The site is going to be on a week-long hiatus, because I will be gone on vacation until Saturday, August 12th — Since Idina is in the middle of rehearsals, there probably won’t be any huge developments, but if you’re desperate for the possibility of new info, the So Beautiful Message Board is a great place to look. The comments section with remain active, but I won’t be here to monitor/edit anything (or answer questions), so please be respectful of each other and avoid spamming with unnecessary comments.

Quick Idina News:
#1: According to British theatre site, TheStage.co.uk, a benefit Gala to preview Wicked in the West End will take place on September 19th, hosted by Sharon Osbourne to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Great cause and I’m sure the event will be wonderful!
#2: There’s a great mention of Idina by fellow London cast-mate, Martin Ball (the newest Dr. Dillamond), in his online Diary about the rehearsal process of the show. Click here to view the entry, titled “Martin’s Diary: The first day”. In reference to Idina, he states:

New Affiliates: Chenoweth Online, Sebastian Arcelus Fans, Victoria-Matlock.org, Simply Dreams // A Charmed Resource

Have a great week, everyone!

Thanks to the wonderful people on So Beautiful, I’ve been alerted to these great new pics. I’ve added 8 pictures of the new London cast of Wicked rehearsing together for the first time! Make sure to take a look, and to see other images from the rehearsals not featuring Idina, click here. (personally, I think Adam Garcia is going to be incredible!)

A small article announcing the arrival of Wicked in London has appeared on the Daily Mail (a London-based news source) website. Featuring a picture of Idina and new London Glinda, Helen Dallimore, this is just a tiny little article that marks the first of what will likely be many over the next few months. (article: “Witches get in the act” – Daily Mail)

I spent today capping Idina’s scenes from Ask the Dust (which, as stated in the last post, is out now on DVD.) I’ve added 218 screen captures to the Gallery, but I must state: SOME IMAGES CONTAIN MILD NUDITY AND/OR SPOILERS TO THE PLOT! You have been warned! I made the decision to include these caps, because they are an important part of the film and I didn’t want to exclude them in the end. None of it is graphic or offensive, but it may be something you don’t want to know before seeing the movie. If you haven’t seen it yet, just beware.

Finally, the day has come! The DVD for Ask the Dust, the independent film starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek (and featuring the lovely Idina, of course) is now available to purchase! The DVD features commentary by the director, Robert Towne, as well as the cinematographer, and then a Making Of featurette. Amazon.com is selling the DVD for 40% off, and it’s also available at most DVD/electronics stores. Click here to purchase the DVD on Amazon.com.

Hopefully I can make screencaps of Idina’s scenes and get them online by Wednesday — So keep an eye open for those!