This is the news for March 26 from Nan Dibble and Helpers' Network Hotline
for fans of Beauty and the Beast. To contact me by e-mail, post to
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First up, Gwen Lord has an announcement combined with an invitation:

"Masquerades 2000 Beauty and the Beast convention will be held this year
from September 30 to October 1 in Nottingham, England.
If anyone attending is the least bit artistic and create items to sell,
then please consider making items to sell at the convention. There is a
need for any item you can produce, whether you're able to produce much or
little. There are quite a few attending, who feel because they could only
produce 5 or 6 items, it wouldn't be worth having a dealer's table.. WRONG!
I'm setting a new standard here, to help all B&B fans, in saying there will
be NO CHARGE for the use of a dealer's table or a small part of one. Bring
your goods along and set up your stall.sell your stuff, and then do other
things. PLEASE, bring items to sell, sell them, and help keep alive our
dream. I welcome those who can bring masses of goods to sell, and I welcome
anyone who may only have one item to sell. I look forward to a bumper crop
of items we can all enjoy.

Thank you so much.

Gwen Lord"

For additional information on Masquerades 200, send to:

Gwen Lord
6 Meadow Lane
Leasingham, Sleaford, Lincs, England NG34 8LL

or check the Helpers Network UK website at
http://www.arctan.demon.co.uk/helpers.htm
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A tantalizing note from Helper/photographer Al Ortega reports that he saw
Ron Perlman on Friday at the premiere for Price of Glory. Al continues, "I
will hopefully see him tomorrow at the IFP/Spirit Awards. I will keep you
posted."

Thanks, Al!
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Speaking of Price of Glory, Helper/Correspondent Darlene Sullivan reports
that initial reports on that movie are not good.

Darlene says,
"Ron Perlman's film, "The Price of Glory," starring Jimmy Smits, received a
solid pounding by the film critic in Variety. Smits made an unfortunate
choice for his first movie role after leaving his hit TV series "NYPD
Blue." Here is a digest of the Variety review - The film is an earnest but
flatfooted saga about a Mexican-American former boxer who obsessively
pushes his three sons into the ring in search of the success he never
enjoyed. Good intentions are all this TV-style yarn has going for it as it
moves predictably and telegraphs all its punches. The film, which closed
the Santa Barbara Film Festival, may hold some appeal for Latino audiences
in the Southwest will fold after a couple of rounds in the national movie
circuit. The screen writer's script is obvious and contrived, the director
hit the script's major points with numbing repetitiveness.... Smits plays
Arturo Ortega, the father of three sons who seem likely to be major boxing
stars but Ortega's rash, stupid and self-defeating ways mess things up for
all three boys. Smits is required to carry the entire undertaking on his
determined shoulders and makes the best of a trying situation. Ron Perlman
plays Nick Everson, a big time boxing promoter who makes overtures to
Smits' three sons because he smells major paydays with them down the line.
Obstinate Ortaga resists Everson which makes the middle son break free to
sign with Everson with results that are initially unfortunate and
ultimately tragic. For Ron Perlman fans, the best thing about the movie
appears to be that he doesn't die in this one."
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For those interested in the ins and outs of TV writing, Michael Cassutt (he
was, with his brother, co-author of the episode "Fever") now has what
appears to be a regular column on the Science Fiction Weekly website.
Though his credits with B&B aren't mentioned, he's done quite a lot of
science fiction/fantasy script writing and has trenchant opinions to offer
on the business of writing for television and the vagaries of the networks.
X-Files fans (he's written for that series, too), will find it interesting,
too. The URL is: http://www.scifi.com/sfw/current/cassutt.html.
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From the LA2K ConCom, several messages (I've combined two auction notices
that repeated information):

Dear Beauty and the Beast Fans:

We have started MANY new auctions! And the last FOUR only have 4 days left!

These auctions are to raise money solely to pay for celebrities at the
convention. The more money we raise, the better chance YOU have to see many
stars from the show.

The new items are:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=293059661 "Love
Letters" Playbill autographed by Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. Very rare!
Includes ticket stub from the August 1, 1991 performance at the Canon
Theater in Beverly Hills. Ron and Linda have autographed the playbill over
their bios in the program. Excellent condition. Shipping is $3.20 for
domestic Priority Mail, contact seller for international shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=293060452 Assorted
Beauty and the Beast stationery. Photo does not do justice. Includes from
left 13 sheets of Vincent/Catherine in pastel colors, 11 sheets of Vincent
in pink (includes envelopes!), 3 sheets of Vincent with candle on antique,
9 sheets of Catherine/Vincent heart in light grey and 60 sheets of Bright
Lights Big Kitty in assorted colors. All in excellent condition. First
three designs are 8 1/2 x 11, last two are approximate half sheets.
Shipping is $3.20 for domestic Priority Mail, contact seller for
international shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=293061054
"Heartsounds II" anthology zine edited by Lynne Gutshall. Fabulous! artwork
by Lynne Gutshall. Stories and poetry by Linda Melnick, Rebecca Story,
Karen Mitchell, Sharon Wells, Edith Crowe and others. Classic, 8 1/2 x 11,
180 pages. Did we mention the Fabulous! artwork? ;-) Shipping is $3.20 for
domestic Priority Mail, contact seller for international shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=293061653 Two black
and white drawings...one by one of the best in Beauty and the Beast fandom,
Beth Blighton, entitled "The Warrior" from 1989 and the other of Ron
Perlman by the infamous Dragon from 1991. Both 11 x 14. Excellent condition
and ready for framing. Shipping is $3.20 for domestic Priority Mail,
contact seller for international shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=293063727 Olive
green pullover sweater with brown fur and leather straps. Very unusual
costume worn on the 1987-90 hit CBS series, Beauty and the Beast, starring
Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. Costume created by Emmy winner Judy Evans.
Excellent condition. Size XLish. Shipping is $8.00 for domestic Priority
Mail, contact seller for international shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290005458 Fan
produced artwork from the hit CBS television series, Beauty and the Beast,
starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. "The Tear", black and white
"Vincent" in dark shadow crying a single tear by acclaimed artist Lynette
Combs. Beautifully framed and matted, art is 11" x 17", with frame 16" x
20". Not a good photograph of the art, sorry!

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290012785 Innovation
comics of episode #1 and #2 of the hit CBS television series, Beauty and
the Beast, starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. High quality art. #1 is
still factory sealed and is the bonus poster edition. Both are in excellent
condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290017263 Oatmeal
cable knit pullover vest worn on the 1987-90 hit CBS series, Beauty and the
Beast, starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. Costume created by Emmy
winner Judy Evans. Excellent condition. Size XL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290023641 Cat Tales
I: "To Catch a Falling Star"; Cat Tales II: "I Dreamed..."; and Cat Tales
III: "Lost & Found" "Be Mine, Valentine" by Kimberly Prosser and Lisa
Swope. Three digest sized zines. Q-fer says: (I): 12/90. V/O, PG, 71 p.
This series often assumes a universe in which neither Catherine nor Diana
has ever been involved with V. Here, V's involved in a relationship with
another woman. A most unusual story, well worth reading. (II) 2/91. V/O,
V/C, PG, 71 p, cover art only. In this volume (all by Prosser), adult V
recollects how, at a shy 22, he took an unwed, pregnant childhood friend,
Charisse - eventually Samantha's mother - into his absolute and loving
protection. Also "Touch of the Beast," a brief account of Catherine's
decision to move Below. (III) Never reviewed but flyer reads: '...short
stories with Vincent, in an alternate universe where he and Catherine
haven't met. Helper Stacy is terrified of Vincent, but is forced to work
with him to save lives.'" All in excellent condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290026545 Light and
Cloudshadows 6", a Beauty and the Beast TV series by Kim Prosser & Lisa
Swope. 1992. V/D, PG. 8 x 11, 131 p, much art, smallish print. Q-fer says:
Continues to be an impressive, must-have series of zines. This one is
definitely 4th season, with some young Vincent material, as well. The
standout story here is Swope's "Homecoming," showing the aftermath of V's
return to the tunnels with his son, whom he frustratingly can't
hold-because his hands were so badly burned, wrenching the door off
Gabriel's cage. Devin and Diana to the rescue! Well researched, well
dramatized, and entirely convincing. And, for fans of industrial-strength
cute, there's Jacob's antics in "F is for Fhwy!" by Prosser." Good condition.

The others are:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286668490 entitled
"Beauty and the Beast TV Authentic Costume #3". Samantha's (actress Marcie
Leeds) grey fleece pullover shirt with leather patchwork. Samantha written
on collar. Great looking piece! Female size (approximately) medium.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286669009 entitled
"Beauty and the Beast TV Better Worse Script" signed and numbered (#31) by
Coordinating Producer David Schwartz. "For Better or Worse" was a script
written by David Schwartz, Ron Perlman and their partner, Alan Smithee. It
was pitched to series Creator Ron Koslow and shelved for a possible later
date which never came due to the cancellation. Sorry about the bad scan. It
reads" BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: "For Better Or Worse" Teleplay by Alan
Smithee. Copyright 1988. David's signature is in lower left corner. Great
condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286669425 entitled
"Beauty and the Beast TV Terrible Angel Script". Actual script from the
show - draft dated August 3, 1987. Was later aired as Terrible Savior
(episode #2). Possibly has dialog and scenes not heard or seen in the final
episode.
Not a copy! Great condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286670121 entitled
"Beauty and the Beast TV Life Without Zine". "A Life Without Limits"
anthology zine edited by Margaret Davis. From 1990, rated PG, 8 1/2 x 11,
214 pages. Q-fer says: "Stories centered on the premise that, after the
Trilogy, Vincent and Catherine fall asleep in his chamber and have a series
of dreams. Lions figure prominently in two; one is a Regency romance with
manor houses; one is Egyptian, with Catherine presented to the new pharaoh,
lion-headed V. You get the idea. Stories are all competently done and quite
uniform in quality." Stories and poems by Margaret Davis, Gina Alkazian,
Beth Druhan, Lucy Green, Roxanne Koogler, MariLynn (who is now a
multi-published author of romance and romantic suspense novels), Linda
Mooney, Kay Simon, Sharon Wells and others. Lots of art by Phyllis Berwick,
Dragon, Barb Gipson, Judy Ley, Rita Terrell, Holly Riedel, Star and many
others. Good condition.

As usual, all of the auctions are held through eBay. You must be a
registered user of eBay to participate in this auction. Registering is
free, SAFE, easy and without strings attached. For more information, please
visit http://www.ebay.com.

Thank you and happy bidding!
LA2K Convention Committee
http://members.aol.com/la2k/la2khome.html
LA2K@aol.com
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Dear Beauty and the Beast Fans,

This year's conzine will include a memorial page to fans who have passed
on. Below is a list of those folks we know about but you'll see some
information is missing - please supply the birth and passing dates and
where the fan was from.

If you have additional people you wish to add to the list or can fill in
any gaps, please let us know.

These names appear on the B&B Memorial Site at
http://www.mindspring.com/~lcmoore99/mem/. We will update this site as well
with any new information you give us.

- Sara Conklin; Ft. Myers, FL; 9/23/47 - 3/17/97 - John Dupriest
- Ann George
- Dianne Hellerling; Denver, CO; 4/15/55 - 7/16/94 - Mary E. Johnson
- Edward Miles; Tulsa, OK; 12/30/41 - 4/27/94 - Sue Prince; Stoke-On-Trent,
UK; - 11/95 - Andrew Rodriguez III; Ithaca, NY; 3/26/58 - 11/6/93 - Diane
Scheinman; York, PA; 4/20/25 - 10/21/99 - Becky Vaughn; Belleville, IL
- June Cohee Way; Brownsburg, IN; - 6/17/99 - Shirlea Hatcher; Vallejo, CA;
1/11/19 12/2/99

Thank you for your help.

LA2K
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Greetings, Beauty and the Beast Fans!

We wish to thank you all for contributing so many stories and poetry to the
conzine! However, we still need artwork and we will take submissions until
April 15. The rules are:

Submit a copy; if selected, we will ask you to send an original.
G or PG preferred.
All work will be considered.

Mail to:

Taura Scott
6414 N. Reno Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
or email mewse@earthlink.net
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We also want to remind you that the deadline for placing ads in the conzine
is May 31. To place an ad in the conzine, indicate whether 1/4 page, 1/2
page, or full page. The rates are:

Full Page: $50.00
1/2 Page: $30.00
1/4 Page: $15.00

Already typeset preferred, but not essential.

Make checks payable to: A Distant Shore II

Mail to:

A Distant Shore II - Conzine Ad
P. O. Box 1851
Studio City, CA 91614
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If you wish to register for the optional add-on day, "Thursday in the Park
with Vincent", you MUST do so by June 15. We need to have a head count by
this date.
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And don't forget that for the next month we will be taking submissions for
t-shirt art for our official convention t-shirt. Deadline for submissions
is April 15, 2000. Line art, computer art . . . anything in 2 dimensions,
as long as it hasn't appeared elsewhere before.

Art can be in black and white, or in color. All color art must be available
in both full color and 4 color.

Entries will be judged by majority vote of Carousels and Caverns Community.
Runners up will be asked permission to use their art in the conzine.

E-mail your submissions to this address (LA2K@aol.com), or snail-mail it to
Lisa Bock, 3944 Kentucky Drive, #12, Hollywood, CA 90068.
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Sponsorship deadline is April 1; for full details visit our website or
write to:

Cecelia Pitts
Convention Sponsorship
P. O. Box 5127
Culver City, CA 90231-5127
MsPede@aol.com
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The "A Distant Shore II: Remember Love" Calendar Project is going to be
quite wonderful. If you would like to be notified regarding the price for
this publication which will include contributions from some of fandom's
most famous artists and writers, please email MsPede@aol.com and state you
would like to be notified of the Calendar's publication or send an S.A.S.E.
to:
Cecelia Pitts
Calendar Project
Post Office Box 5127
Culver City, CA 90231-5127

It would be most helpful if you would let us know if you are interested in
the Calendar so that we will have a rough estimate of how many to publish.
This will be a limited, one-time only print run and the proceeds will go to
the convention charity.
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Our Official Travel Agent, Peggy Hape, at Arroyo Palms Travel is standing
by ready to make your travel plans to the convention!

Arroyo Palms Travel has contracted with American Airlines to offer you 10%
discounts off any available US & Canadian flights booked by 60 days prior
to the convention (roughly May 1, 2000) and 5% discounts off any available
US & Canadian flights booked thereafter up to the convention. International
travelers will be entitled to the 5% discount only on any available fare
(this also includes American Airlines affiliated airlines).

Additionally, Arroyo Palms has additional ways of providing discounts, such
as coupons, with most other airlines, and they will use whatever discount
is better for YOU, the conventioneer!  Peggy will work all the angles
available to her to get the lowest possible fares for the attendees
regardless of point of origin. So you really can't lose by calling Peggy
Hape at Arroyo Palms Travel.

Peggy is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific
Time. Be sure to ask for her specifically and tell her you want to book a
flight to the Beauty and the Beast convention. Her numbers are:
800-672-7847 (toll free), 661-265-9218, or 661-265-7202 (fax).

Remember, your first choice airport to fly in to is the Burbank Airport
(BUR). Your second choice should be Los Angeles International (LAX).

Make your reservations today!
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And don't forget the ongoing Auctions to raise money for the Celebrity
Fund. These auctions have become more frequent in the last couple of weeks
thanks to some wonderful fans who have donated parts of their collections.
We wish to thank everyone for their contributions in helping us to have a
better chance of bringing many celebrities to the convention. Please visit
the convention website at http://members.aol.com/la2k/la2khome.html for
more information on the auctions.
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A Helper who did not append his/her name to the post alerts us to when
Linda Hamilton's newest project will air: "In the LifetimeTV website they
describe the Lifetime Movie for April in which Linda Hamilton stars: Sex
and Mrs. X. Premiers Monday, April 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Linda Hamilton and
Jacqueline Bisset star in "Sex and Mrs. X," an exotic drama that explores
how one woman regains her sense of self through a sexual reawakening."
Thanks, Helper!
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Here are the Sightings from Helper/Correspondent Maxine Mayer

Saturday, March 25
8 a Adrian Paul (Dimitri, "Ashes, Ashes") in Love Potion No. 9 (COM)
2 p John Diehl (Vernon, "The Hollow Men") in A Climate for Killing (UPN)
6 p Lance Henriksen (Snow, "Snow") in The Day Lincoln Was Shot (TNN)
2 a Ray Wise (Tom Gunther, the pilot) in Swamp Thing (USA)
2:40 a Ray Wise in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (TNT)

Sunday, March 26
5 p Ron Perlman in Magnificent 7 (TNN)
8 p Piper Laurie (mother, "A Gentle Rain") in The Faculty (SHO)

Monday, March 27
Nothing of interest noted.

Tuesday, March 28
8:05 p Ron Perlman in Stephen King's "Sleepwalkers" (TBS)

Wednesday, March 29
10 p Ron Perlman in Mag 7 (TNN)

Thursday, March 30
9 p Linda Hamilton, Lance Henriksen in The Terminator (SCI)
1 a Linda Hamilton, Lance Henriksen in The Terminator (SCI)

Friday, March 31
Nothing of interest noted.
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If it's news and has to do with Beauty and the Beast, please think of the
Hotline and relay. We're all in this together, keeping the dream of Beauty
and the Beast alive however we can. Beast wishes, be well, and goodbye.


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