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OFFICIAL PATRICK SWAYZE INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB
GENERAL NEWS
Tuesday 8th July 2008: Hello everyone,
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has sent a link to this Playbill article about the release of Dirty Dancing the stage production in Chicago and then
on to the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now.
Sue has also told us the great news that Britain's all-time favourite screen
kiss has been revealed as Patrick kissing Demi Moore in his film "Ghost".
Check out these reports here and here for details. Thanks Sue!
Point Break was released on Blu-ray (all regions) on 1st July - available
now from all good video stores! Read reviews and details of the DVD's
contents here and here.
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 26th June 2008: Hello everyone,
Sincere thanks to all of you who sent wonderful Happy Anniversary Cards to Patrick and Lisa on the occasion of their 33rd Wedding Anniversary on 12th June! Your best wishes and positive messages of support and love mean so very much to Patrick and Lisa, thank you.
In friendship,
Margaret.
Sunday 15th June 2008: Hello everyone,
Swayze Buddy Jeanny from Luxembourg has told us about a Region 2 DVD version of "Next of Kin" Jeanny says: "I just found out that Next of Kin is being released on DVD in Germany on 11th July. The German title is “Ruf nach Vergeltung” and it can already be pre ordered from Amazon Germany. Languages you can choose are: German, English, French and Spanish. The subtitles are also in German, English, French and Spanish and also in Turkish, Danish, Finish, Norwegian, Portuguese and Swedish." Thank you Jeanny!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has told us that tickets are now available to pre-order for the Boston run of the stage production of Dirty Dancing which opens on 7th February 2009. Tickets continue to be sold for the Chicago performances.
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 5th June 2008: Hello everyone,
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has told us that a new series of "Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life" started filming this week - read the report here. Thanks Sue!
Swayze Buddy Crystal from Washington State has told us about a bargain price for North and South on DVD. Crystal wrote: " This was such a stunning bargain that I had to write and tell you...... From Movies Unlimited the complete North and South collection on dvd for $58.99!!!!" Check it out here. Thanks Crystal!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 29th May 2008: Hello everyone,
Fingers crossed that Patrick's pilot "The Beast" will be chosen to go forward. Read the latest news from Patrick's publicist about it here. Thank you to Swayze Buddies Crystal and Paula for alerting us to the report!
As an addendum to the entry of 22nd May 2008 below, check out this report about the sequel to Point Break.
In friendship, Margaret.
Thursday 22nd May 2008: Hello everyone,
As we reported on this page over a year ago on Monday 14th May 2007, the film companies are still discussing a sequel to Point Break. Thank you to the many Swayze Buddies who alerted us to these reports. Check out one of the latest articles discussing the proposal here.
If we hear more about this, we'll pass it along!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Friday 2nd May 2008: Hello everyone,
Just to inform you about a couple of fundraising events to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research charities.
Swayze Pal Cami Brown has been in touch with us about a walk fundraising event. Cami says:
"The walk is Saturday in Chicago, Illinois. We would like to get donations possible before the walk but the site will be open a month after the event. Our goal is to get more research, more help for those battling cancer, and one day a cure." Please visit here for more information. Best wishes Cami!
Another fundraiser that is happening - artist Steve Elliott has been in touch about an exhibit he is putting on in Portland, Oregon as part of an art exhibition featuring 35 artists. Steve usually creates portraits of action and rock stars and for this exhibit, as well as other Patrick Swayze related items and Patrick's films playing on a TV he has set up, he has painted a portrait of Patrick fighting a bear - as Steve says, "A statement of his absolute toughness!" Steve has promised to put 100% of whatever the portrait raises at a silent auction to Charity, so if you can make it to Portland, the exhibit is on display at: http://milepostfive.com/ and runs from 16th to 24th May 2008. Thanks Steve!
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 26th April 2008: Hello everyone,
Thanks go to Swayze Buddy Julia from Tennessee, U. S. A. who has been in touch to tell us she has found a website where you can pre-order a Dirty Dancing calendar for 2009. Check it out at: http://www.calendars.com
Swayze Buddy Rebecca from Cheddar, UK has told us that Waking Up In Reno is on BBC1 on Sunday night, 27 April , at 12.20.a.m. - thanks Rebecca.
Rebecca also spotted a report about a free outdoor viewing of Dirty Dancing in Newcastle, UK on May 4th. Read the report here.
.... and also that Patrick's movie Point Break made the top 100 films of all time in The Times of London's poll. That report is here. Well spotted Rebecca!
In friendship, Margaret.
Thursday 10th April 2008: Hello everyone,
Swayze Buddy Sue in Michigan sent us this news that tickets for the stage
version of "Dirty Dancing" taking place in Chicago went on sale on Friday.
Read more on the Chicago Tribune website.
Also, on 1st July, "Point Break - Pure Adrenaline Edition" will be released
by 20th Century Fox on Blu-ray. Read more here.
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 27th March 2008: Hello everyone,
Christopher Buttner has been in touch with us about the fun stage production currently underway for "Point Break". He also sent us this message for all of Patrick's fans and sends his best wishes to Patrick:
"I hope you can get this news out to his fans that might want to participate in this performance, which starts in San Francisco, April 11 and runs through to the end of June and is currently still running in Los Angeles. We wish him the best."
If you would like to know more about this production, please read the press release here.
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 3rd March 2008: Hello everyone,
Sad news this morning of the passing of Jeff Healey, the talented musician whose band features in Patrick's movie "Road House". He will be sadly missed and our thoughts go out to his family.
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 25th February 2008: Hello everyone! Johnny and Baby get a mention
in this report about favourite on screen couples!
MARK ISHAM'S score for Point Break has been released by La La Land Records
and is available on a limited edition to buy at:
http://www.lalalandrecords.com/PointBreak.html Great music!
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 11th February 2008: Hello everyone!
Read this report about the pilot "The Beast" that Patrick has been working on for A & E. The network will be making their decisions on the various projects that have been completed so hopefully we will see the pilot of the mini series "The Beast" on our screens soon! Patrick is well and no doubt looking forward to hearing more on this too!
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 4th February 2008: Hello everyone! Our calendars are all sold out, sorry!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 3rd February 2008: Hello everyone!
Patrick's movies are number one again! This time in a poll taken with customers of the movie rental company lovefilm.com. They voted Baby Houseman's confession of her feelings for Patrick's character Johnny Castle as number one most romantic quote from a movie, ever! It beat such classics as Casablanca and Love Story! Read all about it here.
Also, Ananova.com reports that Dirty Dancing came second in the same company's poll of the best feel good movie read more here.
In friendship, Margaret.
Thursday 3rd January 2008: Hello everyone and a Happy New Year 2008!
Two of Patrick's films have featured in a recent poll of "Most Romantic Films"! Ghost took third place and Dirty Dancing is also mentioned in the top 20 films. Read more about it here.
We still have a few 2008 Patrick Swayze Calendars left - go to http://www.patrickswayze.net/calendar.htm for more information.
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 1st December 2007: Hello everyone! As we mentioned a few days ago, we want to offer for sale our Fan Club Calendar in time for Christmas and we will donate US $ 2 for every calendar sold through our website, to Patrick and Lisa's nominated charity. If you wish to order our Patrick Swayze Calendar please go to our page at: http://www.patrickswayze.net/calendar.htm where you can pay by PayPal. We regret we can only receive orders online and payments through PayPal for the calendar.
We hope that you all enjoy your calendars and that they help you with your gift ideas for friends who are also fans!
In friendship, Margaret.
Tuesday 27th November 2007: Hello everyone! Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has told us about a Dirty Dancing calendar that is available to buy - check out the Borders bookstore website for more information! Watch this space soon for news of our very own calendar when for every calendar purchased, a donation will be made to Patrick and Lisa's chosen charity!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has also asked for our help with gathering some survey information which is fun for you to do too! Can you help out Sue with her research? If so, please go to: http://www.patrickswayze.net/suesform/suesform.html and fill out her questionnaire. Thank you if you can help!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 18th November 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Bärbel from Germany has sent us some great links to photos! Bärbel wrote:
"I've got the wonderful news that there are lots of fantastic new
pics of Patrick and Lisa at the Grand Opening of Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday night on
Wire Image
Getty Images
search "Patrick Swayze" / "Lisa Niemi"
Film Magic
Rex Features
Enjoy the photos & have a lovely Sunday! "
Thanks Bärbel!
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 12th November 2007: Hello everyone! Swayze Buddy Birte has been in touch with some not so good news for fans in Europe. Birte wrote:
" just read (http://www.presseportal.de/pm/7840/1080424/zdf) that they made a change for the "Wetten, dass...??" show in Graz next month. Instead of Patrick, Nicolas Cage is gonna be on the show. Too bad!!!!
Birte "
(See our news item dated 4th November 2007 below on this page). Thanks for letting us know about the change. Birte.
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 9th November 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Alabama has told us about some great items featuring Patrick after his appearance on the Oprah show. Check out this video from the This is London website.
Also, Sue has told us about transcripts of the show available from Oprah. Sue wrote:
"You can buy a transcript (written) of Oprah's show. She does not have a DVD of the show for sale.
Go to http://www.oprah.com/tows/tows_landing.jhtml
When that opens, look on the left of the screen and click OPRAH BOUTIQUE. Then on the left you will see TRANSCRIPTS - view all. Click on view all. Under 2007 click NOVEMBER. Under the photo of the 11/06 show you will see the prices. Then click VIEW DETAILS. You will either buy a printed copy,which they will mail to you, or you buy a PDF download. If you are connected to a printer you can either download and print or you can save it (I saved in my documents) and print it. It is cheaper if you print it instead of having them mail it to you."
Thanks Sue!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has sent a link to a great article on the Contact Music site too.
Thanks Sue!
Swayze Buddy Elisa from England has let us know about some fun items she has spotted for sale in her local High Street stores! Elisa wrote:
Popped into New Look clothing today and could not believe it..They are
selling Dirty Dancing Pyjamas in a black vest and trousers with Gold "Dirty
Dancing "logo on front of vest and leg! Also a t- shirt in light grey saying "Dirty Dancing" in pink gold and lilac, and a black t shirt saying "Nobody
puts baby in the corner"and some hots pants( underwear) in black with a
large logo Dirty Dancing in gold at the backans a small logo at the front.
They all look nice - the brand is Dirty Dancing not New Look. The labeling
is pink and has logo and some ticket labels of the logo and a picture of
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
So go fans write it down on your xmas list!!! "
Thanks Elisa!
In friendship, Margaret.
Wednesday 7th November 2007: Hello everyone! Swayze Buddies Sue from Michigan and Sue from Alabama have written to tell us about great videos of Patrick that you can find after his surprise appearance on the Oprah show!
Thank you to Sue from Alabama who sent us the link to the YouTube video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqNl7G79avo
Thanks Sue!
Sue from Michigan tells us:
Go to: www.oprah.com
Under the heading "Today's Show", click on: "The Real People Behind The Videos You Love"
Then you can click on slide numbers 6, 7, and 8 to see Patrick and read what he said.
Slide 6 is: "Patrick Swayze"s Dirty Dancing Surprise"
Slide 7 is: "Marriage Advice From Patrick Swayze"
Slide 8 is: "Patrick Swayze's Movies"
Note: The slides are not numbered. You just count from left to right.
ENJOY!"
Thanks Sue!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 4th November 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddies Sandra from Switzerland and Birte and Lydia from Germany have written to us with the great news that Patrick will be live on the TV-Show "Wetten, dass ... ?" hosted by Thomas Gottschalk in Graz, Austria, December 8, 2007, at 20.15. You can find the show on TV on Channels SF1 (Switzerland), ZDF (German) and ORF (Austria). You can read more about it at: http://www.kurier.at/freizeit/gesellschaft/118246.php
Thanks to all of you!
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 3rd November 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Diane from Canada has sent us the great news that Patrick is to appear on Oprah on Tuesday 6th November at 4pm Eastern Time in the USA - check it out on Oprah's websiteand click on the link for Tuesday's show. Thanks Diane!
In friendship, Margaret.
Thursday 1st November 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Simone from Germany has sent us three great links to images and reports about Patrick and Lisa's trip to Dubai. Check them out:
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/10/20/10161550.html
http://www.cityscape.ae/PDF/CityScape_Daily_day_Three.pdf
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/10/18/10161035.html
Thanks Simone!
Swayze Buddy Liz from England let us know that "Ghost" is on Channel Five on UK television this coming Sunday at 9pm. Thanks Liz!
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 27th October 2007: Hello everyone! Hope you are all having a great weekend!
Swayze Buddy Sandra from Switzerland has told us about a great interview with Patrick at a recent event in Dubai he attended with Lisa. Read the interview here. Thanks Sandra!
Swayze Buddy Bärbel from Germany has been in touch:
"What a perfect start into the weekend! Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that my Friday morning began
with these fantastic pics of Patrick and Lisa attending the world premiere
and afterparty of the movie "Dan in Real Life" in Los Angeles on 24th
October 07.
You can find the pics on www.gettyimages.com, www.wireimage.com as well as
on www.filmmagic.com. Aren't they amazing?"
You can see the images by clicking on the links above and then searching for Patrick or Lisa's names. They are fantastic, thanks Bärbel!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 21st October 2007: Hello everyone!
Thank you to Swayze Buddy Avril from England who alerted us to Channel Five's special Dirty Dancing evening tonight on UK television. You can indulge yourself by watching Dirty Dancing at 8pm followed by "Seriously Dirty Dancing" - a documentary following presenter Dawn Porter as she explores the locations and stories behind the casting and making of the film Dirty Dancing. Check out the Channel Five website for videos connected to the film.
Thank you also to Swayze Buddy Sandra from Switzerland who has told us that North and South Book 3 ("Fackeln im Sturm") will be released on DVD in the German Language on 16th November 2007. Sandra says you can order the DVD from www.amazon.de or www.bol.ch . Thanks Sandra!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 14th October 2007: Hello everyone!
Exciting news! Patrick has been cast as a veteran FBI agent in A&E's Pilot "Beast". Read more about it in this report in Variety! Thanks to Swayze Buddies Sue from Michigan and Crystal from Washington State in the USA!
Thanks also to Swayze Buddy Liz from England who told us about a brand new competition show called "Dirty Dancing: Time of Your Life" which will be screened in the UK on Living TV Channel from Wednesday 17th october at 9pm. Read all about it on the Living TV website page for the series! Thanks Liz!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 11th October 2007: Hello everyone!
MGM have announced that Red Dawn will be released on Blu-ray on 20th November - check out this report.
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 28th September 2007: Hello everyone!
Michelle at Blink TV has been in touch again about an exciting event happening in the UK next week! Here is Michelle's poster which tells you all about it!
CHANNEL FIVE ARE MAKING A DOCUMENTARTY ABOUT THE FILM DIRTY DANCING!!
WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AS WE RECREATE THE FINAL DANCE SCENE IN THE FILM. COME SIT IN OUR AUDIENCE AS WE RE-CREATE THE MAGIC OF THAT FINAL SCENE, HAVE A DANCE AND EVEN BE INTERVIEWED ABOUT YOUR LOVE OF THE FILM!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE ON 0207 749 3139 or michelle.crowther@blinktelevision.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER @ 7PM
RIVOLLI BALLROOM
350 BROCKLEY ROAD
LONDON
SE4 2BY
Please note you must be over 18 years of age. Open to all, dancers or not!
Thanks for getting in touch about this Michelle - hope everyone has fun!
In friendship, Margaret.
Tuesday 25th September 2007: Hello everyone!
Great news for all you Dirty Dancing fans out there in the UK! The Wiltshire Times has reported that a new tour will start in October featuring the music of Dirty Dancing. Not the stage show, but the music that is featured on the soundtrack of the movie. You can read more about it on the Wiltshire Times website here.
Also, j ust to keep you informed about the Blink TV Dirty Dancing events, there is a great report on the "Blue Ridge Now" website about their recent filming - check it out here.
Also for fans of Dirty Dancing in the UK - have any of you heard of the "Singalonga" phenomenon? Well, they are featuring a one-off screening of Dirty Dancing in London in November where you can join in with the singing and boo the bad guy Robbie! Check out their website at http://www.singalonga.net for more information about the concept behind the show and see the poster below for more details!
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 7th September 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has been in touch about the World Peace One initiative. Sue says: "In case anyone would want to know, per the website, the date has been changed from October 12 to December 8, 2007. Thanks Sue!
Read more about the event on the World Peace One official website.
Deirdre from Blink TV has been in touch with us. This time they are looking for all you macho guys who are fans of "Dirty Dancing"! Deirdre wrote:
"We have just returned from the US where we've been filming at all the Dirty
Dancing locations. Now we're back we are setting out to prove that Dirty
Dancing is more than just a Chick flick. We want male fans to come forward -
especially guys who do quite "blokey" jobs like builders, butchers, bikers
and even weightlifters. Do you think you can help? Deirdre"
So come on all you tough guys with a soft centre - get in touch with Blink TV at: blinktemp@blinktelevision.co.uk
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 24th August 2007: Hello everyone!
Tonight sees the beginning of a week's special screening at Manhatten's Ziegfeld Theatre in New York to mark the 20th Anniversary of the release of the film "Dirty Dancing". Read more about it here and on the Clearview Cinema website here.
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 18th August 2007: Hello everyone!
Happy Birthday to Patrick!
If you live in the UK - specially near Bristol, you can have fun at a free screening of Dirty Dancing on Sunday - visit their website at Schloer for more details!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has let us know that there is an article in TIME magazine issue August 20, 2007 page 65 : "Who Killed The Love Story?'" This article lists the top 10 romantic moneymaker movies. GHOST is number 6. Also, GHOST is
the 85th highest grosser of all time. Thanks Sue!
Check out this report about the ITV programme about Dirty Dancing that we posted on this page on 12th June 2007.
Please check over our news item dated 5th August on this page about Blink TV - the company are now also looking for fans in the USA who live near Mountain Lake or Lake Lure where they filmed Dirty Dancing - if you would like to be part of the programme, please contact Blink TV at the e-mail address we show on that news item.
Have a great weekend everyone!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Wednesday 15th August 2007: Hello everyone!
Thanks to Swayze Buddies Sue from Michigan and Sue from Alabama for getting in touch about a great announcement that the stage production of "Dirty Dancing" will open in Chicago in the United States in September. You can also read this article on Playbill's website for more information!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 12th August 2007: Hello everyone,
A wee bit more about "Powder Blue" - check out this report about the story and a preview of the cast of the film.
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 10th August 2007: Hello everyone,
New Project - check out this report on Reuters about a new project Patrick is involved in - if we receive more information, we'll post it here for you!
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 5th August 2007: Hello everyone!
We have been approached by Deirdre Dowling, an Assistant Producer from Blink
TV who are looking for die hard fans of Patrick's film, Dirty Dancing. Here
is what Deirdre sent us:
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"CALLING ALL DIRTY DANCING FANS!
Blink TV and Channel 5 are making a DIRTY DANCING documentary celebrating
the 20th anniversary of our favourite love story. Our presenter, Dawn Porter
will begin on a DIRTY DANCING pilgrimage, meeting fans, cast and crew before
visiting the key locations ultimately hoping to fulfill her lifelong dream
of having a last dance with Patrick Swayze.
We're looking for die hard fans to get involved. Has DIRTY DANCING had an
impact on you in some way? Do you know of a DIRTY DANCING event that we
could come along to? Have you been on your own pilgrimage? Do you have any
special DIRTY DANCING memorabilia? Did you recreate the last dance at your
wedding? Maybe you just have an enormous love for the film - we want to hear
your story.
Please email Deirdre at: blinktemp@blinktelevision.co.uk "
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Please contact Deirdre at the above e-mail address for more information.
Also, check out a great article about the 40th Anniversary of the book "The
Outsiders" by S.E.Hinton.
In friendship,
Margaret.
Hello everyone!
Super news for those of you in Canada! The Stage Production of "Dirty Dancing" will start preview performances on 31st October. Check out these reports for more information:
In friendship,
Margaret.
Thursday 5th July 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Paula has sent us these great links to a video and photos featuring Patrick at the recent Prince concert in Los Angeles:
Patrick appears toward the end of the video.
Thanks Paula!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Alabama has sent us the great news confirming our report on this page from 20th April, that Red Dawn (Collector's Edition) will be released on July 17, 2007. Thanks Sue!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Tuesday 12th June 2007: Hello everyone!
ITV have been in touch with us about a great new show you can take part in! Here is their poster for the auditions! In friendship, Margaret.
Wednesday 30th May 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Shirley from Texas has sent us this: "Just saw this bit of news
about a Dirty Dancing video game ... for real! What will they think of
next? " Check it out here.
Thanks Shirley!
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A celebration of the film "Dirty Dancing" will take place under the stars on
8th June. Swayze Pal Emily Sue wrote:
"This may be of interest to fans living in or near Sonoma,CA. They will be
showing the 20 year celebration version of Dirty Dancing at the wine
festival. This report tells more about it. It sounds like great fun if
you are in the area on June 8th. It also includes a filmed interview with
Patrick."
Click here to read the report.
Thanks Emily Sue!
In friendship,
Margaret.
Monday 14th May 2007: Hello everyone, There are reports on the internet about a sequel to Point Break - wow! If we find out more information we'll pass it along! Check out this report here.
Monday 7th May 2007: Hello Everyone!
Dirty Dancing film tops poll of movies most watched by women - check out the report here:
Swayze Buddy Sue from Alabama, U.S.A. tells us that the Lions Gate Dirty Dancing 20th Anniversary DVD set has a 2 disc DVD, 16 page booklet, and a new soundtrack cd with bonus track. Thanks Sue!
And, Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan, U.S.A. says there is a report in the Entertainment Weekly of 11th May about the release of the DVD. Thanks Sue!
Further down this page in our post of 3rd March 2007, you can read more about the20th Anniversary of Dirty Dancing DVD release with catalogue numbers should you wish to order at your local store or online.
Friday 20th April 2007: Hello everyone! Things are certainly hotting up for the 20th Anniversary of the movie "Dirty Dancing" !! Check out this report on Yahoo! about the two-day only cinema release in the U.S.A. plus DVD edition of the film.
Also, Swayze Pal Emily Sue has told us about a report (not yet confirmed) on the internet saying that "Red Dawn: Collector's Edition" is due to be released by MGM on 17th July. Check out the report here.
Thanks Emily Sue!
Saturday 14th April 2007: Hello everyone! Swayze Buddy Bärbel has told us about more fantastic pictures of Patrick at the opening night of "A Moon for the Misbegotten" on http://www.filmmagic.com . Thanks Bärbel !
You can also see another slide show from the opening evening here. Enjoy them all!
Also, Swayze Buddy Elisa from England has told us that the mini-series "Icon" is a gift with today's UK newspaper the Daily Mail - thanks Elisa!
Tuesday 10th April 2007: Hello everyone! Swayze Buddy Bärbel from Germany has been in touch about some great new photos. Bärbel wrote: "This morning I found on www.wireimages.com, www.rexfeatures.com, and www.gettyimages.com some nice new pics of Patrick attending the after party for the opening night of “A Moon for the Misbegotten” in New York City yesterday night."
Thanks Bärbel! You can check out all the celebrities who attended at this report: http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/10492
In friendship, Margaret.
Monday 26th March 2007: Hello everyone! Thanks go to Swayze Pal Emily Sue who wrote to tell us about a video clip online from the Ghost DVD release. Emily Sue told us there is a short clip of interviewing Patrick. Check it out at: http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml
Also, Swayze Pal Sharon sent us this link to a report that was also on CBS about the release of the DVD.
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan sent us the great news about a special two-day event on 1st and 2nd May 2007 to mark the Anniversary of the release of Dirty Dancing. Visit http://www.fathomevents.com/subpage/index.asp?eventID=621 for more information and a list of locations will be coming soon on that site, so keep a watch on it!
Thursday 15th March 2007: Hello everyone!
Great news about Patrick playing a role in "Prairie" in pre-production workshops in April - check out the report here.
Saturday 3rd March 2007: Hello Everyone!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan wrote to tell us that a new Special edition DVD of "Ghost" is being released! The new edition DVD will be released on 5th March in the UK (catalogue number: ASIN: B000KRNMZS) and on 13th March in the USA (catalogue number: ASIN: B000LE16VW). The features include a new interview with Patrick.
Thank you again to Swayze Buddies Sue and Shirley who wrote to tell us about the 20th anniversary edition of "Dirty Dancing" being released on standard DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the USA. The two-disc DVD includes an interview with Patrick. The DVD catalogue number is: UPC: 012236212775 and the Blu-ray catalogue number is: UPC: 012236212829.
Sunday 18th February 2007: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Bärbel from Germany has told us about some fabulous photos of Patrick and Lisa! Bärbel wrote:
"Just wanted to let you know that my Sunday morning began with some wonderful pics of Patrick and Lisa attending the 9th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held in Be
verly Hills
Thanks Bärbel!
Wednesday 14th February 2007: Hello everyone and Happy Valentine's Day! Here are some links to polls here and here taken for Valentine's Day movie choices - enjoy!
Thursday 8th February 2007: Hello Everyone!
Well, just in time for Valentine's Day - Dirty Dancing is having it's digitally remastered version released into selected cinemas. Fantastic - have the Time of Your Life all over again! For the UK, you can check cinema listings here.
Read these reviews here and here about the movie and it's appeal!
In friendship, Margaret.
Friday 26th January 2007: Hello again everyone!
Swayze Buddy Marie-anne has been in touch to tell us that there is now a link on the left of the CNN page (see link below) to the fantastic ten minute interview that Richard Quest does with Patrick in the CNN show. Thanks Marie-anne and enjoy the interview!
Thursday 25th January 2007: Hello Everyone!
Patrick is scheduled to appear on CNN's "Quest" show with Richard Quest. CNN describe the show on their CNN website: "This month, Richard is on a search for the world's best movers and groovers in a toe-tapping Quest to Dance." The show airs: Saturday January 27 at 0700, 1500 and 2000; and Sunday January 28 at 0700 and 2000. ALL TIMES GMT so check out your local TV schedules and hopefully you can catch the show! You can read more about it on the CNN website at: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/01/22/quest.dance/
Thursday 11th January 2007: Hello everyone and Happy New Year!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Michigan has told us that as of 29th December, Video Business magazine for week ending Dec 24, The Fox and Hound 2 was #10 on the Top Sales list and is still doing well!!! Fantastic news! Thanks Sue.
Chris Monger has been in touch with us about a DVD that features an interview with Patrick. Chris wrote: "We made a great documentary available on DVD that features Patrick talking about acting coach Roy London. Check out: http://www.specialthankstoroylondon.com/ Thanks Chris !
In friendship, Margaret.
Sunday 24th December 2006: Hello Everyone!
Fans who receive Sky Movies in the UK can enjoy "Keeping Mum" on Sky Movies 2 on New Year's Eve (Sunday 31st December 2006) at 8pm. Looking forward to it!
Thanks to the Swayze Buddies who alerted us to the great pictures on
http://www.wireimage.com , http://www.rexfeatures.com , http://www.gettyimages.com
and http://www.photorazzi.com when Patrick and Lisa were out and about in Los Angeles earlier this month for the Premieres of the movies "Inland Empire" and "Rocky Balboa". To see the photos, visit the photo sites and search for Patrick or Lisa's name in the Caption search facility on each site.
Happy Christmas everyone!
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 11th November 2006: Hello Everyone!
Swayze Buddies Bärbel and Elisa have told us about some fantastic photos of Patrick and Lisa at the "Porgy and Bess Musical" After Party on 9th November. Check them out at: http://editorial.gettyimages.com and http://www.rexfeatures.com and carry out a search in their search facility in either Patrick or Lisa's name. Thanks ladies!
You can also read a report about the event here.
Thursday 9th November 2006: Hello everyone!
Great News! Swayze Buddies Paula and Elisa have told us that Patrick is one of the guests who will attend the Royal Variety Performance in London in December. Paula sent these links here and here to reports about the event.
Swayze Buddy Bärbel has written to tell us that on 19th November the regional German channel NDR will be showing at midnight “Letters from a Killer”. Thanks Bärbel and enjoy the movie!
Monday 30th October 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Peta has told us the great news that Patrick is listed as due to appear on Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two with Claudia tomorrow, Tuesday 31st October 2006. The show airs on BBC2 at 18.30hrs. Thanks Peta!
Friday 20th October 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Sue from Detroit in the United States tells us that Patrick is featured in the Entertainment Weekly. Sue writes:
"Patrick is in EW October 13, 2006 issue-page 28 in SPOTLIGHT - "Who I Was Then" By Patrick Swayze"As a new edition of 'Point Break' hits DVD, its star reveals why he fit the charismatic role". In addition to the piece Patrick wrote, there are 2 great pictures of Patrick!"
Thanks Sue!
In friendship, Margaret.
Saturday 14th October 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Sue from the U.S.A. has told us about some great pictures that include Patrick on the set of "Jump!". Check them out on Sybil Danning's website at http://sybildanning.net/jump.htm Thanks Sue!
The staff at Last Minute Living have been in touch with us to tell everyone about their West End Dirty Dancing blog on their website featuring the cast of the London Stage Show "Dirty Dancing". Becky from the company told us: "It's being updated most days by the cast and is hosted by lastminute.com. You'll find it here - http://www.dirtydancing.lastminuteliving.com/ " Thanks Becky!
Also, fans in the U.K. will be delighted to know that the film "Dirty Dancing" will be shown on Channel Five in the UK tomorrow (Sunday 15th October) at 6pm - check your own regional TV schedules to make sure of the screening time. Enjoy!
Thursday 5th October 2006: Hello everyone! We've heard from Jorge of "Bodhi's Army" on the web: Hey All:
I found your site, http://www.patrickswayze.net/news.htm, and just wanted to let you know that a video upload site (Bodhi's Army) has just started up to help spread the word about the Point Break DVD release. You can submit videos of you and friends surfing or talking about Bodhi for a chance to win an autographed surfboard. Also, we are giving away a few free copies of the DVD if you help spread the word about Bodhi's Army. So come check it out. you could win a signed surfboard.
Check it out here:
http://www.bodhisarmy.com/
Thanks Jorge!
Tuesday 26th September 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Paula has sent us this link for pictures and clips from The Bigger Picture show from last Monday:
Saturday 23rd September 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Bärbel has written with more good news for fans in Germany -
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Just found out that not only King Solomon's Mines is to be screened in Germany
over the coming weekend but also Black Dog:
It will be shown on channel Tele5 twice: Sunday 24th September at 10.00pm and on Monday 25th September 01.45am (no joke - it's really that early!)"
Thanks Bärbel!
In friendship, Margaret.
Wednesday 20th September 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Paula has told us that Patrick's interview on Hard Talk is now on line here.
Monday 18th September 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Paula has spotted that Patrick will be one of the guests to appear in the new series "Graham Norton's The Bigger Picture" starting tonight on BBC1 at 10.35pm. See the BBC website here. It's not clear from the BBC website which episode will include Patrick, so watch tonight in case he is on! If we get more information about this, we'll let you know! Thanks Paula!
In friendship, Margaret.
PS: Paula wrote to say it's been announced Patrick is definitely on tonight 18th September! Thanks Paula!
Thursday 14th September 2006: Hello everyone!
Swayze Buddy Paula has sent us this link to a great article about the stage version of "Dirty Dancing"
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