Feel like an idjit..how do I get to Gallery 7?

Ooops, actually the sharjo pics are on #6: http://www.firth.com/hs_gal6.html

Thanks Karen.. The hyperbole which normally comes so naturally to me has picked up its skirts and fled, there really are no more words... That boy is a maaan...

(Karen)Especially for purists, I've added four new pics to the sharjo gallery, which is #7 I think. Only one has been polluted by MD. ;-) I guess I'm a purist Stubble-lover, then. Those are ab-solutely the best yet, IMO. Especially 3rd row down on the left and the last two. Thanks Karen and Sharjo! Love the poetic offerings, ladies. LOL!

(Mari)Colin really does resemble his mother (as someone--Karen, I think?;-) said the other day. The other two siblings look more like dad, who in turn resembles his brother, the lovely Uncle Firth.:- (Lizza)You eavesdropper of old you1 propping up bars does have its compensations:-)) I don't think I've read about an uncle before. Is he an older version of his nephew?

(Janet) I don't think I've read about an uncle I don't think Mari did either!! we could get your DH on the case:-)) Tho' he's probably done more than any mortal could in the pursuit of ODB!

(Janet) I don't think I've read about an uncle But I seem to recall hearing about an aunt:-) Karen, the gallery gets better and better. It's amazing how we haven't caused brown-outs or rolling black outs this week:-) Yes, I'll admit it, I am a purist...that's not to say I haven't drooled over every single picture...with or without the MD. Sharjo you are Firthtastic. I'm on my way to see HD. I just have to have fix. Now, the stubble in the last scene will have v. special significance.

Oh no, how do you close a bold tag...Sorry boss.

(Bethan)I wonder, has this HS review (Rotten Tomatoes Forum) been posted? Bethan I put little trust in those Forum reviews. Hey, I know people who posted glowing reviews without even seeing the film;-) As we say any pimple-y kid can be an online reviewer.Let's go for the print stuff. (Janet) I never read of an uncle Not all the info comes from articles. Lots from encounters ...with uncles at the Donmar bar;-)) And not all articles were even posted. Not all the early web hosts were an conscientious as the boss.

Sharjo your photos at Gallery 6 are really some of the best I've ever seen of CF. Fantastic expressions. I'd love to know if they were all spontaneous (or not). Thanks Karen! Sophie loved your Colin animatron over at Introductions.

Thanks so much Karen and to all who reported on the premiere! That picture of ODB pointing directly at the camera has to be a good one for the next spring pledge drive. (lindak)I'm on my way to see HD. Enjoy! Sadly, this is the last day for WAGW at my local theater so my counter will stay at 8. Karen was right: the Lizzie McGuire movie is pushing HD off the big screen :( If it wasn't for all these wonderful pictures it would be a sad day... :)

(Emma)I'm going to have to pass on the Isle of Mann... I don't want to be the next woman in the red suit! *heading back to the mall to return special red suit purchased just for you* ;-P (feeling the collective kick in pants from all who wish there were here this week) You could feel that all the way from CA??? Thanks SO MUCH for your great reporting Emma -and others! What a great week this has been!! Karen, do you ever sleep?? Thanks for all your hard work, what would we do without you? (Be Firth-deprived, and thoroughly depressed. Think of all the money you've saved us in shrink fees! ;-) We should take up a collection and hire you a gardener girl!!) :-D

(Tress) Baby Firth is supposed to be due in August....I think the little one will be earlier than that.... I agree. Wasn't there an interview with the director of WAGW in March. She was explaining that CF didn't want to do stateside PR because he would have to leave his wife who was six-months pregnant. If this is true, the baby is due around June. This seems to fit her size. I thought about interview when I was looking at the premiere pics. Karen, words can't describe the wonderful job you did with the gallery. Fantastic comes to mind but isn't enough. Thank you so very much. Emma, Janet and her DH, Kelli, Sharjo, can't thank you enough for sharing. Annette outstanding reporting and wonderful links. Everything is just so exciting and fun. Joyce your poetry brings tears to the eyes. I even have whiskerburn. If only it was real and from him. Thank you, all you marvelous ladies so very very much.

May Day! May Day! Stubble overload! Heart palpitations. Mind has been blown (Danger, danger, Will Robinson!). Holy moly, the pics! I agree that Sharjo the Pro, Emma, Kelli, and Janet's Tommy really came through. Thanks to all! And Karen, an extra BIG thanks for turning everything around so quickly. You have a real flair for layout and design--Firth.com is as classy as ODB himself. Kelli, thanks for your scoop on the premiere. Thank God for idiots who don't know what they missed! ;-) Joyce and Mari, loved the poetry. ODB sparks the muse in so many here! ;-) I am a stubble convert, that's for sure.

(Linda) I'm on my way to see HD. I just have to have fix. Now, the stubble in the last scene will have v. special significance. I had viewing #8 this afternoon, and I have never attended so closely to his stubble at the end as I did today. I also thought I spotted a little bit of it in the late-night scene with Jocelyn in his office.

(FanPam) ...PR because he would have to leave his wife who was six-months pregnant. If this is true, the baby is due around June... I would prefer the 9th of July as Baby Firthes brithday because it�s mine as well.:o))) (sorry for fooling around) (Linda) I'm on my way to see HD. I just have to have fix. Now, the stubble in the last scene will have v. special significance. Again I have an aabrivation problem. What does HD mean or who is it ?

(Petra) What does HD mean or who is it ? HD is the 'Hunk Daddy' in WAGW.

(Leah)HD is the 'Hunk Daddy' in WAGW.. AKA (also known as)Henry Dashwood:-) Mari, our Colonial Strumpet in residence, coined that one I believe:-)

(Linda)AKA (also known as)Henry Dashwood:-) I completely forgot about Henry Dashwood - where was my mind??

A new print of the film of The Leopard is getting lots of press - and is out in about 5 cinemas in London this week. Everyone saying how good it is. I'm going to have to go now that I actually did read the book, and I even paid attention to those other people talking about it, instead of just the reader =).

(Rika).....I had viewing #8 this afternoon,..... Viewing #8 of WAGW ? Ahhhhh . And I have to wait until 31th of July.Ahhhhhh. I can�t take it anymore. Is anybody here who hasn�t seen WAGW yet or am I the only one. Now you see how important the HS premiere pictures are. What would I do without them. bye Petra

I haven`t seen WAGW, it opens here (Finland) in August and then I have to convince my little sister that she want`s to see it. I haven`t seen any of ODB�s newer films since BJD.

(odessa) It�s a pitty is�t it . But lets endure it with countenance.(Can I say it like this ? I don�t know if this is correct english. Correct me if not :o) I hope you get what I mean) Bye Petra

See what happens when I get on early...just read on Comingsoon.net that GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 for NY and LA. Ugh, not a good way to start the day, sorry:-(.

Free seats at our exclusive screenings of Hope Springs The Times's Film First season of exclusive previews continues this week with your invitation to Hope Springs starring Colin Firth Film First picks the best future releases and offers you and a friend the chance to see films free* and first. See The Times this Saturday, May 3, to find out more. To see Hope Springs free, all you have to do is phone the reservations line that will be printed in the Play section of The Times tomorrow and request seats for a screening at one of 20 cinemas nationwide. You will be given a unique reference number to write on the Film First coupon you will find beside the telephone number. Once you have booked, take your coupon to the cinema and take your seats.

(Ada) GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 for NY and LA. Ugh, not a good way to start the day, sorry:-(. My interpretation of that is it may actually be a good thing. I don't know what the release schedule for Dec is (except Cold Mountain with RZ and NK is Dec 25), but there is quite a log jam of *big movies* coming out in the 1st couple of weeks of Nov. LA, Matrix, Master and Commander (Russell Crowe). Anyway, I think they're moving it out of the way so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Though The Last Samarai and LOTR will be out the first and 3rd week of Dec. Though GWAPE will be counter programming for LOTR. I think they must have a great deal of confidence in this movie for awards. IMVHO, of course. ;-) I'm sure I'll be corrected if I'm wrong ;-)

(Karen) The Times's Film First season of exclusive previews Where?

(Karen) To see Hope Springs free, all you have to do is phone the reservations line that will be printed in the Play section of The Times tomorrow and request seats for a screening at one of 20 cinemas nationwide. Is this in the US or the UK? (Ada) GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 for NY and LA (Dorine) My interpretation of that is it may actually be a good thing. I think it could be a good thing, too. Wasn't there an article a while back that said Lion's Gate (right studio? can't remember) is really pushing this film as one of their Oscar hopefuls? It always seems to me like the movies released at the very end of the year have a better shot at being remembered by Oscar voters. So maybe that's the strategy. I hope so because I'm really hoping this will be "the one" for ODB.

The Times = London The NY Times = NY I didn't think I needed to explain it, as the film is only opening in one country thus far. GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 Nothing wrong with that; it is still in "Oscar hopeful" season, the time when "serious" movies get released for Oscar consideration. The only problem will be that further expansion will be delayed into the next year. However, with the shortened Oscar season, hopefully, they won't put it off too long in order for the film to gain more critical and public buzz.

(Karen) I didn't think I needed to explain it, as the film is only opening in one country thus far. True; however, I suppose hope springs eternal, so to speak...

(Karen) The only problem will be that further expansion will be delayed into the next year. That's the reason why I went ugh. I wasn't thinking box office or the oscar race, I was just concerned with when would I get to see it:-)!

Looks like the guessing was right, Naomie Harris is in Trauma with Colin. Here's the latest info: "TRAUMA" STARTS SHOOTING 2 May '03� Little Bird is delighted to announce that psychological chiller "TRAUMA" has started shooting this week. Directed by Marc Evans, from an original script by talented newcomer Richard Smith, "TRAUMA" stars Colin Firth and Mena Suvari. Awaking from a coma to discover his wife has been killed in a car accident, Ben's (Colin Firth) world may as well have come to an end. A few weeks later, Ben's out of hospital and, attempting to start a new life, he moves home and is befriended by a beautiful young neighbour Charlotte (Mena Suvari). His life may be turning around but all is not what it seems and, haunted by visions of his dead wife, Ben starts to lose his grip on reality� Colin Firth enchanted female audiences worldwide as Mark Darcy, object of the fictional Bridget Jones's obsession, in the massive hit "Bridget Jones's Diary". Upcoming feature films include the romantic comedy "Hope Springs", the modern-day fairy tale, "What A Girl Wants", Richard Curtis' directorial debut "Love Actually", and "Girl with a Pearl Earring", an adaptation of Tracy Chevalier's 1999 best-selling historical novel. Previous notable credits include starring roles in "The Importance of Being Earnest", "Shakespeare in Love" and "The English Patient" - both which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Colin was recently nominated for an Emmy award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Conspiracy". Mena Suvari is one of Hollywood's most sought after young actresses following her critically acclaimed performance in "American Beauty", for which she received a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Her recent feature film credits include "Spun", "Sonny", "The Musketeer", "American Pie 2", "Sugar & Spice", and "Loser". Her breakout role came as the choirgirl in the outrageous teen comedy hit "American Pie". This year, Mena becomes the new worldwide advertising face of the famed Paris cosmetic company Lancome. "TRAUMA" also stars Tommy Flanagan ("Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", "Gladiator", "Braveheart") and Naomie Harris ("28 Days Later"). Director Marc Evans' most recent film, "My Little Eye", is currently on international release garnering excellent reviews and strong box office. Previous credits include the controversial thriller "Resurrection Man" and his debut feature "House of America". "TRAUMA" is a Little Bird production from its new "Ministry of Fear" label for First Choice Films. The producers are Nicky Kentish Barnes ("About A Boy") and Jonathan Cavendish ("Bridget Jones's Diary"). The director of photography is Academy-Award� nominee John Mathieson ("Gladiator"), the production designer is Crispian Sallis ("My Little Eye"), the costume designer is Ffion Elinor ("Lucky Break"), the make-up and hair designer is Pamela Haddock ("The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby"). The executive producers are James Mitchell and Lizzie Francke. Francke is the head of Ministry of Fear, which plans to shoot two further horror projects in the UK later this year - "You Can't Come In" from an original screenplay by Muriel Gray, and "An English Ghost Story" by Kim Newman. "TRAUMA", co-financed by BBC Films, Warner Bros Pictures, and Isle of Man Film Commission, will shoot for eight weeks in the Isle of Man and on location in London. Warner Bros Pictures will distribute in the UK and Myriad Pictures will handle international sales.

Karen: Do you have a link for this Trauma news? I'd like to put it on my Crowe site since I see Tommy Flanagan (Cicero in Gladiator) is in it too. Thanks.

No link...yet, as it was sent to me personally. I will, however, the info up on firth.com shortly.

(AdaVW) That's the reason why I went ugh. I wasn't thinking box office or the oscar race, I was just concerned with when would I get to see it:-)! LOL...we think alike! Oscar Shmascar! I just want to see it (can you hear my whining)!!! ;-) And I'm the type of girl that it if ODB is ever nominated for an Oscar....I'll just be excited to see him in a tux (he does make them look oh-so-good)! Thanks for the Trauma news Karen...is Naomie Harris playing the wife (does anyone know yet)?

Thanks for the Trauma and GWAPE news, ladies. Thank goodness we have a bit of down time before the next three premieres. It gives me time to have a pace maker installed. (gives the boss time to do the yard work as well) (Tress)I just want to see it (can you hear my whining)!!! ;-). Well actually, yes I can. I'm right there with you. After a week like this you'd think we'd be satisfied...NEVAH!

the make-up and hair designer is Pamela Haddock Now, this is what I worry about. ;-o

(Karen)the make-up and hair designer is Pamela Haddock Now, this is what I worry about. ;-o She specializes in gore it would seem... http://www.pamelahaddock.com/

Naw, she's well rounded. They tend to put examples of their most intricate work up for display. But she looks like someone Lizza could drop in on after filming is done. *hint hint*

I was looking at the previous release dates for GWAPE and it was always down for 12/25/03 in the top 20 cities. So, even if it had opened in NY/LA in November, it wouldn't have been to most of you until late December. Wonder if the UK date (7 Nov) will stay the same? It doesn't have to change.

(Karen)I was looking at the previous release dates for GWAPE and it was always down for 12/25/03 in the top 20 cities. This is why I wasn't too disappointed about it getting pushed back. I wasn't going to get to see it until around then anyway! :-( Plus, we'll have Love Actually to tide us over until then! What I'd like to know is what are the top 20 cities? I may or may not live in one (Indianapolis). (Karen) I didn't think I needed to explain it, as the film is only opening in one country thus far. Hey, a girl can dream, can't she? ;-)

(Monica) What I'd like to know is what are the top 20 cities? I may or may not live in one (Indianapolis). I think you'll luck out! Indianapolis is 12. My city is 27th to 30th depending on the site. I found this: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0763098.html No GWAPE for me on Christmas! ;-(

'fraid it doesn't quite work that way. :-( Besides, Toronto and Montreal will be part of the top group as films are released there as well. Not strictly population, but box office factors. For example, Washington,DC (and environs) are way down on the list, but will be part of the Top 10 cities. You have to go by your usual track record for art house releases. When do they reach you, if at all?

(Karen) 'fraid it doesn't quite work that way. :-( Could be good news for me! Might mean that I will have a Happy New Year! Waiting for GWAPE is going to be slow torture for me...I'll try not to drive everyone else insane along the way...;-)

Or you can always fly somewhere else to see it. Which is what I plan to do. A film about the life of an artist is never gonna come my way during the heavy holiday season when venues are at a premium. Nevah! Dallas here I come.

(Monica) I may or may not live in one (Indianapolis). Perking up...huh?! Indianapolis? Me too, we'll have to talk! (Karen) You have to go by your usual track record for art house releases. When do they reach you, if at all? Hard to say, we were not part of the top 12 for TIOBE, even top 20 could be close, TIOBE was on only one screen after all and opened with the nationwide release in the second week. Of course I posted for the first time during that time, don't have other frames of reference. Going back to remind myself of dates, saw this, was thinking of Hope Springs... Topic 162 of 175 [drool]: Colin Firth - Part 12 Response 16 of 1999: Karen (KarenR) * Thu, May 9, 2002 (15:15) * 4 lines (Mari)When will they have confirmed dates? Am checking Farmers Almanac for date hell freezes over. Is that before or after I can safely do my planting? ;-D (I feel like I've entered the twilight zone or a Star Trek loop story)

(Karen) For example, Washington,DC (and environs) are way down on the list, but will be part of the Top 10 cities. Finally, something good about living here! (Monica) Plus, we'll have Love Actually to tide us over until then! That's my theory. Lately it's been feast or famine in Firthette land! Back around Christmas we had pretty much nothing going on, and now all of a sudden there's a film in theaters (for those of us in the US and the UK, anyhow), the satellite tape, and stubble!

(Maria) She specialises in gore (Karen) Someone Lizza could drop in on after filming No gory journey is too difficult or arduous to be undertaken in pursuit of intimate stubble details :-))

(Mari)When will they have confirmed dates? Am checking Farmers Almanac for date hell freezes over. Is that before or after I can safely do my planting? ;-D LOL, I remember that. Looks something always gets in the way of that gardening:-) Hopefully if GWAPE goes the way of TIOBE, Princeton could have it by the second week. Praying that it stays as long, too. We had TIOBE in my favorite little art house theater from May till first week in Aug.

No gory journey is too difficult or arduous to be undertaken in pursuit of intimate stubble details :-)) We are counting on you, Lizza! GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 Colin can actually get in some promotion for it when he does the LA junkett. ;-D I am willing to bet that GWAPE will open small but not the Art House circuit.

(BarbS) Perking up...huh?! Indianapolis? Me too, we'll have to talk! Hey, a fellow Hoosier Firthette! :-) (BarbS)Hard to say, we were not part of the top 12 for TIOBE, even top 20 could be close, TIOBE was on only one screen after all and opened with the nationwide release in the second week. Do you remember where TIOBE played in Indy? I was thinking if we actually got GWAPE in the limited release stage, it might play at Castleton Arts. I was actually thinking of emailing Bonnie Britton, the Star film critic, to see if she had any inside scoop. Does anyone know if the satellite tape is still available? I held out for a while because I've spent so much money on CF stuff lately (I had a little Amazon.com fest a few weeks ago!) but I think my resistence is slowly fading. Oh, who am I kidding? I have no resistence where ODB is concerned!!

(Monica)Does anyone know if the satellite tape is still available? I don't know if it's still available but we wanted to try to discuss it starting Monday. Notice is posted over at 166 Intro to Firth.

hey there, can anyone tell me if Tommy Flanagan is the guy with a large scar on his face who was in Gladiator? We saw him at the premiere so it looks like the whole cast of Trauma was there. Also, for anyone in the UK Colin is being interviewed on a show called RI:SE on Channel four. Supposed to be this week but it wasn't shown. He isn't live in the studio it is pre-recorded. I am recording it all this week as I have no idea which day.

A huge thanks to Karen for alerting us to the free ticket preview for HS featured in today's Times (that's London;-)) ). I have my tickets but here are the venues for anyone else in UK for Wednesday night at 6.30pm Birmingham, Bristol, Carlisle, Croydon, leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Basingstoke, York, reading, Cheshire oaks, Preston, Sheffield, plus some London cinemas including Islington and Shepherds Bush. You will need to turn to the back page of "PLAY" the listings magazine to find the offer, nice head shot of ODB!

can anyone let me know what ODB is? Cheers

Kelli thanks for the news about "RISE" wonder if it will be part of the UK "junket2 and he will appear in thet jumper again. RE HS ticket offer, I should have mentioned that all the venues look to be part of the "Warner Village" chain.

Kelli, it stands for "Our Dear Boy" :-))

thanks! ODB, I like it!!! BTW I think the RI:SE interview was part of the junket for HS as she clearly interviewed him on the day of the premiere.

OK so it's obscured stubble and jawline for sure then!

(Kelli)I think the RI:SE interview was part of the junket for HS as she clearly interviewed him on the day of the premiere. I'm sure that interview was shown last Tuesday morning. I was channel hopping for news of the premiere and just caught the last 30 seconds. It was about 7.30am

From Antonella, the headshot that was in the Times ad: Definitely need to go after the big one of this. *stretching my tentacles* (Kelli) can anyone tell me if Tommy Flanagan is the guy with a large scar on his face who was in Gladiator? He was in Gladiator and you can see some pics of him in that here: http://knoceans.com/flanagan/pics.html and lots here: http://www.geocities.com/tommygrrls/glad.html I'm using his headshot from PFD on Trauma's page: (Kelli) We saw him at the premiere so it looks like the whole cast of Trauma was there. Wish they had all posed, like Colin did with Mena and Naomie. I don't recall seeing any pics of him from the premiere, but I'd bet the photographers didn't know who he was.

Another degree of separation from CF: Tommy Flanagan comes from a working class family in the north of Glasgow, and his niece until recently attended the school where I work. The family, needless to say, are very proud of his achievements, since he comes from a pretty deprived background.

Does anybody kwnoe if there will be or have already been any reports about WAGW or HS on BBC world�s "talking movies" ?

Regarding RI:SE, he was on early Tuesday morning at the premiere talking to a couple of their reporters but back in the studio, Kate Lawler said, "I interviewed him today and we will be showing it later on this week" I then spent all week taping the show and watching it back but ... no colin? I guess it will be this week.

(Karen) I don't recall seeing any pics of him from the premiere, but I'd bet the photographers didn't know who he was. I recall seeing several pictures of a man who had 'guest' listed under his name at a couple of sites. Is this him (4th row, 2nd column) or is TF older?: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====26392&str=&styp=&sfld=&PageNum=2&sortval=3a

(Petra) have already been any reports about WAGW or HS on BBC world�s "talking movies"? Colin was shown on Talking Movies for WAGW already, but there should be another soon for HS. Wouldn't you think?

we definately saw TF at Asia de cuba with Mena Su....vari? (can't get that one right) My friend said she thought he was from Gladiator and remembers the scar. I have lloked at the pictures of him on the site you listed and it was him. Not sure if he actually went in to the movie screening.

"Guest" or "Olivia" would be good guesses. ;-) However, that's not him. He's older than that. There are pics of him here: http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&logsrch=1 but not from the premiere

Thanks for the news on Trauma and GWAPE ladies. Great Trauma page Karen. Thanks.

From Thursday's Telegraph, the London Spy column, another 'liar liar pants on fire' item: You talking to me - not Brooding Bridget Jones star Colin Firth � whether on screen or out on the town � is hardly noted for his hearty garrulity. Not that he's got an awful lot more to say for himself at home, either � at least when it comes to chatting with the family of his Italian wife, Livy Giuggioli. [Ed note: named after Roman historian now] At the London premiere of his new film, Hope Springs, on Monday, Firth told Spy he's developed a mental block when it comes to speaking his missus' mother tongue. "I studied Italian properly for a year or so, but I've reached a plateau. If I was awarding myself grades, it would be a B-plus for effort and a C-minus for achievement. I do practise on my in-laws fairly regularly, but they've just come to understand that I'm simply no good at conversation - Italian conversation, that is."

(Karen)Nothing wrong with that; it is still in "Oscar hopeful" season, the time when "serious" movies get released for Oscar consideration Read in Movie News today on Sky that the timetable for next years' Oscars has been announced and the 'cut-off' date is now 1 December. That would scupper GWAPE's hopes. They're trying to tighten up the process and nominations will be announced around 9 February, and the awards will be on 29th.

Re Oscars: Oops! Nominees Lunch is on 9 February - nominations will be announced 27 January. Sorry boss.

Tommy Flanagan was Cicero in Gladiator, and you can see him tonight on USA TV on ABC. From the IMdb: He was born July 3, 1965 in Glasgow Scotland. He was the middle of 5 children and at the tender age of 6, his father abandoned his mother. He grew up in a very rough part and admits into getting into some trouble, but that his mother Betty always kept him in line. He worked as a Painter, Decorator and Disc Jockey. One night, as he left a pub he was working at, people told him to give them his coat and records and when he refused, a guy jumped on his back, stabbed him, and scarred his face. He nearly died. When he saw his face after his intensive recovery, he cried thinking that he could not return to his old life again. His close friends Robert Carlyle and his wife Caroline suggested acting for him. He said it wasn't for him but then on a second thought, he decided to give it a go. He worked in the Rain Dog theatre for 3 years before Mel Gibson gave him his first big break in Braveheart (1995). Gibson, seeing what a wonderful actor he was, gave him a even bigger role.

the timetable for next years' Oscars has been announced and the 'cut-off' date is now 1 December. That would scupper GWAPE's hopes. Thanks, Janet! I wonder if the date will change? I thought this was New Line's big Oscar hope? This needs to be confirmed.

(Janet) Read in Movie News today on Sky that the timetable for next years' Oscars has been announced and the 'cut-off' date is now 1 December. That would scupper GWAPE's hopes. Not at all. Here is the official schedule released by AMPAS: http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2003/03.04.28.b.html All it says for December 1 is: December 1, 2003: Deadline for receipt of official screen credit forms to qualify feature films for award consideration. But that: December 31, 2003: Awards year ends at midnight. We are still operating on a calendar-year basis. They only have to submit forms by 12/1. The film still must play in a certain number of theaters for x number of days before year-end to qualify. GWAPE is fine.

(Karen)We are still operating on a calendar-year basis. Sorry about causing confusion folks! There's a small article in the Scottish Sunday Mail about HS. Mark Herman says that HG came over all coy and appeared on set with tape over her nipples for the undressing scene! However, the scene still didn't satisfy censors (I assume they were going for a PG13/12A rating) and had to be reshot using a body double. I'm off out now. I'll type up the whole article later, although some of the quotes have featured elsewhere.

However, the scene still didn't satisfy censors (I assume they were going for a PG13/12A rating) and had to be reshot using a body double. I wonder if he was in the reshoot or it was just of her? I hope some reporter gets to interview HG about HS. She has been most silent. Thanks, Janet!

I aim to please, Moon: http://news.scotsman.com/features.cfm?id=501622003

Still trying to catch up here . . . Janet,Kelli, and Emma thanks for sharing your pics with us. Karen, the sharjo connection comes through again--lovely, lovely! Janet, I met Colin's father's brother and his wife (got that?;-) at the Donmar, and was just commenting that CF's dad and uncle resemble each other, whereas Colin looks more like his mother. Re: GWAPE date postponement--wasn't there an article here quoting the Lion's Gate head that this year it was very important to get the Oscar contenders out there early?? Oh well, maybe they need an extra month to complete the special effects.;-)

(Janet) Read in Movie News today on Sky that the timetable for next years' Oscars has been announced and the 'cut-off' date is now 1 December. That would scupper GWAPE's hopes. (Karen) December 1, 2003: Deadline for receipt of official screen credit forms to qualify feature films for award consideration. But that: December 31, 2003: Awards year ends at midnight. (Mari) Re: GWAPE date postponement--wasn't there an article here quoting the Lion's Gate head that this year it was very important to get the Oscar contenders out there early?? Oh well, maybe they need an extra month to complete the special effects.;-) To my understanding, the early general release sometimes isn't that important except to make the Dec 31 deadline. Depends if they may plan to use expected box office momentum and buzz to sway voters. If they're that confident in it, and want to spend the money, they'll do many industry screenings,too, and send out screeners. Chicago wasn't released to the first markets until Dec 17, with wider release later in January, but there were frequent screenings earlier from at least the beginning of December for the the various groups/guilds like BAFTA, AMPAS, SAG, Directors Guild, etc. LOL, Mari...special effects.

Thanks, Mari! It�s very romantic, the way he coaxes her into their whole romance. It�s really sexy." jump into bed with Firth�s fumbling Brit, while uttering the immortal line: "What, you don�t have sex on first dates?" So he coaxes her into their romance after having sex on the first date? Duh! LOL! I'm sure Heather and Minnie compared notes on men. ;-)

"But Graham is not leaving her future entirely up to fate. She has set up Beech Tree, her own film production company, in order to hunt down some interesting roles." Smart girl. Hope some of her ambition rubbed off on her co-star;-) Thanks Mari.

(AdaVW) GWAPE has been pushed back a month to Dec 12 For once I see this as a good thing, since studios push their Oscar contenders in December releases. It looks like the top 20 release date hasn't changed though, if it's still Christmas. Looking at the bright side, at least I can use the post-holiday sales as an excuse to go to Louisville or Nashville so I'll be able to see it :) (Petra) Viewing #8 of WAGW ? Ahhhhh . And I have to wait until 31th of July.Ahhhhhh. I can�t take it anymore. I've *heard* that there is a downloadable copy of WAGW on the internet, somewhere. It wouldn't take the place of the big screen experience (not by a loooong shot), but if you could find it, it might take the edge off :)

(Meredith) but if you could find it, it might take the edge off :) I'm now up to 14, and it seems that nothing will take the edge off. (Moon)I'm sure Heather and Minnie compared notes on men. ;-) Oh, to have been a fly on that wall:-)

MWAH!

You talkin' to me?

Wot do you mean, they pushed the GWAPE date back?"

You say this 'yoga" has medicinal properties?

Hmmmm, that yoga class looks like it has lots of potential. And where does HG have her hands in that third pic? Thanks, Mari. Love them!

(Karen)And where does HG have her hands in that third pic? LOL. And where does Colin Ware have his left hand in the fifth pic? Cute movie ...& captions too, Mari.

Thanks, Mari!! Great pics...wherever did you find them? And more importantly, where do I sign up for that yoga class? ;-)

Then, again, check out where her hands are anchored in the flying yoga pic. I'd pay cash money to do same.

Seems like Ronan Keating is making up a little bit of his leeway on hello magazine�s vote for "most attractive man"(monthly vote).Don�t forget to vote :o) . One time every day is allowed. Thanks for the HS pictures. This man is definitely my addiction. I love the 5th one. OMG, can�t wait to see HS.

(Karen)Then, again, check out where her hands are anchored in the flying yoga pic. I'd pay cash money to do same. Good Lord and her nose in his hair!! Oops, I slipped, ooh I'm sorry Colin...Mrraowwwrrr. Some people have all the luck. Thanks Mari!!

(Linda) and it seems that nothing will take the edge off. Sounds like there's a serious addiction going on here. Maybe it's a good thing HS didn't come out at the same time;-)! (Karen)check out where her hands are anchored in the flying yoga pic. I'd pay cash money to do same. Ooooh...so would I! (in total fantasy mode here)I wonder, if we sent the money to Oxfam, do you think he'd consider it :-))))? Thanks for the pics, Mari, you've made my day!

Oh Mari thanks so much for such a delicious selection from HS. You've really got me counting the hours until I can see them for myself (47 hours and 50 mins to be precise:-)) ) Ready to score that kissing Ladies1

(Karen) Then, again, check out where her hands are anchored in the flying yoga pic. I'd pay cash money to do same. OMG...OMG...OMG...she has a full body lean going on there...and hair in her face and her hands...her hands! And toes...someone get my smelling salts! ;-D And she got a paycheck to do this...it's just not right! My job isn't nearly as exciting. Though if I were in HS instead of HG, I would have been fired on the day of filming that scene. Don't know if I could do that to ODB and 'follow the script'...I'm sure I'm thinking things that they are not...;-)