Chasing Angelina - The mind of the paparazzi
This article is from Bud Bultman, a CNN producer, and I assume a producer of Chasing Angelina which is to air this weekend.
Tags: Musings, TelevisionIt’s that prospect of snagging a big-money photo that has the paparazzi desperately seeking Angelina. Which is one of the reasons shutterbug Ben is tailing the A-list actress — and cursing when she runs the red light in front of him. He runs the light as well.
So there we are — finally catching up with Angelina and following her into the parking lot of the Federal Building just outside Beverly Hills.
Ben’s on his Nextel walkie-talkie, plotting logistics with his paparazzi colleagues. They have her Range Rover cornered. Ben grabs his camera. I can feel the excitement, the anticipation — like a hunter with his prey in the crosshairs.
“Jolie’s out! Jolie’s out!” Ben shouts on his Nextel. I see the actress walking toward the Federal Building with daughter, Zahara, in tow. Ben starts snapping away as she approaches.
I’m not thinking, “Wow, I’m seeing Angelina Jolie up close!” I’m not thinking about the ethics of tailing her, about whether the paparazzi go too far, or about whether we’re invading Angelina Jolie’s privacy.
I’m thinking, I imagine, like the paparazzi — we’re hitting the jackpot, scoring one of the hottest actresses on the planet. And, I have to admit, I feel a bit of pride when I see those pictures splashed across the pages of In Touch and People magazines days later.
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4 opinions for Chasing Angelina - The mind of the paparazzi
april
May 10, 2006 at 11:12 am
“Which is one of the reasons shutterbug Ben is tailing the A-list actress — and cursing when she runs the red light in front of him. He runs the light as well.”
How can law makers see that the antics of some of these photographers is putting people in danger. When the Jolie-Pitts return to America, they need to start traveling with more than one vehicle, just to try and block out some of this crazy behavior.
I am not saying they are not entitled to make a living, but when it borders on negligence, something has to be done.
Caligirl
May 10, 2006 at 1:40 pm
I think once they come back to the US they should just ignore the paparazzi and let them get their pics. It’s less dangerous that way. They have to think about the kids safety first before anything else.
viva brangelina
May 10, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Yeah… i think i agree with Caligirl. I think it’s better for them and the kids just to ignore the paps and let them taking their pictures. this media frenzy really scares me….
Benjamin
May 31, 2006 at 2:42 am
Angie has already been in Namibia before and she knows, that thee value of privacy in Namibia is highly respected and that is one of the reasons why she chose this specific country during a time when she needed calm. And if anyone was caught with the behavour of Shuttebug Ben, they can face serouse consequences. Bravo angie.
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