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"Joshua Tree, 1951" LA premiere date announced

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:56:04 -0400

On Juy 16th Joshua Tree, 1951 will have its premiere in Los Angeles during the 30th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Tickets are on sale now!

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OUTscene Interview: "Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean"

Wed, 30 May 2012 06:11:07 -0400

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PHOTOS: 2012 SIFF

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:19:34 -0400

Photos of James from Joshua Tree, 1951 premiere at Seattle International Film Festival have been added to the gallery.

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"Joshua Tree, 1951" screenings

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:58:57 -0400

38th Seattle International Film Festival
(World Premiere) / 24th May
6:30pm, Egyptian Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

38th Seattle International Film Festival
25th May, 4:00pm, Harvard
Exit Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

InsideOut Toronto International Film Festival
26th May, 10:00pm
TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinemas / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

Fairy Tales Calgary International Film Festival
1st June, 7:00pm
The Plaza Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

Cinetopia Ann Arbor International Film Festival
(Closing Night Film) / 3rd June, 7:00pm
The Michigan Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

Transilvania International Film Festival
(No Limit Showcase) / 8th and 10th June
Cluj-Napoca, Romania / Ticketing TBA
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

TLVFEST Tel Aviv International Film Festival
16th June, 6:00pm
Tel Aviv Cinematheque / Tickets

More screening to be announced soon!

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The Morning Show: videos and photos

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:37 -0400

James and Joshua Tree, 1951 producer Edward Singletary visit Toronto’s The Morning Show to discuss the James Dean movie.

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First "Joshua Tree, 1951" premiere dates announced

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:03:17 -0400

Joshua Tree, 1951 premiere is around the corner! The movie will be first shown during 2012 Seattle International Film Festival on May 24 and it has been confirmed that James will be attending the event. Next stop is Canada where the James Dean biopic will be presented at the Toronto LGBT Film Festival on May 26. On June 1st fans can watch the movie during 2012 Film Festival - Fairy Tales in Calgary.

To all screenings you can buy tickets by clicking the links above. More premiere dates will be announced soon.

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"Joshua Tree, 1951" premiere date announced

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:12:32 -0400

It was announced today that Joshua Tree, 1951 will have its world premiere at the 38th Seattle International Film Festival which runs from May 17 to June 10. Full line up of films and events will be announced on May 3.

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James' recovery progress

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:02:51 -0400

I’m very happy to report that James is feeling much better! Thanks to his mom, Lynette, you can see it for yourself! :)

James continues to get better everyday. His swallowing abilities returned last Wednesday, so he has been enjoying food with a little more consistency. He is moving around better and his strength is beginning to return. Thanks for everyone’s concern and prayers!

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James released from the hospital

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:52:20 -0500

Some photographic insight into James’ frightening battle with botulism and his remarkable ongoing recovery. Stay strong, James!

James was discharged around 4 yesterday afternoon.

Before he was discharged, physical therapy came by to see if he could walk without a walker, walk in tennis shoes and to check how stable he was on his feet.

He was wheeled outside and the sun was shining bright and beautiful. He sat at first and just enjoyed the sunshine and being outside. Then, he stood to his feet and walked, with incredible balance and strength. After walking, sitting and walking again, a new exercise was introduced. He was asked to stand in a still position and bounce a ball. She told him when he felt comfortable he could try to walk and do a few bounces.

Well, to everyone’s utter amazement, not only did he walk but he walked and dribbled the ball, was able to walk and pass the ball and do a bounce pass with only teetering twice. The therapist was astounded and told him that he should not have been able to do all of that. But God!

He requested to be wheeled to ICU to tell all of his nurses that he was going home. What a reunion it was, such joy on everyone’s face.

After, he was wheeled to the exit and he put himself in the front seat. By the time got into the hotel room, he was one exhausted young man. I ran and picked up his medication and then he requested a bath. He slept sound last night, no interruptions to take the blood pressure, breathing treatments or just hospital noises.

We are all so grateful and thankful for everything.

I have uploaded more pictures of his exit yesterday.

Sunday, we will be flying to Colorado so we can fatten him up and help rehab his body.

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Photos of James' stay in the hospital

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:22:06 -0500

James’ mom, Lynette, shared some photos of his stay in the hospital. They are daunting, but the good news is that he is getting better with each day!! We all wish him speedy recovery! For the latest on James’ health visit the official Facebook page.

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Update on James' health

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:54:09 -0500

On January 21st James contracted Botulism. He has been in the hospital since January 30th and in ICU since February 2nd, but things are starting to change in a good way! James has not had the use of his vocal chords for over 2 weeks now, but is expressing his appreciation with a bold “thumbs up”.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 7:14 PM, MST
Today has been a better day!

Even though no one could complain concerning the advancements that were taking place with James, the barrage of additional complications were frustrating, aggrevating and discouraging.

The great news is that it appears that James’ diaphragm has woke up and the paralysis is lifting. He began to cough (difficult to watch when you have a tube down your throat) but fabulous that his reflexes are working and that he just had the ability to cough.

The pneumonia in his right lobe increased and so the thought of breathing exercises were put on hold. Between just being exhausted, ready for normalcy, coughing and just not feeling well, yesterday was James’ first day of discouragement.

Today has been a rainy day in LA, but the sun has been shining in ICU! He weened off of the breathing machine for 4 hours with very strong numbers from his blood draws. Everyone is so encouraged. The hope is that they will try to extubate him tomorrow.

He still has many challenges. Tomorrow will be the 21st day since he has had food. His body is suffering the effects of massive antibiotics. Also, it is not clear of the amount of paralysis that is trying to linger in his throat and tongue.

But God!

Again, thanks for your dedication to pray, for taking time to write him a message and for your thoughtfulness.

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Unreleased project - Shadowlands

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:34:22 -0500

Over a year ago James worked on a web series called Shadowlands. Unfortunately, despite an overall interesting plot it has never been released:

Zach finds out he’s adopted when he’s eighteen. Now, four years later, his biological father contacts him on Facebook and wants to meet. Packing up his friends, Zach takes off to Death Valley to confront his dad. No one’s prepared for what he finds…

Here’s some on-set photography taken back in 2010.

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Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:33:11 -0500

eirene: Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:30:34 -0500

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Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean

Fact or fiction? Upcoming biopic Joshua Tree, 1951 portrays James Dean's alleged gay affairs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:25:13 -0500

There has always been speculation as to what was the true sexuality of Hollywood legend James Dean. But now a film about the star will take a very specific stance on his personal life. Upcoming biopic Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean, includes scenes that depict the actor having sexual encounters with a series of men.

One scene shows the character of Dean making love to his male roommate in a corridor. He is also seen in the movie indulging in a tryst with another male character, this time on top of a mountain. Dean is played by relatively unknown actor James Preston, who is most famous for his role as werewolf Lukas Ford in supernatural TV drama The Gates.

Also starring in the movie is Robert Gant of Queer as Folk fame, The L Word star Erin Daniels and Walk The Line actress Clare Grant. The film, which is due to be released in the summer, claims that it ‘redefines’ James Dean ‘for a new generation’, according to its website. It is not the first tribute to suggest Dean was gay.

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Speculation over the true nature of James Dean’s sexuality has, of course, been rampant among movie critics and fans for decades. But now, a new biopic aims to cast a different light on the private life of the iconic “Rebel Without a Cause” star.

Directed by Matthew Mishory (hailed by French magazine Les Inrocks as “a new hope of American indie cinema,” according to IMDB), the upcoming “Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portait of James Dean” shows the actor (played by James Preston) making love to a male roommate (Dan Glenn) in a corridor, and in an intimate mountaintop embrace with yet another male character.

The film’s website touts “Joshua Tree” as “redefining James Dean for a new generation.” Eagle-eyed viewers will also spot “Queer as Folk” star Robert Gant, credited by IMDB as “the Famous Director,” in the new clip.

Of course, the film is hardly the first such implication, with new reports of Dean’s alleged trysts with fellow stars Rock Hudson, Clifton Webb, Bill Bast, and Jack Simmons emerging every few years or so.

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New full-length trailer for "Joshua Tree, 1951"

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:51:56 -0500

New full-length trailer for Joshua Tree, 1951 has been released and it looks amazing!! Check it out below and a couple of screen caps I’ve made.

JOSHUA TREE, 1951 Full-Length Trailer from Iconoclastic Features on Vimeo.

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darkdaysarefalling: James Preston Swoop | 2011

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:32:14 -0500

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Swoop | 2011

New "Joshua Tree, 1951" website

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:21:53 -0500

Brand-new website for Joshua Tree, 1951 has launched! Make sure to visit it and learn more about James’ breakthrough role. Also, check out new still from the movie I’ve uploaded to the gallery.

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Gallery update

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:43:52 -0500

I’ve added some new Twitter photos to the gallery.

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Showtime's 6th Annual Holiday Soiree

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:50:15 -0500

On December 1st James attended Showtime’s 6th Annual Holiday Soiree at The Quincy Estate in Los Angeles.

You can notice that he got a new tattoo which reads FCAS. What does it mean? I’m guessing Franklin College of Arts and Sciences which is located in Athens, Georgia where James’ girlfriend, Laura Slade Wiggins, comes from. This is his 5th tattoo.

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