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June 29, 2005

Gettin' Out The Blogs with Rosario Dawson (Mimi)


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Thanks Rosario for posting. I loved it. I can't wait to see you as Mimi and I'm sure you'll be great.

Love,
~Sara~

Posted by: Sara on 06/29/05 at 09:17 AM

Rosario looking forward to seeing you in November, I very excited and I am sure you are too, I am happy that you got the part, you are a beautiful person stay true to who you are as you did on the video, cute!

Posted by: wilma on 06/29/05 at 09:19 AM

awww Rosario's love for Tracie is too cute.

Nice to see you all having fun.

Can't wait to see you as Mimi. And to meet you finally. I still have 6 out of 8 of you guys to meet. Hmmm...

Hope everything went well and glad to hear that filming is over. Can't wait to see and hear the final touches..November is still far away.

I leave now but the scary fans are on their way...watch out

Posted by: Di on 06/29/05 at 09:22 AM

Thanks Rosario for the blog! That was very sweet between you and Tracie- very...authentic haha. I'm very excited to see you in the film! And thanks Anthony for spending your time filming all these clips for us, I can never thank you enough.
All my love and support
Chelsea

Posted by: Chelsea on 06/29/05 at 09:22 AM

That was so adorable! Rosario you are a doll and Tracie it is so good to see you on camera in these blogs. I love seeing what a close knit group you guys are. That is going to really come through on film and I can't wait for 11-11!! Much love to all!

Posted by: Kelley Relyea on 06/29/05 at 09:31 AM

That's so sweet! Thanks for posting!

Posted by: WickdWitch on 06/29/05 at 09:35 AM

You are all so freaking adorable. :) I love you guys.

Anthony, keep up these amazing video blogs!

As always, Thanks for reaching out.

~Lari

Posted by: Lari on 06/29/05 at 09:37 AM

That was great! haha It's nice to see a little bit of everyone out here on the blog. Thanks for contributing! I'm so excited to see you as Mimi and I can't wait for the movie! I saw the trailer in theatres with my friends the other day and we sang and clapped to it lol atleast we didnt get in trouble. Everyone is dyin' out here for it! But we're glad you're done filming and everything went well. Best of luck.


<3Amanda

Posted by: Amanda on 06/29/05 at 09:40 AM

rosario! that was just as cute as your last blogging! your love for tracie is freaking adorable, and i cannot wait for this movie!! i'm also lovin the flowers. very cute. love!

Posted by: reilly on 06/29/05 at 09:41 AM

All I can say is: I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! I'm already organizing a group of people together to go see the very first showing. I've been waiting for this day to come for a long, long time!
~Sarah

Posted by: Sarah on 06/29/05 at 09:44 AM

Awwwww!!! That was too cute!!! You guys are awesome!

Posted by: Sarah on 06/29/05 at 09:49 AM

Thanks for posting! It's great to see that y'all are getting along and having fun together. Can't wait to see you as Mimi, Rosario!

Posted by: Claire on 06/29/05 at 09:51 AM

I had some doubts about Rosario at first...sorry rosie!! But after seeing the little snipits frm shooting I changed my mind....she's as cute as a button!! Go Rosario!!!!

p.s I love you Anthony Rapp!!!!!!!!!

Eileen

Posted by: eileen on 06/29/05 at 10:09 AM

That was so nice! I'm so happy you finally posted here. Please post again!

P.S. My non-RENThead friend says hi.

Posted by: Aria on 06/29/05 at 10:25 AM

That was adorable! Tracie Thoms was so surprised! lol. Woo Rosario!

P.S.- Anthony Rapp rocks as narrator!

Posted by: Amanda on 06/29/05 at 10:28 AM

aww!

Posted by: Kayla on 06/29/05 at 10:33 AM

It looks like there's a lot of love between the cast and crew. You all are adorable!

Posted by: Joliz on 06/29/05 at 10:34 AM

Aww, you're so sweet! Ms. Dawson, you are just so darn lovely! Can't wait to see you rock out as Mimi.

Posted by: lizzybeth on 06/29/05 at 10:43 AM

I'm liking you more and more as time goes on, Rosario. I will admit to being one of those naysayers...until i read a quote from your in one of my magazines: "If any one else had gotten the part, they'd be M.I.A now. I'd do anything for this part."

Since that, I've been happy to see you in MY role for the movie. (All my Renthead friends call me Mimi and Ms. Marquez). The cast loves you and who am I to disagree with Anthony Rapp (I bet he's just as gorgeous in person) and Adam Pascal (I envy you for getting to kiss him *envy, envy, envy*). And no, it wouldn't be very Anthony if he wasn't shoving a camera in people's faces and making us fans do a little jig with each video clip. Love the 'flowers for Tracie' love. Real and authetic love is the best!

As always, can't wait for the movie!

Posted by: Bethy on 06/29/05 at 10:46 AM

Hi Rosario! You are so sweet! Those were very pretty flowers byt the way. Thnk you again Mr.Rapp for making such a wonderful web journal of all this!

Posted by: Jordan C on 06/29/05 at 10:46 AM

LOVE ITTT!!!

Posted by: Rachel and Jarvis on 06/29/05 at 11:12 AM

Aww, that was so sweet! You guys are so awesome for doing this blog for us.
Rosario--thanks so much for posting, and I can't wait to see you as Mimi!

Posted by: Anne on 06/29/05 at 11:14 AM

AAWWW that's so cute. Thanks a bunch for posting, i must say I enjoy watching all the video clips on here. Can't wait to see the movie, i'm sure it'll be great! I too am trying to get a bunch of people together to go see it on opening day, however i'm not having much luck. Most of my friends HATE musical theatre can't understand why tho cuz i LVOE LOVE LOVE it. Anyone in Reno wanna go? ne ways thanks so much for posting!
~~EM~~

Posted by: Emily M on 06/29/05 at 11:16 AM

Ah! You guys- everyone, the Larsons, Chris Columbus, Anthony, Tracie, Rosario, etc- rock beyond all. Rosario and Tracie are both great additions to this cast, and I cannot wait to see this awesome movie!

Posted by: Mia on 06/29/05 at 11:17 AM

awww!! how CUTE! Rosario, u are so sweet.

Posted by: Monika on 06/29/05 at 11:22 AM

so beautiful, thanks for posting Rosario, i live for Mondays and Wednesdays. Keep on with the videos, theyre awesome but write entries too. Cannot wait until November 11th!! 135 daysss

Posted by: Melanie on 06/29/05 at 11:23 AM

ehehheheeeeee! that was so funny!!! Rosario, you remind me of me. I'm totally like that around my friends!

"hello internet people" haha, i started cr.acking up, because... well, now i'm classified as an "internet person"

but seriously, this video made my day! i love how you are so peppy, spunky, and cute all in one, and how you gave your flowers to tracie! hehe, that was so nice.

i liked anthony rapp in the end too. dude... he's hot!

your adoring "internet person" fan,
XD Julia XD

Posted by: julia on 06/29/05 at 11:35 AM

Aw, this "love" is too cute... thanks for your lovely video entry, Rosario - we're looking forward to seeing you "Out Tonight"! Best wishes to you and all!

~Taylor~

Posted by: Taylor on 06/29/05 at 11:39 AM

Ms. Dawson, that video is so great! I think you are a terrific actress! Mimi is my favorite character and I can't wait for the new movie! Best of luck in everything you do!
Love always,
Mandy

Posted by: Mandy on 06/29/05 at 11:51 AM


aww.... how cute was that!! I luv all the luv!!! Thanks for posting and I hope there will be more video entries soon !!! Rosario your so sweet!!

Posted by: Melissa on 06/29/05 at 12:11 PM

I don't think my roommates like it when I squeal. They think i'm injured or something. You all are just too cute.

Posted by: Emma on 06/29/05 at 12:17 PM

I love you Anthony Rapp! You are flippin' awesome! And of course Rosario and Tracie!
I'm pumped for the movie!

Loyal Fan...Kristin

Posted by: Kristin O'Connell on 06/29/05 at 12:24 PM

Rosario, you are so completely adorable. Tracie looked astonished. I just love you completely. I was sad to find out Daphne couldn't be Mimi (she WAS pregnant, so it's understandable), but after reading all these blog entries and watching the videos, I think you'll be awesome.

I can't wait to see how you'll make the character your own. Hopefully you've incorporated some of your awesome cute adorable personality into Mimi -- I know you'll make us proud.

Audrey

Posted by: Audrey on 06/29/05 at 12:26 PM

eh.. it would have been cooler if she wrote something... sure.. the love was good.. but.. eh. I wanted more.

Posted by: crankypants on 06/29/05 at 12:27 PM

That was too cute!! I'll bet it's really weird, being done shooting, not seeing the cast and crew every day.

I have total faith in you, Rosario, and Tracie too! November is only too far away!

Anthony is so cute. And such a Mark. Hehe.

Love Always and Forever
~Serena~

Posted by: Serena on 06/29/05 at 12:36 PM

Haha, aww that's too cute. Rosario, you look like an awesome person and I really can't wait to see you as Mimi. And I'm lovin the love for Tracie =) Love her too, her voice is fantastic.

- Annie <3

Posted by: Annie on 06/29/05 at 01:01 PM

Rosario. . . you crack me up. Everytime I see you on film, it makes me more comfortable that you are being cast as Mimi.

Posted by: Carla on 06/29/05 at 01:05 PM

Aweeeeee *sigh* that was SOOOO adorable! Rosario you’re such a sweetheart! Tracie I'm sure you rocked hard core in the scene you did.... I think it was for "Tango: Maureen" wasn’t it? I hope I’m right. I can't wait to see the movie.
The whole cast is going to rock!
AHH can’t wait!

Love to all
K.R

Posted by: Khalehla on 06/29/05 at 01:16 PM

That was the most awesome blog video thingy I have ever seen. Good work Rosario, I saw you in the trailer (finally on the big screen instead of on the computer!) and you were fantabulous! Nice flowers, by the way.
<3meggs

Posted by: Megan on 06/29/05 at 02:42 PM

That was so cute!
Definitely looking forward to seeing you as Mimi. I must say I was a little skeptical at first, but I know you'll be perfect.
xo

Posted by: Cary on 06/29/05 at 02:52 PM

Anthony, thanks for all the blogs. Love to watch them. Rosario, you are so sweet and real. I can't wait to see this freaking movie!!!!!!! Stay classy.

Amelia

Posted by: Amelia on 06/29/05 at 03:32 PM

Very cool video!

Can't wait for the movie...

Posted by: Jose on 06/29/05 at 03:36 PM

You guys are too funny. You all remind me a lot of my friends, if you stuck us on a movie set, since we act like that all the time.
Thanks for gettin' out the blogs, Rosario. Can't wait to see you as Mimi!

Posted by: Jennie on 06/29/05 at 04:09 PM

Awwwww...cute! Love it!

Posted by: Carole Ann on 06/29/05 at 04:10 PM

this is for the three of you rosario, tracy, and rapp
i have to say that that was soo cute just everything. just to see the relation ship between everyone. that was soooooooooo cute. Rosario you are so pretty, tracy you are wicked and anthony you are . . . you are. . . cute.
love you guys lots
ashley

Posted by: ashley on 06/29/05 at 05:28 PM

So I just found this website today after I saw a preview for Rent the movie. I'd heard about it once and then could never find anything else out, and now...wow! I just read all the blogs/watched the videos and I think it's wonderful that you all are keeping fans up to date. Thank you, can't wait til the movie hits theaters in November!

Posted by: Aliy on 06/29/05 at 06:00 PM

Anthony rocks my socks. That was so cute.

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

lol i guess Anthony was like..well I have this Mark video camera prop..might as well put it to use :D

very cute video- really looking forward to your performance as Mimi

Posted by: Christyn on 06/29/05 at 07:24 PM

Ei Rosario, my name is Fernanda, I´m from Brazil (and I am in Brazil now) and I want to share with you all that I got very excited knowing the we´ll have Rent as a movie.
I can´t wait to see it. Internet is definetely amazing. It´s so nice to see you all working to do this movie!!! While I´m here in South America, I can´t wait!!!!!!! Big hug!!! Fernanda

Posted by: Maria Fernanda on 06/29/05 at 07:54 PM

::stands up on chair tom cruise style::
i can't help it, these videos make me
if i convert to scientology, then its time to worry
but oooomg
i can barely make it in between postings how am i supposed to survive until november?

Posted by: _marni_ on 06/29/05 at 08:23 PM

Honestly, Anthony Rapp, you ARE Mark. I mean, the line is totally blurred.
Thanks for keeping us fans up to date. You are truly a gift :)
And Rosario- you are totally rockin'. Can't wait to see all you can do and if you are half as spunky and cute as Mimi as you are in real life, then you've nailed it already!

X-ing off the days on my calender,
Nat

Posted by: Nat on 06/29/05 at 08:55 PM

Rosario and Tracie are so cute!

Anthony Rapp= sexy as hell

I saw Idina for a second! Hurrah! Now give me more. haha.

I LOVE everyone in this cast. This movie will be soooo perfect!

Posted by: Sarah Taggart on 06/29/05 at 09:38 PM

Awwww. Love upon you all!

Posted by: Kathy on 06/30/05 at 12:18 AM

Thanks so much! I loved the video! You all look like you're having so much fun together. I hope more of the cast does video blog entries - they're hysterical.

Posted by: Lana on 06/30/05 at 06:42 AM

All I can say is THANK YOU, a hundred times over and it's about time!! My best friend got me hooked almost 8 years ago. I've seen the play three times and have been waiting for the movie version for almost as long. I don't think I can wait until November.

Posted by: Emily on 06/30/05 at 07:27 AM

Hey guys. I have known Rosario since elementary school and she has always been sweet. She is still the same awesome person and I can't wait to see her in this film! Unlike some other stars out there, she is genuine and she can really sing!

Posted by: Nadia on 06/30/05 at 03:50 PM

I am writting from Buenos Aires ARGENTINA, yes from the deep south of the world I am a Rent fan. I can´t wait for seeing the movie and feel the same as I felt the day that I saw it on Broadway. Best of luck .

Posted by: Lucas on 06/30/05 at 04:50 PM

All I can say is THANK YOU to Anothony Rapp for acting much like his character and filming all this for us...I love you Anthony...
Rosario, must say I was a little surprised and upset when you were cast as Mimi, but seeing this and hearing the others talk about you...well, I think that perhaps you will prove me otherwise. Congratulations on being lucky enough to land this role, and I'm sure when I hit the theaters proabably several times in November that "Out Tonight" will still reign as one of my favorite songs of all time.
Oh, and we SO need to see more Idina and Adam next time. They're the only two I've acctually seen live,(WICKED and AIDA) and I love them. WORK ON IT RAPP! ;)

Love you guys...thanks for the hard work.

Posted by: Amara on 06/30/05 at 07:01 PM

Anthony - You just rock, what else can be said...I saw you in Little Shop a few months back, tres awesome performace. Many thanks for recording all of this and making all of us smile.

Rosario - your spirit seems beautiful - I can't wait to see your rendition of Mimi.


Again many thanks and blessings for everyone's hard work

Posted by: shady on 06/30/05 at 08:38 PM

Thanks for updating us. I am really excited about you playing Mimi. I'm sure you'll play the part well. Oh, and the flowers were very sweet. I can't wait! Thanks again for posting.
Love,
Meghan

Posted by: Meghan M. on 07/01/05 at 09:53 AM

ROTFLMAO, that totally made my day. You are all amazing. Rosario and Tracy, you're gorgeous and soo adorable. You're going to rock out. Anthony, I wish you knew how much I totally love you. You're such a cute little Mark-esque considerate video blog maker! Have a great time guys, and thank you for keeping us posted!
Love always,
Beth

Posted by: Beth on 07/01/05 at 10:53 AM

I'm from Spain so I don't speak english very Well:

...Many year ago I saw RENT in spanish and it fascinates me! I love iiit!!

...Today I've seen the trailer of the movie, and I've been crying during hours, hours and hours... :') snif! snif!

I hope that this movie can arrive to Spain :')

Posted by: Menxu on 07/01/05 at 02:57 PM

Wow...seeing the trailer before Bewitched lastnight really got me excited, but I am depending on these fantastic video clips until November(or at least until talk show appearances!) So keep 'em coming Anthony!!

And now Adam's going to respond to our many questions in the comments ...could life get any better???

Posted by: Chrissy on 07/01/05 at 04:41 PM

Aww, that was so sweet! Yay Rosario for finally puttin' up a blog.. a video blog, too.. haha.. It's so cool gettin' all the behind-the-scenes visuals.. Yay for Anthony & Tracie & the crew!

<3

Posted by: xx on 07/01/05 at 05:05 PM

Thank you so much for using the majority of the OBC cast for the RENT movie. I know that it would have been pretty easy for anybody to have chosen a bunch of famous people... but you did it right. From all of us RENTheads, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You have given us a chance to see the OBC we love so much to keep forever and treasure
-Joyce

Posted by: Joyce on 07/01/05 at 08:32 PM

Can I please tell you how much I cannot WAIT until November 11? We are freaking out out here!

Posted by: Olga on 07/02/05 at 02:31 PM

Oh man, that made me laugh. I looove the flowers to Tracie =)...and of course, Anthony's great commentary! Rosario, you're the coolest and I can't WAIT to see you in the movie!

These blogs are keeping me sane. Many many many thanks!!!

Posted by: Alex on 07/02/05 at 06:29 PM

Thank you all!
What a great group of people to work with,cast,crew and chris...anywhere in the world I'll go to work with you and these fine people.You all make movie-making a joy and an art...I look forward to the release.although I have the smallest role I've ever done, it's the biggest joy to me to part of this picture and experience- first rate.
all the best-used car salesman in santa fe....

Posted by: james on 07/02/05 at 07:15 PM

so adorable, Rosario you make us all love you. Cannot wait to see you as Mimi. (I like these videos, you guys need to send more so we can see onto the sets on stuff...ughh novemer 11th, where are you?)


love,
melanie

Posted by: Melanie on 07/02/05 at 08:03 PM

Rosario,

Congrats on living the dream, and getting it all on tape at that, quite a feat. I, like everyone else, am so excited to see the movie and everybody in it (teenage flashbacks aside...there is awesome talent on both sides on the camera in this movie!)...Being a Renthead at heart it was all I could do, not to melt into a big puddle of thespian goo when I saw the trailer.

All the Best,

Aurelia

PS: And I do have to thank you and Tracie both on behalf of all the little brown-skinned, curly-haired Drama majors out there...you give us hope :)

Posted by: Aurelia on 07/02/05 at 09:35 PM

Well the movie looks like a smash!!!! i was lucky enough to work on the movie i was one of the drivers..
saw how you treated those kids who waited for you and the others to sign there stuff..
you show a lot of class and i could see you dont forget where you come from.. GOD BLESS YA and good luck with your future movies..

Posted by: rocco on 07/02/05 at 10:21 PM

I can't even tell you, I am so pumped for this movie. I have been counting the days since I first heard the release date. Thinking that there will be a movie version makes me so utterly happy and so moved. Thank you Chris for sharing such a jewel with the world....And Rosario, you are just adorable!!!! I love Tracie and her voice, gorgeous!!!!!! this all just makes everything worth while...thank you.

Posted by: Gracie on 07/03/05 at 12:49 PM

Love the video clips. Anthony as the videographer is very . . . meta. I love that.

I can't imagine the film without this cast. It's so unbelievably perfect. Not to put the cart ahead of the horse, but I hope these videos are included on the DVD. It makes the whole thing that much more special that all of you are so willing to commune with the fans.

Can't wait for November; my friends and I are already planning a meeting place between colleges to see it. Till then, I'll be reading the blog . . .

Posted by: Mo on 07/04/05 at 12:52 AM

Looks like good times folks. Bring it!

Posted by: Mesia on 07/04/05 at 03:13 PM

WOW! It looks like you all are having a blast! Can't wait till 11/11!

Posted by: Brian on 07/04/05 at 10:20 PM

Aww Rosario, you giving the flowers to Tracie was so sweet! I can't wait to see you as Mimi! Glad to hear you are having fun!

Posted by: Barbara on 07/05/05 at 07:57 AM

Rosario!

You are amazingly beautiful and simply adorable! I am proud of your addition to the RENT cast and I hope that your portayal is just how you are--practically perfect in every way.

Anthony was so in charcter... lol.

Posted by: Andi on 07/05/05 at 02:27 PM

Awww! Rosie (Do you mind if I call you Rosie?)! You're so cute! I'm so glad you're playing Mimi. You look absolutely glowing...just beautiful by the way. Don't you LOVE Anthony's work? LOL. Well, I'm glad to finally hear from you and I have total confidence that you will knock our socks off on November 11th! I'm going to be first...well maybe not FIRST, in line to see this movie! I'm so excited! All the best to you and the cast!
-Crystal

Posted by: Crystal on 07/05/05 at 08:24 PM

Rosa baby, you look very focused and I am sure you did a wonderful job. Proud of you! Love, Pena

Posted by: Grandma Pena on 07/06/05 at 08:25 AM

Rosario,

You are a sweet spirit. I was on the set in Alemeda and saw the tireless energy you put into "La Vie Boheme". You are an amazing actress. All the best be yours!

Brian W

Posted by: Brian W on 07/06/05 at 05:06 PM

I am so happy that they are making the Rent moive I can not wait to see it you all will be great.

Posted by: sarah on 07/07/05 at 09:09 AM

ba da ba ba ba...i'm lovin' it.

can't wait to see the film :)

Posted by: Eleanor on 07/07/05 at 11:06 AM

Hey Rosario,
Why did you have to get me all excited about "Rent" like, 4 months before it's in theaters? (Ha ha). Anyway, I think your pretty cool for giving everyone flowers, it was cool of you. ya.

Posted by: Marissa on 07/07/05 at 07:33 PM

I am not sure if you'll ever get to read this, but Tracie, you look so CUTE in the video. I think it is your hair and suspenders. I can't wait to see you in the movie.
Rick

Posted by: Rick Curtis on 07/10/05 at 03:44 PM

Rosario! You have to be like the cutest thing ever. I'd never heard of you before the movie, but I'm really glad I did!! SOMEBODY'S gonna be fightin off the fans with a stick pretty soon!

Stay cool

Posted by: Ashton on 07/12/05 at 03:06 PM

that was VERY cute :]
put another smile to my face

i'm so glad i get to see you again
i love all the films that you put your heart into
i'm thoroughly excited to see you as the risky mimi.. i'm sure making this movie has been a fairy tale but i'm so glad you're part of this cast. thank you for your talents
can't wait!!!

-jen lee

Posted by: Jen Lee on 07/16/05 at 10:46 AM

i must admit you seem... a little like me with the cast of godspell when i was in that, and you're playing the role in this movie that i plan to play on broadway so i'm glad that i have you to live up to and i'm sure you'll be great!!!

Posted by: Casey on 07/18/05 at 12:50 PM

It's great to know who'd doing the filming of these little clips!! Anthony was really getting into character! :-)

Posted by: Terri on 07/19/05 at 09:20 AM

Awwww. You look like Ophelia from 'Hamlet' with the flowers. Only, of course, not mad. And it's so cool that Anthony Rapp filmed that.
Anyway, that was beyond cute and you were all bouncy and braidy.
A question: Was Mimi's dancing hard to master?

Posted by: Elizabeth on 07/19/05 at 05:22 PM

You are so fun.
I have been a fan since I saw you in JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS and I almost flipped my lid when I found out you would be playing my favorite character in RENT. I cannot wait to see you in the movie!! Hurry up, November!

Posted by: Jen Marie on 07/21/05 at 10:46 AM

You are absolutely perfect for this role. I am ridiculously excited for it to come out in November :)

keep up the amazing work.

ps: I love to see your personality shine through in these blogs -- you're just real. It makes me even happier that you got your wish and landed the role of Mimi ;)

Posted by: Stefanie on 07/23/05 at 12:07 PM

You are so funny! I officially love you! I'm so excited to see you as Mimi and I'm 100% confident that you will be incredible. It must be such hard work (not to mention stress) to work the amount that you all do, but myself and so many others appreciate it so much. thanks so much!
xoxoxo, kelsey

Posted by: Kelsey on 07/25/05 at 04:40 PM

Hey peeps. First time on this blog and I kinda feel like a posser. I've never seen RENT because at the time when tickets were available for me to see it my mom said I was too young (boo hoo). Ever since then I never really had the erge to see it even though I die every time I see a musical. One day I was listening to a remix of all of the songs in RENT and I found them so moving so I brought the entire soundtrack of every song and at first only listened to my favorites. One day I just sat down at my computer and listened to the entire soundtrack and by the time I got to Christmas Bells I was tearing over the relationship between Angel and Collins. Once "I'll Cover You" played I was getting misty because I dream of a love like that and by the reprise I was full out crying. The actors on this C.D. made feel like I was actually in the theatre. I still unfortunely haven't been able to see it on Broadway since I just moved to college but home is NYC and after listening to the cd everyday, I can't think of anything else but the broadway show and the movie. To the original cast,you are absoulutely beautiful. Your voices and the passion you put behind your music is unbelievable. Thank you actors for making these people come to life. Ms. Rosario Dawson, welcome to the family. I've seen many of your movies and after looking at the little "getting out of the blog" I can tell you are a free spirit. It's nice to know there are more happy people in this world. You seem like a joy to be around and I hope it was a joy to be apart of something millions wish everyday they could be apart including me. My love to the entire cast old and new.
-Ashley

Posted by: Ashley on 07/26/05 at 04:55 PM

awwww.. can you FEEL the RENT love?!?! =)

rosario, i just wanted to say thank you for signing on to do this project... i mean, i know that you know how particular we RENTheads are of this film project, but watching you in all the clips, i think i speak for everyone when i say: the casting directors made the PERFECT decision when they had you in mind!.. much love to you, and continued success!!

and to anthony rapp... who in my eyes, after filming all these video entries, captures the essence of mark. thank you for all that you do for us RENTheads anthony! it is VERY much appreciated and i know JL is proud because of you!

Posted by: bja19 on 07/29/05 at 04:12 PM

I've been a fan of you ever since Josie and the Pussycats, when I first heard about your role as Mimi I was sure you were the perfect person for it. Good luck with the rest of your career

Posted by: Chloe on 08/01/05 at 01:33 PM

I have to say. I absolutley LOVED the cow hat this morning on the Today Show! I was at home watching from my TV, or course, but I was hysterical when I saw you in it. That hat is the coolest one of all your hats! Did they let you keep it?

I definatly heard you singing when they had all the close ups. I could pick out your voice. It's amazing. I'm sure you'll make a great Mimi!

No day but November 11th. Or the 23rd. But I prefer the 11th. Its closer, and until they changed the date it had a nice ring to it!

<3meggs

Posted by: Megan on 08/04/05 at 05:46 PM

hi Rosario! i love ur voice! i recently saw RENT and i loved it when mimi sang and danced on the fire escape to "out tonight" i have a question for you. you look so sweet and girly, was it hard to get into that hard-core hooker character?? was it fun working wiht the cast?? my wildest dream is to meet the entire cast. see u onthe big screen....i can't wait!!!!

Posted by: mary on 08/07/05 at 08:08 AM

Howdy! First...I just heard a *cough* bootleg *cough* of you singing 'Without You', and I think you sounded amazing! :o)

So, I just have a few questions...in case you answer a bunch like other people have.
Were you into Rent before the whole movie idea came around?
And how did you research your part? Did you go and see Rent on Broadway? Did you read the Rent bible?

-Amanda

Posted by: Amanda on 08/07/05 at 10:06 AM

Rosario- you look beautiful in the icons & wallpapers! I'm so glad you are in the movie- I was so happy for you when I saw you on the today show :) Good luck, and I can't wait until november!
<3 megan

Posted by: megan_m on 08/15/05 at 02:59 PM

Does anyone know where you can (or if you can) get Seasons of Love as a ringtone for your phone? Would love to have it.

Posted by: bc2mc3 on 08/18/05 at 04:30 PM

Wow! I just heard you in the soundtrack clips and I was really impressed. I really think that you have extreme potential in the music industry. Once again, excellent job.

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/24/05 at 06:31 AM

Oh and also, you are so sweet in that video. It's so great how caring you are. Let's face it, it's not often you hear about celebs being so nice to fellow cast members anymore. *Sigh* Reason #3 why my generation needs to shape up. Ha! Anyway, love ya girl. Love from Jazzy M.

Posted by: Jazzy M on 08/26/05 at 07:08 AM

Last time posting here, I promise: Not only was Rosario great in this, Tracie and Anthony seemed just as sweet. Trust us Anthony, we believe that was "Real, authentic Rosario love for Tracie Thoms". Once again, you're one of the best blog video narrator ever. You guys are totally my favorite actors right now and it's great to see you all in one video. Anyway, thank you for the videos and...lots of love.
***Jazzy M***

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

Dear Rosario,

I think you are so pretty and I love your voice! I am really excited the movie is coming out in a couple months. I have een in love with RENT for many years now and I remember I was forced to sing "Light My Candle" when I was around nine years old. Then I started to really love the songs and started to listening to all of them! I love you and I think your gorgous!

x0x0 - Elisabeth

Posted by: Elisabeth on 09/17/05 at 08:52 AM

omg november is way way way to long. lol. I am so excited !!!!! you hav an amazing voice, and i think you're really pretty :)

Posted by: Bridget on 09/20/05 at 04:23 PM

Wow, I deffinently saw RENT when I was about 7 yeras old, and I still love it! Mimi was immedietly my favorite character and i still love her!
I'm sure you'll do a great job in the movie and I can't wait to see it. Good luck!
~Becky

Posted by: Becky on 09/21/05 at 02:07 PM

I went to Shakespear in the park and you were amazing!!! I can't wait to see you in the Rent movie!!!!

Posted by: emma on 10/02/05 at 03:41 PM

Rosario-
I bought the soundtrack and you are a songbird my dear!!! BEAUTIFUL VOICE...why didn't you have an album before????...Good luck with everything and here's to Oscar baby ; 0 )...THE WHOLE FREAKIN CAST : 0 ) and Best Picture in February : 0 )
CONGRATS!!!!

Posted by: Christopher on 10/15/05 at 11:37 PM

I have watched Rent live for 4 years. When I heard you guys where going to make a movie I lost it, I ran it around the house screaming "a movie o my gosh theres a movie" When I get older Im going to play Mimi. I can't wait to see you in the movie Rent I bet you did GREAT. Thax

MG

Posted by: Breanna on 11/08/05 at 08:43 PM

I cant wait but i have to MAN ITS HARD ive watched the trailers like 20 times and im still not tired of them

***breanna***

Posted by: breanna on 11/08/05 at 08:48 PM

Rosario! You were absolutely amazing in the movie. It is opening day and I have seen it twice.

Because you seem like such a nice person, I was wondering if you could tell me where all of your clothes are from in the movie? There is not an outfitt i don't love. I love all of your short skirts/tunic with ripped tights and the boots. Well I would love to buy some of it.

I love you Rosario! Amazing job in Rent.

Erica, your biggest fan

Posted by: Erica on 11/23/05 at 08:09 PM

rosario, i saw the movie tonight, and you were AMAZING. from what i'd heard comparing the soundtracks, i liked you far better than daphne, and your performance truly lived up to my expectations. i thought you were absolutely stunning, and this film is the most beautiful thing i've ever seen. thank you for being so dedicated to creating this work of art.

Posted by: Grace on 11/23/05 at 11:12 PM

Rosario,

Your voice is amazing. You gave a great new flare to Mimi that I did not expect. Over the years many of us have listened to the rent soundtrack enough times to have every line, note, andvoice fluxuation memorized. We have became so familiar with how it sounds that I am sure it must have been intimidating to step into this role. You must have been wondering how this fan base would except you in the role as Mimi. You did an awesome job. Personally I think you have one of the best voices in the group, and that is saying a lot concidering the great talent you had to work with. You have played many parts in your life. I hope you appreciate that you did not just join a cast when you signed on for RENT, you joined a family that stretches far beyond the people who acted on screen with you. Welcome!

Posted by: April on 11/25/05 at 09:59 AM

Rosario,
You are one of the best actresses I've ever seen in my life. You have a beautiful and unique voice.You also have a gorgeous smile. The way you played Mimi took my breath away. You made me cry,laugh an dthink about life in a whole new way. Many say Song can touch your heart in the deepest ways. Will you touched mine on a whole new level I didnt think I had in me. I am as well an inspiring sing/actress and people like you inspire me everyday to hold fast to my dreams.THank for beringing this film to life.

Posted by: Asha Moore on 11/27/05 at 11:05 AM

Ms Dawson you are a very lovly person. I love how your not afriad to be your self on camera. You are very blessed to have the kind of spirit you have.
Much love
- Asha

Posted by: Asha Moore on 11/27/05 at 11:09 AM

Thank you Anthony for this adorible footage :)

ooooo Rosaio Looking sexy at the Cat Scratch :)

Out Tonight is a beautiful song and very very veeeeeeeeeery well sung :)

Yuo know your all that :) Keep being you self.
Much Love
-ASHA M

Posted by: Asha Moore on 11/27/05 at 11:21 AM

hey rosario!!

It makes me so happy to know you guys are all real people... not gods... so I can still hope to be one of you. Are you doing any other preformances soon? please write soon!

love and praise,
olivia

Posted by: Olivia on 11/28/05 at 04:47 PM

SIMILE UR ON TOP OF THE WORLD :)
Much Love
-ASHA M

Posted by: Asha Moore on 11/28/05 at 09:10 PM

Dear Rosario
Whats ur next role? :)
Mch Love
-Asha M

Posted by: Asha Moore on 11/28/05 at 09:14 PM

You guys are sooo cute!! I love every single sec. in the movie! And wow, I still love you guys outside of the movie!!! I'm going back to see Rent a few more times!!! I heart you, Rosario!
and Tracie, I love you!!

Posted by: Kelli on 11/30/05 at 03:49 PM

Rosario, you were AMAZING! you have a beautiful voice and are a great dancer! you were absolutely perfect for the part! i LOVED will you light my candle (and everything else)!!!!Thanks for a WONDERFUL performance!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: kelsey on 12/01/05 at 01:45 PM

Haha! I loved this blog! RENT is the best movie everrrrr!! Rosario - you're so cute! My friend IMed me after I watched this blog entry and I was like "Hey internet person!" haha! You and Tracie are so cute! I'm luvvin the "authentic Rosario Dawson love for Traci Thomas". Keep up the great work, the movie is AWESOME! I've seen it twice, friday and saturday will be my third and fourth times. You guys rock!!

Measure Your Life In LOVE,
Catherine

Posted by: Catherine on 12/05/05 at 07:43 AM

Hey Rosario! I am such a Renthead and I have already seen the movie enough times to have a bowl full of ticket stubs. The movie has completely changed my life and brought me to an amazing place in life. I was inspired to start volunteering with an agency helping people with HIV/AIDS. I was wondering how the story of RENT and your participation in the movie (amazing by the way) has influenced your life?

Posted by: Dana on 12/11/05 at 06:12 PM

Hey Rosario!
I have to give you much deserved praise. I think you were wonderfully terrific in this film. You have an incredible voice and are a very very gifted actress. I have seen this movie six times because of your performance and the rest of the cast. Once I see it I can't get it out of my head and have to see it again and each time I love it more and more. So CONGRATS on a job well done and inspiring the lives of so many!

Posted by: Meg O on 12/12/05 at 01:04 PM

Rosario, I have to say I am now a HUUGE fan. I've always thought you were cute and everything, but to be honest, I've never seen any of your movies except MIB2 and I was busy lookin at will smith, lol. But now...? holy crap, you are UH-MAZE-ING! I loved everything about your performance- the singing(you have a very unique quality to your voice that I can't get enough of), the dancing(uh....DANG!!), and the acting(wow....i mean....wow...). Let me just tell you, I am not a cry-ee person, but your performance brought me to tears several times. and on the soundtrack, when you sing "goodbye love" brings tears to my eyes every time! The emotion in your voice is just ridiculous, I don't know how you do it, but I just replay the end of that song over and over, it's awesome.

To the whole cast and crew and director and everyone: Thank you for bringing this amazing film to us! I can't wait for the dvd, there better be a TON of special features on there, haha.

Posted by: Megan on 12/13/05 at 01:39 PM

Hi Rosario! Thanks for the post! It was way cute. Your hair looks great long. I just have to say that you did a FANTASTIC job as Mimi. I saw Rent on Broadway and it was awesome, but I really think you did a fabulous job. You were and excelent addition! I liked the movie better than the play I think. You were so up close in the movie, it was great! I am not a crier in movies, but you had me bawling. I received the Rent movie soundtrack as a gift for Christmas (from my best friend) because I lost my original sountrack in a car accident I was in at the end of April. I felt lost without my Rent CD- Lol. I'm a nerd, I know. Any way, sorry for the lengthy response. YOU ROCK!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas. I look forward to seeing more blogs from ya!

Posted by: Meagan Thomas on 12/28/05 at 07:51 AM

AWw your love for Tracie soo cute i can't get enough of watching it. And I cannot have a bigger smile on my face everytime I watch this blog, words cannot describe how i feel when I listen to Rent music I am in the mood to do anything, even the sad songs make me happy HAH isn't that wierd? ok well I'm going to comment on a another blog see ya!

much love mich<3

Posted by: Michelle on 01/06/06 at 03:41 PM

heyyyy i just wanted to let you guys know how much i loved rent! oh my gosh it brought tears to my eyes! i went with some friends, and we all loved it. i've seen it twice and cant wait til it comes out on dvd. i've never really gotten into musicals until now. its my FAV musical/movie ever! i love to sing, and you guys did an amazing job! rent is a classic, people will never stop loving it. see im in a senior girls choir, and i love it! i have a 3 hour practice once a week, but i know you guys do a LOT more, i cant even imagine. well, i'll stop talking now, luv yas, luv the video clips

xoxoxoxo alex

Posted by: alex on 01/09/06 at 03:47 PM

Hey Rosario! I just wanted to say you are so incredibly talented! You Idina and Tracie are such a huge inspiration to me! You are all gorgeous and each one of you has a unique and amazing voice! I hope to be as incredible as each one of you someday! Thanks for being so amazing and I hope you're still checking these comments! I'm counting down the days til rent comes out! 18 to go! love you all so much

infinite x's and o's,
carlee

Posted by: Carlee Paige Swalve on 02/02/06 at 07:55 PM

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
That was priceless.

Hello from the "Internet People"!!!! Countin' the minutes till the DVD comes out...now I think I'm counting the seconds. God I love y'all.

I swear, Rosie, you're insane...I love it. JUST LIKE ME! Mahaha. Awww, you're like "These flowers are for TRACIE!" and she's like, "Awww really?" And Anthony's like, "That's authentic love right there." Weird, is it just me, or was Anthony type-cast? He's filming in the movie, then outside the movie, he's still filming!!!!!!!

Soooo...yeah. Love from the internet people. *does call-me sign*

Posted by: Tina, excentric at the time on 02/04/06 at 11:43 AM

Omg Rosie, I luv ya so0o0o much. I totally luved u in Rent u did a great job! Can't wait to see u in a nother movie. ur such an inspiration to me luv ya<3

Nicole

Posted by: Nicole on 02/24/06 at 04:51 PM

Rosario...ur ABSOLUTELY cute!! Just TOO cute. Ur sooo real, and like I feel that u could really be one of my friends! haha, I grew up in NYC (the Bronx) and had friends in L.E.S. and u just seem like that down-to-earth girl thats so charismatic and REAL! You a down-@ss chick! Keep rockin!

Posted by: Soyra on 02/24/06 at 07:21 PM

Rosario, you were amazing in Rent!!!! I listen to the soundtrack 24 7. And i watch the movie now 2. I sing all of your parts 24 7 (when i am home) I loved you and Adam so much. When Mimi was dying, I sobbed everytime I watched it, since I didn't see since Thanksgiving. Mimi and Roger were my favorite characters! Actually, I loved everyone! You all did a fabulous job!!! Good luck to all!

Posted by: Brooke on 02/25/06 at 04:54 PM

I'm the number one French fan of Rosario;really think she's a great lady. I'm from Guadeloupe (west indies)and i know I will never have the chance to meet her once in a lifetime so I only hope that she'll read that message. LOve you Rosie XOXO

Posted by: steffie on 02/28/06 at 06:59 PM

I love RENT that movie is so great. I haven't had a chance to see the broadway show but i know almost everyone is the original cast. Rosario you are wonderful and you really brought MIMI into your performance.Anthony you rock as Mark. Wilson you just terrific as Angel you are great. Muck love to you all.

Posted by: Raylene Madrid on 03/24/06 at 04:28 PM

i love rent soooooo much. iv seen it about a million times. and when im not watching it im lisning to the soundtrack. u all do a amasing job as ur caracters. its such a moving movie. im absest with it now.
-mallory
im a huge fan

Posted by: mallory on 03/31/06 at 10:18 AM

Rosario....you are my rolemodel. i mean skydiving? running with the bulls? you are sooo cool!!!!!!! i want to live an adventurous, intresting life like you. i have always wanted to go skydiving. you are so nice.

Posted by: ti-lee on 04/09/06 at 10:17 AM

rosario is incredible. i adore her so much! she is the reason im even into rent! I was a fan of hers and had never seen the show so i though "hey why not see the movie, roasrio dawsons in it" i saw it and fell in love with it! I HAVE to see the show sometime, but i dont think they play it here in london :(

Posted by: lauren on 04/20/06 at 05:37 AM

lmao that was too funny. comic relief is always good. im seeing the play in july after watching they movie a trillion times :)

Posted by: rosie on 05/06/06 at 06:00 PM


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