damn it they changed the setting to private or deleted it.
it was the interview from Variety studios with Alex and Onata
it was the interview from Variety studios with Alex and Onata
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Thank you for taking the time to post this - again! And for the pic
Thanks, Free, Buckey, Bag & Syd.
The Hollywood Reporter has some nice daily reports from TIFF which can be downloaded via pdf.
That's where the above pic is from (Day 4 report). Day 3 has a review of WMK.
Check them out here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/Festival_Dailies/Toronto_Day3.pdf
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/Festival_Dailies/Toronto_Day4.pdf
Same pic with no text + great quote from their Day 4 report:
"We, the adult actors, do all this research to find the essence of the character. Then I work with her and she's just so -- alive."
- Alex on working with Onata Aprile
(Quote: THR Festival Daily: Day 3, Photo: THR Festival Daily: Day 4)
More TIFF Skarsporn
Artists for Peace and Justice Luncheon (September 8, 2012):
(Source: dinosaurusrex.ca)
WMK premiere:
(Source: komonews.com)
(Source: Macleans.ca, Photo credit: Kara Dillon)
(Source: Celebitchy.com)
WMK after party:
Super HQ. The originals are huge! I shrunk these down to about 1/4 their size.
The Purse Forum also shrinks them so to see their actual size here you have to open them in a new tab.
(Source: Celebs.com)
Thank you for posting yet more SkarsPorn
As Vamp said, 'sensory overload' 
Alexander Skarsgard Answers Your Questions
By MEKADO MURPHY
TORONTO— During our time at the Toronto International Film Festival, we’ve been talking to filmmakers and actors and, on this occasion, taking some of your questions with us. On Saturday, we solicited questions for Alexander Skarsgard, who plays the Teutonic vampire Eric Northman in the HBO series “True Blood” and is here to promote “What Maisie Knew,” an adaptation of the Henry James novel set in New York City. We received quite a number of varied questions and chose a selection to ask the Swedish-born Mr. Skarsgard, whose character, Lincoln, is a bartender who gets caught up in a nasty custody battle after he marries Julianne Moore’s Susanna. Below are his responses.
Q.
I was really struck by the different physical characterizations of Lincoln and Eric after attending [Friday's] premiere of “What Maisie Knew,” and having just finished watching the season finale of “True Blood.” What discussions or collaborations are involved in determining the physical presence and representation of a character? — Ellen C, Toronto
A.
To me, it’s all about inspiration. What gets me creatively excited is a challenge. There’s gotta be a discovery. When I read a script and have my first interaction with this character, do I feel like there’s something I’m gonna learn here? If I feel like it’s something I’ve done before, then what’s the incentive for me to do it? That’s why, after playing Eric Northman for seven months shooting a season, I don’t want to play Eric Northman in a movie, but just without fangs. I want to try new things.
Q.
Wondering if you are in interested in doing a comedy? — Gina Bianchin, Chicago
A.
Yeah, absolutely. I’ve done that in Sweden before. My first film out here was actually a comedy, “Zoolander,” many years ago. I had a small part in that. But I’d love that. It’s different, and something I haven’t done in a while.
Q.
Concerning your career: Who would you love to work with? Do you think you will ever direct a movie? — Elaine, Nashville
A.
Isabelle Huppert, the French actress. She’s amazing. And I’ve directed a bit in Sweden. I wrote and directed a short film a couple of years ago. It’s called “To Kill a Child.” Very uplifting (laughs). It’s based on a short story about a car accident and a man kills a child. My kid brother who is now 17, but he was 8 when we shot it, plays the little kid in the movie. I want to do more. It’s just about finding the right project and, obviously, timing.
Q.
If you had the opportunity to play any of the characters that your father has played in any of his films, what would it be and why? — Mar, Mexico City
A.
Maybe “The Simple-Minded Murderer,” a Swedish film he did years ago. That’s a really, really good role. Also “Breaking the Waves” is definitely up there.
Q.
What are your favorite things about Sweden that you can’t get in the States? — Jasmine, Omaha
A.
The most obvious answer is: the reason I go home is family. But also, I’ve been in L.A. for 8 years, so all my memories there are from being an adult; oh, I went to that restaurant with that friend. In Stockholm, it goes deeper because when I walk down the streets, every single street corner will mean something. There will be a history there. There’s a connection to my childhood there. It means so much to me to go home and relive all those memories.
Q.
Do you feel the public perception of you as a sex symbol impacts your real life relationships in either a positive or negative way? — Jacqueline Haun, Lawrenceville, N.J.
A.
No, I never Google myself or read blogs about me. I’m scared, I wouldn’t want to do that and don’t think that would be good for me. In terms of jobs, I’m an actor. There’s gotta be depth there. I’d never say yes to something just to play the hot guy. That’s not what I’m interested in. Creatively that’s not fun for me.
Q.
You’ve played many roles in adaptations of novels. Do you have any favorite books that you would love to act in the adaptation of?— Fiona, Sydney, Australia
A.
There’s that I really like and it might happen, but I don’t know yet. So it’s difficult to talk about that one. But “Lolita” is one of my favorite novels. But there’s already two special film versions of that, so…
Q.
Would like to know which of the characters that Mr. Skarsgard has played has been the most challenging and why?— Katerina, Ont., Canada
A.
Brad Colbert in “Generation Kill.” It was my first big role in the States. It was a very intense experience. We shot it for seven months in the Kalahari desert. It’s about the war in Iraq, not the politics of it, but about the men and women there on the ground. So I just think I felt the weight of that and the importance of getting it right.
Q.
How difficult is it to develop the accent and body language of another culture? As an American, I am especially interested in the ease, or difficulty, of ‘becoming American’. — Pat, Eugene, Ore.
A.
I come up with thousands of ideas, from how he speaks, what his posture is, how he walks. And then 99% will be crap. But then you filter it and you find the little things that you actually like, once you’ve thought about it for a while. And that’s how you start finding the character.
Q.
Will you marry me? — Amy Lynn, Lexington
A.
Of course.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2...d-answers-your-questions/?partner=rss&emc=rss
By MEKADO MURPHY
TORONTO— During our time at the Toronto International Film Festival, we’ve been talking to filmmakers and actors and, on this occasion, taking some of your questions with us. On Saturday, we solicited questions for Alexander Skarsgard, who plays the Teutonic vampire Eric Northman in the HBO series “True Blood” and is here to promote “What Maisie Knew,” an adaptation of the Henry James novel set in New York City. We received quite a number of varied questions and chose a selection to ask the Swedish-born Mr. Skarsgard, whose character, Lincoln, is a bartender who gets caught up in a nasty custody battle after he marries Julianne Moore’s Susanna. Below are his responses.
Q.
I was really struck by the different physical characterizations of Lincoln and Eric after attending [Friday's] premiere of “What Maisie Knew,” and having just finished watching the season finale of “True Blood.” What discussions or collaborations are involved in determining the physical presence and representation of a character? — Ellen C, Toronto
A.
To me, it’s all about inspiration. What gets me creatively excited is a challenge. There’s gotta be a discovery. When I read a script and have my first interaction with this character, do I feel like there’s something I’m gonna learn here? If I feel like it’s something I’ve done before, then what’s the incentive for me to do it? That’s why, after playing Eric Northman for seven months shooting a season, I don’t want to play Eric Northman in a movie, but just without fangs. I want to try new things.
Q.
Wondering if you are in interested in doing a comedy? — Gina Bianchin, Chicago
A.
Yeah, absolutely. I’ve done that in Sweden before. My first film out here was actually a comedy, “Zoolander,” many years ago. I had a small part in that. But I’d love that. It’s different, and something I haven’t done in a while.
Q.
Concerning your career: Who would you love to work with? Do you think you will ever direct a movie? — Elaine, Nashville
A.
Isabelle Huppert, the French actress. She’s amazing. And I’ve directed a bit in Sweden. I wrote and directed a short film a couple of years ago. It’s called “To Kill a Child.” Very uplifting (laughs). It’s based on a short story about a car accident and a man kills a child. My kid brother who is now 17, but he was 8 when we shot it, plays the little kid in the movie. I want to do more. It’s just about finding the right project and, obviously, timing.
Q.
If you had the opportunity to play any of the characters that your father has played in any of his films, what would it be and why? — Mar, Mexico City
A.
Maybe “The Simple-Minded Murderer,” a Swedish film he did years ago. That’s a really, really good role. Also “Breaking the Waves” is definitely up there.
Q.
What are your favorite things about Sweden that you can’t get in the States? — Jasmine, Omaha
A.
The most obvious answer is: the reason I go home is family. But also, I’ve been in L.A. for 8 years, so all my memories there are from being an adult; oh, I went to that restaurant with that friend. In Stockholm, it goes deeper because when I walk down the streets, every single street corner will mean something. There will be a history there. There’s a connection to my childhood there. It means so much to me to go home and relive all those memories.
Q.
Do you feel the public perception of you as a sex symbol impacts your real life relationships in either a positive or negative way? — Jacqueline Haun, Lawrenceville, N.J.
A.
No, I never Google myself or read blogs about me. I’m scared, I wouldn’t want to do that and don’t think that would be good for me. In terms of jobs, I’m an actor. There’s gotta be depth there. I’d never say yes to something just to play the hot guy. That’s not what I’m interested in. Creatively that’s not fun for me.
Q.
You’ve played many roles in adaptations of novels. Do you have any favorite books that you would love to act in the adaptation of?— Fiona, Sydney, Australia
A.
There’s that I really like and it might happen, but I don’t know yet. So it’s difficult to talk about that one. But “Lolita” is one of my favorite novels. But there’s already two special film versions of that, so…
Q.
Would like to know which of the characters that Mr. Skarsgard has played has been the most challenging and why?— Katerina, Ont., Canada
A.
Brad Colbert in “Generation Kill.” It was my first big role in the States. It was a very intense experience. We shot it for seven months in the Kalahari desert. It’s about the war in Iraq, not the politics of it, but about the men and women there on the ground. So I just think I felt the weight of that and the importance of getting it right.
Q.
How difficult is it to develop the accent and body language of another culture? As an American, I am especially interested in the ease, or difficulty, of ‘becoming American’. — Pat, Eugene, Ore.
A.
I come up with thousands of ideas, from how he speaks, what his posture is, how he walks. And then 99% will be crap. But then you filter it and you find the little things that you actually like, once you’ve thought about it for a while. And that’s how you start finding the character.
Q.
Will you marry me? — Amy Lynn, Lexington
A.
Of course.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2...d-answers-your-questions/?partner=rss&emc=rss
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That is obviously about 50 Shades! *trollface*
Also, him playing Stellan's part in Breaking the Waves, YES please!
Very lovely interview! Thanks for posting!
Also a big thanks to everyone who posted pictures,videos and articles the last couple of days! I haven't been online much, this is a nice way to catch up
That is obviously about 50 Shades! *trollface*
Also, him playing Stellan's part in Breaking the Waves, YES please!
Very lovely interview! Thanks for posting!
Also a big thanks to everyone who posted pictures,videos and articles the last couple of days! I haven't been online much, this is a nice way to catch up
I'm not so sure. The question was specifically about his favourite books. And I can't see a man that reads Hot Flat and Crowded and names Lolita by Nabokov as a favourite, suddenly thinking 50 Shades of Diarrhea is all that.
that is obviously about 50 Shades! *trollface*
Also, him playing Stellan's part in Breaking the Waves, YES please!
Very lovely interview! Thanks for posting!
Also a big thanks to everyone who posted pictures,videos and articles the last couple of days! I haven't been online much, this is a nice way to catch up
I believe in last year's Elle UK interview he promised to marry all of us.
"that is obviously about 50 Shades! *trollface*
AAAAAAAAAAAGH Don't even jest about that, someone will take it seriously!
Alex and Bill at the Artists for Peace event at TIFF 2012 (right at the back in the land of giants)
Thanks to Jooa (posted on the Bill Skarsgard thread).
Thanks to Jooa (posted on the Bill Skarsgard thread).
^^nice pic Free
one more review
http://myetvmedia.com/film-review/what-maisie-knew-tiff-review/
slight ot
On tumblr there are pics of Anna hiding her baby bump with her bag but people are saying she must of already given birth as the bump in the new pics is much smaller than the pics 2/3 weeks ago. i know nothing about babies but i hope everything is fine.
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/09/10/anna-paquins-undercover-bump/gallery/2
from Aug 20
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/08/28/anna-paquin-mellow-yellow/gallery/2
one more review
http://myetvmedia.com/film-review/what-maisie-knew-tiff-review/
slight ot
On tumblr there are pics of Anna hiding her baby bump with her bag but people are saying she must of already given birth as the bump in the new pics is much smaller than the pics 2/3 weeks ago. i know nothing about babies but i hope everything is fine.
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/09/10/anna-paquins-undercover-bump/gallery/2
from Aug 20
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/08/28/anna-paquin-mellow-yellow/gallery/2
She was carrying quite large and that first pic does look like she might have already given birth. Its hard to tell but I couldn't blame her if she kept it quiet. There is so much speculation and expectation on mums (and celebs especially) to get back in shape asap that I'd probably do the same thing.
That is obviously about 50 Shades! *trollface*
Also, him playing Stellan's part in Breaking the Waves, YES please!
Very lovely interview! Thanks for posting!
Also a big thanks to everyone who posted pictures,videos and articles the last couple of days! I haven't been online much, this is a nice way to catch up
I was wondering about you, so glad everything is ok and you just haven't been on line much
and thank you SydneyGirl for taking the time to post the Q&A session This definitely isn't new, but I thought it was a very good edit
if Santress hasn't already posted it 
alexskarsgardfan.tumblr
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No worries Zola
Beware they ask 50 shades to Alex and Ryan....but Julianne Moore agrees with most of us.
Beware they ask 50 shades to Alex and Ryan....but Julianne Moore agrees with most of us.
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