This morning, Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones have attended “Good Morning America” to promote the theatrical release of “Hope Springs”. The full appearance can be watched in the video archive. Screencaptures from the interview have been added to the image library.

As promised, news clips from the New York press junket for “Hope Springs” have been added to the video archive. Instead of posting them one by one, all clips have been combined to one segment, for better overview ;-) Once more will become available, they will be added to this clip.

Meryl has attended the “Hope Springs” premiere in New York, yesterday, alongside director David Frankel and co-stars Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. Pictures from the premiere can be found in the image library. Edit: Hundreds of additional pictures from the premiere have been added.

Two more talkshow appearances have been announced. This evening, Meryl, Tommy and Steve Carell will be appearing on “The Charlie Rose Show” to promote “Hope Springs”. Tomorrow, August 7, Meryl and Tommy will sit down on “Good Morning America”. For their appearance on “The View”, which has been already taped, you can now watch a preview video of their appearance. The full interview will become available after the show’s broadcast on August 08.

Also yesterday, Meryl and Tommy participated in a press junket in New York to promote “Hope Springs”. I’m sure this will serve for new television interviews these next day. The New York premiere of “Hope Springs” takes place this evening.

As reported, Meryl attended yesterday’s “Apple Store SoHo: Meet the Filmmakers” panel on “Hope Springs”, alongside co-stars Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell, and director David Frankel. Pictures from the panel have been added to the image library (audio will be posted as it becomes available), and additional information from the event can be found below.

According to the Daily Mail, there is an old saying among luvvies that ‘the show must go on.’ And Meryl Streep obviously took heed, as she laughed off the pain of an injured hand to appear on a panel in New York to promote her latest film. Meryl, 63, turned up for the special event at the Soho Apple shop to promote the comedy drama with a white bandage over her hand, wrist and little finger. While cutting through an avocado the Iron Lady actress sliced open her hand, doing quite quite a bit of damage. A local doctor in Connecticut sewed it up, but then Streep headed back into New York for hand surgery. She told Showbiz 411: ‘They gave me an even bigger bandage, and of course I took it right off when I got home. ‘But now, I think I’ll put it back on.’ And despite the fact she is one of the most decorated actresses in history, she humbly revealed she was in awe of her co-star Tommy Lee Jones. She said: ‘Can you believe I waited so long to work with him? ‘He’s the go to guy on set. Everyone loves him. The complete article can be read Daily Mail.

On August 9, Meryl Streep will be a guest on “What What Happens Live”, Bravo’s late-night, interactive talk show that features guests from the world of entertainment, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Andy Cohen, the series includes lively debates on everything from fashion, the latest on everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities, and what celebrity is making headlines that week. For more information on the show and airdates, please visit their official website. Thanks to Zak for the heads-up!

On August 05, Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell and David Frankel will participate in the Apple Store SoHo discussion panel for “Hope Springs” as part of their Meet the Filmmakers series. This is familiar territory for Meryl, after attending panels for “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “The Iron Lady”. More information on the panel can be found on their official website. Then, on August 8, Meryl and Tommy will be guests on “The View”, August 08, to promote the release of “Hope Springs”. Airdates and more can be found on “The View”‘s offical website.

The first bunch of reviews for next week’s “Hope Springs” have been added by the leading film publications. Please note that some reveal more details about the plot. First there’s Variety, calling the film “an altogether pleasant surprise: a mainstream dramedy that frankly and intelligently addresses the challenges facing a couple after 31 years of marriage. Sony should have no trouble enticing older audiences, and upbeat word of mouth could confer sleeper-hit status.”

Tackling one of the most deceptively ordinary roles she’s had in a while (and a complete departure from her dazzling star turn in “Prada”), Streep dons owlish specs and speaks at a higher pitch than usual, imbuing Kay with the nervous, birdlike energy of a woman not entirely comfortable in her own skin. And Jones, a scowling mass of hostility and avoidance, owns the picture; Kay may have sympathy on her side, but it’s Arnold who undergoes the more significant transformation, something Jones manages without compromising the character’s splenetic temperament.

According to Screen International, “Hope Springs” is an odd but often very effective mix of mainstream romantic comedy and surprisingly hard-hitting – for a summer studio release – romantic drama. Though it won’t be easy to market, the film could strike a chord with the older demographic that has recently shown a willingness to turn out for relevant material featuring prestigious talent.

While both leads make excellent use of their ample screen time, Jones is particularly impressive as the distant yet regretful Arnold. The performance should help broaden the film’s audience to include men as well as women; and it might even be remembered next awards season.

And the Hollywood Reporter calls the film a “more comedic drama than midlife romantic comedy, rather literally titled Hope Springs holds few surprises but delivers plenty of warmth. As endless fodder for pop-psychology publications and mid-afternoon TV shows, the topic of promoting passion and intimacy in long-term relationships holds a particular place not only in the current cultural zeitgeist, but also in the lives of millions of Americans, perhaps especially those attaining and surpassing middle age.

Streep’s performance is a winning mix of vulnerability and determination as she at first tries to understand her husband’s indifference and then works to convince him to help reignite their romantic spark. Several scenes where she attempts to reassert sexual intimacy with Arnold are both heartbreaking and hilarious, particularly a risqué rendezvous in a darkened, quiet theater where her unpracticed technique goes wrong in too many different ways.

Fans can make their own opinion next week, when “Hope Springs” releases US theaters on August 08.

The promotion for “Hope Springs” is starting – video clips to promote next week’s release of the film have been published – including a b-roll for the film, a new interview with Meryl, as well as a joint interview with her and Tommy Lee Jones. Also, a new television spot has been added.