Voting Open for The Jane Austen Regency World Awards

Sponsored by The Jane Austen Centre in Bath:

"Vote for your favourite actor, actress and film of 2007 and for the people who have promoted Jane Austen worldwide in the first Jane Austen Regency World awards! There are seven categories which recognise the contribution of the nominees in furthering the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the work of Jane Austen.

"You can only make your vote online. Please vote here. Only one vote per person so forward the link to your friends.

"The winners will be announced and awards presented at a black tie dinner event at the Hilton Hotel in Bath on 15th May 2008."

The categories mainly deal with recent film adaptations, books inspired by Austen and her works, etc. A limited number of tickets to the awards event are available if you happen to be in the area.

Emma reviews on PBS' Remotely Connected blog

My review/article about Emma (1996 TV film starring Kate Beckinsale) is posted HERE. I had a lot of fun writing it, and it felt good to exercise the analytical part of my brain that's been pretty lazy since grad school.

Be sure to Read Erica Perl's take on it HERE. She started out feeling this way about the task: "I love almost everything on PBS. Except period pieces. Crumpets, corsets, carriages… none are my cup of Nestea. Put it this way: I prefer South Park to Gosford Park."

Go find out whether this film changed her mind, or confirmed her opinion!

Emma airs this Sunday night March 23rd on PBS' Masterpiece. Check your local listings for affiliate channels & times.