Yeah. But why the hel-- er, heck are they putting most of the showings on in the middle of the night? Are they trying to cater to night shift workers or something? Don't they know that millions of BJD fans would love to see this movie? Sheesh.

I don't have HBO, but the TV's in my apartment complex gym do, but its just the main HBO channel. Is that what Fever Pitch is showing on ? Ain't nothing like pumping iron in the middle of the night, to give you a good nights sleep.

I think this one is the *regular* HBO. Take a nap in the afternoon. ;-) Wed Aug 15 03:00A HBOE- Home Box Office

Have you checked the previously viewed vids at Blockbuster. Fever Pitch must be down to $6.99 by now and, if they're running a Take $2 Special, well, it's fairly criminal IMO to leave it on the shelf.

Kewl, thanks....runs to get out some sweatpants that aren't in moth balls. I've looked in my local Blockbusters for FP, but it hasn't shown up yet.

Just a thought and maybe I have come up with this one just to cover my guilt for not having mastered my cookies but do you think it possible that the powers that be thought it unsuitable for a Brit film to win the awards at the Hollywood Film Festival?

MR has yet to open across Europe (opens September)."Hollywood Movie of the Year/Actor/Actress of the Year" emblazoned across all the promotional ads will give it a timely boost at the Box Office. BTW how can a film which "only" took $50 million at the US Box Office (and which cost the same to make) be the movie of the year? It's a fix! And what about all the phantom Video Stores "votes"? Mari)Hollywood Movie Of The Year Awards, Take 4: Too funny! *wiping tears* Agreed!

Oh my! They're doing a remake. Probably 4 years ago, I said I would like to see CF in the GG role. Unfortunately Madonna will be in it, and they'd cast CF in a minor role as the husband. Director Guy Ritchie and wife Madonna are set to work together on the big-screen for the first time, with a remake of Lina Wertmuller's 1975 movie "Swept Away." Madonna will take the lead role as a spoiled rich woman who goes on a yachting holiday with friends in the Mediterranean and gets entangled in an unlikely romance with a communist sailor. [Ed note: perfect!]... Wertmuller's original Italian-language movie starred Mariangelo Melato and Giancarlo Giannini. Few details are available of Ritchie's production, which has been kept firmly under wraps, but the picture is understood to be scheduled to shoot this fall....

Hang on, Mari's on a roll! I *love* this: For help with "extreme exhaustion," Press 6. For emergency detox, still Press 6. Goody, have multiple dates with Paul (except airings in middle of night; have already seen FP *mumble* times). And [American] football season is just around the corner! Am still ticked about Londinium's switcheroo to Cinemax but 10 p.m. PDT (1 a.m. here) is a laughable time slot for a 'world premiere.' Hahahaha.

but 10 p.m. PDT (1 a.m. here) is a laughable time slot for a 'world premiere.' Would be at 10 pm ET too. Remember ET and PT go together, while CT and MT are the same.

(Karen)Unfortunately Madonna will be in it, and they'd cast CF in a minor role as the husband. Not another role as the husband who loses his wife! This doesn't sound like a good opportunity. Working with a diva who's directed by her husband? Even Colin, who is a gentleman and NEVER complains about coworkers, would be driven to phone to SAG, pressing 2 repeatedly! (then, of course, 8 to report the injury caused by pressing 2 over and over again!)

I think this one is the *regular* HBO. Take a nap in the afternoon. ;-) "It's the accent stupid". They'll need a nap to understand it;-) Took me two tries and the screenplay.[ No remarks about being dense...gotta watch this crowd]. Besides maybe soccer players stay up later than most. 10 p.m. PDT (1 a.m. here) is a laughable time slot for a 'world premiere.' Esp. since they're giving priority to SM which isn't a 'world premiere'. (Allison) the powers that be thought it unsuitable for a Brit film to win the awards at the Hollywood Film Festival? Could be. But this is a Miramax film, backed with US money.I think it's more like Karen said...who is willing to attend ...We'll see.

Re: Londinium's time slot. Is savvy counter-programming move against the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.;-) At this point, I'm just glad to get to see it; am too weak to complain. Events of the past days have left me a broken, defeated woman.:-( an unlikely romance with a communist sailor. [Ed note: perfect!]... LOL! Wasn't there a rumor floating around about a year ago that Colin was in line to be in a Madonna flick? Agree with Kate--# 2 would get a workout.:-) do you think it possible that the powers that be thought it unsuitable for a Brit film to win the awards at the Hollywood Film Festival? My gut reaction is no, as the list of nominees was weighted in favor of British actors. But then again, I was naive enough to think that this "contest" was on the up-and-up. The whole thing stinks to high heaven. A disgrace. Looks like the Kidman forces lost no time in trumpeting their "win." This is from today's reel.com column by Jeff Wells in which he takes a *very* early look at possible Oscar candidates among actresses: "Best Actress: Nicole Kidman, Moulin Rouge (winner of just-announced Hollywood Film Festival poll re: potential Best Actress winners); Ren�e Zellweger, Bridget Jones's Diary (possibly the token comic-performance contender, despite a declaration by an editor friend that Jones "is not an Oscar movie, good as she is"). . . If I had to guess, I would say throw out Kidman because Moulin Rouge has settled into mainstream Hollywood consciousness as a provocative failure that made your head feel like it was going to explode during the first 20 minutes."

winner of just-announced Hollywood Film Festival poll So they've counted up the ballots ballot. ;-)

Oh. My. Gawd! NOT A M*D*NNA PICTURE! Look what happened to Willem Dafoe after only one exposure. They must be offering CF a king's ransom.

My email to Jeffrey Wells: Dear Jeffrey, I think you should know that the Hollywood Film Festival Poll was rigged. I kept an eye on it for the whole month that it was up, and the results, for the entire month, up to the very last day of the poll, showed a decided majority for Colin Firth/Renee Zellweger/Bridget Jones Diary by a margin of 9% or more on every single day except the last one. On the last day of polling (actually, about the last 12 hours), Ewan McGregor/Nicole Kidman/Moulin Rouge suddenly came from WAY behind to overtake the BJD votes. ETOnline claims there was no way the poll could have been rigged - "We checked for cookies!" they say. Cookies (as anyone who has owned or operated an internet-enabled computer for more than two days can tell you) are easily deleted, and when they are, "VOILA!" one is able to vote again! (I tested this on the ETOnline.com poll, and it was quite easy to delete the cookies and vote again, which is obviously what Moulin Rouge's publicists were doing.) I think you should blow the whistle on this "poll and tell the public that it was rigged. I'm seriously considering setting up a website to do just that.

(Louise) Look what happened to Willem Dafoe after only one exposure. What happened to him? Serious Oscar contention, usually in the Supporting Actor category??? Hon, Colin hasn't been linked to this project. Years ago, I thought this would an interesting part for Colin in the GG role, going against type, playing a dirty, bourgeoise-hating (ok, that part isn't against type) sailor, lots of un-PC type behavior, plus super-snogging on the sandy beaches and little clothing...most of it falling into tatters. My guess is Benicio Del Toro for the GG role as he's worked with Guy before.

(Wells)Moulin Rouge has settled into mainstream Hollywood consciousness as a provocative failure that made your head feel like it was going to explode during the first 20 minutes Sounds like a movie LOTS of people would vote for!?!?!?

Yikes, all these HBOs 1,2,3,E,X,Y and Z. I don't know which ones I have. Will take strategic planning to catch Fever Pitch in August, then switch to Cinemax for Londinium in September. Is there a doctor in the house who can tell me why I have this need to see his old films on TV even though the videos are sitting there free for the watching? Or why I'd buy FP at Blockbuster, lurid cover and all even though I'd have to put a bag over my head first? I dont' even think I'd draw the line watching a rerun of Nostromo. Well , maybe The Secret Garden. ;-)

(Heide)Or why I'd buy FP at Blockbuster, lurid cover and all I know how you feel. I rented it at Blockbuster, and I was grateful that I could leave the original box on the shelf and take the tape in its "plain black wrapper" up to the desk. I doubt that whoever did the cover art for the US video ever saw the film. The good thing about Secret Garden is that, once you've seen it, you know which part of the tape to watch.

...and leave the tape permanently at that spot. Can't say I've watched it too recently. ;-) Film is good though if you want to make your own compilation tape featuring "my that man looks good in uniform" or "kisses from A to Z" or "most wooden performances".

Whose wooden performances? Surely, discussions of wooden performances do not belong on this board. :)

Question: Has anybody in UK taken Alan Yentob up on his generous offer to lend DQ tape? Just curious.

Evelyn - I wrote back to say yes please but since I don't live in London how do I do it, and am awaiting response.

And ask them to lend us a good copy of Tumbledown at the same time.

I did ask Rachael to include that--and others--in her request. Put in a P.S. about an NTSC copy while they're at it. ;-)

Can I put my bid in for Lost Empires?Mine is doggy;-)

I don't think that was a BBC production.

There's a chap in the US who has a reasonable copy (I'm told) and sells homemade copies for quite a steep price. Greedy b*****d. Do you want his details?

Question: Does anybody know a place on the web when one can buy a PAL copy of SLOW at a reasonable price? I found SLOW at Black Star (L66,97)and at Bensons World (L59,35). Yet, I found their prices sort of exorbitant and anyway why this VHS is so expensive? I could get some DVDs or even more VHSs for this sum. Grateful in advance. I imagine Colin must be browsing some gripping scripts in Umbria. How long can one stand sunbathing in Italy, even if one have your family on your side? I hope Karen will get some info soon.

I have been told that Colin was interviewed on Australian TV yesterday morning. There aren't anymore details as yet. It might be some footage from the LA junket or even the UK's "Making of" program. Will hear more later and will have pictures. Yippee!! (Aniutek) PAL copy of SLOW at a reasonable price? So far the only place to get them in the UK has been the ex-rental (previously viewed) bin at video stores. Maybe one day the price will be reduced or a more reasonable DVD will be issued.

I imagine Colin must be browsing some gripping scripts in Umbria Sure hope so! We're planning on spending a few days in the Lakes, so I phoned to ask about MOB, just incase they were filming! Does not sound like a goe-er. Has been "delayed" and "they don't know what's going to happen". I asked if they would start filming before the end of the year and the reply was "Hopefully". He added that they would have to re-cast as the first one "went down the drain". The only way of getting cheaper copies now of SLOW and MLSF in the UK is recording them if/when they're on Cable TV. SLOW was...MLSF is currently...(on Front Row...retained for the third month, so someone must be paying!)

(Bethan) He added that they would have to re-cast as the first one "went down the drain". Ah ha...I've got it . Just read an interview with Penelope Cruz . Interviewer: "And what are you going to do next" PC "I'm going to rest, study some more photography until about February when I might be starting a new movie which I can't talk about." That's it...MOB. Lola Films, espanol...get it? "The accent" you ask. Hmmm, well, there might be a little problem there. But after Renee, the British public is v. forgiving;-) I know, boss, this should be at O&E.But felt I had to pound the last nail in the MOB coffin;-) BTW...anybody wanna buy my MOB book? Cheap. I'll throw in Armadillo. AND ..Hamlet.

I asked if they would start filming before the end of the year and the reply was "Hopefully" Did you tell him about Misan Sagay's credit card? ;-D He added that they would have to re-cast as the first one "went down the drain". Ooh, doesn't sound as if CF will do this one. That sound you hear is Evelyn and Karen celebrating. :-) Looking forward to those pics, Karen. Thanks in advance.

Story about TIOBE on Excite News - it's hit the big time. Director Revisits Oscar Wilde

Huge sigh of relief ;-) Thanks, Sarah. Possible Christmas release in one or two cities? Hmmmm, Miramax wants Oscar consideration for Judi again??

Bethan, it could be that Catherine McCormack has backed out of MOB and not Colin, she is very busy at the moment. Also looking forward to the pictures Karen, how do you do it, many thanks, things have been so quiet lately.

(AP article) Says Firth, the movie "offers you the opportunity to escape the cliches of the play." Thank goodness. (Karen) Possible Christmas release in one or two cities? Hmmmm, Miramax wants Oscar consideration for Judi again?? Betcha. Otherwise, it won't go into wide release until the spring? I can't remember when a movie opened then vanished completely for months. Usually it's only a matter of weeks, isn't it?

Huh ? The movie offers you the opportunity to escape the cliches of the play ? So Hamlet is "cliched" now.....who woulda' thunk ? Poor Will Shakespeare, I bet he is turning in his grave. No seriously Eileen, where is the rest of that article, was it in a newspaper ?

(Eileen) I can't remember when a movie opened then vanished completely for months. Isn't that done all the time? They open the movie in 1 theatre in LA and 1 in NY, just so that it qualifies for the Oscars. Usually it opens sometime later in January, but some are held for longer. (Beth) The movie offers you the opportunity to escape the cliches of the play ? So Hamlet is "cliched" now Think CF is referring to the play, The Importance of Being Earnest. The article is linked above in Sarah's message, but you can find it at anyplace that does AP stories, like Yahoo: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/htx/ap/20010801/en/wkd_going_wilde_1.html

Gotcha Karen, thanks.

Oh dear! Have just noticed that this news item says Colin is 41. :-(

(Firth)Says Firth, the movie ``offers you the opportunity to escape the cliches of the play.'' Aw...you mean Cecily isn't going to say: "I could never marry anyone whose name isn't Ernest". Way to go Oliver...

"I could never marry anyone whose name isn't Ernest". I think she will say that but it will be because she has his name tatooed on her body (I wonder where?). I am so looking forward to the look on Jack's face when he sees it and realises that he really will have to be Ernest!

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(Karen) Isn't that done all the time? They open the movie in 1 theatre in LA and 1 in NY Durr, I know that, I was referring to the time lag. As you point out, wide release usually follows within a month. The article said 'spring', so we're talking March at the earliest. Have just noticed that this news item says Colin is 41. I noticed too. Close enough, I suppose (how many days until CF's birthday? Where's the countdown when you need it ;-)).

(Karen, Beth) Thank you for your advice regarding SLOW purchase. I have only one problem. I don't live in the UK and don't plan any trips there in the nearest future. I was thinking about buying SLOW through Internet. Are ex-rentals sold in this way? They're releasing AIH in Poland at the end of this month, so maybe I'll see TIOBE in two years' time.

I came across this article in a back issue of Film Review. I'm sure it has been posted previously but I thought new people (plus people like me who can't remember everything she reads) might be interested http://www.visimag.com/filmreview/f128display.htm

(Eileen) I was referring to the time lag. As you point out, wide release usually follows within a month. Durrr! Of course, you'd know that. There have been a few. Going back to last year, I've found a few: Pollock played for one week only in NY/LA from Dec 15; then went "Wider" on Feb 16. Vatel (another they had Oscar hope for) opened in NY and LA on 12/25/2000; then went Wider (although I don't think it came here) on 2/23/01 I think Enemy at the Gate actually did the same and then opened on March 16. Appears phenom associated with mainly *art house* flicks. ;-)

(re Cathey's Film Review link) I bought the print mag when I found it in a bookstore here (ick, import mag prices), but I hadn't seen the online version yet. Great tagline(?) to entice ppl to read the article: The saturnine hunk of brooding manliness that is Colin Firth explains what it was like to effectively return to the role that made him a national hero, and holds forth on the joys of punching Hugh Grant. Oh. Yeah. I am now going to refer to CF as SHoBM.

an AFG SHoBM *ROFL*

Perfect! :)

" Saturnine hunk of brooding manliness " O Cathy, I LOVE it !!!!

Ananova has picked up the Matt Wolf TIOBE article with the title: "Director admits new Oscar Wilde film may not please everyone" Excellent way to sell this film. http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_365492.html?menu=

Empire online (movie mag) has just started their "Ultimate film poll" - vote for best actor, film, director, etc etc http://www.empireonline.co.uk/ultimatemoviepoll/ lets get cracking!

You are joking, aren't you? How cruel when we're the walking wounded. ;-)

maybe I'm naive but this one seems a bit more reliable than the last crew - no awards ceremony to be bribed over, and you have to fill in your personal details when you vote so would be hard to set up cookies or whatever to rig it. And there's no "running score" thing as far as I can tell so you can't see who has what percentage, its totally open nominations rather than "pick from a limited list" I've done it, anyway

Good news that TIOBE is getting an early release - looks as though it's going to be well promoted! On the non-acting front CF is listed as a patron of the organisation AVID Association Visitors to Immigration Detainees. They have a very informative site at http://www.aviddetention.org.uk Fellow patrons are Lord Russell (son of Bertrand Russell, the philosopher) and Sir Stephen Tumin, High Court Judge - very auspicious company. If you scroll down the index to AVID Periodical No 1, you'll find a very interesting interview with CF's mum.

Bethan, please check your email at usa.net. I have something important.

Ok, this is a great organisation and much deserving of our support.... but did anybody else chuckle at all, over CF's mom's involvment in all this, especially when you consider the Agani/Heaney plot line in BJD ? I really don't mean to trivialise a very important issue, really I don't. I jsut thought it was funny, not to mention ironic.

Beth this is a brilliant link, thanks a million. Where I live, we have a load of Albanian/Kosovan refugees, and I've seen some of the lads come in for some sickening abuse in town, and now I'm just in awe of Mrs F, what a woman. To have her courage, oh boy. I'd always assumed that Mark Darcy was written as a Human Rights lawyer to catch onto CF's interest in HR issues ... or maybe I'm reading more Machiavellian impulses into Helen Fielding than is strictly necessary

I don't think Helen F. met Colin, or got to know him well enought to know his beliefs and family background, until she was introduced to him, while he was filming Fever Pitch ( remember the hilarious BJ column ). The characters of Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy ( and what MD did for a living )already exhisted by then. So I'm thinking it's just a coincidence. Then again, was MD a human rights barrister in the book, or just a non specific barrister ? I'm remodeling my book shelves and can't find my copy of the book, to check, gosh darn it.

Wonder if either of these has potential: Miramax signs Jacobs to sweet multifilm deal Building off their successful collaboration on "Chocolat," Miramax Films has signed a multipicture writing/executive producing deal with the film's Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Robert Nelson Jacobs. Up first under the deal, Jacobs will adapt David Liss' "Conspiracy of Paper," a thriller set against the beginnings of the stock exchange in 1720s London. "Chocolat" helmer Lasse Hallstrom and producing partner Leslie Holleran are on tap to produce the project, with an eye toward Hallstrom directing [Ed note: bleech].... "Bob (Weinstein) and I have always appreciated how important a great writer is to a film's success, and Robert is one of the best," Miramax co-topper Harvey Weinstein said. "Robert has an extraordinary ability to develop screenplays that provide this blueprint for great films." [i.e., Oscar films, with Oscar-nominated actors] Jacobs is at work writing two other feature projects for Miramax. He is adapting "Solomon Grundy," based on British writer Dan Gooch's novel, which Danny Boyle is set to direct for producer Richard Gladstein, and "The Water Horse," based on Dick King-Smith's children's book, to be produced in the United Kingdom by Sarah Curtis and Douglas Rae....

Have just read descriptions of these at amazon. Definitely not the second, but the first would be an interesting *character* part.

Leslie Holleran are on tap to produce the project, with an eye toward Hallstrom directing [Ed note: bleech].... LOL! I see you are still having fun. Greetings from Lake Como! See you at the end of August. The temp. in Umbria and Tuscany is 40 degrees, I wonder how ODB and baby are putting up with it? Cheers!

The temp. in Umbria and Tuscany is 40 degrees Big whoop. Where I'm vacaying, here at Undisclosed Location, it's 90.;-) Good to hear from you, Moon! Well, can autumn be far behind if Miramax is already sending up pre-Oscar trial balloons with friendly journalists? That AP article on TIOBE appeared on the same day as a letter from Baz B. in Jeff Wells's column touting Judi as award-worthy for Iris, whuch Miramax will also release.

1720's London Karen.....I like it, I like it. Lots of billowing white shirt and britches potential there.

By the way, I've only been back here a couple of months, after a 6 month computerless absence. Whatever happened to the Maid of Buttermere movie ? Did Colin ever commit to it, or was it just our wishful thinking that I remember reading about ? Now that Catherine whatsherface has pulled out, is the whole thing a no-go, or are they gonna re-cast and plough ahead ? Sorry if I'm rehashing an old topic, but like I said, I was away for a bit.

Beth - got it!! - Jan 8th entry for BJD, Tom says "Mark Darcy? But isn't he that famous lawyer - the human rights guy?" so he was an HR lawyer in the book as well as the film. so your theory is right and as usual I'm off beam ;-)

Nah Rachael, we still love you....now get thee to thy computer and 'git cracking on the rest of that shower scene.

(Beth) Whatever happened to the Maid of Buttermere movie ? Did Colin ever commit to it, or was it just our wishful thinking that I remember reading about? Our? Who is this collective "our"? ;-) Once upon a time, a script was sent to Colin. He read it and slammed it down on the table and said, "Sh*t! Another one of those period pieces with ruffly white shirts." He called his agent to complain about the quality of scripts being sent to him. "Come on, Paul, there's got to be something else out there for me to do that doesn't require a white ruffly shirt. Besides, I'd have to get my kit off for this one all the time and, you know, I'm getting a little too old for that. Besides, the book is by that prat Bragg." Paul explained that Carlos Saura was the director and he could probably work with him about the latter concern and that it would be filmed in the Lake District during the summer, when the weather and the vistas would be beautiful. "What's Saura done?" Colin asked. Paul replied, "Not very much in English. His work is pretty obscure and arty." Colin consulted his diary, thinking the Lake District might be a nice place for a vacation for the boy, something his mother would like for him (back-to-nature stuff). Unenthusiastically, Colin agreed to do it as a mortgage payment was due. The film company, Lola, enthusiastically publicized the coup by mentioning it in the final line of the final paragraph of press release about another one of its directors. Then it rained for forty days and forty nights. Ooops, wrong story. Much time passed--actually a year--when Lola announced a new director had been attached to direct the Maid. Since Colin's commitment was tied to the original director, Saura, once that guy abandoned ship, Colin was free to pursue other interests. Lola tried to entice Colin back to the project, floating his name and Catherine McCormack's in the press. Colin told his agent to convey his regrets to the people at Lola but Harry Potter beckoned.

Hot news!! The new A&E DVD can be preordered and may begin shipping at the end of August. Check out A&E's site. The emphasis is ALL Colin. Sorry, Ev, but JE is not even mentioned by name and look how she's been relegated to the background of the DVD cover and made an equal of Jane. Shocking! ;-) "With a masterful script, deft direction and a star-making performance from Colin Firth (Bridget Jones' Diary, Shakespeare in Love) PRIDE AND PREJUDICE transports viewers to Georgian England, where affairs of the heart are an exquisite game, and marriage the ultimate prize." http://store.aetv.com/cgi-bin/ae.storefront/0/Ext/OutsideFrame/UT/32/Product/70254

ROTF. Hilarious MOB scenario redux, boss. (Karen) Sorry, Ev, but JE is not even mentioned by name and look how she's been relegated to the background of the DVD cover and made an equal of Jane. Shocking! ;-) Yeah. Like who held those six episodes together;-D Hmmm. Makes it look like he's trying to decide between Jane and Lizzie. Like old cover mobetta'.

Hi all! It's good to be back. It really wasn't safe to go on vacation - first an Emmy nomination followed by the Hamlet cancellation then, the loss at the poll and now a new DVD. What a roller coaster! All new fans of Colin should be warned. :-) I have yet another attack of Firth Fever to report: I went to see Princess Diaries yesterday. Caroline Goodall says to Julie Andrews, "Even though things didn't work out between me and your son, I want you to know I did love him." And, being a true Firthette, I thought, "No, you mean her nephew." ;-)

I noticed that A&E lists BJD prominently after CF's name--they know from whence many of their new P&P2 purchasers are to come.

(Louise) "No, you mean her nephew." ;-) LOL! Well, she hardly saw him...or Little Eddie. ;-) Two guesses who took a day off from his vacation to do a little work:

BTW, Moon is having a conniption fit. ;-)

Following is an article from an Australian Magazine. It appeared a couple of weeks ago, and also had the photos of Colin and Luca which appeared in a UK newspapger some time back. Sorry its taken me so long to get around to sharing it with you. He�s tall, dark, handsome and he loves kids! Could Colin Firth, alias Mr Darcy, be the perfect man? OK, so it�s confusing fantasy and reality, but doesn�t the sight of Mr Darcy going clucky over his newborn son make you feel all gooey? Hey Bridget, here�s the perfect man� Of course, it�s actor Colin Firth wheeling his real-life son, four-month-old Luca, around their north London neighbourhood. But the author of Bridget Jones�s Diary, Helen Fielding, has seen to it that Colin will for ever be Mr Darcy in the minds of the world�s singletons. Colin, 40, became a pin-up after playing the brooding Mr Darcy in the top-rating 1995 TV adaptation of Jane Austen�s Pride & Prejudice. In a copycatting tribute, Helen wrote the Bridget Jones character of Mark Darcy with Colin in mind. �It�s very complicated,� Colin says. �I�m playing somebody who�s based on a character in a book, who�s based on a role that I played, who�s based on a character in a book!� Colin broke hears when he married Italian film-maker, Livia Guiggioli, 31. Now they have Luca, his second son - he has a 10-year-old, William, from a relationship with US actress Meg Tilly - and he�s busy making time between films to be a family man. �I want a break�, he says. �Too many Darcys could be dangerous!�

ROTFLMAO at you Karen, you are beyond funny......O my goodness....... That DVD cover is to die for. I'm gonna buy it, even though I don't even have a DVD player. I do feel bad for Jennifer Ehle though, if she ever sees this, she'll wonder if she was even in the darn thing. I know it is being marketed at the droves of post BJD Colin Frth fans, but still.... it does seem a wee bit unfair to her, doesn't it ?

(Bethanne) I do feel bad for Jennifer Ehle though, if she ever sees this, she'll wonder if she was even in the darn thing. Nah, she won't care...*she* won the BAFTA;-) ~~~~~~~~~~ Hey Karen...those are some pics. The ole boy is really getting the hang of publicity. "Keep smelling the coffee, Colin." Don't miss 'em gang...they're on The Bucket.

LOL Evelyn, I'm sure looking at that BAFTA on her bookshelf, made filling in all those Waterstone job applications, less of a chore. By the way, is that Colin's ear and sideburn in that pic ? I'm sorry but I'm totally lost.

Ignore that last question....just found the pix.

love your sense of humour Karen. Anne

O my Good Sweet Lord ( excuse the blasphemy ) but he looks incredible in black......sigh, drool, slobber........kinda reminds me of how great he looked in all black in P&P ( piano scenes at Pemberley and Rosings mainly )

loved, loved, loved, the really short hair too.

O.K., I have the following burning question for you experts: will I get the P&P2 DVD earlier if I order it from A&E, or can I save $10 and order it from Amazon, and get it just as quickly (or nearly so)? If, as you say, A&E is sending it out in late August, it sounds like I can get it earlier there if I pay the "bounty" to A&E. I don't mind waiting a couple of days, but if Amazon can't send it out until the "release date" of Sept. 25, well, I don't think I can wait that long. I just bought a DVD player today, so I need to get P&P2 at the earliest possible availability. I am dying to see CF with much greater clarity than ever before. (By the way, I just found Fever Pitch and Relative Values on DVD at Amazon for very reasonable prices. My recollection from the last time I looked over there was that FP wasn't available on DVD and that RV was incredibly expensive. But they are winging their way to me even now! What was the name of that movie? "Can't Hardly Wait"? Ungrammatical, but all too true!)

Glad you liked the pics. There might be another conference for tech discussions, but remember, this isn't like a chatroom.

Please email each other in the future. Thanks

Don't miss 'em gang...they're on The Bucket. Oh Karen, those pics were well worth the effort;-) Wonderful, breathtaking. Thank you so much.