12 Questions With Eva Mendes (Moviefone)

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In 'The Spirit,' she's Sand Saref, a jewel thief so hot she can melt the hearts of the undead -- namely the eponymous crime fighter (Gabriel Macht). Eva Mendes dished with Moviefone about re-teaming with Scarlett Johansson, why she has no problem with artistic nudity ... and why she thinks certain body parts should be in proportion.

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Frank Miller gets in 'The Spirit' (Jam! Showbiz)

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Comic-book icon channels The Spirit of his mentor in latest film

By JIM SLOTEK -- Sun Media

NEW YORK -- Apart from Marvel's Stan Lee, if there is a figure who represents the link between the comic books of old and the movies coming to a theatre near you, it's Frank Miller.

The artist-writer, who gave us 300, Sin City and the Dark Knight incarnation of Batman, began his career in the colourfully ink-stained New York-based cauldron of comic-book art, mentored by the likes of Jim Shooter, Neal Adams -- but most of all, the legendary and prolific Will Eisner.

Theirs was a strange, combative relationship -- one in which Miller is finally getting the last word, three years after Eisner's death, making his solo directorial debut with a stylized movie of Eisner's signature noir hero from the '40s, The Spirit. Wherever he is, the female-form-obsessed Eisner must appreciate the casting -- Scarlett Johansson (Silken Floss), Eva Mendes (Sand Saref) and Jaime King (Lorelei), all playing various forms of femmes fatale tormenting our mordant hero (Gabriel Macht).

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The Eva Mendes Spirit Interview: Kicking Ass And Revealing Some Too (NewsBlaze.com)

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Even though Eva Mendes has a reputation lately for playing simultaneously gorgeous and evil in movies, like The Women, Ghost Rider and now Frank Miller's comic book thriller The Spirit, don't ever talk to her for a minute about being all body and no brains.

At this gab session get-together for The Spirit, Eva, in the midst of fighting off a serious case of jet lag, gave a detailed discourse on her philosophy of vamp attitude, while listing the various thrills of flaunting 1940s 'dames' and 'broads' type of appeal, all in a day's work. And how an uncontrollable lust for diamonds on the part of her materialistic-minded femme fatale Sand Saref, is not necessarily all about doing the gold digger thing. But don't even think about turning Eva into a mere female accessory, hot or not, in a movie, even if the leading man, whether in Spirit only, happens to be Gabriel Macht. In other words, revealing her fabulous body in nothing but a towel slipping off her rear end is fine, but there had better be an impressive high IQ in evidence behind it, no pun.

What was it exactly that lured you into The Spirit?

EVA MENDES: Yeah I think...Um, what was the question?

Well, what turned you on about your character Sand Saref?

EM: Yeah, I loved that my character was created in the 1940s. So you know, I have this real 'dame' and 'broad' kind of appeal to the character. And she was just so over the top. And fantastical. And, she has some of the best lines in the movie, you know what I mean? Like, 'Shut up and bleed!'.

That's one of my favorites. Which, strangely, I've used it since! But for me, this movie was just so collaborative. That was the main thing. Am I even answering your question? I'm sorry, I'm in the middle of jet lag!

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"The Spirit" inspires us to talk femme fatales (AfterEllen.com)

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Christmas day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: ribbons, tags, packages, boxes, bags — and the release of half a dozen much-hyped, mega-budget films. Among them is the movie adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. It doesn't have any Nazis, puppies or backward-aging babies, but it promises killer performances from a bevy of women who want nothing more than seduction and destruction.

Scarlett Johansson plays Silken Floss, a frigid vixen; Eva Mendes plays Sand Saref, a conniving jewel thief; and Jaime King plays Lorelei, a phantom siren.

Of course, no superhero's tale would be complete without the quick-witted girl next door. To balance out Spirit's femme fatales is the police commissioner's daughter, Ellen Dolan, played by out actress Sarah Paulson.

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Frank Miller & Cast Get into Spirit of 'The Spirit' (Newsarama.com)

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17 December 2008

The NYC-inspired "Central City" is character in of-itself in comic book legend Will Eisner's seminal work The Spirit. So perhaps it was appropriate that when it was time for cast and crew to gather for a press event promoting Frank Miller's solo-directorial debut big screen adaptation of the comic book, they descended on New York City, rather than the more suburban metropolis that is Hollywood.

Present at the weekend press conference was Miller, along with star Gabriel Macht [The Spirit], Eva Mendes [Sand Saref], Scarlett Johansson [Silken Floss], Samuel L. Jackson [The Octopus], Dan Lauria, [Commissioner Dolan], and Sarah Paulson [Ellen Dolan]. The stars took their seats, and the questions began.

Question: Gabriel, this seems to be your big breakthrough, can you talk about your experience playing The Spirit? And Scarlett, how did you come into this role?

Gabriel Macht: My name is Gabriel Macht, I play El Spirito [laughs]. In many ways, any part you get as an actor has the potential for breaking through, and I feel like I’ve done a bunch of those in my career, but honestly this one happens to have the biggest potential because I’m involved with Frank’s vision of the film. There’s no greater opportunity for a younger actor than to play The Spirit, and I had the best time working on the film, so hopefully people come and see it and we can make a couple more!

Scarlett Johansson: I’m Scarlett Johansson, and I play Silken Floss...

Frank Miller: [interrupts] Doesn’t she make that sound great? [laughter from the audience]

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Mendes on rehab, film, celebrity (FreeP.com)

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The L.A.-born, Cuban-American actress and model Eva Mendes ("We Own the Night") is very nice on the eyes, and a very interesting read, too. The alluring celeb -- who plays Sand Saref, the childhood sweetheart of hero Denny Colt in "The Spirit," an adaptation of Will Eisner's 1940s comic book series -- talks about her stint this year in rehab, movies and life as a celeb in the Dec./Jan. issue of Latina, which hits newsstands Tuesday.

• On fame: "I admire any woman who has made it in this business and hasn't lost her marbles. It's really difficult to be successful and have longevity. And I don't mean box office hits; I mean truly being a working actress and keeping your personal life intact."

• On rehab: "It's a part of my life that I don't feel like I need to explain. There's just a lot of things that were out there that are 2% true, but I don't wish to give it attention. It's as basic as this -- as long as my mom still looks at me with that little sparkle, I'm fine."

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Get to Know the Women of 'The Spirit' in New Featurette

Image via WikipediaImage via WikipediaLionsgate Films have just come out with a new featurette for their forthcoming comic adaptation, "The Spirit". Focusing on each of the beautiful women in the life of the superhero, the featurette is hosted by director Frank Miller as he introduces the ladies, Sand Saref, Silken Floss, Lorelei, Plaster of Paris, Morgenstern and Dr. Ellen Dolan.

Apart from character description by Miller, the nearly three minutes video exhibits commentary from the actresses who play the characters in the film as well as fresh footage from the film. Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Jaime King, Paz Vega, Stana Katic and Sarah Paulson all take turn to talk about their individual characters, exposing what makes each character unique.

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DC rush solicits "The Spirit Special" #1 (CBR News)

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Official Press Release

With Frank Miller's highly anticipated movie of The Spirit coming in December, DC Comics rush solicits THE SPIRIT SPECIAL #1.

"We're pleased to offer this Special based on suggestions made at the Diamond retailer summit in Las Vegas," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP - Sales. "This issue will be a great way to introduce curious customers to The Spirit as the movie gets closer."

Offered at a cover price of $2.99 US, this 32-page comic includes a cover four classic stories by Will Eisner: 1947's "Sign of the Octopus," 1949's "Black Alley," and "Sand Saref" and "Bring in Sand Saref," both from 1950.

THE SPIRIT SPECIAL #1 (SEP088005) is scheduled to arrive in stores on November 19 and has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, October 30.

Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.

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"I'm worried about showing my bum in new movie"—Eva Mendes (DailyRecord.co.uk)

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Oct 9 2008
The Daily Record, UK

THIS is the rear view that has been giving Eva Mendes sleepless nights ahead of the premiere of her latest movie.

The actress bares her bum in the adaptation of Will Eisner's 1940s comic book The Spirit.

Eva admitted stripping for her role as cat burglar Sand Saref made her nervous.

She said: "I'm excited to see what happens with this scene. Well, I don't think it's 'excited' - I'm actually nervous.

"I think they have a butt shot of me. I'm not sure how it ended up."

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The Spirit Action Figures, Series 1 (TNI News)

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