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June 22, 2005

RENT News: Behind the Shooting of the Riot Scene


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AWESOME!

Posted by: Ann on 06/22/05 at 08:57 AM

Great to get to know Rosario a little better! And Adam with the attitude ;) Great video. Please keep posting these!

Posted by: amy on 06/22/05 at 08:59 AM

You guys are too cute. Glad filming was fun. Rosario can't wait for you to blog and share your thoughts on this experience.

I feel the chemistry amongst everyone and its electrifying. Cannot wait to see the finished film

Thanks you guys and can't wait to see you all back in NY

Posted by: Di on 06/22/05 at 09:05 AM

Who knew Rosario is that gangsta??!?! hahha

Posted by: Pat on 06/22/05 at 09:07 AM

Haha! You guys are amazing! Thanks!

Posted by: Kayla on 06/22/05 at 09:33 AM

I literally laughed out loud when I saw that last shot of Adam! Oh, that was great!

Thanks for that!

Posted by: Emily on 06/22/05 at 09:36 AM

i get more and more excited by the day! :) its torture getting to see little clips like this and having to wait til november...but keep 'em coming :-D

Posted by: erica on 06/22/05 at 09:39 AM

Awww, that video was so cute. All of them look so great! I am so excited about this movie!

Posted by: Rachael on 06/22/05 at 09:45 AM

This is amazing! You guys have such great chemistry and you can tell it is like one big family. I can't wait to see the finish project. Chris, God Bless you for bringing this to film!

Posted by: Kelley Relyea on 06/22/05 at 09:46 AM

HAHA! Get it Rosario! That was awesome. They look like they are having so much fun!
Mike

Posted by: Mike C on 06/22/05 at 09:48 AM

Thanks for the behind the scenes. The riot scene is going to be really awesome. You guys are all so funny. Thanks again!

Posted by: Becky on 06/22/05 at 09:51 AM

Omg! that was absolutely fantastic! but so mean! i can't believe you would put something that cool in front of us just to tease us! really?! now to be nice again, that was so cool! I love Wilson and Rosario jammin together. kinda made me laugh! I hope to see some more cool video postings like these.
~Amelia~ p.s. adam you are very hot!

Posted by: Amelia on 06/22/05 at 10:02 AM

That was sooo awesome! You guys look like your having sooo much fun! You all rock so hard...
I especially liked that last part where Wilson was singing and they were all just having a good time, Adam acting all tough... hee hee! I love you all!

Peace, love, and riots,
Elizabeth

Posted by: lizzybeth on 06/22/05 at 10:09 AM

Was that Anthony again taking the Marky role too far? He is so fabolous!!! I loved it...but why did dear Adam give the camera such a mean look at the end? Still pouting about his hair? (I love you, Adam, don't kill me)

Posted by: Bethy on 06/22/05 at 10:18 AM

awesome...i am SOOO excited for this movie! love you adam!!!!!!!

Posted by: christina on 06/22/05 at 10:22 AM

These video clips from Anthony's camera/point of view are excellent. I'm assuming and hoping that these clips along with more behind the scenes footage will be on the DVD when it eventually comes out. I'm getting ahead of myself though :-)Please keep these clips coming, makes me look forward to 11-11-05 even more! You all are doing a fantastic job!

Posted by: Stacey Ash on 06/22/05 at 10:29 AM

Haha! I loved that video! It was so great to see some of Rosario Dawson, she seems so fun! And I loved the little song at the end hehe. And GREAT look from Adam haha-he's such a bada**.
Thanks so much everyone for making that clip for us, It makes me feel like I'm taking part in this amazing production. Thank you Chris Columbus for letting us see all of this, Thank you Anthony for filming our clips, and Thanks to the rest of the cast for being so fun in front of the camera for us fans!
Hope to see more soon! Thanks again!
Love,
Chelsea

Posted by: Chelsea on 06/22/05 at 10:31 AM

Fabulous!

It was great to hear/see Rosario on the set- it made my day! Everyone looks so happy together, and hearing Chris Colombus talk about the riot scene gave me more and more confidence in him!

Oh, and I think Adam might need a little attitude adjustment. :) Just kidding! Love the last look!

Posted by: Emma on 06/22/05 at 10:34 AM


I loved the video entry. It was great. Adam looked great!! I loved it when Wilson and Rosario started singing!! I was laughing so hard !! Keep submiting the these video entries cause they are so fun watch. Bye!!

Posted by: Melissa on 06/22/05 at 10:47 AM

Ok, already commented once, but after watching it a few more times, I had more to exclaim about haha. Just wanna say again, THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU GUYS!
and now some of the stuff I didn't comment about the first time: I loved Rosario's impression of what she thought Adam would do-laughed out loud haha. And Gettra (sp?) What an awesome word! I love how much fun you all seem to be having, the comradarie is great! And I think it's wonderful that we get to see the riot on film and thanks Chris for checking the websites (as u mentioned you did). I loved Jesse's longsuffering "God help me" look in response to the awesome singing from Rosario and Wilson! And then I gotta write again about the great glare from Adam-cracked me up.
All my love and support,
Chelsea
P.S. I don't know if you all have already thought of this or not(I think Anthony had mentioned something about behind the scenes footage a long time ago on BWW), but I would LOVE for this clip and others to be on the DVD! Sooo if you wanted to do that.... Haha, but you all know best, so don't mind me. You all are Brilliant, keep it up!

Posted by: Chelsea on 06/22/05 at 10:52 AM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE IT!!! This is great! Every time I listen to the Rent soundtract I freak out, and actually yell, "I'M GOING TO SEE THE MOVIE!!!! AHHHHH!"

This is great!!!!

**Kayla**

Posted by: Kayla on 06/22/05 at 10:57 AM

Too much fun.

Rosario, you are going to be a kick ass Mimi.
Adam, love the attitude.
Anthony, the best narrator of ever.
Great on all counts.
Keep it coming. awesome.
Nan

Posted by: Nancy-READ ME! on 06/22/05 at 11:11 AM

great clip...let's see more of Taye, Idina, and Anthony!!!
keep it coming...

Posted by: Leah on 06/22/05 at 11:30 AM

cute clip! keep em coming!! idina- we miss you! keep updating your website!!

Posted by: Rene on 06/22/05 at 11:39 AM

Where was Idina?????

It was nice to see them behind the scenes...but no IDINA!!! = (

Patrick M.
Berkeley, CA

Posted by: Patrick M. on 06/22/05 at 11:51 AM

WOW! That was so cool! Thanks for the video and keep'em coming! I bet you guys (and Anthony) have tons of camcorder footage from the production. Hmmm, maybe my DVD special feature "wish list" (see compulsivebowlers.org) will come true! It warms the heart to see such a spirit of community on the set. I'm sure we'll see it come across on the screen as well! These videos and blogs makes us feel like we are all apart of the Rent movie team. Thank you Chris for giving us our "access pass":) Luv you guys.

Posted by: Michael on 06/22/05 at 12:06 PM

yeah, where was idina? maybe obsessing about her "fat" arms- haha.. she's gorgeous. i didn't know than jonathan wanted the riot seen to be in the show.. that's so awesome. i love all of you!!

Posted by: Rachel on 06/22/05 at 12:15 PM

That was awesome! I loved it. Very funny and the set for the riot looks GREAT!

Posted by: Aria on 06/22/05 at 12:31 PM

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is the COOLEST thing I've seen all week.

Which actually means a lot, as a lot of cool things have happened this week... :D

Posted by: Mia on 06/22/05 at 12:48 PM

Haha, love it! Especially at the end, when they're all singing and some is like "Theater people." :o)
Can't wait!!
-Amanda

Posted by: Amanda on 06/22/05 at 12:54 PM

Awwww. Lol, Adam giving attitude, I love it. Rosario looks amazing. And of course everyone else does. I love you Wilson!!!!

And everyone :]

Posted by: Annie on 06/22/05 at 12:59 PM

AHHH that was awesome!! I'm so glad this was posted!!! This movie is going to be AMAZING! Love you all!

Love
Khalehla

Posted by: Khalehla on 06/22/05 at 01:09 PM

hahaha... as someone already said, you guys are too cute. especially rosario, the cute gangsta girl being protected by a drag queen in heels... you and wilson rock my world.
anthony rapp=the most awesome narrator ever.
adam pascal=most bada** guy ever.

and idina, you are crazy. your arms are not fat, they're gorgeous like the rest of you. and the rest of the cast.
much love to you all.

Posted by: Jill on 06/22/05 at 01:55 PM

That was great! I can't wait for Rosario's bloggie :)

Posted by: Barbara on 06/22/05 at 02:11 PM

That looks amazing!

I am so excited, but i would have liked to see the beautiful IDINA MENZEL a little bit since she is the LEADER of the riot!

I love Rosario and everything, but i pray that the movie doesn't become all about the movie star and not the rest of the cast. I'm sure all the Rentheads will keep everybody equal. I can't tell you guys how excited i am about this movie. !

Posted by: Jessica on 06/22/05 at 02:15 PM

Rosario=Mimi

My worries are gone!

Posted by: kcole on 06/22/05 at 02:21 PM

I think that the arm comment really got her fans to voice how much they love her... Lucky girl!!

The roit scene would have been awesome on stage, but hard to do as the cast would have a lot of extras or the crew would have to help with that...cost cost cost...

I can't wait to see this movie!!!

Patrick M.
Berkeley, CA

Posted by: Patrick M. on 06/22/05 at 02:29 PM

This video just made my day. "MY HAIR, MY HAIR!" And the Adam death stare! You guys all look like you're having so much fun, and you're getting paid for it!

Now we need Idina to be in a video. ;-)

Posted by: Rebecca on 06/22/05 at 02:42 PM

Whoopee for the riot info but how cute were Wilson and Rosario at the end! That made the whole video! Thanks guys and can't wait for the next update!

Mer

11.11.05

Posted by: Mer on 06/22/05 at 02:49 PM

that has to be the best thing i've seen in like FOREVER! lol thats just amazingly funny and cool! i hope when the movie comes out to DVD it will be filled with backstage clips like that one i laughted so hard!

Posted by: Alexis on 06/22/05 at 03:21 PM

Gosh, you guys all look like you're having so much fun; thanks for the laughs.

Anthony, I love that you're taping these... life imitating art imitating life.... and then some. :-)

And to Adam.... well done. For the record, I love your hair.

- Deborah

Posted by: Deborah on 06/22/05 at 03:45 PM

Every time I see Wilson I just want to stuff him in my pocket! ('cause he's all adorable and stuff. It's not as weird as it sounds, I promise.)

Posted by: Catherine on 06/22/05 at 03:45 PM

That was greatness, I want to hang out with Wilson and Rosario now hah!

Posted by: Joliz on 06/22/05 at 03:57 PM

This is going to be spectacular, its great to be able to see inside these normal people that will be playing these roles. I'm glad to see when it comes down to it taht theatre people are truly theatre people. This is torture cuz now im getting even more excited for the film....but i think this is just going to make me see it even more times. Thanx!
Garrett

Posted by: Garrett on 06/22/05 at 03:59 PM

Ukkayyy nevermind!! Wow. That video made me smile soooo wide. I just couldn't wait to see the ADATUDE, but I'm so glad we got to see the real Rosario. I love it. I guess maybe they had been singing that song too much and Adam got a little ticked off??...gotta love him.

Posted by: Chrissy on 06/22/05 at 04:03 PM

This is so cool! I'm so glad to see that the director is so concerned with what Jonathan would've wanted. I had my worries about RENT being "Hollywood-ized," but they are QUICKLY fading! I am so excited for this film! And that countdown on the main page is torturing me! (It's awesome, but torture none the less!) More, more, more! Gimme gimme! :-)

Posted by: Lance on 06/22/05 at 04:28 PM

You guys are awsome! :-D

Rosario- You are too cute! You're going to make a spectacular Mimi. :-) You fit the character so well.
Adam- Loved the diva attitude and the look at the end of the clip. It was great, had me in stitches.
Anthony- Great narrator who is really getting into a "Mark" state of mind. But I love ya to death for it because we wouldn't have any footage to have spaz attacks from otherwise. (We all miss you at BWW.)
You guys are all too cute/crazy for words. Looking foward to more Anthony-cam clips! :-P Much love and best wishes.

-Mika

Posted by: Mika on 06/22/05 at 04:59 PM

WOW! LOL, that was funny. I love the little look into how NORMAL everyone is. I think Rosario will be amazing as Mimi. I'm so glad to hear/see that everything is going well! I am so PUMPED for this movie!!! Yay! Go cast and crew!

Posted by: Crystal on 06/22/05 at 05:04 PM

Kick ass Clip of behind the scenes. If you guys make a DVD, these movies should be part of it, only PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE!

Rosy, kick some ass! And tell Angel to SING IT FOR ME!

Posted by: Mike on 06/22/05 at 07:18 PM

This makes me so freaking excited. Can i join them on the set, because that would be amazing!

Posted by: Jessie on 06/22/05 at 08:27 PM

nice, guys. you've got me very excited.

and adam's got such a ..."adamtude", glaring at the camera. très rockstar, my frined.

keep up the great work. love you all

emily Lowry

Posted by: emily lowry on 06/22/05 at 08:35 PM

Rent cast members + singing the theme from "the breakfast club"... such awesomeness.

Posted by: laura on 06/22/05 at 08:44 PM

God the suspense is KILLING ME, these are such a tease by the time the movie opens none of us will be able to take it :)

Posted by: melissa on 06/22/05 at 08:44 PM

This was so freaking hilarious. I love all of you guys!

Anthony, we can't thank you enough for bringing us these amazing video clips. They'd better show up on the DVD so I can look back and laugh with the rest. ;-)

Adam--quite the diva, aren't we? Ha! :-)

Rosario, you're absolutely adorable. You've won ALL the fans over with this single clip.

Until next time. Keep up the awesome work. I don't know how much more excited I can get about this movie.

~Lari

Posted by: Lari on 06/22/05 at 09:05 PM

I love getting to see these clips! They are awesome to tide everyone over til the movie. I love that final shot of Adam! I died when I saw it! Awesome! Keep those clips coming ya'll!
Emmy

Posted by: Emmy on 06/22/05 at 09:25 PM

lol .. i cant believe im doing this but whatever. im so excited about the rent movie !!! the trailer looked amazing and i really enjoyed the clip as well .. its going to be great to see members of the original cast since i couldnt see rent in 96 - way too young.. haha .. and tracie and rosario u guys will rock also im sure .. keep the clips and blogs coming, i love it!!

Posted by: Dana DeStefan0 on 06/22/05 at 09:47 PM

hey ro, very gettra.

nice hair adam, lovin it.

<33

Posted by: reilly on 06/22/05 at 10:09 PM

AHHH, these videos keep me alive!!!!

I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY wish I could go to the set and meet everyone. They all seem to be having so much fun!

MORE VIDEOS PLEASE!

Haha, Adam with the tude. And Wilson singing!

Ya, I hope these videos are in the DVD. Which I am buying NO QUESTION.

Have fun :D!

Love Always and Forever,
~Serena~

Posted by: Serena on 06/23/05 at 12:08 AM

this clip ROCKED MY SOCKS!!

*Rosario - Ah, you're so cute. I love how you make fun of Adam and how you comment on your shoes and skirt. Also how you come in singing with Wilson!
*Wilson - You're so funny! I love how you're so womanly
*Adam - Haha, I love your expression at the very end. It says "i'm surrounded by weirdos"
*Jesse - you looked upset. BE HAPPYYYYYY
*Anthony - Great narration and filming! you rock!!!

~Julia~

Posted by: julia on 06/23/05 at 12:48 AM

I love the videos you guys are posting up here.

All you actors are gorgeous and hilarious! Wilson is cool. Yes, he is. And Adam's stare IS funny and awww. Hahaha.

Posted by: Kathy on 06/23/05 at 02:22 AM

I think Adam looks a little bit pissed or something like this. Does anybody from you know, if the movie also will come in German cinemas?? Because I'm from Germany and I really want to see it!!!

Posted by: Atiram on 06/23/05 at 02:47 AM

Ja, soweit ich weiß, wird der Film am 06. Januar 2006 bei uns in die Kinos kommen. Freue mich superdoll drauf.
-----
Yes, as far as I know the film will be in german cinemas on january 6th 2006. I'm really looking forward to it! Yeah!

Posted by: Davy on 06/23/05 at 07:13 AM

Yes, it will have a world-wide release.

Posted by: Hayley on 06/23/05 at 07:43 AM

Adam had this... Oh this... I want to call it in character-ness about him that just screamed, 'You ate the last of the pop-tarts Mark, and if you don't get that camera out of my face I'll-'

Jesse... looked like he needed a hug, or some coffe, or maybe a nap.

Rosario... ...Wow. Well..Um...Actually, this was the first moment I stopped my screaming tirade and decided she'd do very well as Mimi... I hadn't been too sure from the trailer... But of course, that's all done with.

I choked at the whole Wilson-Rosario singy bit. That was great, classic stuff. And I'm sure this sort of thing all the time, wouldn't be surprised at all.

Anthony...Well. I can't actually say anything without being a rabid fangirl and perhaps serving to imbarass him, SO! *gives one of those... guy type nods*

...Now, one of them just has to steal the camera for a trifle, and capture the film-maker.

Posted by: Zam on 06/23/05 at 08:52 AM

Loved it, But where was Idina?

That's my girl, you know.

Posted by: Sarah Taggart on 06/23/05 at 11:26 AM

Anthony! Great filming!! <3 Keep up the excellent work. But hey, seeing you on the other side of the camera once in a while would be really awesome, ya know? ;)

Adam, I love your hair. It really suits you well!!

Ahhh, everything looks really great! I can't get over it. This film is going to be wonderful.

I look forward to more video updates!! <3

Posted by: Samantha on 06/23/05 at 11:54 AM

That clip really proved that Rosario is a perfect Mimi. And now the spelling of the word "attitude" has been altered to ADATUDE. I can't stop watching this. It makes me smile every time. Looking foward to more!!!

Lastnight, I saw an episode of Law and Order with not only Jesse of course, but Tracie Thoms! I felt like I was watching the RENT movie. Good for her!

Posted by: Chrissy on 06/23/05 at 12:17 PM

WELL, this is my first comment on any of these blogs! But YAY for Rosario, she is just the best. Adam was cute just chilling there look cool. And Wilson, my Angel! They were cute singing at the end. I can't wait to see the movie. I want to see Angel beat up the cops!

Posted by: Dante Mac. on 06/23/05 at 06:51 PM

omg! thats was awesome, its great to see the cast off the camera! keep posting those! there awesome!

Posted by: Jen on 06/23/05 at 07:10 PM

Every time I visit this site, I get more and more excited! The film seems like it will have the energy of the first few casts, when everything was so fresh!! November 11, you cannot come soon enough for me!!!!!!

Posted by: K. on 06/23/05 at 07:46 PM

Oh my gosh ... Wilson ... *faints*

Posted by: Chelsea on 06/23/05 at 09:38 PM

i totally agree about the riot scene...it's a super important part of RENT. in a school production we just did, we couldn't do the riot scene cause it's so complicated, but now that it's in movie style, it'll be much easier...and more effective.

Posted by: 'Aukai on 06/23/05 at 09:45 PM

I can't stop watching this especially the end.

Posted by: Aria on 06/24/05 at 02:55 AM

i think that every renthead will now use the word "ghettra" all the time. haha

Posted by: Rebecca on 06/24/05 at 07:11 AM

Okay, so after seeing all this - the movie NEEDS to be out like now. Hahaha.

Posted by: Mandy on 06/24/05 at 08:52 AM

I have been waiting for this movie FOREVER. This site is awesome at getting even more excited than I already am! Chris Columbus rocks and so does Idina Menzel. I am craving a post by Rosario. Otherwise...great blog!

Posted by: Danny on 06/24/05 at 11:22 AM

I loved the photo!! I ran out right away and got my copy!! I cannot wait for the movie to come out-To the cast: I love each of you, your show changed my life, and I can't wait to see you! Idina, I love your voice, and I want to sing just like you! Adam-You rock! you are such an amazing singer, and the best Roger ever!

Posted by: rent head girl on 06/24/05 at 01:34 PM

That was great. I'd love to see more behind the scenes things like that. It really lets you get to know the actors and crew. It's a great experience. And also any chance to see Adam I grab in an instant. Wow I love that man. Anyways, I cannot wait for this movie and that just accented my enthusiasm even more. 140 days!

Posted by: Emily on 06/24/05 at 01:58 PM

I saw the trailer today on ETV! It was so exciting, and I'm really glad that the movie is starting to get more publicity!

Posted by: Joanna on 06/24/05 at 03:37 PM

the video clip is GREAT!!

Wilson looks SO cute and sexy, and Rosario is so funny!

I hope the DVD will have lots of extras especially on Wilson!

Posted by: avery on 06/24/05 at 04:02 PM

OMG. I feel like I have found my home. Here among the RENTheads and theatre geeks! Like the rest of you, I can't wait for the movie! I am taking off work and will go see the movie a couple times.:-) Til then I will just have to play the CD over...and over... and over again. No Day But Today!

Posted by: Emily on 06/24/05 at 05:04 PM

Great looking pics, I can't wait for 11/11! And I was surprised to see Chris Columbus is from "outside Youngstown Ohio." I'm from "outside Youngstown" - thank you for putting my favorite musical on film and putting Youngstown on the map for something positive :)

Posted by: Marie on 06/24/05 at 06:27 PM

hehe thanks for that video. Can i just say i love all of you especially adam! That look was classic!

Posted by: Jennifer on 06/24/05 at 06:45 PM

All I hope, sincerely hope, is that the film Rent won't be anything less than the play was. I know that films tend to change plays, as they do books. But don't change a word of it!

Other than that fear, I saw the trailer today for the first time. I honestly plan on being first in line on opening night. It looks awesome.

Posted by: Hopeful on 06/24/05 at 07:03 PM

GHETRA! best word ever.
Rosario, I love you!!!! please post a blog entry!

im so happy theyre bringing the staging of the riot to the film. its gonna be amazing.

Posted by: nuri on 06/25/05 at 09:27 AM

Adam...so brooding.

Posted by: Eliza K. on 06/25/05 at 09:26 PM

WALK ON BYYY!!!
WILL YOU CALL MY NAME!!!

billy idol+the RENT cast.. AMAZING!!!

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO ENTRY!!!

hope there's more in store!!

measure in love,
rachel and jarvis.

Posted by: Rachel and Jarvis on 06/25/05 at 10:34 PM

Question that hopefully someone can help me with... In the trailer, there is a girl that appears several times but i have no idea what character she is. They show her towards the end smiling up at roger while he sings onstage, kissing roger in the daylight out in an alley, and leaning her head on Roger in a coffee shop... she is white with short hair... any help?

Posted by: kb on 06/26/05 at 01:08 PM

This movie has to be very exciting - It is so wonderful that everyone (OBC) has gotten back together, and well, Rosario and Tracie will fit seamlessly with all the fabulous work being done with this production. I am very pleased Jonathon Larson's voice will be heard by all the "movie-goers", also - not just us "theater-goers"!

Posted by: B. D. O. on 06/26/05 at 02:19 PM

I HAVE KNOWN OF THIS SHOW BY MY FAMILY WHO HAVE SEEN THE ORIGINAL CAST... THIS PAST FALL I HAVE SEEN THE SHOW FOR MY FIRST TIME... TOO BRILLANT FOR WORDS. I GOT THE CHILLS FROM THE VIRTUALLY INTRIGING INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING UP ON THAT STAGE. GOOSEBUMPS ARRIVED AT THE VERY BEGINNING. I IDOL ANGEL .. BROUGHT THE FAMILY BACK TOGETHER. THIS SHOW SHOWS HOW LIFE TRULY IS FOR MANY OUT THERE. AND ALLOWS MANY TO VIEW, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO FEAR REAL SITUATIONS.. SHOWS HOW WE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO LOVE WHO WE LOVE, AND THAT IT DOESNT MATTER IF ITS THE SAME SEX THAT WHO YOU LOVE IS IMPORTANT ... 11-11-05!!!!!
ADMIRER, STEPHANIE + FITZ
R.E.N.T.

Posted by: Stephanie on 06/26/05 at 08:21 PM

First of all, for kb: the girl you see in those scenes in the trailer is April, Roger's girlfriend.

Then for the Cast/Crew of the movie:
it looks amazing thus far and the fun and silly things are very familiar (guess actors/singers/musicians aren't that different). I'm sure this will be an amazing experience.

Pity we have to wait until March 2006 here in the Netherlands before the movie comes to cinemas...

Anyway, keep up the good work guys and gals and thanks for the updates/clips thus far!

Posted by: Nico on 06/27/05 at 01:36 AM

Perhaps it's a flashback and the girl is Roger's girlfrien April which kills herself.

Posted by: Atiram on 06/27/05 at 05:25 AM

GREAT! The guys are so hot!

Posted by: WickdWitch on 06/27/05 at 07:29 AM

Rosario... you go girl!!! This is going to be such a wonderful film just by seeing the whole cast and crew having a blast. Absolutely LOVE your song choice Wilson. Seems like Anthony taking the role of Mark toooooooo seriously (just kidding... love ya for doing these vids) and Adam you seriously need an attitude change...joking!!!

Look forward to seeing more vids

Posted by: Natt on 06/27/05 at 08:59 AM

Its april... in flashbacks ;-)

Posted by: Sarah on 06/27/05 at 10:08 AM

Hey all!
You guys look like you are having so much fun shooting! It is wonderful that you are embracing Jonathan's original idea, This movie is going to really be true to him and the show and that is why we Rent-heads are going to support this movie 100%! November 11th really can't come sooner! Love you guys!
-Amy

Posted by: Amy on 06/27/05 at 04:55 PM

Oh man...I am addicted to this video...this website, among my fellow RENTheads...I CAN'T WAIT!
Wilson- Oh gosh, you are so fn and cute, and, wow, I just can't wait to see you singing Today 4 U!
Rosario- Wow, I am so excited! You are going to make a fabulous Mimi! Light my Candle, I will just die when I see that scene!
Adam- No matter what you think, your hair is sexy!!! I can't wait for One Song Glory...I am sooo pumped! This movie is gonna be so...GHETTRA!!! :D
Anthony- Outstanding. I absolutely love you for doing this! I'm just sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for November 11! I simply can not STAND waiting to see Tango Maureen!
Jesse- You look like you could you some Prozac...or heavy drugs, or group hugs!!! :D Man, I just love that look, like, "Just shoot me now" I guess I must mention my fave song for you, like I did for the rest! I can't wait for I'll Cover You. I'm going to cry nonstop.

I AM SOOO PUMPED! Please, if you haven't already gotten the message, keep these clips posted, it's all us crazy, obsessive RENTheads have to hold onto! AND! On the DVD, we're all expecting more clips...you know you have them...so, please, for the love of GOD, don't disappoint us! We're crazed fans, there's no limit to what we'll do! :D

Posted by: Margie on 06/27/05 at 07:49 PM

Went to a see movie on 42nd street this past Friday...they were showing trailers and the RENT trailer came on.
Chills I got! As soon as the trailer ended...LOUD APPLAUSE from the whole audience!!!

I can't wait!

Posted by: Mark on 06/28/05 at 10:17 PM

holy! I thought Daphne Vega (original Mimi) was hot, but rosario DAMN! I cant wait i watch the trailer evry day and Ive memorized every song, I just cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you evryone for making this ilm possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much Love,
Jason

Posted by: Jason on 06/29/05 at 08:23 AM

i love the little random clips keep posting i will keeep watching, keep posting i will keep reading, keep posting i will keep coming.
i love them, you get to see the people behind the characters, they all seem like a wild and fun bunch.
pascal looks moody
dawson looks fun and wicked
columbus looks tired and stressed(who would not be with rapp on set hehe)
martin looks Entertained
Heredia looks very lively
diggs is just hot
rapp is well . . . just rapp
i cant wait till nov 11 i have a cound down on all calanders
i love you all
love ashley

Posted by: ashley on 06/29/05 at 05:41 PM

After seeing that behind the scenes....it makes me want to see the movie even that much more

Posted by: Brian on 06/29/05 at 08:43 PM

Whoa! When did Rosario Dawson get hot?
oh wait, that's just wilson

Posted by: Jon on 06/30/05 at 02:09 PM

Still a little bummed Jai wasn't cast as Mimi. I'm sure the cast will do an amazing job, and I will see them in theatres... yet, I do love my Jai Rodriguez.

Posted by: Madelin on 07/03/05 at 12:10 AM

My older brother got me hooked on the play with cd edition and I loved it. My favorite songs are glory and seasons of love. I saw the trailer last week and the next day I told my brother about it. I can't wait til this movie comes out. Well Measure in love. bye.

Posted by: josh on 07/04/05 at 12:16 AM

Adam had the best facial reaction on the last shot. It was basically a "what the heck are they doing" kind of reaction.

Posted by: Carrie on 07/05/05 at 04:31 PM

I'm so excited about the movie. Last fall I saw RENT on Broadway. It was absolutely amazing. I wish I had known about it when Adam and Idina were still in it. That would have absolutely kicked a$$! I think I may be RENT's biggest fan! SO EXCITED! (Adam is so hott)

Posted by: Bailey on 07/07/05 at 10:25 PM

This is going to be a great movie It is a pleasure to see most of the cast was apart of the play at one point in time. Who know the Tye Diggs was in the play at one point. I look forward in seeing Rosario Dawson play the part of mimi.

Posted by: Steve J. on 07/09/05 at 03:59 AM

one thing I can Say about this..
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I CANT WAIT TO GET IT!

Posted by: Allison on 07/11/05 at 09:05 PM

Oh my gursh! Will Jermain Heredia is in this vid! He's GORGEOUS!

Posted by: Chelsea on 07/12/05 at 03:53 PM

haha this clip is soo cute. Jermaine and Rosario o gosh you guys are hilarious!!!! but i love Adam's look at the end, i literally burst out laughing!!!!! u guys are soo great i cant wait to see it. IT'S GOING TO BE THE AWESOME-EST (?)MOVIE EVER!!!!
i love u guys!

Posted by: Marissa on 07/12/05 at 10:42 PM

Aw, I'm all about me some Wilson. I just watch his litle part over and over again.

Posted by: zac on 07/14/05 at 09:13 PM

ooh,this is so cool.i can't wait for the movie to come out!!!!!!!!! that little look from adam was just awesome.and rosario is just too cute!!!!

Posted by: Barbara on 07/16/05 at 08:30 AM

DUDE! RENT rocks does anyonw know if Wilson Jermain Heredia is gay???? I know that anthony is but I was Jw??? I think he is a brilliant Actor. I love it! Adam's hair bugs me....but he is still the greatest Roger you could ever ask for. Did you know that the original director wanted Justin Timberlake to play roger, Christina Agulaira to play Maureen, Usher to play Benny, Drew Lachey to play Mark and Beyonce to play mimi and Queen Latifa to play Joanne!?!?!?Ugh! I would boycott the moive..and i hope any sensible RENT-head would too!

La Vie Boheme! (oh I get to see the movie before it comes out for the public...because I work at a theatre in Alabama that is premiering it! AHHAHA)

Posted by: Daniel Jackson on 07/16/05 at 11:01 AM

I cannot watch the end of this without falling over laughing. I know it's a late comment, but I just got around to watching this.

Jesse, you look so "God help me." Love it.

Rosario and Wilson, you just got that song stuck in my head.

And every time I see the glare from Adam, all I can think of is "Yeah. That's what's up." Ohhhhh man. Hilarious.

Posted by: Lauren on 07/18/05 at 11:51 AM

LMFAO

i was laughing my ass when i saw they last shot of Adam, god i love him!

Posted by: Katiee on 07/18/05 at 07:09 PM

Ha ha ha! I know I'm late, but that was so hilarious. Go out there and kick some butt Rosario, cuz you'll rock as Mimi. By the way, that was hilarious at the end.
Adam, love the hair and the "Oh sure, you think it's funny Anthony" stare.
Anthony, I love these behind the scenes videos you're doing. It's way cool how you're in the "Markish" state of mind even off camera.
Wilson, ha! You're really making me want to see The Breakfast Club now. That was hilarious.
Jesse, I can't help but feel sorry for you after that "God help me" look, but it was still funny.
Chris, this is going to be a great movie. It's great that you have Jonathan's [may he rest in peace]best interests at heart.
In otherwords, you guys are all around awesome. The fact that you guys are giving us all this behind the scenes stuff is so cool. Love ya! Jazzy M.
PS: Rosario, I'm going to try to say Ghettra as much as possible now, LOL!

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/29/05 at 02:56 PM

Oh and one more thing: Jesse, I know what you're going through. A couple of my friends do stuff like that all the time and when they don't stop, I get that "God help me, make them stop" look that usually cracks them up. Anyway, God bless and I hope that Rosario and Wilson stopped singing that song nonstop, even if it is a good song (LOL).
***Jazzy M***

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/30/05 at 04:42 PM

This is my last post here, I promise. This video makes me want to start filming drama club meetings, because they're so much like these blog videos, it's kind of scary. Ha! Anyway, Cast and Crew, I totally love you guys for immortalizing(As Anthony said) this amazing play. God Bless.
***Jazzy M***

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/31/05 at 02:01 PM

Rosario, you are too cute.
You're going to make an awesome Mimi!

And I can't help commenting on Adam's death glare at the end. I giggle like crazy every time I see that!

Posted by: Kelsey on 09/10/05 at 12:53 PM

The death glare.. "Oh my hair, my hair!"

I love these blogs. I don't know what I'll do when they go away!

Posted by: Sara Corkum on 12/09/05 at 07:54 AM

HAHA! Rosario is so gangsterrrr mannn!!! haha WHAT WHATTT!! hahaha. Oh man, and WILSON IS JUST SO FABULOUS! LA LA LOVE HIM! i loved Jesse and Adam's faces... your reactions were hilarious. Iloved when pretty Mimi and Angel sang. haha.

Posted by: Michelle on 12/14/05 at 01:03 PM

haha its taken me awhile to come visit this site and i wish i was here at the beginning but im here now!! haha these blogs are seriously amazing. what a great idea. i have yet to know any other movie that does this. it's great, it's what also makes RENT fantastic! they're devotion to the fans. it's amazing. this is by far one of my fav blogs. i love veryone but especially Rosario. haha she seems like such a down to earth person and very spirited personality. i love it.

thanks for ur devotion to us "RENTheads". it's so great. the movie was AMAZINGGGGGGG!!! i couldn't get enough of it. i asked my mom if i could go see it again but she doesn't believe in going to see the same movie again. now i gotta wait until its out on VHS and DVD. poo. o well! ill just proceed to look at clips until then.

mucho love!!!~~~Lilia

Posted by: Lilia on 12/27/05 at 11:49 AM

HAHA BEST ONE EVER! Rosario is so ghetto I cound'nt stop laughing and that little song at the end along with Adam's death glare was hilarious too! I'll never get tired of that video! I'm going to watch it again.

peace, mich <3

Posted by: Michelle on 01/06/06 at 11:22 AM

I love seeing the fun side of people it always makes me happy more comfortable around them. If i were to stand in front of any cast member I would probably faint, but if I were stand in front them doing stuff I would be more relaxed heh I always get so tense and SUPER SHY around talented people it makes me feel small.

later, mish <3

Posted by: Michelle on 01/06/06 at 08:14 PM

I didn't know about the blog until just a week ago! I can't believe I missed all this stuff but it's been awesome going back and reading and watching everything even after seeing the movie! This has got to be my favorite clip...hilarious! I wish I could have been there on set, that would have been AWESOME!! I can't wait for the DVD to come out...hopefully there'll be more fun stuff like this on it!!!

Posted by: Susan on 01/23/06 at 03:04 PM

I love this site and the movie-REnt

Posted by: Angela on 03/27/06 at 05:14 PM


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