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Natalie Portman Debuts 'Behind-the-Scenes' Site MakingOf.com

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 23, 2009 - 11:11am.
New York - Actress Natalie Portman on Thursday announced the launch of MakingOf.com, a site that aims to offer behind-the-scenes looks into the creation of movies from the perspective of the creators themselves. The site launches with 40 interviews from Hollywood players including Ron Howard, Michel Gondry, Don Roos and Marc Forster. "When friends visit me on film sets, I am always reminded how intriguing and lucky it is to experience filming up close," said Portman. "At MakingOf our goal is to bring that up-close experience to everyone, including the ever-increasing number of self-taught filmmakers, who find audiences for their films using new opportunities for video-sharing online."

tags: Video | Movies | Natalie Portman | MakingOf.com |

Natalie Portman, IODA Team on FINCA Benefit Compilation

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 30, 2007 - 11:42am.

San Francisco - IODA, a digital distributor of independent music, on Tuesday announced the iTunes-exclusive release of "Big Change: Songs for FINCA," a compilation album for charity that was executive produced by actress Natalie Portman. FINCA is an international microfinance organization that provides financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs, helping them to create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living. The $7.99 compilation album features tracks from artists including Beirut, Antony & The Johnsons, Devendra Banhart, the Shins and Norah Jones.

tags: Music | Indie | Movies | IODA | Natalie Portman |

Buzz Watch: Paul McCartney and Natalie Portman Debutes Music Video on YouTube

Authored by Jay Baage on May 24, 2007 - 10:00am.
The 64-year-old former Beatles man Paul McCartney shows that he is down with new media when he set the world premiere for the music video for "Dance Tonight," a track from McCartney's new studio album, "Memory Almost Full." on YouTube.com yesterday. Also, he snagged moviestar Natalie Portman and that guy from Pirates of the Caribbean to star in the video. The connection with Natalie portman appearently came through his fashion designer-daughter, Stella. The song is not half bad and the video has already had over 123,000 views.
tags: Internet | Video | Music | Beatles | YouTube | Paul McCartney | Natalie Portman |

Natalie Portman Goes VC Hunting

Authored by Scott Goldberg on May 8, 2007 - 8:41am.
Natalie Portman According to Valleywag, actress Natalie Portman is looking for funding.  Not a new idea by any stretch, she’s hoping to begin a site that documents her personal and work life.  Apparently Charles River Ventures met with her to discuss details.  It’s all part of a growing trend in Hollywood.  Will Ferrell and Sequoia Capital joined forces to create Funny or Die, a video site that features short content from the comedian as well as other Hollywood personalities.  Portman’s interest in an internet reality series brings to mind LonelyGirl15, whose act remains popular.  With a similar format and a decidedly more famous face in front of the camera, the product seems enticing.  Will anyone watch?  Does it matter?
tags: VC | Video | Investing | UGC | Natalie Portman |