If you're like me when it comes to browsing the internet, chances are you sometimes like to know who's behind the pages that you see, and what their motives are. If so, this is the page that you'll want to read.

I first became aware of William Lee Scott when I saw the trailer for October Sky on a movie show over here in England at the beginning of February 1999. As soon as I saw it I knew it was the kind of film I would love. Over the next few weeks I saw more and more clips, building my interest even more. But the international distribution of this film seemed pretty lax, and wasn't expected in Britain until December*. So in October, tired of waiting, I imported the film on DVD from the US. And I was sorry I had to wait so long.

I hadn't read a bad review of October Sky, and it was very obvious why not. An uplifting story compacted with flawless performances proved to be one of the best films I've seen in a long while. But of all the actors, William stood out in particular to me. He provided as many laughs as he did tears. I knew he was face to watch, so I searched the internet, trying to find out more about this actor. But although there was interviews and pictures, there was no specific website for him. Which made me decide to use the HTML experience I have, and create a homepage to collate information and provide a place for fellow fans to come.

I have seen all of William's released films, and enjoyed them all (especially The Opposite of Sex), and I'm hoping that a channel over here will pick up The Steve Harvey Show sooner or later. You can expect this website to be updated regularly, and will be around for a long time - I'm not making this as a fad. I truly believe William has a good future ahead of him in the film industry, and I intend to follow it as best I can.

An important point is this website, although run by a female, is not about how good-looking William Lee Scott is, and will not promote gossip or rumours about him. I am keeping it strictly about the acting. William Lee Scott's private life is none of my business, and I respect that. I run another website, The First DB Sweeney Homepage, which abides by this rule and has been successful with it. You'd be surprised at how many people prefer this rule.

Lastly, if you want to know a little about me, my name's Hannah Southwell, I live in England and I love films (so if you find me constantly enthusing about them here don't be surprised!).

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions you have on this website. Feel free to email me.

I hope you enjoy looking at the pages as much as I enjoy making them.

*October Sky was eventually released in the UK December 10th 1999. It had been screened at the London Film Festival, which made me hope it would receive a good release. I contacted UIP, who would distribute the film and informed me that it would get a wide release. Towards the end of November, a couple of interviews were aired on various TV shows featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Homer Hickam and Joe Johnston. I hoped that a lot of people would want to see this film, as it deserves wide recognition. So December 10th arrived, and I couldn't find any cinema which was playing it (checking across the country). I again contacted UIP, asking if the release date had been put back. I was then told that it had been released, and was playing at two cinemas in London. I was staggered that UIP considered this a 'wide' release, especially with the publicity there had been, and good reviews. Undeterred, I went into London the next day to watch October Sky on the big screen where it is intended to be seen. I was pleased that everyone at the screening enjoyed the film, I enjoyed watching their reactions. I'm sorry that not more people got to see this film, especially since it seemed to touch everybody (the middle-aged man in front of me was crying by the end of the film). I look forward to October Sky getting the recognition it deserves on video.

I know this has nothing to do with William Lee Scott, but I just wanted to name and shame UIP who have ruined a number of film releases in 1999, either by constantly moving around release dates or barely publicising excellent films that received good box office/reviews in the States.