A reminder that “The Jane Austen Collection,” adaptations of Jane Austen’s six novels made by the BBC in the 1970s and 1980s, was released today. The series have all been digitally remastered for this DVD release.
A BBC article about the disappointing box office for the live-action THUNDERBIRDS film mentions the continuing whispers of poor preview audience reactions to BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON:
Some press reports suggested that Working Title’s forthcoming romantic comedy Wimbledon had been delayed for reshooting, and that Bridget Jones sequel Edge of Reason had allegedly received “mixed” test screenings.
But these reports were “nonsense”, the company said.
Its spokesman said Edge of Reason had received a better response than the original Bridget Jones film, and more positive feedback in the US than the hugely successful Notting Hill.
The article mentions that Working Title, production company of both BRIDGET JONES films, is looking to PRIDE AND PREJUDICE to raise its fortunes.
“There’s always time for tea.” - Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (who should know)
Bollywood is a profitable industry in its own right, but it has long been craving a spot in the international limelight, alongside its American equivalent of Hollywood. According to sify.com, BRIDE AND PREJUDICE may possibly serve as the missing link Bollywood is looking for:
So is Bollywood doomed in Hollywood? Not quite. A glimmer of hope comes in the form of Gurinder Chadha’s masala movie Bride & Prejudice. If that works when it opens in October, even half as well as the director’s Bend It Like Beckham, Hindi cinema will finally find a voice in the mainstream international arena. . . . Would Bride & Prejudice be that foot into the door for Bollywood that we’ve all been waiting for?
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