(Archived) From January 2005 — July 2005
January 2005 Barbra & Jim Attend Movie Premiere Barbra and hubby Jim were spotted in Santa Barbara at the Sun Valley Premiere screening of "Motorcycle Diaries" at the Magic Lantern Theater.
February 2005 CLEAR DAY Arrives on DVD This Month
It's gorgeous, folks!
Caleigh Follows in 'Auntie Barb's' Footsteps
Thanks to Kim EJ, who emailed The Barbra Archives with this news tip. Australia's "Soap World" (in a column written by Adele Heydenrich and Twiggy) had this ditty on Caleigh Peters, Barbra's godchild:
Barbra on DVD in 2005
Streisand fans certainly had lots to be grateful for in 2004 when Sony released the MGM concert and Universal gave us ALL NIGHT LONG on DVD. In just a couple of weeks, CLEAR DAY will arrive, too (my preview copy from Paramount looks awesome!). So ... that leaves A STAR IS BORN and YENTL. Here's what The Barbra Archives knows about their status... An L.A. production company is currently working on A STAR IS BORN for Warner Brothers home video. (I actually made some suggestions to them for bonus material! I made sure to suggest the Geraldo Rivera and Barbara Walters interviews!). There's no official release date yet, but look for ASIB in 4th quarter 2005. As for YENTL, my contact at MGM Home Video emailed me this week: "Nothing is firmed up yet." Also, while I was doing some interviews for MEET THE FOCKERS, I was told that Barbra worked on director's commentary for YENTL during the filming of FOCKERS. And last year during OPRAH AFTER THE SHOW, Barbra told the audience that the film had been color-corrected. The scenes which were shown on INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO looked like they had been excerpted from the new home video version — they looked gorgeously sepia-toned, with deep browns. So ... YENTL is probably due in 2005, too, although an official date has not been released. Of course, April marks the 40th anniversary of MY NAME IS BARBRA being broadcast on CBS. A DVD release of the television specials has been looming for several years now. Unfortunately, no update on them ... yet.
Barbra, Bill, Stephen, & Harold
Barbra and Bill Clinton are honorary chairs for a benefit that will honor Stephen Sondheim. The proceeds from the evening will go to Young Playwrights, Inc. For more information on the concert, go to www.sondheim75.com Streisand fan Robin Lipman called the Young Playwrights Committee chairperson, and he said that unfortunately, Barbra would not be at the event. Barbra is also serving as an honorary chair for the Harold Arlen Centennial celebration. Barbra will not be singing live, however she has been quoted in several newspaper articles about the composer: "His melodies hit you in the gut ... soulful, almost painful, moving," "When I got to duet with him singing Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, I came to know the little-boy part of Harold," Streisand recalls. "We had fun being kids together on that recording. I believe that decades from now, people will be as affected by his music as I've been. Thank you, Harold."
All About Barbra #63 + Barbra at Oscars All About Barbra, Issue #63, is in production. #63 will feature a few interesting interviews with some cast and crew who worked with Barbra in MEET THE FOCKERS — all exclusive and definitely enlightening! There's also a 40th anniversary look back at "My Name is Barbra", broadcast on CBS in 1965! Of course, as with every issue, there will be more Barbra stories, great pictures, and exciting Barbra stuff in the magazine. You can order All About Barbra directly from the magazine's site: http://allaboutbarbra.com. Meanwhile, over at the All About Barbra site, Lynne has reported that it's very possible Barbra will be making an appearance on the Academy Awards this year as a presenter. Dustin Hoffman has already been confirmed ... do you think they'll appear together on stage — the Fockers, reunited? All will be revealed on the Oscar telecast (Sun. Feb. 27th at 8:00 p.m. EST, ABC.)
Streisand Specials for DVD
Paul Katz reported at his Experiences forum: "Can't give any specifics, but all the specials from My Name Is Barbra to One Voice are being inched closer to release this year." Yes, folks, it's true. They're being worked on. There's no official release date, but they're definitely being readied.
Official: Streisand Presenting at Oscars
AMPAS' press release, issued yesterday, confirms Barbra will be a presenter on tomorrow night's show.
Barbra & Dustin Give Oscar to Clint
Barbra and Dustin Hoffman gave out the last award of the evening at the 77th Academy Awards, which aired on ABC tonight. After Dustin told Barbra she looked beautiful, Barbra said "Thank you, Bernie," affectionately calling Dustin by his MEET THE FOCKERS character name. After Dustin read the nominees, Barbra reached for the envelope. After opening it to read the winner, she announced that she wasn't wearing her glasses, and therefore couldn't read the name. Dustin looked at the name on the envelope and whispered it in Barbra's ear. Barbra turned to the audience and smiled, "I'm so glad to give you this award again, Clint." MILLION DOLLAR BABY won the Oscar for Best Picture. Barbra had given the Oscar to Clint Eastwood in 1993 for Best Director.
March 2005
All About Barbra Magazine Press Release
AAB celebrates its 20th year of publishing! Congratulations to Lynne Pounder and the entire AAB Team. Read the official press release here >>
Oscar Wrap-Up
After Sunday evening's Oscar telecast (where co-presenter Dustin Hoffman was obviously "celebrating") Barbra changed into a black tuxedo suit and attended the Governors Ball (a sit-down dinner) with her husband, James Brolin. In USA Today, it was reported Barbra said, "I'm starving," as she put on black-rimmed glasses (which she had forgotten to wear while presenting the Best Picture Oscar), and dragged James Brolin to their table. Later, at a party in the home of Dani Janssen, NY Daily News reported: "Word is the biggest cutups were those good-time gals Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey."
BARBRAPALOOZA 2005
Lou Papalas, owner of Palm Spring's Barbra (Barber) Shop, is presenting a Barbrapalooza, April 22-24 in Palm Springs. The weekend will be perfect for Streisand fans everywhere. Steve Brinberg will perform as Streisand, there will be a Barbra-oke singing contest, memorabilia show and sale, a brunch, a display of Streisand gowns, and more. Visit Lou's site for complete details >>
Barbra on London Tour?
The All About Barbra site is reporting they spoke with Marty Erlichman, who confirmed the RUMOR is untrue. * * * * This item appeared in today's Page Six column in the New York Post:
Barbra Sends Video to Sondheim
Barbra participated in the Sondheim tribute Monday 3/21 via video. Barbra, with Sammy, her dog, growling in the background, remembered the weekend she spent with Sondheim while he rewrote the lyrics for "Putting It Together" -- on her 1985 Broadway Album. According to Michael Musto's column, Barbra said: "Stephen, I'll never forget the time I kept you prisoner in my Malibu house so you could write eight new rhymes for 'Putting It Together.' "
Playbill online:
Star is Born DVD Due Out B4 End of Year
In an online chat sponsored by Home Theater Forum this evening, reps from Warner Home Video took questions from DVD fans about their upcoming release slate. Regarding the Streisand DVD, Warner Home Video said the following: "A STAR IS BORN '76 will be out before the end of the year."
April 2005
Streisand's DWARF
In Army Archerd's column yesterday, he focused on Barbra's Barwood Films. Barwood, along with the Gary Smith Co. and Sonny Murray have acquired the rights to "Mendel's Dwarf," a novel by Simon Mawer, about a scientist who struggles to unravel the genetic secrets of achondroplasia (dwarfism) as well as his entangled relationship with a woman. Sonny Murray is scripting; Peter Dinklage will star; Streisand will executive produce with Cis Corman and Gary Smith. And Archerd quotes Streisand:
Streisand in PSA for Alzheimer's
From Brand Week:
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The Barbra Archives checked out the very moving spot. Barbra does not appear in it. The spot features the lusciously orchestrated movie version of her vocal for "The Way We Were."
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May 2005
Barbra & James Attend Oprah's Legends Luncheon
People magazine published a photo of Streisand, looking beautiful, at the party. She posed with Senator Barack Obama. Reportedly, she wore an empire-waisted dress. Look for more coverage in Oprah's "O Magazine" in the August issue.
June 2005 David Foster Auction/Gala Music producer David Foster told the Canadian press The gala will take place at Canada's new River Rock Foster said, "It will be an intimate evening of Those friends have not been announced yet. (Barbra is You can monitor the gala's progress at their website Foster also said, "One of the auction item is an So — there's one live date that Barbra has committed
Star is Born DVD Press Release Click here to read the Press Release >> The DVD is due in stores September 20th.
"Hello, Gorgeous..." Barbra's opening line in Funny Girl was number 81 on
New Star is Born DVD Release Date Due to Warner Home Video scheduling issues, the
Streisand Video Retrospective?? In today's Cindy Adams column ... She has some of the
July 2005
Barbra At The Bowl ?? All About Barbra has confirmed that Barbra will attend * * * * This is a rumor, but a very exciting one. Here's the ..just thought you might like to know that $14.00
Streisand Auctions Back Up Barbra Streisand has begun auctioning items again,
Guilty ... New Dual Disc Due BSMG is reporting the details of the GUILTY Dual Disc, Pre-Order the Dual Disc from AMAZON >>
Barbra Sings ... Sort of.... Sam (from the "Streisand & Friends" Yahoo! Group)
Official Site Posts Pic Barbra's official site has posted a picture and press More on one of her 1960's appearances at the Bowl >> Don't forget that Barbra's auctions are back up, too.
Happy Birthday, Jim! From today's Diane Bell/San Diego Tribune column: Barbra Streisand staged a 65th birthday
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Barbra and husband James Brolin attended Oprah Winfrey's Legends weekend at the Bacara resort, honoring African American Women on Saturday, May 14th in Santa Barbara, California.
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