Bad weather hampers Dougray's golf tournament yesterday:
Scott and Redgrave team up for charity - 07/30/02 BBC News 
Stars Battle below Par Weather in Golf Charity Bid - 07/30/02 Scotsman

Ripley's Game
The film will be shown at the Venice International Film Festival: 
Venice canvas includes 'Frida' - 07/31/02 The Hollywood Reporter 
Moritz de Hadeln unveils Venice 59's "miracle" line-up - 07/30/02 Screen Daily

To Kill a King 
As promised yesterday, here's the skinny on extras and films.
In the interview with Mike Barker, he was quoted has saying he had only "4 extras".  This may well be true, in that they were most likely paid extras.  However, he had tons of other extras who volunteered their time.  Some were re-enactors (people whose hobby is dressing up and re-enacting an event or a place and time), while others were simply local townsfolk who wanted to be in the movie.

Many films use both paid and volunteer extras.  Usually paid extras receive a set dollar (or in this case pound) amount per day plus meals.  Volunteer extras are sometimes given meals but not always - that depends on the film.

Dougray Scott Updates 
Don't forget to keep voting for Dougray and Enigma for the 2002 Internet Movie Awards!  Voting continues until August 18th! ->

Today was Dougray's big golf day!  72 holes over 4 golf courses!  
Hopefully the UK press will have some photos of the event tomorrow.
Until then, here's an interesting article thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma: 
Celebrity Duo in Golf Marathon - 07/30/01 PA Press

To Kill a King 
A couple other "news" websites picked up The Guardian interview with Mike Baker and really distort the facts using sensational headlines like:
War film gives up on battle scenes due to lack of extras 
- 07/30/02 Ananova  
and
Battlefield Dearth - 07/30/02 Empire online 

Both articles pick up on a minor quote from Mike Barker that he only had "4 extras".  Well dear friends, allow me to fill you in on how films and "extras" work - tomorrow.

Enigma 
CORRECTION: Contrary to what the Enigma DVD art says at the top of the box (see below), the DVD will not be a 'special edition' containing the all features listed yesterday.

According to a Sony/Columbia-TriStar press release (dated July 15, 2002), it will just be a wide-screen with bonus trailers.  Bummer. 
Nor will the German DVD have the special features.  Enttäuschung.

- Thanks to Marla @ Admiring Kate and Ruth @ Discover Kate for the news!

To Kill a King 
Very interesting article about the problems making the film:
Heads on the block - 07/26/02 The Guardian

Dougray Scott News
Next Tuesday is a big day for Dougray. He'll be playing 72 holes over 4 golf courses in less than 17 hours (whew!) in the Sun Microsystems Golf Marathon with proceeds going to several charities. 
Morning Stars - 07/25/02 Business a.m.

According to the Daily Mail, it appears that recently met up with some NY film directors.  I wonder what's on the horizon for our fav actor? 
Film buff McLeish keen to let business and pleasure mix - 07/20/02 Daily Mail

- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for today's Dougray News!

Enigma  Video/DVD Release dates
	August 22, 2002 Germany (Order Now) September 24, 2002 USA (Order Now)  Both German and US DVDs are 'special editions' and contain: - Director's Commentary - Deleted Scenes with Director's Commentary - Making-Of Featurette - Bonus Trailers  (Guess I'll finally break down and buy a DVD player) :-)

More release updates
Enigma continues to expand in Canada.  Currently it's showing in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.  Click here to see when it's playing near you. 
Enigma opens wide, August 1, 2002 in Malaysia 

Ripley's Game
Yahoo! Movies reports that with the delay in the release date, there is some good news to come with it - it will be a wide release April 4th, versus a limited release.

Also, there's a good chance that the film will be shown at the Venice International Film Festival next month: 
After scramble, de Hadeln lands big titles for Venice - 07/23/02 The Hollywood Reporter

New Dougray Scott fan-site!
For all our Deutsch friends, and all our English-speaking friends wanting to practice their German, be sure to visit our new Deutsch sister-site by Nikki: Dougray Scott in German (temporary name)

Enigma 
Enigma has been nominated for Best Picture and Dougray has been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role *and* Best Breakthrough Performance by the Internet Movie Awards!  
The Internet Movie Awards are where YOU, the viewer decide who are the best of the best by casting your votes. The film has also received 4 other nominations: 
Jeremy Northam, Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kate Winslet, Best Actress in a Supporting Role 
Saffron Burrows, Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Screenplay (Tom Stoppard)
Click here to vote. And vote daily!
Voting will last until August 18, 2002.
- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for the news!

To Kill a King 
Empire online picks up the story of the political row regarding the film:
Monarch Mocking - 07/19/02 Empire

Site Update
Check out the new Ever After: A Cinderella Story mini-site.  It is loaded with tons of photos, posters, trailers, wallpapers, and information about the film.

Thanks again to Gretchen, Paulo, Nathalie, Thesela and Meluchie for all their scans and for being so patient with me while putting this new site together.

Ripley's Game
New release date (bummer!)  The film has been rescheduled from it's October 4th release date, to April 4, 2003 according to Variety.  Apparently the film scratches were a bigger problem than originally anticipated.

A brand new Ever After mini-site coming online Monday.  Over 60 movie stills (thanks to Gretchen, Paulo, Nathalie, and Thesela for all their scans!) Not to mention new links, posters, photo captures and more!  Be sure to check back Monday for the most complete Ever After fan-site on the web today.

Dougray goes to Oasis concert?
Live in the park; Oasis girls arrive in Scotland - 07/13/02 Daily Record
- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for the article!

Added 2 new photos of Dougray to the Gallery.

Site Update
Moved the following mini-sites to the new domain, and both have new photos and features!
Arabian Nights 
Princess Caraboo

Site Updates
The following mini-sites have been moved over to the new domain with brand-new looks, some new photos and new features.  Check them out by clicking on the links below:
The Place of the Dead  
Highlander: Through a glass darkly  
The Crow Road  

Added To The Green Fields Beyond and To Kill a King to Ye Olde Scott Shoppe as well as some new additions to the Soldier Soldier section.

June's News now resides in the Archives.

Enigma 
Now available on DVD/video in Sweden!  You can order online from www.mega.se. - Thanks to Nikki for the news!

To Kill a King
A possible political row over the film's premiere?
Black Rod faces a public beheading - 07/07/02 Sunday Times 
- Thanks to Tamara of The Dougray Enigma for the article!

Enigma opens in Montreal!
Code-Breakers - Canada.com 07/05/02

Dougray supports war against shopkeepers dealing in death
It killed my son and your kid may be next - 07/02/02 Daily Record

Site Updates
The following mini-sites have finally been moved over to the new domain with brand-new looks and newly added features.  Check them out by clicking on the links below:
To the Green Fields Beyond 
Taggart - Nest of Vipers 
Kavanagh, Q.C. - A Family Affair 
Soldier Soldier 
Black Beauty