MAY 2003 NEWS ARCHIVE
Site Update: New poll
posted on May 31, 2003  A new poll has been added - look to the right! 8521 Orlando fans responded to the last poll, which was "How often do you visit Orlando websites?" 50% who responded visit Orlando websites every day... you can view the entire results here. A Star in Bloom posted on May 31, 2003 From Canada.com: "Orlando Bloom is at that difficult time in a young star's life -- when he has to prove that he's not just a pretty face, but a decent actor as well. As Legolas the Elf, Bloom is the best-looking part of Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy..." Read the entire article here. Scan from Premiere magazine posted on May 30, 2003 Rushina sent in a big and crispy scan from the June issue of Premiere magazine. Thanks Rushina! You can read the article that went with the picture here. Orlando Bloom Topless posted on May 30, 2003 From Empire Online: Scooped on the set of Troy by sensational teen mag Sneak, this is your first look at Bloom as Paris, though something tells us the costume is the last thing you'll be looking at. Enjoy! Magazine Watch: Okay (Denmark) posted on May 30, 2003 Elisabeth writes: There is a little article in Okay (Denmark) about "Troy". It's about Brad Pitt (You see five pics of him in Achilles clothes), but it mentions Orlando as a second reason for seeing it! Magazine Watch: Vi Unge (Denmark) posted on May 30, 2003 Elisabeth writes: In Vi Unge (Denmark) number 5/May is a little notice about Orlando dating Kate Bosworth. Translation: UGH! We have just been really happy for him beeing Single, so it was totally free to dream about kissing him, - And then he's taken! In this moment when I write this he's dating Kate Bosworth, also an actress. And to tell it's true he has also bought her a 14-carat gold bracelet, where is written "baby". Darn it! Also, just underneath it is a notice about Matt Damon, where the writer says that he maybe should ask Orlando how to charm a girl! Magazine Watch: J-17 and Teen posted on May 30, 2003 Rushina writes: There are full-page pictures of Orlando in both J-17 and Teen magazines. Bloomie Bear Birthday Fund posted on May 30, 2003 Carolina from Orlando Heat writes: I wanted to let you know that I am starting a fund called the "Bloomie Bear Birthday Fund". If you want to know where Bloomie Bear comes from, that my nickname for him. Anyway, starting on June 20th, I will be accepting money until Christmas time to buy Orlando a huge teddy bear and send it to him. It will be from all of the fans. I am currently accepting suggestions for the bears name. For more info, go to: Orlando Heat. News from May 18-29 posted on May 30, 2003 Because I have been away from a computer during vacation, there will be a gap in Orlando news within that time period. Since news is also posted on numerous other websites, I'll just commence with current news (May 30 and on). Orlando Celeb-Lookalike posted on May 17, 2003  Tess writes: I'm from Holland and a few days ago I looked at a Dutch music station and I saw a video. The guy in the video, his name is Thicke, looks SO MUCH like Orlando! I really thought it was Orlando at first, amd I know him very well!
Official message from Orlando! posted on May 17, 2003 From Jas at OBM.net: First the good news, an official address for Orlando Bloom fan mail is coming soon! details are being worked out as we speak. Secondly Orlando's Mom has asked this message from Orlando to be circulated.... "Orlando would like to say thank you to all those fans who have written to him and is sorry for the delay in replying to so many of the letters. If you have sent a letter with a stamped addressed envelope you should be getting response soon, as he is slowly working his way through the backlog with the help of the OB Fan Club staff. Orlando would like to take this opportunity to let his fans know he does appreciate the kind words of support and feels the energy from so much encouragement and hopes you enjoy the films to come. There will be a new address for the Fan Club within the next few weeks, and directly this has been processed, it will be posted on the Fan Sites." Orlando in "Remains of the Piano" posted on May 16, 2003 According to Reuters and various other news sources on the net, "'Monty Python' co-founder Eric Idle will spoof Merchant Ivory's costume dramas with the indie feature "Remains of the Piano." Production begins Aug. 18 in British Columbia and the United Kingdom. In addition to writing and directing, Idle will co-star in the $12 million project alongside Geoffrey Rush, Anjelica Huston, Patrick Stewart, Catherine O'Hara, Orlando Bloom, Alfred Molina, Neve Campbell, Billy Connolly, Tim Curry, Michael York, Julian Sands, Will Kemp and Jim Piddock . . . Among the characters featured in the spoof are Daniel Day-Lewis, who will be portrayed by Bloom." Magazine Watch: Premiere (June) posted on May 16, 2003 Anonymous writes: In the June 2003 issue of Premiere magazine, Orlando mentions a film project he is very interested in doing, the life of photojournalist Dan Eldon. I thought you might encourage your readers to check out Dan's website and story. The more interest the public shows in this heartbreaking and wonderful story the better the chances will be that this film will get made. Dan was an amazing, young photojournalist and artist who lost his life with several other photographers in Somalia in 1993. Dan's sister Amy hosts a show on PBS called The Global Tribe. Orlando on "Your Face or Mine" posted on May 16, 2003 Hilary wites: Orlando's picture appeared on Channel 4's "Your Face or Mine". He was against Elijah Wood competing for best looks, and won the vote by 89%. Magazine Watch: Cosmo Girl posted on May 16, 2003 Leanne writes: Orlando is mentioned in Cosmo Girl to be voted as 101 most wanted, with a photo. New "Pirates of the Caribbean" banners posted on May 10, 2003 Thanks to Clay Dunn, who is working with Buena Vista Pictures, there's now also spookier versions of "Pirates of the Caribbean" promotional banners. I've posted one of them to the right, and I'll periodically switch the banners from Will Turner (Orlando's character) to the skulls. Magazine Watch: Girlfriend (Australia) posted on May 9, 2003 Dana writes: In the new Girlfriend magazine (Australia) there's a two page thing about Orlando with a big picture! Magazine Watch: Loca (Spain) posted on May 9, 2003 Elide writes: There is a poster of Orlando in last week's Loca magazine. Magazine Watch: YM (June) posted on May 9, 2003 Rushina writes: There is a picture of Orlando on the cover of YM's June 2003 issue and a picture inside. Also, Jill writes: There's a page about Orlando and "Pirates of the Caribbean." There's a relatively large picture with him wearing (& no offense) some really ugly shoes. The article goes as following: "Let's be honest - pirates and ships aren't really our thing. But put a pirate-fighting heartthrob like Orlando Bloom on that ship and we'll pretty much sail anywhere. This summer the hunky Brit trades in his bow, arrow, and pointy ears from 'Lord of the Rings' for a sword and a sexy goatee in 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' Magazine Watch: Celebrity (May) posted on May 5, 2003 Lenny of Bloomania sent in scans from the May issue of Dutch magazine Celebrity. Here's the translation of the first scan: "'I can't believe that I was so lucky. I have played an Elf, a boxer, a bandit and now a pirate. I live in the dream of every boy. I can't believe it!' This is so sweet. Look at Orlando Bloom in the new Disney movie Pirates of the Carribean." Magazine scans posted on May 5, 2003 Rushina sent in scans from Disney Adventures (May), MMM Magazine (May), and Teen People (June). Thanks Rushina! Magazine Watch: Teen (Summer issue) posted on May 5, 2003 Jennifer writes: There is a picture of Orlando in the summer issue of Teen magazine. It's one of their pinup hotties. Orlando in BBC's "Test the Nation" (UK) posted on May 4, 2003 Sabrina reports that Orlando's picture was on the BBC's "Test the Nation" (UK). Visit the "Test the Nation" site here. Update: Sabrina took the test and sent in screencaps of the portion that included Orlando: 1, 2. Orlando replies to fan mail, really :) posted on May 4, 2003 Kunirn writes: I sent him a big thing of roses on his birthday this year and I recieved a wonderful letter from him with an autograph, I passed out for three hours when i got it!! TV Watch: Channel 4 (UK) posted on May 4, 2003 From TheOneRing.net: Channel 4's (UK) countdown of the 100 greatest movie stars on May 4/5 included LOTR actors Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) and Christopher Lee (Saruman). Orlando Bloom (Legolas) is named in the Stars of the Future section. Trees for Peace posted on May 4, 2003 Mandi from Lost and Blown Away (a site for Dominic Monaghan) writes: "We have started an environmental project called Trees For Peace and we are trying to get as many fellow LOTR fans involved as we can." If you're a fan of Dominic, interested in helping out the environment, or just plain curious, go check it out! Magazine Watch: Premiere (June) posted on May 4, 2003 There's an article and picture in the June issue of Premiere magazine. Check out OBM.net for the great scan! Win Orlando's "Pirates" costume! posted on May 2, 2003 Teen People is now holding the "Orlando Bloom Sweepstakes." You can win his outfit (sorry, sword not included). Ten runners-up will each get an Orlando "Pirates" poster. Sweepstakes starts at 12:01 a.m. EDT, May 2, 2003, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT, June 6, 2003. One (1) grand-prize winner will receive a cape, hat, vest, shirt and pair of pants that Orlando Bloom wears in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (approximate retail value: U.S. $450); ten (10) runners-up will receive Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl posters (approximate retail value: U.S. $15). Orlando is a young studmuffin posted on May 1, 2003 From MoreTV32.com: "I'm looking forward to maybe a "Fantastic Four" flick next. I can see Jim Carrey as Mr. Fantastic. His face is rubbery enough to convey part of the effect without any CGI. We'd have to have some young studmuffin, maybe Ethan Hawke or Orlando Bloom, to play the Human Torch." Now wouldn't that be interesting ;)
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