Russell News

There've been several interesting pieces of news on Russell today, so I thought I'd supply links to all of them, rather than concentrating on one!

The Courier Mail has a short article on Russell's music, with comments by singer-songwriter John Williamson.

There's a brief story at Digital Spy on Russell and Ridley Scott's collaborations.

Crowe, Scott 'can't escape Gladiator'

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has a page up for Russell's star on the Walk of Fame.

There's a really good two page article in The Times Online called Behind the scenes of a brand new Robin Hood. Lots of commentary from Russell!

"HBO First Look: Robin Hood" will begin airing on May 4th at 9:45 pm. There's a complete schedule at the website here.

Empire Magazine's Icons of the Decade

Russell as Maximus in Gladiator is featured on one of the ten different "Icons of the Decade" covers of Empire Magazine. The other covers featured are:

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in "Lord of the Rings"
Daniel Craig as James Bond
Matt Damon as Jason Bourne
Uma Thurman from "Kill Bill Vols 1 & 2"
Heath Ledger as the Joker from "The Dark Knight"
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Simon Pegg from "Shaun of the Dead"
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

Russell Keeps On Giving

Russell continues his spirit of giving by having a prop from Robin Hood given to the Clanranald Trust, a battle re-enactment group in Scotland. According to the BBC: Crowe film prop given to charity The Clanranald Trust's chief executive officer, Charlie Allan, became friends with Russell when he portrayed a German warrior in Gladiator. Be sure to visit their website, which is fascinating and educational. Charlie Allen in Gladiator

Maximus' Birthday

We're celebrating the birthday of General Maximus Decimus Meridius--general, slave, gladiator. The original release date for Gladiator was May 5, 2000.

"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

Thanks to Jo over at Libriscrowe for the wonderful picture creation of Maximus!

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)

Russell In Empire Magazine

The April issue of Empire Magazine features a six-page spread on Russell, including an interview with Martyn Palmer, who first interviewed him 19 years ago. The interview was done during the filming of State of Play in Washington, D.C. Among other things, Russell talks about working with Ridley Scott and about gaining weight for roles. The spread also includes some great pictures, and a list of the Top 5 Russell Crowe Performances, selected by Dan Jolin. The April issue will be available in stores Thursday, February 26.

"Russell Crowe tells us about his triumphs, the things he missed out on and his turn in accomplished new thriller State of Play. Crowe has heralded a return of the rugged and brooding thinking man to Hollywood screens, from his Oscar-winning turn as Gladiator Maximus to the introverted and brilliant mathematician John Nash in A Beautiful Mind. He also tells us why Ridley Scott's Nottingham fits the bill to be one of his next projects--because "It's Robin Hood, mate. I mean, come on!""

Russell's Directors

We all know that Russell has done great work with Ridley Scott(American Gangster, A Good Year, Gladiator), Ron Howard(Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind), James Mangold(3:10 To Yuma), Peter Weir(Master&Commander), Michael Mann(The Insider), and every other director with whom he's worked. Now, is there a director with whom you'd like to see him work that he hasn't before?

Let us know which director below you'd like to see him team up with, or give us another idea if you don't see yours listed!

Gladiator Violence

The website Top Tenz, which publishes Top Ten lists of everything from comic book villains to the least smartest dogs(?)has Gladiator listed at No. 2 on it's Top Ten Violent Films list. Any list like this is, of course, arguable. I can think of several films I would have added to the list and several whose positions I would have changed, but this is their list not mine! Here's what the writer had to say about Gladiator:

This film was a triumph, a perfect blending of plot, atmosphere, action and dimensional characters. Director Ridley Scott created an eerie, ethereal atmosphere in the opening battle sequence, with amazing cinematography and stunning realism. Russell Crowe brought a rugged, believable quality to his portrayal of Maximus. As well, a stellar performance by Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, the bitter, jealous son of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, was a highlight of this violent spectacle.

And here's their entire list:

10. Kill Bill (Vols 1&2)
9. Rambo
8. Saving Private Ryan
7. Kingdom of Heaven
6. Natural Born Killers
5. War of the Worlds
4. Troy
3. Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2. Gladiator
1. 300

Russell Crowe Fan Fiction Update

It's been another busy week for updates, so I hope you're all up for a good read.

First of all this week, give a GIANT welcome to Taffey. Some of you will be familiar with her wonderful stories, but for those who haven't discovered them yet, you're all in for a treat:

The Princess
Lt. Aubrey meets a beautiful young lady in the park, but who is her 'royal' companion?

You Didn't Need To Go To All That Trouble
Cort meets someone from his past...what will his reaction be?

Next up we have FIVE chapters from B:

The Police Blotter
Catch up with the world of Bud and Lonnie

Our updates wouldn't be complete without one of Ilaria's wonderful Maximus Stories:

The Lion
What if Maximus had not roused himself from his silence and stayed locked somewhere deep inside himself after the loss of his family and his own near death from his injury? How then would his story have unfolded…?

Jo has sent us two more chapters in her bittersweet Terry story:

A Thorne Remaining
The sisters are settling in to Terry's family home, but Allie is convinced there is a third 'presence' could she be right?

We have another chapter of Michelle's wonderful Ben Wade story again this week:

Beyond Contention 6: Lust
Ben has enjoyed his evening with the Evans family.The following morning back at Hollanders isn't so pleasant when he finds himself locked in the tool shed. Meanwhile, Hollander pays an unwelcome visit to Alice!

There's a welcome return for another Ben story, this time from Layne:

Unexpected Opportunity, chapter 6
Ben storms off in a rage and thinks about all the women in his life, including his mother. It's dusk before he's calm enough to return to Lacey. What will he find on his return?

Finally for this week, we have the start of an intriguing Original Character story from Stacey:

My Island
If you could be stranded on a desert island with anyone in the world, who would it be???

That's about it folks. Happy reading

B, Beej, Marie and M

RCFF Update

Afternoon, Lab RatsIt's been another busy week on RCFF. Not only is the Glen rocking, but the stories for the main site keep rolling in.

Thanks ladies for all your submissions.First up this week, lets all give a big welcome to Amy, joining us with her first submission. Amy has given us a very interesting original character screenplay:

Tangled Up & Broken

Next up is Atonia. Despite have a broken ankle, Atonia has been busy writing on her new laptop and we have two stories from her this week:

The Man From the Far Side of the Lake

Lyn has broken her ankle and is spending the summer with her sister and brother in law at their house on the lake. Who is the mysterious man in the house on the other said of the lake, and what will Lyn's reaction be when he comes calling...

The Healing of Robert Kinston

Robert has left the home he shared with his beloved wife and has bought a house on a small island. He just wants to be left alone, but will his meeting with a close neighbour change all that?

Bridgid has another chapter in the strange new life of Max Skinner for us:

Sleepless in Philadelphia

Max has found out something very disconcerting about himself. How will he take the revalation?

A new character for Elise this week with the first chapter of a story about our favourite LA cop:

The Victory

Bud is back on the job in LA after his split with Lynn. Ed seems to have developed a sense of humour while Bud's been away...why.. .he's arranged for Bud to stay at The Victory Motel

As usual, we have two wonderful Maximus stories from Ilaria again this week:

THE GREAT ONE

A man near death is saved by the words of a prophesy and rises to become a great leader waging a battle against those who tried to destroy his world. Into this world he has wrought for himself, from the ashes of his old life comes a woman from his past...

THE LADY AND THE SOLDIER

The young tribune, Maximus Decimus Meridius is fortunate to spend time with the much soiught after Golden Kyria, a mysterious lady who entertains men of her choosing, but never reveals her face to them. How will their encounters change both their futures.

Layne made the update by the skin of her teeth this week. Thanks for going all out to get the chapter finished for us, Layne. We have chapter six of her delightful Richie story:

New Leaf, Same Tree part 6

Is the job getting in the way of Richie's love life, or is he getting cold feet about his budding relationship with Jess. Will all the stress cause him to go back to his old ways?

Last but by no means least, we have the next chapter in Michelle's excellent Ben Wade story.

Beyond Contention, chapter five: Gluttony

'Joshua' arrives at the Evans spread with the boys and gets invited to share their evening meal, over which they learn a bit more about the man formerly known as Ben Wade.

Thanks for looking and remember the Glen updates occur nearly every day so keep your reading glasses handy.

Cheers,

Beej, Bridgid, Layne, Marie and M

New Author on LibrisCrowe

LibrisCrowe would like to introduce a new writer. Her name is Baily and she has presented us with a brilliant new piece about our favorite General, Maximus.
LibrisCrowe if proud to be hosting this new author’s work and you can find it here.




AN EMPEROR'S HEART

By Bailey
A truly unique and marvelous take on the last
scenes of Gladiator
Complete in 10 chapters