DailyMotion has the first trailer for the upcoming romantic short film compilation New York, I Love You, in which Natalie both stars and directs. The trailer offers only a few glimpses of Natalie’s performance, but you’ll want to check it out nonetheless. Go to DailyMotion.com to watch it!

A teaser poster for the movie has also been added to the gallery. Don’t forget New York, I Love You will be screening at the Toronto International Film Festival early next month!

Rumor has it that Natalie might be starring in another Luc Besson film in the future. According to ChinaDaily.com, Natalie and actress-model Milla Jovovich are set to star in an as-of-yet untitled Besson-directed produced Korean-French sci-fi thriller. Keep in mind this is only a rumor, though, until an official source confirms or negates it. From ChinaDaily.com:

South Korean actor Dong-Kun Jang will act in the new thriller by French director Luc Besson, the Information Times reported on Wednesday. International stars Natalie Portman and Milla Jovovich are also expected to star in the film.

Set in present-day New York, the film will chronicle subplots triggered by serial killings. Based on an award-winning novel by a South Korean college professor, the Korean-French film, yet to be titled, will start filming in early 2009.

The new film would mark Natalie’s second collaboration with director Besson — she previously appeared in a starring role in his film The Professional (1994). Many thanks to our friends at Adoring Natalie Portman for the heads-up!

It’s been a while since we had any news on New York, I Love You, a compilation of short films about love stories in New York. According to The Hollywood Reporter, New York, I Love You will be screening at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival! From The Hollywood Reporter:

Toronto also has booked New York, I Love You, a compilation of short films from 12 directors including Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Allen Hughes, Shekhar Kapur, Mira Nair and Brett Ratner.

To refresh your memory, Natalie stars as Rifka in the film’s Mira Nair-directed segment. She is also one of the film’s directors, as is her The Other Boleyn Girl co-star Scarlett Johansson.

The 2008 Toronto International Film Festival runs September 4-13. Stay tuned to Portman Source for coverage — let’s hope Natalie plans to attend!

There hasn’t been a whole lot of news on Natalie of late. However, The National Ledger reports Natalie will be present at Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming wedding, rumored to be taking place sometime this Winter. Natalie and actress Scarlett Johansson met last year on the set of The Other Boleyn Girl.

We have an update on the upcoming September 1 Venice Film Festival premiere of Natalie’s directorial debut Eve. According to Hollywood.com Eve is a 17-minute comedy short, and Natalie is indeed planning to attend the premiere! From Hollywood.com:

Portman’s short film stars Lauren Bacall and Ben Gazzara and will be screened in an out-of-competition slot. Portman plans to be on hand for the screening.

Reuters reports that the film festival organizers have referred to the film as “a civilized comedy.”

Stay tuned for coverage!

According to the festival official site, Natalie Portman’s short film Eve, in which Natalie makes her directorial debut, will be premiering on September 1 at the Venice Film Festival in Italy! Please visit the film festival official site at LaBiennale.org for more information.

We here at Portman Source will of course do our best to cover the premiere, media- as well as review-wise. Stay tuned! A huge thank you to Luca for the heads-up.

Rumor has it online that Natalie is attached to the lead role in an upcoming remake of Dario Argento’s Suspiria. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, though, keep in mind this is only a rumor at this point, until an official source confirms or negates it. From ShockTillYouDrop.com:

Password-protected industry talk site TrackingB.com broke the news yesterday afternoon saying Natalie Portman (V for Vendetta, Closer) is attached to the forthcoming Suspiria remake, written and directed David Gordon Green.

Portman will take over the role of an American dancer, previously essayed by Jessica Harper in Dario Argento’s original, who travels abroad to further her studies at a ballet school. Evil ensues.

Update Aug 8: According to UGO.com, Natalie Portman’s publicist has denied any truth to the rumor of Natalie’s involvement in the remake, however Bloody Disgusting reports they have 100% confirmed the news with a number of sources. Go figure.

I hope you all tuned in last Wednesday to Natalie Portman’s guest appearance on Bravo’s popular fashion designer reality series Project Runway, now in its 5th season. Here’s our coverage of it.

First, some media. I’ve updated the gallery with roughly 150 medium-res screen captures as well as 3 new medium-res promotional photos of a lovely Natalie on the show. In case you missed the episode, it’s currently available in its entirety on YouTube (check out the “Related Videos” for all five parts) — go and check it out now, while you still can.

Furthermore, renowned fashion designer and Project Runway regular Michael Kors has some very nice things to say about Nat at his Bravo.tv blog:

So, the eco-challenge. Guest Judge Natalie Portman is a good style icon. I think the interesting thing about Natalie, first off, in today’s world to find the balance of someone who’s stylish and very chic and very smart, all at a young age. And able to really express herself about everything, including fashion. I thought she was really a fabulous addition to our pantheon of guest judges. And also particularly in this instance to talk about eco-fashion, which I think for her is very, very personal, but she’s one of those girls she doesn’t want to give up being stylish. So, she wants the best of both worlds, so I think she was really a great addition and I think this is something that I as a designer and everyone as designers right now is dealing with. How do we make something that is dealing with eco-friendly fabrics without it making you look like Johnny Appleseed?

Finally, I’ve been trying to track down whose dress Natalie was wearing on the show, but no one seems to know; guesses have included Lanvin (a Natalie Portman favorite) and Dolce & Gabbana. If you happen to know, please email us! Thank you. Meanwhile, enjoy the new material.

New & Updated Photo Albums:

• ‘Project Runway’ Ep 5.02 Promotional Footage
• ‘Project Runway’ Ep 5.02 Screen Captures