QAF Addiction News Archive - January 2003
January 29, 2003  SimonSays.com is now advertising the first in a series of three novels from Publisher Pocket Books based on characters from Queer As Folk, which will be available in March 2003 (we first heard about these books in November. The novels will reportedly be followed by a companion book. The first one is called Every Nine Seconds: A Queer as Folk Novel by Joseph Brockton. You may remember some of the very first words uttered in episode 101 by narrator Michael Novotny: "They say men think about sex every 28 seconds. Of course, that's straight men. For gay men it's every nine." As described on the SimonSays site, the story takes place in 1989, on the eve of Brian's eighteenth birthday, a few weeks before the seductive soccer star is to leave for college. Michael is headed for community college while living at home with Debbie. But before their lives diverge, a hot new club will open, they'll go to the prom "stag" together, and family strife will turn their world upside down. The book is available at BarnesandNoble.com for $11.70 USD, and at Amazon.com for $11.20 USD. UPDATE: The Appearances page has been updated with new production information, as well as preliminary appearance dates for the DVD/S3 promotional tour, and the annual TTO fundraiser (see below). The signings will coincide with the release of the DVD/tape collection on February 25, continuing through the first week of March. On Saturday, February 1, 2003, The Theater Offensive (TTO) -- described as "out on the edge theater" -- presents climACTS 2003. This annual fundraiser is co-hosted by the Boston Center for the Arts, and takes place in the "Cyclorama," a unique circular structure measuring 23,000 square feet. climACTS features a hot performance with NYC's LAVA, a sexxxy cocktail hour with MEMBERS OF THE CAST of QUEER AS FOLK (Scott Lowell is confirmed), and volcano-heated circus antics with local performers TBA. Call (617) 621-6090 for tickets or visit The Theater Offensive Website for more info. |
January 28, 2003  Thea Gill won't be wasting any time when shooting wraps on QAF this Spring. The busy actress will be returning to Victoria, BC, where she currently resides with her husband during the off-season, to star in David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "Proof" at the Belfry Theatre from April 8 to May 4, 2003. Thea's husband, Brian Richmond, is directing the play. The Belfry is an intimate theatre (280 seats) in an old Baptist church in the Victoria neighbourhood of Fernwood. The story follows Catherine (played by Thea), an enigmatic woman, who has cared for her brilliant but unstable mathematician father (Nicholas Campbell of TV's Da Vinci's Inquest) for years. Her father's mysterious notebooks coupled with the arrival of her manipulative sister and an unexpected suitor are pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a groundbreaking mathematical proof. The QAF demo reel for Dean Armstrong (ex-Blake), featuring clips of "Blake" from season one, has been added to the Media section on his Website. Click here to access the RM (Real Media) clip. Site Update: The Appearances page has been updated with new information on the upcoming seasons. |
January 27, 2003  The Los Angeles Daily News (dailynews.com) reports this week that Sharon Gless will reunite with her Cagney and Lacey co-star, Tyne Daly, for an upcoming episode of Judging Amy to air February 10 on CBS. Says Sharon, "I play Tyne's college roommate, who, like her, became a social worker and ended up as the boss of her boss. They've left the door open for the character to return." She also commented on the reduced number of episodes being offered on QAF this season. "As our salaries go up, the amount [sic] of episodes go down," she observes. "The first season we did 22, then 20, and next year, we'll be doing 13." She says Showtime has indicated their intention to going beyond its current four-season commitment. "We were told that they wanted us to do the show for a fifth year. We are Showtime's biggest hit," she says. |
January 20, 2003  Join Peter Paige for a night of comedy, and hit the ski slopes in Colorado this week! The Aspen Gay and Lesbian Community (AGLC) hosts the Gay & Lesbian Ski Week from January 19 to January 26, 2003. What began on the street corners of Aspen 26 years ago is now the world's premier ski party -- and best of all, it's for charity. If you want to laugh your cares away, don't miss the Annual Comedy Night at the Historic Wheeler Opera House on Friday, January 24, hosted by Peter Paige. The evening features some very talented comedians, après comedy dessert and dancing. Other off-snow activities include après ski parties and tea dances, a treasure-filled silent auction, cocktail receptions, film festival, gallery openings, upscale boutique parties, cabaret shows, friendship dinners, women's events, performances by major entertainers, and nightly dance parties. For more information visit the Gay Ski Week Official Website or call 1.800.367.8290 to make travel plans. |
January 19, 2003   One of Toronto's best-known drag queens, Enza "Supermodel" Anderson (who recently vied for the leadership position of the notoriously right-wing Canadian Alliance party--formerly the Reform party) may be making an appearance on Queer As Folk this season. Her platform, besides six-inch pumps, includes affordable housing, better public transport and decriminalization of marijuana and prostitution. Rita Zekas of the Toronto Star wrote about the Polish Gay and Lesbian Association's 9th annual Polish Night fundraiser which took place at Woody's last Sunday. In attendance, reports Zekas, was the "ubiquitous Enza Supermodel, who has postponed filing her nomination papers for the office of city councillor because she got a gig on Queer As Folk" [Source: TheStar.com, January 19, 2003]. No word on what the role is, but it's probably safe to say that the diva's appearance will not go unnoticed. |
January 17, 2003  Well, it's official... The Canadian (Showcase) premiere of QAF Season 3 is April 7, 2003. Same night, same time (Mondays, 10pm ET). See the Showcase site for details. |
January 17, 2003  Site Update: For those of us who like to take a 'look back' at items in the news (or remind ourselves of something we saw earlier), I've finally organized the Archive! Each month is now featured on its own separate page, listed chronologically in the News Archive. |
January 15, 2003  I've created a page for Gale Harold's movie Particles of Truth with some new information about the film and its creator, Jennifer Elster. An official Website will be launched very soon; in the meantime, however, click here for a sneak peek. |
January 12, 2003  Thanks to xof for a heads up on this item: Brian McNaught of Provincetown's WOMR 92.1 radio hosts a weekly program called "On Being Gay" which deals with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. Peter Paige participated in the interview session that took place on August 7, 2002. The topic was "No Apologies, No Regrets" and Peter spoke candidly about his life, his family, his career, his philosophy in general, and naturally, about the show, including the effect that Peter's role on QAF has had on the relationship with his family. The hour-long interview is available in streaming video on the Coming Out Website, and includes part of Peter's Provincetown speech (you will need either Windows Media Player or RealPlayer to listen): www.brian-mcnaught.com/radio/ On a side note, the July 17th interview (listed just a few items below Peter's on the "Consider This" site) is called "Gay Pride In Jerusalem" and features a teleconversation with Jerry Levinson in Jerusalem, Chairperson of The Jerusalem Open House. This may be of particular interest to those who are interested in keeping Queer As Folk and other shows on the air in Jerusalem. In an exclusive backstage interview last October with David Guarino of the Windy City Times, Peter Paige shared the scoop on his dizzying newfound fame, most embarrassing moment, being a spokesperson for the GLBT population, words of wisdom on the state of the GLBT community--and his commitment to it in his increasingly prominent role as an openly gay actor and activist. Peter says, "My new tag line is, 'They come for the Queer but they stay for the Folk.' " Still more on Peter's activism: In celebration of National Coming Out Day 2001, NCOP-DFW hosted its annual event at the State Fair of Texas®, known as "Gay Day at the State Fair" with emcee Chris Jagger of The EDGE (KDGE 102.1FM) Morning Team. Peter Paige was the guest speaker at the event. To listen to audio clips of Peter's speech, and to see pictures of the event, visit the NCOD Celebration page. Please note: Links to all of the interviews and audio clips will be available shortly on the Media Page. |
January 8, 2003  Peter Paige has posted a new message for fans visiting his Website. He reports that the cast and crew are anxious to begin working on the second half of the third season. Peter is enjoying the last few days of his vacation (the cast is due back on the set in Toronto on Monday), and he wishes all of his fans well in 2003. Visit PeterPaige.net and click on "Connection" to read more from the actor. |
January 7, 2003  Click here for screen captures of Hal Sparks on tonight's episode of Frasier. |
January 6, 2003  The new Season 3 promo aired on Showtime last night. Click here to view screen captures (photo spoiler warning for those who don't want to see!). |
January 4, 2003  Happy New Year! After a short but much-needed repose, QAF Addiction is ready to go with a whole slew of teasers and tidbits for 2003, starting with a brand new essay on Gale Harold, which discusses the actor's career to date. Click here to read "The Artistry of his Craft." The Appearances page has been updated to include the latest production information, as well as news regarding the DVD release. ScottLowell.com has had a facelift! While Ted's youthful portrayer is in no need of collagen or Botox® injections, the site itself has been nipped, tucked and powder puffed... it offers some new features including the January Q&A, additional wallpapers and downloads, and an interest sign-up form for the first Sco-Lo Convention. A little humour... On the January 1st episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, QAF was mentioned in the monologue. Jay said, "The Air Force announced this week they are sending F-15 ground attack jets to the Persian Gulf from the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. Exactly, Seymour Johnson? Isn't he one of the stars on that show Queer as Folk?" |
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