Hi girls !

: thank you for the new photos

thanks for the compliments

Sue, Emily, thank you for the photos and the article! I also found it here  http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&logsrch=1  

Hikity, thank you very much indeed! 

It seems to me that Lindsay looks younger then she is. And Alan look terrific as always!

Best wishes

Yulia

Poor bugger looks tired. Hey Alan! Slow down ok, your  going to go bonkers. Go on a holiday, relax, do a little chillin at home--give the lady a sweet  an ole pickle tickle, have a beer/wine/irish coffee--whatever and and dont forget " its all about you", hee hee.

Ah, kinda of a Love Actually reunion too. Isnt that the guy who plays Sam's teacher?

I didn't have time to see/save them, can I have them please?

Emily and sue!!!  Thanks for the story and pics from the renaming ceremony! 

He looks great, doesn't he?  Its great to see the Private Lives team back together.  Well--less Emma Fielding.   

CatsPlay, I would hope that the deletion was unintensional.  Please post them again, if you don't mind.  I would love to have them. 

Attention all you fledgling video makers!  I found the most wonderful site and the terrific thing about it is that they offer a premium account AND a free account!!!!  Check it out!

One True Media

OK, someone apparently deleted those larger sized images.  So I'll just go away.

Here are 2 of those in higher resolution

Report on Renaming Ceremony HERE

Heh, Sue!

Just a minute in front of me Emily!!LOL

Photograph from this afternoon's renaming ceremony of the Albery theatre. It is now called the Noel Coward.

New pictures, taken today at the renaming of the Albery Theatre to the Noel Coward Theatre. He's with Adam Godley and Lindsay Duncan in the second and third shot.

emilia, don't worry: he doesn't do any of that sort in his hair - the wet looks comes from the heat there...

Claudia, beautiful pics, thanks a lot.

Yulia, good luck with your language studying!

Ladies, another one and a half hours here to wait. Tanja went to Cologne where thousands meet to watch Teh Game in open air.

And we have beautiful weather    

Jessika,,,,,,,,,,,,, oooohhhh . So sorry. I get it now, duh . I too agree that i cant wait for it to come out.

Jessica, yes I am Russian, (1/4 Spanish), and currently I live in Russia, and what do you want?

Reedpipe, I saw it here  http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800021960/bio   Probably it is about Mike Newell? I still can't catch it.

So, I've began to learn German, who can help me in practice, please e-mail me. Thanx.

Best wishes

Yulia

Another Kiwi, you got me!

Sorry girls, I think my English confused some of you, i'm working on that

ALFAN, I think you misunderstood me. That scene is INDEED wonderful, touching, makes me feel extremely good AND comfortable. I'm just uncomfortable because i'll have to wait long 3 months till see it!!! And that scenes almost makes me cry! I gotta see that! You got me?   

Yulia IVANOVA (are you Russian?)

i think i missed that part too! i don't know about this film!

Hello Ladies! Kristina, you shouldn't worry about your English, whatever you say about Alan we'd understand. It's like in a very popular advertising "We all speak one language-Alan Rickman( in our case), so feel yourself okay.

Ulrika, thanx for such cute stuff!

Claudia, thank you very much for the photos, they are fantastic!

Ladies, I'd like to ask you some questions which I am so interested in. So, is it true, that "

The failure
of Antony and Cleopatra has steered him away from Shakespeare."? The article is "Alan Rickman: Beguiling monster who made Cherie weak at the knees"

I think here is somebody who was at "Antony and Cleopatra" and was it really a failure? 

One more thing, which I have no idea about.:

Rickman again revived his role as the mysterious Professor Snape for the series’ fourth installment, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005), the first to be helmed by a British director (Mike Newell). Then in late 2005, he began shooting “Zodiac,” a psychological thriller about the famed Zodiac killer who terrorized San Francisco from 1966-1978.

Probably I missed something, or I was abcent when you discussed it? Anyway, please tell me what is "Zodiac". Sorry, if I say something wrong   

Thank you

Yulia

Thanks for the new photos, Claudia. I think Jessika meant she was "anxious" to see the film not really that she was uncomfortable. Unfortunately Snow Cake is not at our local (Wellington) Film Festival next month. I feel very peeved.

Hi Claudia! Welcome Home!

Nice pix

WOW Claudia,it was a real treat to see those pictures. What I would like to know, though ,is what has he got in his hair???Is it just wet perhaps,is it hair gel, or (horrors)some Brylcreem like product?Any other ideas?

Welcome aboard Maryland and Kristina!  Glad you finally felt comfortable enough to join us. 

Congrats to your son, Maryland and I'm sending many good wishes for his success. Who knows....maybe one day he will get the chance to work with AR!  Wouldn't that be something to talk about?

Kristina, no apology needed at all about your English.  You do very well with English.   

Ellen that diary entry you posted was fun to read.  AR certainly has a great sense of humor. 

sue, thanks so much for the RSC archive link and the review of SC.  I hope everyone will get a chance to see SC in the fall.  I still haven't read any word on it opening here in the US. 

Liamath, the link you posted with the Hunniford interview and caps is from Suzanne.  I love that interview!

Many thanks for Laura for the 2002 European Film Awards red carpet video!  Gosh, it doesn't seem that long ago that I was sitting in front of my telly waiting for AR to show up on that show!  And as usual,   bunches of thanks to INTJ for capturing the video for us.

Camerata, your site is getting better and better each and every day!  Congrats!

Last night I was surfing eBay for an ice cream freezer to take to my Daddy's in September for his 70th birthday and thought I'd do my usual perusal of AR stuff and found some pics from Tribecca that I don't recall seeing before.  If these are old news, please forgive me. 

                                            My favorite one!

My next favorite one!

Jessica, that part in SnowCake where she asks Alex to put his arms around her and squeeze her really hard but dont touch me with your hands is i think suppose to be a signifigant in some way. Its too bad it makes you feel uncomfortable as it should not make you feel uncomfortable it should make you feel good, you know something, i even did that with Keith one day and you know what,,,,,,,,,it made me feel good. It a feel good moment in the movie i think but i will not know for sure until i see it.

Jéssika, you shouldn't be uncomfortable,

Thank you all for caregivers explanations, and the phrases on snow cake trailer!!

Now.. that part she says to Alan put his arms around her and squeeze really hard.. and he does! That makes me feel uncomfortable to wait to see this film!

BEAUTIFULLY done, Daydreamer  

OKIE DOKIE! Two things:

 -the Snape/Eowyn Video. It totally just reminded me once again how seductive his eyes are. Its totally Teh Seductive Eyes/Look. Haha. (good post, BTW)

-asking if anyone is seeing MNiRC.  It reminded me to ask if Mr. Rickman is currently in the city or not, so if anyone knows, do share.  Thanks for reminding me.

If anyone here is going to see MNIRC please post here. I want to go but I haven't anyone to go with, though I have been bugging  my sisiter to go with me.    I want to go up for a couple days and take in The Lion King or Jersey Boys too.

Snape in love?!?   

Check out this video on youtube, it's fantastic!!! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txAjPzmNEXc&search=Snape%20Eowyn

!!!

What a wonderful review, sue, thanks for posting it! I am so much looking forward to seeing the film.

Hello everyone,

At first I want to apologize for my English. But I think you will understand what I'm talking about.

I visit this ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, BRILLIANT, PRECIOUS site already several months. It took me days and days to see all clips and most of  messages.

  Until today I decide to arouse public notice - that I'm in the same boat.

  Alan Rickman gives me reason to live, reason to be who am I ( is it understandable ? :-) ).

 Beside next things important for me, he is best actor which I've ever seen. Talking about his voice is funny - is there someone who don't love it?

  I'm quite young and hope that one day I'll be talking to him, perhaps working with him...who knows...(I'm working on it)

For your information I want to continue study and live in England-my favourite country in the world :-)

  On Friday I'm leaving from Czech Republic (country which I hate) to spend summer holidays in Madison at my uncles house. So my english has a chance!

  This is a reason why I decide to write my first message (before my departure) and hope to visit this site every day as I used to do last months.

 I have a notebook but I'm not sure about connecting to Internet in USA.

Simply: I want to belong to your big family and not be just a calm watcher.

Uf...exhausting :-)

Now I'm going to watch Robin Hood, I haven't seen it for sooo long time!

And sorry for my tenses-I'm absolutely not sure when, which...you know

A new review of Snowcake on IMDb

heartbreaking - and not just for ASD professionals, 28 June 2006

Author: xjl-mummy from United Kingdom

I was able to see this as part of the recent Autism Cymru conference, and can honestly say that this is one of the best films I have seen for years. It somehow maintains a balance between the drama, the need to establish Weaver's character without mawkishness or making her a complete freak, and a rite of passage for Rickman's character. There was no point at which I doubted the authenticity of the character's experiences. It does help to know something about autism (I am a parent of someone with ASD and parts of this were so true it hurt) but not compulsory, and I would heartily recommend it to dispel some myths! I can't really tell you more without giving it all away - go and see it! Snow Cake is both poignant and rib-achingly funny in parts.

We were also fortunate to meet the writer, the director and the autistic woman who "coached" Sigourney Weaver. Absolutely fascinating. I can't wait for this to be released and will be buying the DVD for friends and family.

Linda--" have you ever had an orgasm Al?"

Alex--" it has been known"

Linda--"Vivian once explained it to me and it sounds like an inferior version of what i feel like when i have a mouth full of snow, you should try it."

And Caregivers are all types of nurses from Registered Nurses to Licenced Practical Nurses to Nursing Assistants ( wich do not have any medical background). Caregivers provide support to those who are in need rather it be with ADL --Activities of Daily Living ( bathing, dressing and eating) to those who just are a companion of sorts to watch out over those who need a litte direction or encouragment. Usually they do not work in a hospital but in a private outfit that the family of the loved one hires.

I know this as I am a LPN, and i work in a hospital where we are allowed to give medications, needles and support to the Nurses Aids.

 Jessika, you are right he say's "It has been known"

The other phrase is "It sounds like and inferior version of what I feel when I have a mouthful of snow"

Caregivers is not a phrase we use much in the UK. We would mormally say "carers" ie somebody who looks after sick/disabled/handicapped people. It can be an employed person or simply a member of the family.

Girls! I need something if some of have a time...

In "Snow Cake" trailer Alan is asked if he had ever had an orgasm, I'd like to know what he responds cause I can't understand, is it "It has been known"?

And then Weaver says to him "it sounds like and inferior version of what I feel when I have ... now". What she says in the "..."???

And another tiny thing... what does "caregivers" mean? At that sentence on McDonald's?

Yes Dee, I'd like to hear your theories about his teeth, just to know briefly what kind of work he has been done.

I'm going to start a dental treatment and I hope to have a good result like Alan.

I didn't know you were a dental assistant.

That's why you have a so beautiful smile 

Have a nice day all of you.

Welcome MARYLAND!!

And I deeply hope you watch MNIRC because I'll not be able to see

Maryland, thanks a lot for the explanation - good luck to your son!

Dear Hikity,

My son's degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television/Film.

New York University, Tisch School of The Arts, Maurice Kanbar School of Television/Film. What a mouthful!

Nick is his name and he wants to either direct or write films. When he was a little boy, the first film he wanted to own was "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves". Naturally he can quote The Sheriff to this day! In fact, RHPOT was a favorite of my three boys. ( I have a daughter too!)

NYU has graduated some of our most celebrated directors and actors. Nick had the opportunity to meet many of them.

Hope this answers your question.

Maryland, a huge welcome to our fantastic group. Now, you are really lucky and I cross my fingers that you meet our man. He is just wonderful in "real world"! And congrats to your son. As I am not familiar with the abbreviations would you pls explain this to me: BFA degree in Film from NYU . Does he want to work as a director? For yr info: I have been married for 25 years this year, our daughter is 20 and entered university last October (students in Germany are older due to a long school time).

Dee, is there anything you haven't yet done?????????   

Hello fellow AR fans!

I've been lurking here for over two years but after Dee's revelation that she was a Dental Assistant, I had to say "Hello".

I've been a Dental Assistant for over twenty years, the last fifteen at a cosmetic dental practice.  Naturally, I was very happy when AR had his teeth " fixed ". I am hoping to go to NYC to see MNIRC in the fall. I have a 23 year old son who just got his BFA degree in Film from NYU (which coincidentally is the Alma mater of directors Ang Lee and Chris Columbus).  He just moved to an apartment on the east side of Greenwich Village, across town from the Minetta Lane Theatre. How amazingly convenient if I want to come up for the play!

In 1987 I was not an AR fan and could have seen him in LLD on Broadway, and also missed him in Private Lives. I am determined not to miss this chance to see his play and hopefully meet him as well. I have managed to obtain most of AR's films either on VHS or DVD, even "Judas Kiss" and "Rasputin". My husband of almost 35 years is very understanding, as he is the direct beneficiary of my "state of mind" after watching an AR film! ( You ladies must know how that works!) Please pardon my first post for rambling on and on! Please  post when fans are going to MNIRC! I don't have tickets yet!

Regards,

Maryland

Hi girls !

When I'm on that page, on the left, the links below "Photo" don't work for me and work for some of my friends. And for you ? That's weird

Hello everyone! I have not been here for so long time! I am soooo sorry that I couldn't congratulate Claudia on her happiness!!! So, I congratulate you!

Kathy, happy Bitrthday!

Camerata, thanx for the pic.

Frieda, I did not understand you, but I suppose that you are ready to aid me! Thank you a lot! I haven't begun to learn it yet, but anyway, I am seriously going to learn German!

Thank you all for you being so nice!

Sincerely

Yulia Ivanova

Cyntilla ,no problem

  42C here!

I found the Richard and Judy interview with JKR on mugglenet.com.  She seems like a really lovely person, nothing about our Snape, in fact nothing of substance but she comes across as a really lovely (and beautiful) person.  She's one of those people that you're really glad something nice happened to.  However I am really anxious to read book 7.

Sarah, mwah mwah to your other half! LOL!

You can email me stuff on vatmanattinyworlddotcodotuk

Please please please let the reprieved one be OUR professor!!

Great work, Laura and INTJ!

A message for Laura (sorry for the little OT): non te la prendere, ti assicuro che le altre erano in buona fede,  davvero!  Perdonate?

Man, good catch on the teeth! I don't know that I would have noticed any time soon. *sigh* I kinda miss the snaggle tooth look. It's rather charming. And I do so adore his minor imperfections.  LOL!!! Anyone remember the episode of The Simpsons where Lisa goes to the dentist and she doesn't want braces but he "threatens" her with the "Book of British Smiles"? LOL!!! God, that is still so funny.... anyway...

That JKR is cagey about her stories! And I'm torn between REALLY wanting to know about book 7 and not wanting it to ever appear...cause then it will be OVER! And of course she didn't and won't say anything that gives you any real clues about what will happen.

But I have my theories....I like to think that Snape later goes on to open a reform school for wayward girls.....

Juliet - My other half is taping Richard and Judy (DVD recording) and is goin to convert it to an avi file and anyone who wants it can email me and I'll send it them, I dont know how to use yousend it or the like but if anyone who does know wants to host it then feel free! I'll let you knwo when its sorted!

(He'll only convert the JKR bits obviously)

Wow! Excellent find, Laura!  

Snagged red carpet clip: http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=C96335F63FB7A421

old stuff but new to me:

http://www.filmfestivals.com/cgi-bin/fest_content/festivals.pl?debug=&channelbar=&fest=efa2002&page=play&partner=&year=2002&lang=en&medi_id=18275

the video page has a clip of red carpet and there is Alan Rickman from European film Awards,2002, in Rome.

Does anyone have more about this event and is willing to share?

Sarah, thanks for the offer of feedback from JKR with Richard and Judy. 2 3-yr olds! Yikes. I'd like to say it gets better, but...LOL!

Teeth!

Yeah, I wondered about the teeth.  Okay I need comparison pix.  I can't remember when I noticed, but I thought his bottom teeth looked like he'd had something done.   I'm off to look for some pix.

Miriam

Juliet - I'll try and take notes on the interview with JKR on Richard and Judy. Bare in mind I'll have 2 three year olds running round my ankles at the time lol Maybe itll be best to recorded it........

Anyways I'll let ya know what she says

No problem with the coat... HE WAS THAT GORGEOUS!!!

And the teeth thing is easily noticed.. i think it took a time for him to decide that... but as a friend of mine said "the only thing that was 'wrong' with him.... HE FIXED!!"

 girls!!!

Have you ever seen this?    It's cool

http://www.alan-rickman.com/photos/hunniford.html

alankisses

Lia

I was rummaging around the RSC site and and found their archive catalogue that lists all the plays that Alan appeared in. LINK here for anyone interested.

Wow, I hadn't noticed the price on the Winter Guest Screenplay.  I got mine on ebay for $14 and it is autographed by Emma and Phyllida!  I don't think there is additional useful information in there, other than those and a few other previously seen photos, maybe a one page introduction.  I'd  have to pull it out and look, but it's a very thin paperback book.

That coat is, is... Oh yeah, I LOVE it!

Thanks a lot for the scan CatsPlay, they were new for me! May I use them for a new wallpaper? With the right source credit, of course (

.

Frieda, Alan had some work done on his mouth between the ending of Private lives and the start of Love Actually in NYC. I wondered if he had in-plants put in. If you listen carefully to his speech it is a bit different, and that little tooth that used to stick out has gone.

Frieda: His teeth look real to me:-)

Hi everybody!

Here the original smile without the awful coat.

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1808404334&cf=premiere&photoid=530047&intl=us

Yeah, I vote "awful" on the coat. Made out of something other than fake fur (the kind my mother has sofa pillows made of), it might be quite nice. I was just thinking he needs a pink fedora with a long feather in it and he could play "Huggy Bear".

But when has this man every been NOT yummy?? Never. Put him a clown suit and it'd be okay.

Lex,

The website I am  referring to is http://www.diary.ru/~QwertyFlo/?&from=0, and no, I was not credited as the source on the specific entry.    I don't claim any ownership to such photos, but this has occured in the past with content that is very specific to my site.  I would like to drop the topic.

Catsplay, awfull coat if you ask me, hihi, but I am used to his taste in clothes. I don't mind anymore (shrug shoulders) - especially as there are always glimpses of hope. He looked great in London in April, didn't he?

It's cute but..........

OMG! Woah! That coat is super!

Hi,

It's me again, the girl who took the blurry photos in Berlin.

I've got this Mesmer DVD. Bought it from ebay USA for 25€. It was the last missing AR DVD in my collection;-). But I can't really warm up to it, I must say. So, I know I won't watch it again and as it would only collect dust in my shelf and it's so difficult to get, I thought maybe one of you wants to have it? Please tell me via email, if you're interested.

Cheers! Always a pleasure to post on this page.

Are you guys making fun of that coat?  I think it's gorgeous and rich looking!  Probably moreso in person.

Alan, Alan, Alan. I wonder what  Stacey and Clinton would do with his wardrobe closet. If he were to travel through Saskatchewan though in mid Feb a coat like that would be good, hell, it would need a hood.Gotta love em. And we do.

At the book sale at our local library yesterday I managed to pick up the tie-in paperback novel of RHPOT for 20p!

A short feature in yesterday's Telegraph mag about relatives acting together in films mentioned TWG "Emma Thompson and Phyllida Law star as a nagging mother and her recently widowed daughter in TWG (1998) - 'so very different from our real relationship' Thompson said"

JK Rowling is appearing on Richard and Judy 5pm Channel 4 on Monday. The blurb in the TV listings mag says: "Those eagerly anticipating revelations here about the 7th and final book's title - even its publication date - may be overestimating the forensic nature of Richard's interviewing skills just a bit. But Rowling is the mistress of the long-range tease, so you never know what clues will be available to the attuned and attentive". Since I don't have a TV, will anyone else be taking notes?!

Camerata, surprised by the coldness he had to buy a coat in Russia...rofl

for the WG photos

OMG that coat, argh lol

Sue,

Love that coat!

Catsplay, as our Russian pal seems quite fond of "borrowing" I had a rummage in her files and found one I hadn't seen before:

Meeresternchen, try this for the Kings Head clip:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=9E371017562A0DED

Meeressternchen, those two photos are from the Winter Guest Screenplay book.

Based on the exact pixel sizes, it appears that Qwertyflo lifted them from the scans that I made quite some time ago,

here

and

here

without crediting me as the source, as usual.

Nope, Jessika, the download was fine....Thanks!!!!

bronte: thanks for your help but actually the thing i'm looking for is a transcript of an interview

and this afternoon...  

hikity: sorry i couldn't resist, they're too sweet!!! - LOL 

SUE, thanks for the information and there's no problem with the wrong spell, as you imagine I'm used to that same mistake in my name, I'm glad you corrected that yourself!!

Becky, I can't help you, and another question... that video I talked about (and the one you asked too), it hasn't got image! it's just sound, did my downloaded go wrong?   THANX GIRLS!

Does anyone know of a way to make screen caps of the KINGSHEAD video??? I have tried, and my movie maker won't convert it..    Please Help!!!

Thanks

Becky

 I spelt your name wrong Jessika!

Jessica, that's the tv clip I uploaded yesterday! It is part of a documnetary about the Kings Head Theatre pub in London and that clip are Alan's bits joined together!

Claudia, help yourself to clip.

Hope lots of you manage to get to see MNiRC in NY. It's certainly worth seeing (and my ticket cost Ł8.00!!).

Hey people, it can sound odd but I downloaded something and I'm not quite sure of what it is.

It's a wmv video of AR talking some play I guess, it calls "MAVCUT" lasts 1:23 minutes and there's a woman talking too... does anyone know?!?!

*blush*

I was so excited at the prospect of seeing the play that I never did read somse of the earlier entries.  I now see that I can easily purchase tickets through ticketmaster.com.

I am truly looking forward to this!

Ali-Pat (or anyone else)---

Can you please provide a link where we can purchase tickets?  For me, London was simply not do-able, but thank God NYC certainly is.

Belated birthday wishes to Ana Julia!  I hope yesterday was wonderful for you! 

sue, I whole heartedly agree about the Maverick interview.  Its fair game once its aired on telly!  Thanks for the file.  Mind if I add it to the site? 

Great news on MNiRC, Em!  Thanks for looking out for us on the news front.  Looks like we're getting a good number of people here that may get to go.  I'm going to try my best but we'll have to see. 

Phew!  Tickets are pretty expensive! 

LurkingFairy has the right idea.....see it at a cheaper venue! 

Juliet, good idea in looping your trip through New York!  I hope it works out for you. 

Thanks for the background on that pic, pat.  Its a sexy pose of him, that's for sure. 

I don't know of anyone that is a member of IMDbPro, ARdent Jan.  It's be nice to find out if it offers any other information on VG. 

I just ordered MNiRC tickets for October 12.  Anybody else going that night?  Maybe we could get a list going.  I remember how cool it was to plan meet-ups during the run of Private Lives in NYC.

hi everybody! could you help me please? i'm looking for a mesmer-interview where alan admitted having been kind of big-headed for it was the first lead character for him - i put my e-mail just in case...

Good Morning to everybody..

just found this: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270000779762&ssPageName=ADME:B:SSE:1

and I have the "lurking suspicion" that our 2 "friends" have changed their names

Ooops. i forgot to mention that this is just a copy of the play, not the original with Megan Dodds.

Great news about MNIRC finally having its day in NY. I see that it is also going to be in Vancouver on July 22 and 24 at the World Urban Festival. Hmm, never heard of it coming to Canada but hey, i have been away from the computer for 5 days up north camping and fishing. Check it out. Damn, if i only lived 2000 miles to the West, i would be close.

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/arts/story.html?id=b311cfec-94c3-4e01-82f5-0a27b83e1378&p=1

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes had a very lovely day with friends and family!  Another year bites the dust!

Catsplay--thanks for the Reuters link.  I hope I can get to NY to see MNIRC.  and sl OT please read the Ruby wax book--it is hysterical--you will cry with laughter.  It is also tragically sad as well she had a most bizzare upbringing.  I think her parents were certifiably nuts. 

Reuters seems to have a second version of the MNiRC announcement.  The second version has a direct quote reagrding Rachel from AR,

Quote is on page 2

page 1 of Reuters article

page 2 of Reuters article

Wow, sue, thanks for sharing that.....you're a real ARpal!

Sue, thanks so much for that lovely little clip.

Miriam

Have no fear Hikity, I have returned frm supper (steak sandwich, half bottle of wine, very nice!!) and it is just finishing. Here's the link:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=9E371017562A0DED

Doing a search on Villa Golitsyn today, I found this:

IMDb Pro. I don't have a pro account, but in the background in grey you can see it says TVG is filming. Don't know if it's accurate - it shows Perfume as in production.

Oh, Sue, I am sorry to bother you with this - maybe Claudia puts it then into her collection here? Ol Jimmy? At least it's not Hey Jude,

Tomorrow is FRIDAY  

OK I have just started uploading it to Yousendit It says it waill take over an hour!!

Off for tea now!

I don't know if you can on Youtube? I'll try yousendit but it will take for ever as it's about 10mb

Sue, thanks a lot for the interview! Is there any chance to save it???

What's that Hikity? Samuel Beckett plays Jimi Hendrix???

For your info: Michael Gambon on stage again!!

http://www.theambassadors.com/dukeofyorks/sp_p2904.html

Just to let you know I have just bought 5 tix for MNiRC in Edinburgh for the princely sum of Ł30

I paid Ł13 for the Sat matinee during the first run and Sue paid even less as she got a last minute return.

But I'm sort of tempted because I was thinking of visiting California that week for my aged mother's 90th birthday and am now wondering if I should go via New York.

If I bought a ticket and decided not to go, I reckon I could pass it on to someone here for the price I paid.

So who else is going on what date?

Oh Blimey my cover has been blown!! Actually grigorisgirl is only on IMDb, I think, after I lost my other name!

sue, I had no idea that you were grigorisgirl!  You are fantasteeek, as well, right?  (just keeping my sues and susans straight)!

Some of you may recall that The King's Head documentary was on TV over here a few weeks ago. I recorded it and have finally edited the clips (badly) together. I know Claudia did not want to put up the clips when the dvd came out  and I quite agreed with her but I feel now it has been shown on TV it's *fair game*!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGy9KS9e3mI

And may I remind you, Dee and Susan, that they offered the first two rows (and those are not bad seats!!) for 10 Pounds!!

You're right DEE, we did pay Ł25 with the Q&A, I think we had a bargain there!

Taking my daughter Angelina for a hospital appointment in London tomorrow, after I think we will have a wander around Alan territory, seeing that he is home, and hope for a chance meeting.

Woow you're right it's a bit expensive. When I saw the play in April in London, I paid 39 Ł and I'd already thought that it was expensive lol Why I didn't come for the Q&A ? Argh

The non-premium seats (which are actually closer) are only $65 or $45.

Previews are for before the critics get to see a play. They are a bit of a practice run for the Opening/Press night when the critics come and do their worst. Sometimes Preview tickets are cheaper over here but not always. Reviews aren't published during the preview run although sometimes the buzz gets out if a play is going to be spectacularly good (or bad!).

Here's the LINK to the NYT pice on the new production.

I think the letters on Alan chair are the initials of firm supplying props for Hamlet ,being as the photo was taken on the stage of Hamlet.

                                                                                pat

That's great for MniRC in NY !!! It means that AR will be often there during the play will be played

OK so I have only just seen the teaser for Perfume That you have on this site. Its the same one. It just seemed to go on for longer at the cinema!!!

Can ya delete my post please Claudia

I went to see a film called Hard Candy at the cinema last night and a trailer (of sorts) came on. It was a woman at the sink preparing vegatbales (I think) and a man slowly walkin up to her and gettin really close and nearly kissin her neck. This last about 3 or 4 minutes and youre all wondering whats this. Then she turns and screams. That was all the trailer and apparently it was PERFUME - Story Of A Murderer!!! And all it said was Coming Soon!!!

Also I asked yesterday if anyone knew of a distributor for the US for Snow Cake. Please let me know because I cant find it in the posts!

Thanx

I'm trying to figure out why the 'premium' $150 seats are midway back in the theater.

Also, it doesn't appear you can buy tickets to the opening night 10/15.  It must be VIP only.

Just announced -- MNIRC will play in NYC this year. AR will direct. From NY Times story:

Pam Pariseau and Dena Hammerstein, partners in James Hammerstein Productions, are bringing the play, critically acclaimed in London, to the Minetta Lane Theater in Greenwich Village. Previews are to begin on Oct. 5, with an opening scheduled for Oct. 15. The play is to run for 48 performances, closing on Nov. 19.

Looks like tickets are already on sale.

Details RickiNicki, details!!!

fot that info

To Camerata,

The pic of Alan taken while he was playing in Hamlet in London in 1992.

How about J&S? The middle one doesn't look like the last one.

OOPS ! Sorry I forgot to say  to Bluebeatbabe and Cyntilla !!

Dear Claudia,

    CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Nana !! Your little granddaughter is really sweet. I wish my 2 girls had been 6lbs, instead they were 9lb 12oz and 9lb respectively !! Eyes water at the memory !! Thanx for your e-mail, I will reply ASAP. Anna Massey's book sounds like a fascinating read.

Thanx also to Rickinicki:  lucky friend ! On the rare occasions I get to London AR is usually out of the country !!

Just popped in for a quicky:

Claudia - Congratulations! The little fellow`s TOO cute for words to describe!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

And for everybody over at ARCH a special *bawk*! Love you all!

PS: I think that`s a 9 and not a J in that b&w pic below. That way you get 9SS (and I think we all know where THAT comes from, eh? ) Kinda creepy, ain`t it?

 Thank you RickiNicki!  Thanks for sharing.  At least we know he's home. 

I still haven't been able to start Telling Some Tales yet but as soon as I can check on the beach name, I'll post it for you Vicki.  Meeressterchen, the Richard AM is talking about is Richard Wilson who is a close friend of hers.

Laura, I don't think I've ever seen that pic you posted yesterday.  Its  a shame there's not a larger image. 

Chalebh, thanks for the links to the measurement converter sites!  Those will come in handy with some of British recipes. 

Camerata, I have seen that pic before but to the life of me I can't remember a thing about it.  Maybe someone with a better memory than I can help us.

The wallpapers have been great to see!  Thank you.

Juliet, I don't know about "slip of a girl".  I can assure you that camera was very strategically placed!  *grin*

Yeah, CAMERATA, I knew that one and by the way what does that "JSS" mean? I can only think of "Jesus".

Because it'd be a hell of lie, Alan does not 'heal' or 'save' us, he kills us being so handsome and sexy and talented and and and... Alan Rickman 

Happy Birthday, kathy!  Have a wonderful day!

I was trying to insert an icon here, but for some reason the list is blocked.  :-(

Okey dokey, Claudia, kindly explain to me in words of one syllable how a slip of a girl like you is a granny 5 times over!!

Many congrats all round.

Happiest of birthday to you kathy!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes on our new addition.  My son and daughter-in-law took a peek last night and were amazed and greatful.  Pics at Discussion Party is next. 

Looks like the Beckett fund raiser took in a good amount for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Beckett event money handed over

(forgive me for missing this if this was posted earlier)

Congratulations Claudia on your new grandbaby!

Congratulations Claudia to you and your family on this special occasion!!

One question please!!! Does anyone know of a distibutor for the US for Snow Cake?? I'm sure its been discussed before but I cant find it

Thanx in advance!

OK, for those who are used to the SI-system, converted it's

3,118 kg and 0,48 m

(3.118 g and 48 cm)

(a small child but not too skinny, IMHO)

Hikity: You could use the Convert-function in MS Excel or this web-site http://www.convertworld.com/de/

or if you really want to know which units of measurement exist use this site http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/ (but there you have to calculate on your own).

Chalebh, I am sure you know how to "translate" this:

6lbs 14oz 19" long.

and is there an internet calculator or sth similar to it?

Claudia: The best wishes to you, the little one and his parents.

And to make it Alan related, a wallpaper I created about - well several years ago.

LG Chalebh

Many happy congratulations to you and your family, Claudia and thanks for making time to tell us about the Anna Massey autobiography.

Congratulations Claudia on the new arrival!

Many blessings to you all.

Claudia - Congratulations on the new grand baby!!  What a joy for you and your family!

Thanks also for those excerpts about AR.  In the first paragraph about a holiday where the beaches were too hot to walk on....does she say where that was? 

(I could use a vacation with AR on the beach right about now.)

Congratulations, Claudia, on the birth of your newest family member!

Congratulations to you and your family, Claudia!   Can't wait to see the piccies!

Great wallpaper Camerata! More, more, more!

searching for images with altavista, no details nor larger version

Congratulations Claudia and family !!!!

Thank you, Claudia for AR references and being generous with us all and... 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Camerata, that Mesmer wallpaper is DIVINE!!

wall I've done yesterday

WOW

3 : 0

Claudia, congratulations to you and your family on the new arrival!

and thanks for the comments about AR and holidays

Claudia, congratulations to all the family for the newborn!

Congratulations on the new baby in your family, Claudia!

Congratulations to Nana Claudia!!! May your grandson grow up to be a happy and wise person.

Claudia,

congratulations on your tiny little bundle of joy,

may your grandchild be blessed!

Thanks to Catsplay for bringing those gorgeous black and whites to our attention AND to person for cleaning them up for us.  The one with the dog is just to cute!    Everyone here is so generous, talented, giving, and darn fun to cyber-hang around with! 

First runner up??????  Except for Rasputin, that man never gets what he deserves in the line of awards! 

Jessika, feel free to ask any questions about anything AR....we're a really helpful group as you can tell from the AR/tartan conversation.  Thanks to everyone that helped out on the Albert Memorial/tartan picture.  

Finally, I got my copy of Anna Massey's book (Telling Some Tales) yesterday as well.  Didn't have any time to read it (I wonder why???    However, I did search out the AR pertinent stuff and thought I'd post it.  Now that things might calm down some, I can't wait to have a proper read.  Anna Massey is quite a fascinating lady.

Ali-Pat, are you ready to make another update to your fabulous site?.........

AR references:  

On the back cover, AR is quoted:" 'Telling Some Tales' is moving, totally unselfconscious and very funny."

In AM's first play, The Reluctant Debutante, she says of her co-star Celia Johnson:  "It was extraordinary to be on stage with her, because her concentration took you right into the world of the play, and enabled you to focus with great precision. I have only met two other actors in my career that had this enviable gift, Anthony Quayle and Alan Rickman. There is great reassurance in the air when you act with such players. They prevent stage fright."

The Seagull:  "Alan Rickman was to be Aston, and here I met not only a new friend, but also a performer with profound concentration and insight. I knew from the start that the journey would be intense. The run ended, and we all went our separate ways, but this time I knew that Alan and Harriet [Walter] and I would be in constant touch, and indeed to this day we have been".

The Importance of Being Earnest:  "Margaret Rutherford had played Miss Prism so uniquely in Anthony Asquith's film of the play that I felt daunted by the prospect of tackling the part. I asked Alan Rickman if he would talk about the character with me. He agreed, and one afternoon we walked around Holland Park, and he gave me some brilliant ideas. First of all he said that anyone who could mislay a baby and deposit a manuscript in the pram in its stead was supremely absent-minded, and probably just not on this particular occasion, but frequently. We decided that this forgetful trait could be shown in the way that I dressed, frayed skirts, buttons mislaid, and safety pins to the rescue. The hair should also be distracted, unable to stay in its proper place, with strands poking out in different directions. Gradually a truthful portrait emerged, not just for effect, but grounded in reality. I was so grateful to Alan, for he headed me in a safe direction and I relished the rehearsals and the run".

On holiday in 1983:  "After a few days Alan Rickman and his partner, Rima Horton, joined us. This was a delightful surprise. They stayed in a nearby pension. The three of them went off most days on trips by bus. I was very unadventurous, and apart from swimming, I just lay under a parasol on the beach and
read countless books. The temperature reached 110 degrees some days, and the beaches, where Richard and Alan and Rima went, were too hot to walk on. Alan is very clever at finding out-of-the-way places of interest, and we stopped at several small churches off the beaten track, and wandered around picturesque villages buying the odd memento, breathing in the pine-scented air, and laughing the while. The holiday was a great success, and everyone remained good friends".

On holiday in Palermo:  "On the third day Alan Rickman arrived, and cheered us up no end. He was staying in extremely noisy lodgings, so he came and spent his days with us, finding the noise of our port quieter than the incessant Palermo traffic. He often stayed to dinner, for the food in the hotel was superb. I cannot say that we all returned refreshed, as we had done after our Cretan trip, but we had laughed a lot and shared the hazards of travel with good humour. I had not been strong enough to do any sightseeing, but Richard and Alan were as intrepid as ever, and each evening told me of their expeditions to
churches and museums and neighbouring villages".

That's all for now.  If I run across any other references, I'll post.  I'm hoping there will be a reference to Pity in History some where in the book.  *crossing fingers*

Hey everyone!!!!  I am a new Nana (for the fifth time)!!!! 

Ryland Blake was born last night

(on his mother's birthday)

at 11:15PM.  6lbs 14oz 19" long.

As soon as I can get the pictures uploaded, I'll post some piccies over at the Discussion Party board. 

shooting will takes place in Nice or in the region, in the South of France. It should have begun in June and would finish in July. The story is based on the Piers Paul Read book (great)

WoW Seizing your World Cup comments my dear country has done 2x0 against Australia

Hey, PERSON, you rock!!!!!!!

Alan can really kills us, OMG!

What you all know about Alan new project (film) with Kirsten Scott Thomas?

Yulia, that's the official umbrella holder and person that chivvies the stars around and tells them when they should stop chatting and go in to the premiere. Each star gets one at a big premiere like that.

Yulia, I have no idea who this lady is, sorry. But I had a good laugh about the second pic: the OooA looks very snapish here, huhu - had to sign Snape pics, poor man...     

Catsplay and Dee, another pic of AR and dog:

Wow! CatsPlay and person, thank you so much for it!!!!

Can anyone tell me who is this woman which appears twice

I have not noticed her at once, but when I saw her twice...I began to wonder....I trust that someone also wonders...!

Thank you for help!

With best wishes

Yulia

Oh Dear!! Sounds like a Dog Show, doesn't it??

AR is First runner up for best actor at the Seattle Film Festival.  It appears from the official SIFF site that this was an 'audience award'.  Sigourney also won first runner up for best actress. 

just bunked out from work and borrowed "Snowdon on Stage" from the Central Library. Can confirm the picture is on page 123 (with a lovely one of Zoe Wanamaker on same page). Caption says - "Alan Rickman on the Albert Memorial, his favourite architectural monument, 1995". btw it's a lovely book.

!!!

Argh, only 1-1 against South Korea, I'm pessimistic

thanks a lot for those nice pics in black and white, dear Person...I've never seen those before...Actually, you have made a great afternoon to me!

Lia

Ohhh what a cute pic.  I clicked on it and saw a lot of other pics I hadn't seen before.  Jeez, he's unbearably cute.  It's almost painful!  LOL.

Miriam

Dee, I'm pretty sure that the tartan photo was taken by Lord Snowdon and is published in one of his books. Unfortunately, I don't know the title, but maybe the book offers some background information on the photo shooting.

Dee  , it says 2001, celebrities at the Ivy restaurant

CatsPlay, you are great at finding stuff, thank you for sharing, you rock! The photos are beautiful!

Good grief, Catsplay, what a pic - fits totally in your contest and would have won one of the first places I dare say - thanks a lot for this and I cross my fingers that you get them unmarked...

Arkkiver has some new  so-called 'rare' photos listed on ebay, at the whopping price of $55.43 for a 4x6 photo.  See here.

Here are the photos.  Some of them are quite new to me, while I realize there a few that have been seen.  I can try and get my lurking friend to 'work on these' later today/tonight.  Look at the one with the dog!

These are the ones that I believe are not new

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/csC4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/cs8D2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/cs3A1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ARDLHGB2/cs2B3.jpg

ARdent Jan - thank you very much indeed, but that wasn't the problem.   Frieda - thank you, you've got my problem

I'll download RealPlayer, I was trying to use WMP.

Hey, would I be bothering someone, I needed some help with snowcake trailer, there are some lines I can't understand what is said, if I describe the scene, could you give a hand?

And one more thing... congrats to all FATHERS! (I'm just a little bit lost, here in Brasil we celebrate this date in August, but it's alright). Nice Sunday everybody!!

 Happy Sunday everybody, and a happy day especially to all the fathers, godfathers, stepfathers, and father wannabees out there.

Dee, that LLD bear was auctioned as part of the Broadway Bears event, proceeds of which support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  It is a really cute little bear, but I still think that facial hair is suspect....

If I got the link right, you can see a photo here (scroll down about halfway).

I came across this site called "quotes and poem" which has quotes from all sorts of people including the OooA.

Go to

http://www.quotesandpoem.com/quotes/listquotes/author/Alan_Rickman

for 90 (yes 90!) various quotes. Some I know, some are new to me, 1 or 2 repeats, but pretty up to date as has quotes about MNiRC, so maybe it is updated regularly, I'm not sure.

Anyway, it's fun trying to put them all in context, and really interesting to see so many about his approach to acting in one place.

Any fathers here today? Possibly Keith the photographer? Have a good day.

Sharman McDonald wrote  the play"The Winter Guest" and Alan Rickman directed it. Maybe it was some publicity for the opening night.

I'm in the download haven chat room.  Come ON, someone come chat with me.  I might have to leave if the thunderstorm gets bad here.  it's 11:14pm here.  That is USA, Central time.  Helloooo out there.

Miriam

Oh - I understand now. The problem was opening the .rm files. Real Player must not be set as the default for that kind.

Jéssika: At this site you can download a trial copy of WinZip, which will "unzip" the files so you can watch them:

http://www.winzip.com/downwzeval.htm?wzdm

The unzip ability came with my computer as part of WindowsXP, but I think WinZip will work on any .zip file.

Lex, that "tux" pic I scanned from a magazine and posted it here some time ago. This is the one that goes with it.

It was a celebration for Sir Richard Attenborough's birthday, if I recall.

I think someone at the Leaky Cauldron has an account with a press agwency. I'd seen all those pics (most of them here!) but not in such big versions.

Frieda: not easy to explain...

People, could anybody save me? I'm dying here, I've just downloaded "Jalena--snowcakeclips" and I can't open the files, I don't have the right software, which software I have to have to open them? Does anyone know?

good evening

Ali-pat, you've got a very pretty and useful site! Well done!

sue, thank so much for the wallpaper, in enrapchers me! Thanx!

So who has got Alan's photos from "The preacher". (Probably I say a wrong title), but anyway, please tell me anybody something about it! Thanx.

Sincerely,

Yulia

A very simple paper from a hi-res version of an old favourite:

Yep, let me agree, RHPOT it's his beard, and Rasputin it's not. And ley me say Alan with beard just KILLS ME *__* really...

Thank you Camerata for welcome me, and you (everybody) really don't know for sure the cinema release of Snow Cake?

The "hugging scene", the "actually she's my wife" scene, and the "I think you're read to try again" scene are obsessing me (to not talk about the musics, that I downloaded the 3 of them and I keep playing with my guitar).

Thanks for your answers girls

: I totally agree

: yes I know that Alan has sometimes had a beard lol but I'm sure that in

, it's a false However, I think that in

it's his own beard, but only  colored

Hello Yulia and everybody.  In RHPOT the beard is Alan's and the hair is a wig.  You can see that the hair is slightly darker than his facial hair, but it still works. 

As for the Russian song in Rasputin, I would be grateful if someone would identify that for me (title, composer, origin, whatever) so I can add it to my soundtrack page.  I have no inkling about that one except that it is probably a folk song.  I can tell you a little about the song that plays over and over on the gramophone at the end of the film, however.  It is called "Good-bye-ee" (thanks again, Sue!) and was written in 1915 making it a pop hit of the day. 

  Off to enjoy a fabulous, sunny weekend!

Camerata, probably I did not understand you, (soory if I did not)but we DID see Alan where he had beard. Do you remember a photo "withjamesearljones". There he had a beard. And I saw some more such kind of photos where Alan is in "simple life" with beard.

As for Rasputin I think the beard is not genuine. I've got a photo after the shootings in "Rasputin" and Alan looks quite "smooth-faced" and it does not seem that he's ever had it really. However in that movie his beard looks genuine although.

The same thing goes with "Robin Hood..." . When Alan had in interview afer the movie he was smooth-faced again (and btw, were his hair and beard real in "Robin Hood.."?) Anyway, I do not think that Alan would have a beard in his usual life. He looks much better without it, no doubts.

Sorry if I did not understand somethig.

With best wishes

Yulia

Camerata - it is a false beard along with a wig. There is a photo of AR on set together with the actor who played the zar. And AR is clean shaven and with his usual "fluff" there.

So, you guessed correctly and moreover I presume it is anatomically not possible for AR to grow such a thing *lol* Looks quite artificial to me anyway. Yet, even through the filthy hair and beard, AR shines through, doesn't he? So, quite a good casting for Rasputin with his ability to cast looks with hypnotic and mad eyes.

!

Ladies, I see how good you discuss Alan's singing in differwent languages. I know that he sang a song "oy ti step' shirokaya"-something like this in "Rasputin". Does anybody know where to get it from? Please help me!

Btw, who has got many photos with Alan from "The Preacher"? I've got only 3 myself .Please tell me. I adore his singing there! Just lovely! His voice seems sooo strong and immaculate!

Thank you for everything.

Best wishes

Yulia

A bit OT: Frieda, congratulation to your effort!!! T Hardy is a famous English writer - high brow literature - and it is a shame that we read so few novels in school - still the influence of the "Bildungstheorie" of Klafki (from the 1960s) and his highly-valued "Bildungsinhalt", which means the decision for one specific novel/story (in case of literature)  as the exemplary content for the students to experience the general in the particular. Instead of discussing and analysing so thoroughly one piece for half a year I think it would be worth reading more, comparing them with movies, adaptations etc, for example the highly-ironical and witty novels of Jane Austen

I know what you mean.  That Snow Cake trailer just kills.  For some reason it's that scene where Linda asks him to hug her without toucher her with his hands and then they show him hugging her.  Yeah, that really gets me.  Also when Maggie says, "I think you're ready to try again."  Even though I know she's talking sex the way the trailer is done it's more about him as a person trying to come to terms with his life.  Anyway, I'm going nuts waiting for this film to come out.  AGGGG.

Miriam

It's me again but I couldn't help it, I've just seen for the tenth time snowcake trailer, and I almost cry everytime I do it.

I think Alan waited almost 20 years for such a screenplay... he is outstanding.

Hey!

You can't imagine how glad I am to have found this website.

It's funny how you can ALWAYS find an AR website you've never seen, even if you are his fan for a looong time.

I don't need to say I loved this website, but I'd like to ask: Is it for sure Snowcake will have its cinema release on september?

Thank you! And you all have a nice day!

Thanks, Adriana.  I've never listened to any of the radio plays before.  I guess I had better get over there and download a few.  Seems like I'm missing a lot! 

Vicky, A Little Like Drowning is a radio play written  by Anthony Minghella in which Alan plays a man whose origins are in the south of Italy. He speaks english with a strong italian accent (so funny because mixed with a light british accent).

In some scenes he speaks italian, he sings italian opera, he swears in a really lovely way.

Yes, it's odd for me to hear him say those lines because he does it without losing the charm he has when he reads a Shakespeare sonnet (this is what I think). By the way I think he does a great job in both italian and french.

You can find ALLD in this site, in the audio page if I'm not wrong.

I'm sure you will enjoy it, it's a really good play.

Bye

Cyntilla: Now THAT'S what I call wallpaper!!!

Adriana- ALLD????  Help me out because my mind is drawing a blank.....and just how bad is his Italian/French accent? 

Or is it just amusing....kind of like when he attempts a southern accent. 

Hi everyone,

Camerata, how wonderful to hear him sing french

He has a lovely  accent...I just love when he speaks other languages  especially italian (as in ALLD). When I first listened to it I couldn't stop laughing

Catsplay, your findings are always wonderful.

Many of these pics where new to me. Thank you.

Have a nice nice weekend all of you

you can find more interesting audio-snippets on this site http://www.bewitchingways.com/alan.htm

(especially the ones starting with "or..." *grin*)

alan also sings in english, look under "the return of the native", there are also scans and scripts -ENJOY!!!

Camerata, rofl...I forgot he sings French, hihi.

As promised, there you go:

http://www.cicre.it/Cyntilla/TrevorleightonWall.jpg

And I'd like to thank our "Muse" for being always so photogenic!
Have a good day, everyone!

Hey girls !

It's a French song sung by Alan in "Return of the native"

Thank you, Bronte for that article/. It was also new for me. Thank you, Camerata for some information about Noble Son.

As for  Kuro's Cinema Cha Cha  there is something on this site here britbitsandclips.com/GBArchives/ARDH-GBJune2005.html  .

Good luck, everyone!

Yulia

I was just nosing around on Claudia's TV page, and I noticed that it said that Kuro's Cinema Cha Cha would be on DVD in August 2005.  Does anyone know anything about this?  Claudia?

Thanks!

: thanks for the big picture and the link !

Thanks Hikity, not that I watched till the last 5 mins. Mind you if they can't hammer T&T without taking 90 mins I don't think they stand a chance in the next round when they meet the good teams!

There is a piece on Perfume in this month's Total Film:

Congrats to   

Claudia and CatsPlay

Oh dear, so gorgeous... What an inspiration! I see a wallpaper on its way...

Hello, dear Claudia - I hope so, too!!! But I couldn't find any news on the matter   

ARdentJan, I mean I never thought of it either before I read Dee's post and I can only assume that she made this experience because her kind of *monster* doggy tried to eat one and then decided to throw it in the loo I am joking...

Gee, Hikity - I've never thought about throwing my video tapes in the loo!  The worst and most common problem I've had is that the takeup motor goes bad and they wad up in the machine. That will ruin them! However, the reason I said it is becoming obsolete is because I see fewer and fewer new movies ever released on VHS. It will be some time that we all have our old tapes, but new ones seem to be getting more scarce around here. I like mine for recording from tv, too.

I hope all is well with Nahima  - she hasn't made an appearance since last week. That darned real life, as Claudia said.

Wow, thanks for the large version of that photo!

Since it's slow, here is the photo in context on the photographer's site, as well as some nice shots of Hugh Laurie and the gorgeous Sean Connery!

  I sure do miss you guys.  Its getting to where I really hate real life!  *grin*

Here's the National image that Roxysue sent me to post. Thanks to you and your daughter!

Thanks for the heads up on the Leaky Cauldron site, CatsPlay.  I haven't been through all the pics but I have seen a couple I had not seen before.  Its been pretty slow lately so yall feel free to post some of them if you wish. 

Frieda!  Welcome to our elite club of collecting every picture, sound bite, and video of The Man.  LOL  A lot of us have overflowing hard drives, CDs, external hard drives, floppy, boxes shelves etc of AR treasures. 

Chalebh mentioned the site I posted about help with DVD players.  Here's the site.  IMO, its the best around for help on most video matters.  VideoHelp

Peekabooh, thank you for posting Lex's ChARity information.  I wish her all the luck in the world with it.  It looks like a VERY good organization. 

Bronte, thanks for the link to the Mephisto article.  That picture is certainly one of my favorites.  Don't worry about posting old stuff.  We old timers like to refresh our memories and there are always new people coming in and out that may have never seen it. 

Hikity! Thanks for the pic of AR and KST.  If they do VG, it will be fantastic! 

  Good to see you, Jen! 

And for all those who enjoy a holiday today, :

ARdentJan, no problem, you are welcome.  I do not agree with you, however, about videos being or becoming obsolete. I have a hell of a lot of them (and a lot original AR films from US/UK) and we just bought a really good new recorder (Panasonic). IMHO a DVD is far too delicate...a video - as Dee once put it so eloquently - you can throw in the loo and it still works.  Our video recorders are in daily use - still  bye for now 

Thanks for the info, Hikity! I don't worry much about video tapes - they're almost obsolete, anyway.

Many thanks to INTJ for the captured videos, Camerata for the LLL pic, CatsPlay for the Leaky Cauldron link (there were plenty of new-to-me pics there!), Chalebh for the TWG paper, Bronte for the walk down memory lane, and anyone else I missed!  Great stuff!

I wish he would do more inteviews like that now.  I love to hear him discuss his work/philosophy.

Peekabooh, that's a really interesting idea, and we know how he is eager to support worthy charities--I hope that everything goes well with that!

Bronte-- GREAT find there! Quite interesting indeed. He turns his nose up at White Nights? He read for that? Luckily his buddy Helen Mirian didn't. Was he going to try to be Barishnakov?? Greggory Hines? COULD he? Okay, it was an 80s movie with a very 80s feel, but it had some merit to it! And some great actors. Wonder if this is one of those things that NOW AR can go back and look at it and think it wasn't such a great thing to toss out in print to live forever and be dredged up every now and then.

sue - seems like it.  LOL

Thanks all for the new pictures, links and so on. I can´t wait to see SnowCake and Perfurm in the cinema´s. What about Nobel Son, there seems to be a lack of information about that one.

I´d like to show you something. Take a look at this, I know Alan will support this;

chARity

Sabine said:

Breaking you in gently, eh???

Re: DVD Regions and colours

Jan, no, not true, any colour "problems" have nothing to do with the different regions. You only need a regional-free DVDplayer (and here meanwhile every recorder is reg-free, esp the cheap ones - I have no problems at all). Regarding videos, however, you need a video recorder which is NTSC compatible (all new ones should be here) or the other way round PAL for you (SECAM is the French variation). This has to do with different frequencies. Plus you need a TV which is NTSC/PAL compatible!

sue - only to stick a thermometer in... 

Uhm... I have no idea how I did it, but apparently I fixed your "oops", sue.   

Argh, the UK people are lucky. In France, apparently, we will have to wait until December 27th !!!

I've seen a couple of Cut Aboves in the UK too. There is something about hairdresser's shops that bring out the worst puns in their owners. Curl Up & Dye is another favourite along with Hair T.oday

BTW there is a new post on IMDb Snowcake page that states:

Camerata~ Well, if i am a hair-dresser and i want to watch movie about my profession I will watch Blow Dry! (Like there's other movie about cutting hair)  

Hey girls !

Hello, Ladies!!!!! You are a real great group!!! Thank you all! Unfortunately I have got some problems with my computer and even now I am in in internet-cafe. I am so sorry to miss all the things about Alan....!!!!Please anyone, tell me in short what happened since the 3d June. Please!!!! Only importand, of course!! Thank you very much indeed!

Sincerely,

Yulia

Thank you ladies for the treasures that have lately been bestowed upon us. The Perfume trailer, the photos and a couple of days ago the Alan on Phil interview. I have a friend who is mad about Phil she loved it. I tried to save it to my computer and when I went to listen to it I found I had saved a music file. I don't know what I did but I sent her that and she's in heaven and thanks who ever it was that posted it and I can't remember now, but thank you.

Frieda: If you have a "normal" DVD player bought in Germany or Europe you're only able to play Regional Code 2 DVDs (Normally the number is in a signet with a globe). More information about the different codes you'll find here http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-Video#Regionalcode

DVDs from the US and Canada are RC 1. So if you don't have a multi-region player you're not able to play them.

You'll have to make your DVD player region free. It is possible to set your player code free with a hack. There are several sites that provide them. Just google with "DVD" and "region/code free" and you'll find a lot of them. e. g. http://www.digitalvd.de/codefree.php4,  http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

I recall that Claudia once mentioned a site where I found the hack for my DVD player.

Cheap DVD player are sometimes identical to brand players, so look and try.

And now for something complete different this morning

LG

Chalebh

 LOOK at those precious treasures you people provided!!!

  <<--- overload.

Thank you so much everybody!

Thanks to everyone for the feast today! To CatsPlay for the 225 pictures I got through the Leaky link, most of them new, I think. Also to INTJ for the video captures, Chalebh for the transcript and screen caps, Camerata for that great pic, and anyone else for anything else!

Today has been like only no-calorie!

I know, I'm just amazed that there could be that many unseen photos floating around out there in one place....!  Very weird!

Oh thank you INTJ for the Perfume trailer....I love it!!!

And Catsplay...THANK YOU FOR THE Wonderful link to the Photos at Leaky Cauldron 

Nice find Catsplay.

Roxysue, that sounds great! I'd love to learn the drum - the right instrument to let out your frustration and anger I am joking

INTJ - 6 kotaus to you and a huge thank you

Hallo Claudia, nice to see you again

Catsplay, great find

Nightynight

!!!! So many photos I hadn't  ! It's great

me who didn't see the pictures yet - I think I have to have them ALL!!!

Frieda

I just happened to be looking at the photo galleries at Leaky Cauldron, and there seem to be quite a few photos of AR that I have not seen before.  Maybe it's just me, but I thought I'd pass the info along.

Claudia - so glad to see you post again! *hugs*

Here's the Perfume trailer (English version, AVI file, 21MB):

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=6B3A2FE4252D7778

Catsplay - I'll send you an e-mail asap.

Sorry to take so long to reply from a few days ago. It was Hubbys birthday last Saturday and I had a concert to perform in as well, then we had friends round etc. etc.

  Anyway o/t : HIKITY : you asked me about my percussion pupils: I teach children from the age of 8 - 18 to play the drum kit, snare drum, timpani or xylophone or any other percussion instruments and I visit different schools. I have done this job for 24 years ( not all in the same place ! ). Most of the children want to smack the living daylights out of the drum kit!

BLUEBEATBABE: My daughter wasn't able to scan the Alan photo that I bought at the National Portrait Gallery, so we have e-mailed it to Claudia instead to post for us when she has the time.

Thanks very much for the clip from the Tribeca festival : very profound statements.

Right I'm off to watch Brazil start their World Cup campaign !

Hikity: cool i tried the smilies!!! THANK YOU!!!

it works even on icq- yippieeee!!!!! 

OH, OH, I'd love to have a copy of the ENGLISH version of the PERFUME TRAILER.....PLEASE.......

THANK YOU.......

Ignore my no sound comment -- sometimes my stupid laptop loses its sound temporarily.  I can hear it on my desktop.  Thank you again INTJ!

Thanks Jan for finding the new clip and Chalebh for the caps!!!  Yall are wonderful!

INTJ, thanks so much for once again coming to our rescue!  When I saw the new clip was in Flash, my spirits fell a bit but you are "da gal"!!!  Thanks again.  Yes, please post the Perfume trailer if you will.  Also, would you pop over to the Babitsky's War video that CatsPlay found a few days ago and capture it when you get the chance?  I've been up to my elbows and the little time I've had to work on it has been one frustrating thing after another.   

INTJ, thank you!!!!!!!

CatsPlay, I can hear the sound

INTJ - thanks! 

I don't hear any sound on it, though?  Is it just me?

Can I ask what software you use to capture?  I use Download Studio but was having some trouble with choppiness on this.

Jan - Wow, what a great find!  Thank you!

(Also many thanks to Jen for the transcript and Chalebh for the screencaps.)

I've just snagged the file, edited out the non-AR bits and uploaded it to yousendit (mpeg file, 1 MB):

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=24F4AD972E8C99C2

I've also saved the English Perfume trailer but as ARdent Jan has already mentioned, the audio stops at some point. Does anyone want me to upload the snagged trailer in spite of this flaw (AR's scenes have the sound intact)?

: yes, I've searched that on the Nice website to find a "shooting office" because I know that something like that exists for Paris, but until now, I've found nothing I'll try with the mail Cyntilla gave me yesterday

Camerata -

Regarding TVG, here in the US, many cities have a special organization within the city for promoting filming within their area.  Might the cities in France have such an office that you could contact for information?  For example, here in Pittsburgh, it is the Pittsburgh Film Institute, where, by the way, you can find a little information about Dogma, which was filmed here.

The saved Babitsky's War is massively huge and I am unable to share it.

Will re-attempt to save the Tribeca clip in a bit.

Hikity: Right click save as... doesn't work for me. The film is flash embedded.

Hello girls !!!

!!! It probably have been recorded at the same time that the interview of CBS because he has the same hair and same clothes, isn'it ?

won't be screened

OT : Allez les Bleus !!!

thank you Jan and Chalebh, everything is so beautiful!! Thank you!

I hope the video can be saved, I wasn't able to download it.

Pat, is Tim Cahill the new wizard of OZ??

Chalebh, you are FANTASTIC - his hair - no comments please..

here is the link: http://www.channel4.com/fourdocs/archive/babitskys_war_player.html

try to save it with the right mouse click...

OT (as an exception): Jen, Fassbinder WAS great (he is dead, he would have been 60 last week)- for sure - although a terrible contemporary, an MCP, but I love his films and the actors he found (esp. Hanna Schygulla- Lili Marleen; The Marriage of Maria Braun)

http://images.google.de/images?q=Hanna+Schygulla&hl=de&lr=&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title

Thanks so much for those, Chalebh!  They're great!

No problem, CatsPlay!  Teh hubs was watching over my shoulder and said he couldn't understand practically anything of the last clip either.  My ear kept getting "caught" on the Fassbinder bit and it didn't click right away.  After a brief toddle down memory lane, though, I got it! LOL  (It's late and I'm under caffeinated.)  

Re:  The "Babitsky's War" link that CatsPlay shared a while back . . . I think Claudia mentioned something about capturing it for the site a few days ago?

Going to pop 'round to your site ASAP, Dee!

Catsplay: Is there any possibility to save the video (from the link somebody posted one or two weeks ago) about Barbitsky's War as well?

And until you've saved the parts of the Tribeca Film Festival here are some screenshots.

The first column is from the small window, the second column is "somewhat full" screen

LG Chalebh

Having some trouble saving it off, sorry..!  Will try again tomorrow.

Thanks to Jan and Jen for that great find and the transcription (I couldn't understand the second clip, so that was a great help).  I'm capturing the video now, should be able to post in a bit.

Thanks for pointing that out, Jan!  What a treat--I love stuff like this!  I had to transcribe the quotes (I'm weird that way).  He says his mantras are the following:

"You've gotta dance till the sun comes up if you ain't got no place to sleep."

and 

"I like, uh, the title of a Fassbinder film, which one can live by, which is 'Fear Eats the Soul.'" (Yeah, I had to include the "uh"--too cute!)

(BTW, a clever film!  I watched it as part of a film group in college.  He's an interesting director.)

AR Film Clip Alert! 

Here's a new find - AR's parts are short but interesting:

A glimps of Al's "tighty-whities" Tee hee hee hee! I swear I'm blushing.

Well I just couldn't sit through much of the Tony Awards last night. So did anyone spot Alan? Was he there? I just don't keep up with the theater world.

AND..managed to snag what looks like a nice copy of "Closetland"! I cannot wait to sit in front of the TV with a blanket over my head, peaking out at it, with all the lights off in the room! Don't tell me YOU don't do that!!

It's a shame, daydreamer, I hate these stupid people

BTW: Where can Claudia be?? (slighty changed quotation...)

Everything O.K., Claudia?

Camerata, rofl, great find; almost in the buff,

very fine weather in Germany:   

Alert: does anyone know these wallpapers from ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7628908038&ssPageName=ADME:B:SSE:1

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7628873925&ssPageName=ADME:B:SSE:1

who would like a chat?

I think most women's crushes are dependent on a degree of real possibility. We like to think we have a chance - however remote - with our celebrity crushes, which is why we opt for the quirky end of the spectrum.

Ah HA! Yes!! That is it. That's why I put on make up to walk the dog and look at any woman AR is pictured with (except Emma) and rate myself above or below. *snort* we women are wacked but good.

Hi, remember me?. Ok, not funny. But i have been missing for a while, just movied into Keith house and bought a brand new computer.  Huge 21 inch monitor and the first thing i download was Snow Cake trailer,,,,,,,wowie. Thanks for the little clip.Although i absolutly love Alan and his deep baratone voice  and i can honestly tell you I love Alan for more than his voice, but it was his " there will be no foolish wand waving in the class" speach that did to for me,,,,,,,,,,,,the rest is history.

I finally got my DSL back  and watched the English version of the Perfume trailer. It got to a certain point and when my cursor was over the trailer window it looked as if it was downloading more, but it didn't seem to be. I tried nudging the little ^ under the bar to the right just a bit and it started again, but without the audio, through to the end credits. Did it do this for others???

Alanfan: Thanks for voting  No, sorry, you can only vote once.

He looks so handsome in a tuxedo...thud

A wonderful and sunny Sunday to all of you  

Ulrika, I have done that. Can you vote more than once? I couldn't read the blurb my Swedish is non existent.

Sue: I've received the same kind of "fake" messages from support@ebay... several  times, and I don't even have an 

eBay account!! (although they claimed that I had it). I've reported them as spam and haven't received any messages of that kind for a long time now, but I was really worried the first time.....so yes, take care everyone!

O/T Warning to all Ebayers!

I received a very convincing email yesterday purporting to be from ebaywith the address support@ebay.reply-message etc etc. here is the first part:

Quote:

Dear (my email address) When people break our policies, violate consumer trust and the law of the land, eBay and PayPal work with law enforcement throughout the world to apprehend and prosecute fraudsters. Our diligence in this area is evidenced by the arrests that are made and the trust that is built both within the community and with law enforcement. Most importantly, we do this without compromising our commitment to our member's privacy. eBay, Inc., has established a Fraud Investigations Team (FIT) to promote safe use of our platforms, and to collaborate with law enforcement throughout the world to enforce policies, prosecute fraudsters and help keep our Community safe. Valued eBay Member, We are contacting you to remind you that on 08 JUN 2006 we identified some unusual activity in your account coming from a foreign IP address :capitol.guatemala-203-pc.in ( IP address located in India ) . We have been notified that a card associated with your account has been reported as lost or stolen and involved in fraudulent transactions, or that there were additional problems with your card. According to our site policy you will have to confirm that you are the real owner of the eBay account by completing the following form or else your account will be marked as fraudulent , and will remain open for investigation. You will pay for the fees wich will result from the financial transactions between eBay and FIT ( Fraud Investigations Team ) .

The letter then contained a link that I didn't click on. The email had all the ebay logos etc but something didn't feel quite right. There were a couple of grammatical errors in the small print and I certainly hadn't lost or reported a card missing. Also they didn't address the letter to eithr of my two ebay names just my email.

I forwarded the email on to spoof@ebay.com for comment and lo and behold they told me it wasn't from them!!
They said that all emails they sent to people show up in messages on the Myebay section of your personal account and sure enough neither of my accounts had a copy of the letter. apparently these people hope to get your person details from your reply and then doubtless rob you blind so TAKE CARE!!!

Vote for Rickman/Sheriff of Nottingham!

Hi everyone, I need your help. Swedish "Channel 4" wants to know who's the best movie psycho of all-time, and Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham is among the finalists. Unfortunately he's not in the lead which is a real shame, but I thought that you guys could help him out by voting for him.  Just click on the link below (or copy it) and look for "Sheriffen av Nottingham" in the poll.

http://www.tv4.se/noje/406103.html

Cheers!

Go to Amazon.com and read the customer reviews of that dreadful AR book. It's a riot! Everyone is just shaking their heads and saying "I'm REEEAAALLLYYY sorry Alan." I read on one site where people wrote about their encounters that one woman tried to get it signed and he said he would not sign "that dreadful book!" Well she was mortified and was like, "I'll throw it away..I'm so sorry..." But he was very nice and said he'd sign anything else. I'm guessing gave her a wonderful smile and said it was all full of lies.

Yeah, AR, naked on TV....we wish. No, he was discussing being in a California earthquake on Conan and of course it happened at 4am when he was in bed and he was talking about trying to find his underwear so he could leave the room. Cute interview.

Downloaded the bit of Closet Land. Wow...how wrong is it to be aroused by that? I'd love to get it on DVD, but I haven't seen a copy of it cheap enough yet. I HATE to be cheap, but I just don't want to pay $20+ with added shipping for something off of Ebay. However I did get Dark Harbour and January Man pretty cheap and are awaiting their arrival and I'm watching another DVD to see if it goes for a reasonable price.

Until then, I'm wearing out my downloads.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKINICKI!!!!!

Hikity~ He's not naked in a show. In that interview OooA somehow said that he didn't wear anything when he sleeps.

And England win from Portugay 1-0!!!!! (the match was quite boring if i might say... *duck from throwed object*)

Frieda~ Alan once said that the book's (AR: Unauthorized Biography) full of lies and since then had became a black listed book for devoted fans of his   Well, frankly... I read it once though! hehehe...

pat~ Very fortunate your friend is

Warm Hugs,

For all Germans:

    I know Pat, but as far as I remember other posts they moved together again - I think it's not our business anyway

Hugs flying to Down Under

in 20 minutes:   

Pat here again,

I looked up rima on computer, Go to page 2 then 5th down click on,

might prove a point

                       pat

Frieda, I guess many links don't work because they were with yousendit that expires after one week or a few donwloads.

HiHikity@Frieda,

My friend who lives very close to Alans home,told me ages ago that

Rima  moved out and has her own flat.

                                                  pat

Pat, last year one of our GB friends told us quite vehemently that they DO live together.

Frieda, yes, they have been together for nearly 40 years.

Snokat, tks for the nice explanation (it's always very helpful to know vernarcular expressions, too, no doubt), however, what is that all about the Conan O'Brian Show (an American show on TV?) and why should he sleep nekkid in a show?? Am I completely blond these days??

Sabine, a big HELLO to you and your parents

Ali-Pat and Catsplay, may be we could all send a request to this address: http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/

Have a wonderful weekend everybody - and sunshine for Europe, America, Asia, Africa, Australia....  and England!

Happy Birthday RickiNicki

To Frieda,

As far as we know Alan&Rima do not live together now.

                                                           pat

Hikity - (and everybody else who watched) What a great match!  Ich hab's mit meinen Eltern angesehen, die sind gerade hier zu Besuch.  :-)