September 30
Crave On Line: Exclusive: RZA on 'The Man with the Iron Fist' - "...So he’s [RC] a serious man. He’s a master of his craft and he gets really involved with what he does so I’m sure he’s going to get really involved in this and he’s going to deliver something to us that’s going to please us." - Thanks, Maria
Film-Related - YouTube fun - the 100 cheesiest movie quotes of all time
Perth Now: Russell Crowe puts sons before X-Factor -
TRC has super sized N3D poster - Thanks, Mary Anne, Tamara
USA Today: Sketches of Ridley Scott's work inform his moviemaking (Ridley wants an RH sequel) - Thanks, Cindy
September 29
Film Related - The NY Times obit for Arthur Penn - what a varied, exciting career! [personal note: My daughter, in high school, played Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker]
Cinema Blend: Russell Crowe Echoes Steve McQueen In New Next Three Days Poster - Thanks, Steph, Allison
PR Newswire: Robin Hood' Tops Weekly Blockbuster(R) Hit List of Top 10 Renting DVDs - Thanks, Allison
More Russell at Twitter - Re TOFOG tour: @lolafalana7 Venues are being booked, who knows ,this tour might actually happen.Haven't seen any of Adrian's doco's [ed note: I have it taped and will watch it ASAP. See Sept 27, this news page]
Russell at Twitter on the N3D promo tour: russellcrowe - "I've seen my future (N3D sched) NY,LA,PAR,MAD,MUN,LON in betweenTOK 4 RH. I ran out of things to say in interviews around 1998,what to do?"
Advertising Age: Why Do Most Movie Websites Suck?
September 28
Firstshowing.net: New - The Next Three Days Poster - Thanks, Mary Anne (Click on image for larger size)
http://twitter.com/ronanofficial (Ronan Keating - http://www.ronankeating.com/) -- # Hi Russell hope ya get this Tweet. I would love for ya to come to X factor on Sunday and support my 2 artists. From Ronan. X about 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
***** The Hollywood Reporter: Paul Haggis eyeing 'Equalizer' script -- EXCLUSIVE: Film reteams 'Crash' director, Russell Crowe --- Fresh off their collaboration on "The Next Three Days," Paul Haggis and Russell Crowe may be working together on a new project: "The Equalizer." Crowe has long been attached as a star and producer of the feature adaptation of the late-'80s TV series, and Haggis, who just directed Crowe in the upcoming Lionsgate thriller "Days," is negotiating to take on the script. While the direction of the feature version is still being plotted, the original CBS series concerned the exploits of a former secret agent turned vigilante who could be hired to right wrongs. - Thanks, Allison
The IMDb - My 10 Most Unforgettable Characters
The Herald Sun: James McNally has the X Factor, says Russell Crowe -- LATEST X Factor evictee James McNally thinks he was robbed when eliminated from Monday night's show - but is comforted by the knowledge that Russell Crowe agrees. -- Yesterday McNally, the contestant judge Kyle Sandilands said he "hated", was philosophical about it and grateful to Crowe for his support. Crowe tweeted: "I watch Australian X Factor and was very surprised at last nights [sic] bottom two. The two best voices in the competition." - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne
Related (Josh Brolin) -The trailer for the Coen Brothers True Grit
Yahoo Movies: 2010 Hollywood Movie Awards -- Stars of the Year Nominees (Russell at #1) - Thanks, Marie
September 27
Very Appropos --- NY Times - in a review of A Kid With a Camera and a Documenter by Adrian Grenier -- "...Perhaps the film’s best moment comes as he’s talking to one of these, Henry Jenkins, a professor of media studies at M.I.T., at a Red Sox game. -- “One of your jobs as a celebrity,” the professor is saying, “is to be the subject of gossip. When we gossip about someone, the person we’re gossiping about is actually less important than the exchange that takes place between us. We’re using that other person — the celebrity, the town whore, whatever — as a vehicle for us to sort of share values with each other.”
Underwire at Wired: How to Slice an Hour Out of a Ridley Scott Film - Thanks, Allison
From Darrin: Karin has capped the hi-def DVD version of Robin Hood and they're now ready at The Constant Crowe Gallery
September 25
The Herald Sun: The Girls are alright - (Dani looks so elegant)
From Cindy: Professional Evil, at MR, reports this mention of Russell in Wall Street 2. -- Went to see Wall Street Money Never Sleeps yesterday and there was a little Russell mention in it that I thought I would share. When Shia (well his character, but you know what I mean) is going to see Josh Brolin about something bad he shouldn't have done, his co-worker says 'Go in like Russell Crowe in Gladiator'. That got a few knowing laughs from a few ladies in the crowd. (Ed Note: Especialy when you think of American Gangster with Brolin as a REALLY bad guy.)
U of Mich - From 2007 - Celebrity Sighting at UofM - Russell Crowe makes an appearance at the UofM game.
Related: The SMH: The loneliness of the long-distance fan
The Guardian UK: The Power 100 top 20 -- Ridley Scott | No 15 -- Ridley Scott isn't on this list just for the films he has directed, but also for his guiding hand as a producer
Via Twitter re NRL - Russell cheers for The Dragons, who won their match ("4 very popular codes of football here,Aussie Rules (AFL) Rugby League (NRL) Rugby Union (Super 14) and A-League (soccer)")
DVD Talk: Robin Hood (2010) - Unrated Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
September 24
From the past - The Premiere in NYC of Cinderella Man, with my report and pics
From Tamara: The September calendar is up at TRC.
At Constant Crowe: More Robin Hood caps at The Gallery from Karin via the DVD promotion videos from around the 'net
A thoughtful entry from Alan Doyle's Tour account (You go, troubadour!)- Alan's from the road - Thanks, Lynda
Elizabeth Banks via Twitter: Thx, girl! Loved it too. RT @oliviawilde Just saw "Next Three Days" and was very proud. @russellcrowe and @ElizabethBanks you are fantastic.
September 23
The Vancouver Sun: Olympic medallist Heil's off-season highlights include meeting the Queen - Then it was off to Australia for summer training and an unexpected evening with Russell Crowe and friends when Gauthier took her to her first rugby game. - Thanks, Becks
September 22
Coffs Coast Advocate: Family thanks Coffs for wheelchair -- Russell Crowe donated a signed Rabbitohs jersey to be auctioned off. - Thanks, Steph
Via Twitter: Russell arrives at the farm: 9.28pm.Orara Valley, in the bush. The door is open, the chorus of frogs and bugs from outside is so loud it's almost parody
From Maria: The author Anne Rice has this to say in her facebook page: Anne Rice - Ridley Scott's ROBIN HOOD is an absolute triumph! The Blu Ray Director's Cut is a classic. Superb story, extraordinary acting, great script, and as alway with Ridley Scott, genius filmmaking. If you haven't seen it, you must! So satisfying, so brilliant, so romantic. Just loved it! - Thanks, Maria
Box Office Mojo: MPAA Ratings: 'Megamind,' 'The Next Three Days' - "The Next Three Days earned a PG-13 rating for "violence, drug material, language, some sexuality and thematic elements." This marked director Paul Haggis's first PG-13 movie, following R-rated releases Crash ($54.6 million) and In the Valley of Elah ($6.8 million). The action thriller, which finds Russell Crowe attempting to break his wife (Elizabeth Banks) out of jail, debuts Nov. 19 against Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part One)". Thanks, Maria
September 21
From Virginia: ReelzChannel Spotlight - Russell Crowe -- I have 2 clips from the show and I thought you might like to share them on Murph’s Place.We did a ReelzChannel Spotlight episode on Robin Hood (it will air again tonight at 5:30 EST http://www.reelzchannel.com/show/79/reelzchannel-spotlight/episodes) - How the large battles were staged in Robin Hood
Winnipeg Free Press: 'Robin Hood' co-stars Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle still acting like merry men - Thanks, Allison
Comingsoon.net: Exclusive Robin Hood Blu-ray and DVD Clip - Thanks Allison
Movieline: Paul Giamatti on His TIFF Triumph Barney’s Version, Playing Drunk and the Politics of Karma - Thanks, Allison
Movieweb: EXCLUSIVE: Arthur Max Talks Robin Hood - Allison
Moviefone Minute: I Shall Smite Thee With 'Robin Hood's' Sword! - Thanks, Sherezade
September 20
From Pam: Sports Illustrated’s September 13, 2010 issue has an excerpt from Susan Casey’s THE WAVE: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean. Russell has a brief mention for his narration of the documentary about Koby Abberton.
Kansas City.com: Ridley Scott's Robin Hood' mostly accurate about medieval life - Thanks, Gayle-Lynne
Female First UK: Janty Yates Talks Robin Hood - Thanks, Steph - DVD - Blu Ray available on September 21
Accidental Sexiness - Russell takes a stroll and a coffee break (love those Nikes)
Here are my grandson's pair - Thanks, Steph
From Russell on the Lazenby remarks from yesterday from the UK Express -- Dumbfounded by George Lazenby , stayed with him 1 night as his place was close to the car rental place I was picking a car up from the next morning. I was going on a road trip to see San Francisco,Reno and Death Valley. George did try to give me acting advice, continously, which I admit I ignored. Amazing the stories that people convince themselves about.
YouTube on Russell and The Man With The Iron Fist - Thanks, Sherezade
Also from YouTube from last year: 2009 Bathurst 1000 Russell Crowe Intro - Thanks, Sherezade
If you don't twit, I have made a page with the fans' Philly suggestions for the TOFOG tour. You can view it HERE - (newest at bottom) Add yours via e mail to me
September 19
Express.co.uk: The Bond That Time Forgot, George Lazenby-- At one point he was even Russell Crowe’s landlord. “Russell lived with me for three months when he didn’t have any money and we had the same agent. “He kept auditioning for jobs in LA but not getting hired because he kept doing the parts in an Aussie accent. I said: ‘You’ve got to do an American accent’, and he replied: ‘They didn’t ask me’. Now he’s a huge star but isn’t talking to me.”
I have made a page with the fans' Philly suggestions for the TOFOG tour. You can view it HERE - If you don't Twit, add yours via e mail to me
September 18
At Twitter - Russell tells us his schedule for the TOFOG tour next year:
Theoretical first date is May 10th 2011 theoretical last date June 4th 2011.20 shows. 10 minutes ago via web
This will take a couple of tweets, the city list (so far, still being debated) is this.. Dallas,Houston,Austin,NO,Nashville,DC,Philly (cont)
Pt 2 Boston,NY,TO,Chicago,Minneapolis,Winnipeg,Saskatoon,Calgary,Vancouver, Seattle,Portland,SF,LA 25 minutes ago via web (Thanks, penny)
Anyone on here from Philly?Lolafalana?Choosing tour venues,feel Electric Factory probably too big 4 May tour,suggestions at around 1000 cap? [ed note: If you like, you fans from Philly who don't Twit can e mail me with your suggestions. I will post here or pass along to Russell]
September 17
Kevin Durand at The MTV Movie Blog - 'Robin Hood' Star Kevin Durand Has Heard Sequel 'Rumblings' - Thanks, Judy
The Telegraph UK: Rafael Nadal's gladiatorial spirit puts the fallen sports stars to shame -- "My name is Rafael Nadal Parera, commander of my legions of fans, general of the sport of tennis, loyal servant to my coach and uncle Toni, son to Sebastián and Ana María, and I will always be avenged, in this set or the next." - Thanks, Steph
The NY Times Opinion (Character actors): They Had Great Character - Maury Chaykin is mentioned (I can think of so many others - Walter Brennan, Ned Beatty, M Emmet Walsh - on and on....) - Thanks, Ellen
Also in the Times, a review of Jack Goes Boating starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and American Gangster's John Ortiz
The Burlington Express: Great Big Sea in Burlington - Thanks, Allison
DVD Town: Robin Hood Blu-ray review - Thanks, Allison
ABC New.au: Oprah may crash fan's place -- Winfrey is coy on who her guests will be, although A-listers Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Baz Luhrmann are on "a list" of her favourite Australians, along with Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late wildlife warrior Steve 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin.
September 16
reelzchannel: Hollywood's Top Ten - Russell Crowe Movies -- We count down the top 10 Russell Crowe movies selected by movie fans - Thanks, Virginia
The NY Post: 'Robin Hood' hits DVD on September 21 - PopWrap - Thanks, Steph
off topic: Steve Martin on Twitter: The NY Times Arts Blog -- “It’s new to me,” he said. “I just started yesterday, or the day before. At first I thought, oh, this will be an awful thing to do. And then I actually talked to Tom Hanks, and he said it’s actually kind of fun. So I decided to try it. Now I lie awake at night, dreaming up Twitters. It’s a little bit of a problem.”
Two ads for the Ben Hur Production in Australia - One and Two -- Thanks, Caliope
September 15
Beginning page for The Man With The Iron Fist - Maybe a bit too early -- Russell on Twitter today: "I'm not officially on RZA's gig. He's a good friend,inspirational guy, we will see what happens." - Thanks, Maria, Cindy, Steph, Gayle-Lynne
Angelo Dundee at Eastsideboxing.com: J.S: And movie stars used to visit the gym? --- A.D: Actually, that’s an interesting thing. Boxing and boxers draws star quality. I had the pleasure of training Will Smith for the Ali movie, and I also worked with the greatest guy alive, Russell Crowe, for the movie Cinderella Man. And I found out, these guys [actors] work just as hard as fighters do. They’re special individuals and I respect them a lot more now that I’ve found that out. - Thanks, Cindy
TNT Magazine: Robin Hood: Directors Cut Edition is out on DVD & Blu-ray September 20. Here's what the star, Russell Crowe had to say about making the movie. - Thanks, Steph
YouTube: Very Young Russell Crowe - State Bank Commercial - 1990 - Thanks, Sherezade
EW: RZA trades in Method Man for Cinderella Man, snagging Russell Crowe for kung fu film - Thanks, Allison
I Watch Stuff: Why Not Put Russell Crowe in RZA's Kung Fu Movie -- God willing, that 30 Odd Foot of Grunts/Wu-Tang collaboration will at last be free to release its hot beats and sweet Crowe-noodlin' into our waiting ears. And if we're even luckier, maybe the two will start remaking the films of Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder.
September 14
MTV.com: Russell Crowe Joins RZA And Eli Roth For 'The Man With The Iron Fist' -- RZA, who writes and directs, will also have a starring role, as a weaponsmith in Feudal China. "That man will knock you out," he said of Crowe, adding, ""It's nerve-wracking [the idea of directing him]. He's a master of the craft. I'm quite sure that I may learn something from him."
Maybe some references to David Carradine and the old TV show - Kung Fu? - If that article in Eonline is true
Another account of RZA and Russell and Kung Fu
Oprah headed to Australia to shoot show (Will air in the USA in January 2011) -- The Smh: Oprah headed to Australia to shoot show
September 13
A new film??? -- Eonline.ca - Marc Malkin: Russell Crowe Unleashes Kung Fu Moves! - Thanks, Sherezade, Cindy
The Irish Independent: The mane man of the movies - When a principal actor has scenes on horseback, they need to look good -- as though they have many years of experience in the saddle. Russell Crowe is known to be one of the best horsemen in the business, and Angelina Jolie performed all her own stunts while riding side saddle in Tomb Raider. - Thanks, Cindy
Promo tour for TN3D should start -- when? October, or early November?
September 11 - We Remember
Visit the Crowe News Blog Spot - Updated. You can add your opinion and become a friend there
Vanity Fair Hollywood: My Botany Diary -- Craig Brown digs up the botany diary of “Russell Crowe.” (tongue in cheek) - Thanks, Susie K
Related: The SMH: The Joy of Sound - in Both Ears -- "IN WHAT his doctor has described as an "absolute miracle", the musician and children's television presenter Don Spencer has regained the hearing in his left ear after 20 years. The former Play School performer, whose daughter Danielle is married to Russell Crowe, stunned ear, nose and throat specialist Phillip Chang, who told him it just "isn't possible". Spencer lost hearing in the ear after bursting an eardrum mid-flight and then contracting an infection in it." - Thanks, Steph, Lyubka
From Darrin: Karin discovered 6 new featurettes from the Robin Hood DVD at Trailer Addict which I've made available for download at Constant Crowe. Karin also has capped the "Never Be Alone Again" vid which is ready at The Gallery.
From Caliope - Robin Hood Vids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5Pwfn-MFqU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00LlqPs_fLI
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/5180651/robin_hood_the_making_of_the_score/NY Times Fall Preview: Page 46 in hard copy - November
September 10
Wayne Independent: Reel Deal: Film vengeance is best served old (Scroll) - Thanks, Allison
The Northern Star: Art project inspired by Rabbitohs - Thanks, Allison
Related from last March: Vanity Fair Agenda: March 3 Vanity Fair and Brioni, and award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with award-nominee Lee Daniels and Gerard Butler, hosted the Artists for Peace & Justice Fundraiser (APJ) at Bar Nineteen 12 in the Beverly Hills Hotel. The swanky affair raised awareness and funds for APJ while celebrating the 65th anniversary of the fashion house Brioni. -
Click here for a video of the event. - Thanks, Mary Anne
My Thoughts on Twittering were merely my own - and really only thoughts, not a blue print for the future. I should have added that there are joys to be had there as well as dangers.
September 9
Accidental Sexiness: Russell walking in Sydney - Love that Yankees sweatshirt.
ET: A replay of part of Scott Grimes' video of Hide, featuring the Crowe kids and dad. Thanks, Becks
September 8
Universal Lands Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' And Plans Unprecedented Feature/Network TV Adaptation - Ron Howard has committed to direct the initial feature film, as well as the first season of the TV series that will follow in close proximity. Akiva Goldsman will write the film, and the first season of the TV series. Howard’s Imagine Entertainment partner Brian Grazer will produce, with Goldsman and the author. [Who would love to see Russell involved?] - Thanks, Cindy
The Hollywood Reporter International: RTL signs output deal with StudioCanal - COLOGNE, Germany -- German network RTL Television has signed a output deal with French major StudioCanal, giving RTL German broadcast rights to projects including 3-D animated feature "Sammy's Adventure: The Secret Passage" and Paul Haggis' thriller "The Next Three Days" starring Russell Crowe. - Thanks, Allison, Avril
From Judy: The October 2010 issues of the UK magazines "DVD and Blu-Ray Review" Issue #146 and "Empire" Issue #256 have reviews on the "Robin Hood" DVD and Blu-ray releases. (I haven't received either of these 2 magazines yet.) -- DVD and Blu-Ray Release Info For Robin Hood (The UK)
Comingsoon.net: One can vote on the Coming Soon website poll for the "holiday wide release" you are looking forward to the most. (Scroll in right column) The Next Three Days is a choice and it really needs some love, as it's at the bottom. Harry Potter, it's opening day competition is #1, of course... - Thanks, barbiecat
Loads of TN3D pics Here (Theiapolis.com)- Thanks to Darrin at Twitter
September 7
MTV Movies Blog: For 'The Next Three Days,' Russell Crowe Pulls A Gun In MTV's Fall Preview - Thanks, Gayle Lynne
Yahoo News: N.Zealand lets in Rocky Horror's Riff Raff: adviser
Russell at Twitter: "WestWorld purely a rumour, I've never been contacted about it. Dirt Music is still off in the never,never somewhere."
YouTube: "On August 9, 2010, a star-studded line-up of Australian artists performed at the State Theatre to benefit the Australian Children's Music Foundation. 'Dueting it for the Kids' was co-produced with Empire Touring and here you can watch Danielle Spencer, Steve Balbi and Peter Northcote perform 'Ashes to Ashes'. For more information about the ACMF, please visit www.acmf.com.au"
September 6
Pittsburgh Live: Take a trip through the Pittsburgh's celluloid past-- "The latest tribute to our city comes in "The Next Three Days." Set in Pittsburgh, the film features views of the Point, PPG Place and the Monongahela Incline. Oh yeah -- it stars Russell Crowe as a teacher and father who plots to break his wife out of prison after she is wrongly accused of murder." - Thanks, Allison - My page on Pittsburgh - a very personal connection
Literary connection to Pittsburgh's Mount Washington
This video moved Russell sent via a Twitter pal, and it will move you too. Look for background on Kristian Anderson at his site
2GB Radio Sydney - Audio - Alan Jones interviews Russell - news on TN3D (Promo tour) - Thanks, Mary Anne - Also available at Constant Crowe
From Gretchen - At a showing of George Clooney's film, "The American", they ran a preview for TN3D - looks good
NY Times: Lessons of the Summer Box Office -- Disney had a similar summer, with mistakes like “The Sorcerer’ Apprentice” and “Step Up 3D” dragging down profit from blockbusters like “Toy Story 3” and “Iron Man 2.” Universal Pictures could empathize: “Despicable Me” was a runaway hit, selling over $237 million in tickets, but “Scott Pilgrim,” “Get Him to the Greek” and “Robin Hood” all misfired. - Thanks, Kris C
September 5
BBC News: Italy's dilemma over commercialising the Colosseum - Thanks, Kris C
The Age: League HQ: Souths fall short, leaving Manly crowing
I have added a new event calendar. Settings updated - You should be able to add your event now. You may enter an event of your own (Click on "events" on the top left, then "new events"), but it MUST be Russell-Related. E mail me if you have problems posting an event
From CGee: The Dragons came out like a house on fire and Souths couldn’t recover. The score doesn’t tell the story, they didn’t gave up, they were just outplayed on this night. Dragons 38 Rabbitohs 24 - Rabbitohs Go Down to Dragons in Final Game for 2010 - Russell watching the warm-ups (Thanks, Steph)
September 4
Dogged Rabbitohs hoping for miracle at Brookvale - The SMH - Thanks, Steph
NZ Herald: High-profile tweets console Cantabrians - Thanks, Steph
September 3
New Zealanders - Be Safe - a shout out to my friend in Dunedin.
The Independent: Ridley Scott: 'I'm doing pretty good, if you think about it' - Thanks, Ellen
New book: Roman army related -Hannibal Rising - THE GHOSTS OF CANNAE -- Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic
Russell Crowe's Self-Directed Australia Tourism Ad (VIDEO) From The Huffington Post -- (Awful and obviously not Russell - Let them know. On Twitter too)
Comments on the N3D poster at Playlist
The Daily Mail: Fancy seeing you here! Cate Blanchett bumps into Russell Crowe in Sydney - Thanks, Steph
The Voice of Horror: Analyzing the poster art of Lionsgate's The Next Three Days - Thanks, Ismail
From Darrin: Karin has made some wonderful hi-def caps from the Robin Hood YouTube video and they are now ready at The Gallery.
September 2
Official Next Three Days Site updated - Thanks, Ismail
Cineplex Movie Blog: Q&A with Robin Hood's Merry Men - Thanks, Lynda
September 1
MSN Movies TN3D promotional poster - Great looking - Click on image for larger size - Thanks, Pat [Note that it (promotional poster) says "Coming Soon." The Theatrical Poster will have the opening date at the bottom]
TRC: Great collection of posters from Crowe films - Thanks, Mary Anne
