Blood Diamond

What are the best sites about the 2006 movie Blood Diamond, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly? We’ve started with these. What else should be here?

1. Blood Diamond - Official Warner Bros. site for Blood Diamond includes a plot summary, movie trailer, cast profiles, photo gallery, and downloads including computer wallpaper, screensavers, buddy icons, mobile wallpaper and other goodies. (blooddiamondmovie.warnerbros.com)

2. Blood Diamond - Movie review from Variety’s Brian Lowry praises the actors’ performances but sums up Blood Diamond this way: “Africa’s enduring sorrow is ripe for drama, but “Blood Diamond” is, finally, a fitting metaphor for the gems: Potentially brilliant from a distance, but upon closer inspection, one likely will see the flaws.” (www.variety.com)

3. ‘Blood Diamond’ Stokes Fear of Gem Backlash - December, 2006 article on the fears of diamond retailers that the movie Blood Diamond, which centers around the way diamonds are used in Africa to help fund warfare, will hurt the market for diamond jewelry, especially during the 2006 Christmas season. (www.boston.com)

4. DiCaprio Puts Diamond Industry on Edge - Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio about Blood Diamond, “conflict diamonds”, and how the film’s subject matter might affect the sale of diamonds. (abcnews.go.com)

5. Blood Diamond - The Hollywood Reporter’s Sheri Linden offers a Blood Diamond review, saying the mix of action-adventure and social conscience doesn’t quite hit the mark. (www.hollywoodreporter.com)

6. The ‘Blood Diamond’ Cast Opens Up - December 3, 2006 interview with Blood Diamond’s three central cast members—Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly—as well as the film’s director, Edward Zwick. (www.ropeofsilicon.com)

7. The Cast of ‘Blood Diamond’ - Summary of the December 4, 2006 Oprah show in which Blood Diamond’s Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and director Ed Zwick appeared. Includes multiple still photos from the show. (www2.oprah.com)

8. “Blood Diamond’ in the Rough - A look at the political aspects of the subject matter examined in Blood Diamond. (www.usatoday.com)

9. Choose Gems That Are Legit - In response to the movie Blood Diamond, USA Today looks at ways to make sure your diamonds are “conflict free”. (www.usatoday.com)

10. Blood Diamond Movie Stills - 33 still photos (with captions) from Blood Diamond. (www.movieweb.com)

11. Jennifer Connelly Interview, Blood Diamond - Lengthy interview with actress Jennifer Connelly and Blood Diamond producers Paula Weinstein and Marshall Herskovitz about the movie’s story and how the film came to be made. (www.moviesonline.ca)

12. Tracking Down the Blood Diamond - Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou about Blood Diamond, their relationship on the set, and the reaction the movie’s subject matter is provoking about “conflict diamonds”. (comingsoon.net)

13. Blood Diamond Screening Looks Fun - Pictures from the Blood Diamond movie premiere that included appearances by the film’s three main actors. (popsugar.com)

14. For Jennifer Connelly, Tackling Challenging Role is in Her ‘Blood’ - Profile of actress Jennifer Connelly upon the release of Blood Diamond. (theedge.bostonherald.com)

15. He’s a Cut Above - Profile of Djimon Hounsou upon the release of Blood Diamond. (www.nydailynews.com)

16. Nas - Blood Diamonds - Listen to the song “Blood Diamond” as performed by Nas for the Blood Diamond movie soundtrack. (www.nobodysmiling.com)

17. EXCLUSIVE: ‘Blood Diamond’ Director Ed Zwick Blasts Gossip As “Appalling”; Says Production Set Up Private Africa Fund - Story concerning accusations that Blood Diamond producers promised certain monetary help to locals in the areas of Africa where the movie was filmed, a charge strongly refuted by those involved with the movie. (www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com)

18. Russell Simmons: Blood Diamonds and Responsibility - Opinion piece on hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons’ trip to Africa on a “fact-finding mission” concerning blood diamonds, as well as thoughts on the movie Blood Diamond. Author is somewhat skeptical of Simmons’ trip, as it was backed by diamond company DeBeers.  After initial skepticism about the movie, this writer believes the filmmakers have done a good job of handling the subject. (annansi.com)