In a WDW exclusive here is the full report from my dear friend and our very own BBMISwear Lisa and the much loved Ted (DontyouwanttosayGB on LJ), complete with fantastic photos from Ted and enviably steady videos from Lisa. Over to Lisa (I supply some stage directions).
The scene is set: 'With Lisa’s pushing, Ted spoke to one of the production people from the TV studio and mentioned that we spent some time with Jake on a movie set in South Carolina and hoped that, if she got a chance to tell him we were here, that she would do so. She thought it was great that we came up for the taping and took the copy of the picture of us with Jake to give to his publicist and mention we were there! (Note: After the taping she told us she saw that we talked to him during the breaks but gave our picture to his publicist anyway – it makes us laugh to think maybe Jake got to see this picture we have cherished for the last two years)!'
'Jake arrived at the ETalk CTV Studio at 5:15PM and stayed until close to 6:00PM! There were approximately 60 people in the live studio audience – a real intimate in the round setting. Lisa and Ted were 5th and 6th in line and got great seats facing the chair Jake was sitting in – literally looking into that face for 40 minutes straight! The two front rows of lowered seats in front of us were reserved for VIPs so were not a choice for us but our seats were stools and higher than the seats in front of us so the view was magnificent!'
'The audience was told that that we were not allowed to go up to him, or him to us so no photos “with” or autographs – the small intimate setting was obviously not set up for that type of chaos but it was fine with us as we got to basically “sit with him” in such a small space and crowd for 40 minutes! We could take as many pictures “of him” as we wanted during “commercial breaks” but these breaks are quick and spread out throughout the taping. If anyone was caught taking photos once told to put cameras away at the end of each break they would be escorted out so we of course followed these rules!'
'When Jake arrived the crowd went nuts – he was in a great mood – smiling and upbeat the entire time! During the commercial breaks he was very sociable and fun with the audience! The pictures here are self-explanatory and were taken throughout his time at the studio during those quick commercial breaks. He was usually rushed to get back in good position in his chair and ready to go but took the time to wave and say hello to as many people in the audience as he could during these breaks.'
If you take a look at this screencap from the highlights video I posted a day or two ago, you can just about make out Ted and Lisa to the right. Look for the guy in green. Always stand next to someone in green, or next to a photogenic blonde or a very tall person - if possible, combine all three.
Side note from Ted who does live in Canada and so saw the results. 'He thinks that this highlight clip is all that there was on the actual broadcast…if this is the case that is real short…there is tons of footage! They do sometimes put clips into future shows we were told. We’re still on the hunt for anyone in Canada who taped the actual show so we’ll see for sure soon I hope.'
The video clips! I admire Lisa's professionalism when it comes to recording Jake. I could certainly learn a lesson or two (I have a video still to show you in a few days and you'll see just what I mean). Over to Lisa for a DVD commentary on Video Clip 1: 'In this video clip you see Jake and ETalk host, Tanya Kim, pose for the professional photos we've seen on the internet. At approximately the 40 second mark I yell out (twice) "Hey Jake...South Carolina...remember?" - he hears me the second time and says "South Carolina?" and seems unsure (at this point I'm hand gesturing to me and Ted so he can take a good look and maybe remember - ha ha)! Then he says "That's right, that's right" (pretty loud in there so hard to hear). I love the big smile and hand gestures as he remembers!! Then he adds a surprised "What are you doing here?" and I told him I flew up from Boston to see you and he says "Oh yeah" like he figured as much (not surprised to see me following him out of the country I don't think - LOL)! Right then one of the production people (you will see on the video) comes over and cues Tanya to get ready to tape again and a production off camera tells everyone to be ready so this conversation ended quick - but I loved every second of it while it lasted!!!'
Lisa's DVD commentary for video clip 2: 'In this clip Jake is hanging between taping and says at one point “It’s gonna get hotter in here”! One girl yells out “Jake you’re so hot I love you” – he looks uncomfortable at first with that but is nice and there is a funny exchange but I have no idea what was said! It quiets down a bit and I figured I have to ask if he really remembers us or was just being nice so at the 50 second mark I asked “Jake do you really remember our lunch, or not?” – again he uses his hand gestures and says “Ya, what are you guys doing, what are you guys doing up here, you working?” and Ted responds “I’m working here but she’s up from Boston” and I say at the same time “I’m visiting”.
I love how he is so matter a fact talking to us – just shooting the shit! Love that!!! He nods and at that point my video ran out of space (1 minute intervals on this thing) but at that next moment a production person put it all to an end anyway as we were moving into taping again!'
Lisa sets the scene for Video Clip 3: 'In this clip things are winding down...they're getting ready to do the sign off, etc. Their going over with him what to say - will probably use for future promos, etc. He does a quick little dance move...so cute!! You'll see my camera goes vertical showing the state I am in - LOL!!!!!' Now that's a camera move I appreciate.
This is Boston Lisa we're talking about and so we have sportstalk. I have no doubt that Jake took one doubletake at Lisa and realised CelticsGate would pop right up again. 'Toward the end of the taping of the interview, after the "do you remember us" "what are you doing up here" exchange Tanya tried to get him to talk about Hockey (of course...we're in Canada!) and it was obvious how little he knows about the sport though said he is just getting into it and Jerry Bruckheimer is a huge hockey fan and got him into it. He said "I'm an NBA guy and there's something going on with two teams right now" and does a hand gesture of going back and forth like teetering. I, of course, knew exactly what he meant and yelled out "CELTICS"! And he pointed at me and said "Ya, she's from BOSTON"!! Everyone laughed! I may never see this on a tape (unless I get an in with someone at CTV) but I absolutely loved it!! I even talked to him DURING an interview...I was ballsy, huh?! LOL!!' With a capital B, my friend.'
Mind you, we are talking here about the person who hurled herself through the postoffice hatch in Gloucester in a vivid re-enactment of Moonlight mile. If we'd have had the dog with us, the match would've been perfect. And a cat.
And most definitely not finally!
It's Prince of Persia day! Yes! 28 May has arrived - the day on the posters - and one of the many aspects of this film that I will always rememeber and love is how it brought so many of us fantastic Jake experiences, thinking of Lisa and Ted in Toronto, my roving reporters and friends in San Francisco and LA, and myself and my good friends in London. I was thrilled to be sent a special tweet this morning, just for me, from Jacky in LA, who got to see Jake at the LA premiere and had a perfect moment. Jacky described it to me as 'an hour & 56 minutes of heaven'. This was the result and many thanks to you, Jacky.
Photos by Ted and Lisa and Jacky. The big smile on my face is all mine :)
