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Exclusive video interview with Thore and Jo from "Forbidden Love"

Hey, Forbidden Love fans: Our exclusive interview with Thore Schölermann and Jo Weil is finally here! At the last minute the original location for this interview became unavailable and Michael had to scramble to find a new location as they guys only had limited time. Unfortunately the only location available was rather loud and the audio isn't the hottest, but we think you'll enjoy nonetheless!

Below, check out the guys horsing around in the snows of Whistler, relaxing by the fire and answering questions from a few of our readers.

Joseph's picture

I'm not seeing the video!!!!

What's wrong? For the past week, all the videos here and elsewhere have been nothing but a blank page for me! Have I messed up my computer somehow?
Michael Jensen's picture

Sometimes they take a couple of minutes to load. And

what browser are you using? It should be the latest version to make sure it can handle the code.
Joseph's picture

Still not working

I updated Internet Explorer; updated Java. Nothing. I can watch videos at the direct source--youtube, daily motion and the like--but it's embedded videos that I'm no longer able to see.
netogeno's picture

Try updating your Flash software

Try updating your Flash software. These are flash videos. Also empty your browser cache or in IE case the Temporary Internet Files.
Joseph's picture

I have NO idea what the problem is

I'm not messing with this computer any more. It's pissing me off and life is too short to deal with this sh*t.
netogeno's picture

May I suggest an easy fix

Try Firefox. Less bull than IE.

Cheers.

afhickman's picture

Ich herz Jo und Thore

afhickman

I second the Firefox suggestion.  Oddly, I had no trouble with the video, but the audio was a bit weak.  Not that the boys don't speak impeccable English; it's just the volume on their mics was low.  Perhaps someone could provide subtitles.  That being said, these guys are just as charming in person as I thought they would be.  Thore has a cute habit of looking at the camera throughout the interview (perhaps he was looking for me!), and Jo sounds like he's ready for a little Hansis-on experience with the ATWT bunch.  In a perfect world they'd guest-star on each other's show!  In addition, I hope to see them both in films.  This Verbotene Liebe gig isn't going to last forever, sweet as it is.  And these guys radiate charisma!  We all love them, and so does the camera!  Life is good.

"The mountain has wings."

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DMBOMEGA's picture

Interview

Thank you so much for posting this interview. I'm so glad they spoke in English and so mad I don't speak German. ;) I was diagnosed with an illness about 8 years ago and another about 2 years ago (both lifetime things but I can live with them for the most part). About four weeks ago I had a bad episode of one of them which left me in bed for about 4 weeks during which time I started watching Christian and Oliver episodes chronologically with subtitles thanks to someone on YouTube. I can't tell you how much the characters (and actors) made me laugh and cry. I'm sure it would have been better if I understood German but...Anyway, I have a partner and for the most part I'm happy but the show helped me realize that it could and should be better. We only go around once. I'm not saying that they should be emulated to perfection because what they have isn't perfect either but they do have quite a lot of love for each other and I would like to take the great things like that from their relationship. I wish I could thank the actors personally for working on this so hard and let them know I don't ever think I've seen a chemistry like that gay or straight in my lifetime. I can't say everyone can have that but I think we can certainly hate less, forgive more and love more.

Thank you again for this experience.

 

Dave 

Visitor9627's picture

Thore & Jo RULE!!!!!!!!!!

OMG, OMG, OMG - I'm in love ALL over again with them BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   The twinkle in the eyes, the great smiles, the class, charm and kindness in which they respond.   BEST INTERVIEW EVER!  (plus you asked my question! THANK YOU!) 
Aussie54's picture

Thank you!

Thank you so much for posting this.  

A wonderful interview ... the boys are gorgeous!

(It was nice to hear my question asked, too. )

 

Scott's picture

Great interview!

Thanks a lot, Michael.

Liz's picture

great interview :-)

well, i realize i have pronouncing their names very wrong all this time. oops.

great interview, though hard to hear at times. wonder if a mic might come in handy next time...?

did jo say he and van hansis are friends on facebook? that's amusing.

poof's picture

Too cute..

They are more handsome than ever.  Did I hear Jo say he wants to move to Canada eh? We'd be honoured to have him.  

 

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snicks's picture

I'm ignorant

All this time, i've been pronouncing it "Joe". And "Thor". Thor...like the guy with the big hammer.

I'm stupid.

Aussie54's picture

Me too

Even though I know the correct pronunciation, I still mostly say it incorrectly in my head when I see their names.  My mind stays stubbornly English, I'm afraid. 
jago87's picture

Thor

lol I was just complaining about Michael's pronunciation of Thore's last name the other day on the preview of this interview from the coverage of Mr. Gay World. Someone should really ask them in their next interview how exactly you pronounce their names, kinda like how Michael asked them the proper pronunciation of Verbotene Liebe... No more "Joe Wheels" or Norse gods of thunder! On a side note, how amazing are Jo's and Thore's english--I understood them perfectly!

PS I wouldn't be surprised if Thore DOES have a big hammer ;)

isoron's picture

No you're not

You have to realize that "th" doesn't exist in German. Because there are two "th"s in English. Originally two different letters. The "th" as in the, them and they which in German become "Sie" with a zee sound. Then we have think, thud, the other "th". . In German they came from "d" i.e. denken. But most non-english speakers don't really "hear" the difference.

And the other weird thing is that J in German is prounced like "Y" but in Spanish is pronounced  "h" so go figure!

That's my pedantic  rave today! Hope it enlighted you!

Peggy 's picture

The pronunciation

I like to watch the German interviews with them. That helps a lot. To try to copy how they pronounce their names.
David in Houston's picture

That was awesome!

Thore and Jo are just as nice as I expected them to be. Michael, I am green with envy that you had the opportunity to meet them in person. You lucky, lucky guy!
netogeno's picture

Good interview

Good interview, very cute trio over there.
The Cole's picture

Interview

Actually, Brian didn't pronounce one name correctly at the beginning ^^.

How is how they are really pronounced in german

Thore Schölermann : "Toreh" ("e" isn't pronounced "ee" but more like the "e" in spanish but more close) "Shölermann" (and not Skölermann lol). "ö" is like the "euh" in french.

"Jo Weil" was pronounced very good. You're making progress Brian :-).

 

Thank for the interview.

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Michael Jensen's picture

Actually, it was Michael! I just want to make sure

everyone is jealous of ME and not Brian for getting to hang out with the guys. :-)
Aussie54's picture

Ha!

Well, I was jealous of you, Michael, when you slipped in the snow, and Jo ran back to help you up.  And Thore helped too.  They're just two amazing guys.
Michael Jensen's picture

I thought about feigning unconsciousness and needing

CPR, but that seemed WAY too obvious!
tim's picture

I just have to do it.

SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!  I am in love!!!!!!  With both!!!!!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Maxine's picture

Awesome interview!! The

Awesome interview!! The best i've seen yet. And both of them looked so relaxed. They come across as the real deal...nice down to earth guys who are humble and greatful to their fans. 

Jo is friends with Van on facebook and he wants to move to Canada. Well...Canada is a beautiful country, so I don't blame him.

And did I mention that Jo Weil is smoking hot!! And what a killer smile.

OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!...Michael...you asked my question. I was so excited running around the house. Thank you so very much!! 

 

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Bountiful's picture

how adorable

I will be smiling for a days. They are just so friendly, polite and likeable. They seem like really happy and relaxed people, who would be fun to hang out with. I am jealous that you got to spend time with them, but thank you so much for making this video so we could see the interview. And thanks for asking my question. It's cute that Jo and Thore have weird voices that they annoy everybody with.
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jago87's picture

I'm sorry but CANADIAN PRIDE HUUUHHHHHH

A mere 5 seconds of Jo and Thore proudly waving the Canadian flag just made my day... Whistler looks so beautiful in the clip!

WICKED interview Michael! I'm still jealous of anyone who got to meet them, seeing as how the timing and distance of Gay Whistler pretty much made it so that I didn't have the option to try to meet them. I'm glad I got the "home coverage" from you!

Oh and PS... Van Hansis and Jo Weil... friends on Facebook??? Nooo waaaayyyy get OUT of here, that is so cute!

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sfb's picture

Wonderful job Michael!

Thank you so much for the interview, I've been anxiously checking every day for it. I'm so glad you got a few minutes to grab with the boys to ask them questions, you did a great job. I especially like your ending line - you know we were all wondering that ;)
Mia's picture

Thanks

Thanks for the interview Michael!

It was fun to hear what they had to say about their characters, their fans etc! 

 

Harvey Milk: You gotta give 'em hope.

Trimar21's picture

Enjoyed it very much!

Thank you so much for this interview. I really liked it.

The guys seemed so relaxed and speak English fluently. I liked the little movie before the interview, how they tease eachother. It is so wonderful to see how they really get along as friends and they do everything to show that in Verbotene Liebe too!

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SERGAY's picture

Thank you very much, Michael!

They are extremally adorable!!!

Awesome interview.

Hyeokish's picture

I really like it!

 I thought something's weird when I watch this video and I didn't know what's strange, but now I see, Thore and Jo are talking in English! That's new to me bacuase I've always heard their german dialogue.

 Anyway, I had enjoyable ten minutes by Michael's favor. This interview is as much fun as the privious video - the interview with Van Hansis and Luke Snyder, one of my favorite clip :). Guys in the video are so adorable more than I expected, their clothes are my favorite, especialy Thore's, and the questions and the answers were interesting. :) Thank you very much, Michael!

dkellergrl2001's picture

Thanks to Thore, Jo and Michael

The interview was fantastic. They are just so charming and I have to say that I love Jo's big green eyes (like doe eyes) and Thore's dimples.

I just adore them.

Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour

j U d E's picture

Super Thore & Jo interview, Michael!

WOW! I'm impressed by how good their English is!! I knew Jo had no problem with the language, but all this time, I said it's time for Thore to learn English (you know, now that the world-wide (Hawaii!!) fame thing is starting), but hey! his English is very good. Sehr gut! In pronunciation (less of that ehm.. horrible German accent I don't like) even better than Jo, if I may say.

I've got no problem pronouncing their names right myself - being German - but Michael, you did a good job! All three of you were cute! Shame the sound was bad. It seemed like you were constantly distracted by passers-by or something.

And thank you for asking TWO of my questions!! YAY! Wicked! And both of them prefer skiing to snowboarding... BOOOH HUUU!! No no, snowboarding is great and much more elegant (if you know how to snowboard of course, not if you are an awckward beginner like me..) and Thore.. Thore.. for snowboarding you need both your legs, just like for skiing, you know.. *lol*

Anyway, Michael thanks! I'm only half jealous, because I met Jo in Düsseldorf in January and like you say, he is just as cute in real life as he seems to be on screen!

And the bit about Jo being Facebook-Buddy with Van Hansis! Hilarious! Love it! Have they met?

Awesome interview!

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Ich liebe Thore und Jo so sehr!

That's pretty all I have to say about this interview.  Thanks Michael!

I just hope the guys get a good new storyline soon.  The first anniversary of Christian admitting he too was in love with Olli (04/04/2009) is upon us and I am wishing for at least an acknowledgment that Ollian have reached the 1 year mark!

chrolliforever7's picture

Jo and Thore are so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just love how they sound when they speak in English, its the cutest thing!!!!!!

Their accents are to die for!!!!!!!!

 

And I was surprised how well they spoke in English, I didn't have any problems trying to figure out what they were saying!

 

THEY ARE JUST WAY TOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

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i love vl

OMG OMG OMG i cannnot believe they could speak english I LOVE THEM SO much I am so going to share this to everybody I just shouted twice! Anyway NOAH AND LUKE is light years behind you guys , you guys are far better and awesome. I wonder if Thore could marry me ! LOVEE YOU
anniemann101's picture

MEINEN FREUNDEN

Danke shone Brian! I'm really in love with these two and I started watching their story last friday on youtube and am completely hooked on them. Thore and Jo are the best actors you can ever wish for and I pray that good fortune and magnificent careers are in their futures. Thore u are a GOD and i hope you read this. Jo you are too cute for words and I can swim in your eyes forever! I hope you read this too. Thanks to Nanna i found this site so also Danke shone nanna! 

Also, I don't want any trouble between chris and olli in the future... BITTE!! :) I enjoy their happiness. It makes me believe that one day I can be that happy with someone like you guys one day. Would it be too early to ask for a civil partnership? I mean, chris and olli are way further in their relationship than any gay couple i've ever seen and i feel it's the time. 

 ich liebe dich und mach weiter so!

xxxxxxxxx 

cj4's picture

Love this vid!!

Is it going to be put on youtube?

I find the audio is a bit better when things are on you tube.

Is there a transcript for it as the audio is not the greatest and I am used to seeing things with subtitles.

 

Thanks so much for posting this!!