Features:
Melanie Lynskey's followup to Detroit Rock City
Foreign Correspondents Premiere
Great article/Interview with Melanie Lynskey!
Mel Cast in Upcoming KISS film
Jackson to Helm Tolkein Trilogy
Mel lands role in "Cherry Orchard"
Visit the Website for "Foreign Correspondents"
Crusade Update
Best of the HC Mailing List
Melanie’s Next Film
(August 1, 1999) - One of my most reliable sources reports the following: "Melanie Lynskey, who's about to hit the big screen again in "Detroit Rock City", also has an upcoming movie called "But I'm A Cheerleader!", in which I believe she will play a lesbian...it stars Natasha Lyonne (also her co-star in "Detroit Rock City"!), Clea Duvall, and Michelle Williams among others." Release should be sometime after DRC.
Turns out the Internet Movie Database has a listing for this one already. Not much there, but there is this brief plot outline:
Plot Outline: A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.
Foreign Correspondents' L.A. Premiere
Here's a review/account by Lawrence Ladao of the "World Premiere" of Foreign Correspondents, the upcoming independent film directed by Mark Tapio Kines and featuring Melanie Lynskey. It was held Feb. 17, 1999 in North Hollywood, CA.
Great Melanie Article/Interview
Greer Mundie contributed this fantastic article from NZ's PAVEMENT magazine. An extensive piece about Mel's career since HC, the recent upsurge in roles and offers, and how she's handling it all.
Melanie Lynskey to appear in new KISS movie
It's true! Juliana Bastos <jbastos@usp.br> forwards this description of Detroit Rock City, as seen at www.kissasylum.com:
"Detroit Rock City is the story of four teenaged boys - Edward Furlong (American History X, Pecker), Guiseppe Andrews (Independence Day), Sam Huntington (Jungle2Jungle) and newcomer James De Bello - whose quest to see KISS in concert is thwarted by a vigilant, ultra-religious mom, but only long enough to send them scrambling through a series of impish misadventures that usher them in to manhood and, ultimately, Cobo Hall, where they finally bask in the glow of their idols. The film also stars Natasha Lyonne (The Slums of Beverly Hills), Lin Shaye (Something About Mary), Melanie Lynskey (Ever After) and Shannon Tweed (No Contest). A "sweet, kind of edgy adventure comedy with KISS," this coming-of-age story indeed seems to have it all, and Hamilton is, in the words of associate producer Tim Sullivan, " the gold at the end of the rainbow."
Jackson to Helm Tolkein Trilogy
(August 30, 1998) - "It's all arranged!" Peter Jackson's next production will be an ambitious three-picture dramatisation of J.R.R. Tolkein's "Lord of the Rings". Click here to read the press release from New Line Cinema in its entirety.
Jackson's Impact on NZ Economy
Here's an item that appeared in the IMDB's StudioBrief on November 24, 1998:
RINGING IN A NEW MOVIE ERA IN NEW ZEALAND?
New Zealand officials predicted today (Tuesday) that the production of director Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy will make a significant impact on the country's economy. Appearing at a news conference with government representatives, Jackson said, "Surely this project will demonstrate that a healthy New Zealand film industry has earning potential to rival any of our top industries." Jackson's comments were reported in today's Wall Street Journal.
Melanie Harvests Plum Role in "Cherry Orchard"
(March 6, 1998) - Here's some great news... straight from Mark Kines, director of Melanie Lynskey's upcoming film "Foreign Correspondents".
"Melanie has just been signed to play the lead role of "Dunyasha" in a new screen adaptation of Chekhov's classic drama "The Cherry Orchard." Greek director Michael Cacoyannis, best-known for his Oscar-winning film "Zorba the Greek" starring Anthony Quinn, is helming.
"I don't know anything else about this film, except that it's an independent European production with a budget of $5 million, and that production begins very soon, perhaps sooner than April. Mel's in London now for costume fitting. I don't know if she's staying with Kate Winslet but it's possible; the two have become close friends again."
"Foreign Correspondents" Website Online!
(November 10, 1997) - The publicity machine has rattled to life for "Foreign Correspondents", Mark Tapio Kines' independent film featuring Heavenly Creatures' Melanie Lynskey in her first post-HC starring role.
Besides the expected photos, cast bios, and synopsis, visitors to www.forcor.com will find a series of QuickTime video interviews with Melanie and Wil Wheaton!
(You'll also find two additional, exclusive snapshots from the set of Foreign Correspondents in my Heavenly Art Gallery.)
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Crusade Update
Many thanks to everyone who continues to keep the Crusade going! As of February 21, 150 noble souls had indicated (via the CrusadeCounter ®) that they had written Miramax to voice their opinions. If you haven't done so yet, do it now... it's easy! Click here to find out how.
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Best of the HC Mailing List
In June of 1996, Bryan Woodworth started the Heavenly Creatures mailing list. If there was ever any doubt that one movie could support a discussion group, it has long been vanquished. Our ever-growing group continues to find new things to say. (If you'd like to join, it's easy! Check out the full instructions here.
There's been some fascinating discussion over the last year or two... click here to go to my handpicked "Best of the Mailing List" compendium!
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| Changes and Additions to the HC Website |
| Here's a complete record of changes, additions and corrections as they have appeared in the Heavenly Creatures Website.
The “Norasearch” August 29, 1999 - A 4th World Website exclusive. Birmingham's Andrew Conway has turned up surprising new facts about Nora Parker - read about them in this section.
HC Library now open to public August 30, 1998 - A slew of new articles has meant some renovations here in the 4th world. Check out The Library (Section 11 on the Main Menu) for a newly expanded and reorganized collection of magazine and newspaper articles. Thanks to Karen Swenson and Marie Braden for sending the new material my way!
Marie also sent a Borovnian marching figure - you'll find him in the Art Gallery.
Mel in "Ever After" July 12, 1998 - Thanks to our undercover operative in Tinseltown, we have an exclusive early look at Melanie Lynskey in "Ever After"!
Heavenly Art June 6, 1998 - Laurin M. McNiff has a new HC montage in the Art Gallery.
Heavenly Art April 4, 1998 - Look for Laurin M. McNiff's delightful HC montage - newly arrived in the Art Gallery.
Cherry Orchard/Soundtrack/St. George Mar 06, 1998 - Added news of Mel's role in The Cherry Orchard, a great way to get the soundtrack, and some extra background (thanks to Katrina Campbell) on where that dragon-slayer, St. George, did his mighty deed. And fine-tuned the "Sono Andati" translation.
Melanie Lynskey Interview Feb 21, 1998 - Added a New York Daily News interview with Melanie Lynskey to Heavenly News. And I now proudly display the CelebSite logo since I was rated one of the "Top Kate Winslet Sites" by this celebrity information source (operated by ABC News!).
On the set of "Heavenly Creatures"! May 1, 1997 - Exclusive! Eight "behind-the-scenes" photos taken during the filming of "Heavenly Creatures". Find them in the "On the Set" section of the newly renovated Art Gallery!
Corrected and expanded Diana Kent info March 29, 1997 - Diana Kent's bio has some newly expanded detail, and I've corrected an error in her list of roles.
Melanie Lynskey's New Film! March 11, 1997 - A HeavenlyNews exclusive! New and juicy details are now available concerning the upcoming film project for Melanie Lynskey, which will be her first starring role since her remarkable debut in "Heavenly Creatures".
Pauline Parker "Uncovered" by Media February 9, 1997 - A few weeks ago, there was a startling deveopment - Pauline Parker's new identity was revealed by a reporter for the NZ Women's Weekly. An article also appeared in London's Guardian newspaper. I have placed pictures from the WW article in my Picture Gallery. You can also read two articles on the subject, along with some of the reaction from the HC mailing list.
New (and Improved) Pictures! January 19, 1997 - The school photo of Pauline, re-created in the film, is now on display in the Picture Gallery in a much clearer version than before. Brand-new to this section are two photos of the diary and a police photo of the murder scene at Victoria Park. Thanks to Phil West and JaoLu of the mailing list for these!
Best of the Mailing List! November 25, 1996 - Whittled down from many months of the Heavenly Creatures Mailing List... here's a selection of highlights as picked subjectively by myself. A cornucopia of engrossing commentary and inside information.
Commentary and Correction November 15, 1996 - The section dealing with Mario Lanza has received a long-overdue factual correction. And I've linked the rare advertisements to some commentary by HC's own Jean "Most Hideous Man Alive" Guerin!
Unusual Ads November 9, 1996 - Two rare ads for HC feature some bizarre design choices, and some plastic surgery on Kate Winslet's figure! See the image gallery.
New Pics! October 11, 1996 - Another afternoon at the library has yielded two new additions to the image gallery, including Pauline's school photo, and a somewhat bizarre artist's interpretation of the murder scene from an old crime book.
The Heavenly Creatures Quiz! September 30, 1996 - Test your knowledge with this challenging trivia test. Click here to be whisked to Miss Waller's classroom!
New Addition - Song Lyrics August 17, 1996 - I have added the complete lyrics to "The Donkey Serenade" and "The Loveliest Night of the Year", - as sung by the World's Greatest Tenor, Mario Lanza - to Section 3.1.19 (The Music). |
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