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Happy 20th Birthday, Logan Lerman!

Rebecca King — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:39:46 +0000

Today Logan Lerman who plays Percy Jackson is celebrating his 20th birthday!

Happy Birthday, Logan Lerman!

Rebecca King — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:00:01 +0000

Happy Birthday, Logan Lerman! He turns 19 today!

Logan plays Percy Jackson.

Will ‘Percy Jackson’ fans embrace Hollywood’s older version of the boy hero? LA Times

Kyle King — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:16:11 +0000

It’s a question, in a way, for the ages: What happens when Hollywood makes a bookshelf boy hero into a young man?

To the devoted fans of the “Percy Jackson” books, the bestselling series is largely defined by the fact that it is a 12-year-old peer at the center of the sword-swinging adventure – so how will they feel by the decision to “age up” the title character in the Hollywood adaptation that arrives in theaters on Friday?

Logan Lerman, 18, is the star of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” and don’t think that a lot of a thought didn’t go into the decision to pick an actor in the shaving-cream consumer demographic. Director Chris Columbus, who has a lot of experience with child actors after directing the first two “Harry Potter” films and the first two ”Home Alone” movies, said the choice was made so the film could match the action on the pages of the series by author Rick Riordan.

“For me, it was a matter of reality, and some of the intensity of some of the scenes in the book. I was really thinking how they would play out in visual terms.” Columbus said. ”I felt we would just add a little more weight to the entire cast, by casting Percy up a little bit.”

It’s one thing to read about a 12-year-old battling mythological creatures and another to actually see it, Columbus suggested. For instance: Percy hits Las Vegas for an nightclub sequence that might not sit well with moviegoers if the hero was more Nickelodeon in age than MTV.

Columbus added that he was ”enamored” with Lerman, who comes off somewhat like an earthier, more authentic Zac Efron. Lerman also has proved himself in the face of menacing power before – he held his own opposite Christian Bale and Russell Crowe in the western “3:10 to Yuma,“ after all.

In fact, Columbus said that Lerman is far older than his own birth certificate, which may suit someone playing the son of a Greek god: ”His screen test was one of the best screen tests I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. He’s like this 45-year-old guy trapped in a teenager’s body. He’s wise beyond his years.”

– Rachel Abramowitz

Source: LA Times

New Exclusive interviews of Percy Jackson cast at Gofobo

Kyle King — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:30:15 +0000

We have partnered with Gofobo for exclusive interviews of Alexandra Daddario, Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson. They are asked how they liked working with Chris Columbus, who they play, what greek god they would be, and why they did this film. Watch the interviews below or on Gofobo for their answers.

Check out all of the interviews at Gofobo

Sneak previews from a few of Gofobo interviews are below

Logan Lerman Interview

Rebecca King — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:30:47 +0000

For an eighteen year-old actor, Logan Lerman already has quite an impressive body of work. From the critically acclaimed television series Jack & Bobby to indie films like My One and Only and action movies like 3:10 to Yuma, Lerman’s been hitting Hollywood on all fronts. You can now add “epic” to his list of credits. In his newest film, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightening Thief, Lerman plays the title character who is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Zeus’ lightning bolt. Percy embarks on a journey to save his mom and catch the real thief. The movie, directed by Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus, has an all-star cast that includes Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan and Catherine Keener who plays Percy’s mother. Even though the movie is based on the best-selling teen book series of the same name, Lerman assures us that this is a film for all ages. “This movie relates to people in general,” he says. “It’s about the life struggle of taking your weaknesses and trying to make them into your strengths.”

How did you first get the acting bug?
I’m from Los Angeles and it was accessible. There’s always a place to wait in line for an audition and I kind of begged my parents to take me. My mom nurtured my career and helped me climb the ladder. I have had a passion for movies from a young age. I first got interested in acting when I was probably four or five.

What movies inspired you growing up?
Movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. I remember the first time I saw these movies in the theater and it really got me into filmmaking.

This film is based on a popular book series. Did you read the Percy Jackson books prior to getting the role or once you were cast?
I read the book right after I read the script. The first thing that really attracted me to being a part of this film was seeing Chris Columbus’ name right on the title page of the script. I read the script and loved it. Then, I read the book. It was a really backward process.

You play Poseidon’s son. Does Percy feel any pressure living up to his father’s legend?
I don’t think that’s even issue for him. For him, his motive the whole time is to get his mom back. Save the world above anything, but get his mom back. I don’t think Percy felt any pressure.

When you are acting in an epic film like this one, or an indie film, do you approach the roles the same way?
It’s all about understanding the tone of the film and feeling comfortable enough to experiment on-set and understand your character enough to do so. I approach it the same way every time, but all movies are different. Being a fan of film, you kind-of have an understanding of what this movie is going to be – or whatever movie you’re working is going to be.

What did you learn from Chris Columbus during the making of this movie?
I took this chance to really see how these types of films are made, to understand how these big budget fantasy flicks come about. Months before filming, I stayed in the production office during pre-production and studied everyone and the whole process. I also take every movie as a learning experience. I can’t pinpoint specific things, but I learned the process and how great directors like Chris Columbus do their job.

Many people are saying this is going to be the next Harry Potter franchise. How did you deal with the hype and expectations walking into this?
I think a lot of people are saying that mainly because Chris Columbus’ name is attached to both films and we are selling it as: “from the director of Harry Potter.” However, they’re different movies. Do we want it to be as successful and as loved the Harry Potter films? Of course, but they’re pretty different stories. This movie is transferring Greek mythology into the modern day. It’s paralleling classic myths and introducing a new demi-god into the modern day world.

What did you find the most difficult part of making this film?
The stunts. It was the first time I was involved in a stunt-intensive filming process, so it absorbs a lot of your time. All of your spare time goes into perfecting your stunt work.

What was it like working alongside Pierce Brosnan?
Awesome. Pierce is a true gentleman and a really great actor to work with. He’s quiet and perfect. Outside of work, I got to know him personally. He’s such a great guy.

Do you think New York City played an important role in some of the scenes in this movie?
The film is about finding adventure in your life. I think New York City is the perfect location for many of the sequences and scenes.

I heard that you applied to NYU.
Yes. I did.

Do you know what you’ll study?
Creative writing. My real passion is filmmaking. I want to be a filmmaker one day and be involved in writing and directing.

What directors inspire you?
Oh, I can go through a whole bunch of them. Just to name a few: David Fincher, Stanley Kubrick, Wes Anderson, Spike Jones and Peter Bogdanovich. I can keep going, but you don’t want to hear the whole list.

Since you’re in an empire state of mind, any restaurants you frequent in Manhattan?
I haven’t gone out much. I was lucky enough to try Nobu. It was one of the most delicious meals ever! My favorite food has to be sushi.

What advice do you have for young actors starting out?
Have perseverance and stick with it. Please don’t be in this business if you’re looking for social gain and popularity. Make sure you have a true passion for movies and enjoy what you do.

What keeps you grounded as a young actor in Hollywood?
I keep the same perspective that I’ve always had. That perspective comes from understanding other people’s perspectives around the world that I have seen so far. Keeping true values like family and friends is also important. Also, I keep in mind that my real passion is movie making – the magic that happens when you go into a theater and everything that goes with it. You can get lost in the whole social aspect of being in this business, but I have no interest in it. It’s purely movies to me.

What do you want people to walk away with after watching this film?
I want people to be entertained – to lose themselves for two hours and have a good time. If they want to peel away the layers at the end of the film, they will have a lot to talk about. There’s a lot to discover.

Source BlackBookMag.com

Written by Steven Priggé

ReelzChannel Hollywood Dailies: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson

Kyle King — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:47:40 +0000

Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, and Brandon T. Jackson being interviewed on ReelzChannel Hollywood Dailies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW1kC6WVnBg Related posts: Percy Jackson Cast interview with New Clips! New Exclusive interviews of Percy Jackson cast at Gofobo Movie Featurette with NEW Scenes and Cast … Continue reading → Related posts:

Logan Lerman is not new Spider-man

Kyle King — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:36 +0000

Logan Lerman is not being considered to replace Tobey Maguire in the upcoming Spider-Man movie.

Lerman, during a radio interview let it slip that he was in talks to play a young Peter Parker in the planned reboot version of the superhero movie. However, Sony Picture bosses deny any “talks” are taking place and insist that they are still on the look out for someone to play the budding superhero.

But 18-year-old Lerman says he’s not giving up on the dream. During an interview with WENN, he said “It’s a role that any actor would die to play. It’s an iconic character and I’m hoping to be considered for the part. I’d be ready to put on 20 pounds of muscle. I’d have to drink a lot of protein shakes!”

Source http://tinyurl.com/y9nv333

Hades/Persephone/Medusa Stills! +New Logan set pics

Kyle King — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:03 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Bg_5XnYOw Thanks Twilightcullens14 for the Youtube video. (link) Related posts: Chiron, Hera, Medusa, Zeus, Persephone, Hades, Poseidon Vietnamese Posters Monsters of Percy Jackson Logan Lerman on Movie Set Related posts:

Logan Lerman to play Spider-man?

Kyle King — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:50:29 +0000

Logan Lerman, the star of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” says he’s in talks to play Peter Parker in the upcoming “Spider-Man” movie that will reboot the blockbuster superhero franchise.

“There have been a few discussions, it’s definitely something I’m looking into,” Logan told Access Hollywood.

At 18 years old, Lerman would seem a good fit for the role of a teenage webslinger in director Marc Webb’s film, though nothing is official at this point regarding his attachment. However, Lerman said he was a big fan of the famous Marvel hero.

“It’s one of my favorite characters ever and I’m a huge fan of the series,” he said. “I’d love to have more conversations about it. I’m definitely very interested in it.”

“It’s just, you know, conversations are starting,” he added. “It’s a long process with the studio and the producers and everything. But it’s definitely a project that I’m really interested in, of course. I’d love to focus on the human element a little bit more. It’d be such a fun experience.”

Written by Rick Marshall

Article from MTV

This would be awesome! I don’t really like the Spider-man films because they are to romantic, slow and long. What do you think about Logan playing spider-man?

Recording of Live Cast Interview from Feb 29

Kyle King — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:57 +0000

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Cast Interviews Live from Athens from HeyUGuys.co.uk on Vimeo.

Recording of the live cast interview from February 29th.