Ewan McGregor Archives

Renee Zellweger (3rd highest paid actress this year) and Ewan McGregor walked the red carpet earlier today at London’s premiere of Miss Potter (no relation to Harry) in Odeon Leicester Square. IMDB poster DomBiLijah_Live_On reports from the premiere: “Met Ewan, who screamed back at us after me and a few other girls were screaming for him, he grinned and did this fangirly scream back.”

Miss Potter tells the story of of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. US release dates: Dec. 29 (limited), Jan. 12. UK release date: Jan. 5.

Other Miss Potter co-stars pictured below at Lancaster House for after-party: Emily Watson, Oliver Jenkins, and Lucy Boynton.

Here is another set of pictures (first set here) from the set of The Tourist in NYC’s Bryant Park. Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor (you can see his face this time!) were filming scenes yesterday afternoon. The Tourist tells the story of accountant Jonathan (McGregor) that is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as “The List” by his lawyer friend, Wyatt (Jackman). But in this new world, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist. Michelle Williams (Dawson’s Creek, Brokeback Mountain) will also star in the film, which is set for a 2007 release. More pictures in the gallery!

Hollywood hunks Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor were spotted on the set of The Tourist in NYC’s Bryant Park earlier today, Oct 12. The Tourist tells the story of accountant Jonathan (McGregor) that is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as “The List” by his lawyer friend, Wyatt (Jackman). But in this new world, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist. More pictures in the gallery!

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HUGH! The Jackman turns 38 today.

Mad dogs and Englishmen are jubilating in the current heatwave in the British isles, but at least one tourist is unhappy - the hot weather is hindering Woody Allen’s efforts to get the right look for his latest film. The director is in London shooting his as-yet-untitled opus, which stars Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell. He chose to shoot in London again, where he also filmed Match Point, because of the capital’s customarily flat light - but the sunshine is, in McGregor’s words, "nobbling him". So, if you spot the Allen project shooting somewhere, best not to go up to him and sing Good Day Sunshine then.

Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor plays brothers Woody Allen’s latest, as-yet-untitled movie project. The film tells the tale of two brothers with serious financial woes but when they turn to crime, they become bitter enemies. Pictures of Colin and Ewan from the set in London have surfaced and there are more in the gallery!

A "Brand X" hat wearing Ewan McGregor airport sighting this past week! Just last month, actor Ewan McGregor, 34, and his production designer wife Eve Mavraki, 39, adopted a 4-year-old girl from Mongolia. They already have two biological daughters — Clara, 10, and Esther, 4. The couple has been married since 1995. Ewan plays super spy uncle Ian Rider to teenage spy kid Alex Rider (Alex Pettyfer) in his next film, Stormbreaker, opening in theaters nationwide on September 1st. More pictures in the gallery!

Last weekend, Ewan McGregor, Sandra Bullock, Peter Fonda,
and Peter Coyote were at the first-ever concours d’élegance
– a kind of exhibition of fancy machinery, usually cars –
for motorcycles at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay.

I’ve got my hands on another copy of The Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars CD. Read about it here from the first giveaway. Here’s the Unexpected Dreams tracklisting once more –

• Scarlett Johansson – “Summertime” (George & Ira Gershwin)
• Ewan McGregor – “The Sweetest Gift” (Sade)
• Taraji P. Henson – “In My Daughter’s Eyes” (James T. Slater)
• Jennifer Garner – “My Heart Is So Full of You” (Frank Loesser)
• Jeremy Irons – “To Make You Feel My Love” (Bob Dylan)
• John Stamos – “Goodnight My Angel” (Billy Joel)
• Lucy Lawless – “Little Child” (Eric Vetro/Alan Rich)
• Marissa Jaret Winokur – “The Wish Song” (Eric Vetro/Steven Shore)
• Eric McCormack – “The Greatest Discovery” (Elton John/Bernie Taupin)
• Victor Garber – “No One Is Alone” (Stephen Sondheim)
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus – “The Nightshift” (Brad Hall)
• Nia Vardalos – “Golden Slumbers” (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)
• John C. Reilly – “Lullaby In Ragtime” (Sylvia Fine)
• Teri Hatcher – “Goodnight” (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)

HOW TO WIN A FREE COPY :: Same drill! To win an Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars CD, simply leave a comment in this entry with a valid email address (not published) by May 4 @ 7PM EST and a winner will be chosen at random.  Good luck!

UPDATE :: Congratulations Jennifer L.!  Your CD’s on its way!  Thanks to everyone else who entered.  You can stream the entire CD here.

The Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars CD was released today, featuring some of my favorite actors lending their voice talents. Whenever actors sing (or try to sing), it completely intrigues me and this new album is no exception! It’s obviously not the best singing in the world, but it’s sure fun to listen to.  The CD features 14 spellbinding tunes by composers including Elton John, Billy Joel, Sade, Bob Dylan, and Lennon/McCartney, beautifully sung (well, sometimes) and lushly orchestrated.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit “Music Matters,” the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music education programs.  Here’s the Unexpected Dreams tracklisting –

• Scarlett Johansson – “Summertime” (George & Ira Gershwin)
• Ewan McGregor – “The Sweetest Gift” (Sade)
• Taraji P. Henson – “In My Daughter’s Eyes” (James T. Slater)
• Jennifer Garner – “My Heart Is So Full of You” (Frank Loesser)
• Jeremy Irons – “To Make You Feel My Love” (Bob Dylan)
• John Stamos – “Goodnight My Angel” (Billy Joel)
• Lucy Lawless – “Little Child” (Eric Vetro/Alan Rich)
• Marissa Jaret Winokur – “The Wish Song” (Eric Vetro/Steven Shore)
• Eric McCormack – “The Greatest Discovery” (Elton John/Bernie Taupin)
• Victor Garber – “No One Is Alone” (Stephen Sondheim)
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus – “The Nightshift” (Brad Hall)
• Nia Vardalos – “Golden Slumbers” (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)
• John C. Reilly – “Lullaby In Ragtime” (Sylvia Fine)
• Teri Hatcher – “Goodnight” (John Lennon/Paul McCartney)

HOW TO WIN A FREE COPY :: To win an Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars CD, simply leave a comment in this entry with a valid email address (not published) by April 26 @ 7PM EST and a winner will be chosen at random.  Good luck!

UPDATE :: Congratulations Hula Girl!  Your CD’s on its way!  Thanks to everyone else who entered.  Next time!  (And there will be a next time…)