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Site update
posted by Jas, 02/22/05
Just got an email from James, our server, we are moving to a new server either tonight or over the next few days so don't be alarmed if site is down during this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Zimmer to score 'Pirates of the Caribbean' sequels
posted by Jas, 02/22/05
This is gonna be good, Music from the Movies report that one of my favourite composers, Hans Zimmer, will compose the original scores for the two sequels. Zimmer produced the score for the first POTC film.

Glamour, Glitz and Global Green Celebrities Head for Oscars in Hybrid Cars
posted by Jas, 02/22/05
Press release from PR Newswire about the Global Green USA's 'Red Carpet. See photo, Untagged and hi-res here

Joining the ranks of celebrities choosing to bring an environmental conscience to the Oscars, Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, Robin Williams, Orlando Bloom, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Morgan Freeman, Julie Delpy and Tim Robbins are among those arriving at the 2005 Academy Awards in high-mileage, low emission, Toyota Prius hybrids as part of Global Green's 3rd annual "Red Carpet-Green Cars" campaign.

"Hybrid cars help us conserve natural resources and preserve the planet. Choosing a hybrid is something everyone can do today to help reduce our negative impact on the environment," said Orlando Bloom, actor and Oscar presenter at this year's Academy Awards. -- Full article

Kingdom of Heaven feature in Empire
posted by Jas, 02/22/05
April issue of Empire magazine (UK) will have a feature on Kingdom of Heaven and exclusive interview with Orlando and Jeremy Irons. Orlando as Balian graces the cover. Check it out

Chow Yun Fatt in POTC update
posted by Jas, 02/21/05
Charlotte reports that according to MonkeyPeaches.com, Chow's new look is not for POTC sequels but a "Bounty-Hunter for the Undead" in The Wretched. When asked when he will be Cheung Po Tsai he said not until next year.

According to the website of London based Sheer Film, Chow Yun-Fat will soon play a "Bounty-Hunter for the Undead" in The Wretched. It turns out that Chow Yun-Fat's beard is not for Pirates of the Caribbean sequels after all. Chow's wife told the Hong Kong Sun that in April her husband would go to Mexico to play a cowboy in a British film and for the role he had lost about ten pounds through slow-running. By the way, Mrs. Chow also said there were three more projects were waiting for her husband. Could they be two Pirates of the Caribbean sequels and Battle of Red Cliff with John Woo?

Scans from Roadshow
posted by Jas, 02/22/05, from Orlando Love Board
Elf Lady reports that Suzan00 has posted scans of Orlando pictures from the April issue of Roadshow magazine (Japan)


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