State of Play Website

The official State of Play website has been updated! It's now more interactive, as well as having wallpapers (like the picture above) and icons to download. It also announces more coming before the April 17th opening! Check it out!

Russell To Appear on The Footy Show

According to The Daily Telegraph, Russell is set to appear on Nine Network's "The Footy Show" next Thursday. He will join panellists Andrew Voss, Fatty Vautin, and Matthew Johns to answer questions on rugby league.

``Russell Crowe is on the first week ... I hear he has asked for Fatty's and my books so he could read up on us and fire off some questions at us as well,'' Johns said. ``It should be interesting.''

Glen Times for Thursday, March 5th

Howdy, Ya'll!

Yep, Cal and Colleen are still away, so us cubbies are here doing the update tonight. Oh boy, and what a great update we have for you, too.

First up, news travels fast in our small little community, and when Jeffrey hears about the murder he fears for Meggie's safety and quickly runs to her side to keep her safe. However, is it his protection that Meggie is really needing or wanting? Is this what they need to finally get past their issues with trust? This reporter sure is pulling for them!

Next, Liana is worried about about losing her husband because of the things he has done in his past catching up with him. Can her talk with Alistair help give her the peace of mind she needs? Like the song says, sweetie, Stand by your man!

In the first of three chapters, Joimus calls Alistair and fills him in about Marce's murder and Ahnna's attack. Now that he's returned, can he give Ahnna the comfort and security she needs?

Next up, with all that Ahnna has been through, the last thing she wants to do is go back to her flat. Does Alistair have the perfect solution for this?

Finally, Alistair takes Ahnna to the morgue in Coffs to identify her sister's body and is there to comfort her in her time of need. Love has been brewing for these two for quite some time now, and I for one am hoping they both find some real happiness in their lives soon.

Over in the more remote parts of the Glen, Robert invites Julie in to see his magnificent workshop, then into his house for a bit of tea. Is he finally letting down his guard a bit and opening up a part of himself?

Amanda has found the perfect little cottage for herself, however, will she be moving there alone?

Miss Peeg, ever the busy one, has tracked down Hando, but can she talk him into going back to the boarding house? And what happens when she must tell her boss what she's been up to? I swear, this woman is some kind of miracle worker in disguise, she is! What a gal!

Last up, he's rich, he's handsome, and he's apparently used to getting what he wants. Luckily for Travis, this time is no different.

Okee-Dokie, that's all she wrote. Here's your links:

March 5th, 2009

Meggie and Jeffrey

After reading about the murder, Jeffrey is off to protect Meggie. But will she need someone to protect her from him?

Watch Over Me, Please

Liana Wade and Alistair Harris

Liana Wade again goes to Alistair, looking for reassurances from her fear of losing Ben. But the truth hurts. Loving Ben Wade isn't easy.

Peace of Mind

Alistair, Ahnna, and Joimus

Alistair comforts Ahnna after her ordeal with Joe Sweeney. And discovers something he's been missing since his wife died.

In the Arms of Love

They say timing is everything. Has Alistair picked the right time for the question he asks of Ahnna?

Holding Forever

Ahnna isn't sure she can deal with identifying Marce's body. But Alistair is there to help her through.

Here in My Arms

Sir Robert and Julie St. John

Inviting Julie into his shop and into his home is not something Robert had planned. Has she carved her way into his heart?

Carvings in Wood and in the Heart

Amanda and Miss Peeg

Miss Peeg's niece finds a place of her own. But, does she intend to live there on her own?

Amanda Makes A Move

Miss Peeg, Hando and Richie Roberts

Miss Peeg finds Hando and convinces him to return to the Glen. But what will Richie say when he calls and finds his secretary has gone to the beach instead of the office?

Miss Peeg's Unlikely Liason

Travis, Jan and Tee

Jan and Tee arrive at the Glen. Jan is determined to stay at Millie's, and Travis is just as determined that she won't.

Travis Gets What He Wants

Big round of applause for all the talented writers and to my favorite cubbie cohort, Libby, for helping out with the blurbs tonight. Also, I need to give a huge shout-out to B for lending her expertise to tonight's update....couldn't have done it without you, babe! Thanks again for all your help and guidance!

Happy reading ya'll!

Oh yeah, and if you happen to see a certain hunky mechanic roaming around the Glen, give him a big ole hug for me.

Peace Out and all that!

:) Abby

Alan Doyle in Robin Hood

The news has been announced that Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea will play the minstrel named Allan A'Dayle in Russell and Ridley Scott's upcoming Robin Hood movie. Alan produced the 2005 album "My Hand, My Heart" for Russell and the two have co-written several songs together, including "Company of Fools" from the Great Big Sea album "Fortune's Favour".

John Forbes Nash, Jr.

Continuing with a week of posts on "A Beautiful Mind", the above video records a meeting between director Ron Howard and Professor John Nash. It's a very interesting segment, in which Dr. Nash explains Nash Equilibrium and bargaining theories. Compared to other videos, more of the real Nash comes through, as he warms to a subject which fascinates him. You see the man and his sense of humor.

There's a wealth of information about Dr. Nash on the web. His home page is at www.math.princeton.edu/jfnj

in the Department of Mathematics at Princeton University. His current research interests are given as logic, game theory, and cosmology and gravitation.

Other informational sites on Dr. Nash:

Nobelprize.org has an autobiography, which was written by Dr. Nash in 1994, at the time he received his Nobel Prize.

The PBS website has a page dedicated to the documentary film "A Brilliant Madness", produced in 2002. The site has information on the film, as well as further information on Nash, his family, and his studies.

The Schizophrenia Daily News Blog has a 2005 interview with John Nash, in which he talks about his illness and his work. He and his wife, Alicia, both mention Russell.

"He thinks that Russell Crowe should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of him. It was the wrong accent, and they met only once during filming, but "his performance was terrific". Alicia adds: "We just love Russell Crowe. It was a great movie, but it was fictionalised."

Wikipedia's page on Nash contains information about both the man and the movie.

Huge Glen Times Update! March 3rd

This is a small town, right? Let me tell you that in all my days as a newspaperman, I've never seen a small town with so much activity. I really love this place. WE broke a record with this issue.

I've had my share of ups and downs the past couple of days and while I was ..um..shall we say tied up, The Glen has been hopping.

I'm not going to drag the headlines out for you here but I'll give you a rundown.

The foreman at Travis' ranch, Jimmy Kelp, has found something. Evidence maybe?

Travis has found something too, guilt.

Sir Robert reminisces about the Crusades. His private reverie is brought to a sudden end by someone. Julie, Muffins and kisses , what a way to go.

Cortland Wells arrives at the Glen but how, why? He tells Maximus that he was always in the field. The mystery continues when Alistair comes to the Meridius' household to help.

If anyone could make Cort feel at home, its Joimus and Maximus with the help of Reverend Harris. Enjoy, there are eight chapters for starters.

Jack and Bridgid are back and they are being very much themselves.

Jason and Emma prepare to leave Sydney, after they take care of a little business. Since he's B's brother do you figure it might be a double wedding?

Nick Russell's wife Kelly gives us an idea of what she's all about. I'm wondering if she'll stay at the Glen.

Travis has a chat with his mum, Sarah McGee. She may not like everything she hears.

Ben Wade has some inner thoughts about , banks, murders, and weddings. Not necessarily in that order.

Thanks to Joimus, Meggie gets to meet a certain Reverend. There's something in the works that should be of help to John Nash but there is something else in this tale that helps Meggie realize something about herself.

Hando has a helping hand from Richie. Will he do what he is supposed to? Maybe Miss Peeg can help.

Marce's murderer finds himself on the run but not for long. He comes across a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Marce. Hopefully the cavalry will arrive on time before he repeats his crime.

Sid continues to woo Kate , as if she needs wooing but you know Sid. He's showing her the finer things in life. He then takes her on a journey around the world. From Calcutta to Tierra del Fuego. Fire and ice. Has anyone missed them at the Glen? They've been gone for weeks and they'll be back for sure with a surprise.

After all that, you still have this issue to read. It could take a while but you won't regret a single moment of it.

Yep, on with the show.

March 3rd, 2009

Jimmy Kelp

Our first look at Travis' foreman, Jimmy Kelp, is, unfortunately, when he discovers where Joe Sweeney has been.

The Foreman

Travis, Jimmy Kelp and Kyle

Travis, Kyle, and Jimmy make a big discovery.

The Dark Thing

Sir Robert and Julie St. John

Robert has a very clear picture of history. Or is it a picture of his past?

Along the Coastal Road

Julie makes muffins as an excuse to see Robert at breakfast. But when she does see him, the muffins will soon be forgotten!

Muffins in the Morning Dew

Cort

An eagerly-awaited resident arrives, but he has no idea where he has arrived!

Lost in a Sea of Grass

Cort and Maximus and Joimus

Maximus finds an unexpected surprise in his field. Where did this stranger come from?

Always

Cort, Maximus, Joimus and Alistair

Can Alistair help discover the identity of the stranger in Maximus' field? Does the man himself know who he is?

Who...?

The stranger may be Reverend Cortland Wells. Or maybe not.

Not as Old as Some Things

It's obvious that Reverend Cortland Wells needs some TLC. Joimus and Maximus are determined to provide it.

A Place for you to Rest

Cortland Wells gets his introduction to modern plumbing. As well as some clean clothes to wear.

One Cow Coming Up

Maximus, Joimus, and Alistair see to Cort's need for food, but what about his memory?

No Other Explanation

Maximus takes Cort shopping for some of his physical needs. Stopping at the church on the way home, it may just be that Cort has found something for his spiritual needs.

Here in this Place

Jack and Bridgid

Bridgid has at last accepted Jack's proposal. He wants their engagement to last how long?!

Lucky Jack

Jason Morgan and Emma

Jason and Emma are finally back together again. But has he tired of her already?

The New Continent

Nick Russell and Kelly

Kelly Russell will be staying in the Glen for at least a night. Is Nick Russell ready to have her around for longer than that?

Private Thoughts

Travis and Sarah McGee

Travis intends to live with Tee and Jan. How will his mum take it?

A Bit Off

Ben Wade

Ben's planned a lot of robberies, but never a wedding. He has his hands full with this surprise.

Careful Planning

Meggie, Joimus, Alistair

Meggie thinks she's said goodbye to Jeffrey for good. But will a talk with Alistair give her the insight she needs to try again

Nature of Trust

Hando

Following Marce's murder, Hando's in jail, and in shock.

In a Dark Place

Hando and Miss Peeg

With Richie out of the office, it's up to Miss Peeg to find the missing Hando.

Will you Listen?

Biebe, Siobhan, Ahnna, Joe Sweeney (and a few others)

Has the murder in the Glen been solved?

Showdown

Kate and Sid

Does Sid have real feelings for Kate? Is it even possible for him to have real feelings?

Genuinely Feeling Something

Sid certainly knows how to sweep a girl off her feet! But will he make it a permanent arrangement?

People who Live in Glass Houses

Honestly, I don't have anything else to say except thanks to Layne for the blurbs and the blogs. Thanks to our cubs, Abby and Libby for all of their tireless help and give Beej a great big cheer for the brilliant update this week.

Nice work, WRITERS! We couldn't do this without any of you.

Until next time,

Peace,

Cal

Movie of the Week: A Beautiful Mind

Before Georgia had a rare snow dumped on us and I lost my electricity and was unable to post, I had decided to start a new series focusing on one of Russell's movies each week. It was to begin with the posting of the movie each Monday. Well, I have to start on Tuesday this week, but the first Movie of the Week is A Beautiful Mind.



"At Princeton University, John Nash struggles to make a worthwhile contribution to serve as his legacy to the world of mathematics. He finally makes a revolutionary breakthrough that will eventually earn him the Nobel Prize. After graduate school he turns to teaching, becoming romantically involved with his student Alicia. Meanwhile the government asks his help with breaking Soviet codes, which soon gets him involved in a terrifying conspiracy plot. Nash grows more and more paranoid until a discovery that turns his entire world upside down. Now it is only with Alicia's help that he will be able to recover his mental strength and regain his status as the great mathematician we know him as today."

Directed by
Ron Howard

Produced by
Brian Grazer
Ron Howard

Written by
Book:
Sylvia Nasar

Screenplay:
Akiva Goldsman

Starring
Russell Crowe
Jennifer Connelly
Ed Harris
Paul Bettany

Music by
James Horner

Cinematography
Roger Deakins

Editing by
Daniel P. Hanley
Mike Hill

Studio
Imagine Entertainment

Distributed by
Domestic:
Universal Pictures
International:
DreamWorks Pictures

Release date(s)
December 21, 2001

New Russell Crowe Fan Fiction Update

G'Day Folks

First of all, a HUGE Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapos!! And for those of us with no Welsh blood coursing through our veins, Happy St. David's Day :-)

It's Sunday, so it must be main site update day.. Have you all been enjoying the latest over at the Glen? Seems there's trouble in paradise. Let's hope things settle down over there pretty soon.

Meanwhile, here are this weeks updates for you to sit back and enjoy.

First up, we have Atonia with two new chapters:

On The Edge 6

Alex and Lori find an out of the way hotel, but all too soon, Alex spots a tail. Will they ever find a safe haven?

The Healing of Robert Kinston part 8

Robbie and Jill finally admit they have feelings for each other, and Jon seems to have his hands full as well.

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Ilaria is up next with a nice long Maximus story:

A Twist of Destiny

When a beautiful rich lady buys the services of Maximus for the night, Proximo decides to administer a 'harem drug' so that Maximus will 'perform'. Little does he know the lady is a childhood friend of Maximus and is trying to help him escape.

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Two new chapters from Stacey this week:

My Island

Catch up with Collin and Evie. How are they coping both on and off of their island?

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We have two bittersweet stories from Trisha this week:

Rain

Light

These two stories feature Colin and are set just after the end of the film, Heaven's Burning.

Okie dokie folks, that's about it for this week. As usual if we have any late entires, they will be added and another update will be sent out for you.

Happy reading, and keep on writing. It wouldn't be the same without you all.

Bridgid, Beej, Marie, M, Stacey and Layne (the A Team)

Rabbitohs Win Charity Shield

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have won back-to-back Charity Shields, defeating the St. George Illawarra 18-6 on February 28. The victory came in front of the third-largest crowd in Charity Shield history--25,871 at ANZ Stadium. Congratulations to the Rabbitohs!