CROWE News - May 2008

May 8

From Russell: " We have seen every dawn this week as CSC is waking very early. Given that each has been more gloriously golden than the previous , it has been wonderful. This morning the city buildings are shining ,the harbour water still and compelling and the cockatoos loud and boisterous. Every night here in Woolloomooloo we watch the fruit bats from the botanical gardens take to the dusk sky in search of food , and every morning in the last breath of darkness we see them scurrying home, as fast as laden stomachs will allow them to beat the sun."

A June calendar to print out

You can wish Dani a Happy Mother's Day USA at the Crowe News Blog - comments section of this post.

American Gangster on DVD in Australia - Thanks, Allison

Gigwise.com: 50 movie stars who have delved into music - Thanks, Allison

Related: Cinematical - Josh Brolin as George W Bush in Oliver Stone's new film

From CGee: I bought a copy of Revolution magazine because it had a huge special edition on the Tenth Anniversary of Panerai. As I turned a page, there was a very nice pic of Russell at the Lakers game wearing one of my favorite Pannys he owns - The PAM 65 Radiomir in Platinum. The face is a beautiful blue and it has an elegant Frederic Piguet movement. The text says: “Panerais are seen pervasively on the wrist of celebrities as varied as Russell Crowe (who is said to wear his platinum Radiomir while working on his ranch) Bill Clinton, Brad Pitt, Hugh Grant, Dwayne Johnson, Ralph Lauren, the entire defensive line of the Green Bay Packers, as well as women like Elizabeth Hurley and Jemima Khan. “ (See Image)

The Sun UK: Win a Trip to New York -- FANCY spending the weekend in New York? -- We’ve teamed up with Sky Box Office and Universal to give one lucky reader the chance to win a trip to New York, the city that never sleeps and the back drop to the epic film American Gangster now showing on Sky box office. - Thanks, Penny

Female First UK: Heroes and Villains: 7 -- At number seven on our chart we look at a Roman hero in Maximus Decimus Meridius and a literary character brought to the screen, most famously, in 1939's The Wizard of Oz - The Wicked Witch of the West. - Thanks, Penny

May 7

From Spinner Howard of the Axemen: "Rumor has it that a part of the American Chopper Show that will air on TLC this Thursday night (May 8) will feature some footage of the Russell Crowe Chopper Presentation that happened during the Australia Day Challenge Rugby League game at UNF. Show airs at 9pm and 11pm according to the TLC website."

US Weekly - Charlie and Russell in the 5-12 issue - Thanks Ellen

People: GRIN AND GO - Flashing a friendly grin, a super-casual Russell Crowe enjoys a leisurely walk through Woolloomooloo, a suburb near Sydney, Australia on Tuesday. - Thanks, Allison

Variety: Nottingham related: SAG-AMPTP talks end without deal -- SAG has run out of time to make a new feature-primetime deal with the majors and has been pushed aside in favor of AFTRA -- probably until late May. The failure of SAG and the companies to make a deal after 18 days of talks will ignite fears that SAG will strike when its deal expires June 30. SAG president Alan Rosenberg told Daily Variety that SAG will now "take the temperature of the membership" and may seek a strike authorization from members as early as next week but he also portrayed the guild leadership as wanting to avoid a work stoppage. "Our negotiating team is prepared to work around the clock for as long as it takes to get a fair deal," he said. "We want to keep the town working."

American Gangster Got 2 Noms at MTV Movie Awards 2008 - Noms for AG were Best Actor and Best Villain, both for Denzel Washington. Fans can vote until May 23 at: http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2008/ - Thanks, Ivani

May 6

Variety: Related (CM) -- Paddy Considine dons director's hat - First up for Considine, however, is a reunion with Meadows ("This Is England," "Dead Man's Shoes") on boxing biopic "The King of the Gypsies," the real-life tale of Bartley Gorman, the undefeated world champion bare-knuckle fighter who hailed from Considine and Meadows' native Midlands. Considine and Meadows are co-writing the script, with the thesp also set to take the lead role. Lensing on that project is set to begin before the end of the year.

The Deccan Herald: (Related - Martin Crowe) - This is my ideal IPL team -- "...Well, IPL has seen more than just cultures coming together, it is a marriage of entertainment and sport. Cricket has seen the involvement of actors and vice versa. Does the Kiwi plan to do movies as well? “Movies are my cousin Russell Crowe’s forte.  I’m happier spending my free time with my folks on the beach and playing golf. However, I will be seen in a movie called ‘Victory’.’’

Blu-Ray review of Master and Commander - Thanks, Allison

The Indian Wine Academy: Maison Pierre de Maison Sula -- (Hugh) Ryman's experience making wine in Provence was the inspiration for the latest wine film, 'A Good Year', based on Peter Mayle's novel of the same name, released in October, 2006. The film, starring Russell Crowe, tells the story of a young city banker who moves from England to Provence, where his uncle has willed him a winery. He ends up upgrading the winery, making plonk into a successful wine business - Thanks, Allison

May 5

YouTube: Cute video of the winning Souths game - Russell chewing gum - Thanks, Cindy

The Daily Telegraph: Russell Crowe text has Jason Taylor breathing easy -- The coach said he had received a text message from the club's Hollywood owner Russell Crowe late Sunday which said "the skies will be bluer on Monday".

Reposting - That lovely framed picture of a pensive Russell sent me by a Crowe fan

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May 4

Portland [Maine] Press Herald: A young actress lives the dream in the Big Apple -- "...That said, she had a blast filming "State of Play," her first appearance in a major movie with mega-stars. Scheduled for release in early 2009, "State of Play" is the film adaptation of a British TV miniseries about a newspaper's probe into the death of a congressman's mistress. Affleck plays the congressman, and Crowe is the journalist leading the probe. Kevin Macdonald, best known for directing "The Last King of Scotland," directs "State of Play." Lord has a minor but key role. She plays a street waif who comes across a piece of evidence that sets the investigation rolling." - Thanks, Allison

The Herald Sun: Crowe rejoices brave win over Cowboys - Thanks, Allison

Great news!!! The Brisbane Times: Rabbitohs turn it on for Rusty -- "Russell Crowe jetted in from Los Angeles this morning to watch his embattled Bunnies overcome another horror week to claim their first win of the season over North Queensland at ANZ Stadium. The Academy Award winner reportedly arrived at the ground just as the Rabbitohs scored their first try midway through the first half and, after pumping his fist in triumph during the 28-24 win, was among the first to congratulate the players in the dressing rooms. "He came into the dressing room and shook everyone's hands," said backrower David Kidwell, who was stripped of the co-captaincy last week after being one of five players to breach an alcohol ban. "He's as passionate as any player, and it was great to see him. Bit of a surprise actually." There was no great speeches, however, with Crowe making a hasty exit after singing along with the team song." (The same story appears in many Oz news media) - Thanks to all

May 3

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The Herald Sun: Russell Crowe speaks out - "I have spent many hours with Sir Ridley Scott while he is planning a huge film for Universal [Nottingham?]. If the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) deal is done, then he hopes to start that in August." He also says he should be home in Sydney today - Thanks, Maria

From Alison C: I saw an ad on the TLC network this evening that Russell will be on this coming Thursday's episode of "American Chopper" at 9 p.m. Here is the information from the show's website for May 8th: The motorcycle industry singles out OCC for a prestigious award. But with no production bikes in house, the crew scrambles to get more built for the award showcase. With mock-up underway, the Teutuls head south with some new bikes and a reunion with Russ

The Washington Post: Correcting a Colorblind View of the Treasures of Antiquity -- "For nearly two centuries, some scholars have been arguing that white-on-white and green-on-green were not the true tints of antiquity. The Parthenon in Athens and the Forum in Rome might have been almost gaudy. But such ideas have never trickled down, or even sideways: In Hollywood today, but also in many experts' talk, the ancient world comes off as monochrome. In Ridley Scot's "Gladiator," when Russell Crowe strides down the streets of ancient Rome, circa A.D. 180, he's backed up by the proper complement of bronzes and marbles. All of them are green or white.

Constant Crowe Updates:  Mariola has made a new multi-character/real Russell vid set to Bad Company's "Holy Water"!  Click here to go directly to her page!  Also, Cassy found a link on Biography's website called "Star Bites".  I've rendered the file featuring some Russell interviews over the years from the original vid into .wmv format.  Finally, the Constant Crowe Message Board has been migrated to Yuku so be sure to update your bookmark and for the latest Souths information, pix and videos visit the Bunnies Forum on the board!  Cheers, Darrin 

May 2

The Orlando Sentinel: For this TYG, fashion runs in the family -- "He picks up fashion tips off style Web sites such as thesartorialist.com, and by studying the dress quirks of designers Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Steven Stolman. He also is intrigued by the style of actor Russell Crowe, rap artist Kanye West and the young guys on The CW's Gossip Girl." - Thanks, Maria

This is NottinghamUK: Readers Poll -- Jack Nicholson has been named best ever Hollywood hellraiser by UK film fans... Gladiator star Russell Crowe was seventh with seven per cent. - Thanks, Allison

Thanks for all the links to pictures of Russell, Charlie and Tennyson. I am not posting them at this site.

Cindy Adams in the NY Post: With a Russell mention : AUSTRALIAN director Scott Hicks, whose "Shine" made Geoffrey Rush a star, is filming a drama Down Under with Clive Owen. Is it like Mel Gibson in "Mad Max" or Terence Stamp in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"? He said, "In between, but definitely not like Russell Crowe's 1994 gay love story 'The Sum of Us.' " . . . Summer '09 brings Leslie Uggams in the Stewart Lane-produced B'way musical "Lena." Lena Horne knows about this life story but, wheelchair-bound, is receiving no one connected with the project. - Thanks, barbiecat

May 1

PC World:Apple on Thursday announced that new movie releases will be available for purchase on the iTunes Store the same day as they're available as their DVD release. - Apple is kicking off the new feature of the iTunes Store with new releases this week including "American Gangster," the crime drama starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe; and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," a drama based on the true story of French fashion editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, at the age of 43, suffered a debilitating stroke that left him almost entirely unable to move except to blink his left eye. - Thanks, Allison

Seattle pi: Watch This: 'The Fall of the Roman Empire' -- 179 minutes. Unrated. -- Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott's Roman adventure "Gladiator" borrowed liberally from the story line of this 1964 epic with an all-star cast including Alec Guinness, Sophia Loren, James Mason, Christopher Plummer and Omar Sharif. Director Anthony Mann's tale traces the power struggle and political decline that emerges after Rome's emperor, Marcus Aurelius, picks his adopted son to succeed him rather than his unstable biological son. The extras for the two- and three-DVD set come with five making-of segments and commentary with producer Samuel Bronston's son. The three-disc set also has five historical films about ancient Rome, six production stills and a reproduction of the souvenir booklet from the film's premiere.

Ivani has found a pattern-maker page for needlework and cross stitch. She made a pattern of Ben Wade HERE (You can do smaller sizes)

Having some creative fun... (updated)

Real Footy: OK, IT'S Fantasy Football League time again! Please check your coats and pessimism at the door on your way into the Field Of Dreams, high up in the Hollywood Hills. And don't forget to grab your footy Record and a hot pie of imagination. --- The Back Six: Russell Crowe: Was reinstated as a player after a brief stint as coach, when his tendency to smash phones was deemed excessive by president Brando. Russell's focus at training and during games gives him a prickly demeanour, but his teammates love his gladiatorial courage.

The Hollywood Reporter: America Ferrera joins 'Invisible' -- "...Endeavor put together the project, which will be produced by Jana Edelbaum's iDealPartners Film Fund, the New York entity that's also behind the Uma Thurman comedy "Motherhood" and Lionsgate's Russell Crowe crime-saga "Tenderness."

April 30

The Australian: Editorial (Boo Hiss!!) - Any bunny can win an Oscar -- "...Then again, when it comes to the Oscars, the field is considerably wider. Premierships are restricted to the 16 clubs and their respective players who take the field in the NRL. Oscars are available to anyone who fancies themselves as an actor, which helps explain why the likes of Helen Hunt and Jeremy Irons [!!!] have gongs. And that should give hope to all Souths supporters, particularly Crowe. Because if Hunt and Irons can win Oscars, then surely a premiership is not beyond even Souths." - Thanks, Allison

Having some creative fun...

Dangerlion Blog: Je taime -- I’m writing my final paper in “Contemporary French Cinema.”  I’m investigating the “cinema du blockbuster” that is now prevalent in France. ... “Who directed ‘A bout truffaut mon’?” I asked, but again she wasn’t sure.  “Aren’t you the film student?” she remarked.  “An actor in the film?” I asked insistently.  Her face lit up.  “Russell Crowe!”  I was perplexed.  I wasn’t aware Russell Crowe was a cast member in any recent French productions.  I sounded out the film’s title and then…I understood.  The French expatriate’s favorite film was not French at all; it was actually 2002 Academy Award Best Picture-winner “A Beautiful Mind.”  The film, whose $60 million budget was financed by Hollywood studio Universal Pictures, was shot in New York and New Jersey by Ron Howard, former child star-cum-director of highly-visible and large-budgeted studio films (i.e. “Apollo 13,” “The DaVinci Code”).(Wikipedia.org)  “Really?”  I asked, failing to mask the inherent pretense.  She responded defensively, “I don’t like French movies.  They’re so boring.  I love Russell Crowe.”  Unbeknownst to me at the time, this was a great introduction to contemporary French cinema. - Thanks, Cindy

The LA Times: Can Leo actually hurt a script sale? "-- A 'meaningful' attachment is always a plus in our minds, because it's one piece of the puzzle closer," says Derek Haas, who penned "3:10 to Yuma" and "Wanted" with writing partner Michael Brandt. " 'Meaningful' meaning there's a handful of guys, an even smaller handful of actresses, and a handful of directors that a studio would say, 'We're going to go make this movie with this guy, just get us a script that we can greenlight.' Now, if it was a mid-level guy or a mid-level director, then there is a downside, because all of a sudden you're in a game where maybe the studio doesn't want to make a movie with that guy. So you're just eliminating potential buyers."

From Jean L: "I am in South Korea for a few weeks teaching pilates and I got a bit lost yesterday looking for a temple... but I did find this poster that I thought you might find amusing!"

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