Forbes.com came out with their Star Currency listing. "The project's primary goal is to gain insight from the global entertainment industry regarding 1,400-plus actors in today's worldwide marketplace from a financial perspective. Many elements contribute to the financing of a film as well as its ultimate theatrical box-office performance and post-theatrical life--the actor's involvement being one of the central components. This confidential survey, while subjective, seeks to evaluate the actor's impact in a number of areas.""Voters were asked to consider a number of elements regarding the actor's participation in a film as they applied in the market at the time of the survey. Criteria used were:
--The amount of financing that flows to a project is significantly determined by the individual actor's presence in a film.
--The individual actor's presence in a film guarantees theatrical distribution.
--The individual actor's presence significantly drives the film's theatrical box-office performance."
The top ten is probably who you can all guess Will Smith top of the heap , with Johnny Depp, Leo, Angelina and Brad all tied for second, then Tom Hanks, Clooney, Denzel, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson rounding out the top ten.
Where did Jake rank? 52nd. But before discussion starts there are a few things about the list that are interesting.
There are only 8 actors under 30 who made the list. Only two actors ranked higher than Jake. Shia LeBeouf (rank 33) and Kiera Knightly (rank 42). There were 4 male actors under 30 who broke the top 100, besides Shia and Jake, Seth Rogen (86)and James McAvoy(86).
Shia looks to be more of action star, Seth seems to be covering comedy, and James and Jake? Where do they fit .... is HW slotting them into their leading man for that age group? Is Jake a traditional leading man? Or will he be more bankable as something else? Is this why he took PoP? What do you see him as?
Jake has talked about admiring Matt Damon's career path. Could you see him following a similar path over the next ten year?
Maggie was ranked at 200, and Peter at 214.
#52 Jake Gyllenhaal
Forbes Star Currency
Now for #1 of the day. Stump, a Sussex Spaniel, is the oldest Best in Show winner in history at 10 years old. Congrats Stump. Have a box of Scoobie Snacks on us.
Interesting that Maggie and Peter did so well. Probably has to do with their ability to get audiences for the indie films they do.
ReplyDeleteAnd last but not least, BIG KUDO'S to Stump, the Sussex spaniel, who won the Westminster last night.
ReplyDeleteI want hump Stump!
((((((((AG))))))))) Thinking of you, it's a terribe thing.
ReplyDeleteWow, I only watched Westminster a little this year, but I did see Stump in all her silky-coated beauty. Congrats to her!
Interesting post today, Jake has quite a career ahead of him. :)
50 degrees here today, PG, a heat wave! ;)
What do you see him as?
ReplyDeleteCharacter and lead actor rolled in one?
YES!!! Most definitely, I actually almost prefer character actors, there's more depth, and well, character. :) After seeing the Wrestler, I was amazed at Mickey Rourke's performance. Just shining.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Stump is a he, not a she, and he has two sons, Root and Forest. :)
My faves are the German Shepherds, Goldens, and Huskies. ;)
Who is Mr X ?
ReplyDeleteJake and Mr X, Nov 2004
The latest "aww!" (gag me) Reese story going 'round the net and Readers Digest is she's a typical mom who embarasses her kids. “I love to sing around the house and in the car, but my daughter hates it.” Okay how many of you wanna bet she and Jake sing show tunes when they're driving to and fro all the coffee shopping photo ops?
ReplyDeleteSorry, Stump is a he
ReplyDeleteStump hump me!
My faves are the German Shepherds,
*kisses Nor'east*
Atti, you're a sweetie. Kisses right back attcha. :*
ReplyDeleteDear Ted:
ReplyDeleteI saw some recent pictures of Reese Witherspoon, and it looked like she may be preggers in a couple of them. What do you think? Any chance she is going for No. 3? Is this why Jake and Reese seem so happy out and about lately, along with trips to the doctor's office? What's your take?
—Me Curious
Dear Tot Tracker:
It would be the most brilliant PR procreation since Angelina started breeding with Brad.
Dear Ted:
It's been over a year since Heath died, but Jake Gyllenhaal still hasn't said much publicly regarding Heath in remembrance. I thought they were friends? Thought it was very strange for Jake not to issue a statement when Heath died
—Elle
Dear Mourning Time:
Since when did Jake become Heath's spokesman? I don't think it's necessary for him to issue any public statement about Heath, that's not what counts when truly remembering someone.
Dear Ted:
What is with Jen Aniston? She picks these quirky meaningless movies to play a "Rachel" character, and also they oddly mimic her real life. He's Just Not That Into You and now The Baster? Is she laughing at herself all the way to the bank?
—Kac
Dear Bang for Your Buck:
You bet, hon. Angie hasn't won an Oscar recently, so why should that be Jen's goal? She wants to take that America's Sweetheart crown back from Witherbabe.
Tot Tracker=TT=Toothy Tile.
ReplyDeleteTed also seems to be saying he has no idea how far they'll take this.
*ring*
ReplyDelete"Yeah Reese"
"Jake when you get here and it better be pretty darn quick or I'm having my guy upp the late charges on the contract again, park in front of the black Yukon cuz I got a grey/tan Expedition for us to use this week. No wait, park in the 1st spot under the tree so the fucking birds will shit on your car and not mine. And text me when you get here so I can run out cuz I need to make this photo op snappy I got trash can fill lines to inspect when I get back. By the way I'm driving us today and you know the deal, whoever drives gets to pick the showtunes so STFU if I don't wanna hear you sing A Chorus Line for the millionth time."
Reekemobiles at the Ready
I want hump Stump!
ReplyDeleteBastard! I'm way cuter!
Reese didn't make the list?
ReplyDeleteLOL valet. And what a funny coincidence that photo was taken on Feb. 5.
ReplyDeleteI went to Walmart yesteday and they're selling Brokeback dvds. Did nt' they ban them before?
ReplyDeleteYeah Destiny and the name is RW house not RW and JG house.
ReplyDeleteJake in New York City. Probably for tomorrow night's opening of Maggie and Peter in Uncle Vanya.
ReplyDeleteIUC: Toothy Update…
ReplyDeleteUpdate: The Hollywood mogul who claims he was lovers with Toothy made it clear in an email to me last night under no terms was he afraid to come out. “Almost every studio exec I know is gay,” he said. “In this case I had to do everything to protect his (Toothy) career and well being. Otherwise, it would have been career suicide for him. Everyone in this town knows I’m queer and never in a million years would I try to hide it.”
Universal Studios pic
Wondering: Reese is #32 on the list.
ReplyDeleteChris: Reese bought the house with Ryan and she asked for it in the divorce, so the lease is in her name only. It's a lot smaller than I imagined.
What was the point of taking an ariel shot of her place? To tie in with the London flat story?
Universal Studios made Wimbledon.
ReplyDeleteTo tell the Tooth, Jake is UniversaTile!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the summary of the IUC stuff. I'm still waiting for the entire saga to unfold. That pic of Jake and the guy does look pretty chummy. Saw it on WFT2. No clue who he might be but they both have those lit from within smiles on their faces, not unlike Jake and Austin.
ReplyDelete52 is pretty damn good for his age and the problems he's had with his films. I think to an extent the raters are betting on the come here. It will be interesting to see if he delivers. On that topic, shouldn't we have heard some release dates for Brothers by now.
Wicked and Spesh check yor gmail haha.
ReplyDeletegmail=Goosemail
ReplyDeleteI think to an extent the raters are betting on the come here.
ReplyDeleteM do you mean come in craps?
Call it coincidence or power of suggestion, but Stump looks a lot like Jake to me. I think it's the eyes and expressive brows, lol.
ReplyDeleteIts the tongue!
ReplyDeleteChris, yes. Betting on the future.
ReplyDelete1 thing I'm dreading: Reeke valentine fest. For fun heres my Reeke photo op story prediction. People: Jake Proposes and Reese Says........... YES!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect time for the Ian backslash to start. I wonder if Maggie will get dragged into a NY photo op if Reeke is there. Hopes not.
I dunno how the Forbes rating will go if/after that. I don't like Forbes, its a trophy magazine not serious economics imo.
Wheres PG and Tom Jersey?
Reese will be too busy making handmade Valentines with her kids baking heart shape cookies and singing love songs. Wearing an apron and a strand of pearls.
ReplyDeleteBeen a busy week Chris. Just got home. Damn seems like Ted is saying that Jake and reese could be doing the dirty. That sure is a change in his tune.
ReplyDeleteTed has been easy on Jake regarding the Heath issue. He told us to be patient at first and now he saying Jake didnt have to say anything. I disagree big time with Ted on that one.
Still hoping to see Jake in Philly on Valentines Day. Rufus will be in town. I cant wait.
Hey Chris, I'm around. I was working on a post at lunchtime, got distracted talking to my lil buddy since we were the only ones for awhile in the office while everybody else went out (a rarity anymore!), came back, wasn't happy with it, and scrapped the whole thing. Oh, gosh, but I'm going to interrupt this one, too, for a bit. The Seinfeld episode with the Merv Griffin set, George hitting the squirrel in the road, and Elaine with the "office sidler" is on now and it just kills me. I have got to watch it & have some laughs.
ReplyDeleteTom 6.33 Damn seems like Ted is saying that Jake and reese could be doing the dirty.
ReplyDeleteTom where do you get that?
Dear Ted:
I saw some recent pictures of Reese Witherspoon, and it looked like she may be preggers in a couple of them. What do you think? Any chance she is going for No. 3? Is this why Jake and Reese seem so happy out and about lately, along with trips to the doctor's office? What's your take?
—Me Curious
Dear Tot Tracker:
It would be the most brilliant PR procreation since Angelina started breeding with Brad.
Tom, "It would be the most brilliant PR procreation" doesn't say Reeke is having sex.
1st: "IT WOULD BE" means IF, as in a scenario, a possibility. It doesn't mean it is a FACT.
2nd: "brilliant PR procreation" to me means a PR STORY, story being the operative word. PR Fiction.
I saw a comment on AT where someone said Reese has a fat belly not a glow (lol). Where did Ted get that "Glow" headline anyway? Anyone can see she's been sour not glowing and the "bump" has been there for the last 2 years.
Another thing the write says "going to dr visits together" Huh? The phot ops the writer is talking about is 1. Reese was at dr office (remember "screaming midget" pics?) and then 2. the next day there was Reese alone in Jake's car while he went in a med building. WTF? I wouldn't call those "dr visits together" and why Ted accepts what the writer says is weird or lazy.
Yeah Reeke having a very "public" baby would be a good way to Jake to "prove" his straightness except: in vitro technology today doesn't guarantee that the father of the child actually had sex with the mother (you know there would always be doubts where Reeke is concerned), wouold and could Reese physically have a third child, and the professional work she loses and the "knocked-up again" outside of marriage (like she was with Ryan) image it gives her, how far will Reeke go, is it really worth it? Also the child if Reese had one doesn't mean its Jake's.
Don't know why but something with the "tot" Ted calls the writer bothers me. (Special and destiny your affecting me lol) I keep thinking "tater tot" and wondering if Ted means something. Mr Potato Head? Idaho? Jake is boiled, mashed, and twice baked? French fry?
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ReplyDeleteJersey Tom said...
ReplyDeleteThe only difference is Chris is that Ted has always said no sex. Here it sounds like he isnt ruling it out anymore. I hope I am wrong buddy.
Reading the letters involving Jake and Toothy it seems like Ted has taken a turn this week. Not sure what is going on especially with Ian supposingly outing Jake after having Ted on his website. Something seems different. Maybe it is just that Ted is trying to keep us all interested. Jake has lost a lot of fans.
Jersey Tom, like the Kinsey scale, my own feelings for Jake run a spectrum with lust on one end and maternal concern on the other. Where I fall on any given day depends on how he looks and what he is up to. I think Ted is the same way with paternal on one end. I think he genuinely likes Jake/toothy, is concerned about his happiness and welfare, and some days he just cuts Jake some slack. After all most times Ted has been pretty brutal. A touch of guilt pops in once in a while too. I don't read too much into the pregnancy reply. Anyone looking at the whole series of pics that day could plainly see it was only one pic. The shirt just ballooned while she was cringing to pull away from Jake.
ReplyDeleteNice to know that Jake is getting some time in NYC and that's he's there for Maggie and Peter. And of course Ms. Ramona. You do have to wonder if Mr. Nichols is doing some research for Lincoln Boothe at the moment as well. ; )
ReplyDeleteIt is is interesting that Ted used the word Tot. And that would be a good word for Baby T. Since if the timeline is correct will be a tottering two this year.
Hi guys. I reacted at first just like you, Tom. It just sounded so obvious. But then Ted doesn't usually just give a straight yes/no answer, it seems. Chris gives some of the reasons why I would argue against Reese deciding to get pregnant. I just don't think those pictures tell the truth only because she's inconsistant in how she appears photo to photo. At times, it appears she doesn't have a flat ab and then in another, she does.
ReplyDeleteI'm just kind of tired of the whole thing; really, really getting fed up with all of it. With this Ian guy and his string-it-along stories, touting the next one like the weather guy on your local 10 o'clock news, telling you to stay tuned later on in the show for our complete forecast, including just how much snow we could get. Like Wicked & Destiny said, if you have something, for gosh sakes, just spill it. Stop dragging it out.
There's just so much right now floating around and some of what Ian says is conflicting with what Ted has insinuated/said all this time during his TT bi's. I don't like it when I don't know anymore who's telling the truth, what's a photo op, what's not, did Jake really want to come out of the closet or does he now really like the bearding. And if so, why?
If Jake is happy to keep doing the bearding, keep doing the big lie, then why on earth am I continuing to follow this guy? Right now, I'm just trying to find something about him that makes me still want to care. And no one is asking me to be a fan, I understand that. It's purely my decision; got no right to lay any claims or criticisms since all I need to do is just turn away.
And right now, for me, it just comes down to this. When there are people out in this world who would give anything for a second lease on life, a clean bill of health, another chance to correct a wrong, another day to just try again to get it right, and then I see 2 people like Jake and Reese playing their lives like it's a 6-act theatrical piece with all the time in the world to try & control their own destiny, well, it just makes me apathetic. Doesn't even make me sad anymore because it's a complete waste of my time.
So, I'll just hang back and see what else unfolds. After awhile, I need something concrete, something true, something tangible, something that will tell me I'm not wasting time supporting something that maybe isn't being so reluctantly hidden after all. If all 3 parties are perfectly happy with the way things are, then why on earth would I argue.
Everyone have a good night. I've got to step out for a bit, get a couple lil' Valentine items. Got class tomorrow night and then it's dogsitting time.
Man, I had to come back, reread what I had posted, try & make sure it didn't sound too woeful.
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody else ever get fed up with it all? Maybe I just need to laugh it all off. Maybe all our meetings at work this week is what's making me be all serious. Hopefully, tomorrow there'll be a great picture of Jake in NYC that'll make me forget my big spiel up there.
Okay, at least that's a bit more positive. Sweet dreams, everyone!
Getting back to today's post for a minute. What I find interesting is that there are few actors in that 22-29 range in Hollywood. Most of the leading men are in their mid 30-late 40's. Where is the next wave of leading men? Heath would have been one of them, but the numbers are small. I can see how TPTB would put the pressure on Jake because they think they can't lose another leading man, but irony is that the more pressure they put on him - they won't lose a leading man, but will lose their audience.
ReplyDeletePrairieGirl, your first post at 8:59 makes a lot of sense to me. The best I've read all day.
ReplyDeleteIt's rare to see young guys on lists like that I think because men get the juicy roles in their 30s and 40s generally, and it takes awhile for them to build a career. Also, I think people don't vote for someone they think will not have staying power.
ReplyDeleteWith women it happens in their 20s, and often heads south as they get older.
I also suspect that with lists like this, while the top of the list is a pretty sure thing, lower down may be subject more to voter's whims, what type of actor is in style at the moment, what they've done recently, etc. Looking at the women especially I was surprised at a lot of it, for example how low down the list a lot of the women are, like Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore, whose movies tend to do pretty well. I suspect they lost some votes for factors like not being cool enough and just for being women.
Special K: Let's begin by comparing birth dates: Matt Damon: 1970; Leo DiCaprio: 1974; Jake Gyllenhaal: 1980; Shia LaBeouf: 1986. The names line up nicely. And obviously, Jake is lagging behind per the Forbes list (as if we didn't know already). IMO, this the raison d'être of Prince of Persia i.e. Jake is being given the opportunity by HW to fall in place. However, if you compare the GQ interviews of Matt and Jake, Jake still has some grounds to cover - the gap is enormous. Probably, Jake needs a stable mentor, and I can see David Fincher filling in. That is why the decision on Torso is so critical, IMO. I think both Brothers and POP will do well and the A-list line-up will fall in place eventually. Let's wait and see!
ReplyDeleteJake is being given the opportunity by HW to fall in place.
ReplyDeleteBut does Jake truly want to fall in place?
Jake does seem to be one of the only young actors without a mentor, that's something I've noticed before.
ReplyDeleteWhy wouldn't he? This is the profession he's chosen. I don't think he goes into his job saying "I'm only going to give 50% today." An actor's life is so fleeting and so unstable, you have to do what you need to do to get your next job, your next paycheck. If he didn't want to "fall in place" he'd be back bussing tables in Manhattan.
ReplyDeleteI can see Jake gravitating to Fincher as a mentor. Why? Because Fincher creates movies that are not what they seem on the first pass, a Fincher film is something that you have to go back and watch over again to get the whole story. And that is similar to who Jake likes to be.
ReplyDeleteAlso Fincher's perfectionism. Maggie has talked about Jake having a place for everything. I can see some kindred spirit in that.
What I meant about truly wanting to fall in, for all Jake falling in line, he has a rebellious streak that tends breaks out in moments from too much towing the line.
But does Jake truly want to fall in place?
ReplyDeleteDumb question, Special K. Obviously, he does, otherwise he wouldn't beard. But, IMO, there could be three possible outcomes:
1. He falls in line, makes money and moves out of HW with clout.
2. He makes money, switches to directing and moves out of paparazzi scrutiny (life of directors, I guess, is too boring).
3. He switches profession - as a chef.
Outcome of all three may lead to Godot coming home for dinner - it is, therefore, worth the wait.
One more thing.
ReplyDeleteI think Jake likes that Fincher has a healthy disrespect of the industry, while still working in it.
What I meant about truly wanting to fall in, for all Jake falling in line, he has a rebellious streak that tends breaks out in moments from too much towing the line.
ReplyDeleteOops, I spoke too soon. Sorry.
Too many gag reflexes may be toning down the rebellious streak...
I think Jake likes that Fincher has a healthy disrespect of the industry, while still working in it.
ReplyDeleteVery good observation! Jake's SBIFF speech was way too sarcastic - quite brave for #52 on Forbes list.
Priarie Girl, new Stranded drabble. Short but sweet. It will put a smile on your face.
ReplyDeleteI dont quite see Jake as rebellious yet. His desire to be liked above all still too strong. Sure he has moments and stuff slips out, but I feel like he has not hit his teens yet, that the big rebellion is still building up, like a volcano.
For now Jake has chosen to fall into line by bearding and avoiding doing anything that could remotely offend anyone. Jake has clearly done this because he wants those big mainstream projects like PoP, the Moon Project and the Namath bio instead of the independent films he mostly made in the past. I haven't seen any signs of anything rebellious in what, a year or more? Quite frankly there are days when I doubt we'll ever see that side of Jake again. And by that I mean something genuine, not something that is manufactured and safe, but meant to give the impression of color.
ReplyDeleteWhat I fail to see is how Jake and the people advising him seem to think he's going to become a big star by making him as bland as white bread.
Holy crap new pics on IHJ. Jake in NY. He looks cold! He's in a white t shirt, jeans and a long beautiful coat. Love the coat. Sleeves look awfully long, tho. Not that I'm complaining. heh
ReplyDeleteHaving a mentor has its pluses and minuses. On the one hand, you get steady work and someone who understands your strengths and weaknesses. On the other, you get a bigger variety of roles and experiences by working for different people.
ReplyDeleteAnd can I just say, I don't get Shia's appeal at all. I think he is bland, and he's just had the luck to have mentors who always manage to make movies that do very well at the box office. I can't see him bringing in the audiences on his own.
I love the coat too, it really makes him look like he has long legs. And he does look cold, so based on that my guess is the pictures were actually taken Friday or Saturday, when it was still very cold in New York. The past 3 days it's been around 60 in NYC during the day, positively balmy for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteAnd how do we know Jake is in NYC?
ReplyDeleteDestiny 60 is balmy for a NYer, bitter ass cold for a LA kid!
ReplyDeleteDestiny you know Austin better than me. Is the coat familar? It looks narrow in the shoulders and long in arms. Not a coat I seen Jake in before.
ReplyDeleteGreat coat, and somehow I can see it being envied by someone else who love similar coats. ; ) It does look like he picked it up while he was in NY. And you're right Destiny it has to be earlier, because even up here in Boston are having a heatwave for us - it was in the 50's here today.
ReplyDeleteI always like pictures of Jake in NY, there is something about him in the city.
Scruffy looking Jake looks great in NYC. Never understood why people hold their coats Jackets etc. together with their hands, why not just button / zip it up. I notice this alot. I think we need to pitch in money to help Jake buy new shoes. I don't think he will ever let those shoes / boots go. Just like the jeans with the bleach stain on them.
ReplyDelete"It does look like he picked it up while he was in NY."
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't understand is if he bought a new coat in NY because he was cold why didn't he buy/wear a warmer shirt or a sweater? He just weasr a white tee underneath?!!
Special K and Destiny LOL. 50s is heatwave shorts weather for you. 50s is freezing cold, coat wool cap and mittens weather in LA. seriously.
ReplyDeleteWishful hoping for the tall hatted person in the background in pic 6.
ReplyDeleteI want hump Stump!
ReplyDeleteBastard! I'm way cuter!
You NOT cute, Tink.
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You beautiful.
PG, You were right about what I meant. I love reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteTom, I've said it before. If Reeke are having sex, then they are doing it wrong because you shouldn't be that miserable with regular great nooky.
Wonder who the brunette chick was on Tuesday night;
ReplyDeletehttp://everheard.blogspot.com/2009/02/jake-and-me.html
Update:
ReplyDeleteHe was with a brunette lady, don't think it was Maggie though. I was trying to see but her head was down! Ah well..
Head down, that blogger couldn't see...?
ReplyDeleteThen it very well could have been Maggie.
Think this will strike a fear chord with the Reekers, I mean, how could Jake step out on The General like that? It's twu wuv, after all!
So, could that coat Jake is wearing be included in those these that hang on the other side of his walk-in closet?
ReplyDeleteNah, babblers aren't that stupid - Jake and some guy would strike a fear chord.
ReplyDeleteLOL
Babblers not that stupid?
ReplyDeleteBabblers not stupid!
Thanks! Always good to start the day with a resounding, bounce off the walls, scare the hell out of the neighbors belly laugh.
To be a Babbler, to believe in the validity of Reeke, is the Webster's dictionary definition of stupid.
Not more stupid than to believe in the validity of Jake living a parallel life with his boyfriend and baby based on some BI and comments of a gossip blogger.
ReplyDelete^^^ I was right - babblers don't believe Jake is straight for a second!
ReplyDeleteThey can't stay away from OMG and WFT2. LOL
"And right now, for me, it just comes down to this. When there are people out in this world who would give anything for a second lease on life, a clean bill of health, another chance to correct a wrong, another day to just try again to get it right, and then I see 2 people like Jake and Reese playing their lives like it's a 6-act theatrical piece with all the time in the world to try & control their own destiny, well, it just makes me apathetic. Doesn't even make me sad anymore because it's a complete waste of my time."
ReplyDeleteI love how you put that PG. It definately puts things into perspective.
Congrats to Heath on the BAFTA award.
Not more stupid than to believe in the validity of Jake living a parallel life with his boyfriend and baby based on some BI and comments of a gossip blogger.
ReplyDeleteBwah, exactly Snort! Snort (the first), you aren't in a glass house throwing stones, you're in the penthouse suite of a brittle glass hotel juggling bricks.
Keep playing stupid Kettle pot, you're good at that.
ReplyDeleteAnybody id'd the older guy in the picture from 2004 yet?
ReplyDeleteI always think of Jake as an honorary New Yorker, but you're right, people from Southern California are wusses when it comes to the weather. :-D
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