1st March, 2000
The Beach, The World Tour
Source: Alex N. Mace, L.W.D. Zine

Over the past couple of weeks, Leonardo has travelled through the major cities of Europe going as it would seem "door to door" to spread the word that THE BEACH has arrived, giving warmth to any number of frost-hardened sidewalks of the Old World.

Jolly 'Ole England
Starting in London, Leonardo met with the movie's makers and cast to kick off the first of three European premieres. And Oh, did they do it in style. After waving their respects to nearly 15,000 screaming fans, Leonardo and company ventured into the movie house for a viewing of the film, followed by a massive party in an old, abandoned Library. Each level of the five-story shebang offered different themes in keeping with the movies' various settings. In all, 3,000 people lent their brimming party vibes to the ambience of the evening, giving a truly spectacular send off to Leonardo, Danny Boyle and the rest of the cast and crew, who were due in Germany for the Berlin Film Festival the following day.

Deustchland
Managing to get past a fleet of paparazzi, THE BEACH car-cade made it from the airport to Berlin's venerable Schloss Hotel, where Leonardo was able to get a good nights sleep before the following days opening festivities. As for the Berlin premiere, it's After-Party was replete with fully-functional water-falls, dancing jungle nymphs, live drum circles and to cap it off, a complete, turn-of-the-century train station. However, the official BEACH train (which happened to be in the form of a private jet) was due to fly to Paris sometime the next day, but with the "tour" now gaining momentum, this particular group of passengers could almost get there solely on their combined energy.

Gay Paree
Once in Paris, THE BEACH - or as it is known domestically , "La Plage" - took on a slightly different look, with it's French co-stars Guillame Canet and Virginie Ledoyen getting the lion's share of the exposure. Together with Leonardo the trio checked in with numerous radio and talk shows and held forth in a few press conferences. Although the French don't publicize their premieres, when the time came, there were still throngs of fans perched contentedly waiting for a glimpse of their favorite celebrities. Enjoying Paris as much as he does, Leonardo decided to stay on for a few more days after the premiere and take in the almost overwhelming number of historic sites and museums; from the resplendent, gothic spires of Notre Dame to the ravishing art pieces of the Musee D'Orsay, Leonardo was ecstatic, yet hungry for more. With Mom and Grandma there, he was eager to show them everything he could. It's always good to mix business with pleasure, and if you can manage that in Paris, well then, as the French say, "plus de noix de caco" (extra coconuts to you).

2nd March, 2000
Gangs of New York
Source: Pacific News Service, Susy's Kingdom of Leonardo DiCaprio

Miramax Films' 90 million dollar epic, "Gangs of New York" is getting an international flavor. Joining stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Willem Dafoe in the Martin Scorsese helmed project will be Katie Holmes in the pivotal role of Jenny and veteran British character actor Stuart Wilson as Boss Tweed.
"I'm one of Ms. Holmes' biggest fans," Scorsese told PNS. "Her talent runs deep and the camera loves her. I can't imagine living without my weekly 'Dawson's Creek' fix. I'm totally hooked and watch the show religiously," he added. Scorsese also recalled that her screen test with DiCaprio was "phenomenal."
In the role of DiCaprio's father, Irish thespian Daniel Day Lewis has signed on for what is essentially a cameo. "He's in only one scene," Scorsese told us. "A flashback, but a key one nonetheless that gives us insight into Leo's character."

4th March, 2000
Gangs of New York Set To Be Filmed

Source: GLOBE Magazine, L.W.D. Zine

"Gangs of New York" is scheduled to roll June 15th in Rome, Italy.

6th March, 2000
"The Beach" Not Successful In The United States
Source: Associated Press, L.W.D. Zine

Thai workers put the finishing touches on a billboard advertising the movie "The Beach," starring Leonardo DiCaprio on a Bangkok street Monday, March 6, 2000. The movie, which opens Tuesday, was filmed in Thailand. Even though the movied did not do well in the U.S., 20th Century Fox is not worried since the film is expected to do well overseas.

6th March, 2000
Theaters Abroad Lift Film Industry
Source: DAVID GERMAIN - The Associated Press - excerpt, L.W.D. Zine

Leonardo DiCaprio's latest movie, "The Beach,'' sank like the Titanic with U.S. moviegoers. Its distributor, 20th Century Fox, isn't worried, though. "The Beach" is staying afloat in overseas markets, where it is expected to gross at least twice its U.S. take, showing just how big a force international theater circuits have become for Hollywood.