Eric Bana News

'The Time Traveler's Wife' Goes to New York for World Premiere

On Wednesday, August 12, two days before it opens wide in theaters, "The Time Traveler's Wife" got a red carpet treatment at the Big Apple as Warner Bros. Pictures threw a world premiere event for the romantic drama in Ziegfeld Theatre. Before the special screening took place at 7:00 P.M., a number of celebrities were spotted posing for the press at the red carpet.

Among those present were the film's leading actors, Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams. Bana was seen arriving along with his wife Rebecca Gleeson. Joining them were Ron Livingston who plays Gomez, Jane McLean who portrays Charisse, and the young cast members, Hailey McCann, Tatum McCann and Brooklynn Proulx.

No Eric Bana for 'Star Trek' Sequel

There will be no Eric Bana in a sequel to "Star Trek" should it be materialized. The actor who plays villainous Nero in the J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi revealed to MovieWeb while promoting "The Time Traveler's Wife" that he is done with the blockbuster sci-fi franchise and won't make a return to the untitled Star Trek sequel.

His remark only strengthened his previous claim about the matter to Sci Fi Wire. Asked if there was a chance he is involved in the sequel, he said, "Unfortunately, no, I don't think so. It was a one-shot deal. I had a great time. The whole Star Trek thing has been nothing but a blast and a great, fun ride. Right from the get-go, the shooting, the junket was fun, the touring with a really great cast, great group of people. We had a great time traveling together."

'Funny People' Goes to L.A. for World Premiere

Universal Pictures has presented "Funny People" through a world premiere event held Monday, July 20, evening. Making use of the ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the studio rolled out red carpet in front of the theater to welcome Hollywood stars attending the upcoming drama comedy's special screening.

Among the cast ensemble spotted arriving for the premiere were four of the major actors, Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana and Leslie Mann. While Leslie dressed to impress and Seth and Eric suited up, leading actor and executive producer Adam walked along the red carpet in casual attire, wearing white T-shirt topped with an unbuttoned baby blue shirt and a pair of jeans.

First Trailer for 'The Time Traveler's Wife'

What if you fall in love with a man that travels involuntarily through time? Through a newly-debuted trailer of "The Time Traveler's Wife" from Yahoo! Movies, Clare Abshire deals with such complication when she gets herself in a passionate love affair with Chicago librarian Henry DeTamble, who has a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel.

Having known Henry since she was six years old, Clare learns from the very beginning that Henry is a time traveler and waits for the right time to build a romantic relationship with him. But, marrying Henry isn't as easy as it looks since he often disappears for long periods of time and thus complications are bound to follow.

Black Carpet Marks Star-Studded L.A. Premiere of 'Star Trek'

Proving that "Star Trek" is one of the highly anticipated summer movies this year, the Los Angeles premiere for the sci-fi film has been flooded with many Hollywood stars. Big screen actors, small screen stars and TV personalities were all spotted walking down the black carpet that was rolled down in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater on Thursday, April 30.

Unlike its world premiere in Sydney that was attended by several of its cast members, this Los Angeles screening saw many of the film's stars. Chris Pine, Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, John Cho, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg and Winona Ryder were only a handful of the cast ensemble seen attending the premiere.

'Star Trek' Beaming Down in Sydney for World Premiere

A world premiere gala for the highly anticipated "Star Trek" has been held by Paramount Pictures in Sydney, Australia. Taking place at Sydney Opera House's legendary Concert Hall Tuesday, April 7, the special screening event has been attended by many of the people behind the eleventh feature installment of the famous sci-fi series.

Beaming down in attendance were some of the movie stars, including Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Karl Urban and John Cho. Most of them were seen displaying a sleek appearance by wearing black suits. Joining them on the red carpet were director J.J. Abrams and producer Bryan Burk.

Demonic Nero and Sultry Uhura in New 'Star Trek' Character Posters

Continuing to promote "Star Trek" at warp speed, Paramount Pictures have released a pair of new character posters. In similar style of the earlier released posters of Kirk and Spock, the two fresh black and white images present U.S.S. Enterprise's communications officer Uhura and Romulan villain Nero.

While the poster of Uhura shows a sideway look into the human crew of the starship from the United States of Africa, the individual one-sheet for Nero displays a full frontal shot of the villain, exposing up-close his structural face and tattoos. Uhura is played by "Guess Who" star Zoe Saldana, whereas Nero is portrayed by "Hulk" actor Eric Bana.

'The Dark Knight' Brings Heath Ledger 2008 AFI Awards' Nomination

Heath Ledger's thrilling performance as Batman's psychotic villain, Joker, in "The Dark Knight" has brought him recognition from Australian Film Institute. On Wednesday, October 29 as the Australian Film Institute announced the nominees for L'Oreal Paris 2008 AFI Awards in Sydney, it was revealed that the late actor has been listed among the nominees for the international AFI award.

With the nod, Ledger is on the run for the title of AFI International Award for Best Actor. In the category, he will be contending with Eric Bana for "The Other Boleyn Girl", Russell Crowe for "American Gangster" and Jack Thompson for "Leatherheads". The actor who passed away late January 2008 has won the title in 2006 for his performance as homosexual cowboy in "Brokeback Mountain".

More Fresh Photos From 'Star Trek' Hit

Following the recent outing of six revealing pictures from the upcoming "Star Trek", a number of fresher stills have been unveiled. Unlike the previous images which are mostly intended to give out as many of the action and adventure in the movie as possible, these newer images focus generally on some of the major characters. Almost all of the new images come out in courtesy of Entertainment Weekly (EW).

In respective order, the pictures posted below provide a closer take to Captain James T. Kirk by Chris Pine, U.S.S. Enterprise's science and executive officer Spock by Zachary Quinto, Romulan villain Nero by Eric Bana, U.S.S. Enterprise's physician Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy by Karl Urban, and U.S.S. Enterprise's staff physicist Hikaru Sulu by John Cho.

Rihanna and Ryan Seacrest Top Victoria's Secret's 2008 What Is Sexy? List

Best known as the largest brand of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products in America, Victoria's Secret sure knows best what sexy is. And appears to be true, the company has just unveiled its 2008 What Is Sexy? list, which among others include R&B singer Rihanna, who's crowned as the Sexiest Female Musician, and Ryan Seacrest whose smile is claimed as the Sexiest ever.

Here's Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list comprised of:

• Rihanna - Sexiest Female Musician
• Ryan Seacrest - Sexiest Smile
• Eva Mendes - Sexiest Actress
• Josh Holloway - Sexiest Beach Body
• Victoria Adams - Sexiest Mom
• Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley - Sexiest Newlyweds
• Eric Bana - Sexiest Actor
• Chris Brown - Sexiest Male Musician
• Dane Cook - Sexiest Funnyman
• Tony Romo - Sexiest Male Athlete
• Justin Chambers - Sexiest Dad
• Blake Lively - Sexiest Newcomer
• Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel - Sexiest Couple
• Scarlett Johansson - Sexiest Style
• Jessica Biel - Sexiest Lips
• Kate Bosworth - Sexiest Eyes
• Ali Larter - Sexiest Legs
• "Dirty Sexy Money" - Sexiest Cast

Eric Bana's Romulus, My Father Took 2007 AFI Awards' Best Pic

Proving the directing knack actor Richard Roxburgh turns out to possess within, drama flick "Romulus, My Father" triumphantly landed the top prize of best picture at this year's Australian Film Institute Awards, the Australian equivalent to the American Academy Awards.

During the ceremony held Thursday, December 6 at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the memoir-based feature also led its three stars Eric Bana, Marton Csokas, and Kodi Smit-McPhee to collect other prestigious honors. Bana, who also took home News Limited Readers' Choice Award, was bestowed that of Best Lead Actor while Csokas and Smit-McPhee nabbing Best Supporting Actor title and Young Actor Award, respectively.

Eric Bana Is Star Trek Villain Nero!

Australia now has its representative in the cast of Paramount Pictures' highly-anticipated project "Star Trek." You got it right, Variety has confirmed that Melbourne-born actor Eric Bana is joining the lineup as a villainous character named Nero.

Bana's inclusion thereby fulfills the studio's expectation to get bigger-name thespian for the part besides that for the role of the Federation captain, which remains unfilled. The description of the character he is set to play, however, is being kept tightly under wraps for now.

Eric Bana Flies to "Dubai"

Preferring to stand outside the spotlight this time, "Troy" star Eric Bana has been confirmed to team up with Paramount Pictures in making his debut as movie producer.

The Australian actor is said to have come onboard to executive produce a geopolitical drama entitled "Dubai" with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. Story concerns a young economist who is set up by Iranian operatives in Dubai in their plot to instigate the collapse of the U.S. economy, forcing him to go on the run to prove his innocence.

Eric Bana and Terrence Howard Describe "Factor X"

It sure will be an A-list collaboration worth waiting for. Eric Bana and Terrence Howard have been reported to be attached to share scenes together in "Factor X", a new thriller project developed under New Line Cinema.

Presenting the true tale of how the BTK killer was captured, the flick, of which title comes from what the killer described in letters to the police as his motive for murder, revolves around a young counter-terrorism expert from Washington who teams up with a Wichita police detective to chase down the killer. Howard will play the former character while Bana portraying the latter.

Drew Barrymore on the October Issue of Elle Magazine

Go and get the October issue of Elle magazine and you'll read there all about Drew Barrymore. The actress, who posed for the cover of the publication, spills what she really wants.

She tells the magazine, "I want to be terrified. I really want to do what I think I'm going to f--king fail at miserably." She, moreover, also talks about her latest role in the forthcoming drama "Lucky You", in which she has to play a Vegas lounge singer opposite Eric Bana.

Scarlett Johansson Is the Other "Boleyn Girl"

Scarlett Johansson lands romantic movie. The actress will join Natalie Portman and Eric Bana in the forthcoming "The Other Boleyn Girl".

The film, based on Phillippa Gregory's historical novel, tells two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII.

Hollywood's Famous Figures Invited to Join Academy

Numbers of Hollywood celebrities have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The lucky stars among the 120 other executives set to receive the invitations on Wednesday including Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eric Bana and Keira Knightley.

"Two years ago the Academy decided to slow membership growth, and to become even more selective in choosing members," Academy President Sid Ganis said on the actors' choosing. "Instead of inviting every proposed person who has achieved the minimum qualifications for his or her branch, the membership committees are selecting the most exceptionally qualified names from those lists."

Portman and Bana Move Closer to "Boleyn"

If everything goes well, moviegoers soon will see Natalie Portman and Eric Bana sharing screen together in "The Other Boleyn Girl" as the two Hollywood leading stars have proceeded to the final negotiations to highlight this Columbia Pictures' historical drama.

Based on a Philippa Gregory's novel, "The Other Boleyn Girl" will be directed by Justin Chadwick and is slated to begin filming production by late September in Europe. A TV-movie version actually had been made before in 2003 by BBC Films which now serves as one of the producers in the big screen adaptation.

"The Other Boleyn Girl" Has Natalie Portman Strive for Eric Bana

Another new buzz on Natalie Portman follows the recent news upon her possibility in playing a role in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer-winning book, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". The actress is revealed to join the actor playing as Bruce Benner in "Hulk", Eric Bana.

Both of them will play the leading roles in a screenplay by Sony Pictures, "The Other Boleyn Girl", a historical novel-based movie. Portman as Anne will strive inside and out, in the heart and the bed against her sister, Mary, for Bana, who plays as King Henry VIII.

Stars Considered to Line Up Michael Hutchence Film

The idea to make the movie biopic about INXS star Michael Hutchence, who committed suicide in 1997, has been opposed by the star's family. Though, the project keeps going on with Hutchence's brother, Rhett Hutchence is said to be heavily involved.

Rhett is working on the biopic alongside British filmmaker and former INXS promo video director Nick Egan. Actors considered to star in among others are Johnny Depp who is being lined up to play Michael Hutchence. Meanwhile, the likes of Sienna Miller, Eric Bana, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Griffiths are being considered for the roles of Paula Yates and Bob Geldof.

Extra Presenters Set for the 63rd Golden Globe

While many stars have been tapped as the presenters of the 63rd annual Golden Globe Awards, here comes new names added to the long list. They are Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Tim McGraw, Gwyneth Paltrow and Renee Zellweger.

All of them will join the already existed presenters slated to host the event to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 16 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.