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| lauran |
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Hey! Where's my individual title?
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Got this from google and it sounds very interesting:
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Jennifer Aniston Goes Counter Clockwise
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
October 18, 2006
Universal Pictures has picked up Counter Clockwise, a dramedy written by Paul Bernbaum (Hollywoodland) for Jennifer Aniston to produce with an eye to star, says The Hollywood Reporter. Grant Scharbo and Gina Matthews of Roundtable Entertainment also are producing, along with Aniston's partner, Kristin Hahn.
The story centers on noted Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer, who is known for her work in the illusion of control, decision-making and aging theories. The script focuses on a real study Langer conducted in which she reversed the aging process of her subjects by making them believe they were younger. She wrote about her findings in "Mindfulness."
Scharbo and Matthews were producers on 13 Going on 30 and What Women Want.
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| mcd |
| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:04 pm |
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Hey! Where's my individual title?
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Link to Ellen Langer's site
http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/~langer/ |
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| Kathy Bear |
| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:15 pm |
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Jen agrees to Counter Clockwise
Jennifer Aniston has signed up to appear in Counter Clockwise.
According to The Hollywood Reporter the story follows Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer, who is known for her work in the illusion of control, decision-making and aging theories.
The script focuses on a real study Langer conducted in which she reversed the aging process of her subjects by making them believe they were younger.
Filming is expected to start next year. |
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| RnR4eva |
| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:35 pm |
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| This sounds interesting. Wonder if she will star or not because I have read aome articles saying she is and some saying she hasnt decided yet. |
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| cookie jar |
| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:35 pm |
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And from the original source, as well - according to this one, she doesn't know if she'll star yet, so I'll believe that for now. Nothing confirmed.
Quote: Oct. 18, 2006
One for ages: Uni, Aniston on 'Counter'
By Borys Kit
Universal Pictures has picked up "Counter Clockwise," a dramedy written by Paul Bernbaum for Jennifer Aniston to produce with an eye to star. Grant Scharbo and Gina Matthews of Roundtable Entertainment also are producing, along with Aniston's partner, Kristin Hahn.
The story centers on noted Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer, who is known for her work in the illusion of control, decision-making and aging theories. The script focuses on a real study Langer conducted in which she reversed the aging process of her subjects by making them believe they were younger. She wrote about her findings in "Mindfulness."
Scharbo and Matthews, who were producers on "13 Going on 30" and "What Women Want," came across the study in Deepak Chopra's book "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind." They acquired Langer's rights and brought it to Aniston and Hahn.
Aniston's new shingle, which has no name or any studio affiliation at this point, is in development on several projects, some of which came with Aniston when she left Plan B.
Donna Langley and Kristin Lowe are overseeing for Universal.
Bernbaum wrote "Hollywoodland," starring Ben Affleck and Adrien Brody. Projects in development include "The Warden," at HBO Films, and "Wide Ride," being produced by Kevin Misher. He also worked on the Revolution thriller "Next," starring Nicolas Cage. Bernbaum is repped by UTA and attorney Darren Trattner.
Aniston last starred in Universal's "The Break-Up," which has grossed more than $200 million worldwide, and she just directed a short film for Glamour magazine's "Reel Moments" series. She is repped by CAA. |
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| sweetemotion4life |
| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:25 pm |
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| So many amazing projects...I'm so excited about this. |
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| Lekinha |
| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:48 pm |
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She said Gleba!
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| Julie. |
| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:38 pm |
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| Jesus! She's a workahoolic, isn't she? Her lastest projects are very interesting, I think she's on her way. |
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| mcd |
| Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:03 am |
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from The Harvard Crimson- (harvards daily paper)
Jennifer Aniston to tell the story of Harvard psych. professor�s research
Published On Friday, October 20, 2006 5:02 AM
By ANDREW OKUYIGA
Contributing Writer
The spotlight of Hollywood will soon shine on the Harvard psychology department.
�Friends� star Jennifer Aniston is set to portray Harvard Professor of Psychology Ellen J. Langer in a new movie about the professor�s life and studies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Aniston, best known for her role as Rachel in the popular NBC sitcom, will also co-direct the movie, titled �Counter Clockwise.�
Langer said in an e-mail that she was excited about the Hollywood exposure.
�The research...means a great deal to me so the most exciting part is the possibility that it will reach a larger audience,� she wrote.
Langer has met with Aniston and said she was �impressed with how bright and genuine she seemed to be.�
The movie will bring a 1979 age-defying study onto the silver screen.
In the study, described in Langer�s 1989 book, �Mindfulness,� Langer placed a group of elderly men in a setting that convinced them the year was actually 1959.
The magazines, newspapers, and music the men saw and heard were all 20 years old and the men themselves were told to behave and talk as if it were 1959.
The men�s physical behavior followed their psychological convictions. Over the course of a week, signs of aging appeared to reverse and the men looked visibly younger. The subjects� joints became more flexible, their posture straightened, and the lengths of their fingers, which typically shorten with age, actually increased.
Langer wrote that the film�s producers promised to stay �true to the spirit of the material.�
�I�ve never been involved in anything like this so of course it�s exciting,� she wrote.
The film is being produced by Universal and was written by �Hollywoodland� screenwriter Paul Bernbaum.
Langer said that Aniston, and others, may be attracted to her research because �the results are positive, hopeful, and very unusual.�
�She�s also even better looking in person,� she said.
Aniston�s publicist did not return requests for comment. |
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| rossrachmonchan |
| Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:16 am |
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Okay, I gotta say ALL of these movies sound amazing!! Jen better do some
Right now I am thinking OSCAR  |
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| Paula |
| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:59 pm |
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Jen has a lot of great projects for this years...
I hope all them come true |
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| tic tac |
| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:38 am |
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rossrachmonchan wrote: Okay, I gotta say ALL of these movies sound amazing!! Jen better do some
Right now I am thinking OSCAR
actually, this movie doesn't sound like a oscar material, but if written right can bring in good money, a hit. which is what she needs right now. |
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| Meg |
| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:53 am |
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tic tac wrote:
actually, this movie doesn't sound like a oscar material, but if written right can bring in good money, a hit. which is what she needs right now.
I agree. I think it sounds very interesting though, even if she is just the producer or stars in it herself, either way. |
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| ukca |
| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:18 pm |
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Hey! Where's my individual title?
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| I love that she gets the chance to co-direct! |
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| rossrachmonchan |
| Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:13 pm |
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ukca wrote: I love that she gets the chance to co-direct!
That is a major bonus! because she loves it so much. I think that is Jen stars in this movie, it is prompted wel, shot well and all the acting and directing ect. is done amazingingly, then it sounds like it could be up for an award.
Hope this will happen |
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