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‘Project Runway’ first media

Sandra — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:14:05 +0000

The time is nearing for Natalie’s Project Runway appearance later today, in a special “green” episode of the popular fashion designer reality series, and a whole bunch of websites already have a first look at a lovely Natalie on the show.

First off, some photos. I’ve added one promotional photo and a handful of medium-res preview screen captures of Natalie’s guest appearance on the show, during which she wore a beautiful, green strapless mini with a simple ponytail-do — once again, Nat pulls off a stunning, classy and classic look. I’m sure we won’t be disappointed in her judging input, either! Stay tuned for more.

Furthermore, some video previews of Natalie’s appearance have surfaced online. Access Hollywood has a look at this week’s Project Runway episode which includes some footage of Natalie entering the series’ famous runway, much to the contestants’ surprise and delight. Bravo.tv also has a preview of the episode, with slightly more footage of Natalie than the former. Judging by the footage, Nat seemed very excited to be part of the show!

Update: Another four medium-res promotional photos of Natalie on the show have been added to the gallery. Enjoy!

New Photo Albums:

• ‘Project Runway’ Bravo TV Preview Screen Captures
• ‘Project Runway’ Promotional Footage

‘Project Runway’ appearance reminder, ‘Carmensita’ caps

Sandra — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:19:42 +0000

It’s good to finally have some proper news on Natalie, isn’t it? It’s been awful quiet since May.

Anyway, here’s today’s update. Starting off with a Project Runway reminder. Natalie will be a guest judge in episode 5.02 of the show, a special “green” episode apty titled “Grass Is Always Greener”. The episode will air today at 9-10 PM ET/PT pm Bravo — check your local listings. Don’t forget to visit Portman Source for coverage!

We also finally have some medium-res screen captures of Natalie as Princess Carmensita Saplingita in Devendra Banhart’s positively hilarous, Bollywood-inspired music video for “Carmensita”, from Banhart’s latest album, Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. Non-U.S. residents who’ve once again been snubbed of viewing the video will find it available for viewing on YouTube. Go check it out while you can!

New Photo Albums:

• Devendra Banhart “Carmensita” (2008) Music Video Screen Captures

Devendra Banhart video online, ‘Project Runway’ airdate

Sandra — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:51:13 +0000

Finally, some news! The music video for Devendra Banhart’s quite evidently Bollywood-inspired “Carmensita”, featuring Natalie in an absolutely hilarious cameo appearance, has finally premiered online, and is available for viewing at Spinner.com. Do check it out (if you can — non-US residents will have to bitterly bite their tongue for the moment), Natalie is absolutely priceless and looks like she had a ton of fun filming it. Screen caps later today!

In other news, according to the Project Runway official site, Natalie will “guest judge” in the green, second episode of Season 5, which airs on Wednesday July 23 2008 (that’s tomorrow!) at 9-10 PM ET/PT on Bravo — check your local listings. Don’t forget to visit Portman Source for coverage! From Bravo.tv:

Episode 2: Grass Is Always Greener
The designers are forced to think green in the second episode of Project Runway — with the help of their trusted model. Guest Judge: Natalie Portman.

Regarding reposting of photos

Sandra — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:31:31 +0000

I’ve recently noticed that photos originating from Portman Source are being reposted at other websites without the slightest of mention of the site. While a little reposting is fine by me (after all, the site is here to share, no?), I do find it increasingly disheartening to see hoards of material — literally hundreds of photos — from our imagery being continuously spread to or at other sources, material I work hard to obtain exclusively for Portman Source. In view of the fact that, unlike many other fan sites today, I leave the majority of photos untagged and do not nitpick about the occasional reposts, I don’t see why allowing Portman Source a taste of appreciation for work well done should be so much to ask.

Thus, I kindly ask you to please credit Portman Source for reposted material, and ask you not to redistribute our original scans or screen captures to or at other websites, whether they be dedicated to Natalie or not. Thank you.

Natalie a guest judge on ‘Project Runway’ S5!

Sandra — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:46:51 +0000

Finally(!) some news, and some good (albeit a tad surprising) news at that. NewsDay.com reports Natalie will be a guest judge in the 5th season of Bravo TV’s fashion designer reality series, Project Runway. From NewsDay.com:

The season is bittersweet for Bravo — it’s auf wiedersehen at the end, as next time around it moves to Lifetime. But the powers behind the show assure that they are pulling out all the stops. Fashion fabulous guest judges range from Diane von Furstenberg to Brooke Shields, and even a few notable LIers will weigh in, including LL Cool J of Manhasset for a music-centric challenge and Natalie Portman, a Syosset high school grad, who will render judgement during a “green” episode.

The 5th season of the hit TV series will air on Wednesday night in its new time slot of 9 pm.

Natalie to appear in PETA anti-fur PSA

Sandra — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:45:31 +0000

Saying things have been quiet with Natalie of late does not do justice to the utter lack of Nat news we’ve been experiencing. However, Ecorazzi reports Natalie will be appearing in an anti-fur Public Service Announcement à la PETA. From Ecorazzi.com:

But for [award-winning Brazilian actress Elissa] Sursara, a guest appearance is not the last of her eco-friendly projects in her stand against animal exploitation. Reportedly joining forces with a super-secret shoe design house to release her own range of vegan-friendly footwear and teaming up with fellow actress Natalie Portman for an anti-fur PETA PSA, it’s the starlet’s own highly-graphic animal rights documentary Rights Revoked for Animal Planet that is said to have tongues wagging.

No Saturn Award for ‘Goya’s Ghosts’

Sandra — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:30:25 +0000

The winners of the 34th Annual Saturn Awards have been announced. Unfortunately, Goya’s Ghosts did not win the award for Best International Film which the movie was nominated for. The award went to Eastern Promises.

‘Elle’ (Fi) June 2008 scans

Sandra — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:07:36 +0000

I’ve been meaning to upload these for a while now, but haven’t really gotten to it. I’ve just added 6 hi-res scans of Natalie’s feature in the June 2008 issue of Finnish Elle. The inside photos are not new, the cover shot on the other hand, is. Enjoy, and kindly do not redistribute these scans at another Natalie Portman fan site as they were obtained exclusively for Portman Source. Thank you. More scans coming up!

New Photo Albums:

• ‘Elle’ (Fi) June 2008 Scans

Medium-res ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ screen caps

Sandra — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:18:49 +0000

My apologies again for the delay in updates, we experienced some technical difficulties for a while there. Lucky for us (?), there hasn’t really been any news on Natalie of late, so we haven’t really missed anything.

At any rate, I do have something to update with today. I’ve just uploaded roughly 1700 medium-res screen captures of Natalie as Anne Boleyn in Justin Chadwick’s period drama The Other Boleyn Girl; DVD-quality caps will be added as soon as possible. While I confess I didn’t like the movie itself, Natalie was her usual splendid self, with her performance being one of the highlights of the film. Enjoy the caps; our gallery has now reached more than 40,000 Natalie Portman photos!

New Photo Albums:

• ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ Movie Screen Captures

Site updates delayed

Sandra — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:31:59 +0000

Apologies for the delay in updates, we’re currently experiencing some technical difficulties which hopefully will be resolved soon. Stay tuned!