Emma Watson - misc. news updates

Right now it seems things are pretty quiet. The EWO has updated with an official WB statement regarding the movie date change. Other HP news is that Rupert is not wanting to kiss Emma because she's like a sister. Pucker up Rupert;)
link:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/article1572609.ece

Napoleon and Betsy News

Still nothing from the official site. We still just have the recent EW article and previously posted links have some information. (See last update.) Hopefully this project will be filmed this fall. I think a serious more grown up role would be good for Emma. I did see a different description for Napoleon and Betsy at the NY Times so I copy and pasted it here.
Review Summary:
In the emperor's final years, he befriends a young British girl to try and enlist her in his fantasy to regrasp power, but eventually becomes resigned to his fate. ~ Baseline StudioSystems

Ballet Shoes News

Things are moving along for Ballet Shoes. The movie will have it's limited theatrical release on Aug 26 and DVD release on Sept. 2. For all you facebook people, there is a facebook page that has official production photos and two official trailers. You can view them and join the group here.

link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballet-Shoes/20591344385
Variety mentioned Ballet Shoes! Pretty excited about that since it's a hugely popular papar.
link:http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990886.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

Plus Boxoffice has a cool little bit on the movie (says it's a must see hit:)http://boxoffice.com/exhibition_news/2008/08/20/ballet-shoes-us-premiere-marks.php

There are a few new reviews coming out already. Both very positive.

#1 from Bassie's corner: http://bassescorner.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/ballet-shoes/
#2 from Flick Filosopher: http://www.flickfilosopher.com/blog/2008/07/ballet_shoes_review.html

Perviously released reviews from the BBC Boxing day viewing:
Financial Times: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f21fd408-b1c2-11dc-9777-0000779fd2ac,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2Ff21fd408-b1c2-11dc-9777-0000779fd2ac.html%3Fnclick_check%3D1&_i_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emmawatson-fans.com%2Fhome.php&nclick_check=1

TV Scoop (the best IMO): http://www.tvscoop.tv/2007/12/tv_review_balle.html

The Scotsman: http://news.scotsman.com/features/Motion-sickness.3615081.jp

The Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/exclusions/tvondemand/nosplit/LNoTV/bvballet26.xml

Digiguide: http://library.digiguide.com/lib/uk-tv-highlight/Ballet+Shoes-2171

Daily Record: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/comment/columnists/showbiz-tv-columnists/paul-english/2007/12/22/sisters-are-doing-it-for-themselves-86908-20262373/


The Tale of Despereaux

Looks like promotion is starting to take off since fall is around the corner. There is a video game going to be released in conjunction with the movie. Sounds pretty cool although I don't know if the actors voices are going to be used in the game.
lnk:http://gamesnews.virgin.net/Virgin/Lifestyle/Games/virginGamesNewsDetail/0,13470,4010962_playbetandwin,00.html

An Odd Bit:
On a funny note, it seems that chanel rumor won't ever die especially when an article mentions a contract on cooperation has been signed. That goes under "things that make you go hmmm?" Interesting article nevertheless.
link: http://www.fragrantica.com/news/Chanel-Addition-to-Coco-Mademoiselle-Collection-and-a-New-Face-Emma-Watson-406.html