At the Movies: "Jumper" Premieres Feb.14

Following their promotional work in Rome, Italy, "Jumper" stars Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson ("The O.C.") moved on to Cairo, Egypt to continue touting their FOX sci-fi theatrical about a teleporting teenager which opens nationwide next Thursday.

Two days before the premiere, a videogame inspired by the movie will be released. Scroll down for stills from the movie as well as images taken during the photocall in Italy and Egypt. Also, check out the "Jumper" commercial aired during the Super Bowl game on Sunday.





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VIDEO: New "Jumper" Trailer

Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson ("The O.C.," "Chuck") attended the premiere of the new "Jumper" trailer. The sci-fi film (starring Samuel L. Jackson) based on the 1992 novel by Steven Gould opens nationwide February 14.




In a nutshell: "A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between 'Jumpers' and those who have sworn to kill them."



In April 2006 Tom Sturridge and Teresa Palmer were originally cast to play the lead roles, before being replaced with Christensen and Bilson. The crew gained rare access to film for three days in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy last fall.

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O.C. Star Bilson to Guest Star on NBC's "Chuck"

Former O.C. star Rachel Bilson has agreed to do a multi-episode guest starring arc on her ex-boss Josh Schwartz's new NBC comedy "Chuck" playing a love interest for the titular character.



I have yet to see the pilot for "Chuck," but I have heard nothing but great buzz for this hot new NBC show which will anchor Monday nights for the network airing before "Heroes" and going head to head with FOX's "Prison Break."

And if I am not mistaken, the lovely and adorable Bilson who has spent the past year filming her new Doug Liman movie "Jumper" (with good buddy Hayden Christensen) is right up the show target audience's alley.

In a conference call with reporters, Schwartz said today: "She's really, really funny, and we felt like she could really fit the tone of the show. We thought the chemistry she'd have and the comedy between her and Zach seemed ideal." Zach of course being Zachary Levi who plays Chuck.

Bilson will be introduced in the 7th episode as a sandwich maker who falls in love with Chuck. But since out hero, an underpaid big box-store employee is also a spy, he begins to wonder is she really is who she says she is. Now that's something I would almost give up "Prison Break" for. Almost.

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Stars Without Make-Up

People Magazine has published an issue about the world's most beautiful stars including a feature about Eva Longoria, Rachel Bilson, Katherine McPhee and others who "prefer" a more natural look.


Now, call me suspicious, but don't these photos nevertheless appear quite a bit on the doctored side?

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Rachel & Hayden Pull a "Will & Grace"

The rumor mill was buzzing last week if Rachel Bilson of the recently canceled "The O.C." and her "Jumper" co-star Hayden Christensen are Hollywood's latest hot couple as the former Newport beauty was seen feeding her hunky Darth Vader on Wednesday.


The following day the couple was seen picking up smoothies and groceries in Los Angeles. So is Hayden an irresistible heartthrob who ends up dating all the girls he works with or is this all a charade worthy of... say, Ugly Betty? Only time and unethical blogging will tell.

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"The O.C." Star Rachel Bilson at Independent Spirit Awards

Here are some fresh images of Rachel Bilson, taken just hours ago at the International Spirit Awards. The ceremony held at a tent on the beach in Santa Monica crowned "Little Miss Sunshine" the best feature of 2006.



Rachel Bilson's prime-time series "The O.C." went out on a creative and ratings high this past Thusrday following a low-rated yet brilliant fourth season. Bilson can next be seen starring opposite Hayden Christensen in sci-fi picture "Jumper".

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Rachel-less Brody Goes Shopping With Pal

Actor Adam Brody who hit headlines earlier this week over his amicable split with "The O.C." co-star Rachel Bilson was recently photographed in West Hollywood, shopping with his male friend and former O.C. guest star, actor Bret Harrison.

Several days earlier, Rachel Bilson was also photographed out and about in town sans her now-former boyfriend Brody (exiting Hyde club). The actress is currently filming the movie "Jumper" with Hayden Christensen.

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"The O.C." Couple Split

One of the cutest couples on network television, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson of "The O.C.", whose on-screen romance blossomed into real-life relationship back in 2004, have now split. Are their Orange County alter egos headed the same way?

Despite constant denial of rumors about their separation, a close friend of the couple revealed to Life & Style magazine Brody and Bilson have called it quits. They have both been seen hitting the LA party circuit separately.

So, what is in store for Seth and Summer? According to E! Online, the producers have promised to fans, back in the days when Brody and Bilson first started dating, they would keep Seth and Summer together forever, even if the actors broke up.

The fans will be able to see if they keep that promise as the teen soap is set to film what many believe will be the series finale of "The O.C." on January 15, 2007. when it concludes production of the 16-episode 4th season.

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Rachel Bilson And Hayden Christensen Get Arrested In "Jumper"

Television stars tied into multi-year contracts are not generally given flexibility to make films outside their scheduled breaks. Unless, of course, they are Rachel Bilson. The 25-year-old actress is shooting the female lead in Doug Liman's sci-fi adventure "Jumper" in Toronto, while filming the fourth season of "The O.C." in Los Angeles.

The fact that the two productions are willing to accommodate Bilson speaks volumes. Bilson is locked into "The O.C." on a seven-year contract, the norm for most American TV shows. On the other hand, Liman, known for Swingers (starring Vince Vaughn), The Bourne Identity (starring Matt Damon) and Mr and Mrs Smith (starring Angelina Jolie opposite Brad Pitt) is the director young actresses are more than happy to work with.

Liman is an old friend of Bilson's, having directed "The O.C.'s" pilot episode back in 2003, but it is unlikely that her turn as spoilt, cocky Summer was her ticket to the role. More likely, it was her assured performance as a student besotted with a guy she can't have (Zach Braff) in the new "dramedy" The Last Kiss.


Television stars often rush to cash in their new-found fame by taking roles during filming breaks, however,The Last Kiss is Bilson's first film. "I was definitely patient," she says. "It's so important to do the right kind of movie for your first one, especially coming from a teen drama. I felt that was really important in order to be taken seriously and maybe respected a little more in the film community."

As for "The O.C." the actress says: "Everything I have is because of this show and I'm so grateful for that. I'm just along for the ride."



Here are some recent images from the filming of "Jumper" in Toronto. In the scene, Bilson and her co-star Hayden Christensen get arrested by the police.

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RACHEL BILSON COSMO COVER

As of today you may catch the new season of "The O.C." on MySpace VOD website. The season premiere episode "The Avengers" will be available for a week until its broadcast premiere at which time MySpace will offer the second episode "The Gringos".


In the meantime, Rachel Bilson (Summer) appears on the cover of the November issue of Cosmopolitan. According to the mag, Rachel has a hit show, a cute boyfriend (co-star Adam Brody), a buzzed about movie and zero attitude.

O.C. CUTIES HIT TORONTO

For those of you O.C. fans who have been wondering, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson are indeed still very much in love. In fact the happy couple was spotted yesterday as they were strolling the streets od Toronto, where Bilson is shooting the movie "Jumper" with Hayden Christensen. The two hotties spent the chilly Toronto morning having breakfast at Flo's Diner in trendy Yorkville, before they hit Queen Street West for some serious shopping.