[©NW2005 First Look] "J. Edgar" premiere at AFI Fest - Nov 3, 2011

Hot Watts! Naomi looks stunning in a plunging sequinned gown slit to the thigh, with partner Liev Schreiber...at the premiere of "J. Edgar" at the AFI Fest held in the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov 3, 2011.



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Watt a Cool Harvest for Naomi Watts

The Daily Telegraph, Nov 2, 2011 

IN an unexpected association, winery Jacob's Creek will today announce it has recruited internationally acclaimed Australian actress Naomi Watts to spruik its latest drop.

The shelves in the cellar of Watts' and partner Liev Schreiber's US homes will likely soon be groaning under the weight of a shipment of complimentary Jacob's Creek after the actress signed on to become the ambassador of a new blend, Cool Harvest.

The mother-of-two confirmed her love of a glass of wine.

“You tend to find very little time these days to get together with friends. I’ve got two small children, I travel extensively and work takes up a lot of time, but it’s important to have your friends in your life as well. They remind you where you come from and they keep you buoyant and energised. I need my friends to stay connected. I love having a good dinner or a weekend get‐together with friends. Luckily I’ve got a beautiful beach house in Long Island where friends come and stay for the weekend. We cook together, play lots of games and the wine comes out; it’s a very important ingredient to the weekend.” Ms Watts said.

Naomi, Eastwood and Lorenz on Helen Gandy in "J. Edgar"

Helen Gandy

Another lifelong ally whom Hoover knew would never betray him was his secretary, Helen Gandy.

“Helen kind of ran the agency,” Eastwood contends. “If you ask the old-timers, whenever you wanted to know something, you went to see her. She had much more information than anyone else.”

“Helen’s commitment to Edgar never faltered,” says Naomi Watts, who portrays her in the film. “I think she was initially impressed by him and found him clever and charismatic, but she was only interested in a career. She worked closely with him longer than anyone, through incredible changes in the world, and she remained steady and poised till then end.”

For the Australian, playing a deeply patriotic American in a film about one of the country’s most controversial figures was enlightening. “I knew nothing about my character, and very little more about Hoover, when I took the role. Not being a part of America’s history, and then not having lived through those times, made this a great learning experience for me.”

“Naomi did such a fantastic job,” Lorenz (Producer) states. “The role was an understated but important one in the film, and she really made the most out of every scene and elevated the character, which was fitting for the role that Helen Gandy played in Hoover’s life.”

ELLE women in Hollywood 2011 (video)

Video Credit: Elle Women in Hollywood 2011

Naomi & Robin Wright are ‘The Grandmothers’ In Anne Fontaine’s Doris Lessing Adaptation

...‘Animal Kingdom’ Star James Frecheville & Xavier Samuel From ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ Also On Board.

Following our Oct 29 report, it is announced today that French helmer Anne Fontaine next to her international breakout film “Coco Before Chanel” will helm “The Grandmothers,” an adaptation of the 2003 novella by Nobel Prize-winner Doris Lessing, scripted by “Atonement” and “Dangerous Liaisons” scribe Christopher Hampton. The story involves two childhood friends and neighbors who each fall in love with the other’s son, to the disgust of the boys’ wives. Naomi Watts and Robin Wright are on board to play the [grand?]mothers, while young “Animal Kingdom” star James Frecheville and Australian actor Xavier Samuel, best known for playing villainous vamp Riley in “Twilight: Eclipse,” will play the sons.

With three Australian actors among the cast, and a shoot planned in the country, it looks like the project’s been transplanted Down Under, with producer Andrew Mason (”Tomorrow, When The War Began”) teaming with French companies Gaumont and Mon Voisin to back the project. It’s all a very impressive collection of talent, so this is certainly something to keep an eye on as 2012 develops. Shooting starts in February.

And yes, it does basically sound like a big-screen version of “Motherlover.” We may have problems getting past that.

Naomi is new Jacobs Creek Wine Ambassador

Naomi Watts sips on Jacobs Creek

03 Nov 2011

World famous Australian actress Naomi Watts has signed on as brand ambassador for Jacob’s Creek’s latest drop, Cool Harvest.

A Jacob’s Creek spokesperson confirmed that Watts had come on board as brand ambassador. The new wine was launched by the Pernod Ricard-owned brand last month.

Earlier in the year, Pernod Ricard appointed digital agency Soap Creative to handle its global digital account for Jacob’s Creek.

Halloween 2011

Naomi and family seen in their proper costumes for Halloween's trick or treat evening Oct 31, 2011.

*Images of Halloween Day Oct 31, 2011 [Overflow] on the forum.

Working with Naomi was amazing: Anand Tiwari

TNN | Oct 31, 2011

Indian Actor Anand Tiwari shares his experience of sharing screen space with beautiful Naomi Watts

Anand Tiwari hasn't just been doing theatre and ads but also has made his presence felt in Bollywood with heartwarming performances in 'Kites', 'Udaan', and 'Aisha'. He also created the buzz when he had bagged a character role in the Hollywood film 'Fair Game', which starred Naomi Watts and was an official entry at Cannes.

He remembers his experience working with Hollywood artist saying "It was like working in one of my theatre projects". He adds, "We would rehearse the scene and there will also be a lot of improvisation by the actors which makes shooting any scene even more exciting." And how was working with beautiful Naomi Watts, he sounds excited as he goes, "Oh, it was amazing. We had a sequence which was supposed to be shot in a car and it was really a challenging task. We shot continuously for almost 17 hours and she was a real sport. We were in a lock down situation in that car for around six to seven hours, but I am not complaining as I had Naomi sharing the space with me!"

[Breaking News] Naomi and Matt Dillon on "Sunlight Jr."

Oct 31, 2011
Principal photography has begun on SUNLIGHT JR., it was announced today by Original Media’s Charlie Corwin and Freight Yard Films’ Andrea Roa. Filmed on location in southern Florida, the independent film stars Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon.

SUNLIGHT JR. is written and directed by Laurie Collyer (SHERRYBABY) and produced by Charlie Corwin (HALF NELSON, THE SQUID AND THE WHALE), Andrea Roa (BOOSTER) and Ariel Elia, who will produce on behalf of Empyrean. Joshua Skurla is on board as an Executive Producer, as are Billy Dietrich and Simon Fawcett, who arranged the financing.

The film follows two have-nots who have fallen through the cracks of society. Hard-working convenience store clerk Melissa (Naomi Watts) and her paraplegic boyfriend, Richie (Matt Dillon), are trapped in a generational cycle of poverty and ignorance. They are genuinely excited when they learn that Melissa is pregnant. But when she loses her job and they are evicted from the motel where they live, things go from bad to worse.

Dillon and Watts are both represented by CAA and Untitled.