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The Story Of A Murder
30 November 2004
According to [Yahoo!News], Mr. Rickman is set to co-star with Dustin Hoffman and Ben Whishaw in a "period thriller" called Perfume: The Story of a Murder. The story is about "Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man born with no odor but a super-refined sense of smell who becomes a scent-maker and eventually resorts to murder to extract elements to create the ultimate fragrance." According to [the article], filming begins this summer in Germany and France.
Snape Doing The Tango?
21 November 2004
According to an interview Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) did with [TLC] at the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD launch, the filmmakers are preparing to shoot the Yule Ball scene. Many cast members are in dance lessons learning to waltz and, apparently, tango. "I'm dancing with Matt (Neville Longbottom), and it's fun. We're also doing another tango because Matt's supposed to be really good at dancing. And McGonagall and Snape are doing the tango, and we start doing the tango as well, which is good," Bonnie says. Not quite blasting rose bushes apart, but I'll take it.
Alan's Favourite Book
18 November 2004
As a donation to the UK organization LEPRA, which helps fight leprosy and HIV/AIDS, Mr. Rickman has signed a journal that is currently up for bid on Ebay. The inscription reads: "My favourite book - a blank one. Enjoy it, with all good wishes, Alan Rickman." The last time I checked the bid was up to £678 with 8 days still to go. If you've got the money, or if you just want to take a look at the journal, you can [click here] to do so. [TLC]
Something Available For Pre-Order
12 November 2004
The Something the Lord Made DVD, due out January 25th, is now available to pre-order on [Click here] to order the disc. In related news, the BBC's "Barchester Chronicles" DVD was also made avaiable for pre-order through Amazon. You can [click here] to pick the miniseries up for $24.58.
Alan In UK Vogue
07 November 2004
Mr. Rickman has a [full page image] in the December 2004 issue of British Vogue. Once I get a hold of the magazine, I can post the full scoop. It's on newsstands now in the UK and will be hitting the States on the 10th.
Stars To Shine For Autism Charity
01 November 2004
According to [Community Newswire], Mr. Rickman will be appearing at a benefit concert to raise money for the National Autistic Society. The event is scheduled to be held on December 13th at St. John's. You can find out about ticket information [here]. I may call the number and ask them to postpone the event until the 17th so I can go. I don't think it will work, but I think it's worth a shot.
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