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Only a little tidbit :lol: :lol:


Hugh on Daniel's mustache:

Q:So you are opening your Broadway show soon. How can you work with Daniel Craig and not crack up when you look at his mustache?

A:[Laughs] Because we had four weeks of rehearsal. I gave him enough crap about it for four weeks. Now I'm used to it.

source: http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/20 ... een_n.html
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That's quite funny and somehow quite cute :D :lol:. Tells a lot about their relationship.
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From twitter:
Tonights GPP NY Showcase at Hugh & Debbora-lee Jackman's house was awesome! So much great news to share about it. Fired up.

Does anybody know, what GPP NY Showcase is and whether there will be something on TV for us to watch and make a vid of?
The top notch acting in the Weisz/Craig/Spall 'Betrayal' is emotionally true, often v funny and its beautifully staged with filmic qualities..

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"I shouldn't love you" ("Our Friends in the North") / "Fire up the Quattro!" (DCI Gene Hunt, "Ashes to Ashes")

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I didn't knew that Michael Gambon was screen-tested for Bond back then :lol: :wink:

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a good laugh :lol: :lol: :lol: :

Barbie goes Hollywood:

http://artsandentertainment.independent ... 15632.html
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Dunda wrote:a good laugh :lol: :lol: :lol: :

Barbie goes Hollywood:

http://artsandentertainment.independent ... 15632.html
This one made me really laugh. My friend, who's sitting next to me, asked if something was wrong.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... nline.html

Are you 00 or Oh no? MI6 puts test for would-be spies online

By Matthew Hickley
Last updated at 6:53 PM on 28th September 2009

Daniel Craig as James Bond

Tough job: But James Bond probably didn't have to take an online spy test

In former times it was a matter of a discreet tap on the shoulder from an Oxbridge don, and a muttered invitation to have a chat with 'some friends in London'.

Today being recruited to spy for one's country has taken on an altogether more modern tone, with MI6 looking to interest would-be spooks in taking an online aptitude test complete with animated website graphics - and even a little humour.

If you under-perform on the secret mission scenario and score too low on the multiple choice questions you will be told you are 'more ''Oh, no'', than 00, we're afraid'.

And for those who get as far as the application form to become an MI6 'Operational Officer', there is a lengthy Equal Opportunities section inviting them to give details of their ethnicity, sexuality and any disabilities which should be taken into account.

For an agency which no British Government would admit existed until 1992, the Secret Intelligence Service - still popularly but inaccurately known as MI6 - has clearly come a long way.

The service has been anxious to shed its public school and Oxbridge image, opting for a more inclusive approach to finding the nation's most talented potential spies to join its staff - thought to number around 2,000 people.

As part of a new recruitment campaign launched this week a special website - www.mi6officers.co.uk - offers a whole range of what SIS hopes will be tempting career options, from language specialists to administrative assistants and technology experts - real life equivalents of James Bond's beloved 'Q'.

Old habits of secrecy die hard, however, and an advertisement for Deputy Manager at MI6's warehouse (salary from £26,138) pointedly avoids revealing exactly where the job is based.

The Frequently Asked Questions section also offers disappointingly little insight into the lives of our real-life spies, although it mentions encouragingly that the job involves 'travel opportunities.'

All applicants must be British citizens, we learn, and yes, even in an age when so much official information is left on trains, they will be expected to sign the Official Secrets Act.

Would-be spies are allowed to tell their parents and 'close partner or spouse' about their job application, but must not mention it to anybody else.

If they do, the website warns 'your application may not be successful.'

A history of taking Class A drugs - including ecstasy and heroin - need not rule you out, but 'you must be prepared to stop using them completely'.

The application form demands exhaustive information on medical conditions - including any psychological problems or mental illness - a detailed account of one's educational background and a full list of all foreign travel over the past 10 years.

And to help MI6 pick out the most promising spies, applicants are ask to give examples of their 'adaptability', 'critical thinking' and 'building instrumental relationships.'

The latter requires 'a specific example of where you have convinced someone (preferably not a friend or a member of your family) to do something that they would not have done without your intervention and comment on how you achieved this.'

Before long, no doubt, successful applicants will be successfully persuading foreign intelligence targets to hand over valuable secrets to safeguard Britain's security.

As one of the latest recruitment drive advertisement puts it: 'Where else could you deliver intelligence to Whitehall, protect your country and pretend you had a boring day at the office?'
Do you have what it takes to spy for Queen and country?

Try the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) quiz for would-be recruits.

All you need is a stopwatch and a keen eye for detail.

You have exactly two minutes to memorise your 'cover story' - don't cheat by looking at the questions - then fold the page and give yourself 10 seconds to answer each of the multiple choice questions.

And remember: if you choose to apply for a job as a spook, don't tell all your friends.

Cover story

You're stationed in Transeuratania. You're a vegetarian, and the food isn't especially good in Metropoligrad - unlike the coffee, which costs less than a shilling for a pot in the best hotel.

Your name is Stephanie Johnson. You were born on 14th December 1974 in Skegness.

At A Level, you gained an A in Geography, an A in French and a B in Economics.

You have two sisters and a brother. You studied Geology at university and now work as a Management Consultant for a company called British Coal Associates.

Now cover up the cover story, and give yourself 10 seconds to answer each question:


Question 1: (checking in at hotel)

What is your name?

a) Joan Stephenson

b) Stephanie Johnston

c) Stephanie Johnson


Question 2: (at the cash point)

What is the currency in Transeuratania?

a) Transeuratanian rouble

b) Transeuratanian zloty

c) Transeuratanian shilling


Question 3: (at the restaurant)

What is your favourite meal?

a) Mushroom Risotto

b) Duck A L'Orange

c) Roasted vegetables with lamb


Question 4: (how well did you pay attention?)

What were your grades at A Level?

a) ABB

b) CAB

c) AAB


Question 5: (in the office)

What company are you working for?

a) CBA

b) ABC

c) BCA


Question 6. (getting to know you)

What was your degree in?

a) Geology

b) Geography

c) Management


Question 7. (family)

What is your brother's name?

a) John Stephenson

b) John Johnson

c) Stephen Johnston


Question 8 (recall)

What is your birthday?

a) 17th December 1974

b) 14th December 1974

c) 19th December 1974


Correct Answers:

1-c. 2-c. 3-a. 4-c. 5-c. 6-a. 7-b. 8-b


Results:

0-2: Not great. Try again later, perhaps after reading the job description.

3-4: More ''Oh, no'', than 00, we're afraid. Perhaps you don't know what the job's about. Why not read our profiles?

5-6: Could do better, which, in real life wouldn't be good enough. However, it's not for real and if you're convinced you've got what it takes, why not reapply?

7-8: Not bad, not bad at all. You might (and it is only a might at this stage) have some of the skills we need. Maybe you'd like to apply.


i did yes and i got 7, i make basura spy yes? i not read it like it was important. i say to myself yes, what is this basura story i read? i question it too much. i not able to make good spy.:roll:
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Read this :lol: :lol: I never read such loooooong sentences, especially the last paragraph...

Hugh Jackman Cell Phone

Hugh Jackman the famous Australian actor known for his dominating performances was finally observed dominating in real life when he almost stopped the rolling of screening show of one of the most awaited theatre plays from Broadways “ A Steady Rain” which is also happens to be a debut performance for the famous James Bond star Daniel Craig.

Hugh amazed entire theater audience and the show technicians including his co-actor when amidst very serious plot of the play he get upset by a Phone ring and stops the show directing that particular Viewer to either receive his phone or turn it off cause it was diverting his attention. Well this particular act proves Hugh allergy to usage of cell phones especially during the working hours. Being highly professional he expects people around him to abide by his rules simply or else he takes no time to stop the show and walk over to make sure every one’s phone is on silent.

“A Steady Rain” happens to play based on a real life story of an American police officer involved in a serial murder case mystery. Well Daniel and Jackman for sure play intense roles of two American police officers and the play revolves around their mutual relationship and the effect of this serial killer mystery on their personal and professional lives. The play as alike the previous hit shows from the Broadway house happened to back great amount of appreciation from theatre lovers and critics.

During such an intense performance no one out there expected Jackman to get distracted with a mere cell phone ring but one reason could be that possibly such performance involve a great amount of concentration for actors to get into the character because it’s a live performance no recordings so no scope of editing therefore more focus from actors is expected also the entire environment of the theatre get so involved that a slight unexpected motion get attention and diverts the actors from their performance. As for any comments from the show organizers , they still hold their comments on particular incidence but there has been a video posted by a viewer who was on the scene at that time and according to him this incidence actually happened and Jackman actually turned up to the guy who owned the ringing phone forcing him to either stop it or receive it and assured him that the show can wait for him cause hi phone rang repeatedly which seemed to be an urgency ,this particular response of actor depicted how annoyed he was from that phone ring. So next time you are watching Hugh Jackman make sure you switch off your cell phones.

source: http://www.khurak.net/hugh-jackman-cell-phone-002922/
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Hehe...I'll keep that in mind.
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Post by Vesper Lynd 007 »

Dunda wrote:Read this :lol: :lol: I never read such loooooong sentences, especially the last paragraph...
This sentences are very long indeed, but nothing against philosophical texts :wink:.
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sorry but that has nothing to do with philosophical texts, only bad punctuation :twisted:
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Post by Vesper Lynd 007 »

Dunda wrote:sorry but that has nothing to do with philosophical texts, only bad punctuation :twisted:
They have bad punctuations as well :wink:. And isn't Daniel kind of Philosophy :roll: :twisted:.
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Daniel is making the most of his stay in NY!! I wonder what he will be doing???


Daniel Craig, Mike Nichols, Will Swenson, et. al. Join Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline for Public's Courage in Concert

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/ne ... 21315.html
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Post by Zibzabzut »

Probably reading a poem, which is still exciting and for a wonderful cause (though ticket prices are currently WAY out of my price range lol).
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