Over There...

Go to Costco this week and stock up on Kleenex in bulk if you plan to watch Ken Burns' latest masterpiece, "The War," (a 14-hour miniseries that kicks off this Sunday about WWII). From what I'm reading, the film takes us into the trenches and is semi-exruciating to watch — no glamorous nostalgia here. I've been waiting for what seems like eons for Burns to come out with another of his brilliant documentaries, so I'm looking forward to enlisting for the next seven weeks. I'll be saving all my aluminum foil and planting a victory garden in honor of the occasion. (Or at least remembering the troops who are still sacrificing for us in Iraq.)

Jane Eyre Wins Emmy for Best Costume Design

A FIDM Grad won an Emmy on Sunday for Best Costume Design for Masterpiece Theatre's Jane Eyre. The costumes from the miniseries, along with many other nominated television shows, are currently on display in FIDM's Museum & Galleries in downtown L.A. Details on the FIDM blog, here. (File under "when worlds collide." I am the managing editor of the FIDM Blog.)

Whereabouts: Jennifer Ehle

A friend of mine who works for the Hallmark Hall of Fame production company told me that Jennifer Ehle (the definitive Elizabeth Bennett in my opinion) is starring with Amber Tamblyn in their next production: The Russell Girl. I believe Ehle is playing Tamblyn's mom in the film, which is currently in production in Toronto. She's got blonde hair, now, by the way, and get this: IMDB says she and Colin Firth had a relationship while filming P&P. This is stunning news to me (that some of you may have already known), but I'm floored. How could I never have known this?

The Petit Trianon Comes to SF!

C'est incroyable! San Francisco's Legion of Honor Museum will be exhibiting "88 pieces of the finest furniture, paintings, and sculpture from [Marie's Petit Trianon]. It is complemented by watercolors, prints, and drawings of the house and its innovative landscaping..."

I'm moving to London, so I'll miss the launch of this must-see exhibit on November 17. But, as luck would have it, I'll be back for co-blogger Amy's wedding in February, so hopefully I'll catch it before it closes on February 17. By the way, did you know that Tiffany blue (aka "Nattier blue") was Marie's favorite color?

Just Married!

Our favorite Welshman, Ioan Gruffudd, wed actress Alice Evans Friday night. Wonder if he had any doubts similar to the time his A&E counterpart, Horatio Hornblower, got semi-guilted into marrying Maria (whom he sort of pitied more than loved.) Thanks to Meg for the tip on pics from Just Jared.

Paddington Goes to Hollywood?

Let's hope he doesn't end up taking the Lindsay Lohan route to fame (so cute to start, then the next thing you know, he's out partying all night and free-basing honey...) Read the full story from the Guardian.

Heeeerrrrre Comes Johnny in Gory Sweeney Todd

Scenes from Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd have been cut because they aren't "family friendly" enough, reports Cinematical. But just how gruesome is it? Well, the film crew, who have probably seen it all, apparently had to take frequent breaks to keep their nausea at bay. Could an uncut/unrated version of the film be far behind? --Kim