The English Roses (SNI) and launched a series of merchandise and products related to "The English Roses" series available in the United States at Nordstrom department stores and boutiques. It included footwear, clothing apparel, rainwear, collectible dolls, tea sets, jewelry boxes, and calendars. From October 2004, Nordstrom created in-store programs themed around the books, including tea parties and fashion shows. Madonna also launched a website dedicated to the series, where the merchandise was available. The website was filled it with interactive games, downloadable wallpapers, character lists and feedback pages. In September 2006, Madonna announced plans to release a sequel to the story, titled
The War of the Roses (film) critics and a box office hit, bringing in $83.7 million domestically in U.S. box office receipts, and $160,188,546 worldwide. The film maintains an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In German-speaking regions, since the film's release, the word "Rosenkrieg" (meaning "Roses war", or less literally, "War of the Roses") has come to denote such a bitter fight for material possessions, as depicted in the film (and often also for custody of the children) with most speakers completely unaware of the word's origins. The War of the Roses (film) The War of the Roses is a 1989 American dark comedy film based