November 30

From the past - My report on the TOFOG concert at the Ethical Culture Society in NYC

Russell in the LA Times 11/29/2010 - Russell Crowe in eclipse: How Hollywood celebrity has changed -- Thanks, Frances

November 29

SMH: Club bosses champion Crowe's Las Vegas spectacular -- SOUTH SYDNEY chief executive Shane Richardson plans to raise club owner Russell Crowe's proposal for an expanded World Club Challenge in the United States at the NRL's annual end-of-season conference, which starts today. - Thanks, Kris C

November 28

Alt Film: Danny Boyle-James Franco's 127 HOURS Among Top Twelve; Dwayne Johnson's FASTER Sluggish (not a great weekend for any film.) - Thabnk, Steph

ed Note: For a simple, readable view of any article, you can install Readability on your computer browser - Works great when you click on an article you want to read or save or e mail, especially on web sites with loads of extra information (Windows)

The Next Three Days Poster #6 - Internet Movie Poster Awards Gallery Source: impawards.com - Thanks, Steph

Spit and Polish - Times Live: I recently went on a short, pell-mell trip to New York to preview the festive-season movies and to interview anyone who would talk to me about their films. One of the people who did talk to me was Russell Crowe, who is very proud of his new movie The Next Three Days, but I'll tell you more about that in a future column. - Thanks, Kris C

November 27

YouTube: Best of Russell Crowe - Thanks, Wendy

SMH: Funnyman reduced to tears compiling best-selling memoir -- "...Do also had a phone call from a bloke who said he was Russell Crowe, saying he got the book yesterday and was up until 3am reading it. ''I thought it was my mate Johnno pulling my leg, but it really was the Gladiator. He said, 'I've just finished it, it's fantastic'.'' Crowe made the book compulsory reading for the players in his Sydney rugby league team, the Rabbitohs. - Thanks, Steph - Amazon Link (Kindle Edition - not available in the US)

The Guardian UK: Wigan support Russell Crowe plan to take rugby league to Las Vegas - Thanks, Kris C

TheSpec - Great big music from Great Big Sea - One of the most memorable moments, Doyle recalls, came during the recording of a track called Hit the Ground Running, a bluegrass inspired song he had cowritten with Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe. - Thanks, Steph, Kris C

Comingsoon.net: Ron Howard on Jennifer Connelly - The Dilemma Set Visit -- "Q: Can you compare it to directing her in "A Beautiful Mind"? -- Howard: Well, she's great and, you know, certainly we talked about the differences before getting into it. The thing I've probably been most impressed with is that that was very tightly scripted and, sure, we deviated a little bit. I'm always open to that. But that was a real triumph of thought, planning and execution. Russell Crowe was the one who really had to gamble and experiment everyday with what he was doing because he was dealing with the mental illness and we weren't sure where that should lead us in each scene. But as far as Jennifer's character, it was all pretty clear...." - Thanks, Allison, Steph

November 26

SMH: Crowe reveals his American dream - Thanks, Cindy

November 25 - Happy Thanksgiving

Japan Today: Russell Crowe holds an ornamental arrow presented to him by Uno Kanda during an event to promote his movie “Robin Hood” at the Ritz-Carlton in Tokyo Midtown on Wednesday - "...Crowe said he has been taking it easy for the past 12 months because of a growing number of war wounds accumulated during his “physical” movies, but added that he is looking forward to getting back into shape for his next film. “Robin Hood” opens in Japan on Dec 10." - Thanks, Steph

YouTube - From The Past: Martha and Russell Crowe prepare a Thanksgiving Turkey. - Thanks, Steph

YouTube: Robin Hood Press Conference in Tokyo (Kevin and Russell) - Thanks, Sherezade

The sanfernandosun.com: Russell Crowe's 5 Most Captivating Performances - Thanks, Allison

November 24

NRL blocks Greg Inglis' Rabbitoh move | Herald Sun

November 23

The Globe and Mail: Paul Haggis ponders the extremes of love - Thanks, Allison

Accidental Sexiness: With promotions in full swing for his new movie “The Next Three Days,” Russell Crowe made his arrival into Narita International Airport on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 in Narita, Japan. The familiar face you see walking besides him is fellow actor and friend Kevin Durand who starred with Crowe in “Robin Hood.” [ ed note: He is in Japan to promote Robin Hood] - Thanks, Allison

The Wrap: Meet Russell Crowe: Former A-List Actor - "I think he needs to go away for a little while and come back as Alec Baldwin," said one studio executive, noting that a self-deprecating comedic role might re-energize Crowe's onscreen brand. So might a side role as the bad guy, not the hero. "How great would it be to see Russell Crowe as a 'Bond' villain," the studio official wondered. - Thanks, Steph -- [Ed note - What does everyone think about this? - Go to the Crowe News Blog to answer]

Eva News.com: 30 second smile -- This suspense thriller is centered around the confines of time, a perfect fit for the 30 Second Smile revolutionary electric toothbrush which uses 6 microbrush heads that surround teeth with soft bristles automatically cleaning the top, bottom, front, back and biting surfaces, all at the same time, for the perfect cleaning every time. Click here to see footage from the film, The Next Three Days and the magic of the 30 Second Smile. [ed note - not endorsing - just posting!] - Thanks, Steph

Film Music Mag: Review of Danny Elfman's music for TN3D - Thanks, Allison, Steph

Film Related: Variety: Netflix unveils streaming-only plan -- Website increases new price of subscriptions, to bow Jan. 2

Moviesndtv.com: Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is set to entertain talk show queen Oprah Winfrey and an audience of 300 guests especially flown for her Australian TV specials at a private concert. The concert scheduled on December 15 in Sydney, will also have about 1,400 A-list VIPs, Daily Telegraph reported. Music greats like U2, Bob Geldof, Winfrey and her fans, Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman will reportedly be audience at the event. - Thanks, Allison

November 22 - On Mrs. Kennedy’s Detail (From Today's NY Times - We remember...)

From Gayle-Lynne: --What’s New in the Nov/Dec Issue of Script - Script magazine current issue has a article about the Next Three days and Paul Haggis. It mentions that this film was made with Russell working for a lesser salary then normal. Also it has some pictures. -

Related - Esquire: Christian Bale May Kill Someone Yet -- When a rage for authenticity meets a passionate fakery meets a workingman's attitude, you get this guy. An actor of great dimension — just don't call him that. And he'll probably win some big award for his role in The Fighter, but don't dare tell him that. A funny and sometimes testy encounter with Mr. Bale. --- Bale: "I don't like to kinda look at any patterns in my movies. But I guess Harsh Times is kind of harsh. The New World. And the Batman movies. The Prestige. Rescue Dawn. 3:10 to Yuma. I'm Not There. Velvet Goldmine. I'm sure I've got some non-dark-guilt-ridden pieces."

Great Quote from Haggis at Red Bull - Popcorn Diaries: " He [Crowe] is such a chameleon,” says Haggis. “Remember A Beautiful Mind and The Insider? He’s right for almost any project, but he was certainly right for this because so much of the intent of the film had to be communicated without words. “A turn of the head tells us so much of what Brennan is thinking… and Russell is the type of actor who cracks open his chest and lets you stare right into his heart.” " - Thanks, Steph

Life.com: Russell Crowe arrives in Tokyo - Thanks, Steph

The LA Times: Tough start for 'The Next Three Days' -- An overwhelming 83% of audiences were over 25 and most seemed to like "The Next Three Days," giving it an average grade of B, according to market research firm CinemaScore. - Thanks, Steph

November 21

Time Inc: A Hallowed Weekend for Harry Potter, Hell for Russell Crowe -- An actor will have limited appeal if he appears almost exclusively in dramas, if he appeals only to the minority movie demographic of adults...and if he's not Denzel Washington. Crowe needs to lighten up in his choice of genres — an intelligent romantic comedy would be a smart move — and find a hot twentysomething to share the screen with. Emma Watson, or Emma Stone, stay near your cell phone. You could be getting a call from Russell Crowe in the next three days. - Thanks, Steph

Television Without Pity: The Next Three Days: Is It OK to Like Russell Crowe Again? Because He's Awesome in This Movie

The Huffington Post: Bad timing!!! - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part I scores 6th biggest weekend ever, with $125 million. --- "The only other new release was the Russell Crowe vehicle, The Next Three Days. The 'husband breaks his wife out of jail and ruins his son's life' thriller grossed just $6.8 million, making it one of Russell Crowe's lowest opening weekends ever. Lionsgate really screwed the pooch on this one, wrongly thinking that counter-programing against Harry Potter would yield results. The Next Three Days is not Walk the Line, the acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic that opened to $22 million on the same weekend Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opened with $102 million five years ago this weekend. Had this picture come out in October or even early next year, it would have been a viable adult-thriller option. But the Harry Potter franchise basically appeals to everyone" - Thanks, Steph

November 20

Re Daniel Day-Lewis to play Lincoln for Steven Spielberg --- EW Popwatch: Possible cast suggestions for Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln': Could this be the most awards-laden cast ever? --- Gen. Ulysses S. Grant - the leader of the Union Army and 13 years Lincoln’s junior, won the Civil War and was a devoted supporter of the president. Candidates: Philip Seymour Hoffman (one Oscar, two other nominations); Russell Crowe (one Oscar, two other nominations) - Thanks, Allison

CTV News: Paul Haggis puts mad love into new crime thriller

Access Hollywood: MovieMantz Review: ‘The Next Three Days’ - Thanks, Allison

The Hollywood Reporter: Elsewhere among the daily rankings, Lionsgate’s Russell Crowe starrer The Next Three Days – collected $2.5 million in fifth place in its first day of release on Friday. Helmed by Crash director Paul Haggis, the PG-13 action thriller could be limited to the middle to high single-digit millions through Sunday. - Thanks, Steph

Charlie Rose interview now on line - Thanks, Steph

At The Crowe Blog, have your say on TN3D in the comments section - Did you see it? Did you like it?

SMH - League HQ: NRL needs 16 Crowes to scare up a place in world sport's big league - Thanks, Kris C

Corbis Images: The Next 3 Days" - Photocall - Actor Russell Crowe of the film "The Next 3 Days" photographed in Los Angeles, California on November 7, 2010. - Thanks, Steph

November 19

The New Yorker - TN3D (Not on line as yet. Review in the 11/22 issue, page 140) -- "Russell Crowe is the kind of actor who's too ambitious, inventive, and ornery to settle into a "persona." Certainly John Brennan is unlike anyone he has played before. A burly quiet man with a touch of acid humor, he looks at his wife as if she were the ozygen he breathes. But Crowe doesn't get sappy - he worships with his eyes and small gestures and an intimate, gruff voice." -- and lovely words for Elizabeth Banks --"...she sets the tone for many of the scenes with Crowe. She has range and power; she's a real actress -- possibly a major one."

Off topic, but big news to this fan - Daniel Day-Lewis to play Lincoln for Steven Spielberg

Myfoxdc.com: Kevin McCarthy Movie Review 11/19/10 -- Reviews “The Next Three Days” and Harry Potter - Thanks, Cindy

At The Crowe Blog, have your say on TN3D in the comments section - Did you see it? Did you like it?

The LA Times: The tao of Russell Crowe -- The actor really doesn't want to talk about himself or his new movie, 'The Next Three Days.' But then he opens up. A little. - Thanks, Kris C [ed note: I think I have this one under another head. Nice to show it again]

LA Times: Movie review: 'The Next Three Days' -- The Washington Post Review - Links to all the major media reviews at Rotten Tomatoes

Limerick pub raises a toast to legendary actor and names 'Harris Hellraiser' cocktail in his honour - Limerick Leader - Thanks, Steph

Accidental Sexiness: Accidental Sexiness » Russell Crowe grabs a bite with his mates - Thanks, Steph, Kris C

Monsters and Critics: (More pics) The Next Three Days Los Angeles Special Screening Pictures - Thanks, Allison

BBC News: Helena Bonham Carter and Liam Neeson to be honoured - Thanks, Wendy

November 18

Sally reports on The Craig Ferguson Show - Thanks!

NY Times review of The Next Three Days by A O Scott: "...In his quiet, brooding roles (of which this is surely one), Mr. Crowe carries the possibility of violence coiled within him, and one of the problems with “The Next Three Days” is that John’s menace and desperation are visible from the start, so that the occasional displays of uncertainty and anxiety are not quite convincing. Nor, when you stop to think about it, is most of the rest of the movie, which remakes a 2008 French movie called “Pour Elle.” I don’t mean that the story is implausible — if I were a professor in Pittsburgh with a diabetic wife in the hoosegow, I would certainly figure out how to falsify her medical records — but rather that all the emphasis on technique starves the drama of psychological intensity."

Movieline: 8 Milestones in the Evolution of Russell Crowe - Thanks, Steph, Allison

mumbrella.com.au: Shane Warne to host chat show on Nine - "...Warne will talk candidly with some of the biggest names in international music, many of whom are his friends. He’ll enjoy relaxed one-on-ones with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, superstar Sting and Dannii Minogue. James Packer will speak exclusively to Warne, while chat show legend Michael Parkinson, Oscar-winning Hollywood star Russell Crowe and the incomparable Richie Benaud are just some of the guests who will join him in the studio in front of a live audience." - Thanks, Steph, Allison

Reelz Channel: The Red Carpet for the LA Premiere

YouTube: 10 minutes of the Craig Ferguson interview - So funny! Russell had a ball. Thanks, Michael Buie on Twitter - MichaelBuie [ed note: Never saw Craig before this. Too late for me. He is great! Reminds me of Peter Capaldi in In The Loop]

Heyyouguys UK: The Next Three Days UK Quad - The Next Three Days will be released in the UK on January 5, 2011. - Thanks, Wendy

Related: Esquire: Christian Bale May Kill Someone Yet -- When a rage for authenticity meets a passionate fakery meets a workingman's attitude, you get this guy. An actor of great dimension — just don't call him that. And he'll probably win some big award for his role in The Fighter, but don't dare tell him that. A funny and sometimes testy encounter with Mr. Bale.

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/christian-bale-interview-1210#ixzz15e0DiqgV

TV Talk: Russell on Craig F - Funny bit - Russell Crowe Has an Idea -- Add Naked Women to Everything! (VIDEO)

From Russell on Twitter: "A polite warning, if you dvr it,my appearance on Craig Ferguson tonight at 12.30am is very adult,should probably not be watched in daylight"

Roger Ebert reviews TN3D - (Article picture has an incorrect caption) - Thanks, Steph

CinemaBlend: Interview: The Cast And Filmmakers Of The Next Three Days - Thanks, Steph

Moviefone: Russell Crowe and Paul Haggis on 'The Next Three Days,' Twitter and Their Favorite Hitchcock Movies - Thanks, Judy

AMC talks with Russell Crowe about "The next three days" - Thanks, Sherezade

November 17

Indie Wire: Thompson on Hollywood: Haggis and Crowe’s The Next Three Days Yields Mixed Early Reviews - Thanks, Steph

Yahoo Movies: A synopsis of Russell's best roles - Thanks, Marie

Charlie Rose tomorrow night - Thanks, Allison

Video Gallery - The Ellen DeGeneres Show - Thanks, Steph

Empire UK: TN3D UK Poster - This poster's somewhat similar to the US posters already out there, except that we get that nice red slash and they have to make do with monochrome. That's one-nil to Blighty, eh? The Next Three Days is out in the UK on January 7. - Thanks, Steph

Neeson news also at Variety International: Neeson to receive BIFA's Variety Award

Zimbio: The Next Three Days" LA premiere pictures - Thanks, Sherezade - Also at Access Hollywood - Thanks, Allison

Russell at Twitter: @chrismurphys might be having a fancy screening on January 5th in Sydney, still got a tie?.The Next Three days opens Jan 8th in Australia. --- @LukeMangan I'm in LA,leave for Tokyo Sunday --- Yeah,Tokyo is for Robin Hood press At this stage Europe for the Next Three days seems to have been cancelled.Get home quicker,ok with that

From Judy: Trailer Addict has added a junket interview with Russell and 2 new TV spots

Yahoo News - Related: Bonham Carter to get lifetime prize at indie awards -- "...Irish actor Liam Neeson, nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Schindler's List," will pick up the Variety Award recognizing an actor, director, writer or producer who helps focus the international spotlight on Britain."

November 16

Annie Lennox, who was on with Russell (Leno) last night, has a Christmas album available as MP3 downloads at Amazon - Thanks, Cindy

Reelz.com: The Next Three Days - Russell Crowe Interview -- Russell Crowe talks about his character and his motivation - Thanks, Virginia

Hollywood.com: Crowe reveals story behind doomed Eucalyptus - Thanks, Steph

Wicked Local.com: Russell Crowe talks about his new film 'The Next Three Days' - “On the tenth of November my parents celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary,” he said. “So I’ve been very lucky and blessed in that way. I’ve grown up in a household which is all about commitment through the hard times and the good. I was away from my own family for 87 days in order to make this film. There was a big distance between us, and that made a lot of the things that we were doing in the script come into a very stark reality. So a lot of the time, I take the inspiration that I need for what I’m doing from the thing that I’m doing.” - Thanks, Steph

Music related: The Beatles - all their albums and more now at i tunes

Sports News First au: HOLLYWOOD heavyweight and South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe has boasted about the signing of superstar centre Greg Inglis on an American talk show. - Thanks, Kris C, Steph

Leno: Russell on a funny moment from Rocky Horror - Video -- The whole show is on line HERE - Thanks Kris C, Steph

Movieline: Paul Haggis on The Next Three Days, Scientology and Why He’s OK With You Hating Crash - Thanks, Allison

Movieline: Russell Crowe Still Loathes Press, and 5 Other Stories You’ll Be Talking About Today - Thanks, Kris C

BBC News: Russell Crowe is regarded as one of Hollywood's most accomplished actors after winning an Oscar nine years ago for his role in Gladiator. Some critics have said he has lost his way with American audiences in recent years. Now the actor is returning with a thriller which is a remake of a French film as Tom Brook reports. - Thanks, Allison, Steph, Kris C

November 15

Reminder: Russell will be on Leno tonite - From Twitter: "So doing Jay Leno tonight.I know I usually stop for a chat at the back gate, but not tonight have another appointment I have to get 2,sorry" -- Thanks, Ellen

i Tunes has TN3D soundtrack to pre-order - The Next Three Days: Music From The Motion Picture (Original Music Composed And Conducted By Danny Elfman Featuring Songs By Moby) - Thanks, Steph

IMDb: Top Dramas in the Past 20 Years (ABM, LAC, Glad) - Thanks, Allison

Show Biz Spy: Russell Crowe: ‘I Don’t Just Work With Ridley Scott!' - Thanks, Kris C

YouTube: Critics Choice Movies: Russell interview (The Mountaineer look)- Thanks, Kris C

The Wharton Journal: A Fresh-to-Death Look at Business (ABM mentioned - Nash and the Jersey Shore!!!!) - Thanks, Kris C

The IMDb: Get your movie game plan together with the help of our Holiday Movie Guide, where we'll give you the breakdown week by week of what's opening this season, why we're excited for some movies (and why we're not), and photos and trailers galore. This weekend, we kick things off with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I, the Russell Crowe action thriller The Next Three Days, and more. It's all in the Holiday Movie Guide.

Film Related: Oscars.org: 2010 Governors Awards – Thalberg Award recipient Francis Ford Coppola

Related: Variety: Rosemarie DeWitt in for Rachel Weisz on indie

November 14

On Ellen: Wednesday, November 17 RUSSELL CROWE, P!NK, KID ROCK - Thanks, Allison

Related: YouTube: Scott Grimes singing "Sunset Boulevard."

CTV News: A Kitchener native about to hit the red carpet - Thanks, Kris C, Allison

The Sun Times: Russell Crowe’s ‘Next’ great escape -- MOVIES | Actor did his research on jailbreaks but says the movie’s really about undying love - Thanks, Steph

Monsters and Critics: The Next Three Days New York City Premiere Pictures - Thanks, Allison

November 13

Inquirer.net: Film brings out caring side of Russell Crowe - Thanks, Cindy

YouTube: Russell Crowe graciously signs for fans in NY - Thanks, Sherezade

From Tamara at TRC: I have the complete Letterman interview up at TRC

There is a full page ad for TN3D in the Arts and Leisure section of tomorrow's NY Times

San Francisco Chronicle: Oscar-winner Paul Haggis a man of action - Thanks, Kris C

The LA Times: The Tao of Russell Crowe -- The actor really doesn't want to talk about himself or his new movie, 'The Next Three Days.' But then he opens up. A little. "Some people believe celebrity is a power that should be used. Ultimately, your dollars are more powerful," Crowe says. "I'm famous for making movies. Celebrity just happens to be an unfortunate byproduct of what I do." - Thanks, Susan, Steph, Fran, Kris C -- Is Russell Crowe stripping down celebrity journalism? Or just dressing down reporters? - (Companion blog intro to the story above)

From Judy: Twitter photo of Russell teaching Regis to tweet   http://twitpic.com/35veqo/full

NY1: Russell Crowe's Latest Thriller Thrills Midtown - Thanks, Kris C, Sherezade

November 12

New York Magazine: Russell Crowe Advises RZA on How to Properly Beat Up Russell Crowe - Thanks, Steph

The SMH: Friends firm up for Oprah - While Winfrey is yet to dispatch her envoy to Sydney, producers have been busy lining up guests and potential stories for the shows.
Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have been confirmed. Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman are firming up to join them, too, along with Russell Crowe. - Thanks, Allison

TN3D official site is giving away a dream trip

From Russell at Twitter: Anyone can be a South Sydney member anywhere in the world, go to www.rabbitohs.com.au to find out details, and he is in sunny Cal - hello @scottgrimes I'm just down the road,over the hill,round the corner past some trees

Luxist: RSVIP: Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks Fete "The Next Three Days"

Comingsoon.net: Exclusive: Paul Haggis on The Next Three Days - Thanks, Steph, Tamara

From Mary Anne at TRC: We have a new clip from TN3D on the news page at TRC.

November 11 - We remember

TV Squad: Russell Crowe Gives Pep Talk to College Football Team (VIDEO) - From Regis and Kelly today -- Thanks, Steph

Russell Crowe Likes to Pull Pranks On Set, But Won't Go Too Far - Guestofaguest.com - Thanks, Steph

Happy Birthday, Keith!

Related - (Doyle and Grimes) - "Has All The Ice Been Broken" - Brothers In Arts & Generous Hearts: San Diego House Of Blues - Thanks, Lynda

The Ski Channel: Lindsey Vonn's Levi layover: Meeting Julia Roberts and Russell Crowe - Thanks, Kris C

Russell on the Tonight Show 11/15 - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne

On Regis and Kelly Today (ABC)

TV Squad: Russell Crowe on Smoking Cigarettes, Setting His Pants on Fire (VIDEO) - Thanks, Steph, Kris C

Variety: Lionsgate toppers to talk merger in N.Y. -- Burns said he talked with Icahn on Tuesday night at the New York premiere of "The Next Three Days," which opens Nov. 19. He predicted that the Russell Crowe thriller will open in the $9 million-$10 million range, then hold well. - Thanks, Steph

ShowBiz41: "RUSSELL CROWE has lots of friends. Among them: Edward Norton, Viola Davis, Patti Smith, Gerard Butler, and Oscar Isaac, all of whom helped him celebrate “The Next Three Days” on Tuesday night at the Oak Bar in the Plaza Hotel. Along with director Paul Haggis and co-stars Elizabeth Banks, RZA of the Wu Tang Clan, and Olivia Wilde, Crowe pulled quite a crowd. And this is a much more mellow Crowe than in the old days. He signed everything, shook everyone’s hand, was jolly and cooperative. He spent a quantity of time hanging out with Norton." - Thanks, Steph, Kris C

November 10

Lots of images from last night's premiere

Film related: David Thomson's Movie Quiz at IndieWire - [tough, but i knew a few]

TN3D Reviews - Variety - "...Looking paunchier and more professorial than Vincent Lindon did in "Anything for Her," Crowe ably traces his character's dark descent, and the preternaturally intelligent actor is good at suggesting that John's scheme is not merely a personal crusade, but a mental exercise. There's a certain pleasure to be had in watching him grimly maneuver his way in and out of sticky situations, even when it becomes apparent that John is a good deal smarter than the movie he's in." - Thanks, Steph

and The Hollywood Reporter - "Although involving, this remake of a recent French film never reaches the anticipated heights of excitement and suspense, and Russell Crowe's subdued characterization of an ordinary man who undertakes extraordinary actions remains a little too ordinary. This Lionsgate release looks headed for moderate box-office returns. - Thanks, Mike A

From Mary Anne: "The AP has a video at youtube from the premiere last night of Russell's co-stars saying lovely things about him"

My TN3D review and report - including the After Party (Spoilers in there)

Keith's birthday tomorrow - Send him greetings HERE

More pictures of of last night's event at Getty - Thanks, TRC

[ed note] - My daughter Mary Beth and I were privileged (Thanks to Russell, Keith, and Ray) to attend the NYC premiere of TN3D and the After Party. A report will follow later today. The film holds you from the beginning and sweeps you along with the Brennans. You are sometimes breathless, and sometimes teary-eyed....but always engaged with what is happening on the screen

Russell Crowe shows his softer side to the Washington Post - Thanks, Sherezade

Daylife: Pictures from last night's event - Thanks, Steph

TVLand: Olivia Wilde on Russell Crowe: 'He Should Tone Down the Talent' (VIDEO) - Thanks, Allison, Steph

Culture Mob: Five New Images For ‘The Next Three Days’ Thanks, Allison

People's Choice: “Robin Hood” is nominated for “Favorite Action Movie” - Thanks, Judy

Ray at Facebook - Russell on the Red Carpet last night -

November 9

News Photos of Russell from Daylife.com - Thanks, Maryam - And more at Getty

November 8

Dani now has her own domain and web site. Nicely done! She is also now on Twitter

Reelzchannel.com: We are now asking the audience to vote for our Top Ten lists for our show Hollywood’s Top Ten (http://www.reelz.com/topten) and I wanted to make sure that Russell Crowe fans had the opportunity to vote for him on our latest list

You can now watch the Today Show interview with Matt Lauer HERE - And at Constant Crowe

A bunch of interviews from people in TN3D here at Trailer Addict - Thanks, Judy [ed note: I particularly enjoyed Dennehy, who has good words for Russell]

The Toronto Sun: Banks visits prison for new film - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne, Allison

Remember to wish Keith a Happy Birthday (11/11) HERE

Tomorrow evening is the NYC Premiere of TN3D [If anyone is lucky enough to be attending, we would love a report - and some pictures, if you get them]

The Scoop with Matt Lauer - Russell Crowe on Twitter, quitting coffee and cigarettes - Thanks, Steph

YouTube via @andredrapiza at Twitter: The Great Big Sea song Company Of Fools. Off their Album Fortune's Favour. - Retweeted by Russell

Trailer Addict: TN3D interview - Thanks, Mary Anne, Cindy

YouTube: Damage Control - Leigh Adams: A Grey Ghost! - Thanks, Sherezade

The Toronto Sun: Crowe pulls out of Bra Boys film - Thanks, Steph, Tamara,

November 7

Let's wish Keith a Happy Birthday - Link HERE at the Murphsplace Yuku forum

From Mary Anne at TRC: If you would, please remind everybody that the promotional videos for The Next Three Days are being collected and housed on their own page at TRC - We have several from the other day and new ones will be added as we find them so keep checking back.

russellcrowe Russell Crowe - I saw Bloody,Bloody Andrew Jackson at the Bernard B. Jacobs theatre. Witty,intelligent,brilliantly played by all. Fun night for sure

SMH: Bigger than Ben Hur: Crowe lure leads Inglis to Redfern - Thanks, Kris C

Musicrooms.net: Russell Crowe says he loves watching reality television. - Thanks, Kris C

November 6

The Boston Examiner - TN3D Review -- "...Russell Crowe may be known for legendary off camera antics, but he is hands down one of today's best actors. He gives yet another incredible performance as the longing husband and father. From Gladiator, to A Beautiful Mind to this year's Robin Hood, Crowe's performances remind you just what acting can be. From action to suspense, there aren't many better at the craft than the Aussie." - Thanks, Judy

From Lynda: During Scott Grimes' opening set for Great Big Sea at the West Hollywood House Of Blues last night, Alan Doyle came out to join Scott and his band for a performance of Alan's "How Did We Get From Saying I Love You". And it was great.

Comic Book Movie: My cast for "Hawkman" - Thanks, Caliope

Zimbio: Artists For Peace And Justice's "Let's Build A School For Haiti" Fundraising Dinner - Arrivals  (Russell Crowe) - "Filmmaker Paul Haggis and actor Russell Crowe attend the Artists for Peace and Justice's "Let's Build a School for Haiti" fundraising dinner at Salon Millesime at the Carlton Hotel on November 5, 2010 in New York City." - Thanks, Sherezade

Elizabeth Banks on Leno, 11/19 - Thanks, Allison

From Darrin: Thanks to a link from Carol, I have the Extra Online interview with Russell.  I also have the Extra & Access Hollywood vids that aired tonight with Russell interviews.  Finally, I have a new N3D trailer that aired during AMC's "The Walking Dead" season premiere on Halloween.

Nicole's report on TN3D

As of today, the movie (TN3D) has a IMDbPro rating of 142% at www.imdb.com. - Thanks, Allison

November 5

Access Hollywood: Russell Crowe On Getting Physical In ‘The Next Three Days’ - Thanks, Ellen

Russell's press appearence at Epix - video -- Thanks, Steph

Gayle-Lynne's report on TN3D

The Daily Loaf: The Rabid Film Review: Paul Haggis’ The Next Three Days, starring Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson (with trailer video) - "Imagine one day you wake up and find a giant maze filled with abrupt twists and turns sitting in front of your peaceful home. You have no choice but to confront its mystery, and immediately become captivated by the search for its conclusion. Along your way you look back, retracing the steps that led you to the middle of this life-altering journey. Could you turn back now? Would life even be the same if you made it back to the beginning? And even if you do find the exit, who’s to say you won’t have accidentally lost yourself somewhere back inside?" -- Thanks, Cindy

Turner Classic Movies: Directed by Peter Weir (11/19)

From CGee: Her report (No spoilers) on a screening of TN3D

aforadio.com: THE NEXT THREE DAYS – Movie Preview : aforadio.com (Scroll for losts of information on the film) - Thanks, Cindy

shaunssanctuary - On my way to interview Russell Crowe about his new movie. Any questions? 6 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® - Thanks, Kris C

Courier Mail: Russell Crowe luring Greg Inglis to South Sydney Rabbitohs - Thanks, Sherezade

Related: The LA Times: Paul Haggis crashes into a new love - Thanks, Kris C

Trailer Park Movies at MySpace: Russell and RZA in a scene from TN3D - Thanks, Schmiddy

ed note: Don't forget to send in your review of TN3D after you have seen it

November 4

Special Screenings – Los Angeles SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7p.m. THE NEXT THREE DAYS -- Official Academy Membership Screening The Academy Samuel Goldwyn Theater No R.S.V.P. - This screening listed by the Academy in their special screening series for their members. Screening is important both for upcoming awards season as well as for members to see films outside of public theaters. As per their site: Admission is by Academy membership card, which must be presented by the member, who may be accompanied by one guest. Non-members under 13 years of age (16 years in London) will not be admitted to any screenings, except when the screening is publicized as open to members and their families. - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne

@russellcrowe Danielle Spencer at the Raval Room in Surry Hills, Sydney tonight,Nov 4th -- New York is dark out,wet out,cold out...mmm I;m staying in then

P.S.A.M.P.: "This movie takes place in Pittsburgh ... some awesome shots of the city in the trailer plus awesome Pirates jacket at 1:58 and what appears to be Penguins hat. - Thanks, Steph

November 3

This Is London (Brendan Coyle - Downton Abbey): "The John Bates appreciation page on Facebook is seeing lots of traffic — with one fan declaring Coyle “a younger Russell Crowe, and a far better actor”." - Thanks, Gill

Besides Letterman, Regis, Today and Ferguson, Russell will be appearing on the following, according the the schedule at Interbridge. Russell will be on Leno Nov. 15, with musical guest... Annie Lenox !! And... he'll be on Ellen Nov. 17, with Pink and Kid Rock !! - Thanks, BarbieCat, Allison