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Episode 18 was ORIGINALLY titled, "For Better or Worse". Now, it is changed to the (in my opinion) boring title of "A Perfect Wedding". Oh well, I guess it gives a little ironic twist in the word of "perfect" and explains more about the episode.

FROM NEWSWEEK: What's Dawson's Squeak? In Wilmington, N.C., where the WB hit "Dawson's Creek" is filmed, it's the sound of teens encountering a spot frequented by Dawson and his friends. "It's all shrieking Omigods!" says Liz Edwards, owner of Screen Play Video, where the rakish Pacey works. Pilgrimages to Wilmington, which began last summer, include stops at The Icehouse, an on-screen hangout, and EUE Screen Gems studio, but the shrieks are welcome all over town. Says a local official: "It's definitely had a direct impact on retailers."

Just because Dawson's Creek is in the midst of a rerun marathon doesn't mean the cast or fans have forgotten about Jack McPhee's stunning revelation that he is gay. In fact, Creek creator Kevin Williamson says he'll go even further with all the Capeside characters next season. Mum's the word as to what exactly will happen-"Dawson's" cast members say even they don't even know what's in the works. In fact, they've been almost as surprised as fans at plot twists like Dawson's split from Joey and Pacey's pairing with Andie. Kerr Smith was told only that Jack's future looks bright. "Apparently there are some pretty good things planned for me next year," says the 27-year-old. Look for Jack to date- and to continue to struggle with his identity. FROM DCH

Get all the info from the “GO” premiere, from E! Online. From stars to review, features, factsheets, plus an exclusive interview with Scott Wolf. First weekend box office numbers put Never Been Kissed at $4.28 million for Friday and Go at $1.71. “GO” steps in at 4th.

A: Funny you should ask. Um...I think I'll probably be spending next Christmas somewhere else! And the one after that, and the one after that. I guess you can't do Mary Poppins all the time! I don't know. It probably won't be their favorite.

Finally, as you all know the summer season is approaching; and this makes me wonder about this page. I am extremely busy now as is - and I am not working full time yet. I am seriously considering closing the page, but as to when - only time will tell. I just figured that I would forewarn you in case one day you visit and there is nothing here. Daryl

Katie Holmes, a star of the WB Network's hit series "Dawson's Creek," is an oddity among the parade of lacquered young actresses on the circuit these days. The 20-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, has the kind of qualities that seem old-fashioned: modestry, empathy and honesty. her most-used expression is "I'm such a nerd".

She auditioned for her role as Joey Potter on "Dawson's Creek" via a home video filmed in her mom's sewing room. Then she was asked to fly to Hollywood for a test. "I told them I couldn't. It was opening night of my high school play. I refused to let my friends down." Studio executives, shocked at first, eventually rescheduled the audition. Holmes recalls her father's advice: "He told me, 'These are your friends. No matter what happens, you grew up here. Your name means a lot here.'"

- Jancee Dunn in Rolling Stone "I'm just learning myself what the real world is like." - Katie Holmes. What with all the good and decent teen films on the market now (Cruel Intentions being the one exception), we're really looking forward to Go. Directed by Doug Liman (Swingers) and starring Dawson's Creek's Katie Holmes, Go explores the seedier side of youth, running the gamut from drugs to grand theft auto. Can't wait. Employing a similar elliptical narrative device as that used in Pulp Fiction, Go interweaves three separate — yet inexplicably linked — stories. Claire (Katie Holmes) goes along for the ride when her co-worker Ronna (Sarah Poley) sets out to sell drugs. A group of friends, lead by the British Simon (Desmond Askew), steals a car in Las Vegas and gets into all sorts of trouble. Finally, gay soap stars Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack (Jay Mohr) get caught up in a drug bust.

~The Icehouse Burns down but none of the main cast members are killed in the explosion. One of Mr. Potter's business partners throws a pipe bomb into the restaurant. Jack helps Jen out, Pacey helps Joey and Dawson and Mr. Witter help Mr. Potter out of the Icehouse.

~Mitch and Gale talk about Gale's new opportunity in Philadelphia and Mitch even gets on bended knee to beg that she stay in Capeside with him and Dawson. Gale says that she's been waiting forever for Mitch to come back to her and complete their family but that he's too late and that if they ever want to get their relationship back, she needs to leave for awhile and figure things out.

~Pacey and his father have a few emotional scenes together over Andie and what she's done for Pacey. His father basically tells him he better pass his final exams else, Witter will let him have it and that Pacey needs to get over Andie.

Universal Pictures has officially announced their acquisition of domestic distribution rights of The Skulls, a suspense thriller to be produced by Neal Moritz (Cruel Intentions) and directed by Rob Cohen (HBO's The Rat Pack) from a screenplay by John Pogue. Joshua Jackson (Cruel Intentions, TV's Dawson's Creek) will star in the film, which is scheduled to go into production in May.

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek and Dylan McDermott of "ThePractice"are getting together to star in "Texas Rangers," a feature film abouthow aragtag gang of youngsters banded together after the Civil War to formtheTexas Rangers, a group charged with the dangerous and ruthless duty ofcleaning up the West. Variety reports that the project has a longhistory butwas shelved in 1984 when its director, Sam Peckinpah ("The WildBunch"), died.The film's resurrection reportedly has a lot to do with Van Der Beek,who madehis feature-starring debut earlier this year in "Varsity Blues," forwhich hewas paid a paltry $200,000. The low-budget teen drama has earned aremarkable$52 million domestically. In recognition of that bankability, the22-year-oldactor will be paid a low seven-figure salary for "Texas Rangers," aproject hechose after turning down numerous teen-themed dramas and comedies forhishiatus slot.

James Van Der Beek will be in Europe, traveling to England, France, and Germany starting March 26th and running a few days into April. Why I am not sure, but www.dawsonscreek.com is supposed to have all the details as they become available.

'In their effor to drill safe sex practices into the minds of youngsters, health experts are now turning to the people who most influence teens: television writers. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is collaborating with writers from shows like "Dawson's Creek" to include story lines that promote pregnancy prevention. The campaign folks say that if TG shows can teach teens what the zip code is in Beverly Hills, they can teach them about safe sex. -D.S.'

Just as Jack (played by Kerr Smith) came out of the proverbial closet on "Dawson's Creek" and announced he was gay, so too did the show's creator. KEVIN WILLIAMSON, who is also the mastermind behind the "Scream" movies, recently told both the New York Daily News and the Advocate magazine that he hadn't discussed being gay before because "it wasn't asked." But because he has always said "Dawson's Creek" is partly autobiographical (down to the name of the town, and the character of Joey), this kind of makes sense. And I say, good for him! Seeing people you admire have the courage to announce their sexuality is helpful to the tons of teens who are grappling with that subject right now. You can look for future episodes of "Dawson's Creek" to include the usual ups and downs that accompany a situation like this. Though his friends, of course, support him, Jack will not have the best relationship with Ty, a fundamentalist Christian.

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- As the weather warms, the Wilmington film industry heats up. Spring and summer promise to be an active time for filming. Mary Jane's Last Dance, an MGM picture, has opened pre-production offices at EUE Screen Gems Studios. The film will be directed by Zoe Clarke-Williams, whose credits include When Autumn Leaves and Men.

The film stars Dominique Swain and Meredith Monroe. Locals may recognize Dominique, who starred in Lolita, and Ms. Monroe, who plays Andie McPhee on Dawson's Creek. The film, according to sources, is aimed at the I Know What You Did Last Summer crowd. It concerns four rich college girls involved in a murder mystery.

I never expected this question. Just kidding. They will, indeed, get back together, and we get to see some lovey-dovey stuff--but it's short-lived, because Dawson sees Joey's dad dealing drugs and what follows is all bad.

Well, sort of. After Andie freaks out, Jack and Pacey call her dad, who decides it's time to move his kids back to Providence. After much ado about everything, Andie decides she needs to get help, so she physically leaves but is very much a part of Pacey's life. Jack, however, stays in town and gets an unexpected roommate.

But, of course. Mitch starts to date Dawson's new film teacher, which really hurts Gail. Convinced she's lost Mitch for good, she decides to take a job offer in Philly. He eventually comes around, but it's too late. Gail leaves as Mitch gets ready to move back into the house.

You hear right. One of the thugs, also known as Joey's dad's business acquaintance, throws a pipe bomb at the Icehouse while Joey and Dawson are inside. I'll save ya the suspense and tell you they survive, but it does more than just damage the Icehouse. It damages lots of relationships.

After Abby dies in the Creek, Two characters start questioning there reasons for being. First its Andie who starts telling herself that SHE is responsible. She is asked to speak at Abby's funeral. This then causes her to start seeing Tim (her dead brother).

Then Jen is also asked to speak at Abby's funeral. She starts ridiculing God, and saying it is his fault that Abby is no longer with them. This obviously upsets Grams and she throws Jen out of the house in utter disgust.

Andie leaves the show in a scene duplicating "THE DANCE" from earlier this season. She has checked herself into an institution for rehab, no word if she will be coming back next season. That is how the two break up.

From TV GUIDE: JEERS to a gross plot device trotted out ad nauseam. Recently we've seen (or in some cases heard) a raft of characters vomiting during episodes, including Donna (Laura Prepon) on That '70s Show, Jimmy (Michael Badalucco) on The Practice and Georgie (Frank Santorelli) on The Sopranos. On Dawson's Creek, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) get sick simultaneously. From where we sit, throwing up is akin to Alex Trebek doing the funky chicken. We know it happens—we just don't want to see it on TV.

Pacey is involved in the fire, he actually carries someone out of it... The burning Icehouse. Don't fret, no one dies (to my knowledge) in the fire so I wouldn't worry to much. However, earlier in the episode our good student Pacey...can basically drop the student from his name. Final exams are coming up and things don't look good for Mr. Witter. Once Andie leaves, so does Pacey's desire to continue his education.

"When my mom and I taped auditions, we'd go down to the basement," Holmes recalls in April's Mademoiselle. "For Dawson's, I did two scenes from the pilot. In the second, I had to ask [Dawson]: 'When do you masturbate?' I said that to my mother! I think we bonded over that."

The 20-year-old actress says she and her mom are both "reserved" when it comes to discussing personal matters. But Holmes does tell the magazine a little about her failed off-screen romance with Dawson's costar Joshua Jackson. According to Holmes, the breakup hasn't affected their ability to work together on the set.

If you're an avid DC fan, you know James Van Der Beek always sports the same silvery necklace. In fact, the necklace was made by his mom, and because he wears it in practically every scene, the show's wardrobe department actually plans Dawson's clothes around it. To get your own replica of this cool jewel, send two proofs of purchase from any Dep styling product, plus $3.99 for shipping and handling to :

Here is some SCREAM 3 information for you: Neve Campbell will be in the final installment. Rumors that Creek Characters such as Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek may be included, not confirmed as of yet. There was also talk that wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin would have a part, but WWF.COM has not mentioned anything about it yet. If James and Katie are in the film; they would play a couple, basically making a parody of there relationship on Dawson's Creek. Don't hold your breathe, those are just rumors.

Season Finale Spoilers - Andie is not in the last episode at all. Gale (Dawson's Mom) has something very important to tell Dawson. This has something to do with her and Mitch's relationship (not good). Dawson wants to believe that his family is as one, but to no avail.

It appears (this is NOT CONFIRMED) that the actual owner of "The Icehouse" is not very thrilled with Dawson's Creek being filmed there anymore. Plans are as of now to involve the Icehouse in an upcoming storyline where it is to be burned down (by accident or on purpose?).

After Abby's dies, Andie takes responsability (Why?). She blames herself, and then goes into utter seculusion. She begins to see her brother again (Tim), and changes her hair (color, new haircut). Its going to be a rough time for her and we won't see very much of Andie in the Season Finale. (Actually, I've heard we won't see ANY OF HER).

Information is thin right now, but Meredith Monroe has landed the starring role in the new MGM feature "Depraved Indifference." Meredith will portray Hadley in the lead role. Filming is scheduled to begin in late March and wrap sometime in late Spring.

Also, Dawson destroys and throws things in his room because of his new film teacher. She is a movie executive on leave from Hollywood and is his new film teacher and she basically tells him that his film is fluff ruining his self-confidence and shatters his dreams. He's also very upset because his own father *is* with her. And when I say his father is with her, I mean in the literal sense if you catch my drift.

Dawson's Creek star Kerr Smith says he relied on a little help from his friends to prepare for his role as a gay teenager on the show. "Friends of mine who are gay told me what it was like for them," says Smith in the gay lifestyle magazine "The Advocate." A couple of their parents weren't very accepting, and they were disowned. That's the kind of stuff Jack's going to be dealing with.

"SNOW will be arriving in Capeside, very soon". Did anyone believe me? People were saying "not gonna happen", and then some extras on the show said "I was there, there wasn't any snow". We were promised that there would be a snow scene last summer. Last night it finally happened. In a more romantic way, than possible. Dawson, Joey, after they pour there hearts out...

Good news is after next week's episode a important person reenters Joey's life and that person is her father and she can't deal with him and she goes to Dawson for comfort and something happens between them that ultimately leads them to a lot of "kissing and making up"

Bad news is after next week's episode, we have a few weeks of reruns. There's only like 5 more episodes left to air after next week and the majority of them will be shown during May sweeps and new episodes will probably start to air in mid April.

Katie Holmes, a star of the WB Network's hit series, "Dawson's Creek" is an oddity among the parade of lacquered young actresses on the circuit these days. The 20-year-old from Toledo, OH, has the kind of qualities that seem old-fashioned: modesty, empathy, and honesty. her most used expression is "I'm such a nerd."

Studio executives, shocked at first, eventually rescheduled the audition. Holmes recalls her father's advice: "He told me, 'These are your friends. No matter what happens, you grew up here. Your name means a lot here.'"

A New Character, Colin will be showing up in Capeside, very very soon. He will be into Arts/Crafts, and an attraction will grow between him and Joey. Although, I think Joey is the one attracted and Colin just may be attracted to someone else (aka Jack).

Wanda replies: Joey throws a surprise party for Dawson's birthday but he's off getting wasted with Andie at the suggestion of her doctors who actually just tell her to go have some fun. Anyway, Dawson's a big mess and when he finally shows up, he starts going off oneveryone but Pacey comes to rescue, meanwhile, Abby finds Jack waiting around in Dawson's room and starts hitting on him with the "you've never had a real woman" speech that those kind of girls love to give. She gets on him just as Joey enters, gets the wrong idea and vanishes devastated.

Wanda replies: Yes. This time, he tackles the twentysomethings in Wasteland (an ABC one hour drama). He's just cast the first star who I can't say but I can tell you that she's so beautiful, she makes your jaw drop.

Wanda replies: Well, okay. Joey enlists the help of her friends for the first big Ice House catering gig which is a wedding. Abby and Jen (reunited friends) crash the soiree crusing for booze. Instead, they find Andie and after a catfight, go off to the docks where Abby hits her head and drowns. Good news though--Monica Keena is alive and well and just signed on for the title role (oppostie former Melrose Place Doug Savant) in a TBS political thriller entitled First Daughter.

FOLLOW YOUR HEART - Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) confidence as a filmmaker is shaken when his new teacher (guest star Madchen Amick, ``Twin Peaks,'' ``Fantasy Island'') turns out to be a movie studio executive on sabbatical in Capeside and tells Dawson the painful truth about his amateur movie. The future is unsure for Joey (Katie Holmes) as well, when a fortune teller (guest star Rebecca Koon) advises her to be open to every new opportunity that crosses her path, and she stumbles into Colin (guest star Nick Stabile, ``Sunset Beach''), a gorgeous photographer who brings out Joey's free-spirited side during a wild photo shoot. Episode Airs on March 10th, Its Episode #17. I've personally heard that Colin (The guest star) may be paying more attention to Jack than Joey (RUMOUR ONLY)

Hoping to drown their mutual sorrows, first time drinkers Dawson and Andie make a mess of Joey's surprise 16th birthday party (for Dawson), who goes on the attack once among his friends and family. Meanwhile, Ty uses words that hurt to explain his attraction to Jen; and Abby sets her sights on Capeside's most ineligible bachelor, Jack. It's a surprise party for Dawson. But his birthday wish will shock everyone. Rumor has it-Dawson tries to kiss a certain brunette.....What do you think will happen between them when he tries to kiss her?

It looks like the Dawsons Creek Soundtrack may finally hit the shelves in April of this year. After a failed release date of October of last year; it looks as though this might be the best time to let it out. Songs for this are kept quiet as of yet, but will be passed onto you when I receive them.

Go, directed by Doug Liman (his debut was the fabulous Swingers) is a lively , entertaining take on the old-by-now Quentin Tarantino-esque story about get-rich-quick scammers who get in over their heads. When Ronna (Polley), a flat-broke grocery-store cashier, realizes she's facing eviction, she hatches a plan to buy 20 hits of ecstasy and resell them at a profit. Of course, that scheme goes very, very wrong: Ronna winds up unconscious in a ditch, while her friend (Holmes) is held hostage by the drug dealer. In intertwining sub-plots, a coworker of the girls has an equally violent adventure in Las Vegas, and two soap opera actors (Jay Mohr and Scott Wolf), busted on a minor drug charge, are forced to play the parts of a lifetime. Despite its few inplausibilities, do not--repeat do not--Pass Go, especially if you like your movies hip, fresh, and fast.

Katie's character in Wonder Boys is Hannah Green (the sexy young student renting a room at Michael Douglas's character's house.) Wonder Boys was written by Michael Chabon and the part of Hannah Green is not that big. I don't know how different the role in the script is compared to the book so we might be surprised, who knows? The other role you were referring to (19 year old student) is played by Toby Maguire. I think it's going to be a good movie...a definite step up from Disturbing Behavior.

Filming is wrapping up for the end of the season. Word is that their is only 2 episodes left to complete and Britney Spears is not in either of them. With her time restraints and schedule, she may appear in the 3rd season, keep your fingers crossed.

Mariel Hemmingway has been signed for the lead role in the TBS Movie "First Daughter", a political thriller co-starring Doug Savant ("Melrose Place') and Monica Kenna ("Dawson's Creek"). Hemmingway will play a Secret Service agent. From Abby Morgan to Chelsea Clinton ???

If you have not heard already, here it is! Creator Kevin Williamson (Dawsons Creek, Scream, etc) has also come out of the closet. He expressed it through his writing, and that is why he portrayed Jack like that. Quote "I'm a workaholic, so I never did 'The Advocate' cover route because I wanted to speak through my work."

SINGIN' THE BLUES - On the eve of Dawson's sixteenth birthday, Dawson Pacey and Andie follow her therapist's advice and throw themselves into an unabashed night of recklessness and the blues. Meanwhile, back at the Leery house, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson, but the longer the guest of honor is a no show, the more she is subject to surprises of her own; Jen and Ty face up to the their potentially irreconcilable differences; and Gale (and Mitch come to decisions about how to raise their son in light of their separation.

Britney Spears will appear on Dawsons Creek, but as of yet there is no set date. She also stated that she wanted to portray a nice girl and wasn't sure whom she would like to have a kissing scence with. From MTV.

MUST READ - MAJOR NEWS!!! Abby Morgan will die on Dawsons Creek! This is how it all goes down, really. Her and Jen attend a wedding and they get too drunk, so they are asked to leave the wedding and Abby grabs a bottle of alcohol to take with her. Jen and her are on the pier and Abby somehow falls off in the creek. Jen jumps in after her but she's too late - Abby drowned.

What's the latest news with Dawson's Creek? Joey's dad returns and really freaks her out so of course, with Jack's urging, she goes back into the arms of Dawson, they kiss but just when you think things are about to get hot and heavy, they find Jen crying in Dawson's room with the news that Abby has died.

He has caused much controversy on "Dawson's Creek" as Joey's (Katie Holmes) new boyfriend in recent weeks. On Wednesday's episode, a secret about his character's past comes out. UltimateTV chats with Kerr Smith Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. (ET)/ 4 p.m. (PT). He will bechatting live in our Ultimate TV Chat rooms. This ties in to his bigsecretbeing revealed the following night to and changing the lives of many inCapeside forever. The address to access thechat is . Hope to see everyone there.

It looks like Joshua Jackson will be appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on February 17, 1999. The show follows "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. The last time he was scheduled he no showed, what will happen this time?

Rachel Leigh Cook will be in this Weeks episode on Feruary 3rd, 1999. In the episode titled "His Leading Lady'', Cook mesmerizes Dawson (James Van Der Beek) with her audition for the lead in his autobiographical film.

Jack's Father is coming to Capeside soon. He arrives just in time for Jack's character to slowly reveal his sexual preferences. His father will go off the deep end so to speak, and try to confuse us even more. He will be totally against it. Jack's father will look nice, but he isn't. Obviously, since we learned he abandoned the family when Jack's older brother died and Mr. McPhee's wife went nuts.

REVELATIONS - In a compelling two-part episode, the Capeside High School gossip mill kicks into overdrive after Jack (Kerr Smith) bears his soul in a English assignment and is forced to expose his innermost secrets while reading the poem aloud in class, leaving Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) shaken by the implications of what it all means. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) tries to defend Jack in the face of an adversarial teacher, and Jen (Michelle Williams) finds her latest suitor Ty (guest star Eddie Mills) is full of surprises.

As you all know by know (Canadians only), The cast of Dawsons Creek is on this weeks cover of TV Guide (Dawson on one cover, Joey on another, Pacey on the next one, and Jen on the last, 4 of 4 covers this week, same story). It is pretty much the same setup as the ones done is the US last spring.

Paramount's "Varsity Blues" was in the top spot at the boxoffice for the second consecutive weekend, touching down with an estimated $10.6 million. Universal's "Patch Adams" was second with an estimated $8.1 million, Buena Vista's "A Civil Action" was third with roughly $7.6 million.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes) continue struggling to redefine their post-break up friendship, while Dawson desperately searches for a leading lady for his film who can capture Joey's distinct, unattainable style, but when he finally finds his girl (guest star Rachael Leigh Cook), she may be more than he can handle. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) tries to be supportive of Andie's (Meredith Monroe) precarious emotional state, but his earnest desire to help only places additional stress on her already full plate, and sparks fly when Jen (Michelle Williams) befriends an intriguing stranger (guest star Eddie Miles).

"Dawson's Creek" star Michelle Williams has joined the cast of the comedy flick "But I Am a Cheerleader." The film also stars Natasha Lyonne and VH1's RuPaul, and is about a 17-year-old high- school cheerleader (Lyonne) who is sent to a homosexual rehab camp when her parents think she may be a lesbian.

Abby (Monica Keena) finds a sexy, discarded love letter and sets forth to find the author; Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) script revisions cause rumors to fly; Pacey (Joshua Jackson) gives Andie (Meredith Monroe) the cold shoulder. With Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Kerr Smith.

Katie will be starring in a new movie with Michael Douglas. Shooting starts in Pennsylvania later this month. Also in the film is Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr., and it is directed by Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential).

Dawson's Creek -- TV's most existential teens go head-to-head with 90210 in the coveted Wednesday prime-time slot. Fancy words, all real racks, and heavy-petting parents aside, how do they compare? Pacey, who lost his virginity on his teacher's desk, does the least amount of soul searching (Dylan + Steve). Jennifer, supposed former slut, is the voluptuous transfer student girls don't like (Kelly + Valerie). Dawson is driven, dry, and has distracting hair (Andrea + Brandon). And Joey? Well, she's poor like Brenda. LEGACY: Making the WB a playa.

Dawson's Creek was up for an award at the Peoples Choice Awards as the "BEST NEW DRAMATIC SERIES". There competition was Felicity and L.A. Doctors. L.A. Doctors took the vote as the Peoples Choice, but DC had the greatest crowd response.

From Soap Opera Digest: Leann Hunley (Tamara Jacobs) may be returning again. There is also some stir as to how they will connect Joey and Jacks Family. From Teen People: Jen will start to hang around Abby again in the next few weeks (Not sure why?). Pacey will be getting a large amount of screen time in the time being, to explore his past, his family and everything else.

Remember awhile ago, I said that Pacey and Andie buy some condoms. Well, finally someone else gives it a little nudge of approval. Wanda at E! Online reveals that Andie has a special dream about her perfect date. And it involves, sex after the date is over. Well, Pacey makes it come true including the end.

Rachel Leigh Cook will be the lady to star opposite Dawson in his next movie, Jen may get bumped. Her stage name will be Devon, and she has a major crush on Dawson, as will Dawson eventually (stop thinking now)!

Dawsons Creek will return with a new episode on January 13the, 1999. For us here in Canada, probably a week later considering that Global put "The Election" episode on Christmas Eve (Weird!). Who watched it? This is from some US station - "Horrifically epic" tryouts for his movie prompt a steamy dialogue between Dawson and Jen that could recast her role in his love life; Joey feels herself drawn toward intimacy when Jack (Kerr Smith) exposes more than his body while posing nude for her; and Pacey sets out to fulfill Andie's dream date---and maybe a fantasy of his own.

The response was overwhelming. While some of television's top shows received support, the top finishers included some real surprises. Among the networks, The WB had three shows place in the top ten, while NBC, ABC and FOX had two. CBS landed one show, while UPN failed to land a top ten show.

Call it the ultimate teen sudser. Call it the prettiest show on TV. Call it what you will, but the adventures of earnest Dawson, lovely Joey, insecure Jenn and wiseacre Pacey entice UltimateTV users. This show is considered a must-see by many teen viewers, and after watching an episode or two, you may just find yourself hooked as well

For the week of December 14th-December 20th, Dawson's Creek bounced back from it's 94th place from the previous week and landed in the 87th place out of 129 shows. It scored a 4.5/7 household rating and share with nearly 4,520,000 million people tuning in to see Dawson go skinny dipping with Jen, Andie's secret come out and the discovery of Dawson's parents pending divorce among other events in the episode.

Answer: Bessie's boyfriend, Bodie, who is the father of her baby, is simply not around anymore. "Bodie took a job in another part of the city," speculates Julie Kingsdale, Creek's publicist. But regardless of where he might be, Kingsdale says, "We won't see him anymore, as far as I know."

It's been confirmed by Rachel Leigh Cook's "Officially endorsed fan site" that she will be appearing in DC episode #213, and from what information has been gathered thus far, her character will play a highly vampish individual that will make Abby look like Mother Teresa. She'll have her eyes on Dawson and will despise Joey since Dawson's heart still belongs to her.

Spoilers for episode 15, "Sex, She Wrote." Get ready for one hot and heavy DC when Abby finds a letter that's all about having sex. She thinks one of the gang wrote it and sets off to solve the mystery of which couple is doing the deed. Joey and Dawson make love in that episode, and some of the scenes were SO HOT it had to be recut twice just to make the censors happy.

Jennifer Love Hewitt ("Party of Five') will co-host "MTV's New Years Eve Live" on Dec. 31 from New York's Times Square. Along with MTV's Carson Daly, Hewitt will introduce musical guests including Green Day and Method Man, and celeb visitors like "Dawson's Creek" star Katie Holmes. The show airs at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and runs until 12:30 a.m.

Just got my office copy of Entertainment Weekly and the cover is the Best and Worst of '98 and there's a 2 page spread of the "Women of the WB" and they're number 3 or 4. There's an awesome picture of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and many more women of the WB followed by a 2 page article on the women. They are all wearing coursets and there is a lot of cleavage in the picture. Katie and a few others aren't showing very much but Michelle and Alyssa Milano from Charmed are hanging out the most.

Andie's runs for student council but it gets her on a campaign trail of tears when the opposition Abby and Chris (Monica Keena, Jason Behr) sling her private dirt to rock the vote. Meanwhile, Jen helps Dawson take steps to deal with his powerlessness over his parents' spilt; and Jack shuts Joey out after a family crisis threatens to claim another McPhee.

If you like to read, the newest DC's books will be coming out shortly. Book #4 is called "Major Meltdown". What is there to do during a cold, rainy winter in Capeside? Nothing! So Dawson, Joey, Pacey and Jen decide to go on a weekend ski trip to Vermont. Jen thinks this will be a perfect opportunity to rekindle things with Dawson, but he's got Joey on his mind. Meanwhile, Joey is playing the field with not one but two hunky ski guys and Pacey is starting a relationship with a local singer. But what will happen when its time to pack up and go home?

and book #5 is called "Double Exposure", The Icehouse is in serious need of funds, so Joey takes matters into her own hands and finds work as an underwear model, confiding only in Pacey. But things get out of hand when photos of Joey appear on the internet!

Dawson's Creek garnered a 3.6/6 Household eating/share at 8:00 pm airing against an original Beverly Hills, 90210 (7.7/12), which was actually down a share point versus its last episode despite the decreased competition (referring to 90210 being down-not DC)Dawson's Creek achieved a 2.5/7 among women 18-34, just two-tenths of a rating point off NBC's Christmas at Rockerfeller Center, and also performed well among adults 18-34 (2.2/7) topping the NBC Christmas Special. The program also defeated NBC among men 18-34 (1.9/6 vs. 1.6/5) and Persons 12-34 (3.2/10 vs. 2.0/6) Dawson's Creek ranked #1 for the night among teens 12-17 (6.2/20) and female teens (9.0/28).

WB's "Dawson's Creek" will heat up in the cold month of January when one of the characters poses nude. According to USA Today, one the newcomers to the "Dawson's" cast, Kerr Smith, will be in the buff after he volunteers to sit without clothes for Joey's (Katie Holmes) art-class drawing. The show's producer assured the scene will be done "tastefully," and the episode will also reveal new couples between the characters.

Instead of Joey/Dawson we will get Jen and Dawson. We'll get Jack and Joey...with a possibility of Pacey thrown in. Andie will be off on her own adventure...being a basket case (or so I'm told). This episode will basically be just the couples you wouldn't expect to be. This episode will have couples together.

Episode 10 - Dawson and Jen make-out (its just for a MOVIE, not actual making out). Jack spills soda on Joey's new drawing and therefore in conclusion offers for her to paint him nude. Andie and Pacey are going to go shopping. But, what they buy is a shock to some. I didn't think Andie moved that fast. Condoms.

There's a article in today's (December 8th) Daily EW news about Dawson's script that he's working on. The article mentions that the script found on the Desktop is the same one that Dawson will be referring to on upcoming episodes.

The fishing episode: it will be a father/son tournament and Dawson and his father will have a talk *again*. This time it'll be about the seperation of Mitch and Gaile and Mitch moving on to someone else. Pacey and his father, on the other hand will have a terrible time. Paceys father feels since he is cheif of police he NEEDS to win, and since Doug is out of town he has to rely on Pacey. Pacey knows he is the second choice and that his father would rather go alone, but in the rules he has to be with his son. Who wins? I'll leave that as a suprise. Jack and Andie's father cannot make it, so Jack and Joey have a bonding moment of their own where Jack confides what he feels about his brothers death and it's effect on the family.

Dawson and Joey will sorta get back together in Episode 13, but now I'm hearing that they will just begin to re-kindle the bright flame. The 13th Episode as it stands now, will be where Dawson and Joey (mostly Joey) realize what she has done, and try to get Dawson back. Pacey will get involved in this, not sure how though...

Wanda at E! Online leaked out some information that Jack's character, played by Kerr Smith will be revealed as gay. This will shock Capeside, especially Joey, Dawson, Jen and the crew. When this happens I am not sure, because I have not heard of any set timeline yet...

It appears the very basic storyline I have right now is that the "boys" of Capeside will go on a little fishing adventure in the creek. I'm guessing it will be Pacey and Dawson, but what about Jack? Could this be where they find out that Jack is gay?

There may be some more additions to the cast, Mitch may get a girfriend; while his wife may have Bob back in the picture (the news anchor that she works with). Also a few new teachers may take to the stands.....

Seeings how Joey won't help Dawson on his new movie; he gets Jen to play the part of Sammy (Dawson's version of Joey), Dawson is "Wade" in the film. The scenes that Dawson and Jen have together is the two of them making out...but its all acting. The scene has Dawson climbing into Jen's bedroom. Jen says "Dawson, What are you doing here." Then Dawson says "I have been thinking about what you said earlier". Dawson says something about love and fate. Then they makeout (Jen and Dawson).

Dawson is making another movie, just when you thought the writers had totally forgotten about Dawson's movie making its back into a MAJOR story in the show. See, as Dawson said in this week's episode (Reluctant Hero) he is going to make a new movie, a love story based on him and Joey with the money he got from the Film Festival. Well, guess who is going to work on it with him? Jennifer Linley will help!

Well folks, the writers like to change things on us. Remember, how I reported that there would be some nude painting going on this season? That scene is back on for Episode 10! Jack and Joey) are talking, and Jack being the goof he is; spills soda all over Joey's painting. Jack feels so bad he offers to help her with her next painting and suggests she paint him nude. She is embarrassed, but she agress... Once rumors of this get around school, Dawson is pretty ticked off and this where the 2nd Punch meets Jack's face.

There is another scandal coming to Capeside. But this has nothing to do with Pacey. I've been told that it may just involve the other "main" creekers (Joey, Dawson and Jen). It will show up in January / February, during the sweeps period.

Remember the rumors that Joshua Jackson might play "Anakin Skywalker"? (Darth Vader as a kid). Now, it appears that rumors are buzzing that Joshua Jackson would play the young "LUKE SKYWALKER" in the later Star Wars films. UltimateTV.

Joey (Katie Holmes) joins Andie (Meredith Monroe) and Pacey's (Joshua Jackson) crusade to bring decency back to politics in the sophomore class election, but when their opponent Abby (Monica Keena) throws down the gauntlet by insulting Joey's father anddigging up Andie's dark family history, there is no telling how ugly things oculd get. Meanwhile, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) whose screenwriting is suffering from his adult perspective, hestitantlyaccepts Jen's (Michelle Williams) tantalizing offer to help him experiance the dark pain and exhilaration that comes with being ateenager, while Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) and Gale (Mary Margaret Humes) use a plumbing emergency as an excuse to rekindle their amorous furniture fetish.

The new TV Guide (Nov. 24-Dec.4, 1998)is on the shelves; there is a ballot for the First Annual TV Guide Awards. Dawson's Creek, James Van Der Beek, and Katie Holmes have been nominated. Now it is up to you the fans to do your thing, vote!!! The ballots must arrive by Dec. 18, 1998.

CAN'T WIN FOR LOSING - Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) movie wins a prestigious film festival award, but his first major accomplishment as a filmmaker is overshadowed by the disintegration of his personal life, as Joey (Katie Holmes) continues to pull away, his dad (John Wesley Shipp) gets his own apartment and Jen (Michelle Williams) spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) has nowhere to go but up after his guidance counselor paints a bleak picture of his future, but in a moment of crisis, a newly focused and inspired Pacey rises to the occasion and proves that Andie's (Meredith Monroe) belief in him is well-founded.

The teen-twentysomething rivalry between FOX and The WB was handily won by FOX shows. At 8, Luke Perry and "Beverly Hills 90210" easily beat rival "Dawson's Creek," 8.9/14 (7.7/12) to a 5.7/9 (6.3/10). In the 9 PM hour, "Party of Five" took the popular new "Charmed," 8.4/13 (8.1/12) to a 5.9/9 (6.2/9 ).

My take on the change in behavior from Joey in "Tamara's Return" was that she finally realized that her entire world revolves around Dawson and that she has no interests other than Dawson's interests (particularly filmaking). Joey realizes that for her to develop her own intersts she needs her own space and interact with people other than Dawson. Since we all know that the show would be boring if they match the star-crossed lovers so early in show. I think that these two characters need to develop if we want them to end up together at the end. So at least the writers break them up in an intelligent way. Although I must admit I will miss those romantic 'Dawson and Joey' moments.

Vanity Fair December(Ewan McGregor cover) issue - page 49. Check out Annie Leibovitz's pic of James and Katie (well yeah, they share the page with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar), but we know who the real stars are don't we? As part of of a 1998 Hall of Fame featuring 19 men and 19 women two of those slots are taken up and rather nicely by a perfectly pouty Katie and a pensive James. Very nice pic. The caption reads: "Because as the star-crossed couple on the WB's Dawson's Creek, Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek have become the Luke and Laura, the Romeo and Juliet, the Joanie and Chachi, of teen-angst soap-opera, their love able to transcend all things yucky.

The WB's "Dawson's Creek" attracted a 6.3/10 (6.0/9 last week) from 8-9 and the red hot "Charmed" had a 6.2/9 (5.8/9 last week) at 9. This week should be interesting as Dylan comes back on 90210 and most people know what goes on in Dawsons Creek....

In the new People Magazine (Sexiest Man Alive 1998 Harrison Ford on the cover), inside on the pull out section called Teen Idols of the 90's, there's a pic of Josh with the caption: Joshua Jackson - Let his Dawson's Creek costar James Van Der Beek have the wholesome market. Jackson, 20, likes his bad-boy image as teacher-bedding Pacey. "I'm the guy you hide from your parents." he says.

Facing the scariest English test of their lives, the gang pulls an all-nighter, during which Andie hears of an upsetting chapter from Pacey's past; Jen gets a sad lesson from a new suitor; and Dawson learns more about Joey's crowded love life.

"Everything you hear is true. On 'Dawson's Creek,' we have behind-the-scenes musical sleeping bags, intrigue, all of it. But I will definitely be hanged if I go any further. {Talks about a gag reel he made on the "Mrs. Tingle" set about who they wanted to have sex with in the cast} . . . but there was nothing going on! If we'd done the same thing on 'Dawson's Creek,' 'Scream' or 'Scream 2'? There might even have been a crew guy involved here or there. But I better stop." pg. 96

The "Beverly Hills 90210" vs. "Dawson's Creek" battle was again won by "90210." "Beverly Hills 90210" had a big night for FOX as Brandon (Jason Priestley) said goodbye, 8.8/13 (7.9/12) from 8-9. "Party of Five" pulled an 8.2/13 (7.3/11) at 9.

In some of the upcoming episodes, Dawson and his dad (Mitch) will have some more heart to heart conversations. Mainly talking about forgiveness. Dawson is going to talk to his father about his mom and Joey. During these conversations (after the breakup between Joey and Dawson) his father will help him realize he still likes Joey a lot.

All the rules change for Capeside's key players in this eventful and heartbreaking episode. For Dawson, there are two tragedies that rock his world. First, he learns the awful truth about the fate of his parents' already rocky marriage. Then at the Homecoming dance, he witnesses a heated moment between Joey and Jack, setting off a chain of events that shatter a lifelong friendship---and a newfound romance. The big night also gives Jen a chance to use Joey's past mistakes to improve her own future, while Pacey tries to open his heart to Andie after he foolishly breaks hersagain.

Abby and Jen are going to be at odds for a little bit longer, especially at the Homecoming dance. Just wait until Abby makes a comment about Jen's dress... Abby is still going to be mad at Jen because of Vincent the fisherman, but life will go on eventually.

On Page 184, there's a promo for Dawson's Creek. It has James (Dawson)in the front, and Katie (Joey) leaning in the background wearing a lowcut shirt and Kerr (Jack) staring off into space next to her. The captionreads "Dawson has finally found true love. But she has just found someone else." On the bottom left corner, it has their names and then it says Dawson's Creek. 8 pm.

On Page 189-the closeup for the episode reads "Turning Points-All the rules change for Capeside's key players in this eventful and heartbreaking episode. For Dawson, there are two tragedies that rock his world. First he learns the awful truth about the fate of his parents' already rocky marriage. Then at the Homecoming dance, he witnesses a heated moment between Joey and Jack, setting off a chain of events that shatter a lifelong friendship-and a newfound romance. The big night also gives Jen a chance to use Joey's past mistakes to improve her own future, while Pacey tries to open his heart to Andie after he foolishly breaks hers...again."

Where will James Van Der Beek's hands be when he sits beneath a full moon next to Katie Holmes with the pop singer Jewel's new single, "Hands," playing in the back ground? Most likely not over his ears. Jewel's song from her new CD "Spirit," scheduled for release November 17, will debut on tonight's episode of "Dawson's Creek." The WB hit is very soundtrack oriented, and even advertises the music from the show at the end of each episode.

Dawson's Creek earned a 4.4/7 Household rating with over 4,400,000 million people watching and finishing 91st for the week. Dawson's Creek dominated Beverly Hills, 90210 among teens 12-17, female teens and male teens. Dawson's Creek ranked third in its time slot among adults 18-34, women 18-34, men 18-34, and Persons 12-34. Dawson's Creek ranked second in its time slot among females 12-34 beating out ABC, NBC, CBS and UPN and finishing behind Fox. Dawson's was also the highest rated WB show for the week, a feat they have held for the past 6 weeks since the season started in September.

Kevin Williamson, creator of the movies "Scream" and "Scream II," has created a new primetime television show, Dawson's Creek, which debuted recently on the WB television network. Adolescents are the target audience of the show. Sex is the element used to attract the younger audience, assuming that sex is the primary concern of every teenager.

Hardly a minute passes without some reference to explicit sex and body parts. References to size of genitalia, masturbation, breasts, and lude sex acts are made throughout the show, often mentioned in scenes in which such references don't apply. Even when the taste of food is judged, "orgasmic" is the description of choice. Sex is constantly on the forefront. The envelope isn't merely pushed; it is shoved.

Even more appalling is the development of a physical relationship between one of the students and his teacher. The teacher points out every reason they should not get involved, yet she kisses the 15-year-old anyway. The fact that the relationship is "punishable in a court of law" is mentioned, yet refuted because the teenager claims he is aware of his feelings and in control of his actions. It brings back memories of the recent scandals concerning sexual acts between a teacher and student from last summer. Williamson has glorified pedophilia and the illegal act of teacher-student intimate relations.

Christianity is also attacked in Dawson's Creek. The one Christian character is an elderly, out-of-touch, old-fashioned grandmother. Teenagers just don't believe in God and Christianity, according to Williamson and Paul Stupin, another executive producer. When one character's grandmother tries to coerce her into attending church, she tells her grandmother that she will go when the grandmother says "penis." So the sex theme is consistent. Atheism is the only valid religion in the show.

Finally, no traditional family seems to exist on the show. Dawson's parents appear to be normal and happy, except his mother is having an affair. Another girl, Joey, lives with her pregnant sister and her boyfriend; her mother is dead and her father is in jail for possession of marijuana. Jen, who just moved to town, lives with her grandparents, one of whom is an invalid. So, adults are portrayed as adulterous, in jail, sexually manipulative, or ideologically out-of-touch.

The actors and producers claim this show represents real life. All teenagers constantly think about sex. So the show is supposed to meet them where they are at. But this is circular reasoning: teens will think about sex if it's constantly put in their face, which is what this show succeeds in doing. Higher morals should be expected of teenagers, thus resulting in moral actions.

Now, what does this all mean? Well basically it means a lot of Dawson/Joey fans are going to be upset. The Forbidden kiss could actually mean two things; that Jack and Joey do kiss and the forbidden kiss mentioned could also have something to do with Dawson. Not quite sure on that, but this episode is leading to the very emotional "The Dance" Episode on November 11th.

I'm still not sure on exactly what Dawson is going to "wreck" in that episode that has kept Joey and Dawson together for so long. Many of the rumors, are not quite filling out, so we will just have to wait and see.

After they breakup (Dawson and Joey), things get a little complicated between two. Dawson talks to Pacey alot and Pacey makes Dawson realize that Joey is just as confused as he is. This gives Dawson hope, and he figures out that he defintely wants her back.

Some of you may remember a "dare kiss" I talked about awhile ago. Where this is where that fits in. The "dare kiss" is something Pacey does to kinda get the ball rolling between Joey and Dawson. Pacey sets up a meeting of sorts for the two, and thats where the whole thing begins to un-fold. Don't get your hopes up to much though...This is NOT where they get back together.

In a future episode, I found some info that would suggest all of the Cast will FINALLY BE TOGETHER! How will this happen? Well, School always brings people together (umm, sure?). Anyways, it will happen just before an English mid-term. Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Andie, Jen and a school stud (guest star Jason Behr?) are stuck together for an all night study session. But, obviously this won't just be all "study". I will try and find out exactly what "tempatations" and "distractions" arouse on the night. (Appearing on November 18th) This would be the episode following "The Dance" episode [where Joey and Dawson are lost and confused, but Pacey & Andie are not).

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME - A secret hangs heavy between Joey (Katie Holmes) and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) as they attend the Homecoming Dance along with Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Andie (Meredith Monroe), yet the dream of a perfect evening takes a surprising turn as one couple is drawn closer together while the other is bitterly torn apart.

Dawson's Creek finished 87th for the week of October 18th-25th. It earned a 5.1/8 rating with 5,060,000 households watching the show and 7,750,000 million people over the age of 2 watching the episode. For the total number of viewers who watched the episode over the age of 2, Dawson's Creek finished 82nd. It was the highest WB show for last week.

Here is one for those inquiring minds. If you watch last years opening theme song, you will notice that Katie comes in fourth (stars of the show). Now this year, I am assuming because of her star power, she follows James in the opening credits.

As if you didn't know! She's BACK!!! Tamara Jacobs. Also expect Pacey and Tamara to have a pretty emotional reunion. As for Andie / Pacey fans, don't worry. Everything works out for the couple who just seems to have the most sarcastic things to say to one another!

Also, you may remember the HUGE RUMOR about Joey and Jack painting in the nude? Well, that is mentioned (unless its edited out?). Joey and Jack DON'T really paint in the nude, its just a rumor that Abby and Jen spread around in an attempt to win Dawson Back.

Mitch starts to make his wife Gail think he is having an affair (with Tamara)? Coincidentally, Gail falls for it, hook-line and sinker. So what does Mrs. Leery do? She goes back to the NEWS ANCHOR MAN...Good ol'' Bob. Well guess who gets in the middle this time? Joey (after her and Dawson break up) and once Joey catches them she is FURIOUS. She basically goes off on Gail and when Gail asks if she will tell Dawson about her cheating again...Joey doesn't know what to do. Mrs. Leery and Joey then have a little chat about men (trouble is in the air).

Disturbing Behavior, Katie's newly released motion picture, which was released July 24, has dropped off of the top 60 for this weekend. As of September 23, Disturbing Behavior was being shown on 147 screens across America, and has grossed $17,253,120 since its release. Click here for a review of Disturbing Behavior and other neat facts. Click here for the Entertainment Weekly review.

Dawson's Creek airs every Wednesday night at 7:00 central on the WB. The season premiere aired on Wednesday, October 7. The 5th episode of the new season airs on November 4. Also, be sure to stay tuned to E! for the Behind the Scenes: Dawson's Creek Special.

Katie is on the September issue of YM magazine and on the cover of this week's Entertanment Weekly. Katie is also on the cover of the September 17 Edition of Rolling Stone. Katie was also on the August issue of Teen magazine, as well as the August 8-14 issue of Canadian TV Guide. For more information about Katie, check the articles page.

"To meet her is to instantly fall under her spell. She is that rare jewel, the real deal. In one word: hypnotic, smart, funny, sweet, shy, boisterous, sneaky, talented, pretty, soulful, sleek, sophisticated, innocent, naïve, comical, womanly, childish, caring, gracious, dependable, nurturing, protective, generous… I could go on." (Kevin Williamson, YM)

Thoughts On Fans: "It's flattering when 13 year olds come up to me. I was the same way. I guess I still am" But it's kind of scary when other 19 year olds look at me funny because they've seen me on TV. I want to say, "I'm normal. I'll be your friend. Be my friend.'" (New York Daily News, 8/6/98)

The Big News: Dawson and Joey struggle with the ramifications of their fateful kiss. "All of last season built to the last five seconds of the episode" says executive producer Paul Stupin. "This year, it's all about the consequences of that kiss. Are they a couple now? And what about Jen?"

Who's in: The quartet expands as Dawson's in it's new time period, squares off against Fox's Beverly Hills, 90210. Andie McPhee, whom Stupin calls "a quirky Meg Ryan type" and her older brother, Jack "a kind of still-waters-run-deep guy" --comes to Capeside. Mean while Abby, the bad girl who pushed everyone's buttons in last season's detention episode is back. More Pacey: Joshua Jackson's Pacey, who "functioned largely as Dawson's conscience for most of last year," notes Stupin, will get a more expanded storyline.

Matt says: We're thinking this Creek should be upgraded to a babbling brook, the way these overeducated, overstimulated teens behave. But there's no denying it's an addictive guilty pleasure, packing much more heat thatn its competion, which is so 9021-over.

"Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson can't quite believe how the young leads of the series --Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, and Michelle Williams --have become "little [Robert] De Niros and Meryl Streeps." It happened over the summer when the quartet made movie after movie, after, as Williamson notes, "we'd only done 13 segments of the show. They've all returned to the series as little movie stars," he continues. "I did warn them." I said, 'Watch out, your lives are going to change.' And they said, 'Yeah, right.' But James, who stays on my couch when he comes to L.A., told me recently, 'Wow, were you ever right!' Katie has to hide from people who chase her. They've been asked to leave stores because their presence is causing a commotion. I think all four will be able to handle it," Williamson offers. "But you can see the changes in them --growth has been forced on them. It's most evident in Katie. She has become a young woman, a little Michelle Phieffer --and her role on the series is going to reflect that change."

Katie just wrapped up a new movie called "GO" It's also got Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter, The Big Lebowski), Scott Wolfe (Party of Five), Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire, Suicide Kings, Polly), Taye Diggs (How Stella Got Her Groove Back), Breckin Meyer (54, Clueless) James Duvall (Independance Day) and Timothy Olyphant (Scream 2) It was directed by Doug Liman of "Swingers" fame and it's going to have an awesome sound track.... It should be out in 1999. Katie has a sex scene with Timothy Olyphant.

Katie is wearing a long-length white dress which is low-cut revealing good cleavage, and her hair is done up in wavy, loose curls of which a few strands are free and covered her face a little bit as she was being interviewed. Here is what was said to Joan Rivers:

Katie: Yeah, exactly. It's nice. Last year we were, we were just down there, we didn't really know what to expect. And then everything just kind of hit, and this year it's like, we kinda know what we're doing, and it's nice to shoot far away. It's pretty fun. We have a good time.