Thursday, August 21, 2008

Off His Chest

Jake's newest look for Prince of Persia is not without discussion and debate, pro and can. But is it all that new? Looks a little similar to his Jarhead look. What is more interesting is to see how many thought this happen overnight. Some say he pumped up just now, some claim it came from the juice. It does seem that he can thin down and bulk up for roles more now than before ransforming from his thinned down look of Zodiac to a little more mature physique and from Rendition to now . Look back a couple of summers ago he was looking just as broad, just not as toned as now.

One thing, it does looks like Jake was pulling some creative camouflaging during the Nailed shoot. His bigger dress shirts and slightly ill tailored suits did make him look like the congressman, the extra few pound rounding out his face, also hid what was going on underneath. Did you notice that despite heat there where a lots of long sleeves to cover up off set too? Might have though it was because of the sun, but now we know it was not to show off the work in progress. But white tee's don't lie, and during Nailed you could start to see that he was working on. The muscle was there he just step it up into high gear dropping more than a few lbs, and really toning up.

Some like it, other don't. It may stay it may go. An actor has to be versatile and adapt to each an every role. When stories about Jake playing Joe Namath first came out last fall, most could not picture him in the role of a pro football quarterback. That was the biggest arguments in the sports side of things. What about now? You think he could hold his on in training camp and not get flattened, does he have the build now to play Namath?

Well one thing we do know he has the legs to pull off Namath's famous pantyhose ad now don't we? ; )



OMG Olympic Moment
Handball

The first played towards the end of the 19th century in Denmark, Germany and Sweden. Recognition of field handball based on the games of "Raffball" (snatch ball) and "Königsbergerball" (Konradhe modern game of handball was Koch, 1846-1911) occurred at the turn of the century. G. Wallström introduced Sweden to the sport of "handball" in 1910.

After the men's game debuted on turf football fields at the 1936 Games in Berlin, the European-based sport next appeared in its present indoor form in 1972 at Munich. A women's division opened in 1976 and it has become one of the most highly attended Olympic sports.

OMG's Take .

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

You're right about Namath. Jake didn't look like he could play him, now he could. What about his moon movie? Will he have to lose his muscles for it? Can't see him this big on the moon.

Anonymous said...

But white tee's don't lie.

Spesh, you sure have a way with words. No, you can't hide anything in a tee shirt.

I never thought of it that way, that any camoflage was to make him look less muscular - Jake is on the more built side, so it probably doesn't take much for him to get bigger. I think he'd make a great Joe Namath. Joe had great eyes too, but Jake's eyes are incredible. Let's just say that PoP look is starting to grow on me, I don't know why it was such a surprise to me. To me, Jake was at his most manly magnificent in Rendition. Jarhead too, but I like a little chest hair on a chest. Great post! Glad to see that Ted is still talking about BT, that's a lovely thing. Great song today. :)

Florida Tom said...

I think it is awesome that Ricky Martin is a Dad. I think it was great about Clay Aiken also. Maybe NPH and David will be next.

I also hope there is a Baby Tile and if there is that he/she will soon have two proud parents who will share their joy with the world.

I really liked this song.

destiny said...

I do like the way Jake looked in Jarhead, but the PoP look I'm not crazy about, at least based on the first look.

I thought Dlisted was funny yesterday groaning about all the baby news. I often feel the way he does when it comes to that topic. Too bad he didn't drop in a mention of TT. That whole craze for covering babies just feeds into that image HW is trying to push, which is why it is great to see someone like Ricky Martin.

Special K said...

On the Hallmark Aisle: Gay marriage cards

The nation's largest greeting card company is rolling out same-sex wedding cards -- featuring two tuxedos, overlapping hearts or intertwined flowers, with best wishes inside. "Two hearts. One promise," one says.

Hallmark added the cards after California joined Massachusetts as the only U.S. states with legal gay marriage. A handful of other states have recognized same-sex civil unions.

Hallmark started offering "coming out" cards last year, and the four designs of same-sex marriage cards are being gradually released this summer and will be widely available by next year. No sales figures were available yet.

Hollywood take note: Hallmark is headquartered in Kansas City,MO, yup the Midwest, same place you use as a your barometer for demographics.

Anonymous said...

I'm one of those who sincerely hope BT ISN'T true (not that I'm convinced it is).

I just don't see how a BT works on either a) practical or b) emptional levels.

The pratical issues are how long can you keep a child hidden? If you go back to Ted's BI he was very specific in saying that the sperm would be a mixed donation, and "far away from the prying press" the Bf would be named legally as the daddy. Surely at some stage someone would put two and two together - like if Austin suddenly turns up with a young child that is not one of his nieces or nephews. The child will eventually have to go to school - can the less-famous daddy be the only one to register it/pick it up?

The emotional issues are obvious - I can see hiding a r/ship you don't want the world to know about, but hiding your own offspring? I think that's f**ked-up.

I think it would be great if TT and GG came out, and then had a family but while in the closet it's just.....odd.

Anonymous said...

From Just Jared

“Jake Gyllenhaal to Romance Abbie Cornish?

Abbie Cornish is already dating Reese Witherspoon’s ex-husband, Ryan Phillippe, but soon may also be spending a lot of time with Reese’s current squeeze, Jake Gyllenhaal.

An insider tells In Touch that producers on Jake’s next movie are considering Abbie as his leading lady. The sci-fi flick is about an expedition to the moon to start a lunar colony and is due out in 2010.

“This is one of those only-in-Hollywood situations,” the insider says. “It could work out as long as Reese doesn’t visit Jake on the set.”

Can we say a-w-k-w-a-r-d?”

Just Jared

Anonymous said...

I don't mind Jake's body so much. It's the hair he's wearing that I can't stand. He's had some godawful styles in other movies, but this one takes it to a new low. His own hair is so beautiful, it's just a shame. Also, I have a PHD in Jake's treasure trail and I am saying those abs are fake.

Jake's name keeps coming up in the comments section re TT but Ted has yet to say it's not him, although he has nixed the other names that came up. Not that we need more proof that Jake is TT.

Anonymous said...

I agree, M, his own hair, even if it's not the ideal length for the character, is preferrable. He's fine just the way he is for physique, just look at OMG's last white tee pic for proof. Plus, less musculature looks like a more light & agile prince.

destiny said...

Totally agree Max. I think that if there is a Baby Tile they would have to come out by the time the child is ready for school at the latest. It just wouldn't be right to make a child live on the down low. And I do think chances are pretty good that there is a BT.

Wicked said...

Nice to see Hallmark is finally getting on the gay relationship bandwagon. It's funny to me to think about these cards not being available; gay bookstores have carried them for years. Kathryn Hamm, the woman with the gayweddings.com website, did the cake toppers for me and the Mrs.

Anonymous said...

Jake's newest look for Prince of Persia is not without discussion and debate, pro and can [con]. But is it all that new? Looks a little similar to his Jarhead look. What is more interesting is to see how many thought this happen [happened] overnight. Some say he pumped up just now, some claim it came from the juice. It does seem that he can thin down and bulk up for roles more now than before ransforming [transforming] from his thinned down look of Zodiac to a little more mature physique and from Rendition to now. Look back a couple of summers ago he was looking just as broad, just not as toned as now.

One thing, it does looks [look] like Jake was pulling some creative camouflaging during the Nailed shoot. His bigger dress shirts and slightly ill tailored suits did make him look like the congressman, the extra few pound [pounds] rounding out his face, also hid what was going on underneath. Did you notice that despite [the] heat there where a lots [lot] of long sleeves to cover up off set too? Might have though [thought] it was because of the sun, but now we know it was not [...] to show off the work in progress. But white tee's [ <--- no apostrophe ] don't lie, and during Nailed you could start to see that [that? or - what] he was working on. The muscle was there he just step [stepped] it up into high gear dropping more than a few lbs, and really toning up.

Some like it, other don't. It may stay it may go. An actor has to be versatile and adapt to each an [and] every role. When stories about Jake playing Joe Namath first came out last fall, most could not picture him in the role of a pro football quarterback. That was the biggest arguments [argument]in the sports side of things. What about now? You think he could hold his on [own] in training camp and not get flattened, does he have the build now to play Namath?

Well one thing we do know he has the legs to pull off Namath's famous pantyhose ad now don't we? ; )

Special K said...

Well now you see I need a copy editor, tough to write and get it edited first thing every morning before coffee.

Anonymous said...

Upon further review, the apostrophe use is correct, because it's used to show the omission of letters, as in short for tee shirt. So that charge can be dropped. :)

Anonymous said...

Lots of people can be editors. But are they able to come up with original material day after day?

Anonymous said...

^^That's the important thing. So, in conclusion, it is our opinion that the grammar police were a bit heavy-handed in the case and used too much force, and so should be sanctioned. ;)

Anonymous said...

"I think that if there is a Baby Tile they would have to come out by the time the child is ready for school at the latest."

But if BT does exist haven't they made the "scandal" 10 times worse by hiding it, not to mention bearding with Reese.

I can maybe see why they might have wanted to buy time out of the eye of the press during any pregnancy, but wouldn't the tabs have a field day if it turned out Jake was hiding something so big?

Wicked said...

Grammar police, as soon as you have material for an original post, please feel free to send it to our e-mail. We'd love to see what you can come up with.

but wouldn't the tabs have a field day if it turned out Jake was hiding something so big?

I can't even begin to imagine the reaction. If there is a BT, eventually it will come out.

prairiegirl said...

m said
Also, I have a PHD in Jake's treasure trail and I am saying those abs are fake.

m, you kill me. I'd like to go to that school for the same degree. That's what I say. And nothing at all wrong with that trail, why in the heck did they cover it up with that Play-Doh?

It is not right posting these pictures today for me to drop my jaw at work. Love every single one of them.... oops, forgot the POP one. Sorry, I can't get into his POP look at all, it's so unnatural. And I miss his own hair. But, it's for a role, for a role, for a role.

You guys (please don't take offence, I use that term in the most figurative sense) know where I heard this song? Even if not, I'm going to tell ya, lol. I heard it on Max (the Dancing with the Stars pro dancer)'s website. Jake & Austin know about digit-al love, right?

prairiegirl said...

Grammar police! everyone is killing me today.

That is great about Hallmark. That is a huge step, really. May seem behind the times, but really, it is a big step. Hallmark also makes cards for people going through cancer treatments & completion of treatments, in remission, and just diagnosed. They also make cards that can come from your pets. They think of everything.


Destiny, M K was on a roll yesterday. Did you see the other day when he was talking about not being able to shake his cold & apologizing for his short posts. He is just a riot.

I gotta get off; today is just an absolute nightmare @ work. Will have withdrawal this dogsitting weekend unless I take my laptop w/me. But some big V time coming at the beginning of next week, can't WAit!

prairiegirl said...

Aw, I can't leave without a hug for Special. Special, your post today was superb. Hey, me with my trashcan deletion & not to mention babbling problem, together with your few little typo's this morning, we can go soak our sorrows in a virtual tall glass of lemonade. I can't drink, otherwise I'd suggest a lil glass of Southern Comfort!! : )

Wicked said...

Mother gorilla will not give up the body of her dead baby

Nice to see the zoo is respecting her grief.

Special K said...

Jake after Bigfoot but ahead of a Jonas

destiny said...

Interesting to see the actual list of the top 50 searches. I can't believe Paris Hilton is #1, and I see interest in Heath and the Joker is still strong. And although Jake had a big jump in the number of searches, he still didn't make the top 50.

That story about the gorilla is sad and nice at the same time.

Anonymous said...

Can I just take a moment to say that your blog has the best music out of any blog I have visited ever.

For the first time when I go to a site, I don't feel the need to turn the volume down. I love this blog o-so-much.

Wicked said...

Can I just take a moment to say that your blog has the best music out of any blog I have visited ever.

Oh honey, we know! But we just love when people tell us anyway.

Clarity said...

Mourning gorilla holds on to body of her baby

Jeesh. Thats so sad : (


"I can't even begin to imagine the reaction. If there is a BT, eventually it will come out."

I cant either. Shocking would be an understatement.

Awesome music today!

"Oh honey, we know! But we just love when people tell us anyway."

LMAO..You tell'em Wicked. LOL.

Anonymous said...

Ellen & Portia's wedding pictures on Just Jared

Love the picture of them with their heads together. So happy and in love.

Anonymous said...

If Jake and Austin are hiding a baby, would you still be a fan? Could you still respect him?

Anonymous said...

Beautiful wedding pics of Ellen and Portia, congratulations and much happiness to them. I love Portia's gown! :)

Congratulations also to new Dad Ricky Martin on the birth of twin babies! Gay couples are having families all the time, so it's very possible there's a Baby Tile, and it's wonderful. If there is, I don't know if J&A would "hide" it as much as try to maintain their privacy and shield the child from paparazzi, and at some point, I do feel they'll let the world know.

NPH's partner David had twins with his former partner, and speaking of which, I saw a pic of NPH in one of the gossip mags at the salon, and I swear, he's never looked more handsome than he has lately. :)

destiny said...

The people who have come out all seem to look happier, healthier and sexier than they did while closeted. No different than comparing Jake with Austin and Jake post-Reeking.

Anonymous said...

Honestly, what I see lately with Jake is horrendous - it's kinda worrisome, if I wasn't just a fan who should mind their own business. I don't see happiness. I know it's hard to know what's really going on by just a pics only, but some pics are exceptional, like Lakers I. J&R look like a couple who's been married for 15 years, and not in a good way.

Anonymous said...

I keep reminding myself that they probably never expected the bearding to have to go on so long, or for the negative reaction that the concept of Jake and Reese together generated. It all looked so easy sitting in a conference room with PR, deciding what to do. I've been there in business, so I am cutting Jake some slack. How he gets himself out of this mess is going to be a real challenge.

Anonymous said...

methinks the grammar police is a babbler..the babble blog is soooo proud of its perfect grammar. looky here, right now they have over 250 comments on the last entry which was....10 days ago. it takes them a week and a half to create, write, and proofread..pfffffttt. i'll take the spontaneity, effort, music, teamwork, and dedication of special k and wicked over perfect, controlled, and censored any day.

Anonymous said...

where is my math..they only have 226 comments

Anonymous said...

M said..I have a PHD in Jake's treasure trail and I am saying those abs are fake.

ITA. Hasnt anyone seen the shaded wavy lines on his rib cage/stomach skin in the PoP pics? Might be subtle to most people but its obvious to me. Look closely, compare the light and dark areas and you will see it, like horizontal wavy stripes made to make it look more defined. Also if you look at bare chest pics of him done a few years ago to the PoP pics his belly button has moved. ?? Do people's/men's belly buttons move with age?!

Anonymous said...

Jake on steroids rumor

Anonymous said...

On Ted's new video he says that Abbie and Ryans aren't serious and won't last accoerding his sources because Abbie is too young to settle down with an older guy with kids. He compared her to slutty miller.

Anonymous said...

Wendy Williams that's who said. HA! Gossip trying to do a daytime show.Oh that's quality television.

Anonymous said...

Jake on steroids rumor

Ouch!