December 30

The Washington Post: Why we love ‘Les Miserables,’ despite its miserable gender stereotypes - Thanks, Peggy

Art Daily: Cash troubles threaten 'Gladiator' tomb in Rome despite a plea from Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe - Thanks, Peggy

The Examiner: 'Les Misérables' warms the heart and stirs the soul (Photos) -- "Now I’m surprised to say it, but Russell Crowe impressed me here. He can actually sing! I won't say that he’ll be getting any Oscar nods this year, but he has earned even more of my respect. For exceeding my expectations and actually accepting the role. It’s not your usual day, to see Maximus from "Gladiator" singing upon the rooftops of Paris." "It is the one of the best musicals I have ever seen and one of the few movie musicals you will ever see that matches (and in some cases surpasses) what you would experience on the stage. It is a story that has lasted the ages and will continue to do so." - Thanks, Peggy

Billboard: Les Miserables' Soundtrack Sales Sizzle, Top 10 Bound on Billboard 200 - Thanks, Peggy

December 29

The Austin Chronicle: From the Vaults: Melody Maker Russell Crowe - Thanks, Steph

December 28

Vulture: Do You Hear the People Argue: Vulture Fights It Out Over Les Miz - "...I knew this when, after you left the Les Miz press screening, you immediately e-mailed me a brief missive stating only “Tom Hooper ruined Christmas.” I should also note that I was at Disneyland when I received the e-mail, and perhaps that indicates a key difference in our personalities. (Valjean would love Disneyland! Javert would spend all his time monitoring the funnel-cake vendor for malfeasance and theft.)"

Perth Now: Power walk for the men in black, Russell Crowe and James Packer - Thanks, Allison

December 27

Gold Derby: Will boffo box office boost Oscar odds for 'Les Miserables'?

inquirer.net: Time To Reflect - LOS ANGELES—Stars from Jennifer Lawrence to Russell Crowe shared with us their thoughts on making New Year’s resolutions and how they will be celebrating New Year’s Eve. Readers, may 2013 be a joyful year for you - Thanks,

femalefirst uk: Golden Globes - Best Picture Musical/Comedy - Les Misérables - Thanks, Allison

December 26

MTV: 'Les Miserables' Role Gave Russell Crowe 'Delicious' Anxiety - Thanks, Steph

FilmoFilia: 13 New BROKEN CITY Photos - Thanks, Steph

ET: What Was The Best Moment From 'Les Mis?' - Thanks, Allison

Time- 'Les Misérables' The YouTube Version [review by Richard Corliss] - Thanks, Steph

Russell Crowe - Time Magazine 2003 - Movies: The Bold Man and The Sea

Coming in June: Man of Steel Trailer

Deadline.com: HO HO HUGE! #1 ‘Les Misérables’ Opens To $18M And #2 ‘Django Unchained’ $14M On Xmas

December 25 - Merry Christmas

You Tube: 'One Day More' Polish Flashmob - Russell retweeted:

Screen Rant: Hooper’s direction of Les Misérables is fittingly epic and gorgeous, bringing nineteenth century France alive in the same way he did WWII-era England in his Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech. The production design and costumes of Les Mis are impeccable, and many familiar set pieces from the award-winning stage play are brought to life in such vivid new dimensions that it’s hard not to feel as though you are seeing the story again for the first time. Certain sequences are downright masterful (the barricade battle) and certain images are indelible works of art in motion (the opening and closing scenes, or the final fate of Javert).

NY Times review of Les Mis: The Wretched Lift Their Voices -- ‘Les Misérables’ Stars Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman - "...Mr. Redmayne’s sincerity complements Ms. Seyfried’s old-fashioned trilling and her wide-eyed appearance, even if their romance lacks spark. Then again, so does the movie. Song after song, as relationships and rebellion bloom, you wait in vain for the movie to, as well, and for the filmmaking to rise to the occasion of both its source material and its hard-working performers." - Thanks, Steph

LA Times review: Review: Vive 'Les Miserables' in all its over-the-top glory

The Boston Globe: AP critic: Review: Hooper's 'Les Miserables' is relentless - "And then there’s Russell Crowe as the obsessed lawman Javert, who has pursued Jean Valjean for decades for breaking his parole and insists he’s still a dangerous man, despite the pious and prosperous life Valjean has forged. Although Crowe has sung in rock bands for years, he’s vocally overmatched here, which strips the character of the menace that defines him. Seeing him sing opposite Jackman makes you wish you could watch these same actors having these same conversations with, like, actual words. But again, it’s hard not to appreciate the effort, the risk it required to take on the role."

NY Daily News: Movie review: ‘Les Misérables’  -- Jackman makes this mammoth movie musical worth all the Hugh and cry

The Examiner: Review: Actors make the music in Les Miserables adaptation

Rolling Stone Review: Les Misérables

NY Post review: 'Les Misérables' is revolutionary

The Washington Post review

Rotten Tomatoes Top Critics' reviews

December 24

Deadline Hollywood: ‘Les Misérables’ Starts International Run By Beating ‘The Hobbit’ In Japan & Korea

MSN Video au: Superstars - Richard Wilkins interviews Jackman and Crowe - Thanks, Steph

Russell as Javert/Sample from a promotional booklet of FYC ads for Tom Hooper's "Les Miserables" - Thaks, Steph

December 23

Movie Hole: Malone’s Movie Minute : Chatting to the stars of Les Miserables - Thanks, Allison

flicksandbits: Russell Crowe Interview For ‘Les Misérables’ - Thanks, Allison

December 22

The Mail: From school play to Les Mis superstar: How a chance sighting by a talent spotter turned this ten-year-old Sussex girl into Hollywood's hottest new property - Thanks, Gill

Les Misérables - Featurette: "OTS: Les Mis Scoring Session" [I have the CD, and the score is "the tops!"]

Time: Les Misérables Director Tom Hooper on Choosing His Stars and Creating New Songs - Thanks, Allison

From Lynda: A very poignant My Hand My Heart (Russell Crowe & Scott Grimes) and a rousing Man In The Mirror, Full IGP Cast (Scott Grimes, Russell Crowe, Alan Doyle, Samantha Barks, Size2Shoes, Carl Falk, Roberta Duchak) + Special Guest Hugh Jackman)

Classicalite.com: Les Miserable' Releases Soundtrack - Thanks, Allison

Coming Soon: New Trailer for Les Mis (Courtesy of i Tunes Movie Trailers) - Thanks, Allison

Herald Sun: Video from Sydney premiere - Thanks, Allison

From CGee: Via YouTube and Darrin Percivial  - Hugh, Darrin and Russell sing 'I Still Call Australia Home'

flicksandbits: New ‘Les Misérables’ - “Paris at Pinewood” Behind-The-Scenes Featurette - Thanks, Allison, Kris C

December 21

A bit late -- BUT --- Happy 9th Birthday, Charlie!!! You are growing so fast. - Send him greetings at the Crowe News Blog

Victor Hugo Les Miserables tie in edition - Kindle version. There are other formats

The Fresno Bee: Vive 'Les Miz': Minus one actor, cast is sterling [one man's opinion] - Thanks, Steph [ If you want to comment, I have the article on the Crowe News Blog]

The Mail UK: On your marks: Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe get ready to race as they attend Les Misérables premiere - Thanks, Caliope

Broadway World: BEYOND THE BARRICADE: Director Tom Hooper Talks Choosing His LES MIS Cast, Deciding on Live Singing, and More! - Thanks, Allison

Russell Crowe featured in latest FilmInk issue -The brand new Jan-Feb edition is on sale now, and features a great interview with Russell Crowe and his co-stars on his upcoming film, Broken City, as well as a glowing review of his latest film, Les Miserables. - Thanks, Jonathon [Nothing on the cover about this. Must be inside]

Zimbio: Les Miserables Australian Premiere (Russell Crowe) - Thanks, Peggy

You Tube: Hugh Jackman & Russell Crowe interview on The Project - Les Miserables - Thanks, Steph

The Australian: Stars shine as Les Miserables premieres - Thanks, Peggy

SMH: Big names turn out for Les Miserables premiere - Thanks, Steph

IGN: Broken City - Video Interview with Wahlberg - Thanks, Ellen

From CGee: Broadway World: It would seem Les Mis is breaking all pre-sale ticket records for a Christmas Day release!

December 20

The Pogues via Russell and the gang - The Bells Were Ringing Out on Christmas Day

Les Mis on Charlie Rose December 24 (no Russell) - Thanks, Allison

ET online: Oscars Flashback '01: The Standoffish 'Gladiator' - Thanks, Allison

Film Journal: Les Mis Review - Thanks, Caliope

Movie Fanatic: Top 10 Movie Villains of 2012: Who's Best Being Bad? (See #6) - Thanks, Steph

iamrogue.com: IAR INTERVIEW: MARK WAHLBERG TALKS 'BROKEN CITY' AND NEW TRAILER - Thanks, Allison

CBS News: Japan's crown prince attends "Les Miserables" premiere - Thanks, Caliope

The Wrap: Why 'Les Miserables' Looks Like a Holiday Box-Office Smash - By mid-day Wednesday, "Les Misérables" was outpacing all other films, even current releases like "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,"  and was responsible for 40 percent of ticket sales at Fandango. - Thanks, Ellen

12 Days of ‘Misérables’: Meet Inspector Javert | XFINITY Movie Blog by Comcast - Thanks, Steph

Film News UK: More on Broken City - Thanks, Allison

Whatculture.com: Win: Exclusive Les Miserables Full Poster Set - Thanks, Allison

Flicks and Bits: “Epic Experience” TV Spot For ‘Les Misérables’ – Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe & Anne Hathaway

The Wrap: Films Selected to the 2012 National Film Registry: - 3:10 to Yuma (1957) - Thanks, Allison

The Mail UK: Daddy's home! Russell Crowe is laden with a bag of gifts as he arrives at his old home in Sydney, Australia to visit Danielle Spencer and his children

December 19

Javert Cries - Thanks to the Crowe's Crossing Board and bibu09 at photo bucket - And a little work by Murph

Ace Show Biz: New 'Les Miserables' Clip Uncovers the Star-Studded 'One Day More' Scene - [Magnificent!] Thanks, Steph

The Guardian Film Blog: A Beautiful Mind hides ugly truths -- Nobel prize-winning boffin John Nash gets a Hollywood makeover in this dumbed-down, sexed-up biopic [I have posted this at the Crowe News Blog, if you care to comment]

Cinema Blend: How The Les Miserables Cast Bonded: Singalongs At Russell Crowe's House - Thanks, Jolene

December 18

Vulture.com: Important: Is It Spelled Les Mis or Les Miz? - KYLE: Let me put this in terms you can understand, Amanda. With your strict adherence to Mis, you reveal yourself to be the unyielding Javert to my progressive, humane, sexy Valjean. Miz is the future. Miz is fun. Do you hear the people sing? They are singing Miz, not Mis. It is way more fun to sing words that end with a Z, as Victor Hugo once famously wrote.

Indie Wire: Les Mis - London Critics Circle Noms - Thanks, Allison

The Wrap: Tom Hooper, Mychael Danna Join Crowded Slate of Palm Springs Honorees - Thanks, Allison

More From the Greg Williams Website - Robin of the Hood - Thanks, Toni

Access Hollywood: Les Miserables Star Helena Bonham Carter Has Family Ties To Les Miz Author Victor Hugo - Thanks, Allison

MTV: Mark Wahlberg Reveals The 'Broken City' During Exclusive Set Visit - Thanks, Steph

Russell Crowe Portraits by Greg Williams - Thanks, Steph

The Hollywood Reporter: Al Clark to Receive Australian Academy's Lifetime Raymond Longford Award -- "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert producer Al Clark will receive the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts' highest honor, the Raymond Longford Award, in Sydney in January.Since 1983, Clark has produced or executive produced 19 films, including Russell Crowe's debut feature The Crossing - Thanks, Peggy

Pop Matters Review: Les Misérables' Is an Honest Spectacle - Thanks, Caliope

From Cindy: A really nice FTR from Alan. It was his father in law who died, sorry to hear that.  Some funny parts before that had me laughing, especially the section where he's doing his name-dropping/celeb sighting. He's a good writer.

Film new.co.uk: Russell Crowe ‘had tough Les Mis audition’ - Film-News.co.uk - Thanks, Steph

December 17

On Homeland, last night's episode, Estes visits Saul in prison. Saul says, "If it isn't Javert."

From Lynda: Angel Of The Cross (Alan Doyle, Samantha Barks, Russell Crowe) and Carl's First Boy Band: What Makes You Beautiful/Love Is Impossible (Alan Doyle, Samantha Barks, Russell Crowe, Carl Falk)

EW: inside Movies: 'Man of Steel' trailer deep dive: Rebuilding Superman with fear and trembling - Thanks, Allison

EW.com: Les Mis Satellite Awards: Actress in a Supporting Role: Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables -- Best Original Song: “Suddenly,” Les Misérables - Thanks, Allison

Personality Insights: Tip: New Yorkers are so nice...and so is Russell Crowe! - Thanks, Steph

Variety: WGA winnows award-eligible screenplays -- Guild sends out ballots with 112 scripts; 'Django,' 'Les Miserables' excluded

From TRC: Thanks so much to Cindy and Ro at CroweCrossing, who made these lovely screen grabs from the ebook ‘Les Misérables : The Musical’, which is available for free from iTunes and can be viewed on an iPad with iBooks2 or later installed.  Click on the thumb for the full-size picture. - Thanks, Steph

i Tunes: Les Misérables: The Musical Phenomenon by NBC Universal

December 16

From Anne B: I just saw that an unrated extended edition of Man with the Irons Fists is set for release on March 12th.

If you ordered the Les Mis soundtrack from Amazon, they have updated the delivery date:

Soundtrack "Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack 2012"
Previous estimated arrival date: December 26, 2012
New estimated arrival date: December 21, 2012

NY Times: Eddie Redmayne, the Talk of the Town

From Allison: Reelz TV's "Focus On" show about movies will, well, focus on Les Mis starting next week.

Movie Web: Broken Cty: We have the second trailer for this upcoming thriller, in theaters this January. Watch as Russell Crowe and Mark Wahlberg go toe-to-toe while Catherine Zeta-Jones lingers about on the sidelines.

December 15

Two more from Lynda: Disappeared (Alan, Samantha, Russell) and Lover's Hands (Alan, Samantha, Russell)

HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 30 Pairs of Passes to ‘Les Misérables’ With Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe - Thanks, Allison

HotFix: 'The Master' leads with 10 Chicago critics' nods  - (Several for Les Mis) - Thanks, Allison

December 14

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!!!

Les Mis Advent Calendar at Vulture

The Mail UK: 'My priority is to bring my family back together': Russell Crowe lashes out at 'false reports' as wife Danielle finally breaks her silence

From Lynda: Video - Mother's Cross (Alan Doyle) and Sadness Of A Woman (Alan Doyle, Samantha Barks, Russell Crowe)

Zimbio: Russell in NYC - Thanks, Steph

WHO Magazine: Danielle Spencer's "Challenging Year -- As the singer prepares for the holidays, which will include having friends and family over “for Christmas dinner—we sing carols and eat a lot of food,” she says, her sons Charles, 8, and Tennyson, 6, “are excited that their dad will be finished work in time to be home for Christmas. We love this time of year.” - Thanks, Glenda

December 13

Deadline.com: Golden Globes Film: HFPA Spreads Wealth As Tightest Awards Race In Years Accelerates

You Tube: Winter's Tale on location in NY with Russell Crowe & Colin Farrell and Hugh visits the set - Thanks, Caliope

NY Times: 8 P.M. (TCM) WHAT’S ON TONIGHT: LES MIS (Scroll) In advance of the Christmas Day opening of “Les Misérables,” Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel, starring Hugh Jackman as the fugitive Jean Valjean, Turner Classic Movies presents versions from 1935 (directed by Richard Boleslawski and starring Fredric March and Charles Laughton); 1952 (directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Michael Rennie and Debra Paget), at 10; and 1934 (directed by Raymond Bernard and starring Harry Baur and Charles Vanel), at midnight

People.com: Man Builds Full-Scale Replica of Noah's Ark - Thanks, Allison

ET: Golden Globes Nominations: Best Picture, Musical or Comedy
The Best Exotic Marigold
Les Miserables
Moonrise Kingdom
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Silver Linings Playbook

NY Times: Screen Actors Guild Spreads Nominations Around (Les Mis gets best actor (Hugh), best actress (Hathaway), best ensemble - Where's Javert?????

Videos From Lynda: Perfect In Your Eyes and Testify

December 12

The Mail UK: Russell Crowe horses around with Colin Farrell on set of Winter's Tale (and his mate Hugh Jackman drops by to join in the fun) - Thanks, Steph --

Lots of pics at Zimbio: "Russell Crowe and Colin Farrell film scenes for 'Winter's Tale' in New York City. (Thanks, Antonia) - RC at Twiter on his horse - Russell Crowe ‏@russellcrowe@Kimchee144 He's a quarter horse/ Thoroughbred cross name Tuff, and he is, he is a cracker of a horse. Super responsive and fast as

At one point during filming, Crowe can be seen getting a visit from his "Les Miserables" co-star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness."

thefilmstage.com: Darren Aronofsky Confirms Clint Mansell Is Back For ‘Noah’; Talks Bringing Biblical Story to Modern Audience - Thanks, Steph

The Mail UK: He's not bone idle! Russell Crowe cycles to movie set wearing skull face hooded top - Thanks, Steph

Susan's Joe's Pub Report She asks "There was a video production made of the performance--let us know if it becomes available for purchase."

whatculture.com: Les Misérables Review: A Bombastic, Crowd-Pleasing Musical - Thanks, Peggy

Two more videos from Lynda: Hit The Ground And Run (Alan Doyle, Samantha Barks, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Size2Shoes) and Raewyn (Russell Crowe & Alan Doyle

December 11

Screenrant: Man of Steel Trailer images: Jor-El, Lara and baby Kal-El - Thanks, Steph

New Man of Steel Trailer - Thanks, Allison, Steph

Artinfo.com: Austerity measures that have crippled conservation and excavation projects across Italy have begun to brush against the tomb of Marcus Nonius Macrinus, the inspiration for Maximus Decimus Meridius, the character played by Russell Crowe in the film “Gladiator.” - Thanks, Steph

Deadline.com: ‘Lincoln’, ‘Les Miserables’, ‘Silver Linings’ Top List Of Nominees For 18th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards

Peggy has a report on The Joe's Pub event

The BBC: Les Miserables stars at New York premiere -- Hollywood actors Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman were on the red carpet for the premiere of Les Miserables in NYC last night. - Thanks, Steph -- also at cbslocal.com - Thanks, Ellen

perezhilton.com: Hugh Jackman And Russell Crowe Perform The Confrontation LIVE! -- Also at The Playlist - Indie Wire

Win A Pass To The Advance Screening Of LES MISERABLES In St. Louis - Thanks. Allison

filmnews.co.uk: Les Mis' makeup - Thanks, Allison

December 10

IGP at Flickr - lots of great pictures from onetigarfan - "Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle were back in New York City on December 8, 2012 for another Indoor Garden Party. This time they did two shows at Joe's Pub, but we could only go to the first one. The performers included Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Samantha Barks, Size2shoes, Carl Falk, and Roberta Duchak. There was no special guest for the first show (Hugh Jackman showed up for the later show)." - Thanks, Steph

ABC News: The story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood is one of the most famous from the Bible, and now an acclaimed underwater archaeologist thinks he has found proof that the biblical flood was actually based on real events. - Thanks, Roe

Playbill: Hardcover Book Les Misearables: From Stage to Screen; Will Get 2013 Release -  "Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen," a new book by Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer [ed note: RC's old friend] documenting the journey of the international hit musical from concept to film, will be published in early 2013 by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books - Thanks, Steph

More Videos from Lynda: Folsom Prison Blues (Russell Crowe, Alan Doyle, Carl Falk) and Where I Belong  (Alan Doyle - tuxedo!)

The NY Post: Les Misérables celebs at Pub - Thanks, Peggy

La Repubblica Roma IT: Russell Crowe: 'Save the tomb of Gladiator'  -- In defense of the mausoleum of Marcus Nonius Macrinus -- The actor of Holly wood takes the field to save the funerary monument of the second century. C., came to light in 2008 on the outskirts of Rome, via Vitorchiano, along the Via Flaminia. Considered one of the most important discoveries of the last thirty years by the power of his architectural marbles, will reinterrato. Started an online petition, "Save the Gladiator's Tomb" - Russell Crowe, interviewed by the Republic, to appeal "The members of City of Rome should always encourage Italian citizens to be proud of the achievements and the glorious history of their country." And to save the monument started yesterday an online petition, "Save the Gladiator's Tomb", sponsored by the American Institute for Roman Culture which involves a worldwide network of scholars and researchers. - Irene from Roma

A little Les Mis Animation - from Gickr

What's Her Name (Kevin Durand, Russell Crowe, Alan Doyle, Carl Falk) - from Lynda

From Here Clear To The Ocean (Scott Grimes) - from Lynda

Russell Crowe and Alan Doyle had a party night with their friends at the Pub. A great time was had by all. Courtesy of the Pub's Archival artist, Just Drawn That Way drawings by Michael Arthur

December 9

ed note: So wish I could have been there last night -- Does anyone have a report? You can send it to me via e mail

NY Times Books: Time Passes, but a Song’s Time Doesn’t (Leonard Cohen)- ‘The Holy or the Broken’ by Alan Light - Some consider this version the best - John Cale - Hallelujah

TV Alerts Updated - Thanks to Glenda

Bea's report on the IGP at Joe's Pub

Neicie's Report on Last night's event

STAGE TUBE: Bonus! Hugh Jackman Sings 'The Letter' at Joe's Pub

The Confrontation, Russell Crowe & Hugh Jackman, NYC Indoor Garden 3 - Thanks, Lynda - Another version thanks to Susiek

From Lynda: Beautiful Girls (by Beautiful Boyz) Russell Crowe, Alan Doyle, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, NYC IGP -- At the NYC Indoor Garden Party #3 at Joe's Pub (the second such sold-out show of the unforgettable evening), the splendidly attired quartet of Russell Crowe, Alan Doyle, Scott Grimes, and Kevin Durand (aka to some as Robin Hood and his Merry Men) perform their Signature Song together. December 8, 2012

Fairytale Of New York, Russell Crowe & Alan Doyle NYC Indoor Garden Party 3 Finale, Joe's Pub -- From Lynda - The full NYC Joe's Pub Crowe/Doyle Indoor Garden Party cast - plus special guest Hugh Jackman - close out the second of two sold-out shows in one night with this classic Pogues song... which is quite possibly the best Christmas song ever.  - Link to the Pogues version at i tunes

The Daily Mail: (Scroll) RUSSELL CROWE... on his X Factor style audition - Thanks, Cindy, Gill

TV alerts: Monday, Dec. 17: Hugh on Kimmel -- Anne on Ellen - Thanks, Allison

December 8

Film Music Reporter: ‘Les Misérables’ Soundtrack Details - 10. Stars – Russell Crowe (3:01)- Thanks, Steph - (Stars - Philip Quast - Les Misérables - 10th Anniversary Concert 1995)

Retna Ltd /Armand - Portraits of Russell Crowe promoting 'Les Miserables' at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on December 3 - Thanks, Steph

Sunday: 60 Minutes: Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman on tackling @LesMiserables’ Jean Valjean. Photo: Universal. pic.twitter.com/psyPhldl - Thanks, Glenda

park slope patch: ‘Winter’s Tale’ Transforms Prospect Park West into 19th Century Street - "One of the more exciting scenes was with Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe. The PA said that Farrell, who plays an orphan and master-mechanic named Peter Lake, had his stunt double climb out of the Society for Ethical Culture’s window after robbing it. However, Crowe’s character was trying to kill Jessica Brown Findlay’s (from Downtown Abbey) character Beverly Penn, but Farrell swept in to save her, fighting off Crowe with a knife." - Thanks, Allison

Comingsoon.net: Russell interview (Allison says: If you go to the right col, you'll see add'l clips from other cast members.)

Reelz: Top 10 Best Western Movies (3:10 to Yuma - new version Honorable Mention) - You can vote - Thanks, Allison

More TV Alerts thanks to Allison: Hugh on 60 Minutes tomorrow night. --- The cast on Access Hollywood next Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The Telegraph UK: Tom Hooper’s screen adaptation of Les Misérables is a heart-soaring, crowd-delighting hit-in-waiting, writes Robbie Collin. - retweeted by Russell

Broadway World: Russell Crowe Makes Joe's Pub Debut with Alan Doyle and Samantha Barks Tonight [both shows are sold out]

The Mail UK: Tis the season to be jolly! Cheerful Russell Crowe has lashings of Christmas spirit on set of Winter's Tale [lots of snark in there] - Thanks, Steph, Caliope

Via Wenn: Rosemarie DeWitt glad to be part of grandfather's biopic - Thanks, Allison

Les Mis TV Alerts: Anne on Chelsea - Dec. 17. -- Eddie on Ellen - Dec. 19. - Thanks, Allison

NZ Herald: Russell Crowe hails epic Les Miserables - Thanks, Peggy

Man of Steel Studio Cine Live cover - Thanks, Steph

December 7

EW: 25 best movie posters of 2012

Radio Times: Russell Crowe: a modern day Marlon Brando - Thanks, Gill - Why you should go and see Les Misérables

The cast cover for the Hollywood Reporter - Thanks, Caliope

NY Times: Dreaming a dream of more awards (Les Mis)

Posts on having or needing tickets for tomorrow's IGP - [ed note: and don't forget to send me reports on the event. Unfortunately I can't attend. We are celebrating my grandson's 8th birthday]

The Dallas Observer: Eight Music-Themed Gifts You Never Knew You Needed - RZA headphones In an age where every single hip-hop artist has a signature pair of headphones and the money Dr. Dre makes from his brand will keep him from ever having to do another Dr. Pepper commercial or drop another album, why not purchase the only signature headphones from an artist who has done a film with Bill Murray and talked Russell Crowe into acting in his ode to '70s Westerns. - Thanks, Caliope

December 6

WA Today: Director happy with Miserable epic - Thanks, Ellen

Dec 8 IGP: If anyone is still looking for tickets, let me know. I have two standing room tickets for 7:30 and one for 9:30 that I can't use. Christine c587@yahoo.com

Variety review - Les Mis: Crowe reveals a thinner, less forceful singing voice than those of his co-stars, robbing the morally blinkered Javert of some dramatic stature, although his screen presence compensates.  

ShowBiz411: Longer interview with Russell at the London premiere - He has some heart-felt words to say:

People.com: Video of the London premiere of Les Mis - RC speaks - Thanks, Allison

The Mail UK reviews Les Mis: FIRST REVIEW: Vive Les Miserables! Hugh Jackman gives the screen performance of his career in this five-star musical extravaganza - "...However, Crowe does something in the second part of the film, after the bloody revolution and after the barricades have come down that gives some  sense of the conflicting emotions swirling around in the man's mind. It's a simple act of magnanimity that, I would argue, is as moving as any of the heartfelt musical numbers. I won't give the moment away here but I have seen the scene make grown men cry, although some of them were sobbing well before then. And, interestingly, the moment was the actor’s own idea." - Thanks, Gill

Indie Wire: National Board Of Review top 10 - Les Mis - NBR award for best ensemble - Thanks, Allison

Les Mis videos - scroll from "ontheredcarpet.com" - Thanks, Allison

The Hollywood Reporter: 'Les Mis' Stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway Storm London's Leicester Square for World Premiere - Thanks, Ellen

Variety: The National Board of Review Awards - In addition to "Zero," the NBR named its remaining top films of the year in alphabetical order: "Argo," "Beasts," "Django," "Les Miserables," "Lincoln," "Looper," "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "Promised Land" and "Silver Linings."

Zimbio: Russell Crowe in Les Miserables - World Premiere - Thanks, Steph

The Hollywood Reporter: Inside the Fight to Bring 'Les Mis' to the Screen - Thanks, Steph

From Cindy and Allison: The Hollywood Reporter - Les Mis on the cover of HR; Hugh, Russell, Anne and Amanda. Nice long article on how the movie came to be, several quotes from Russell.  There is also a video of the behind the scenes photo shoot.

Huffington Post: 'Les Misérables' Premieres In London: Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne On The Red Carpet (PICTURES) - Thanks, Peggy

Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe Square Off in First Clip from BROKEN CITY - from Collider.com

Getty Images: Russell Crowe, NYC: "Les Miserables" Press Conference - Thanks, Steph

***And don't forget The IGP on December 8 at Joe's Pub - If you are going, we would love a report

December 5

The Observer: Aussies on stage - Thanks, Ellen

Hollywood Reporter Cover --- and Russell at the London Premiere

Thanks to Glenda, TV alerts for Les Mis cast

Yahoo Movies: Russell Crowe hits some high notes as Javert in ‘Les Miserables’ - Thanks, Allison

The Mail UK: What would Lady Sybil say? Russell Crowe steals a kiss from Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay as pair shoot Winter's Tale [lots of great photos] - Thanks, Steph, Tamara, Allison, Caliope

December 4

M TV: Russell Crowe Previews His Character Jor-El In 'Man Of Steel' - Thanks, Steph

E! online: NEWS/2012 Satellite Awards: Les Misérables Soars With 10 Nominations - Tom Hooper's big-screen adaptation of the hit stage musical continues to build critical steam, snagging 10 nominations for the International Press Academy's Satellite Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hugh Jackman and Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway - Thanks, Allison

Reminder - Here is the page on the Crowe News Blog for having or wanting tickets to the December 8 IGN

TV Alert: Ellen DeGeneres - Hugh - Dec. 14.

E! on line: NEWS/ Les Misérables Doomed?! What We Learned About the Oscar Race From the New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Thank Allison

Access Hollywood: Anne Hathaway Reveals Why She Won’t Talk About Her Les Miserables Diet -- “Russell Crowe — don’t let this tough guy exterior fool you — he’s a big marshmallow-hearted man,” she said. “He scoured London and found me a vegan chocolate cake and brought me this huge vegan chocolate cake when I was done because he asked me, ‘Are you going to have anything sweet?’ I’m like, ‘No, no, I don’t. We were shooting way out in the middle of nowhere. I’m like, ‘I can’t be bothered to go to London to get that!’ And he brought it for me… to make sure that I was going to be able to celebrate with something sweet.” - Thanks, Allison

E! online: NEWS/Man of Steel's New Poster Shows Superman Henry Cavill in Handcuffs! - Thanks, Allison

December 3

Indie Wire: Indiewire was on the scene to see Jackman strut his stuff. Unfortunately, we were so gobsmacked by the Aussie's [Hugh Jackman] crowd pleasing shenanigans that we only hit the record button as he left Seyfried's lap to croon Happy Birthday to the now 27-year-old actress.

Broken City official trailer

Vulture’s Les Miserables Advent Calendar

E! Online - First Look: Russell Crowe Singing as Javert in Les Miserables—Does He Pull It Off? - Thanks, Steph

Access Hollywood: Russell Crowe Discusses The Challenges Of Singing Live For Les Miserables - Thanks, Steph 

NY Times Carpetbagger: The ‘Les Miz’ Folks, Singing Even After Production Wraps -- Guests included Anna Wintour and Michael Kors, as well as members of the Hollywood Foreign Press, who just so happened to close down the party. Mr. Jackman dined with his cast mate Russell Crowe, in town to shoot a movie in Brooklyn, and took frequent breaks to pose for photos and speak with well-wishers. 

Media Alert from Universal Pictures: The American Premiere of Les Mis

NY Times: Big Boys Lay Out Their Oscar Bait

Zimbio: Russell Crowe keeps warm in NYC (11/30/12) - Thanks, Liu

Hit Flix: 18 brand-new 'Les Miserables' images (Image 5) - Thanks, Steph

The Today Show Schedule: Dec. 10: Hugh, Anne, Amanda, Eddie & Samantha -- Dec. 11: Director Tom Hooper -- Dec. 12: Anne -- Dec. 13: Eddie - Thanks, Allison

seat42F: LES MISERABLES Photos - Thanks, Steph

December 2

From CGee: MSN: Richard Wilkins interview for Les Mis with Hugh and Russell is onlinenow - [Is Russell a world weary Bud White now? I like the look]

Digital Spy UK: Les Misérables: Five new preview clips revealed - video - Thanks, Peggy

The Scotsman: MWTIF Review -- "The script, co-written with Eli Roth (responsible for the tortuously violent Hostel) throws in one set-up and quirky character after another. The most notable import in a curiously multicultural 19th-century China is Russell Crowe as a British opium addict called Jack Knife. This is Crowe at his most delighted and twinkly, even when he has to take on an adversary called Crazy Hippo." - Thanks, Peggy

Thanks to @russellcrowe - Les Misérables - Clip: "Javert Releases Prisoner 24601 On Parole"

Trailer Addict: Interview with Russell Crowe, who plays Javert in Les Miserables. - Thanks, Steph

December 1

Variety: Russell Crowe in 'Les Miserables' -- Eye on the Oscars: The Actor - Supporting Actor Contender

Playbill.com: PLAYBILL CLUB EXCLUSIVE: Free Local Screenings Available for "Les Miserables" Movie, Starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway

TV alert: Thursday, Dec. 13: Hugh on Leno --- Amanda on Ellen - Thanks, Allison

Joe ie: Are you not entertained? Five of the best Russell Crowe movies - Thanks, Allison

Coming Soon: Watch Five Clips From Les Miserables - Thanks, Allison, Steph

Access Hollywood: Les Miserables:  Behind the Scenes with the Cast - Thanks, Judy

Great actor/singer doing Les Miz - Audio -- "In 1994, Patinkin also released the album Experiment, which included both “I Dreamed a Dream” and “Bring Him Home.” There isn’t even a video component to this one, but this is Vulture, so here is Patinkin getting his Les Miz on."

Vulture: Oscar Futures: Is Les Miserables a Game-Changer?

Broadway.com: Weekend Poll: Which Les Misérables Movie Performance Are You Most Excited to See? - Thanks, Pat, Eileen

Les Mis Production Notes [Great Look] - Thanks, Judy

Xfinity: “Les Miserables: Extended First Look (Featurette)” - (Some familiar, some not) - Thanks, Roe 

From Allison: Les Mis cast tv alerts -- Monday, Dec. 10: Anne on Letterman -- Hugh on Kelly & Michael - Tuesday, Dec. 11: Amanda on Letterman -- Wednesday, Dec. 12: Anne on Kelly & Michael --Thursday, Dec. 13: Eddie on Kelly & Michael