March 3, 2010: Dr. Who: Vampires In Venice should be televised in the UK and US in May, DVDs to follow later in 2010
BBC 1 television in the UK will reportedly begin presenting season 5 of Dr. Who from April 3, 2010. Dr. Who is the sixth episode of the series, so it will almost certainly be presented on May 8, 2010. Also, BBC America in the US has announced that they will begin presenting the series on April 17, meaning that Dr. Who will most likely be presented in the US on May 22, 2010. Additionally, the Dr. Who: Series 5, Volume 1 DVD featuring the first three episodes of the series is scheduled for release in the UK on July 7, 2010. Dr. Who would follow in the Dr. Who: Series 5, Volume 2 DVD; no release date has been set for it yet, but it will probably be in August 2010. As for a US DVD release, apparently the US releases are for the complete series only (rather than a few episodes at a time); odd are that the Dr. Who: The Complete Fifth Series DVD will probably be released sometime in mid-to-late 2010.

March 3, 2010: 4.3.2.1 set for DVD release in August
The previously indicated UK-cinema release date of May 7, 2010, for 4.3.2.1 is still not confirmed (although likely), and already a UK DVD release date has been announced: August 30, 2010. Also check today's site updates entry for a link to the film's trailer and a photo (from the trailer) of Helen in the film.

March 3, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to the trailer for 4.3.2.1, a photo from 4.3.2.1, details about 4.3.2.1, and details about Dr. Who: Vampires In Venice.

February 26, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from yesterday's Alice In Wonderland Royal Premiere.

February 22, 2010: Official site for The Late Middle Classes launched, tickets available for purchase in April
The Donmar Warehouse has launched its official site for The Late Middle Classes. Still a work in progress, the site is understandibly light on content for the time being. But for those of you planning to see the play, take note: Tickets will be available for purchase beginning April 10, 2010. Visit the production's official site for details.

February 22, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Performance information about The Late Middle Classes, and articles about The Late Middle Classes.

February 19, 2010: More details about The Late Middle Classes
The dark comedy The Late Middle Classes, in which Helen portrays Celia, will begin previews at the Donmar Warehouse on May 27, 2010, and officially open on June 1, 2010, running through July 17, 2010.

February 19, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to the full episode of Horizon: Fix Me, a link to the full episode of Horizon: Pill Poppers, performance information about The Late Middle Classes, casting details for Horizon: Fix Me, and articles about The Late Middle Classes.

February 18, 2010: Helen to return to the London stage this summer
According to an article today in the Daily Mail, Helen will soon return to the London stage, appearing in the play The Late Middle Classes at the Donmar Warehouse. No dates have been announced yet, but the article says that the play will follow Polar Bears, which runs at the Donmar until May 22 -- thus, it is likely that The Late Middle Classes will run during the summer, perhaps as early as June 2010. More details will be posted at Helen's Haven as they become available.

February 18, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Performance information about The Late Middle Classes, and an article about The Late Middle Classes.

February 14, 2010: We're back and all is well!
The computer problem has been fixed (dead computer replaced), and the unplanned, technology-induced hiatus is over! Helen's Haven, Damian's Dominion and Gareth's Gateway have all been updated and brought current with the latest information and materials that surfaced during the hiatus. Details are below. Thank you for your patience, and enjoy!

February 14, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from the South Bank Show Awards, and a scan of a recent (February 5) spread in Evening Standard Magazine.

February 10, 2010: Sites' tech-problem-imposed hiatus will come to an end soon (Yeah!)
The new computer that will replace my old one (that died!) will be in my possession more than a week earlier than anticipated! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the sites hopefully will be completely updated by the end of this weekend!

February 8, 2010: Site hiatus extended due to continuing computer issues
The severe computer problems have not yet been resolved. Thus, I am unable to completely update the sites yet -- and probably won't be able to for another week or two. In the meantime, I have updated what's been possible given my currently very limited computer/Internet access and will continue to do so as time and computer/Internet access permit. Details on updates are below.

February 8, 2010: Helen narrates two more Horizon documentries for the BBC
Two of Helen's recent projects have slipped by the radar. It was recently discovered that Helen narrated Horizon: Fix Me, which was presented on BBC 2 television in the UK on October 27, 2009, and on BBC 1 television in the UK on December 1, 2009, and Helen also narrated Horizon: Pill Poppers, which was presented on BBC 2 television on January 20, 2010, and on BBC 1 television on January 26, 2010. Fortunately for those of you in the UK, Horizon: Pill Poppers is available for online viewing within the UK here until April 7, 2010. The programme has also surfaced on YouTube, where it can be viewed worldwide. In addition, clips from both programmes are available for online viewing (and are viewable worldwide). See today's site updates (just below) for links.

February 8, 2010: Fantastic Mr. Fox DVD release date for UK announced
Fantastic Mr. Fox will be released on region 1 DVD in the US on March 23, 2010 -- just three weeks following the release of the region 2 DVD in the UK.

February 8, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Links to the full episode and clips from Horizon: Pill Poppers, a link to a clip from Horizon: Fix Me, performance information about Horizon: Fix Me and Horizon: Pill Poppers, and details about the forthcoming DVD of Fantastic Mr. Fox.

February 1, 2010: Site on unplanned hiatus due to computer issues
Due to severe computer problems, I will not be able to update Helen's Haven, Damian's Dominion or Gareth's Gateway with any news, photos, information, etc. for at least a week (perhaps longer ... until my suddenly nonfunctioning computer can be fixed (or if need be, replaced). Sorry. Hopefully things will be back to normal as soon as possible!

January 30, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from January 20 outside the Comedy Theatre.

January 28, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to a video of Helen and Damian arriving at the South Bank Show Awards, and more photos from Tuesday's South Bank Show Awards.

January 27, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from yesterday's South Bank Show Awards.

January 26, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from today's South Bank Show Awards, and an article about today's South Bank Show Awards.

January 21, 2010: Two of Helen's recent films receive BAFTA nominations
Two of Helen's recent films have each been nominated for two BAFTA Film Awards. Fantastic Mr. Fox has been nomintated in the categories of Best Animated Film and Best Music. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince has been nominated in the categories of Best Production Design and Best Special Visual Effects. The awards will be presented on February 21, 2010, in London.

January 21, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from last night (January 20) outside the Comedy Theatre, and more photos from Tuesday night (January 19) at J Sheekey Restaurant.

January 20, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from last night (January 19) at J Sheekey Restaurant, and articles about 4.3.2.1.

January 16, 2010: A few details of Helen's Dr. Who episode revealed
Some information about the upcoming season of Dr. Who was recently found and shared by "misfitragdoll" and, together with Helen's message from November about Dr. Who (see news for November 9, 2009), "misfitragdoll" and I have pieced the puzzle together to determine that Helen's episode is the one entitled "Vampires In Venice", which is currently slated as episode 6 of series 5. This was the episode filmed partially in Croatia in December (which is when and where Helen had said she would be filming). Also, if you look closely at the Series 5 promo video, you can spot Helen in one of the brief scene glimpses -- also check out these images from the video. (Note: There is some discrepancy over whether the middle word of the title is "In" or "On", but since the writer's own CV shows it as "In", that is the most likely correct.)

January 16, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from Dr. Who: Vampires In Venice, and details about Dr. Who: Vampires In Venice

January 15, 2010: The Special Relationship to be presented on television this spring
HBO has announced that The Special Relationship will be presented on the HBO television network in the US sometime during the spring of 2010. As for the UK, IMDB presently lists a UK release date (unconfirmed) of May 7, 2010, but it is unclear whether this date relates to a cinematic release or presentation on one of the BBC television networks. Check back here regularly for updates as new information becomes available.

January 15, 2010: 4.3.2.1 may be released in UK cinemas in May
According to the Film Distributors' Association, 4.3.2.1 is currently scheduled to be released in cinemas in the UK on May 7, 2010 (unconfirmed). Check back here regularly for updates as new information becomes available.

January 15, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A new Autograph Gallery page featuring personal autographs from Helen, and articles about The Special Relationship.

January 10, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from a press photocall for In A Little World Of Our Own (February 1998).

January 9, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the EA British Academy Children's Awards (November 2009), Gala Screening Of Men Who Stare At Goats (October 2009), Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince London Premiere (July 2009), Formula One (F1) Party (June 2009), Ballets Russes Press Night And Launch Party (June 2009), Flashbacks Of A Fool Premiere (April 2008), Vanity Fair Portraits VIP Private View (February 2008), Almeida Theatre Benefit (March 2007), BAFTA Awards (February 2007), Evening Standard Theatre Awards (November 2006), Press Night For Brasil Brasileiro (August 2006), Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 Premiere (July 2006), Olivier Awards (February 2006), Casanova Premiere (February 2006), The League Of Gentlemen Are Behind You - Opening Night (December 2005), British Independent Film Awards (November 2005), Cartier International Day (July 2005), At As You Like It Opening Night Aftershow Party (June 2005), and the Evening Standard Awards (February 2004).

January 7, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Another new photo from Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, and articles about The Special Relationship.

January 6, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.

January 5, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to preview video for series 5 of Dr. Who and a link to a teaser video for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I.

January 4, 2010: Fantastic Mr. Fox DVD release date for UK announced
Fantastic Mr. Fox will be released on region 2 DVD in the UK on March 1, 2010. The release date for the region 1 DVD in the US has not yet been announced, but likely will be this spring as online retailers are already accepting pre-orders (which they normally do when the release date is imminent).

January 4, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: Articles about Muse Of Fire: A Documentary and Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Silk Stocking, and details about the forthcoming DVDs of Fantastic Mr. Fox.

January 3, 2010: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from the EA British Academy Children's Awards (November 2009).

December 29, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from As You Like It.

December 23, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos of Helen, Damian and their children strolling in Los Angeles (April 2009).

December 20, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the Formula One (F1) Party (June 2009) and the Shooting Stars In Desert Nights Benefit (June 2009).

December 10, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to a video of Helen arriving at the EA British Academy Children's Awards.

December 9, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to preview video for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I.

December 7, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A scan from the February 27, 2008, Evening Standard, a scan from the April 17, 2008, Evening Standard, a scan from the May 23, 2008, Evening Standard, a scan from the June 17, 2009, Evening Standard, and a scan from the November 2, 2009, Evening Standard.

December 3, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.

December 2, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats (October 2009), Cartier International Day (July 2009), Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince London Premiere (July 2009), Formula One (F1) Party (June 2009), Ballets Russes Press Night And Launch Party (June 2009), BAFTA/LA Awards Season Tea Party (January 2009), NBC Universal Press Tour All-Star Party (July 2008), Flashbacks Of A Fool premiere (April 2008), White Tie & Tiara Ball (June 2007), Almeida Theatre benefit (March 2007), 2007 BAFTA Awards (February 2007) and Evening Standard Theatre Awards (November 2006).

November 30, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from Sunday's EA British Academy Children's Awards.

November 29, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from today's EA British Academy Children's Awards.

November 25, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from last night's Mind Mental Health Media Awards, articles about last night's Mind Mental Health Media Awards, and articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

November 24, 2009: Life continues with season two in the Czech Republic next week
The second season of Life will be presented on the Prima television network in the Czech Republic beginning on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 10:25 pm (Czech time). The five episodes featuring Helen (episodes 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21), will presumably be presented on March 9, March 16, March 23, April 13 and April 20, 2010.

November 22, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from Carla, Casanova and Interview With The Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, and casting/character details for 4.3.2.1.

November 14, 2009: Enter to possibly win Helen's or Damian's recycled clothing
Helen and Damian each recently donated a jacket to Camden Council in support of the Council's joint campaign with TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) to raise awareness of the urgent need to reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfills. As part of the campaign, Camden Council held Wardrobe Re-Vamping Workshops at the Swiss Cottage Library and Gallery on November 12, 2009, during which the clothing items donated by Helen, Damian and other celebrities were restyled and turned into high street fashion pieces and accessories. Helen's red velvet jacket has been given a military look, and Damian's denim jacket has been turned into a handbag. Now, those and other items are to be given out by the Camden Council in a prize drawing. To enter for a chance to win one of the items, entrants must pledge to do something to benefit the environment. Click here to view the items and to enter the drawing.

November 9, 2009: Helen to appear in an episode of Dr. Who
Exclusive and exciting news! Helen herself wanted this site to be the first to know that she will be filming an episode of the new season of Dr. Who around Christmas time in Wales and Croatia. Thanks to Helen for the exclusive news, and thanks to Helen's and Damian's Los Angeles assistant Sharon for conveying Helen's message our way! No details about the episode have been divulged yet, and the date of television presentation has not yet been announced. However, it is likely to be shown sometime around the spring of 2010. Please check back here regularly for updates.

November 9, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from As You Like It, Five Gold Rings, How I Learned To Drive, Macbeth, Old Times, Platonov, Rosmersholm, The Seagull, Twelfth Night and Uncle Vanya.

November 6, 2009: Helen and Damian donate jackets in support of clothes-recycling campaign
Helen and Damian have each donated a jacket to Camden Council in support of the Council's joint campaign with TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) to raise awareness of the urgent need to reduce the amount of textile waste sent to landfills. As part of the campaign, Camden Council is holding Wardrobe Re-Vamping Workshops at the Swiss Cottage Library and Gallery on November 12, 2009. At the event, designers from TRAID will provide tips and techniques to adjust, update and revamp old clothes, providing a stylish alternative to buying new. The clothing items donated by Helen, Damian and other celebrities will be restyled and turned into high street fashion pieces and accessories.

November 6, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: An article about the TRAID clothing donations.

November 4, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from Monday at J Sheekey Restaurantm and a photo from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats.

November 3, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from last night at J Sheekey Restaurant.

November 2, 2009: Helen participated in the Old Vic's 24 Hour Plays event
Helen performed in Stop Blaming, Start Loving on Sunday at the Old Vic's 24 Hour Plays event. For those unfamiliar, the tradition of the Old Vic's 24 Hour Plays allows just 24 hours total for a new play to be written by its playwright and performed by a cast of actors before the Old Vic's audience of theatregoers attending the event. Damian attended the event as an audience member to cheer Helen on.

November 2, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the Old Vic's 24 Hour Plays After-Party, a photo from the Speaking In Tongues After-Party (September 2009), photos from Cartier International Day (July 2009), a photo of Helen in London (June 2009), a photo from As You Like It, a photo from Casanova, photos from The Queen, performance information for Stop Blaming, Start Loving, and articles about Stop Blaming, Start Loving.

November 1, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Casting/character details for 4.3.2.1.

October 25, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A scan of Helen's June 2009 interview in MovieScope, and a photo from The Queen.

October 23, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

October 21, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats.

October 19, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats.

October 17, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Links to videos of Helen and Damian at the London Film Festival screening of Men Who Stare At Goats, a photo from the Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince London Premiere, and details about the forthcoming region 2 DVD of season two of Life.

October 16, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: More photos from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats.

October 15, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the London Film Festival gala screening of Men Who Stare At Goats, and several new portrait photos.

October 13, 2009: Helen may appear in Dr. Who
If her busy filming schedule with Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II permits, Helen may appear in an upcoming episode of Dr. Who. Nothing definite yet, but here's hoping!

October 13, 2009: Life returns to Malaysia for season two this week
The second season of Life will be presented on the Star World television network in Malaysia beginning this Friday, October 16, 2009, at 8 pm (Malaysia time). The five episodes featuring Helen (episodes 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21), will presumably be presented on January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26 and March 6, 2010.

October 13, 2009: Vox in Germany plans to show all of Life season two this time around
Back in June, when the Vox television network in Germany finished showing the first six episodes of season two of Life, the network began replaying season one instead of completing season two. They are currently replaying the early episodes of season two and this time, there is good news: After they finish presenting those first six episodes of season two on October 21, 2009, Vox will continue showing the remaining episodes of season two (episodes 7 through 21) beginning October 28, 2009, and (presumably) continuing through January 28, 2010. Episodes are presented on Wednesday nights at approximately 9:10 pm (Germany time). Sometimes the start time varies slightly, so check local listings each week. The five episodes featuring Helen (episodes 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21), will presumably be presented on December 23, 2009; December 30, 2009; January 6, 2010; January 21, 2010; and January 28, 2010.

October 9, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A photo from Five Gold Rings, and articles about Feasting With Panthers.

October 5, 2009: Helen has another new film project
As filming continues on Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II, expected to be in production until sometime in April 2010, Helen is also now currently filming another project: the heist thriller 4.3.2.1. Her role in the film has not yet been announced, but the film is currently in production with a 7-week filming schedule to conclude in early November.

October 5, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Interview articles with Helen about Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II.

October 1, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

September 30, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from the July 2009 Cartier International Day, photos from the June 2009 Formula One (F1) Party, photos from Anna Karenina, photos from Dad Savage, photos from The Fragile Heart, photos from The James Gang, photos from Street Life, photos from Trial And Retribution I, and several new portrait photos.

September 29, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Photos from last night's Speaking In Tongues After-Party, photos of Helen with Manon and Gulliver in London in August, photos from The Special Relationship, a photo from The Seagull, a few portrait photos, and articles about the Speaking In Tongues After-Party.

September 28, 2009: Hear Helen in Words And Music: Feasting With Panthers beginning this Sunday
Helen's latest radio project, Words And Music: Feasting With Panthers will be presented on BBC Radio 3 in the UK at 10:45 pm (UK time) on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Anyone in the world may listen live to the programme online here at the time of broadcast. Anyone may also listen to the programme online anytime for up to 7 days following the broadcast here.

September 25, 2009: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince DVD release date for US announced
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince will be released on region 1 DVD in the US on December 8, 2009 -- just one day after it is released on region 2 DVD in the UK on December 7, 2009. (Why the one-day difference? Simple. DVD releases in the UK are almost always on Mondays, and in the US are almost always on Tuesdays.)

September 25, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A few more photos from the July 2009 Cartier International Day and the June 2009 Shooting Stars In Desert Nights Benefit, and articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

September 15, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to another behind-the-scenes video for Fantastic Mr. Fox.

September 11, 2009: Fantastic Mr. Fox to get limited US release mid-November followed by wide release for Thanksgiving holiday
Instead of receiving a nationwide US release on November 13, 2009, Fantastic Mr. Fox will now be released in cinemas in select US cities (probably New York and Los Angeles, but that is not yet confirmed) on November 13, 2009. The nationwide release date has been moved to November 25, 2009 -- just in time for the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

September 9, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

September 8, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A scan from the Summer 2009 issue of Barnardo's VIP magazine featuring Helen, Damian and their children at Barnardo's Big Toddle in May 2009, and photos from Barnardo's Big Toddle.

September 2, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: A link to a behind-the-scenes video for Fantastic Mr. Fox, and articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

August 30, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: The 2010 Helen McCrory calendar is now available. (Calendars from previous years are available in the Calendar Archive.)

August 20, 2009: Helen may participate with Damian and the children in charity bicycling event in September
Helen may participate in The Prostate Cancer Charity London Ride on September 19, 2009, to benefit The Prostate Cancer Charity. Damian is scheduled to participate (if his filming schedule permits), and he recently was quoted as saying, "I would encourage everyone to take part in the London Ride. The best thing about it is that the roads will be closed and there will not be any cars around. What a brilliant way to see the sights of London; I will be bringing the whole family along to enjoy the carnival atmosphere. Anyone taking on this challenge will also be cycling to show their support for a great cause." Public participation is encouraged. For more details and to register, visit www.unitebycycling.org.uk. Note: The event will be featured within The Tour of Britain programme to be televised on ITV 4 television in the UK.

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August 16, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Articles about Fantastic Mr. Fox.

August 14, 2009: Site updates
Today's updates: Some casting/character information has been added for The Special Relationship.