Greta:’ confirmed for straight-to-DVD release

It looks like the most-awaited Hilary film is going to be released unnoticed.
Icon Movies UK has confirmed that Greta will be coming out straight-to-DVD in early 2010. The closest thing we got to ‘theatrical‘ was a pointless private advanced screening where a few lucky fans were able to watch it in advance.
Three years of waiting and all we get is this? I personally think it’s the distributors’ fault.

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Add another movie to Hilary’s list of upcoming films: ‘The Business of Falling in Love.’
Here’s a small step back: the film is a family movie, which is different from her previous mature roles. The movie is planned to air on TV. Hilary will be executive producer to the film as well, having Gil Junger as the director.
ABC Family is teaming with Hilary Duff for “The Business of Falling in Love,” a romantic comedy based on the book “Diary of a Working Girl,” by Daniella Brodsky.
Gil Junger has signed to direct the two-hour original movie, which will star Duff as a fashion reporter who goes undercover in the business world in the hopes of finding love while writing an article about dating men in suits.
In addition to starring, Duff will executive produce the film alongside Frank Von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.

Greta’ US Distribution Confirmed!

Greta has indeed scored distribution for the US! In the past, the film was reported to only have distribution rights in Australia and a few other countries, but not the USA. This means that the news about the premiere might be accurate.
A release date should be announced soon. The movie was planned to premiere during the 2009 Cannes Film Festival with the help of Voltage Pictures, but the idea was canned. Stories of straight-to-DVD rumors started to pop up, but Voltage quickly denied it.
Here’s a quote from a writer of the film:
From what I understand, the producers of GRETA have just recently secured domestic (US) distribution for the film, which means there should be a release date announced soon. I’m hoping it will come out this fall, but I haven’t heard anything yet.

Hilary Duff was named “Ambassador for the Youth” in Bogota

Hilary Duff was named “Ambassador for the Youth” in Bogota by Mayor Samuel Moreno at the Palacio Lievano (Bogota City Hall). Duff is in the Colombian capitol on an ambitious four-day mission to bring meals to the city’s underprivileged children on behalf of “Blessings in a Backpack,” a U.S.-based program, which feeds underprivileged children in grades K-10. Duff’s agenda includes distributing nutritious meals to children in orphanages and hospitals and meeting with ex-gang members.“We are honored to have Hilary Duff launch Blessings in a Backpack in Bogota,” said Mayor Moreno. “Besides helping thousands of needy children, Blessings in a Backpack is aligned with our initiative, ‘Positive Bogota: To Live Better,’ which seeks to guarantee the enjoyment of a modern, prosperous, equal, cooperative, just and participative city.”
Blessings in a Backpack, founded by Stan Curtis in Louisville, Kentucky in 2005, serves more than 90 schools across the U.S. and provides weekend nourishment to qualified children in kindergarten through grade ten so they can learn at the same rate as their classmates. “Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program,” said Mr. Curtis.
Ms. Duff, who finished a week of filming “Gossip Girl” in New York City, has a packed agenda during her visit to Bogota, which includes visits to hospitals and orphanages, meetings with ex-gang members and Colombian officials.
“I am thrilled to be in Bogota to launch Blessings in a Backpack,” said Ms. Duff. “I want to express my gratitude to Mayor Moreno for offering me the opportunity to share this program, which is close to my heart, with the children of Bogota.”
“We are encouraged by Mayor Moreno’s welcome to Blessings in a Backpack,” said Mr. Curtis. “We see this visit to Bogota as an opportunity to share our program with the children of the world and we’re excited that the Mayor recognizes and supports social programs aimed at improving the lives of its most vulnerable citizens.”
With Blessings in a Backpack, Colombia’s goal is to create a sustainable healthy food program for children in very low income areas of Bogota. Working with the Secretary Generals office, and the Secretary of Education, Blessings in a Backpack will continue to provide nutritious food to children each weekend to insure that no children go hungry.
Mayor Moreno’s long-term plan for Bogota includes a city, where government action is directed toward achieving a greater quality of life for all citizens — an inclusive, just and equal city where human rights are recognized, respected and restored; where diversity is an opportunity and peace and reconciliation are possible.

GLAMOUR MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH HILARY DUFF

GLAMOUR: what in that time of your life supistes querias be actress?Hilary duff: I started acting very young, at age nine, was a very exciting hobby. I was still studying, so act was my extracurricular activity. At age 12 started it to take more seriously and then I realized that this was what I wanted to do the rest of my life.G: does what prefer, Act on television or film?HD: are so different that not sadria as choosing. Recording in television is a little more fast, while in cinema everything is more slow. Each you allowed to express your talent and do different things.G: do you feel more comfortable acting, singing or in both activities?HD: I believe that in the two. You should know put your mind in the right place for each. When I started to work I had a mental preparation of two months of putting me in action. We must concentrate on the character and above all, feel comfortable. Importantly be your same while cantas or act, you must practise and put you in the role, otherwise it is natural.G: you have been in the shade for a while is because you were working on some other project or because they want to be away for a while? Was a conscious decision or was something that just happened without foresee it?HD: well, I have been doing many independent films that I have moved away from public view all the time and have prevented me attend events, but the truth if I wanted to take me a break from all this. I have been filming some small movies on several sides, I have therefore worked time I really needed away I. Wanted to be in my house. With my family, friends, my boyfriend and others. Comes a point at which these so busy that you start to alienate you your own work and that made everything what towards further monkeys interesting, so I take a while.G: you have many fans around the world and you are also an example to follow to them, do what so seriously take you the role of be an example to follow the world?HD: if I take it seriously. When I was younger was many responsibilities because very small people were that admiranda what was and did not want to give a bad example. I'm a positive person and it is important for me to give that image. Now that I am a little larger remains a great responsibility, interests me show you the world who I am and certainly interests me what they perceive.

hilary's femme line hits stores next month

Hilary Duff's Femme for DKNY Jeans line doesn't hit racks until next month, but thanks to an ad campaign featuring the Duffster herself, we're getting a sneak peek at a few of the urban chic items.Hilary told Nylon magazine that her inspiration for the line was "just normal girls. I’ll be walking down the street and think, oh she looks cute! Especially being in New York is nice, because everyone has such unique styles. And it’s not people who have a ton of money or have a huge closet, but it’s people wearing what they love and having a unique way of putting it together."The foundation of the collection is black denim, with items like tissue tees, strappy dresses and vinyl leggings (which Ms. Duff flaunts on her shapely gams in the ad pictured) rounding out the fall collection. Pieces range in price from $39 to $129.With Hilary starring on "Gossip Girl" this upcoming season, we can't help but wonder if any of her New York-inspired threads will find their way onto Manhattan's elite. Costar Jessica Szohr has already been caught sporting pieces from the collection, so maybe it's only a matter of time until Jessica's Brooklyn hipster alter ego does the same.

Hilary gives back to her fans

According to The Desert Sun, Hilary Duff recently granted the wish of young Sara Burke, meeting her through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
According to the news report, Sara Burke, who has aplastic anemia, requested to meet Hilary Duff through the foundation. On June 17th, she got her wish. The report doesn’t say what Sara’s experience was like meeting Hilary, but does mention why she chose Hilary:
“Hilary Duff is a positive role model,” Sara said. “She stays who she is.”
Hilary Duff is no stranger to the foundation, having granted multiple wishes in the past and generally being a big supporter.
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