WDW Interlude - a report from my Pirates 4 press day at Blogomatic3000

Something different and hugely special in the post this evening. I am truly delighted to give a link to my Blogomatic3000 report from the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides press conference and premiere in London last Thursday.



The rest of my photos are also there. With big thanks to Blogomatic3000, Disney, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and all for a day I will never forget.


My review of On Stranger Tides.

While I'm about it, here's my review of JIG.

The GyllenFlirt Guide, Case Study 1 - Penelope Cruz

In years to come, social commentators will look back on Jake Gyllenhaal's illustrious career and remember how he redefined the art of flirtation, so much so that flirtation was respelt G-Y-L-L-E-N-H-A-A-L. A case study that is well-established on the flirting curriculum is the Jake/Penelope Scenario - this scenario usually takes place at award ceremonies.


Points to note for anyone interested in perfecting their own flirting technique: 1) dimples; 2) a firm squeeze 3) animated hands 4) a cumbersome award or a glass need not be a hindrance in the right hands.





Jennifer Aniston is also extremely adept at incorporating an award into the flirting act.


Public occasions provide the perfect setting for a flirtatious display. It can extend beyond the stage to backstage and onto the red carpet.



Jake will always be on the look out for a flirty opportunity.


While it is worth pointing out that a glamorous frock and a well-fitted suit are an advantage for optimised flirtation, they are by no means essential. Jake Gyllenhaal has honed the technique to such great lengths that he is triumphantly flirty even in extreme outdoor protective clothing and goggles. Obviously, Jake is a master and this should not be tried at home.



Many thanks to IHJ for the new old pictures!

[Update] Jake, Reese, Ava and Deacon's Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday... Night with Elton John

Last night, twitters were tweeting that Jake Gyllenhaal, along with Reese and her son Deacon, were spotted in the audience at the Billy Joel and Elton John show at Citizens Bank Park, Philly. The Insider this morning suggests that Elton John may have given Reese one of those 'why won't the earth open up and let me fall into it?' moments. Perhaps understandably, Jake and Reese left during Elton's set. Time to play Spot the Jake!

Update: Thanks to a new picture we can also see Ava was there for the show. Jake seems to be giving Deacon a better look at the cost of being able to see anything himself - loosen up, Deacon! (and many apologies to the people in the row behind...)









Many thanks to the Delaware online blogger/twitter for taking pictures! The Delaware account is here.

London

Last week, Penelope Cruz' new film premiered in a setting that Penelope described as 'the most beautiful place I've been for a premiere'. Viewers, including Maggie Gyllenhaal, filled the courtyard of London's stunning Somerset House to enjoy an outside premiere of Broken Embraces. Fortunately, the weather held off.

I was in Kensington myself yesterday for a spot of retail and wine therapy with Anouska and Ruby, hence some off-topic photos...

After the emotion comes celebration - Jake and Reese at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

After the heady emotion of triumph and disappointment comes the time for congratulation and commiseration, accompanied by a glass of something sparkly and the flash of camera bulbs - the Vanity Fair party. Cancelled last year, the party re-emerged in 2009 at the Sunset Tower and we were given the always welcome treat of Jake Gyllenhaal in a tux.


Reese was one of the surprise presenters at the Oscars and, after the ceremony, she and Jake did what we all like to do at a party (second only to drinking cocktails and dancing to Abba)...




... they mingled.







This one slipped in... I suddenly feel tripdation for the Nailed red carpet (should we get one, of course).


Includes pictures from Popsugar and here.