I was, admittedly, a bit of a latecomer to the Sex and the City craze. For years, I staunchly refused to watch the show, convinced from what I knew of it that it wasn't for me. It struck me as self-absorbed and superficial, episode after episode of successful, independent women who should have been perfectly content with their lives, endlessly bemoaning what they didn't have -- Prince Charming and "happily-ever-after" -- over endless rounds of Cosmos. Who wants to listen to four women talking about nothing but fashion and men? Not me, said I. I didn't even drink Cosmos for the longest time, just because I associated them with the show.

And then, one day a few years ago I was going nuts being confined to bed rest with my last child. I'd watched everything on Court TV and more sappy Lifetime movies than any one person should ever have to stomach, I was desperate for something else to watch to pass the time. And there, right by the DVD player, was my oldest daughter's most prized possession: Season One of Sex and the City. What the hell, it couldn't be any worse than re-watching Tori Spelling in Mother, May I Sleep With Danger, right? I slipped the first disc into the DVD player ... and didn't stop watching until I'd watched every episode of the first season. And then I was hooked on the adventures of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte.

Sometimes I feel like my cultural literacy is shamefully limited. I watch a lot of movies but somehow I rarely watch many television shows. I only have the most basic cable, so I could tell you all about the most fascinating shows on Austin community access but nothing about, say, Sex and the City. I saw the movie Sex and the City without ever having watched an episode, with an unfortunate tendency to refer to it as Sex in the City, and with such an ignorance of pop culture that I kept mixing up Carrie Bradshaw with Carrie Underwood. I brought a friend to the screening who was well acquainted with the TV show, in case I needed help, and whispered things like "Is that the theme song?" and "What's the joke?"

Fortunately, for those of us who are encountering Sex and the City for the first time, the movie's opening sequence provides compressed backstories about the four characters so we don't feel lost and confused. But even if we didn't know who had done what and whom and where, the storyline -- set five years after the TV show's end -- is not difficult to follow.

With the end of this month comes final confirmation: Can Sex and the City make it as a feature film? To continue to whet our Sex appetites, a whole slew of clips popped up over on the net. Above you can check out the, erm, fleshed out waxing clip from the trailer, and after the jump there's a wedding announcement, that Cinderella clip, some "coloring," home shopping, and Carrie getting a little bit too "pat on the head," "I've been there" preachy with Jennifer Hudson.

As someone who enjoyed the show (whilst ignoring the idiotic fashions and some of the crappy men), this is looking to be the sort of film that will appeal to fans ... although it will be a little different than its skin-risque HBO roots. A few years passed and now it seems that we won't be getting the usual fleshy shocker from Samantha -- rumor has it that the only woman who celebrates full-flesh is Cynthia Nixon. It's too bad that age seems to be making the women cling to the clothing, but then again, that's SatC for you -- partially stereotype-breaking and partially stereotype-clutching.

There is nothing new about the debate over rampant commercialism and Sex and the City. So, I'm not even going to go into whether empowerment can be achieved through shopping. But, Fergie's new theme song for the big-screen SATC has hit the web, and she has no qualms about making an ode to designer labels. Titled Labels or Love, the track sounds like a My Humps redux, and frankly, it's pretty awful. For starters, throughout most of the song I had a hard time understanding what she was even saying. But when you can make out the lyrics, they include such philosophical statements as: "Love is a like a runway," "Stop chasing those boys and shop some more," and "No emotional baggage, just replace it with Dior."

Fans of the show have been awaiting the feature film version with bated breath since the news first hit, and the fever pitch has only risen now that Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker have been letting the spoilers fly. Unfortunately, SATC was never really my thing, so I only have a passing curiosity to see how they translate Carrie and the gang on the screen. One thing is for sure, if this theme song is an indication of the music for the movie, I definitely won't be buying the soundtrack.

Take a listen and tell me what you think: Did Fergie improve upon the original? Or is this track best reserved for the closing credits?

For the most part, buzz about Sex and the City has come from crazy rumors, leaked pictures, and some really cryptic chatter from Sarah Jessica Parker about just what happens with her character and Mr. Big. Now Kim Cattrall, also known as the sexy sexpert Samantha, is getting into it with her own revelations about just what happens when the four friends hit the big screen. According to what's up on MSNBC, I'm starting to wonder just how much this film is going to resemble its television start, and whether it will bring each character to new levels, or just stray too far from what the HBO series laid out.

Head after the jump to hear what she has to say. Of course, "secrets" means "spoilers," so proceed with caution. To be fair, there aren't specific plot details in what she says, but rather some twists in store for her character and the world of Sex and the City.

What is it with New Line and trilogies? Bob Shaye had originally planned to film all three of Philip Pullman's Dark Materials books -- hard to say if that will come to pass now, after the weekend grosses -- and now the British press is reporting that New Line also plans to make three Sex and the City movies. According to the Daily Mail, "the producers are already working on a script for a second movie" and "they are exercising the sequel option in all of the stars' contracts. They want it to be a franchise and they think they can stretch it over at least three movies." Isn't that a little hasty? I'm not suggesting Sex and the City isn't popular, but is it popular beyond a very special upper-middle-class lady-who-lunches type of demographic? Do we know for sure whether the success of the TV show will translate into theatrical success? Nope.

Meanwhile, although the film just recently wrapped shooting in Manhattan, a trailer has already been cranked out and thrown to the public. Why so early? Some are speculating that the crafty Shaye may have planned this a little bit in advance to offset an expected less than thrilling opening weekend for The Golden Compass. I guess the idea was to say "Look, here's another reason to extend my contract beyond 2008!" Sex and the City is being hastily assembled as we speak for an early summer release, and if there is a catfight between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall at the press junket, we will bring it to you live.

Yes, the day you've all been waiting for is here. We've finally got an exclusive Sex and the City trailer full of Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie, and a little side serving of Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda, and of course, Mr. Big. It's one of those montage trailers, so you won't get all of your plot questions answered, but there are a few things to note. There's scenes of Carrie in a wedding dress that doesn't look like a hideous nightmare, plus more runways, shots of New York, and the ladies strutting their stuff. However, we're going to have to wait a little bit longer to see a certain almost-American Idol, Stanford, and the rest of the crew. That being said, we should get more soon enough -- the film will hit screens on May 30, 2008. Check out the trailer above, or head over to Moviefone to see it in glorious HD.

Flashbacks are tricky. Unless you show the really young version and the much, much older version, it's just way too easy to spot how dissimilar two people are, rather than how they resemble each other. From the realms of Facebook, AICN nabbed a scoop about the upcoming Sex and the City: The Movie (I know, I know, what else is there to say!?) -- they're filming a flashback of the girls in the '80s, before love hardened them, and time wrinkled them. But here's the thing -- they're showing young women, not young girls, and they don't look like Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, or Kristin Davis.

Honestly, they're all attractive women, and I'm sure they will all do great jobs, but the only way I could tell who was supposed to be who were the outfits, and the fact that Miranda has red hair. (See the pics at AICN.) Yeah, it's tough since three of the four ladies have been recognizable since their youth, but come on! Six and the City pulled it off in their short spoof because, well, it was a spoof and the kids were teeny, tiny tots. I would much rather see no flashback, or maybe an animated one, or even one where makeup tried to make them all look young, rather than new actresses who bear little resemblance to the women they're supposed to become. (And this is ignoring any continuity clashes with the show's flashbacks.)

But at least there is still the present day, and what's that on the upper right? When I just went to link to IMDb, I got faced with one rather spastic looking bride. That's right, Carrie is getting hitched. Or, she's just having one hell of an elaborate wedding dream. I really like Carrie and Big together, but come on! (Yet again.) She's no classic bride, but huge feathers and pointy straplessness? Aiden is probably thanking the lord that he didn't succeed when he tried to force her down the aisle. Oy vey!

Then again, there's rumors going around that the production is filming false scenes to throw the masses off. Which are real? Which are fake? If I had my say, both of these suckers would be, but what would Sex and the City be without some tackiness?

If you are extremely bored today, and are an extreme Sex and the City fan, then this video from MTV Movies Blog may be of interest to you. It's the first footage from the set of the highly anticipated Sex and the City: The Movie, and ... it's rather lackluster. Actually, it may even disappoint die-hard SATC fans since it doesn't feature Carrie, Samantha, Miranda or Charlotte (aka Sarah Jessica, Kim, Cynthia or Kristin). Nor does it feature any of the male actors who will be returning from the hit TV show. But it does showcase one of the movie's big stars: Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson. And she's really showing us the Academy was right, because the way she walks into that doorway is brilliant! Yeah, that's all we get to see. Nothing special.

Here's a reason you may want to watch: you want to check out the outfit that Hudson is wearing. Feel free to comment below, because I'm no fashion expert and I can't describe it (I like those boots, though). Another reason: you love New York locations and want to see where this shot is being filmed. First person to chime in with the correct spot wins ... the honor of knowing the city pretty well. I'll give you a hint: pay attention to the upper left corner of the screen for a distinct landmark. Also, I have to point out that the building Hudson is entering has been used in countless movies in the past -- though usually from the inside, and upstairs.

If you want more goods on the filming of SATC:TM, we shared a few location photos recently (care of AICN), and there's a few group shots that are currently up on the IMDb for your enjoyment. Also, if you don't mind spoilers, Monika revealed some plot points (again care of AICN) a week ago. Otherwise, feel free to wait until next May, when Sex and the City: The Movie hits theaters.

Finally, we get to see what the whole clan is looking like for the big-screen adaptation of Sex and the City, courtesy of the peeps over at Coming Soon. Of course, they wouldn't look extremely different -- over the years the friends have polished up a little, but generally kept their usual look -- based on each of their characters. Charlotte is the simple lady in white -- classy, a little retro, and symbolically virginal. Carrie is the funky, wild, and sort of spastic fashion gal who follows the trends, no matter how questionable they might be. Miranda is the natural-tones, down-to-earth gal, who slips into dresses just as easily as jeans. And finally, saucy, minxy Samantha is once again sporting the deep, fiery red.

None of them seem to have developed back problems yet, from their rampant use of stilettos, and their day look is still a heck of a lot fancier than most of my friends dress for special occasions. However, while the picture doesn't say much, it does hint at the time line of the feature. You might remember the picture spoilers I shared recently -- they are not at all present this time around. So, unless normal body science doesn't apply, this is either well before the other picture, or well after it.