hinted at something secret hidden in the trailer for Prince of Persia, a code maybe. Someone even thought he saw Mickey in a blood splatter. One site even identified this as The Hidden Mickey but I have to say this could just as easily be a Hidden Lancaster Bomber.


And the results are in!

With thanks to all of you who voted in the What Next For Jake poll, the results are now in and the resounding winner is SciFi!Musical!


Judging by the results, it would ideally be a dramatic musical with a historical bent. It will definitely have no film noir elements and, even though we love Jake as one particular cowboy, we're not keen to see him heading west again - or back onto a battlefield. Detailed analysis of the results will follow when I've had chance to get my flip chart and laser pointer dusted off. But, in the meantime, you will find this post stardusted with musical gems straight from the tonsils of our talented Jake.






Includes pictures from Gyllenhaalisgr8, IHJ and links.