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MKA LIVE CHAT at WWW.MARY-KATEANDASHLEY.COM
DATE: April 4, 2000
TIME: 4:00pm PDT, 7:00pm EDT, 11:00pm GMT

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
live chat with the webmasters of www.mary-kateandashley.com, the official site
mary-kate and ashley olsen were *not* present at this chat

This is an UNOFFICIAL EDITED TRANSCRIPT
provided by FalcoN, the webmaster of http://starlets.dhs.org/mkao

*** This transcript has been editted and only contains material pertinent to the chat

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[18:04] <webmaster> Hi everybody, the webmaster is here. 

[18:04] <allie> webmaster-  did the girls take a private plane to australia?
[18:04] <webmaster> Allie, no the girls fly commercial flights

[18:04] <webmaster> Does anyone have any questions today?

[18:04] <redPEPPER> Webmaster: who is Jill?
[18:05] <webmaster> redpepper- although we don't like to disseminate people's namees, she is one of the Dualstar Staff people. 

[18:06] <redPEPPER> Webmaster: I mean, she's on all the pictures, but nothing tell who she is.
[18:06] <webmaster> redPepper - She is one of the people who work with the girls in the operation of their company. 

[18:05] <Tia> webmaster-where will the cruise take place next year?
[18:06] <webmaster> Tia, we are working on cruise locations for 2001 now. We will announce them in July.

[18:05] <Ash_Kate> Webmaster- Are you a girl or guy?
[18:06] <webmaster> Ash_Kate- How about some interesting questions? 

[18:06] <Seta> where are MK&A right now
[18:07] <webmaster> Seta - They are in Australia. 

[18:07] <webmaster> By the way, we are trying to arrange to have them online for a chat this Friday at 4 p.m. PST. 

[18:07] <Tia> Webmaster-do you know the twins personally?
[18:07] <webmaster> Tia - Yes

[18:07] <Want_to_a> WHERE DO MK AND A LIVE?
[18:07] <webmaster> Want-to-a - California

[18:07] <ashley13> hey, webmaster, do you have any idea when they are going to release the movie they are filming in Australia??
[18:08] <webmaster> Ashley13 - The movie they are making will come out on video this Christmas. 

[18:08] <dolphin5> will the twins ever come to Texas?
[18:09] <webmaster> dolphin5 - I don't know of any specific plans yet for Texas. But if we do we will announce it on the site. 

[18:08] <LancesSwe> what part of the down under are they in?
[18:08] <ashley13> I saw in another chat on AOL with MK&A that they were making 3 long movies this summer, any info on those???
[18:08] <Ash_Kate> webmaster-Who are the girls in the pics with the twins in the new pictures?
[18:08] <Marcie> whos going on the curise?
[18:08] <Want_to_a> WHY DON'T THEY ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS IN ASK US?
[18:08] <neboo> Are the twins enjoying their trip to Australia?
[18:08] <jbs> Im from Mexico, why i canīt guet their movies and books here, in latinamerica?

[18:09] <Icemadnes> is there going to be another tv series with mkand a
[18:09] <webmaster> Icemadness - We are determining that right now. Watch the site for details. 

[18:09] <Tia> Webmaster-i am not sure if you know this.But it was roumerd that the twins had a movie out in around '94-'95 called Youngsters or Tradzees?do you have any info on this?
[18:09] <webmaster> Tia - I am not aware of any such movie with the twins involved. 

[18:09] <Want_to_a> WHY DON'T THEY ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS IN ASK US?I HAVE HAD SEND ONE A LOT OF TIME AGO
[18:10] <webmaster> Want_to_a - As I said yesterday, we get thousands of e-mails. We are working on a way to answer them. AS you know, we try to pick some to anser. We pick them randomly. 

[18:10] <Tia> Webmaster-Is the movie in austraillia titled yet?What will the twins names be?
[18:11] <webmaster> Tia - The movie will be titled " Blabbermouths" 

[18:10] <Ash_Kate> Webmaster-Who are the two girls with the twins in the new bowling pics?
[18:11] <webmaster> Ash_KAte - The bowling pictures include two girls who won a contest with a chance to meet Mary-kate and Ashley. They went bowling and out to dinner together. 

[18:11] <ashley13> Are MK&A making any other movies this summer besides the one in Australia??
[18:12] <webmaster> Ashley13 - There is a chance we will be shooting a second film at the end of the summer. 

[18:11] <dolphin5> In the People magazine two years ago, it said they are doing the reamke of The Bad Seed, is that true?
[18:12] <webmaster> dolphin 5 - Although that was in development for a while it is not now on the schedule. 

[18:12] <Want_to_a> HOW MUCH WILL THE CRUISE COST?
[18:12] <webmaster> Want-to_a - To find out details about the cruise - go to Sail with the Stars. 


[18:13] <Want_to_a> IS MK AND A HERE?
[18:13] <webmaster> MK&A are in make-up and wardrobe on the movie set right now. It is 9:15 in the morning on Wednesday in Australia. 

[18:13] <LancesSwe> when is MK-A gonna chat today or friday
[18:14] <webmaster> LancesSwe- On Friday at 4 P.M. PST. That is 9 a.m. for them in Australia. 

[18:14] <ashley13> Do you know when/if MK&A are going to release another CD???
[18:14] <webmaster> Ashley13 - Not sure yet. 

[18:14] <Marcie> Give us soem info of the cruise webmaster, like what activities and stuff?
[18:15] <webmaster> Marcie - Here are some highlights
[18:15] <webmaster> We are going to leave from Stockholm. 
[18:15] <webmaster> Almost every night there will be game and dance activities on the ship. 
[18:15] <webmaster> There will be a photograph and autograph session where each person gets a to meet Mary-Kate and Ashley. 
[18:15] <webmaster> There will be a Talent Show. 
[18:16] <webmaster> You can tour Russia, Stockholm and other countries. 

[18:16] <dolphin5> when will the clothing line be out.
[18:16] <webmaster> dolphin5 - Watch the site for details on the clothing line. We are finalizing those plans in the next few weeks. 

[18:16] <MKAFAN4EV> WILL THERE BE ANYMORE CONTESTS TO MEET THEM?
[18:17] <webmaster> MKAFAN4EV - Yes, there are contests all of the time. Check out the books, videos, and website for updates. 

[18:17] <Steph> When will your movie be in theaters?
[18:17] <webmaster> Steph - Blabbermouths is a direct-to-video movie, although we are working on some theatrical release plans for new films. 

[18:17] <FalcoN> :[webmaster]: Why must the cruise be so expensive? It costs over $10,000 for a family of four fomr the US. That is nearly half of what an average American makes in an entire year!
[18:18] <webmaster> Falcon- We do not set prices on the cruise. These come from the cruise line. I guess, since they feed you and everything, the price is high. If your interested in going, talk to Sail With The Stars and they can tell you the different price ranges. 

[18:18] <mka> What is their new m,ovies about ? What is Blabbermouths
[18:19] <webmaster> The story of the new Movie will be posted on the website in the next few weeks. 

[18:19] <MKAFAN4EV> WILL THERE BE CONTESTS TO ACTUALLY MEET THEM THOUGH?
[18:19] <webmaster> MKAFAN4EV - Actually, yes..there are always contests to meet them each year. 

[18:19] <allie> will they be in canada soon?
[18:19] <webmaster> Allie - I don't know yet but I will advise you. 

[18:19] <jbs> webmaster,I'm from Mexico, how can i guet their movies and stuff?
[18:20] <webmaster> jbs - Try the online store. Or if you go to the US you can buy them. 

[18:20] <Marcie> webmaster does mka hangout with their fans their age group? are just in the activities?
[18:20] <webmaster> MKA do hang out sometimes with their fans on the cruise, but that depends on what's going on. 

[18:20] <roxysurfe> so when is the cosmetics etc. coming out/??
[18:21] <webmaster> roxysurfe- Details may be posted in the next few weeks. 

[18:21] <allie> Ash-Kate, where are the bowlind pics u were talking about?
[18:21] <webmaster> allie, I believe the pictures are in the photo gallery on the website.

[18:21] <MKAFAN4EV> IS THERE ANY CONTEST RIGHT NOW??
[18:21] <webmaster> MKAFAN4EV- check the books and video. 

[18:21] <dolphin5> will they make an apperance on any tv shows llike rosie?
[18:22] <webmaster> dolphin - we are working on some things, watch the site for details. 

[18:21] <jbs> At the online store there is not the option for international orders
[18:22] <webmaster> jbs - I will talk with them about this, give me a week to figure it out. 

[18:22] <ashley13> wHEN ARE MK&a PLANNING ON MAKING ANY TV APPEARENCES???
[18:23] <webmaster> ashley13 - I have nothing definite yet, but we will let you know. 

[18:23] <Marcie> does the twins enjoy the cruise and hanging out w/ fans?
[18:23] <webmaster> Marcie - They enjoy the cruises, that's why we do them. 

[18:23] <allie> Webmaster- What is the tenative extreme in australia?
[18:23] <webmaster> allie, I am not sure what you are asking. Do you mean the temperature extreme? 

[18:23] <dolphin5> I sent my money in for the ptp scrapbook 12 weeks ago, I still haven't gotten it. How can I found out how to get ir or get my money back?
[18:24] <webmaster> dolphin5 - Send another letter to the address where you sent the check to. 
[18:24] <dolphin5> I already did that.
[18:25] <webmaster> dolphin- This was handled by the video company, not us, but I will call them to check on it. 

[18:25] <Steph> Are the twins even in this chat?
[18:25] <mkaguard> steph; Not today

[18:25] <FalcoN> apr: no one is making you stay
[18:25] <ashley13> WEBMASTER, I THINK THAT YOU REALLY NEED TO MAKE THE PICTURES IN THE PICTURE GALLERIES BIGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 WILL YOU????
[18:25] <Asia_Roul> who are you talking to
[18:25] <m-kao> yes

[18:25] <Ash_Kate> Webmaster- Is there still a fun club? I'm still in it! I only have my first package and haven't gotten any Fun Zines.. since my first package! Know anything?
[18:25] <webmaster> Ash_Kate- yes there is still a Fun Club - Two funzines a year. We are in the process of writing the new one and hope to have it sent out by May. 

[18:25] <roxysurfe> so is this just a chat w/ a webmaster not like when mk&a actually talk on the phone to the typist???
[18:26] <mkaguard> roxysurfe; Today, yes.
[18:26] <webmaster> roxysurf- Yes this is chat with the webmaster. MK & A are filming a movie. They will be online on Friday at 4p.m. PST

[18:26] <ithebaby> hi webmaster; what kind of book is "Switching Goals".  I can't find it at any bookstore.
[18:27] <webmaster> ithebaby - the "Switching Goals" book should be in stores by mid April. We are waiting for our delivery on the Online store also. It will be available there in the next two weeks. 

[18:27] <ithebaby> what was Austrailia tentative extreme on the calendar mean?  Sounds really interesting.
[18:28] <webmaster> ithebaby- The extreme is some production concepts we are working on. Watch the site for details. 

[18:27] <redPEPPER> How about a chat FAQ?  So that questions are not asked over and over again?
[18:28] <webmaster> Redpepper - I will talk with our Tech Team about that concept. 

[18:27] <allie> Ithebaby- that 's what i want to know too
[18:27] <mandyo000> marykate or ashley can you say hi to mandy o ,to know if we are on! thanks!
[18:28] <April> how tall?????????????
[18:28] <han> i wanna talk to the real mary-kate

[18:28] <dolphin5> When will the barbies be in stores?
[18:28] <webmaster> dolphin 5 - Dolls will start to go in-stores in late April through May. 

[18:29] <roxysurfe> they started filming just a little while ago like the begininning of march right?
[18:29] <webmaster> Actually the production was moved and just started shooting this week. 

[18:29] <Ash_Kate> Webmaster-Some stores have already gotten the dolls, say in Kentucky. They've gotten them in stores. Here in Tx. we haven't gotten nothin'! 
[18:30] <webmaster> Ash_Kate- Really? Which stores? I will call Mattel. 

[18:30] <webmaster> Okay everyone, we are getting ready to sign-off. 
[18:30] <webmaster> I appreciate all of you coming to visit. 
[18:30] <webmaster> We will be back tomorrow. 
[18:31] <webmaster> Same time, same place
[18:31] <webmaster> This will stay on line for 5 seconds after I depart. 
[18:31] <webmaster> Goodbye everyone.

[18:32] <mkaguard> Thanks for visiting everyone
[18:32] <mkaguard> Join us Tommorow at 4PM PST to chat with mary-kate and ashley themselves!

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