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Here's quite a diversity of news from Helper/Correspondent Darlene Sullivan:
Linda Hamilton attended the opening night of "Romeo and Juliet," featuring
a multi-ethnic cast, at the Ahmanson Theater in Hollywood. The
post-performance party guests included David Birney, Angela Bassett, and
Angelica Houston. From The Hollywood Reporter.
Heath Ledger (Roar") has been chosen as ShoWest's 2001's male star of
tomorrow. He's currently shooting "White Feather" opposite Kate Hudson
(Goldie Hawn's daughter) and will next be seen in the action-adventure film
"A Knight's Tale." The ShoWest award date is March 8, 2001 in Las Vegas.
>From Variety.
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Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" - The Walt Disney Co. is planning to
release five large-format films in the next few years including a retooled
"Beauty and the Beast" for Imax theaters scheduled for March 8, 2002. The
company's release of "Fantasia-2000" has taken in $64 million worldwide in
just 75 theaters which indicated there is a giant-screen market. There are
221 Imax theaters in 28 countries, including 110 in the United States.
Disney's Feature Animation spent a year in large-format production on
"Beauty," enhancing the image and refining the characters faces,
backgrounds and special effects. A never-before-seen musical sequence has
been added the features the song "Human Again." Written for the original
1991 release, the song was storyboarded but never animated until now.
Compiled from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
"The Terminator" News - The French videogame giant, Infogames, is near a
buy for the videogame rights to the "Terminator" franchise. Infogames is
bidding between $9 million and $10 million for rights to four "Terminator"
movies, including two films that have yet to be produced.
That's about the same fee Infogames paid for the rights to "The Matrix"
franchise. Infogames also owns videogame rights to the hits "Men in Black
2" and its animated TV series, "La Femme Nikita" in all its movie and TV
incarnations, "Peanuts," "Mission Impossible 1&2" and the animated series
of "Superman" among many others.
In 1996, Infogames acquired Ocean which owned the videogame rights to the
first two "Terminator" movies, and Infogames has been working to secure
exclusive rights to "Terminator 3," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger for
release next year, and a possible "Terminator 4" movie. From Variety.
Darlene Sullivan
Thanks, Darlene!
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>From Judy Adams, who sent so much various info this week that I've
arbitrarily elevated her to the status of Helper/Correspondent:
Ron Perlman's movie, "Enemy at the Gates" opens March 16th nationwide.
Enemy at the Gates (2001)
Drama and Romance.
Rated R for strong graphic war violence and some sexuality.
Starring: Jude Law, Ed Harris, Joseph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz.
Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Produced by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Written by Alain Godard and Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: March 16, 2001 Nationwide
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story and set against the siege of Stalingrad during
World War II, this is the epic tale of a young Russian sharpshooter,
Vassili, who becomes a legend when a savvy political officer makes him the
hero of his propaganda campaign. Their friendship is threatened when both
men fall in love with a beautiful female soldier. As the battle for the
city rages, Vassili faces his ultimate challenge when the Nazi command
dispatches its most elite marksman to hunt down and kill the man who has
become the hope of all Russia. Their fierce and astonishing duel will help
shape the course of history.
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Judy also notes that B&B episode videos are again becoming available. I
haven't had a chance to check it out myself, but Judy has put a link on the
"front" page of her website that provides the information for those
interested:
http://www.geocities.com/Cat_412J/index.html
Thanks for all the fish, Judy! (A Hitchhiker's Guide/Douglas Adams [no
relation, I think] joke.)
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Helper Tom Witt has a couple of heads-ups regarding the Linda Hamilton
website (http://www.lhow.com):
"If you check the News section of the Linda Hamilton Online website, it
says that Linda's movie "Bailey's Mistake" will be on ABC March 18. Also in
the News section of the Linda Hamilton Online website is a review of
Linda's new film, Skeletons in the Closet."
Tom adds, "Oh by the way. In today's (February 24) edition of Classic
Alliance of Beauty and the Beast, the "What's New" section says that Ellen
Geer [Mary] will be performing some of her original music at clubs in
California on March 2 and March 17."
Nan again. I refer you to the CABB website
(http://www.rtchaos.com/cabb/cabb.html) for whatever further details there
may be-place, time, etc.
Thanks, Tom! I appreciate your relays, since they're the only way this
information reaches me, to pass along.
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Occasional supplier of vivid, timely photos Albert Ortega posted to say
that Ortega Photo now accepts credit cards via Paypal. Mr. Ortega says, "So
if you have been holding back from getting those latest Perlman
pics...e-mail my wife Maya at mayamoe@aol.com as she handles my business
now." Mr. Ortega rightly points out that those who have ordered his photos
in the past can vouch for their quality. So can those who have seen his
candids of B&B people online, a kindly contribution to the fandom.
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Helper Kathy Battershell says, "Even though the Emmys are next weekend,
they gave out some awards last Sun. This week on Entertainment Tonight on
Mon (I tape and watch all at once) they announced that Beah
[Richards-Narcissa] won best guest supporting actress (not sure of the
title) on "The Practice". Tomorrow's episode. WOW."
Thanks for this VERY welcome news, Kathy!
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Simon Huggins, Webmaster of the Helpers Network UK website
(http://www.arctan.demon.co.uk/helpers.htm), announces changes:
Here is a summary of the changes:-
February 2001
Helper's Eye: February issue of HNUK newsletter.
Nan Dibble's Updates: 2nd Jan, 14th Jan, 22nd Jan, 28th Jan, 4th Feb, 11th
Feb, 18th Feb from this year, and history from last year: 5th March 2000 to
4th September 2000.
Episodes: Beauty and the Beast Companion: Series 1, Episodes 4, 5, 6 and 7
Also new author address details.
Epilog Journal: Series 1 Episode 4 (No Way Down) and Episode 5 (Masques).
General: Reorganized homepage - including new site search facility.
Merchandise: Rita Davies' Chatterbox Letterzine relaunched. Mitzi Lewis'
Fanzines. JoAnn Baca's Anthology: The First Time I Loved Forever.
New Other section: Sherry Brandon clearing out old memorabilia. Granda
Studios release Dickens of London starring Roy Dotrice. Bedtime Stories by
Karen-Mason-Richardson.
Fan's Literature: Tyger, Tyger by Rhonda Collins and A Small Sense of
Freedom by Inês Costa.
Links: Updated Beauty & The Beast British Fan Club (broken link). Updated
TunnelRing email address and home page. New link to Roy Dotrice web site.
Avril Bowles' Official Edward Albert Web Site
Letters: 1 new letter from author of Beauty And The Beast Companion
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Helper Patricia Thomas would like to help Martha Carothers (not online),
who bought a copy of the 1989 edition of the B&B comic #8 by Wendy Pini
[sounds like one of the graphic novels, to me]--frustratingly lacking its
last page. Would someone who has this graphic novel (I suspect it's Night
of Beauty.but not for CERTAIN) be willing to photocopy the final page and
send it to her? Or sell her your copy? If so, or for further details,
e-mail Pat Thomas (who's acting as go-between) at grandmom@apex.net.
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Some months ago, somebody was trying to contact B&B writer Ann R. Brown. I
now have a new address for her...but of course have forgotten in the
interim who it was who needed this information. Anyone wishing to contact
Ann (via snail mail) should post me for details.
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Here are the Sightings for this week from Helper/Correspondent Maxine
Mayer, with substantial contributions from Judy Adams and Elaine/Asta.
Saturday, February 24
12:30 p Linda Hamilton in Color of Courage (USA)
1 p Ron Perlman in The Island of Dr. Moreau (FOX)
6:15 p Delroy Lindo (Isaac Stubbs, "No Way Down") in Soul of the Game (HBO)
8 p Joseph Campanella (Dr. Peter Alcott) in That's Life (recurring
character) (CBS)
Sunday, February 25
10 a Ron Perlman in The Trial of Old Drum (Animal Planet)
3 p Ron Perlman in ep of Magnificent 7 (TNN)
11 p Jay Acovone (Joe Maxwell) in Quicksand: No Escape (COURT)
1 a Beauty and the Beast (ODY)
Monday, February 26
12:20 p Ron Perlman in Happy Texas (Starz E)
2:05 p Ron Perlman in The Ice Pirates (Starz E)
Tuesday, February 27
4:30 p Edward Albert in When Time Ran Out (Action Max)
Wednesday, February 28
11:40 p Edward Albert in The Domino Principle (ENC Mystery)
11 p Ron Perlman in ep of Magnificent 7 (TNN)
3:55 p Linda Hamilton in King Kong Lives (TMC)
12:01 a Ellen Geer (Mary) in Heart Like a Wheel (Fox MC)
Thursday, March 1
10:35 p Ron Perlman in Frogs for Snakes (TMC)
Friday, March 2
Nothing of interest noted.
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