Hello everyone! We first want to offer our congratulations to the cast and crew of Slumdog Millionaire for receiving 8 Academy Awards! This is a film Kevin has supported since the Los Angeles premiere, and he was once again at the exclusive Oscars after-party for the winners this Sunday.

Kevin is still busy filming more "Grey's" episodes and we have the latest publicity photos of "Dr. Owen Hunt" up in the gallery.  Kevin tends to duck under the radar when it comes to the papparazzi around Hollywood, which we consider a very classy thing to do. That is why we don't have much news to report of late.

However, we are tiding ourselves over during this (very) short hiatus of "Grey's" in America with some fun in the forums. We hope you'll join us! And if you're just now becoming acquainted with Kevin's work on "Grey's Anatomy" in your part of the world (or if you've just found yourself bound for "Rome"), we'd love to get your reactions. 

**Remember, Bruno Heller just did another interview insisting that Kevin's character would definitely reappear in a theatrical release of "Rome"--his character's demise was only a "ploy" to keep certain enemies at bay. Vorenus may look like he's wasting away at the end, with Pullo at his side, but he's "far from burning on the funeral pyre."

Other than that, we have heard rumors that Kevin as Thor is not meant to be. Kenneth Brannagh has put out a casting notice for a younger 20-something Thor. While we think Kevin would have been excellent in the role, this will also allow Kevin other avenues for his summer plans and perhaps open new doors for him that a summer shooting schedule and contractual obligation to Thor  would not.    

Until we get more updates and finish a new streaming audio page (which is temporarily under construction), let us hear from you! Leanne and I are always amazed and impressed by all the fanfic, fanart and creative youtube music videos out there (there are so many!); thank you on Kevin's behalf for spreading the love. 

Until next time, we'll see you on the flipside!  ~Kat

...Well, at least it's the moment we've been waiting for anyway: the revised Gallery is now OPEN to the public. We still have a few more photos coming to us soon and screenshots of other movies that will be added over time, but this is a vast majority available to the public now.  We'll also be working to make some of the smaller pixel photos larger and similar in size to some of the screen and publicity shots. Alas, that may come after the holidays!

We're housing it offsite in a venue that is easy, fun, allows for fan comments of individual photos, and allows us to change settings quickly as needed, by creating password-access galleries for mature audiences, changing backgrounds and other technical dynamics and so on and so forth. Right now, though, it's all-access-all-the-time. We're excited to finally have one place for all photos; if you enjoy it as much as we do, feel free to let us know at the site!  

We also added the new trailer to Made of Honor  (it's only a teaser really since Kevin, oddly enough, doesn't actually get speaking time) and should have an older, but interesting, Scotland Magazine article (about Kevin's early family life) up before the latest "Journeyman" episode airs this week. By the way, if you aren't watching "Journeyman" and you have an opportunity to do so, well, we just don't know what to think of you.  We may be a little biased because of Kevin, but it also really is THAT good.  We love this show so don't forget to watch!

Now for even more non-subliminal plugs, we're continuing to receive fan submissions for Kevin's Christmas care package via various methods. If you want to take part in the project but have a different method in mind than those listed, run it by us and we'll do what we can to help. We understand the 1 month deadline is strict, especially for people relying on mailing options outside the U.S. (and there are MANY of you, which is fantastic), but we also needed to take care of things before everyone disperses for Christmas. Remember that you can write to the William Morris Agency address (see the fan forum for details) at any time while Kevin is in the States as well. 

Finally, we want to issue a warm welcome and introduction to Leanne, our new moderator of the Kevin McKidd Online message board and chatroom, which is linked in the Fan Forum area of this site.  A long-time fan of Kevin's, she is graciously volunteering her computer background and expertise (while also being full-time mom to a 2 year old; we're in awe).  Like so many fans, she also resides outside the States, which lends creedance to how important it is to us that we make this site beneficial for Kevin fans and friends around the globe. She has already made some helpful changes and will be instrumental in helping us so that we continue to update news, photos, and multimedia in a timely manner.  The message board will also become an integral part of fan fun activities in 2008; those that register their name and email address through the board will be the first to know of any global contest or official Kevin McKidd Online fan interactive in future (completely spam-free, occasional emails when warranted, of course; we don't like spam either).

Whew, it's been a productive vacation. Now where's that turkey....

Added 3 articles, "Vice City" link (look for Kevin near the end of the behind-the-scenes session work), 3 different audios mp3s, and partially completed our new gallery pages.

Decided to link to a public format that will allow people to save screenshots they like for their own personal use. We will be premiering at least 4 more albums once these are to our satisfaction.  These will be primarily screenshots and mainstream photos, while copyrighted photos will be kept separate or used on the main pages here with full attribution and credit listed.

More photos still rolling in so expect further updates in the coming month. My personal favorites are a few candids you may not have seen! 

We're still hard at work; don't mind the re-construction!