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January - March 1999


1999-JAN-02: People Online has an article by Chuck Arnold revealing New Year's resolutions of some celebrities including Sandra Bullock. Her self-improvement goal for the next millenium is:
"Always ice cream. I'm not going to take away the things that make me happy."

1999-JAN-06: This article from New York Daily News says that Sandra Bullock spent her New Year's Eve at Daylight Studios.

1999-JAN-08: You can buy a "Forces of Nature" poster at Movieposters.net. Preview image is available here.

1999-JAN-11: And the winner is... Yeah! She did it! Sandra Bullock won the People's Choice Award in category FAVORITE MOTION PICTURE ACTRESS (other nominees in this category: Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep)! Congratulations, Sandy! I wish I had been able to see it.

1999-JAN-12: According to this article from ET Online, Sandra Bullock is the 2nd hottest actress after Julia Roberts who topped the list.

USA Today - This info is from today's article about PC Awards. Sandra Bullock (voted favorite movie actress) says she's not kissing anyone at the moment, but just had an amazing Fiji vacation with friends.

1999-JAN-13: Sandra Bullock was in ninth place on Mr. Blackwell's list of the worst dressed women of 1998. He dismissed her as a "Victorian lamp shade on the loose."

1999-JAN-14: To european visitors (it's us! it's us!)! BBC-1 will air "Ruby Wax Meets" on January 17, 1999 at 22:55 G.M.T. / 23:55 C.E.T.

1999-JAN-15: Variety - Sandra Bullock is near a deal to star in "28 Days" under Betty Thomas' helm for Columbia Pictures. Sandra would play a newspaper columnist who is forced into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center after getting a traffic ticket for driving under the influence. The story then follows her serio-comic path to recovery. Huh... sounds cool, doesn't it?

1999-JAN-16: People Online has a picture of Sandra Bullock as she arrived in off-the-shoulder style at the 25th annual People's Choice Awards in Pasadena, CA. Click here to see the picture.

I added the song "Heaven Knocked on My Door" which Sandra co-wrote and performed in the film "The Thing Called Love" to the Sounds section today. I recorded it myself and hope that you will like it.

1999-JAN-17: Entertainment Weekly has a movie first look article about the film "Forces of Nature" and a small picture of Sandra Bullock with Ben Affleck.

1999-JAN-18: Sandra's comments on U.S. President Clinton's impeachment trial from CNN Showbiz Today (January 13, 1999):
"You know, half of me really doesn't care, because it's - the amount of money spent on something like this to find out information to prove right or wrong, it's unfathomable what we could have done with it."

1999-JAN-25: It has finally come! Today is the FIRST ANNIVERSARY of this page! I can't believe it... From the little "baby" with three sections in the beginning (is here somebody who can remember the first layout of my page?), this page has developed to one-year-old "kid" who wants to grow and grow and grow... I wish to thank YOU! Big thanks to all of you who helped with raising the number on my counter :-)), thanks for all your comments, e-mails, pictures you have sent to me. And, of course, special thanks to SANDRA BULLOCK! Well, the first anniversary is here. Let's celebrate!

1999-JAN-28: I'm so sorry but there's not much news on Sandra Bullock in these days. I heard that "Practical Magic" comes to some european theaters in February. But while we are waiting for the film to come on the big screen, the video tapes and DVD discs are available to buy in USA from February 16, 1999.

1999-FEB-01: I finally finished the Poll section today. Now you can vote for your favorite Sandra Bullock movie and move it up in the ranks. Enjoy!

1999-FEB-04: "Forces of Nature" trailer is now available to download on my Videos page.

1999-FEB-07: Entertainment Weekly has a short preview of the film "Forces of Nature" (looks to me more like an interview with Ben Affleck though) and a picture of Sandra Bullock dancing with Ben Affleck. The movie will be released in USA on March 19, 1999. Release date in Germany: May 6, 1999.

[2nd update]: I added 2 new links to my Cool Links page. Both pages belong to Hopes and they are really worth of visiting (if you're looking for the complete info on Sandra's movies "Hope Floats" and her new upcoming "Forces of Nature" you can't miss these pages).

[3rd update]: Sandra Bullock will be on David Letterman's Late Show this Thursday (February 11, 1999) at 11:35 P.M. E.S.T. on CBS. Big thanks to Cyd for this info!

1999-FEB-10: PRNewswire - According to Blockbuster survey of active video renters Sandra Bullock is the most wanted actress men would like to spend Valentine's Day with. She topped the list with 19% among Pamela Anderson (12%), Michele Pfeiffer (10%) and Cameron Diaz (8.8%).

Entertainment Wire - MTV is scheduled to premiere the second season of the popular series "FANatic" weekly on Wednesday from February 17, 1999. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for one fan to meet and interview his/her favorite celebrity. The episode with Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck will be aired on March 17, 1999 at 10:30 P.M. E.S.T. Both actors talk about their past films as well as their upcoming film "Forces of Nature."

1999-FEB-11: PRNewswire - Sandra Bullock & Harry Connick, Jr. ("Hope Floats") ranked in 9th place on the list of the most romantic movie couples of 1998. The survey was conducted by General Cinema this month in conjunction with its Valentine Gift Certificate program.

1999-FEB-12: Associated Press - The National Park Service refused to allow filming of Sandra's new movie "28 Days" along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway because the movie company (Columbia TriStar Pictures) wants to build a two-story facade at the Peaks of Otter Lodge. Chief Ranger Gordon Wissinger said the Park Service would reconsider if the movie company came up with a plan that did not significantly alter the lodge.

1999-FEB-18: TNT Classic Movies aired "Warner Brothers Story: No Guts, No Glory - 75 Years of Award Winners" on Monday (February 15, 1999). I'm really sorry that I didn't mention this here sooner but I've been at the university for the whole week and had no idea Sandy would be in the program (no info neither in magazines nor in TNT videotext). Fortunately, I got a copy on videotape (big thanks to my parents and sister!) so here's what it was about. Sandra Bullock (along with another actors - yes, Sandra was the only female celebrity in the whole program!!!) was talking about Warner Bros. company and had comments on some movies of their production: Driving Miss Daisy, My Fair Lady (she mentioned her favorite actress Audrey Hepburn), Chariots of Fire and Casablanca. And, of course, she was so sweet and cute as usual.

1999-FEB-19: The official site of the film "Forces of Nature" is finally up. It contains the story, cast and production information, photo gallery (currently 20 pictures), movie trailer (in .rmd format) and message boards.

1999-FEB-27: The "Forces of Nature" soundtrack will be released on March 16, 1999 (3 days before the U.S. premiere of the film). Look for more info at CDnow.com website.

1999-FEB-28: Win two FREE movie tickets to see Sandra's new upcoming film "Forces of Nature" anywhere in the continental United States! All you have to do is answer 3 questions at Hollywood Online Movie Ticket GiveAway Trivia Contest and pray for the fortune. Good luck!
(This program is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited).

1999-MAR-05: Entertainment Weekly has a short comparison of some "witch" movies (including "Practical Magic") and a small picture of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

1999-MAR-07: I added the trailer from the film "Two If by Sea" (a.k.a. "Stolen Hearts") to my Videos section today. This trailer is not a new one but if you haven't seen it yet, here's the chance to check it out. And if you are a fan of Sandra you must have it! :-)))

1999-MAR-11: Entertainment Wire - Special screening of DreamWorks Pictures' "Forces of Nature" begins tomorrow (March 12, 1999) at 6:30 P.M. in Mann's Village Theatre, 961 Broxton Avenue, Westwood. Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck and another VIPs and celebrities are scheduled to attend from the film. Read more about it here.

Variety - Azura Skye (TV's "Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane") will star opposite Sandra Bullock in "28 Days" for Columbia Pictures.

1999-MAR-12: My ICQ Contact List has currently more than 110 members! I think it's the biggest list of Sandra Bullock fans with ICQ on the internet. I divided it into two pages (each page contains at most 80 members) as the loading time of the list was too long. So... Find another people with the same interests and, if you are not a member yet, join the list now!

1999-MAR-13: Sandra Bullock is in the FIRST place on the list of Hollywood Online Top 8 Trendsetters. Her current statistics are: 73% she's HOT / 27% she's NOT. Do not hesitate to go there and vote for her!
Also take a look at Hollywood Online Movie Guide and their "Forces of Nature: Who to take to the Movie" recommendation.

1999-MAR-18: Oh, man! Lots of news on Sandra Bullock in these days! I'm sorry for not updating this page for the whole week, the reason was the thing called school :-)

This Post-Gazette article informs about the fan who won the MTV's FANatic contest. If you think that you're the biggest fan of Sandra Bullock read this article. Maybe it will change your mind. What is a fridge good for? What can be life-size poster of Sandy used for? What is the real Sandra Bullock fan supposed to know about his/her idol? Look for answers here.

Happy Americans! Sandra Bullock appears on almost every show in the USA (Rosie O'Donnel Show, MTV's Total Request Live, MTV's Fanatic...), she is on covers of magazines, she is interviewed - she is a big star. That all is great but... Sometimes I miss that cute unknown waitress from Wrestling Ernest Hemingway... What about you?

Entertainment Weekly has an article about Sandra's search for true love. Sandra reveals how she eliminates losers and disses on-set romances:
"I've always been petrified of marriage, I've always thought that someone would want to change me, and I'd be locked up like this veal specimen in a box."

Here is the review of the film "Forces of Nature" from Variety.

And another one from CNN ('Forces of Nature' a tempest in a teacup by Paul Clinton). I also added a link to this review to my Reviews page.

1999-MAR-19: Entertainment Weekly has a review of the film "Forces of Nature" and a picture of Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck standing in the rain.

1999-MAR-21: In this article from Entertainment Weekly Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck reveal what bothers them about one another. Ben Affleck said on Sandra:
"She never tells me anything. I ask her questions about her life, and she's like, 'My one male friend said this.' No one has a name."
"She's just WAA WAA in your ear all the time. She'd make a great wife... for a deaf man."

1999-MAR-22: Reuters - "Forces of Nature" earned about $13.9 million for the Friday-Sunday period. It's absolute No.1 movie in the USA in these days! This motion picture means the second big success for Sandra Bullock in five months period ("Practical Magic" earned $13.1 million in October 16-18, 1998). Congratulations, Sandy!

1999-MAR-26: Entertainment Weekly has a pop-quiz question: "Which of the following actors has never starred in a movie with Sandra Bullock?" You can choose from seven male movie stars. It really isn't hard to guess, I think.

1999-MAR-27: Here's the article from Mr Showbiz about Matthew McConaughey dumping Sandra Bullock. Some Sandra's comments from the article:
"It wasn't [awful]. It was beautiful. It was a beautiful night, and in all respects it would have been perfect. Everything was set up, he was cooking, flowers everywhere. And just in the middle of dinner we broke up! It was like, OK. But then we made up for it the Valentine's Day after that."

1999-MAR-31: Associated Press - "Forces of Nature" brought in $9.4 million during the last weekend and still remains in the first place on Top Box Office Films list. Since it was released (March 19, 1999) "Forces of Nature" has earned $26.9 million.


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