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chameau:
ennisjack.com Weekly Newsletter
– October 2 - 8, 2006 -
Hello Brokies,
For this week's introduction we will quote City Slickin’ Cowboy, his comments are about the spirit of the forum, well said CSC. O0
Have a nice week on ennisjack.com. %)
Chameau
Posted by City Slickin' Cowboy on September 25
--- Quote ---What started out to be a place to unload my thoughts and feelings regarding BBM has become much more. Looking back at my emotional state during the first few viewings of this masterpiece, I was a complete (yet functional) wreck. Since joining, the following months have allowed me to discuss these thoughts and feelings while gradually getting a grip on some emotional turmoil unleashed as a result of the film. I never expected this site to become a place where actual friendships would develop.
I guess I could say that I love this place because it has made me more aware of something so important....a community of friends and family can develop from the acknowledgment of a single common bond.
--- End quote ---
Why I love this place
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Editorial
The following editorial is the second of two written by our Guest Editor, Welshwitch and reflects ONLY the opinion of this author and not necessarily that of the entire Newsletter Team.
The Mountains
Mountains have figured prominently in American experience since the early settlers started to move away from the East Coast. The Appalachians were a formidable barrier, after which came the plains, apparently attractive but presenting their own problems. Then came the Rockies, explored by mountain men who found passes and routes through to open up the Far West. The Rockies, however, caused enormous suffering and claimed many lives before they were crossed first by the railroad then by roads; later they were criss-crossed by air lanes and their importance as an obstacle to movement came to an end. They have remained, however, a place of danger as well as of natural beauty, of threat as well as promise.
This is embodied in the fictional Brokeback Mountain, which is the location for the first and some later sections of the movie. What strikes the viewer most forcibly is first the scale, then the bleakness, the emptiness of the setting. We register the brilliant green of the grass, the intense blue of the sky, and the ominous grey it can quickly assume. As a setting it reflects both the beauty and the harshness of nature – we see its peak as bare rock, sometimes covered with snow, and hear the wind which whistles hauntingly through the sound-track. There are the storms that characterize the Rockies – thunder, lightning, rain and hail all feature in the movie. Sunshine is often short-lived; the cloud-scape ever-changing .Up here Jack and Ennis live in close proximity with nature – they follow their natural inclinations in this high-altitude Eden, but are also the victims of natural forces they cannot control and which seem, in their violence and unpredictability, to mirror the emotions both experience. It is, in the end, the forecast storm from the Pacific, that ironic name, which allows Aguirre to order them back down before the summer is over. While above the realm of more earth-bound mortals, they are free to be themselves, away from society in a time out of time, rarely measured even by Aguirre’s watch, which later in retrospect is actually the time of their lives.
As a symbol the mountain calls to mind the ancients’ beliefs in mountains as the abode of the gods, a realm above that inhabited by mere mortals and unaffected by mundane considerations. Christian thought reflects this: “I will life up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help,” as the psalmist has it. Hills and mountains have often been seen as places to which to retreat in time of danger, their rocks and valleys providing natural barriers to confuse enemies and creating hiding-places from which defenders can make surprise attacks. Mountains are the abode of the unknown; it is no coincidence that the Yeti and Bigfoot, among other mythical creatures, are believed to live at high altitudes. The highest mountain of all, Everest, is seen as a sacred place by the locals and as one profaned by the hordes of climbers who have reduced it merely to a destination for an extreme form of package tour. Mountains have also been seen as a source of inspiration – the Romantics loved the chasms and cataracts of the Alps. Brokeback creates a sense of loneliness and isolation, but also appears as a place where the pretences of the outside world are stripped away and essential truths revealed, As the rocks are the bones of the landscape, laid bare here so that their strength and permanence are revealed, so the love of Jack and Ennis is revealed in this high place, and remains in all its underlying strength for the rest of their lives whether they are together or apart, on the plains or in the mountains.
New Threads from Last Week
The Rodeo Clown and Liminality
Started by AnitaSmith on September 26
excerpt
--- Quote ---In one scene, Jack Twist offers to buy the rodeo clown a drink. The clown refuses explaining that he was just doing his job and that Jack should save the money towards his entry fee. Clowns are very symbolic. In the case of this particular scene, I could not help but see the clown as a type of messenger. I found this on Wikipedia...
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread.
Jack's impression of Alma
Started by Aintfoolin on September 28
--- Quote ---In the reunion scene Jack comes into the foyer of the apartment. His demeanor seems cautious , almost timid as if he knows that Alma knows something IMO. then he sees her for the first time and the look on his face to me is one of suprise and .....well I want to say disappointment but I'm not sure. Compared with his own wife Lureen, Alma looks downright dowdy. Is this what he expected Ennis wife to be? This is the person he is "competing with for Ennis. Then in a later scene, Jack says "you and Alma? that's a life? what did he mean by this? Did Jack look down on Alma. What does he learn about Ennis from Alma's demeanor? What does Jack really think of Alma? Please help me get inside Jack's head concernig this.
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread.
In Your Words: an ennisjack.com retrospective
If you are looking for gems, the best posts ever, we have a special thread where we collect them. Click here to visit it and see how it works. If you sometimes visit some old posts and one in particular appeals to you, please bring it to the Retropesctive Thread.
Thank you to BBBOY and Jerasjr for their commitment to the restrospective thread. :)
Quote of the Week
An interesting discussion started after Koka posted this on September 29. The post is quite long but very interesting and well done, these are some excerpts:
--- Quote ---…I've yet again got a new teacher- a male one this time. The guy's amazing of course…
--- Quote ---
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…then he asked the following question: 'if you could meet one celebrity, who would it be and what would you ask him/why'....so I started talking about this 'amazing actor, who always chooses roles because of a message he wants to send out into the world, whose acting is almost poetic...' and the teacher got all curious and asked who the actor is. 'You've probably never heard of him....Jake Gyllenhaal'...no one had a clue. then I said 'he starred in donnie darko, brokeback mountain' and the professor interrupted me and replied 'oh, brokeback mountain, an excellent movie. was he the black or the blond one?'...I was like 'the black one of course, and....uhm, hold on a sec, did you just say BBM is EXCELLENT???!?!?!!?…
--- Quote ---
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…after which the other students started sighing and saying stuff about how they had that teacher last year and how he was totally pro-gay and how they argued with him for 3 school hours straight!!!! …
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PBS (post brokeback syndrome)
Please click here to read it all and the replies that followed.
Meet the Authors
Hello everyone, and welcome to this weeks 'Meet the Authors' Interview. This week our author is MadLori, author of the very popular 'Human Interest', and it's sequel, 'Two Crows Joy
Thanks for reading... enjoy!
Amtamburo
--- Quote ---Are you a professional writer?
Yes, I am. Not full-time, sadly. Someday!
If yes, have you published anything and if so what?
I've published two freelance manuscripts with Quirk Productions (they're the makers of those Worst Case Scenario Survival Guide books). They were for the intermediate reader audience (ages 9-12). One was "The Dragon Hunter's Guide" and the other was the "Ghost Hunter's Guide." They were fun to write, but only a paycheck, pretty much. I think they're still available on Amazon if anyone cares.
I have an agent who represents my original writing; we're hoping to be able to shop my current novel after the new year.
What's your job in the ''real'' world?
I have a day job, too! I'm a chemist and I work at Chemical Abstract Services, which is basically a database of molecules and chemical reactions. I do structure input analysis. Basically I'm a molecular librarian and I work on a computer all day. That's how I keep my blog
so up-to-date, ha ha.
What brought you to write about the characters of Ennis & Jack?
Well, like everyone else here, the film and story touched me deeply. I was also enthusiastic about such a mainstream, artistic portrayal of a same-sex relationship and felt moved to write about the characters.
Are you writing Fan Fictions about other characters others than the ones from BBM?
I've spent the last six years writing in the Harry Potter fandom. The third volume of my series there is still a work in progress, as I am reminded daily by the readers impatient for an update!
Is it sometimes difficult to deal with the critics and comments of your readers?
Not really. I'm hard to upset in general. Criticism is only upsetting to me if it's offensive or directed at ME, not the writing. If a
reader has legitimate critiques to make I'm more than glad to hear them.
If you could changed one thing about the story/movie what would that be? (excluding keeping Jack alive... we all would change that if we could!)
I wish that more of Ennis's dialog from the motel scene had been preserved. I feel that it's much more clear in the short story that Ennis is in love with Jack, and the film Ennis is more ambiguous about that. In particular, I wish they had allowed Ennis to tell Jack that
he never should have let him out of his sight. Story Ennis is more expressive to Jack than Film Ennis is.
--- End quote ---
Pix with Poems
As you now many authors of fan fiction joined the forum but, we also have poets. A new member, Jessi, started to post her poems.
Posted on September 27
--- Quote ---
Goin a Head Out
By Jessi
I’m goin a head out to them sheep now. Hear me, Jack?
So tired, got a get me a little rest first, then
I’m goin a head back t’Brokeback, find that place
where we played.
More likely be on my knees this time,
Grass staining jeans,
Tears soakin t’ground,
‘Cause I don’t have nobody to go there to,
Only wind full o’ghost,
A high meadow haunted,
From a few drops o’long ago blood.
Two boys, two shirts… a patch o’ mountain carpet,
A place where you took my bleedin,
Tried t’wipe away my pain, but cried softly and alone.
When it seemed all I knew how was to hurt
You took the punch.
And gave and gave and gave, all you knew, dammit,
All you could give was love.
I’m goin a head back t’Brokeback now, find that place…
Where I don’t have nobody to go there to.
So tired, got a get me a little rest first, then…
I’m goin a head on out to sleep now, dreams need tendin, hear me, Jack?
--- End quote ---
Pix with Poems
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Calendar for next week
October 3 - Birthdays: supertrampdan (16), jerseygyllenhaalic (22)
October 5 - Birthdays: Jamie1981 (25)
October 6 - Birthdays: Asali (50), lislis (50)
October 7 - Birthdays: Jack Nasty (16)
Forum Achievements
270,000 posts on the forum on October 1st.
Member's levels updates
20 posts, Alma Jr.
Androphile, on September 23rd (We missed this one ???)
Midwest-girl, on September 24th (Another one we missed from last week %&))
MadLori, on September 27th
Brokie007, onSeptember 27th
Julia, on September 29th
Jessi, on October 1st
200 posts, Alma
Aintfoolin, on September 27th
Jack, 500 posts
FulOfSadness, on October 1st
Ennis 1000 posts
Cortomaltese, on September 29th
Jack + Ennis, 2000 posts
Koka, on September 28th
Jennis, on September 29th
Special achievements
Welshwitch, 3000, Asali, 3000 and Tpe, 10,000 posts on September 26, Mars, 12,000 posts on September 27, Tom, 5000 posts on September 29th, Hanna, 5000 posts on October 1st
Congratulations to all! ^-^ O0
Euro Get Together ~ EGT for the friends!
Euro Get Together, from December 8th to December 11th 2006 in London UK. Next December 9 we have good chances to see Brokeback Mountain in a theater, on a big screen. 8)
We need to be at least 30 persons to be able to make it. :s)
There are 2 threads about the London Gathering, click on the picture below to go to the main one.
This is the list of attendance thread, either you need a hotel room or not click on the Union Jack to confirm you will be in.
Central Virginia get together...in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Posted by Mrl
When:
October 27 though 30, 2006
Place:
Montfair Resort....in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Central Virginia...near Charlottesville, in the town of Crozet.
We have reserved cottage #2...sleeps 6, has full accomodations...kitchen, towels, linens. An additional "A" frame cottage is available, sleeps 4, with all the accomodations as well. Please contact Mrl for the details.
Please join us in the beautiful mountains....for a great Ennisjack / BBM weekend. Camping areas are available too!
Click here for the thread.
DVD release around the world
U.S./Canada - April 4th (zone 1 DVD)
U.K. - April 24 (zone 2 DVD)
Hong Kong - April 28 (zone 3 DVD)
Spain - June 7 (zone 2 DVD)
Norway, June 11 (zone 2 DVD)
Finland, July 12 ( zone 2 DVD)
Sweden, July 17 (zone 2 DVD)
France - July 19 (zone 2 DVD)
Australia - July 20 (zone 4 DVD)
Italy - August 30 (zone 2 DVD)
Japan - September 22 (zone 3 DVD)
Belgium - September 26 (zone 2 DVD)
Netherland - September 28 (zone 2 DVD)
Germany - October 16 (zone 2 DVD)
Any update about the release in your country?
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Ciao Brokies, see you next week ;)
October 2 - 8, editor: Chameau. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this issue of the newsletter.
chameau:
ennisjack.com Weekly Newsletter
– October 9 - 15, 2006 -
Hello Brokies,
In this Weekly Newsletter, we will start a poll about your interest in the Newsletter. Following your answers we may ask you to vote again in the future. Time flies, Brokies are posting like a blue stream and we busted 275,000 posts last week. 8)
Have another good week on the forum,
Chameau ;)
Italians Get Together (IGT)
Some of our members in Italy met last week end in Vallombrosa near Florence. There are pictures and comments of the event, click on the flag to visit the thread.
Editorial
The following editorial was written by our Guest Editor, LuvJackNasty and reflects ONLY the opinion of this author and not necessarily that of the entire Newsletter Team.
The Mirrors
It is believed that to look into a mirror is to see ones soul. We twice see Jack looking into a mirror and both times he sees Ennis. The mirror on Jack’s truck is a circle and a circle represents totality, wholeness, the self, eternity, timelessness and symbolizes potential, or the embryo. When Jack first views Ennis in the mirror it is outside of Aguirre’s trailer. Ennis is inside that circle or embryo- a love waiting to be born. The mountain serves as the womb- a safe environment for that love to develop and grow. That love took its first breaths of life up on Brokeback and what was born was something that each man would carry with him his entire life. The bond that was forged was one that each clung to and it was only when they were together that each felt alive. Sadly we never got to see that love realized to its fullest potential .The second time we see Jack looking into the mirror it is after they part at the end of the summer. Again Ennis is framed in that circle- the center of Jack’s world. We watch as Jack drives farther away gazing upon the piece of him that he is forced to leave behind. The truth of Jack’s whole life is reflected in that mirror. Instead of seeing himself, he saw Ennis- a reflection of his soul, the man who made him as complete as that circle. The mirror is a reflection of the soul; it does not lie, it is absolute truth and there are truths you can’t deny.
Congrats to the proud parents ~ October 3rd, birth of Ramona, daughter of Maggie and Peter
--- Quote ---Maggie Gyllenhaal and her fiancé, Peter Sarsgaard, have welcomed their first child, a rep for the actress confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
The baby girl, who was born Tuesday afternoon in a New York City hospital, is named Ramona...
--- End quote ---
Please Brokies avoid to post on the forum eventual pictures of Ramona, we do respect the private life of the artists. Click here to read the full article.
In Your Words: an ennisjack.com retrospective
If you are looking for gems, the best posts ever, we have a special thread where we collect them. Click here to visit it and see how it works. If you sometimes visit some old posts and one in particular appeals to you, please bring it to the Retropesctive Thread.
Thank you to BBBOY and Jerasjr for their commitment to the restrospective thread. :)
Euro Get Together ~ EGT for the friends!
Euro Get Together, from December 8th to December 11th 2006 in London UK. Next December 9 we have good chances to see Brokeback Mountain in a theater, on a big screen. 8)
We need to be at least 30 persons to be able to make it. :s)
There are 2 threads about the London Gathering, click on the picture below to go to the main one.
This is the list of attendance thread, either you need a hotel room or not click on the Union Jack to confirm you will be in.
Central Virginia get together...in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Posted by Mrl
When:
October 27 though 30, 2006
Place:
Montfair Resort....in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Central Virginia...near Charlottesville, in the town of Crozet.
We have reserved cottage #2...sleeps 6, has full accomodations...kitchen, towels, linens. An additional "A" frame cottage is available, sleeps 4, with all the accomodations as well. Please contact Mrl for the details.
Please join us in the beautiful mountains....for a great Ennisjack / BBM weekend. Camping areas are available too!
Click here for the thread.
Quote of the week
Posted by Philchel on October 6th
--- Quote ---I has been years ago that I cried watching a movie (although I could block them till the shirt scene) and I also wondered why I'm still feeling sad 1 week later when thinking about it.
Is is because :
- I have difficulties in seeing it as a 'movie' and I have the impression it is real. I usually can enjoy a movie/story but clearly know it's 'just a movie', but this time this is not the case.
- Frustrations that there is so much that we can fill in ourselves to complete the story (why didn't they do this, why didn't they do that, ...) and not being able to ask Ennis/Jack for some more explanation
- I'm always more touched by people showing emotions when it concerns 'brother-love', 'father-son', 'men-men', since men showing their emotions can be so touching
- Similar experiences
- .......
But why doesn't my partner have these feelings ? We watched it together ? He probably sees it as a 'good movie' but thus not feel so connected/concerned.
--- End quote ---
Is it normal still crying even after the 3rd time wacthing BbM?
Click here to go to the thread.
Calendar for next week
October 9 - Birthdays: Paul (34), nussy (21), Thanksgiving (Canada)
October 11 - Birthdays: Sassenach (20)
October 12 - Birthdays: justlikethisalways
October 13 - Birthdays: love_bbm (28), tiffany331 (31)
October 14 - Birthdays: dk_psy (23)
October 15 - Birthdays: Keldara (20)
Forum Achievements
300 posts in the Jake's Pix thread on October 4th. 275,000 posts on ennisjack.com on October 5th, 1500 pages and 45,000 posts in the Silver Wolves chat thread on October 7th.
Member's levels updates
20 posts, Alma Jr.
Satin_Hephaistion, on October 2nd
Jennis Del Twist, on October 4th
Philchel, on October 6th
100 posts, Lureen
Louisev, on october 6th
Jack, 500 posts
Smilesalot, on October 5th
Jack + Ennis, 2000 posts
NoReins, on October 4th
Ksxks, on October 4th
MississaugaRed, on October 6th
Hpv, on October 6th
Special achievements
City Slickin' Cowboy, 9000 posts on October 3rd.
Congratulations to all! :clap:
DVD release around the world
U.S./Canada - April 4th (zone 1 DVD)
U.K. - April 24 (zone 2 DVD)
Hong Kong - April 28 (zone 3 DVD)
Spain - June 7 (zone 2 DVD)
Norway, June 11 (zone 2 DVD)
Finland, July 12 ( zone 2 DVD)
Sweden, July 17 (zone 2 DVD)
France - July 19 (zone 2 DVD)
Australia - July 20 (zone 4 DVD)
Italy - August 30 (zone 2 DVD)
Japan - September 22 (zone 3 DVD)
Belgium - September 26 (zone 2 DVD)
Netherland - September 28 (zone 2 DVD)
Germany - October 16 (zone 2 DVD)
Any update about the release in your country?
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Got News or Ideas?
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Bye bye Brokies, see you next week
October 9 - 15, editor: Chameau. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this issue of the newsletter.
chameau:
ennisjack.com Weekly Newsletter
– October 16 - 22, 2006 -
Bonjour Brokies,
Next Monday October 23 will be Ang Lee's Birthday. If you want to send greetings, this is the address where to send them:
Ang Lee
c/o Creative Artist's Agency
9830 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills CA 90212
USA
We will keep the actual poll active for next week and talking about next week... it's DVD release on October 16 in Germany, Yeehaw! :clap:
Have a great week Brokies!
Chameau
3000 members
October 10, 02:08:45pm EST. Our 3000th member, MGB76, registered. Congratulations to ennisjack.
Posted by Ethan
Editorial
The following editorial was written by our Guest Editor, LuvJackNasty and reflects ONLY the opinion of this author and not necessarily that of the entire Newsletter Team.
…the pair like two skins, one inside the other, two in one.
Upon learning about Jack’s death Ennis calls Lureen and then goes to the Twist ranch. In both cases he takes big steps in acknowledging that Jack was an important part of his life. While sitting in Jacks room he is looking out the window and then suddenly turns his head as if summoned. Ennis enters the closet where he ultimately discovers the shirts. It is in this moment that he finally realizes the depth of Jack’s love for him. He is breathing in Jack, looking at the bloodstained sleeve.
A bloodstain represents close ties to guilt. Since it is Ennis blood that stains those shirts would the guilt be his? Guilt for denying them both that sweet life? Guilt for threatening Jack at their last meeting? Guilt for sending Jack away after he drove up to Wyoming after Ennis’ divorce? Guilt for canceling August? Guilt for telling Jack to just let him be? Guilt for finally going to the Twist ranch only after Jack is dead? When the blood was spilled onto those shirts it was at the end of that perfect summer and the beginning of their separate and difficult lives. A battle was sealed in blood that day that would define each man: Ennis battling his inner demons while Jack’s dreams are pitted against the reality of a coupla high altitude f***s once or twice a year.
Ennis emerges from the closet and he is holding “Jack”. He brings himself, Jack and their love out of the darkness. As he leaves the Twist house he looks up towards Jack’s room. We see the wind rustling through the trees- Jack’s spirit being freed.
Those shirts must have been a painful reminder to Jack each time he returned home to Lightning Flat after his brief times with Ennis- the only tangible part of the dream. They are kept in the room where Jack, as a child, did his dreaming- "crazy to be somewhere, anywhere else than Lightning Flat". When Ennis needed it the most, his ministering angel was there, even in death, to offer reassurance that he held Ennis inside all of those years.
Ennis switches the shirts so he can now hold and protect Jack. We see the change in Ennis when he relents and agrees to attend Junior’s wedding- a painful lesson learned too late, but learned nonetheless. Ennis makes a shrine for Jack out of the shirts and a postcard of Brokeback Mountain- the shirts (their love) dwarf the mountain. Ennis couldn’t fulfill Jack’s wishes in life and he has been denied the opportunity to fulfill Jack’s last wish. To me the postcard is Ennis symbolically bringing Brokeback to Jack and sending one final message- wish you were here.
Quotes of the week
Posted by Flower on October 11th
--- Quote ---It's just a movie. Just a movie! Nothing to be so sad about, nothing to cry about, it's just a movie. I keep saying that to myself. But it doesn't help, I'm still sad. :\'(
I was thinking about watching Brokeback mountain today but I have to get up early tomorrow so I didn't see it. But I watched the beginning and then I was stupid to watch the end. It makes me so sad. The first time I saw BBM I got shocked about how the movie ended. Now I knew what was going to happen but still I get so sad about it. I really hope that Jack and Ennis made up before they left each other the last time.
In a way I just hate BBM because it has a sad ending, I wanted a happy end! No I don't hate the movie. But I think about it a lot, too much maybe, I just can't stop think about it. Why not?? If I knew that...
I don't want to see it again because it makes me so sad and angry. But I know I'm going to see it again one day. I can't stay away from a great movie...
--- End quote ---
PBS (post brokeback syndrome)
Click here to go to the thread.
Posted by Ethan on October 12
--- Quote ---Adding my thanks to many of you. :^^)
You are me....I am you. We are proud Brokies.
--- End quote ---
Out of the closet
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Festa Iinternazionale Di Roma | Romefilmfest 2006
New thread started by Malawix on October 13
--- Quote ---CINEMA. Festa Internazionale di Roma: a great new festival taking place in a great city. And not just a festival but a real feast for movie lovers and a great event for all those who work for cinema, show cinema, tell us stories through cinema.
Not just a great city, but THE city of cinema par excellence, will host the Festival which will transform its centre - the Auditorium Parco della Musica - in the Parco del Cinema for nine days.
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread and the link to the film festival.
Euro Get Together ~ EGT for the friends!
Euro Get Together, from December 8th to December 11th 2006 in London UK. Next December 9 we will see Brokeback Mountain in a theater, on a big screen. 8)
The theater could seat 24 persons, we are 18 confirmed so far and there is a possibility of 4 more Brokies. If you want to assist to the event, please let us know.
There are 2 threads about the London Gathering, click on the picture below to go to the main one.
This is the list of attendance thread, either you need a hotel room or not click on the Union Jack to confirm you will be in.
Central Virginia get together...in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Unfortunately, for many reasons, this event is postponed. :( It was due for the last week-end of October but it won't happen. So the next meeting is London UK and we are lookin' for somethin' for the last week-end of May in Montreal... ??? maybe? ::) ;)
The last week-end of May is a long week-end in USA, Memorial Day.
Pix with Poems
Our latest poet in residence, Jessi, posted this one on October 9. :-\\ :\'(
Please Jessi keep posting.
--- Quote ---Too Much
It hurts too much.
The hell steals my breath.
A place of such painful longing
Unbearable agony of perfect regret,
He defines heart broken, a soul’s lonely
A time called too late, where nothing else matters,
Only the what was, and his what was not.
Because now it really can’t be fixed,
And the price of standing it,
Is way too much.
jessi
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread.
I want one!
Thanks Ethan for finding it. <^(
vivi - one of our members in Taiwan posted this photo in the Chinese thread. It is a present from one of the gatherings. Someone made this mini-size of the shirts. It is amazing.
In Your Words: an ennisjack.com retrospective
If you are looking for gems, the best posts ever, we have a special thread where we collect them. Click here to visit it and see how it works. If you sometimes visit some old posts and one in particular appeals to you, please bring it to the Retropesctive Thread.
Thank you to BBBOY and Jerasjr for their commitment to the restrospective thread.
Calendar for next week
October 16 - Birthdays: Big Dan (58), bleedinghearts13 (18), cowboyfangirl (18), DVD Release in Germany
October 18 - Birthdays: jetzenpolis (52), chefjudy (48)
October 19 - Birthdays: VodkaDunhill (18), maria1 (37)
Forum Achievements
Our 3000th member, MGB76, registered on October 10, 300 pages/9000posts on the BBM Recital thread on October 15.
Member's levels updates
20 posts, Alma Jr.
Fiona-Berlin, on October 9th
MaineWriter, on October 13th
Dodolea, on October 15th
Saul, on October 15th
100 posts, Lureen
Carbyville,on October 15th
Special achievements
Tpe, 11,000 posts on October 9, Chameau, 13,000 posts on October 12.
Congratulations to all! O0
DVD release around the world
U.S./Canada - April 4th (zone 1 DVD)
U.K. - April 24 (zone 2 DVD)
Hong Kong - April 28 (zone 3 DVD)
Spain - June 7 (zone 2 DVD)
Norway, June 11 (zone 2 DVD)
Finland, July 12 ( zone 2 DVD)
Sweden, July 17 (zone 2 DVD)
France - July 19 (zone 2 DVD)
Australia - July 20 (zone 4 DVD)
Italy - August 30 (zone 2 DVD)
Japan - September 22 (zone 3 DVD)
Belgium - September 26 (zone 2 DVD)
Netherland - September 28 (zone 2 DVD)
Germany - October 16 (zone 2 DVD)
Any update about the release in your country?
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October 16 - 22 editor: Chameau. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this issue of the newsletter.
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ennisjack.com Weekly Newsletter
– October 23 - 29, 2006 -
Buongiorno Brokies,
For the last two weeks you had the opportunity to vote concerning the Newsletter, you coud see the results below.
Do you read the Weekly Newsletter?
Always 38 (50%)
I used to before but, no longer 1 (1%)
Sometimes 12 (16%)
Only since we get the Email notification 22 (29%)
Never 2 (2%)
Total Votes: 75
79% of the members who voted read the Newsletter when we combine the ones who always read it and the ones who read it since we send an Email notification. 8)
Don't forget, if you don't want to receive any Email notification, you could edit your profile. Thanks for voting and a new poll will be included in a future edition.
Have a nice week,
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Human Rights Campaign
Carlton5 started this thread on September 15
Brokeback Mountain Wardrobe Auction
--- Quote ---There will be an auction of BBM clothing- i.e. belts, jeans, boots and more on October13-20th and proceeds benefitting the Human Rights Campaign-Web site for info is: www.seenon.com/auction
--- End quote ---
To go to the thread and see the pictures in full click here.
Some addicted Brokies from ennisjack.com went to the auction and won 8)
We could expect some emotional moments during the London Gathering since Ethan and Tpe will bring these relics with them. The pup tent Tpe already owns will cross the pond too.
Posted by Ethan on October 20
--- Quote ---Brokies...I have won this auction. At least something from Ennis.
--- End quote ---
Posted by Tpe on October 20
--- Quote ---Friends, here are the results so far for the items I have been looking at:
I got the last meeting shirt and jacket for 2,650.00 USD minus shipping and insurance.
--- End quote ---
Quotes of the week
Posted by Saul on October 18
--- Quote ---The Brokeback Mountain Wisdom System:
Faith can move the mountains in your life; Brokeback Mountain moves the life in your faith.
Saul
--- End quote ---
PBS (post brokeback syndrome)
Posted by ksxks on October 19
--- Quote ---I just want to make sure everyone knows that their congratulations graphics and pictures are appreciated by all, whether being congratulated or not. Your little labors of love are delightful. This is such a fun and cheerful thread!
kathy
--- End quote ---
Congratulations for Achievement
Click on the picture to go to the thread.
Old Thread from the Past
SO Unbelievably CUTE (and funny) - Lego BBM
Started by Aela on February 22
Someone got the idea of making scenes of BBM with Lego... yup! It's called Brokebrick Mountain. ??? ^-^
Click on the picture below to see more pictures.
You could find the thread here.
Meet the Authors
LuvJackNasty is giving a hand to Amtamburo with the interviews. :t)
This interview is from MaineWriter author of A Love Born From Steel and it's sequel Through the Veil of Time:
--- Quote ---Are you a professional writer?
I am a nurse and Editor-in-Chief of two nursing journals so yes, I am a writer, but not a fiction writer.
If yes, have you published anything and if so what?
Lots and lots of articles in the professional nursing literature, plus book chapters and two books (which have gone into mulitple editions). I am proofing the final pages for a medical/surgical nursing textbook that is due to be published on Novembr 21, 2006.
If no, What's your job in the ''real'' world?
See above. In addition to the journals, I consult on research, writing, and publishing. I worked as a Senior Research Associate at the Muskie School of Public Service for 10 years before starting my own business in 2001.
What brought you to write about the characters of Ennis & Jack?
A need to resolve the story in my own mind and write a different ending. My story, A Love Born From Steel and its sequel, Through The Veil of Time, are "utopian ranch fics" and yes, Jack survives.
I also started writing to cure myself of Brokeback Fever. For more on that disease, see
http://lazylfarm.livejournal.com/19723.html
Are you writing Fan Fictions about other characters others than the ones from BBM?
No, but I would like to try to write original fiction.
Is it sometimes difficult to deal with the critics and comments of your readers?
Generally, no. I appreciate the people who take the time to read and comment and I respect their opinions, even if I disagree. However, most of the comments I have received have been very positive.
If you could changed one thing about the story/movie what would that be? (excluding keeping Jack alive... we all would change that if we could!)
I would delete all the Cassie scenes. I felt like they didn't really add much, overall.
--- End quote ---
In Your Words: an ennisjack.com retrospective
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Thank you to BBBOY and Jerasjr for their commitment to the restrospective thread.
New Threads from Last Week
Started by Saul on October 16
--- Quote ---Hello,
I am English and have a classical education - I am well aware of the way language evolves and I often fall about in laughter at American English. I love Americans.
However, I see that BBM fans seem to describe themselves as Brokies - after Trekies and the like I assume.
The trouble is that the word "Brokies" should be pronounced with an "ok' sound, as in clock.
Strictly speaking Brokeies would be the most logical and literal way to write what is spoken, but the eie letter combination is unnatural to English.
Might I suggest the following spelling - Brokeys? This lends itself to being pronounced "bro-keys" and so retains the "Broke" sound.
--- End quote ---
Spelling
Started by Silk on October 18
--- Quote ---Here it is getting closer to a year of my journey and trying to figure out exactly what has happened to me.
I think now I have completly feel in love with the film, the characters, the story, and the people who feel the same as I do.
I mean really falling in love with it all. It is way beyond being a fan or being touched by the film etc. It is hard to explain to people but I am sure those here know what I am trying to say. It has become such a part of me that I can't seem to put it where I think it should be as a memory and an appreciation of it all. It is not an obsession in that sense that an obssession is painful and negative at its core. What I feel is far at the other side of emotion spectrum. I thought I should let it go but now I think keeping the feelings up top in my heart is going to make every other experience in my life more vivid and I will be able to bring out of it more joy and I will see beauty even in the tiniest things.
I am in love. Rick says I have changed and become softer and have more patience with life.
Silk
--- End quote ---
Is it possible to fall in love with Brokeback Mountain
Pix with Poems
Posted by Rick65 on October 16
--- Quote ---
You drove away slowly,
Yet it felt like a bullet
Speeding away from me.
Not even your shadow
Lingered long enough
To cool my heated head.
Why was I feeling this?
What did you cause in me?
Desire, hope and longing.
I ached when you became
A mere speck on the horizon.
Without you I could only
Retch at your absence.
I still crave your eyes,
That saw the real me.
I'll always want your arms,
That many times held me.
Once the world seemed all too bright,
Once there was but you to fight,
Once in darkness you were light.
Now I know we were right,
Now my days feel like night,
Now my heart feels our might,
"I shouldn't a let ya out a my sights."
--- End quote ---
Rick65 posted since then more overwelming poems he wrote, keep writing please.
Pix with poems
Euro Get Together ~ EGT for the friends!
Euro Get Together, from December 8th to December 11th 2006 in London UK. Next December 9 we will see Brokeback Mountain in a theater, on a big screen.
:clap:
There are 2 threads about the London Gathering, click on the picture below to go to the main one.
This is the list of attendance thread, either you need a hotel room or not click on the Union Jack to confirm you will be in.
Calendar for next week
October 23 - Events: * Ang Lee's brithday
October 24 - United Nations Day, Birthdays: Koka (18), Chelita777 (23), thunder (27)
October 26 - Birthdays: The Monia 84 (22)
October 27 - Birthdays: ziedelis (26)
October 29 - Birthdays: unfoldshadow (28), Malle (19)
Forum Achievements
200 pages on the Congratulations for Achievements and 150 pages on the Oh Baby Pix threads on October 16, 700 pages in the Italian Chat on October 18th, 400 pages in the French Chat on October 19th.
Member's levels updates
20 posts, Alma Jr.
EnnisTwist, on October 19th
Dudn3000, on October 19th
Condiments, on October 20th
100 posts, Lureen
Philchel, on October 19th
Saul, on October 22nd
200 posts, Alma
Carbyville, on October 17th
Louisev, on October 18th
Ennis, 1000 posts
Elisabetta, on October 17th
Special achievements
LuJackNasty and Greenfrog, 8000 posts each on October 16. Mars, 13,000 posts and BBBOY, 8000 posts, on October 18th, Ethan, 6000 posts on October 21st.
Congratulations to all!
DVD release around the world
siredevienne38 reported that finally the DVD has been released in Austria. Congratulations!!
U.S./Canada - April 4th (zone 1 DVD)
U.K. - April 24 (zone 2 DVD)
Hong Kong - April 28 (zone 3 DVD)
Spain - June 7 (zone 2 DVD)
Norway, June 11 (zone 2 DVD)
Finland, July 12 ( zone 2 DVD)
Sweden, July 17 (zone 2 DVD)
France - July 19 (zone 2 DVD)
Australia - July 20 (zone 4 DVD)
Italy - August 30 (zone 2 DVD)
Japan - September 22 (zone 3 DVD)
Belgium - September 26 (zone 2 DVD)
Netherland - September 28 (zone 2 DVD)
Germany - October 16 (zone 2 DVD)
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Ciao Brokies, see you next week. :f)
October 23 - 30 editor: Chameau. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this issue of the Newsletter.
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ennisjack.com Weekly Newsletter
– October 30 - November 5, 2006 -
Welcome to the New Moderators
A message from Ethan
Cowgirls and cowboys - it gives me pleasure to introduce our three newest moderators. I am sure many of you know them well. Please join me to welcome them.
City Slickin' Cowboy - "Member Interests and Fun & Games"
CSC joined the forum on January 22 and below is his first post dated January 22. If you ever follow Pix of yours - CSC is our regular contributor and he is just gorgeous to look at.
I never thought I would ever be so emotionally affected by a movie. Other films have produced emotional responses, but nothing that has lasted more than a hour or two. I'm worried I will need professional help after the DVD is released. Maybe it would help to actually discuss this movie with a few people. I'm just not sure who that will be. Oh well, this forum helps.
Flwrchild - "Impact, Thought and Experiences, and Fanfic & Poem"
Flwrchild joined the forum on April 26. She is one of the attendees in Montreal. Her nickname is "Sweet pee" - cham always calls her that.
Below is her post dated April 26.
To get somewhere new, we may have to leave somewhere else behind." I hope your journey is a positive one! And to everyone else out there, keep up the great posts. Your positive thoughts and insightful ideas are why I joined!
welshwitch - "Impact, Thought and Experiences, and Characters, Quotes and Scenes"
welshwitch joined the forum on April 19 and she has been very helpful in making EGT possible. I am sure we will see her very soon.
Below is one of her first posts dated April 19
BBM opened my eyes to the fact that love is universal, unites us all and makes us human. Carpe diem, seize the day - if you find love, don't deny it. It's the greatest gift, whenever and wherever it's found, the one thing that lasts, up and beyond the grave.
Thank you very much for volunteering, CSC, Flwrchild and welshwitch . Please feel free to add a few words. #$#
Editorial
The following editorial was written by our Guest Editor, Jerasjr and reflects ONLY the opinion of this author and not necessarily that of the entire Newsletter Team.
Hindsight
Who’s, what’s and why’s have been discussed, deliberated and dissected. Threads are devoted to single scenes or the whole film; to the individuals or to the ensemble; to music, settings, quotes and pictures; a whole gamut of subjects catering to an individuals choice. What then is there to write about? From this gay man’s point of view, two things that are intertwined and lend credence and strength to the film, but often overlooked, are the time period and the location. On the verge of many technological innovations and inventions that are now commonplace, Jack and Ennis existed in a unique period that lends itself to making this film more memorable, and in a location that lends itself to underscoring the relative isolation of their lives.
Am not going to make this a trip down Memory Lane, but am going to ask you to suspend your personal experience for a while to think about Jack and Ennis’ life experience, and ask you to “unlearn” for a short period. Your frame of reference is not the context of the film and the time itself.
The concept of “creature comforts” was probably unknown to them, their reality was more harsh and rigid than anything most of us are used to – many of the foods, clothes, household items, vehicles, and homes that we take for granted were simply not available.
Let’s start with the most obvious, your computer: that would be the end of this observation – there would be no forum, there would be no communication and sharing among all the persons who inhabit this special place.
If you did not have a DVD and a player, there would be no chance to watch Brokeback Mountain or any other film at your leisure.
Your opportunity to listen to the film’s music or any other music was limited to vinyl or a transistor radio.
Your big-screen television would be the size of your monitor and that was the entertainment for your family with its choice of 3 channels.
A telephone booth or your rotary phone or a letter was the primary mode to reach out and touch your friends and relatives.
There were few restaurants that featured cuisine instead of food, and even fewer fast food restaurants.
If you were lucky, your community had a theater or a drive-in, to say nothing of having several screens in one location. Or possibly during the warmer months, your movie was projected on the side of a large building and your seating was the ground.
There was no gay community: there were no openly gay bars or meeting places, there was only word-of-mouth about the possibility of meeting someone at this or that bar or establishment. There were no support services available to this group that did not exist. There were no havens for the gay or lesbian person.
Brokeback Mountain did not hit me with a wave of nostalgia, but served to remind me of a simpler slower pace, one in large part delineated by location and time period, and one in which you were not able to carry your phone, television, CD player, DVD player or even your computer in your hand - yet somehow feel we have lost more than we have gained.
Collector's DVD
This thread was started by Jennis
Finally, Universal Pictures announced they will release a Collector's DVD of Brokeback Mountain which will include never seen footage (cut scenes) and post-cards. Release date will be January 23 2007 in USA & Canada.
:clap:
BBM Collectors Edition:*To Be Released Jan 23rd 2007*, click on the picture to go to the thread.
Fag Hag Manifesto
Sorry for the title but it is the Manifesto's name, we don't want to offend anyone here, it's worth the reading.
Posted by EnnisTwist on October 20
--- Quote ---Have you guys checked out the FAG HAG MANIFESTO yet? Gives a different kind of insight into this subject.
http://www.mountainpridemedia.org/oitm/issues/2001/feb2001/fea01_faghag.htm
--- End quote ---
Why do women find men-in-love so compelling?
Quotes of the week
Posted by MississaugaRed on October 24
Excerpts
--- Quote ---…How did ej come to be? We started with Annie's haunting short story. Thirty pages or so in the New Yorker, wasn't it? We have the screenplay. And then we were gifted with the film. A mere 2 hours and 14 minutes (est.) of the most perfect story telling you'd ever hope to see…
…Long story short - what's happened here at ej, the impact of BBM - actually helps me to understand and believe in the love Jack had for Ennis, and Ennis for him; I can believe that a brief but powerful exposure to something that touches an essential part of you will change your life forever…
--- End quote ---
Jack's love for Ennis
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Posted by carbyville on October 25
--- Quote ---There was a time when I thought that the scene prior (the final trip/fight) to the flashback was what made me sob. I love the dozy embrace so much (also my favorite scene, as it is for others) and I wanted to watch it without having to see the painful final meeting for Jack and Ennis. I skipped over everything just to get to this flashback scene and still found myself sobbing. That was when I realized that it wasn't the final meeting that upset me so much (even though it still did), it was the flashback scene that made the tears worse. It is one of the most beautiful and bittersweet moments I have ever seen in any movie right from the tenderness we get to see from Ennis, the sway, the humming, Jack getting lost in the moment and finally that look of sheer adoration as Ennis rides off. Incredible.
--- End quote ---
Flashback scene of Ennis and Jack
Euro Get Together ~ EGT for the friends!
Euro Get Together, from December 8th to December 11th 2006 in London UK. Next December 9 we will see Brokeback Mountain in a theater, on a big screen.
8)
There are 2 threads about the London Gathering, click on the picture below to go to the main one.
This is the list of attendance thread, either you need a hotel room or not click on the Union Jack to confirm you will be in.
New Gathering Projects
Ennisjack.com Spring 2007 Gathering in America
Started by City Slickin’ Cowboy
--- Quote ---Unfortunately the Central Virgina gathering has been cancelled. There has been some discussion about a possible gathering during Memorial Day weekend in Montreal or an easily accessible location in the US. Right now ideas and possible locations are being solicited.
Let's see what works for interested Brokies.
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread.
Ennisjack.com Spring 2007 European get together
Started by Mars
--- Quote ---I would be interested to a new gathering in Spring time but in Europe!! O0
--- End quote ---
Click here to go to the thread.
Meet the Authors
Fan Fictions are stories of the characters of Ennis and Jack from many authors, others than Annie Proulx. ;)
You could find more about this here.
Warning ??? Many of the stories have explicit sexual content.
This interview was made by LuvJackNasty from Midwest-Girl author of "If I asked" and "Shades of Grey"
--- Quote ---Are you a professional writer?
No, but that's my ultimate goal.
If no, What's your job in the ''real'' world?
Up until three months ago I was an attorney. I have practiced federal criminal defense for the last ten years. I quit my job in July to stay home and spend more time with my two young children and to concentrate on my writing.
What brought you to write about the characters of Ennis & Jack?
I became friends with Jenna when she started writing "Somebody New." She knew I was working on a novel and asked me why I hadn't written any fanfiction about BBM. I told her the idea hadn't crossed my mind (which was the truth) and I was just enjoying reading the stories. Then a few nights later I woke up with "If I Asked" Jack whispering in my ear and I had to write the story.
Are you writing Fan Fictions about other characters others than the ones from BBM?
No.
Is it sometimes difficult to deal with the critics and comments of your readers?
I've been blessed with really respectful and insightful readers for both my stories. Sometimes people offer constructive criticism, but no one has been mean or hurtful, ever. I don't mind receiving constructive criticism at all, whether it's that I used a cliche or that I forgot where the whiskey bottle was in a scene. I also don't mind when a reader says they have trouble with a scene or idea in the story. I don't always agree with them, but I like hearing their opinions.
If you could changed one thing about the story/movie what would that be? (excluding keeping Jack alive... we all would change that if we could!)
Oh...I can't keep Jack alive? If I could change one thing in the story/movie it would be for Ennis to admit out loud how he felt about Jack. I know Jack knew, but I think he wanted to hear it. Or maybe I just wanted to hear it. Okay, this whole train of thought is just breaking my heart....
--- End quote ---
Annie Proulx’s talk in Casper Wyoming last October 21
Adrian.delmar attended the Annie Proulx’s talk in Casper Wyoming on October 21.
--- Quote ---I ended up flying into Denver and met up with a friend from the DC forum. He and I drove to Casper and stayed the weekend to enjoy the lectures, movie screenings, etc.. It was a wonderful event.
--- End quote ---
This is a wonderful post and there are many pictures too, Adrian is the owner of the horse we see Ennis carving in the movie. Click on the picture to read Adrian's story
New Threads from Last Week
BBM/ennisjack in Yahoo Time Capsule
Started by Ksxks on October 25
--- Quote ---Maybe we should put something Brokeback into the Yahoo Time Capsule? It must be submitted by November 8.
--- End quote ---
We think about submitting one of our banner but, which one? :s) We added a poll and need your opinion.
Click here to read the full post go to the thread and vote.
Pictures from the cities we love, started by Androclo on October 23.
I love this city
--- Quote ---Hello brokies :c)
I like travelling and I love city's pics.
This thread is for busted the pics of the cities that you love......
In the last summer I was going to Berlin, I enjoy it and I'm lovin'it...
--- End quote ---
I Love this City
Human Rights Campaign, part II
Jennis is now the happy owner of Alma Jr.'s clothing and yes, she will bring them to the London Gathering. :)
Click here to read how she got them.
A word of warning
Posted by JT about the bids on Ebay.
--- Quote ---Congrats to you guys that won on these items. I bet you'll forever treasure them. I was betting on several items also but I was always outbid. Oh well, I hope these items will go to good homes.
A word of caution to everyone who bid but didn't win. Sometimes you'll get e-mails sent to you claiming "second chance offer" from ebay. I got several sent to me and they were all frauds! I forward all of them to ebay and they say they didn't sent them. So just becareful.
--- End quote ---
In Your Words: an ennisjack.com retrospective
If you are looking for gems, the best posts ever, we have a special thread where we collect them. Click here to visit it and see how it works. If you sometimes visit some old posts and one in particular appeals to you, please bring it to the Retropesctive Thread.
Thank you to BBBOY and Jerasjr for their commitment to the restrospective thread.
Pix with Poems
Posted by Jessi on October 26.
--- Quote ---
One more time tonight,
Another notch for my dreams
Not never enough.
Can we freeze the now?
Make this taste last forever?
Don't need tomorrow.
jessi
--- End quote ---
Pix with Poems
Calendar for next week
October 30 - Birthdays: Aela (34), BohemianRhapsody
October 31 - Halloween, Birthdays: ana (29)
November 1 - Birthdays: pjf (48), Frankito (45)
November 3 - Birthdays: Umi_Slash (17)
November 4 - Birthdays: TJ (64)
November - Birthdays: mikewh99 (26)
Member's levels updates
20 posts, Alma Jr.
One_on_one, on October 23rd
Short Leash, on October 23rd
200 posts, Alma
la musica, on October 26th
Jack, 500 posts
Rosie, on October 23rd
Carbyville, on October 26th
Ennis, 1000 posts
Elisabetta, on October 25th
Jack + Ennis, 2000 posts
Mikele, on October 25th
Special achievements
Tpe, 12 000 posts on October 23rd, Greenfrog 9000 posts and Twisted 7000 posts on October 25, City Slickin' Cowboy, 10 000 posts, on October 26.
Congratulations to all! O0
DVD release around the world
U.S./Canada - April 4th (zone 1 DVD)
U.K. - April 24 (zone 2 DVD)
Hong Kong - April 28 (zone 3 DVD)
Spain - June 7 (zone 2 DVD)
Norway, June 11 (zone 2 DVD)
Finland, July 12 ( zone 2 DVD)
Sweden, July 17 (zone 2 DVD)
France - July 19 (zone 2 DVD)
Australia - July 20 (zone 4 DVD)
Italy - August 30 (zone 2 DVD)
Japan - September 22 (zone 3 DVD)
Belgium - September 26 (zone 2 DVD)
Netherland - September 28 (zone 2 DVD)
Germany/Austria - October 16 (zone 2 DVD)
Collector's Edition - USA & Canada, January 23 2007 (zone 1 DVD)
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October 30 - November 5, editor: Chameau. Please PM me if you have any questions regarding this issue of the newsletter.
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