 8.30.00- It's almost the very end of the month, and still no updates. SO sorry about that, guys, but my phone situation in my apartment is completely messed up and I have NO INTERNET ACCESS. Ugh...I know, what a nightmare. LOL. Anyway, lots of stuff to update, but can't until I can get connected again. And for those of you waiting for an email back from me about the tape or something else, responses will be forthcoming as well...as soon as the phone works. Ick. Well, here's hoping the situation gets resolved, and SOON. TTFN.
8.22.00- Here's a new JJ website by Paula. It looks great; check it out.
8.22.00- Jon and Becky's 3rd outtake tape has been sent out, and people have started getting their copies in the mail. Be on the lookout for it...and Jonathan doing pushups!! 8.22.00- There is one nice picture of Jonathan at the gospel hour in the new issue of SOU. 8.19.00- Updates have been made to the Gospel Hour page, as well as the True Rights page. Read reviews from the showing of TR at the Rhode Island Film Festival!
8.19.00- Here's the schedule for the showings of Jonathan's films at various festivals:
BRECKENRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL
8.19.00- Check out this link for a synopsis and photos of the short movie the Jackson Brothers directed, Crystal Clear!
On the eve of Vincent's 24th birthday he has it all.....
But when the night ends, he will have chosen vodka over all of these things.
WILLIAM ROTUNNO stars in this dramatic short film written and directed by
the JACKSON BROTHERS centering on the devastating effects of alcoholism and
the internal battle that wages between perception and the reality of ones
self image.
MAURICE BENARD, TAVA SMILEY, JONATHAN JACKSON and RICHARD LEE JACKSON
co-star as Vincent's estranged brother, his neglected girlfriend, and his
best friends that try to help him.
8.19.00- The third outtakes tape from Becky's fanclub has been sent out this week. Be on the lookout for the video in your mailboxes soon!
8.19.00- Here's the scoop on Jon and Richard's appearance on Hollywood Squares!!
The Biggest Young Names - Including 98(,
Jessica Simpson, Hoku, Sugar Ray, 'N Sync's Chris
Kirkpatrick and Rachel
Leigh Cook - Come Together for Original
"Hollywood Squares" Episodes and On-Set Fashion
Spread in Teen People
LOS ANGELES - August 15, 2000 - Just as kids go
back to hitting the books, the hottest teen stars
from film, television
and music hit the SQUARES.
The band 98o, 'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick,
Jessica Simpson, Vitamin C and Rachel Leigh Cook
("She's all That" ) are
among the biggest names in youth entertainment
coming together Sept.4-8 to play a week of
original episodes of
HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, the top-rated game series
syndicated nationally. In addition, the stars did
double-duty on the
SQUARES set, appearing as models in a 14-page
fall fashion story in the October issue of Teen
People magazine (on sale
nationwide Sept. 1).
More than 15 teen stars join HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
Emmy-winning host, Tom Bergeron, Center Square
Whoopi
Goldberg and series regulars Bruce Vilanch,
Brad Garrett and Caroline Rhea for the special
week. They include:
* The members of 98o: Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey,
Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons
The HOLLYWOOD SQUARES/Teen People
cross-promotion marks the first time the series
has created a theme week with
a publication as well as the magazine's first
multi-level cross-promotion with a television
series. In addition to the
14-page photo spread, the magazine will feature
behind-the-scenes coverage of the tapings.
Proceeds from the week will benefit SHINE
(Seeking Harmony in
Neighborhoods Everyday), a national teen
program that focuses on non-violence, self-esteem
and diversity, using
music, arts and
technology.
Officially entering its third season on Monday,
Sept. 11, HOLLYWOOD SQUARES continues to delight
audiences with the
perfect combination of the timeless tic-tac-toe
game challenge and an ongoing celebrity party. It
is distributed by King
World Productions, Inc. to stations
representing more than 96 percent of the U.S.
Teen People is the first pop culture magazine
for guys and girls that focuses on stars, style
and substance. With an
editorial mix covering celebrities and
entertainment, fashion/beauty and real teens and
their accomplishments, Teen
People has become one of the fastest-growing
launches in publishing history with a guaranteed
circulation of 1.5
million after just two years.
HOLLYWOOD SQUARES is co-produced by King World
and Columbia TriStar Television, in association
with Moffitt-Lee
Productions and Goldberg's One Ho Productions,
and is distributed in the United States by King
World Productions. It is
also being distributed worldwide by CBS
Broadcast International. John Moffitt, Pat Tourk
Lee and Whoopi
Goldberg are the executive producers.
8.19.00- The picture of Jonathan and Richard at the What Lies Beneath premiere is in the latest issue of SID. 8.19.00- SoapNet will be having a special on the popularity of teen storylines in soaps. No direct mention of Jonathan was made, but you might want to be on the lookout if you have SoapNet. More details about the special can be found at TVGuide.com.
8.15.00- Big news! Scarlet Road will be putting on a benefit concert in Portland, Oregon to support the homeless in the area October 28th!
A benefit concert: Jonathan Jackson, Richard Lee Jackson and Scarlet Road Benson High School Auditorium
Donations and inquiries can be sent to:
All proceeds from this concert will flow through the NEO Foundation, which will in turn be used as out reach to the homeless and street people of Portland and surrounding areas. It is out intent to bring hope in the form of God's love, as well as resources to these people.
8.15.00- True Rights had it's east coast premiere at the Rhode Island Film Festival this past weekend.
The theater was a beautiful old (probably built in the late 1800's) building.
Inside was gorgeous - very Victorian. Unfortunately, I think the sound system
dated from the same time! LOL! The sound was much too loud and distorted. At
times, it was almost impossible to understand ANYTHING being said. If we
didn't already have an idea of what the movie was about, (thank you
California LOLs!
That said, I really did enjoy the movie. Richard Lee really surprised me.
I've never been a big fan of his but the character he played was just so nice
- a real sweetie!! He was one of the main characters in the movie, so we got
a chance to really see him at work and I have to admit to being very
impressed!
And JJ - WOW!!! He really does screaming very well! LOL! He looked like he
was gonna pop a vein!! He was only in the movie for a short time but his
character was definately memorable. He was rude, crude, ignorant - he totally
grossed me out! LOL! Very, very different than anything I've ever seen him in.
That's all I can think of now. Maybe when the headache I have from the sound
system wears off, I'll think of more! LOL!
Thanks to Penny for the review! :-)
8.15.00- A new Dreambook has been created for you all to leave your thoughts on Jonathan at the gospel hour. I've gotten some beautiful emails about how much it affected those of you who were either there or saw the video already, so please share with everyone about it! Sign here
8.15.00- There are a few web diary entries here by Andrew Trapani, producer of True Rights, that mention TR:
Friday, June 30, 2000
ALLIANCES More news on my feature film, "TRUE
RIGHTS". After two wonderful screenings at the
Dances with Films Festival, writer/director Meg
Thayer, fellow Producer Leon Gladstone and I
attended the awards ceremony held at Dublin's on
Sunset Blvd. I'm very pleased to announce that
amongst some stiff competition, TRUE RIGHTS
walked away with the Audience Award for Best
Feature Film. Congrats to Meg and Leon and the
talented cast and crew who worked so dilligently
to make the film a reality.
Tuesday, June 27, 2000
ALLIANCES I must be journal happy today.
Totally unrelated to RADIUS: my feature film
"TRUE RIGHTS" is screening at the Laemlie Sunset
5 in Hollywood. The film is in competition at a
small film festival, "Dances with Films." The
film premiered last night to a packed crowd and
wonderful response from the capacity crowd.
Tomorrow's (Wednesday, June 28th) screening
begins at 2:45 at the Sunset 5, located at the
intersection of Sunset and Laurel Canyon. There
will be a filmmaker Q&A after the screening.
Tickets are six dollars and available at the
theater. For more information, check out
www.danceswithfilms.com. Hope to see some RADIUS
followers in the crowd.
True Rights, written and directed by Meg Thayer,
is a dark comedy which follows the exploits of
two would be, ambulance chasing Hollywood
Producers. The film stars Claudia Christain
(Babylon 5), Tom Heard, Richard Lee Jackson (Ally
McBeal), Jack Betts (Gods and Monsters) and
features hot young star, Jonathan Jackson (Deep
End of the Ocean, General Hospital).
8.15.00- A small SSC/Catch the Sun tidbit. This is an article about the movie auditioning for extras at the University College Dublin.
.......Jenny Faherty, Crowd co-ordinator, said that the film will be "a black
comedy produced by Sheridan's Hell's Kitchen company. It will focus on a
man who drives a BMW off a cliff, survives, is admitted to a psychiatric
ward, and proceeds to cause riots."........
8.15.00- Read about the lucky winners of phone calls from Jonathan and Richard over at Jackson Lane:
8.11.00- Lots of information over at Jonathan and Richard's official site about their film festival showings:
A PERSONAL APPEARANCE...
Crystal Clear is the short film Jonathan and Richard produced starring William Rotunno, and will be featured September 7 at 7:00pm at Clearview Cinemas, Brooklyn and Manhattan Theatres
True Rights, featuring Jonathan and Richard, will be shown on September 8 at 9:00pm at the Clearview Cinemas, Cobble Hill Theater, 256 Court Street in Brooklyn
Please call theaters prior to attending
the event to confirm schedules
In addition to the Brooklyn Festival...
True Rights will also be featured at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in Providence, RI, on August 13 at 1:00pm, AND at the Breckenridge Film Festival in Breckenridge, CO, which is scheduled for September 14-17
Read more about the Breckenridge Festival at breckfilmfest.com and check their Schedule page to see when True Rights will be featured
Jonathan and Richard will NOT be able to attend
the Rhode Island or Breckenridge festivals
Congratulations to True Rights
which won the Audience Award - Feature Category at the Dances with Films Festival in June!
For more info on festivals, click here...
8.11.00- More info on Jon's appearance in the latest Movieline magazine:
8.11.00- There is a small picture of Jonathan at the Gospel Hour in the new issue of SOD, pg 21. 8.9.00- Here are the pictures that are in the newest issue of SID:
8.9.00- Here are the dates and times of some of JJ's film festival showings:
BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL
I would LOVE to hear from you if you happen to be lucky enough to go to any of these showings. Willing to write a report for J2? Email me!
8.9.00- Jonathan is in the new issue of Movieline magazine. More info to come. 8.8.00- The first batch of tapes were sent out yesterday to those who's payment I had already received. They should be there in 4 to 7 days. :) The next batch is tentatively going out this Friday. Be sure to email me and let me know what you thought of it!
8.6.00- To clarify, the video of Scarlet Road that I am selling has the official OK and permission of Real Andrews and his fanclub to be sold.
8.6.00- More tidbits about Skeletons in the Closet:
News of a new Linda Hamilton movie turned up in The Hollywood Reporter's
Special Edition for the
Cannes Film Festival which runs from May 10-May 21. Not in
competition but currently in
production, the movie "Skeletons in the Closet" stars Linda
Hamilton, Treat Williams and Jonathon
Jackson and is being offered at screenings. The film's poster
art for the festival shows a large knife
jutting out of a screaming skull. Treat Williams is usually
very careful choosing his projects so let's
hope this is a success for Miss Hamilton.
8.6.00- There are pics of Jonathan at the GH Weekend in the new ABC SID.
In the midst of all the fanfare, Real Andrews (Taggert) and Jonathan Jackson brought together fans for worship, prayer and celebration. "Jonathan and I talked about having this thing a while back," said Andrews. "We thought it would be real special to get together [with our fellow Christians] and thank the Lord for getting us through this weekend." After the lights were dimmed, Pastor Mike led a prayer. Then, Jackson preformed with brother Richard on bongos and dad Rick on bass, and Lisa Vultaggio (Hannah), Coltin Scott (Nikolas) and Vanita Harbour (Dara) sang songs of praise. "It's the tranquility in this room that's geting to me," said Andrews. "That's amazing."
Check out the pictures over at Jackson Lane:
8.6.00- Someone was lucky enough to catch a quick TV interview of Jonathan at the What Lies Beneath premiere a few weeks ago. It was shown on the KTLA morning news in LA.
Thanks, Donna! :-)
8.6.00- Jon and Richard are in the September issue of Entertainmenteen. Apparently, it's a picture of the two of them at the Movieline Young Hollywood Awards, rubbing each other's new short haircuts. Aww...;o) 8.4.00- UPDATE ON THE VIDEO: I am so thoroughly sorry for all the confusion the selling of this tape has caused. There were some misunderstandings with Real's fanclub on this tape, but when they realized it was basically ALL Jonathan, they agreed to let me sell it. Please do not confuse this tape with the charity tape Real's fanclub is selling. Their tape will include many more events as well as the Gospel Hour, and the footage of the Gospel Hour will be of the whole event and everyone there, and not so Jonathan-focused. Some of the footage from my tape will also be included in their tape. For more information on ordering the charity tape, contact Linda at linda@realandrews.net. My tape is solely OF Jonathan and FOR Jonathan fans. I will continue to take orders for my tape (now officially called "A Spiritual Get-Together with Jonathan Jackson and Scarlet Road"), and the first batch of tapes will definitely be out on Monday. Proceeds from this tape will once again be going towards upkeep of this website and paying for this domain. The more goodies I put on J2 (pictures, mp3s, video clips, etc. - and there are lots more to come!), the more space I will need, and having my own domain suits our needs much better since space is unlimited (although, unfortunately, not free). This tape is for Jonathan fans to see this more personal, awe-inspiring, side of him, and proceeds from it will be for J2, which again, is dedicated to JJ and for his fans. Feel free to email me at J2@nufnuf.com if you have any questions or concerns dealing with this tape at all. And if you emailed me before asking for more information on the tape and did not receive a response, please email again since my nufnuf mail is being extremely tempermental lately. Once again, sorry for all the confusion, and for the long wait for these tapes to go out, but it's all been dealt with now! ~Tracy 8.4.00- The Gospel Hour page has been updated with a couple more reports. More to come!
8.4.00- Also from SOW:
CHARACTER PROFILE: Lucky is the quintessential embodiment of his unusual parent, Luke and Laura, and the free-spirited way he was raised. He possesses extraordinary pluck, intelligence and sensitivity. A couple of years ago, Lucky broke with his parents upon learning that Luke had raped Laura early in their relationship. Lucky lived on his own and was involved in a serious but chaste romance with Elizabeth. Shortly after he and his parents reconciled, Lucky was thought to have died in a fire. He really was kidnapped and held captive by Faison; he later underwent a form of mind control by Helena, who then arranged for Luke and Laura to find him. Lucky has returned to Port Charles, but is not on good terms with his parents, and has an uncertain relationship with Elizabeth.
CRITIQUE: Young has the tricky assignment of playing two roles but only one character. As the brainwashed Lucky, he has the opportunity to color his relationships and put his own stamp on the character, and he has acquitted himself nicely. There is a plausible tentativeness in his performance - perhaps from a lack of familiarity - that works to his advantage as he fills in the blanks on the up-for-grabs portions of Lucky's canvas. However, when Helena needs to reset his mental trigger, or when the "old" Lucky is interacting with people other than his parents or Elizabeth, Young lacks the depth and the soul that made this character the most exceptional teen ever to grace a soap.
FINAL ANALYSIS: The Lucky GH made us love was born with the redoubtable(*) Jackson, whose personal charisma and professional gift are a tough - virtually impossible, even - act to follow. Young's giving it a noble shot.
Young isn't as soulful as Jackson was in the role of Lucky
- LINDA SUSMAN
* re·doubt·a·ble (ri-dou?t?-b?l) adjective
8.4.00- Jonathan went to the premiere of What Lies Beneath
8.4.00- Kirk Arnold wrote "Mildred," a piano piece, for TIAPH
8.3.00- From Maxine's page:
TRUE RIGHTS
8.3.00- Here are links to the film festivals to be showing True Rights:
- Breckenridge Festival of Film
8.3.00- Check out the questions Jonathan answered at the Teenmag.com site!
JONATHAN JACKSON
1) What is it like being in a band with your family members? Do you all get along? What's in-store for all of us Scarlet Road fans - any new albums in the making? Jennifer, Holbrook MA
2) What are your plans for the future?
Stephanie, Anderson SC
3) Do you still keep in contact with any of the other General Hospital actors?
Tiffany, Strongsville OH
4) I read in an article that you left GH to go to college, but it didn't say what you'd be studying. Any ideas on what your major will be?
Stephanie, Stratford CT
5) What was it like acting on GH?
Emilee, Sand Lake MI
6) Do you think you'll ever release the Scarlet Road CD in Canada? I found a few MP3s on the Internet and I love you guys!
Alicia, Ontario Canada
7) Do you enjoy working with your brother Richard, and would you like to do more work with him in the future?
Tami, Scottsdale AZ
8) Will the movie True Rights be released in theaters everywhere?
Katie, Tehachapi CA
9) You have been one of my favorites since I first saw you in "Camp Nowhere." Do you still enjoy acting, or is there something else you would rather be doing?
Sarah, Columbiana AL
10) What advice would you give to someone trying to break into "the biz"?
Tara, Las Vegas NV
11) Jonathan, what was/is your favorite movie or TV show to do? What is your all-time favorite television show?
Renee, Sanford MI
12) If you ever watched GH scenes on-screen, what was it like to see yourself kissing Liz (Rebecca Herbst)?
Rebecca, Hartford CT
13) Do you often feel like you are the only young actor willing to sacirifice earning a lot of money or having a huge blockbuster in order to make a movie you're completely proud of?
Christina, Brownsville PA
14) What do you think about Jacob Young? How do you think he's doing as your replacement for Lucky?
Megan, Agawam MA
15) What was it like playing Lucky on General Hospital? How did a typical day on the set go?
Whitney, Halifax VA
16) I know that the reason you left your role as Lucky was because you wanted to try new things. Do you regret leaving GH and do you think you will ever return to the soap scene?
Lindsey, Wauwatosa WI
17) If you could visit any other planet which one would it be, and why?
Lindsey, Cumberland WV
18) Jonathan, you have acted in many wonderful movies. Do you have any coming out soon?
Savannah, Hudson NC
19) Hey Jonathan. I have been a huge fan of yours since "Camp Nowhere" came out. My question is....how does it feel having all those kissing scenes with different girls and all those cameras around?
Cynthia, Ft. Stewart GA
20) I realize that being an actor and now being in a band, your life must be pretty hectic at times. How do you balance all of this? What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Haley, Milton K
8.3.00- Did you know that Jonathan was once rumored to be in the new Pfeiffer movie, What Lies Beneath?
Two Casting Rumours: Wildstorm Comics (The group behind such titles as
"Danger Girl" and "Gen 13") recently threw a party which 'newtype06'
managed to attend. Also believed to be in attendance was actor Justin
Whalin ("Lois & Clark", "Charles in Charge") who apparently mentioned he
has gotten onboard the live-action version of "Dungeons & Dragons".
Could he be the 'thief' role mentioned the other day? Meanwhile
'Templer' has heard that Jonathan Jackson ("The Deep End of the Ocean",
"General Hospital") will likely have a supporting role in the upcoming
Harrison Ford/Michelle Pfieffer horror flick "What Lies Beneath" from
Director Robert Zemeckis. Both of these are rumours for the moment, not
to be taken as fact until official announcements are made (which is
expected to be relatively soon).
8.3.00- Here's what we think is the tagline for Skeletons: "The past could come back to kill you"
8.3.00- Here are some fun links to miscellaneous JJ stuff:
ET Host: Here is Jonathan Jackson who plays Lucky on General Hospital. Hey Jonathan how is it going?
Jonathan: I'm having a blast. I loved the movie, it was great!
ET Host: What was your favorite scene?
Jonathan: Oh man that's a tough one. It started off so great, all the stunts were phenomonal
puhleez asks: Do you think Antonio made a good Zorro?
Jonathan: Absolutely!
Luckygirl asks: Are you attached?
Jonathan: No, I don't have a girlfriend.
Maryjo asks: What do you like better TV or film?
Jonathan: To tell you the truth, I really do like both. I would like to do films. I am really content with TV now, but I would really like to do more film.
Valerie asks: Why do you think actors from TV and film are able to cross over so easily?
Jonathan: I really don't know, the interesting thing is TV people are now doing film. Soundtracks are now great for movies and there are so many different mediums.
8.3.00- For those of you lucky enough to be able to make it to New York to see Crystal Clear at the Brooklyn Film Festival, keep an eye out on this webpage for the festival.
No matter how brilliant you are, you probably still know at least one other
person whose brainpower blows you away. Turns out Tinseltown's top dogs have
been impressed by a few brainiacs in their lives too.
JONATHAN JACKSON 8.1.00- Lots of updates to come, but here's a new poll like I promised in the meantime. If I owe you an email, I'll get back to you as soon as I can...the weekend's been exhausting and I'm sick, so I just GOTTA sleep. Thanks for understanding, guys.
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