Three cheers from fans all over the world!
 

After the short run as 'George' in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis finishes on April 1, it's off to Mexico for the lead role in the re-working of Shakespeare's King Lear. 'Boss Lear' sees the continued partnership of Robert Halmi Snr. of Hallmark Entertainment, and Stewart's 'Flying Freehold' in co-producing the TNT version. Set in 1800's Texas, the play has been adapted by Stephen Harrigan (Gates of the Alamo) and will be directed by Uli Edel.

A leader of a decidedly different sort will be voiced by Patrick in 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius' an animated family film due for release mid 2001. 
The leader in question - King Gootbot - is an evil alien Yokian who despite resembling a rotting blob of egg yolk has managed to invade earth and kidnap 10 yr old Jimmy's parents!

Depending on the length and date of the looming US actors strike - probably around July - the year should also see Stewart back in front of the cameras again as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the 10th Star Trek film.
 

The welcome re-run of 'Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy' begins on BBC2 on Boxing Day and continues each evening - Stewart features as 'Karla' in episode 4 on Friday 29th at 7.30 pm.

Also showing on Thursday 28th December at 11.15 pm on BBC1 is  'Death Train' starring Stewart and Pierce Brosnan in a TV movie version based on the Alister Maclean novel - not quite in the Ice Station Zebra league, but still worth catching if you've never seen it.

So a great Christmas for all UK fans, and the New Year should see the long awaited 'Best of British' documentary about Patrick on BBC1 - watch this space for the date.... 
 

The production will re-unite Stewart with David Esbjornson who directed him in both the Broadway and Public Theatre stagings of Miller's 'Ride Down Mt. Morgan'.

Stewart last played the embittered 'George' in a highly successful 1986 London production of 'Woolf' - winning best actor from the London Fringe Awards. The role of 'Martha' his wife, will be played by Tony and Oscar award winning actress Mercedes Ruehl.

Subscription packages are on sale through Dec. 11. Single tickets go on 
sale after that. Call 612-377-2224 for ticket information or visit the Guthrie Theatre web site.

Read the full Minneapolis Star Tribune article

Thanks to US fans Karen and Marie for the news.
 

Last week saw the UK video release of  'A Christmas Carol' which finally receives its UK terrestrial TV premiere on Christmas Day at 7pm on Channel 4. - Patrick appeared briefly on 'This Morning' with Richard and Judy (21/11) to talk about the 1999 version in which he stars as 'Scrooge'.

US fans can already purchase the video or Region 1 DVD of the film and catch this years repeat showings on TNT - Turner Television as follows:

Fri.  Dec  8  08:00P 
Fri.  Dec  8  10:00P 
Sat Dec 16  12:00P 

Also on the UK Hallmark channel on 16 & 17 December is another chance to see Patrick's powerful performance as Capt. Ahab in the multi award winning 'Moby Dick'.
 

Finally if you've not already bought the US video or Region 1 DVD of X-Men, now's your chance to put it on your Christmas list...

- A tip for UK buyers Play247.com have the Region 1 DVD for £17.99 with no delivery cost - the extras include 2 deleted scenes of Prof. X with Jean Grey and loads more...

Thanks to Claire and Karen