The Next Feature from David Gordon Green - Your Highness

After having a number of projects in the air, it looks like “Your Highness” will be the next David Gordon Green feature film, starring James Franco and Danny McBride and shooting in Ireland this summer.  Variety writes:

Scripted by McBride and Ben Best, the comedy follows two spoiled and arrogant princes in a medieval fantasy setting. When an evil wizard casts a spell on their father and kidnaps the older prince's fiancé, they're forced to go on a quest to save their family and the kingdom.

James Franco got a Golden Globe nod for his role in Pineapple Express, so we’re just going to call it now; Academy Award for Best Actor, 2010.  The rest of the Variety article is here 

Lauren Greenfield Shoots Amy Poehler For New York Magazine

Adding to her celebrity portfolio, here's Lauren's latest work for New York magazine, Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope from her new show Parks and Recreation.  Check out the full article here

State of Play Interview with Kevin MacDonald in The New York Times

As we all know, MacDonald's State of Play is coming to theaters on April 17th, and the New York Times interviewed the director about the film and adapting this cult TV series to the big screen. Here's an excerpt, and catch the full interview here.

"I loved the series, but it never crossed my mind you could make it into a film,” the movie’s director, Kevin Macdonald, said in late March, talking on his cellphone from the back of a London taxicab. And even when he was shown a script, he added, he had a lot of reservations. “It’s sort of like what they say about books,” he said. “You know, good books make bad movies, and it’s better to make a movie from a bad book. This was a very good series, and I worried that we would just let down all the people who loved the original.” What changed his mind, he added, was his realization that the emotional core of “State of Play” involved themes of friendship and loyalty that could be translated anywhere.

Christopher Quinn and CVS - For All The Ways You Care

Christopher Quinn's series of mini-documentaries for CVS has hit the airwaves and the Interwebs. Check out the dedicated microsite at www.forallthewaysyoucare.com. The shoot took Quinn and the Chelsea crew across the country, starting in Albany, New York, then heading to Witchita, Kansas and finishing up in Fruitland, Idaho.

Here's "Gina" and visit the website for all the rest!

Johan Kramer's Sing for Darfur Win European Independent Film Festival Award

Chelsea Director Johan Kramer's latest film project, Sing for Darfur, won "Best European Dramatic Feature" at the European Independent Film Festival.  From the press release:

The European Independent Film Festival (ÉCU), Europe’s premier event for independent cinema, announces the 2009 festival award winners. An audience of several hundred gathered in the Grand Auditorium of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Site François-Mitterrand, to applaud the 113 talented independent filmmakers from 27 countries whose films were competing for the title of “Europe’s Best Independent Film” during the weekend of 13th – 15th March, 2009. Twenty-three awards were given out at the ceremony...Johan Kramer’s Sing for Darfur (Netherlands) for Best European Dramatic Feature 2009

Congratulation to Johan and everyone involved in the film!

Lauren Greenfield's Latest Work for The New York Times Magazine

Continuing her work on the accelerated pace of modern childhood, Greenfield's latest work illustrates the story of Allonzo Trier, a 13 year old basketball prodigy. See the full article with Greenfield's photography here.

Lauren Greenfield Featured At Inaugural Show of Annenberg Space for Photography

Chelsea director Lauren Greenfield is a featured photographer in L8S ANG3LES - exhibition of 8 LA Masters. The gala opening event is March 25 and the show runs through the summer. Greenfield will also be lecturing at the Annenberg in late May, so look out for more info on that.

For more of Greenfield's print work, check out www.laurengreenfield.com, and for more on the Annenberg Space and Foundation, click http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org.

Christopher Quinn Directs CVS

Here's a sneak peak of one of the three CVS spots directed by Christopher Quinn.

David Gordon Green Goes Eastbound & Down

Did you like Pineapple Express? Then you will love Eastbound & Down - the latest comedy series from HBO, starring Danny McBride (Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express and Superbad. HBO writes:

Relief Pitcher Kenny Powers was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny came home to Shelby County, NC and picked up a job as a substitute gym teacher (mostly so his brother Dustin would stop threatening to kick him out). He's spent every moment since then cashing in the last of his dying fame while plotting his inevitable comeback... one beer at a time.

Will Ferrell’s company, Gary Sanchez Productions, is producing the six-episode season for HBO, and Green trades off directing duties with Jody Hill and Adam McKay.

Finally, A Trailer for Eastbound & Down

Kicking off HBO's 2009 season is Eastbound & Down, a collaborative effort between Hollywood young guns (and long time friends) Jody Hill, Ben Best, and Danny McBride.  Chelsea's David Gordon Green directs a few of episodes and it promises to be a highlight of the television season.  Here's the trailer, and check out www.hbo.com/eastboundanddown

Kevin MacDonald's State of Play Trailer

Check out Kevin's trailer for State of Play:

Based on the BBC mini-series of the same title, a team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman's mistress. The original series starred Bill Nighy and launched the career of James McAvoy (who later starred in Kevin MacDonald's Last King of Scotland), and the film stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams, and Chelsea favorite Jason Bateman.

Theatrical Release: April 17, 2009.

Chelsea at AICP Holiday Party

As usual, Chelsea was thrilled to attend the annual AICP holiday party, held this year at The Plaza. Frankly, our pictures are not the best, but considering the open bar and unlimited fatty food, it's a Christmas miracle we took pictures at all. Toys were brought for Tots and a fantastic time was had by all!

Not sure why we look so grim, we were having a great time.

Michelle was suspicious of the drink, and rightly so.

Desserts! We ate of them. It was awesome / kinda gross.

James Franco Gets A Golden Globe Nod for Pineapple Express!

Dear Sony Pictures, please add "Golden-Globe Nominated" to the DVD packing for Pineapple Express.  Because it is!  James Franco has been nominated for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical" for his role as Saul Silver in David Gordon Green's Pineapple Express.  Congratulations to Franco, Green, and everyone involved in the film!

The Script “Breakeven” - Latest Music Video from Charles Mehling

Straight outta’ Dublin, the Script pair up with Mehling again for their latest single, “Breakeven”. The band is currently slated to open for U2 in their summer 2009 performance in Dublin's famous Croke Park.

Production Company 2.0

This was used in the Chelsea presentation at the Boards Summit 2008.