They'll have to call both 999 and 911, Laurie! 

Thanks for the "splaination", AFNH. 

I can officially report that votes from multiple computers on the same Internet connection does work.  So those of you with a lappie and a desktop that share a connection..go for it!  LOL

AFNH, yes I do  and if I ever get the chance to see (or meet) him in person they'll have to call 999 or 911 because I'm sure I'll faint! LOL

Thanks AFNH for the explanation!

Hi pH and welcome aboard!  Since you've been around for a while, there's no need for me to tell you what a great group we have here.  I hope you will stick with us and post whenever you can.  And keep voting!!!

Ouch!  Those are pricey cookies!  But they look delicious.  Thanks for the link, Ali-Pat.  Don't know if I'll ever use it but ya just never know.  BTW, can I ask whose picture was on your cookies? 

AFNH, I'm curious too. 

Also have another question about the voting.  Does anyone know if multiple computers on the same Internet connection will count?

AFNH, I'm curious, what does the number 999 mean for AR UK fans?

Claudia -- Those Gissing reviews were incredible! It's unbelieveable that the movie has just been sitting on the shelf!Has AR ever said how he felt about that?

Susan (and all you other lucky folks!) -- Have a wonderful time!! Bring back a moment-by-moment report!!

Ali-Pat -- I'm glad that you're up & about again! You must be on the mend. Maybe it was those cookies! Hmmm...was the sender your sweetie?

Voting -- I was #1034, and our man is WAY ahead of the others! Wonder what everyone will say when AR pulls out another big win!

It's 1000!!!!

have voted loads of times now!

went to the female monthly vote and was stunned to see princess victoria of sweden in second place, that´s so cool.

been an lurker forever but just wanted to say great job to cladia for this site!

879 already and we haven't been voting a day yet. He's going to win by a country mile at this rate.

They are a little pricey, aren't they?   All I can say is that the person who sent them to me must like me very, very much!

Still, if you are looking for a small, unique gift for each of your AR friends...  Let me see, at 18 cookies per tin...  

Reported in Daily Mail. Order of the Phoenix begins filming in January

Ali-Pat, those cookies look great!  According to the FAQs on the customer service page, she'll make a cookie with anybody's picture you send her as a jpg.  $58.50 per tin though -- were they that tasty? 

Here's a gift for the fan who has everything.  Send a box of Eleni's Cookies with your favorite star's face on every cookie.  Wonder if she takes requests?

In all seriousness, these are some mighty fine cookies.  I received a Get Well tin of them and they are truly aiding my recuperation.

Ohh thank you for the tid bit, Gissing's Girl.  That's great news. 

Good news for HBO subscribers on the GoF front. This from The Leaky Cauldron.  HBO's First Look to feature a 15 minute look at the making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire starting Nov 7 

And for those of you that don't get HBO well you know......

Oh she should be brilliant! When are they starting filming the 5th book? The kids will be at college by then!!

Imelda Staunton is to play Professor Dolores Umbridge in The Order Of The Phoenix.

Thanks Maria.  That helps.  I tend to forget even when I'm sitting at the computer. 

Also, since you can vote once from each browser, I think I'll set up some macros for each one. 

I hope the Mac Maven does come up with something because this process is heaven!  Thank you Maria!  Can you tell mine works? 

Susan CA, I posted the link for you and later this evening I'll post the link on the top of this page too.  Now...get on to the airport.  Can't wait to hear from you on the screening tonight!

Susan, CA did you ever find out if the Hot Keyboard program was compatible with Macs? 

  for the kind words, Franimal. 

And thanks for the instuctions, Maria.  I think I have it set up now.   I do have a question though.  What do you set the interval and duration to?

Nonsense Claudia!  You're fabulous!!! Look at this wonderful place that we all come to.  And we owe it all to you, girlfriend

Franimal

I agree Sue, it is going to be a long hard month.  But we can do it!

Maria, I just downloaded the demo Hot Keyboard.  I should have done this long before now so I would be set up but I am the world's biggest procrastinator.  Anyway, to help me save time and get my automatic voting under way do you have any tips on how to get this set up?

Just watching the voting going up and Elijah obviously has some strong voters.

It's going to be a long hard month!!! 

http://www.hellomagazine.com/vote/mostattractiveman/month/index.html?presentar=ver&reciente=false&reciente=true&error=-2

Lauren

lol, Leanne

Thank you everyone for the info about voting and for all the rest!

OK I have put it up on LJ and IMDb so lets flex those digits!!

Thanks Maria & Leanne for letting us know that voting has started again!  I've voted and it actually worked today!

The race is on ladies...let's get to work! 

oh no!!  the robbie fans are out on force! he's already taken over Elijah Wood!! we need to get some voting done fast!!

the voting has started!!!

sorry couldnt help it!!

leanne

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Pam, great news about John Gissing - cross my fingers. What a pity I can't read through all the wonderful posting -

cheers

Hikity

Yahoo news alert about the Westwood International Film Festival.  125 Movies in 14 Daya at Westwood Film Festival

Yup, just drop in to say Halo

*Pray* This The Search for John Gissing movie is brilliant even i just watch the clip and trailer, I really hope someone or some production company are gonna produce this film!!

Anyway! Thank you so much for All the new Stuff Ladies! I indeed appreciate it!

Love you All!

Welcome Pam for the mid-west!  I'm so glad you've joined us.  I hope you will stay with us a while.  Thanks for the good news about the KS distributor!  Let's hope he will pick up the film.  Also, would you post his review when you get it, please? 

Suzanne also received another email from Jack Binder. Here it is:

Reminder: Hope to see you there and kindly help circulate this invitation to the Opening Night screening of this hilarious quality comedy film!

Thank you very much,
Jack Binder - Producer.

************************************************** ********

"The Search For John Gissing" starring Alan Rickman, Janeane Garofalo, Mike Binder Opens the Westwood International Film Festival
- Friday, September 30, 2005 at 7:30pm
- Crest Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, California

Q&A with Writer/Director Mike Binder ("The Upside of Anger") immediately following the screening.

"The Search For John Gissing" tells the story of American businessman (Mike Binder) and his wife (Janeane Garofalo) whose lives are turned upside-down by the British co-worker (Alan Rickman) he has unknowningly come to London to replace.

Also Starring: Sonya Walger, Allan Corduner, Juliet Stevenson, Owen Teale, Nigel Terry

www.westwoodfilmfestival.com
www.searchforjohngissing.com

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Mike Binder might just be on to something with “The Search for John Gissing,” a precious commodity – an indie comedy that actually delivers the goods. –HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

A refreshing antidote to gross out comedies … a very funny film, sometimes uproaringly so … executed with deft comic timing and plentiful guffaws … a throwback to the mod English comedies of the 1960s and ‘70s. –VARIETY

… Janeane Garofalo in her best role since The Truth About Cats And Dogs … this could easily be the next big, yet totally unexpected, comic sleeper to come out of London’s independent scene. –MAYFAIR NEWS

“The Search for John Gissing” is the funniest independent adult comedy in years. –SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW

“Wall to wall big laughs. A perfect independent comedy. Could easily be a sleeper hit.” –ENTERTAINMENTSTUDIONEWS.COM

Wonderfully silly comedy … fast-paced … an irresistible combination of witty writing … and talented comic actors. –FILM GUIDE MAGAZINE

Great! … the acting here is dead on … Binder and Garofalo have great chemistry … check out this film, it's a great date movie. –AIN’T IT COOL NEWS

Highly Recommended! … Pick of the Litter! … Rickman steals the show in this Brit-out-of-water comedy … plays like Sixties Neil Simon or Blake Edwards. –THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE

“…an unpretentious mockery of the business world that pits Matthew Barnes (Mike Binder) against John Gissing (played spot-on by Alan Rickman) …impressive supporting cast that includes the hilarious Janeane Garofalo…a wild-goose-chase-turned-revenge-plot refreshing and consistently funny.” –NICOLE COHEN – EYE TORONTO

A non-stop roller coaster ride of a comedy … Writer/Director Mike Binder stars along with the amazing talents of actors Alan Rickman and Janeane Garofalo… –THE HERALD TRIBUNE

… excellent cast … Binder’s briskly written screenplay and snappy pacing, The Search for John Gissing makes for a … funny off-Hollywood farce. – FILM THREAT MAGAZINE

Hilarious! –THE MOVIE TIMES

WINNER BEST PICTURE FILM CRITICS AWARD SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

Suzanne <webmistress@alan-rickman.com>
TX USA - Friday, September 30, 2005 at 12:19:46 AM (EDT)

lauren, I took a peek at your themes. They are gorgeous!  I'm not a paid member of LJ and I don't use themes but you've done some really nice work.  We have such a talented bunch of people here!

Vicki, I'm so glad you're not in harm's way of the fires.  I hope they will get them contained very soon. 

Tonight is the BIG night for some of our group!!!  Can't wait to read your experiences! 

WhatsonStage reports that the Royal Lyceum Theatre will include a new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses in their 40th anniversary season.  It will run 22 April to 20 May 2006.

And I'm going to do an Elaine here....I'm only including this emoti because I like it.  *grin*  

Happy Friday everyone!!!! 

Claudia - not to worry.  The fires are in the hills along the border of L.A./Ventura County.  Quite a distance from where the screening will be tomorrow night.  I live a little closer to the fires...not in harm's way but it was raining ashes today and the air smells of smoke.  Hopefully they will get it contained soon.

BlueBeatBabe - that photo is gorgeous!  I wonder what it is from?

Pam-midwest - that is awesome news about the film distributor!  Are they coming out from KS just for the screening, or do they have someone here in L.A. already?  Wouldn't that be something if they picked it up?  We'd have our lovely Pam to thank for it. 

Claudia: This were the real costumes. (At least they said so.)

Elaine: It don't know,maybe. It was a travelling exhibition. I was staying in Birmingham at that time and read about the display in a local newspaper. So I took my day off to travel to Wolverhampton and see it. It was in the Wolverhampton Art Gallery and unfortunately only one room with about 20 costumes. I talked to one guides and she told me that they would change the exhibited costumes during the exhibition. It seems that I was lucky to see Brandon's coat.

LG Chalebh

lauren

Claudia -- Thanks for pointing me to the Gissing download! I'm dying to see it, but I'll have to wait until I get to work and download it by wireless (it would take days on my home dial up!).

Hi Claudia...

I wanted to let everyone know that I had found that there was a brand new film distribution company out of KS...

I emailed them the info and website on the John Gissing Movie, and also the website and info on a little independent feature I worked on a couple of years ago that is still looking for a distributor as well....

The guys that own the company, which thankfully is fully funded at this time, were interested in  both films and were happy to have the info..

As of this evening, they are attending John Gissing's premier this weekend....They said they'd email me with their reviews! Let's hope they can do a deal!

Pam  

Dee, their on the Film page 8 rows down--third column.

Thanks for the translation, Alba.  Yes, please drop some major hints when you see Almodovar!

Thank you Bluebeatbabe and Carly Lyda for the pic. 

I'm sorry...I'm being dense. Where is the download for the Gissing preview? I can't seem to find it! (sorry!)

Carly -Lindy posted this on Rickman daily yesterday and I have just viewed- lovely photo- thanks I hope you don't mind me borrowing for our forum ... just GORGEOUS!....is n't he... ******** ladies...?

Alba-thanks for the spanish video link for LA- I have not seen this before ... nice!

Chalebh,

It could have read ''Chav.lah'! which might be a kind of scouse (Liverpudlian) Chav!

No alternative meaning ... really !

Claudia--- Yes, we were clearly mesmerised by the Beauty ,  that  is ...ALAN RICKMAN !

The car was very much background!

Elaine - that's so sweet of you, *blushes* thankee for the compliment!  I'm so glad to be able to give back a bit to this wonderful guest book and group of AR fans.

Laura - Thank you for the lovely GQ pics

Claudia -  You took the words right out of my mouth in regard to AR and Almodovar! I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that they have met and have a project in the pipeline. *sighs* Wouldn't that be just brilliant?

Seeing your son on the tv must have been a pleasant surprise, Elaine!  The weekend is almost here!!!  Its fun to spot actors you like in shows unexpectantly!    

I was checking in on the California map to see how far the wildfires are from the Crest Theatre on Westwood and it looks like its a pretty long distance, thank goodness.  I hope all our friends in the LA area are far from harm too. 

INTJ! Thank you for snagging the Spanish LA interview.  I have it tucked away for a rainy day.  *grin*

Alba, would you mind telling us what he's saying?  At the end, I know I heard Almodovar so I know the conversation must have been about directors. 

On a side note, I still have the hope that he met with Almodovar and they have something brewing! 

We'll probably be seeing a lot of BN will Halloween coming up - Underworld, Shaun of the Dead.  They tend to play those a lot with the ghoul stuff

Hopefully, we'll get some more pics from AR as well for our treat bags!!

Franimal

Been watching lots of old drama series on Sky (House of Elliott, Secret Army, Onedin Line, etc) Now I'm watching Wycliffe (because I love the Cornish scenery) and there's Bill Nighy. He "pops up" (like Marilyn Monroe in Total Look) in loads of these series. Wish AR would do more TV. *send thoughts....send thoughts*

INTJ, you really are a whizz! And Alba, good find!! This GB is an absolute goldmine for AR fans. And it's really great that everyone shares, too!

Chalebh, is this the same exhibition that was - or is - at the Bath Museum of Costume? I've been meaning to go see it for ages.

Laura, I had not seen a couple of those GQ pics before. Thanks. Funny enough, last night it was freezing here, so I made myself some Hot Chocolate (with a nice tot of rum in it), got into bed early, and watched GQ all the way through. It's such a funny film and AR is so good in it. He should do LOTS more comedy. I also watched H2G2 today. Disappointed in the film itself although there were a couple of very funny scenes, but AR's voice talents again showed how good he is at comedy. I was disappointed in the extras. He must have come on board really late.

Just seen my son on TV. Local tv were doing a piece on his new college and he was in it for about 30 secs. Going to pick him up tomorrow for his first weekend home. *spoil...feed.....hug"

Claudia or Peekabooh, please be so kind as to send my the "voting address" via mail so that I have a chance to vote at least several times per day. Huge thankjs. I do not manage to be long enough in the internet to read through all your posting - besides, we are travelling through the country from Saturday onwards...

Laura, I fixed the pics for you.  If you want to use the code from PhotoBucket, use the the code in the Tag field.  That should work for you...but it will post the full size image.

I don't think I've seen the second or fourth photos before. Thanks Laura. 

Great pix Laura!!

To make a thumbnail just go to the index page of your Photobucket account. Right click on the small picture and click copy.

Then simply paste it into you GB post and hey presto instant thumbnail

grrrrrr

how do I make thumbnail? I already asked it but....

I hope I posted well the links, sorry if not

INTJ, You are wonderful!

thank you for the link Claudia

Alba - wow, I've never seen that one before either! THANK YOU for the link!

Laura dear - sure thing!  There you go:

.avi file, 4.9 MB:

http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=38SERS07L4K6I1HCCSZ11PV59R

.rm file, 1.1 MB:

http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2XIK94EW6C0XR0HFWF4X9SIQG

Btw, Laura, Claudia, Hikity, Chalebh - thanks so much, everyone, for your kind words about my snagging. You guys are wonderful!

Chalebh - fantastic pics (LOVE the costume)! Thanks so much for sharing!

Red Tango - I'm finally getting around to mentioning how much I love your awesome site.  Please keep up the hysterical work!

There's a mention of AR and MNiRC on The Stage Online.

WOW good one Alba! if you listen carefully you can actually hear the voice of God!!

Leanne

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 Chalebh--thank you for those splendid costume photos!  That must have been a wonderful exhibition.

Thanks, Alba!  I don't believe I saw that video before either. Thanks for posting the link!

Those pics of the familiar red coat are great, Chalebh.  Were these the actual costumes?  Although I lurv Mr. Darcy, he'll never out do the Colonel. 

Thank you  Alba for the link, I never saw both video and pic!

INTJ,  can you maybe capture and post the video for us AR addicted who need to play it and play it and play it?

Laura

Bluebeatbabe: Never mind. Is there a hidden meaning in your variation of my nickname?

Claudia: Never mind. Sometimes I have the same trouble.

And now for something completely different...

I checked my photo album and I stumbled across some pictures I took last year in Wolverhampton. There had been an exhibition of bridal costumes from famous British films. 

Do you recognise the red coat?

LG Chalebh

Dee-Alan is not your typical bad guy in the bad guy( Hans, George and Elliot way) but he definitly does some bad things, but in a humorus way.....although i have not seen it I would have to say it is a comedy all the way, i even  got to use the line

"no chiar pissing" at work. There are lots of one liners and funny moments, if you thought Alan was good in Galaxy Quest then you will love him in this movie, it shows a side of Alan we are rarely treated to, his comedic side....one I think he should show more often. check out the movie clip and the trailer, they should give you some hints as to what it will be like.....

Alfan & Sue -- So...John (AR) is a "bad guy"? Is Gissing a comedy or drama? Or a little of both?

Thanks Susan CA, I just tried voting again and it worked. I just hope it doesn't get cranky like that when we're trying to vote for Alan in the monthly vote!

Thursdays, 29 September and 6 October 2005, 9pm Channel 4

just thought Id remind you about it!

Leanne

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Has anyone had  problems submitting votes for the Hello Magazine poll?  I've been trying to vote the past couple of days (using the strategies people posted here) and after I vote the number doesn't change.  When I was voting for Alan I never had a problem and the number changed every time.  I think my computer knows (like all of us here on this GB) that no one else compares to Alan!     

Yeah, that's about it Alfan!!

Mostly it's plucky little American Guy being taken for a ride by nasty Brit who has his own agenda.

Lots of London scenery as American Guy searches London for JG. Then as you say they sort of work together (without giving too much away, just in case it ever gets released!!) Lots of nice character playing by the smaller parts including Juliet Stevenson.

Dee, you wanted to know what this movie is about, well i can tell you with one quote from John Gissing.

Mathew -" they bring me over here to replace you? Is that it?

John -"one day, not to far down the road,they'll suddenly call up your number and hand it over to someone else,--and when that day comes, i  promise you this------you wont be there to pick the little f-cker up at the airport, you physically wont be able to make the trip".

I think thats how it goes..........Mathew is hired by the company John works for and John thinks its to replace him. So John sets him up to become a failure with at work and at home ( hense the nun who is willing to give a blow job) and by maxing all of Mathews credit so they have nothing to go with......then i think that in the end they work together.

I have never seen it so i could be wrong, if i am, could someone please correct me and my apoligies if i am wrong. I only have clips and reviews to go on...............i sure wouldnt mind making up my own review after i see it,,,,,,,,,,,

Ohhhhhh.....how am I????   I'm just getting the "What car?" line.  Sorry, Chalebh.  Please bear with me...sometimes I'm slower than molasses!

Here ya go, Chalebh and Bluebeatbabe....

Hi, ladies, very slow working tele line so only a short hallo to say it's great here - and a huge thankyou to Dee , Ican't safe it now so I have to wait another 10 days and hopefully find it again..

Hugs

Hikity

Claudia: Is there a car in one picture? I didn't notice.

That was sadist

Well, we can always make them more confuse in monthly vote, aren't we?

Love you All!

I'm with your son, sue. It's got to be a Bentley. And my son has inflated ideas about what car he is going to have, too. His is an Aston Martin DB9. Trouble is, I have a sneaking suspicion that one day he will have it......

Ah yes. They don't understand why he has 11,000 votes. They obviously have not been at the mercy of the AR sisterhood and her overwhelming power!! We HAVE the power and are not afraid to use it...

  ..To all his rivals!

thnks Claudia for coming along and to anyone else who joined too!  and

i think the car could be an Aston martin or something similar, whatever it is, its a beauty (and so is the car!)

Leanne

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Alba, that's really good news.  I think people that don't "understand" are soooo funny.

Chalebh, the car that AR is leaning against in one of your caps is a convertible.  BTW, your e-card was to cute!

Wait til  the monthly vote, they ain't seen nothing yet!!!

 Thank you very much, Chalebh for the e-card!...I've never seen this sort of thing before..the technology fascinates me. I want to look into this more..it's pretty freaky!!!

It's a sleepless night, but Galaxy Quest is on TV. Thanks goodness! AR's "keplock tick" just jumped from his spoon...followed by the close up of AR's glorious expression of disgust!

Chalebh -- Thanks for those beautiful screen caps of Gissing. Love his glasses! Can someone tell us briefly what the movie is about?

Sorry for the double post.

RedTango: This e-card is for you. (Sorry I could resist!)

Chalebh

Claudia: Convertible? Which convertible? Is there a convertible in one of these pictures? I must have completely missed that.

The e-card is funny, pitty it isn't Alan's voice.

And it's going to be a long long October.

LG Chalebh

Claudia - that is pretty funny.  I'll bet some of our creative types on this GB could create some pretty good messages...maybe even using Alan's voice.

Chalebh - thanks for confirming that.  That was the page I was attempting to link to but failed miserably. 

Red Tango - Congrats on your site....I always go there for a good laugh.  Do try to come on Friday.....c'mon, it's for AR! 

Leanne, I'm in. Thanks for the invite. 

Beth sent me an email that has me in stitches and thought I would share the link with you.  Bud Light | Making Faces

Can i advertise?

ok i have an Alan Rickman forum to match my Harry Potter one, but I only have two members  

please come visit me? http://s13.invisionfree.com/AlanRickman/

To make sure Alan wins the poll, all we have to do is vote for the ugly ones to get through to the final,

 then when the final comes, theres no choice for everyone but to vote for him cause he would be the best looking one there!!

thanks

Leanne

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Long Live the Panda Spirit!

Looks like Jack Binder is hopeful that someone might take it up this time. I really hope so. I just hope that he's not holding out for a cinema deal because I don't think it will make it that far. DVD would be just perfect!!! (Thinking of all the caps - and the end credits!!!)

Next Saturday!

That John Gissing's picture! it make me chuckle! i haven't even look at the movie! 

Alfan, yes there is a great *slide* in TSFJG and the dancing at the end is worth watching the movie for! (Shades of Morecambe & Wise for our older UK readers)

Peekabooh I don't think we need worry about George 'til the end of the year. His vote will finish next Tuesday dated 4th October so he will go into the next month's vote unless I am mistaken. The currently monthly vote (with Huge Jackman way out front) finishes on the 30th (this Friday). THEN the new one with Alan, Elijah Wood, Robbie Williams and Nigel Harman begins. That's what we must be limbering up our digits for!!

BTW I don't know who James Denton is but he can have my vote to be going on with (yes, George might be Gorgeous but a bit too perfect!)

Suzanne received an email from Jack Binder about the Westwood Festival!  Thanks for sharing Suzanne! 

That's fantastic news, Claudia, thank you! As it happens, I received an e-mail from Jack Binder (the producer of TSJG) with some additional info. Below is his message:

For Immediate Release: "The Search For John Gissing" to Open the Westwood International Film Festival
- Friday, September 30, 2005 at 7:30pm
- Crest Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Westwood, California

Q&A with Writer/Director Mike Binder ("The Upside of Anger") immediately following the screening.

Greetings,
Your assistance in distributing news of this Opening would be greatly appreciated as we continue in our efforts to bring this comedy to the general public.

Thank you,
Jack Binder - Producer

And he also included these two wonderful advertisements! One and Two

  You girls have been a busy lot last night and this morning! 

Great news on being able to cancel your order, Vicki.  I still don't understand where Amazon got the idea that AR "starred" in the Rocketbook version.  Maybe someone should send them a note. Hmmm  Anyway, the link Chalebh posted is the right version. 

Ohhh I hope you girls that are going to TSFJG will be able to meet up.  Ya'll be sure to raise a glass to us during "happy hour".  LOL 

Chalebh, thank you for the Gissing snaps.  Don't you just love the way he leans up against that convertible??

Red Tango!!!  Congrats on your 10,000 milestone!   Here's to 10,000+ more!

"Satan Spawn" and "AR Sin Police"  *snort*  Elaine you kill me with laughter sometimes! 

Thank you for the head's up on the Radio series, another lurker!  I'm a big fan of Juliet Stevenson's too. 

For those going to the screening of TSFJG, keep special eye out for a dancing/sliding across the floor John Gissing. I think he dances a couple jigs  or at least a cool slide/glide accross the floor in the movie and im sure i saw a picture of him  in the end credits dancing. Hell i would watch the movie just for the end credits if i knew he was going to be dancing.!!!!!!!!!!!111

Elaine said:

Really??!!?? Who are they? Do Tell!! It will go no further

Sorry about the outbreak of smilies, I am off to the opticians to have my new glasses fixed, they put the new lens in wrong. (Wondered why I couldn't see the pc properly!!)

Red Tango, if we can't laught at ourselves and the man, then we'd be pretty desparate people. There are some fans who think your site is "Satan Spawn" and should be banned from ever seeing the light of day, but I think they should really get a life! I am sure that AR would join in the giggles, should he ever see it (and I expect the AR sin police have already alerted MP about this sacrilege!). We all love AR, but we have a sense of humour, and no amount of paparazzi pics can damage our daily "homage".What comes through from your site is the same "adoration" as the rest of us have. If it was done with hate, then it would be different, but it's not so we cannot wait for the next installment. Is it really a year ago??  

Vicki, if you're talking about this item. Yes, I think it is the version. The main actors are the same.

  Just a note of THANKS for everyone who has visited my site over the past several months....today we just passed 10,000 hit mark..frankly I didn't expect to get that far as fast as it did..so yay!

 This is a good time to pause a moment and reflect, for one year ago, last September, *this* unflattering photo shoot came to light:

   Yes folks..we all remember this classic. Now this surfaced right when I was starting to learn about Alan, so to have this hit me square in the face so early on really set the mood for what was to come. What really got me intrigued when this was passed around the net was how the fans totally embraced it..completely unfazed by the editor's mean attempt to mock, fans rallied around the pudge, worshipped it's glory, singing it's praise. I was really impressed by the sense of humor I was seeing..and it gave me alot of ideas on how to handle the many layered ironies of the whole health food vs. junk food theme. A theme, granted, that's been soundly beaten to death but heck. It's a livin'.

  Anyway, I would just like to thank all the visitors to my site, and all the encouragement and positive comments..it really helps me keep going knowing you all are gettin' a bang out of it. Plus, keep those photos and clips about food consumption coming..they are the lifeblood of the site!! Without them, most of which I get here from this forum, "the gallery" couldn't grow!

  Next month I plan to pay homage to the photo shoot that started it all for me by tracking down the health food store in London where the pictures were taken. I don't know that the same bananas are going to be hanging there (har har) but the spirit of the panda pudge will be lingering in the breeze, I am sure.

Susan, thanks for the hot tip!  I've been to the Oregon Shakespeare festival twice while visiting relatives in Oregon.  But I never thought to check out the gift shop.  I found a site for the Tudor gift shop and found this

Is this the right one....the one with Alan Rickman as Tybalt? 

Claudia: Thanks for the BBC link. I think I have to change to a flat rate.

Vicki: If your DVD player is able to play region 2 DVDs, here is a source where you can order "Romeo & Juliet" (RC2) with Alan Rickman as Tybalt. Play.com has also an International Site with RC1 DVDs but unfortunately there isn't this DVD available.

Lucky you. Enjoy the screening.

And for all of us who won't be there, here are another couple of screen shots. This time from the website. 

 LG Chalebh

Hikity -- Here ya go! Sweet dreams!

(AR's actual chest from Dark Harbor)

 Argh. Westwood is *such* a pain. Why do they always have movie festivals out in *that* area of LA? *crab gripe pick*

  I'm thinkin' about.

O.K....this time I didn't check private.

Hmmm, for some reason, my e-mail address didn't make the post.  Maybe this time it will work.

Thanks to Emily and some great research by Claudia I have now canceled my order with Amazon.  The Rocketbooks DVD is NOT, I repeat, NOT the same as the BBC production of Romeo & Juliet that AR appeared in.  How they connected it with Alan's name is beyond me, but luckily I was able to cancel my order at no charge.  Thanks, all!

Susan, CA.....Berkley is just a 45 minute plane trip.  It'd be fun if you could come!  Unfortunately, my friend won't be able to make it, but I'll go by myself if I have to!  Anyone else in the area planning to attend and we could meet up?  You can e-mail me and let me know...Lurking lawyer, Red Tango?  I know there's more of you out there.  We could drink a toast to AR afterwords. 

Helen, it sounds like you will enjoy BBC Radio as much as I do.  However, the thanks need to go to AFNH, Sue, and Juliet .  They're the ones that brought the wonderful world of BBC Radio to my attention a couple years ago. 

 If only AR would start doing some radio plays! 

Oh, WOW, Claudia. That was easy!! Thank you so much!!  A whole new world has been opened up.  How do you do what you do?   You are brilliant! 

Oh goodie! Another possible Gissing attendee!  I hope you get to go, Susan. 

Helen, Almost all (if not all) the BBC radio stations have a Listen Now and an archive feature but the one I first became acquainted with was BBC 4 Afternoon Play  With the Listen Now feature, you can listen to what is being broadcast at the moment.  The archive feature holds a play for 7 days after the initial broadcast.  I believe you will need Real Player to listen to any BBC radio shows.  If you need any other help, don't hesitate to ask.

Hello again!  Several of you have mentioned be able to listen to BBC radio broadcasts.  How do you do that??     How do you get the listings?  How do you pick them up? etc. etc. etc.  Thanks for any information you can give me.

  Great news, Vicki!  I was hoping you'd get to go.  We'll be waiting to hear your thoughts on the film and anything that Binder might have to say about the film's release or AR. 

Will anyone else be able to go? 

Oh, Claudia!!!    Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! for the info on the Westwood film festival!!!!!!  I'm just waiting to hear back from my friend as to whether she can come with me and then I'm buying tickets!!!  You are da bomb, girl!  Is anyone else on this GB planning to go?  Does anyone have any questions they would want asked afterwords?   Oh, this is great!!! 

Now I have a question.....a few weeks ago I placed an order on Amazon for a region 1 DVD of Romeo and Juliet starring Alan Rickman.  I am assuming that this is the same R & J from 1978 that Claudia has clips from on her television page.  I just got a notice from Amazon that the real title of this DVD is: Rocketbook Presents Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - a DVD Study Guide.  Is anyone familiar with this DVD or the Rocketbook series?  Is this the same production that I'm thinking of?  The page still says "starring Alan Rickman" so I can't imagine that he would have done another one.  Does anyone know?  Thanks!

Claudia, please could you add this man in the hot tube from Elaine to the smiles...maybe Dee is able to change the head to more familiar one???That would be soooooo

Nighty night

Dee, you've got me drooling. Not only for Elephant Ears, but for more visions of AR in a hot tub!  

Welcome aboard, simi!  Glad you join us and I hope you'll stick around.  We're a fun group!

Hello there,

I must confess, I'm not actually sure what to write to express what I feel.

So let's just leave it with a huuuuuuge THANK YOU!!

What a wonderful page; though I've only got a modem (which means two downloads per evening maximum...), I've been visiting your page for a few weeks to look for Alan videos and stuff.

So I just wanted to thank you for sharing all this with all the Alan Rickman fans in the world. Keep going!!

How in the world did I either miss or forget about a Snow Cake hot tub scene!??  Now, how am I going to get my work done here at the library with that image in my mind!!

Elaine: an elephant ear is a midwestern festival treat. It's dough rolled out very thin (as big as an "elephant's ear") then deep fried. Slathered with butter then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, it's huge, heavenly and messy! Think AR would enjoy it? I'd happily share!! In the hot tub!!

Hi mitzi and welcome to our group.  I hope you will stay around with us. 

Thks for the article: Understatement must be his second name...what a cute man; I am with Lauren - give him a big hug (Peekabooh and I will try our best when we are in London,  although I fear I won't be able to say anything coherent when near to him)

Thanks a lot for your good wishes, Sabine, Marlina, Claudia, Nadège

Nadège, a niche "stars-and-stripes" pic...taken right after a hot tube scene???

Uiii, I really have to start packing now, ladies, I got my usual stomach-ache thinking of the flight and all that...

REALLY ENJOY WATCHING ALL THE RICKMAN FILMS. He truly is an excellent actor.

thank you Claudia

Welcome back, Franimal.  I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope your Dad feels better soon. 

Thank you for the link to the Gissing site, Lauren.

Laura and Lauren, while AR was in Canada shooting Snow Cake, there was an interview with him published that mentions a hot tub scene.  Prof. Snape Wows Wawa  Beware of the gorgeous photo in article!  LOL

Hi everyone

I've been offline and I"m catching up on all of your wonderful posts.  I was sick and my dad's in the hospital in NY- so I spent the weekend with mom.

Happy birthday to everyone I missed. 

Bluebeatbabe:  Thanks for the address for BN.  My son is very excited to write to him - especially since I told him that he likes soccer (football). 

Franimal

Just thought id let you know i had found the SJG website:

http://www.searchforjohngissing.com/

if you already know,

Leanne

-x-

Well, Rita reached my area early yesterday evening.  I can't complain though because its just drizzles and no torrential rains yet but it sure makes for a miserable Monday!  YUK!  Kathy, I'm so glad that you and your family are safe front the tornadoes.  Sabine and Lucy, it looks like the worst part is heading your way so be careful out there!

Dee, that was so sweet of your son.  At least he tried, bless his heart. 

Thanks for the MNiRC ad, Sue.  Gosh, it seems like April was just yesterday and we were talking about how far October was!  I'm still hoping it will get over here to the states.

Well, the Gissing screening at Westwood is good news to say the least.  If anyone attends, please be sure to let us know first what you thought of the film and secondly, what is said in the Binder Q&A afterwards. 

Thanks for the wizard news story, Inbredwaffle.  Despite the typo, I really like the description of AR's character.  I think if Binder has any chance of selling this film at all, he really needs to pull out all stops on promoting AR's name and work in this film for he really is the only saving grace.

That's right Elaine...the hot tub scene!  When will we hear something about Snow Cake???? 

Ohh I had forgotten about the Hello contest!  My fingers are limber and ready for action!  LOL

Ohhh Bluebeatbabe, don't give up on the Chelsea talk.  I'm sure there will be some returns. 

Hikity, you'll be missed. Be safe.

Hello Girls!!!

Here is our dear and soft Alan in pajamas in The Search of John Gissing!!!

http://photobucket.com/albums/v641/ARDLHGB/?action=view&current=2001TheSearchForJohnGissing2.jpg

I wish a merry birthday to Sabine and Suzy, I am sorry about the delay!! Good journey Hikity!!!

See You Later!!!

Have a nice trip Hikity!

Have a safe trip, Hikity! 

Hey.. Just wanna know..

About the HELLO Poll! isn't tomorrow the last day for the fourth weekly vote?

Aren't we going to start the "stay 24 hour in front of the computer to vote for Alan" project tomorrow?

Isn't there ANYBODY who can manage to tape that film with "Alana"??

Ladies, I am flying to Baku tomorrow and don't know whether I can use the internet. I wish you all a lovely week,

Cheers

Hikity

ELAINE! YOU REMIND ME! THE HOT TUB SCENE!!! WOOO!

I've just read the hurricane rita news again on the newspaper.. It's quite terrible.. Texas and Lousiana isn't it?

God! So many terrible things happen this whole year!

New Article on Wizard News for Alan in TSFJG...and a nice little typo....

"Shrewdly cast as the fussy but sly Gissing, Alana Rickman isn't really the villain here (despite being frequently typecast as such), but rather a wily self-preservationist with a devilish streak."

Well anyways!...here is the link...

http://www.wizardnews.com/story.20050925.html

I see I’ve missed some birthdays, though it seems the days were well celebrated! 

It’s thrilling to see that TSfJG will be shown again at a film festival in Los Angeles.  I have seen this flick, and it is very funny.  If Mike B. is attempting a second round at festivals, mayhap we can help by requesting the film at a festival near us.  In my local area, e.g., the Cleveland International ff, which takes place in March, invites programming suggestions from members of the Film Society, which one can join free of charge.  It seems like a good time to become a member and suggest a certain extremely funny film.  http://clevelandfilm.org/   Perhaps there’s a ff somewhere near you?  Austin, Atlanta, Peoria., Adelaide, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur?  It doesn’t make sense to join in Cleveland if you live far from here, but Buckeyes......

Elaine, I spent a day in York in June and had tea at Betty’s.  What an experience!  Train through King’s Cross, so I also have the pic at Platform 9 ¾ and memories/photos of KC that became poignant on July 8&9. 

BTW, I’m listening to BBC4’s Classic Serial Northanger Abbey, very funny, with Saskia Reeves, Sinclair’s wife in CME, as one character.  Three cheers for radio.  SR is 43 but on the wireless can play a character in her early 20s. 

Thunderstorms from Rita predicted here, almost 1,000 miles from the Gulf, but so far nothing. 

Kathy, did not realise you might be affected. I'm glad you are all okay. We listened to the radio on the way home yesterday and were relieved to hear that Rita had been downgraded. We've been cut off from news for the last 2 weeks and only just heard about it.

Good news about TSfJG. Surely someone would pick it up for dvd? I don't think any amount of petitions will help. I'm just hoping "Snowcake" does not go that way but with big stars and an up and coming director, I hope it will be distributed in all the big cinemas (I HAVE to see the hot tub scene!!!!) 

Barbara, thanks, my son is doing really well at his new college but I do miss him. The whole college went to Alton Towers today (UK cut down version of Disneyland) for free. I'm looking forward to seeing him this Friday.

INTJ, thanks for the vid BTW. You are a whizz with capturing all these things.

Claudia---yes we did have tornados last night--the siren went off and everything.  It went just to the north of Conway where I live.  We had a huge amount of rain yesterday just sprinkles today and overcast skies.  It is finally cooler as well.  It has been so freaking hot here.  Thanks for your concern.  It is amazing the large territory a hurricane can affect. 

I was very heartened to see that John Gissing is being shown in Westwood.  Maybe John Binder is trying to whip up enthusiasm for it's release or at least to DVD.  It looks so funny it would be a shame not to have the opportunity to see it.

Claudia, does it make sense to write a petition to the Westwood organizers??

Hai Everybody!

Claudia~ Hope a producer find it and release it somehow!

Love you All!

Thanks so much Dee that is some wonderful pic, best prezzie I had.

Tons of Hugs SuzyQ

Dee

9/23/05 at 07:23 PM

What is your location? Indiana

Comments:

Since we're all impressed with AR's choice of t-shirts, thought I'd design one for the birthday girl! Hope you've had a great day, Suzy Q!

Hi gals.

Thanks so much for the good wishes for Birthday, I just waved son off on his journey back home so popped over to say hi and thanks.

I have a brilliant day on Friday with loads of goodies and then had a birthday tea on Saturday with Son and Hubby. Chinese take-away, wine and cake, perfect.

I hope you all had a brilliant a time as me on the weekend.

Tons of Hugs, SuzyQ

kathy, I noticed Arkansas got some tornados spawned by Rita.  I hope you weren't in any of the affected areas. 

Also, my thoughts go out to everyone in the state of Lousiana. 

Maybe the worst is over. *crossing fingers*

Thanks for the info about "The Search for John Gissing". California is a little bit too far. But I cross my fingers that there will be a DVD available in future.

If you have the time go and see "My name is Rachel Corrie". I had the chance to see it when I was in England this spring. Megan Dodds was absolutely brilliant. A  90 minutes one woman show. And the staging was superb. (A complete different story is, if the real Rachel Corrie's course of action had been advisedly; but that's my personal opinion).

@Dee: Sorry, you had no luck.

@INTJ: Thanks for the video.

@Hikity: I with my limited knowledge about computers? But I'll try.

LG Chalebh

Ad in today's Sunday Times Culture Magazine:

Also in The Independent on Sunday ABC magazine they list tonight's C4 showing of Close My eyesas Film of the Week. Quite a big piece about it......"Alan Rickman in fine stentorian form as Natalie's husband, Sinclair"

Funny, I've never thought of him as "uncommonly loud"

I really hope this movie will find a way to come out available to be seen(better to be bought )

any 007 with a micro-camera hidden in the glasses?

Vicki and others in the LA area.....here's your chance to see The Search for John Gissing! 

2005 Westwood International Film Festival

Who knows....maybe another round of film festivals will produce a buyer.

INTJ, I thought this video was no more available on the internet - what a great find, 1000 thanks for it . I love the CD

Off topic.Aren't sons wonderful sometimes, Dee? That was so sweet of him. My son camped out overnight at Heathrow so that he could meet our 5.30 am flight. Hope your son is settling in at Navy College Elaine.

INTJ, I adore you, thank you very much for the video!

Laura

Had a long long kip so feel a bit better now.

Dee, what are elephant ears?   Veerrry eeenteresting. We have a sort of a street fair this week, too. Mainly just a fair and a long street of market traders but the first day of St Matthew's Fair involves the trading of farm animals! That was a nice gesture by your son. I think writing to AR involves quite a bit of "pot luck".

We had one day off on this 2 week camp and we spent most of that in a fruitless effort to take over some accommodation. Just managed to sweep back into the city for the Ghost Walk and a nice meal. We sneaked in on Friday night and Betty's was still open but "heaving" so I've decided to go back for a couple of days later on in the year. "Borders" was open too and I finally bought "Jonathon Strange & Dr Norrell" for a bargain price, only to leave it in the restaurant! I WILL read it one day. We finally got our Gulf Medals though. Only 2 years late for us on Telic 3, nearly 3 years for the guys on Telic 1. That's the Army for you.

Anyone heard if "Snowcake" is nearing the end of post-production? It's gone a bit quiet in that department. I've got my Chelsea tickets, too. I can feel some negotiating coming on. I love those sandals he's wearing in the "toes" pic. Spanish? Looks like he's been on the gym circuit in that pic, too. I've said it before, 59 year old men are not supposed to look that good!!

  Thank you, INTJ!  Since that one was embedded into Flash, it was a bit trickier, wasn't it? 

Hi all! Snagged another video. This clip is the promotional documentary on "When Love Speaks" (AVI file, 13.5 MB):

http://s53.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0IORZ1LVGFLN0GFWIWUAFDJ20

Oh, and Happy Belated Birthday to all the birthday girls!!! 

Dee - a kip is slang for a sleep

My slang dictionary says its from the noun kip meaning bed and is quoted as far back as 1889

Dee, that sounds even better than our street fair which is taking place at the very moment....we don't have tenderloins as big as a head and no parades, I am afraid...so we enjoy and think at each other with a candy floss (or cotton candy for you?) in our hand

Nighty night everybody

Welcome back, Elaine! Since everyone is asking questions: What's a "kip"? *rubbing hands together in gleeful anticipation*

My son just handed me a letter. The sweet boy wrote to AR to get me an autograph (yes, the same child that ruined all my Harry Potter DVDs). Unfortunately, all he got was a nice note from Melanie Parker - no photo or autograph. If you're curious, here's part of the note:

"Thank you for your letter to Alan Rickman. I will of course pass it on to Mr. Rickman at the earliest opportunity but sadly he is unable to send an autograph as requested. Mr. Rickman is currently in Spain filming "Perfume" and is likely to be away for some time. I am sorry to send disappointing news but hope you understand that it is extremely difficult to fulfill the many requests while Mr. Rickman is abroad for such long periods of time..."

Sigh...Oh well. Disappointing, but I'm basking in my son's thoughtful attempt!

OT: Today is the last day of our town's only brush with fame: the "Bluffton Street Fair - the worlds largest free street fair!". Each September, they close down the entire town for a week (including detouring the state highway) and fill the streets with food booths, carnival games & rides, arts & crafts, county music bands, and parades. It ain't no 5-star restaurant in Barcelona, but could I tempt AR to come and share a breaded tenderloin sandwich "the size of your head", a crispy elephant ear, a zum stick and a lemon shake up? Then we could head over to "Art's Stagger Inn" and dance the night away! *snicker* You probably think I'm joking, but it's all true. Welcome to a big night in Indiana!

There is a Betty's in Harrogate too, the original one, I think.

Sue, I emailed you before coming on here, hope you're feeling better, I recommend hot rum toddies all round.

Betty's is a to die for tea-room in york. Really 'olde worlde'. It's ages since I've been, but once been never forgoten.

Elaine, I am curious, who or what is Betty's in York? And did you meet Sir Nearly Headless Nick?

 I knew it!  If there's a ghost around...Elaine is going to search him/her out! 

Thanks for the pumpkin, sue. Hope my allotment ones are HUGE! I'll be down to see them amidst the weeds tomorrow.

Went to Queen Elizabeth Barracks just outside York. I love York and I must admit, did not have time to search properly. Perhaps the York council frown on such things as it is such a lovely old city! I did not even have time to go to Betty's - Aaagh! But did go on a ghost tour!

Welcome back Elaine! (Have a pumpkin)

Chalebh, I have sent you a mail

Chalebh, Thanks a lot for the great caps  - while in L you might tell me what I need (for my PC) to produce such caps, if you don't mind, of course

What a pity, Sue, hope you get better very quickly

Welcome back Elaine and thanks for the birthday wishes!

Alanfan, I'm with you, Elaine you must have gone to the wrong bit, we have at least one internet cafe in Huddersfield and Leeds is crawling with them.

Where ever did you go in Yorkshire Elaine? We have Internet cafe's where I live, well in the city near where I live.

YAY!!! Welcome back, Elaine!  We've missed you!

Hi all! Just got back from "oop north" and I am well and truly "kna**ered". We have not had a minute to ourselves and Internet Cafes do not seem to have reached Yorkshire yet so I'm really glad to be back with you all again.

Just flicked through 12 pages of news! Lovely new pics! Toes......mmmmm. And the wig isn't as bad as I feared. Definitely a "fat" suit, though, a la ET. Lovely vids - Claudia, you've been very busy!!

Brilliant to finally see a Snape pic from GoF. He looks even better than in PoA. Can't wait for Film no 6!!!

Happy belated birthdays to Laurie (will email you later), Sabine and Suzy Q! Hope you had a marvellous time!

Have not been through my post yet but I hope my tickets are in there somewhere. I hope my off duty allows me to go!

I'm off for a kip now. Catch you later when I'm refreshed!

Not too bad Claudia, thanks. My son was off school with bad throat and cold yesterday. I think I am getting the throat. I would have gone if it was just that but my stomach didn't feel great either and I really didn't want to risk a train journey then a theatre seat feeling I need to rush to the loo, and of course the more I worried about it the worse it felt!!

Oh well, I'm sure Kev got along fine without me

Sue, you must be feeling really bad if you don't want to go to see KS.   Get to feeling better soon.

Personally speaking Chalebh, I don't think one can ever get to carried away when pics of AR are concerned!    They are niiiiice, thanks for sharing them with us. 

Lauren

Well, I got carried away (in a way).

Here are a couple of screen shots from the John Gissing clip.

 LG Chalebh

ANYBODY IN LONDON WHO WANTS TO SEE KEVIN SPACEY  FREE IN RICHARD II THIS AFTERNOON AT THE OLD VIC 2.30pm EMAIL ME NOW AT suedotlockeatgmaildotcom

Feeling sick and can't go and they won't alter tix

Jules,

Thanks for the heads-up on 'Close My Eyes' Channel 4 Sunday... I have n't yet acquired this in my Rickman collection so I will set the video ... Gosh it's a very late viewing... after midnight ... anyway, nice to see our man on tv at any time!

Belated Happy Birthday Suzy Q... who has all the birthday records... Claudia ?

September is a busy month but I know one which will be even BUSIER ... now let me see... what's happening in February ?

Morning ladies,

before I get back to my desk, a big thank you to Laura (I saved all three as kind of icons) and for the sweet one from you, Dee - gorgeous man, no doubt here

And BTW, another huge thankyou for that great Snape-on-broom pic from Nadège (that's my favorite Snape now...) - these buttons, wonderful

Oh Dee, that's so cute!  I know when she sees it, she will adore it. 

Since we're all impressed with AR's choice of t-shirts, thought I'd design one for the birthday girl! Hope you've had a great day, Suzy Q!

Thanks Marlina and Juliet!  :-)

Sabine and Suzy Q, 2 special birthday gals.

For all those in the UK, Close My Eyes is on Channel 4 on Sunday at 12.35 am.  I have the DVD but I still will watch.  It's good to see Alan on TV - a rare occasion these days.

I'm looking forward to watching Elizabeth I.  Love my period dramas.

Wee.. It's indeed a birthday month

Happy Belated Birthday Sabine

and

Happy Birthday SuzyQ

Susan CA, I envy you

Ali-Pat~ Thank you once again

Love you All!

Happy Birthday, Suzy! 

sorry if they're already seen, I found them new

Oh that's great news, Emily!  BBC and HBO have been teaming up quite a bit lately and I've enjoyed every minute of it so far.  Now there's Elizabeth I to look forward to. 

To Lucy and all who were talking about the BBC production of "Elizabeth I" with Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons --  This is a co-production with HBO in the US, and it will air here. Not sure if it's going to be 2005 or 06 (probably 06).  But if you dont subscribe to HBO, now might be a good time!  Some of us Anglophiles have been watching "Rome" on HBO, with Ciaran Hinds, James Purefoy and two of AR's leading ladies, Polly Walker (very naughty!) and Lindsay Duncan. And Ricky Gervais's "Extras" is starting Sunday night.

Happy Birthday, Suzy Q!

And think you for the lovely photos, Daydreamer and Sue!

RIcky

Hey ladies,

thank you ver much for the new Perfume pics. And AR with the wig... he only looks older with it. And it's not too bad, is it? I mean it could have been worse. LOL

Happy Birthday, SuzyQ!!! Have a wonderfull day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZY Q! HAVE A GREAT DAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SUZY Q - HAVE A LOVELY DAY   (this guy doesn't look like me...I have long hair, )

That T-Shirt is something! I would like to be a plane...well, may be I am going to tell him if I see him in November that his choice of T-shirts is a constant source of reflections and comments for us here...If we ever have a chance to talk to him...

Lucy  Elizabeth is on channel 4 in the UK, not BBC 4

If you like, I could tape it for you?

Let me know.

Leanne

-x-

thank you, Daydreamer and Sue for the photos, I love the new one!

Happy birthday SuzyQ

I am off to work right now and then off to a football game so to all my friends down south.

 GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE WITH HURRICANE RITA ON THE WAY!!!!!!!

 I'm surprised that Nigel Harmon is ahead of Hugh Grant.  Surprised but quite happy about it!  I just threw NH a vote too.  LOL

TGIF, everybody!!!!! 

If we have anyone here in Rita's path....please take special care of yourselves over the next 24-48 hours! 

Must be the birthday season!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZY Q

Just checked out the Hello poll and Nigel Harman is 300 ahead of Eww Grant which is good news!! So I gave Nigel a quick vote just for luck!:rofl

Happy birthday to SuzyQ!!  Have a wonderful AR kind of day, Suzy!

Thanks for the new pics, Sue. The second one is very nice! 

  Is it ever to early to have "those kind of thoughts"? 

Thanks for the head's up on the new production of Elizabeth, Lucy.  I hope it will make its way over here too and with Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons in it, that is a good possibility.

Pam and Vicki: thank you, ladies!  :-)

Maybe you'll get to see it one day Lucy! Apparently the hanging, drawing and quartering is going to be very graphic so I might have to hide behind the sofa!

A couple of the recent Perfume presscall shots in bigger quality:

Second one is nice.

Oh, I'm not too late to wish Sabine a  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

It's still your day on the west coast!

Sounds like AR is having a wonderful time in Spain.  I can't wait to see this movie.  We've got such a great group here that keeps their eyes open for the latest pics!  This GB is so much fun!

I hope that if there's any of our GB members on the gulf coast in Texas and Louisiana that you are safe tonight and out of harm's way from Rita....We'll be thinking of you all weekend. 

Thanks, Dee!  Yes, I did have a great day, but now my books are calling.... *sigh*

And I ain't tellin' Sev how old I am!  LOL

I wanted to see AR's t-shirt in that new photo up close (and see if he's winking, or what!), so I tried to tweak it a bit in Photoshop. But, it's too glitchy for me. Sigh...

Happy birthday, Sabine!

 Hope you had a great day!

Peekabooh: thank you!

Alba: Gracias!

Bluebeatbabe: thanks!  Yeah, I'm ...... 21!  LOL

To add to Susan, CA's message. The tape of LLD is not a complete performance either.  I've heard that it is a bit more than the footage seen on the Joan Bakewell interview of Chris Hampton but not much more.  Susan, can you give us a little run down as to what is on the tape? 

Also, there is a full and complete pristine performance of Private Lives archived there as well. 

Sabine,

Happy Happy Birthday !

Are ya 21 yet ? or 21 ... again!

Wishing you  a lovely day and lots of Alan !

Daydreamer- thanks so much for that beauty from Girona !, Oh !... he.e...looks so.o...o....o... GOOD!

Love the tee shirt  but not quite so much as the MAN wearing it !!!

Sabine, have a lovely Birthday!

Hikity, you´ve got mail, sweetie.

Hikity, anyone can see the LLD tape at the Lincoln Center Library (AKA The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts) if they present themselves as a researcher and agree to follow certain archival procedures.  Same goes for most archives and rare book libraries--just behave yourself and you can look at practically anything they have.

Ness, you were wondering about Rex Doyle's Staging Youth Theatre?  Alan did indeed write the Foreword, and here it is:

I first met and worked with Rex Doyle at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, when he directed me in his own play about the life of the great dancer, Nijinsky. 

Everything that makes Rex such a fine director and teacher was evident in that production.  Meticulous research and great leaps of imagination.  But perhaps most importantly it was a production that was guided at all times by Rex’s openness and generosity towards the actors and his boundless gift for encouragement.  And it was fun.  The rehearsal room was by definition a market place for common sense, fleeting instincts and mad ideas. 

This excellent book is fed by exactly the same balance of the creative and the practical.  Whether you need information on fund-raising, auditioning, running a rehearsal or making a prop, it is all here.

Youth Theatre continues to prove its worth not only in training young actors, directors and technicians, but also in developing the confidence and self-esteem of young people in a much wider sense.  Dedicated youth leaders will benefit hugely from the guidance and inspiration which this book offers in abundance.

And I agree with Alan that the book is excellent.

Thanks for the link and translation, Alba!     Finally a mention of Snow Cake.  YAY!!!

 Daydreamer!  Thanks for the new pic.

Thanks, Daydreamer!  :-)

Hikity: sounds like fun!  Wish I could be there...  :-)

Sabine, Düsseldorf is over - I haven't been there for ages..BUT from Saturday to Tuesday ganz Haan tobt: Haaner Kirmes = biggest one in the Bergische Land, companies closed on Monday, everybody meets (schoolmates of any age till 100 ), streets closed, latest whatever it's called in English (crazy Fahrgeräte except the roller coaster - no place anymore , dancing

and my daughter just went to watch the workes install everything ...big excitement here, last not least the fireworks on Tuesday night and back to normality.

Ness: thank you for your birthday wishes.

Gourmet-gourmand Hikity:  Thank you vielmals!  I wish I could go to the Kirmes....  Is it the one in D'dorf or is that one over already?  Anyway, have fun!

NESS; Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of Shakespeare,

here is one link: http://www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk/

Thanks for clearing that up, Susan.  It's sad about RSC not having a copy of LLD.  If anyone should have had one it was them.  The copy I knew about was the one housed in the NY public library system somewhere, but I haven't done any contactiing of them to see if it's been lost or not.  I thought I had heard that somewhere in the UK there was a copy as well.  I wanna say the name of the place is something like Stratford, but I don't know if that's even a real place or where in that place it would be.   My email is fvnesscafe@ yahoo.com.  Thanks for helping me.  All you guys are just so wonderful!

Dearest Sabine, oder liebste Sabine,

A REALLY GREAT HAPPY BIRTHDAY - LOT'S OF PRESENTS - MAY YOUR MOST SECRET WISHES COME TRUE IN DEINEM NEUEN LEBENSJAHR

Yours gourmet-gourmand Hikity

Ali-Pat, when can WE all see it??

Ness, yes I have known for a long time...

Lucy, ts, ts, ts, ts, ts, ts, ts (

BTW, can anybody tell me again, when the premiere is supposed to take place in London?? Was it on 8 November? I mean the one, where our Man comes to sign for all the children...not the actual film start, Tks in advance

Hey Everyone!

A happy, happy birthday to you, Sabine!

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Ali-Pat, how did you find out that it had been viewed recently?  Who do you call to ask about this stuff?  Is the Lincoln Center part of the New York Library system?

Claudia, I actually found out that my problem w/ capturing is due to hardware acceleration settings in my players.  I fixed the one in Windows Media Player (since I use it most), so now I can take screencaps when I want.

Laura, you are such a doll!     I don't think I have the "Stamp R Sist" key though.  I wonder if it's because I have a laptop...  Hmm...  At any rate I really appreciate all you did to help me and I really appreciate the pic!  How cool are you!

Does anyone know anything about Alan writing a forward for a book?  I was pittering on the New York library site and found this:  http://leopac3.nypl.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=112740A9662WD.1449&profile=dial--3&uri=search=TW~!Staging%20youth%20theatre%20/%20%20&term=Staging%20youth%20theatre%20/%20%20&aspect=basic&menu=search&source=~!dial#focus

It's a book called Staging Youth Theatre by Rex Doyle.

I hope your day is going grrrrreat, Sabine!!!

OT, I know but I've been meaning to mention this.  I saw Sea of Souls last Monday and I really like it!  I really didn't doubt that I would with Bill Paterson heading up the cast but the show was really good.  And the little boy that played Joe was fantastic!

Now I see starting September 30, BBC-A will be airing a show starring the brilliant Anna Massey called The Robinsons!  I tell you what, BBC-A will go dry for two or three months airing the same old stuff over and over and then all of a sudden its like they come to life again with really good shows. 

Laurie, sue, Leanne, Lauren, SARF: thanks ladies for all the good wishes!

RickiNicki: and a hug back to you!  :-)

Lucy: thanks, and I love the AR pic!

AFNH: thanks!  Maybe I'll try out your genie... I'll let you know what happens.  *grin*

You guys are wonderful!!!!!

Awww, how adorable, AFNH!  It would be wonderful if AR's face could be imposed on that genie's head! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SABINE! May all your AR wishes come true!

I have a feeling Snape's Wand is going to be very popular **snorfle**....

Oooohhh!

Happy Birthday Sabine!

Also - thanks to everyone who has posted pics or news or anything in the past couple of days. I've really envjoyed reading through everything!

Lauren

Very good Lucy, but shouldn't that be a Spinal Tap-type 11??

here is another one I thought you might like!

By the way, i managed to get a snape wand from nobles on ebay! YAY!

Leanne

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Thanks Ali pat but they only ship to US or Canada!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SABINE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SABINE

Happy Birthday

liebe Sabine!

Have a wonderful day!

Consider yourself as hugged!

Leanne, you can order your very own Snape's Wand here (The Noble Collection), but you are in for a bit of a wait.

Good news about the LLD tape at the Lincoln Center!  Apparently the rumor I heard two years ago about it being missing is false.  It has been viewed recently and is in good order.

Thank you, Laura!  I thought it might be the Italian equivalent of the "Print Screen" key but wanted to make sure. 

Before I found PrintKey2000, I tried using the PS key and Paint Shop to do screen caps from streaming video but it never worked for me.  The cap I'd paste was black.  Maybe it will work for Ness. 

Alba!  I've been meaning to ask you more about El Bulli.  Was the effort and money worth the meal and experience?  Maybe your friend of a friend of a friend could arrange something for The Man.  I'm sure if a reservation could be had, the restaurant would know how to get in touch with him. 

I'm also still working on blowing up that sign that AR was holding in Senorita L's pic but so far I haven't had a whole lot of luck. 

Happy Birthday Sabine! Hope you have a wonderful day

Claudia and Laura: Thank you!  :-)

Happy birthday from me too!

here Stamp R Sist, I don't now how to explain

I'm wishing Dr. (to be) Sabine a very happy wonderful AR kind of birthday!!! 

where oh where oh where oh where can i get snapes wand????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

please  somebody tell me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks

leanne

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"an unusually large response"

I'm not really suprise because it's Snape's = Alan Rickman's wand.

But i really find it amusing.

Thank you so much Nadege for that picture.

And I'm in the middle of downloading the HP behind the scene.

(I use dial-up, so.. u know..)

 you're all brilliant ladies and gentleman if there's any

Oh, a million thanks, Claudia!!!  You're the greatest!

Woo-Hooo! 

Ali-Pat, thankyouthankyouthankyou for clearing that up! For some inexplicable reason I was labouring under the impression that BOTH tapes had been stolen. Boy, am I ever so glad I was wrong!!

Thanks so much again, Ali-Pat, you've taken a great load off my mind!

That was supposed to say "my Snape's Wand order".  (Mine!  Mine!)

It looks like The Noble Collection has a runaway bestseller on their hands.  I just got notification that the delivery date for Snape's Wand order has been pushed back to November 30 because of "an unusually large response".

Sue thank you ever so much for the information about the Shakespeare CD. 

INTJ--So far as I know the LLD tape has been stolen from the archives at Lincoln Center in NYC.  I haven't heard anything about the London one being stolen.

As for the costume/wig photos from the set of Perfume, I think I will reserve judgement except to say it is not my favorite AR look so far!  I am also beginning to understand why he usually refuses to wear a wig.

Here ya go Vicki.

Goblet of Fire--Behind the Scenes

Laurie emailed me with a link to Goddess Giveaway Sweepstakes for all of you that are interested.  The grand prize is a trip for 2 for 4 days in London.  I don't know about yall, but I enter every London/Ireland/Scotland sweepstakes I find.  Thanks Laurie! 

There is a 2 1/2 minute "behind the scenes" video from Goblet of Fire here. 

Since all I have is a clunky dial-up, I'm only able to see just a couple of frames of video and just audio.  Could one of you extra clever girls maybe capture this video for us poor, unfortunates who are unable to view it properly?  I would be most grateful! 

Ummm....not sure what to think of that Perfume costume.  Let's just say, I've seen him in better looking period clothes.  Oh, well...I'm sure once I've seen him in action, I'll forget all about the costume. 

Damn, that Search for John Gissing looks like a good film.  Now, what is the backstory on that?  It was only shown at a film festival?  Or was it released in the UK?  Why wouldn't the film's financial backers try to earn a little more money by releasing it on DVD?  Unless there's issues like too much money to spend on music clearances or something like that, I just can't see why they wouldn't do it? 

Opps! Sorry Emily! It is Ness who posted the goals to visit Ireland & England and to see AR in a play. Oh well...when our dreams come true, you can come along too!

Hikity we do not see the face but that it is beautiful in the shadow and the similar landscape!!!

He has so charisma that we see him a star which shines at night black!! She is beautiful this photo!! Find you not??

Annick left me an address with a photo of Snape I put it on the album here is the address:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v641/ARDLHGB/?action=view&current=Snape39.jpg

See You Later

Hi, Nadège, No 29 is really a great one  his face is priceless

Hello Girls!!

I found three addresses with photos of our dear and soft Alan:

http://www.andreasneubauer.com/international/international22.html

http://www.andreasneubauer.com/international/international29.html

http://www.andreasneubauer.com/books/book-neubauer/spread-05.html

Claudia thank you for Alan's photos in suit of time!! He is cracking!!

Aurora, merci du message dans mon livre d'or!! L'interview d'Alan, Hikity l'a trouvé sur un autre blog qui était dans mes liens!! Je n'ai fait que proposer la liaison avec une traduction un peu bancale!!lol!!

See you later

Hello all, like usual just drop in to say hello

Thank you Claudia, he sure look good in that wig and about the Geoge Wahington look, got no comment! Hikity go! contact that TT site!

And thank you for another new stuff I really appreciate it.

Love you All!

BTW, thanks, too. for notifying the Shakespeare CD. I odered it via amazon - is even a bit cheaper

Marlina, pls check UK and German amazon for AR-movies, I didn't pay much for Mesmer.

Dee, those are not my goals.

Red Tango -- Loved the new additions! My favorite - the Mesmur "flash"! I laughed til I cried!

Claudia - Thanks for the Perfume photos! I think the costume is a bit disappointing -- they are certainly are not dressing AR to take advantage of his natural sex appeal -- but he looks like he's having a good time.

Sue - I never thought of it before, but you're right. "Not yet 40" is considered young now, but back then people died of "old age" in their 50s & 60s. So AR's true age probably evens things out.

Ness -- My mind is in the gutter with you! AR's pretty vigorous in my dreams!

Emily --

Speaking of the video of LLD - 

Ness and Emily, I absolutely hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the RSC video collection at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust web site (go to http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/main/3/233 then click on "Non Shakespeare Plays" and you'll get a long list of plays  http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/main/3/235  -- does *NOT* include LLD. 

There are rumours that the video of LLD was STOLEN.

*wails and sobs uncontrollably*

It is SO beyond me how ANYone could be so selfish as to do this and deprive the world and posterity of this once-in-a-millennium production and performance by AR...!!!  Words simply fail me.

Does anybody have more recent/detailed info on this?

Ness:  LLD was a RSC production, so I assume it was at least filmed for RSC archiving purposes. Whether it's of professional quality, I have no idea.  There is a clip of LLD on the Download Haven.

Sorry, you'll have to count me out of any petition. I think they're ineffective most of the time, since everyone and their brother can make an internet petition about anything.

Sounds great to me!!:rofl

(But then again I have done them all!LOL!)

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Laura, I don't have a "Stamp R sist" to press.  Is stamp like the shift, alt, or control key?  Well, really it doesn't matter because I fixed the problem.  It turned out to be a problem w/ the hardware acceleration in Windows Media player I was able to fix it.  I can't find the setting in Real Player, but I have no doubt that once I find it, I can fix that one too.  Thanks for trying to help me!  I really appreciate it!

Emily, is that for real, about RSC having LLD in their vaults?  OMG!  Wonder who we would have to petition to at least get a cd of that?  I sooooooooo want to see that play w/ Alan.  Actually, I want to see any play w/ Alan.  It's my life goal.  I want to visit Ireland and England before I die and I want to see Alan in a play.  I think these are worthy and achievable life goals.  Don't you guys think?

I know Claudia -- so excited about hearing AR from 1985!  It makes you wonder what else the RSC is planning to release from the archives. You know they have a video of LLD in the vault ...

Goodie!!!  Thanks for the information on the new CD, Sue!  I have mine on pre-order now!  Can't wait!  As You Like It, who would have ever thought we would have a chance to at least hear him from that production! 

Bluebeatbabe, of course we don't mind BN's address.  Thanks for posting it for Franimal.  We've always tried to help each other out when we have questions so there is no problem whatsoever. 

Laura, I'm confused, what is "Stamp R sist"? 

I really think that's padding under AR's jacket too.  If you look at the most recent pics of him, you have to know its padding. 

Oops - that last thank you goes to Sue.

Thank you for the track listing info on "Essential Shakespeare". I couldn't find it anywhere, but I had a feeling it was going to be AR doing "All the world's a stage". Yay!

LOL , pregnant!

I thought of santa claus, with a pillow inder the jacket.

I don't like this look with the wig etc but I'm so happy to see new pics of him that everything is good for me!

thanks again for the photos!

Claudia, thank you so much for the MASSIVE update to the site (all your incredible and incredibly hard work is truly appreciated!!) and the pics from the Perfume set!!

I must admit, the first thing that went through my mind was, "Alan looks pregnant."  Why on earth did they pad out his tummy region??  I don't know whether to laugh or cry - I didn't think Richis was supposed to look like that!  (And I will refrain from commenting on the shoes and George Washington wig...)

Anyway, I'm thrilled to see Alan seems to be enjoying himself.  He looks quite happy and relaxed. (Not to mention he looks absolutely hunky in all those new pics where he's out of his Perfume costume.  )

As for the "gourmet" vs. "gourmand" thing - well, considering that El Bulli offers 27!!!-course meals, he needs to be both a gourmet AND a gourmand, right? 

Claudia, many many thanks for your wonderful update and the new pics of Parfume....very much George Washington. I am going to write that nice guy who is in charge of Tom Tykwer's page and tell him to suggest TT to do a film on GW after Parfume, starring AR - but without that padded pudge, . I let you know his answer....

Laura,  That's him - a great photo, thks a lot for sharing

And thanks for all the other sharings, I am still figuring out whether I am a gourmet or a gourmand. I hate bad food, I think I have a discriminating palate...BUT I love Oktoberfest, Kirmes, parties.

Ness,

before installing more softwares on your pc, try this way:

pause the video ( or playing it is the same) and push "Stamp R sist"; then open Paint and click "paste": you should get the exact image that were playing when you pushed "Stamp R sist".

Cancel that last statement, it's available from 26th October.

Slope on Suz's GB mentions The Essential Shakespeare Live cd about to be issued by the RSC. She said her latest news blurb from RSC said that Alan was on it.

After a bit of a google I found THIS info.

Disc 2

6 As You Like It (featuring Alan Rickman) 11.15

Sounds like a great cd with Olivier, Robert Stephens and Patrick Stewart on it! No date of issue yet though!

Errr that would be eating not earing! (Damen this blank keyboard!)

Collins Concise Dictionary

gourmet:"a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink"

gourmand:"person devoted to earing and drinking, esp. to excess"

Don't forget this was in the Daily Mail

Wonderful pictures. But I still don't know if I like how Alan looks like.

And with the "gourmand" lapse this reminds me of an radio ad in Germany some years ago. Thomas Gottschalk, a very famous show host in German TV, mixed up the words gourmand and gourmet as well. After airing the first ad, a huge flurry occurred and they had to do the ad again.

But maybe this referring to AR this wasn't a lapse at all?

LG Chalebh

I can't stop laughing!

Oh my god, I was trying to imagine what Alan would look like in Perfume but it was nothing like this!   The George Washington look, heehee.  That grey wig and those knickerbockers, (lovely legs though).  Oh it is going to take me a while to get used to this new look.  I can't wait to see the comments once these pics zoom around t'internet.    And I'm sure his tummy region is padded, teh pudge isn't that big.  Oh, gals, I don't know what to think.  *goes back to stare at pics*

Just wanted to say that I'm still around and wanted to thank everybody for pictures, translations, etc.  You guys rock!

A special Thank you to Claudia for the latest updates and pics!  Wow!

And a warm welcome to all the Newbies!  :-)

Laura, I'm talking about files that I download like windows media and realplayer media files.  For some reason my screen capture tool won't pick up the pictures from the video files.   Also that pic of Alan in the brown leather jacket is sooooo hot!  I love him in leather jackets.  He's so sexy!

This week's "Hello" men aren't much to look at in my opinion.  I'll probably get flamed for this, but I've always thought Hugh Grant was a horsey looking fellow.  I know that's mean, but he is!  And Justin Timberlake?  YUCK!!!  Oh well, different strokes for different folks, right? :wink:

Claudia, thanks for your help, but I tried it and it won't pick up the pictures from the video either.  I'm starting to wonder if it's some kind of setting in my computer messing things up.   Also, thanks for the Alan pics!  I agree w/ everyone that says he is definately sporting the George Washington look for this movie!  *giggles* George never looked so good though! Hehe

Gissing Girl, thanks for sharing that bit about Alan and the restaurant!  I couldn't help laughing!  "self confessed gourmand"!    Silly man!

Red Tango, I don't believe I've ever told you so, but I adore your website.  You've got a wicked sense of humor!  Poor Alan!

Sue, I know this is awful, but when you say undiminished vigour in relation to Alan my brain goes right down the gutter. 

When Richis is introduced in the book it says:

"Richis was a widower and had a daughter named Laure. Although not yet forty years old, and of undiminished vigour, he intended to put off a second marriage for some time yet."

So really he is twenty years too old for the part but then again in those days forty was getting on a bit I suppose, so maybe he can carry it off.

Undiminished vigour sounds OK though

Thank you Claudia for the Perfume pics. He doesn't look as bad as feared in the dreaded wig, in fact it quite suits him.Especially being silver, in keeping with his age and character. In fact the whole costume is not too bad, after all we have been down this route before with Mesmer and to a lesser extent Colonel Brandon.

Thanks Claudia for the Perfume pics--great!!

Sorry but he does look like Geo. Washington!  He he he

I wonder if the coat is dirty and it makes it look padded?

Looks good, looks happy.  Great to see the pics.

Also thanks for TSFJG--Had a good laugh between readings last night.

Off to study for a French test but thought I'd pop in and say HI to everyone!

Oh what a great surprise Claudia, thanks so much

OK the wig ain't that bad. I don't like those legging things on any of the guys, give me boots anyday.

Right is anybody getting Pooh Bear with that straining waistcoat??

From the book I was expecting something a bit more luxurious but maybe this is just "daywear" (snorfle)

Well a definite scooperooni!!

  fantastic pics! but isnt that a wee tum hes been padded out with?

ah...shoes with knee high socks, so in fashion just now!

thanks for sharing Claudia he looks as good as ever!

Leanne

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im not sure if those are boots Claudia, i think they are brown shoes with stocking thingies,,,,,,,,,,whoo hoo. Legs, calf muscles, show them Alan, hee hee.

kay, guy! I wish i had a scanner so i could show you the resemblance, i wasnt kidding, he really does look like my "masculin looking great aunt" .

But besides that, no wonder the guy said he was not going to miss the courderoy, it looks like it would be hot to wear. I like the form fitting, and i dont see teh pudge!  I do think he looks good, it just took me by shock......thanks Claudia, it was great to finally see him in costume,he did look different than i thought he would, better than i thought he woudl too. I thought they might put a longer black one on him--wrong. I thought his lavish rich outfit might be red--wrong. The more i look at it ,the more i like the brown and white, sexy sexy sexy.,,,,,,,,,if i can get past the aunt Lindy thing.

Ohh I don't think the wig is to bad at all.  But look at those boots!!!! 

Sorry ladies, I am still trying to get over the shock! 

Oooohhhhhhhh

thank you for sharing Claudia!

What an amazing scoop, Claudia!!!!  I believe this is our first glimpse of AR in costume! 

He looks OK in the wig, not as bad as I feared. A little like George Washington ...

Ag! The wig,,,,,,,,,he looks like my great Aunt Lindy........gods!

  Oh.....myyyyy.....Gawd!!!!!  Look at what I found in my inbox this afternoon!  These are pictures taken by some of the extras on the set of Perfume. 

Ohhhh mmmmyyyy! 

I was just listening to my real media player and its set on random and i was listening and along came the TSFJG trailer and it reminded me of something that happened at work last week and i forgot to tell you guys.

I got to use a line from the trailer,,,,,,a girl at work was saying that she had to pee so bad and if she didnt go now she would piss in the chair, i looked at her and said,,,,,," no chair pissing". I tell you i can quote alote of movie lines from his movies but i never thought i would use that one.

Sorry, it was funny, honestly. Back to regular topic of conversation.

The bunny is a cute idea. I wonder why his legs are off to the side though.  I imagine after climbing the thing, you would need a lie down.  lol

  Thank you, Gissing's Girl!!!!  That was a good find!  Its good to know that some AR news is getting out.   

Thanks for the link to the restaurant, Sue.  No wonder the dang restaurant is booked so far in advance! They are only open a half a year!  I'm sorry, but I'd have to pass on that uppity place and find the nearest place with batter fried shrimp and a baked potato!   

I told ya so.............its all yours my friend, make me smile yet again.

A 23!!! course meal at El Bulli described HERE

I'm sorry but El Bulli just reminds me of my old dad saying "Oh good bully beef for tea!!" when he saw corned beef on the table!

 Heh.

 Seriously, Alan just makes it too easy for me.

I can see Red Tango having fun with this one.........hee hee....

These would be the gourmet butter tarts and do-nuts then??

Seen in today's Daily Mail.

"Even being voted one of the 100 sexiest stars in film history doesn't help get you a reservation at the best restaurant in the world, as arch actor Alan Rickman has found to his cost. The self confessed gourmand, 59, has yet to dine at legendary Spanish eatery El Bulli, where chef Ferrran Adria uses liquid nitrogen to create the "molecular cuisine" that has earned three Michelin stars. "I've been trying to get a reservation all week," complains Alan, who is in Barcelona filming the movie version of Patrick Suskind's cult novel Perfume:the Story of a Murderer. It had better be a long shoot, Alan: the next available reservation is April 2006"

Laura:            

Leanne

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Oh dear looks like Hugh will win to me out of that lot!!

I really really don't want to vote for any of those! If anything Justin looks the cutest!!LOL (Dodges tomatoes)

Peter Phillips is Princess Anne's son by Mark Phillips, think he is a horsey guy (aren't they all?)

Nigel Harman is in the BBC soap Eastenders playing strangely enough a character called Rickman!!!(I gave up on 'stenders a couple of years back so have no idea who everybody is now!

The rest I guess you know, Guy Ritchie being Mr.Madonna. Maybe we should all vote for Peter Phillips get him elected then dump him in the monthlies!! Poor guy wouldn't know where all his fans had suddenly come from!LOL

Ness, I use a little free share program called PrintKey2000.  I've used this program at home and at work for several years now and it is just wonderful. 

Ewww, Marlina!  $88 for Mesmer is just mind boggling!  Here's one on eBay by what looks like a half decent seller starting at $4.99 and they do ship worldwide. Good luck with it.

The review of the test screening of GoF is interesting, Sue.  Thanks for the link.  Aw well, at least we will get to see AR in the film. 

As for Hello!  Do they really think Justin Timberlake???  Gag me with a spoon!  Girls, you will have to hold me back from voting for baby Hughy! 

Ness-

if you mean screencaps from videos, I use Ulead videostudio or it was ok also Paint Shop Pro. They make screen caps from any format. If you mean from streaming videos I don't know.

Marlina,if you don't find anything, email me

Just checking out the Hello poll as it should be finishing soon. Robbie Williams is about fourhundred points ahead of Ronan and looks like he will win. Robbie's total is currently 6883, so I think we can thrash him in the monthlys!LOL Check out later HER to see who the next contender is!!

" Snape is always around, but he has very few lines "

A quote from Moviesonline review of not completely finished HP&GOF HERE

I went to Amazon they sell mesmer for 88 dollar??

How can i bought it?? Anyone know where cheaper?

Also Closet Land.

Thank you Claudia for the updates!

Red Tango~ I laugh my ass off!

Love you All!

Film 4 : Le trailer en version allongée aux US

Can someone help me find a screencapture tool I can use that will pick up images from windows media player and real player?  I can't get anything but a blank screen w/ my ScreenGrab Prol.

What is it with pirates and eyeliner??

Alan, Johnny Deppp..........

Maybe it's Captain Hook, Maybe it's Maybelline.......

How wonderful to see a clip from The Search for John Gissing Thank you so much for sharing.  Why they won't release this film is beyond me.  Ooh, doesn't Alan look great in pin stripes.

For those who would like to sign the petition click here.

Thank you for the updates to the site, Claudia, you are a star and we are all so grateful to you for providing us with so many magnificent alan goodies.

Redtango, your site is wonderful.  Thanks for the laughs.

Did someone ask for a Captain Hook piccie?  Well, split my infinitives, how's about this one .  "He's the best Captain Hook there has ever been."

Is the fellow for which you seek?

ARrrrrrrrrr!  'Tis a dark day when ye catch me droppin' anchor at e-bay.    The swarmy bilge-rats!.....think they can loot me treasure and leave me marooned with no more 'en a magazine photo?  Aye, she should walk the plank, that miss_celebrity. 

Sue - thanks for alerting us to International Talk Like a Pirate Day. 

All we need is a picture of our favorite Captain Hook. 

Thank you Claudia for those updates, they're fabulous!

I had no idea what TSFJG was about until I watched the clip. It looks like a real funny movie, I hope they release it some day. 

Alfan, I signed the petition, I think it might have been over at Suzannes GB.

WOW! Claudia, you've been a busy bee for sure!  Thanks so much for all the hard work that you do.  We all appreciate that you provide such a wonderful place for all us Alan fans to come and see him in all his wonderful, talented glory!

Annick, thanks for the Snape pic!  I do loves me some Snape!  

I too agree that Alan would probably not want a star in either Britian or the US.  He's seems very dedicated to his work, but I don't think he's into the whole "worship me, look at me I'm so famous" side of being an actor.  I could be horribly wrong and he might think it would be a kick, but somehow my instincts say otherwise.  He seems like such a humble man.

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I agree whole heartedly there, Sue. But its hard to see the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Noel Coward, and Kenneth Branagh and not be upset about AR not being there. 

Then there is always the possibility that each celeb or estate of celeb was consulted and maybe AR declined the "honor".  I could definitely see that.

The stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame do have to be bought.  I think the price tag is something like $10,000.  Pulllezzzz, I really think AR would say "Don't buy me a bloody star...put that money to work in a good charity!" 

We'll have to keep in eye on miss_celebrity!  I hope she doesn't get a single bid!  What nerve!

Ebay link

Oh and while I am in rant mode look at this on ebay! The BAFTA issue of the Daily Telegraph Magazine (which came free with the paper!) Someone (miss_celebrity) wants the bidding to start at £39.99 and is prepared to sell it now at £89 ($160). Well if anybody is stupid enough to bid for it they deserve to lose their money I suppose.

And here is the photo!

Well, quite honestly I'd rather not see him on the walk of fame!! Benny Hill!! Ant & Dec!!Chris Tarrant!!Ricky Gervais!!Alongside the likes of Laurence Olivier,John Gielgud and Noel Coward!! I've never seen such a random list in my life! Who the heck came up with that lot??

As far as the American Star thing, I think I am right in believing that nowadays they have to be "bought" at some great price?

Wonder who is sponsoring this Brit stuff?

He doesn't need a star we know he's one of the best!

lauren

is it already halloween? Really fans do have to send a photo to be signed ny AR? *shame* , I thought they would send one (*blush*)

Claudia, thank you for the updates on the site, even if I vist daily the guest book I lost one thing and I got it from the site, thank you.

Has the video from Barcelona been captured?

Thank you to everyone found the videos, posted the link and captured and shared them

Laura

Speaking of non UK stars on the walk of fame, how did Nicole

 Kidman get on the British walk of fame and Alan didnt? not that im saying shes a bad

actress, but surely the first 100 people on the walk of fame should have been british?

just my 2c worth!

Leanne

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As far as the Avenue of Stars ----------patience my friends, patience. He will be honoured. They probably have his star all ready to go but since he isnt in London at the time because of filming they are going to wait to reveal his star like they do in the USA. Trust me , he has a star,  as he is a star, the british people know this, the british film industry knows this and his time will come...................i hope,,,,er no, i mean i know it will. Just more photo opportunities for us then eh.......i mean i can see it now, Alan in a suit or tux having a little ceremony in his honour revealing his star on the Avenue,,,,,,,,it will happen my friends, it will happen. "if you build it , he will come" hee hee, ok im sorry.

You know something, when i was in Hollywood last year i noticed that i didnt see any british stars on the walk of fame, the only ones i saw were Sir Anthony Hopkins and  Sir Laurence Olivier. I didndt see no Richard Harris, no Peter Otoole, no Hugh Grant, no Kenneth Brannagh. It was sad really, british film stars deserve stars on the walk of fame in Hollywood too.

well done Bluebeatbabe for having the courage to write to him!

im still pee-ing myself over whether i should write to Alan or not,

at the moment my letter sounds like a maniacle/crazy/stupid fan!

and all i want is a signed photo!

(does anyone know if you dont send a photo then they would give you one anyway?)

id take my hat off  to you if I had one! lol

and ive just realised we have halloween smilies! yay!

Leanne

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 Bluebeatbabe!  He really is a nice guy, isn't he?