JANUARY 2003 NEWS ARCHIVE
Photo galleries (partly) revamped posted on Jan. 30, 2003  I moved and re-modeled the magazine scans section of the photo gallery. Hopefully now you can easily download the scans, since it is at a different location than before. I have yet to move the other galleries (movies, television, award shows, etc.), so those sections still might be slow. Magazine Scans posted on Jan. 30, 2003 Lenny sent in scans from Dutch magazines Hitkrant and Celebrity. Here's the translated text of the Hitkrant scan. TV Watch: "Midsomer Murders" posted on Jan. 30, 2003 Lenny of Bloomania writes: "The Dutch television channel Nederland 1, Broadcasting Company KRO, is showing "Midsomer Murders." I'm trying to discover whether they will broadcast Judgement Day (Orlando's episode) - check out this site." "Pirates of the Caribbean" photo posted on Jan. 29, 2003 CalendarLive.com has posted a photo of Orlando and Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean." UPDATE: Yahoo.com has posted a bigger and nicer version! Thanks to OBM.net for the link. 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards posted on Jan. 29, 2003 The cast of "The Two Towers" was nominated for the best cast of a theatrical motion picture at the 9th Annual SAG Awards! The nominations were announced Tuesday in Los Angeles. Click here to see the full list of nominations. Orlando briefly mentioned in The Chicago Tribune posted on Jan. 29, 2003 "It's a safe bet that last year at this time you hadn't yet heard of Avril Lavigne, Orlando Bloom or many of the other newcomers who rocketed to stardom in 2002." Read the entire article here, though there's not any more of Orlando. Site Update posted on Jan. 28, 2003
New message board avatars have been added, thanks to Zebedee of the forum. Speaking of the forum, we're having a grand time, so come on in and join the fun :)
Screen captures from "The Calcium Kid" posted on Jan. 28, 2003
Beriain Edhellen posted screen captures from the recent "The Calcium Kid" television special in the UK. Thanks to The OB Files for the link.
Magazine Watch: Capricho (Brazil) posted on Jan. 27, 2003
Bela sent in a scan from the January issue of Capricho magazine (Brazil).
Site Updates posted on Jan. 27, 2003
• Added desktop wallpapers by Razz, Kessia, and Paula Mackey. • Added artwork by Luthien, Katie, and Nancy Thomas. • Added manipulations by Jen, Razz, Lissy, Sarah, and Nairi. New fanfiction website posted on Jan. 27, 2003
Charity has opened up a new website, Archive of Ithilien! It hosts Orlando and Legolas-based fanfiction, so if you want to read and/or submit writings, head on over there.
Orlando = World's Hottest Male posted on Jan. 27, 2003
In a recent online poll by UK's Total Film and Warner Village Cinemas, readers chose Orlando as the "World's Hottest Actor." Click here to read more about this poll.
TheOneRing.net poll posted on Jan. 26, 2003
On the main page of TheOneRing.net, the latest poll is "Which character's battle scenes do you enjoy watching the most?" Legolas is currently in the lead...
Transcript from "The Calcium Kid" special posted on Jan. 26, 2003
The OB Files got their hands on the transcript from the recent TV special of "The Calcium Kid." The special aired Saturday on UK's "Zoe Ball on Film."
Vote for Orlando posted on Jan. 25, 2003
Oriana reported that Orlando is in the competition for the 2003 Sexiest Man Alive Poll - go vote! Also, don't forget to vote for Orlando (Best Supporting Actor) and "The Two Towers" at the AOL Moviegoer Awards!
Magazine Watch: Bliss (UK) posted on Jan. 24, 2003
Jenny reports that UK's Bliss magazine (this week's issue) has an Orlando and Elijah Wood "battle" that takes up 5 pages, as well as pictures. Send along scans, and I'll love you forever...
Magazine Watch: Cosmo Girl (UK) posted on Jan. 24, 2003
Emma reports that CosmoGirl! magazine (December 2002) had a feature on Orlando and Elijah Wood, where they answer questions sent in by readers. It's a four-page spread with pictures, and Orlando is on the cover. Anybody have a scan? Update: Here is the article, thanks to Emma.
"Lord of the Rings" pre-production photos posted on Jan. 24, 2003
The OB Files has posted photos of Orlando's costume test for "Lord of the Rings." Pretty neat!
Site Updates posted on Jan. 23, 2003
• Kimberly sent in a Legolas wallpaper and manipulation. I'm in the long process of moving the photo gallery to a better place. I know that it's really difficult to download the photos right now, so hang on while I move the gallery to a different location! Latest word on "Pirates of the Caribbean" posted on Jan. 23, 2003
The OB Files reports that "According to Mollyelf, the talent trailers have moved off the lot at Disney Studios and the word is that the crew is heading to the Caribbean. They may be back sometime in March for some post-production."
New Decipher.com trading cards posted on Jan. 23, 2003
Decipher.com has posted a list of "The Two Towers" cards, featuring the battle at Helm's Deep! Check out these two of Legolas: 1, 2
"Lord of the Rings" photo in Roadshow magazine posted on Jan. 22, 2003
In the Japanese magazine Roadshow (January), there's a new picture from one of the "Lord of the Rings" films.
"Pirates of the Caribbean" will shiver adult timbers posted on Jan. 20, 2003
OBM.net and OBF Board: "There are two things Jerry Bruckheimer would like you to know about his upcoming film, The Pirates of the Caribbean, due July 9. First, it's not based on the popular Disney kids ride. And second, it's not for kids - or at least young ones..." Read the rest of the article here.
New "Return of the King" picture posted on Jan. 20, 2003
TheOneRing.net has posted a new photo of Legolas and Aragorn.
Site Updates posted on Jan. 19, 2003
• Added desktop wallpapers by Kim, Liz, and Angel • Added artwork by Shawna, Wendie, Valeria, Nicole, Ems, and Andy • Added manipulations by Amber, Charlotte, and Samigirl • Updated the links • Fanfiction Update: Added chapter 13 to Marie's "Broken Promises" Scans from "Return of the King" 2003 calendar posted on Jan. 19, 2003
TheOneRing.net has posted high-resolution scans from the "Return of the King" promotional calendar!
Celebrity Q&A posted on Jan. 19, 2003
From OBM.net: "Orlando Bloom, who plays the warrior prince Legolas in Lord of the Rings, is quite a hunk. What can you tell me about him?" Read the celebrity Q&A here.
Another "Pirates of the Caribbean" photo posted on Jan. 18, 2003
CalendarLive.com has posted a photo of Orlando and Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
"Pirates of the Caribbean" photo and write-up posted on Jan. 17, 2003
Entertainment Weekly magazine (January 24/31, issue #693) has a photo and small write-up on "Pirates of the Caribbean."
Magazine Watch posted on Jan. 17, 2003
Rushina sent in all these magazine alerts: There is a picture of Orlando in CosmoGirl (February), an article in Seventeen (February), and a small picture in Twist (February).
TV special on "The Calcium Kid" posted on Jan. 17, 2003
OBM.net and OBF Board: A behind-the-scenes UK television special on "The Calcium Kid" may air January 25, 7:45 p.m. and/or 9:00 p.m. on Sky Premiere. The program is called Zoe Ball on film. UK fans, check local listings just in case!
"Ned Kelly" premiere posted on Jan. 16, 2003
From News.com.au: We can confirm that the world premiere of Ned Kelly will be in Melbourne on March 22. It will be the first time Australia has seen Heath Ledger and Naomi Watts on the red carpet together. One of the movie's other big international stars, Orlando Bloom, will be here, too. We've had reports that he is already in Melbourne holidaying, with supposed sightings in the city.
Article Update: "Wanted: Girlfriend for Legolas!" posted on Jan. 16, 2003
Lenny from Bloomania sent in the transcribed article from Hitkrant (January 18, 2003 issue), a Dutch magazine.
Elijah and Dominic's Dirty Revenge posted on Jan. 15, 2003
Here's what Dominic Monaghan (Merry) says: "Me and Elijah made some fake dog poo and covered the stairs to Orlando's trailer with it. We also sprayed all over the inside of his trailer with shaving foam and then squirted hairspray all over the taps so that everything was sticky." Read the rest of the TeenHollywood.com article here!
Scans from SET and Sci-Fi News posted on Jan. 15, 2003
Legolas is on the cover of Brazil's SET magazine (December 2002) and Sci-Fi News (January 2003). Thanks to Carol for the scans!
Tolkien saga helps Bloom's career blossom posted on Jan. 15, 2003
"This time last year, actor Orlando Bloom was just happy to be part of an A-list cast in one of the most successful films of all time. One year later, the blue-eyed star now is firmly in the A-list. Thanks to his role as Legolas in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Bloom has emerged as one of the biggest stars of the epic movie, and the bashful actor, who turned 26 Monday, still can't believe his luck..." Read the entire article here!
Orlando lets his beard Bloom posted on Jan. 15, 2003
"The 26-year-old has grown a beard to play an Irish outlaw in his next film Ned Kelly. The movie is shot in the wilds of the Australian outback, where much of the action happens on horseback. And Orli, who stars alongside Heath Ledger, told Empire magazine they had spent their time down under 'shooting guns, riding round and having fun'..." Read the entire article here!
Contest: "Return of the King" 2003 Calendar posted on Jan. 14, 2003
Lordoftherings.net is giving you a chance to win a 2003 calendar for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King! You must be at least 18 to enter, and a resident of the United States. Read the rest of the official rules.
Quizilla Quiz: What Orlando Bloom are you? posted on Jan. 14, 2003
Elle writes: "Under Quizilla.com's popular quizzes, they have one on 'What Orlando Bloom are you?' Check it out!" Take the quiz here.
Magazine Update: Closer Magazine posted on Jan. 14, 2003
TheOneRing.net: In this weeks issue of Closer magazine (UK), there is a "Top 15 Sexy Men" - Orlando comes in at 4th.
Article Update: Sirene Magazine posted on Jan. 13, 2003
Elisabeth sent in the article and scan from Sirene, a Danish magazine.
OrlandoMultimedia.net needs your help! posted on Jan. 12, 2003
Due to endless bandwidth problems, Orlando Multimedia is in danger of shutting down. Please, please help keep this wonderful Orlando fansite up and running by going here. UPDATE: Thankfully, OBM.net was saved and is now running smoothly. Three cheers :)
More on "Deed Poll" posted on Jan. 11, 2003
Yes, Orlando was in "Deed Poll". No, the film was never completed. Read details from Andre Schneider's post to his Yahoo Newsgroup, which was posted on DarkHorizons.com. UPDATE: It seems as though the Dark Horizons post was a bit incomplete... someone has sent in Andre's complete message.
Magazine Watch: US Weekly, January 20 issue (USA) posted on Jan. 11, 2003
Rebecca writes: "About 2/3's of the way down, on the right hand side of page 61 of the January 20, 2003 edition of US Weekly, under the heading 'Next Big Things': 'Orlando Bloom, 25, using his Lord of the Rings status to become the next Leo-type party animal.'
Magazine Watch: Premiere, January issue posted on Jan. 11, 2003
OBM.net posted a short article in Premiere magazine (January), talking about Orlando and "The Calcium Kid."
You = Co-Orlimaster posted on Jan. 11, 2003
Want to be a co-webmistress of an Orlando website? Roxy is building a new Orlando site, and she's looking for a partner. Visit her old site here, and if you're interested, email her!
More on "Deed Poll" posted on Jan. 9, 2003 
Yes, Orlando was in "Deed Poll". No, the film was never completed. Read details from Andre Schneider's post to his Yahoo Newsgroup, which was posted on Dark Horizons.
Official "Ned Kelly" website updated! posted on Jan. 9, 2003
There are now various goodies added to the official "Ned Kelly" (or "The Kelly Gang") website, including cast/crew information, photos, downloads, a contest, and more.
Orlando screensaver from Dolly magazine posted on Jan. 9, 2003
OBF.com: Download an Orlando Bloom screensaver at Dolly magazine's website!
Stars Making a Break posted on Jan. 8, 2003
OBM.net: Orlando is listed in Netscape's Breakouts of 2003: "He's already got a following of devoted fans because of the first 'Lord of the Rings.' With the sequel, Bloom's fame is destined to bloom into the mainstream."
Site Updates posted on Jan. 5, 2003
• Added wallpapers by Amaunet and Corrine • Added artwork by Wendie, Shawna, and Danielle • Added manipulations by Samigirl, Erin, Blue, and Razz • Added more fan reviews of "The Two Towers" • Fanfiction has been updated! (Sorry for not posting specifics on what stories and what chapters - I'm really in a rush because I have to leave for school today.) Magazine Watch: US Weekly (USA) posted on Jan. 3, 2003
Rachel writes: "There is a picture of Orlando with Viggo Mortenson in the January 13, 2003 issue of US Weekly (USA). The picture is on the 'Must-See Movies' Premiere spread."
New Movie? posted on Jan. 2, 2003
I just got a tip that "Orlando Bloom is supposed to be filming another movie on Ft. Benning, G.A. about the 988 MP CO in Panama." Could it be true? If so, that's pretty darn cool.
Site Updates posted on Jan. 2, 2003
• Bela sent in a scan of a Legolas calling card from Brazil! • Added artwork by Danielle and Pam • Added 4 manipulations by Razz • Updated the links Orlando: a star who'll shine in 2003 posted on Jan. 2, 2003
A Belfast Telegraph article names Orlando as a star who'll shine this year: "Orlando Bloom's breakthrough came with the release of the first instalment of the Lord of the Rings, the Fellowship of the Ring. But the British actor has another big year ahead of him, now with starring rather than supporting parts. "He's just going to keep on going," says Freer. 'He's got a big role opposite Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, and he's also made a lower budget film, The Kelly Gang, in Australia.' And that's not including the last in the Lord of the Rings trilogy."
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