Oscars Nominees Luncheon Feb.8, 2016

Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon 2016 with Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio,
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Brie Larson, Matt Damon, Rachel McAdams, Rooney Mara, Eddie Redmayne,
Alicia Vikander, The Weeknd, Saoirse Ronan, Sylvester Stallone, Sam Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Jason
Leigh, and Steven Spielberg on February 8, 2016. (x)

Eddie Redmayne discussed his expectations for the Oscars after his nomination for Best Actor in 

"The Danish Girl," recent criticism of the lack of diversity at the Oscars and the impact of his work on the
transgender community. Watch his full press conference at the 88th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon

He said: “It’s such an extraordinary ride. Last year was like being hit by a bulldozer and it’s such a frenzy of emotions that you try to remain open enough to enjoy it and remember it.” Redmayne will attend the Oscar ceremony with his wife Hannah Bagshawe, who is pregnant with their first child, and he said the pair would try to take it easy beforehand. “You think of it as an evening event but it takes such a long time, I will have a calm day,” he said. “I promise Hannah whenever we come to LA that the sun will be shining, but it rained last year. We will have a gentle day and relax and enjoy it. Last year I was such a frenzy of nerves .” Asked if he would have a glass of champagne, he replied: “Several.” Redmayne also addressed the controversy over the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations when asked if it was something the chosen actors had discussed. He said: “We haven’t all met together until this occasion but it’s on everyone minds and the way it has been handled seems to be a positive step.” (x) via

On the impact of "The Danish Girl" on the transgender community:
"I would never assume that the film would have any sort of huge effect, but I hope that what we were doing is continuing the conversation. It's an extraordinary thing for us that, in the past year or two, trans issues have come into the mainstream media and yet what is dumbfounding is it's almost 100 years since Lili and Gerda's story. Everyone goes, 'It's happening. The change is happening.' But what's staggering to me is how long it's taken and how much of a distance there is to go." (x)

Variety: Oscar Telecast Will Be ‘Most Diverse Ever,’ Says Producer at Luncheon
This year’s Oscar show “will be the most diverse ever,” producer David Hill told Variety on Monday at the Oscar nominees luncheon. Despite the lack of acting nominees of color...
Eddie Redmayne said he hopes “The Danish Girl” continues the conversation about transgender issues. “And yet, what is dumbfounding is that it’s almost 100 years since Lili and Gerda’s story. What’s staggering to me is how long it’s taken and how much of a distance there is to go...

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In This Album: Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Lady Gaga, Brie Larson,
Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio

The cutest photobomber! Eddie follows the steps of Benedict (x) via

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Eddie Redmayne Spain - 08/Feb - 88th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon

Sightings last week in Copenhagen, London - yesterday at Heathrow, at LAX and between

Starting off fashion week with a re-visit from this fashionable gentleman Eddie Redmayne (x)

 

Eddie left his Copenhagen Hotel for the airport to fly back to London (bespokeredmayne) 

photos from the Daily Mail article (full of errors)

On the left photo you can see behind Eddie his father Richard Redmayne.

 

FAMILY NIGHT OUT: Eddie Redmayne exits the chic Ivy Chelsea Garden restaurant just blocks 

from his family home Friday night, with father Richard trailing behind, and wife Hannah. (source)

(the Daily Mail came up again with a tale about a romantic dinner-date with pregnant wife Hannah)

harethtayem: Bumped into this #thedanishgirl #eddieredmayne at london airport bound to LA 

on the same flight. (via)

philyg7: 10 hours flight to LA  (via)

 Eddie arrives in LA for Monday’s Oscars nominees’ luncheon.(via)

iamlewiscoles: When you get off a flight and bump into the Danish Girl. Judging by the

eyes who was in first class and who was in economy? 😳 Thank you kindly Eddie!

THR: Oscar Nominees Lunch Guest List Unveiled

Oscar hopefuls are expected to attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ annual Nominees Luncheon, which will be held Feb. 8 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel...

Best actor and actress nominees who have indicated they’ll be present include Cranston, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlotte Rampling, Eddie Redmayne and Saoirse Ronan. 

Supporting actor and actress nominees on the RSVP list include Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rooney Mara, Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Sylvester Stallone and Vikander...

The event, at which nominees from all 24 Oscar categories mingle and participate in a class photo, kicks off events leading up to the 88th Oscars, which will be held Feb. 28, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, broadcast live by ABC.

TDG interviews - Tom Hooper in Göteborg - 'Film is GREAT' reception

Recently published 'The Danish Girl' interviews on my playlist with Eddie Redmayne,
Alicia Vikander and Tom Hooper (Masterclass at GIFF 2016)

 My screenshots from the Chinese interview (x)
my gifsets on tumblr

39th Göteborg Film Festival Jan.29 - Feb.8.

The Danish Girl had its Swedish premiere at the Göteborg Film Festival. Director Tom Hooper is the 2016 recipient 

of the Honorary Dragon Award. Hooper visited Gothenburg during the festival on 3-4 February to recieve his award.

Video: Master Class Tom Hooper 'The Danish Girl' held on 3rd Feb. at the festival

(You can find the video above on my playlist too)

"The Danish Girl shares with The King’s Speech that theme of the blocks that lie between us and the best version of ourselves – and how we overcome those blocks. The film tells the extraordinary story of Lili Elbe, one of the world’s first people to undergo gender confirmation surgery, and the powerful love story of two people who go through Lili’s journey together. It movingly portrays a marriage going through a profound transformation."

Eddie is outstanding in this scene (x)

The Hollywood Reporter: 

Eddie Redmayne to Co-Host L.A. Reception for U.K. Film Campaign "Film is GREAT"

with British consul general Chris O’Connor. The evening will be emceed by James Corden with music from Jamie Cullum and a special menu from chef Gordon Ramsay.
..."I am thrilled to be co-hosting this year’s Film is GREAT reception," said The Danish Girl actor. "The range of British talent — both in front of and behind the camera — recognized by the film community over these past few months demonstrates the strength of the British creative industries."...

"Film is GREAT" will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in West Hollywood

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