Bridget Jones - Nowhere Near the Edge of Reason (Part 5)

(Shazzer)"So we went and had this incredibly erudite - on his side - conversation about theatre. " *I * wonder what "The Erudite One" had to say about the theatre;-D

First!! Oops...a little disoriented. Thought I was on aintitcoolnews.com for a second. ;-D

Damn it, Evelyn! ;-)

Girls, girls, let's not fight. ;-D

(Erudite Evelyn) *I * wonder what "The Erudite One" had to say about the theatre;-D Maybe he waxed poetic about how he was going to play Hamlet. ;-(

It would certainly appear that she's made significant inroads. ;-D Liked the "Weigh to Go2" sign. From The Sun: IT looks like RENEE ZELLWEGER�s 20 doughnuts-a-day diet to get porky for the Bridget Jones sequel is finally paying off. The actress is putting away 4,000 calories daily in a bid to gain 2st for the role in Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason � and her hamster cheeks and little tum in these pictures confirm the pounds are piling on. I caught Renee in New York, taking a break from scoffing sugary snacks to gulp a full-fat latte with cream and chocolate on top. Sounds much more fun than her usual diet of lettuce leaves. The funny thing is, Miss Lollipop Head looks better with some curves. A bit more muffin stuffin� and she might even grow a tiny spare tyre. Bridget would be impressed... Fun lovin' Connie [and puhleez, no whining about how Bridget isn't supposed to be fat; we know.] ;-)

It's interesting because one of the rumors batted about was that she wouldn't have to gain so much because of the Thai prison scenes. That never made sense, since those scenes are in the middle of the book, not at the beginning, but these pictures seem to suggest that it wasn't true anyway, if she's this far along already and still has two months to go.

But, as you probably also know, they don't shoot films in sequence. The only exception that comes to mind is Russian Ark, for obvious reasons. One might guess that they'd shoot the Thai prison stuff (and aftermath) toward the end. They would do all the more filled out scenes first and allow Renee to get back to her exercise regime, slowly losing pounds over the course of the filming. Does anyone remember how Adrian Brody explained how they filmed The Pianist's severe weight loss?

(Karen)Does anyone remember how Adrian Brody explained how they filmed The Pianist's severe weight loss? Not off the top of my head but you have my attention now:-)

In one of the articles I found, he said he had to lose 30 pounds in 6 weeks. If TEOR's filming schedule spans the holiday season (which, according to Hola's comment about Colin's commitment continuing into Jan), then there could be a break of maybe 2 weeks for RZ to starve herself and run herself into thinner mode. Possible??

(Karen)then there could be a break of maybe 2 weeks for RZ to starve herself and run herself into thinner mode. Possible?? It would be if she gained 20 and only had to lose 10 in Thailand which would perhaps put her at the proper *Janice* weight.

(Karen) But, as you probably also know, they don't shoot films in sequence. The only exception that comes to mind is Russian Ark, for obvious reasons. But my point was that the statements made back then seemed to be suggesting that RZ wouldn't have to gain that much weight at all because of the Thai prison scenes. And in that case, their placement in the movie, not the order of filming, is the relevant issue. If they were used to explain why Bridget is thinner throughout the film, they'd pretty much have to be the first thing we saw. Anyway, like I said, it never made sense to me anyway.

Same story, different magazine. As if the piling on weight wasn't enough, her house might be haunted! http://www.femail.co.uk/pages/standard/article.html?in_article_id=190367&in_page_id=119

(Rika) That never made sense, since those scenes are in the middle of the book Somehow I got the impression you had referred to the chronology of the book and her weight loss. Regardless, my guess is that earlier the weight gain was in fact an issue and the possibility that she wouldn't have to gain so much was being used to lure her back. It would seem she's signed onto the full program now.

(Karen)It would seem she's signed onto the full program now. Quite the trooper, IMO.

(Karen) But, as you probably also know, they don't shoot films in sequence. The only exception that comes to mind is Russian Ark, for obvious reasons. I believe I heard Ron Howard state in an inteview after his Oscar win that he filmed A Dangerous Mind in sequence. Renee is such a trooper. I hope her co-stars are putting as much effort into their roles. Thanks for the great pics Karen.

Sorry to double post but must correct error. A Beautiful Mind. Sorry.

In the Mademoiselle article from last summer, Renee mentioned it took her only three weeks to drop most of the weight using the Atkins diet. I'm sure the switch from carbs to protein won't be a problem;-)

Is the Atkins the new rage? ALL of my friends are doing it now. (most of them modified it for themselves, which I don't understand either). I don't see how someone who needs energy could do without carbs!

(Laura) Is the Atkins the new rage? Seems that way, especially since a new report of a major study came out right before he died that said it really did work without raising cholesterol (significantly anyway, I think). I have done a modified Adkins...more protein, less carbs, but not so much fat or mostly the good fats like Omega 3 fats in fish. It really did work for me and rather quickly. Worked really well if I was exercising regularly, too. As far as energy, I had more. But I'd save most of my carbs for just before a workout or at breakfast. It didn't work like Renee's, though. And for Renee (or anyone), losing 20 lbs in 3 weeks isn't very healthy.

I think Renee should be able to put weight on and take it off safely. She needs to be concerned for her overall well being. Not good on the heart (obviously) or any other major organ in her body. Such abuse one takes for a role!

(Laura)Such abuse one takes for a role! I'd gain and loose 25 pounds for 20 million any day...not to mention an Oscar nomination;-)But yes, safety is the key.

(Linda)I'd gain and loose 25 pounds for 20 million any day...not to mention an Oscar nomination;-)But yes, safety is the key. 20 mill nothing, I'd gain and loose 25 pounds to hang out with ODB for a couple of months! In fact, not hanging around where he can see me is the only reason I haven't........lost 25 pounds.;-)

(Beedee)20 mill nothing, I'd gain and loose 25 pounds to hang out with ODB for a couple of months! Good point...I'd do it for free, as well;-)

(Me)20 mill nothing, I'd gain and loose 25 pounds to hang out with ODB for a couple of months! (Linda)Good point...I'd do it for free, as well;-) Hell, I'd pay extra and that's something for me;-)

LOL!!! You guys! I have a feeling that CF would love each and everyone of you regardless of 25 lbs! ;)

(Laura) LOL!!! You guys! I have a feeling that CF would love each and everyone of you regardless of 25 lbs! ;) I agree, how could he not love all of the fabulous women here.

Exactly! How many men have women drooling over him almost 10 years after the one role that propelled him to superstardom!!! And you guys STILL discuss his Darcy role! :) (In two mediums!)

There's a page on RZ in the new issue of People mag. Talks about how she's plumping up 20 pounds for TEOR, accompanied by pic in which her butt and thighs look to be filling out very nicely. She'll be ready.:-)

Hi, I'll be visiting London next month. I would like to check out some of the places that BJD took place, if time permits. I recall there were posts regarding some sort of "BJD tour". Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Check the older BJD topics for the information. It will be there.

...or e-mail me for a copy of the directions for the patented BJD tour ;-)

(Dalec) Hi, I'll be visiting London next month. Have a great time, its a wonderful city. BJ's apartment is also the Youth Hostile of WAGW. You'll have a great time, Mark knows so much about it.

Pam: BJ's apartment is also the Youth Hostile of WAGW I wonder if Daphne qualifies as a Youth Hostile? ;-)

(Mark) I wonder if Daphne qualifies as a Youth Hostile? ;-) To the Jonathan Pryce, Anna Chancellor and Christine Cole's characters absolutely.

(FanPam) Have a great time, its a wonderful city. Thanks, I can't wait. Mark, I sent you an email.

Nice incentive and deal for the pound$$$ ;-) Miami Herald, Sun, Aug. 17, 2003 A big, fat $3.2 million bonus Ren�e Zellweger is reportedly being paid a $3.2 million bonus to pack on the pounds for her reprised role as Bridget Jones, reports IMDB.com. The petite Chicago star is already on a high-fat diet in order to achieve the rounder figure needed for the British singleton -- and film producers have guaranteed her $112,000 for every pound out of the 30 she manages to put on. ''Ren�e's getting nearly $15 million for the sequel and the bonus is on top of that,'' says a source. ``She hates gaining weight to play Bridget and knows she's going to have a hard time losing it again.'' The svelte star first played Bridget in the hit 2001 movie Bridget Jones's Diary, but soon lost the weight she gained for the role -- with some believing she'd gotten too thin. But the amazing success of the flick drew Ren�e back to the role for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. -- Compiled by MICHAEL HAMERSLY from staff and wire reports

And to have Renee play Bridget again they know its worth every penny. Good for her, she deserves to get the most out of this project she can and I'm so glad she is.

She's a trooper...even with the extra millions for the lbs./stones,(and who can believe the media), I wouldn't have done it. Renee's the draw in that movie..."Take me just as I am";-)

Oh, please, she's getting paid gazillions to play Bridget... she's not a martyr!

(Me), I wouldn't have done it... ...Gained the weight, that is. But that is *her* character and she feels the weight gain in part of the role. She would have gotten 'gazillions' regardless.

Yeah, but to give her extra $$$ for the weight is (no pun intended) excessive. Besides, we never really know if Bridge is heavy or just thinks she is. In the books her weight is average. Unless she's 4'5", she' not heavy. Besides, RZ, looks positively anorexic lately. She needs the extra weight so they shouldn't be paying extra to look normal.

*yawn*

I don't believe the story. It first appeared on the imdb and they got it from their usual sources, the tabloids. Also, it makes no logical sense; she is contractually obligated to prepare for the film which carries with it a certain weight gain. The producers would not put themselves in a posiiton where they'd have to pay her a bonus for gaining only, for example, 3 pounds, which from their standpoint would be completly inadequate. Think about it. Plus her full financial deal (for the 2 films, BJD2 and Cinderella Man) was already widely reported.

(Karen) *yawn* LOL. I'm with you Karen.

It's actors/esses like RZ who give teenagers a complex. She thinks that she's gaining weight to look fat, when in fact, she's gaining weight to look 'healthy'. Too much is made about weight especially when it comes to this character. I would hope that in the year 2003, people would realize that weight shouldn't be an issue. HF should've focused more on Bridge's mental stability than her weight non issue:)

I've read in many articles what RZ is being paid to reprise her role, but what about ODB ?

Telepgraph's interview of RZ. Have mentioned something TEOR: She will be returning to London again later this year to film the Bridget Jones sequel, The Edge of Reason, and is already immersed in preparation for the role. Bridget Jones's Diary, based on Helen Fielding's novel about the romantic misadventures of a thirtysomething London girl, brought in nearly �200 million at the box office and Zellweger, who was paid �1 million for the first film, will get �10 million for the sequel. Once again, she is consuming milkshakes, pizza, peanut butter sandwiches and doughnuts to gain the 20lb she feels she needs to portray the weight-challenged Bridget. The normally calm and unruffled Zellweger flushes with annoyance when she recalls the erroneous newspaper reports that she was unwilling to do a sequel because she did not want to put on weight again. "There have been pages and pages written about me saying that I don't want to do it because I don't want to get fat again," she says. "That just makes me angry because that's not how I look at the work I do. That's a dumb and shallow thing to say. If you love a character, then it shouldn't be a big deal to turn yourself into her. In fact, that's part of the joy of it. That's who Bridget is � she's heavier than me, with a different body, and if I'm going to play that character, I'm going to have that body, or what's the point?" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2003/09/06/bfzel06.xml

Thanks for the report Josie. Can't wait for this to start filming. From all accounts Colin has Mark sideburns in place so it should be soon.

From today's News of the World: She's only 18, but it seems world domination can't be far off for the sickeningly beautiful and talented KEIRA KNIGHTLEY. She's in box office hit Pirates of the Carribean and has been signed up for Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park IV. Now I hear the girl who found fame in Bend It Like Beckham has landed a major role in the second Bridget Jones movie The Edge of Reason. It seems the girl can do no wrong. Surely not Rebecca! I agree she is stunningly beautiful, but she's at least ten years too young! Keep in mind that this is the News of the World, though.

talented KEIRA KNIGHTLEY..... (Janet) Surely not Rebecca! *gasp*!! Talented? My jury's still out on that one.

(Dorine) My jury's still out on that one. I thought she was better in LA than in BILB or POTC....Her story line (although short) was v. v. good...but it didn't leave a lot of room for error (I didn't mind her though in the other two films). Surely she can't be Rebecca??? She could be playing Daphne's best friend! She's a bit too young. Isn't she only 18 or 19??

Interesting and could be true. Who better to make a filled-out, 30ish Bridget feel inferior than a pert-bottomed, thin-as-a-rail 20something with the look of Audrey Hepburn about her? Hmmmm. Since we know nothing about the screenplay and characters, who else would be considered a "major role"? No one. However, you always have to take the Brit press' pronouncements about "major roles" with a grain of salt. ;-D

(Karen)Since we know nothing about the screenplay and characters, who else would be considered a "major role"? Didn't ODB make reference to several new characters in the script in a recent interview? Hope we don't lose the country weekend scene with Bridget's and St.John's snog and MD in towel striding around the room in barrister mode;-) Agree KN is entirely too young for Rebecca. Maybe she will be involved with Daniel.

Oh, now that is a good thought, Daniel being involved with someone so young as to be almost illegal. That would explain it all, if that's who KK is going to play. I keep forgetting that they're going to bump up Daniel's role, so they would really need to find a good story for him. A silly but pretty young girl would be perfect. In another chat group, someone mentioned Uma Thurman being approached to play Rebecca. That is utterly and completely unsubstantiated, so I'm not passing this on as reliable info, just more gossip (which seems to be all we have on anything anyway). I don't know what to think about that, so I will make no further comment on it at this time.

(Lisa), Agree KN is entirely too young for Rebecca. Maybe she will be involved with Daniel. That was my first thought. We know Daniel's part has been expanded. I am expecting a whole new TEOR. We shall be surprised.

From the article Maria posted on Friday, re:TEOR (CF)There are new characters and new areas to explore, and obviously it'll be based on the book. So instead of an unlikely couple finding each other, it'll be about their difficult relationship which goes under and then they have to rediscover each other. Well I hope they stick to the book, but I agree that KK is way to young to play Rebecca... GAAHAH! Anyway until "major" role is defined, I'm not going to get my knickers in a twist;-)

Always a sound position from my standpoint. ;-)

"Breaking" news from the tabloid newsfeed at the IMDB... Firth finally agrees to star in Brigid Jones sequel Colin Firth has finally agreed to star in the Brigid Jones Diary sequel now that Notting Hill director Richard Curtis has stepped in to re-write the script. The film production has not been running smoothly with stars Renee Zwellweger, Hugh Grant and Firth refusing to commit until they liked the script. The script has been through several hands with novelist Helen Fielding writing the original draft with celebrated script doctor Andrew Davies also working on several drafts but the script still needed work. So Curtis, who just finished directing Grant and Firth in "Love Actually" was brought in, and now Firth has given the project his go ahead, according to imdb.com. Firth says, "I'm now happy with the script, which has been through various drafts, the latest of which was by Richard Curtis." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now, this (!) suffers from journalistic fact-checking malaise. ;-)

(Janet) Now I hear the girl who found fame in Bend It Like Beckham has landed a major role in the second Bridget Jones movie The Edge of Reason. It seems the girl can do no wrong. And there were remarks about Henry and Daphne being incestuous. Imagine what they would do with Mark and an 18 yr old Rebecca LOL. Although IMO Mark would love it.;-) Everyman's dream!!!!

Firth finally agrees to star in Brigid Jones sequel Finally? LOL! Remember he almost didn't sign to do the first one but after the fact went on interviews to say that he was in on the joke. NO COMMENT!

The movie hasn't even started filming...and I'm sick of it already. (Moon)Remember he almost didn't sign to do the first one... Remember the lobbying campaign we had on with Helen Fielding, Nick Hornby book signings and then we asked him at the Donmar and he was still non-committal. The guy should be a politician.

(Evelyn)The guy should be a politician. LOL, well his range is rather broad;-)

It appears to be working. Oliver Stone, who shot "Heaven & Earth" here in 1992, is scheduled to return later this year or in early 2004 to film scenes for his historical epic "Alexander"; Angelina Jolie had great things to say about the location last year after filming part of "Beyond Borders" in Thailand's mountainous north, and the sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary" is expected to shoot some scenes in December on Koh Samui, a southern tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand. http://www.backstage.com/backstage/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1980178

Thanks Maria, so - Thai scenes it is (at least for now, who knows).

(backstage.com via Maria)..."and the sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary" is expected to shoot some scenes in December on Koh Samui, a southern tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand." Hey Mark...gonna be in Thailand in December? Get the Burberry suit ready... Ya'never know when they'll need an extra :-))

First thing I thought of when I read that KK was cast in TEoR, is that perhaps she'll play Phrao in the Thai prison scenes--and RZ and KK will sing Madonna songs. Not that I wanted the Thai prison scenes...at all. Oh well. The other stuff--the blurbs, the quotes from YKW--it's d�j� vu all over again. ;-) (Evelyn) Hey Mark...gonna be in Thailand in December? Get the Burberry suit ready... Ya'never know when they'll need an extra :-)) LOL, Evelyn. Maybe Mark could play Charlie Palmer-Thompson? ;-)

(Evelyn) Get the Burberry suit ready... Ya'never know when they'll need an extra :-)) Might be a tad overdressed for walking down the beach.

Just a tad overdressed? ;-) (Lisa), Maybe Mark could play Charlie Palmer-Thompson? ;-) LOL! Thanks Maria. In any case MD does not go to Thailand.

(Moon)Thanks Maria. In any case MD does not go to Thailand. Was thinking that last night so maybe no Thailand for CF in December. We only know that Mark has gone, but no scenes in the book with him there. ...Mark G. maybe you can upgrade from "extra" status and play the cad who put the drugs in Bridget's bag;-)Go for it!

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Renee's health fears By Mark Reynolds, Daily Mail 24 September 2003 It is a role which demands she pile on four stone - rising from a size six to a 14 - in only three months. Look here too! � Skinny or Bridget? Try our health calculator � �20bn cost of binge drinking As she prepares for the longawaited sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, Renee Zellweger has turned to dieticians in an attempt to avoid long-term health problems. The actress has been warned that losing weight quickly once filming ends could lead to kidney problems, erratic blood sugar levels and unsightly stretch marks. Who ate all the pies? Renee Zellweger as Bridget Jones Other stories: Hip hip hooray for the good guys! Renee's health fears Miss Zellweger, 34, admits that she has become extremely concerned about the potential damage she is doing to her health with her diet of pizza and pies. 'This time I will be working very closely with a diet doctor to make sure it doesn't affect my energy,' she told Now magazine. 'You have to be careful about dramatic weight changes in short periods of time. 'I did it again because I loved the new script and all the good guys are back. I love Bridget. I feel very close to her. We both have had our ups and downs when it comes to love.' After putting on and subsequently losing a similar amount of weight for the first Bridget Jones film - which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic - Miss Zellweger said she was left feeling utterly exhausted through lack of exercise. Despite the physical strains of the role, she said she was still relishing a second chance at playing the unlucky-in-love singleton. She said she was less daunted this time about being an American trying to pass herself off as a 'Britain icon'. Miss Zellweger has suffered failed relationships herself with the likes of Jim Carrey and George Clooney. She is currently dating White Stripes singer Jack White but has had to leave him behind in the U.S. while she works on Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifeandstyle/health/articles/6856365?source=Daily%20Mail

Sorry, should have cleaned that up better...

(Lisa), Maybe Mark could play Charlie Palmer-Thompson? ;-) (Linda) ...Mark G. maybe you can upgrade from "extra" status and play the cad who put the drugs in Bridget's bag;-)Go for it! LOL at both ideas. Like HG playing DC, I think the cad could be more the inner me rather than the suave extra I have played so far (but sadly Charlie Palmer-Thompson, aka Tim Nice-But-Dim might be closer to the Mark in truth). I fear Koh Samui is out of range though - I shall rely on Karen and her band of trained espionage experts to let me know where the Burberry suit could prove useful...

From IMDB: Actress Renee Zellweger is promising an improved Bridget Jones - because she's now far more confident in the role. The star was nervous about her appearance in the 2001 original Bridget Jones' Diary because she was an American star playing a quintessentially British part. But as she prepares for filming of sequel Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, the 34-year-old's confidence has been boosted by the warm reaction she received on both sides of the Atlantic playing the British singleton. She says, "This time I'm a lot more confident. Last time when I went to England they were out with the knives because they were outraged that an American actress was playing this British icon. I could see they wanted a hometown girl in the part because Bridget is the quintessential young, modern English working woman. But by now I hope I have showed them I can do it. I love Bridget. I feel very close to her. We both have had our ups and downs when it comes to love."

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Just saw this on Ananova - Baby joy for Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding, creator of Bridget Jones' Diary, is expecting her first baby, it has emerged. The journalist-turned-novelist who divides her time between London and Los Angeles is due to give birth in February. She and her partner of four years Kevin Curran, an executive producer and writer for The Simpsons, are said to be "delighted". The sex of the baby is not yet known, but the writer has been described as "happy and healthy". Fielding amassed an army of fans with her two books on the exploits of cigarette-smoking, weight-watching Bridget. In 2001, her heroine reached stella proportions with the phenomenally successful film version of the book, starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Filming for the second novel is currently under way, with Zellweger piling on the pounds for her role. Fielding's latest book, based on a female spy called Olivia Joules, is due to be completed by November.

(AdaVW)Filming for the second novel is currently under way Has this been confirmed? - There's been nothing in the British Press.

Thanks for the update. No, I doubt that filming has even begun, but it's nice to know what the next book is about.

Sky News has Helen's baby news also. I love that the father writes for the Simpsons! "In the potty, in the potty . . . Mummy will hit!" LOL!

(From Mari's article on 176) After all, he is currently shooting the long-awaited sequel to Bridget Jones� Diaries, The Edge of Reason Again with currently. So maybe they are, Oct does begin tomorrow.

Does anyone know how to find out details of filming locations/schedules, etc? (I'll be visiting London in around 4 weeks).

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The BBC Breakfast programme this morning had a report on last night's London premiere of Down With Love which ended by saying that BJD2 starts shooting next week.

Thanks, Barb! I saw a picture of Renee at the premiere and she's looking like Bridget already.

Yeah! Once they've started shooting it's just one more step closer to seeing it completed. I got a chance to read the books a few weeks ago. I can't wait to see how they handle the kitchen/stairway scenes at the end when B&M finally get back together. I can't tell you how many times that vision and dialogue put me to sleep at night. Michelle

From People online October 2, 2003 How Renee's Handling New Love Handles STEPHEN M. SILVERMAN and LAURA SCHREFFLER While the Renee Zellweger-Ewan McGregor '60s romantic comedy spoof "Down with Love" may have quickly gone down the tubes in America last summer, the British premiere Thursday night kicked off in true London fashion, reports PEOPLE. That is, it rained. But Zellweger wasn't about to let a little moisture, or even her new poundage for her next "Bridget Jones" movie, dampen her spirits. (Costar McGregor, 32, however, did not attend the event, due to filming duties for the upcoming "Star Wars III.") Looking radiant in a mod, off-the-shoulder and unrevealing black woolen Prada dress and snakeskin stiletto boots, Zellweger, 34, obligingly fielded questions about the movie ("It was so much fun," she drawled) and her weight gain for "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." Regarding "Bridget," who is notoriously plumper than the slim and trim Roxie Hart of "Chicago," Zellweger, when asked how she was hiding her heft at the "Love" premiere, said between peals of laughter: "I'm hiding it behind my coat!" She then went on to explain, "It's really just math. I've been eating lots of really fattening food. I read that I'd been eating doughnuts, but they're not really my thing." According to Zellweger, whose work with a nutritionist includes being fed healthy food with hidden fat, her weight gain plan is "all in the mouth. I'll just be doing something else on the side, reading scripts, in rehearsal, and people put food in front of me - I don't even notice it. It's a job, that's all. Just a job." That job, according to British tabloid the Mirror, includes the consumption of pizza and Guinness. It's a dirty job, Renee, but someone's got to do it. http://people.aol.com/people/news/now/0,10958,492026,00.html

You can see pictures of Renee from the premiere here: http://search.news.yahoo.com/search/news/?c=news_photos&p=renee+zellweger If you look closely at the full-length shot, second from bottom, her legs seem to still be toothpick-like.

(Karen) her legs seem to still be toothpick-like. Her legs were thin and shapely in BJD. I noticed that when, in the film, she goes to weigh herself and "last night's" knickers are still stuck to her :-).

That black coat and boots is what she wore at the Ziegfeld when we saw her at the BJD premiere. Like her hair longer. She's back to our old Bridge.

I think she looks stunning in the last picture, though v. good in them all. That little bit of extra weight suits her. Makes her look younger, too. Not so drawn.

Lots of photos from DWL premiere at wireimage, too. Welcome back, Bridget! http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====37724

The Brit critics gave Down With Love better reviews than we did. They viewed it as it should have been...a retro on the Doris Day- Rock Hudson stuff, and not in the same vein as the current rom-coms. They"got it". I enjoyed it too. Hey, mobetta' than "Ten Days..."

Same story that's in every paper right now but a little good tidbit at the end... Guardian Unlimited Film Zellweger fattens up for Bridget Jones sequel Staff and agencies Thursday October 2, 2003 Renee Zellweger has confirmed she has begun the process of putting on weight for her role in the new Bridget Jones movie. The 34-year-old actor told reporters at last night's London premiere of Down With Love that she had been working with a nutritionist in a bid to pile on the pounds. She said: "I've been eating lots of really fattening food. I read that I'd been eating doughnuts, but they're not really my thing. I've been eating healthy food, but with hidden fat." Breakfast included four slices of toast and cream cheese. "That's just the first course," she said. "It's a four-course breakfast. I don't really think about it because I'm usually doing something else." The story for the sequel, titled Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, picks up four weeks after the end of the first film. The cuddly singleton paranoiac is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her relationship with Mark Darcy after discovering he votes Conservative. The film is set to hit cinemas next year and will see Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth all reprising their roles. ______________________________________ I can't believe that filming actually starts next week. It just seems surreal that this is getting off the ground! Renee is here! And she is looking like Bridget! One of my main ambitions during my time in the UK when I planned to move here was to be here for the filming of EOR. I am away Oct 11 to 19 so I really hope that I get a chance to stumble upon the set and pull a MarkG sometime... and I thought there was nothing left to get excited about after English PEN/HS!

(RZ)I read that I'd been eating doughnuts, but they're not really my thing. I've been eating healthy food, but with hidden fat." Oh thank Gawd, and end to the doughnut stories! (Emma)and I thought there was nothing left to get excited about after English PEN/HS! Silly Emma;-)

The cuddly singleton paranoiac is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her relationship with Mark Darcy after discovering he votes Conservative. Now that sounds a much more likely storyline. And a real challenge for Colin' acting skills :D

LOL, Allison! It works for Maria and Arnold. ;-)

The cuddly singleton paranoiac is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her relationship with Mark Darcy after discovering he votes Conservative. (Allison) Now that sounds a much more likely storyline. And a real challenge for Colin' acting skills :D LOL! It does sound like he'll get to do a bit of a stretch! Wonder if this means that they'll drop the 'hygiene' line we had heard about earlier, or if Mark is a dirty Conservative? I do so hope he's a bit dirty....;-)

The cuddly singleton paranoiac is becoming increasingly uncomfortable with her relationship with Mark Darcy after discovering he votes Conservative. Aren't Mark Darcy's political views incongruous with his profession as a human right's barrister? Or maybe he's a compassionate Conservative? ;-) (Allison) Now that sounds a much more likely storyline. And a real challenge for Colin' acting skills :D LOL, how true! :-)

(LisaJH)Aren't Mark Darcy's political views incongruous with his profession as a human right's barrister? Or maybe he's a compassionate Conservative? ;-) I don't think there are too many individual's of MD's background, education and profession who would support Labour. It's a class thing, really.

Extra just showed clips from RZ at the London premiere of DWL. They said she's gained 16 pounds on a 4,000 calorie/day diet. (I know you were all waiting for that news with baited breath.;-)

You know, in Jan when my daughter turned 2, I worked very, very hard for 3 months to lose 20 lbs and then in July when I miscarried and lost my BIL in an accident it took less than 30 days to put the 20 back on. From all accounts I've read she's eating way more than I ever did in those 30 days. To lose the weight I ate about 1300 a day. I was too depressed, angry and hurt to count calories this summer. To have her metabolism.... But, I think she looks so much better with the weight on her. I really disliked how thin and drawn she was during the Chicago time period. She looks healthy as BJ. Michelle

(Allison) Now that sounds a much more likely storyline. And a real challenge for Colin' acting skills :D *hee hee hee* Now, if I had said that... ;-) (LisaJH)Aren't Mark Darcy's political views incongruous with his profession as a human right's barrister? Or maybe he's a compassionate Conservative? ;-) But this goes right back to the book, the original "granny pants" incident, when Bridget attends some big barrister dinner and finds out Mark is a Conservative.

(Karen)But this goes right back to the book, the original "granny pants" incident, when Bridget attends some big barrister dinner and finds out Mark is a Conservative. I loved that scene with Bridget putting the eye shadow on her cheeks instead of blush. First time I felt the twinges of angst with Mark's voting revelations and the bitchy, but lovely Rebecca. Oh, I loved this book.

(Karen) But this goes right back to the book, the original "granny pants" incident, when Bridget attends some big barrister dinner and finds out Mark is a Conservative. I know, it's just that I hadn't really thought about what a contradiction he is in this regard before. Makes him more human, I suppose.

(LisaJH)I know, it's just that I hadn't really thought about what a contradiction he is in this regard before. Makes him more human, I suppose. How true. He's a multi-dimentional character with an external facade and then a conflicted, softer center. This reminds me of a line from the very beginning of BJD where Bridget's dad says, "Human rights barrister, pretty nasty beast apparently." That line seems so contradictory, but explains Mark (and Mr.) Darcy. Maybe. ;-)

Yes, but we didn't really see a nasty side to Mark Darcy in BJD. We empathized with him and were won over to him without reservation when we learned we'd held a biased opinion of him unjustly. I don't recall the character behaving in a nasty way in BJTEOR,either.I'd like to see him behave like a real jerk so we can be overwhelmed with tenderness when he and Bridget *rediscover each other* and realize the other doesn't have to be perfection to be adored. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

(Bonnie)I don't recall the character behaving in a nasty way in BJTEOR,either.I'd like to see him behave like a real jerk so we can be overwhelmed with tenderness when he and Bridget *rediscover each other* and realize the other doesn't have to be perfection to be adored. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! But in the original diary columns, hedoes behave like a jerk. After he splits from Bridget, he starts a relationship with Vanessa, but then spends the night with Bridget, if my memory serves me. Wonder if they would use this in the screenplay?

From my recollection of the columns (Telegraph only) and the book, the breakup was due to misunderstanding and lack of communication. MD was never a jerk. Bridget broke up with him because he was spineless idiot when it came to Rebecca. HF reinforced it with the Persuasion plot and had Shazza and Jude egging her on.

(Karen)the breakup was due to misunderstanding and lack of communication. MD was never a jerk Exactly. I think part of the problem was Bridget's misconception of exactly what Mark was really about, and he wasn't the only one who behaved like a spineless idiot. Bridget, IMO, couldn't see the forest for the tress. She was not only egged on by her friends, but I think she fell victim to the 'misery loves company' club. I have always felt that Shazza and Jude were more than a little jealous of her relationship with Mark. (TEOR, Saturday 1 March)

(Linda) Bridget, IMO, couldn't see the forest for the tress. LOL....wait a minute! How'd I get caught up in all this?? ;-) I'm kidding Linda! But this typo made me laugh! (Linda) I have always felt that Shazza and Jude were more than a little jealous of her relationship with Mark. (TEOR, Saturday 1 March) I agree. I felt that they were just a bit concerned that their ubran family was breaking up....they wanted the best for Bridget, but at the same time, they wanted things to remain status quo. Sometimes new boys interfere with that!

(Janet))But in the original diary columns, hedoes behave like a jerK I've never read the columns,just the two books. (Karen) From my recollection of the columns (Telegraph only) and the book, the breakup was due to misunderstanding and lack of communication. MD was never a jerk. Bridget broke up with him because he was spineless idiot when it came to Rebecca. HF reinforced it with the Persuasion plot and had Shazza and Jude egging her on. BJTEOR makes me want to wring Bridget's neck!!!! The lack of communication and misunderstanding you note, Karen, is rampant . It took it her too long to realize Mark's reaction to the snogging at Rebeccas was due to his history with the ex-wife and Daniel.He'd been burned big time and at the sight of Bridget with the nephew lights and sirens started blaring. Then,she listens to Shazza and Jude and follows the numerous and sordid self-help guidelines. He was already feeling like a lab rat. I mean, really, he called and wanted to talk to her after driving off after the inital weekend at Rebeccas,and she would not return his telephone calls....and it just goes on and on....SILLY BRIDGET. (Linda)Bridget, IMO, couldn't see the forest for the tress. She was not only egged on by her friends, but I think she fell victim to the 'misery loves company' club. I have always felt that Shazza and Jude were more than a little jealous of her relationship with Mark Yes-Bridget is looking at the tip of her nose instead of the big picture. Everything is consequential to her lack of confidence and it's usually easier to be miserable than to act.The friends are jealous...they want Bridget to be happy but not at their expense(losing her time and attention).

If you go back and read the older BJD topics here, you'll see others' views on what was taking place between Bridget and Mark. There were some who did think Mark was a jerk too, now that I think of it. After GWAPE, the Companion Pieces topic can be used for a discussion of TEOR if that's what people want.

(KarenR)If you go back and read the older BJD topics here, you'll see others' views on what was taking place between Bridget and Mark. There were some who did think Mark was a jerk too, now that I think of it. I printed off the columns a while ago (unfortunately they're no longer available online).I must dig them out and re-read to confirm this, but I seem to remember, that although the initial breakup wasn't his fault, he did behave badly, in that he was in a relationship with Vanessa (albeit a shaky one), but was still pursuing Bridget, which had her even more insecure than usual, not surprisingly!

Who's Vanessa, Janet? Of course, I meant Rebecca!!

(unfortunately they're no longer available online) Oh! I was just thinking this afternoon about looking online for the newspaper articles archive and now you tell me they aren't available online anymore. Defeated! I have only read a few of them here and there, and would love to read the entire collection (even if Mark was a misbehavor). Just when you think the Internet has everything you could ever want...

(Janet) Of course, I meant Rebecca!! I knew that's who you meant. I too printed off the columns, but I don't recall it being too detailed as to Mark and Rebecca's relationship. She dragged him around to functions like a dog on a leash and tried to portray their relationship like a couple's (i.e., planning a holiday???). I'll have to go back and read them over too.... and I swore I'd get them online again at firth.com before the next movie was made. Looks like I have my work cut out for me. :-(

Oooohhhhhh!!! Goody! Potential opportunity to finally read the columns?

Well, Karen, I know I for one would be grateful to see them on firth.com. (not-so-subtle hint) But as it's easy for me to request, less easy to actually give you more actual hours to do it, maybe I should sit quietly and leave you alone about it. So I will.

You gonna type all those columns? Months. Every Friday night we'd wait expectantly at 9 PM for the Telegraph to post them. Afterwards we'd discuss them. One week they didn't appear and there was insurrection. LOL. That was before the book and before the film had even been commissioned. A while back somebody mentioned they had copied them on their hard drive. Who?

Yes, that's how I have all them now in a Word doc, but there's formatting, etc., to deal with before I can upload again. No way would I type all those up. I had to do with about 10 column that the Telegraph had lost before and are the only ones available on: http://www.spring.net/karenr/mdbro/bjdcols.html

isn't more like 18 months???

(Evelyn) A while back somebody mentioned they had copied them on their hard drive. Who? I did....twice!....til my computer crashed 2 times. They are sitting on my trashed hard drives waiting for me to take them to someone to liberate them. Soooooooo, can I beg for them a third time? I bought a new pack of disks, floppy and CD, that I can store them on *immediately*. *sheepish grin*

OK, have changed plans for now and am working on it now. Who knows how far I'll get...

Just curious -- do the columns go beyond what was included in the books?

They're different, hard to explain as there wasn't really a plot while they were being published. Lots more commenting on current events, various other bits... Ooof! Have run across lovely bit about Mark's insecurity. *sigh* I do hope there are lots of "oh darlings" and must have the bit about Bridget lying in bed watching him sleep. Mummy will throw tomatoes at screen!! ;-)

*cleaning cobwebs off brain* He definitely gets the fuckwit award on May 22 :-(

Hey, I know html. I'd even be willing to help format if that's what it takes!

(Karen)*cleaning cobwebs off brain* He definitely gets the fuckwit award on May 22 :-( LOL You are *such* a tease! (OK, I know Daniel would have been more specific about the type of tease, but I've got my own cobwebs to deal with)

Oh this is making my stomach churn...What did poor Mark do on May 22? Do the dates of the columns follow the book at all? Of course the book only goes to May 21;-(

Finally checking this off my to-do list... OK, it's done, though I don't guarantee that all the links work. Let me know what's messed up. My eyes are rather crossed right now. http://www.spring.net/karenr/mdbro/bjdcols.html However, it might be a good idea to save discussion of the book/columns until we do it on the Companion Piece topic in a little while. This way you can reread the book and read the columns. Note: TEOR (book) actually starts with plots based on columns in the Independent. There's a gap between where the Independent left off and Telegraph began, which include Thailand and the Rome interview, among other things.

Thank you Karen. All the links work for me. Now to find the time to sit and read ;-)

Thank you for working so fast, Karen! We do appreciate it. They will be fun to read again. :-)

There's a little news blurb at Working Title's website, dated in September, which said the film goes before the cameras that month for 13 weeks and will shoot in London, Thailand and Austria. So looks like Bridget and Mark go skiing. Am picturing Colin on the slopes in ski gear.

Yes-Colin in ski gear-all in black,head to toe.

(Bonnie)Yes-Colin in ski gear-all in black,head to toe LOL! We'll see his face as he puts his helmet mask down, and then it's "Bring out the Stunt Colin"! Karen, a thousand thank you's for the columns! I'm still discovering things I lost when my computer crashed last year, and this was one of them. You're fab for doing all that work!

Karen, thans so much for the return of the BJ columns! *blowing kisses* Am v. excited about filming, and am puzzled why we still don't know who is playing Rebecca. The skiing scene makes me think of her tinkly and hooting laugh, and that shiny curtain of hair. Ah...the skiing scene is also the first time Mark Darcy tells Bridget that he loves her. *sigh*

Karen-just used the link and *THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU*-will be at computer every spare minute to read the Lovely columns!

I think it's more fun to discuss the columns in two's and three's instead of the whole book at once.

THANK YOU KAREN!! so very much for the columns. You are indeed wonderful.

Hey, You....*Wonderful One*.... when are we gonna get rid of those dogs?

Blast! Am I the only one getting the message that the columns are not available? "Sorry the page you requested is not available"??? GAH!! Oh! I have October 3 on....but nothing before. Thank you Karen! Seems some have all the links. I'll try again at home and see if they'll work from there!

Clean out your memory cache, refresh, etc. Your computer seems to want to retain everything old for way too long!! The Oct-Dec 1998 columns have been up since the beginning because The Telegraph lost them years ago and I had to type them up. (and you wonder why I didn't update earlier) ;-)

(Karen) Clean out your memory cache, refresh, etc. Your computer seems to want to retain everything old for way too long!! Hey! How 'bout that! Like magic ;-D!!! Got 'em! Thanks Karen!

Karen, remember when we'd go to Library to get columns or I'd call you to read it to you... hard to believe it's been THAT long!

(Bonnie)Yes-Colin in ski gear-all in black,head to toe Unless he insists on brown ski boots. There is no guarantee that they will have snow in Austria the way the crazy weather has been. What will they do then? ;-) At least we saw the MD look in Toronto.

(Tress)Hey! How 'bout that! Like magic ;-D!!! Got 'em! Thanks Karen! Worked for me too. Karen, wonderful job! Thanks for that lightning speed turnaround. Did the 12-3 help power your engines?;-) I love the description of MD in those ski scenes, and the 'I love you' bit. Oh sigh, sigh, sigh. Then sigh, again.

(Bonnie)Yes-Colin in ski gear-all in black,head to toe (Moon) Unless he insists on brown ski boots. *snort* Thank goodness, he's not in charge of his own wardrobe. Can see ugly dark blue parka with fur trim and baggy cords tramping into ski lodge.... (Laura) remember when ... Indeed I do, as well as going downstairs to Jeff's to use his computer. While going through the printouts, there's one that I should probably put in plastic. Helen signed the one (striding in barrister mode in towel) with a very personalized comment, unlike what she did for others at the signing.

Not yet! But it could be. This is the final week of our Annual Drool Fundraising Drive. Please contact me to get information on how to make your contribution. If you haven't received an acknowledgment from me, then I haven't received it yet. There are still quite a few people who emailed me, but from whom I haven't received anything yet. So, if it's slipped your mind, now is the time to get that checkbook out. We are very near our goal, having collected approximately 90 percent of the coming year's basic operating expenses. Here is this week's list of Drool Darlings, who have dusted off the old checkbook and helped us get closer to that goal: Thanks again to everyone for their continuing generosity.

Thanks boss....So nice to have our Mr. Darcy back To all who contributed...90%, fantastic. But we need 100..or those /*&%dogs will be back! Special thanks to the lurker Drool Darlings.

Thank you, thank you for those of you who helped get rid of those damn dogs! Those shoes were really getting on my nerves!;-) Should have put this on Darcy Drool cause I drooling to need a bib. Great message, what a guy!

(Evelyn)or those /*&%dogs will be back!. The dogs I can take, it was the lady in the middle that needed to go.;-)

(Bonnie)Yes-Colin in ski gear-all in black,head to toe (Moon) Unless he insists on brown ski boots. Aha! I'm a long time skier, and never ever have I seen brown ski boots anywhere,in any decade!!!!!Thank G-D!!!!!Otherwise, I'd be worried about ODB and his fashion sense-or lack there of?

Thank you Karen! You're the best! Wonderful new (to me, at least) columns and Darcy with a great grin for a great cause! (Karen)*cleaning cobwebs off brain* He definitely gets the fuckwit award on May 22 :-( Indeed, a fine example of emotional fuckwittage... though I can't imagine Mark being quite that much of one. Can see ugly dark blue parka with fur trim and baggy cords tramping into ski lodge.... The MOTM look? IMHO, he looked rather yummy then (though the impotent psychopath murdeer aspect of the character does cut down on the sexiness a bit). ;-)

Ack! Closing tags! Sorry!

Sorry....

I'd like to add my thanks to Karen for her efforts in providing us with the Telegraph columns. Right after I read BJD and when I was just getting into my obsession I discovered the columns at the Bucket and loved them so much that I printed out the whole year's worth. This was before I discovered Drool and started lurking here, so I was just bursting with the need to share all this with someone. Why it took me so long to follow that link to Spring I'll never know, but last year's birthday party was my coming out party, so to speak. I've loved every minute of my time here, and seeing these columns posted again reminds me how excited I was about the idea of ODB becoming Mark Darcy on screen. Can't wait until we start getting news from the set of TEOR!

Here here Hen! I second that thanks.....at least! My progression as well......... Who knew where that *Spring* link would lead? To a wonderful community IMNSHO!

Does the director always select the music on a movie? I hope Richard Curtis gets to add his two cents worth....

I wouldn't worry overmuch about the music for TEOR, Working Title knows its music and what sells. Glad everyone can now enjoy the columns. They are marvelous. Such a pity that the ones from the Independent can't be similarly resurrected. :-( (Hen) Why it took me so long to follow that link to Spring It pays to be curious, and in the case of anything the site, to mouseover images. ;-) [especially the ones on the old BJD pages)

shoot in London, Thailand and Austria. Why,oh why can't they shoot the skiing in Switzerland?! For once in my life I wouldn't mind going on ski holidays if only I had a chance of seeing ODB on the slopes;-)

Mark as fuckwit I recall when Karen was indubitably pissed because of the way that HF was writing MD. He was being a knucklehead and we were frustrated for MONTHS!!! Especially when HF would go on her BJD book roadtrips and we'd have no columns for weeks! (then again HF was famous for being continuously late with the columns!)

Apparently today's Daily Mail has the first on set pics of RZ in TEOR.

Before I buy it after work (thanks Mari), I found this: http://www.femail.co.uk/pages/standard/article.html?in_article_id=199206&in_page_id=119

Emma!!!! Thank you. It seems very real now! Lovely orange parachute outfit *snicker*!

(Daily Mail) Miss Zellweger went from a size eight to a size 14 for the new film, Bridget Jones Can't remember if we had this discussion here or I had it somewhere else.....are these sizes UK? Are the UK size numbers larger to the corresponding American sizes? Like is an 8 UK a 2 US? Cause I'm telling you, there is NOOOOOO way on God's green earth that she was an 8 US. At least not earlier this year when I saw her.

Thanks Mari and Emma, but is there more than one picture in the newspaper? Let's see, the only parachute jumping in the book was by an old pensioner as I recall. Perhaps will be this film's fire pole. ;-) I took a look in my BJD book for HF's inscription and she had written "I'll be watching you on the net." She used to come here to see our reactions to what she had written. What we liked, didn't like, etc., and told the audience at booksignings across the country that there was a place on the internet where her columns were discussed. Imagine her surprise when I told her that I was part of that site.

There is NO WAY RZ was a size 8 prior to filming BJ.... Even now pregnant, I'm a size 6 in Maternity clothes! (and I'm 7 mos preggers!) and prior to being pregnant, I weighed more than she did.

Those are UK sizes, not American. According to one website: "U.K. size is 2 more than U.S. Example: UK 8 = US 6 = Euro 36 = Japan 5" However, even this is doubtful. RZ a 6?? That's like in the Plus Size section in LA. ;-)

Here's another useful site: http://www.onlineconversion.com/womens_clothing.htm

However, even this is doubtful. RZ a 6?? That's like in the Plus Size section in LA. ;-) ] great in LA I'm plus size! (glad I live in MA). (but even a size 8 in UK is pushing her "lets shop in the same stores my 13 year old shops!" She's a non size if ever (she's up there with Lara Flynn Boyle!)

She looked no more than a 2.....seriously.

Thanks for the pic, Emma. It looks funny; RZ sure is game for anything! (Karen)is there more than one picture in the newspaper? Apparently the second is a facial close-up. She used to come here to see our reactions to what she had written. And probably was LOL. She'd fit right in around here.:-)

Thank you, Emma. Excellent confirmation that filming is underway. Hurrah! (Karen)Let's see, the only parachute jumping in the book was by an old pensioner as I recall. Perhaps will be this film's fire pole. Most likely. Tuesday 28 January from the book. Looks like they'll include some of the silly, embarassing things Richard Finch cooks up for Bridget's job.

I've been told that the skiing scenes will be shot in Lech, which is on the Arlberg Pass in Austria's Vorarlberg province, and about 120km west of Innsbruck. http://www.lechaustria.com/

It says the slopes open at the end of Nov. Last year, I know there was no snow till the end of Dec. I have friends in Sud Tirol. Too bad they decided on Austria instead of Italy. When is TEOR supposed to wrap?

(Karen) I've been told that the skiing scenes will be shot in Lech, which is on the Arlberg Pass in Austria's Vorarlberg province, and about 120km west of Innsbruck. OMG! I spent about ten days in Lech (Lech am Arlberg) several years ago....beautiful. We got snowed in. The day we arrived they shut the pass down behind us and we were 'stuck' there for New Year's Eve. Oh....how we suffered! ;-) I'm very excited to see where they will film there, I was all over that place!

OMG! I spent about ten days in Lech (Lech am Arlberg) several years ago....beautiful. We got snowed in. The day we arrived they shut the pass down behind us and we were 'stuck' there for New Year's Eve. Oh....how we suffered! ;-) So, Tress, how was the grappa? ;-)

(LisaJH) So, Tress, how was the grappa? ;-) No grappa. Vodka with figs. And King Hussein bought me a drink (probably the most interesting ten minutes of my life)! The place attracts all sorts....it was a favorite of Princess Diana's I hear. If RZ wants to keep her weight up, she won't have any problems there. The food is amazing....we ate somewhere different every night and never had a bad experience......quite the opposite, actually!

blurb in People regarding RZ (got bored waiting in line at Walmart;-)). Said that "the 5'5" actress who normally weighs 106lbs is putting away 4000 calories a day in order to expand from her usual size 4 to a size 14". 5'5", 106lbs, and she's a size 4? I've got to agree with Dorine, maybe a size 2.

Hugh Grant says he may quit films Hugh Grant says he may quit making films, because the thought of acting in any more blockbusters terrifies him. The 43-year-old said he has felt tired over the last year and doesn't feel like making a film which he'd then have to promote around the world. He said: "The thought of doing big films is too frightening now. I think you have to be a particular sort of personality to enjoy trying to open a film at 2,500 cinemas and have the world looking to see how much money it makes at the box office that weekend." Grant stars in Richard Curtis's new comedy Love Actually, in which he plays the Prime Minister who falls in love with a tea lady. He's also about to begin filming the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, but said: "I'm only working on it for about three weeks." He added: "It would be quite a big leap to throw away everything I've done over the last 10 years but it might well be the best thing for me. I don't know what the future holds." Grant also said his production company, Simian Films, which he ran with former girlfriend Liz Hurley, was no longer in the film-making business, reports the Daily Mirror. Story filed: 07:57 Monday 13th October 2003 http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_828248.html

(MariaT)Hugh Grant says he may quit films He has said this before. Unlikely, IMO. He's also about to begin filming the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, but said: "I'm only working on it for about three weeks." Yes!!! Perhaps the film is sticking to the book's storyline!

Thanks, Maria. Huge has been saying this for a while, and he hasn't worked on anything significant since he's made that comment (after wrapping the one with Sandra Bullock). Everything since then has been small (Love Actually and now BJD), and many of the films he was supposed to do (like Wimbledon) are being made with others.

And he doesn't seem to need to, especially after spending 20 mil pounds, or whatever it was on an estate. Frankly, I wouldn't either. Who really would if they didn't have to? Especially that circus.

(MariaT)Hugh Grant says he may quit films Joins Liam Neeson who "quit" five years ago. He can always go over to Fragile Films with Mark Herman directing....

(MariaT)Hugh Grant says he may quit films (Evelyn)Joins Liam Neeson who "quit" five years ago. Or he could go thread shoelaces for DDL...

(Lora) If Renee can get comfortable with extra pounds, I don't get the impression she's comfortable with it. Matter of fact, quite the opposite after reading the Premiere interview with her. She says she's sluggish, and seems to be uncomfortable stuffing her face and not being allowed to run. I feel that way after weeklong out-of-town business meetings....sitting all day long, food constantly put out in front of you and you eat 'cause it's something to do. By the end of the week with no exercise you can't do it anymore. But then she's getting a hefty check for all that. I get bupkus, but tighter clothes. ;-)

Not much on this site, yet, but hopefully it will have more as time goes on. Bridget Jones the Edge Of Reason - The Latest On the Film. Filming Begins Week Commencing 6th October 2003 for Summer 2004 release http://www.bridgetjonestheedgeofreason.co.uk/ The more I see of Laura Linney, the more I like her as a possible Rebecca. I think Mari mentioned that several months ago. I still liked Rosamonde Pike, but I think LL might be better. HG only working on TEOR for three weeks! Please let them follow the book, please!

(Dorine)She says she's sluggish, and seems to be uncomfortable stuffing her face and not being allowed to run. I'm sure this is true. She's not used to living this way at all. I just meant she was being given time to gain them and get used to them. Should have said "get used to" instead of "get comfortable." It's all part of getting ready to play a character. And thanks for moving the discussion over here! :-)

In tomorrow Daily Record (a Scottish paper): RENEE'S V BAD SKIRT Oct 14 2003 RENEE Zellweger was not exactly dressed to thrill as she shared a clinch with Colin Firth in a love scene for the new Bridget Jones film. She has famously piled on thepounds, up to a dress size 14 for Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. But she obviously saw the funny side of being made to wear a frilly, floral puffball creation. ~~~~~~~ Wonder if there's a picture in the newspaper...huh, Janet???? http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/news/page.cfm?objectid=13512059&method=full&siteid=89488

But she obviously saw the funny side of being made to wear a frilly, floral puffball creation. Thanks, Karen. Wonder if it's the bridesmaid dress for Jude's wedding with the hole/fertility symbol?

The Sun has a picture of the dress. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003471999,00.html

Fantastic Marianne!! Wot? No glasses?? ;-) (have bandaged fingers together so as not to mention other obvious thing on head)

Now it's Bridget groans Is skirt off sick? ... Renee Picture: BIG STAR Ren�e Zellweger, 34, grimaces as she films new Bridget Jones movie The Edge of Reason, in North London yesterday � probably because she�s had to dress like Little Miss Muffet. Posh ... Firth as Mark Darcy, with Renee Picture: GOFF PHOTOS Needless to say, her screen romance with Mark Darcy � actor Colin Firth � is anything BUT a fairytale.

Oooh, doesn't he look purdy? despite the thing not being mentioned ;-).

Thanks Marianne! Ren�e looks like she borrowed one of Minnie Pearl's dresses.;-) LOL, Karen and Dorine! Am not going to go there, either.;-)

STAR Ren�e Zellweger, 34, grimaces as she films new Bridget Jones movie The Edge of Reason, in North London yesterday Omigod! This place is wall to wall film shoots. How to find which of the trailers contains YKW?

Standard flyers yesterday promised "Bridget Jones 2 - first pictures" and I'm sure I saw over someone's shoulder a full-page picture of an alfresco kiss between CF and RZ. But when I look at the copy of yesterday's Standard that we have in work it's not there; must have been a later edition(?) Now I'm feeling guilty that I didn't buy one to share (I expected to be able to see the picture here by now!)

Aha! It's all in today's Mirror...

... and today's Daily Mail. There are four different pics on page 3. Sorry, can't scan them.

Sorry to double post, but think I'd better clarify the above post. I meant the pics were different from the one already posted here, not different to the ones in the Mirror which I haven't seen. There's one of Bridget and Mark walking along hand in hand, 2 of them embracing and one where Bridget is sitting leaning against a tree with her arms around the neck of a reclining Mark.

Thanks Marianne! The blue shirt is back! ;-) I think that might be him with the sand colour pants and white (?!) shoes? Allison you must be come our agent. Don't you have a dog to walk around all those trailers? ;-D Thanks for the heads-up Mark and Barbara. Mark we will expect your walk-on at some point. :-)

Grr..Can't find any Daily Mail pictures but here is an additional bit about the filming.. Oooh, kiss Jones Oct 14 2003 DARCY AND BRIDGET'S PARK SNOG By Fiona Cummins Ms Showbiz HOLLYWOOD star Renee Zellweger shares some tender moments with actor Colin Firth while filming the new Bridget Jones movie. Renee plays blundering Bridget who finally seems to have got her ideal man in Mark Darcy (Firth) and is determined to hang on him. Later, lefty Bridget is horrified to discover that barrister Darcy is terribly conservative. Renee, 34, has piled on the pounds and bulked up from a size 8 to a size 14 for her role in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. But her love handles come in handy for Darcy as he grabs her in a passionate clinch in scenes filmed in a park in Primrose Hill, North West London. The love action sometimes got a bit too much for Renee and Firth, 43, and they just had to laugh it off. Slim Renee has been tucking into high calorie pizza, burgers, cream cheese and four course breakfasts to beef up to 10 stone. But her wallet is bulging even more. She has been paid �15million to star in the sequel to blockbuster Bridget Jones's Diary. TV presenter Bridget looks set to lose all that weight when she ends up in a Thai jail wrongly accused of drug smuggling when someone tampers with her luggage. The film is due for release next year. msshowbiz@mirror.co.uk

(Allison) How to find which of the trailers contains YKW? This had me stumped ! Trailers ? where, on what page, how did they get there so quickly, then I realized, "not that type of Trailer" silly me ;-)

(Allison) How to find which of the trailers contains YKW? It typically has the character's name on the door, but in his case I would doubt it because of recognition.

Primrose Hill, North West London Okay the dog and I will try and find time to walk there. Know it well. And my dog is a good sniffer breed :-)

And my dog is a good sniffer breed :-) LOL! You have him well trained? ;-) Don't forget the camera!!!

This is getting to be a busy place...just wondering, is a name change in order? Bridget Jones - Dangerously Near the Edge of Reason or some such?

from Hello magazine - on the set in Regent's Park

(Barb) is a name change in order? Bridget Jones - Dangerously Near the Edge of Reason or some such? How 'bout, At the Precipice of Sanity. A little too much of a change, you say? ;-)

Okay where are they? Primrose Hill, Regents Park or according to my husband who just phoned me, Hampstead Heath. My dog can probably manage three parks in a day but I do not think I can..

The pic in the Daily Record is small, unclear, and shows CF from behind. However, the pics in the Mirror and Daily Mail are pretty good, if a little grainy. And he looks wonderful! Tousled hair, and all. Although RZ looks like someone from a Grease revival!! Not sure about his choice of shoes, though. It looks like he's wearing black and white trainers.

CF and his choice of shoes may well end up a running joke. ;-) Carry on Allison! Regents Park and Hampstead Heath are big parks, I know. How about a taxi? ;-D Who knows where they'll be tomorrow?

Way to go Allison. You must vistit the parks. Your dog will love you for it. Black and white trainers. LOL. Probably only shooting from the waist up...I hope. Well actually, nah. I'm staying good. Not even gonna mention the hair thing. But why in Gawds name... Obviously not the hair people from WAGW;-( (Mark)saw over someone's shoulder a full-page picture of an alfresco kiss OOOHHH. Sounds so good. Thank you Karen, Maria, Marianne

I'll be putting up the picnic pictures and the article from the Daily Mail, which Aishling has scanned and sent over.

Article is on the regular page: http://www.firth.com/teor.html and the location gallery has been updated. Click on Aishling's Daily Mail pics and you'll get bigger ones. http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal1.html

Thanks Aishling and Karen! Love the picture of them against the tree. *sigh* Looks like RZ is wearing a faux pony tail, as her hair isn't long enough for that tail.

Even with the weight she must be tiny as he looks enormous in the last one (good enormous though). Thanks Karen and Aishling!

I like the tree one too, Lisa. So is the Big Hug. The kissie one looks as if he's pulling away..."Loosen up, Colin" In the Sun pic...Bridget giggling. Whoever picked up the guy on the right with the white trainers as Colin is correct. (DM)"They gaze into each other?s eyes, hug and kiss before removing their outer clothing" Whoa!!! Thanks UK gang....(including Allison's dog) Nice scan Aishling:-)) You too boss. Lotta work there.*clap, clap*

(DM)"They gaze into each other?s eyes, hug and kiss before removing their outer clothing" (Evelyn) Whoa!!! LOL! Don't get tooooooooo excited. I believe the caption under the pic is "off come the anoraks for a hug" Walking caption is: Hand and hand, and equipped with picnic basket Lying down: Lying back in the grass, Bridget and Mark are the picture of contentment. No caption on big Scarlett and Rhett-like kiss (after fleeing the burning Atlanta), though he's not even touching her, that I can see. Hmmmm, must be a mini-break, don't you think and Bridget's luggage got left behind on doorstep since our MarkG didn't stow it in boot???

Re the tree pic: Shades of P&P. He looks (and dresses somewhat) like FD. And her dress looks rather Regency (well at least the part we can see!!)

(Karen) No caption on big Scarlett and Rhett-like kiss (after fleeing the burning Atlanta), though he's not even touching her, that I can see. But that is where his very large looking hand is on her and looks so..so.. large...Almost does look like they are smiling or about to laugh here but I could be imagining things...

Was talking about the lips. His hands are around her shoulders. Here's a big one:

(Janet) Re the tree pic: Shades of P&P. He looks (and dresses somewhat) like FD. I thought that as well, Janet.

Thanks so much London Ladies and Mark , and Karen for getting the pics and aritcles posted so quickly. Love the twirling hug and the one where Bridget is leaning against the tree. I can't believe it's finally happening. Makes me want to re-read TEOR, the Telegraph columns and BJD! Can't get enough of Mark Darcy, no matter what his politics ;-)

Murph posted this on #178 From the Mirror: "The love action sometimes got a bit too much for Renee and Firth, 43, and they just had to laugh it off." Must be the pic where she is giggling and he's on the right.

Rumor has it that tomorrow's (Wednesday's) filming will take place in the Borough Market area. Heads up for anyone in the neighborhood.;-) Love the pics--thank you Aishling and Karen! I thought Fitz Darcy as well; the billowing shirt and the cut of the trousers look sort of Regency period. Hmmmm . . .

(Hen)Makes me want to re-read TEOR, the Telegraph columns and BJD! Can't get enough of Mark Darcy, no matter what his politics ;-) I'm not quite sure where in the book the frolic in the park in party dress and anoraks (could that be at Rebecca's garden "cottage?"), but the pics are great and are a positive portent of things to come. Thanks Karen, Aishling, MarianneC, Maria, and all!

(Karen)No caption on big Scarlett and Rhett-like kiss Whoops, must have cut that off. Caption reads: A whole-hearted kiss.... but will our heroine love and lose again?

Thank you so much boss, for those pictures and articles. Aishling you are wonderful. You, too, Mark. "The love action sometimes got a bit too much for Renee and Firth, 43, and they just had to laugh it off." I hope it gets a bit to much in the kitchen scene...one can only hope. Don't think they could get too steamy on a picnic. I'm dancing around here just knowing this film is finally underway. Yeah!!!

I wasn't entirely happy with the work, so I've done over the bigger ones from the Daily Mail today in the Location Gallery.

(Mari)Rumor has it that tomorrow's (Wednesday's) filming will take place in the Borough Market area. Heads up for anyone in the neighborhood.;-) Good luck to anyone with the time to go along tomorrow, just in case. - And if anyone knows of any location filming the weekend of the 1 and 2 November, please let me know. I'll be in London for the weekend and may be able to persuade my DH to have a look around!!

(Linda) I'm dancing around here just knowing this film is finally underway. Yeah!!! It gladdens my sometimes cynical ole heart into a pile of mush knowing that the filming is underway. :-)

Report from the set I As predicted (thanks Mari), it's all set up now in Borough Market, and I got to see RZ as if down a long corridor. She was standing talking animatedly on her cellphone whilst seeming to be intently studying a props stall of cabbage or lettuce. The latter more than the former suggests she was acting or rehearsing. Wearing: a light grey jacket and short pleated skirt, opaque black tights and black boots. Seems like they're set up to film only in the fruit'n'veg market today, but production staff suggest that it'll go on late today and that tomorrow they'll be somewhere nearby. Bridget's "door" has been reinstated with hanging baskets outside and drapes in the windows alongside, and Kalispera (the Greek restaurant) is back on the other side of the street, as are some of the shop "names" from last time. Chairs were set up for Producer Jonathan Cavendish and Director Beeban Kidron and I think I identified Beeban, being the only person who talked to RZ for any length of time, and to whom RZ seemed to be listening intently. Talking to other snoopers, I learned that I had missed CF by 15 or 20 minutes - he had gone round the corner to his trailer. The girl who talked to me said that she had not recognised him (hair "much curlier in real life") until he had been stopped by 2 girls requesting a photo with him. No HG expected here, and the production staff reckon they're all off to the country "soon". Once RZ had disappeared and then the suspected BK had been driven away, I figured nothing was going to happen for a while and returned to my post here to report. Anyone in London who wants to say Hi,I'll be outside Fish! restaurant by Southwark Cathedral from about 6.30 to 7.30 (unless prevented, or there's anywhere obviously better to watch from), though from experience the best hope for excitement is very late in the day.

Mark thank you so much for your on site report!! It all seem so alive and real with your descriptions... Keep up the great work!! :-))

(Burberry Man)Bridget's "door" has been reinstated with hanging baskets outside and drapes in the windows alongside, and Kalispera (the Greek restaurant) is back on the other side of the street, as are some of the shop "names" from last time. Hey Mark...did you tell them you're an experienced "background artist"(I hear tht's what they call extras now). Nice to hear the ole neighborhood is back in place now. What did they do with the fancy framing shop? BTW Me thinks the picnic scene must be one of Bridget's imaginary scenarios like the 'wedding' with Daniel Cleaver and the wolves. (Someone must have admired Reese and Rupe in the knight scene...ug.)

*clap clap clap* Wonderful report! Almost like being there. Mark, is it Beeban Kidron in the picture with RZ here: Did RZ recognize you? ;-) Did you get a sense of how long they'll be filming at the Market? And where exactly is "nearby"?

Yes, that looks like the Beeban I saw. RZ was always unlikely to spot me behind several other fans (all women) and a railing 100 yards from her! :-( (though of course I'm sure she'd have recognised me - her hair was up by the way - I thought she looked great) Just today at the market. And tomorrow the "nearby" seemed like it might be round the corner in Clink Street (i.e. outside Daniel's flat).

v.g. Despite requisite baseball cap, she had that look of a director.

Well done, Mark! Burberry man comes through again! ;-) Are you wearing your lucky suit? ;-)

I'm sending you a big kiss, Mark! Wonderful reporting as usual! :-) (Evelyn), The kissie one looks as if he's pulling away..."Loosen up, Colin" LOL! Will he ever? He's goofy. In the Sun pic...Bridget giggling. Whoever picked up the guy on the right with the white trainers as Colin is correct. C'est moi! ;-) If it is a dream sequence, you'd think he could have worn shoes? ;-) Thanks Aishling and Karen! As always, this is the place to be. I hope everyone keeps that in mind in the current fundraising effort. If you love it here, please support drool. :-D Contact Karen for information.

Mark, thank you for your hard work "snooping" around set;-)! Maybe this is a stupid question but is it that cold in London right now that RZ is wearing a heavy parka and boots? (Evelyn)Me thinks the picnic scene must be one of Bridget's imaginary scenarios like the 'wedding' with Daniel Cleaver and the wolves. Got to agree, it looks like a "dream" sequence...I just hope there's no skipping;-).

(Ada) is it that cold in London right now that RZ is wearing a heavy parka and boots? No, dear, that would be her costume for whatever scene was being filmed, regardless of the weather. Just saw a French film, which was sort of behind-the-scenes look at the making of another of the director's films, and they were shooting a beach scene in winter and the actors were huddled under down comforters and then had to pretend to be having a good time frolicking in the sun.

(Ada) is it that cold in London right now that RZ is wearing a heavy parka and boots? (Karen) No, dear, that would be her costume for whatever scene was being filmed, regardless of the weather. Might be a costume; but it certainly is cold enough here that she might not want to be waiting around in just the summer dress.

Really? It's cold by you? In the picture where Mark and Bridget are walking, they're wearing jackets. The article in the Daily Mail said, "They gaze into each other�s eyes, hug and kiss before removing their outer clothing." Perhaps that was a rehearsal. ;-)

Mark, you are the best. Thank you for bringing filming of TEOR so close to all of us. Am looking forward to your 'reports from the set';-) (Mark)Might be a costume; Costume in a dream, I hope. I really can't imagine Bridget in that dress on a date with Mark.

Three more pics from yesterday's Daily Mirror from that same location, courtesy of Aishling and her handy scanner: http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal1.html

She packed up the pounds/stones alright. Look at her bosom. Still has great legs, though. Cute pics.... You da' woman, Aishling..*blowing air kisses*

Mark, Aishling.. You both are making me want to get on a plane and be there NOW!!! thanks to both of you. I, too, hope that it's a dream sequence. I mean, what's with the dress???!!! ;-) Both are cuter than ever, especially ODB without those glasses.

Burberry Man is back in business! Thanks, Mark, so glad it worked out. Love reading the you-are-there reports.:-) Thanks, Aishling, for the new pics--they're adorable! It seems as though they are getting Colin's filming in early, so he will have plenty of time to promote GWAPE (from my lips to God's ear.;-)

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! It's not fair that some people can gain weight on purpose in the right places. Perhaps she's getting a boost from a Wonderbra? I just saw Jerry Maguire on TV, and RZ was definitely lacking in the bosom dept.

Mark, thank you so much for your wonderful reporting! And thanks to Aishling for providing the newest pics. I agree that the picnic scene will probably be like the BJD wedding scene, but Bridget's fantasies are still a joy to behold! I can't wait to see if they keep the Fitzwilliam Darcy look for Mark throughout. He looks incredibly delectable to me;-)

(Evelyn)She packed up the pounds/stones alright. Look at her bosom. Mother nature may have had a little help. I think the 'chicken fillets' and wonderbra may be in evidence again!! Thanks to Mark and Aishling. Oh, to be in London right now! - Allison, are you planning on walking the dog again tonight?

Just to whet your appetite ... I shall be reporting tomorrow on a short scene between RZ and CF at the door of Bridget's flat shot this evening. Sadly no opportunity for me to join the extras. Sorry not to report fully yet ... please be patient.

I just saw Jerry Maguire on TV, and RZ was definitely lacking in the bosom dept. She was 'lacking' last May on Jay Leno too. Let's see...Mark gets to work at 9...so I'll have to set the clock for 3 AM!

Mark, you tease! That's OK, I'm a glutton for that kind. Thanks ever so much for the reports. :-D Thanks, Aishling for the pics, too! Hope you, too, had good luck on your scouting expedition.

Mark, thank you so much for your reports so far, but it's so hard to be patient :-) (selvom t�lmod er en dyd :-)) (Mark)..RZ and CF at the door of Bridget's flat shot this evening. I hope their weather is just like ours: cold and starry. This is the stuff, dreams are made of :-) Thank you Aishling and Karen for the new pictures. The "tree-picture" is so lovely. Sorry if I forgot to mention any af the contributers of news and pictures. I'm truely grateful :-)

I've put up a ton of new pictures from today's filming. They're little...for now but maybe we'll catch Burberry Man http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal1.html Only one of them is clickable. ;-)

Burberry man? (newbie forgive me).. All I really want to know about this flick (ok not really) But WHO is going to be Rebecca? I am dying to find out.

Burberry Man is our on-the-scene reporter MarkG, who also had a starring cameo role in the first BJD movie. He's the handsome man in the Burberry suit who walk down the sidewalk in front of Bridget's door when she and Daniel are driving off to the country.

(Karen)It'll be worth clicking on me LOL! Thanks Karen and Mark for all of the lovely pictures and reports! So, is this whole movie just going to be Mark and Bridget kissing and pitching woo? (Not that I'd mind... ;-) )

Lovely, Karen! But he looks like he's missing her lips again. :-( I much prefer the one where he's leaning in. hmmmm. I guess that instead of all the shagging that takes place in the book, it's all that kissing. But what will end up on the cutting room floor? ;-) Mark, you sly fox. Can't wait for your report. You deserve one fancy Martini. :-D

OOOHH, I found the clickable one on the first try;-) Lots of snogging. I hope there's lots of shagging;-) (Dorine)Mark, you tease! That's OK, I'm a glutton for that kind. Ditto. Will check in early in the am for your report.

(Moon) You deserve one fancy Martini. :-D Make that Jack Daniels... he's almost one of 'us';-)))) (linda) I hope there's lots of shagging;-) Bet there's not a rumpy-pumpy in the whole film...just lots of lip-locks. Still....they're 'loverly'.*sigh* Thanks boss. Same day photos....not bad:-)))

Karen, Wonderful pics! - You must have some amazing contacts.

Thanks Karen, Mark, and everyone for an exciting day! There's a few photos on Extra today of Colin and RZ filming on the street. About 6 minutes into the show.

(Karen)They're little...for now Oooooo, I'll take them little for now;-) Thanks for the sweet peek!

Thanks, Karen, and all those responsible for getting the pics to her so fast. Can't wait until they start filming the interior shagging scenes. (There will be shagging--there has to be.) MarkG, you really know how to torment a group of women. ;-)

I know this is the very definition of overkill, but... http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal1.html

Report from the set II Sorry to delay the full report (very full report, I didn�t take the time to write a shorter one!) � after two hours in the cold night in pursuit of celluloid history, I have to pay some attention to my DW rather than feverishly typing up reports for you newshounds. Annoyingly forgot to bring in digital camera today, and probably can�t go this evening, so this may be all you get from me. When I turned up, they were slowly setting up a camera stage outside the door of Bridget�s flat, and a very few onlookers were lined up outside the Greek restaurant. At the end of them, looking like just two more, were Beeban Kidron and a production guy, so I sidled into the top eavesdropping position, a yard behind BK. Infuriatingly, the city noise (trains, traffic, sirens, bell-ringing � I�ll come back to that) was so loud that I couldn�t hear a word, though I did catch the information from a girl positioned in the Greek restaurant that they have had to refit that only to preserve continuity, as the new story takes place three months after the old one. Plenty of passers-by stopped to watch; standard question: �What film is it? Who�s in it?�, and I was amused to hear one woman told (by the mother of a girl extra) that the film was called �On The Edge� � the same bossy mother had no idea who Helen Fielding was, not surprisingly. When I put the woman straight, she knew the film: �Is that the one where the girl�s had to put on four stone?� I began to appreciate now that there were loads of extras waiting in starting positions � and realised I had missed the boat this time! And just before 7pm, CF was driven in, wearing a tuxedo, bowtie and dark coat. For ten minutes he stood around outside �Bridget�s door�, occasionally talking to the director, as lighting men, cameramen, props men, extras organisers etc milled around. And then, appropriately, RZ appeared from inside the �flat�. They had a chat for a few minutes, in great spirits, which ended with a huge guffaw from RZ, which might have been from something CF said, and he was literally doubled up laughing too. I can�t tell you how loud she was laughing for me to hear it through all the noise from 20 yards away. RZ was looking lovely in a long gold dress under a black coat with a fur or boa trim; she smiled pretty much all the time. Anyway the scene (57A according to the clapperboard) is this: Mark Darcy presses the door buzzer. Bridget (from inside): Who is it? Mark: It�s me. Bridget: Hang on, I�m on the phone. (LONG pause) What do you want? Mark: I�d rather like to come up. Bridget: Why? Mark (only slightly awkwardly): Well, you ARE supposed to be my girlfriend. A few more lines, deliberately more quietly, then as even more outside noise starts up, he has to shout to be heard: Mark: For God�s sake, I said: �I love you�! Laughter from group of lads at snack bar a few yards away. Mark looks embarrassed and frustrated at having to conduct his intimate business in public. After a while, the door opens, and Bridget appears to another cheer from the burger boys. Both Mark and Bridget give them a look, and Bridget holds up something to show Mark (a key?). After one or two more lines, they go inside, giggling, Mark half-pursuing Bridget, who is retreating in mock fear. The camera has moved right round Mark to bring into shot the burger boys, as well as the busy street on which he has to operate. The noise during the eight takes I watched was normally very loud, some of it obviously deliberate, though I can�t believe the crew had organised the bell-ringing marathon in Southwark Cathedral, and take 1 was amusingly interrupted at �Action Colin!� when his finger on the buzzer seemed to draw forth an almighty siren � which was just a coincidence. I�m assuming that either they can cut out most of the extraneous sound thanks to their booms etc, or that they hoped to get enough footage without too much train noise etc that they can cut the scene together from that. There were only about two takes where it was quiet enough for me to hear many lines at all. Beeban seems a much more hands-on director than Sharon was: during rehearsal and the early takes there was a lot of discussion with the actors, and during waiting around to reset for take 7, she was quite tactile with CF, her hands on his lapels � he seemed to be very amused by what she was saying. I heard Renee ask �Was that too flirty?� during the rehearsal � though it seemed there was no such thing in this scene! After take six, one of the extras sneered at us onlookers: �We�re getting paid �400 a day for this!� And there was me, thinking if I just dared leap the tape, I�m only eight yards from the shot� CF looked unsurprisingly tall and dapper, RZ looked � well � lovely. This is MarkG, with, frankly, a bit of a crush. Now - back to the studio.

Oh Mark, I'm all hot, just by reading your report, though my crush hopefully is directed at the tall and dapper guy :-) Thank you so much :-)

Thanks Mark and Karen I love the reports they make the "overkill" even better. (Bring on more overkill :) )

Mark, thanks very much for your vivid account of yesterday evening's filming. I'm so glad you got to see so much. Thanks also to Karen for all the pics from Borough Market. Today's Daily Express has bigger versions of 2 of them - a good-sized one of the 2nd one along on the 6th row down, and a rather smaller one of the 3rd one along on the 2nd row. Also, the Mail is reporting that Hugh G is to get 12% of the gross profits, which they say is an unheard of figure. Not bad for 3 weeks work.

Karen thanks so much...keep on killing us :-)) This is getting amazing coverage! Mark, love your behind the tape reporting...psst,hope you dare to leap it next time! ;-)) I love imagining the take 1 doorbell/siren coincidence!! Thanks!!!

CF looked unsurprisingly tall and dapper, RZ looked � well � lovely. This is MarkG, with, frankly, a bit of a crush. Now - back to the studio. You are good, Mark! We are with you in spirit. And look forward to more. :-D Can't believe you forgot the camera. Karen, we love overkill. ;-)

Mark, you are too much!!! What a lovely, detailed report. I wonder if the tuxedo and gown were for the Law Society Dinner? Ohhh MD in tuxedo. I'll just be he looked dapper. Thanks Karen and Mark. (Mark)This is MarkG, with, frankly, a bit of a crush LOL. (Karen)I know this is the very definition of overkill, but... Hey, we're just getting started. IMO, overkill doesn't exist;-)

Mark, you're the best! (Mark) After take six, one of the extras sneered at us onlookers: �We�re getting paid �400 a day for this!� Ah, now we have Smug Extras, too. This is MarkG, with, frankly, a bit of a crush. Now - back to the studio. In fact, we like you...just as you are. Thanks, Mark. Karen, I agree, with the others...no such thing as overkill when it comes to TEoR pics.

Mark G . . . already a legend. :-) They had a chat for a few minutes, in great spirits, which ended with a huge guffaw from RZ, which might have been from something CF said, and he was literally doubled up laughing too. Sounds like a very relaxed set. Love the behind-the-scenes tidbits. And you even gave us dialogue! Excellent stuff, Mark, thank you! Love those new thumbnails, Karen, thanks. Wish we could see them full size.;-) Empire has some amateur shots up: http://www.empireonline.co.uk/news/news.asp?story=5093

This is MarkG, with, frankly, a bit of a crush. Now - back to the studio. Me too. *sigh* Have you considered auditioning for Sit Up Britain? A great on-the-site report and your script transcription was amazing. My Unsmug Background Artiste went to his costume fitting yesterday and said there will be another fight scene, though he won't be doubled. He's scheduled to work next Wed/Thurs, but doesn't know the location yet. BTW, there are pics at Empire: http://www.empireonline.co.uk/news/news.asp?5093 which I'll be adding shortly to the overkill. Also if anyone could scan the Daily Express ones, that would be appreciated. Wonder why they added a character to Bridget's group... Original team reform with one new addition... Pictures from the filming of the new Bridget Jones film, The Edge Of Reason, have been popping up all over the shop since the shoot began in the UK last week. And when film trucks began arriving at London's Borough market, Empire Online readers were quick to step up and snap some great pictures on the set. Fans of the first film will remember Borough Market as the location of Bridget's flat and the scene of the wonderful, 'It's a real live fight!' between Hugh Grant and Colin Firth's characters. Empire Online reader Paul Scott handily works just round the corner from the action and sent us some great pictures from the shoot. Sharp-eyed viewers will notice that Bridget's coterie has been expanded by Spaced actress Jessica Stevenson!

Empire has some amateur shots up Yes, very amatuer, and who's Jessica Stevenson? Mark, thank you so much! Frankly, I have a bit of a crush on you now...don't tell the DW;-). Karen, overkill is good...more than good, I like overkill, keep up with the overkill:-D

(Me)Yes, very amatuer... Ack! I accidently erased the next line! I meant to say, very amatuer, but I'll take them any way I can get them!

Could she be Rebecca? ;-) Thanks, Karen!

(Ada)and who's Jessica Stevenson? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828961/ (Karen via Unsmug Background Artiste) and said there will be another fight scene, though he won't be doubled. Oh I hope it's the one where MD punches out a v. drunk Daniel Cleaver then has wild shag with Bridget then he gets out of bed (another towel scene) Oh you can read it yourselves...Friday September 12 Chapter 13;-)

dear Karen...overkill?? puleeeze!! never with ODB. And Mark, I'll continue to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm drooling over the photos, and the play-by-play. I am going back to my DVD and BJD immediately to find you !! A bit of a crush?...well, for this drooler, pretty full blown. The pictures are terrific, however large or small. All that snogging...oh, my weak knees! I'm traveling next week,(wish it were London) and away from the PC. How will I stand it?

A couple more pics from yesterday's Evening Standard have been added to the Overkill Galleries (now on page 2 of same): http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal2.html and the article: Bridget Jones: a kiss the morning after By Richard Simpson This is the moment to delight Bridget Jones' fans-a morning after kiss from Mark Darcy. These exclusive pictures taken today on the set of the sequel Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, show Colin Firth as Darcy leaving Bridget's flat after they spent the night together. The scene apparently ends speculation as to whether the pair actually get together in the second film based loosely on the book by Helen Fielding. There was a hint of romance earlier this week when the Evening Standard published a kissing scene filmed in a North London park. As cameras rolled today Darcy and Renee Zellweger's Bridget Jones leave her flat above the Globe pub in Borough Market, kiss in a "morning after" sort of way then go their separate ways. As Bridget walks away she texts a note to Mark on his mobile, but just as she is writing it, he creeps back up behind her and whispers "Thanks for last night," in her ear. As Mark turns to walk off the cameras pan to Bridget's ear to ear grin.

As Bridget walks away she texts a note to Mark on his mobile, but just as she is writing it, he creeps back up behind her and whispers "Thanks for last night," in her ear. YOW! Delicious frisson down the back, something fluttering in the stomach... seems I'm toppling over the edge of reason with silly smile on face :-) Thanks to all for articles, pictures (yeah!) and MarkG's brilliant report.

As Bridget walks away she texts a note to Mark on his mobile, but just as she is writing it, he creeps back up behind her and whispers "Thanks for last night," in her ear. (Sonia)YOW! Delicious frisson down the back, something fluttering in the stomach... seems I'm toppling over the edge of reason with silly smile on face :-) I'm with you Sonia! That thought alone will warm many a cold winter night! ;-))

I've been swapping out some of the newsprint scans on the gallery page in order to use these from Sky Movies:

he creeps back up behind her and whispers "Thanks for last night," in her ear. Oh gawd, and do we get to see what 'last night' was all about??? I'm grinning just thinking about it. Sure looks like RZ and CF are having a blast so far. Thanks for the pictures and articles. This is heaven!

Sharp-eyed viewers will notice that Bridget's coterie has been expanded by Spaced actress Jessica Stevenson! Perhaps she's replaced Shirley Henderson as Jude. I really like Jessica Stevenson. She is a gifted comedienne but can do "serious" as well.

No, Shirley Henderson is shown right here:

Oooh, that's interesting. So who could she be playing? I suppose she could be Rebecca - I'm sure she could do "posh and bitchy" - but she's the wrong physical type, rather homely. But then again, could be an inspired piece of casting!

As Bridget walks away she texts a note to Mark on his mobile, but just as she is writing it, he creeps back up behind her and whispers "Thanks for last night," in her ear. I'm going to have to have a lie die after this morsel. The ear to ear grin on my face and the dreamy look that accompanies it is more than words can say. Thank you all so much for the photos, on-site reporting and everything else. I feel like I'm there instead of the midwest. You all are making my days. Michelle

Thank you, thank you, thank you Mark and Karen for the exciting report and pics. Mark, you are too wonderful for words for sharing your up close and personal experience with us! Karen, there is no such thing as MD overkill;-) Bring it on! Oh, to know more about where they are going with this script. I'm ready for Spoilers before the film is even completed;-)

"kiss in a "morning after" sort of way " Never mind the "morning after"stuff....I wanna see the "night before". Thanks Mark...*grateful wave to DW*:-))))

From the current People Mag. Renee's Perfect Fit: Renee Zellweger gets back into the skin of the beloved character Bridget Jones when she films a scene with Colin Firth on the London set of the movie sequel, The Edge of Reason. Much has been written lately of Zellweger's weight gain for the role, but we think she looks absolutely smashing! ( M/H/AAD/STAR MAX)

They really do look as though they're enjoying fiming. They always seem to be grinning - doesn't look like work! Great photos and on the spot reports. Thanks! And I agree that Rene looks absolutely smashing - the extra weight suits her.

After seeing the terrific photos and reports, I really do hope that this time Mark and Bridget will be allowed to hold centre stage, backed up by the friends, Rebecca, Magda and Jeremy, Bridget's mum and dad, Giles and fat Nigel, even Gary the Builder - with Daniel Cleaver relegated to the sidelines! I don't want to see a re-run of BJD1 - Mark and Bridget's developing relationship and misunderstandings are much more interesting. Perhaps HG/Daniel could take on the Jed role, although whether HG would be prepared to extend his bad boy image to drug running is a moot point (maybe for 12 percent of the gross profits?)!

Another sighting (from a few days ago) - from the IMDB TEOR message board. They certainly get around! "Just passed Colin Firth and Renee Zellweger on the way to Safeways. Renee's nice and "chubby" again. I live at Bloomsbury in Central London and they're filming in front of the Renoir cinema."

A big thank you to Mark and Karen for the reports and pics. I don't know if I can bear to wait around a year to see this film. The anticipation is just too, too much!

(Karen)No, Shirley Henderson is shown right here I'm very glad, all the "old" friends are still in the movie and played by the same actors. They were so good, IMHO, I would hate to see them played by somebody else. (Bethan)After seeing the terrific photos and reports, I really do hope that this time Mark and Bridget will be allowed to hold centre stage, backed up by the friends, Rebecca, Magda and Jeremy, Bridget's mum and dad, Giles and fat Nigel I agree :-)

Much has been written lately of Zellweger's weight gain for the role, but we think she looks absolutely smashing! I think Heis ab'-so-lute-ly smashing!

I don't know if I can bear to wait around a year to see this film I wonder if they are filming all the outside location shots first? If so, they've been extraordinarily lucky with the weather. As far as I can remember, we haven't had a bad day for over a fortnight - more like late summer with a nip in the air than mid-October. Will certainly help with the look of the film.

Oh my goodness! I'm away from Drool for a few days and come back to all this!!! Thanks to all of you who've given us all these gorgeous pics, although have mercy on me, I beg you, I'm not sure my poor heart can take seeing Mark and Fitzwilliam Darcy all in one. I can handle only one at a time. Not to mention all that kissing on the pics..., and does Mark D ever look like the man of every woman's dream? He sure belongs into mine. :-)Oh, my face is hurting from all that grinning... Mark G, you are the best. Thank you so much!

Was speaking with someone tonight who had the Italian VF with Colin's interview...(that picture is stunning in magazine size). She said it says the reindeer sweater is to make another appearance.....at least in a drawer at Mark's house where Bridget finds it. That's all she told me. She had only skimmed over the article at that point.

They have added a few pics of Bridget and friends... http://www.globephotos.com/scripts/kws30pre.exe?site=GLOBEPH&maxhits=12&picktype=GfxOnly&type=GfxOnly&search=K33505&hmessage=RENEE+ZELLWEGER+AND+SALLY+PHILLIPS+FILMING+BRIDGET+JONES+-THE+EDGE+OF+REASON+IN+BOROUGH+MARKET,+SOUTH+LONDON+10/16/2003&ShowTotal=on&fmaxhits=&submit=lsearch

(Karen) definition of overkill... also known as the tip of the iceberg ;-)

My mom was watching QVC today, and called me to her room to see a "really hideous sweater." (her words) Isn't nice to know the Mark Darcy jumper lives? . ;-) BTW....it sold out, LOL!

Sorry, I goofed on the HTML! I was trying to make the image smaller...it's not like you couldn't see the details in the smaller pic! ;-)

Well, that *is* a hideous sweater for a few reasons. Aside from background candycane motif, it's lacking a handsome man underneath. She might have not called it "hideous" if the right person were modeling it. ;-)

I'm hoping to get a special dispensation from Amnesty Intl because the massacre continues: http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal2.html (all new ones are clickable)

Another set, dated today (probably from last night) with a taxi?? http://www.globephotos.com/scripts/kws30pre.exe?site=GLOBEPH&maxhits=12&picktype=GfxOnly&type=GfxOnly&search=K33524&hmessage=RENEE+ZELLWEGER+FILMING+BRIDGET+JONES+-THE+EDGE+OF+REASON+IN+BOROUGH+MARKET,+SOUTH+LONDON++10/17/2003&ShowTotal=on&fmaxhits=&submit=lsearch This is identified as RZ but I wonder who the other two are? Is one Magda?

Mark, thanks for all the terrific on-the-spot reporting. You make us long for the film even more (and wish we were there!). (Mari)Mark G . . . already a legend. :-) LOL, you are the Burberry Man, on the scene, and getting the story as it unfolds! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Karen, Aishling thanks for all the pics. And Karen thanks for making them clickable!

Karen, thanks for all the new pics. This is just wonderful to get a sneak peek at the look of EOR. How are we ever going to make it till the film is ready for distribution? If HG is only filming for three weeks I think we are going to be thrilled with the results.

Gnaturally, there was Huge sigh of relief at that news. ;-)

THANK YOU KAREN for the pics!!!! I've been just in heaven since I came back to work (never thought I would say that, but home computer is off sick and I was cut off for a few days of crucial drooling)! Have not completely caught up on this topic yet (over 100 posts!!) but I did hear that no one has discussed Mark Darcy's wing tips! I love wing tips, so this is a treat for me to see ODB in 'swing shoes'! You just get a peek here: but I think they may look like these:

would mark darcy wear doc martins? ;)

(Amy) would mark darcy wear doc martins? ;) LOL...probably not, but I was being v. v. lazy and I knew Doc Martens made the brown/white version. The sole looks darker in one of the other pics so I figured they weren't DMs (but I love the idea of ODB in those chunky soles...making those long legs longer! ;-)).

Karen, thanks so much for all the lovely pics. I've had such a grin on my face for days that the boys asked me if I was feeling alright:-D!

Oh Karen, you are killing me softly with those pics... Keep it up! You've got MVP locked up.;-)

The 27 October 2003 issue of Who Magazine [an Australian magazine] has a small article with a couple of on-location pictures on Page 19. The pics are two already up: Mark and Bridget hand-in-hand (showing CF's dodgy footwear) and a smaller twirly-huggy pic. Here's the accompanying text: On Location - Have you met Miss Jones? NORTH LONDON OCT 13 Romantic picnics with Mark Darcy: 1 (feel certain minibreak is imminent). Calories: 660 (only one elegant picnic nibble. V. v. good! Was distracted by Mark Darcy's deep voice). Lovely hugging moments in manner of shampoo advert: 1...Perhaps Darcy put off by ill-advised puffy skirt ensemble with windcheater? Ren�e Zellweger cuddled up to her dashing Mr Darcy, Colin Firth, while filming Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.

Accolades to all you fine ladies, and Mark,for your time, effort and unwavering dedication to the pursuit of all things Firth. I may not say much..... I am, however, relishing every posting with incumbent photographs, dialogue and link.

Hmmmm. Picnic doesn't sound like a fantasy after all.

(Evelyn)Hmmmm. Picnic doesn't sound like a fantasy after all. No, it doesn't. Now I'm really confused about that dress. Looks like something from "Oklahoma" (the musical;-)) and she's about to do a twirl over MD's back.

I wouldn't put much stock in the magazine's captions. They don't have any better information about what's going on in that scene and merely came up with some cute Bridgetesque remarks. (Do you think she's just a girl who can't say 'no' too? ;-)

Go away for a few days and come back to this treasure trove of pictures and news! Have gone through too fast to really enjoy -- will have to go back and linger in some places! Ditto thanks to Karen for all the pictures (when is enough enough? Nevah!) Ditto thanks to Mark for on-the-scene reporting and ditto comments about how in creation can I ever wait for this movie? (Thanks for last night....I'm melting!)

(Karen) I wouldn't put much stock in the magazine's captions The *magazine's* captions???Now you tell me. I thought the pic came with publicist stuff. In that case, Linda and I rescind our remarks and we submit our original observation: the picnic *is* a fantasy;-) Right Linda?;-))

(Evelyn)In that case, Linda and I rescind our remarks and we submit our original observation: the picnic *is* a fantasy;-) Right Linda?;-)). Ab-so-lutely! Thanks for taking care of this for me. But, fantasy or no fantasy...that dress!

Okay talk about a BAD time to go on holiday!!! Emma is back in London and ready to pull a sickie at any moment if necessary to get to the set. MarkG, am very envious! Although Greece was fantastic, there are some things that should not be missed and Mark and Bridget in the flesh are one of them! If anyone hears anything let me know.

Try checking out the Borough Market again. I've been told the trailers were still there, which would mean they aren't finished.

Just googled this...Warning -- don't read while drinking anything! Bridget Jones sequel puts locals on edge Residents and shopkeepers were angry this week over the disruption to their lives and businesses caused by the filming of the Bridget Jones sequel. Carmen Lichi reports carmen.lichi@hamhigh.co.uk Hugh Grant, Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth team up again for the sequel to the hit 2001 film, Bridget Jones�s Diary, but Primrose Hill residents are not happy about the production.PASSION was in the air for the stars of Bridget Jones�s Diary sequel On The Edge as they filmed a romantic scene on Primrose Hill � but not everyone was feeling the love. Residents and shopkeepers claim that when the crew and cast � including Hollywood star Renee Zellweger, and home-grown hunks Colin Firth and Hugh Grant � pitched up at the Washington pub in England�s Lane for filming on Monday � they snaffled all the parking bays. Infuriated motorists said at least six huge lorries used by the crew of the eagerly awaited big budget follow-up to Bridget Jones�s Diary were parked at the pay and display bays on either side of the narrow road � leaving nowhere for residents and shoppers to park. Kanti Jolapara, who runs RKP Hardware opposite the pub, said �Forget Bridget Jones�s Diary � I�d like to make a Camden diary! �At the very least the council should have informed us by letter that we would be inconvenienced for the day, but it was only when the film crew contacted us a couple of days before that we found out.� Mr Jolapara, who has complained to the council, said he was told that only one side of the parking bays would be suspended: �We were happy with that, but on the actual day of filming, without any warning they used both sides and even took the residents� bays as soon as they moved their cars! I want an apology from the council � and ideally some recompense for loss of earnings.� Another shopkeeper, Ashwin Vyas, of Chequers Drycleaners, next door to the Washington added: �I had about four or five customers trying to drop off or pick up things and they couldn�t get a space. One woman was really upset as she couldn�t pick up her garments � for all I know I could have lost clients because of this.� A Camden spokesman said: �We have a statutory obligation to notify people when we intend to suspend parking bays. We put up signs on October 7 � several days before the filming was due to take place. The suspension was granted for a two-day period, but was actually only used for the day. �In addition, the film�s location manager contacted residents a couple of days before filming to warn them.� The crew�s presence also irked dog walkers when they filmed a romantic picnic scene between Ms Zellweger and Mr Firth on Primrose Hill. An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said: �There were trucks all over the place and about 50 crew and actors. They had these huge great big tables to power the lights and the cameras. Rene Zellweger was wearing a pinkish dress and Colin Firth was wearing a Panama hat and a linen suit. �One woman, a dog walker, got really shirty about it and started shouting at the security men, telling them they had no right to stop her from using her park. I wouldn�t be surprised if the actors had heard as she was shouting very loudly!� He added: �I felt sorry for the actors though � there were no toilet facilities on site and I saw Colin Firth nip off to relieve himself in the same bushes used my dog!� A spokeswoman for TE films Limited said: �As far as we are concerned we have had a really successful day�s shoot in the area.� She added that On the Edge � directed by award-winning British film maker Beeban Kidron and set to be released next year � would continue shooting for another 14 weeks in the UK, as well as in Thailand and Austria.

There were no trailers beside Borough Market on Friday. Is the film definitely called On The Edge now?

"One woman, a dog walker, got really shirty about it and started shouting at the security men, telling them they had no right to stop her from using her park. LOL! They're obviously not used to filming in their neighborhood, though it sounds like all the advance work was done. Infuriated motorists said at least six huge lorries That's all? Sheesh, I've seen where they've taken up 4-5 city blocks of parking, and that's just for the TV show ER. He added: "I felt sorry for the actors though � there were no toilet facilities on site and I saw Colin Firth nip off to relieve himself in the same bushes used my dog!" If this is true, it sounds like he didn't want to walk back to his trailer--too far--or to the "official" honeywagon (which is what the trailer containing toilets is called). Thanks Barb for the laugh

(Karen) If this is true, it sounds like he didn't want to walk back to his trailer--too far--or to the "official" honeywagon (which is what the trailer containing toilets is called). If I were a man...I'd use the bushes. Nicer than the honeywagon (although we call them honeybuckets here...though I suppose the wagon carries several buckets! Ick!). Can't imagine they would have that many people out there and no where to 'go'. Still....like the idea of coming up the path with my corgis in tow and seeing that! I don't think I'd ever recover. Perhaps he was just fearful of lurkers by the facilities? Though I surely don't know anyone who would hang around the toilets to see him. ;-)

ROTF, Tress!

(Tress)Though I surely don't know anyone who would hang around the toilets to see him. ;-) *That,I'm afraid,is like the kettle calling the frying pan dirty bottom.* LOL

This night scene might be kind of familiar to MarkG, a visual to go with the description we've already had. http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal3.html

Oooohhhh! Thank you Karen! But talk about interesting ('dodgy') shoes! What's Renee got on?

Perhaps he was just fearful of lurkers by the facilities? Though I surely don't know anyone who would hang around the toilets to see him. ;-) ROFLOL Poor man is probably psychologically scarred forever...

Karen, the road to Overkill is indeed scenic and beautiful, thanks! Maybe it is in fact the journey and not the destination...I'm loving his hair doing that interpretive dance thing in the last one and would gladly just take a stroll with his shadow in the first if he is otherwise engaged...

Finally!! Got some baloney from Bologna. My copy of Italian Vanity Fair arrived and I've run a bit through a translator because the info seemed of doctrinal import. Is the sequel faithful to the book? Not too much (or entirely??). The story begins where the last one ended, with Bridget and Mark as a couple. Her insecurities resurface and she thinks he is cheating on her with his secretary and they separate. Bridget takes a trip to Thailand and winds up in a mess involving drugs, and has to be protected from Daniel. But then I arrive to assure a happy ending. Since you are playing Mark, you can't play yourself in the interview scene? Who will play Colin Firth? Nobody. The scene has been cut. ~~~~~~ So it looks like there won't be a Rebecca. BTW, am in the process of dewatermarking a bunch of pics so that you can click on the unclickables from before. Sorry, but it takes time. You can look at the same ones at the Casa place watermarked in the meantime.

The Road to Overkill indeed! Bettah than the Road to Perdition. ;-)

Karen, keep killing me softly. Can't figure out a better way to go :-)

Karen, Love the pics from the evening shoot. And I especially like his overcoat. (My DH has one just like it!) Is that a key Bridget is holding out to him?

(Janet)Is that a key Bridget is holding out to him? I sure hope so;-)But the shoes have got to go! MD is looking better and better with each day's overkill. Thanks so much, Karen (Tress)Though I surely don't know anyone who would hang around the toilets to see him. ;-) I wonder if he worries that you'll pop out of the bushes, too? (Karen)So it looks like there won't be a Rebecca. Maybe the character of Rebecca will be the secretary? If not, that leaves out the weekend at Rebecca's. MD's boxers folded on her bed, more misery, and the conversation Bridget overhears behind the bushes;-( I would assume there would be a love interest of some sort for Bridget to be jealous of especially on the ski weekend.

Plus the episode with Rebecca getting a foot massage from Mark after being an idiot jumping into too shallow water and Giles overdosing to be rescued by Bridget. Too bad that one would be out, since Mark is humiliated by Shazza's remark for him to *Fetch* at Rebecca's beckoning.Also was nice when he praised Bridget for keeping her head during both incidents.

(Barb)I saw Colin Firth nip off to relieve himself in the same bushes used my dog!� He was havin' a slash!;-) The new evening wear pics are great, Karen, very much as I imagined the scene from Mark's spot on description! (Karen)Got some baloney from Bologna. My copy of Italian Vanity Fair arrived LOL, and molto bene! Looking forward to seeing the rest.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003482541,00.html

Knock yourselves out... http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news/news2128.htm I don't think I should even bother finishing that dewatermarking nonsense, when there are so many pics out there. Must have been a platoon of photographers on the street that day with Mark.

Thanks, Karen. A new classic:

The hell that must be her job. ;-D

Another new classic:

(Karen) Knock yourselves out... Oh holy Je**s! By the time this is all over, we will probably be able to do a 3-D version of the film. Seems every photographer in London has taken a pic from every angle! Not complaining....not at all! I'm thrilled, but I'm DYING here! I want to know the plot/dialogue/wardrobe/toilet situation in every single scene! What's with the dirndl? The wing tips? the key? the kiss(es) (RZ's job has just got to be the worst ever....can you imagine)? GAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! Will surely expire before the film hits theaters! Thank you Karen!!!

A liitle bit more to the article that MarianneC posted earlier... http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/showbiz/articles/7272523?source=Daily%20Mail

(Karen), A new classic: Now THAT looks like a real kiss!!!! After all the publicuty Renee gave Ewan as a great kisser, I'm glad Colin has come to his senses.

(Karen), A new classic: (Moon Dream)Now THAT looks like a real kiss!!!! You mean you don't miss the daylight peeking through??;-))

(Dorine), You mean you don't miss the daylight peeking through??;-)) Neither that or the obvious "actor" kiss. I don't miss it at all! ;-D

And, you can't say we haven't made a fuss about it either. It looks like all those hints about kissing lessons paid off. :-)

Hoooray!! He gets to wear a tuxedo!!! That Renee....I have a feeling this Bridget will be better than the first. The book was IMO. Can you imagine the publicity this will get in '04, if they're starting now. Lots of newbies comin' our way in '04 gang:-))) Thanks Boss. Your poor fingers must be worn to the bone. We'll have to get another Drool Pledge going for finger reconstruction.

This night scene might be kind of familiar to MarkG... Indeed, this is the scene I watched - and from the angle I watched it. There were some folk with cameras near me, though I didn't think any were press. Gets me off the hook for not having had a camera with me though. (Also no further photos (as yet) may suggest I didn't miss any more days' filming)

OMG, I have flutterings all over me with all these exiting pictures and reports coming;-) Thank you all who keep the information coming.

(MarkG) Indeed, this is the scene I watched - and from the angle I watched it. Mark, I was computer-less for several days last week and just caught up with your field reports! Thank you so much! And you did it without a fireman's pole! Capital! BTW, was Renee standing on a box for part of this take? Looks like they were helping her out in the height department in some of the pictures...and is she wearing suede boots under her gown? At first I thought they were Birkenstocks, but then saw other pics with short, wool lined boots.

More images of RZ in Hertfordshire, from Rex Features

Thanks MarianneC! Looks like being Bridget isn't all about snogging Mark Darcy! LOL! Was beginning to think that RZ was being paid heaps of money to stand around and kiss ODB all day...was becoming just a wee bit envious of her job! But I see that I'm not too green today! Beautiful horse....from both ends! ;-)

(Tress) Beautiful horse....from both ends! ;-) *snort* or should I say neigh?? ;-) RZ looks pretty good up there. It should be a pretty funny segment. Thanks, Marianne!

The Sun called her Reneigh Zellweger. LOL. That backwards-on-the-horse set-up is right out of I Love Lucy, the Fox Hunt episode. Season 5, if memory serves.:-)

(Moon Dream)Now THAT looks like a real kiss!!!! You approve, then? Capital. That kiss really does look good. I'd like to see one like the first kiss between Daniel and Bridget. (Tress) the key? the kiss(es) (RZ's job has just got to be the worst ever....can you imagine) Yes, and that's just with the snogging..I can't imagine how she'll stand the shag scenes. AND there better be shag scenes;-0 (Mari)RZ looks pretty good up there. It should be a pretty funny segment I thought the scenes from Sit Up Britain were very funny in TEOR. I'm glad to see they are including a few of them. (Evelyn)this Bridget will be better than the first. The book was IMO. Agreed, and no recinding on this point;-) Thanks, Marianne and Karen.

(Mari) The Sun called her Reneigh Zellweger. LOL. And the dialogue in the scene would go something like this: "Bridget Jones, wanton equestrian with a very big horse between her thighs." ;-)

...er, Mum!

This looks to be where my friend, the background artiste, was working today: http://www.globephotos.com/scripts/kws30pre.exe?site=GLOBEPH&maxhits=12&picktype=GfxOnly&type=GfxOnly&search=K33633&hmessage=COLIN+FIRTH+AND+HUGH+GRANT+FILMING+BRIDGET+JONES+THE+EDGE+OF+REASON+IN+HYDE+PARK,+LONDON+10/22/200/&ShowTotal=on&fmaxhits=&submit=lsearch He did say it was a fight scene. They will be there again tomorrow!

That's at the North end of the Serpentine, near Lancaster Gate tube station. (Pity I can't go tomorrow).

Great pictures, Karen. Let's hope Hugh gets the sh** kicked out of him by ODB :-)

So glad to see that they're not just remaking the first film, as sequels often are. ;-)

(Lisa) "Bridget Jones, wanton equestrian with a very big horse between her thighs." ;-) You managed to politely say what my gutter mind was thinking ;-) (Karen) He did say it was a fight scene. Fight! A real fight! Thanks for the news and pics. Looks like ODB remembered how to throw a punch.

Ohhh! Thanks for the fight Karen! Where's Emma!? Mark can't go, but can Emma make it?? Still looks like a sissy fight, which cracks me up! Love how Hugh is running away (not that it looks like he should be too scared). ;-) Cannot wait to see this film!

(Karen)o glad to see that they're not just remaking the first film, as sequels often are. ;-) *snort* And I for one didn't really enjoy the fight scene in BJD, except for Tom's gleefully erotic reaction to it. Love seeing the pics, of course!

Too bad. I was hoping for the rather decisive knock-out Mark Darcy scored in TEOR, complete with the major-league shagging that followed.

(Rika)Too bad. I was hoping for the rather decisive knock-out Mark Darcy scored in TEOR, complete with the major-league shagging that followed. Exactly, as Mark had a towel wrapped around him as he bounded down the steps after that Cleaver chap. There had better be some towel scenes!

Thank you Karen and to your friend. Looks like the last fight scene except no plate glass window. We could get another wet shirt if they end up in the fountain.

A fight! A fight! I longed for a fight! Followed closely "It's Raining Men, 2"

A couple of small articles to go with Karen's fight pics... http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/content_objectid=13544515_method=full_siteid=89488_headline=-LOVERS%2DBATTLE%2DOVER%2DBRIDGET-name_page.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003491117,,00.html

(Linda) We could get another wet shirt if they end up in the fountain. Care for another box of moss products?? ;-) Today, the stuntguys went into the fountain, but I'm told that Colin and Hugh will have get wet tomorrow.

And the delay in filming was to approve the script? *This* script?! ;-)

(Karen) Today, the stuntguys went into the fountain, but I'm told that Colin and Hugh will have get wet tomorrow. Really? They'll have get wet tomorrow? OMG! ;-D Mr. Darcy? Wet? Are we losing a towel scene for a wet shirt? I'm so torn about this...must have a lie down! Maria, thanks for the article. Love the picture. HG has his hand all over ODB's beautiful face, but ODB seems to be ripping out some fur (limiting those 'hair options' I would think)!

(Dorine) And the delay in filming was to approve the script? *This* script?! ;-)) Kinda scary, huh? ;-) (Karen) Today, the stuntguys went into the fountain, but I'm told that Colin and Hugh will have get wet tomorrow. Mind the overspray! ;-) Emma, Aishling, Lizza and Allison, this is the scene you don't want to miss!;-)

Thank god I checked in here this morning. It's 9:30am and I am just about to leave for a meeting rather conveniently just north of Hyde Park in Bayswater. Will be sure to walk through the park after and see what I can find. Camera is in my handbag. Report in later!

"Good luck, you crazy girl" :-) I hope you know, how much appreciated your efforts are.

Oops! See what you can get away with as an actor?? ;-) GRANT AND FIRTH HIT IT OFF BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY hunk COLIN FIRTH took a fight scene for the upcoming sequel a bit too seriously - and ended up hitting co-star HUGH GRANT in the face. The British sex symbols were filming THE EDGE OF REASON in London yesterday (22OCT03) when Firth smashed his fist into Grant's face by mistake. One onlooker says, "At one stage Colin did actually hit Hugh in the face and they had to stop filming. But they were soon laughing about it." The pair were seeing fighting on screen in the original film where their character's MARK DARCY and DANIEL CLEAVER battle over Bridget played by RENEE ZELLWEGER.

Thank you Maria! (Karen) Today, the stuntguys went into the fountain, but I'm told that Colin and Hugh will have get wet tomorrow. Does this mean they will have to somehow shed their jackets before getting wet? ;-) Go Emma!!! You too Mark, try to get away, they may need another suited guy to help them out of the fountain. ;-D

Maria(Article)Firth smashed his fist into Grant's face """by mistake""" A fight, a Real fight.

Another mentioning of the fight: http://www.femail.co.uk/pages/standard/article.html?in_article_id=200514&in_page_id=119 Unfortunately it's not a thumbnailpicture :-(

"Firth smashed his fist into Grant's face by mistake." ""At one stage Colin did actually hit Hugh in the face and they had to stop filming," said an insider. I would hope they would stop filming! They needed to check to see if his beautiful hand was ok...:-))

http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2015 Reports that Jacinda Barret will join the cast as a co-worker of Bridget's. The website includes a pic, is this Rebecca?

A co-worker?? What was her name? Patchouli? She looks right.

Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Wow how much do I love living in this city. So I was about 5 minutes away, got to the set about 11:30 am, and stood with some other on-lookers quite a bit away from the fountain. However I quickly determined that indeed Mark and Daniel were having it out in the water. They did about 2 or 3 takes, with a large crowd of extras gathered around the edge - hence it was rather hard to see but an occaisonal glimpse of a wet Colin with a towel on his head was enough. They also filmed the large group of extras rushing the fountain, I guess to discover what these two men are doing in it. Amusingly I made one woman's day - there was a family beside me with a child that suggested they were watching Blue Peter being filmed. When I corrected her, the mother started freaking out since she has a signed picture of Colin above her bed, and soon she was regretting having that operation as her husband suggested she could go and have his children :). Anyway, back to the scene. Colin and Hugh were covered in towels and giant parkas, had hot water bottles, and both went in to trailers or something at the side. The poor souls - it's 10 degrees and windy and absolutely freezing today, and everyone else was in winter coats while they were getting drenched. Hugh walked right in front of me, but Colin took another path. I thought that possibly it was over, but luckily stuck around after they packed up some stuff. After a few minutes, their stunt doubles came out and did some stuff. By the way, Mark Darcy was in a very dark (I thought black at first but maybe very dark blue) suit, pinstripe when someone walked by with an extra dry one, white shirt and dark maroon tie. Daniel was in his typical blue shirt, khakis and leather jacket. Then Hugh re appeared so I waited for Colin to come back out, which he eventually did. His hair looked dry again. They went back to the fountain and gathered extras around again. What they filmed this time was just Colin soaking wet, it didn't look like Hugh got back in the water. He is pulled out of the water by an onlooker to the fight, then clearly Daniel says something to Mark that he disagrees with, and he turns around, runs back in the water, and gives him another bollocking. They filmed this about 8 or 10 times and then were done. Colin bundled up, walked back to the trailers, and I realised that he was accompanied by Livia, all in black and bundled up as well. I didn't recognise anyone else about. There was an extra dressed as a vicar, so not sure if that is important to the story. They seemed to start packing up at 12:30, and I asked some security type if they were going to be there all day, and he said they were told to expect to have an early day, to be done around 12, so I decided to go. He didn't seem to know anything else about it all. Hugh walked by me as I was leaving and gave the snub to some young American girls who were going mental for him. Didn't see Colin again. I was freezing enough myself so I was a bit happy to get a move on it. Anyway, couldn't hear a lot like MarkG could unfortunately, but still a pretty cool day for me. If you need more detail, just ask! And Karen, if you hear anything else from this lovely friend of yours, let us know! Oh and I have pictures from my mini digital spy camera but I doubt they turned out well since I was pretty far away. Will check when I get home though and send any decent ones on to Karen.

Awesome, Emma!!! Way to go! Thank goodness for well placed and timed meetings. All kinds of fun stuff this morning :-D Great way to start my day.

(Emma) Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Wow how much do I love living in this city. ROFLMAO Quite a lot I'd imagine! Thanks for the report!

(Emma) she has a signed picture of Colin above her bed, and soon she was regretting having that operation as her husband suggested she could go and have his children :) LOL! Too bad you couldn't steer the husband over to Livia to repeat his comment. ;-) Mark Darcy was in a very dark (I thought black at first but maybe very dark blue) suit, pinstripe And the pinstripes are, thankfully, not of the "Badabing" variety this time. Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Wow how much do I love living in this city. And we're glad you're there. *smooches* Ace reportage, Emma!! Don't worry about the dialogue for this bit. Hopefully, my friend has snatched up whatever script pages were being used that day.

(Emma) Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Wow how much do I love living in this city. Emma! I love that you love living in that city! I'm soooooo glad you got there to see this bit! Wet shirt! Wonderful! You deserve a high paid position as ace reporter for Sit Up Britain! And you saw Livia! The bambinos must have been at 'play group'. ;-)

(EmmaB from Sit Up Drool) Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Emma! Excellent coverage of wet shirt scene. How wonderful that you were able to see the filming. And you even got to see him with a towel or two! ;-D

(Lisa) (EmmaB from Sit Up Drool)... (LOL...Great one, Lisa!) Congrats ,Emma, after missing Borough Market glad you made this one. Were there many fans around?

LOL I really was a reporter this time - two cameras going and taking notes just in case I forgot anything, writing on a bit of scrap paper on bended knee. There were only about 20 of us that were outside the filming area on my side of the fountains, some probably elsewhere that I couldn't see or didn't notice. The biggest group were the American teenagers crazy for Hugh. Even funnier, at one point they were trying to tell one of their own where else she would know Colin from, and they indicated that he was a bit old anyway, and he just played the dad in WAGW. Hello, when is Huge's b'day, kids?! Have you seen the wrinkles on that man's face?? I saw them today!

Hello, when is Huge's b'day, kids? True, but he's never played a father to anything other than a newborn (way back when in Nine Months). It's all screen image and, as you might remember, Colin received a special award on his last birthday from: along with the dog and slipper plaque. It's all perception. Movie magic. Movie fantasy. ;-)

We-el, Hugh was sort of a dad in "About a Boy";-) But wait til Colin is the father of six (nine?) in GWAPE....

Oh Emma, what a treat for you and all of us. Thanks so much for being there. (Emma)Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! I can't even begin to imagine it. At any point did his jacket come off? (Lisa)Congrats ,Emma, after missing Borough Market glad you made this one Emma, it seems like everytime you miss him something better comes along. Bravo! (Karen)Care for another box of moss products?? ;-) Do they come with a round-trip ticket to London?;-) Guess Liva was there to help him towel off...warm him up. Sheesh!

closing tags, sorry. Just a bit fired up, here

Nice color pic from the Daily Record:

(LisaJH) Emma! Excellent coverage of wet shirt scene. How wonderful that you were able to see the filming. And you even got to see him with a towel or two! ;-D LOL! I didn't even think about that bit! Emma got her very own towel scene! (Linda) Guess Liva was there to help him towel off...warm him up. Sheesh! Get the blood flowing again...a bit pervy really! ;-D (Linda) closing tags, sorry. Just a bit fired up, here ROTFL...a bit! You added a big ol' blank page too....hitting the space bar in anticipation? Excitment? Don't worry, I'm right there with you! ;-) Well done Emma! May your picture be in the paper and may Mark Darcy deliver it himself (the new face of Drool current affairs!!!)!

(Tress)ROTFL...a bit! You added a big ol' blank page too....hitting the space bar in anticipation? Excitment? Don't worry, I'm right there with you! ;-) Must you point out my indiscretions in an assembly such as this?;-) (Tress)Emma got her very own towel scene! Even though it was over his head...nah. I'll stop there;-)

It's interesting to note that Hugh Grant is exactly 1 day older than Colin, having been born on September 9, 1960, and Colin the day after.

(EmmaB from Sit Up Drool) Well, it's not every day you get to see himself...in person...in a wet shirt! Excellent! You did it! 1. The white shirt is very covered by the jacket, or does he lose the jacket? 2. Where did he hold the hot water bottle, his tummy? ;-) 3. When did Livia appear, just at the end? Can't wait for the pictures. Now back to Emma in the studio. :-D

I finally have a present of my own to share:BJD sound files. After months of trying to figure out how to make wav files from my DVD drive on my PC, have finally figured out how to do it. (It's all about the right software programs...;-)) Anyway, I created all of them except for the first and last clips. Can you tell I'm fixated on the blue soup scene? ;-) Will now go back and dissect other chapters and will add more BJD clips in the next several days. I hope you enjoy them.

(Emma) soon she was regretting having that operation as her husband suggested she could go and have his children :) Where's the fun in having his children...it's the tryingto have his children part I'd like more;-)! Thank you Emma!

My pics are not good, as predicted. Managed to take several of the ground in my haste to get stuff as it likes to turn off if I don't use it for 3 seconds. But that colour one is REALLY good - that is exactly what they were wearing today too. I know it's taking place just after BJD1 but isn't it a bit much that they are wearing the same clothes as in the first movie? Moon, I don't think he fights without the jacket. I did just see him with the dress shirt on but I can't think of when they filmed this. I think I just saw it as they would put a parka on him or whatever. I could be wrong, but I think it's all in jacket. I only saw Hugh holding a hot water bottle to himself, actually. I just saw Colin pass one to someone. Livia was probably around earlier, I just didn't realise it was her until the end. Focused more on him than people around him, funnily enough =)

Here's the story to go with the fight pic. From Channel 4 news: GRANT AND FIRTH HIT IT OFF BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY hunk COLIN FIRTH took a fight scene for the upcoming sequel a bit too seriously - and ended up hitting co-star HUGH GRANT in the face. The British sex symbols were filming THE EDGE OF REASON in London yesterday (22OCT03) when Firth smashed his fist into Grant's face by mistake. One onlooker says, "At one stage Colin did actually hit Hugh in the face and they had to stop filming. But they were soon laughing about it." The pair were seeing fighting on screen in the original film where their character's MARK DARCY and DANIEL CLEAVER battle over Bridget played by RENEE ZELLWEGER.

I checked *www.mirror.co.uk* and searched colin firth-an article written today came up-nothing new but it's still fun....(Sorry I don't know how to put up links)

RZ was just on E!News Live at Premiere Magazine awards for women. Not sure of the name of the event. Renee said she was 'jet-lagged retarded'. Host asked her if that could be found in Webster's. They showed a few clips of BJD1. Cute. Renee at play while ODB was freezing in a fountain;-)OK, Hugh was in there freezing, too.

The wet man himself: http://www.globephotos.com/scripts/kws30pre.exe?site=GLOBEPH&maxhits=12&picktype=GfxOnly&type=GfxOnly&search=K33665&hmessage=COLIN+FIRTH+CLIMBING+OUT+OF+A+FOUNTAIN+ON+THE+BRIDGET+JONES+-+THE+EDGE+OF+REASON+FILMSET+IN+HYDE+PARK,+CENTRAL+LONDON++10/23/2003&ShowTotal=on&fmaxhits=&submit=lsearch

(Karen) The wet man himself: Mr. Darcy! Lovely! Even though he is wee (getting v. v. close to computer screen helps, but co-workers are beginning to think I have gone mad...must back off and take in his dampness at a distance!) Thank you Karen!

I saw the guy taking those with a mega giant paparazzi zoom lenses. Hmmm, now I know what to ask for for Christmas...

She can't be done already?? http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/8964.htm

Have you not heard of having a few days off (scheduled, so you could support a cause)? ;-)

Snippet in our local paper in the Entertainment News section (normally a compilation from other papers and magazines) "Bad news for Darcy fans......an aggrieved extra on the set of TEOR reports "He (CF)is still very much in love with his wife. They were smiling and joking together, and at one point he pulled her towards him and kissed her.".. The extra added that her own boyfriend was only interested in motorbikes and she was going to dump him!" LOL!

and at one point he pulled her towards him and kissed her... Awww, what a sweet image Bethan. Thanks.

I wonder if that is my friend referred to as an "intimate" moment that someone caught via a camera phone, which resulted in the heightened security around the location shoot.

I wonder if that is my friend referred to as an "intimate" moment that someone caught via a camera phone, which resulted in the heightened security around the location shoot. LOL, Karen! Wot? Livia needs to be protected from all her husband's fans? ;-) Maybe there is truth to that stalker report. ;-)

(Bethan) He (CF)is still very much in love with his wife. They were smiling and joking together, and at one point he pulled her towards him and kissed her.".. That,gives me the vapors... Clouds do not always mean rain, but smoke is a sure sign of fire. African Proverb ( - ) Far waters cannot quench near fires. Chinese Proverb ( - ) You cannot put a fire out with spit. Armenian Proverb ( - ) Kindle not a fire you cannot put out. Chinese Proverb ( - ) And.. You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven years. English Proverb ( - )

(Maria)And.. You may poke a man's fire after you've known him for seven years. English Proverb ( - ) Oh could we make hay with these! Thanks much;-)))

Renee is supposed to be cohosting some type of cancer benefit in LA towards the end of this month. That must be her reason for her minibreak.

She received a "Women in Hollywood" award the other night as well. Am sure she's not done filming. These people zip back and forth across the country and the pond like it's a walk around the block. BTW, the link from MCN to the pic and article Maria posted was: "Somebody has been swallowing her food." ;-) Thanks for the on-the-scene reporting, Emma! "A happy Colin is a working Colin." Keep cranking out those movies!:-)

"Bad news for Darcy fans......an aggrieved extra on the set of TEOR reports "He (CF)is still very much in love with his wife. They were smiling and joking together, and at one point he pulled her towards him and kissed her.".. I'm sad that they think this is bad news....I think it's great news. Glad he's happy. Like Mari said: "A happy Colin is a working Colin." Keep cranking out those movies!:-) Thanks Bethan (and Maria for all the fire proverbs!!)

If people are looking for glossy mag prints of the location pictures, the 25-31 October issue of Heat (on UK newsstands this past Tuesday, but in the US now) and 28 October Hello have big spreads of pics from Primrose Hill. There's a good caption for this pic, which naturally is in the center fold; otherwise, I could make a better scan. It reads: You're not supposed to kiss with your nose and chin. Keep practising" And this one said: Now Renee had gained weight Colin had something to rest his head on: Heat's article: Bridget's love scene It's the romantic reunion we've all been waiting for...nearly three years since their lips locked on screen. Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth are finally getting united once again for Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Hurrah! Renee and Colin--otherwise known as Bridget Jones and her boyfriend, dashing barrister Mark Darcy--filmed their passionate scene on Primrose Hill in London and these pictures show that the old chemistry is back with a bang. We can't wait to see the final result. In the new film--due to be released next year--Bridget begins to have doubts about her relationship with Mark. Anyone who's read the book knows how things turn out, so we won't spoil it for those of you who haven't. One thing's for sure, after splitting from boyfriend Jack White, Renee's on-screen love life looks a tad more eventful than her real life as a singleton. [Ed note: That's pretty mean.]

"You're not supposed to kiss with your nose and chin. Keep practising" Moon, you wrote that, didn't you. ;-D

Methinks Mrs.CF has heard this one: "Husbands are like fires. They go out if unattended." (Zsa Zsa Gabor)

Quite a few more of the fountain/wet shots are clickable now: http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal4.html not a happy camper, with a transparent shirt...

And the winner of the wet shirt contest! Mr. Darcy!!!! Congratulations!! Crikey! That shirt is sheer....tie and jacket getting in the way a bit though! Thank you Karen!

(KarenR)Quite a few more of the fountain/wet shots are clickable now: Now that's what I call a wet shirt. (The original from P&P2 didn't do anything for me - it looked almost dry IMHO).

Thank you, Karen. Looks like the hands and hair pulling scenes from BJD1! MD's hands over DC's face reminds me of the scene just before they crash into the restaurant. I can't wait to see larger ones of that last row...Colin coming out of the fountain;-)

Try these on for size;-) http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news/news2249.htm

This one makes me LOL:

when Firth smashed his fist into Grant's face by mistake. Now wouldn't THAT be just the perfect thing to include among the extras on the DVD? (yeah, right) Thanks, Emma (you lucky girl!!!) for the set report, and thanks to everybody who's found pictures. We're going to know 80% of the plot by the time shooting is over, aren't we?

(Janet)(The original from P&P2 didn't do anything for me - it looked almost dry IMHO). But, but..... you could see his cute little nips in that shirt! Call me crazy but I liked it very well indeed.:-)))

(A Naughty Bee) you could see his cute little nips in that shirt! ROTFL....okay, I was thinking that but didn't say it! But I do think the shirt in TEOR has more potential....if only someone would liberate him of the jacket!

I'd like to thank everyone for their reports, articles and pics posted over the past few weeks. I'm especially happy for Emma - you lucky girl!! London is definitely the place to be right now.

The wet shirt from TEOR is IMHO definitely out of this world, with or without the jacket.

From the Daily Mirror BRIDGET GROANS DIARY Oct 23 2003 By Fiona Cummins, Ms Showbiz GRUNTING and groaning, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth come to blows as they film a scene from their new movie, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The pair startled passers-by in London's Hyde Park yesterday as they staged an amazingly realistic fight sequence. One onlooker said: "They were knocking the hell out of each other. It seemed like they were genuinely going at it." In the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, Colin, 43, stars as handsome Mark Darcy, the heroine's lawyer boyfriend. Hugh, also 43, reprises his role as caddish Daniel Cleaver, Bridget's one-time boss and ex-lover. It's the second time they have used their fists to settle a row. They famously smashed through a restaurant window during a bust-up in the original film. At the time Colin joked: "He says I fight like a girl." The movie, due out next year, stars Texan Renee Zellweger as Bridget. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/page.cfm?objectid=13544920&method=full&siteid=50143

Here's the copy accompanying the Us magazine spread (November 3 issue). Dear Diary: Has Renee Zellweger's character found true love? In this scene for 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, she and boyfriend Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) walk out of her flat, kiss and part ways for work. But he stops suddenly, thinks a moment and runs back to tell her he loves her! "It's all very romantic," an on-set source tells Us. "And even when the cameras aren't rolling, Renee and Colin have an excellent rapport." "While she and Colin waited for the director to say 'action,' Renee was whispering in Colin's ear and giggling," an on-set source says of the October 15 shoot. "Renee is newly-single, says a source. "But she's not acting like a woman with a broken heart. There are 5 pics in all.

Thanks for the articles, ladies! I will have to get that US mag. Tress, I also thought that picture very funny. u're not supposed to kiss with your nose and chin. Keep practising" (Dorine), Moon you wrote that, didn't you. ;-D LOL! To think that a perfect stranger also zoomed in on it. I wonder if she lurks here. ;-)

"But she's not acting like a woman with a broken heart. Hmmmmm...... From Jack White to Oooh, yeah. I'd have a tough time forgetting about Jack if I were her. ;-D

I never could understand the attraction, and I'm a big fan of the White Stripes. It's sad to think that she can't get a date? Or keep a relationship. Jim Carrey seemed to be very taken with her, it's odd how she broke it off.

I'm a big fan of the White Stripes. Me, too. Amy turned me on to them. It's sad to think that she can't get a date? Not just her, though. Minnie Driver, GP, and someone else I can't remember said they couldn't get dates. I'm sure it can be intimidating for any guy. I'm not surprised she can't keep a relationship. She's always on the go. And who knows where her head is really at. I know there are couples who do it, but look how many celebrity couples have broken up this year for a variety of reasons, I'm sure. It could have been JC who was the problem. His second wife broke it off with him, too, I believe.

Long interview with Helen Fielding in today's Sunday Telegraph supplement, mainly about her new novel (a thriller about a female spy which the interviewer didn't seem to like very much). But, (quote) "fans will be pleased to hear that Fielding's plans for the future include doing a third Bridget Jones book"

Oh my! I really didn't think she would. Thanks, Bethan.

(Bethan)(quote) "fans will be pleased to hear that Fielding's plans for the future include doing a third Bridget Jones book" (Karen)Oh my! I really didn't think she would. LOL. Here comes "Rocky 3"..$$$$$

(Bethan) "fans will be pleased to hear that Fielding's plans for the future include doing a third Bridget Jones book" OMG!! I was just talking about this to a certain fanfic writer of BJD stories! ;-) I said it just begged to be a trilogy! Wow! I think it's great news...as long as she ends it at three (odd numbers just feel 'right'). (Evelyn) LOL. Here comes "Rocky 3"..$$$$$ And by the time it is written and 'filmed' (more $$$$), ODB will be sending his youngest to university! ;-) HF better get a move on!

(Tress)And by the time it is written and 'filmed' (more $$$$), ODB will be sending his youngest to university! ;-) HF better get a move on! Yeah, and by the time the three musketeers agree on another script, we'll all be watching from Whining Whores;-) (Evelyn)Here comes "Rocky 3"..$$$$$ LOL, it worked for SS.

(Bethan)(quote) "fans will be pleased to hear that Fielding's plans for the future include doing a third Bridget Jones book" (Karen)Oh my! I really didn't think she would. She didn't exactly get a good review with her "other" book. She ain't stupid. ;-) (Tress) HF better get a move on! I have a feeling she wouldn't have announced it unless she's already into it. Which is a vvg thing. The question is, what will she do to break them up again? And, what will Daniel do this time? I think I see George Clooney on the horizon. ;-) Thanks, Betham!

(Moon Dreams)The question is, what will she do to break them up again? And, what will Daniel do this time? I think I see George Clooney on the horizon. ;-) Maybe they don't break up - they were very much together at the end of TEOR, albeit on the way to Thailand, I think. The story could focus on their post-marriage life together.

(Bethan) ..."fans will be pleased to hear that Fielding's plans for the future include doing a third Bridget Jones book" Oh no. I mean..., okay, but would you please not make a movie out of it? Or if you do, could you please give Colin something to do other than look gorgeous and awkward? That's no big stretch for him, and I'd really like to see him do something in a BJ movie. I'm keeping my fingers (and everything else I have) crossed. (Janet) The story could focus on their post-marriage life together. LOL Janet, now that's a scary thought. For me it's the getting there that's interesting. Once they get married...Yawn! Once again, a million thanks for all the pics, articles, and other goodies. I'm feeling quite spoiled. :-)

(Ildi) For me it's the getting there that's interesting. Once they get married...Yawn! I so agree and don't really understand the desire to see them move into the normal, everyday lives of average people, better suited for the Lifetime Channel. ;-)

Could you imagine, Bridget and Mark expecting a baby? Will Helen really go there? Nah! I see George Clooney. ;-)

From Empire.. Jacinda Barrett, talked to us a little about her role in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason which is currently filming in London. 'I work with Mark Darcy and Bridget becomes obsessed, in the way Bridget does, that we're having an affair and are falling madly in love, and that I'm right for Mark in every way she's not. Then lots of stuff ensues and she goes off to Thailand and they break up. Then you find out there's big twist - but I'm not going to give that away.'

Big twist? Let's guess: Jacinda is in love with Daniel and was working for Mark so as to spy on him. ;-)

(Ildi)I'd really like to see him do something in a BJ movie. Well, apparently he runs in Hyde Park next...that's doing something;-)! sorry but I couldn't resist

So, she's pretty much functioning like Rebecca, without being the jellyfisher.

But why couldn't they actually have Rebecca, I wonder. What would be a sticking point to that. This scenario is sounding very pedestrian...and rehashed. Didn't one of the recent articles or blurbs say it was his secretary? Didn't RC work on this script, too? Or maybe it just sounds like he did. Shades of AR/ET's story in LA.

(KarenR)I so agree and don't really understand the desire to see them move into the normal, everyday lives of average people, better suited for the Lifetime Channel. ;-) I didn't mean I desired that. - But life with Bridget would never be normal and everyday, married or not!

The British I Love Lucy? But, but... who plays the bongos?

(Dorine)But why couldn't they actually have Rebecca Doesn't make sense since Bridget is going to become obsessed anyway. Unless the Rebecca/Secretary role will be almost the same. We never really know exactly what went on with Mark and Rebecca. There were all those bloody hints about it, but did he ever really stick his f---ing tongue down her f---ing throat?;-)

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - At the premiere of "The Human Stain" at the London Film Festival this past weekend, Jacinda Barrett discussed her upcoming role in the "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." "There's a big twist," the Australian actress said, "but I'm not going to give that away." It is unclear whether this twist signals a departure from the novel by Helen Fielding on which "Edge of Reason" is based, especially since Fielding also had a hand in the screenplay. Barrett also explained more about her role to British website Empire Online. "I work with Mark Darcy and Bridget becomes obsessed, in the way Bridget does, that we're having an affair and are falling madly in love," she said, "and that I'm right for Mark in every way she's not." The sequel to the 2001 hit "Bridget Jones's Diary" will bring back Renee Zellweger as the adorable title character, Colin Firth as Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant as the incorrigible Daniel Cleaver. "Edge of Reason" is currently filming in London and is scheduled for release in November 2004. "The Human Stain," which also stars Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman, opens this Friday, Oct. 31. http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---19227,00.html

FYI, all the Hyde Park pix are now "clickable" http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal4.html

Thanks, Karen! Ok, all those who said they weren't affected by the P&P wet shirt scene, but are now with MD, raise your hands. *waving both hands, as was affected by both* ;-) Am surprised he agreed to this....but v. happy! :-D

Yes! That's my keepsake. Clinging, baby! ;-) Thank you Karen!

(Dorine)*waving both hands, as was affected by both* ;-) I'll wave both for TEOR wet shirt. (Dorine)Am surprised he agreed to this....but v. happy! It surprised me, too. I guess he's over it;-) But since the interview is out I assume the wet shirt will stand in as the Darcy connection (for those in the know, of course)

Re: clickable pics...My goodness, he *is* dripping* wet. Poor baby needs someone to wring him out. He looks none-too-happy either and do you suppose the look back over his shoulder was in response to a comment from the peanut gallery? Thanks Karen, I needed a late-afternoon sweet, this just fit the bill.

(BarbS) Re: clickable pics...My goodness, he *is* dripping* wet. Poor baby needs someone to wring him out. LOL...word on the street is that Livia was there to help wring! ;-) (Dorine) Am surprised he agreed to this....but v. happy! I'm over the moon! But ODB does have some thin...loooooooooooong legs. No complaints, but they are thin...and looooooooooooong (made especially nice due to clinging trousers)! Thank you Karen. Clickable is good...v.v. good!

Thanks Karen for the clickables! Do I see white undies peeking out on the 4th pic, or I'm just high on something?

(Ildi) Do I see white undies peeking out on the 4th pic, or I'm just high on something? Oh no! No! Not tighty whities! No! ;-) In my vivid imagination ODB wears gray boxers (a la Paul Ashworth) at all times (not the same ones mind you, he changes them in my imagination too)! ;-D I think it is just where the shirt has 'lapped over' making it appear darker there.....don't scare me like that! ;-)

(Ildi) Do I see white undies peeking out on the 4th pic, or I'm just high on something? (Tress) Not tighty whities! No! ;-) In my vivid imagination ODB wears gray boxers(a la Paul Ashworth)at all times (not the same ones mind you... High on something? Ildi, maybe, Tress absolutely. (Can't see a thing, calls for closer investigation.)

Article in today's Express, with large pic. Jacinda Barrett is Rebecca. - She certainly looks the part. Tall, slim, leggy and very good looking.

(Barb)(Can't see a thing, calls for closer investigation.) I just did the big clicks, and I can't see any undergarments. Waiting paitently for some big click towel pics. A very "big" thank you, boss.

Dorine)Am surprised he agreed to this....but v. happy! (Linda)It surprised me, too. I guess he's over it;-) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

(Dorine)Am surprised he agreed to this....but v. happy! (Linda)It surprised me, too. I guess he's over it;-) (Evelyn) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Just like RZ and the weight. And that's not to say I'm happy they are rehashing the fight, per se. Just at the clingy, wet shirt part. ;-)

(Tress) Not tighty whities! No! Oh, Tress! I had the same reaction as you -- but don't you think "Mark Darcy" WOULD wear tighty whities? Let's assume CF was just in character, and that he will not be stealing those particular costume items. Makes me feel better!

(Deb)but don't you think "Mark Darcy" WOULD wear tighty whities? Perish the thought. He did wear the boxers Bridget gave him as a gift...the ones that were folded on Rebecca's bed. MD strikes me as the boxer type. Not just any boxers, mind you. But I can definitely see the PA grey jobbers as well.

(Linda) MD strikes me as the boxer type. Not just any boxers, mind you. But I can definitely see the PA grey jobbers as well. Not wishing to trod on any sacred grey boxers, but can't get my brain around MD in PA-type grey boxers. Left/right, up/down, black/white (threw that it so you'd all know I'm speaking about opposites here, not anatomy,) Paul Ashworth/Mark Darcy. Maybe *after* Bridget, but not before. (At work so won't google "silk boxers" for suitable graphic....besides, that would likely be pushing subject too far.) ;-)

(BarbS) (At work so won't google "silk boxers" for suitable graphic....besides, that would likely be pushing subject too far.) ;-) Just for you Barb! Silk reindeer boxers! Very MD! ;-)

LOL Tress, shoulda known someone would go there....can just seem 'em in drawer next to reindeer sweater. (BTW, you're fast or at least, very efficient!)

(Tress)Just for you Barb! Silk reindeer boxers! Very MD! Tress, how long have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to use that photo, LOL!?! Perfect! Oooo, click to enlarge, indeed ;-)

(BrendaL) Tress, how long have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to use that photo... That was spur of the moment, two seconds of googling....really! Barb mentioned...I found. Was hoping to find one with one giant reindeer (similar to sweater) with opening right where....okay...really shouldn't go there! ;-)

From Empire (same pic as last night at GWAPE) Firth's Fightin' Talk Colin updates us on Bridget Jones 2 31/10/2003 Colin Firth has so far been having a bit of a rough time on the set of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Recent spy pictures to emerge from the production showed Firth locked in mortal combat with Hugh Grant - a reprisal of the classic brawl that marked the first film's high point - and the epic battle has taken its toll on the actor. "You may have noticed I've lost my voice," Firth told Empire Online. "It's not puberty, it's actually because I was freezing cold - we end up in the water in that fight. I spent a couple of days in a very, very cold pond with Hugh Grant, which socially was pleasant enough but has left me a little worse for wear." Resuming his role as the aloof and stand-offish Mark Darcy, Firth initially had reservations at returning to Bridget's world. "It's very odd actually, I think most of us were sceptical about whether� obviously a sequel is fraught with dangers but most of my fears were allayed the minute Renee opened her mouth. I thought, 'there's a lot more life in this now, she's great and we're going to want to see a lot more of this.'" So all is well, when he's not standing waist-deep in duckweed or getting his head kicked in by his bumbling co-star, who incidentally, Firth insists, would stand no chance in a real life rumble. "I'd kick his arse any day."

*****Breaking news**** http://news2000.libero.it/primopiano/pp3167.html TEOR to film in Rome. But it will not be Colin or Clooney, it will be... Hugh! They will film around the Vatican and the Spanish steps. My cousin in Milan tells me the news made other papers too. Any guesses as to why he's there?

I'm not sure we've seen this pic/article about same ol' same ol' weight gain. http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/8964.htm

"I'd kick his arse any day." LOL...place your bets here....I've got 20 quid down on ODB (I'm not that optimistic)!! Thanks Maria! Hope ODB's sore throat doesn't keep him from being social with his fans in NYC! He better be resting up this weekend and remember to pick up the blue suit from the cleaners!

(Tress)Hope ODB's sore throat doesn't keep him from being social with his fans in NYC I was just thinking the same thing. (Moon)TEOR to film in Rome. But it will not be Colin or Clooney, it will be... Hugh!. What's up with that?

It had to happen... ZELLWEGER OFFERED MILLIONS TO LOSE WEIGHT Actress RENEE ZELLWEGER has been offered a massive GBP2 million to shed the weight she's put on for the BRIDGET JONES sequel, once shooting has wrapped. Diet giants WEIGHTWATCHERS are tempting the OSCAR nominee with a GBP70,000-per-pound sponsorship deal if she manages to lose 30 pounds after the movie, which has already netted the actress a reported GBP15 million. The company want Zellweger to follow SARAH FERGUSON, THE DUCHESS OF YORK's slimming plan and appear with her in adverts when filming finishes on the BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON set at the start of next year (04). An insider says, "This is the easiest cash she'll ever earn. Being paid to eat more to play Bridget again is great, but getting even more cash just to shift that weight is beyond belief." Published: Oct 31, 2003 http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/news_story.jsp?storyId=2415

Any guesses as to why he's there? I wonder if this is the "clever solution" to the interview problem that has been hinted at. As far as I could make out, the real obstacle to Bridget interviewing "Colin Firth" was not that CF couldn't play two roles (a smart MD and a scruffy bearded Colin) but more because CF as himself, is not famous enough or a big enough movie star. Audiences (allegedly) just wouldn't get it - they would think "why is the actor who is playing Mark Darcy also playing another role?". But if Bridget goes to Rome to interview the famous movie star, Hugh Grant, then everyone *will* get it. Huge will be dastardly Daniel and then get the chance of another star turn as he plays the charming Hugh (perhaps different hair, dark glasses). He gets what could be the funniest scene in the film, and, of course, his star status is reinforced. I could be completely wrong about this! You may have noticed I've lost my voice," Firth told Empire Online. "It's not puberty, it's actually because I was freezing cold - we end up in the water in that fight. I spent a couple of days in a very, very cold pond with Hugh Grant, which socially was pleasant enough but has left me a little worse for wear." Oh dear, I hope he's dosing himself liberally with lemon and honey. Have to say I wondered about this scene - it really was very cold that day. The water must have been freezing! An insider says, "This is the easiest cash she'll ever earn. Being paid to eat more to play Bridget again is great, but getting even more cash just to shift that weight is beyond belief." Do you think Renee will agree? She looks much more attractive with the extra weight gain (IMHO), and a misguided advertising campaign like this would send out all the wrong signals.

(Bethan)Do you think Renee will agree? She looks much more attractive with the extra weight gain (IMHO), and a misguided advertising campaign like this would send out all the wrong signals. I find it hard to believe that this offer is real. WW is a program for people who need to work to take weight off. Counting food points and exercising a mere 20 min per day. RZ has to work to put it on and runs regularly and gladly. She would not be a realistic role model for them and this is not a stupid organization. (ed. note.. in the spirit of full disclosure ed. is a WW vet and currently drop-out.:-(()

(Bethan)I wonder if this is the "clever solution" to the interview problem Was this solution mentioned recently? I thought Colin said several times that the interview scene had been dropped. (Maybe dropped only as far as the CF character is concerned)? We'll see. Or maybe the Rome thing is the 'big twist' that has been mentioned this week? We'll see.

I can't believe for one second she gained 30 pounds. She was indeed thin, but not *that* thin that *30* pounds looks normal.

(Linda), Or maybe the Rome thing is the 'big twist' that has been mentioned this week? We'll see. I keep thinking Hannibal at the end of SotL, he's walking alone in the Bahamas. My take, in TEOR, Daniel, was able to escape going to prison in Thailand and is loose in Rome, maybe disguised as a priest. ;-) There's a twist! LOL!

Did anyone see the latest Saturday Night Live? I only caught the tail end of a segment, a spoof on an entertainment news show. But to my surprise, there on the background were two huge posters of Mark Darcy kissing Bridget Jones on the sidewalk. I have no idea what - if anything - was said about the posters, but I sure am curious. I would have watched the episode but the host was Kelly Ripa, a fan of whom I am not.

I think I had that on at that point, too, but didn't pay attention to it for a couple of reasons... 1. I was talking to someone and only half paying attention, 2. SNL really sucks more often than not, in IMNSHO, and I wouldn't pay attention to it even without a distraction, let alone have it on in the first place. It was only on as it is, as the person was illustrating a point about the TV and that's the channel it ended up on. Guess I'll have to break down and watch the repeat if I remember.

(Moon)TEOR to film in Rome. But it will not be Colin or Clooney, it will be... Hugh! They will film around the Vatican and the Spanish steps. 17 pics of this here... http://www.lifepress.com/en/index.htm

Thanks, Maria, but it sure didn't look like they were filming. I like Moon's idea of the "twist" showing Daniel in Rome a la Hannibal Lecter. ;-)

(Katty)Did anyone see the latest Saturday Night Live? I only caught the tail end of a segment, a spoof on an entertainment news show. But to my surprise, there on the background were two huge posters of Mark Darcy kissing Bridget Jones on the sidewalk. I had taped SNL just checked it. The segment is about RZ talking about her weight gain for EOR. Her weight coach (that Horatio guy) comes on to tell how he got her to gain. Very stupid but lovely huge posters of that kiss from US mag, one of MD and BJ walking, and BJ on the horse. They even had a mock-up poster of The Edge of Reason with the same kiss photo. It's quite a long skit.

I'll grab the clip as soon as this program on Jesus, Mary and the rumors I'll grab the clips as soon as this program on Jesus, Mary and the rumors around new evidence of the Holy Grail, Da Vinci etc. stops tivoing. Dot is watching it. Email me for url.

Helen Fielding was on UK TV last night, on the Frank Skinner Show. Talking about, among other things, TEOR. Apparently Bridget lands in sewage when she makes her parachute jump -Yuk!!! And she says the film is being released next summer.

Thanks to Janet and Bethan for the timely reports from across the pond!

Free tickets offer for LA preview on 10 November in December's Empire magazine (UK edition). - Take your magazine along to a UGC cinema to claim your tickets.

Helen Fielding was on BBC breakfast show this am: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/breakfast/3243801.stm

Several new on-set pics of RZ crossing bridge (I think) over at zreview. Here's the link... http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news.shtm

From Music From The Movies: Gregson-Williams to score 'Bridget Jones' sequel: The sequel to the 2001 hit comedy Bridget Jones's Diary, based on Helen Fielding's novel, will get a score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. The first film was scored by Patrick Doyle, who is not going to be involved in the sequel. Ren�e Zellweger, however, returns in the film which is directed by Beeban Kidron (To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar!). The film is entitled Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason and slated for premiere in November 2004. Gregson-Williams, whose latest scores includes Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas, The Rundown and Veronica Guerin, has also been hired to write the original score for DreamWorks' upcoming animated adventure Madagascar, directed by Eric Darnell (Antz) and Conrad Vernon. The film is coming out in 2005 and will feature the voices of The Rock, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith and David Schwimmer.

(Mary) The sequel to the 2001 hit comedy Bridget Jones's Diary, based on Helen Fielding's novel, will get a score composed by Harry Gregson-Williams... ...Who happens to be the brother of Rupert Gregson-Williams, who composed that gorgeous musical score for WAGW. Isn't it interesting? I wish they did another CD with the original score on that one. Good find, Mary! Now we know that at least the music is going to be good. ;-)

This is rather bizarre: Also there: Kidman's Human Stain co-star Jacinda Barrett, who'll be seen in 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason as Renee Zellweger's lesbian love interest. http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2003-11-17-kidman-award_x.htm Now, she was the one who said there was a "big twist" and she wasn't going to reveal it. (See message 474 above) All this is so confusing as she's the one who's playing MD's secretary who Bridget thinks is having an affair with Mark. OK, the big twist is that she's a lesbian and couldn't possibly be having an affair with him???? So how does that make her Bridget's lesbian love interest?? Another case of 2 + 2 = 28?

Another case of 2 + 2 = 28? Don't go there. Let us wait....

(Karen) So how does that make her Bridget's lesbian love interest?? Very interesting! Maybe...maybe she's in love with Bridget and uses Mark to get closer to her! Inviting Mark places knowing that Bridget will come with him...Bridget thinks it's an interest in MD, when really it is an interest in her! It could work...would be v. v. odd, but can see funny moments (especially if Mark knows she's a lesbian). Can't wait for this film...the play by play pics don't even help the anticipation! They just make me wonder more!

Good scenario, Tress, especially if Mark knows about her preference.

as Renee Zellweger's lesbian love interest Agree, could be funny, but in the scheme of things can you imagine the speculation in the press once this makes the media rounds? Hash and rehash like the donut/gaining weight stuff.

Firth Likes Zellweger 'Squishier' Mon, Nov 17, 2003, 02:11 PM PT By Holly Aguirre LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Colin Firth has given women across the world yet another reason to adore him. Just like everyone else who has weighed in, Firth has an opinion about Renee Zellweger's size. The two are reprising their roles for the sequel of "Bridget Jones's Diary" currently filming in London. The Oscar-nominated actress, normally a waif-thin size four, packed on approximately 30 pounds for "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" by consuming large amounts of fatty foods for three months. Firth cannot understand what the big deal is all about. "I find it absolutely astounding that a woman puts on half a pound and the world's paparazzi follow her around taking pictures of her bottom," he tells Zap2it.com. Now there are rumors that she has been offered a mammoth $3.2 million to shed the weight once shooting has wrapped. Reportedly, WeightWatchers is dangling a $110,000-per-pound sponsorship deal if she manages to lose the weight after shooting commences. Firth, however, likes her just the way is she is. "I kind of like her a little bit more squishier," continues Firth. "I mean she looks great when she drops the weight, too." Firth can currently be seen languishing in the South of France in "Love Actually." Zellweger stars in "Cold Mountain" opening on Christmas day.

Note - Add "squishier" to the list of words I would really love to hear him say. Along with "erotic", "paprika",and "would you like another glass of wine" ;-))

Mention of Jacinda B reminds me that there was a bit about her in Baz's column in the Mail the week before last: "I'm Colin F's pupil (Ed note: a junior barrister) and Bridget is convinced we're having an affair," explained Jacinda. Jacinda was keen for me to know that the Rebecca she plays on screen is very different from the insufferable Rebecca in HF's novel

(MariaT) Add "squishier" to the list of words I would really love to hear him say. Along with "erotic", "paprika",and "would you like another glass of wine" ;-)) In LA I like to hear him say to the landlady in France:"Alone, again"

So, Jacinda does play a character named Rebecca. How odd that they would name her that if she wasn't to be 'the Rebecca' in the book. Thanks, Barbara.

(Evelyn) In LA I like to hear him say to the landlady in France: "Alone, again" Doesn't he say that when he truly is alone? I thought he says it when he sits down (indoors) at his house in France..."Alone again....naturally" (I remember laughing a bit at the cheesy song reference). I could be having a one off though (wouldn't be the first time)...and sorry...off topic! (ODB) "...a little bit more squishier" LOL...Does he need the "more"? Like "more better" (think his mum called him up and said "Colin. Inproper use of the word squishy"??). (Maria) Note - Add "squishier" to the list of words I would really love to hear him say. Along with "erotic", "paprika",and "would you like another glass of wine" ;-)) LOL...And I want to hear him say..."Ab-sol-utely squishier!" (which is a possibility if I'm around)! Along with "Not atall" and "Come over here, I have something I want to show you!" ;-D

(Tress)I thought he says it when he sits down (indoors) at his house in France.. He does, but I think he speaks to the housekeeper about coming to France alone this time which is what, I think, Evelyn referrd to. (Maria) Along with "erotic", "paprika",and "would you like another glass of wine" ;-)) And just once I want to hear him say F--k. Only because he says it so very dearly. If they're going to give us a Rebecca, why can't we have the insufferable one from the book?

"squishier" My first thought was FF. Has ODB run into Miss Zane lately? (Tress) Along with "Not atall" and "Come over here, I have something I want to show you!" ;-D ROTF. I'm on my way. Re Rebecca: the great EOR mystery continues...

(Maria) Add "squishier" to the list of words I would really love to hear him say. Along with "erotic", "paprika",and "would you like another glass of wine" ;-)) (Karen) I want to hear him say..."Ab-sol-utely squishier!" (which is a possibility if I'm around)! Along with "Not atall" and "Come over here, I have something I want to show you!" ;-D (Linda) And just once I want to hear him say F--k. I think what I want to hear him say is unprintable here. ;-D LOL, we sound like those Wisconsin chicks in LA...."How do you say 'table?'" ;-) I find the Rebecca stuff odd, but will have to reserve judgement til we know more.

Hmmm . .I'll take ODB calling me "squishier" any day . .as long as he proceeds it with the words "I like you" and is saying it directly to me at the time! Look me right in the eyes and hold me in your arms, Colin, and say what you will . . you could read me the telephone directory . .I'll take anything!

Hey. I don't contribute much, but I thought some of you might get a little laugh out of this. My fabulous, supportive friend, Dan, sent it to me. As I am not savvy enough to post the actual image, I'll just post the link TO the image. http://www.worth1000.com/view.asp?image=51288

Argh. Apparently I'm crap at posting URLs, as well as actual images. Sorry sorry sorry. I don't know how to fix it though, so it's cut and paste for you, and search the tutorials for me.... My bad.

Don't despair! The cut & paste works just fine, and the Bridget Jones spoof is a hoot! I love CF as the cute little tag-along boy character, and Hughie as the ditzy girl sidekick. AND you can order the image on all sorts of thingies. v.v.g. Dena!

Funny stuff Dena! Thanks for sharing.:-))

Dena, that photo is brilliant! Very happy that Huge is the girlie :-D Thanks for this!

Cute Dena! . .Perhaps Hugh should think about doing his next role in drag?

He *does* look pretty with long, blond hair! And it would separate him from that "good guy" role he so dislikes. :) I think I'll take Colin sans baseball hat, though. Something fishy about that.

Is it just me, or Colin in that baseball hat looks like Michael J. Fox? Thanks Dena, good find!

Maybe a new line or two... Bridget Jones Returns! by Angel Cohn Bridget Jones The tabloids have been making a big deal about all those extra pounds Ren�e Zellweger packed on for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, the forthcoming sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). But Colin Firth, reprising his role as Bridget's dashing beau Mark Darcy, doesn't see what all the fuss is about. "I've always preferred Ren�e, physically, in Bridget mode," he says. "I think that it's very pleasing. She's a very beautiful girl whatever she does, but I think that [as] Bridget [she] looks gorgeous and I wouldn't see any great need to get on the treadmill afterward." The 43-year-old Love Actually star is still a bit befuddled by all of the attention the followup is generating. "About a month ago, I was told, 'Don't say anything about the film, don't give anything away,'" he notes. "Then, every shot that we do is followed, frame by frame, by the world's paparazzi, and it's in the papers the same day that we shot it. I've never worked in those circumstances before. It's like doing live, unrehearsed theater in the center of London." One picture that appeared in nearly every newspaper from the U.K. to Uzbekistan was of Firth and Hugh Grant engaged in yet another violent brawl over the British heroine. Interestingly, Firth doesn't mind violating the film's strict code of silence to tell us who won. "Hugh has always been a miserable fighter," he laughs. "I find that he's physically deteriorated in the last three years. I have to be very careful and gentle with him now. I keep finding myself saying, 'Sorry,' and calling him a nurse and giving him a pill and a blanket." http://www.tvguide.com/news/insider/031202c.asp

"I have to be very careful and gentle with him now. I keep finding myself saying, 'Sorry,' and calling him a nurse and giving him a pill and a blanket." LOL. In March 01 a few of us met the nurse on the BJD set at the Borough Market. Wonder if it's the same one. " "I've always preferred Ren�e, physically, in Bridget mode," he says. "I think that it's very pleasing. She's a very beautiful girl whatever she does, but I think that [as] Bridget [she] looks gorgeous and I wouldn't see any great need to get on the treadmill afterward." Yeah, yeah...I hear ya' This coming from a guy who diets and works out. And whose wife normally looks like a stick insect.

(TV Guide)"I find that he's physically deteriorated in the last three years. I have to be very careful and gentle with him now. I keep finding myself saying, 'Sorry,' and calling him a nurse and giving him a pill and a blanket." Way too funny . .take that Hugh!!!

Today's Daily Mail has 3 new photos from the set of TEOR. One is of Bridget's parents dressed in wedding clothes for a ceremony to renew their marriage vows, another is of Bridget attempting to catch her mother's bouquet and the third is of Bridget and Mark together. The photos are credited to Pukkapix.

From www.nydailynews.com: Girl-on-girl without end: It's not the Paris Hilton video, but Star magazine reports that Renee Zellwegger and Australian beauty Jacinda Barrett do some seriously sloppy lesbian kissing in the upcoming "Bridget Jones" sequel, now filming in London. (Where was the conversation going on about sticking to the book? Gah!)

Thanks, Barbara. Here's text from the Daily Mail: Is it Bridget's wedding? Has Bridget Jones finally got her wish for an idyllic wedding? From the bouquet in her arms and the man of her dreams beside her, it would certainly seem so. But, as with most things Bridget, all is not quite what it seems. Renee Zellweger, as the famous singleton, is actually the bridesmaid to her parents, who decide to renew their marriage vows after a brief separation. But the look of love she gives Colin Firth, who plays Mark Darcy, and her frantic rush to catch her mother's bouquet - it took three attempts - leaves no one in doubt that she's longing for the day when she will walk down the aisle as a bride. The scene is from the eagerly-awaited movie Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Hopes were raised that Bridget would marry after cast member Celia Imrie hinted there was a wedding in the new film - even though the character does not wed in the book - and then said: "Oops, I shouldn't have said that." A winter wonderland of snow and ice was created for the filming in Shere, Surrey. However, the real British weather interrupted shooting for most of the day as rain repeatedly destroyed the look of the fake snow. "In the end they had to do the scene in just three takes because rain kept on ruining the snowy effect," said an onlooker yesterday. "The whole cast looked very at ease with each other and they seemed to be having a good time." The cast are halfway through filming the sequel to Helen Fielding' s Bridget Jones, which is expected to be complete by January. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And the Sun also has an article: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2003560409,00.html with three pics of RZ trying to catch the bouquet. Colin's in a dark grey suit.

Adorable pics. Gaah, she has gained weight. Look at those arms; any football player would be proud to have 'em. Hold the *sermons*;-)

Thanks Karen! I like the top pic! ODB's hand on RZ's neck and holding asparagus (I do know that is not what it is, but that is what it kinda looks like!). The other two pictures are v. v. nice too! But they made me laugh. Colin looks fantastic, but his expressions are too funny! (Evelyn) Look at those arms; any football player would be proud to have 'em. My DH likes those versions better than her Chicago arms. He was pretty shocked when he saw her in that.....it was his one running comment. How veiny and ultra-thin her arms looked. If they stop filming in January, I bet by March she'll have her spaghetti arms back! She said on 20/20 that she had gained 28 lbs. It looks to be mostly in her face and arms. And she has a small pooch in the belly area. Still has thin legs (from the pics I've seen). I don't think she looks bad (well, LOL...the dress is pretty bad). Just different.

Thanks, Karen Gee I know he's tall,but he looks even taller in these photographs next to RZ.

Barbara - Thanks for the heads up & Karen - thanks for the link . . MMMMM . . .love the grey suit;) . .may have to ask for another keepsake . .where's Ada???? . .her lavendar bridesmaids dress is interesting . . .looks like a dead mink died around her shoulders ( after falling into some rit dye) . .was so hoping for Jude's wedding from the book to be in the film . .w/ Bridget cutting out the front of her dress after splashing nail varnish over it;) (Tress)She said on 20/20 that she had gained 28 lbs. It looks to be mostly in her face and arms. Hmm . .RZ seems to gain in her chest . . (not a bad trait my DH thinks;) . .that's what I thought when I caught a bit of the 20/20 thing . .also thought that too when I saw original BJD Last night just watched RZ in One True Thing .couldn't help getting a BJD flashback as her character, Ellen attempted to make a lunch for her mother's friends . .very reminicent of Bridget's birthday dinner fiasco . .half expected her to go around saying . .where the f*** is the f***ing tuna?

Great pictures, Karen, thanks! I too like Renee with the pounds on, too bad she probably won't keep at least some of it. (Evelyn) This coming from a guy who diets and works out. And whose wife normally looks like a stick insect. LOL! Don't hold anything back, Evelyn! Yeah, I know what you mean. Maybe what Colin means is that he likes every woman round and curvy, except the one he is closely related to, or he simply has had the "misfortune" of meeting only thin women all his life. ;-)

(Tress)Thanks Karen! I like the top pic! ODB's hand on RZ's neck and holding asparagus (I do know that is not what it is, but that is what it kinda looks like!). LOL, looks like he as a bit of asparagas on his jackt as well. Thanks Karen for the article and pictures. Glad to know they are getting some filming in amid all the publicity for other things;-)

Noticed someone on the train home reading the NY Post with a huge pic of Mark and Bridget different from the Sun's.

Here's a boatload of 'em! I have to say how pleased I am by the number of scenes CF is in so far.:-) http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news/news3126.htm

Oh! Mari!! Thanks!!!!!!! LOL...I think this is a new favorite 'look'!: And Bridget seems to have remembered her bunny tail (and tied it around her neck):

Whole boatload is right. By the time they finish filming we'll have all the scens on firth.com. He has to re-think his haircut. But Moon will approve of the shirt collar that fits. (Ildi)Maybe what Colin means is that he likes every woman round and curvy, except the one he is closely related to, or he simply has had the "misfortune" of meeting only thin women all his life. ;-) Now, why didn't I think of that;-) Jennifer ain't skinny.

(Evelyn) He has to re-think his haircut. You don't like it? . .I think I could have fun running my fingers through it;) Mari - thanks for that link!!! I love this pic: I'd love to work with him . .makes going to work all worth while, huh;)

(Evelyn) But Moon will approve of the shirt collar that fits. LOL! I wasn going to comment on the opposite when the first pics went up this morning...OK, back to work

Weel, I know things have been quiet around here for a while, but these pics certainly make up for it. Thanks, Karen. My favourite? Third row down, middle pic - I just love him in profile. And isn't Renee gazing up at him, just like Livia does so often?

Sorry for the double post. 'Weel' is the Scottish word for well, but in this case, it was a miss-key! (Evelyn)He has to re-think his haircut. I think it looks much better than it did in the first BJD film, although I would prefer it a little longer. And I do think he suits the slight weight gain very well. He was a shade too thin before.

Thanks for all the pictures, I love them all. He looks gorgeous. (Janet) And isn't Renee gazing up at him, just like Livia does so often? I would also look at him like that if I got the chance !-) On the DVD (extras) of BDJ, a lot of commentary was about how little time they had, to shoot certain scenes etc, and how certain scenes had to be rushed. With all the interruptions (as good as they are!) in the shooting of TEOR, I hope that the commentary isn't going to be: how little time we had and how we rushed the filming of TEOR. :(

Aishling has scanned yesterday's Daily Mail pics for us:

Thank you Aishling and Karen. "Pam" looks very Bridgety, as well.

This Grand Avenue comic was in the paper yesterday.

LOL! Thanks Brenda!

Cameras roll for sequel to Bridget Jones Dec 4 2003 Exclusive By John Williams HOLLYWOOD glamour descended on St James' Church, Shere, for the filming of a major British film. International stars Ren�e Zellweger and Colin Firth, as well as a host of British comic actors, were involved in the filming of the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary in the village on Monday. Two hundred extras and crew bustled around the normally peaceful streets as a crowd of expectant onlookers jostled to see the celebrities. Tonnes of false snow were sprayed over the church and graveyard and throughout the morning the village experienced an early-winter blizzard. Several police officers attended the site to control the lorries that served the set and to try and contain the paparazzi photographers who were there to snap the stars. The filming saw Bridget, played by Oscar-nominated actress Ren�e Zellweger, as a bridesmaid at the re-marriage of her mother and father, played by Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent. Onlookers had to stifle their laughter as they saw the actors careering along the path from the church to the Rolls Royce at its gates to the strains of the Monkees' song, I'm a believer. While the film company would not reveal any plot details, the Advertiser understands that the scene is part of a dream sequence for Bridget's mother who envisages her re-marriage to Bridget's father. The church's windows were blacked out, but it was full of helium balloons and coloured lighting according to bystanders who had sneaked a look inside. Raedon Luxon, who works in the White Horse pub opposite the church, said: "We have been full of workers from the film. They have been here since the early hours of this morning. "It certainly has been the most exciting thing to happen in the village for some time." Crew members had been swarming around the village since 6.30am, apparently going into the convenience store on Middle Street and asking for vast quantities of food, including 88 loaves of bread. Shere residents are becoming accustomed to Hollywood stars in the village as this was the second film this year to use the location. American star Debra Messing, star of the sitcom Will and Grace, enjoyed her time in Shere earlier in the year during the filming of another big budget movie. TE films Ltd, which is producing Bridget Jones, warned residents well in advance of the day's disruption at the church, and made a donation to the parish council funds. The film - full title, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - has been tentatively scheduled for release in November 2004. It is the sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, which took a massive �160m at the worldwide box office. http://icsurreyonline.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0500dorkingleatherhead/content_objectid=13688064_method=full_siteid=50101_headline=-Cameras-roll-for-sequel-to-Bridget-Jones-name_page.html

tentatively scheduled for release in November 2004 First mention of a tentative release date that I can recall. It's good that they're not rushing this one to get it out in the spring or summer as might have been the case with other films. Thanks Maria!

Actually, the line following the article title pretty much sums up what's been written. This "jounalist" has given out the plot of the book vs the film or what she thinks is the film. It's too funny! ;-) BRIDGET JONES' NOT SO SECRET DIARY Dec 5 2003 So there's no need to go see the film By Lindsay Clydesdale SINGLETON heroine Bridget Jones is set to be the smash-hit of the summer when the second movie about her shambolic life is released next June. Starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is being filmed in London. But don't worry if you can't wait until 2004 to see the chickflick of the year. There have been so many publicity pictures released from the set that you'll haveseenmost of the movie long before then. These pictures, taken as the cameras rolled, reveal the highs and lows of life that fill the pages of Bridget's diary in book two. Atthe start ofthe film, Bridget has joined the ranks of smug loved-up couples but is still being humiliated by sleazy TV boss, Richard Finch. After mucking up an interview with a crusty Tory and foxhunter, she considers throwing it all in to go freelance. But then her relationship with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) takes a tumble. He falls for a fellowlawyer, bitchy Rebecca, and soon Bridge is back to her tragic, singleton best. Only a trip to Italy to interview the real Colin Firth for a newspaper stops Bridget collapsing into full-blown misery. Unfortunately the resulting interview, complete with her blatant lust for married Firth, becomes first just another humiliation, then cult reading. A trip to Thailand, arrest as a drug dealer and death threats from a cowboy builder, could only happen to hapless Bridget. Filming has brought central London streets to a halt and ensured a steady supply of publicity shots of the cast. So if you are counting the days inyourowndiaryuntilthemovie hits the cinemas, our condensed version should keep you happy. l.clydesdale@ dailyrecord.co.uk 1 THIS is Bridget Jones, top TV journalist, reporting to you from another humiliating assignment, with my big bum exaggerated by Anneka Rice-style tight clothes 2 YOU want me to do what? On a what? Finch has lost his mind...what was that about not working with children and... 3 THIS is Bridget Jones riding backwards, reporting to camera via my backside, looking down the wrong, smelly end of a horse. 4 AT LEAST I have Mr Darcy, lovely delicious Mark. Mmmmm. Feel all content and warm inside. Can't decide if we should have 15 children or settle for 12. 5 OOOH, Mark's swept me up for a passionate snog. Wonder if this is how Elizabeth Bennett felt when Colin Firth finally gave her what for in Pride and Prejudice? 6 IF JUDE insists on marrying vile Richard surely a pact with the devil -there better be something in it for me. Like a massive diamond engagement ring from Darcy. 7 GASP Darcy, showing me the door and giving me back my apartment key. Back to the wilderness of singledom, while he runs into the skinny arms of Rebecca, that lawyer with legs like a baby giraffes. Aaaargh!' 8 OOH, how exciting. My two a******e exes, Darcy and Daniel, in a full-on fight over me, Bridget Jones! Will happily ignore the fact they scrap like girls. 9 FINALLY, can leave pervert boss and emotional f***wit ex-boyfriend behind and go on holiday with Shazza. She's booked two weeks in Thailand. Hurrah! 10 BANGED UP in a Thai jail after Shazza's holiday romance duped me into carrying cocaine! But, oh joy, prison has given me a skeletal figure Geri Halliwell would love. 11 TSK, paparazzifollowing my every move back in Blighty after the tabloids reported my 'THAI JAIL HELL' ordeal. Am now front-page news. Ooh, wonder if I'll be interviewed on Richard and Judy? 12 SO HOWam I going to repay Mark Darcy for getting me released from that stinking Thai prison? I can think of a few suggestions but seems he has some ideas of his own... Happy Ever After? http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/features/featuresfeed/page.cfm?objectid=13693632&method=full&siteid=89488

Re Scottish Daily Record article. My daughter texted me about it,(my family are very supportive!) but I was so disappointed in the inaccuracies, I wasn't going to mention it here! BTW, the pics used are all from previous articles over the past weeks.

Perhaps you could text the Daily Record with more accurate columns based on more accurate info. That Cunningham person is really a poor excuse for a journalist. I suppose she'll do a review of the film next, without having seen it. ;-)

(Karen)I suppose she'll do a review of the film next, without having seen it. ;-) Hopefully she'll find another job by then.

From IMDB News: Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger is set to shock fans in the Bridget Jones's Diary sequel, after it was revealed her character will indulge in a lesbian fling. Texas native Zellweger, who piled on the pounds for a second time to reprise her role as the unlucky-in-love Brit, has been spotted sharing passionate kisses with an Australian actress on the London set of Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. The stunning actress lucky enough to share the kiss with Zellweger is former Real World London castmember Jacinda Barrett. The eagerly-anticipated movie, set to hit screens next year , also features British actors Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. Surely not!!

Maybe the lesbo love scenes are also a fantasy...maybe Daniel's? He seems like the type who would get into it. As someone else (Mari, I think) once said, this is the script that took so long?

(IMDB)her character will indulge in a lesbian fling Well, you know how they say everytime you have sex with a person, it's like you're basically sleeping with all the people your partner had before . . Perhaps in the process of "getting down and dirty" with Mark . .Bridge, in her own twisted way, invisions/believes that Mark has in fact cheated on her w/ Jacinda's character . .and well . .you can guess the rest . .

(IMDB)her character will indulge in a lesbian fling I'm praying it's a dream sequence (Rebecca's, of course!)

Well, you know what they say ..if your'e AC/DC it doubles your chances of a date on Saturday night;-)

Well you know what I say, "Why is anybody paying any credence to this?"

Well, you know what they say ..if your'e AC/DC it doubles your chances of a date on Saturday night;-) Well you know what I say, "Why is anybody paying any credence to this?" Because we don't have enough to do on Saturday night? Ok, Back to Prisoner of Zenda........ I think Ronald Coleman was hot when he wasn't dead...;-))

Next it will be - Aliens wrote script for BJ sequel TEOR and Elvis will have a cameo!... Colin Firth forced to do Bridget Jones sequel Last updated 2 December 2003 Colin Firth reckons he was forced into signing up for the sequel to 'Bridget Jones's Diary'. Colin, who plays Mark Darcy, says the big stars from the first film were simply told they were making 'Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason' and no one was excused. "It never felt like much of a choice to be honest. I think we all just felt like we'd been drafted. None of us remembered a time when we actually could have said no, so we're just there. I think you're born, you have to do 'Bridget Jones 2' and then you die." http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/entertainment/031202_bridgetjones2.shtml

Gaaagh, he sounds as if it's a sentence.

(CF)I think you're born, you have to do 'Bridget Jones 2' and then you die." LOL, No, then you take a break. The "then you die" part of that sentence sounds very similar to one of his voice overs in FP. The one about you grow up, blah blah blah, and then you die. (Must brush up on my FP dialogue;-)

Oh my goodness! Check out the very Bridget looking Renee at wireimage at the Cold Mountain premiere yesterday. She reminds me of one of those long dead, luscious Hollywood movie stars. If I were a guy I'd say... Yumm! :-) http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=CAL====44463&str=&styp=&sfld=&sortval=3a&PageNum=3

(Ildi) She reminds me of one of those long dead, luscious Hollywood movie stars. If I were a guy I'd say... Yumm! :-) Wow! She certainly is making the most of those pounds. I agree with you Ildi.

(Ildi) She reminds me of one of those long dead, luscious Hollywood movie stars. If I were a guy I'd say... Yumm! :-) (Beedee)Wow! She certainly is making the most of those pounds. I agree with you Ildi. Well, Colin did say on Regis today that Renee has achieved "v. pleasing proportions" and that she "looks just gorgeous; I don't think se ever got fat." Just more squishier, I guess. ;-) A sentiment I appreciate!

Boy, did those pounds amass in certain places!

(Shoshana Froman)Well, Colin did say on Regis today that Renee has achieved "v. pleasing proportions" and that she "looks just gorgeous; I don't think se ever got fat." Just more squishier, I guess. ;-) A sentiment I appreciate! I think she looks fabulous, and believe she looked fatter(and frumpier)in BJD because her wardrobe was chosen in order to accentuate her weight gain.

Beg to differ...she looks awful. She'd never get another movie job again if she stayed like that. The movie camera adds 10 more pounds . I think I would have worn a muu mu;-)

(Evelyn)Beg to differ...she looks awful. She'd never get another movie job again if she stayed like that. The movie camera adds 10 more pounds. I know it makes her virtually unemployable in Hollywood, but I think that is a sad reflection of the film industry (and society's) standards. She looks totally natural and more womanly as she is now. I know my DH much prefers her like this, and he is not into heavy women!

(Evelyn)She'd never get another movie job again if she stayed like that. But she'd have a chance modeling wonder bras---wouldn't even need the bra;-)

Thank you Ildi! I think Renee looks a bit better with some junk in her trunk (and the boobs Louisa! Where did they come from!? LOL!). But I'm not casting movies and I think many stars are too thin...I applaud her for getting out there in a strapless dress and showing it all off. Good for her!

Oscar 2002. A trifle thin, but she doesn't look grotesque.

I hate how the press makes this big deal about weight . .Renee is beautiful . . no two ways about it . .at any size . . .

(Evelyn) A trifle thin, but she doesn't look grotesque. LOL! Oh yes she does. Her head looks huge compared to her tiny body. Look at those arms, like sticks. That pic actually looks like one of those fantasy ones I sometimes make, when I put someone's head on another's body and screw up the proportions. No, I'll take Renee in her luscious form any time. I mean..., er, you know what I mean. :-)

I'm with Ildi on this one - that pic you posted looks pretty grotesque to me, Evelyn. Look at how boney and "pokey-outey" her shoulders look in that pic - definite sign of anorexia, that. I think she looks absolutely fabulous in the latest wireimage pics! What a bombshell! And with her new-found popularity (post-Chicago), I'd really love to see her take on the Hollywood establishment and prove them wrong on the casting of only stick insects. I'd love to see more fabulously curvaceous women in "meaty" roles (please excuse the pun!).... Oh! Almost forgot... new BJD2 pic posted at: http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2628

Renee likes ice Reports of the death of Renee Zellweger and rocker Jack White's relationship are greatly exaggerated: The couple was spotted ring-shopping Saturday. A loose-lipped Left Coaster tells us they "spent hours" at jeweler Neil Lane's exclusive Los Angeles store. So, is there a big announcement on the way? A rep for the newly zaftig Zellweger wasn't returning phone calls yesterday. But we can tell you that the "Cold Mountain" actress didn't leave the store with a rock on her finger. However, she did splurge on a vintage scarab - complete with diamond chain - blessed by the Kabbalah Center's Yehuda Berg. Zellweger will miss tonight's New York premiere of "Cold Mountain," because she is flying to Thailand to join the cast of "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/144073p-127479c.html

Excellent, Maria! I have just notified a potential correspondent from Thailand.

Hmmmm, LA being at stop on the way. V. possible.

Thats what I was thinking!!

Going back, the other way, and then to Thailand. Whoa doggie! I wouldn't even want to think about that kind of jetlag.

(Karen)Excellent, Maria! I have just notified a potential correspondent from Thailand. That's why I love this place! Karen, you've got the world covered :-D

(Brenda)That's why I love this place! Karen, you've got the world covered :-D It's truly a global experience here, actually;-)

ODB isn't off to Thailand is he? Poor baby will be exhausted if they wrote him into those scenes! But he'll be set to take off from LA if he is to be there....hmmmm.....I think he needs his rest, freshen up so that after the holidays he can go to Lech! About RZ's body size. The pic Evelyn posted, I think she looks lovely. She is thin, but I have seen her thinner and it is a bit scary (there was a time right after filming Cold Mountain when she looked ill, and I think she told the press she had been sick). I think she looks a bit better slightly heavier...I can't post tripod pics, but hope you can see this link. This is what I mean by 'scary skinny' (the unflattering dress doesn't help): http://renee_zellweger_5.tripod.com/gallery_019/renee_zellweger_512.jpeg

Link doesn't work. If you cut and paste it, it will. Sorry.

WOW! Major boobage variance from recent pix. Must have been before she discovered pushup bras.

Showed the Premiere pic in today's newspaper to my 19 year old son. He said she was 'looking good'.

(Tress)Poor baby will be exhausted if they wrote him into those scenes. I wonder if he will go. We know MD goes, but we never find out what he actually does there to free Bridget. Could be interesting if they show it in the film. Actually, I'd like to see that-maybe will cut down on the long scenes from the book concerning the Thai jail stuff. Wish they'd cut out Thailand and left some sort of interview in with some other celebrity, but of course I'm not writing the screenplay;-)...

(Linda)We know MD goes, but we never find out what he actually does there to free Bridget. Not to be a nitpicker;-), but actually MD never went to Thailand..he went to Dubai to find Jed.

(Ada)but actually MD never went to Thailand..he went to Dubai to find Jed. I stand corrected. I should have said, in the book MD physically leaves the UK to rescue Bridget, but we don't know all the particulars as it is all done behind the scenes.

I can't remember whether or not we already knew that Daniel C features in the Thailand storyline, but a photo in today's Express showing RZ and HG filming a scene on the beach at Phuket confirms that he does.

(Barbara)I can't remember whether or not we already knew that Daniel C features in the Thailand storyline, but a photo in today's Express showing RZ and HG filming a scene on the beach at Phuket confirms that he does. I wonder if the storyline has been changed to make DC the drug smuggler?

Didn't someone here speculate on that a while ago? Or was it in an article or tidbit somewhere as a speculation?

(Dorine) Or was it in an article or tidbit somewhere as a speculation? I remember it being a bit of script info attached to the scenes where CF and HG were fighting around the fountain, or in the fountain; Mark Darcy said something to the effect that DC had left Bridget in Thailand......??????

(Barbara) I can't remember whether or not we already knew that Daniel C features in the Thailand storyline We??? ;-) I recall what Colin said in that Vanity Fair article:La storia inizia quando finisce la favola tra Bridget e Mark Darcy, che al termine del primo film si erano fidanzati. Lei si sente di nuovo insicura, crede che lui la tradisca con la segretaria, fino a quando si seprano. Bridget va a fare un viaggio in Thailandia, finiscde in un brutto pasticcio di droga, deve difendersi da quello sciacallo di Daniel. Ma poi arrivo io ad assicurare il lieto fine.It does give you some indication that Daniel appears in Thailand, does it not?

beach at Phuket Love the name of the beach ;-). They are sure to highlight the signs in the area with this beach name on it in the film.

"Phuket" -- geez, I've been embarrassed to ask, but since you brought it up -- how would that be pronounced in English? I've been reading it rhyming with Bucket, but thinking it's probably French rhyming with Bouquet. -- Deb, feeling totally depraved

Hmmm . . . saw this on this board;) Phuket = Pooket http://thaipro.com/cgi-bin/jump.pl?url=http://britishexpats.com/arch/41/2002/9/99468

(Deb) "Phuket" --... how would that be pronounced in English? The pronunciation used in English-speaking East Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) is "Poo-KETT". HTH!

Is big resort area (deluxe, high end); sister has been there. Don't think she brought back anything for me. :-(

Not even a T-shirt saying "My sister vacationed in Thailand, and all I got was this lousy shirt. Phuket!" ???

Is big resort area (deluxe, high end); Depends where you go. Also has usual number of sex tourists on the pull. So best to stay in your up market beach resort hotel :-(

Really? Ooooh! Doubt they went for that. ;-) But could be where Bridget ends up.

(Karen)But could be where Bridget ends up, Or Huge, eh, Daniel;-) Good thing you guys jumped on the pronunciation, I was thinking puke-it;-(

Sorry UK ladies...a month too late... http://www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/the_exchange/bridget_jones.shtml

Pic of Bridge and Daniel from People mag, scanned by Ada: One of my location sources said the newspapers have mentioned these two being around, but nothing on Colin yet. If he goes there, it wouldn't be in Phuket, but Bangkok.

San Francisco Chronicle: Colin Firth would like to dispel rumors that he's playing himself in the "Bridget Jones" sequel shooting in England. As fans of Helen Fielding's novels know, Firth shows up as himself on the pages. But in the sequel, subtitled "The Edge of Reason," he is cast in just one role, as Mark Darcy, last seen riding off into the sunset with Bridget. "The sequel is about what happens afterward," said Firth, whose co-star, Renee Zellweger, once again beefed up to play the beloved British singleton. "Bridget and Mark break up. Her insecurities make it impossible for them to stay together. She's in a world that's overwhelming and intimidating for her. She doesn't trust him because he is too high-powered, because he is smart, because his friends are smart. His assistant is a gorgeous tall blonde, and Bridget is convinced he is having an affair with her.'' That's how Hugh Grant's character insinuates himself into Bridget's life again. So does Mark win her back again? Firth wouldn't say, but he did allow that the filmmakers might leave the door open for a third "Bridget Jones" installment. "My fear is this could end up like James Bond. That's OK as long as I do other stuff in between. I'll go off and pay the bills with 'Bridget' and I can do whatever the hell I want in between.''

Forgot to mention: Renee is on Letterman this Tuesday.

So does Mark win her back again? How can they even think he wouldn`t. That`s like Elizabeth would have married Wickham if Bridget goes with Daniel...TEOR doesn`t sound too good yet, I`m afraid :(

Hugh flees from hookers From ANDREW DRUMMOND in Bangkok SHOCKED Hugh Grant fled a Bangkok bar � chased by dozens of hookers trying to grab his WILLY. The movie heart-throb ventured in for a drink with two minders and ended up scarpering with his hands in front of his crotch. Hugh, 43 � in Thailand filming the sequel to Bridget Jones�s Diary � only managed to down one beer before two girls dancing in bikinis recognised him and leapt from the stage. They made a beeline for his flies � as is the custom among Bangkok tarts. A horde of others taking a break between dances joined them. One of the girls, a 23-year-old beauty called Tippawan, said yesterday: �The girls were dancing to One Night In Bangkok. They jumped from the stage and went straight for him together with the others. Hugh clutched himself with his hands.� Hugh, who was famously arrested in his car with Hollywood hooker Divine Brown, had gone with his bodyguards to a street called Soi Cowboy � notorious for its go-go bars, naked dancers and �ladyboy� transvestites. The red-faced actor was in the Tilac bar when he was spotted. Tippawan said sadly: �He would have been a good catch. But I guess he did not feel comfortable. He hurried out � and left the street.� Earlier the star had suffered more embarrassment while filming a scene with an elephant. The animal turned out to have a weak bladder � and Hugh wound up having to change his clothes. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003590904,00.html

(The Sun)Hugh flees from hookers LMAO Maria! Such an interesting twist on headlines from a few years ago. ;-) Elephants in TEOR, though? Not so wild about that...

Maria - This is priceless . . . poor Hugh . . (Sun)Earlier the star had suffered more embarrassment while filming a scene with an elephant. The animal turned out to have a weak bladder � and Hugh wound up having to change his clothes. With everyone taking pics of the TEOR filming . .no one caught a pic of this? ;)

Bad ruck in Bangkok, Hugh... beats the Mushimoto party

Hugh flees from hookers Poor guy can't go anywhere. ;-) Divine story, Maria! Thanks. Bet we hear all about the elephant over and over again during Hugh's press for TEOR.

LOL, Maria, thanks! I'm beginning to have a crush on Hugh. ;-)

LMAO, tough week, Hugh!

Austin actress Rene Zellwegger appeared on Late Night with David Letterman last night (Dec 23rd) Renee spent a couple of weeks in thailand filming the 2nd Bridget Jones Diary. She talked about the food "squid tendrils" "fried shrimp" ("they don't take the head and the tail off, they batter the whole deal"). And she mentioned the "late nights out for the boys in the cast" of BGD which she wouldn't elaborate on. She said she was "down at the beach having My Tai's and she heard that "they found Saddam". She read about Letterman's baby "in a Thai paper" and chided Letterman just a tad like Julia Roberts did about getting married after the baby. She Bridget Jones gets in a little trouble and goes to Thailand. She wouldn't tell much more when prodded by Letterman if "she got in some kind of trouble". Letterman said "Why don't we take some time off together" and she said she'd given up on him. "I'm not waiting around for you anymore". She "went to school to write" and didn't foresee any of her Hollywood success. They showed a Cold Mountain clip with Nicole Kidman. She'll finish Bridget Jones in Mid February and starts filming Cinderalla Man with Russell Crowe in mid April. Then she said she would take a good bit of time off (sipping Margueritas at Guerros on Austin's S Congress Blvd?) Some pics at http://firth.com/rz

Sorry, Terry, if you want to do an RZ thing, please use a different directory, not firth.com. Also, this topic isn't for general purpose Renee; it is for Bridget Jones's Diary info.

Aye aye, cap'n! I'll put rz stuff at spring.net!

Question here: Why wasn't Sharon Maguire asked to direct the sequel? I thought she did a fantastic job for a first time film director. I thought also by being the real Shaz she added a inside's perspective as well as a female touch. I love the whole look of BJD (esp. the snow scene at the end. Which wasn't that a Sharon request? A winter wonderland? What is known about Beeban Kidron? Besides To Wong Foo (which to me wasn't that great of a film.) I see Kidron has directed a lot of television. I just wonder what the decision behind the director choice was. Semi off topic: I see on IMDB Renee is going to play Janis Joplin in 2005. Maybe its the Texan thing. Wow that was a surprise.

(Carolyn)Question here: Why wasn't Sharon Maguire asked to direct the sequel? It has never appeared in print. But if you read the BJD archives you'll catch all the conjectures. Also BK filmography & Renee's future roles. Lots of good stuff back there.

Thanks Evelyn. I suspected the Sharon directing topic might have been covered. I will check it out. Thanks again.

Thanks for reminding everyone about the archival nature of the site. Lots of answers to lots of questions are right here and on the previous topics for BJD. (Carolyn) Why wasn't Sharon Maguire asked to direct the sequel? People often *assume* she wasn't asked. I believe MarkG, who has his ear to the BJD ground at all times, posted that he'd read somewhere that Sharon didn't want to devote like a year of her life to another feature film again. Right after BJD came out, SM's name was linked to another project in the US, which hasn't been heard from since. Could be overall disillusionment with the process...the long, arduous process of making big studio films. Who knows, but it's taken three years to get this sequel in front of the camera.

Yea IMDB doesn't have Sharon listed for anything post BJD. Now just to speculate maybe she didn't want to always be associated with Helen Fielding film projects and wants to make it on her own. But find it a bit odd she isn't doing any projects now. Perhaps a career change, if MarkG read she was disullusioned. It would be interesting to find out why. Maybe when Edge of Reason comes out, we will hear an explanation for cast, crew or Helen.

As a newbie looking to "catch up"... Inspired by all this commentary to pick up a copy of TEOR yesterday. Stayed up 'til alomst 3am to finish it. Note to self..don't do that anymore. Price in am way too high. Thankfully, I'm now in sync with all the great postings here (well, maybe not all). Particularly fond of the one about loving the spot where all the fur had been rubbed off What a delicious read IMHO! Much enhaced by picturing ODB himself utterring all those great lines and cavorting about in all those nekkid/towel scenes.

Leslie - Glad you enjoyed the book . . . Would personally love to see the scene from the book . .where Bridget is staying @ Mark's house . .in fear for her life . .and they both scare each other downstairs in mark's kitchen in the middle of the night . .. But I don't know if they are doing the storyline w/ Gary the builder . . .

Sorry, Kim, if I�m delving into archives of old discussions but� I nearly asphyxiated myself laughing during the CF interview in Rome. Then at the end when he simply looks at Rebecca and says, �Rebecca�.I need Bridget� Gaaah! Needless to say � many pleasant dreams after envisioning CF delivering that line over and over in my head. I�m sure this story will have its appeal to the general public as light rom-com fare. However, can�t help but think this might have been written as a personal homage of sorts to ODB. Sort of a send-up of the Darcy he created � how he deals with it in his own life as well as the effect it�s had on countless scores of women. There�s just too much inside info that those of us �in the know� will recognize for me to think she didn�t include it purposely for us to savor. Has HF ever commented in this regard?

It sounds like the Rebecca storyline is getting majorly molded to fit the movie script, and I know they are changing it. I always liked when Rebecca jumped into the shallow pond thinging of the bridge and had the bit of grass and mud sticking to her bottom and wearing a slip, and was like (paraphrasing) "I am jumping...I'm resolute" I could always imagine her saying that in a posh voice. And the whole Bridget saving Giles from overdose, and then Bridget and Shaz leaving, and when Rebecca calls Mark to get her cane or stick, and Shaz says "Fetch" I thought that was hilarious. I would have loved to see Colin's reaction to that line. Mark and Bridget wise, I like the whole babysitting segment, when she runs into Mark, and she's having little Sound of Music fantasies in her head. And all the parts in the book, where Mark Darcy deal with kids. (I think that is showing B. he would make an excellent father) Like when he took the boys out of the church, or pulled them off Bridget at Constance's party. Why do we think they are filming in Austria? The Mark and Bridget Valentine's Ski Trip?

(Carolyn) and when Rebecca calls Mark to get her cane or stick, and Shaz says "Fetch" I thought that was hilarious. I would have loved to see Colin's reaction to that line. There was a similar setup in the BJD movie, right after the "I like you..." speech, when Natasha is at the top of the stairs and snaps her fingers. Mark follows in manner of puppy dog. Why do we think they are filming in Austria? The Mark and Bridget Valentine's Ski Trip? *We* or I think so because Working Title included that information on its website press release and it will likely be a ski trip.

For lesliep: In interviews and articles from the time of BJD's release (archived here), archives discussions from here, and commentary/featurette on the DVD, there is info on how Helen Fielding came to write the BJ columns, books, and then was instrumental for the film. Yes, CF's portrayal of Mr. Darcy was her inspiration. (Kimberly S)Would personally love to see the scene from the book . .where Bridget is staying @ Mark's house . .in fear for her life . .and they both scare each other downstairs in mark's kitchen in the middle of the night . .. But I don't know if they are doing the storyline w/ Gary the builder . . . I'll bet we'll see a very passionate reuniting scene, but I'm guessing the context will be different. Personally, I thought the Gary the builder storyline was a dud (too ridiculous that she'd let a gaping hole go THAT long --I hope it's not in the movie), though I did like that she had to stay at Mark's house, leading to......... Letting Gary go that long combined with the stupid things Jude and Shazzer convince her of re Mark -- it was too much -- I thought Bridget was dangerously close to being TOO dumb. I'm hoping the film will be better in its contrivances that split up and keep apart (for a while) MD and BJ. I thought the first film improved on the first book, so I'm hopeful. My ideas: Perhaps BJ and MD are staying at someone's home in Thailand after BJ gets out of jail... Perhaps they're at a hotel there, in separate rooms, and when they're meeting in one of their rooms, their discussion turns to them... Or maybe they get back from Thailand and neither of them can go on any longer, having been so near each other, without bringing things up... I'm assuming MD and BJ meet in Thailand because of the various tidbits from interviews. Even if CF did not physically go to Thailand for location filming, it does not mean he's not there in the story. All of his scenes could be interior, so would be shot at the studio in London. (With one interview, it was noted he'd been shooting a scene of MD and Thai police.)

Re: Mari's post 627 of 12/20 here Does anyone know the citation for that SF Chronicle interview? I've looked at the Chronicle's web site but that article does not pull up. For what's posted here at least, CF talks about TEOR. Thanks for any help with this.

I've been thinking about Colin's repeated comments in recent interviews that there might be a 3rd BJD. I can't imagine Ren�e gaining the weight once more so... What if they have extended the filming date to mid Feb. because they are also filming the 3rd one? It worked for LOTR. ;-D Mushimoto baby!

Interesting thought, Moon (and hurrah!). I have a thing for Mark Darcy, HOWEVER, I have mixed feelings about their doing additional BJD. I'd like to see him in more dramatic (well written) roles to broaden his appeal to some top directors. I don't want to see him pidgeonholed, as PW would say. V.V.Ambiguous

It seems like the paparrazi is releasing so many photos of this film, yet we know so little about the storyline from the media.(they seem to be speculating themselves based on the pictures) You can find out more on this board, then from any official sources. All we can gather from the photos is Daniel is in Thailand, Daniel and Mark fight in water presumably over Daniel being in Thailand, and Rebecca is going to kiss Bridget (How Britney and Madonna, oh so topical!) To me Bridget being insecure about Rebecca is a major plot in Edge of Reason, and I don't really know how they are going to handle it that all of a sudden Rebecca is going to like Bridget. Seems to take the potency out of the situation and make Bridget seem more silly and paranoid. I thought BDJ struck a good cord about being true to the book, and whatever they did take out, seemed to streamline the story, and the parts they added in were v.good (like Daniel vs. Mark Darcy fight) I was almost disappointed to read they had a fight in Edge of Reason - because it seemed like repeating a really good gag that wouldn't be as funny the 2nd time around. Except when I realized it involved Colin getting a bit wet, I had to soften my line. hee hee. However, what I'm trying to say is I hope they can maintain the balance they had with the first movie of keeping certain dialogue or plot points from the book, and whatever they don't keep and add in - just makes the story line stronger. From what I'm reading, I don't know yet. I hold out hope. About a 3rd movie, I would hope there would be a third Helen Fielding Bridget book that warrants a third movie and makes sense and it doesn't turn into a Rocky or James Bond situation. If its a popular book and it wraps up the Bridget and Mark situation with a satisfying ending it would be probably be worth doing.

(Madelyn)If its a popular book and it wraps up the Bridget and Mark situation with a satisfying ending it would be probably be worth doing. Now why didn't I think of that;-)

It's Carolyn ;) Colin had a quote for us discussion regarding Edge of Reason. "The only sensible attitude to it was to be cautious. People want the same film and they don't want the same film. You have to really hit the right note with this thing. As long as you can take it forward in some way, it's justified." From this article. (Very good article on GWAPE) http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2001829040_firth04.html

A few new pics of Bridget, the one of Mark and Bridget I think we have seen variations of.. but the color of all of these are great, the vegetable stand and red bell peppers in the backround will make you want to run home and start cooking! http://film.intertain.dk/?news/item&it=76920&ci=183

Pardon the google translation, and apparently there are pics but registration is needed and it's in German and I keep fuddling it. Anyone German speakers here willing to give it a try??... Hollywood star come to lech Second part of the OSCAR-nominated Bridget Jones film is turned at the Arlberg Lech (VN) sensation at the Arlberg. The continuation of the Hollywood Kassenschlagers "Bridget Jones" nominated for the OSCAR is turned in lech. Beginning of the new yearly Hollywood star the Renee Zellweger, Hugh grant and Colin Firth at the Arlberg arrives. Gab's in the Laendle never. The sensation is accordingly large. Beginning of the coming yearly will transform lech at the Arlberg to the large Hollywood Mekka. Filming acre the Renee Zellweger, woman Mrs. Hugh grant and Colin Firth will come for the continuation of the cash hit "Bridget Jones - chocolate to the breakfast" to lech. The tourism boss of lech/Zuers Urs Kamber on "VN" confirms - inquiry. "we strove for the film and in the last instant a winter place in France expenditure-offered", are pleased Kamber. Kamber for contractual reasons may not abandon details yet. Fixed it is only that a majority of the film is turned in the middle in a spaciously locked off area in lech in. 20 Mill. Dollar Gage "a giant production. Not only for lech, but for completely Vorarlberg ", so Kamber further. Because lech is called several times in the strip. The dimension of this Hollywood production becomes clearly recognizable from the Gagen of the leading actors. Thus Renee Zellweger for the second part of the romantic comedy approximately 20 million Doller Gage is received. Woman Mrs. Hugh grant is inferior to this sum hardly. In the summer 2004 the film with the English original title "The Edge OF Reason" (at the edge of the reason) is to come world-wide into the cinemas. The strip will adhere like already in the first part to Helen of falling thing Bridget Jones book. Therein those discovers times slim, times chubby Bridget that the life at the side of Marc Darcy (Colin Firth) is not so rosy, as it dreamed of it. The Renee Zellweger nominated as a best hauptdarstellerin for a OSCAR must itself for the strip specially 20 Pound in weight anfuttern. A Hollywood film in lech. A giant production for completely Vorarlberg. URS KAMBER TOURSIMUSCHEF LECH Scene from Bridget Jones. (photo: uip) Hugh grant, Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth come to lech. In lech Renee Zellweger may eat alias Bridget Jones for the second part as much chocolate to the breakfast, as it wil. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.vn.vol.at/2003-11-29/Politik_22.asp&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dbridget%2Bjones%2Baustria%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8

Great find, Maria, but since that article was from 11/29/03 and the article is about the filming to start in the new year, the pics wouldn't be anything new IMO. Plus they're from UIP (from first BJD movie most likely) and Reuters. But will get someone cracking on infiltrating this site!! OK, have gotten to the German page, but there aren't any pictures, just the credits.

I love barely translated articles... Not sure what "Bridget Jones - chocolate to the breakfast" has to do with anything, but it sure makes me hungry. Filming acre the Renee Zellweger, woman Mrs. Hugh grant and Colin Firth will come for the continuation of the cash hit ODB seems to be the only one that didn't get a fun little nickname here... So happy the Gagen of the leading actors helps the dimension! Woman Mrs. Hugh grant is inferior to this sum hardly LOL! Thanks to Helen of falling thing for making this all possible!

Great finds, Maria. The Danish site mentions, among other things, Bridget having to struggle with a new boss. Have we heard of this??

(Maria) Not sure what "Bridget Jones - chocolate to the breakfast" has to do with anything, but it sure makes me hungry. In Germany the title for BJD is "Bridget Jones - Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck" (BJD - Chocolate for Breakfast)....don't know why they dropped the diary reference and added chocolate, but I'm all for that!!!

(Tress)don't know why they dropped the diary reference and added chocolate, but I'm all for that!!! Perhaps they lifted all the idea from all of the chocolate croisants and Milk Tray Bridget consumes from out of the book?

Have sent the info to a "potential" contact in Austria. Hope I get a bit more than my Thai contact who went on holiday during that two-week period and said Phuket was too far.

Hilarious translation, Maria. LOL . Maybe the "chocolate for breakfast" is the TEOR "Blue Soup" Anyway glad they all got together in lech

(Evelyn)LOL . Maybe the "chocolate for breakfast" is the TEOR "Blue Soup" Makes me think of chocolate tea biscuits from Sainsbury's...down to the last few;-( The strip will adhere like already in the first part to Helen of falling thing Bridget Jones book. Therein those discovers times Haven't I been saying that all along?;-)

"Woman Mrs. Hugh grant is inferior to this sum hardly" That was my favorite part too. Is Daniel getting a sex change this movie?

Kimberly...Perhaps they lifted all the idea from all of the chocolate croisants and Milk Tray Bridget consumes from out of the book? Good catch - makes sense to me.

Or perhaps "Diary" got misinterpreted as "Dairy" and went off on a tangent from there?

(Carolyn)If its a popular book and it wraps up the Bridget and Mark situation with a satisfying ending it would be probably be worth doing. I thought the first one wrapped up the M&B situation very nicely, and I never wanted to see another BJD movie again, but here it is, and no matter how this one will wrap up their new situation if it makes enough money we will see a third one as well I think. They're gonna milk the cow as long as it has something to give.

(Ildiko)I thought the first one wrapped up the M&B situation very nicely, and I never wanted to see another BJD movie again, but here it is, and no matter how this one will wrap up their new situation if it makes enough money we will see a third one as well I think. I've always prefered Edge of Reason book to the original Bridget Jones Diary. Maybe cause it was more focused on the Mark Darcy character (and of course had the Colin interview bit) So I'm looking forward to this movie. To me BJD is a tease, you get Mark Darcy in the beginning, a bit in the middle and the wonderful bit at the end. The rest to me is like waiting for Bridget to wake up to the fact that Daniel is a sleaze and Mark is her soul mate. (and a little Hugh Grant goes along way with me) They seemed to have expanded the Daniel role in Edge of Reason. I'm sure that is a box office draw decision. In the book Edge of Reason, Bridget seems to have come to some realizations about Daniel finally, and to me if the movie Bridget goes back to him (with this Thailand vacation etc...) that weakens the growth she has made from the first book about what makes a "proper boyfriend". So I might be corny but I want to see it. I think Bridget is a beloved literary character and it should be good. I'm not too worried about a third one, I think it will take a few years to get Renee, Hugh and Colin's schedules all lined up. To me personally, the fact that Helen Fielding based the character of Mark Darcy on Colin's portrayal of the original Mr. D is just to irrestible to ever be satisfied with one movie. Like a piece of chocolate...(for breakfast anyone?) A third one, might be a bit much. And we will have to see if Helen Fielding even writes a third BJD novel. BUT I have to say I can't wait for Xmas 2004 and this movie. Mark Darcy is one of my favorite Colin characters and I'm by no means tired of it yet. Bring on the sideburns...

(Carolyn) I'm not too worried about a third one, I think it will take a few years to get Renee, Hugh and Colin's schedules all lined up. I wouldn't hold my breath for them getting Renee again period. Besides, if they waited for Helen to write another book, do you think the audience would like Mark and Daniel being played by old age pensioners? ;-)

(Carolyn)I've always prefered Edge of Reason book to the original Bridget Jones Diary. Maybe cause it was more focused on the Mark Darcy character Me, too. I think TEOR is full of ups/downs and angst while still holding on to the lighter, comical side of Bridget. I know they've strayed from the book for the film, but I sure do hope they've kept in most of it. Just a few tidbits...while in London, I had the greatest day walking around the places where they filmed Bridget's flat, (the Globe Pub), the Greek Restaurant, Daniel's flat and Borough Market. I took several pictures and even rang the doorbell--(MD rings it in TEOR.) Karen has several pictures taken from the set up on Drool. It was thrilling just standing outside that door. V. funny going in the Globe Pub and seeing the door from the inside that faces the loos, and my favorite is following the path MD takes in BJD, after the fight scene, where he walks around the corner and it's a dead end. Many thanks to my v.competent guide and gracious host for the afternoon;-)A very memorable few hours, indeed.

(Karen) I wouldn't hold my breath for them getting Renee again period. Besides, if they waited for Helen to write another book, do you think the audience would like Mark and Daniel being played by old age pensioners? ;-) Yea or a Mark and Bridget baby movie, "Bridget Jones, I left the baby at the market." (in the manner of "Look Whose Talking" or "Cheaper by the Dozen") (Linda) your pilgrimage sounds wonderful. I understand wanting to ring the doorbell or walk around the corner. (that's funny it's a dead end)

(lindak)Just a few tidbits...while in London, I had the greatest day walking around the places where they filmed Bridget's flat, (the Globe Pub), the Greek Restaurant, Daniel's flat and Borough Market. I was there last Saturday, too. My DH filmed me outside the Globe, and I walked through Borough Market. Was disappointed I didn't see the Greek restaurant, though. I thought someone may have bought the empty unit, and made it a real restaurant! Anyway, it was great to be there.

(Carolyn) expanded the Daniel role....box office draw decision. In the book Edge of Reason, Bridget seems to have come to some realizations about Daniel finally, and to me if the movie Bridget goes back to him (with this Thailand vacation etc...) that weakens the growth she has made Carolyn, I'm just bouncing off your thoughts... IMHO For a good sequel (story-wise, star-wise) to the first *film*, the producers had to get all 3 original stars, which meant Daniel's/HG's role had to be expanded -- not just for box office considerations. In the 2nd book she came very close to getting back together with him, or at least having sex with him. Remember she went out and bought condoms? The growth she made in making a decision about Daniel in the 2nd book is analogous, at least in some ways, to the end of the fight scene in the first film, so the characters have to proceed somewhat differently in the 2nd film than they do in the 2nd book. (Another good example from 2nd book: Mark is almost terrified of his kitchen -- but this couldn't be used "as is" in the 2nd film because we already saw him so "helpful in the kitchen" in the first film.) Plus, I think that in the 2nd book, when BJ decides not to have sex with Daniel, it's as much about her feelings for Mark, if not more so. That's what makes it so romantic for BJ and MD -- she had a good opportunity for "just full sex" with Daniel, but when she keeps writing about being terribly sexually frustrated from no sex for months on end, she's of course yearning for Mark and Mark alone. For me, that really builds the romantic passion that leads to the "climactic" all-nighter when they get back together. I'm going to guess that, though some details will be different for this part of the story/film, BJ will come very close to shagging DC but will not because she truly only wants MD (and he her), which will build that romantic passion toward a stunning reunion (akin to the kissing scene that ended the first film -- only this time we get the sex!). Here's hoping! One other thing: in the *film*, at end of fight scene, Daniel is honest with BJ and seems to genuinely want to try again. So I think the film Daniel is different from the book Daniel, which sets up the 2nd film Daniel a bit differently. The fact that it's actually HG in the films, portraying Daniel, is also an important factor shaping the film Daniel...

(Madelyn)I'm going to guess that, though some details will be different for this part of the story/film, BJ will come very close to shagging DC but will not because she truly only wants MD (and he her), which will build that romantic passion toward a stunning reunion (akin to the kissing scene that ended the first film -- only this time we get the sex!). Here's hoping! I love the light you are shinning on this. That is a really good suggestion of how the story might be going in the film. Yes I agree that the Bridget's feelings about Mark throughout Edge of Reason makes it so romantic and exciting when they finally have their Velveteen Rabbit, Campbell Soup reuninon in the kitchen. When you wrote about the shopping for condoms, all I could think of is when Bridget was reading the diagrams in the condom instruction package and all she could think of was Mark Darcy (instead of Daniel). Gave me a good giggle. I'd put a "ding dong" in here but I think its too Freudian.

(Deb)Or perhaps "Diary" got misinterpreted as "Dairy" and went off on a tangent from there? You mean . .Bridget Jones: The Edge of Being Lactose Intolerant?

RZ was a guest on BBC Radio's Steve Wright in the Afternoon yesterday. -I missed it, unfortunately. Did anyone listen in?

According to my Austrian contact, she's been told the filming will be next month (February), though film people are already there.

I wonder what is going on right now, since they aren't going to film in Austria for a few more weeks. Did anyone notice Hugh Grant was on wireimage promoting Love Actually in Toyoko this week? But no Colin pictures. I wonder if Renee and Colin have this month off, or they are filming in the UK in January?

(Carolyn) I wonder what is going on right now, since they aren't going to film in Austria for a few more weeks. There are many things film people could be doing in Austria before the actors arrive, one of which might be 2nd Unit work, which involves scenery, special sequence work (like with stunt doubles) but not the actors. I wonder if Renee and Colin have this month off, or they are filming in the UK in January? Most likely the latter, in the studio.

(Karen)Most likely the latter, in the studio. ...and hopefully doing the towel scenes;-)

Alpine update... Vorarlberg will nach Hollywood Zum Casting-Termin f�r "On the edge" (Bridget Jones 2) st�rmten am Donnerstag mehrere hundert Vorarlberger ins Dornbirner Pfarrheim. F�r Petra Nussdorfer k�nnte ein Traum wahr werden. In Lech werden von 26. J�nner bis 4. Februar Szenen f�r Teil 2 des erfolgreichen Kinofi lms "Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck/Bridget Jones" mit Renee Zellweger und Hugh Grant gedreht. Austrocast und Satel-Film suchten am Donnerstag im Dornbirner Pfarrheim Statisten und Doubles. "Bridget Jones ist einer meiner Lieblingsfilme. Den schau' ich immer beim B�geln an", erz�hlt Petra Nussdorfer. "Die Idee mit dem Casting fi nde ich ganz witzig. Wenn ich mich irgendwo mit dem Snowboard im Hintergrund verewigen k�nnte, w�re das super." Bridget Jones 2 in Lech Von 26. J�nner bis 4. Februar werden die Drehtage in Lech �ber die B�hne gehen. Eine Szene wird am Sessellift und auf der Piste spielen, eine andere bei einem Skirennen. "Wir wollen dabei sein!" Auch Herbert Hubmann und Hans Mirnig aus H�chst w�ren gerne mit von der Partie. "Wir haben aus Neugierde mitgemacht, weil wir wissen wollten, wie es hinter den Filmkulissen zugeht. Au�erdem fahren wir beide gerne Ski. Wir erwarten, dass wir dabei sind!" Bevor es auf die Piste geht, mussten die Casting-Kandidaten zun�chst einen Fragebogen ausf�llen. Neben pers�nlichen Daten, Kleider-, K�rper- und Schuhgr��e wurde hier auch nach besonderen schauspielerischen F�higkeiten gefragt. Hier konnte die 20 j�hrige Studentin Mailin Wachter punkten. Sie hat bereits bei der Organisation des Kurzfi lms "Die Froschk�nigin" mitgewirkt, stand bei der Bludenzer Einhornb�hne und den Bregenzer Festspielen auf den Brettern, die die Welt bedeuten. "Ich bin hier, weil ich mir den Traum vom Schauspielern erf�llen m�chte und hier eine einmalige Chance sehe." Ganz andere Erwartungen hat der 27-j�hrige Daniel Meusburger. "Gro�e Illusionen mache ich mir nicht. Ich arbeite als Gebietsverkaufsleiter bei einer Bausparkasse und will mich beruflich sicher nicht ver�ndern. Aber ich fahre wahnsinnig gerne Ski und ein Drehtag mit Renee Zellweger w�re sicher ganz lustig." Die Frage, ob sie auch Nacktfotos von sich machen lassen w�rden, haben beide mit "ja" beantwortet. "Hollywood darf mich sehen", lacht die h�bsche Mailin. Mit dem ausgef�llten Fragebogen ging es dann zum Fotoshouting. Einmal kurz l�cheln und schon war das Casting vorbei. F�r die vielen hundert Vorarlberger ist nun langes Warten angesagt. Bis n�chste Woche Freitag wollen sich Austrocast und Satelfi lm �berlegen, wer mit Renee und Hugh auf die Piste darf. sos Ein Traum im wei�en Lech: Drehtag mit Renee Zellweger und Hugh Grant. etra Nussdorfer (links) hatte ihr Snowboard mit zum Casting gebracht. Herbert Hubmann (53) und Hans Mirnig (54) wollen in Bridget Jones 2 Skifahren. ~~~~~~~~~~ which translates pathetically as: Vorarlberg wants after Hollywood To the Casting date for "on the edge" (Bridget Jones 2) stormed on Thursday several hundred Vorarlberger in the Dornbirner parsonage. For Petra Nussdorfer could become true a dream. In lech become from 26 Jaenner until 4 February scenes for part of 2 of the successful Kinofilms "Bridget Jones" with Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant turned. Austrocast and Satel film looked for parsonage statisten and double on Thursday in the Dornbirner. "Bridget Jones is one of my favourite films. On", Petra Nussdorfer tells the schau ' I always when ironing. "the idea with the Casting finde I completely funny. If I could perpetuate myself somewhere with the Snowboard in the background, would be the super." Bridget Jones 2 in lech Of 26. Jaenner until 4 February will go the turning days into lech over the stage. A scene will play another at the sessellift and on the runway, with a ski running. "we want to be thereby!" Also Herbert stroke man and Hans Mirnig out most would gladly also be from the portion. "we went through from curiosity, because we wanted to know, how it happens behind the film sceneries. In addition we drive both gladly to ski we expect that we are thereby!" Before it goes on the runway, the Casting candidates had to fill out first a questionnaire. Beside personal data, dresses -, body and shoe size were asked here also for special schauspielerischen [Ed note: drooling??] abilities. Here the 20 year old student Mailin Wachter could score. It participated already at the organization of the Kurzfi lms "the frog queen", stood with the Bludenzer a horn stage and the Bregenzer festivals on the boards, which mean the world. "I am here, because I would like myself here the dream of actors to fulfill and a unique chance sees." The 27-jaehrige Daniel Meusburger has completely different expectations. "large illusions do not make myself I. I work as an area sales manager at a building society and do not want not to change vocationally reliably. But I drive madly gladly ski and one turning day with Renee Zellweger would be surely completely merry." The question, whether they would let naked photos of itself make also, to have both with "" answers. "Hollywood may see me", laughs the pretty Mailin. With the filled out questionnaire it went then to the Fotoshouting. Smile once short already and was the Casting past. For the many hundred Vorarlberger now long waiting is announced. Until next week Austrocast want themselves Friday and Satelfi lm consider, who with Renee and Hugh may on the runway sos A dream in the white lech: Turning day with Renee Zellweger and Hugh grant. Petra Nussdorfer (left) had also brought its Snowboard to the Casting. Herbert stroke man (53) and Hans Mirnig (54) want in Bridget Jones 2 ski driving.

LOL, Karen! Correct me if I am wrong. In TEOR B goes skiing with Mark, not Daniel, right?

There's a clip from the TEOR over at Firthissimo. - I'm having trouble downloading it, but I'll get there!

Trying now on the clip but did the web translate thing on the blurb--pending the assistance of those more adept at Italian (from firthissimo) : "You do not see the hour that decoy the continuation de "the per diem one of Bridget Jones"? You have divorato all the possible and imaginable advances on what it will happen in "Bridget Jones:The Edge of Reason"? You have made gasping searches on Google in order to find some taken micragnosa photo on the TEOR set (is worth to say "The Edge of Reason exactly")? Asked to a pure day yes and the other escogiter� thing Daniel Cleaver in order to interfere in the relationship between Mark and Bridget? PERFECT! Then you have cliccato on the just page, why you will be able here to find in NATIONAL absolute preview, indeed, that I say national, INTERNATIONAL, indeed more, we exaggerate, PLANETARY a sequence of the film... and is a FIRTHISSIMO EXCLUSIVE RIGHT! The amatoriale filmato one has been turned during the resumptions of a scene in which Bridget it gives to Mark a key... will be that one of its apartment? We have therefore the possibility see again Ren�e Zellweger, but above all Colin who, you cover the cloth of Darcy and fortified of a beautiful blue elegant coat, it exclaims "Like on!" with its unmistakable voice. This "chicca" us has been kindly supplied from a present videoamatore on the set and that naturally ringraziamo of heart. And hour us does not remain other that to augur GOOD VISION to you!" I augur GOOD VISION to you too!

OK, the Firthissimo file is a zip.file, 1:34 long, street scene outside Bridget's, camera's POV is waaay behind production crew, lights, etc. Film v. bouncy. Only discernible words, MD says (maybe?) "Come on". Bridget opens door holding up key and grinning (? -- can't tell if there was a cut there), crowd cheers, BJ turns to go back into apartment, MD follows but even from behind looks like he has an ear-to-ear grin ('cept for the dimples we know are in the way.) And that's it. To get there: http://digilander.libero.it/firthissimo/index.htm Link to Novita, link to TEOR, link to 11/01/04 (1/11/04)

(Karen)which translates pathetically as: Thank you, LOL.

(Barb) Thanks for the video lead. It was worth the wait to see the end part when ODB goes in to B's flat with a huge smile on his face. (Karen) Thanks for the translated article. :)

LOL. Very funny translations. Sounds like the scene at Firthissimo is the scene I watched being filmed. And indeed there was somebody with a video camera standing beside me.

More pics of Renee and Hugh in Thailand - http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news2/news358.htm

Working Title has an on set diary! http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/nusite.php

Thanks for the Working Title link, Maria. Really enjoyed it.

Beat me to it! Someone emailed the info to me last night. Looks like there might me one space left for a pic from Austria, don't you think? ;-)

A couple more articles from Jan 9: Ein Hauch von Hollywood in Lech Rene�e Zellweger dreht am Arlberg Fortsetzung der Hit-Kom�die Bridget Jones von Harald Frohnwieser In den Wintersportorten Lech und Z�rs herrscht derzeit gro�e Hektik � wird doch hier in den n�chsten Wochen ein wahrer Hauch von Hollywood �ber den Arlberg wehen. Niemand Geringerer als Ren�e Zellweger und Hugh Grant sollen demn�chst eintrudeln, um hier einen Teil der Fortsetzung der Erfolgskom�die �Bridget Jones � Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck� zu drehen. F�r �Bridget Jones 2� � so der vorl�ufige Arbeitstitel � hat sich jedenfalls ein Teil der Produktionsfirmen bereits niedergelassen, um nach geeigneten Locations Ausschau zu halten. Mehr wollen zurzeit jedoch weder die Produzenten noch der �rtliche Tourismus-Verband verraten, um nicht allzu viele Paparazzi anzulocken, die die Dreharbeiten und das bisschen Privatleben der Stars st�ren k�nnten. PUMMELCHEN W�hrend also in �sterreich die Vorbereitungen auf Hochtouren laufen und die Nervosit�t steigt, stehen Zellweger und Grant, der Bridgets Chef Daniel Cleaver gibt, f�r den Film derzeit noch in England vor der Kamera. Ren�e Zellweger, die in ihrem oscargekr�nten Musicalerfolg �Chicago�, der Anfang 2003 in den heimischen Kinos startete, noch rank und schlank zu sehen war, hat mittlerweile freilich einige Kilos zugelegt, um ihrer Filmfigur als �Pummelchen Bridget� gerecht zu werden. Dazu der Hollywood-Star in einem Interview: �Mein Fr�hst�ck besteht aus vier Scheiben Toast und Streichk�se. Das ist aber nur der erste von vier G�ngen.� Und wie will sie die �bersch�ssigen Kilos wieder loswerden? Zellweger, kryptisch: �Schritt f�r Schritt.� Damit ihre Gesundheit jedoch nicht allzu sehr angegriffen wird, ist ein Ern�hrungsberater stets an ihrer Seite. Zum Inhalt: Der zweite Teil von Helen Fieldings Kultroman � �Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason� � beginnt ungef�hr ein Monat, nach dem Bridget ihre Beziehung mit Mark Darcy (im Film von Colin Firth gespielt) begonnen hat. Doch die rosaroten Wolken des ersten Liebesrausches lichten sich allm�hlich: Ihr Angebeteter erweist sich als konservativer als erwartet, und Grund zur Eifersucht gibt es auch. Bridget Jones reist frustriert in der Weltgeschichte herum, landet unter anderem in Thailand, und eben auch in �sterreich . . . ~~~~~~~~~ which translates as: A breath of Hollywood in lech Renee Zellweger turns continuation of the hit comedy Bridget Jones at the Arlberg of Harald Frohnwieser In the winter sports places to lech and Zuers prevails at present large Hektik �becomes in the next weeks a true breath of Hollywood over the Arlberg blows nevertheless here. Anybody smaller ones than Renee Zellweger and Hugh grant, over shortly here a part of the continuation of the success comedy "Bridget Jones" is not to in-wobble; Chocolate to the Fruehstueck“ to turn. For "Bridget Jones 2" -- so the provisional work title -- a part of the production companies already established itself anyhow, in order to hold after suitable locations look out. More want to tell however neither the producers to to time nor the local tourism federation, in order not to attract too many Paparazzi, which could disturb the turning work and the little private life the star. If the preparations on full speed PUMMELCHEN run and nervousness rise during thus in Austria, Zellweger and grant, which give Bridgets boss Daniel Cleaver, for the film are at present still located in England before the camera. Renee Zellweger, those in its OSCAR-CROWNED musical success Chicago, the at the beginning of of 2003 in the domestic cinemas started, nor climb and to see slim was, meanwhile some Kilos added certainly, over their film figure as "Pummelchen Bridget" to become fair. In addition the Hollywood star in an interview: "Mein breakfast consists of four disks toast and caper cheese. That is however only first of four Gaengen." And how does it want the surplus Kilos again loose will? Zellweger, kryptisch: "Schritt for Schritt." So that its health is however not too very much attacked, a nourishing advisor always is at its side. To contents: The second part of Helen of falling thing cult novel �Bridget Jones: The Edge OF Reason" approximately one month begins, after which Bridget began its relationship with Marks of Darcy (played in the film of Colin Firth). But the rose-pink clouds of the first dear intoxication get thinner gradually: Their Angebeteter proves as more conservative than expected, and reason to the jealousy gives it also. Bridget Jones travels frustrated in world history around, lands among other things in Thailand, and evenly also in Austria. . .

And... Bridget Jones 2 kommt im Herbst Die Kom�die "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" wird nach der gleichnamigen Romanvorlage von Helen Fielding seit Herbst 2003 verfilmt. Gedreht wird in sind London, England, Thailand und in den Orten Lech und Z�rs am Arlberg. Produziert wird die Fortsetzung der Kom�die "Bridget Jones � Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck," die im Sommer 2001 bei uns Premiere hatte, von Universal Pictures, Working Title Films und Miramax. Regie f�hrt nicht wie beim ersten Teil Sharon Maguiere, sondern Beeban Kidron ("Antonia und Jane"), die Kamera f�hrt Adrian Biddle. Die Hauptrollen werden von Ren�e Zellweger (Bridget Jones), Hugh Grant (Daniel Cleaver), Colin Firth (Mark Darcy) und Jacinda Barrett verk�rpert. Ob jedoch Hugh Grant tats�chlich am Arlberg filmen wird, ist anzunehmen, steht derzeit aber noch nicht ganz fest. Der Film wird voraussichtlich im Herbst dieses Jahres in die Kinos kommen ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bridget Jones 2 comes in the autumn The comedy "Bridget Jones: The Edge OF Reason" after the novel collecting main of the same name by Helen falling thing is filmed since autumn 2003. In is London, England, Thailand is turned and in the places lech and Zuers at the Arlberg. The continuation of the comedy "Bridget Jones" is produced; Chocolate to the Fruehstueck“, in the summer the 2001 with us premiere had, from universal Pictures, Working Title of film and Miramax. Direction does not lead as with the first part Sharon Maguiere, but Beeban Kidron ("Antonia and Jane"), the camera leads Adrian Biddle. The main roles become of Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones), Hugh grant (Daniel Cleaver), Colin Firth (Mark of Darcy) and Jacinda bar-saved embodies. [Ed note: LOL!] Whether however Hugh grant will actually film at the Arlberg, is to be accepted, is certain at present however not yet completely. The film will presumably come in the autumn of this yearly into the cinemas.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Scoop! Source: Spiegeltrui Tuesday, January 27, 2004 'Spiegeltrui' wrote in with news from the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason set in Austria, where the production is filming quite a scene for the sequel, starring Ren�e Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. The scoop includes spoiler material, so if you'd rather not know a thing about the film, then click the back button now! My parents are currently on vacation in Lech am Arlberg, Austria. Famous skiing area where the Dutch royal family also does their skiiing. Anyway, my father just told me they were shooting a scene with Ren�e Zellweger for Bridget Jones 2: The Edge of Reason on the "Schlegelkopf" slope (see here). My father only saw a shoot of a woman in a pink suit (Zellweger, or stuntwoman?) going down the slope. However, he was also in a ski-class with someone who was in the same hotel as a cameraman on the set. Now this guy talked to the cameraman about some plot details. Apparantly, Bridget Jones will accidently step into a wrong ski-lift, ending up in a ski-contest. In her clumsiness she accidently takes a shortcut, resulting in her winning the race. But not being able to stop, she keeps going until she skis into a bar, right into the arms of Hugh Grant. Sounds a little corny to me, but hey, it is Bridget Jones 2. http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=3180

In her clumsiness she accidently takes a shortcut, resulting in her winning the race. But not being able to stop, she keeps going until she skis into a bar, right into the arms of Hugh Grant. OMG...this actually happened to me! At that slope! It's easy to do (really!!!). I can't ski and was on the bunny/kiddie hill, but you have to cross the expert hill to get to the bar (v. v. bad placement IMO). I picked up a great deal of speed and hit the bar (a circular, outdoor drinking hole) at full tilt! Bartender saw me coming and when I hit, he just slammed down a vodka shot (with a fig in it) in front of me. Everyone applauded. Just to think...I had my own Bridget moment...waaaaaay before Bridget was around!

(Tress) Everyone applauded. Just to think...I had my own Bridget moment...waaaaaay before Bridget was around! LOL!! Tress you're a local legend! Maybe when they were scouting locales they talked to your fig offering bartender and he relayed this tale. Now if the King Hussein bit is in TEOR we'll know for certain your trip there changed the lives of the townspeople! ;-)

(Maria) LOL!! Tress you're a local legend! Maybe when they were scouting locales they talked to your fig offering bartender and he relayed this tale. When I said 'waaaaaaaay before' I meant it...this all happened in 1987! That was quite a long time ago. I'm sure they've had other 'Bridgets' sliding into that bar (I'm tellin' ya...v.v. bad place to put the cocktails!!! ;-D). And unfortunately no Daniel Cleavers or Mark Darcys to break my fall! I would have taken either in my early twenties! I'm a bit pickier now! ;-)

to be caught thusly after crashing through racks and skis and bars would be worth the indignity! :-)

I got all excited and was trying to find a picture of the bar, but I found webcams...keep your eyes out for ODB and RZ filming!! ;-) http://www.arlberg.net/skiarlberg.at/aktuell/d/cam1.html And more cams of Lech/Zurs/Arlberg: http://www.arlberg.net/skiarlberg.at/aktuell/d/livecams_html.html

LOL, Tress. I can just picture it-hey better slamming into a bar than going down a fireman's pole...unless of course MD was at the bottom. I don't like the fact that Daniel Cleaver is in the ski scenes. That part of the book was v. romantic for Mark and Bridget;-(

I'm hoping this person's parents maybe confused Hugh for Colin. (please please powers to be - please don't turn this movie into "Love Story, Bridget and Daniel)

(Linda)I don't like the fact that Daniel Cleaver is in the ski scenes. That part of the book was v. romantic for Mark and Bridget;-( My thoughts exactly!

(linda)I don't like the fact that Daniel Cleaver is in the ski scenes. I'm with you . .perhaps Bridget, thinking Mark is fooling around with his secretary or whoever Jacinda is . .gets talked into a whrlwind trip w/ Daniel? . .remember the pic of Bridge and Daniel in Thailand at the beach . . . Or when Bridge is concerned . .could be just one of her fantasies in her head:)

Apparantly, Bridget Jones will accidently step into a wrong ski-lift, ending up in a ski-contest. In her clumsiness she accidently takes a shortcut, resulting in her winning the race. Think I saw this on I Love Lucy. But not being able to stop, she keeps going until she skis into a bar, right into the arms of Hugh Grant. Not thrilled with this. Again, it's Bridget and two men. Retread of first movie, instead of making it one man (Mark) and two women (Bridget and Rebecca). IMO, a bad call. A stunt double would be on the slopes, not Renee. Thanks Maria for the tidbit.

But not being able to stop, she keeps going until she skis into a bar, right into the arms of Hugh Grant. Maybe in the writing process they combined two scenes here. The scene where Mark sees Rebecca's nephew "Johnny Boy" kissing Bridget and the ski trip. I could never really buy into the argument scene MD & BJ had in their bedroom after the "Johnny Boy" kiss. But I could believe MD getting insanely jealous if he saw BJ in DC's arms.

Did we hear about this book before and I missed it? I found this in a magazine. There is a 20 year retrospective of Working Title out, called Laundrettes and Lovers: from Storyboard to Billboard. Thought I would put it in this topic since Bridget is on the cover but also includes some LA apparently. Found it here http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752261924/qid%3D1075305381/026-5529414-9328423 but not on amazon.com Of course change it to benefit spring if you end up buying it! :)

Here's the cover: Thanks, Emma. It looks interesting. This is how the link should be for amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0752261924/thespring-21

Apparantly, Bridget Jones will accidently step into a wrong ski-lift, ending up in a ski-contest. In her clumsiness she accidently takes a shortcut, resulting in her winning the race. (Karen)Think I saw this on I Love Lucy You did. Lucy at Sun Valley, circa 1959. Instead of Hugh Grant, she plows into Fernando Lamas. Hey, it was funny 45 years ago, am sure it will still be funny now.;-) That book looks interesting. Is that Ali G I spot on the cover? Looks like him. Gettin' some res-PECK, no doubt.;-) ;-) Does anyone know when the new series of AG shows will be on HBO?

Knew it! Knew I wasn't hallucinating. OK, is "classic comedy." ;-)

I think quite a few scenes from BJD and TEOR are reminiscent of the Lucille Ball slapstick type of comedy. The fireman's pole, arriving in the bunny costume, and in TEOR, ending up backwards on the horse.

I think quite a few scenes from BJD The cooking. Lucy could have made blue soup;-)

Dated on Tuesday Arlberg wird zum Hollywood-Mekka Dreharbeiten zu Kinofilm in Lech angelaufen Lech (VN) Hektik am Arlberg. Hollywood ist zu Gast in Lech. Seit gestern wird der zweite Teil des Kino-Hits "Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck" im Vorarlberger Nobelskiort gedreht. Der Gro�teil des 150-Personen umfassenden Filmteams ist bereits am Arlberg. Hektik steht derzeit in Lech an der Tagesordnung. T�glich �ndern sich Abl�ufe f�r die Filmaufnahmen. Fix ist bisher nur, dass einige Szenen des Hollywood-Films auf der Skipiste und im Dorf gedreht werden. Unter h�chsten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen. "Niemand darf auch nur in die N�he des Sets", sagt Claudia Lengenfelder von Lech-Z�rs-Tourismus. Gestern wurden die ersten Aufnahmen f�r die Fortsetzung des Kassenschlagers "Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck" mit Renee Zellweger und Frauenschwarm Hugh Grant am Arlberg gedreht. Mehrere Hotels gebucht In den n�chsten Tagen werden die Hauptdarsteller Renee Zellweger und Colin Firth in Lech erwartet. "Die Stars haben in mehreren Tophotels gebucht. Niemand wei�, wann sie kommen und wo sie absteigen", sagt Lengenfelder. Hugh Grant kommt �brigens nicht nach Vorarlberg. "Die Szenen werden ohne ihn gedreht." Zellweger und Firth bleiben auch nicht lange. Maximal vier Tage. Dann reisen sie zu anderen Drehorten weiter. Skiurlaub in Lech Im Kinofilm wird dann gezeigt, dass Colin Firth alias Marc Darcy seine Freundin Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) zu einem Luxusurlaub nach Lech einl�dt. Allerdings verschweigt sie ihm, dass sie eigentlich gar nicht so gut Ski fahren kann. Das sorgt dann f�r turbulente Szenen im Film. N�heres wird seitens der Produktionsfirma zeit) noch nicht verraten. (der- Seltenes Foto von den Dreharbeiten - wie hier wird Bridget Jones ihren Freund Marc Darcy auch in Lech k�ssen. (Foto: Universal) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And for your reading enjoyment, the translation: ;-) Arlberg becomes the Hollywood Mekka Turning work to motion picture film in lech started Lech (VN) Hektik at the Arlberg. Hollywood is to guest in lech. Since yesterday the second part of the cinema hit "chocolate is turned to the breakfast" in the Vorarlberger Nobelskiort. The majority of the 150-Personen comprehensive film teams already is at the Arlberg. Hektik is located at present in lech at the agenda. Daily expirations for the photographs change. Fixed it is so far only that some scenes of the Hollywood film on the ski runway and in the village are turned. Under highest safety precautions. "nobody may also only into the proximity of the set", says Claudia Lengenfelder of Lech Zuers tourism. Yesterday the first photographs for the continuation of the cash hit "chocolate to the breakfast" were turned with Renee Zellweger and woman Mrs. Hugh grant at the Arlberg. Several hotels booked In the next days the leading actors Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth in lech are expected. "booked star in several Tophotels. Nobody knows, when they come and where they descend, say "Lengenfelder. Hugh grant does not come by the way to Vorarlberg. "the scenes are turned without it." Zellweger and Firth remain also not for a long time. Maximally four days. Then they continue to travel to other turning places. Ski vacation in lech In the motion picture film it is then shown that Colin Firth in-loads alias Marc Darcy its friend Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) to one luxury vacation to lech. However it conceals to it that it cannot actually at all drive so well ski. That provides then for turbulent scenes in the film. Details are not betrayed on the part of the production company time) yet (that Rare photo of the turning work - like here Bridget Jones will kiss its friend Marc Darcy also in lech. (photo: Universal) A part of the film is turned in the middle in the village by lech. (photo: ek)

In case any German readers would like to jump in and clarify, please do. Somehow "Frauenschwarm Hugh Grant" doesn't seem right translated as "woman Mrs Hugh Grant."

Hmmm, probably means "womanizer"... Anyway, here's another article from Tuesday translated. Much of the same info, with some local interest bits about an extra (look at the pay, Mark!) but it does reiterate that Huge won't be there. Vorarlberger Komparsen with Hollywood Dreharbeiten at the Arlberg In lech at the Arlberg it is called Action on Wednesday again "!". For a second Bridget Jones filming with Hugh grant, Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth are used also statisten and Komparsen from Vorarlberg, because according to film script leading actor Mark of Darcy loads its friend Bridget Jones to lech at the Arlberg in. Feldkircherin also thereby Among the statisten is also the 25-year old Katrin from Feldkirch. Which expects it with the turning work on Wednesday, the Hollywood Aspirantin does not know however. She knows only that she will not stand on Skiern. Katrin may not tighten a red jacket Only default, one may carry no red or rose-pink jacket, says Katrin. In addition it may not carry a camera forward. 30 to 40 euro per turning day The large money Katrin however not to make, per turning day earns it 30 to 40 euro. Film crew already arrived A large film crew is - also to the joy of the Lecher point hotel trade - already at the deeply snow-covered Arlberg. Zellweger is expected shortly The freshly Globe gilded superstar Renee Zellweger is expected shortly, in order to let in lech it - according to film script - unsatisfactory skilaeuferisches being able make a blueprint. Hugh grant does not come CO star Hugh grant does not come in the snow scenes forwards and therefore also not to lech. ~~~~~~~ And in Deutsch: Hollywood-Dreharbeiten am Arlberg Vor einiger Zeit wurden Komparsen f�r eine Hollywood-Filmproduktion am Arlberg gesucht. Nun ist klar, warum die Kleindarsteller im Ski-Outfit zum Casting erscheinen mussten. Dreharbeiten von Renee Zellweger Im Nobelskiort Lech weht zur Zeit ein Hauch von Hollywood, Anlass sind Dreharbeiten von Renee Zellweger und Colin Firth f�r die Fortsetzung der Erfolgskom�die "Bridget Jones- Schokolade zum Fr�hst�ck". Eine gro�e Film-Crew ist - auch zur Freude der Lecher Spitzenhotellerie - bereits am tief verschneiten Arlberg. Der frisch Globe-vergoldete Superstar Renee Zellweger wird demn�chst erwartet, um in Lech ihr - laut Drehbuch - mangelhaftes skil�uferisches K�nnen ablichten zu lassen. Hugh Grant kommt nicht Co-Star Hugh Grant kommt in den Schnee-Szenen nicht vor und daher auch nicht nach Lech. Das Film-Script sieht vor, dass Marc Dracy (gespielt von Colin Firth) seine Freundin Bridget Jones zu einem Urlaub nach Lech einl�dt. Sie verr�t ihm allerdings nicht, dass sie gar nicht Skilaufen kann - Anlass genug f�r komisch-turbulente Szenen im Schnee.

From the Basel Zeitung: Eine grosse Film-Crew ist bereits eingetroffen. Ren�e Zellweger wird demn�chst erwartet. Das Film-Script sieht vor, dass Marc Darcy (Colin Firth) seine Freundin Bridget Jones zu Ferien nach Lech einl�dt. Sie verr�t ihm allerdings nicht, dass sie gar nicht Skifahren kann - Anlass genug f�r komische Szenen im Schnee. A large film crew already arrived. Ren�e Zellweger is expected shortly. The film Script plans that Marc Darcy (Colin Firth) in-loads its friend Bridget Jones to holidays to lech. She does not tell him however that she at all does not know ski driving - cause to enough for amusing scenes in the snow.

(Karen's)In the next days the leading actors Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth in lech are expected. Well finally! I can relax a bit now;-)) (Karen's)Somehow "Frauenschwarm Hugh Grant" doesn't seem right translated as "woman Mrs Hugh Grant." Not sure but I believe *swarm* (womanswoon?)is faint/weaken/swoon and if so it would be a hearthrob equivalent.

Thanks for the articles Karen. Can rest much easier now knowing that Mark brings Bridget on this holiday.

(Bilingual Bee) Not sure but I believe *swarm* (womanswoon?)is faint/weaken/swoon and if so it would be a hearthrob equivalent. Gewiss! Frauenschwarm is heartthrob, I believe (like how I say that with such conviction?)...been a loooooooong time and I'm a bit rusty! But we know who the real Frauenschwarm is....those screams weren't for Huge...if they were it was to say "move outta the way so I can see Colin!!" ;-)

Having more nice images . . . Coin bundled in nice warm sweaters @ ski lodge . .Colin on skis . .Colin in ski pants:) . . . Wonder if they will be keeping the grappa in the film;) . .or is Bridget's skiing blunders soley due to lack of ability for forward propulsion while strapped to 2 bits of wood on frozen ground????

Excellent, ladies. Heartthrob (swarm of women) it is, though is terribly inaccurate. ;-) Important points seem to be that (1) Colin will be there and seems to be part of the storyline, (2) they'll only be there for 4 days, and (3) the world will be coming to an end because Huge won't be there. ;-)

Somebody associated with the production posted this on Jan 26: "Well all I can say is that it's bl**dy cold out here, but the scenery is absolutely stunning. We're staying in Zurs, in a splendid 5* hotel and, for my part, will be finishing up this sunday. After that, there is probably less than two weeks to go and we are all finished!"

I was thinking if Hugh is in the Austria scenes maybe that is how he is reintroduced into this movie, Bridget accidentally skiing into his arms to Mark's dismay. Esp. since in the book Austria is before Thailand. OR I'm going on the theory still that this eyewitness mixed up Hugh with Colin. Lots of times people just don't know their celebrities, esp. if they are a different generation that just doesn't follow these things.

Yesterday the first photographs for the continuation of the cash hit "chocolate to the breakfast" ...Mark Darcy for breakfast would be a much better translation;-) LOL, I love these translation exercises. Thanks, boss. (Tress)if they were it was to say "move outta the way so I can see Colin!!" ;-) Yeah, bloody Colin.

(Carolyn) OR I'm going on the theory still that this eyewitness mixed up Hugh with Colin. From the...er...translated bits I got the impression that they're going to shoot Hugh's part elsewhere. Could be in the studio for all we know, as she runs into him in a bar, an interior location.

(Karen) Could be in the studio for all we know, as she runs into him in a bar, an interior location. But she's on skis isn't she? There is a 'somewhat' famous outdoor bar in Lech. Halfway down one of the expert slopes. That's the one I 'ran into' when I was there! Very easy to do...tis a slippery slope and the bar is big and in the way! ;-) We're staying in Zurs, in a splendid 5* hotel... Zurs is where we stayed! Hoorah! It's up the hill a bit from Lech...about a mile...(it is all very confusing as they are all part of one area). Cannot remember the name of the place we stayed at, but it's across the way from the Gasthaus Auerhahn (my drinkin' hole). So odd to think of Bridget and Mark hanging out in a place I've actually been to!

(Tress) But she's on skis isn't she? Apparently, so??? It can still be a set. One minute the camera shows the exterior of a building and weeks later shoots the interior. The Thai jail was done in England. You put some slippery stuff on the ground, give Renee a push and she'll shush into the bar.

30-40 Euro a day seems pitiful for Austrian extras - either that, or I hope the London geezer who gloated about 300 quid a day was lying. Smug git! I liked Karen's 'womanizer' translation best for Frauenschwarm - every time I read the word 'lech' without a capital I think it's referring to Hugh.

A report on Thursday filming, with 31 pictures of Renee and her stunt double on the slopes: Bridget Jones II Dreharbeiten f�r den Hollywoodfilm in Lech. F�r staunende Gesichter sorgten am Donnerstag die Dreharbeiten zum Hollywood-Film "Bridget Jones 2" in Lech. Dutzende Schaulustige verfolgten das Spektakel stundenlang. Nachdem bei einem eigens errichteten Zielhang im Skigebiet eine Szene gedreht wurde, verlagerte sich das Filmspektakel am Nachmittag mitten ins Dorf. Bei dem zu einer Apotheke umgebauten Sportgesch�ft Strolz rutschte die vor wenigen Tagen mit einem Golden Globe ausgezeichnete Schauspielerin Renee Zellweger laut Drehbauch samt Ski bis ins Gesch�ft hinein. Dutzende Schaulustige verfolgten das Spektakel trotz Temperaturen von bis zu minus zehn Grad stundenlang. ~~~~~~~ Turning work for the Hollywoodfilm in lech. For being astonished faces on Thursday the turning work provided to the Hollywood film "Bridget Jones 2" in lech. Dozens merry pursued the Spektakel for hours. After with a particularly established goal slope in the skiing area a scene was turned, the Filmspektakel shifted in the middle in the afternoon in the village. With the sports shop converted to a pharmacy Strolz slipped few days ago the actress Renee Zellweger excellent with one golden Globe according to turning belly including ski in the business inside. Dozens merry pursued the Spektakel despite temperatures of up to minus ten degrees for hours. ~~~~~~ For pics, go here and click on the camera next to the title: http://www.vienna.at/engine.aspx/page/vienna-article-detail-page/cn/vienna-news-eskoda-20040130-084049/dc/OM:vienna:homepage-softnews

Thanks Karen . . . Don't know what's a better pic . .Bridget in the neon-orange parachuters uniform or this pepto bismol ski outfit;)

Karen, Thanks for the link. Could that be CF in pic 30 of 31?

What eagle eyes you have! Definite posibility, and he's going incognito, wearing his glasses. ;-)

In glasses and black thing on head?? Mid picture? This outfit is the best...love the hat! LOL!!

In glasses and black thing on head?? Mid picture? Yes, in glasses, but there's nothing on his head. That's hair (I've enlarged it a bit) of the Mark Darcy helmet variety.

(Tress)In glasses and black thing on head?? Mid picture? I think he could be the hatless man(head only visible),to the left of the black umbrella.

(Karen) Yes, in glasses, but there's nothing on his head. I just realized I was looking at the wrong guy...I was looking at the guy at the fence...the one with letters on his forehead...(and you are all talking about the guy behind him...the taller gentleman? Better and better....). I, obviously, do not have eagle eyes! LOL!

The tall guy:

Gotcha! BTW, getting ready for Superbowl Sunday? Loving the pink 'game pen' thing! Almost matches Bridge's suit! ;-) Now...what's the theory of why he'd be wearing glasses there?? Are they the new disguise? Surely a hat would have worked better, glasses in the snow are just a pain (speaking from recent experience).

If we're looking at sideburns..the guy in blue in the back (left side)looks like Colin too...

(Tress) Loving the pink 'game pen' thing! Almost matches Bridge's suit! ;-) That's what I was going for. Have adjusted the color a bit. This who you mean, Ada?

Oh yes, a little broken field running pattern. ;-)

They both look like Colin and maybe one in the same-can't see his outfit in Karen's picture to compare. He's in the back row in both pictures. (Tress)what's the theory of why he'd be wearing glasses there Could be sun glasses. I always have to wear them in the snow for the glare-especially with contacs.

Have been 'out of action' for a few days, but these pictures and the ensuing 'chat' have been great. Many thanks & LOL. Boy, did I miss you guys..

You girls have some eyes!! . .I think Janet's call could be a definite Colin sighting . .can't tell too much by the other pic . .it's a possibility . .wonder could we blow them up? Does Colin ski?:) Having nice images of him shoooosshing down the slopes;)

There apparently is a CF pic in the Mirror, carrying skis. No slope for Bridget Sid Billington It's not exactly cutting-edge news, but the phenomenon that is Bridget Jones makes the papers today, with actress Renee Zellweger taking to the Austrian slopes. Zellweger is seen in a bright pink ski suit, hilariously falling over in the Austrian resort of Lech in the Tyrol when she accidentally joins a downhill ski race. "The 34-year-old American, who does her own stunts, took tumble after tumble in the name of her hapless alter-ego - but still emerged with a smile for watching fans," reports an excited Daily Mirror. Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, follows on from where the first hit film left off, with Jones and Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth pursuing their blossoming relationship while Jones gets into her usual scrapes and has a short spell in a Thai prison. Zellweger, who recently took home a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in the Civil War epic Cold Mountain, didn't look quite so Hollywood on the European snow-covered mountains. She has reportedly piled on two stone for the role, but considering she was skin and bones before, probably means she's now a 'healthy' weight. "Producer Jonathan Cavendish revealed the real-life roles were reversed with Renee cutting a much better figure on the slopes than Colin, who cannot ski," says the Daily Express. Marvellous. V.sweet story even if it's a bit pointless.

Thanks, Mari. Renee cutting a much better figure on the slopes than Colin, who cannot ski," LOL, but I bet his double can. I'd love to be able to watch the filming of these scenes. Marvellous. V.sweet story even if it's a bit pointless. What? Reviews, already?

Colin, who cannot ski," Wouldn't you have thought that he would have learned while he was in BC? If only to amuse Meg's children. No wonder he was bored...

Colin, who cannot ski Ah well . . . I can sympathize . .I'd rather sit with the rest of the athletically-challenged in the ski lodge with a cuppa hot chocolate and watch others shoosh down the hill;) When asked if I do any sports I usually say . . .Sorry, I'm an actor . .I don't do sports . .I do non-contact theater!:) Hope he didn't take a spill on any snowed-over cobbles while carrying those skis!

"The 34-year-old American, who does her own stunts, took tumble after tumble in the name of her hapless alter-ego - but still emerged with a smile for watching fans," reports an excited Daily Mirror. Did her own stunts? Yeah, right. Photos do not lie. This article quotes both the Daily Mirror and the Daily Express. Which one had the picture of Colin? And--more importantly--who's going to run out and get it?

okay. I can take a hint though those two newspapers are not in plentiful supply round here. Now if you want the Guardian. ;-)

Sorry. Closing tags I hope

(I pride myself on my subtlety) From the Sun, with closeup pics of RZ falling down (one is animated so you see her falling down) Snowfake Brrridget IT�S all chills and spills when hapless singleton Bridget Jones goes skiing, as my pictures show. RENEE ZELLWEGER took to the piste in Austria to film hilarious scenes for The Edge Of Reason, the sequel to the movie Bridget Jones�s Diary. Bridget tries out the snow with boyfriend Mark Darcy, played by COLIN FIRTH. But she doesn�t tell him that she can�t ski. Let�s hope he forgives her white lie.

From what I've heard, the Mirror has a small pic of CF in black snowsuit, carrying skis on shoulder. That's not to say that other publications don't have more.;-)

Pretty small and not a particularly good scan, but is newsprint...

From the Daily Record: A PINK SLIP Feb 2 2004 BRIDGET Jones has gone all pink and fluffy but she's still about to hit the slippery slope. Renee Zellweger was in Austria at the weekend to film some ski-ing scenes for Edge of Reason, the sequel to the hit movie. As Bridget, she's set to make a mess of getting off the ski lift... and those pink ears on her headgear won't help at all when she hits the piste with a bump. ~~~~~~~~~~ No idea if there are pics (*cough cough* Janet!)

More pics: http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news2/news482.htm

Karen, will this do?

Yes, it will do v.v.well. ;-) Thanks, Ada!

Pic on it's way soon, Karen. No Colin though. Like the animated pics, BTW. CF looking good in the background.

Looks like Colin in the first one with his back to Bridget. Thanks, Ada. No, ODB doesn't have the look of a skier. Looks like someone placed the skis and poles in his hands and told him to stand there;-)

Thanks for the pics Ada & Karen! What do you say Bridge, shall we have a go at this skiing thing?

(lindak) ODB doesn't have the look of a skier Well he sure as heck isn't wearing the right boots either. Sheesh...He really does look a bit nerdy doesn't he?

(Linda) ODB doesn't have the look of a skier (Leslie) Well he sure as heck isn't wearing the right boots either. Sheesh...He really does look a bit nerdy doesn't he? LOL....that's okay! I don't ski either...and there is a nice little bar that serves vodka shots about mid run he can go to! Love the unkempt boot thing going on.....pants not quite in or out.....he's like Pig Pen on ice!!!

Thank you Mari, Karen, Ada, and everyone! (Leslie)Sheesh...He really does look a bit nerdy doesn't he? (Tress)pants not quite in or out.....he's like Pig Pen on ice!!! I can imagine Colin dressing like that, but wouldn't Mark at least have his pant legs even? Mark may not have the best taste in clothes, but he is neat. Right?

(Linda) ODB doesn't have the look of a skier Definitely not!!! Hope they had him rehearse walking along in the snow with real ski boots on to make him look authentic when he's moving-gotta' have that innate flex in the knee to cut it. His lower legs are bowed enough distally(the ankle) that he'd be a sight on skis.

(Shosh) I can imagine Colin dressing like that, but wouldn't Mark at least have his pant legs even? Mark may not have the best taste in clothes, but he is neat. Right? Maybe they won't show his feet. I can see them showing him from the knees up at all times to keep him off the skis! (Bonnie) His lower legs are bowed enough distally(the ankle) that he'd be a sight on skis. Woooohoooo....get that boy a snowboard!! He's got that slacker thing going on with the boots, he was born for one (can say this as I'm married to snowboarder, no offense meant to those who board)!

(Linda) Looks like Colin in the first one with his back to Bridget. I don't think so. Sideburns not long enough. But he could've pulled the cap down lower.

(Linda) Looks like Colin in the first one with his back to Bridget. (Karen) I don't think so. Sideburns not long enough. But he could've pulled the cap down lower. Probably he's Colin's double.

Whole new slew of pics from Lech (plus one of interest to the NY Love Actually premiere group!); am working on it.

(Karen) I don't think so. Sideburns not long enough. But he could've pulled the cap down lower. True, I was going by glove color. Could be the double. (Shoshana)I can imagine Colin dressing like that, but wouldn't Mark at least have his pant legs even? Mark may not have the best taste in clothes, but he is neat. LOL, when I read the blurb that Colin can't ski...I thought, but Mark Darcy can...now, I'm not so sure. I just hope they don't make MD a bumbling idiot in TEOR. But, I thought MD looked pretty damn good in BJD (except for bar-b-cue)His grey turtleneck and top coat still make me swoon;-)I know, I know, the reindeer jumper and snowman tie...I always felt this was just his way of being sweet to wear something his mum bought rather than hurt her feelings;-(

The gallery is up, though I didn't put in anywhere near the number of Renee pics that were taken: http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal5.html (have some errands to run, but will be back with more misc pics)

OK, skiing Drooleurs--does he look authentic in Karen's latest pics? Looks somewhat peeved--assume this is Mark Darcy looking peeved ;-)

I keep thinking about how much he could have used this outfit (not the skis) when he was handing out prezzies on the Today show! I feel his pain each time I go back to that clip.

Great pics, thank you , Ada and Karen! Looks like they taught him enough to at least stand up and move a few feet, which really can be accomplished easily in one lesson. Depending upon the person.;-) LOL at her expression and body language in this one:

(Meredith) OK, skiing Drooleurs--does he look authentic in Karen's latest pics? Looks somewhat peeved--assume this is Mark Darcy looking peeved ;-) Can't attest to how authentic he looks, not being the world's most competent skier, however I suggest the peeved look might be caused by the following thought, "How the heck do I get off this thing?" Admit I'm projecting here since I never seemed to achieve the ability to get off ski lifts gracefully.

Actually, for someone who doesn't ski he's doing a reasonable job of faking it. There are a few exceptions... Someone needs to tell him he's carrying his skis upside down here: And the following caption should accompany this one IMO: "Would somebody please stop this bloody thing before I break my neck??" Thanks for the great images, Karen. LOL.

(Leslie) Someone needs to tell him he's carrying his skis upside down here: He's got them okay...doesn't he? He has to carry them that way. He has the flat sides together, otherwise his bindings would knock together and tangle if he had them both facing up. Have seen skiers do this....

Sorry to post twice.... Wanted to say thanks to Karen (for amusing pics) and to say that I think this one is my favorite (I know that it doesn't have ODB in it, but I can relate to this one...it speaks to me):

Sorry! Another one....are they 'high fiving' each other here??? Too funny!

(Tress) I think this one is my favorite (I know that it doesn't have ODB in it, but I can relate to this one...it speaks to me): LOL! There were lots and lots of RZ ones, but I just adored that one. (Tress) Another one....are they 'high fiving' each other here??? Paternalistically warming her hands. That'll be the official partyline. ;-)

Maybe she's teasing him about being scared to death of being on a ski lift.;-) Those mountains aren't short. (Mari) Looks like they taught him enough to at least stand up and move a few feet, which really can be accomplished easily in one lesson. Depending upon the person.;-) Actually I think he looks like he got off that lift with ease. I took to skiing after one morning lesson like a fish to water, but the graceful ski lift exit took a while. ;-P

It's been a long time for me, but I don't remember getting off as all that difficult or jarring. Hardest part was at some places, having to make a quick, sharp turn or else you'd be heading down the wrong side of the slope.

(Karen) Hardest part was at some places, having to make a quick, sharp turn or else you'd be heading down the wrong side of the slope. Having been on, I believe, that exact lift...it is aaaawwww-fulllll! I couldn't ski and actually rode the lift back down (much to the amusement of my fellow skiers). I wouldn't get off when I got up there! Bunny hills for me after that...don't know what they were thinking taking me up there w/o any experience. It is quite the hill. I looked a bit like Bridget in that pic that Mari posted earlier (my suit was dark blue though...only wished I had lovely pink one with yeti vest! ;-D).

(lesliep)"Would somebody please stop this bloody thing before I break my neck??" . LOL, I think he looks like he's gonna puke;-)Totally AFG, though.

(Karen)It's been a long time for me, but I don't remember getting off as all that difficult or jarring. It probably shouldn't be, but if I go on the lift ten times (I don't ski all that often & I stick to the easier slopes) at least four of those times when I get off the lift I don't get away in time and end up on my stomach doing what looks like a combat soldier crawling through the brush moving my elbows. Not a pretty sight!

LOL at the skiing stories. Now, where are the pics of Mark in his apres skiwear? (am trying the "ask and ye shall receive" gambit again; worked before)

An account from the region about the filming (early days, note date) when everyone thought Hugh Grant was going to be there. Not much of interest, except the location shots and the messages at the end. http://fm4.orf.at/pamela/154284

Looks cold. Don't blame Hugh for opting for Thailand...even with the elephant.

One day away from the PC and look what happens? Terrific pix, Karen and Ada. He looks quite authentic here save the final shot where he would angling his skis to ski-off ( where he would pick up speed for the run). He 's doing a good job-neophytes would " pie" to contain any speed...Colin is in a true parallel.Hurrah!!!!!!

In that top picture, those people look smaller than ants, but you can still pick Renee out easily in that pink outfit. And might that be Mr. Darcy starting to head down the hill by the top of the lift toward Renee? What do the notes of interest say? (Bonnie) He looks quite authentic here save the final shot where he would angling his skis to ski-off ( where he would pick up speed for the run). There may be a flat part just down from the lift to pause to talk to someone or get situated before going down. Some slopes have that. He wouldn't necessarily need to push off to get there. Tress knows those slopes though.

(Dorine) Tress knows those slopes though. LOL...no I don't! I never got off the lift! I rode it back down to the half way point and went to the bar. Waited for everyone to 'catch up to me'! Went to the bunny hill later that day and used a tow rope to get up that hill (tow rope being at me knees as I was at least three feet taller than the largest skier there!). If there was a flat spot, I didn't see it...all I saw was hilllllllll....big, long, steep....hillllllll! ;-)

Here it is: The Zuers Lech Stanton Connection, Pt. II Thus genuinly. Now in the moment I imagine again times: "actors I would like to be real none." For days it snows here in the arlbergschen world in modification of an English idiom horizontal and vertically dogs and cats. The view from the herzig nostalgically decorated farmer room pension window shows a small cutout of the most enormous snow masses, which I saw and felt in my whole life seen live. On the roof opposite Nobelhotels lie estimated einmeterfuffzig fluffige schneedecke. I could from my window the eastern local entrance of Zuers see theoretical. Theoretically. Only and white ELT snows and fogs it since the early morning already again so much that I can recognize degrees times the red-white-red window shops of the direct neighbourhood obligatory in the hochalpinen area. For alternation times for one moment if Mrs. Sonne would appear, then we in a veritablen winter fairy tale country would be here. I estimate, at it, i.e. on a sugar-sweet Winterwonderlandset also the "large English film production" speculated, which removed for lech since a scarce week in four kilometers resided and thus against along-applying window blinds such as Tirol, Italy and Switzerland decided. 150 crew members have themselves under the season-typical winter sports people from Germans, dutchmen, Italians and anglophilen speakers mixed. In the hotels of Zuers and lech the arrival of the film crew with dezent pastellgelben leaflets was announced: CASTING for "on the edge" stands on the Kaszettel, which sticks beside ski school indicators and Skiverleih skiverleih-Flyern. "for this film we seek to take part in still ' extras so mentioned ' (= Komparsen/Statisten) in a large ' Movie ' want." And further: "ski and Snowboardfahrer of all age groups are to be announced invited and casten themselves to leave." (sic!) Chocolate to the breakfast Well, sounds relatively unsuspected, if one is here on vacation and and itself interested in film things generally Nuesse does not read newspapers. One could go out of fun to the Freud to the Casting, meet in its reschfeschen sport clothing in an overheated hotelhalle with zig different curious ones and show then bissl, what one has so drauf, if in the dry one functions. Well, one was taken then, to the really very small Tagesgage of 40 euro referred, to Diskretion would be possibly continued, which I know. And then, on the first turning day, which costs like the other turning days a million euro, one would thus be shipped with 399 Komparseriekollegen with minus eleven degrees on a sessellift, which really does not prepare a pleasure which can be copied with these stormy conditions themselves with short stay. And then one would wait only times. Control rooms. Control rooms. As with the film stop is so usual. Perhaps it would have already gotten around itself under the curious statisten, perhaps also not. Perhaps one would be actually rather surprised, for which film one in icy air baumelnd the ass abfriert, because the sessellift is located in all first line times, in order every fifteen minutes for fifteen meters to move here. Those, which squat completely above in the first cabs with the mountain station, those surely already gezueckt their Handys and the best friend called. Because they erspaeht now finally, who the two actors are, who do there in each case for few seconds which and then again escorted knock off. "that is nevertheless that no, gibt's not" nevertheless. Hugh grant. Hugh!! Grant!!! And the blond Mrs., that is the Ren�e Zellweger. Sell wae gah!! And the film, for which they turn seven minutes here in the Austrian alps in two weeks Schwerstarbeit, this film is called "Bridget Jones 2". Well, there one knows already bissi a beating of the heart wars, if one experiences that Hugh grant resides few minutes far away in the five-star hut to the post office. One can saunter times past, if one has to do times nix, or? Evenly. Perhaps inconspicuously in the lobby vorm open fire-place, dte loungen to drink and Herald Tribune read simulate. And the camera in the handbag hide.

Perhaps inconspicuously in the lobby vorm open fire-place, dte loungen to drink and Herald Tribune read simulate. And the camera in the handbag hide. Are they talking about Austria or Tress and I in the Park City Marriott at Sundance? ;-) Chocolate to the breakfast Always music to my ears. For days it snows here in the arlbergschen world in modification of an English idiom horizontal and vertically dogs and cats. I'll have to start saying this when it storms. It's raining (or snowing) cats and dogs now sounds too pedestrian. ;-)

horizontal and vertically dogs and cats. Sounds like the Kama Sutra for animals:-) that is nevertheless that no, gibt's not" nevertheless. Hugh grant. Hugh!! Grant!!! And the blond Mrs., that is the Ren�e Zellweger Oh this gets better and better. LOL.

Enough chit chat already..where's the pics?? Sez Who 01/31/04 "They built a hot tub for us under a tent. There are pictures of Hugh and me sipping cups of tea, fully dressed in suits with oxfords on our feet, immersed in water. . . . I'm just grateful he was dressed." Colin Firth, 43, actor, on coping with repeating his knock-down, drag-out fight with Hugh Grant in freezing water in a fountain for the upcoming "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1075545262213370.xml

Damn! Hot tub was hidden to me.

with oxfords on our feet, Am mystified by this quote. Does anyone else in the UK know what "oxfords" are? I can guess but I imagine it is a purely US term.

Lace up shoes-business type.

Sorry to use the double post,but look at the photos @ Firth.com under BJ:TEOR shooting pix-when he's dressed up with his briefcase the morning after......

Old men wear them.

LOL Evelyn - not just old men here, but pretty much everyone who wears a suit, if you look around on the tube (hate the pointy toe, always push for the purchase of something more square!)

But the point is do you think it was actually Colin who used the term? Or was it just the US intern in the PR department?

That oxford quote originated in People magazine here a couple of weeks back. I've seen him use American-ized terms before when speaking to US publications, e.g., "sweater" instead of "jumper," or employing charming Americanisms, such as "It sucked." ;-)

"sweater" instead of "jumper Why do Americans always think we do not use sweater. It is used commonly. Also "it sucked". But Oxfords. But as you may say he is bilingual so perhaps he was using it for an American audience. Did not know that it originated in a US magazine.

Why do Americans always think we do not use sweater. Maybe because we never see it in your publications or hear it on your shows. It is used commonly. Also "it sucked". Sorry, Allison, I am drawing the line there. Am certain we originated this one. Allow me a point of pride.;-) ;-) as you may say he is bilingual *snort* Have also heard him say trunk instead of boot, and parking lot instead of car park. Now tell me you're using those too.;-)

And how many times have we heard him talk about the differences on talk shows (erm, I mean chat shows) between American and English and now Italian? He knows on which side of the Atlantic he can say "fanny" in polite company. ;-)

(Mari)employing charming Americanisms, such as "It sucked." ;-) And the always charming *Did you f**k my wife? Did you f**k my wife?.....*;))

(Allison) Why do Americans always think we do not use sweater. LOL...Yeah...but do you use fanny pack the way we do? ;-D I could probably get kicked off a board in the UK for such talk... (Evelyn) Old men wear them. And lots of really good looking NYC boys, I noted! ;-) And just curious, what do they call that type of shoe in the UK?? If they don't call them oxfords? Had a male English friend say to me "I'll knock you up tomorrow"...I told him "not on my watch you won't!" When I told him what I thought he meant, he was most amused. Also had no idea wot courgettes were...got it now...! Fun site for the confused (like me): http://www.peak.org/~jeremy/dictionary/dictionary/ Have another site that I found a while back that I won't share...cuz then I'd get kicked off this board! ;-) Sorry Karen, know that we are somewhat off topic right now...;-(

Somewhat? You're not even in the carpark. ;-)

More pics in London - no Colin but Jim Broadbent is hanging around:-)... http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/news/newsstory.asp?news_id=15575

Thanks, Ada Is it the dress, the photo, or one v.large shoulder bone in the last picture?;-)

LOL! I took it to be the dress...partially unzipped maybe?

Thanks, Ada. Wasn't this plotline in the first book? Looks like Dad has been tossed out or left and is going to stay with Bridget.

I'm hoping the ringing dustbin makes it into TEOR, since, although it was filmed for BJD, it wasn't used, and didn't appear in the deleted scenes on the DVD. I put the poor fit of the dress down to Bridget's terrible dress sense, BTW!

(Janet)I put the poor fit of the dress down to Bridget's terrible dress sense, BTW! Hmm yes . .and perhaps in TEOR she'll finally get her colors done, as so often sugested by her mother . .Dear me, can't recall if she was a Winter or a Spring . . :)

(Kimberly)and perhaps in TEOR she'll finally get her colors done, as so often sugested by her mother . .Dear me, can't recall if she was a Winter or a Spring In the book she did, and I think Pam insisted she was a Spring. I liked that scene in the book because Bridget seemed to take on a v. different view of her mother as she tried to cheer her up during her break-up with Mark.

Does anyone know if the shoot is finished yet? It seems quite long for a rom-com, even allowing for a break over Christmas and the New Year. - Or could this mean that the finished product will be a little longer than the normal 90 odd minutes?

A crew member posted on the imdb last Monday that they had two weeks to go. So this week should be it. Here's the story that appeared in People mag a couple of issues back: SOAK STUDS Hugh Grant and Colin Firth got to repeat their knockdown drag-out fight in the upcoming Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason--but this time the brawl made a bigger splash. "We ended up in freezing water (in a fountain) in London's Kensington Gardens. I think it was 3 degrees," says Firth, 43, adding that the film crew found a way to keep the costars from catching pneumonia. "They built a hot tub for us under a tent. There are pictures of Hugh and me sipping cups of tea, fully dressed in suits with oxfords on our feet, immersed in water." So, what's it like hot-tubbing with Grant? Says Firth:"I'm just grateful he was dressed." ********** So, did he mean Centigrade or Farenheit? ;-)

Looks like he forget to do his trademark cross-pond conversion. Maybe is bad in math, though is still trilingual. ;-)

Admin: Since things are fairly slow, a suggestion was made to do a formal book discussion of TEOR on Topic 183. Any interest?

Possibly, I'd have to reread it. I'd enjoy others comments even if I didn't participate.

I would enjoy that discussion and would participate. I reread TEOR constantly, its by favorite kind of I can pick it up and read just a little bit and it makes me smile. So I'm game.

TEOR discussion sounds great to me . .!

Loved TEOR and just finished my first reading last month. Would love to have an excuse to go back to it and LMAO some more.

(Janet)Does anyone know if the shoot is finished yet? According to this BBC article, it finished Sunday.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/entertainment/040210_reneezellweger.shtml

There are healthier ways to put on weight without so much cholesterol, I believe. Surely she had a nutritionist. If she didn't, and ate crap to gain, nobody's fault, but...

TEOR? a discussion? I love that book, will re-read, will participate. Will put me in Valentine mode for sure;-)

TEOR discussion would be so fun.

re: end of filming - there was that filming at Topshop this Friday though, possibly. I will be in the area for a meeting that morning until 12:30, planning to check it out after.

Am guessing that they're still filming this week. RZ didn't show at the Oscar nominees' lunch yesterday, and I think she would have attended if she was in the country.

Here's the answer; he was filming today: http://www.globephotos.com/scripts/kws30pre.exe?site=GLOBEPH&maxhits=24&type=GfxOnly&picktype=GfxOnly&fmaxhits=50&efile=pevents.htm

(Mari)Here's the answer; he was filming today: Thanks for the link. Mari. I normally love this man in a suit, but, I hate to say it, the trousers remind me of the 'ankle stranglers' favoured in the Sixties!!

Thanks Mary! More over at Getty http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/CFW/imageResults.aspx?s=ImagesSearchState|0|15|0|1|||0|0|0|0|7|colin+firth&p=7

Thanks, Ada and Mari. Those Getty Images blow up nicely! Look how long his hair is getting! :-P Yummy! Though a little trim or comb back at the ears wouldn't hurt. And those sideburns, Louisa! Looks like maybe he's signing autographs. Has that *earnest* ;-) look of trying to make sure he hears fans correctly and looks like he looking down to sign in one. Who knows. :-)

( Dorine) Though a little trim or comb back at the ears wouldn't hurt. I agree-they should trim him to look Mark Darcy-ish.

Thanks Ada and Mari. Will be putting the large Gettys (unwatermarked) up shortly. Have they used that outfit before? That magenta tie looks familiar. Off to check other galleries.

He's sporting nice head of hair too. Gal with black tam looks like a handler.

Yup! He's wearing the purple tie in the Hyde Park fountain pics but he has a white shirt there, not blue. Have put the new ones up here: http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal6.html (Evelyn) Gal with black tam looks like a handler. Looks like a scene from the movie. His face is too expressive.

Lots more coming from the site that had the skilift pics, even one of Colin posing with some fans!

OK, the rest are up now... http://www.firth.com/teor_locgal6.html

Thanks for the new images, Karen. He really is lovely to look at, isn't he?? (Evelyn) He's sporting nice head of hair too. What gives there? Sometimes he looks to have a thick healthy crop of hair and other times, I swear he has a major bald spot??

Oh. to be one of these lucky people.... 'T' minus 10 months and counting until TEOR premiere... . 'T' minus 10 months and counting until TEOR premiere...

Oooohhh...thank you Mari, Ada and Karen!! A couple of favorites (okay, they're all good and his hair loooooks awesome...the messiness about the ears doesn't bother me....makes me just want to tuck it and that's a good thing....and hope it pops out again....so I can tuck it again....GAH!) Okay this one for the funny face (I enjoy those mid-chew pics): And this one is a favorite for several reasons: (1) because I love his skinny legs, (2) love that moment when he's coming right at ya....and the best reason....(3) a good game of "lets guess wot's in my pocket"!!!! Thanks again everyone!

February 11, 2004 10:10 PM (Refuse to count lbs and/or calories, as such counting will only make me depressed due to non-stop gorging during the day, alcohol units - 0, cigarrettes - 0, amount of joy due to finding new pics on Drool - infinite) Have just endured a 2 hour long meeting of co-op board. Bottom is slowly getting sensation of feeling back (damn metal folding chairs). Did have odd dance hopping back and forth to try to shake blood circulation back into gear, much to DH's amusement. Have logged onto Drool as always is routine in the evenings to find wonderful pictures of sexy, handsome Mark Darcy awaiting me . . Oh my, oh my, oh my . . .Hair nice, thick, curly, want to run hands through it and . . *sigh* . . .Drooleurs are in fact best people in the world supplying me with non-stop laughter and information on Colin Firth . . will send thanks especially to Mari, Ada and Karen for this evenings supply of eye candy. Mmmmmmm, candy . .must search now for some chocolate . . Like this pic: Perhaps ODB is searching for his Drooler fan base?:)

Darcy....Mark Darcy. Barrister, aspiring model. Cell phone in hand, ready at a moment's notice for call to rescue Bridget from her next misadventure. ;-) Oh, please, please! Just let me touch those locks just once! (Tress) a good game of "lets guess wot's in my pocket"!!!! LOL!! What is this game rated.....G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17? All of the above?

OMG!! I love his hair that little bit longer! - How great does he look in these pics! Thanks for the links ladies! Cheered up an otherwise horrible day.:-))

Oooooh, what a wonderful surprise, thank you Karen! Love those pics, he looks ever so handsome on all of them. I wonder where he got all that hair on the top though. He must have a great stylist once again. (Dorine) Mark Darcy. Barrister, aspiring model. You know, I had the same thought. Can you imagine this man on the catwalk? I can, but not without needing a cold shower. Rodrigo Whatshisname looks hot as a model, but Colin is pure elegance. I can practically see his tall frame dressed in designer clothes, with his trademark stride walking across the stage.... Mmmm. A lovely thought. Do they ever do such celebrity fashion things? I'd go see him if it were the last thing I ever did. :-) I have one thing to whine about though: I wish people would stop snapping photos of someone who's eating. I saw a collection of pics "celebrities caught chewing" or something like that once in a magazine, and it was tasteless beyond belief. It would bother me to see ODB in such a collection.

(Ildi) saw a collection of pics "celebrities caught chewing" or something like that once in a magazine, and it was tasteless beyond belief. It would bother me to see ODB in such a collection.) Tastless? Chowing -down one is one of my faves...makes him look so:"down to earth";-)

OMG, One cannot leave this place even for a few hours. Thank you Karen Mari and Ada. I absolutely love MD, and the hair is to die for. Little longish, little unruly, little wind blown. WOW! (Dorine)Oh, please, please! Just let me touch those locks just once! Once is never enough! LOL, when I read that comment it reminded me of the desperation in JV's voice...(the 3rd. time)...Lick your lips;-) I'm saying this as totally complementary, but is it the photo or my eyes, does MD look just a trifle fuller in the face, here?

(Evelyn) Chowing -down one is one of my faves...makes him look so:"down to earth";-) Yes it does, but those pic collections are put out there to ridicule them, and that's the part I don't like. He sure looks cute chewing his food, but I always wonder about people who take those kind of shots. Who likes to be photographed while chewing? Linda, I thought Colin looked "fuller in the face" on every picture, and I love it. Didn't he say that he didn't diet for this one? Maybe he is fattening himself up to play the jolly father in the Nanny McThing. ;-)

(Ildi) I wish people would stop snapping photos of someone who's eating...it was tasteless beyond belief. Tasteless? Grabbing one's crotch in public is tasteless, but then again these are matters of taste. Photos of people eating are usually not flattering, but I'd hardly consider them tasteless. (back to humming Tom Lehrer's song...)

(Karen)back to humming Tom Lehrer's song...) Which one!?

"Smut," of course. ;-) For filth (I'm glad to say) is in the mind of the beholder. When correctly viewed, Everything is lewd. (I could tell you things about Peter Pan, And the Wizard of Oz, there's a dirty old man!)

(Karen) (Ildi) I wish people would stop snapping photos of someone who's eating...it was tasteless beyond belief. That's not what I posted. When you put together parts of sentences like that the whole context of the post changes. I said that the collection of pics showing celebrities chewing their food just to ridicule them was tasteless. Chewing food is a normal thing to do, there is nothing tasteless about it.

(Dorine) LOL!! What is this game rated.....G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17? All of the above? Ummmm.....what do you think? ;-D (Dorine) Oh, please, please! Just let me touch those locks just once! That was another favorite pic! That 'loose cannon' curl on his forehead (his right, our left) is just speaking to me! (Ildi) He sure looks cute chewing his food, but I always wonder about people who take those kind of shots. Who likes to be photographed while chewing? LOL....let me ask my husband why it fascinates him so...."Oh....Hon, I got something to ask you!!!!" ;-D In the pics the DH has of me, though, I'm usually shooting the bird....at least Colin had the manners not to do such a thing! I like watching ODB do all manner of things.....eating is one. Smoking is another (though I'm glad he gave it up).....just anything that involves him moving his mouth (let the kissing jokes begin....) ;-)

Sorry, Ildi, I tried not to distort your message with my edit. You added the part about "the intent to ridicule" later. I was responding to your first post. However, the context I believe is the same. You were saying publishings pics (collections or otherwise) of celebs eating is tasteless in your opinion, and then altered it to mean that something published to "ridicule" someone is tasteless. Again, "tastelessness" is subjective, but that's just my opinion. ;-) The photographer who snapped the pic is only looking to earn a living. BTW, I don't condone paparazzis.

(Tress)(Dorine) LOL!! What is this game rated.....G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17? All of the above? LOL, the way it plays out, here-ha! But wot the f*** is that? Same size and shape (object, not body part;-)) as in the barefoot-tennis ball-sitting on a swing scene from WAGW. I like watching ODB do all manner of things.....eating is one. Smoking is another Walking around in towels, can you hear me Beeban, can you hear me now?

(Linda) But wot the f*** is that? Same size and shape (object, not body part;-)) I'd put good money on a flip phone....now who volunteers to dig in his pockets and find out? ;-)

LOL, the way it plays out, here-ha! But wot the f*** is that? Same size and shape (object, not body part;-)) as in the barefoot-tennis ball-sitting on a swing scene from WAGW. I think that at the end of that particular *is that a phone in your pocket or are you just glad to see me* discussion it was felt that it may have been part of a mic. In that case it was in his cute butt pocket;-) I'd put good money on a flip phone....now who volunteers to dig in his pockets and find out? ;-) I'd put good money to be able to dig in his pockets to find out....or not;-))

OOOOhhh! Luvverrly Karen thanks so much. That combination of blue shirt and maroon tie is a sure fire winner. Much as I love the "chunky knit and swinging greatcoat" look, this is a great combo. It's been so mild recently that filming must have been easy in just a suit, no thermals for OBD ;-))

Comingsoon.com saying that TEOR has been pushed back a month..now opening sometime January 2005.

sorry to double post..but I'm assuming that's for US release.

ET had a first behind-the-scenes look at TEOR. It was all filmed when RZ did the parachuting into the pigsty, early in the schedule. A mention of Colin only as it related to the plot, picking up one month after the first movie ended.

From the IMDB's tabloid trash recap (WENN): Renee Ponders 'Bridget 3' Actress Renee Zellweger has hinted she may be prepared to pile on the pounds again and play Bridget Jones in a third movie. The star, still busy filming the first sequel, The Edge Of Reason, hasn't ruled out the possibility of starring as the English singleton again - even though author Helen Fielding has yet to pen a third novel. She teases, "I don't know actually. A month ago, when I was desperately homesick, I would have said no. It's a good question though. When I was thinking about Edge Of Reason, I considered three things: Can it stand on its own as a movie? Is it a story worth telling? Does it need to be made?" And she has her own ideas about how Fielding could develop the character of Bridget: "Maybe Bridget could emerge as a character, like Lucille Ball's Lucy. Whether Lucy was living in a high rise in New York or a ranch house, I wanted to see what she was doing. I wanted to watch her and maybe there's some Bridget in there."

(Karen - IMDB) Renee Ponders 'Bridget 3' Sophie, may I borrow your voodoo doll for a while? I just need a different pin in it... ;-)

Ildi - Ha! . .I know you're no big fan of BJD:) . .but would love if HF would pen another BJ novel . .whether or not it should be made into a movie is a whole different topic . . .;)

I'm a fan of a BJD triptych. Just 'feels' right (the threes). You know...like The Godfather, Star Wars (the first ones, not the new ones, they don't count...ever), Indiana Jones...though, seeing it isn't even written yet, it could be interesting. Maybe like the Harry Potter films, they'll replace all the primaries cuz they've 'all grown up'. ;-)

(Kimberly)but would love if HF would pen another BJ novel . .whether or not it should be made into a movie is a whole different topic . . .;) I agree-just for the pure enjoyment of the read and the on again off again rumors about a trilogy;-) (Ada)Comingsoon.com saying that TEOR has been pushed back a month..now opening sometime January 2005 Now why doesn't that surprise me?

January 2005 doesn't make any sense to me as a release date for a high profile film, so I'm ignoring it. If they don't feel the film will be ready by Nov/Dec, then they'll hold it for another prime holiday weekend, after the 2005 Oscar season.

(Karen)If they don't feel the film will be ready by Nov/Dec, then they'll hold it for another prime holiday weekend, after the 2005 Oscar season. Crappy . .hope it's ready by then . .to wait another whole year would be torture. . .**sigh** . . . To console myself from that horrible possibility , took look at lovely TEOR Galleries. .and noticed as you did before . . (Karen)He's wearing the purple tie in the Hyde Park fountain pics but he has a white shirt there, not blue. Hmm . .perhaps purple is his new fav color of choice? (did like him in violet in Jamie Kingham shoot). .also wearing the same tie in the wedding pics of Bridget's parents . . . Hmm . . .am sensing possible keep . .Ada could you post the TEOR current list on the keeps page? (Tress)I'm a fan of a BJD triptych. I think it would be lots of fun . . what would you call the next BJ novel? Sorry if this utterly nonsensical post - am bored to death at work!!!

(Kimberly) to wait another whole year would be torture Wot? You forget about the two other big holiday opening times for "nonserious, award type" work? There's Memorial Day and Fourth of July, when all the blockbusters are released. TEOR would be excellent counterscheduling for the f/x and pimply boy movies. The first opened in April. It just has to be after the Oscar season (March onward now)

(Karen)Wot? You forget about the two other big holiday opening times for "nonserious, award type" work? There's Memorial Day and Fourth of July, But surely not May and July 2006? In discussing the release date of TEOR, didn't Miramax at one point say it would be on the fast track for a summer 2004 release--or was that before the October filming date had been established? I would assume that this summer is out of the question, no?

Excuse me, that should be May or July 2005. Lost my senses, still lamenting over the no show at the BAFTAs on Sunday;-(

You never know...he might surprise us. Last time he brought his mother in law. And this time, they might even shampoo the carpet ahead of time so as not to ruin everybody's Manolo's if it rains. It's great fun and we can all dissect the clothes on Monday.

(Karen)TEOR would be excellent counterscheduling for the f/x and pimply boy movies. True . . . and would be a breath of fresh air . .but will still keep fingers crossed for it opening at the end of this year . . . (Evelyn)You never know...he might surprise us. Last time he brought his mother in law. He did? . .how nice . . . Dorine have a good time at the Bafta partay . . .wish I could join you;) Oh Karen . .thank you for the lovely Mark Darcy valentine pic on main page;)

(Linda) didn't Miramax at one point say it would be on the fast track for a summer 2004 release LOL! That was many nonstart dates ago. I don't think I would want to see any movie whose principal photography ended in mid-Feb and then hit the theaters in the summer.

(Karen)I don't think I would want to see any movie whose principal photography ended in mid-Feb and then hit the theaters in the summer. Agreed, but that's why I mentioned the October filming start. I know this summer is out, but I was hoping Miramax would still keep it on fast track for mid/late fall. Thanks for the Valentine, boss; hearts, flowers, and lovely Mark.

(Linda)Thanks for the Valentine, boss; hearts, flowers, and lovely Mark. Ditto! I was getting tired of that *sinking* feeling;-)

'Bridget Jones' Author Helen Fielding Has Baby 53 minutes ago LONDON (Reuters) - British writer Helen Fielding, author of "Bridget Jones's Diary," has given birth to a baby boy, her publicist said Monday. Fielding, 43, gave birth to the 7-pound, 5-ounce baby at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles Wednesday evening. "It all went very well and all three of us are overjoyed," Fielding and her partner Kevin Curran said. "The baby currently has 12 names but we are working on narrowing it down a bit." Fielding's lovelorn heroine Bridget Jones became famous around the world after actress Renee Zellweger (news) played her in a hit film in 2001. A sequel, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" is due for release later this year.

So happy for Helen! She's a dear. Here's a little bit more from The Telegraph; this child will have an amazing sense of humor.:-) Baby boy for Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding, the Bridget Jones author, has given birth to a baby boy. The 43-year-old writer and her American partner Kevin Curran said they were "overjoyed" at the arrival of their first child. The 7lb 5oz baby was born last Wednesday at the Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, where Fielding has lived for the past four years. The couple said: "The baby currently has 12 names but we are working on narrowing it down a bit!" Fielding met Curran when she was in the US promoting her first Bridget Jones book. He is an Emmy-award winning scriptwriter for The Simpsons. The Leeds-born author shot to fame when she created the Chardonnay-swilling, calorie-obsessed singleton. The character first appeared in a newspaper column and went on to become the star of two best-selling novels and a hit film starring Renee Zellweger as the hapless heroine. Zellweger has just finished shooting the sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, due for release later this year.

Think I might of missed a post somewhere. Is a topic opening up tomorrow for a TEOR discussion? I remember Karen mentioning it but didn't know if the decision had been made to go forward. Thanks.

Think the discussion re TEOR will be on topic 183 - Companion pieces

v.g. Always like to see newbies helping each other out. Please keep in mind that I will usually post a message on the main Drool page when a discussion begins or a new topic is created. The main Drool page is a good navigational tool and can be the most efficient way of knowing what's going on at the site. http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/browse/drool/all/new

Thanks, Karen. Will now put that page on my browser and be sure to check it more often. Will also add skimming through TEOR to today's 'to do' list.

Bridget Jones 2 wraps Bridget Jones fans will be pleased to know that the second movie based on Helen Fielding's literary singleton is in the can. And how do we know this? Well 'cos the movie's lead, Renee Zellweger, told us. We chatted to the Bafta-winning star at last night's awards and asked her how work was going on Bridget Jones's Diary: The Edge Of Reason? "We actually finished filming that this morning," the petite Texan revealed. And how does she think things have gone during the shoot? "I really like it, I think it's going to be great," she gushed. Expect the movie to reach our screens later this year.

From today's Guardian "No need to stay up for the Oscars on Sunday - Tim Dowling already knows what the superstars will say." "Renee Zellweger, BSA for Cold Mountain " First of all I'm not usually this fat.I don't know why they scheduled the Oscars so early this year. Normally I can doughnut up all Summer, hit the treadmill just after Christmas and I'm in the black dress by the second week in March. That way I can do one fat film and one skinny film a year, which I think is important because it shows audiences that women come in all shapes and sizes, not just lovely and thin. No one should ever be ashamed of what they look like, particularly when it's just a temporary thing for work. I know it shouldn't be a big deal, I've really earned this Oscar, but it's weird because they've given me the award for my skinny film. I feel lilke I've let you down and it makes me just want to go and sick up that half pound of steak tartare I had for lunch." Oh dear, Poor Bridget ;-)) Hee hee, wait til next year when you get one for your "Fat film".

From Dark Horizons' round-up of news from the post-Oscar Vanity Fair party: RENEE ZELLWEGER Says she'll probably be doing 'Bridget Jones 3' sooner rather than later, as in next year. The sequel will apparently be better than the first - much funnier. Said that 'Cinderella Man' has had a couple of problems - most notably Russell Crowe's injury. I heard from a few folks that they might be re-casting his part.

They've got to be kidding.

Says she'll probably be doing 'Bridget Jones 3' sooner rather than later, as in next year. The sequel will apparently be better than the first - much funnier. I thought TEOR was the sequel! ;-) I suspect they filmed more than they planned now, and had the writers on the case on the set. Now if only we could hear from HelenF. So whatever happen to Colin's South African war movie?

So whatever happen to Colin's South African war movie? Don't you remember? From the horse's mouth: "It's very precipitous."

Don't you remember? From the horse's mouth: "It's very precipitous." I must have been away or maybe he told you at the LA premiere? I'm a bit behind. So that's it?

When I asked him at the LA premiere if he was still doing The Dead Wait, that's the reply I got (said with a slight shake of his head and a furrowed brow, I might add).

Says she'll probably be doing 'Bridget Jones 3' sooner rather than later, as in next year. Heck, they should have pulled a Peter Jackson and just filmed all three at the same time. I wonder what that means in terms of how they end TEOR--it better not be a cliffhanger, and then they fanny about squabbling over the script for three years!!!

(linda) squabbling over the script for three years While Colin ages brilliantly and Huge Gnat doesn't so have to cut in some close ups from first film;-)

Morne Botes, from Namibia, is showing on the cast list on IMDB. I wonder if that means Wellington made it into the film?

(Janet)I wonder if that means Wellington made it into the film? I enjoyed the Wellington scenes in the book-one of my favorites: "In the darkness the stone becomes the buffalo...in the sunlight all is as it is."

On Working Title's TEOR diary, they've filled in that last box, but it is not with anything from Lech, just another entry from Thailand. However, it looks like there will be more, as the setup now includes a page option, i.e., still hoping for a page 2 http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/nusite.php

Always wanted to find a relevant site like this that had all those behind the scenes people and crew pics and the stars posing with the crew, etc.etc.. but I selfishly did want it to contain some pics of ODB...Who knows, maybe he will add some video clips down the road... http://www.jpbassin.com/photo.htm

Interesting fine, Maria. On his news page, it says this: It was a very cold few weeks - check out the photos - but it was a pleasure to work with all involved, especially the brave Ms Zellwegger who managed to ski down the slalom course herself! Maybe he'll add a video clip, as he has for The World Is Not Enough, in the future.

especially the brave Ms Zellwegger who managed to ski down the slalom course herself! This is open to interpretation. ;-) Was ODB un peu difficil? ;-) Thanks, Maria! Love your finds.

Interesting find, Maria, thanks. At ShoWest in Las Vegas (trade show in which the studios try to get the theater owners pumped up about their upcoming films) TEOR was on the menu. Here's what a very well informed (*snort*) fanboy reports. Hint: it's not as well researched as his Spider Man summary;-) 4) Bridget Jones Diary: They showed extended scenes from the new Bridget Jones movie. Same characters. If you liked the first one, you'll like this one. There is another classic fight scene between Hugh Grant and the boyfriend (can't remember the actor's name), looks to be as funny as the last one. In this movie, Bridget and boyfriend have a falling out, she travels with Hugh Grant, trouble ensues, boyfriend bails her out, she is caught between boyfriend and Hugh Grant etc. Hugh Grant does play a self-absorbed prig perfectly.

(Mari channeling Maria)...(can't remember the actor's name) Wait! I can name the name .... oh hell.... It's on the tip of my bloody tongue! Oh brilliant. I knew there'd be a quiz. Oh wait...I remember! Dudley Dooright! (What?! Wasn't that right?) (At least the name doesn't easily equate to "prig".)

and the boyfriend (can't remember the actor's name) That's the A-list guy who hosted SNL. *snort*

(Karen) and the boyfriend (can't remember the actor's name) LOL, someone helped him out with this in the talkback...a female, of course ;-) Subject: It's Colin Firth...Colin Firth Comment: ..."can't remember the actor's name"...t_T tiz colin firth

(Dorine)Subject: It's Colin Firth...Colin Firth Sound familiar? Who's the host?...Colin Firth, who? Colin Firth. Ten minutes later, another asks--who's the host? C-O-L-I-N F-I-R-T-H. Bloody fanboys. Sheesh!

(Linda)Bloody fanboys. Sheesh! Exactly. Who brought these awful children into the world, anyway? Oh wait. *We* did.;-)

(Mari) Who brought these awful children into the world, anyway? Oh wait. *We* did.;-) LOL! Whew! That's one thing I won't get blamed for in this lifetime. Contributing to the hole in the ozone layer is another thing. ;-)

(Mari)Exactly. Who brought these awful children into the world, anyway? Oh wait. *We* did.;-) Ahh so then we must pre-programm future generations, since the current ones are lacking so much in their education . .the day I decide to procreate I shall start some sort of in-utero training . . . (Linda)Sound familiar? LOL . .had that happen to me just yesterday as I was explaining to a consultant how I and my new manger had a wonderful bond due to our love for Colin Firth. "Who?" the consultant asked . .I instinctively clutched my heart and gave her the "What the hell, you don't know who he is?" look. . . I seem to be getting alot of that and questions as to why I'm wearing a DR.Seuss/Cat in the hat scarf lately (*sigh*)

I seem to be getting alot of that and questions as to why I'm wearing a DR.Seuss/Cat in the hat scarf lately (*sigh*) ROTFL! That's too funny!

An article about Jacinda Barret - She has just returned from blizzard conditions in the Austrian Alps and is recovering from a terrible cold. "It was actually very funny. Renee (Zellweger) is actually a very good skier, but had to pretend she wasn't. It was one of the funniest things we'd ever shot. "I'm not so much the love rival, but Bridget thinks I am. I work for Colin Firth's character in the law firm. She becomes obsessed that I'm right for him in every way she's not. I'm the same height and we have the same colour hair and we come from similar great families. There's a twist in the end, but I don't want to give it all away." Whole article.. http://www.thesundaymail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,9176172%255E5422,00.html

Thanks, Maria, for the new article. This Jacinda seems to be the only one who's talking.

I don't know if anyone has checked the Working Title website lately, and maybe you have seen this already, but the last bit that they've posted in the diary part is about Thailand and Daniel coercing Bridget to eat a locust??? I apologize if this is old. I did register last time so I don't know if you have to in order to get into that area. I couldn't cut and paste from there so here's the link http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/nusite.php

Thanks for the link, Linda, I don't remember seeing that before. A locust, eh? A lovely, crunchy snack to perk you up in the middle of the day. The things actors do for their craft... I wonder what the fat content of a locust is, hopefully it didn't affect Hugh's diet. ;-) BTW: I love the look of that site, it's darn cool.

I know this has been mentioned before, but this rehashed blurb showed up on IMDB. Must have been a slow news day... 'Zellweger: I May Do 'Bridget Jones 3' Hollywood star Renee Zellweger is open to offers for a third Bridget Jones film - even though she's lost the weight she had to gain for the sequel. The 34-year-old has now completed shooting on sequel Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason, but, despite being initially reluctant to reprise the role of the British singleton at all, Zellweger has indicated she would be willing to play Bridget again. She says, "I hope I've showed I can do it. I live Bridget. I feel close to her. We both had our ups and downs when it comes to love. When I was in England last year, desperately homesick, I would have said no (to a third film), but now it's down to the screenwriters." '

I've seen proposed titles for the the third installment. Bridget Jones: Assisted Living It Up

(Karen)I've seen proposed titles for the the third installment. Bridget Jones: Assisted Living It Up ROTF!!! I'm so there;-))

An exerpt--the rest is here: http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/tickermaster/listing.cfm?TMID=1018 The Bridget Jones sequel looks to mirror the first movie a great deal more than in the book series. Whereas the Hugh Grant character of the dangerous Mr. Cleaver was almost a non-entity in book two, the producers of the movie series couldn't resist Grant's return. In order to bulk up his part and secure the cooperation of Mr. Darcy himself, Colin Firth, the two men's director in Love Actually, Richard Curtis, was brought in to re-write Helen Fielding's adaptation of her own book. The results were so satisfying that all the parties in question immediately re-upped for the sequel after the Curtis draft.

Thanks, Linda. I wonder when this was written and what it was based on. Anyway, it also refers to Helen Fielding having written the initial script, when it was my impression that Helen said she would never do it again and that Andrew Davies wrote the first version. Her take on the Rebecca plotline is a little off-the-mark too: One of her co-workers, Rebecca, has been flirting her up non-stop recently, and Bridget always has been curious about what it would be like. Bridget's co-worker? Strange reading of the lesbian relationship news items.

(Karen) I wonder when this was written and what it was based on I just e-mailed the author of the article and asked him.

Working Title has added to the Bridget on-set diary. Unfortunately, the write-up for each pic is under the one to the right. Bizarre situation. They've written up a little blurb about working in Switzerland, accompanied by a pic of crew in the water in Thailand. ;-) http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/nusite.php

From a test screening report: I guess I should be feeling rather pleased with myself for having seen the first test screening of The Edge of Reason but as an avid Bridget Jones/Helen Fielding fan I was left feeling really disappointed. After the 3 year wait for this sequel and much anticipation it did not even compare with the original and excellent writing in the book and depiction of Bridget Jones. It starts well, keeping much to the original storyline and the casting is fantastic but after the Thailand episode the film seems to lose itself and all direction. One of the things I love about the books and the the first film is its realism and the ability such a wide range of people have to relate to at least one of the characters or scenarios, however the screenwriter seems to have concentrated on Bridget's clumsiness and ridiculed her rather than reflecting how she is simply fallible in the novel. The coupling of her with mark in this film also seems wrong somehow, they do not seem comfortable together which was really disappointing considering the conclusion of the first film. There are some touching moments between the two but it is difficult to see that they would have a real future together. Equally though, her relationship with Daniel, although slightly more entertaining, still seems slightly mismatched. I was really disappointed that the screenplay failed to tackle the interview Bridget supposedly conducts with Colin Firth...this could have been a real source of amusement. I wont give too much away as it is possible the editing could realy tidy the film up however if you go into the film expecting it to be like the book then don't, perhaps go with a more open mind than I did. They cut out huge chunks of the book and the Rebecca character is a total dichotomy (perhaps the most disappointing part). Anyway, I'll definitely go back and see it when it is released officially to see what they decide to change. Fingers crossed it's going to be as good as we all hope!!

Thanks Mari! Well, this one doesn't sound too good, but I'm not going to give up hope...there is still a ton of time to edit and make changes. Sounds as if this viewer were disappointed that it was not like the book. Am hoping that maybe that is why it sounds so dismal...but this bit could be serious: however the screenwriter seems to have concentrated on Bridget's clumsiness and ridiculed her rather than reflecting how she is simply fallible in the novel. I want Bridget to be Bridget...not Jerry Lewis... The coupling of her with mark in this film also seems wrong somehow, they do not seem comfortable together which was really disappointing considering the conclusion of the first film. Am suprised to hear this! They looked to be having a blast from just the pictures and didn't look uncomfortable or awkward together at all... Hmmmm....makes me a bit nervous about the change in director. Will think positive thoughts and not resort to eating entire contents of refrigerator. ;-)_

The coupling of her with mark in this film also seems wrong somehow, they do not seem comfortable together Maybe the lack of depth is designed to leave something to build on for the third movie? One can only hope.

Neat opportunity Mari! Thanks for the info (even if it's not all great)! But the truly important question: are there any AFG "Ding Dong" Mark moments? ;-)

(Shoshana)But the truly important question: are there any AFG "Ding Dong" Mark moments? ;-) LOL, I thought the same thing. Towel scenes? Snogging? Shags? C'mon lets get an in-depth report;-) (Tress)Will think positive thoughts and not resort to eating entire contents of refrigerator Exactly, and sounds like this reviewer didn't know beforehand that the interview was cut out. But if your a huge fan of BJD, as claimed, then how could you not read about that at some point? Thanks Mari.

(test screening) One of the things I love about the books and the first film is its realism... ROTFL!!! Realism? It was one of the most unbelievable, most over the top stories I've ever read/seen in my life. *shaking head* That's a good one. LOL! I guess this will be a bit like GWAPE, people who read (and loved) the book will be disappointed a bit. When I first saw GWAPE I was both taken and shaken a bit because of the stuff left out. Only when I "forgot" about the book while watching I was fully able to enjoy the movie. Which isn't that easy to do when one read the novel enough times to almost know it by heart. Not that I have such a problem with this one. LOL! I did think TEOR was better than BJD though. I wonder (and fervently hope)if I will feel the same way about the movie too. BTW: As far as I remember there were plenty of differences between the book and the movie version of BJD, and yet most fans loved it. Let's just keep our fingers crossed.

Thanks, Mari!! (Tress) I want Bridget to be Bridget...not Jerry Lewis... I guess the screenwirter was clueless as to why the legions of fans loved her so well. IMO it was empathizing and laughing 'with her, not at her' that made her so endearing. Sounds like sequel hell to me, Mari. Such a shame. It could have been great. I guess this one's not going to be his 'Alfie' either.

Excuse the double post, but... No one should think for a minute that my dissapointment at Mari's report has stopped my counting the days to the November premiere. Already beginning to think about how I'm going to finagle a midweek replacement for 'mommy duty'.

Just want to clarify: I didn't see the film. This is the report from the imdb of someone who did. Ready for more? Here's what's she's just added. Hide your eyes.:-( ************ I did my dissertation on Bridget Jones's Diary/The Edge of Reason (from a sort of post feminist angle) so you can see how strongly I feel about what this film portrays. I agree with you somewhat about the Lucille Ball comparison, in this sequel much time is spent focusing on B's blunders, falling over, magic mushroom episode, getting soaked by a passing car etc, and the disfunctional relationship with men, all quite funny but I feel this detracts from B's character and demeens her to be a comedy figure with little depth. (Apologies, I moved from America 17 years ago now, I was only 5 so have limited knowledge of Lucille Ball). There are glimpses of Bridget's innerself, of course the voiceover helps and there is one particular scene which is fantasic but I wont tell you about obviously. I'm not entirely sure that the uncomfortableness is because Mark is damaged, I'm going to get a lot of negative comments about what I'm going to say now, but please remember it's only my opinion...Colin Firth's acting is not really up to scratch and there are many episodes where you are left thinking 'how are these two going to make it in the long term'. Don't get me wrong I think Firth is a sound actor and my mum is probably his biggest fan but it is really difficult to get in touch with him here. However, this may not be entirely Firth's fault, because of the pace of the fim and the insistance upon the comedic element which although vital seemed less important in the second novel than the first, there is little opportunity for his character to concentrate on his insecurities. I don't know it's a tough one and I don't want to give anything away.

I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment.

Mari, thanks for the reports. I find it interesting that this person brings up the idea of wondering whether Mark & Bridget are going to make it. There were many instances when I was reading the book I felt beccause of the poor communications skills between them that if this was a real life situation it might be doomed, but since it was a fictionalized romance, designed to entertain, I went along for a wonderful ride. Keeping my fingers crossed that this person might have been looking at the movie a little too seriously and since I can switch to fluffamatic movie mode at a moments notice it will still be enjoyable.

(Gail) since I can switch to fluffamatic movie mode at a moments notice it will still be enjoyable LOL. I'm right there with you.

(Mark) I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment. That was my initial reaction too. However... the insistance upon the comedic element which although vital seemed less important in the second novel than the first Without having seen it myself, she's confirming what I thought might happen and has been my fear about the film. Persuasion is far more serious than the frothy P&P and I liked TEOR (book) better as a result. Call it "gravitas." By not following the storyline about Mark and Rebecca, they've undermined the misunderstanding and are instead concentrating on the I Love Lucy bits, which have always been there. (Go back several years on this board from when the columns were first published.) Well, no need to throw in the towel yet. This was only a test screening. Many things can happen before the end of the year. I moved from America 17 years ago Thank goodness. Was appalled by this Ph.D.'s spelling. ;-)

(Shosh)are there any AFG "Ding Dong" Mark moments? ;-) Didn't Hola Lola post some time back saying she caught a glimpse of TEOR and saw a shirtless Mark?:) (Mark G.)I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment. As a fellow actor I'm with you on that one;) . .would have tried to get myself as an extra in the Thailand Women's Prison scene if I knew how . .;) Mari thanks for the blurb . .will also keep fingers crossed that creative editing will make this film a keeper . .and still can't wait to meet Droolers for NY TEOR premiere!;)

(Karen: Thank goodness. Was appalled by this Ph.D.'s spelling. ;-) You mean you think her insistance on realy disfunctional spelling demeens her? ;-)

(Mark) I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment. (Karen), That was my initial reaction too. Hear hear! The coupling of her with mark in this film also seems wrong somehow, they do not seem comfortable together which was really disappointing considering the conclusion of the first film. There are some touching moments between the two but it is difficult to see that they would have a real future together. Equally though, her relationship with Daniel, although slightly more entertaining, still seems slightly mismatched. I always found it difficult to believe that they would have a future together. What worries me, is that it looks like the moments with Daniel will steal the picture. (Karen), Was appalled by this Ph.D.'s spelling. ;-) And her choice of dissertation. ;-) Thanks, Mari. I would love to hear from Lola now.

"I did my dissertation on Bridget Jones's Diary/The Edge of Reason (from a sort of post feminist angle) so you can see how strongly I feel about what this film portrays." She has an academic focus here, which most audiences don't have.TG. Bridget was never a model for me; feminist or otherwise. And I don't think being compared to Lucille Ball is all that bad. After the lovely BJD ending, the story really had nowhere to go except antics.IMO It'll be an OK sequel. They seldom win awards.

(Tress)Will think positive thoughts and not resort to eating entire contents of refrigerator LOL, Tress, when I first came upon her report, I immediately ran to my friend's office and dove into her stash of Hershey's kisses. It wasn't Milk Tray, but any port in a storm . . . I want Bridget to be Bridget...not Jerry Lewis... Is nefarious plot to gain favor with French audiences.;-) (Leslie)No one should think for a minute that my dissapointment . . . has stopped my counting the days to the November premiere. (Kim)and still can't wait to meet Droolers for NY TEOR premiere!;) That's the spirit, ladies! Even when the films stink, we always have a good time! (Moon)What worries me, is that it looks like the moments with Daniel will steal the picture. By my calculations, it's about, oh, 2 months too soon to start the TMC dirge (Too Much Cleaver), but what the heck, let's get a jump on it: ThemoviewillbeaflopandthecriticswillsingleoutColinasbadandHugeasgoodandnoonewilleverhireColinagain. *Sung to melody of "Nobody Knows Da Trouble I've Seen."*;-) Hey, we always have Nanny McPhee to look forward to. Excuse me while I go shoot myself.

(Mari)Excuse me while I go shoot myself. Nono, please don't! I'd miss your posts too much ROTFLOL!

(Mari) Hey, we always have Nanny McPhee to look forward to. Speaking from my perspective, I can only hope that TEOR cures him of any desire to do rom-coms in the future...or at least until he takes that stick out from up his... I'm making lemonade too! ;-)

(Mark) I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment LOL! That is undoubtedly the case (sure hope I spelled that right!)! Where was the continuity person? Didn't they know you needed to be in this one too?? You obviously live/work in Bridget's neighborhood! ;-) (Evelyn) She has an academic focus here, which most audiences don't have.TG. Cannot believe that one can get a Ph.D in Bridgetness. Must really think about going back to school. But how to explain to future employers what I researched? Would the world understand!? ;-) (Mari) and dove into her stash of Hershey's kisses. It wasn't Milk Tray, but any port in a storm . . . LOL! Hey, an emergency is an emergency! One must take drastic measures at times. Was a real MacGyver move to use the Hershey's in lieu of Milk Tray! Well done! ;-D (Karen) I can only hope that TEOR cures him of any desire to do rom-coms in the future... After doing Bridget and then Nanny (and working with seven children who appear to enjoy using him as a jungle gym), I imagine he may be longing for a more 'precipitous' project! BTW, your glass looks half full to me...it cannot be, can it?? am feeling a bit faint...need a lie down;-)

(Karen) I can only hope that TEOR cures him of any desire to do rom-coms in the future... (Tress)I imagine he may be longing for a more 'precipitous' project! Am sending iggy waves toward TDW & Toyer . .come on, baby those projects have gotta come through!

(Tress), After doing Bridget and then Nanny (and working with seven children who appear to enjoy using him as a jungle gym), I imagine he may be longing for a more 'precipitous' project! A self-respecting actor would want to go back to the stage. ;-D (Mari)Excuse me while I go shoot myself. ROTFLOL! Now if Lola would give her 2 cents.

(Mark)I suspect the shortage of top-class extras is the subliminal cause of most of this viewer's disappointment. You can take that one all the way to the bank;-) LOL, Mark. (Mari)Excuse me while I go shoot myself. No, not until Kim's iggy waves have a chance to work;-)

(Moon)Now if Lola would give her 2 cents. Hola Lola! . .Calling Hola Lola! . .Where are you????? (Moon)A self-respecting actor would want to go back to the stage. ;-D . Hamlet, anyone? Linda - am working on the iggy;) . .keep your fingers crossed, but I have good feelings about them.

*Finally* back...for the moment anyway. A few comments. Thanks, Mari for sending on TEOR reports. Glad others commented on the typos. Could barely concentrate on it with that spelling. I take what the reviewer says with a grain of salt at the moment. I can't consider the source, since I don't know her, to tell if she's an accurate judge, especially with the film in a rough cut....though I guess I have an idea of her after she spoke of her *interesting* dissertation. ;-) While I liked the BJD movie better than the book overall, I was dismayed enough at times at how ridiculous Bridget was made to look or sound...esp cringeworthy at the beginning of the Smug Marrieds dinner party. I can only hope TEOR doesn't amp up that scenario too much. Time will tell. (Kimberly) Calling Hola Lola! . .Where are you????? Changing a diaper or being splattered with baby food? ;-) Does she read any of the other topics than the CF news one, I wonder.

(Karen) Was appalled by this Ph.D.'s spelling. ;-) Grammar was also lacking.....

(Mari) Excuse me while I go shoot myself. Why the gloominess, Mari, you haven't seen the movie yet. That was only one person's opinion. If people had to decide BJD's fate based on my review no one would've gone to see it. Thank goodness there are millions of people whose taste differ from mine, so BJD could become a success. So have a little patience everyone, when TEOR comes out we'll see if it really sucks. If it does, then we can shoot ourselves en masse. ;-) (Mari) Hey, we always have Nanny McPhee to look forward to. LOL! Yes, we do, and who knows, we might get pleasantly surprised. Let me bring up the case of WAGW again that lots of fans were worried about, and it turned out a favourite among many. So let's not bury this one yet either. Wait till you see it. Re: all the posts concerning the reviewer's grammar and typos: I guess that should teach me never to post a review anywhere. LOL you guys! I thought it was great she posted that, I really didn't care for her grammar. Maybe because hers is better than mine... ;-)

Working Title has added four more pics (3 more Thailand, with Daniel and Bridget yaddda yadda) and then one from Lech of Bridget on the set, perhaps Colin off to right in profile, with only a description of the weather and what the caterers did. *yawn* Gaah, a travelogue that lives up to their reputation for boooooooooring! It definitely should've been written in Bridgetspeak. http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/nusite.php

(Ildi) Re: all the posts concerning the reviewer's grammar and typos: I guess that should teach me never to post a review anywhere. Had this woman not brought up her thesis, I certainly wouldn't have commented on the spelling errors, as I don't for anyone's postings here. Rightly or wrongly, I have slightly higher expectations for someone with a Ph.D.

(Karen)certainly wouldn't have commented on the spelling errors, as I don't for anyone's postings here. As I have daily proof, LOL! And am so very grateful and not wasting posts to apologize anymore neither;-)) (K) Rightly or wrongly, I have slightly higher expectations for someone with a Ph.D. Don't care that she has one, just that she was waving it around as a point in her piece. I feel that she deserves the skeet shoot as a result...Pull!;-)

(BeeDee) Don't care that she has one, just that she was waving it around as a point in her piece I don't even believe she has one. More like a GED.

(Karen) ...and then one from Lech of Bridget on the set, perhaps Colin off to right in profile. Oh! Does look like him! Has the glasses and sideburns. Did his jacket have white on the back like that? I don't think I've seen it from behind...(I'd remember that ;-D). Thanks Karen...and you are right...dullllllllllllllll....who is in charge of that bit? V. v. bad. On set diary needs more talk of stones gained and Austrian stick insects. (Karen) I certainly wouldn't have commented on the spelling errors, as I don't for anyone's postings here. LOL...thank goodness you don't as I'd be prime example number one! I'm terribly lazy and hardly ever look up words. Big fan of phonetic spelling, definitely not etymologist material (possible misspell there))! ;-)

(Ildiko) when TEOR comes out we'll see if it really sucks. If it does, then we can shoot ourselves en masse. ;-) "Kool Aid" is cleaner and less painful. ;-) Anyone can misspell a word or 2, by accident or not. I'll be the first to admit I'm a spelling snob...got awards for it in school...my mom used to ask me how to spell words. Ironically, as I've aged, I also get a few wrong periodically. I'm not bothered by those who don't speak/write English as a first language....and in all fairness, the poster said she moved from America at 5, though obviously to where is a mystery. It's a wonder anyone learns English correctly anyway really. ;-)

(Ildi)If people had to decide BJD's fate based on my review no one would've gone to see it. I think the difference is that the person who posted sounds like a real fan of the Bridget Jones world, which I think you're not. Still, it is one person's opinon. (Ildi)So let's not bury this one yet either. Wait till you see it. Sure, McPhooey may turn out fine; in fact, I expect that it will. But no matter how good it is, it will never be the type of work I want to see Colin doing. I'm discouraged because he has nothing dramatic firmed up. (TDW and Toyer are far from sure things.) I see his contemporaries getting raves for lead dramatic roles based on award-winning material with respected directors, and I have to wonder if the parade hasn't already passed him by.

(Dorine the Fair) and in all fairness, the poster said she moved from America at 5, though obviously to where is a mystery. And you think maybe she moved to, say, Swaziland? ;-) Well, I don't think they're test ing the film anywhere outside of the US or England. My guess is that Dr. Dysappointed (LOL) is in the UK, unless her spellings are unique to England, like the extra 'u'. ;-)

I was reading The On Set Diary at Working Title and noticed Paul Nicholls is playing Jed. He played Joe Wicks in Eastenders some years ago, and more recently, the young actor Julie Walters had an affair with in the Canterbury Tale 'The Wife of Bath', which also starred Bill Nighy. -He's gorgeous, and getting better looking all the time!(he's only 25).

Janet, I had to go check out Paul Nicholls. He is adorable! And look at this pic, kinda reminds me of another adorable guy: A better pic of his face: He's not afraid to drop trough either...nice... thanks to Paul Nicholls Online for the pics!

(Karen the Smart Ass) And you think maybe she moved to, say, Swaziland? ;-) Hey, could be! ;-) And then moved back here or to London. ;-) Did I ever mention I have a wild imagination at times? ;-) And refresh my memory, who is Jed? The drug dealer guy, maybe? He is a cutie, but a bit too babyfaced and boyish for me. I'll check him out again in about 10 years when he's starting to age into a man. Like ODB did. :-D I like that first pic of him better, though.

He is a cutie, but a bit too babyfaced and boyish for me. I'll check him out again in about 10 years when he's starting to age into a man. Like ODB did. :-D I remember my sister and I discussing him some years ago and we agreed he'd only get better looking as he got older.

(Dorine the Fair....or Princess of the Palm) And refresh my memory, who is Jed? The drug dealer guy, maybe? Yup....and didn't Shazzar shag him?? (Her Fairness) I like that first pic of him better, though. You mean the one that looks a bit like this one:Will use any excuse to slip in the Vicomte. I'm shameless....

I agree, he's a little young to be Jed. Not at all what I pictured, but check this out from a 1998 program. *That* could be a Jed: But here's from the Wife of Bath: Definitely maturing nicely.

Oooh, very nice! If Colin should hit a wall, I'll be looking this puppy up! ;-P And nice suit. ;-)

And I didn't even make a snide comment about the On Set Diary misspelling Paul Nicholl's name.

LOL...that first pic he reminds me of Stephen Baldwin for some reason. The next two pics, well, he's a little hottie...can I get arrested for saying that? ;-D (Dorine) And nice suit. ;-) LOL...I actually like the suit! He can pull it off...might make any other man look like The Joker, but he looks pretty good in it, IMO!

The others from the BBC site:

Dorine the Fair) and in all fairness, the poster said she moved from America at 5, though obviously to where is a mystery. Karen the Smart Ass) And you think maybe she moved to, say, Swaziland? ;-) (Tress)(Her Fairness) I like that first pic of him better, though. ROTFLMAO! You gals are a rip the afternoon! Now I have to clean off my screen. Thanks for the Friday afternoon laffs!;-))

Although that very first capture in Tress's previous post does remind me of ODB on Valmont's case, the profile reminds me more of Martin Downy ,Jr. in Resurrection.

NY Times interview with Helen Fielding. Note the new baby's name. Kinda cool; better han Apple.;-) June 6, 2004 Bridget Jones? No, It's Bond. Jane Bond. By HILARY DE VRIES Los Angeles JUST when it seems there cannot, and should not, be room for one more breezy, boss-bashing, boyfriend-stalking chick-lit novel, "Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination" arrives in bookstores this week. If Ms. Joules's name is unfamiliar, her creator's name is surely not: Helen Fielding, the British novelist who eight years ago unleashed the publishing equivalent of a tsunami with her novel "Bridget Jones's Diary." That slim ode to lovelorn British singletons of the 1990's became the "Da Vinci Code" of its day, selling more than 10 million copies in 35 countries. It was made into the hit 2001 film starring Ren�e Zellweger, who will reprise her role as the pudgy, witty English heroine in the film adaptation of the book's best-selling sequel, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," this fall. It also transformed its author, then 39, from a little-known freelance journalist into a global publishing franchise and a role model for legions of aspiring young women writers who went on to create the chick-lit genre, examples of which continue to flood bookstores on an almost weekly basis. In fact, in 1997 when the paperback edition of "Bridget Jones Diary" had reigned on Britain's best-seller list for more than a year, Ms. Fielding grew so weary of being asked if she was the model for her man-crazy, perpetually dieting, alcohol units consuming cigarette-smoking protagonist that she pondered taking what Bridget would call "v." drastic action. "At one point I was going to put a sign around my neck that said, `No, I am not Bridget Jones,' just so I could quietly snooze," said Ms. Fielding, as she alternately sipped a cappuchino and a strawberry-banana iced drink in the Sunset Strip coffee house that has doubled as her office since she moved to Los Angeles five years ago. "Bridget wasn't me," she added pointedly. "She was an exaggeration of bits of me." Now comes "Olivia Joules," Ms. Fielding's first novel in five years. It is named for a character who, although still loosely modeled on its author, might best be described as the anti-Bridget. Instead of a low-level publicist mooning over boyfriends at boozy London dinner parties, Olivia is a self-made, self-confident, globe-trotting style writer turned international spy, who quaffs martinis while hunting Al Qaeda operatives in Miami, Africa, Los Angeles and the Caribbean. Ms. Fielding readily concedes she has abandoned Jane Austen, whose novel "Pride and Prejudice" was famously the model for "Bridget Jones's Diary," for Ian Fleming's James Bond. "The summer after Sept. 11th, I got a DVD package of all the James Bond movies and just watched them," said Ms. Fielding, who is known among her friends as an experienced and adventuresome traveler. "I found myself thinking, `What if?' and `How would I cope?' if I were in a similar situation." The result of that marathon viewing session, along with the study of several how-to-write-a-thriller handbooks and dramatic changes in her own personal life, is Ms. Fielding's post-9/11, Jane Bond-like heroine. "Olivia is what Bridget would be if she made peace with herself," she said, "if she stopped worrying about her weight and what people expected of her, but just made the decision to get on with things." Whether the character will strike the zeitgeist with the same knock-out force Bridget Jones did, sending the navel-gazing chick-lit genre in a new direction, remains to be seen. When "Olivia Joules" was published in Britain in November, it hit the best-seller list for 10 weeks, but reviews were decidedly mixed. Some critics complained that Olivia and her adventures were too far removed from the kind of closely observed realism and, as one critic it, "miserable edge" that helped make Bridget such an appealing character. In Friday's New York Times, Michiko Kakutani called Olivia a "misplaced character" who wanders through a hodgepodge of genres. "Sometimes, Olivia is the ditsy screwball heroine of a light chick-lit comedy, coping with fashion emergiencies and bad hair days," she wrote. But other times, "she sounds like a passionate young woman being interviewed on the local news, talking about her stand against the war in Iraq." A few reviews suggested that Ms. Fielding's success and subsequent move to America might be to blame for her difficulty creating another character as compelling as Bridget. Ms. Fielding has certainly undergone a dramatic transformation in the years since she published "Bridget Jones." This Yorkshire-born, Oxford-educated former newspaper columnist now owns a large house with a pool and a view in a chic neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills � a home she shares with her fianc�, Kevin Curran, a writer for "The Simpsons," and their 4-month-old son, Dashiell. Her circle of close friends now includes the actress and novelist Carrie Fisher and the comedienne Tracy Ullman. "I always had the idea that if you were a successful writer you would live in the south of France and to me, L.A. is like that � only with shopping," said Ms. Fielding, who made the decision to buy her house here "impulsively" five years ago, while in town to write the screenplay for "Bridget Jones's Diary." "I just really liked Los Angeles," she added. "Of course, I was living at the Four Seasons, so perhaps that skewed my perspective." Sitting in the same West Hollywood coffee shop where she wrote much of "Olivia Joules," Ms. Fielding, now 46, seemed less the publishing phenomenon than a woman rooted in everyday life, a new mother struggling to balance caring for her son with an upcoming book tour and trip back to Yorkshire to visit her mother. Tiffany diamonds twinkled at her earlobes and her engagement ring was impressive, but otherwise Ms. Fielding was dressed simply in black corduroys, black clogs and a worn, slightly stained suede shirt. "Helen is just very normal," Ms. Fisher said. "She's not neurotic or frantic and there is nothing showbiz about her." "Olivia is so Helen," Ms. Fisher added. "I was hoping she would stop traveling after she had her baby, but so far she hasn't." Although Ms. Fielding leads what she described as a "pretty quiet life," going to movies, hiking in the canyons, playing host at dinner parties for Mr. Curran's colleagues, she has retained her love of travel fostered during the early part of her career, when she worked as a producer for the BBC in Africa. She and Mr. Curran like to take "minibreaks," as she calls them, three-night getaways to places like Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Yosemite National Park; or a beachside hotel in Malibu. "It's been great to be able to write about the places that I've been in `Olivia Joules,' " she said. Although her globe-trotting protagonist spends time in the Sudan, Cairo, Miami, the Cotswolds and off the coast of Honduras (both Olivia and Ms. Fielding enjoy scuba diving), most of the novel is set in Los Angeles, and that is where Ms. Fielding gives freest reign to her talent for satire. Calling her adopted city "deliciously shallow," she pokes fun at everything from its silicon-enhanced female residents to the self-consciously trendy Standard hotel to the relentlessly image-based culture, "where girls think they are going to wind up with Brad Pitt, naked and oiled and loading the dishwasher, rather than a normal person." "Some of the conversations in the book are ones I actually overhead," she said, describing one particularly vacuous exchange between two women who exclaimed over the fact that they both owned the same Gap T-shirt. Still, there is a fondness to Ms. Fielding's observations that springs from experience. "There is something very light about living in L.A., and you don't really realize that until you come here," she said. "England is complicated and London is very social and it's wonderful that way, but in L.A. you can take your shoes off and just be very private. "And I do love the weather," she said, pausing to gaze out the window at a sun-glazed Sunset Boulevard. "I never get over the miracle of the sun. The first year I was here I swam in my pool every day, even when it was freezing, because having a pool symbolized being a successful writer to me." She burst into laughter. "That sounds absolutely: `I really think having a swimming pool symbolizes being a writer,' trilled Ms. Fielding.' " Ms. Fielding is planning a sequel to "Olivia Joules." "Some people have said, `Oh, it's all just copycat publishing, ' but when I was writing `Bridget' there was an entire group of women who had all this confusion about who you were supposed to be as women and they were not being represented in fiction," Ms. Fielding said. "My feeling now is that there will be more books with women looking outward rather than inward, women who are not just worrying about the size of their thighs but looking out at the world. "Not that you won't still be worrying about the size of your thighs," she added with a laugh. "But it won't be to the exclusion of everything else."

Packing and getting ready to move home!! :)))))))))))) Hope this isn't old news! Universal Gives Bridget Jones a Nice Bump Source: Variety Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Universal Pictures and Miramax Films have moved up the release date and distributor of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Universal will now distribute worldwide and will open the film November 19, according to Variety. Miramax distributed the original Bridget Jones's Diary in 2001 and was expected to perform the same task on the sequel, which has Renee Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent reprising their roles. The first film was produced for only $35 million and collected $280 million worldwide. Both studios attributed the distribution shift to Universal having room on its release schedule, while Miramax got full suddenly when it became domestic distributor of the Martin Scorsese-directed Leonardo DiCaprio starrer The Aviator. Miramax, which also is releasing Dimension film The Brothers Grimm along with An Unfinished Life, Proof and Bride and Prejudice between November and December, will get an option to distribute one of a multitude of films co-financed by the two studios.

Hooray! Much better for Droolers traveling to NYC! Miramax, which also is releasing .... Bride and Prejudice I can just imagine all the questions he'll get about this in junkets and interviews when the time gets near. :-(

What I would give to have Colin in a big Bollywood production. Move over Hugh J! Thanks, Maria! This means TEOR is all Lola's territory.

Thanks, Maria! Ladies, get ready for: Fan Base Reunion Tour '04 Bloody Colin. I hope that fucking woman who asked what it was like to work with him isn't there."

Thanks, Maria (and Mari for the blast from the past). Here's the original story from Variety: U fidgets with 'Bridget' sequel Mon Jun 7, 8:00 PM ET Michael Fleming, STAFF Universal Pictures and Miramax Films, which co-financed the Working Title-produced sequel "Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason," have abruptly changed the release date and distributor of the film. U will now distrib worldwide and will open the film Nov. 19. Miramax distributed the original film in 2001 and was expected to perform the same task on the sequel, which has Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent reprising their roles; Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are back as producers. The original, based on the Helen Fielding novel, grossed $71.5 million domestically. Both studios attributed the distribution shift to U's having room on its dance card, while Miramax's got full suddenly when it became domestic distributor of the Martin Scorsese-directed Leonardo DiCaprio starrer "The Aviator." Warner Bros., which partnered with Miramax on the domestic component of that IEG-financed film, was originally pegged as domestic distrib. Miramax, which also is releasing Dimension pic "The Brothers Grimm" along with "An Unfinished Life," "Proof" and "Bride and Prejudice" between November and December, will get an option to distribute one of a multitude of films co-financed by the two studios. Other co-productions include "Cinderella Man," the Russell Crowe/Zellweger starrer that is being directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer, and "The Six Million Dollar Man," a comic redo of the TV series that will be directed by Todd Phillips and star Jim Carrey.

(Hugh)Bloody Colin. I hope that fucking woman who asked what it was like to work with him isn't there." And I do so hope she is!!! Feet don't fail me now:-)))

(Hugh) Bloody Colin. I hope that fucking woman who asked what it was like to work with him isn't there." (Bee) And I do so hope she is!!! Feet don't fail me now:-))) Me too Bee! Mari must be there! She kept Colin in front of us for quite a while with her questions....he seemed quite 'loquacious' that evening. Am v. v. excited! Will be much better (as Dorine said) for those traveling to NYC. Was afraid some wouldn't make it due to holidays...but a November 19th date is perfect time to tell DHs and SOs that it is a must to go! Must get shopping done (that ol' 'window shopping' that is!) ;-)

Well, you know, the premiere could be anywhere from a day or 2 to at least a week before that date. That's just the opening date, so keep the entire middle of Nov on your calendar free. ;-)

Am just catching up with everything . .woooohoo . .11/19 is a Friday . .shall we make a weekend of it girls? Do you think Lola will be here for the NY Premiere? . .She will have a little one by then, right? Am v. excited;)

So *assuming* the 11/19 release date holds, when would we know when the actual premiere would be? (Employers v.v. sensitive about trotting off at a moment's notice, not to mention v. bad vacation policy ;-(

(Linda)Am v. excited;) My tee shirt is ready.Yours;-) Shall we tell Starbucks to lay -in an extra shipment of crumb cake?

(Evelyn)My tee shirt is ready.Yours;-) Yes, it's already waiting to be packed! LOL, I hope they have carb-light cc. But if I have to cheat then I have to cheat. Great news about November-much, much better! (Mari)Ladies, get ready for: Fan Base Reunion Tour '04 My engine is started. Hopefully I'll get a matching photo for Tour '04;-) Thanks, Maria. Packing and googling at the same time, amazing!

Am also v.v. excited as I now live close enough to take the train to the city. Will start depositing hours into special leave bank at work. Have already broken news to dh that there is a very important "seminar" I must attend in NYC in November. Wondering if I can also get ticket for Boy From Oz (if Jackman's still starring) and make a real celebration of it.

My quite the contingent shaping up. Wondering if I can also get ticket for Boy From Oz (if Jackman's still starring) and make a real celebration of it. I think he's contracted only til or through Sept. I'd doubt that he'd stay, but who knows.

So when do we start Kimberly on getting "the iggy" going for our November outing? What are the chances this would take place on a Friday night? Childcare will be much easier to arrange on a weekend. Or...do you think I might be able to convince the school to declare the premiere a holiday??

(Leslie) What are the chances this would take place on a Friday night? Virtually nil. And obviously not on the day it opens.

Sorry, didn't clarify....premieres are generally Sun-Thurs. Nevermind the fact that they'd be nuts to have an event that required so many cars on a Friday night in NYC at rush hour.

(Dorine) Sorry, didn't clarify....premieres are generally Sun-Thurs Of course, of course. Will switch to 'Plan B' - convincing DH to take vacation days to cover me at home. Wish me luck. Thinking wine (lots of it), good food, Victoria's Secret catalog...pulling out all the stops. No price too great for such an event.

The woman who saw the TEOR test screening has answered some of her critics, regarding her choice of thesis material. There should be no question now that she's in the UK and I wonder whether she received an invitation to see it, rather than it being totally coincidental. Read away: Nice assumption of what all British women are like today and this book does not apply just to British women are you familiar with Sex and The City and the wide readership of this book???!The point behind my dissertation was to challenge the old ideas of literature within my faculty, I was warned about the reaction it may receive from some of the academics but because I wasn't happy to sit back and do 'what was right' and basically what had been covered a hundred times before I carried on and did it, the focus was on, firstly, its marketing...I spoke to Helen Fielding and her publicist Camilla, and secondly on post feminism in the 1990s and its reaction against the first wave of feminism. The marketing aspect was of course intwined with the post feminism of the 1990s because this was the main target group Pan Macmillan headed their marketing towards....post feminists, this is a loose definition so I can undersatnd where you got confused!!As the books have both been bestsellers I think perhaps your assumption that these books have 'anything to do with "today's British woman" is just plain daft' is rather unfounded. However as that is your opinion you are quite entitled to it, however I do question a few people on this board who feel the need to criticize other people and their opinions without firstly knowing what it is exactly they are referring to. Hope this helps all the judgemental posters who too are looking for Firsts...I got mine with the help of my little fluffy friend!!

Well, gee, that certainly clears everything up for me. Will we be hearing from her fluffy little friend?

I never for a moment thought that Bridget typified "today's British woman" or any woman. Anymore than Carrie Bradshaw (S&TC) is an American woman. Lord help us. This is a novel....like fiction. Wonder who's giving her the lip.

(Evelyn) I never for a moment thought that Bridget typified "today's British woman" or any woman. Neither do I. Recently though I started thinking that I might not be quite fair about this whole issue. I always said that I never knew anybody among my friends who could relate to Bridget in any way, but that only makes sense, because we are all non drinkers, non smokers, and we were all married in our early twenties. So what do I know about the problems of thirtysomething singletons? I belong to the group of "smug marrieds" after all.;-) Nevertheless, I tend to agree with your thoughts. I consider Bridget the gross exaggeration of a not really typical woman.

(Karen) The woman who saw the TEOR test screening has answered some of her critics, regarding her choice of thesis material. She used spell check this time too! ;-)

Yes, but she still never met a run-on sentence she didn't like.;-) Too bad a few people on imdb have criticized her, though. They apparently can't deal with the fact that she didn't like the film or Colin's acting. "Shoot-the-messenger" syndrome. The way I look at it, she was good enough to share her views. Attacking her choice of thesis just seems like "acting out" to me.

(Evelyn)This is a novel....like fiction You mean the good ended happily, and the bad, unhappily...that is what fiction means;-) (???)The point behind my dissertation was to challenge the old ideas of literature The only problem I have is that her "thesis" was based on the novels, and it's a bit confusing to me why she choose to include the rough cut screening of a film?

If I'm understanding you (and her) correctly Linda, her dissertation was written already. The screening had nothing to do with her thesis. Of course, I haven't bothered to go back and read what she said to reinforce my opinion..... and I read what she wrote with the equivalent of "in one ear and out the other."

and I read what she wrote with the equivalent of "in one ear and out the other." And some apparently read it with the equivalent of "one eye closed; the other not opened." ;-) No, that's right. The thesis had already been written and was unrelated, but as Beedee has mentioned several times, the woman waved her thesis in our faces, like a red cape to a bull.

Ok, how many of you are watching BJD on TBS to see how they'll change the "inappropriate" language...among other reasons, of course? ;-)

Hehe... you caught me! ;-) "Come the heck on, Bridget" doesn't work.

Decided to pass on the "sanitized version. Not my "cuppa". I'd rather watch the DVD.

Oh, yes, they frickin' (or friggin') do. :-( [wonder if that was more acceptable to all those who hated the original line] But they didn't cut our Mark out, so all's right with the world.

My favorite was the completely dropped lines vs. dubbing from someone who's back was to the camera. Am surprised they left in the line from Tom about the "well timed blow job." (Karen) But they didn't cut our Mark out, so all's right with the world. Mark's nice suit and shiny shoes certainly couldn't be offensive to anyone. :-D (Eithne) Decided to pass on the "sanitized version. Not my "cuppa". I'd rather watch the DVD. Curiosity is a powerful thing with me. ;-)

(Dorine) Am surprised they left in the line from Tom about the "well timed blow job." Yes, the "world-class blow job" was alright, and all the refs to tits, but you can't say the F word.

Or the C word, which had no business being in there anyway.

I enjoyed it so much I stayed on for the replay. This was the airline version. I saw it once in flight . Didn't miss the F word except at the end...Mark's parting line doesn't have the punch without it.

(Dorine)Or the C word, which had no business being in there anyway. Yes, it worked rather well with klutz;-) I'm just not used to seeing BJD with commercials. Did anyone stick around for the instant replay? Since I had a world class tour of the BJD sites in December this viewing was very special as I remember a great afternoon walking the streets around Bridge's flat and Daniel's;-)

(Me)Did anyone stick around for the instant replay? LOL, sorry Evelyn you did stick around. I agree, the only F word I missed was Mark's.

No, my curiosity was sated with the one viewing, just to see what had been changed. But I did miss Tom's "come the fuck on, Bridget" and Shazza's constant "friggin" and "freakin" sounded ridiculous. Also, missed the diary entries on the screen, the few that had made it to the movie, especially the one after the FR Leavis bit.

(Karen) But I did miss Tom's "come the fuck on, Bridget" Me, too!! It's become part of my vocabulary (minus the "Bridget") during the extensive driving I do. Can you imagine how many times I say it a day considering the way people drive here? ;-D I agree Shazza did sound ridiculous and I missed the FR Leavis bit, too. Just seemed so empty there.

Always the important stuff. From Ananova: Renee 'gets permission to lose weight' Producers of the Bridget Jones sequel have reportedly given Renee Zellweger permission to lose weight. Teen Hollywood claims the actress had to gain 30 lbs for the lead role. She wasn't allowed to lose any weight until producers had decided there was no need to re-shoot any scenes. A friend said: "Renee is thrilled that she can stop gorging on fatty food. "She's started eating healthily again and is working with two personal trainers in a bid to lose the excess weight. "She liked having curves, but she is looking forward to being slim again."

So slim women can't have curves?

(Moon) So slim women can't have curves? I guess that depends on how slim they go. The last time I saw Renee slim (Chicago) she looked like an ironing board. It's not easy to go slim when one is in her thirties, because the moment you lose weight your boobs go. So as one gets older slim will begin to mean "flat" or saggy (and that keeps plastic surgeons very happy). So a bit of baby fat ;-)will keep one looking curvy. I hope Renee will keep a bit of "padding" on her body. I like her curvy myself. Look at "slim" Nicole Kidman. She is beginning to look scary.

(Ildi) Look at "slim" Nicole Kidman. She is beginning to look scary. Lara Flynn Boyle too . .skeletal and unhealthy . . IMO not slim or attractive at all . .

(Dorine)Just seemed so empty there I agree. I didn't realize it was going to be a sanatized version until the Fuuuuuuck was missing from the screen;-( (Moon) So slim women can't have curves? Sad, isn't it;-)

Helen Fielding will be on The Today Show on Tuesday, promoting the new book.

(Karen) But I did miss Tom's "come the fuck on, Bridget" (Dorine) Me, too!! It's become part of my vocabulary (minus the "Bridget") during the extensive driving I do. I missed it too (one of my favorite lines and I use it all the time too...with the "Bridget"! LOL!). Hadn't realized how much they do swear until I had to hear this cleaned up version. Shazzar just isn't the same! And Mark's line at the end? **whimper**

(Tress)And Mark's line at the end? And **whimper** LOL, could have been. Sounds like someone got grabbed by the bollocks at that very moment. The voice over sounded like a teeage boy's voice cracking at crucial moment.

(Linda) The voice over sounded like a teeage boy's voice cracking at crucial moment. LOL...My DH laughed at that point (I came in on the "So you're not going to America" bit on the first run). He said "Why don't you just watch the DVD, that's ridiculous" when he heard Mark's 'freakin' statement and I said "Really?" I got a "I didn't mean now" from my beloved, but lo and behold....a second showing after the first and I got to see it in all it's 'friggin' glory!

(Linda)Sounds like someone got grabbed by the bollocks at that very moment. LOL. My thoughts exactly...

Utterly meaningless mention in Martin Grove's column about movies with end-of-year awards potential. All this studio flack does is print a list of their big $$$ B.O. movies or ones they hope will be. This time around, distributors are putting some of their year-end potential awards contenders in the marketplace before Christmas. Miramax, for instance, has Martin Scorsese's biographical drama "The Aviator," starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale, landing in theaters Dec. 17. Warner Bros. has Oliver Stone's historical epic "Alexander," starring Collin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie, opening Nov. 5. Universal and Miramax's comedy sequel "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," directed by Beeban Kidron and again starring Renee Zellweger, Collin Firth and Hugh Grant, is arriving Nov. 19 via Universal. As other fourth quarter release dates are firmed up, this same pattern of putting films with awards potential into the marketplace earlier than in past years is likely to be seen. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/columns/grove_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000535213

You will see CF's name on the Front page of imdb.com right now (1pm EDT, 6/18/04) under Truly Trivial ;-) ;-) ;-)

Hi! Remember me? I�ve been here, reading all of your amusing and informative posts, in lurkerville�a place I tend to go from time to time. But I�ve resolved to return to full-throttle drooling as much as I can, as it�s more fun to participate, and so much is going on! (I�m loving this SLY project already!) Anyway, I finally have something to share with you: a new Bridget story. I hope you all enjoy it. I will post the final part in the next day or so. Thanks, Karen, for extending the offer of posting the story here. And a big thank you to Tress for beta-ing this one, as well as MarkG, who has generously helped me with every Bridget story I�ve written. P.S. This story is for LB (you know who you are;-)).

Cast Your Pearls Before Wine Part 1 A summer's tale of fun in which sparks fly, wires cross, and Chardonnay's consumed by all but one.... Friday 18 June 9 st 3, alcohol units 6, calories 2,310, no. of Euro football matches on telly this week 642 (more or less), no. of matches self viewed 0 Have not seen Mark for nearly a week due to his nightly Euro football viewing—hideous stream of matches on television that could be played in continuous loop as torture device. Weeklong nightmare of games culminates in final uber-match this evening; thereafter, Mark and rest of straight male population in England will become functioning members of society again. Ooooh, telephone! Was Sharon: �I got it! I nipped into HMV at lunch and bought their last copy of Girl With a Pearl Earring. Only one prob—my fucking DVD player isn�t working, so we can�t watch it at my place as planned. I just spoke to Jude, and we can�t watch it at her flat, either, as Vile Richard�s watching football again. What about your place? Or is Mark watching the bloody game there as well?� �Mark�s at home in Holland Park,� I said, sighing. �We both decided it made no sense for him to watch the games at my flat. Tell Jude and Tom they can come here instead. What time did you have in mind, then?� Would have to pop out to do a bit of shopping, as was out of wine, cheese, pitta bread, etc. Would also have to clean living room, as was in shambles in manner of Saddam Hussein�s spider hole. �How about in two hours? And you don�t have to get anything—I�ll have Tom swing by my flat, and we�ll bring over the food and wine I bought for tonight.� �Right. See you soon, Shazz.� Hung up with Sharon and picked up piles of magazines from floor and placed in bathtub behind shower curtain, then shoved rest of mess under sofa. Proceeded to remove hoover from hall closet, which was hidden behind jumble of brooms and mops, old carrier bags, winter coats, etc. Was about to switch hoover on when telephone rang again Perhaps was Mark calling to say how much he missed me! Fwaaaaw�. Was Mum on phone, instead: �Hello, Darling,� Mum trilled. �Guess what? I�ve decided to trade in the family car for his and hers matching Vespas.� Surely did not hear Mum right. �Er, do you mean Volvos?� No, I mean Vespas. Vrrrrrrroooooommmmm! Have you seen the price of petrol lately? It costs as much as a mortgage payment to fill our Toyota each month, and it seems the sensible thing to do.� Was trying to picture Mum whizzing around Grafton Underwood like Anita Ekberg in Fellini film. �But Mum, how will you do the shopping? And what about in winter?� �What about it? Drrr, I�ll wear a coat, of course, when the weather grows colder. Just like you. And I�ll fasten a nice basket on the handlebars for my carrier bags.� �Has Dad agreed to this?� Cannot imagine him trailing after Mum, as he can barely manoeuvre a golf cart. �Bridget, you sound just like Una; no need to be so negative, darling. I thought I�d surprise Daddy for Father�s Day. Got to run, as Penny Husbands-Bosworth and I are off to visit a Vespa dealership near Kettering station before it closes. Byeee!� Hung up with Mum and finished tidying up flat and self; thereafter, changed into casual floaty dress. Decided to ring Mark before friends arrived. �Yeeeeees?� Mark said curtly. Could hear crowd cheering noise and announcer�s voice in background. �It�s me,� I said. �I was just calling to find out if you�re still coming round later.� �You do know the match between England and Portugal is—Nooooo! Not again! Oh, hell! �.I can�t believe it—another bloody foul! Yes, I�m still coming over later—Jesus Christ! What incompetence! Nooooo!�. Look, can I call you back after the match?� Great! Have become football widow, even though am still single. �Forget it—just come over when you can,� I said. �Tom and the girls are coming round to watch a DVD, anyway.� Hung up with Mark and door entry buzzer rang. Was Jude, who, after buzzing her in, was quickly at door of self�s flat. �Hi Bridge,� she said, handing me bottle of Chardonnay as she entered flat and looked around living room. �Have Sharon and Tom arrived yet?� �No, you�re the first. Would you like a glass of wine?� �No thanks,� Jude said. �I�m off alcohol today—I�m not up for it.� �Some water, then, or Coke?� �Water would be lovely,� Jude said, walking toward kitchen. �I�ve got San Pellegrino,� I said as I placed wine on kitchen counter and removed water bottle from fridge.� �Look, there�s something I want to tell you before the others arrive.� �Oh? What�s that�� I said, pouring glass of San Pellegrino for Jude. �Well, I�ve been feeling a bit off lately, so I went to Tescos and—� Door entry buzzer rang again. �Hold that thought,� I said to Jude as I walked over to intercom and picked up receiver. �Hellloooooo?� I said. �It�s us!� Sharon and Tom trilled in unison. �There you go, us,� I said, pressing door release. I then turned back toward Jude. �Now, where were we?� �Never mind—I�ll have to tell you later,� Jude said. Heard commotion coming from hallway. Front door swung open shortly thereafter, and Tom and Shazzer swooped in with armloads of carrier bags. �Hello, my darlings,� Tom said, giving Jude and me kiss on cheek, and then setting down bags in kitchen. �All set to watch Mr Darcy with that sexy long hair, his eyes smouldering like it�s nobody�s business?� �Right! Glasses of wine for everyone, stat!� Shazzer barked in manner of Dr Carter on ER, as she followed Tom to kitchen, set her carrier bags on counter, and began to expertly open bottle of Chardonnay. �Bridgeline, why do you only have three wine glasses out? Do I need to wash another up?� Tom asked. �Well, Tom, Jude�s not— � �I�m not having wine,� Jude said peevishly. �Oh, I see,� Tom said as he and Sharon exchanged glances. �Still hung over from last night, hon?� �Something like that,� Jude answered, as we carried trays of food into living room. Shazzer and I sat on sofa, and Jude sat in big comfy chair. �Girls, are we watching this with or without commentary this time round?� asked Tom, as he popped DVD into player. �Without!� exclaimed Jude, Shazzer and I in manner of Greek chorus. �I get it,� Tom said, sitting between Sharon and me, �we�re the commentary.� �Exactly,� said Sharon, popping large cube of Emmenthaler into her mouth. �And we don�t want the director talking over Mr Darcy�s voice,� I said. �We can chat straight through the first 20 minutes, as Vermeer doesn�t make an appearance until then.� �Oh, that�s right. I think I�ll pop into the loo, then,� Jude said, as she picked up her handbag and left room. �Is she okay, Bridge?� Tom asked whilst fiddling with DVD remote. �Jude�s acting a bit strange.� �I think so—she just seems a little distracted about something,� I said. �No more that usual,� Sharon snorted, popping more cheese into mouth. �Be nice, Sharon dear,� Tom said, patting top of Shazzer�s head. �Tom, what�s that hanging out of your tote,� Shazzer said, pulling thick book out of Tom�s leather bag on floor and flipping through the pages. �Er, Shazzer, I�d really you rather not—� �Oh, for fuck�s sake, Tom! A book on childcare? What in the name of arse are you doing with this?� hissed Shazzie as she put her wineglass on coffee table. �Yes, Tom, that does seem a bit out of character for you,� I added. �Are you thinking about fathering a baby again?� �Well, if you must know, I�m almost out of money. The royalties from my one hit song in the 80s have pretty much dried up, and I have to find�a job,� Tom said with sad look on face. �Oh Tom,� I said, putting arm around him. �So, you�re going to start a daycare service?� �Christ, no!� Tom said taking long draught of wine. �I�m going to be a manny.� �Sorry?� said Shazzer. �You�ve lost me. What the fuck�s a manny?� �A male nanny,� Tom said sheepishly. �You�re joking, right?� Sharon said. Was utterly flabbergasted. �So, you�ll be the gay male version of Mary Poppins, then?� I asked. �Precisely—but with smarter clothes,� Tom said with arms folded on chest. �But Tom,� I began, �you really don�t fancy children.� �Well, there is that,� Tom said in agreement. �One bloody book isn�t going to turn you into Mr Spock,� Sharon warned. �That�s Dr Spock—Mr Spock�s on Star Trek,� Tom replied. �Whatever!� growled Shazzer. �No offence, Tom, but I think you�d make a better Vulcan than a nanny.� �I daresay you�re right, Shazzer,� Tom said, sighing. �What am I to do?� �Oh, here comes Vermeer!� I said. �I�d better pause this, as Jude�s still in the loo.� �Woooooof! Mr Darcy and all that hair!� Shazzer said, pouring another glass of wine. �I�d grind his pigments any day.� �I�d like to obscura his camera,� sighed Tom. �Oh God, I can�t wait much longer to watch this,� I groaned. �I wonder what�s keeping Jude?� �Come the fuck on, Judith!� Tom yelled. �Did you fall in? It�s Mr Darcy time.� �Keep your wet shirt on,� Jude said finally, as she returned to the living room. �Jude, are you okay?� I asked softly. �Yes�.I mean, no�.Oh, God, I think I�m pregnant! � Jude sobbed. �Are you sure?� Sharon asked. �I just took a home pregnancy test, and the diagrams in the instructions are about as clear as those international washing label pictograms stitched into clothing. But, yes, it looks like I�m pregnant. Haaaggggggggghhhh.� �Well, fuck me,� Sharon said. �Congratulations!� I said, getting up to hug Jude. �Blimey, Jude,� Tom said. �So this means that you and Richard actually have had sex?� �Shut up, Tom,� Jude said as she began to laugh. �Oh, God, Richard! What a shock this will be—we weren�t planning to start a family for a few years.� �Jude, I�m sure he�ll be thrilled nonetheless,� I said. �You both have so much to look forward to!� �Just don�t turn into a Smug Pregnant Married—that�s all I�m asking,� Shazzer added. �Christ, Jude, you won�t be able to drink or smoke for months,� Tom said. �Oh my God! And my breasts and stomach soon will be sagging down to my knees—just like Magda�s!� cried Jude. �There, there, Jude,� Tom said, putting arm around her shoulder. �Magda�s breasts and stomach were sagging long before she was preggers.� �Honestly?� Jude asked between sniffles. �Cross my heart with an 18 Hour Bra,� Tom replied. �Look—don�t breathe a word to anyone until I�ve had a chance to tell Richard and get in to see my doctor,� Jude said. �And I probably won�t tell my boss or work colleagues until I start showing.� �So, are we still meeting at 192 tomorrow night?� I asked. �Of course,� Jude said. �That�s the spirit!� Shazzer said. �To Jude, the happy mother!� Tom said, raising his glass. �To Jude!� we all toasted. Never did watch the rest of film�. Several hours later: Heard front door of flat open. �Mark?� I called out from bed, where I was reading July issue of Cosmo. �Hmmm?� Mark said, walking into bedroom. �Ah, there you are,� he said, smiling, as he sat down on edge of bed and kissed my cheek. He looked gorgeous in white cotton oxford shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows and a pair of well-worn jeans. His hair was slightly tousled, and curlier than usual due to the summer humidity. Mmmm. �Come here,� I said friskily, pulling him down toward me on bed �We should separate more often,� Mark said as he began to nuzzle my neck, �if this is the end result.� �Who won the game?� I asked, as Mark�s mouth and tongue began to playfully explore my ear. Oooooooh. Felt lovely wave of desire wash over me and groaned with pleasure. �What game?� Mark whispered throatily into my ear. �Oh, right. That�We lost.� And with that Mark sat upright again, as if love spell had been broken. �I�m going to take a shower before bed. Any clean towels?� �Yes, they�re in the laundry basket on the chair by the door.� Honestly! He acts as if I never do housework. �Don�t look so upset—I was just asking,� Mark said, cupping my face with his hand. Mark strode into bathroom, and heard him turn on shower. Decided to change into sexy sheer red nightie—Mark�s favourite. Had just pulled nightie over head when I heard terrible racket coming from bathroom in manner of Afghan warlords under siege. �Mark! What�s the matter?� I said, running to the bath. �Oh, Jesus!� The shower curtain and rod were now on bathroom floor, with Mark sprawled naked in bathtub, on top of the stacks of magazines I�d placed there earlier today. The shower was still turned on, and the stream of water was soaking him and my old Cosmos and Marie Claires. �Are you okay?� I asked softly, extending my hand to Mark to help him get up. �Can we turn off the water first?� Mark said in strangely calm, controlled voice. �Right. Right. Of course,� I managed to say. Turned off shower, and helped Mark stand up. �Here�s your towel.� Mark carefully stepped out of tub, quickly dried himself off, and wrapped the towel around his torso. His left eye began to twitch slightly, and the vein on his temple popped out�signs that he was really angry. �Bridget, what in the name of arse are these magazines doing in the bathtub?� growled Mark. �This may come as a complete surprise to you, but most people keep them in magazine racks, or put them in the dustbin after reading.� �Oh God! I�m so sorry�. I put the magazines in the bath to get the clutter out of the living room,� I said sheepishly. �I�d forgotten they were in there. Are you hurt?� �Look, I�m wondering if I should just go home.� �No, don�t leave now. Please,� I replied in quivering voice. �I�ll never forgive myself if I�ve injured you, � I said, as tears began to stream down my face. �Come here,� Mark whispered, his eyes softening. �Shush, Bridge� he whispered several times into my hair as he folded his arms around me. �I�m fine. Really.� Mark tilted my head up toward his, and kissed me gently on the lips. �Why don�t you go back to bed,� Mark said in low voice after he kissed the top of my head. �I�ll place the shower curtain and rod in the bathtub for now, and join you in a few minutes. Okay?� �Okay,� I said, looking up at Mark�s face, which no longer bore even a trace of its former anger. I then padded down the hall and got into bed. Shortly thereafter, Mark came into bedroom with peculiar look on his face. �Bridget,� Mark began, as he joined me in bed, �why didn�t you just tell me?� �I forgot.� Didn�t we just discuss this in the hall? �You forgot? How could you forget something like that?� Mark asked softly, as he took my hand and began to lightly trace little circles on my palm with his index finger. �Hmmm? It�s a bit of a shock. Well, we�ll discuss this more tomorrow�.� �But I thought we already— � �Shhhh, enough talking,� Mark said as his mouth found mine. He then deftly removed my nightie, and made love to me with a tenderness I�d never before experienced. To be continued�.

Oh Lisa can't wait to read more!! This was such a treat to find this evening. Enjoyed it a great deal. Thanks.

Lisa!!!! Am sooooooo happy you have de-lurked! . .You know I have been waiting w/ bated breath for more of your Bridget stories!!!! If I recall the last time you posted you were also working on a P&P Story??? . .Hope that turned out well also . . This new installment is v. v. good!!! . .have a feeling I know where it may be going;) . .cannot wait to read more!!!

Lisa, this is fabulous!!! Are you sure you're not AKA Helen Fielding?? ;-)

Was utterly flabbergasted. �So, you�ll be the gay male version of Mary Poppins, then?� I asked. �Precisely�but with smarter clothes,� Tom said with arms folded on chest. Yeeeeaaaaah! Bridget and her urban family are back! The above is one of my favorite bits....along with mum buying the matching Volvos...er....Vespas and Mark lying nekky in the tub like a turtle on his back among the fashion mags! Thanks Lisa! For your story and the chance to beta for you! A treat all around!

Bravo, Lisa! Such a treat for those of us that can never get enough of Mark Darcy. Can't wait for the next installment.

Welcome Back, Lisa. With or without Bridget,we have missed you.

�You forgot? How could you forget something like that?� Mark asked softly LOL! Great beginning, Lisa. I like where this is going. Nice to have you back.

Lisa! Wonderful beginning to the week - perhaps you and Helen F. should have a chat re consulting on her next Bridget project - hmmmmmm? Can't wait for the next installment - you go girl!!

�And we don�t want the director talking over Mr Darcy�s voice,� I said. �We can chat straight through the first 20 minutes, as Vermeer doesn�t make an appearance until then.� v. sound game plan, if you ask me. �One bloody book isn�t going to turn you into Mr Spock,� Sharon warned. A line worthy of Pam. ;-) He looked gorgeous in white cotton oxford shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows and a pair of well-worn jeans. His hair was slightly tousled, and curlier than usual due to the summer humidity. Mmmm. You can say that 'Mmmm' again. Lovely visual. The sprawled naked one isn't bad either. ;-) Shortly thereafter, Mark came into bedroom with peculiar look on his face. �Bridget,� Mark began, as he joined me in bed, �why didn�t you just tell me?� �Shhhh, enough talking,� Mark said as his mouth found mine. He then deftly removed my nightie, and made love to me with a tenderness I�d never before experienced. Excellent ending for first part. Am loving this, Lizza! Glad to see you back.

Hurrah! the return of Lisa and her fabulous Bridget stories!!! *happy dance* Can't wait for more Lis! :-)

Thanks for the comments. It�s nice to be back. Kimberly, you have a good memory—yes, I�m still working on my modern P&P story, but it�s been much harder for me to write than I�d ever imagined. Lots of false starts, etc. I�m going to post the final part of my Bridget story now. I don�t have a new blurb for the graphic in day 2 yet�my brain shut down, I guess. ;-) Oh, and I shamelessly stole a joke from the comments posted about the TEOR preview. ;-) I couldn�t help myself. Okay, I�m off to read WTTL, so I can join the conversation on the other topic�.

Cast Your Pearls Before Wine Part 2 A summer's tale of fun in which sparks fly, wires cross, and Chardonnay's consumed by all but one.... Saturday 19 June 9 st 1(shagging seems to be helping), alcohol units 8, calories 3,110, out–of–body experiences 1, shags with Mark 1, shags with sexy stranger 3 Blissful Saturday morning—woke up in Mark�s arms. �Morning,� Mark said, smiling, as he reached over to kiss me. �Morning.� Mmmm, could not resist urge to run fingers through Mark�s hair, as several curls had strayed to his forehead. �Your hair—it�s longer than usual,� I said as I smoothed the locks away from his face. �Mmmm, it makes you look Byronic.� �Byronic, eh?� Mark said with smirk on face. �Enjoy my longer hair while you can, as in a few hours it�s all coming off. Due to the football matches and my work schedule, I�ve put off this haircut far too long.� �Oh. Must you?� �Well, I can�t stride around my office looking like I�m about to recite iambic pentameters. What would my clients think?� �I see your point,� I said, giggling, as Mark began to tickle me. �Stop it!� I squealed. �Teach me half the gladness that thy brain must know. Such harmonious madness from my lips would flow. The world should listen then, as I am listening— Ouch!� I had pinched Mark�s bum. �That�s Shelley, not Byron,� I said, nonetheless touched by Mark�s recitation. �Same thing,� Mark said. He then began to kiss me again. Mmmm. Mmmm. Had lovely pre–breakfast shag�. �Are you hungry?� Mark asked as he got out of bed and put on dressing gown. �Yes�. You?� I said, still in bed. �Famished,� Mark replied. �Why don�t you have a little lie in, and I�ll take care of breakfast this morning. I�ll let you know when it�s ready.� �Oh,� I purred, �that�d be lovely.� Shortly thereafter drifted off to sleep to the sound of Mark whistling in kitchen�. Woke up about 30 minutes later to wonderful aroma. �Mmmm, what smells so good?� I said from bedroom whilst putting on silk kimono. �Nothing fancy—just eggs and toast,� Mark said from kitchen. �I was just about to wake you, so your timing couldn�t be better.� �What can I do?� I asked as I joined Mark in kitchen. �Nothing,� he said, giving my shoulders a squeeze. �Just have a seat.� �Why are you doing this?� I asked suspiciously. �You�ve never made breakfast in my flat before.� Let�s just call it another of several firsts,� Mark answered as he set breakfast on table. �So, do you have to go round to the office today?� I said between sips of tea. �No, but I have several personal errands to attend to. I�m making a quick trip to Grafton Underwood, for one.� �Oh? Would you like some company?� �Ordinarily I�d say yes, but my Mother wishes to speak to me in private about a family matter. Plus, I then have to return to Holland Park and meet Alicia at 3:00.� �Alicia? Who�s Alicia?� �Relax, Bridget,� Mark said, laughing. �Alicia cuts my hair.� �At home?� �Occasionally. Usually I go to her establishment, but since I�ve procrastinated, this was the fastest way I could get an appointment. It�s not so unusual—she�s cut my hair for years.� �Why didn�t I know this?� I said. �Because it isn�t very interesting?� �Well�.� Was envisioning tall, stunning brunette clad in black leather cat suit, salaciously shampooing and massaging Mark�s scalp, then running her hands through his hair and seductively working a comb and shears all over his head and �.Gaaaaah! Think I will go mad if I continue on this thought wave�. �Bridget, she�ll cut my hair in the kitchen, sweep it up, and leave. That�s it. Speaking of which, I�ve got to get going,� Mark said, glancing at his watch. �I�m going to take a quick shower and be on my way.� Mark showered and dressed whilst I did the washing up. �Don�t forget we�re having dinner on my terrace tonight—smart attire,� Mark said, joining me in kitchen again. �Shall I pick you up around 9:00?� �Er, no, I�m meeting Tom and the girls first at 192. Remember? Don�t worry about me—I�ll take a taxi.� �Got it,� Mark said, giving me peck on cheek. �See you tonight, then.� �Right. Tonight.� After Mark left, had leisurely afternoon in flat. Went to take bath and saw that Mark had put rod and shower curtain back up. Hmmm, he must have done so whilst I was napping. Also saw that wet magazines were gone, and the bin had been emptied. Had long, lovely soak in tub. Decided to wear strapless black and white silk noir sheath in manner of Audrey Hepburn, and strappy sandals. Brushed and twisted hair into chignon, and applied new light-diffusing foundation and lipstick. Tucked mobile and wallet into clutch handbag, and placed sheer black evening wrap round my shoulders�. About 20 minutes later, walked into 192 and saw that Tom and Sharon were already at our table. �Well, look at you,� Tom said, jumping up and pulling out my chair. �What�s the occasion?� �Bridge, you look smashing,� Shazzer added. �Are you and Mark off to a party later?� �Thank you. No party—just dinner at Mark�s. The smart attire was his idea.� �A straight man who wants to dress on the weekend when he doesn�t have to?� Tom said. �Hell truly has frozen over.� �Yeah, Simon would sooner face a firing squad than get out of his jeans and trainers,� Sharon said, snorting as she handed me glass of Chardonnay. �I think it may be residual football guilt,� I began, �as Mark�s been particularly attentive ever since the matches ended—he even made us breakfast this morning.� �No!� Shazzer and Tom gasped. �Well, enjoy yourself before everything goes back to normal again,� Shazzer said. �Right,� I said. �So, any plans for the remainder of the weekend?� �Not really. Even staying in and watching television is bollocks right now, due to the football matches and summer reruns,� Tom replied. �Exactly. I�m so bloody sick of all of those reality shows, � Shazzer said. �The only halfway decent one was Regency House, and that one bloke that everyone fancied was no Mr Darcy.� �I should say not,� added Tom, pouring remainder of Chardonnay in glass down throat. �I�ve got an idea what they should do next—Vermeer House,� I said with smug smile on face. �Oh, that�s brilliant, Bridgeline!� Tom said. �And rife with possibility: A household of female servants vie to grind pigments and pose for the sexy Dutch Master, and the winner gets locked in the attic with Vermeer for a week!� �Precisely!� I exclaimed. �The winner would also get to keep the pearl earrings, courtesy of Mikimoto, of course.� �Only one small prob,� Shazzer said. �Vermeer won�t be Colin Firth— it�ll be some middle-aged accountant from Manchester in a bad wig. Not quite the same thing, is it?� �Well, you do have a point,� Tom said, sighing. �Sad but true,� I agreed. �Oh well.� �Speaking of Mr Darcy, did you hear the hideous news that a remake of Pride and Prejudice is in the works?� Shazzer asked. �What? You can�t be serious!� Tom said. �Shazzer, if you�re talking about the modern Mormon version, that�s already out in the States,� I replied after I emptied wine glass. �There�s a Mormon version?� Tom said, his eyes widening. �Mr Darcy wears �the garment?�� �What are you talking about, Tom?� I said. �Don�t ask,� Shazzer said, shaking her head. �That�s not the version I mean. This remake will be a feature film set in the Regency Era, and will star Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Bennet, and—get this—Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy!� �What? Shazz, surely you�ve gotten this wrong!� I exclaimed. �Matthew Macfayden—isn�t he the guy on Spooks?� Tom said. �Sorry, Bridge, it�s true, and it�s a fucking outrage if you ask me,� Sharon growled. �Yeah, it�s the Spooks guy, all right.� �But he can�t be Mr Darcy!� I cried. �Mr Darcy�s Mr Darcy!� �Truer words have never been spoken,� Tom said, whilst flagging down server for another bottle of wine. �Look! It�s the little mother!� �Hello, Jude,� I said. �Very funny, Auntie Tom,� Jude said, sitting down. �Hi all.� �Hi yourself,� Shazzer said. �Can I pour you a glass of—right, what do you want to drink?� �So, Jude, what�ll it be—a Virgin Mary or a Shirley Temple?� Tom asked. �Oh, God, am I going to have to endure seven more months of this from you?� groaned Jude. �Admit it, Judith, you love it, � Tom said, winking. �I�d like a glass of sparkling water,� Jude said to the server. �Bridget, you look fantastic! Are you and Mark eating out later?� �Thanks. In a matter of speaking, yes, except dinner is at his place on the terrace.� �Is he doing the cooking, too?� Shazzer asked, as she refilled my wineglass. �I doubt it—but whatever he�s arranged, I�m sure will be wonderful,� I said, smiling. Mmmm, was v. much looking forward to seeing Mark again. �So, Jude,� Tom began, �tell us—how did Richard take the news of his impending fatherhood?� �Actually, he took it much better than I thought he would,� Jude said. �He�s convinced it�s a boy for some reason.� �Are you going to find out the baby�s gender or leave it as a surprise?� I asked. �I don�t want to know—it�ll be like Christmas, then,� Jude replied. �Except you�ll get your pain right before your present,� Tom said. �Whereas the rest of us have to wait a month after Christmas for our pain—when the credit card statements roll in.� Jude rolled her eyes at Tom. �Whatever you do, please don�t name your child something absurd,� Shazzer said, �like Gwyneth Paltrow calling her daughter Apple, or Beckham naming his son Brooklyn.� �Right,� Tom said. �Or some daft made-up name that sounds like it came out of a Harry Potter book, like Gobstopper or Elastoplast. The poor child wouldn�t stand a chance against the school bully.� �Well,� Jude said. �I�ve actually come up with a couple of names. If it�s a girl, I want to name her Bridget Sharon; if it�s a boy—� �Little Richard?� asked Tom. �No, Tom, I was thinking of Thomas Richard.� �Oh, Jude,� Tom said. �Really?� �Really.� �That�s very sweet,� I added. �Lovely,� said Sharon. �Jude, I have a present for you,� Tom said, reaching under table. �Here you go,� he said, placing thick book in front of Jude. �Thanks, Tom,� Jude said. �Isn�t that your childcare book?� Sharon asked. �Are you out of the manny business so soon?� �Manny?� Jude said. �I�m not following you.� �You were in the loo yesterday when Tom told us he was becoming a male nanny,� I said. �Sorry?� Jude said in disbelief. �That�s all in the past now,� Tom began, �as I�ve a little announcement of my own. When I got home Friday evening, there was a message from my agent on the answerphone. Apparently a TV producer is interested in casting me on a new show called Queer Eye for the Straight Guy UK. � �Tom, that�s marvellous!� I said. �Oh, I hope this comes through,� Jude said. �What�s the show�s premise?� asked Shazzer. �Basically it�ll be What Not to Wear with poufs,� Tom said. �They want me to be the pop culture pouf. Apparently the American version of the show is a huge hit.� �Tom, this is such great news,� I said. �Oh, I�m afraid I have to dash,� I added, looking at my watch. �Give the dishy Darcy a pat on his small bottom for me,� Tom said. �Have fun, Bridge,� Jude said. �Yeah, enjoy your dinner,� Shazzer said. �Talk to all of you soon,� I said, as I retrieved my wrap and handbag, and headed toward front door. Had good fortune of hailing taxi right away for quick ride to Holland Park. Several minutes later I paid cab driver, and got out at Mark�s drive. Found note on front door, which said: Darling, I�m in the back garden. Found my way to back garden on stone path, which curved around side of house. The sun had just set, and Mark�s terrace was illuminated by the glow of several torches and numerous candles. The air was thick with the scent of roses and honeysuckle, and Mark�s rhododendron bushes were in bloom again. Mark walked out onto terrace holding tray with pitcher and two glasses, which he placed on table. �Hello,� Mark said. �You look radiant.� Was beginning to wonder if Mark had hit head in bathtub last night, as he�s usually pretty sparse with compliments�.Hmmm, maybe that light-diffusing makeup really works�. �Hello.� Mmmm, he looked amazing—my eyes started at Mark�s torso and worked their way up his body—slim dark trousers, white tapered dress shirt, and—�Gaaaaaaah! Your hair!� His tumble of thick curls was now gone—the hair on the sides and back had been thinned and cut close to his head, with only slightly longer layers in front and on top. Mark�s much shorter hair made his face look lean and angular, his eyes large and mysterious. It was as if a sexy stranger stood before me—I wanted to shag him straight away. �I know,� Mark said, grinning. �Alicia has wanted to do this for months. She said it was time I resembled a modern man instead of something out of Howard�s End.� �Mark, I never thought I�d say this, but you look really hot with short hair—and a little dangerous, like an assassin or MI–5 agent.� �Like that chap on Spooks?� Mark said, looking thoroughly amused. �Christ, no—you�re much better looking than him!� �C�mere,� Mark commanded. �Enough hair talk.� And with that he took me in his arms and kissed me nearly senseless. �Wow!� I gasped, when our lips finally parted. �What�s come over you?� �Can�t a man give his future wife a proper kiss?� Mark said in a low voice, as he stroked my hair. �We aren�t engaged,� I said, punching him in the arm and pushing him away. �Don�t kid around about things like that—it�s not funny!� �Ouch!� Mark had hurt look on face and then smiled. �It�s your hormones, isn�t it?� he said. �I�m making a mess of things. Sorry—I�m new at some of this, too, you see.� New at what? �What in the name of arse is going on?� I asked, now totally confused. �I went home to visit my parents in Grafton Underwood today, as there was a family heirloom my mother was keeping for me—well, for us, actually—in her safe. Since this all came up suddenly, there was no time to have it resized, but, er—here goes,� Mark said, taking a deep breath as he removed a ring from his trousers pocket and took my hands into his. �I�ve done a lot of thinking this weekend, and well, I� I was planning to wait a while to do this until the time was right, but sometimes the right time is chosen for one—as is the case for us. What I�m trying to ask you, is�.will you give me the extreme pleasure of becoming my wife?� OhMyGod—did Mark just propose to me? Am afraid to say anything for fear that it�s a dream or am in parallel universe. God, I�m feeling so happy that it hurts! Think whole body might spontaneously combust from joy! Am having lovely out–of –body experience�But�. But wait a minute�what did Mark mean about my hormones and this coming up so suddenly�. �Bridget—where did you go?� Mark asked with concerned look on face. �S–sorry,� I said, �I�m fine, really.� �Let me get you a glass of water—maybe you should sit down,� he said putting arm around me as he escorted me to chair. �Thanks,� I said as Mark handed me glass of water. �You haven�t answered my proposal, you know.� �Right, right,� I said. �Er, what did you mean when you said you hadn�t expected to propose so quickly?� �Bridge—you know�our baby.� �Baby?� I said, as a mixture of fear and anger stirred in my heart. Oh, no, he couldn�t think�. �Last night I saw the pregnancy test results in your bathroom bin,� Mark said. �Oh, for God�s sake, Mark—I�m not pregnant! Jude is. That was her test!� �What? Jude�s test?� Mark said. �Oh, God,� he groaned, running his hand through his hair, as he began to pace around terrace. �Oh, God! That�s why you didn�t say anything to me about the test.� �So, the only reason you proposed is that you thought I was pregnant? Here�s your ring,� I said, placing it on the table. �I can�t keep this—it�s for a non-proposal, due to a non-existent baby!� �You�re wrong, Bridge. I—I still want to marry you.� �How flattering. Look, in my mind this wasn�t a real proposal. I�m going to have to say no, I will not marry you—not like this. I think I�d better go,� I said, standing up and pulling out mobile from handbag. �I�m going to call a cab.� �Don�t leave,� Mark said, as he put one hand on my mobile, the other upon my face. �Can�t we forget this happened? I feel just awful—how can I make it up to you? Name it,� he said, removing mobile from my hand and looking like dangerous, sexy stranger again. Hmmmm, I thought, as my anger began to melt away. This could get interesting�. �Well, for starters, you can get us a proper bottle of wine,� I said tentatively. �Consider it done,� Mark said. �What else? �Then you can serve me dinner,� I purred, �every night for a fortnight.� �No problem. And?� �And then you can whisk me off on a fabulous trip to St. Barts, say, where we�ll lie in the sun, entwine our bronzed bodies, and shag our brains out for days on end.� �Check. How �s next month? What else?� �Well, maybe if you�re really attentive and extra nice, I�ll reconsider your proposal�some day. But there�s one more thing—I want you to make love to me tonight like it�s your last night on earth, and I�m a beautiful, sexy double agent whose charms you can�t resist.� �That can be arranged,� Mark said, his smile widening. �How about if we do all of this in reverse order, with the exception of the trip, of course.� �Double check,� I said, as Mark took me by the hand, and led me into his house. Yes, the next few weeks were going to be very interesting, indeed�. The End

Hurrah!!!! Many thanks Lisa for the story . . . wonderful!!! Am v. glad you have come out of lurk mode and look forward to seeing more of you on Drool!

Hmmm, maybe that light-diffusing makeup really works�. LOL! Yes, it was brilliant. Loved all the references, Lisa! Merci!

�But he can�t be Mr Darcy!� I cried. �Mr Darcy�s Mr Darcy!� Brilliant! ;-) Thanks Lisa!!!

Thanks Lisa! btw -would love to read about the vacation in St. Barts!!! *hint, hint hint* ;-)

�Oh, that�s brilliant, Bridgeline!� Tom said. �And rife with possibility: A household of female servants vie to grind pigments and pose for the sexy Dutch Master, and the winner gets locked in the attic with Vermeer for a week!� Lisa, wot a lovely idea! LOL, Loved this story and I hope you'll be taking us to St.Barts v.v. soon. Thank you, and welcome back!

Great fun Lisa. Loved how you incorporated lots of topical references like the new P&P and GWAPE. Mmmm, he looked amazing�my eyes started at Mark�s torso and worked their way up his body�slim dark trousers, white tapered dress shirt Wow, v. nice image in my head just now.

Wonderful Lisa! So glad you're back! Hmmm, maybe that light-diffusing makeup really works�. LOL! All of it was wonderful...thank you!

Glad you enjoyed Bridget's version of Hunsford—except she got to have a wild night of fun after rejecting Mark's proposal, LOL! And Mark Darcy's shorter hair was inpsired by a video clip of an interview I recently saw of ODB while he still had his Trauma hair. Loved that hair!

Vermeer House reality show! LOL. Now get back to finishing the modern P&P.*drumming fingers*

(Evelyn) Now get back to finishing the modern P&P.*drumming fingers* Oooh!!! does this mean Karen might re-open the fanfic Topic??? *fingers crossed* modern P&P Evelyn? *falling over in shock* ;-)

(Esbee)modern P&P Evelyn? *falling over in shock* ;- You know me too well, Esbee;-) I'm selective;-)

OMG, Lisa! Fabulous story! So glad you've de-lurked!!!! (doin the Happy Dance!!) :-D

shags with Mark 1, shags with sexy stranger 3 v.g. Love that sexy stranger! �A straight man who wants to dress on the weekend when he doesn�t have to?� Tom said. �Hell truly has frozen over.� LOL! Adorable, Lizza, and v. funny. Thanks so much for your brilliant Bridget adventures.

Lisa! Apologize for being tardy in saying "Thank You" for the newest additions to the Bridget journels. Fun!

(Lisa)Hi! Remember me? Hi Lisa!!! Great to see you back, and I'm just delighted with the new story! I just feel embarassed that I have been so busy cutting carrots into perfect minescule cubes, and haven't had a minute to read it until now. ;-) But I�ve resolved to return to full-throttle drooling as much as I can, as it�s more fun to participate, and so much is going on! (I�m loving this SLY project already!) Yay! It will be great to see you around. Now I just have to get my priorities straight and manage to fit drooling into my schedule. I haven't even seen a Colin movie in weeks, MOTM is still waiting to be watched, and I've only gotten a few pages into WTTL (I keep falling asleep out of sheer exaustion, but the pages I have slept on have been very interesting-that Vince is a character!). I think I've been going into ODB withdrawal. I can't even remember all the words to the Huntsford proposal! ;-) Resolve to become active in all the excitement here again, starting tomorrow.

(Shoshana)Resolve to become active in all the excitement here again, starting tomorrow. Great! Been missing you.

TEOR trailer: http://www.uip.co.uk/trailers.asp?ChosenTrailer=bridget_jones_

oooooOOOOOOooooohhhhhhh! Mari! GAH! He looks freaking fantastic! I wanna play naked in his paddling pool...forthwith. Thank you so much! I'll go ahead and say it, even Hugh looked pretty good... AND...was that ODB or a body double??? Looked fairly hairless...am hoping it is his (I'm going back in to look)!

Interesting trailer. Like how Colin is the first "He's Back" though there was a tad too much emphasis on Huge.

I'd vote for body doubles, unless there's a scene in the actual movie that shows heads on those bodies.

Oh yeah, and v. realistic, don't you think? Pffft!! Can you imagine a big shot barrister like Mark Darcy taking a personal call with a roomful of important people, let alone do so on speaker? *eyes rolling around at 78 speed*

(Karen) I'd vote for body doubles, unless there's a scene in the actual movie that shows heads on those bodies. Oooooo...you mean there may be another virtually hairless man in this world? ;-) BTW, have done the math. At 6 glorious weeks and 70 shags...that comes out to 1.6666666 shags a day. Surely they can do better! ;-D Must now stop watching trailer as I will drive my co-workers mad...oooohhhh...just one more peek.....

(Karen) Oh yeah, and v. realistic, don't you think? Pffft!! Can you imagine a big shot barrister like Mark Darcy taking a personal call with a roomful of important people, let alone do so on speaker? Used to put calls in to my barrister boss all the time when he was with the mayor and such....Though he knew better than to use speaker phone when a call was put through and he wasn't meeting with the Mexican embassador....

Well, I'm ready to go stand in line for the November opening day. Mark Darcy is to die for (of course!), and I must say that Bridget looks adorable!

Oooooo....thank you Mari. Can't tell you what a thrill those few short peeks lent to my day. He looks beyond AFG - those trademark looks askance, ever so slight grin, the blue suit, the soft focus shag (who cares if it's a double -it suits my imagination just fine). Gaaah!! Don't think I can hold out until November. There will never be enough Mark Darcy as far as I'm concerned (or Fitzw. Darcy, or Henry Dashwood, or Joe Prince, etc., etc for that matter). Oh man, I need to calm down. Please excuse me as I mop up all this drool. And yes, Huge looked pretty good too but I found myself fast forwarding over his parts. Except, of course, for the comments about the huge panties. I thought those lines were some of the funniest in BJD.

Oh...My...Goodness! Is now definite, MUST arrange for trip to NYC for premier. (sigh) Thank you Mari, you've made my day!

Oh Mari, thank you!! Just seeing them all back made me smile. From the trailer it looks like some rehersals were done on proper kissing techniques;-)

(Gail)From the trailer it looks like some rehersals were done on proper kissing techniques;-) Agree. Looks like a definite improvement. Not quite at the hungry, full open mouth, tongue thrusting, tonsil sucking stage yet, but I'll take it.

(Leslie) Not quite at the hungry, full open mouth, tongue thrusting, tonsil sucking stage yet Wake me up when that happens. ;-)

(Leslie) Not quite at the hungry, full open mouth, tongue thrusting, tonsil sucking stage yet (Karen) Wake me up when that happens. ;-) Maybe he's saving all that for SLY... ;-) Must say I'm really fond of the closed mouth grin right after the words "He's Back". Have hit pause there several times already.....

(Tress)Have hit pause there several times already..... I'm right there with you, Tress. Oh dear, I have a feeeling this is going to be one of those "hold on, fasten your seat belts" kind of nights....

Thanks Mari, you super sleuth. :-) Leslie) Not quite at the hungry, full open mouth, tongue thrusting, tonsil sucking stage yet (Karen) Wake me up when that happens. ;-) You mean he still hasn't stuck his effing tongue down her effing throat yet? :-)

(LisaJH) You mean he still hasn't stuck his effing tongue down her effing throat yet? :-) LOL....Yes. He's clearly the most dreadful cold fish (though for some odd reason gives me the warm fuzzies...).

Thanks, Mari! (Karen) I'd vote for body doubles, unless there's a scene in the actual movie that shows heads on those bodies. (Tress),you mean there may be another virtually hairless man in this world? ;-) ROTF! My thoughts exactly. Am I the only one who thinks the trailer sucks?

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Gahhhhh!!!!! Am v. v. excited with this wonderful new find!!! . .ODB lookin good . .and RZ as always such a doll . . .and well . .I can deal w/ HG . .:) Many many thanks Mari! Am getting v. excited for November!!!!

Thank youuuuuuu, Mari!!! I can't believe it. I take a couple of kids to Six Flags for the day and, again, all hell breaks loose. Everytime I'm away! (Tress)Must say I'm really fond of the closed mouth grin right after the words "He's Back". Have hit pause there several times already..... I've watched seven times, already. I love the grin, too, but I'm also liking the smile that goes with the kiss in the open shirt. I'd rather have open mouth, but maybe that's later--after DC...

Glad you're enjoying the trailer. I think it's more of a "teaser" than a full trailer, so let's hope for more soon. He does look amazing! I do think the speakerphone bit is preposterous. And I can't believe they've resurrected the old "big panties" routine with Huge. Stil, it's fun to get a peek. Roll on, November, and roll on, the premiere!:-)

Oh, my! Mark Darcy...what a cutie!! Hate the trailer music. Quick kiss nothing to write home about, but probably no more intended or needed in that scene. Did I say how good MD looks?! Have to say, I find that bit with Huge very funny. And what is up with the "Bigger than Ever" graphics at the end? I found that annoying, a tad offensive (odd given the jokes about her weight in general), and generally unnecessary. And did I remember to mention how good MD looks? ;-) Thanks, Mari!

I�ve now had a good night�s sleep and am fully recovered from the initial elation of last night�s trailer peek. This morning I fear doom and gloom are setting in�.. From the on location reports we know that Mark and Daniel go �at it� again. We�ve also heard that they�ll be upping the ante on the �Lucille Ball� angle as it pertains to Bridget�s character. Then last night we see the return of the huge panties and a truly silly scenario where we are to presume that a barrister of Mark�s caliber answers his girlfriend's calls on speakerphone in front of a room full of dignitaries. Is this film going to be just a re-tread of old gags with an emphasis on buffoonery? Personally, I�ll always enjoy more delicious images of MD (this from the woman who still frequently replays that god-awful FF just for the scene up against the refrigerator case). But I fear TEOR might be a terrible disappointment. What a shame that would be. Such a great book. Such great actors. With all the film industry talent that�s out there why is it so difficult to make a successful sequel?

But I fear TEOR might be a terrible disappointment Don't say that...you never know....it might work out... *psycotic look* (Now look what you've done, my poor nerves will suffer until I get to see the movie)

grrr . .went to view trailer again this morning . .message saying it is not available at present . .hope they put it back later on today!

I too felt an odd sense of foreboding when the huge panties resurfaced, pretty much in exactly the same position...horizontal. n.g. IMO

My sense of foreboding occurred with the speakerphone bit. Reminded me of the stuff I didn't like when I saw BJD for the first time B.E. (Before Epiphany ;-))

(Kimberly) grrr . .went to view trailer again this morning . .message saying it is not available at present I just tried and no dice. Hola Lola, you guys are going to have to get more powerful servers or something to handle all the traffic when these things go up. ;-)

LOL! That bit just seemed stupid to me, totally unbelievable. But the huge panties signaled recycled material to me. Am expecting that when Bridget parachutes, they'll be a comment about an "arse the size of Australia" this time. [changed bottom to arse for alliteration purposes, as I could not think of another large enough country starting with B]...or it could be a "can the size of Canada." ;-)

Much faster loading trailer can be found here: http://gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=11168 And now at Movie City News, but this one is only Quicktime: http://www.moviecitynews.com/arrays/media/2004/bridget_jones.html

If you can't get through on the others, Empire has an article about the trailer being available and has a link at its site too: New Trailers � V. good First look at Bridget and Phantom 08 July 2004 After conquering the world first time around, Britain's favourite singleton is back for more calorie-counting, big-pants wearing fun in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The first trailer is now online, and all three leads are back for more love-seeking shenanigans. This film picks up where the first film leaves off - Bridget is happily hooked up with the lovely Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), having seen off the dastardly Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Sadly, Bridget manages to complicate everything with her usual gift for saying completely the wrong thing at completely the wrong time, and Cleaver is back to continue his heartbreaking ways. Will Bridget choose the right man? Will they have another girly fight for her affections? Will she ever get some normal underwear? Check out the trailer here. http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/news/NewsStory.asp?news_id=15995 Trailer only: http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/trailers/trailer.asp?film_id=10038

Thanks for the trailer links, Karen. The one you provided at http://gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=11168 allows you to go full screen, albeit poor resolution.

(Mari), I do think the speakerphone bit is preposterous. And I can't believe they've resurrected the old "big panties" routine with Huge. And what makes it worse, is that B knows what a jerk/liar/cheat Daniel is but she's right back there with him. More than stupid B. And why would MD want to take her back after that? Is he stupid too? No sign of the friends either. Gives me a pretty good idea of what to expect. :-( I just hope we get to see plenty of MD because as Dorine said, he looks so good.

Those links are much better... Adorable. I don't care if it's a cookie-cutter movie. The audience was left wanting more anyway.

Thank you for the additional links on this trailer...I tried last night with the original and was v.v. frustrated at not being able to connect on any of the three venues. I agree MD is gorgeous;that is the one v.v. good item in the trailer. (Evelyn)Adorable. I don't care if it's a cookie-cutter movie. The audience was left wanting more anyway. I must agree, even if the movie is completely absurd and unbelievable I will see and enjoy it for YKW's presence alone. There! I admit it!!!!!!

... I will see and enjoy it for YKW's presence alone. That's always a given around here...even for the lousy ones. People mostly don't have high expectations of sequels. Same ole, recycled is OK. But hey, I liked Spidey 2 and they tell me it's better than 1;-)

(Evelyn)I don't care if it's a cookie-cutter movie. The audience was left wanting more anyway Always, more. But Renee, Colin, and to some extent, Hugh, made such a big thing about it being just right before it was even considered. All those rewrites, final approvals and whathaveyou. It has to be as good as the first--at least- hoping and wishing, anyway. Will be v. interesting to see the difference in style Maguire v. Kidron

(Linda) Will be v. interesting to see the difference in style Maguire v. Kidron RZ specifically requested the later, did she not?

(Leslie)I�ve now had a good night�s sleep and am fully recovered from the initial elation of last night�s trailer peek. This morning I fear doom and gloom are setting in�.. I know that feeling. It started after I gave some thought to the trailer and realized I didn't want the entire panty conversation again, nor did I want her to be having that conversation with DC. I'll just have to hold on to my hopes that like in the books Mr. Darcy will get the girl.

Seem to remember in Advocate that when Colin was walking onto the baths he was (at least from the back) pretty hair free. Has some cute dimples there, too. There are some things in the trailer that make me wonder. Phone call??? What executive takes any call while in a meeting? We'll see, I'm just glad to be seeing the whole ensemble again. Can't wait for premier!

Some thoughts on the trailer. http://maryhahn.org/Images/CF/legs.jpg Can you sort out which legs belong to whom? Fun, isn't it? http://maryhahn.org/Images/CF/Who.jpg is that Mark Darcy or Daniel Cleaver in the foreground? http://maryhahn.org/Images/CF/sCFsmile.jpg http://maryhahn.org/Images/CF/CFsmile2.jpg The smiles that keep me watching . . . and watching . . . and watching . . . http://maryhahn.org/Images/CF/cFhair.jpg and the "Pat the Bunny" patch that's no longer fuzzy It looks like a fun movie to me. Mark Darcy seems to have loosened up at least a little.

(Eithne)Seem to remember in Advocate that when Colin was walking onto the baths he was (at least from the back) pretty hair free I think this has been documented in several films. The most immediate that comes to mind is the shag and after-shag in COF. I remember a very clear shot of his legs there and they were pretty clean.

(Moon) More than stupid B. And why would MD want to take her back after that? Is he stupid too? Yupp, they are all stupid. :-( Sigh! I have a bad feeling about this, but I've had that ever since I heard about the movie getting made. So I'm used to it by now. (Lindak) But Renee, Colin, and to some extent, Hugh, made such a big thing about it being just right before it was even considered. I die laughing every time I hear them do that. They talk about improvement, character development and such, and then ... I bet Bridget is still an idiot, Daniel is still a rake, and Mark Bloody Darcy still has a giant gherkin (sp?) stuck up his arse. Character development indeed! LOL! Loads of cash, that is one good reason to sign up for this piece of ... er, entertainment. Mari, thank you for the trailer news, Karen for the links. Colin looks AFG - naturally, so I'm going to join those who'll sit through this one just to drool over this gorgeous guy's looks. I've never seen a man who had no hair on his legs, unless he waxed/shaved them. Is that possible? A guy with naturally smooth legs? Naaaah. Cannot be.

Thanks, Mary, for the captures. If you don't mind, I'll put them up here for easier viewing and discussion: Yes, the "fur" seems to have been restored. ;-)

(Leslie) The most immediate that comes to mind is the shag and after-shag in COF. I remember a very clear shot of his legs there and they were pretty clean. Pre-shag didn't show the legs, but here they are. I've eliminated the glowing firelight from the second. But am worried that enlarging them a tad (50%) increasesd their graininess, which might be mistaken for follicles. ;-)

Aha, Karen, it's good to know my memory is still intact. Thanks for those images.

So is it him or a body double? Check out the neck and chin.

He was a lot heavier then. Wouldn't look like him now.

I just hope there are lots of pre shags and after shags to worry about--I want to see all 70 of them. I wouldn't even mind a bit of towel replaced by bit of sheet--very little bit of sheet. Thanks, Karen. Those legs would be great in a Nair commercial;-) Thank, Mary, for the AFG captures of that AFG Mark Darcy.

Not a problem. I appreciate the help. Legs: I think from the top MD, BJ, MD, BJ any one else? Who's in the foreground? Hoping its MD.

deslanting

(Karen) deslanting Does that involve botox? ;-) Love the lovely captures of those MD gams. Mmmmmm. Thanks Mary and Karen.

Ohhhh! Slick pics! He's wonderfully hairless....thanks Karen! And thank you Mary! The third picture down is the one I'm having a real hard time staying away from... (Moon) So is it him or a body double? Check out the neck and chin. I'm pretty sure it's him...don't they pan up? And the hands Louisa! (something I can't quite describe, but he has a certain 'way' with his hands. See the second pic Karen posted, how he's got his other hand there?? It's him). (MaryH) Legs: I think from the top MD, BJ, MD, BJ any one else? The one dead center is MD (at least I hope that's his knee...if not, then RZ needs to slow down on the running) and the one with the ankle I belive belongs to BJ (a bit dainty for a man...even a hairless one).

(Tress) I'm pretty sure it's him...don't they pan up? Guess it would depend on the context. Those shots could possibly used only for the trailer....or some sequence in the film where the pan up is edited (such as her getting quick shag flashbacks). If it is edited vs a continuous pan, it could easily be doubles until they get to the face shots. If it was to be an edited shot, there'd be no need to tie them up doing that. It could be time consuming. But then again....maybe it is him (them). All the better I say! I was surprised to find out that the back shot of SJ in the opening of LIT was actually her...until I realized they probably didn't have the budget for a double.

I only hope that they use what we saw in the trailer, only in the trailer.;-)

A few more captures for everone's enjoyment. A leg sequence . . . And the hand . . . Is it his or not? And finally "the doorway look" is back. Just before the kiss.

Thank you MaryH! Looks like there may be a sense of 'completion' on the doorway snog...it always left me so frustrated with Bridget ran off to change her knickers...when all she should have been doing is figuring out how to get hers (and his) off!

(Mary)is that Mark Darcy or Daniel Cleaver in the foreground? Looks like Bridget's DC face. Thanks for all the legs--I'm having a field day trying to figure out what belongs to whom.

(Linda) Thanks for all the legs--I'm having a field day trying to figure out what belongs to whom. If you like that puzzle, just you wait for the 'advanced version' that will come with WTTL ;-)

(lindak) Looks like Bridget's DC face. But looks like MD's chin.

(Mary)But looks like MD's chin. You could be right...but maybe she only wears the bra with Daniel??? Whats up with that again?

but maybe she only wears the bra with Daniel??? Whats up with that again? Are you talking about the scene in BJD when she's with DC? Isn't it the same bra she wears at work....you know "Ps. Like your tits in that top"

(Linda)Thanks for all the legs--I'm having a field day trying to figure out what belongs to whom. Glad to hear it. Thought it was just my middle aged eyes playing tricks once again. Thanks for all the wonderful captures, Mary.

Hello all from the west coast!!! So much has happened since I left Florida a few weeks ago here in ODBville that I have felt like an out of shape jump roper trying to find an opening in the slapping ropes of a double dutch game but then the trailer caps come along and provide the perfect opening, ODB's non-hairy skinny legs and shiny knee! Perfecto! So good to be back at home and among you great ladies who can spend countless hours pondering such things!! :) Without a shred of objectivity (or shame apparently), I thought every word, look and move he utters or makes in the trailer was perfect and the rest of it was bollocks. But, refilling glass) maybe just the trailer suques?

Hallllooooo Maria! Glad you are back from your pleasure jaunt...take a look at whose been waiting for you to get settled! ;-)

Ok. I've just viewed the trailer for the umpteenth time and have a pretty strong inclination that it is *not* a body double in the soft focus scene where they slowly pan up the legs to the torsos. It can be freeze-framed just as the title "1 Flawless Boyfriend" comes across the screen. At that point you see what looks very much like RZ's face laying sideways facing the camera. I also noted in the leg images that the shape of the woman's calf is very much like the lower leg we saw when Bridget was in her tub shaving her legs in BJD. (I only know this because for some reason the shape and size of her calf muscles made an impression on me at the time.) Yes, it's all a little blurry but one can hope, no? (Oh Gawd...I've now revealed how altogether too much I've watched these videos. Will be committed soon, I'm sure.)

Good to see you back online, Maria, our premier Googlier!

The Googler has landed! So glad that you have come back to us safe and sound and happy! Welcome home Maria!

our premier Googlier! LOL!! Must've been getting vibes from you, Maria, while I was sitting in Central Park earlier today thinking about when that term was coined.....in between glasses (bottles?) of chardonnay at the Four Seasons at Laura Linney's table! ;-D Glad to see you're back!!

Maria,am so glad you're back!

(Dorine)LOL!! Must've been getting vibes from you, Maria, while I was sitting in Central Park earlier today thinking about when that term was coined.....in between glasses (bottles?) of chardonnay at the Four Seasons at Laura Linney's table! ;-D Thats right!!! And don't forget the thrilling process of elimination we had to go through to find out from the server what man LL had been with. "Was he a tall man? Curly brown hair? Very handsome?" To which she answered yes to all. I think someone managed to pant out, "Was it Colin Firth?!?" And of course the inevitable, "Who?" Yada, yada, BJD and finally she remembered him from that and told us LL had been with Rodrigo...What an amazingly good time....

Welcome back, Maria. Just in time to google us into the exciting days, ahead. (Leslie)Will be committed soon, I'm sure.) Yeah, and make room for me, too;-)

(Maria) I think someone managed to pant out, "Was it Colin Firth?!?" If it involved panting and Colin's name, that had to be Tress!! ;-)))) Just keeeeding!! Yada, yada, BJD and finally she remembered him from that Which always involves saying the inevitable, "The one who wasn't Hugh Grant." :-(

(Leslie) Will be committed soon, I'm sure.) (Linda) Yeah, and make room for me, too;-) As long as I'm located near either Donovan Q or Ben in the ward I'll be perfectly happy! ;-) (Dorine) ..in between glasses (bottles?) of chardonnay at the Four Seasons at Laura Linney's table! ;-D LOL...it was bottles (mind the step!)....and you, if I recall, later saw Rodrigo leaving the loos (toilets are such good hunk magnets). (Maria) "Was he a tall man? Curly brown hair? Very handsome?" To which she answered yes to all. I think someone managed to pant out, "Was it Colin Firth?!?" LOL..that wasn't me. I was sitting in stunned silence trying to figure out if the heat from my recently occupied chair could possibly be....the heat from ODB lovely bum! ;-) Terrribly off topic, sorry...just happy to have dear Maria back!

(Dorine) If it involved panting and Colin's name, that had to be Tress!! ;-)))) Just keeeeding!! LOL...I have such a terrible rep! Who am I kidding?? It was probably me....! Okay, before I get sent to the corner again....here's another pic of lovely Mark. Have got MD on the brain since I saw the trailer and this one has taken my fancy. Love the look and the foot off the ground. (Dorine) Which always involves saying the inevitable, "The one who wasn't Hugh Grant." :-( GAH! Hate that...had to use that one with my own mum. Gave her the 411 and now she can spot him at fifty paces.

Reading the book again, havn't read it in about a year or so (laughed my way through large parts of it), it's really a pity if they change too much of it. I am sure I speak for most of us, when I say that people really looked forward to that interview with Colin....For my part I really hope we get to see some of those hilarious christmascards she sends in the end (well...anyway it's one of my favourites)

(Diana) I am sure I speak for most of us... Really? Always speak in the "I" form here.

(Diane) Reading the book again, havn't read it in about a year or so (laughed my way through large parts of it) My favorite part of second book was filmed (or at least scripted in the first film but written in the second book) so probably won't make it to TEOR. The cell phone bit where Mark sees Bridget looking through the dumpster for Tom's phone. For some reason that just killed me...thought it was so funny. I like her Christmas cards too....the messages that were in the book were hilarious. One wonders what the one to "Colin Firth" said! My Dearest Mr. Darcy, I feel very very close to you, not just as an actor, but as a man. Would you please put on your wet shirt for me, just once? With Love, Bridget ;-)

(Karen) Always speak in the "I" form here Sorry Karen.... my bad.... (Tress) I like her Christmas cards too....the messages that were in the book were hilarious. One wonders what the one to "Colin Firth" said! My Dearest Mr. Darcy, I feel very very close to you, not just as an actor, but as a man. Would you please put on your wet shirt for me, just once? With Love, Bridget ;-) It sure does sound like one of her christmas cards ;) I'm not sure that the CF in the book would find it equally as funny. More like "Oh God, not again!"

Thanks to Felicity, from The Sun: Now Jamie sings for Bridget JAZZ prodigy JAMIE CULLUM has been signed up to provide the theme tune for the new Bridget Jones movie. Note to self � that should guarantee him success in America then. Jamie first met producers for Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason � starring RENEE ZELLWEGER � a month ago after they attended one of his gigs. Screenwriter RICHARD CURTIS, who has adapted HELEN FIELDING�s novel, put Jamie�s name forward to do the theme and the producers asked the pint-sized performer to meet them. He took along a few ideas, played the piano and sang for the team who were so impressed they signed him on the spot.

(Karen) JAZZ prodigy JAMIE CULLUM has been signed up to provide the theme tune for the new Bridget Jones movie. I saw him, on TV, the morning he played on the Today Show, and I thought he sounded pretty good. I think it was back in May when he was on.

(Karen) Note to self � that should guarantee him success in America then. Actually he is pretty popular already with at least anyone who likes jazz along the lines of Michael Buble (who did music for Down With Love) and Harry Connick, Jr. I just got a copy after hearing it at my friend's house a month ago. I really like his stuff. One of my local stations plays him quite a bit. I have plans to go to one of his concerts in the Park coming up soon. (Tress) and you, if I recall, later saw Rodrigo leaving the loos I think that was Maria, who realized who it was after we found out he was there. The cell phone bit where Mark sees Bridget looking through the dumpster for Tom's phone. For some reason that just killed me...thought it was so funny. I thought that was extremely funny, too! Beside the interview in the book, the other thing I found hysterical was Tom calling and leaving a message for Bridget as Mr. Darcy needing help with his wet shirt, LOL!

(Karen) Note to self � that should guarantee him success in America then. That line was in the article. Not a note from me. I use the [Ed note:] for my commentary. Plus the use of "America" should be a tipoff that it is British. ;-)

"JAMIE CULLUM has been signed up to provide the theme tune for the new Bridget Jones movie." Aw...it'll never be as good as:"Someone Like You";-) And in the:"Fool Me Once..."column: I'm gonna find out if they have the original artists before I plunk down my $$$$ for the soundtrack.

First poster up!

rassum-frassum$*%&@!! Trying again;-)

*sputtering* What's this order????

I am truly aghast at the third billing. Does anyone have a plausible explanation as to how the studios got away with it? Surely, ODB's industry reputation and visibility factor warrant him receivig credit proportionate to his role in the film, no??

(Karen)What's this order???? Not for us, but Hg is A-list in the industry and got more $$$$$$$$. Probably insisted in the contract, LOL.

Since this is just a teaser (coming soon) type poster, things might change on the final.

Re: billing. Remember, this poster is from UIP, the company that releases Universal's films in Europe. Colin always had third billing in the European promotional materials in the last film. He only had second biling in North America, and I'd imagine that's how it will stay on this go 'round.

(Leslie) Surely, ODB's industry reputation and visibility factor warrant him receivig credit proportionate to his role in the film, no?? Depends who has the better agent negotiating the contracts. :-) As Evelyn said, HG is A-list. He can still "open" a film....even if he's only in something for a limited amount of time. (Karen) Since this is just a teaser (coming soon) type poster, things might change on the final. Pfft! Think HG would let that happen? ;-) Though seems to me there was an instance somewhere, where the names rotated on various posters. Could be my imagination. Thanks, Ada!

(Dorine) As Evelyn said, HG is A-list. He can still "open" a film....even if he's only in something for a limited amount of time Yes, but my sense is that it might be waning a bit. Don't think his last few outings can be classified as major hits. IMO he and Tom Cruise are both of the same ilk - those that can't seem to get beyond their persona regardless of the type of character they play. (Apologies - I know there are at least a few TC fans here.)

(Leslie)...those that can't seem to get beyond their persona regardless of the type of character they play. Looked at another way, he has found his niche and he sticks with it. By his own admission in the Inside the Actors' Studio interview, he said he leaves drama to others. I'm betting he stays #2. OT: Did you see TC in Magnolia;-)

Thank you (again) Ada!! (Karen) *sputtering* What's this order???? Oh! A quiz? Reverse alphabetical! ;-) The pic of RZ is funny (and at least the poster is of just her..imagine if it was her and Hugh with no ODB! GAH!). She does look like she needs some lip balm though (don't want any chapped lips kissing Mark Darcy!)....

(Leslie) those that can't seem to get beyond their persona regardless of the type of character they play. Types of personas and characters are for the most part irrelevant if the actor in question can put butts in the seats, especially opening weekend anymore. It's all about $$$ at that level, for the studio first. Yes, but my sense is that it might be waning a bit. Don't think his last few outings can be classified as major hits. It's doubtful About A Boy would've done what it did if it had a less than an A-list star and/or HG. And actually, the last 2 (before LA), Two Weeks Notice and Notting Hill, did exceptionally well. More overseas vs. domestic, but worldwide did v. v. well. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/chart/?view=Actor&id=hughgrant.htm (If you click on the individual movie name, you'll see the breakdowns).

New publicity pic accompanying Premiere's Fall Preview: http://www.firth.com/teor.html Thanks to Theresa!

Ooooohhhhh! Wonderful pic! Thank you Karen and Theresa!!! Looks like he's all decked out in fluffy robe and...is he bare foot? Probably not, Mark seems to be a slipper sort of guy...NICE! And now RZ is saying she won't want to put on pounds for a third installment. Think this could be a way to let them know they will need more $$$ if they want her for one more go around??

Thank you Karen and Theresa. If MD were sitting on my couch, I definitely wouldn't be writing in some poxy diary;-)

TEOR page looks terrific, boss. As does new WTTL page. You and Emma ...quite a team:-)))

Loved the new picture. Thanks Karen and Theresa. Yes, I see slippers and there's a book too. All he needs is a pipe before he starts to resemble Ward Cleaver.

Love those sideburns! Thanks, Karen! Looks lovely.

Thanks for the wonderful pic, Theresa and Karen! I wonder if this scene is Bridget's imagination working overtime, though. -The slippers, robe and (I think) pyjama trousers are a little OTT!!

You don't think uptight Mark Darcy would wear all that?

(Dorine)You don't think uptight Mark Darcy would wear all that? I don't think even he would be so 'settled' so early in their relationship! So maybe this is from the end of the film, when they are a couple again? - But I opt for a dream sequence.

(Janet)But I opt for a dream sequence. At this point, A dream sequence with towel scenes--please Gawd. Cause MD, as AFG as he is, is just too 'dressed' for proper shag scene. They look too much like a smug married couple in that picture.

(Dorine) You don't think uptight Mark Darcy would wear all that? I certainly do...even at his birthday paddling pool party at the end of BJD he was wearing his robe...while all the other children were larking about.

(Linda) Cause MD, as AFG as he is, is just too 'dressed' for proper shag scene. Ah! But how much fun would it be to take off all those goodies? Remember 70 shags! All I ask for is one gratuitous...just one...make it a loooooong one....scene of Mark without the robe...and slippers...and..... ;-)

(Tress)Ah! But how much fun would it be to take off all those goodies?...just one...make it a loooooong one....scene Sounds good to me, but the last one was only 90 minutes. I say, forget the robe-go with the towel. It's much quicker.;-)

I only see one picture where says click to see pictures. Not seen the robe. :-(

Did you click?

So it's only the one picture? And he has a black robe de chambre? How very Masonic. Will be looking for the hat next. ;-)

You know, maybe MD is wearing just the bottom's and maybe they're black silk-now that makes me feel a bit better;-)

And why, if you have an AFG guy in the chair near you, would you dare to have your back to him? ;-)

From the Snow Temple (UIP Netherlands):

Thanks for the new pics, Karen. Perhaps this isn't the best place to mention this, but does anyone else agree that HG is looking pretty good? (ducking)

Love the pics! . .Adorable MD and Bridge cavorting in the snow

Ooohhh...I'm not anti-HG. I love his mussy hair. He also has the prettiest blue eyes! Though...even with those goodies...he's not handsome enough to tempt me (and...ODB is aging mo better. Up close you can see it...HGs eyes are a bit droopy and he's got a lot more 'laugh lines').

(Tress)Up close you can see it Yes and he has a pasty quality to his complexion. His laugh lines look especially sharp when saying, Bloody Colin;- Thank you Karen for Our Dear Snow Bunny;-)

Don't know how true this is...from Contactmusic.com BRIDGET JONES ON THE BACK BURNER The release of the eagerly awaited BRIDGET JONES sequel has been put back till next year (05), because producers aren't happy with the final cut. THE EDGE OF REASON - which reunites RENEE ZELLWEGER, HUGH GRANT and COLIN FIRTH from the first film - was due to hit cinemas in November (04), but fans won't get to see it until January (05). According to British magazine NOW, producers WORKING TITLE have decided to tamper with the movie after disappointing test screening results in Los Angeles. Viewers reportedly bestowed favourable, but not glowing feedback - complaining the comedy was too slapstick, with Zellweger's character too much like a female MR BEAN.

I asked someone last night who works for the NBCUniversal conglomerate if she'd heard any buzz on it one way or the other and said she heard it was good. She had a somewhat blase approach to conversation in general, so I took her answer with a grain of salt. Didn't question her more for a variety of reasons I won't address here. I'm not suprised actually on a possible tinkering, from reading a couple of those reviews. At least one of the ones at AICN didn't sound real either, so I didn't take that with much more than a grain of salt, too. Guess she's a Mr. Bean who has verbal diarrhea. ;-) Thanks for that tidbit though, Moon.

Oops, sorry, meant thanks, Ada!

This site shows TEOR in limited release on November 19th with a wide release in January 2005. ??? (Also, shows P&P the Bollywood Musical opening on December 25th) http://www.filmreleases.com/filmreleases/rel2004.htm

(Tress) limited release on November 19th with a wide release in January 2005. I think that was older news at one point, wasn't it?

According to British magazine NOW, producers WORKING TITLE have decided to tamper with the movie after disappointing test screening results in Los Angeles. NOW is the source? That's like relying on Hello! or similar. It is possible though, but flies in the face of putting the trailer online. Contradictory moves IMO. (Tress) limited release on November 19th with a wide release in January 2005. (Dorine) I think that was older news at one point, wasn't it? It's a variant on the original, which was Dec 25 in ltd release, with wide in Jan 05. These film release sites may not always be totally up-to-date.

Still, I wasn't happy with the trailer. Where is Lola? She should know about the LA screenings.

complaining the comedy was too slapstick, with Zellweger's character Hope it isn't so, but I remember quite a few comments to Bridget's character being too much like Lucille Ball type comedy in TEOR. Worrisome that is the reason being sighted for the possible delay.

For what it's worth, TEOR gets a 1 1/2 page spread in the Fall Movie Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly, which came out today, with the November 19 date still intact. Big pic of BJ on the phone with her head on an ironing board about to iron her wildly messed up hair. Here's a Kidron quote, italics mine: "It's a completely comedic exploration of what its like to be in a relationship, and Bridget goes on some wild adventures before she works out that finding the perfect man does not mean you ride into the sunset." Stomach sinking . . .:-( Also this: Also returning are Grant and Firth as Bridget's caddish and gentlemanly beaux, respectively. "Colin is indeed the man that every woman should marry, "says Kidron. "And Hugh is like chocolate you shouldn't eat."

(BC)"It's a completely comedic exploration of what its like to be in a relationship, *huge groan* The book wasn't. Damn!

(BC)"It's a completely comedic exploration of what its like to be in a relationship, (Linda) *huge groan* The book wasn't. Damn! Double Groan!!!

From the Universal site (some possible **SPOILERS**). Hope it has not been posted before?? Working Title Films' Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason stars Oscar� winner Ren�e Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth all reprising the roles they originated in Bridget Jones's Diary. In this follow-up to the worldwide hit, we find Bridget where we left her�blissful and besotted in the arms of gorgeous lawyer Mark Darcy (Firth). Mark is accomplished, supportive and tolerant of (nearly) all of Bridget's tiny jealousies�why wouldn't every woman in London, including Mark's new long-legged, drop-dead, "I-always-say-the-right-thing-at-all- times" intern, want to lure him away from the plumpish, opinionated, sometimes inappropriate Bridget? With the entry of the leggy threat, Bridget's pink clouds begin to turn gray as her attacks of self-doubt sorely test her relationship with Darcy. And just when it seems that the waters couldn't get any more choppy, Bridget's former boss, womanizing heartthrob Daniel Cleaver (Grant), sails into view. Ms. Jones careens from embarrassing situation to romantic misunderstanding, still managing to muddle through in this continuation of the trials and tribulations of the working woman who has become the symbolic heroine of `singletons' everywhere. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason provides a hilarious and touching look at the answer to the question, "What happens after the happy ending?" Based on author Helen Fielding's best-selling novel Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, the film stars Ren�e Zellweger (returning to the role that earned her first Oscar� nomination), Hugh Grant and Colin Firth all under the direction of Beeban Kidron from a screenplay written by Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding, Richard Curtis and Adam Brooks. It is produced by Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and Jonathan Cavendish; it also stars Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Jacinda Barrett, Shirley Henderson, Sally Phillips, James Callis, Jessica Stephenson, Celia Imrie and Neil Pearson. Debra Hayward and Liza Chasin serve as executive producers. The film was shot on location in London, Thailand and Austria. http://www.universalpictures.com/

Nope, hasn't been. Thanks, Linda. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason provides a hilarious and touching look at the answer to the question, "What happens after the happy ending?" Minus the "hilarious and touching" bit, that is pretty much how HF described the period after Bridget and Mark first got together.

" complaining the comedy was too slapstick, with Zellweger's character" Nothing wrong with that, IMO. I like RZ in anything she does; consummate actress. Anybody think this is going to be better than BJD? I don't. Would be nice. But I won't be disappointed. Film stands on its own.No sense piss/moaning about the book. I just want to see it continued. Same ole is OK with me. Matt Damon (Bourne Supremacy) in one of his interviews said there were only three sequels that were better than the first: 1. New Testament is better than the Old. 2. Huckaberry Finn is better than Tom Sawyer 3. Godfather II is better than I.

(Evelyn) Matt Damon (Bourne Supremacy) in one of his interviews said there were only three sequels that were better than the first And this guy is an "expert" in what? Lord help us, when Matt Damon is quoted for anything. ;-) (this is from an OT fan, who thinks it didn't need a sequel)

(Matt Damon)2. Huckaberry Finn is better than Tom Sawyer (Evelyn) Matt Damon (Bourne Supremacy) in one of his interviews said there were only three sequels that were better than the first (Karen)And this guy is an "expert" in what? Not much. I think that the Old Testament is hot;-) But I do like Huck Finn much better than Tom.. But I'm no expert either;-)

LOL, Karen! I'm with you on the OT. Unlike you Evelyn, I do have a problem with RZ. I'm not a fan and TEOR looks to be all about her. Where will the ever-present friends fit in? I'm sure the guys that go and see it with their dates will have a laugh at all the "Lucille Ball" moments. There will be too much Daniel and little friends, we'll just have to wait and see how much MD is in.

(Moon) TEOR looks to be all about her Um, hello!!.....It is Bridget Jones' Diary: TEOR..... ;-)

(Evelyn) Matt Damon (Bourne Supremacy) in one of his interviews said there were only three sequels that were better than the first: LOL...Silly Matt! He forgot one...surely he knows that Empire Strikes Back is far better than Star Wars. By missing that obvious one you know he isn't an expert! ;-) (Karen) (this is from an OT fan, who thinks it didn't need a sequel) ROTFL...the OT is like an amazing action film with the best CGI....love the OT.

(Moon)I'm not a fan and TEOR looks to be all about her. Where will the ever-present friends fit in? How many Oscars have the friends and the other members of the cast gotten. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I'd like to take the credit, but it was Tress that posted from the Universal site;-) I-always-say-the-right-thing-at-all- times" intern, want to lure him away from the plumpish, opinionated, sometimes inappropriate Bridget? That doesn't sound like the "twist" of Rebecca's being a lesbian that was reported. I do hope they keep Rebecca as she was in the book.

She can be both, can't she? Seemingly perfect, so that Bridget is envious and feels inferior, yet a lesbian.

(Karen) She can be both, can't she? Yes,IMHO, she can. Is she a lebian in the book? I haven't read it yet. Am (finally)working on P&P at the moment.

No

All I have to say is 'grrrrrrrrrr' (and that I hope this works)!!

Oh Yum! thanks Tress! :-)

He looks like "Bond, James Bond";-) Thanks Tress.

(Evelyn) He looks like "Bond, James Bond";-) LOL! that's exactly what i thought Evelyn -you're braver than me to even whisper such a thing... ;-)

Evelyn) He looks like "Bond, James Bond";-) I can just hear him say, shaken not stirred, or is it stirred not shaken?;-)That really is a Bond pose. (Evelyn)No sense piss/moaning about the book. LOL, does that include whining, too? (Karen)She can be both, can't she? Seemingly perfect, so that Bridget is envious and feels inferior, yet a lesbian. Ok, but being the purist that I am, I'm having a hard time dealing with it;-)

(Linda) Ok, but being the purist that I am, I'm having a hard time dealing with it;-) Is that a purist in regard to Rebecca not being a lesbian in the book? Or a purist in that a seemingly perfect person can't also be a lesbian, and vice versa? ;-)

Wow-Thanks for the pic Tress!!! That is beau-TEE-ful ;o)

OH MY . .Tress . .what a lovely image to take to bed tonight . . . Will be dreaming fondly of this one:) Vodka martini, anyone?

Someone I know saw a sneak preview here in Toronto a while ago. She did not say anything new except later she told me a spoiler regarding the lesbian angle. I will post it at the spoiler topic 177. This is what she wrote me about the screening: Overall it was a very endearing and funny movie. I read the edge of reason and they totally took out the scene where Bridget interviews the real Colin Firth in Rome. They also gave Hugh Grant's character "Daniel Cleaver" a more substantial role in the film than in the book. In general the film felt as though it was only loosely based on the book. There was a reprise of a fight scene between Daniel and Mark which was very funny (Hugh and Colin both get very wet). Personally I thought the first one was funnier and truer to the book. I would definitely see this film again, there were some very memorable scenes and I think it's definitely worth watching

Another publicity still: Seems Universal still thinks it is in the fall lineup or hasn't changed its package.

Is Ben & Jerry's sold in England? That isn't inside Bridget's flat, nor does it look like Daniel's. So must be Mark's by default.

(Karen) So must be Mark's by default. Well that's a far cry from how it was decribed in the book. Something tells me Mark wouldn't have peeling paint on his shelf. Nor do I think he would have such a cheesy shelf or wallpaper, for that matter.

True, but then whose flat is it?

Why do I just have a red X in a box and no picture?????

Isn't it Bridget's flat? I recall the Christmas lights (I think) from BJD. Maybe Bridget moves in and does the decorating...?? ;-)

Bingo! It is Bridget's flat. The wallpaper looked familiar, though the windows didn't seem right.

Here's the new one, in case anybody else is getting the Death Box:

Thanks for posting the photo again, Karen. How odd--"I'm freezing, so ice cream will really hit the spot". ;-)

Bingo! It is Bridget's flat. Great reconnaissance work, Karen & Tress! Man, this crew's better than pack of bloodhounds on a scent. Impressive, very fastidious of you.

Oh...and here are the Christmas lights: Thanks to casa-feliz!

Bloodhounds! Oh dear! I can see that splashed across the front page of The Telegraph next. ;-)

Thanks to Tress and casa-feliz for the lights. I just love it when MD gives the impression of being helpful in the kitchen ;o)

Mmmmm . . . looks like Chocolate Fudge Brownie, my favorite B&J flavor!:-) Entertainment Tonight is showing brief snippets of upcoming films in its Fall Preview series. Tonight (Friday), they'll cover TEOR. From the promo, we see BJ in the parachuting scene. Not sure how much more we'll see as most of the clips are *very* brief, but still worth tuning in. I think/hope we can put to rest the tabloid report about the film being pushed back to January. ET, Entertainment Weekly, and Premiere mag wouldn't be covering it as a fall release if it were true. Roll on, November!:-)

(Dorine)Is that a purist in regard to Rebecca not being a lesbian in the book?Or a purist in that a seemingly perfect person can't also be a lesbian, and vice versa? ;-) Purist according to the book. Oh, Mark looks so long, lean and lovely in the kitchen. Thanks for the pictures and investigative work, ladies Marik thanks for ET news, but I'm afraid I've missed it. Does it repeat?

Linda, it's on Friday night, so you didn't miss it.

Dorine)Is that a purist in regard to Rebecca not being a lesbian in the book?Or a purist in that a seemingly perfect person can't also be a lesbian, and vice versa? ;-) (Linda) Purist according to the book. I figured. Was being facetious. ;-)

(Mari)Linda, it's on Friday night, so you didn't miss it. Don't mind me I'm a bit foggy. Thanks, Mari, I'll set up the VCR. I figured. Was being facetious. ;-) Ah, better than being precipitous;-)

From Gail: http://movies.channel.aol.com/feature/fallmovies.10moviestosee.adp