September 29
The Advocate au: Burrowing into Burgess - South Sydney Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess is the subject of a new documentary,Slammin' Sam, which is screening on Fox Sports. The documentary, narrated by the club's owner, New Zealand-born Hollywood actor Russell Crowe, follows Burgess throughout the rugby league season, including a trip back to his native England and a family dinner on the night the four Burgess brothers made history by playing for an Australian top-grade side in the same game. Slammin' Sam: The Sam Burgess Story (The Telegraph au) airs on October 4.
Jo at Libris Crowe has updated her index page of character caps from Russell's films. Check it out
September 28
Soundcloud: Owen and Moley:
Regnavit Dominus - 'Fileadh: Sacred Songs' - Get the album from www.OwenandMoley.com
From the past: Russell Speaks
September 27
From Lynda: Announced today: Alan Doyle signs on for the role of Senator Gideon Robertson in the upcoming film version of the stage musical Strike! http://www.strikemovie.com/news/
Info on the stage production in Canada of Strike! - The songs at iTunes
NY Times: (Related) - Sting Sings, Knowing There’s Much at Stake -- Promoting ‘The Last Ship’ at the Public Theater
Live Stream: Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles - Rabbitohs lose -- From CGee: "Souths took it strong to Manly right off the bat, Nathan Merritt went over to break the club try record (144) and John Sutton also scored. On the back of a brilliant goal line defensive effort, Souths led at the half 14-6. The second half was a tough physical struggle with Manly finding it's stride, scoring three early trys. Souths fought hard, but couldn't overcome Manly's experiences. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles defeat South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-20 South Sydney worked so hard, gave it everything they had and always played with all heart. I'm so disappointed for them right now but never disappointed in them. Thank you men of South Sydney for all you are, thank you for an incredible season and as always, Glory, Glory South Sydney!" -- From Nicole: "Sad news, our mighty Rabbitohs lost their preliminary final vs Manly Sea Eagles. Who could have thought when they scored 8 points in the first 8mn of the game, hard running and solid defending. It was 14-6 at half time thanks to an awesome defence preventing Manly to score in the last 10mn. But the second half was Manly from the beginning to the end, Souths scoring its only try of the second half in the last minute of the game. Manly Sea Eagles defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-20. The Rabbitohs won't do the Grand Final but we can be proud of them as they did an awesome season"
September 25
From Carol: It looks like the theatre charts have closed out on Man of Steel with a world wide gross of $662,285,518 and #54 in all time domestic theatre income and #65 in all time world wide theatre income
The Telegraph au: Mystery surrounds Russell Crowe's supposed Playboy Mansion promise to Rabbitohs (Article lists lots of episodes of his generosity to the team and players over the years)
Film School Rejects: 25 Things We Learned From the A Beautiful Mind Commentary - Thanks, Steph - "...Ron Howard loves Russell Crowe’s eyes, believing they tell you everything you need to know about the “complicated man” John Nash."
September 24
Created using Tangled FX iOS app:
Irish America: A Winter’s Tale and a Garden Party with the Merry Men - "...Informally dubbed “The Merry Men” after their experiences on the set of the 2010 movie Robin Hood, the guys have collaborated for nearly a decade on projects spanning the arenas of film, television, music, and live performance. Last year they reunited in New York for one of their trademark Indoor Garden Party concerts (variety-show-style evenings of songs and stories), and spent the rest of their time in the city filming Winter’s Tale, Akiva Goldsman’s highly-anticipated adaptation of Mark Helprin’s epic novel."
September23
if.com.au: Juicy roles up for grabs in Unbroken, The Water Diviner -"...Barrett is seeking a boy aged 9-12 and another aged 16-18 to play the sons of the lead character in The Water Diviner Scripted by Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios and set in 1919, the plot follows an Australian father who travels to Turkey to search for his sons who are missing after the battle of Gallipoli. Crowe’s directing debut, the film will be produced by Troy Lum and Andrew Mason for Hopscotch Features and Keith Rodger of Crowe’s Fear Of God Films. Hopscotch Features has a first-look deal with Universal Pictures International Australia. Shooting is due to start in Australia and Turkey in December." -- Thanks, barbiecat
Fear of God Films website - coming soon
Live Stream: Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles - Friday, September 27
South Sydney @SSFCRABBITOHS9hFind out how you can have your photo of support up in the sheds this week: http://bit.ly/18k9s5E #paintredandgreen #gorabbitohs Retweeted by Russell Crowe
From 2005 - AFI pictures - Articles
September 21
West Virginia Public Broadcasting: Still a beautiful mind – and an inspiring West Virginian (John Nash) - Thanks, Nicole
September 20
Russell recites a poem at the 2009 Empire Awards
September 19
Related: NY Times Books: Sting: By the Book
Also Related (Ron Howard): NY Times film review - a good one: Collision Course, as Rivals Follow Their Drives -- ‘Rush’ Goes Inside Formula One and Two of Its Titans
September 18
Related: Superman on Sesame Street - "Respect"
uproxx.com: Ron Howard Says ‘The Dark Tower’ Is Still In The Works, Isn’t A ‘Sunny Superhero Story’ -- In the most recent Empire Podcast, Ron Howard offered an update on his long-gestating adaptation of Steven King’s The Dark Tower. Last we heard, they had lined up financing for at least one movie with Russell Crowe still signed to play Roland Deschain. We’re still hoping HBO or Netflix will step in and give a full series its due. --- Darktowermovies.com: Howard: Dark Tower Movie is Delayed
September 17
An old article - Newsday 1995
September 15
Related: The NY Times: Taking Himself Out of the Equation -- Sting Frees Himself With the Writing of ‘The Last Ship’
Sunshine Coast Concert:
September 14
The Herald Sun: Hollywood star Russell Crowe backs Anthony Albanese to lead ALP over Bill Shorten Some quotes from Russell from the pastTNT Rough Cut. Working in a period environment:
From Nicole: "I won't go into details about this game. The Rabbitohs were playing vs Melbourne Storms & they had lost their 2 previous games against Storms this season. So we could have thought the pressure would be a handicap. NEVER! From the start they took the lead with great attacks and a terrific defence. They were leading 18-0 at half time. The Storms came back and scored twice in the second half but never managed to go back to score. The Red and Green tide was in Heaven. It's a victory of a whole team, a strong team; they play their best beating the Storms 20-10. One more win before the Grand Final. Glory glory to South Sydney!"
September 13
From CGee: Souths Win! - You couldn't ask for a better first half of footy, especially against the Storm! The defense dominated without being frantic and solid ball control saw Souths score twice on the back of Melbourne errors, the half ending with Souths leading at 14-0. The second half had a few nervous moment, with Melbourne keeping the pressure on but Souths defense held strong, believed in themselves and South Sydney come away with the win over the Melbourne Storm 20-10! We get the bye next week and if we win one more game we play for the Premiership!!
Rabbitohs vs Storm live now on Livestream - Rabbitohs Official Site
September 12
News.com.au: AN ALDINGA seafood pie fit for a Gladiator has Oscar-winner Russell Crowe vowing to return on his next trip to South Australia. - Thanks, Steph
Russell Crowe @russellcrowe4h On October 14th at the capitol theatre the Australian Childrens Music foundation presents its' annual Duets concert seats available 99290008
September 11
BBC News Scotland: Russell Crowe battering ram targeted by thieves -- A battering ram gifted by the actor Russell Crowe to a Scottish charity has been vandalised. The prop, nicknamed Rosie, forms part of a medieval fort being created by the Clanranald Trust in the Carron Valley. Thieves stole eight of the prop's large distinctive shields along with 12 of its pushing arms. - Thanks, Steph
September 10
The Mail UK: Derek Jacobi (Great interview) - Thanks to Swept at CC:
"...They had shot most of Gladiator, and the ending was to have been a big scene for Oliver Reed. But after downing three bottles of rum in a drinking match with a group of sailors, he fell off his bar stool. Soon after that he was dead.
The last shot should have shown him as Proximo returning to the arena where Russell Crowe is lying dead, so they had to change it. In the scene a group of giant gladiators step forward and, with my character, we pick up Russell Crowe and hoist him on our shoulders.
One night I am leaving the stage door of the Vaudeville Theatre when a woman comes forward, asks me for my autograph, and plants a kiss on my shoulder.
‘What on earth was that for?’ I respond.
‘I’m a Gladiator fan,’ she says, ‘and that shoulder’s had Russell Crowe’s bum on it!’
I didn’t like to tell her, ‘I got nowhere near his bum, love – he was way up there out of reach!’"
South Sydney @SSFCRABBITOHS3h If you haven't already, secure your tickets to this Friday's massive Qualifying Final vs the Storm: http://bit.ly/18EUs0g #gorabbitohs Retweeted by Russell Crowe
September 9
Rabbitohs vs Storm on Live stream - September 13
The SMH: We love the game, but it's built on hate
September 8
Portrait of Russell Crowe as Jor El by Daniel Moreira - CGHUB - Thanks, Steph [ed note: well done!]
September 7
Broadway World.com: Russell Crowe-Narrated Doc RED OBSESSION Out on Limited Theatrical & VOD Release - FilmBuff will release the film on VOD September 6 in the US and Canada on all leading On Demand platforms including iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, YouTube, XBOX, Sony Playstation, Cinemanow and Vudu. - Thanks, Allison
September 6
news.com.au: Russell Crowe flies out of SA after scouting locations for new Gallipoli blockbuster - Russell left Adelaide this afternoon with his small production team, bound for Sydney, where his beloved rugby league side, the Rabbitohs, are playing for the NRL minor premiership this evening. - [ed note: Sadly, they lost - 28-20] - Thanks, Allison - From CGee: "What an intense game of footy in front of a record (59,708) crowd for a regular season game! First half saw both sides going hard, and on the back of a brilliant try by Greg Inglis and one by Jason Clark, South led 12-10. Second half started strong and then in a moment, the game turned, two quick trys for the Roosters put the score at 12-24. Souths tried to regroup, but couldn't get the ball over the line. Roosters win this one and the Minor Premiership, 24-12. This is an end and a beginning. Souths have had a great season but now it's on to the finals where all their hard work and dedication will no doubt pay off! It's going to be an exciting journey to watch and I can't wait! Glory Glory to South Sydney!
SMH: Gladiator and Godfather add spice to rivalry already boiling - Thanks, Nicole
September 5
Stuff NZ: South Sydney on cusp on return to NRL glory - Thanks, Ellen
The Herald Sun: Russell Crowe to shoot new Gallipoli blockbuster in South Australia - Thanks, Steph
"Red Obsession" will have a short run in Chicago, Sept. 7 - 11, at the Siskel Film Center. Details at siskelfilmcenter.org. - Thanks, Jeannine
Check the Crowe page at Facebook for new/old pictures of RC
When Northern Argus sports journalist, Terry Bevan, dropped into his local for a quick beer he didn't expect to spend the evening chatting to an Oscar winning actor. - Thanks, Steph
Septemer 4
From the past: The Gladiator Review in "This Is London" Magazine -- Flaunt Magazine Article
September 3
Watch Live Stream: Rabbitohs vs Roosters - Friday September 6
September 2 - Labor Day USA
Movie Geeks: 100 Best Movies of the Decade - # 18 Gladiator
September 1
Russell at Twitter on David Frost: Russell Crowe @russellcrowe RIP David Frost. Met the man for the first time at the Ashes test at Lord's. What a legend
Director Related: The NY Times on Ron Howard's "Rush"