Shutter DVD Features

Special features include a commentary by production executive Alex Sundell, screenwriter Luke Dawson, and Rachael Taylor. The remainder of the special features is presented in standard definition. First up is the 8-minute “Ghost in the Lens” about the Japanese legends of the dead. The 9-minute “A Cultural Divide” looks at how the crew adjusted to working in Japan.

Next are a 9-minute interview with director Masayuki Ochiai and a 5-minute conversation with screenwriter Luke Dawson. The 5-minute “History of Spirit Photography” traces the phenomenon during the ages. The 4-minute “Create your Own Phantom Photo” has someone using a computer graphic program to make a fake spirit photo.

The 2 minute “Hunt for the Haunt” tells you some tips for finding ghosts and the 2 minute “Fox Movie Channel presents In Character with Joshua Jackson.” There are also 17 minutes of “Japanese Spirit Photography Videos” and 27 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes.

It may depend on how many of these remakes that you’ve been through as to how tolerant you’ll be of Shutter. I found it quite predictable and tired. I guess my spirits are sagging.

You can buy the dvd here.

Happy Birthday, Rachael!

Rachael is celebrating her 24th birthday today! I am sure I speak not only for myself but for everyone behind Rachael Taylor Fan and for all her fans all over the world when I say 'congratulations'. I hope she has a wonderful day with her family and those lucky enough to be close to her.

Article About "Cedar Boys"

When Les Chantery accepted a role in the Australian director Serhat Caradee's film Cedar Boys, it meant turning down a possible future as the next Luke Perry or Jason Priestley. The Los Angeles-based, Sydney-born actor had completed a test for a character in 90210, a where-are-they-now spin-off of the '90s TV hit Beverley Hills 90210. However, he decided against further auditions when Caradee told him Cedar Boys had received a green light.

"I hadn't got the role [in the television series] yet but I was at a stage where you have to sign a contract, meaning you can't do other things in the meantime," Chantery told SiT from Maroubra, where he is halfway through the four-week shoot.

In the story of a group of young Australian Lebanese men, Chantery plays the lead role of Tarek, from Sydney's south-west, who falls in love with Amie, a girl from the eastern suburbs, played by the rising star Rachael Taylor. Taylor - who starred in the blockbuster Transformers - accepted the role at the invitation of Chantery after they met at a party in Los Angeles. "She said, I will do it if you will."

"I couldn't believe there was a film where the lead was a Lebanese kid," said Chantery, who was raised in a "very Anglo" family in Sydney. "It is about how he feels he doesn't belong."

Chantery- who completed a law degree before deciding he wanted to act - graduated from NIDA in 2003 and worked on several short films before moving to Los Angeles last year.

The move paid off. Within months he had a walk-on role - as a lawyer - in Righteous Kill. The film stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino and is due for release late this year. Chantery was ecstatic about appearing with them. "I was only in two scenes but to have the two of them in the same room, it was a dream come true." [SOURCE]

Rachael Dating Britney's Agent

It’s no secret that Britney Spears’ William Morris agent Jason Trawick is pretty sticky with his beloved client, having recently accompanied her to Costa Rica with Mel Gibson as well as Christian Audigier’s 50th birthday bash.

But Pop Tarts has learned that the relationship is strictly professional as he apparently only has eyes for “Transformers” starlet Rachael Taylor.

We’re told the 23-year-old Australian beauty and the high-powered talent agent have been dating for a few months and are now getting ready to move in together.

Given Taylor’s clean rep, bubbly personality and dedication to her craft, we recommend Brit start spending time with her agent’s real-life leading lass and hopefully learn a thing or two. [SOURCE]

Rachael Taylor: The Designer

RODO, the legendary Italian luxury handbag and shoe manufacturer, recently hosted an event themed “Every Girl’s Dream” and provided an intimate setting for celebrity shoe enthusiasts to design their own custom RODO shoes.

And Rachael took that opportunity to get creative and designed her own shoes! These shows are now being auctioned off for charity. You still have nine days. Good luck!

The white/gold shoes are lizard skin sling back pump with gold band on front. Both shoebox and shoe have a hand-written name of the actress who conceptualized them.

You can find more info and bid on them here.

Vanity Fair's Young Hollywood

Rachael is featured Vanity Fair's August issue along with other young celebs. Vanity Fair calls them the new wave of young Hollywood. The August issue of Vanity Fair hits newsstands in New York and Los Angeles on July and nationally on July 8. I have already added a picture from the shoot to the gallery [go here].

RACHAEL TAYLOR Age: 24. Hometown: Launceston, Tasmania. Breakthrough role: Maggie Madsen in Transformers. Upcoming film: Bottle Shock. First “Hollywood” moment? “How about landing on the lawn of the Pentagon in a Black Hawk helicopter? That’ll do it. With Michael Bay screaming on a loudspeaker.” Number of shoes in your closet? 20. Jimmy Choo or Christian Louboutin? Christian Louboutin. Chuck Taylors or Nikes? “Not a sneaker girl, but at a push I’d go Chuck Taylors.” Levi’s or J Brand? Sevens. Style icon? Catherine Deneuve. Favorite designer? “I like the big, the powerhouses … Balenciaga.” BlackBerry or iPhone? BlackBerry. Favorite guy’s guy? “Someone intellectual, I suppose. Like, uh … it sounds completely sleazy, but like a Bill Clinton or like that kind of man—epic man-ness.” Favorite girl’s girl? Tina Fey. Favorite movie? “Anything by Almodóvar.”

You can also watch a behind-the-scenes-video here.