Production Weekly reports via its twitter feed that Shawn Levy’s Real Steel starring Hugh Jackman will commence filming this coming June in Michigan. This “action-drama” will see Jackman playing a washed-up pugilist who trains robot boxers. It’s being produced by Steven Spielberg and is currently scheduled for release on November 18, 2011. The project was first announced back in September and, with this news, we can now officially confirm that it was not, in fact, a joke…did not see that one coming.

You’ll remember director Shawn Levy from his work on Cheaper by the Dozen, Night at the Museum, and the third-best Frankie Muniz movie ever, Big Fat Liar. This flick will be a departure into more dramatic (though still family-friendly) territory for him…or, at least, that’s the plan. But honestly, seeing words like “drama” and “robot boxing” in the same sentence, along with a title like Real Steel, makes it sound pretty damn funny to me…which, I suppose, would also represent a change of pace for Levy.
Source: Collider.com

I also uploaded some high quality candids of Hugh arriving at and leaving a gym in NYC.

GALLERY LINKS:
• Candids from 2010 – 01-20 – In New York [HQ]

Hugh Jackman, the actor most famous as the testosterone-fuelled Wolverine in X-Men, is to show his softer side in a global advertising campaign for Lipton Ice Tea.

Jackman, who also played the rugged stockman Drover opposite Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, has signed a three-year deal to front a multimillion-pound campaign, the first he has starred in outside his native Australia.

The European marketing director for Lipton Ice Tea, Francois Bazini, said that it was Jackman’s singing and dancing performance as a host at last year’s Academy Awards that convinced the company to sign him up.

“He has a great personality liked by men and women,” said Bazini. “He is very different from many other actors. He is a true entertainer who can dance, sing and act. We will use all of his skills.” (more…)

MovieLine.com is reporting that Matt Damon and Brad Pitt will both be lending their voices to Happy Feet 2, the sequel to the 2006 animated movie. It’s being reported that both actors were recording for their characters this week, although there is no indication as to what characters they will be voicing.

Damon and Pitt will join the likes of Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Hugo Weaving in the movie. The 2006 hit movie was the story of a tap dancing penguin named Mumble (Elijah Wood).

Happy Feet 2 will be in theatres on November 18, 2011.
Source: Empire Movies

Hard at work on a brand new ad shoot, Hugh Jackman was spotted planting a smooch on the lovely Ana de la Reguera at Grumari beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (January 11).

Filming the spot for Lipton Iced Tea, the 41-year-old Aussie actor has been accompanied on the overseas trip by wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their children, Oscar and Ava.

The work duties come not long after Jackman signed a three-year deal with Lipton Ice Tea to become its global brand ambassador.

According to press reports, the global TV campaign will be launching in March 2010 – with the ad featuring Jackman using the catch line “Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it”.
Source: Celebrity Gossip

GALLERY LINKS:
• Candids from 2010 – 01-11 – Filming a Lipton Tea Commercial in Rio De Janeiro [HQ]

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You know him as a talented actor, dancer, singer, producer, “Sexiest Man Alive,” fabulous awards show host, Broadway star (what can’t he do?)…now meet Hugh Jackman as you and a guest spend the day on the set of Real Steel in Michigan in summer 2010.

Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, Real Steel will be directed by Shawn Levy (The Night at the Museum series, Pink Panther, Big Fat Liar, as well as other hits).

Hugh Jackman has starred in a long list of hit films, including Australia, X-Men, The Prestige, Scoop, The Fountain, and more. His combination of talent and sexiness ensures success every time. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and a guest.

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Source: Luxury Travel Magazine

We can only assume that “Wolverine” star Hugh Jackman will be leaving his claws sheathed when he brings the word “concentrate” to the charming characters on “Sesame Street.”

The actor will pay a visit to Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch and the gang Jan. 27 when he helps spread that word on the street.

A slew of other stars are gearing up to hit the imaginary block as well:

Kobe Bryant gives us “miniature” on Jan. 21.

Christina Applegate will shuffle down the street on Jan. 25 with the word “booth,” followed a couple of weeks later by Debi Mazar with a big one: “humongous” Feb. 16. (more…)

Jackman has revealed the sequel would be filmed within the next 18 months.

“Wolverine’s going to be back. He’s going to Japan,” Jackman said.

“We shoot that probably in a year, year-and-a-half, something like that.”

Will you be watching another Wolverine film, or is one enough? Have your say below. (more…)