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| bee |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 12:34 PM | Message # 496 |
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Thanks Ivana and Kim for these articles. Just when I think I can't possibly love this man any more than I already do, these articles make me feel totally overwhelmed. His love and devotion to Rebecca and his children are an inspiration. I wonder though if Breath is to be filmed in Australia how this will affect the boys schooling. Will he be able to complete the film in the school holidays? I can't imagine he will want to leave his family behind in America for very long being as he says he wants to spend more time with them. |
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| coral |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 2:04 PM | Message # 497 |
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I don't understand enough about the process to know if it's usual to film at different times of the year, but I wouldn't think he could do much during the main school holidays because there's a lot of rain in Margaret River at that time of year.
http://www.mronline.com.au/weather/weatherview.htm
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| Tina |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 2:47 PM | Message # 498 |
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I don't think he will be in LA so much anymore..maybe they move to Australia for a while. They did before TM came up. He has to go where the work is...so maybe the boys have to change school or have a private teacher for a while since Simon always wants to have his family around.
That was the good thing with TM that he had a job at one location but I guess that will change now...
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| redbird |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 3:34 PM | Message # 499 |
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I agree with you, Tinamarianne. I think Simon's days in LA are limited - at least for awhile. He loves Australia and he goes back every opportunity he gets. I expect that he'll be seen in many places around the globe - including the U.S. - since he loves traveling so much but I'm betting that he'll be calling Australia home base once The Mentalist ends. He's a huge star now whose almost limitless acting abilities have been out there for all the world to see for the past 7 years of The Mentalist. I can't imagine that he isn't getting presented with a lot more good scripts than ever before but it doesn't sound like he's interested right now. I think he'll go back to Australia, take some time off to enjoy his family, travel the world and then make Breath.
I do think that Breath will be made in Australia but I don't think it will be made anytime soon. I'm guessing that once The Mentalist ends, we won't see any new work from Simon for about 2 years - maybe longer. The Mentalist changed Simon's life. He's no longer the guy who had to work to take care of his family. Instead of working because he has to, he's now in a position to sign on to a project solely because it ignites his creative passion. Unfortunately, I think that means that we'll see one new Simon project every 1 or 2 years from now on. The days of seeing something new from Simon every week are now something to be truly cherished ..................
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| jazz |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 5:02 PM | Message # 500 |
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I wouldn't be surprised if he has another project of some sort on the go within 6 months or so, he has high energy levels and a quick recovery rate and as he's said he gets bored if his mind isn't kept busy. And Breath is very personal to him, for the past 5 years it must have been like an itch he couldn't wait to scratch, but I think the timing will depend on whether he's got everything in place to enable him to proceed. I think they'll continue to mainly split their time between USA and Australia, last time they made Australia their base they missed their life and friends in America, and I think those feelings would be even stronger now. |
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| Peithon |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 5:27 PM | Message # 501 |
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His kids are going to want to go to college, Stella is still in the USA, and the work is here. However I do think he'll take a long sabatical in Oz so he can do Breathe. He can afford to not be employed for a bit. |
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| redbird |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 7:28 PM | Message # 502 |
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Simon can do more than afford to not be employed for a bit. With the success of The Mentalist and all of his endorsements, he can now financially afford to never work another day in his life without changing the lifestyle he's become accustomed to. That said, he will work again because he enjoys working but I just don't think he'll be interested in working for a good long while. He's said that his next project will be Breath but he's also said that he wants to spend a good long time focusing on his family and traveling.
Successful actors don't have to be in either LA or the U.S. to get roles. Johnny Depp lived in France for years and Nicole Kidman's home base is now Nashville - they've worked consistently for years. And didn't Simon get offered The Mentalist while he was in Australia? Simon is now at a level where he can base himself anywhere in the world and get work as long as he's willing to go wherever the job is. And that's why I don't think he's going to work for a good long time. He doesn't seem to want to go right now ............. |
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| Hayseed |
Date: Sunday, 16-Nov-14, 7:40 PM | Message # 503 |
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I suspect a big factor in where he's living will be where his sons choose to finish their education. They may not want to leave LA. Or they may want to go to Australia. We shall see.
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| Juney |
Date: Tuesday, 18-Nov-14, 4:54 PM | Message # 504 |
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Anyone know if Stella has graduated yet? |
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| syriana13 |
Date: Friday, 21-Nov-14, 9:01 PM | Message # 505 |
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French interview
http://www.francedimanche.fr/parole....2%80%89 |
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| Fran |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Nov-14, 1:41 PM | Message # 506 |
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Posted on Twitter, assume it's a new appearance, but don't really know
Van @ohsheepdip
"Simon will be on The Talk, Dec 18!"
https://twitter.com/ohsheepdip/status/537038643136045057
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| Ivana |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Nov-14, 1:58 PM | Message # 507 |
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Thanks Fran for the info.
I've also found info that Simon will be on Ellen's show on Tuesday, 12.02.14.
https://twitter.com/NewsE_DeGeneres/status/537081033389531136
http://www.ellentv.com/episodes/jessica-chastain-simon-baker/
... Then, SIMON BAKER returns with the latest on his hit series "The Mentalist!" Simon's got the early scoop on anything and everything Patrick Jane, as well as the show's new season, and he's here for another round of fun with Ellen! Set tales, holiday plans, family adventures, Simon will have details on all the above, and hopefully he won't walk off with another piece of Ellen's set! ... |
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| bee |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Nov-14, 2:17 PM | Message # 508 |
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Thanks Fran and Ivana....can't wait to see Simon on Ellen, they're so good together. Not sure about The Talk though, not my favourite programme but, hey, any interview with Simon is welcome! |
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| Tina |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Nov-14, 2:25 PM | Message # 509 |
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Makes sense that he is promoting the final season. I thought he would stay in Australia for a while after Christmas, but of course the boys have to go back to school ...still wondering where they are going to live in the future ...
I love the Ellen appearances most, so very much looking forward to it. But it's a while til February.
Not to crazy about The Talk, but new Simon interviews are always welcome, no matter where. |
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| bee |
Date: Tuesday, 25-Nov-14, 2:33 PM | Message # 510 |
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Tina..Simon's appearance on Ellen is 2nd December (did you think it was February because of 12.2.14.) Unlike us they twist the month and day around! |
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