January 2003

January 31, 2003 - 10:00 EST

Scottish stars of the stage and screen today united in protest after it emerged one of Edinburgh's most historic cinemas is facing its own final curtain.
Stars and their cries over loss of cinema - Edinburgh Evening News 01/30/03
Unhappy Ending - Daily Record 01/31/03
Odeon cinemas face closure as audiences shrink - The Herald 01/31/03

January 30, 2003 - 08:30 EST

Map of Love
Dougray is prepping for his role as Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas
Walk this way for the Dylan experience - The Western Mail  01/30/03

January 28, 2003 - 13:00 (1:00 pm) EST

Site Updates
Made several corrections on the Ever After mini-site and added some new information to the FAQ.
- Thanks to Cécile in France, Anja in Germany and Elaine in the UK for their assistance!

January 27, 2003 - 10:20 EST

Dougray is expected to attend The Evening Standards British Film Awards Sunday, which will be screened in the UK on Carlton Television, February 5th.  source: This is London 01/27/03

January 26, 2003 - 09:00 EST

To Kill a King
According to The Telegraph, the film will be released in the UK this May!
Cromwell turned into comic book villain - The Telegraph 01/26/03

Photo Gallery
Repaired link to one of the About Schmidt premiere photos.
- Thanks to Jade for the heads-up about the error!

January 25, 2003 - 08:30 EST

The Poet
Added a new behind the scenes photo.

Ever After
Added a new movie still to the Photo's Page 3.

January 24, 2003 - 13:25 (1:25pm) EST

New Photos
Added 4 new photos of Dougray attending the South Bank Show Awards on January 21st.  The awards show will air in the UK at 10.45pm, on the 26th on ITV1.
- Thanks to Ruth from Discover Kate for some of the pics!

Also added 6 new photos of Dougray attending the About Schmidt premiere in London on the 22nd.

Map of Love
Filming doesn't start until next month but we already have a release date (UK) of November 9, 2003 which is the 50th anniversary of Dylan Thomas' death.  Emily Watson is to play Dylan's wife, Caitlin.
source: The Western Mail 01/24/03

More site updates tomorrow....

January 23, 2003 - 11:45 EST

Arabian Nights
Added 5 new movie stills thanks to Ruth from Discover Kate!

January 22, 2003 - 09:15 EST

The Bum's Rush
Added a new photo of Dougray with fellow actor, Jamie Sives, and director Stewart Svaasand. (See top right of this page.)  Also added additional cast and characters.

The Football Factory
Welsh actor, Andrew Howard will be joining the cast later this year according to BBC News.

Map of Love
According to The Western Mail, filming is scheduled to begin in February.

More updates tomorrow....

January 8, 2003 - 11:45 EST

The Football Factory
Production appears to be back on!
TV Hunk turns into hooligan; boot boy Chris - 01/06/03 Daily Star
- Thanks to my pal Meluchie for the news!

Map of Love
Dougray masters the Welsh accent for his role as Dylan Thomas
Day & Night, Day & Night - 01/03/03 The Express
- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for the article

The Poet
According to director, Paul Hill's official website, "The film is scheduled to be finished in March 2003".  Still no news regarding a US or UK release date.

December's news now resides in the Archives.

January 2, 2003 - 09:45 EST  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Map of Love
Filming to begin February 2003.
Hollywood star flies into Wales to prepare to play Dylan - 01/02/03 Western Mail

December 28, 2002 - 11:00 EST

Added a new photo to the Gallery.-->

Map of Love
Dylan film proves personal triumph - 12/27/02 BBC News

The Bum's Rush
Film actor 'punched me in face' as I tried to take photo - 12/12/02 Express
Dougray's pal snaps at snapper - 12/12/02 Daily Star
- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for the articles!

Cameras are rolling for Tomintoul blockbuster - 11/19/02 Press & Journal
Hollywood star Dougray chooses Tomintoul for new film setting - 11/09/02 Press & Journal
- Thanks to Gigi of Kevin McKidd website for the articles!

Who will be the next James Bond?
A UK fan-site has an on-going poll for fans to vote on who should be the next James Bond.  Looks like Dougray is currently in the lead with 39% of the votes, followed by Colin Firth in second place with 30%.
- Thanks to Feli for the info and link!