SUBMITTED BY Scooby

March 1, 2003 — 'blondie' checks in with this update from New Zealand:

All is going well in New Plymouth, New Zealand with the filming of the Last Samurai. weather is fabulous. Japanese actors and have been enjoying time out at local pubs dancing the night away and enjoying meeting friendly locals who treat them with warmth and friendlienss. tom Cruise is very popular with locals - down to earth, not often seen, but friendly.