Jennifer Aniston,Johnny Depp, Halle Berry, Ellen DeGeneres, Carrie Underwood and Shakira lead the nominees for the 33rd annual People's Choice Awards. The nominations were announced Tuesday the 7th at the Peninsula Hotel by Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Isaiah Washington and Kate Walsh.

Internet research firm Knowledge Networks called on pop culture fans to help determine the nominees. The public can help choose the winners online at http://www.pcavote.com. The CBS-TV show will be broadcast from the Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 9.

A second round of nominees for categories that includes favorite movie, new TV comedy and remake of a song will be announced later.

The first round nominees are:

Female movie star: Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock.

Male movie star: Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington.

Leading lady: Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, Scarlett Johansson.

Leading man: Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn.

Female action star: Kate Beckinsale, Halle Berry, Uma Thurman.

Male action star: Johnny Depp, Samuel L. Jackson, Jet Li.

Show Your Support & Vote Now!!

Jennifer Aniston models our DKNY Jeans "Give Thanks" T-shirt.

   This holiday season Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Ray Romano, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bernie Mac and Jimmy Smits will join Marlo Thomas and 42 corporate and retail partners to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Thanks and Giving campaign. "Give Thanks." Rhinestone Show that you're thankful. Jennifer Aniston models our DKNY Jeans "Give Thanks" T-shirt. This short sleeve fitted crew neck with rhinestones is the ultimate blend of fun and fabulous. Letters catch light and cast the message of "Give Thanks" everywhere. 100% cotton. Available is sizes XS-XL $24.00

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Two Thumbs Up on Broadway

   Jennifer had a one-night stand in Manhattan on Monday, impressing the crowd at the 6th Annual 24 Hour Plays on Broadway benefit, which featured six 10-minute plays conceived, written, rehearsed and performed all within one day.

   In her play, Three Girls and Bob her Broadway debut Jennifer played a single woman who attends an intimacy workshop with two friends (Rosie Perez and Lynn Whitfield) and then tries out its lessons on a hapless man (David Cross.) "It shouldn't be this hard," her character says of single life.

   Costar Perez  who is on the board of the event's beneficiary, Working Playground, which brings arts education to New York City classrooms tells PEOPLE that Jennifer lent star wattage to the event. "We had a real boost from Jennifer" she said. "She was as sweet as pie. I really appreciated her coming because she raised the profile of tonight's event and that is going to help so much. She didn't have to do this. She didn't have to take time out of her schedule."

   How did Jennifer get involved? "The 24 Hour Plays people approached her and she said yes. But when she found out about Working Playground, she was over the moon. She said, 'I'll do all the press. I'll do whatever you want.' "

   Perez liked her acting, too: "She's got chops. She said she had performed Off-Broadway. She's really, really good."

   "She's a total pro," said Elizabeth Berkeley, who starred in another work performed Monday night. Other actors filling stages around Times Square included Anna Paquin, Gaby Hoffman, Kieran Culkin, Rachel Dratch, Julianna Margulies, Sam Rockwell, Liev Schreiber and Fisher Stevens.

   "She was great," Stevens said of Jennifer. "She came in and did her job. She was just one of the regular people."

   Actors were asked to bring props and costumes to the initial cast meeting on Sunday at 10 p.m. "Jennifer brought a chef's jacket," an insider tells PEOPLE.

   The next morning at 8 she showed up by herself and worked hard the entire day, never mentioning her personal life or boyfriend Vince Vaughn – who himself participated in a 24 Hour Plays benefit in London on Oct. 8. "Why would she?" said her costar David Cross.

   The 24 Hour Plays began at 10 p.m. the night before the show, when actors, writers and directors gathered at the theater to meet each other. The six writers worked through the night, crafting the 10-minute plays. The next morning, the directors chose and cast the plays before the actors returned to the theater and began rehearsing. At 8 p.m., after two hours of technical rehearsals, the performance began.

   Judging by the reaction of the audience inside the American Airlines Theatre and the New York Post  which wrote in its Tuesday edition, "Jennifer made a hit debut on Broadway last night" Jennifer was a smash success!

  At the after party at The W Hotel, Jennifer sat at a banquette surrounded by friends, laughing and talking. "Call me," she said to one male pal before she left.

Jennifer Signs
C&C California
Charity Tee

  The Cedars-Sinai Women's Cancer Research Institute (WCRI) at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, is a multidisciplinary program working to end cancer as a threat to women through research, education, early detection and prevention, and advocacy. 

  Twenty three celeb's including Jennifer Aniston, Christina Aguilera, Tichina Arnold, Sarah Chalke, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Racheal Leigh Cool, Sheryl Crow, Elisha Cuthbert, Cameron Diaz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Regina King, Christina Milian, Demi Moore, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Morrison, Anna Pacquin, Kelly Ripa, Kerry Washington, Beyonce, Fergie,Le Toya, Ming-Na  signed one shirt to be auctioned off with 100% of the proceeds to go directly to the Cedars-Sinai Woman's Cancer Research Institute. 

  The auction raised $1,025.00 with 100% benefiting Breast Cancer Research. 

Jennifer about to sign deal with Nike

   Jennifer is on the verge of signing a deal with Nike, according to reports.

   The amount of money being offered to the former 'Friends' star by the sportswear giant is rumored to be the most the company has ever paid for a celebrity endorsement.

   Jennifer is apparently keen to make sure the campaign 'brings focus to cancer research' with donations given to her favorite cancer charities

Deal reached with photographer who captured her nude at home

   Jennifer and a photographer have settled a lawsuit regarding topless photos shot of the actress late last year.
  
   "It's a confidential settlement," Aniston's attorney, Jay Lavely, said Friday. "The matter was amicably resolved."

   The 37-year-old actress sued Peter Brandt in December 2005, claiming he invaded her privacy by using a telephoto lens to photograph her inside her home when she was topless or partly dressed.

   Jennifer alleged that Brandt used "invasive, intrusive and unlawful measures" to capture the images. Brandt said he took the photos while standing on a public street about 300 yards away from Jennifer's home.

"The Break-Up" 
Out on DVD
October 17, 2006

Comedy Superstars Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston Shine
 in One of the Year's Most Hilarious Films "The Break-Up"

THE BOX-OFFICE HIT WITH SIDE-SPLITTING EXTRAS INCLUDING AN ALTERNATE ENDING AND DELETED SCENES!

"One of the best American comedies in years." - Pete Hammond, Maxim

Universal City, California, August 22, 2006 - An elegant Chicago condo becomes a hilarious battleground in the war of the exes when the comedy blockbuster The Break-Up comes to DVD on October 17, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends with Money) sizzle in this laugh-out-loud story of love gone wrong. A runaway box-office success that grossed over $118 million dollars, The Break-Up DVD offers even more non-stop fun and laughs with loads of deleted scenes, outtakes, as well as an alternate ending that puts The Break-Up in a whole new light! The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP.

When art dealer Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) and Chicago bus tour guide Gary (Vince Vaughn) suddenly put an end to their two-year relationship, the joys of home ownership throw a monkey wrench into the split. The formerly happy couple wrangles for control of their jointly owned apartment, guided by well-meaning, but utterly wrongheaded advice of friends and family. Directed by Peyton Reed (Down with Love) and featuring a spectacular supporting cast including Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Favreau, John Michael Higgins and Justin Long, The Break-Up delivers a fresh and funny twist on the age-old battle between the sexes.

CRITICS LAUGHED ALONG WITH THE BREAK-UP Film critics across the country raved about The Break-Up. Jack Mathews of the New York Daily News proclaimed, "Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston give what may be the best performances of their careers." In addition to declaring the film "one of the best American comedies in years," Pete Hammond of Maxim magazine also added, '"It's hilarious, honest and painfully funny." The Insider's Clay Smith thought the film was, "funny, smart and sexy" and that "Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn absolutely sizzle on screen!"

bonus features Add More Romance and laughs! Exciting extras prolong the laughs and provide special behind-the-scenes peeks, including: * Alternate Ending - The DVD offers audiences a special look at "what might have been" for Brooke and Gary with an alternate ending that will surprise and delight.

* Deleted Scenes, Extended Scenes and Outtakes - Over 20 minutes of comedic new scenes and outtakes will keep fans laughing!

* Three Brothers: A Tour of Chicago - Vince Vaughn introduces an exciting and comedic behind-the-scenes look at the some of the Windy City's most notable attractions.

* Improv with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau - Longtime comedy partners Vince and Jon riff their way through a series of side-splitting scenes.

* In Perfect Harmony: The Tone Rangers - From funky grooves to perfect pitch, actor John Michael Higgins shows you what it takes to be a Tone Ranger.

* The Making of The Break-Up - Go backstage with the cast and crew for an exclusive view of the creation of this breakout hit!

* Feature Commentary with Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston

* Feature Commentary with Director Peyton Reed

Synopsis Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, art dealer Brooke (Aniston) calls it quits with her boyfriend, Gary (Vaughn), who hosts bus tours of Chicago. What follows is a series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and underminings suggested by the former couple's friends, confidantes and the occasional total stranger. When neither ex is willing to move out of the condo they used to share, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until somebody caves. But somewhere between protesting the pool table in the living room, the dirty clothes stacked in the kitchen cupboards and the sports played at sleep-killing volume in the middle of night, Brooke begins to realize that what she may be really fighting for isn't so much the place but the person.

For more information please visit: www.thebreakupmovie.net

CAST & FILMMAKERS Director: Peyton Reed Screenplay By: Jeremy Garelick & Jay Lavender Story By: Vince Vaughn & Jeremy Garelick & Jay Lavender Produced By: Vince Vaughn, Scott Stuber Executive Producers: Peter Billingsley, Stuart M. Besser Director of Photography: Eric Edwards Production Designer: Andrew Laws Film Editors: David Rosenbloom, ACE; Dan Lebental, ACE Associate Producers: Victoria Vaughn, John Isbell Costume Designer: Carol Oditz Co-Producers: Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender Music Supervisor: John O'Brien Music By: Jon Brion Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Favreau, Cole Hauser, John Michael Higgins, Justin Long

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

DVD Street Date: October 17, 2006 Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Price: $29.98 SRP Selection Number: 28465 (Widescreen); 28466 (Full Frame) Running Time: 1 Hour 47 Minutes Layers: Dual Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Full Frame (1.33:1) Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, some nudity and language. Technical Info: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish

Jennifer Sets
the Record 
Straight: 

 'I'm Not Engaged!'

   Jennifer  in an exclusive interview today with PEOPLE, denied published reports that she and Vince Vaughn are engaged, calling the stories "insane" and saying that "people are getting fed a lot of bull."

  "I'm not engaged and I don't have a ring and I haven't been proposed to," Aniston said in a telephone conversation she initiated to debunk the engagement rumors. "Normally we don't even acknowledge these things because they're endless, at this point, the thing that got me was that I was getting phone calls from Greece! My Aunt Mary in Greece is getting accused of lying! I mean, they're getting angry.

  "My dad calls and he says, 'Honey, it's on the CNN crawl,' and I'm going, 'Wait a second!' When it starts to travel over into the Today show and CNN and supposedly reliable and accurate news programs, then you just go, 'This is insane.' People are getting fed a lot of bull."

  As for the recent report detailing Vaughn's alleged proposal aboard a private jet following a Mexico vacation in late June, Jennifer says she had to laugh. "It's so funny, with Vince, it's like the joke we had. I said, 'Okay, so you're on a romantic location. You've got the beach, you've got the sunset, but no, no, you're going to wait for an airplane ride,' " she says. "'First of all, are you going to try and curb my fear of flying? Are you trying to trap me on a plane?'"

  As for her relationship with Vaughn, whom she met last year while filming The Break-Up, "We're just being," Jennifer says. "We're having a good time."

So, as reported, no wedding on the beach? No white dress? "No," she says, with a laugh. "I mean, it couldn't be more of a 'No.' "

  Jennifer says she was moved to speak once the reports were picked up widely by mainstream media. "I don't feed into that," she says of the steady stream of rumors about her personal life. "We (her friends) don't talk about it. We don't hash it out because it's not true. The only reason I'm saying something is because if we're listening to the news, we're supposed to be believing in the news, she says.

"Tabloids are going to lie all the time. You're prepared for that. But it's the news. And you think, 'Well, we need to trust what our newscasters are saying when we have this horrific situation that's actually taking place in the world, I mean, we are getting reported the truth, right?'

"The American people need to believe (the news)," Jennifer says. "Please. Get it together. So that's all."

The official The Break Up site

 `Break-Up' tops `X-Men' with 
$38.1 million

    The Break-Up" debuted with more than 38 (m) million dollars. "X-Men: The Last Stand" slipped into second-place with over 34 (m) million dollars.

  The animated "Over the Hedge" placed third, followed by "The Da Vinci Code." "Mission: Impossible Three" placed fifth.

Finally Jennifer gets some of the acknowledgement deserved !!
JsTig

The official The Break Up site

The Break-Up review

By, Aniston Avenue's own Mariel Smith 
AKA  MaZzStErPeAcE

  Coming in open-minded, with mixed reviews , Brangelina baby news withdrawal and all, that wasn't going to stop me from enjoying The Break-Up. Irony should be Jennifer Aniston's middle name because she was offered this movie right on the verge of her own break-up with ex-husband Brad Pitt. In countless interviews, she's repeatedly said that this movie was very therapeutic. Perhaps, the specific reason behind her therapy came from constantly laughing with reported on/off-screen beau Vince Vaughn in every scene and outtake. Throughout the movie, you can tell that even when Jen and Vince were bickering like cats and dogs, they had an undeniable chemistry that cannot go unnoticed.

  The Break-Up tells of Gary (Vaughn) and Brooke (Aniston) who were once a lovey-dovey couple, now turned heated foes in this anti-romantic comedy. With opening credits going to Queen's. You're My Best Friend, it introduces the audience to the characters and their dispositions. Gary is a bus tour-guide in in his native Chicago, as Brooke works as a saleswoman for an art gallery, respectively. Things turn sour between the lovebirds and go from bad to worse, when the couple won't back down on moving out of their nicely furnished Chicago condo. They each have their own confidants and family with whom they turn to for advice. The rest is up to Gary and Brooke to understand if breaking up was worth it in the first place.

  Although the movie stars Aniston and Vaughn, it would be incomplete without mentioning the funny all-star ensemble of supporting characters that include: Joey Lauren Adams, Peter Billingsley (yes, little Ralphie from A Christmas Story), Jason Bateman, Vaughn's Swingers co-star Jon Favreau, Justin Long , and even Ann-Margaret. To men and even women, Jen not only acts with confidence, but she also most definitely looks the part. An infamous scene to watch out for is t he one where a nude Aniston attempts to tease Vaughn with her assets. If you only thought horror flicks and action movies had twists, guess again. Just when y ou think the movie is going in a certain direction, it takes a completely different approach, which makes this comedy a must-see. Another reason would be a twist in its own right. Hear me out correctly, Vince and Jen have the same father in the movie anyway. Who knew the apple doesn't fall far from the tree? Vince's father, Vernon Vaughn, plays Jen's father.

  All in all, if you're looking for a good laugh with friends or the one you love, The Break-Up is the movie for you. Fans of Jen, Vince, or Vaughnist on (as a whole) won't be disappointed to say the least. Vince once again proves his comedic genius that is quite reminiscent from last year's blockbuster hit, Wedding Crashers. As for Jen, you're reminded why she was cast as Rachel Greene on her hit show Friends, because she shines in every sense of the word. With a movie that keeps you guessing, it will leave you wanting a sequel, maybe appropriately titled, 
"The Make-Up".

   Enjoy Jennifer's  latest movie.
   JsTig & MaZzStErPeAcE

Open June 2, 2006

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NYC or LA Screening Pass to "The Break Up"

    Hello Aniston Avenue fans,

  Universal was so very nice to offer up a screening pass for the Premiere of  "The Break Up".
All you need to do enter is send and email  along with your mailing address should you win to (CONTEST IS OVER)  from a valid email account . If you click the email link provided your mail will be pre subject set for you.  In the body of the email include your name and a (postal) mailing address, phone numbers are optional if you care to get the news via phone. {In CASE you win!} The winner will be drawn by Aniston Avenue from the completed received entries. One entry per person per email address please. To be counted as a valid entry you must include your (postal) mailing address. There is one very small catch the winner must agree to write a review of the "The Break Up" to be posted on Aniston Avenue on or before Monday June12, 2006. If you can't make it to the Premiere please DO NOT ENTER. Let someone win who can attend please.

  The dates of the screening are as follows and you are responsible for you own travel and accommodations.

* The N.Y. screening will be on Tuesday May 30th

* The L.A. screening will be on Wednesday May 31st.

Update  on "The Break Up" Premiere Contest. Turns out Universal's initial offer was only for a screening pass for the press and likes of AnistonAvenue Admins. Being a fan myself and not thinking selfishly.......... I assumed the offer was for an AnistonAvenue giveaway. I was then given hope by their contact that Universal would possibly still be able to honor the Premier, that is why I never removed the on going contest.  However I was notified on 5.18.06 that they will be unable honor the Premier offer.  Turns out the offer now is only for one tee shirt and one hat!

Sorry for the misunderstanding on my part :o(................................

JsTig aka Tony

  Synopsis: Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston star in The Break-Up, which starts where most romantic comedies end: after boy and girl have met, fallen in love, moved in to start their happily-ever-after...and right when they wind up driving each other crazy. Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest "why can't you do this one little thing for me?" argument, art dealer Brooke (Aniston) calls it quits with her boyfriend, Gary (Vaughn), who hosts bus tours of Chicago.

  What follows is a series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and underminings suggested by the former couple's friends, confidantes and the occasional total stranger. When neither ex is willing to move out of the condo they used to share, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until somebody caves. But somewhere between protesting the pool table in the living room, the dirty clothes stacked in the kitchen cupboards and the sports played at sleep-killing volume in the middle of night, Brooke begins to realize that what she may be really fighting for isn't so much the place but the person.

  The Break-Up stars Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston under the direction of Peyton Reed (Bring It On, Down with Love). The writers are Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender and Vince Vaughn, who produces.

Release Date: June 2, 2006
Genre: Romantic comedy 
Official Site: www.thebreakupmovie.net

Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret, Judy Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Favreau, Cole Hauser, John Michael Higgins, Justin Long

Directed by: Peyton Reed
Story by: Vince Vaughn & Jeremy Garelick & Jay Lavender
Screenplay by: Jeremy Garelick & Jay Lavender
Produced by: Vince Vaughn & Scott Stuber
Executive Producers: Stuart Besser, Peter Billingsley
Co-Producers: Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender

Good Lucky contestants!
Thank you Universal Pictures :o)
à la Vie !
J'sTig AKA Tony

Rumor has it
DVD Release May 9, 2006

Visit The Offical Movie Web Site
@ Warner Brothers

Hello Aniston Avenue fans,

  Warner Brothers was so very kind to offer up two copies of the DVD "Rumor Has It' to give away! All you need to do enter is send and email  along with your mailing address should you win to (CONTEST IS OVER)  from a valid email account. If you click the email link provided your mail will be pre subject set for you.  In the body of the email include your name and a (postal) mailing address, phone numbers are optional if you care to get the news via phone. {In CASE you win!} The winners will be drawn by Aniston Avenue from the completed received entries. One entry per person per email address please. To be counted as a valid entry you must include your (postal) mailing address.

“Jennifer Aniston graduates to the top ranks of movie stars with a completely engaging and endearing performance.”

-Pete Hammond, MAXIM

 “The fanciful comedy delivers another tart turn from MacLaine.

A completely charming movie with terrific performances”

- Thelma Adams , US WEEKLY

Featuring an all-star ensemble cast including Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo,Kevin Costner and Shirley MacLaine

Burbank , CA , February 9, 2006 – Spread the word!  On May 9, the charming romantic comedy sensation, Rumor Has It arrives on DVD from Warner Home Video just in time for Mother’s Day.  This fun-filled film directed by the talented Rob Reiner

(When Harry Met Sally) reveals an infamous  family secret sending Sarah (Jennifer Aniston) on a search for answers about her life.  A perfect movie for all audiences, Rumor Has It stars a hilarious cast that includes Jennifer Aniston (TV’s “Friends,” Derailed,

Along Came Polly), Mark Ruffalo (Just Like Heaven, Collateral, 13 Going on 30), Kevin Costner (The Upside of Anger, The Bodyguard, Field of Dreams) and Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine (Terms of Endearment, In Her Shoes, Bewitched).

The Rumor Has It DVD will be available for sell-through pricing at $28.98 in widescreen and full frame formats.  An HD-DVD version of the DVD will also be available at a $34.99

SYNOPSIS

“Two Thumbs Up”
- Ebert & Roeper

Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) is in a fog.  She’s finally agreed to marry her boyfriend Jeff (Mark Ruffalo), but isn’t at all sure that marriage is what she really wants.  Now she’s on her way home to attend her sister’s wedding, which means spending a lot of time with the tennis-obsessed Pasadena family that she’s never quite felt  a part of.  It isn’t until Sarah stumbles into a well-kept family secret that she starts to question her roots and sets off in search of the man (Kevin Costner) who may have the answers she’s looking for.

Good Lucky contestants!
Thank you Warner Brothers :o)
à la Vie !
J'sTig AKA Tony

 Vogue has done it again with another lovely new photo shoot. I've yet to get my hands on a copy yet. Hope to SOON!

   Enjoy the new photo set.

Hello Gang,

Of all days on 2-11-06, what happens but a power outage and the backups don't do their job!
Needless to say their FIRED "Apprentice" style.
Total loss of everything :o(.................But $hit happens and we move on with life.

I'm back!!!!!
Not up to full potential yet but I'm back! What a FRIGGING NIGHT MARE!
I lost the Operating system on my comp and my second HD containing way more than I could ever disclose.
Looking into data retrieval as we speak and boy is it expensive. 

Had all intention of putting a small update up on 03.05.06 only to find after recovering from the CRASH ................I was having server issues :o(......

It's GREAT to B back!
Thanks for all your emails of concern.

JsTig aka Tony

  Jennifer will make her first Oscar Show appearance as a presenter for the 78th Academy Awards.

  Jennifer most recently seen in "Rumor Has It" and will be seen next in "Friends with Money" and "The Break-Up".

  The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005 will be presented on Sunday, March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland, and televised live by the ABC Television Network

  Director Nicole Holofcener not only forgot to mention Aniston's name 
but Frances McDormand, Catherine Keener and Joan Cusack too. 

  She proved it in remarks that preceded the premiere of her film Friends With Money, forgetting to introduce her quartet of stars: Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand, Catherine Keener and Joan Cusack.Friends With Money opened the festival to a packed theater Thursday night, with Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford and festival director Geoffrey Gilmore offering remarks before Holofcener came up.

  Holofcener thanked many others on the film, executives at distributor Sony Pictures Classics, her casting director and editor, the male co-stars, including Jason Isaacs, Scott Caan, Simon McBurney and Greg Germann.Then she started to leave, only rushing back to the podium after Gilmore reminded her she had neglected to mention the lead actresses. "I forgot you guys. They are a very integral part of the movie," Holofcener joked as Aniston, McDormand, Keener and Cusack took the stage beside her.

  Friends With Money stars Aniston as a lovable, unmarried pothead who quits her job teaching at a private school and scrapes by cleaning houses as her well-to-do married pals (McDormand, Keener and Cusack) offer advice and sympathy while messing up their own lives in creative ways. The film is due in theaters this spring.

  Sundance, the nation's top showcase for independent film, will present 120 feature films during its 11-day run.

  During a question-and-answer session with the audience after the premiere, writer-director Holofcener said the idea originated with the thought that money — and the mix of those who have it and those who don't — would make for an interesting dynamic.Cusack seemed to politely disagree that finance was at the heart of the film."It's not really about money," Cusack said. "It's about being centered. Money is kind of a symbol of how you are in your life and how you're going to be centered."And Keener, who starred in Holofcener's previous films Walking and Talking and Lovely & Amazing, politely refuted Cusack."I don't agree, because I feel money has a lot to do with how everyone's centered," Keener said. "I think if it were a level playing field, then we'd all see where everyone is at."

Jennifer mostly kept quiet, the former Friends star offering a curt response when asked why she did a small independent film when she has so many other options."You saw the movie," Jennifer said, adding she had wanted to work with her fellow actresses and Holofcener.

   What a way to start out the 2006 issue magazines!

  Again Instyle has brought us yet another gorgeous photo shot of the lovely talented Jennifer.
This has just got to be added to any fans collection get yours on newstands today! Artilce title "Leap Year" Why she's feeling stronger and sexier than ever! Scans compliment of Joe Hartman.