... IATSE today ordered its crew off the political comedy Nailed because they weren't paid. There are no plans to resume filming until next Thursday at the earliest. This is the 2nd time IATSE has moved to protect its union members, but only after the Screen Actors Guild first sounded the alarm bell over Capitol Films' cash crunch and instructed its actors to leave the set earlier this month. Because of this, it's been start and stop, start and stop, again and again. Isn't it that after three strikes, you're out? But, amazingly, both co-stars Jessica Biel and Jake Gyllenhaal are hanging in even though these shutdowns are a major pain in the ass for them and Russell and everyone else connected with the movie. I'm told the production is officially one week behind schedule, and this latest debacle will push it back two weeks.
Of course, GyllenBabble readers knew last night that trouble was afoot. It's an interesting world we live in, where fans know the news before it's fit to print.
With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, I guess Jake will have a little more time to relax, work out. Maybe go to the beach...
While he's seaside, maybe Jake will go over the Prince of Persia script, which was analyzed by Latino Review last year. The grade was an A- and they called PoP "one hell of a script."
I haven't read it - I assume there are spoilers. And since we know Jake's character has a best friend in the current script and he doesn't in the LR review, then obviously things have changed. But it's a good start! And since the folks at Latino Review were the ones who had the scoop on Jake's casting, I'm going to have a little faith in them. And Jake.
Summer blockbuster 2009, here we come.
(Photos courtesy of IHJ.)
79 comments:
ummmmmmmmm.... do you see what I see
http://www.acausedesgarcons.com/images/acdggyllenhaalsurf4_copie.jpg
Analyzing those beach pictures is a popular pastime, anon ;)
Hey there everyone, WOW! what a disaster is Nailed...NO more Indie pics for a while...even Cusack is talking like RDJ JR:) I'm sure they will wait for Jake but who wants to keep putting it off.
Anon, I can't see the pic...but have I see it before?:lol:lol
My research demands that I examine closely any and all of Jake's beach pictures.
xoxoxo
sass
Hi Sass - you're reading in real time. You must be all caught up! ;) Hope the allergies have let up a bit.
I will be surprised to see Nailed wrap at all. My husband was an extra on the film nearly a month ago and he has yet to be paid. He called and was told the time was approved but it was all on hold for approval from ____________. But, if they're not paying the big guys I'm sure the little extra's will be the last to see a check
I got curious and read the script review. Is the script floating around right now the one they describe? It sounds really good. I too am worried about Nailed. I'm starting to think it will never get finished.
Brothers Spy I forgot to mention in the other post. I agree, if I was Jake I'd be kind of pissed off to be jerked around by financial troubles, and literally miss out on as much quality time with my quite possible fiance. I know Reese understands the business, but they look just so much happier when they are together. Hopefully he gets in some good time with Reese this next week while filming is stopped.
Hello, anon - sorry to hear that your husband hasn't been paid. I hope they get their act together and pay everyone, not just the big shots!
Bette, I'm hoping Jake's general contentment will allow him to ride this out. And I'm trying not to be pessimistic about the film's chances of completion.
I've never see anything like this!
Variety on Nailed:
Production of troubled indie comedy "Nailed," starring Jessica Biel and Jake Gyllenhaal, has been shut down for a third time due to financial problems.
Below-the-line crews refused to work Thursday. Members of the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical & Stage Employees were ordered by IATSE leaders not to show up at the South Carolina set after not being paid.
A person familiar with the situation said production's expected to resume next Thursday in South Carolina. Previously set plans had been for filming to go on to a Thursday-through-Monday work week at that point to accommodate the availability of locations such as the state capitol buildings.
UV,
I guess my speculation was right.
I figured they would work Thursday to Sunday (to make up for the week they lost), then move back to the state house during their hiatus to complete those scenes.
If my "calculations" are correct (I sounded just like a nerd there) that would mean that they only lost two days with this latest shut down.
I guess that's not as bad as I originally thought.
Bette,
I hope he spends quality time this week. To be positive, I suppose it's pretty good that this mess happened during a long weekend.
Anon,
Apparently NONE of the extras have gotten paid yet. From what I hear "the cheque is in the mail" and people should be getting paid in five or six weeks.
That's what I hear, but take it with a grain of salt.
I wonder if it's too late to get new backers? Capitol films obviously is broke, Nailed is not the only film being affected by this.
What a mess!
One thing I forgot to mention yesterday or above, and this is only my opinion, I think this upcoming week will be the "moment of truth" for the film.
I think the hiatus has to do with the owner of Capitol Films being in Cannes and not available to answer questions. I'm sure Russell, Fischer and everyone else are sick of dealing with underlings and having things shut down over and over again.
If things go well next week, the film will be complete. If not...well, I think Jake and Jess get paid either way given that their salaries are in escrow.
Oh shit, I expected so much from "Nailed". I really hope things will come to a "happy ending"....
Brothers Spy I have to admit everytime I saw your name on a post during the last days I started to cringe- always bad news....
Honestly I don´t care so much about the payment for Jake and Jessica (they will not starve :-))...)but I wanted to see this film so badly. I liked the sick script and hoped for a political incorrect film....and some wierd scenes...
Jake and Jessica wil be ok financially, it's the production people and the extra'a that are getting screwed.
The check in tha mail promise was BS, they knew the $$$ wasn't there.
I just have my fingers crossed that hopefully things will work out, i must be frustrating to all involved and from what i read, the film could be very funny dak comedy.
Thank you for all the information Brothers Spy.
I want to assist Nailed, the script seemed so good!
gabbana,
lol. Sorry. I have a funny way of making people cringe around here I guess.
If it's any conciliation, I think they'll finish the movie. They're just too far into it to just abandon it now. If this had happened before production and/or during the first week or two of filming I think it would have sunk the picture.
I'm sure Capitol Films have already put $10 million or more into this film. The film stands a good chance to make back its money and even a small profit, considering the talent involved, and given its modest budget. It would be stupid from a business stand point to abandon this project now.
Also think about all the press this film is getting. In Hollywood the only bad press is no press. lol.
One more thing...
The thing i'm worried about is time. The window is closing.
They've already finished filming the parts for: Kirstie Alley, James Brolin and Cathrine Keener.
I'm worried that Russell will get mad and walk off the project or there will be another shut down and Jake will be obligated elsewhere. That might kill the project.
Given from what we know, it seems as if Jake will have to work for 13 days in a row (this is an estimate on my part) in order to finish two days behind schedule.
Another shut down would really hurt him now. There's literally no more room for error now.
There's also the potential for the budget to be blown straight to hell. Remember that this film got a nice little rebate from the SC Film commission. But the purpose of that rebate was to pay for the crews and other employees in SC that a film like this would attract. Given that these people haven't been paid --- well, it would be understandable if that money would not be forthcoming. That could be worth $2.5 million in total, or 10% of the entire budget. Second, the delays will have pushed back filming by one or two weeks which would also add to costs.
My point is that they can't really afford any more of this. That may explain why Russell thought it was better to shut everything down and get it all settled rather than continue the way things are going.
Gyllenspooner,
I totally agree.
Let's hope it doesn't come to that. I'm trying to stay positive for gabbana's sake.
Thanks for all your info brothers spy.
I have to admit that I've become totally fascinated with reading about all of this. I spend my time now figuring out film budgets because of you.
If I could be positive for one moment, I do hope that we get some serious Jake and Reese photos from this upcoming long weekend. We were totally spoiled last week, and I have a feeling we may have a rerun this upcoming week.
That would distract us from all of this bad news.
Speaking of which...
Has anyone heard of any Jake or Reese sightings from today?
Blog sightings of Jake, Reese, Jake and Reese have been sparse the last few weeks. Nothing from his time back in LA (which isn't really all that surprising; celebrities, a dime a dozen) nor have we read anything about him back in Columbia.
Come on, bloggers, step it up!
Boo...
I have a feeling Jake never left LA. Even tho we really did get the inside inside, Jake probably knows even more then we do! Maybe everyone is in Ojai, pig-sitting?:)
Brother's Spy, you are doing an exceptional job keeping us informed. If you tell me what your favorite dessert is, I will bake you a virtual one!:)
You know Jake and Reese are hiding out at the ranch makin' good lovin' all weekend
Well, I share with you that our forum of Jake here in Brazil reached 9,918 people. We are close to 10,000!
I honestly don't know what to expect now regarding "Nailed". It's a real mess, but I can't believe it will be abandoned at this point...... I was so looking forward to this film. Wonder how Jake is going to feel about this particular project when all is said and done?
brothers spy, you are awesome! And how cool that it was our own Gyllenbabble that broke the story!
As for J & R...... I'm confident that one of them is hightailing it to wherever the other one is, even as we speak. :)
Geez, Nailed is turning into a real nightmare, I hope they get their act together. hank you brothers spy for all your updates and insights into the Nailed mess, I'm learning so much about the problems with financing indie films.
I'm with you bobbyanna, I don't think Jake left L.A., a trip to Ojai sounds just perfect right now!
TheHollywood Reporterhas a little more information on Nailed:
Capitol Films hopes to ink a deal with lenders Tuesday after IATSE for a second time shuttered production on David O. Russell's politically charged romantic comedy "Nailed" over financial squabbles.
The company's head of business affairs, Ray Reyes, said a high-profile commercial bank and bond company were on board Friday, working "feverishly" to close the deal.
Last week's work stoppage in South Carolina was at least the third time a union has stopped production on the film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel, over payroll issues. IATSE and SAG previously suspended work on the indie film this month until both unions were assured financing was in place.
Production is expected to resume Thursday.
Reyes said the financial problems are a result of a financing deal that fell through. He declined to say who those parties were because Capitol could file claims against the company for the "falling out on deals and leaving us out in a lurch.
"Obviously, five weeks into production was not how we planned to do this," he said. "Things didn't work out as originally planned with what we were doing and we had to fall back on a contingency plan. The whole chapter will come to a close, thank goodness, when we close our loan." ...
Monica, wow - that is great. It's cool to know that Jake has so many Brazilian fans. Congrats :)
Thanks UV.
I hope this means the situation will be stable from here on out. But didn't they say that everything would be okay last time?
So let's wait and see.
Yeah, I have no faith in anything the movie's reps say, B Spy. I just hope financial self-interest wins out and they get this thing done. Abandoning things now would be just a complete waste of money.
I hope now that they are getting funding from a commercial bank it'll assure that the money will be there. But you know??????
At least I feel somewhat reassured that something is being done.
Morning,
I'm back just in time to catch up...after having so much fun posting in real time. TY UV...allergies gone for now:):)
Have fun for now Jake, though I know you would rather be working.
Much love and hugs to everyone,
I'm off to bed hoping for Sat AM wake-up pics of Jake and Reese:)
TY for all the latest news brothers spy:) and for all the very instructive money calculations and other movie business maneuverings... thanks to everyone.
OT
Chuck called yesterday and reminded me to try and come tonight and have fun at a welcome to the city dinner meet-up @ the Cowgirls Hall of Fame in the West Village, for a brokie visitor from Germany. I'm so happy I did...What a fun time for all of us.
nite nite again,
xoxoxo
s
"Let's hope it doesn't come to that. I'm trying to stay positive for gabbana's sake."
I really appreciate that...:-))
The only thing we can do is leaning back, wait and see. But looking back it is kind of ironic - at least to me - that we all were fearing Davids mannerism and craziness but nobody would have imagined that the real problems could be financial ones....
Goodness, what a complete mess Nailed has turned into - I hope they do finish it, but I've a bad feeling about it. Any more delays and there could start to be clashes with the PoP schedule - thinking about it, Jake must be seriously bulking up for the Dastan role, would that intrude on the continuity on Nailed, his character suddenly getting much buffer?
And yes, I reckon there's some serious pig sitting going on at the moment :D
Thanks for the link to the latest news on Nailed UV, I have my fingers crossed!
Thanks for including that one pic of Jake and his mom on the beach! I think I catch my breath a little every time I see this photo! Very sexy.
Annie
Interesting:
Discuss: With Gyllenhaal Out, Who Could Play Spidey?
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/23/discuss-with-gyllenhaal-out-who-could-play-spidey/
So glad to hear that Nailed is getting a new backer. Hopefully now the extras and the production crew will finally get paid.
I wonder if any of the actors are hanging around in Columbia until filming resumes next Thursday? C. Keeneer is in Cannes right now promoting a movie wtih Michele Williams.
agent k I thought of the same thing. He's going to look buffer at the end than in the beginning. Also his hair will be longer, since it's obvious he's growing it out.
I've decided. I think I will start saving my pennies so I can be ready to go to Cannes next May...in case the Prince of Persia has a special showing there, like they did Indiana Jones. OTOH, maybe they will show it at the Tribeca FF at the end of April next year as hey did with the last Spiderman. In which case I will go to Tribeca!
Nice litle bit about Jake and Prince of Persia:
http://www.payvand.com/news/08/may/1234.html
With the upcoming strike and elaborate special effects that are sure to be a hallmark of the movie, I have feeling we won't be seeing Prince of Persia till December of 2009. I know IMDb claims next summer, but that date is mostly likely just a guestimate.
Oh, and I'd bet money Jake will be sporting that goatee-thingie Dastan has in the game video. Which is fine. It's actually pretty badass as far as facial hair goes.
There's a picture I love of Jake, with a goatee/beard and longish hair driving a sports car? He looks very dramatic and and sexy...it is a very exotic look. He might have had a black leather jacket on too. It was for a photo shoot. Anyone else seen it or know what I'm talking about?
Good news from Columbia, SC. I hope all pans out for the folks down there. I doubt any of the actors are hanging around Columbia since Russell has shut down the set until next Thursday.
The SAG talks aren't going well and I have a feeling they will try and force the members to sign a shitty contract to avoid a strike.
The current contract they are pushing works for the A/B list actors and the HW big wigs, but actors like us that make a living doing bit parts/commercials, well the contract sucks.
If enough members vote for it, then there will be no strike, I have no intentions to vote for it in it's current state, but all you need is a majority vote.
Have we seen these (just Reese!)?
http://popsugar.com/1654212
I certainly do. Those sportscar pics were for a NY Times Sunday Supplement, I think, tres hot! I'd love the goatee thing, and long-ish hair. :)
Hi Narcissa, x17 had them on their site, on Thursday I think. If I didn't know better I would definitely not say anything (if you see what I mean).
Hi narcissa!
yeah, they were linked on the previous post. They are from X17online and they posted them on Thursday, they were taken Wednesday.
She looks fab and she is wearing the cartier braclet!
Were these the pics you had in mind?
Come Hither
"If I didn't know better I would definitely not say anything (if you see what I mean)."
Just to add fuel to the fire (we're having a little fun, right?)....... but I have noticed in her latest pics that her hair looks darker, like she hasn't had it colored lately. (I'm a blonde, too..... I notice these things!) I've known more than one woman that stopped coloring their hair when they, um..... you know.
You guys crack me up with your pregnancy comments.
One day you'll be right.:)
i looked at the Popsugar pictures of Reese.
Hmmmmm......
I noticed that Reese's hair has looked "dull", she usually highlights her hair, now it looks like she isn't doing much with it.
It could be because she isn't working, but yeah I noticed it too.
Hope NAILED GETS BACK ON TRACK FOR GOOD NEXT WEEK.
I've read the Nailed script and I have my fingers crossed that the film gets completed!
Hi, I found this site about actors and working, its a good read about what goes on to make a movie
worth reading through, there is also a section about costumes and makeup
http://www.medialawyer.com/ADEAL.htm
Anon 3:30!!! Yessss! That is EXACTLY the one! It is
picture # 3 of 17. O.M.G.
Black leather, moustache and goatee. Mmmmm!
Uh huh! And his hair is lngish. Now if that is the look they want for PoP I think that's fine. And he should wear some kind of leggings (tight fit) so he can jump around and do all the physical stuff. Not that I'd be looking at his ass or anything.
BTW: I just saw Reese in an Avon commercial on TV!!! She was advertising lipstick and she was walking thru the rain with an blue umbrella. If anyone is looking for me, I'l be over at IHJ, in the gallery :):):)
Morning peeps,
I just got in from Indiana Jones and I must confess it was pretty good, though I find I still have a soft spot for Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
I picked up a People Magazine on my way to the train which had a cover picture of Ashley Simpson and Peter Wentz's in their wedding finery along with their doog.They all looked so cute.
Then I noted a one page spread inside the magazine. It was Jake and Reese, so of course I bought it, to scan it for my peeps,
I think my behavior is so weird; I see the pics before they hit the magazine, but I can't resist buying the magazine, if Jake and Reese's pics are inside.
For me, there is nothing like lying down in my bed and perusing all the pics, while I read every bit of unverified information in each article.
People mentioned that a several blogs took Reese to task for getting love handles from being in love with Jake. I say forgive the dear girl, let her be as happy as possible...love makes for all sorts of increased appetites??? But of course the same magazines are up in arms about Nicky Hilton, who looks as if she is about to waste away. arr...well that's Hollywood...
People Magazine Spread, June 2 2008...Jake and Reese Beach day 5/17-5/18:)
Thanks for the scan sass :D
I think the reason nobody is saying anything about Reese is down to her sueing successfully before, most probably think it, but daren't say it, just in case. I, obviously, am saying nothing, but I'd noticed that about her hair as well ;-)
Jake in tight leggings, in the UK, being athletic, blimey, now there's an image to brighten a very rainy dull Sunday.
I just wanna say that I love this place been coming over here for the past three months but I do have one vice. The whole is reese preggers or not. I'm assuming some of you guys are just being funny. But I gotta tell ya im not finding it too funny. Ive been a fan of reese's for a long time and her weight tends to fluctuate. Reese has never been known for her body, but every time we see pics of her with a less than perfect physic or wearing an outfit that hides her belly there is automatically a running joke that she is pregnant. Maybe its just wishful thinking on a lot your parts, and Im all for the two of them making babies but can some of you just give it a rest. Its bad enough to read what some of the magazines (Star) have
said as well as blog sites.
She's definitely always had a little tummy. You can see it in Fear when she's in a bikini.
She looks totally hot with that bit of weight around her waist though. And man can she pull off white pants (referring to popsugar pictures).
Did Jake sell his home? Would explain the whispers about Jake living with Reese. I don't believe that, but I thik he stays over when Ryan has the kids:
Does the fact that "Brokeback Mountain" star Jake Gyllenhaal, 27, may be a boomerang kid who sometimes stays with his parents make you love him any less? Me neither.
Between trips to New York and Cabo with Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar-nominated actor just may be stumbling around in his jammies at the Hollywood Hills home owned by his parents, Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner.
Our "I saw evidence of Jake" spotter toured the five-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,000-square-foot home that is listed for sale. The asking price has dropped from $4.2 million to $3,795,000 - sounds like they're getting serious after three months on the market.
The listing agent says Jake doesn't live there - part time or otherwise - and points instead to the "modern light-filled design with an expansive fully equipped cook's kitchen" as a selling point. (Note to agent: Saying "come take a look and you might see Jake" is a bigger lure.) Anyway, the outdoor area was designed by landscape-designer-to-the-stars Jay Griffith. The property is almost an acre; the house sits way down a long driveway and juts out on a promontory from which there are magnificent city views.
Stephen Gyllenhaal is a poet and film and TV director. He directed the film version of the Pete Dexter novel "Paris Trout," which was nominated for five Emmy awards. His wife, Foner, has written the screenplays for several feature films, including "Running on Empty" - for which she received an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay and won a Golden Globe in the same category. She also wrote "Losing Isaiah" and, most recently, "Bee Season."
Then there are their two famous offspring: Jake - can anyone's eyes really be that blue? - and Maggie Gyllenhaal, whose credits include "World Trade Center" (2006).
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/24/RE7T10NRNT.DTL
Hey! Personally, I love Reese's figure! I think she has a beautiful shape. I think any joking around about what people "aren't saying anything" is based on wishful thinking. I never ever got the impression anyone around here is being malicious or critical in anyway. In fact, I find it reassuring. When I read these posts it always makes me smile.
I think Reese has a cute figure, very curvy and normal. She always had a bit of a tummy ever since she gave birth to Deacon. The only difference now is that she is doing little to cover it up.
She looks happy and relaxed, that's what love does to ya!
Thanks for the scan of People magazine sass!
Anon 8:05 am I agree. I don't think it's a big deal at all. Let people speculate if they want. I honestly just think Jake would make one of the cutest daddies on this earth, and it's nice to entertain the possibility of him having kids with Reese.
Thanks for the people scan sass!!
Reese looks great, why isit everytime an actress has a bit of a shape they start with the baby bump stuff.
Reese has had that bump for a few years and unless she is an elephant, then she isn't pregnant!!
Don't know what that article about Jake parent's house is geting at, the Jake spotting comment and the boom - a - rang kid comment??
I saw pictures of that house for sale on realestalker and it's not a kid friendly house. Plus it's kind of small by H'wood standards. I think it would be a great house for single person or a couple with no kids, tho. It looks very peaceful and Eastern.
^^ I think they just posted something to promote the house and used Jake as a "hook." It was for rent last year for the summer, I think.
Jake has his own place. He doesn't stay there.
9:37am: I wasn't implying that he was purchasing it! I know that his parents rented the place out last summer and now it's up for sale.
From what I remember, Jake lives not to far from his parents home that is now up for sale, I think the Jake spottings are probably nothing more than a son checking on things when the folks aren't around, or maybe they live somewhere else now that the house is now up for sale.
Hello!
Thank you for the post scans of People magazine!
Someone could post a picture of the house which is venda?
"Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal
sharing a kiss while waiting for their car outside of Katsuya restaurant
Brentwood, California - 25.05.08"
http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?ref=EXCL%20jake%20and%20reese%20250508&version=int
Jake's parents house:
http://realestalker.blogspot.com/2008/02/miscellaneous-mash-up.html
Thank's, Anon!
I can not stop looking at these photos of Wenn!
Cute Cute Cute Cute
I love the new pics! And I thought nothing could compete with the white shirt pics. No I take that back, I still like the white shirt pics more, but these are pretty cute. Specially the one where she's got one of her legs up, and he's hugging her to him.
Thank you Monica for the Wenn link, they are cute cute cute.
It's only teasing about Reese being pregnant nobody means anything by it, everybody on here love Jake and Reese rogether (I think anyway).
Thanks for the People scan Sass xoxox
http://www.iheartjakemedia.com/thumbnails.php?album=1219
Also Steph just put up some pics from the 24th of them together.
Awwwwwwwwwwww
Awwwwwwwwwwww
Awwwwwwwwwwww
Tahnk you!
Thanks so much, they are adorable!
The pics on IHJ are different then the ones posted on WENN. The IHJ pics are dated Saturday, and the WENN are dated today but it says created on 5/24. Since jake looks like he is wearing the same jeans and shirt, I gather that the WENN pics were taken later in the day, perhaps dinner since Reese is wearing a different outfit.
I knew he was in L.A.!! I love her hat BTW!
Great pics especially the Wenn ones.
The Wenn photos are adorable, love Reese's outfit and I do love to see a good hat :
And yes, it's only teasing, (and a bit of wistful thinking), but I respect your opinion. Personally I think Reese has a fab figure, lovely and curvey and far more attractive then the likes of Sticky Vicky Beckham.
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