December 30

Broadway.com:The Les Miserables Movie is Finally Happening! -- Talk of a movie adaptation of the now 26-year-old musical Les Miserables dates back to 1988. Even with the movie musical renaissance of the last decade (Moulin Rouge, Chicago and Hairspray became box office hits), the barricades have still never been stormed in a big-screen musical. Thankfully a Les Miz movie is once and for all beginning production with current Broadway hunk Hugh Jackman set to play Jean Valjean and fellow Aussie Russell Crowe on his trail as Javert. We can’t wait to "hear the people sing" in a movie theater this time next year! - Thanks, Eileen

Related: New TV Shows coming in January - The NY Times: LUCK (Jan. 29, HBO) No network can gather talent like HBO, but this new horse-racing drama created by David Milch (“Deadwood”) stands out. Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte are the headliners, with estimable supporting players like Michael Gambon, Ian Hart, Jason Gedrick, Jill Hennessy and Kerry Condon. The pilot episode was directed by Michael Mann (also an executive producer of the series), who last directed a television episode in 1987.

December 29

The Wrap: Most anticipated movies - 2012 - Thanks, Caliope

December 28

AFI: AFI's 100 YEARS...100 HEROES & VILLAINS - Thanks, Toni

Channel 24: Cohen, Crowe to sing live in Les Mis - Thanks, Ellen

Comingsoon.net: This year's Oscar Poster (Maximus included) - Thanks, Cindy

December 25 - Merry Christmas!

Deseret News: Giants' Tuck garners inspiration from Eric LeGrand and Russell Crowe - Thanks, Ellen

December 24 - Xmas Eve....

From the past - Australian Magazine 2009

December 23

Yahoo Philipines: Russell Crowe reminded of missing tooth - Thanks, Ellen

Screen Junkies: 5 Sword And Sandal Movies Like Gladiator - Thanks, Eileen

For Charlie's birthday-- His dad's memories of the day he was born

December 22

NDTV: Russell Crowe's gruelling training for Man of Steel - Thanks, Allison

December 21

Sydney Confidential: OUT of all the hats he has on high rotation (actor, Rabbitohs boss, occasional singer) Russell Crowe was wearing his most important yesterday - the father's cap. - Thanks, Ellen

From Lynda: "Alan just posted this snippet on Twitter of Lover's Hands, another Crowe/Doyle song that will be on Alan's solo album, as the song is being recorded and mixed in Mike Post's studio"

Playbill: Aaron Tveit Will Climb the Barricades of "Les Misérables" Movie; Is Sacha Baron Cohen Master of the House?

December 20

Happy Birthday, Charlie Crowe - December 21!!! - 8 already!! - You may wish him your best wishes HERE in the comments section (Crowe News Blog)

From Tamara: We have a new Danielle Spencer section at TRC including video, images and articles.

Arrowhead Pride: (Ref - Gladiator) - Romeo Crennel To Chiefs: 'We're Not Ready To Die Yet' - Thanks, Caliope

SodaHead: What is your favorite Russell Crowe movie? - Thanks, Berni

Film Industry Network: Bring back Russell Crowe in Master and Commander 2 - Thanks, Berni, Eileen, Ivani

TMZ - Russell Crowe - Not a big star anymore

December 19

You Tube: Merry Christmas from The Rabbitohs - Thanks, Caliope

Screen Rant: An article in THR has revealed that Denzel Washington has replaced Russell Crowe in The Equalizer

December 17

YouTube: Russell and the boys listening to Dani sing "Away in a Manger" at Carols in the Domain - Thanks, Maria

December 15

The Herald Sun: Twitter alive with love for Molly Meldrum - "Australian actor Russell Crowe also sent his support, tweeting "Sending Ian Meldrum love. Thinking of you mate". - Thanks, Allison

The Score: RetroBuzz: Mystery, Alaska - Thanks, Allison

You Tube salute to Russell, 2011 from Mariola

Trip To France Related [Going to this book store was a highlight of our trip]: George Whitman, Paris Bookseller and Cultural Beacon, Is Dead at 98 - "...My final special treat in Paris was finding the bookstore Shakespeare and Company on the Left Bank. It was a very literary evening. We had dinner at the famous Cafe de Flore on Boulevard St Germain where Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone De Beauvoir held court for a cadre of other iconoclastic writers and artists (Fodors), and then Mary Beth and I set out to find the bookstore. It is hidden down a few steps from the street in a tiny cobblestone courtyard. Founded in 1951 by George Whitman, it follows the legacy of Sylvia Beach's original Shakespeare and Company which stood at the Rue de l'Odéon number 12 from 1919 to 1941. James Joyce’s Ulysses was published there on February 22, 1922."

Alan (Doyle) just posted this at twitter - RC in Republic of Doyle - Thanks, Penny

December 14

Dani on Facebook: Danielle Spencer - Rehearsing for carols in the domain this weekend! ... Dx

Related: GBS on Broken Earth CA - Video

December 13

Film News.com: Russell Crowe: Prince is mesmerising - He also Tweeted this -

Thanks, Steph

Random Question: Which director/actor reunion would you like to see? (Weir and Russell) - Thanks, Bernie

Related [High Flight]: From Christine: This Is Lincolnshire: Pilot's poet' to be remembered in two-day tribute in Lincoln - "They showed part of the ceremony in Lincoln Cathedral on the local news tonight, a young man from the John Magee's old school read the poem and it was very moving." - Russell reciting the poem in "For The Moment"

December 10

NY Times (Les Mis related - Hugh Jackman): Hugh Jackman Keeps His Pants On

The Seattle Times: (Related, Hammers Over The Anvil) 'Charlotte Rampling: The Look' is mesmerizing - Thanks, Ellen

The Yorkshire Post (M&C Related): Young star who shunned movie world to study soldiers’ lives in Afghanistan - Thanks, Bernie

Slash Film: Casting Bits: Sacha Baron Cohen in ‘Les Misérables’, Selena Gomez in ‘Spring Breakers’, Holly Hunter in Diablo Cody’s Directorial Debut - Thanks, Ellen

Adelaide Now: Danielle Spencer's weaving her magic for more challenges - Thanks, Cindy

December 9

International Business Times: Who Are the Wives of Kobe Bryant, Jeff Bridges and 8 Other Celebrities?

Russell out in Sydney - looking good - From Zimbio - Thanks, Cindy

December 8

The Sun: No more rolls for Russell Crowe - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne

December 7

411Mania: Best Spy Movies - BOL #5 - Thanks, Cindy

Related - AGY - Archie Panjabi Of The Good Wife Talks Kalinda's Evolution and Race In Hollywood [ed note: One of my fav characters on a fav show]

TV Alert: Sundance Channel 10:45 PM EST - A Good Year - NY Times synopsis -- "A Good Year," an innocuous, feel-good movie that reunites Russell Crowe with the director Ridley Scott, is a far cry from the triumphant metallic stomp of “Gladiator,” their previous collaboration. A sun-dappled romantic diversion, which one British critic has already dismissed as “tourist gastro-porn,” “A Good Year” is a three-P movie: pleasant, pretty and predictable. One might add piddling. If nothing else, this celebration of French food and wine, adapted from Peter Mayle’s 2004 novel, will whet an appetite for consuming “the nectar that is incapable of lying,” as the film’s dissipated philosopher of epicurean delights calls the product of his estate in Provence. Viewers are advised to make a reservation at an upscale French restaurant immediately after seeing the film or risk going home feeling deprived. — Stephen Holden

Related: One of my all-time favorite TV series is coming tomorrow to BBC America - the State of Play Miniseries - Thanks, fabby

December 6

BBC News: Tom Hooper rejects 3D for Les Miserables movie - "Starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe, the movie begins shooting in March with an initial release date set for December 2012. -- I've never done a film where big star actors are as obsessed with being in it as this!" he said." - Thanks, Cindy

Adelaidenow.com: Slimmer-looking Russell Crowe flew into Sydney International Airport and home for Christmas - Thanks, Steph (Also at the
Daily Telegraph) - Thanks, Lily

Soulculture.co.uk: Talib Kweli performs “Be Noticed” @ Chambers by RZA launch party, LA [Video & Pics] - Thanks, Caliope

NZ Scoop: Tropfest shorts to screen at Taranaki Bowl -- ”I couldn’t be more excited to see Tropfest come to New Zealand in this way. We’ve had our eye on our closest neighbour for quite some time, and I’m over the moon anticipating a live outdoor Tropfest screening in New Plymouth. Everyone knows the ‘secret ingredient’ to a good deal of ‘Australia’s’ film talent is New Zealand,” Polson joked. “Names like Russell Crowe, Jane Campion and Sam Neill spring to mind. It’s great to be able to give something back to that uniquely talented country in return!” - Thanks, Caliope

Yahoo News: Cinderella Man related (Paddy Considine): "Tyrannosaur" named top British indie film

December 5

BBC News: Tom Hooper rejects 3D for Les Miserables movie - "Starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe, the movie begins shooting in March with an initial release date set for December 2012. -- I've never done a film where big star actors are as obsessed with being in it as this!" he said." - Thanks, Cindy

Adelaidenow.com: Slimmer-looking Russell Crowe flew into Sydney International Airport and home for Christmas - Thanks, Steph (Also at the
Daily Telegraph) - Thanks, Lily

Soulculture.co.uk: Talib Kweli performs “Be Noticed” @ Chambers by RZA launch party, LA [Video & Pics] - Thanks, Caliope

NZ Scoop: Tropfest shorts to screen at Taranaki Bowl -- ”I couldn’t be more excited to see Tropfest come to New Zealand in this way. We’ve had our eye on our closest neighbour for quite some time, and I’m over the moon anticipating a live outdoor Tropfest screening in New Plymouth. Everyone knows the ‘secret ingredient’ to a good deal of ‘Australia’s’ film talent is New Zealand,” Polson joked. “Names like Russell Crowe, Jane Campion and Sam Neill spring to mind. It’s great to be able to give something back to that uniquely talented country in return!” - Thanks, Caliope

Yahoo News: Cinderella Man related (Paddy Considine): "Tyrannosaur" named top British indie film

December 4

Express UK: The Battle of the Beauties (Les Mis)-- "...One producer said: “The cast so far is outstanding and the musical is so well known that it is guaranteed to be a box office hit. “It has the great acting talent of Russell Crowe. People will pay for tickets just to see him sing as it is so different from ­everything else he has done.” - Thanks, Caliope

December 2

Frequency Video - Brief view of Russell - Last night, Rza debuted his new headphones. "Chambers" by Rza (sponsored by WeSC) debuted at the Trousdale nightclub in Hollywood on Thursday, and tons of celebs were in attendance. We spotted Russell Crowe, Craig Robinson, Eli Roth and shock-rocker Marilyn Manson all in attendance to get their hands on the new headphones!! - Thanks, Cindy

Book Related - NY Times: Grand Pursuit -- "...What Ms. Nasar does brilliantly here — much as she did in “A Beautiful Mind,” her absorbing 1998 biography of the mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. — is give us intimate portraits of her subjects, tracing the ways in which personal experiences informed their thinking. Ms. Nasar — a former economics correspondent for The New York Times who is now a professor at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism — writes with ease and authority about complicated economic matters, but shows even more fluency evoking the inner lives of her subjects and the social worlds they transited."  

December 1

Russell comes home:

Visit my new blog, TV Gems - and comment

From Lynda: Alan just posted this snippet of recording work being done on his upcoming solo album on his Twitter page. I think you'll be pleased with the choice of song (I sure am) and might recognise the voice singing harmony too

PBS Tonight: 8:00pm - 13 - WNETA London concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the musical's West End opening. Performers include Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thénardier) and Lea Salonga (Fantine). Taped in October 2010