There are quite a few RZ articles around in the UK at the moment, tying in the GG success with TEOR. The one in Now majored on her love life history, explaining that she still sends presents and cards to the parents of Sims Ellison (?), the former boyfriend and singer who committed suicide. Nothing new about TEOR. There was an article in a tabloid last week however, quoting and making fun of her acceptance speech at the GGs. Obviously didn't sound too bad to the ear, to judge from the mentions at #168.

There was an interview with RZ in last week's issue of Now which is probably the one KJ has seen a reference to - it can't have been the article Mark has seen as it didn't mention her late boyfriend. She talks quite a lot about TEOR and it seems to be the source of the "ready, willing and able" quote and thus all the other news items that came after it. She talks about it being her duty to put some weight back on and how she empathises with Bridget. The interviewer mentions the problem re CF and the interview scene to which RZ replies that she's sure there are ways round that and then says it will be fantastic to work with Colin again and she would like to return to England as she enjoyed her time here before. No mention of George C and no pics of CF.

Oops SOrry, I must have been reading one of the papers. Thanks Barbara.

Thanks Barbara and Mark. Does the NOW article add anything to what's been reported, or cover her ideas about the new movie plot or script or anything? Anything worth transcribing, or is it online somewhere?

I don't think the Now article really adds anything new to what has already been reported, certainly nothing about the plot or script. A lot of it is taken up with RZ explaining how difficult it is for her to put on weight i.e. denying she has an eating disorder, but that she regards it as part of the job when it comes to playing Bridget. The only mention of CF was with regard to the problem posed by the Rome interview, to which she replies, "I'm sure that there are ways around that!" followed by "To work with Colin again would be fantastic. I really enjoyed my time in England and I'd like to return. I like Bridget. I understand her fears about the dating game and the stresses of her job. You reach the age of 30 and suddenly start wondering whatever happened to your twenties." I could type the rest out for you if you really want to see it, but as I say, I don't think it adds anything new. I don't think Now is available online, but couldn't say for certain. The interview appeared in the issue dated 22 Jan and has a picture of the Osbournes on the front. It is no longer in the shops in the UK.

Thanks Barbara and Mark for all the up-dates. Is there any mention anywhere of Hope Springs?

Thank you so much Barbara. I really appreciate your thorough reportage. 8-D

In response to Empire magazine's Top Ten Film Kisses poll, The Sun today prints its own list, in which No 7 is: Ren�e Zellweger and Colin Firth in Bridget Jones�s Diary (2001). It may have been cold outside � and Renee may have been wearing dodgy pants � but this snog between Bridget and dashing Mark gave cinemagoers a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

7, huh? Am surprised it was so high. ;-) Where was the Steve McQueen-Faye Dunaway one from the Thomas Crown Affair?

Ah...short memories....(Also being v. nationalistic ;-) Harrison Ford and Gretta Sacchi in Presumed Innocent Kevin Costner & Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham

(Karen)7, huh? Am surprised it was so high. ;-) Well, in my book it belongs as no 1. (I am a very fanatic fan ;-))

(Mark)but this snog between Bridget and dashing Mark gave cinemagoers a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Still does, thanks Mark. I'd stand in RZ's sneakers anytime, with or without the kissing lessons;-)

Hi all, just popping in for a quick question, i remember awhile back someone posted a blurb about there being a Bridget Jones tour (maybe walking tour?) in London. Anybody have any info on that? i'd really appricate any help, Thanks! :-)

(Linda) Still does, thanks Mark. I'd stand in RZ's sneakers anytime, with or without the kissing lessons;-) Thanks Mark, me too. I'd even wear those pants just to touch those lips.

(SBRobinson)...Bridget Jones tour (maybe walking tour?) in London. Anybody have any info on that? You could do the cheap and dirty Emma version. Drop me an email and I can show you some sites! =)

EmmaB: You could do the cheap and dirty Emma version. Drop me an email and I can show you some sites! =) I expect the cheap and dirty Emma version is classier and cleaner than the original MarkG version. My tour would have taken in the locations for Bridget's flat/Borough market/the fight scene (a REAL fight), Daniel's flat, Tower Bridge, and the site of the kiss. For those who love to practise their driving on the left, I can also give you directions for the lake scene, and Bridget's parents house!

Oh, Mark - why am I never going to England. This would be such a treat. But - when I get older, loosing my hair, many years from now (da da da da da) will you still be giving me a Bridget Tour, fighting scenes and bottles of wine ...........

Aishling, Lizza, Donna and I will vouch for the original Mark's tour;-) At Bridget's flat site , you can have lunch at the pub where they filmed the pub scene with friends. (closed on Sunday) The Kiss site*sigh*

Very clever and entertaining Annette.

"But - when I get older, losing my hair, many years from now (da da da da da) will you still be giving me a Bridget Tour, fighting scenes and bottles of wine ..........." Brilliant, Annette! Det er fantastisk! "...I could be handy growling at Hugh When your sight has gone You can talk to Darcy by the fireside Sunday mornings go for a ride Rowing the lake on your mini-break Who could ask for more? Will you still see me, will you still freeze me Outside Bridget's door?"

K�re Mark, hvor har du l�rt at skrive dansk? I tried to think up a clever way to continue this little "battle of words", but the only song, that springs to mind right now, thinking of ODB is "Underneath your clothes, theres and endless story..." Unfortunately, I'm in no position to claim the knowledge, that follows....

and endless story..." sorry, this should off course be: "an endless story". And I totally forgot to express my admiration. You are quite clever with words!

(MarkG) I expect the cheap and dirty Emma version is classier and cleaner than the original MarkG version... No way Mark, you trump me completely! I never found Daniel's apartment (where is it?), and anything outside of London is beyond my scope (so far). However, I did get to take Tanja around to the other places. And I am always willing to show around anyone else who finds themselves here. Just today I passed by the Royal Courts of Justice after a meeting and smiled about the photographers milling about outside - it is still just *so* cool to be here. Kiss site not to be missed, you are so right Evelyn!

Emma: I never found Daniel's apartment (where is it?), Ah well, hmmm. I think I know the right block in Clink St for where the interior is, though obviously I haven't been inside - but my guess for the outside glimpses is that they were filmed near Shad Thames. Annette, let's not stretch my Danish vocabulary beyond breaking-point online - not when your English is so good.

Ah, Annette and Mark: the new Lennon and McCartney! ;-) If you two decide to record, maybe I can get the file uploaded to the Bridget site for all to enjoy. (da da da da) Bravo!

Well done, Annette and Mark!

Uh Oh... http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/07/1044498961987.html

Sounds like some certain somebodys had better get their b**** in gear, get a script done (fer gawd's sake how long can it take?) and give it to the principles so they can get excited and sign on the dotted line. And, throw money at a certain Love God to trot around sans towel.

...feeling like I'm in the twilight zone where things are not what they appear!

(Barb)...feeling like I'm in the twilight zone where things are not what they appear! What the #@&*# is going on here? How can this be. What about all the chatter supposedly from her that was being thrown around last week, and the money she supposedly agreed to? Huh? Somebody, quick, help! Anyone free to fly to Hawaii and find Lola?

(lindak) Anyone free to fly to Hawaii and find Lola? If she's not on her honeymoon, she's close! Some things are sacred!

How can they have shoot schedule if there is no movie? I'm very confused.

(a) Don't believe everything you read (b) It's normal to schedule filming in advance to ensure the availability of resource. Don't you make reservations at restaurants?

(FanPam)How can they have shoot schedule if there is no movie? Good question. It was stated that there was a shooting schedule, wasn't it? I got a funny feeling when it was mentioned that neither RZ nor HG had been signed/seen a script. There was no mention of CF, as if he was an afterthought! What was ever mentioned about a finished script? Was it assumed? Sorry, but the money angle and RZ sounds more likely. Still, would she expect BIG BIG money for a project like this, or merely BIG money and some % of the profits? After all, I suspect it's more than Peter O'Toole and CF that do some for the dough and some for the role. Everyone has an ego that gets pulled into a project that is wildly successful due to, a certain extent, their presence in the film. One would think it would be tempting based on the success of BJD. Of course, without a script, there is no project. *sigh*

Now the Guardian has gotten into the act: Cinema's Top Love Scenes by Rebecca Allison Cheesy love scenes are nothing new in the world of film but it takes a certain magic formula to melt the hearts of British cinema-goers, who appear to require a hefty dose of sadness to get that stiff upper lip wobbling. Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze's famous pottery scene in Ghost has been voted the most romantic film moment of all time in a survey of film lovers by UCI Cinemas. Their clinch, when ghost Sam reveals himself to grieving Molly at the pottery wheel, received more than 22% of 3,010 votes cast across Britain in the poll of the best heart tugging moments in film history. Ali McGraw's death scene in the classic weepie Love Story was second in the poll. Among the other moments with romantic appeal were Hugh Grant's upper class Charles declaring his love for Andie MacDowell's Carrie in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and the famous farewell scene in Casablanca. "The favourite film moments chosen here by our guests are a really interesting mix of tear jerkers, passionate declarations and scenes to make you smile, which all go to prove that us Brits are really a romantic nation at heart," said UCI spokeswoman Lianne Chenery. The average attendance went up by 13% last Valentine's Day, and UCI is anticipating a similar rise this year, she added. Top 10. From Ghost to Titanic 1 Ghost pottery wheel scene (Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze) 2 Love Story Jenny's death in Oliver's arms (Ali McGraw, Ryan O'Neal) 3 Four Weddings and a Funeral love of timid, upper-class Charles for charming American girl Carrie (Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell) 4 Pretty Woman the Rodeo Drive shopping spree (Richard Gere, Julia Roberts) 5 Casablanca Ilsa and Rick's airport farewell(Humphrey Bogart,Ingrid Bergman) 6. Brief Encounter Laura returns to her husband to sound of Rachmaninov (Celia Johnson, Cyril Raymond) 7 Gone With the Wind kiss between Rhett and Scarlett after the fall of Atlanta (Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh) 8 From Here to Eternity the clinch on the beach (Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr) 9 Bridget Jones's Diary reunited in the snow (Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth) 10 Titanic Rose and Jack at the prow with arms outstretched (Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet) ~~~~~~~~ Am confused how the shopping scene in Pretty Woman fits in.

(Karen)Am confused how the shopping scene in Pretty Woman fits in. Well, my guess would be when he takes her back to the shop, where they had "refused" to serve her, and really rubbed their noses in, the filthy amount of money, he was going to spend. It is kinda romantic, when somebody "stands up" for you, isn't it. Still No 9 on the list is my favourite.

At that point in the movie, he's not in love with her though. When he punches out Stuckey, now, that's a sign. ;-)

(Karen)When he punches out Stuckey, now, that's a sign. ;-) LOL, you are quite right. Boy, have I spend to much time watching these movies (over and over and over........)

OH, Karen, i can't believe you don't put the American President up there;)

Those aren't my lists. I'm only posting them.

So create your own list!

Their clinch, when ghost Sam reveals himself to grieving Molly at the pottery wheel, It's been a while, but unless I'm really confused, that's not what happened. The pottery wheel scene took place before he died. You'd think they could get this stuff right while writing articles about it.....

(Rika) It's been a while, but unless I'm really confused, that's not what happened. The pottery wheel scene took place before he died. You'd think they could get this stuff right while writing articles about it..... Oh, thank heavens you said that! I thought I was having a senior moment! ;-)

(Rika) The pottery wheel scene took place before he died. You'd think they could get this stuff right while writing articles about it..... (Kathy) Oh, thank heavens you said that! I thought I was having a senior moment! ;-) Having experienced senior moments can understand, but we're not wrong in this case, they are.

Going back to the discussion a few days ago about BJD film locations, by coincidence the Daily Mail had a short feature in its property pages yesterday about the flat used for the interior shots of Daniel's flat. As Mark said, it is in Clink St. - to be exact, Flat B, Clink Wharf - and is shortly to be put on the market. If anyone here has �2.45 million to spare, it could be yours to own. Alternatively, it might be available to rent for a mere �1,800 a week!

The item about Renee denying the existence of a script was in the 'Scoop' column of MNBC: http://www.msnbc.com/news/870143.asp?0dm=C14TL Nothing new, just the same thing. But it makes me wonder: is she holding out for more money? Sounds a bit coy to me. But then it could be that she's playing by the rules, letting the studio take the lead in making any announcements. Kat

She's probably waiting for the Oscar nom announcements tomorrow. Price surely went up after GG, even further for an Oscar, even if it's just a nom.

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While not necessarily relevant to how anything BJ would do in the UK, this is how the industry views the Gnat. From Reuters today: The Hugh Grant factor helped catapult romantic comedy "Two Weeks Notice" to No. 1 in the U.K., fetching an estimated $4.3 million from 414 situations. That was 39% up on co-star Sandra Bullock's "Miss Congeniality," Warner Bros. said Sunday.

Sunday's Miami Herald copied that info about TEOR being on hold and might not get made, same quotations from Berlin. I wonder if it will make the rounds. Time to e-mail Harvey en-masse.

(Moon)Time to e-mail Harvey en-masse. I think that's a splendid idea.

Now that she's been nominated - for Best Actress, no less! - wonder if her price will go up even higher? I'd be surprised if the tab for her to do TEOR didn't send the budget rocketing up. Might lessen the amount of $$ for ODB and HG.

(KathyS)Now that she's been nominated - for Best Actress, no less! - wonder if her price will go up even higher? I'd be surprised if the tab for her to do TEOR didn't send the budget rocketing up Maybe, but she already has a best actress nomination for BJD...that should count for something. If RZ does TEoR you know she's going to fill the seats.

(Linda) Maybe, but she already has a best actress nomination for BJD...that should count for something. If RZ does TEoR you know she's going to fill the seats. I agree. She's had 3 GG noms winning 2 and 2 consecutive Oscar noms in three years. She's hot and they know it. She probably has many offers and unfortuntely for EoR IMO will take the ones that meet her price. You can't blame her as time spent at top of the game is fleeting IMO. She will fill seats in whatever vehicles she's in.

She might be getting better offers too.Ones that she doesn't have to leave the country and doesn't have to gain weight for. (What happened to Cinerella Man with RC?)

Not sure if this is related... http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_751036.html?menu=

LOL, Karen The 5 months is from now till TEOR hopefully starts shooting (they most be in desperate need of an actor for that part;-))

Good one, Karen! You made me look!

(Rika) Good one, Karen! You made me look! Me too. LOL Karen

From imdb: Bridget Jones Sequel Still in Preparation The author of Bridget Jones's Diary, Helen Fielding, says that the sequel to the film of her book is proceeding at a snail's pace. Impatient fans are desperate to see the further adventures of the unlucky in love Londoner, but are, unfortunately, in for a long wait. Fielding jokes, "The film is on schedule for release in 2027. It will be entitled Bridget Jones Gets Her Free Bus Pass." According to the film production company, Working Title, Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason is "in development." But Hugh Grant - who starred as Daniel Cleaver in the original film - says, "They've been trying to get that script together for so long that I don't think it's ever going to happen."

I`d be happy to go to see a movie with no other plot than Bridget and Mark together. Or maybe just Mark, sleeping, eating, taking a shower,...;)

It will be entitled Bridget Jones Gets Her Free Bus Pass." LOL! Should I make up a page for this one? ;-) Thanks, Mari

Hilarious, Mari. Jeeze, I think they're all too old now.

Thanks Mari.. Anyone know where we can get a nice 2027 calendar? This does'nt happen too often...My DH and I in the car last night and I (probably foolishly) said something or other which made him say "You must think I am a complete idiot". All together now ladies, I am quite sure you know what my EXACT response was to him and whose voice I had in my head coaching me along... I know this was supposed to have been a tense married moment but instead after getting such a perfect setup I pooh-poohed it all and made it all better...

It will be entitled Bridget Jones Gets Her Free Bus Pass." Can picture it now: Tom runs "Meals on Wheels" from that little car of his; Daniel is taking part in clinical trials for a Viagra substitute that doesn't cause excessive eye-blinking; and Bridget and Mark have been granny-dumped by their ingrate kids. ;-)

LOL, Mari! Mark of course becomes poster boy for the Men's Hair Club. ;-) Just think, the good news is that he's doing a thriller with an unknown director. What has happened?

LOL, Moon! Wasn't there a comment here when speaking about doubles that it wasn't RZ writing in the journal near the end as we look over her shoulder? Was thinking while watching it this weekend (a few times), that if that's the case, her double has doubled her writing style as well. She does write like that or v.v. similar.......at least on my book she did.

The article talked about how the double had to learn how to write as the Art Director wanted Bridget's handwriting to look. Doubt RZ had to do that.

That's right, let's not let them work too hard for their millions. :-(

(Moon) That's right, let's not let them work too hard for their millions. :-( Waddsamadda you turning into a socialist or somethin'? Me thinks you've been looking at DQ too much;-)

(Evelyn) Jeeze, I think they're all too old now. So, maybe they'll be in the film version of Helen's next book about swinging Senior singletons in Santa Monica. Shhhhhhhhhhhhush!

I know, I know...but I'm just happy to see HF say the sequel is proceeding... (odessa)Or maybe just Mark, sleeping, eating, taking a shower,...;) Wearing a towel, not wearing a towel...shagging, snogging... What could be so hard about writing a script around that?

(Evelyn), Waddsamadda you turning into a socialist or somethin'? I am a Royalist! Noblesse Oblige. IMO, it is the duty of an overpaid actor to go the extra mile. That's not Renee's hand, that's not Renee's body in the poster where she's bending over, etc. etc... please! All actors have their acting coaches on set with them holding their hands telling them what and how to do it. To top it off they develop huge egos too! TEOR script was finished a while ago. These are the actors acting up for changes to be made. We know that only Colin is happy with the script. Hugh probably wants a bigger role and Renee has a problem with the weight and probably wants lots of $$$$. Curtis is back at it trying to accomodate the actors. That IMO, is what's going on. I say get Kate Winslet for Bridge and replace Hugh too. And do it fast, before HF has them taking the bus. ;-)

(Maria) All together now ladies, I am quite sure you know what my EXACT response was to him and whose voice I had in my head coaching me along... Absolutely! Was watching BJD last night while in chat with a couple of cohorts, and when we got to this scene one of them typed, "Okay, can we recite this entire thing from memory, complete with the inflections?" I know I could! (Moon) I am a Royalist! Noblesse Oblige. IMO, it is the duty of an overpaid actor to go the extra mile....To top it off they develop huge egos too! I'm with you, Moon.

(Moon)Mark of course becomes poster boy for the Men's Hair Club. ;-) LOL! And here's Bridge stumbling drunkenly out of the cab: "Help! I've fallen . . . and I can't get up!" ;-) IMO, saying there's no script would be tough to lie about, as it's too easy for the producers to refute. We all know that scripts go through many permutations before they're polished enough to go forward. Anyway, will wait for Lola to get back from honeymoon for the real scoop.

IMO, saying there's no script would be tough to lie about, as it's too easy for the producers to refute. We all know that scripts go through many permutations before they're polished enough to go forward. Anyway, will wait for Lola to get back from honeymoon for the real scoop. I wouldn't take Huge too seriously. He's been giving interviews in the UK for "Two weeks notice" and saying that he's had enough of acting, wants to give up, blah blah. There must be a near-perfect Andrew Davies/Richard Curtis script by now. And anyway, the book itself would surely make an excellent screenplay, if it didn't have to have a major re-write to accommodate Huge.

(Moon)All actors have their acting coaches on set with them holding their hands telling them what and how to do it And they have the nerve to look down on the stage actors. Fergodsake, they're puppets.

Heads Up: Renee will be interviewed on 60 Minutes *tonight* at 9:00 PM, Eastern time. Charlie Rose will do the honors. Sorry to hear your mum is unwell, Bethan.

I just had the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin for lunch around the corner from Bridget's house (alas she couldn't join us as she is too busy waiting for more $$/deciding whether or not to eat lots of pizza). Also am going to take the Californian girls for Mark's BJD walking tour on Sunday, and we may do a bit of star gazing at the Bafta's.

(MariaT) I am quite sure you know what my EXACT response was to him LOL! You didn't tell him you were thinking of another man when you said it, did you ;D (odessa)Or maybe just Mark, sleeping, eating, taking a shower,...;) (lindak) Wearing a towel, not wearing a towel...shagging, snogging... D'you think I could get a bulk rate on tickets to that? I'd need one for the zillion screenings I would be attending (***sigh***) (EmmaB) we may do a bit of star gazing at the Bafta's. Any word on who will be presenting awards? Wondering if you-know-who will be there...

Please check O&E (168) for Bafta news and discussion.

Emma: the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin The honour was of course all mine. If I can get my act into gear I might manage to check the Pemberley Press location for you before the w/end.

(Emma) the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin What fun! Am v. jealous as I look out the window at mounds of snow.

Oh how fun, Emma! ....and Mark, SB, etc..... I have to say when I got my new BIG screen TV, Mark you were quite vivid in that scene. Such a confident walk and shiny shoes! :-)

Wonderful news from all of you in the UK. Am frightfully jealous just now. If I should arrive next December, as almost planned...will you all indulge me and give me the pleasure of a walking tour as well? ...Need to find activity for DH and daughter for the day, but I promise to be resourceful and send them on a fun excursion:-)

Thanks, Mari, for the RZ alert. (Emma) the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin (Rika)What fun! Am v. jealous as I look out the window at mounds of snow. I second that, Rika. :-)

Thanks, Mari, for the RZ alert. Me too! It will compete with "Birds of Prey". :-( (Emma) the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin How lovely, Emma! Say hello from me if you see them again.

(Emma) the honour of meeting resident movie star MarkG and the lovely SBRobinson and her cousin Emma and Mark I think this is so great. Hope between the two of you, to hear of many wonderful sightings of CF. You can be the Nick and Nora Charles of Firthdom. What fun, and as Rika, I am stuck in looking at mounds of snow.

Just back from London, and must report that lunch with Mark and Emma was great fun :-) Mark provided us with locations and Emma, Jeanette and i trooped all around London on a BJ walking tour. I even got a pic of Mark infront of Bridget's door :-) You guys were wonderful, thanks so much for making my vacation extra special!

Bridget Jones' Body Double Confirms Sequel The sequel to hit film Bridget Jones's Diary will go ahead with star Renee Zellweger - according to her body double. Despite Zellweger's insistence that she has yet to see a script for The Edge Of Reason, as well as co-star Hugh Grant's prediction that a sequel will never happen, a body double has already been booked for filming. Melinda Whiting, who worked on the massively popular original, confirms that she will work on the new movie - intimating that Zellweger will reprise her role as the luckless British singleton. A source reasons, "Melinda's definitely booked up to feature as Renee's double again and she is certain Renee is due to appear, otherwise why would they want her?"

Thank you, Mari. Looks like there is reason to be hopeful...with this and Lola's post...not putting away the candles just yet, though.

Mari, love the lovely body double news. I'm thinking towel, I'm thinking naked scene on kitchen floor, I'm thinking....

As long as it's her body double and not his. ;-) Thanks, Mari.

Thanks, Mari! Combined with Lola's news this sounds good. (Dorine) As long as it's her body double and not his. ;-) Well, yeah, absolutely!

Thanks for most encouraging news Mari. Fingers crossed.

Hurrah! Great news, thanks Mari! :-)

I'll believe it when I see it! ;) (I hope they do a sequel and keep it semi-faithful to the book!); but then again, I want to see MORE FRIENDS!!!!

I hope you all caught Marge's bookclub on the Simpsons. They discussed "Bridget Jones' Diary" and why they didn't read it. Helen Fielding was in the group. :)

Alas no, but LOL! Holy cow Amy! What's been up? :-)

RZ will be interviewed on Sunday March 9th at 8PM Eastern time on Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio"hosted by James Lipton