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Bluntmag.co.za Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "The Grudge 2" Movie opens in South Africa on October 13, 2006Monday 9 October 2006, by Webmaster Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom. SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross. Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021). In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2." Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television. The Grudge 2 opens at cinemas in South Africa on October 13. If you checked out the first Grudge flick, or know any of Sam Raimi other films (Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Spider-Man) then you know what horror is in store for you... SYNOPSIS: From Sam Raimi and Columbia Pictures comes the eerie thriller The Grudge 2, which explores the dark secrets behind the revenge-seeking grudge’s wrath as the terrifying supernatural curse is unleashed on a group of seemingly unrelated victims, moving out of the burned-out house and spreading everywhere. The much-anticipated sequel to the 2004 hit The Grudge, which earned over $188 million in worldwide box office receipts, the stars Amber Tamblyn (“Joan of Arcadia”), with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning briefly in the memorable role of Karen, once again under the direction of Takashi Shimizu, from a screenplay written by Stephen Susco. The producers are Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise. The Grudge 2 carries the infectious, vengeful curse forward as it attacks a group of seemingly unrelated individuals: Aubrey Davis (AMBER TAMBLYN) discovers from her bed-ridden mother, Mrs. Davis (JOANNA CASSIDY), that her sister Karen (SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR) is in a hospital in Japan. She also finds out that Karen is under investigation for the death of her boyfriend in a fire she started in a house located in Tokyo. Since Mrs. Davis is too ill to make the trip, she asks Aubrey to go to Tokyo and bring her sister home. Shortly after she arrives in Tokyo, reporter and photographer, Eason (EDISON CHEN), seeks out Aubrey to warn her that her sister, Karen, is in the thrall of something unseen and dangerous. Allison (ARIELLE KEBBEL) attends an international school in Tokyo. Desperately trying to fit in with the school’s “in” crowd, Vanessa (TERESA PALMER) and Miyuki (MISAKO UNO), she is willing to do anything they ask to get in good with them - even if it means going into a mysterious burned-down house, which was the site of several unexplained murders and strange disappearances. The young introverted Jake (MATTHEW KNIGHT) isn’t happy that his widowed father Bill (CHRISTOPHER COUSINS) is engaged to Trish (JENNIFER BEALS). Still mourning the death of his mother, he cannot understand why his older sister Lacey (SARAH ROEMER) gets on so well with their soon-to-be stepmother. He also doesn’t understand why one of his next-door neighbors is being so elusive. It seems that everyone in his apartment building is acting stranger and stranger. One by one, they are infected by the malevolent curse known as “The Grudge,” which is quickly moving out of the burned-down house in Tokyo and spreading to everyone who crosses its path. Japanese actress Takako Fuji reprises her role as the terrorizing Kayako, Ryo Ishibashi returns in a cameo as Detective Nakagawa and nine-year-old Ohga Tanaka takes on the role of the tortured Toshio. Edison Chen (Infernal Affairs), Arielle Kebbel (Aquamarine), Teresa Palmer (December Boys), Sarah Roemer (upcoming Disturbia), Jenna Dewan (Take the Lead), Matthew Knight (The Greatest Game Ever Played), Christopher Cousins (Wicker Park), Jennifer Beals (“The L Word”) and Joanna Cassidy (“Six Feet Under”) make up the rest of the ensemble cast. Sam Raimi and Columbia Pictures Present A Ghost House Pictures Production The Grudge 2 starring Amber Tamblyn, Arielle Kebbel, Jennifer Beals, Edison Chen, Sarah Roemer and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The film is directed by Takashi Shimizu from a screenplay written by Stephen Susco, based on JU-On: The Grudge written and directed by Takashi Shimizu. The producers are Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise. The executive producers are Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane, Roy Lee and Doug Davison. The co-producers are Michael Kirk, Drew Crevello and Shintano Shimosawa. The director of photography is Katsumi Yanagijima. The production designer is Iwao Saito. The editor is Jeff Betancourt. The costume designer is Kristin M. Burke. The music is by Christopher Young. The visual effects supervisor is Hajime Matsumoto. The Grudge 2 has been rated TK by the Motion Picture Association of America for TK. Keywords1 Message |
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