March 31

Happy Easter and Good Passover to all!

March 30

Russell Crowe ‏@russellcrowe -- Royal Sydney Easter Show with my boys yesterday. Have a case of Roller Coaster back this morning but we are all still smiling, great fun

You Tube: That day we beat Canterbury.... The Burrow highlights

 

March 29

Rabbitohs win again! "...The South Sydney Rabbitohs have maintained their undefeated start to the 2013 Telstra Premiership with a gutsy 17 points to 12 victory over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, away from home at ANZ Stadium, in front of a massive crowd of 51,686, a new NRL record for a regular season game." --- From Nicole: "Great game today vs Bulldogs. Our Bunnies were great in attack & in defence. It was 6-6 at half time but our Bunnies dominated the second half. As I wrote last week, four wins in a row, it looks like a good omen, reminding us of 1970 when we started like that and won the Premiership. Proud of my Rabbitohs! Great team!" - and from CGee: "What a fabulous game of Rugby League! A tough fight from the get go; no ground given by either side with the first half ending tied at 6 each. Souths came out in the second half, no let up in intensity with beautiful trys by Nathan Merritt and Bryson Goodwin. Canterbury just couldn't recover their focus after Michael Ennis had to leave the field. Never taking their foot off the gas on defense or attack and in front of a record crowd of over 51,000, South Sydney defeats Canterbury-Bankstown 17-12!" 

March 28

The Telegraph au: Russell Crowe joins The Burrow - Thanks, Steph

Good Friday match: Rabbitohs Video and Digital Media Co-ordinator Patrick Brady takes a look at the upcoming clash between the Rabbitohs at Bulldogs. Read Story

March 27

Now that the DVD is out, have you seen Les Mis?

From Susan: Les Mis on a London bus: (Click on image for a larger size)

NY Times: What's on Wednesday? -5 P.M. (HBO) MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003) In Peter Weir’s adaptation of two novels by Patrick O’Brian, Russell Crowe (right) stars as Capt. Jack Aubrey, the commander of a British frigate whose crew must battle a faster, larger French vessel during the Napoleonic wars. Paul Bettany is Stephen Maturin, the ship’s surgeon and sensitive foil to his fierce friend Aubrey. Writing in The Times, A. O. Scott said that the film “makes you wish Napoleon were still around, so we — that is, I mean, the British Empire — could beat him all over again.” -- "...His work is occasionally brutal and dangerous, but he clearly loves it; an almost gleeful smile plays across Mr. Crowe's meaty face as each battle draws near. Passionate as he is about his vocation, Aubrey is not an utter workaholic. He likes to get drunk and regale the other officers with bad jokes, to play the violin, and to make eyes at a Brazilian beauty who shows up for a few silent seconds to remind the audience of the existence of women."

Aurora Borealis ( northern lights ) over Iceland march 17. - Thanks to Russell at Twitter

March 26

From Judy: A NZ TV show from 1984—Russell shows up at 3:00

Off Topic, but may be of interest. The Lincoln DVD is available at Amazon - You can buy it to watch instantly if you prefer. There were some RC degrees in it. (David Strathairn [LAC], Bruce McGill [Cinderella Man])

March 25

Yahoo 7 News: Russell Crowe has teamed up with The Pretenders star Chrissie Hynde on a new single and video. The pair have joined forces on the song Never Be Alone Again and shot their parts for the promo separately: Crowe performed his parts around a campfire on what appears to be his property near Coffs Harbour, while Hynde walked the busy streets of London. Launching the video on YouTube.com over the weekend, Crowe tweeted: "Chrissy Hynde is so cool."

An older vid: Chrissy Hynde is so cool Never Be Alone Again - Official Video - Russell Crowe & TOFOG: youtu.be/8e5hIu6fvC8 via @youtube — Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) March 24, 2013

Access Hollywood: Academy Announces Oscars Dates For 2014, 2015 - Thanks, Allison [Noah for 2015??? Fingers crossed]

March 24

The Telegraph Co Uk: Jessica Brown Findlay: 'I didn’t want to discover that Lady Sybil was the only part I could play -- The toe-dipping includes a recent stint in New York on the movie Winter’s Tale, a fantasy story with Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe, in which she plays a dying woman who falls in love with a man who comes to burgle her apartment. “When you start out as an actress you just hope to God that you can get a job at all. So it really is a pinch-yourself moment when you look over and Russell Crowe is there terrifying you, holding a knife to your throat – which was my introduction to him,” she says, laughing. “It’s incredible and you have to remind yourself of that because, equally, it could disappear tomorrow. You have to grab those moments when they happen.”

From CGee: Souths win again! - It was a very warm afternoon at the foot of the mountains in Penrith and the first half was a Rabbitoh highlight reel on attack with brilliant runs by Greg Inglis, they led 34-16. The second half was a different story and down by 18 at one point, Penrith clawed their way back in it to 34-32 with 11 minutes left. Souths buckled down and with a final try by Nathan Merritt to complete his hat trick, the undefeated South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat the Penrith Panthers 44-32. Also thanks to Nicole

March 22

From CGee: Here's a link for live tweets of Ellen at the Opera House. Russell was the first guest up, presenting matching whips along with Sam Burgess and Greg Inglis throwing footballs into the crowd.

The Daily Mail: Aussie rules! Russell Crowe kicks off with Ellen DeGeneres (but thankfully it's only for a friendly game of rugby) - Thanks, Steph

You Tube RC and Ellen - Thanks, Steph:

 

March 21

You Tube: Russell at Scots College: Published on Mar 19, 2013 from Leanne G : "Russell delivered a great speech at the opening of our new Drama Lab's Ribbon cutting ceremony." - Thanks, Carol

Russell is doing Dr Junger's Clean Program: Russell Crowe ‏@russellcrowe 11h I'm on day 11 of Dr Alejandro Jungers' CLEAN programme. I am doing fine. Only missing food, vodka and flat whites. 

Tomorrow Les Mis will be available at Amazon's Video on Demand

March Madness begins! College basketball's best. Wonder who Russell picks to win it all?

March 20

news.com.au: Actor Russell Crowe reportedly in talks with Ellen Show producers to be Ellen DeGeneres's tour guide on Australian visit - Crowe is expected to play a leading role one of Sydney events planned for this weekend, the details of which will remain top secret until tweeted by the star (@TheEllenShow) on her arrival. - Thanks, Steph

From Mary Anne: Tamara has put together some lovely pages of the set photos from A Winter's Tale.  You can find them here.

March 19

news.com.au: Russell Crowe wanted for role in State of Origin, the Musical - Thanks, Ellen

The NY Times: A Risk for Films That Move at a Zombie’s Pace - .."But this year the release schedules feature at least eight high-budget films that were conceived 5 to 14 years ago. At Warner Brothers, “Man of Steel,” a Superman makeover to be released on June 14, has been working its way through the system for at least seven years. That was time enough for five “Twilight” movies, and for Kristen Stewart’s relationship with Robert Pattinson to cycle in and out of the public eye."

From Roe: For those who have access to Xfinity Streampix, Tenderness is available.

The Salt Lake Tribune: CD review: Singing live robs ‘Les Miz’ of its sweep

From Barbiecat and Steph: Sunshine Coast Daily: Russell made a surprise visit to Australian Zoo over the weekend to help Bindi Irwin celebrate the premier of her film, Return to Nim's Island.

March 18

Man of Steel Promo pics - Thanks, Steph

From Maryam: Sent by @ssaberi - share this photo of russ from twitter

Souths Win - from CGee: A far different game from last week. Souths started strong with two trys off of brilliant kicks from Adam Reynolds, the rest of the game was marred by some errors, poor 5th tackle options and a Sharks team that didn't give up. Saved by some tenacious defense, South Sydney hangs on to defeat the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12 - also thanks to Nicole

March 17 - Happy St Pats Day

Molly Malone:

 

Irish connected: The NY Times, Dan Barry: History Evergreen

From the past: 2006 10 01 Two notes from Russell - one on Kilkee --
"hello there,
huge crowd today, much bigger than they were expecting.
got to our scheduled rehearsal with the choir at 4pm on friday.
no choir.
anyway, we finally got a 15 voice choir together and they were lovely people.
it went pretty well.
as i was making my speech, the sun broke through and a rainbow arced through the sky.
i think the old fella [Harris] would have been pleased.
i don't know how many autograph's i signed, and photo's i took,but i'm pretty sure i set a new record for myself. on the Friday night alan and i sang some songs at the strand for some other musicians, then again later at Dromoland castle for a bunch of stray wedding guests."

2006 10 03 I asked Russell how much of the sea you could glimpse from Kilkee [ed note –Mary Murph-: my grandmother came to Pittsburgh from County Clare] -- His reply:
"how much of the sea? the whole atlantic ocean, i could see alan's house in st.john's. got to be one of the best public cliff walks in the world."

March 16

Screen Rant: ‘Man of Steel’ Early Screening Reaction: A ‘Nolan Story with Snyder Action’ - (Opens June 14) - Thanks, Roe

The Weekly Adirondack - (Scroll): (Winter's Tale) - Major movie studio films scenes at Boonville, Stillwater, Raquette Lake - "A chase scene in which the film’s antagonist and protagonist, Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe, fight a battle takes place on mysterious Lake of the Coheeries. Though the Lake of the Coheeries is an actual lake located in New Castle, NY, the footage was shot at Stillwater. ...Warner Bros. cinematography and visual effects crews came to the Adirondacks to film scenery which will be dropped in, or layered over, the green screen of footage which has already been produced by actors at another location.The film’s all-star cast includes Crowe and Farrell, Will Smith, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt and Eva Marie Saint, who previously filmed their scenes in New York City." - Thanks, Bea

The 1983 NY Times review of the book A Winter's Tale by Mark Halprin "...I can report that, through his connection with Beverly Penn, Peter Lake comes to know the mysterious Lake of the Coheeries, ''which was so far upstate that no one could find it,'' an idyllic snowbound world wherein the Penn family had a country house and numerous far-out acquaintances." (ed note: Great read)

It seems that no matter how many films Russell makes, the fans will still pick Gladiator. Am I right? - Give your opinion at the Crowe News Blog

March 15
The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martii or Idus Martia) is a day on the Roman calendar that corresponds to March 15. It was marked by several religious observances, and became notorious as the date of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. (Wikipedia)

Berkay Daglar illustration - Gladiator

Cinema Magazine (Germany) on Facebook - Pictures from Man Of Steel - Here is Russell - Thanks, Maryam

March 14

Amazon: Amazon.com Les Misérables on Blu-ray/DVD Sweepstakes -- Enter for a chance to win $2,500 in Amazon.com Gift Cards brought to you by Les Misérables on Blu-ray and DVD. -- One Grand Prize winner will receive $2,500.00 in Amazon.com Gift Cards. --- Five First Prize winners each will receive a $100.00 Amazon.com Gift Card.

Hidefdigest: Broken City Blu-ray release Info - Thanks, Allison

March 13

The Northern Star: Crowe discovers life from a politician's perspective (Broken City interview)

Enjoy one of Russell's great ones - Rent or Buy Master and Commander at Amazon

You Tube: Russell Crowe - JAVERT'S SUICIDE (with Lyrics) - Thanks to prodigalfan - Own the film on March 22, 2013 On Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy & Ultraviolet™ (It will also be available to rent or buy at Amazon Instant Video)

Christian News Wire: The Global Musical Phenomenon Starring Oscar® Nominee Hugh Jackman & Oscar® Winners Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe -- For those who look to movies for enlightenment, inspiration and hope in addition to entertainment, Les Misérables represents a cultural breakthrough of epic proportions. - Thanks, Allison

March 12

CBC News: Russell Crowe and Australian visitor talk Newfoundland - Thanks, Ellen, Steph

From the Past: Russell on the LA Times story by J. R. Moehringer - Mad Max

Audio TOFOG: Songs at My Space

You Tube: Scott Grimes -Indoor Garden Party - LSPU Hall - St. John's, Newfoundland - 2011 - From Here Clear To The Ocean - Thanks to Russell at Twitter

March 11

From Ro: Thanks to maggie at CC, Irish Times reporter Eileen Battersby reports that novelist Jim Crace says that Russell Crowe is the best thing in Les Miz

March 10

Film Resources Main Page - A project done a few years ago - thanks to hard-working fans. Some of the pages need more information

March 9

From Celia: the band that russell likes so much, alabama shakes, is on AXTS cable channel tonight at 11:00 central time.  that is the same channel that the TOFOG concert was on the other night.  it is 569 on verizon fios.

From Judy: The “Broken City” DVD is available for pre-order at Amazon.com

March 8

Flix 66: The Insider Blu-ray Review - Thanks, Allison

The SF Examiner: Alan Doyle's two decades of folk and pop from Great Big Sea - Thanks, Ellen

Russell Crowe images at Bing 

 

March 7

Find Law: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Chris Murphy and Rabbitohs co-owner Russell Crowe celebrate the Rabbitohs victory during the round one NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium on March 7, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. - Thanks, Steph

From CGee: Souths Win! - What a way to start the season! Every player was all in, totally in sync with each other, attack was relentless and the defense was solid. This is a different South Sydney, disciplined, stable, confident. Easts were never in it, Souths were in control. A team victory if I've ever seen one. South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat Sydney Roosters 28-10! 

March 6

Fox News: Russell Crowe found a UFO (Close Encounters!)

 

March 5

The Hollywood Reporter: Tribeca 2013: Russell Crowe, John Slattery and Naomi Watts Lead Competition Films - "Notable stars in the festival include Russell Crowe, who narrates a documentary about Bordeaux wine called Red Obsession" - Thanks, Ellen

From CGee re The Rabbitohs: We finally have clarification on the International Broadcast/Internet live streaming from the NRL. Here's the link that outlines worldwide viewing options

comicbook.com: Man Of Steel Review: Henry Cavill Is Superman

news.com.au: South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe among the stars to attend the opening game of 2013 NRL season -- Allianz Stadium's private boxes will be packed with Sydney's A-list. The occasion will be sport's social event of the year. Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe will headline the top-end-of-town list, flying in from America to watch his beloved Rabbitohs. - Thanks, Steph

March 4

Sydney Morning Herald: Crowe holding on to Souths ownership - Thanks, Ellen

russell’s concert will be on verizon fios channel 569 at noon Central Time tomorrow.  it is the soundstage program. - Thanks, Celia

From Roe: That is the Soundstage that was done during their visit to Chicago . . same time as House of Blues....  verified by the strikingly unusual blond over brown bigger than average bowl of the head haircut!  Gotta love that guy! - Xfinity/comcast is also carrying it.

From Tobi Fenn: I just wanted to let you know that the 30 Odd Foot of Grunts show with Kris Kristofferson is scheduled to be shown on AXSTV channel tomorrow morning Monday 3/4 at 10:00 am pacific time.  On DirecTV, AXSTV is channel 340.  I think this was the Austin City Limits show.

Les Miserables Deluxe Version (Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy/Ultraviolet) - Only at Target - released: March 22, 2013 - $27.99 Online Price - Thanks, Cynthia C

March 3

March 2

Den of Geek: The James Clayton Column: Why Russell Crowe rocks - To mark the release of Broken City, James trains a spotlight on the sterling work of actor Russell Crowe... - Thanks, Steph, Avril

March 1

People.com: Exclusive First Look: Listen to Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe do unusual vocal warm-ups - Thanks, Ellen S

Great Big Sea - 20th Anniversary Tour starts in 4 days -- Dates & Cities are HERE

Box Office Milestone: 'Les Miserables' Crosses $400 Million Worldwide - The Hollywood Reporter - Thanks, Jeannine

Total Film: Exclusive: Play Our Mark Wahlberg Vs Russell Crowe Card Game