February 28

Thanks to Christine ("There are so many misunderstandings about the legend- most people incorrectly connect Robin Hood with Nottinghamshire rather than Yorkshire and Derbyshire to the north; they think that a medieval forest had far more trees than was the case (much of a 'forest' was more like scrubland, with smaller areas of dense woodland); they think that Sherwood Forest in its present shrunken state was RH's main haunt whereas the earliest stories place him in Barnsdale Forest and the Forest of the Peak to the north etc etc!"): A web site with complete information on Robert Of Loxley

Rabbitohs: Charity Shield - Big win: Rabbitohs defeat Dragons 18 to 6 - Thanks, Avril, Petra

NY Post: 12 Must See Spring Movies -- #2. An all star cast -- Ben Affleck, Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn, Jason Bateman, Viola Davis -- tackles a thriller rife with political intrigue, double crosses and murder. Has potential to be this year's "The Departed." April 17 - Thanks, Allison

February 27

Empireonline: Exclusive: Russell Crowe On Robin Hood And Bill Hicks, and more - In the latest issue of Empire, now on shelves, our Big Interview is with Russell Crowe, star of the (really rather good) film version of State of Play and all-round acting titan. While we had him, though, we decided to ask a bit about upcoming projects, and here's a little of what he had to say. First up, the formerly Nottingham and probably currently titled Robin Hood -Thanks, Steph

From Pat: Found this blog detailing Russell's business success with Souths as an illustration for a point on knowing your customer.

Wikipedia: Robin Hood Ballades and Tales: The earliest surviving text of Robin and Marion is a musical play entitled "Le jeu de Robin et de Marion" (ca.1284) written by Adam de la Halle (ca1240–?1288) and found in the book Norton Anthology of Western Music Volume:1 (pages 46–47). In this song the sung text is:

"Robins m'aime.
Robins m'a.
Robins m'a demandée.
Si m'ara.
Robins m'acata cotele.
D'escarlate bonne et belle.
Souskanie et chainturele.
Aleuriva!
Robins m'aime.
Robins m'a.
Robins m'a demandée.
Si m'ara."

It translates to:

"Robin Loves me
Robin has me
Robin asked me
if he can have me
Robin bought me a skirt
of scarlet, good and pretty
a bodice and a belt
Hurray!
Robin Loves me
Robin has me

Robin asked me

Variety: Next 'Narnia' writer tapped -- Project also reteams Petroni with "Narnia" producer Mark Johnson. The scribe adapted the Australian novel "The Long Green Shore" for Johnson, Intermedia and Russell Crowe. - Thanks, Allison

Home Media Magazine: Body of Lies ($39.4 million), from Warner, debuted at No. 3 on the Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales chart for the week ended Feb. 22, with Universal Studios’ critically hailed Changeling ($35.7) bowing at No. 4. -- Body of Lies, a Ridley Scott-helmed thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, was the week’s top rental, followed at No. 2 by Changeling, which generated plenty of Oscar buzz for star Angelina Jolie’s best actress nomination. Thanks, Allison, Cindy

Variety on Robin Hood: "Crowe plays Robin of Loxley in an original story that hews close to historical facts of the period. Abandoned as a child, he finds community with the common people of Nottingham. Robin's abandonment and trust issues hamper his ability to fall in love. He meets his match in Marian, a strong, independent woman."

The Herald Sun: Russell Crowe turns farm home into Robin Hood bootcamp - Thanks, Steph, Cathif

Capital News 9 (NY): The men behind "American Gangster" visit Union -- The movie "American Gangster" was a Hollywood hit, making more than $200 million worldwide. It's the story of the Frank Lucas' heroin empire and Richie Roberts, the man who brought it down. Tuesday, for the first time, the two men told their story together to a packed house at the Nott Memorial at Union College. Roberts hopes their message of staying away drugs stays with people as much as the movie. - Thanks, Allison

Variety: Robin Hood woes Cate Blanchett -- Cate Blanchett will play Maid Marian alongside Russell Crowe's Robin Hood in the Ridley Scott-directed epic adventure for Universal Pictures. The picture, which had been called "Nottingham" but is undergoing a title change, begins production in early April. - Thanks Avril, Steph, Pat

MinnPost: Art, interaction: Both are essential to urban design (Interesting concept and reason for creating her "trophy wall.") - Thanks, Cindy

Each year, my Lenten promise

Empire On Line: "We've also got a big interview with Russell Crowe for his ace new film State of Play" - Thanks, Allison [See Meli's scans of that article HERE]

Russell at All Posters

At YouTube - The Sequence at the end of the Academy Awards for the movies coming in 2009 - SOP has its brief moment.

Perth Now: Luc Longley (former Chicago Bulls star), Russell Crowe combine for fire victims - Thanks, Steph

From Meli: Thought you might like to see the scans of an interview in the current Empire magazine that I got today in the UK. Wonderful interview with Russell and Empire writer Martyn Palmer. I believe it is an original interview as I don't remember seeing it anywhere else. It covers 6 pages in the magazine, I hope I have labelled the attachments correctly. For anyone wishing to buy a copy, it is the issue dated April 2009 and has Christian Bale in the new Terminator movie on the cover.

There were a few brief glimpses of Russell last evening at the Oscars - the expression on his face while accepting best actor, Maximus kissing, A Beautiful Mind scene and upcoming films for 2009

The Business Insider: 5 Movie Ads You Won't See During The Oscars - "And the awesome-looking State of Play (adapted from the knockout BBC's mini-series) stars Oscar winners Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren." (Scroll for SOP)

The Australian: Bruce Beresford takes a screen break for theatre -- "There are certain plays I'd adore to do. Julius Caesar, almost any of the history plays, Richard III." If he had the world to choose from who would he like to do Richard III with? "That's an interesting question isn't it?" He thinks for a minute, so concentrated he might be on a quiz show. Then the key turns in the lock. He beams. "Russell Crowe. He'd be great. He's a great actor. He'd be so good." - Thanks, Steph

EW Magazine 2-27-09 - Thanks, Kris C

Parade and ET: And the winners are... - Thanks, Kris C

The NY Times - cute celebrity-related article - The Bagger in L.A.: You Can’t Take Him Anywhere or Ask Him Anything

The NY Post: Fickle gold finger of fate - Another thing, where do they stick their statuettes? Angelina's mom has her Supporting for "Girl, Interrupted" . . . Willem Dafoe's Supporting for "Platoon" stays in his office: "I don't even keep autographed photos of myself with celebrities at home. I want to forget that aspect of my work" . . . Russell Crowe's got his in his Australian chicken barn. He says "it increases the size of the eggs my hens lay" . . . Dame Maggie Smith stashes hers "on a fireplace in my sitting room so I can see them" . . . Anna Paquin keeps hers in back of a closet near her boots: "I don't want people to see it. It embarrasses me." - Thanks, Kris C

The SOHood: Halle Berry, Oscars and More -- Russell Crowe, Do demonstrate—or simulate—humility. “You want to project the best parts of your true self,” says Jason DeSanto, a senior lecturer at Northwestern University who’s written speeches for members of Congress. “It’s important to be both gracious and humble. And if that’s not who you are, be fake.” Russell Crowe (Best Actor, Gladiator) overcame both an embarrassingly wispy tie and a reputation for being a jerk with this eloquent 2001 meditation on unlikely childhood dreams. Key line: “For anyone who’s on the downside of advantage and relying purely on courage, it’s possible.” Key bit of body language: The Michelangelo-esque head lift on the word “possible.” - Thanks, Allison

Movies AOL.com: Academy Award winners quiz - Thanks, Marie

This Is Nottingham: Was this Robin Hood's dungeon? -- STAFF at the Galleries of Justice believe Robin Hood could have been imprisoned there after archaeologists uncovered what may be a medieval dungeon.... - Thanks, Allison

February 20

Celebrity Baby Scoop: The Crowe Men Are Sydney School Mates - Thanks, Steph

PR Newswire: American Men Selected Their Favorite Film Heroes From the Past 25 Years -- As Hollywood prepares for its biggest night, Chivas Regal(R) 25 asked U.S. men from across the country to reflect on their cinematic heroes for the past 25 years. The results of the survey were compiled by Chivas Regal(R) 25 and reveal Russell Crowe's Maximus as the American male's number one Academy Award(R)-nominated hero. - Thanks, Steph

Great news if you are fans of "Away From Her." He was outstanding in that film as Julie Christie's husband - The UK Star -Gordon Pinsent is about to start work on the Ridley Scott film Nottingham, set to star Russell Crowe playing both Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham [outdated]. Pinsent says he will play "Sir Walter something." - Thanks, Steph

Visit my revised Robin Hood Page

EW.com: The 25 greatest active film directors: See #s 6, 8 and 20 - Thanks, Allison

You can buy or rent Body Of Lies at i Tunes

Reuters: Oscar special: Journalists on film - #5 The Insider - Thanks, Allison

The Australian: Russell Crowe to help fund rebuilding of burnt-out town - Thanks, Steph

The Daily Telegraph: Rusty sells out gambling crusade - Thanks, Steph

Cinematical: Scenes We Love: Gladiator

audaud.com: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Blu-ray (2003) -- Not a high-octane action movie. Rather, it places a great deal of emphasis on character study and being a realistic depiction of life at sea. - [ed note: The storm in your living room chair! DVDs have come a long way] - Thanks, Allison

From Rose: A pic of Russell with the Jazz Luberon Quartet who played during the first act of Tofog's concert in Le Thor in 2005. - Web Site

The Daily Telegraph - Assistance to keep flood towns afloat -- Floods in Coffs Harbour and Nana Glen - "...Food and emergency provisions were dropped by air to families with young children stranded in the Nana Glen area, northwest of Coffs Harbour, where Hollywood star Russell Crowe has a farm." - Thanks, Anne S

From Sue: Bafta have uploaded some old audio files from Q & A sessions. M & C is one of only 10 they have at the moment but they will be adding. John Millar (who used to do all of Russell's public Q & A's in London) hosts this with his lovely Scottish lilt.  I was fortunate enough to attend this event and have fond memories. [To listen to the podcasts, search for “BAFTA Archive” in the iTunes store To automatically download the regular updates, click subscribe]

Rope of Silicon: UPDATE: Ridley Scott’s ‘Nottingham’ Gets New Title and New Story Details

- From Scott's MTV interview on the changes in Nottingham (Robin Hood - see yesterday) - "So, rather than the Robin-vs.-Sheriff showdowns we’ve come to expect from “Robin Hood” movies, Scott has instead employed the history of the time to make an entire country the villain. “It is from France. It is the French,” he insisted. “The villain is much bigger in that sense; much more important, and much more dangerous.” -- Wikipedia: Who were the Normans?

MTV: Interview with Ridley Scott -- "...That statement is notable, not only in that those first two projects are moving forward, but that “Nottingham” has now officially been renamed to reflect its lead character. “Oh yes, I think we are just going to call it ‘Robin Hood’,” Scott revealed. “We start in almost 2 months.” (lots more onthe film in the interview) - Thanks, Rene, Pat, Steph

The Charlotte Observer: Celebrity bands: The good, the not-so bad and the awful -- Russell Crowe: Most folks probably wouldn't immediately peg Aussie actor Crowe as the sensitive artistic sort, but that's exactly the side of himself he revealed in 30 Odd Foot of Grunts (later renamed The Ordinary Fear of God), which has released four albums. Crowe's voice is hit-and-miss, but the small success enjoyed by single “Sail Those Same Oceans” suggests he could make the music gig full-time if he'd like. (www.gruntland.com) - Thanks, Amey, Allison

A lot of reviewers are saying that BOL is only available as a bare bones DVD with no extras at all. That is not true. Amazon and other retailers are offering a DVD/Blu-Ray special 2 disc edition with tons of extras. More info at DVD Town - Thanks for pointing this out, Cindy

ET online: Singer Renee Olstead's Dress Fitting! - she's acted in movies alongside Jennifer Garner and Russell Crowe, (Deborah Wigand in The Insider) and she's now making a splash on the music scene. ET's with Renee Olstead as the 19-year-old jazz-pop artist gets a dress fitting for her gala performance! - Thanks, Kris C

Coffs Harbour Advocate: $200,000 raised by day two of appeal -- IDEAS were welcome at Coffs Harbour City Council yesterday, as community leaders met for details of a fundraising mission for the Victorian bushfires. The Russell Crowe Luc Longley Coffs Harbour City Council Community Centre Appeal for Victorian Bushfires may be the longest name for a fundraiser in Coffs history, but it may also be the most successful, with more than $200,000 raised already since Friday - Thanks, Anne S

Film.com: BOL DVD Review - Well, the DVD is out and lo and behold there isn't a special feature on the disc. Not one. Not a commentary, a deleted scene, not even a trailer. Which leads me to believe they have some kind of special feature in the works and that this is just the bare bones theatrical cut. Either that or Warner Bros. has had a sudden aversion to special features on their standard edition DVDs (Nights in Rodanthe as I wrote about here was also special feature free.) Perhaps they're just hosing regular dvd watchers in support of Blu-ray. If I were a betting man I would bet that a special edition release is right around the corner somewhere for this. But this one is definitely worth checking out. Solid, entertaining and some really great moments. Just not as epic a film as you'd expect from these three and the writer of The Departed.

The Daily Telegraph: Squeegee a Crowe pleaser - WHAT do you get the mega-star bloke who has just about everything? When you're Russell Crowe, it can be as simple as his very own squeegee man to be on hand to clean his windows when watching his Rabbitohs team. - Thanks, Steph

The Daily Telegraph: Sydney's Big Adventure -- SOUTH Sydney have gone on the adventure of a lifetime as they bring rugby league to America. See images of the trip through Nigel Vagana's eyes. - Thanks, Steph

CGee Report - The Bunnies Game in Coffs Harbour

Related: Times Online - Paul Bettany: ascent of the quiet actor - Then there was A Beautiful Mind, on which he met Connelly, which was Russell Crowe’s first film after winning the Oscar for Gladiator. “Everyone was looking at that, wondering whether he could deliver,” he says. “I got noticed only because I was in his shadow.” Crowe suggested him for his 2003 film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He spent months learning how to play the cello and become Crowe’s sidekick on and off screen. “There wasn’t much drinking time,” he says. “We had to learn four pieces on the cello and violin and practised each night. It sounded at first as if we were doing something nasty to a squirrel.” - Thanks to all

rabbitohs.com: Rabbitohs Romp Over Panthers in Coffs Harbour - Yippee!

Beyond Holywood.com: More images from State Of Play - Thanks, Steph

LA Times: Oscar Nomination history: Who had the longest streaks? Bette Davis (1938-1942) and Greer Garson (1941-1945) both were nominated for a remarkable five straight years (two of which actually overlapped). Marlon Brando, Jennifer Jones, Al Pacino, Thelma Ritter and Elizabeth Taylor each had runs lasting for four years. And Glenn Close, Gary Cooper, Russell Crowe, Jane Fonda, William Hurt, Deborah Kerr, Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck, Spencer Tracy and Renee Zellweger each appeared for three years in a row. - Thanks, Allison

CGee's report on The Museum Of Interesting Things

From Jo Yo: Baz Bamingboye's column in Daily Mail U.K. -- "Paul Giamatti is in negotiations to play Friar Tuck in Ridley Scott's film Nottingham opposite Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. The main players in this movie, Crowe and Scott wouldn't mind NOT having to do this project, but so many millions have been spent in pre-production and building of sets, it was to have been shot last year, that they're duty bound to complete it. --- Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Helen Mirren, who star in the big screen version of State of Play, a scorching, loosely based film adaption of Paul Abbott's B.B.C. series. Crowe plays the Washington journalist who tries to help his congressman pal Ben Affleck after Affleck's mistress is murdered. I saw an uncompleted version of director Kevin MacDonald's film and it totally held my attention. I enjoyed it all, particulary Mirren's hard-boiled editor.'So, where are we? Was he ****ing her or not?"   she asks. Crowe. It was thrilling to watch a movie where journalists actually leave the office. Believe me, it doesn't happen that much in the real world any more.

NBN News: RUSSELL CROWE LAUNCHES COFFS FIRE APPEAL - The Russell Crowe Coffs Harbour Community Centre Appeal launched in last night’s telethon has been overwhelmed with offers of support. The appeal, which is seeking to build a community centre in one of Victoria’s fire-ravaged communities, has received pledges of almost $500,000. - Thanks, Pat --- Constant Crowe has links to a way we all can donate

DVD Town: Body of Lies [Widescreen] Review - Thanks, Allison

Russell's remarks about help from Coffs Harbour for the fire ravaged area in Oz - At YouTube - Thanks, CGee

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, don't forget to tell us your favorite Crowe Romantic movie scene

The Daily Telegraph: Aussies open their hearts (With a gallery) - Thanks, Anne S

Cinematical: Discuss: Newcomers Whose Time Has Gone (His opinion. You can comment)

The Rabbitohs training at Coffs - Thanks CGee

February 11

The Daily Mail: Russell and Charlie in the park - Thanks, Ellen

From Bea: The American Australian Association has a link for Americans to donate to the relief fund - thought you could post the link for those interested. 

Nine MSN: TV Tonight au -- Nine telethon expands across primetime -- The Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd, and the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Brumby, will join the Australian cricket team, along with entertainers including Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban; radio stars Hamish and Andy, and Merrick and Rosso; international models Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale; stars of the small screen Rove McManus, Dave Hughes, Kate Ritchie, Roy Billing, Martin Dingle Wall, Kat Stewart, Rodger Corser, Ben Mendelsohn, Molly Meldrum and Magda Szubanski to raise money for the victims of Victoria's killer fires. - Thanks, Steph

The First Post: Cohen gives $200,000 to fire victims -- Leonard Cohen (pictured), the legendary singer-songwriter, has donated A$200,000 to the victims of the Australian bushfires, which have resulted in more than 200 deaths. Cohen, 74, who is currently touring Australia, released a statement saying that he had was "shocked and deeply saddened” by the news of the tragedy. The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund now stands at A$28 million. But apart from the golfers Craig Parry and Nick O'Hern, who have pledged a total of A$200,000, no other big Australian names have yet dipped their hands in their pockets. No doubt it is only a matter of time before the actors Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, to name but two, come forward.

The National Review: The Best Conservative Movies of the last 25 years -- Master and Commander (2003):This naval-adventure film starring Russell Crowe is based on the books of Patrick O’Brian, and here’s what A. O. Scott of the New York Times said in his review: “The Napoleonic wars that followed the French Revolution gave birth, among other things, to British conservatism, and Master and Commander, making no concessions to modern, egalitarian sensibilities, is among the most thoroughly and proudly conservative movies ever made. It imagines the [H.M.S.] Surprise as a coherent society in which stability is underwritten by custom and every man knows his duty and his place. I would not have been surprised to see Edmund Burke’s name in the credits.” - Thanks, Allison

Blu-Ray.com: Body of Lies Blu-ray Review - Sharp writing and strong performances deliver the goods... - Thanks, Allison

February 10

MSN Movies - In honor of actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, we offer up 10 Hollywood stars who should hang it up: Retirement Age - Not that we agree with their opinion!! - Thanks, CatherineYVR

Maybe the link above should read this -- Forbes: Hollywood's 20 Most Valuable Actors (The top 20 names as ranked cumulatively by 157 voters. The voters are members of the industry who work in acquisitions, development, distribution, finance, marketing and production; are consultants, creative executives, investors, market analysts, producers, producers' representatives and sales agents.) - See # 14. - Thanks babzee

Interesting RC connection to "Defiance." - Syracuse.com: A story, a movie, and an unwelcome twist -- "Hollywood decided to make it into a film starring Russell Crowe. Eighteen months into the preparations and three days before the signing of the formal contracts, a Hollywood mogul claimed he had written the story years before and wanted the film." - Thanks, Maria

Jezebel.com: Russell and Charlie charm some little girls - Thanks, Steph

PR Newswire: Yuma Related - Western Writers of America to Honor Elmore Leonard for Lifetime Contribution - Thanks, Allison

Jacksonville.com: A hard act to follow - "This method hasn’t changed for me and in 2002, I felt like Russell Crowe gave the performance of his life in A BEAUTIFUL MIND, a film, which wound up winning Best Picture. And anyone that watched this film clearly could see it was great for pretty much one reason and one reason only, Crowe. Sure, Ron Howard was magnificent behind the camera and Jennifer Connelly only added to the greatness of Crowe, but it was still Crowe’s work that made this film what it was. It’s that simple,.." - Thanks, Allison, Pat

From Judy: "3:10 to Yuma" will be on Showtime beginning 3-15-09.

From Darrin: Thanks to a link to AsiaNet from Cassy, I've fetched a brief vid of the stamp ceremony held on Australia Day!

From CGee (Who is headed for Coffs and next weekend's game) - "Here’s a link to a series of videos taken of/at the RTR game if you want to post it"

Cinematical: Will Cate Blanchett save Nottingham? - "Does it make me a bad person that I couldn't have been happier when Sienna Miller and Nottingham decided to go their separate ways? Nothing personal, but I wasn't envisioning Miller fairing too well up against a dramatic heavy like Russell Crowe. Luckily, for those of out there who still think that Nottingham has a chance of being a darn good flick, there is a light on the horizon and her name is Cate Blanchett. During an event for the London Film Critics' Circle Awards, newly arrived Nottingham cast member, Mark Strong told the UK Telegraph, "I think Cate Blanchett is set to take the Maid Marian part," Strong went on to sing the praises of the Aussie actress and told the Telegraph, "She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it." -- Amen to that brother."

Rugby League Live: Move the Bunnies to Gosford: Coote

February 9

Cinema Blend: It looks like Ridley Scott has found his Maid Marion. Cate Blanchett has been rumored to be in the running for the role in his new Nottingham movie for some time, and this week’s Production Weekly lists her in the cast.

Broadcasting and Cable: USA, Universal in 9-Figure Film Deal --- USA Network inked a nine-figure deal for the basic cable and broadcast premiere rights to two dozen of Universal Pictures' films, including Will Ferrell-led Land of the Lost and Borat sequel Bruno....In addition to Land of the Lost and Bruno, the USA agreement includes State of Play, with Ben Affleck and Russell Crowe; Duplicity, starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen; Fast & Furious, with Vin Diesel; Public Enemies, with Johnny Depp; Funny People, with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen; The Wolfman, starring Benicio Del Toro; and already released titles such as Milk and Frost/Nixon. Other movies in the package star Philip Seymour Hoffman, Matt Damon and Jennifer Aniston.

February 5, 6, 7 and 8 are missing

February 4

Related; at the Sporkle Game Site - Ridley Scott Movies

tsk tsk - The Daily Telegraph - Crowe's fitness is smokin' -- THERE are fitness regimes and then there are fitness regimes, as was clearly seen when a reluctant Russell Crowe was seen with his friend Keith at Rushcutters bay on Tuesday.

I made the comments section for that O'Neil piece (Scroll)

Cinematical: Scenes we love - LA Confidential

The Hollywood News: DVD Review: Body of Lies (2008) - Thanks, Allison

The National Post ca: The nominees for the 2009 JUNO Awards are... (GBS one of 5 for Group Of The Year) - Thanks, Lynda

Good for Harry: Why AICN Doesn't Post Links To Stories Like This Christian Bale thing that's everywhere! - [ed note; The link below is an example of bad, personality-directed-and-driven journalism. I plan to point O'Neil to Harry's column]

Tom O'Neil in the LA Times - Gold Derby: Did Christian Bale throw away his Oscars hopes by throwing that tantrum? -- "...Also consider what's happened to Christian Bale's "3:10 to Yuma" co-star Russell Crowe...." (You may post a comment on the article)

The Daily Telegraph au: Medal needs a KISS approach -- YOU half-expected actor and cricket fan Russell Crowe to walk on stage during the Border Medal function and repeat his portrayal of John Nash, the Nobel Prize mathematician.

Celebrity Baby: Russell and Dani pick up Charlie after school - Thanks, lui

February 3

Related -- Variety: Directors look back at their first films -- "...In making "Frost/Nixon," Howard took another look at his dialogue-driven "The Paper," and he also recalled the scene in "Cinderella Man" where Paul Giamatti seems to be in the boxing ring. "There's a visual connectivity there, and I thought about that when I was cutting away to the Frost observation room and the Nixon room," he says." Howard's greatest lesson, however, was learned on his very first film: "You have in your mind what you want to achieve on a certain day -- ideas you're sure about," he says. "But as the film comes together, it shows you how wrong you were. That's cold when you have to face that."

February 1

Chris O'Conner's Blog - mds 2010 traning blog: The latest film to arrive is called 'Nottingham' and is a Robin Hood film seen through the perspective of the Sheriff of Nottingham - directed by Ridley Scott. Apparently Russell Crowe is playing both the parts of Robin Hood and the Sheriff - that should be interesting! It's early days in the production and it's mainly the film's art dept who are on location at the moment - designing a small village and a castle which will be built over the next month or so. The filming itself will start in March and continue through until May/June after which the latest Harry Potter film will be arriving. So plenty to see over the next few months as I run through the woods! - Thanks, Cindy

The Sun-Herald - An Epic of Merrymen - Thanks, Oz Fan