March 27 '04
McKellen shines in touching Emile -- Posted by kenzie on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 11:20 PM GMT
It's useful to be reminded that, first and foremost, Ian McKellen is a veteran actor, not just a fantasy superhero or a comic-book supervillain. His performances as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy or as Magneto in the X-Men series had an astonishing depth and complexity, but it's good to see him in something more conventional and yet challenging, such as the title character in Emile, an intimate Canadian film by Carl Bessai. This is the last and best film in Bessai's disjointed trilogy about individuals searching for identity......more
Exhibitions pay homage to 'Lord of the Rings' -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 8:11 PM GMT
After countless viewings of The Lord of the Rings movies, there was no hesitation when I got the chance to visit an exhibition showcasing hundreds of props -- including armory and costumes, as well as demonstrations of behind-the-scene technology -- from the trilogy of movies. . . more
Sting and Annie Lennox's Sacred Love Tour to play in Portland on October 7 -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 8:08 PM GMT
Rock legend Sting and "Lord of the Rings" chanteuse Annie Lennox announced additional dates for their Sacred Love Tour, including a Portland show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Rose Garden arena. Tickets, $41.75-$97.25, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, via Ticketmaster. . . more
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (PlayStation 2) -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 8:05 PM GMT
Let's face it; even if this game sucked eggs, you'd still want to play it just because the Lord of the Rings trilogy endorses it. Just the chance to play as Gandalf itself should be full paisa vasool for fans of the series. Nonetheless as you've probably made out from the review score that this game doesn't suck; far from it, this game may just about be one of the finest movie games to grace our consoles in recent times. Wanna know why? Well, read the review. . . more
Ceremony singles out 'Finding Nemo,' latest 'Lord of the Rings' -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 8:03 PM GMT
The Christian Film and Television Commission held its annual Movieguide Awards honoring the movies and television shows that best uphold Christian morals and values. LOTR was named top film for mature audiences. Source
Hits and myths -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 7:26 PM GMT
The Lord of the Rings is one of the all-time selling books for children, but how original is the story? In a seminal paper published in 1936, Oxford scholar J. R. R. Tolkien argued for the artistic integrity and greatness of the Anglo-Saxon epic, Beowulf. The poem's Nordic hero destroys monsters on land and in undersea lairs and, after ruling as king for 50 years, meets his death while slaying a gold-hoarding, fire-breathing dragon. A year later, Tolkien published The Hobbit, a tale for children and adults that comes to a climax with a battle against . . . a gold-hoarding, fire-breathing dragon.....more
Radagast's Ramblings: Was Tolkien a racist? -- Posted by Radagast on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 2:59 PM GMT
When Tolkien’s trilogy The Lord of the Rings was published, people accused it of being discriminating and chauvinistic. Mainly because there were no black people in his trilogy. And also because the female characters were completely dominated by the male race. Some people saw this as a disgrace and it was a big topic, especially because it was in the mid 50’s and racism was a big problem. Tolkien was very disappointed, and he had a hard time understanding the accusations. There is no doubt that when Tolkien grew up, boys had more power and authority than girls. He also joined various “small societies” where skilled males (and only males), would meet and discuss various things. These examples were pointed out to be so called “evidence” in accusations, that Tolkien was discriminating and chauvinistic. In my humble opinion: We know that Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings as a mythology, that was supposed to have taken place in England, 7000 years ago. If you think about how dominating the male race has been all through history, why would it be any different 7000 years ago? I mean, it was not until the mid 1900-century, that women were allowed to vote. Imagine how it would have been, thousands of years ago... Black people in Tolkien’s books. Think of it, there were no black people in England 7000 years ago. The only people you could think of, as black people in Tolkien’s books are the “dark skinned” men from the south. So wasn’t Tolkien just trying to be realistic? I for one don’t think he was a racist. One of the messages with Tolkien’s books is in fact, understanding and tolerance shown in the two characters Legolas and Gimli. Discuss this on the forums... Here
Gabriel Yared's Score for Troy Rejected -- Posted by kenzie on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 12:25 PM GMT
According to Music from the Movies, Gabriel Yared's score for Troy has been rejected and James Horner (Titanic) will now do the score for the film.
Troy chronicles the triumphs and tragedy of the legendary Trojan War. Brad Pitt stars as Achilles, an arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible warrior who emerges as the key to the Greeks' victory or defeat over the walls of Troy.
The film, in theaters on May 14, also stars Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson and Peter O'Toole.......more
McKellen signs up for Brighton Equality Walk -- Posted by kenzie on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 12:20 PM GMT
Sir Ian McKellen has confirmed he will be leading Stonewall's UK Equality Walk in Brighton this May.
The Lord of the Rings actor, who is a founding member of Stonewall, will be walking to raise money for the organisation's ongoing work for gay and lesbian equality.
It is also hoped his appearance will help raise the profile of the event, which will be particularly focused on the upcoming Civil Partnership bill and the charity's campaign to ensure it passes through parliament without a hitch.......more
MovieGuide awards honor best family films -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 8:21 AM GMT
Ceremony singles out 'Finding Nemo,' latest 'Lord of the Rings' The Christian Film and Television Commission held its annual Movieguide Awards honoring the movies and television shows that best uphold Christian morals and values.....more
Box Office $ ROTK vs The Passion! -- Posted by Radagast on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 3:35 AM GMT
The Passion of the Christ is doing great around the world, it smashed a whole bunch of records in Latin America. So now the questions are. Will The Passion outgross ROTK on the USA Box Office or perhaps around the world? Who will have the best 5th week? See how the two mega-blockbusters are doing against each other on the grossing front... Here
Viggo Mortensen's Flying Face -- Posted by kenzie on Saturday, March 27 2004 at 12:26 AM GMT
Movie star VIGGO MORTENSEN has had his portrait painted - on an aeroplane. The face of the sexy LORD OF THE RINGS actor adorns the side of an AIR NEW ZEALAND plane, the country where the Rings trilogy was filmed. But modest Mortensen, 45, finds the situation surreal, as well as a bit frightening. He says, "Its scary. I don't know if all this that's happening is about timing. "I think it's luck, because I know people who are really talented, and for some reason, can't even make a living.".....source
March 26 '04
Billy Boyd at Scandinavian Film & Gaming Con -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 10:35 PM GMT
Yup, that's what it says, and gives the dates of the Con as 24-25 April 2004. If you can read any Scandinavian languages, you can go to their website for details here!
"Emile" Screening in L.A. -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 10:31 PM GMT
www.mckellen.com has posted information about an L.A. screening of Sir Ian's newest film, "Emile," for those who are interested!
Andy Serkis on BBC Radio -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 10:28 PM GMT
Danny's Best Guest Interview Audio Archives includes an interview with Andy Serkis from March 25, 2004. Have a listen here!
The Fantastic Worlds of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 10:26 PM GMT
As theatres continue to resonate with the sounds and images of The Lord of the Rings and the media begin to stir in anticipation of a December 2005 feature film release of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, come join together with seekers and Christians of many traditions to celebrate the extraordinary gifts of Inklings’ C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien while also considering the greater significance of their works for our time. Enjoy a full program of lectures, seminars, panel discussions, dramatic and musical performances, worship, and great fellowship in the beautiful setting of this mission-style campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. . . more
Wood sees bright future, starting with 'Sunshine' -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 7:59 PM GMT
After a five-year journey through Middle Earth portraying hobbit Frodo Baggins in the phenomenally successful ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy, Elijah Wood, 23, is eager to try on other roles for size. In ''Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,'' a bizarre love story starring Jim Carrey, he plays a desperate and manipulative technician who is a far cry from the heroic Frodo. He recently sat down to discuss his life post-"Rings,'' his newest role and his hopes for the future. . . . more
'Rings' Films Convey Dangerous Simplicity -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 7:46 PM GMT
Just when one thought it had become safe to go to the movies without hearing about Hobbits, elves or Middle-Earth, the sweeping of the 76th Academy Awards by "The Return of the King" again ignited the imaginations of the critics. . . more
Lord Of The Rings Leaves Its Mark On Minority Sport -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 7:44 PM GMT
HORDES of wannabe champion archers hoping to emulate Lord of the Rings elf hero Legolas will be battling it out for victory at the weekend. . . . more
Vancouver library rings with the sounds of Elvish -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Friday, March 26 2004 at 7:43 PM GMT
Athena Medlin has an ear for Elvish. Two of them, actually: pointy ears, framed by a delicate beaded veil, that lend an elfin air to the sessions Medlin conducts at the Vancouver Community Library. . . more
March 25 '04
Low-profile Lenox specialist scores in movies -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 10:55 PM GMT
Nugent is a special effects compositor. He set up his Pittsfield office, very quietly, a little over a year ago to finish work on “The Return of the King.” In fact, he kept his involvement in the film a secret until it was released to theaters at the end of 2003. “When I was in New Zealand, I had the distinct feeling of being a part of a much larger process,” he said. “It was definitely history on the making, flying to locations, watching the sun rise over larger than life landscapes, experiencing the costumes, the extras, the battle scenes — you knew it was going to be big.”.....more
Claire Forlani Kicks Around with Elijah Wood -- Posted by kenzie on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 10:35 PM GMT
Claire Forlani will join Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam in the soccer-themed project Hooligans, set to start shooting this weekend in London.
The film centers on a Harvard undergraduate (Wood) who moves to London after he is wrongfully expelled from the Ivy League school. Once there, he meets up with a young man (Hunnam) who introduces him to the violent underworld of soccer hooliganism.
Forlani will play the married sister of Wood's character. Marc Warren plays her husband, with Leo Gregory as the best mate of Hunnam's character and Terence Jay as a golden boy at Harvard who sets off the destructive spiral of Wood's character. Lexi Alexander directs......source
Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore takes Lord of the Rings score on tour -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 10:22 PM GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - When Howard Shore accepted the task of composing 12 hours of music for the film versions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, he says he felt like Frodo carrying the ring to Mount Doom. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra accepted its own burden when it booked a live performance of the score nearly two years ago - before all the music was written. The orchestra committed to an expensive, complicated production involving 200 performers, including two choirs that must learn invented languages. . . Future performances are scheduled in Antwerp, Belgium; London; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Seattle and Pittsburgh. . . more
Andy Serkis on the Danny Baker radio show -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 10:09 PM GMT
Andy Serkis was on the Danny Baker radio show this morning the audio of this will be on this site later tonight or maybe in the morning....here (thanks to yelsel)
Legolas Loses His Nerve in the Calcium Kid -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 9:45 PM GMT
After his worldwide success in Pirates Of The Caribbean and Lord Of The Rings, movie fans are used to seeing Orlando Bloom as the dashing hero in big-budget blockbusters.
But the chisel-jawed actor has reinvented himself for his latest flick, in which he plays a nervous everyman facing a rather daunting challenge. . . more
Box Office News! ROTK is drawing its last breath.. -- Posted by Radagast on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 9:43 PM GMT
This weeks grossing is now showing that Return of the King is almost finished. The grossing has been slow, just a little over the $100.000 a day. Of course its only reasonable, it has been in cinema's for more than 14 weeks. But things are looking different overseas where ROTK is still grossing millions every week. The overseas total is actually a stunning $708,889,182. Hidalgo has in the USA, grossed more than $50,000,000. So despite the rocky opening things are looking better for Viggo, and his beloved horse. Experts are predicting a fair gross for Hidalgo worldwide, not extraordinary.. but enough to cover the production budget.
`The Lord of the Rings' boosts New Zealand tourism earnings -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 8:46 PM GMT
WELLINGTON (AFP) — A tourism boom around the time of The Lord of the Rings — The Return of the King premier helped boost New Zealand tourism earnings by 201 million New Zealand dollars (130 million US dollars) in the December quarter, according to official figures released Thursday. . . . more
The Art of Return of the King -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 7:48 PM GMT
The Art of Return of the King. There are some sketches of the Mouth of Sauron....here (thanks to elbakin.net)
His precious precious Gollum -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 7:20 PM GMT
Before there was Gollum, The Lord Of The Rings' bad boy Stoor Hobbit, there was Andy Serkis: accomplished film, theatre and television actor, father of two, vegetarian. The man behind the computer-generated character was largely overlooked as the LOTR juggernaut gained momentum - until Gollum emerged as a central player in the final instalment, The Return of the King.....more
Lord Of The Rings Star Real Life Hero -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 7:18 PM GMT
Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen saved his co-star from a runaway horse on the set of his latest film, Hidalgo. The Danish hunk and British actress Zuleikha Robinson were caught on the dangerous animal when Zuleikha lost control and the horse threatened to jump over a high wall while filming in Saudi Arabia......more
Music of the ‘Rings' is ready to roll -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 7:16 PM GMT
When Howard Shore accepted the task of composing 12 hours of music for the film versions of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, he says he felt like Frodo carrying the ring to Mount Doom. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra accepted its own burden when it booked a live performance of the score nearly two years ago before all the music was written......more
Calcium kid trailer -- Posted by kenzie on Thursday, March 25 2004 at 12:33 AM GMT
The Calcium Kid, starring Orlando Bloom as Jimmy, is said to be out on April 30th. United International Pictures has the trailer for the film here. WindowsMedia or Quicktime is needed.
March 24 '04
Summer Camp: Mom, Me Wants It! -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 11:06 PM GMT
What to do with the Hobbit-size members of your family once school ends? Drop them off at Tolkien summer camp. The Bay Area Discovery Museum, in Sausalito, Calif., is sponsoring a two-week, half-day summer camp this July for Tolkienites 5 through 12 years old. "Kids are in love with 'The Lord of the Rings'," says camp spokesman Mel Ochoa. "We developed a camp that speaks to our audience." . . . more
Billy Boyd to Be Patron of 1st Discovery Film Festival -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 11:04 PM GMT
Acclaimed Scottish actor Billy Boyd (pictured) who appeared most recently in the eleven-Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings has agreed be the patron of DISCOVERY; Scotland's International Film Festival for Children and Young People. . . more
NORM: Casino-set film attracts Astin -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 11:02 PM GMT
Sean Astin, a loyal hobbit in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, could be shooting a lot of Las Vegas scenes this summer. Astin has expressed a serious interest in signing up with Las Vegas-based Insomnia Entertainment for a role in a casino-set film "Yonkers Joe." . . . more
Lord of the Rings ringtones make Verizon top ten -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 11:00 PM GMT
Well, it's another poll of sorts--Verizon is reporting that among ringtone downloads, the Lord of the Rings package is in the top ten. Have a look here (scroll way down)
Ring Bonds Sister Cities -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 10:56 PM GMT
The Nelson silversmiths who crafted the ring for the Lord of the Rings film trilogy are giving the first of a limited edition set of replicas to an American city. . . more
Seeing more fantasy -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 10:54 PM GMT
Remember the horse-drawn cart that carried Gandalf the Grey into Hobbiton at the outset of "The Fellowship of the Ring"? The wizard had better move over: Hollywood has an army of sword-wielding knights, sage sorcerers, monsters, elves and Renaissance Faire look-alikes about to jump on the wagon. . . more
Kidman joins Aussie movie push -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 10:52 PM GMT
Some news about a push to promote Aussie films, involving several LOTR alums--have a look here
Elvish Is Studied Here -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 10:46 PM GMT
For 'Lord of the Rings' pilgrims, the journey to Middle-earth ends in Milwaukee, the home of many of J.R.R. Tolkien's best-loved works. . . more
Billy's Loons Charities Auction -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 7:27 PM GMT
BLC, www.bbloonscharities.net is proud to announce our 2nd auction on EBay, with all proceeds going to our designated charity, Help The Aged, in Billy Boyd's name. Our first auction is completed and we were able to get a great donation for Help the Aged.See the auction here This item is the awesome book written by Andy Serkis describing his experience in portraying Gollum/Smeagol. A great fan of Billy bought the book at Andy's book signing in Salt Lake City, and donated it to BLC. We were then able to get autographs from Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Ngila Dickson, Howard Shore, and Barrie Osborne! They were all happy to participate in helping our auction.
“Lord of the Rings” and Terrorism to be Focus of Lecture -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 7:22 PM GMT
North Carolina - Dr. Ralph Wood, professor of theology and literature at Baylor University in Waco, TX, will be the featured speaker at Campbell University’s Lecture-Symposium, Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Scott Concert Hall of the Rogers Fine Arts Center. Wood’s topic, “J.R.R. Tolkien: Writer for Our Time of Terror,” explores the relationship between the works of the author of The Lord of the Rings and modern day terrorism.....more
Profile: Sean Astin -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 7:20 PM GMT
SEAN ASTIN is one of Hollywood's most respected young actors with a distinctive list of projects and credits. Astin most recently starred in the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy as the Hobbitt `Sam Gamgee,` a member of the fellowship of creatures attempting to destroy a ring with evil powers.....more
Persistence and Passion Payoff -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Wednesday, March 24 2004 at 8:31 AM GMT
In September of 2003, Sean Astin's There and Back Again: An Actor's Journey, an insiders' look at his experiences during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, sold to Marc Resnick at St. Martin's, for six figures, at auction, for publication in fall 2004, by Frank Weimann at the Literary Group International. full article
March 23 '04
Elves, Dwarves Harmonize for 'LOTR' Symphony -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 11:04 PM GMT
LOS ANGELES- Thanks to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, fans of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" films will be transported musically to Middle Earth on Friday, March 26. The orchestra's two-hour performance conducted by "Rings" composer Howard Shore will premiere as a live symphonic work in six movements, each corresponding to a "book" in the J.R.R. Tolkien penned trilogy, reports the AP.....more
Billy the kid, oz-style -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 9:46 PM GMT
nypress.com has a review of "Ned Kelly," Orlando Bloom's latest. They hardly mention our favorite Elf, but in case you are interested anyway, have a look here!
Sean Bean kind to homeless but not photographers -- Posted by kenzie on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 8:28 PM GMT
He may be turning 45 next month but Lord of the Rings actor Sean Bean doesn't intend on acting his age. After getting stuck into the cocktail menu on a night out at Aura in London, Sean Bean kindly gave a pound to a homeless person before clambering into a cab with two lady friends. But he wasn't so friendly to waiting photographers - just like a shed-load of other celebs before him, he gave them the two-fingered salute. And we thought actors were supposed to be creative......source
Quest for Tasman fellowship -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 8:14 PM GMT
Just as Peter Jackson's final instalment of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy dominated this year's Oscars, so does the filmmaker stand out in his native New Zealand, especially in his home town, the capital, Wellington. . . more
Want to Migrate to Middle Earth? -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:58 PM GMT
Kundig Associates Immigration Specialists (the good folks who helped me get my NZ residency permit) are reaching out to LOTR fans interested in making a longer-term connection to the Official Home of Middle Earth. They've done a clever job of writing up the issue of NZ immigration-LOTR style. Have a look here!
FoxTrot's LOTR Reference -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:54 PM GMT
For those of you who are amused by such things, today's FoxTrot comic strip has a cute LOTR reference. You can see it here.
LOTR Gets 2004 Wired RAVE Award! -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:42 PM GMT
Wired Magazine has named Peter Jackson the recipient of its 2004 RAVE award for film. Read the interview with PJ here!
Seattle readies for live 'Lord of the Rings' performance -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:39 PM GMT
Seattle is on the schedule for live performances of the musical score of the film versions of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. . . more
Orchestra plays epic Rings score -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:15 PM GMT
The music from The Lord of the Rings films is to be given its live US premiere by an orchestra conducted by composer Howard Shore on Friday. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, from Ohio, will stage the two-hour show in six movements - two for each film - with 200 performers on stage....more (thanks to adele)
Box Office News! -- Posted by Radagast on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 4:32 PM GMT
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King had another bountiful weekend of $7.5m (down 30.1% from last weekend) from 2,542 screens in 61 territories pushing its international cume to $708,889,182 and its worldwide cume-to-date to $1,082,248,739.... More!
MCKELLEN TV BLOW FOR COKE -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 9:09 AM GMT
SIR Ian McKellen has snubbed Coca-Cola's plan to make him the face of its axed drink Dasani. The company asked him to appear in a TV advert for the bottled water.....more
Hollywood Hails Record Foreign Ticket Sales -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 8:49 AM GMT
Even as they do battle with rampant worldwide film piracy, the major Hollywood studios pulled in a record international box office of $10.85 billion last year, a 5% increase over the previous year. "The international scene is truly enormous these days," she said, observing that all five of "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter " movies doubled their domestic box office take in the international market.....more
LOTR contest winners -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 7:15 AM GMT
Malaysia - AN encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Tolkien earned Ramesh Ramakrishnan of Bayan Lepas, Penang, a veritable treasure chest full of Lord of the Rings bounty in the Royal Selangor Lord of the Rings Contest. Contestants had to answer 10 questions based on Lord of the Rings lore, and also write their own version of Aragorn’s monologue at his crowning ceremony.....more
Orcland: The New Capital of NZ -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 3:05 AM GMT
WELLINGTON, new Zealand (AP) -- Hobbits, orcs and wizards are helping draw so many tourists to New Zealand that the creatures are about to vanquish dairy farmers as New Zealand's No. 1 export earners. . . more
Fashion Museum showing LOTR costumes -- Posted by kenzie on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 1:39 AM GMT
The FIDM Museum and Galleries will be having an Exhibition including costumes from Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King, and Pirates of the Caribbean for the 12th Annual 'Art of Motion Picture Costume Design'. Monday, February 2, 2004 ends Thursday, April 8, 2004
10-4 p.m. daily, including Saturday. Closed Sundays
The FIDM Museum & Galleries On The Park, 1st Level,
Under college building. Entrance on 9th Street
source
The Lord of the Rings: Good versus Evil -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 1:20 AM GMT
Although the saga of good versus evil contained in the Lord of the Rings can be interpreted in various ways, I see the world at present in the throes of a gigantic struggle of good versus evil. George W. Bush, the US ruling class and the corporate media would like everyone to believe that this confrontation of good and evil is one of Western civilization versus Moslem fundamentalism or of the United States and its allies versus terrorism . . . more [reminder: the views represented in the articles to which we link do not necessarily represent the views of the staff of wotr--we just link to everything that seems relevant, and let you decide how you feel about it!]
LotR computers up for rent -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 12:32 AM GMT
Five hundred boxes used by New Zealand's Weta Digital on some of the special effects for Lord of the Rings trilogy may be rented out and six organisations have already shown an interest.....more
China - Lord of Rings III heats up the novel sale -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Tuesday, March 23 2004 at 12:30 AM GMT
Since the Oscar winning Lord of Rings III started screening in cinemas recently, the original novel has been flying off shelves in bookshops across China. The masterpiece is selling like hot cakes with more than 10 thousand books bought in just two weeks......more
March 22 '04
Columbus booked early for U.S. premiere of live 'Rings' score -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Monday, March 22 2004 at 9:00 PM GMT
When Howard Shore accepted the task of composing 12 hours of music for the film versions of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, he says he felt like Frodo carrying the ring to Mount Doom. . . A two-hour performance Friday marks the U.S. premiere of the score as a live symphonic work in six movements, each corresponding to a "book" in J.R.R. Tolkien's three novels. . . more
War of the Rings Boardgame Preview -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Monday, March 22 2004 at 7:50 PM GMT
Scans of the upcoming War of the Rings Boardgame are up online at boardgeek's web site--have a look here!
Viggo's "music career" with the Hobbits -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Monday, March 22 2004 at 7:45 PM GMT
'Lord Of The Rings' actor Viggo Mortensen has revealed details of a band he and the Hobbits have put together. . . more
Local makeup artist relishes his role with 'The Hobbit' -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Monday, March 22 2004 at 7:42 PM GMT
It’s 5 p.m. Friday night and makeup specialist Jon Fisher is working at a feverish pace in the upstairs dressing room of the Court Street Theatre in Nashua.
With two hours left before the opening of “The Hobbit,” Fisher, and a crew of stage mom’s including his wife, Cindy, are busily putting some years on a cast of mostly elementary school-age children. . . more
THE LORD OF THE RINGERS -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Monday, March 22 2004 at 7:38 PM GMT
A FILM fanatic who shelled out more than £14,000 for a dress worn in Lord of the Rings has been told the costume is afake. The rich businessman believed he was buying a garment worn by Liv Tyler, who played the elf Arwen in the blockbuster trilogy. . . more
Middle-earth unearthed -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Monday, March 22 2004 at 4:48 AM GMT
NOW, there are some who may not agree with how director Peter Jackson brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) fantasy epic to life on the silver screen but there are areas where you can’t fault Jackson on, especially the films’ technical aspects and production design. Whether it is the costumes, trinkets, armour or weapons from all the different races that inhabit the realm of Middle-earth, it is clear that great care and exquisite detail (not to mention functionality) went into reproducing the items, most of which appeared just once in the films.....more
Premiere Magazine -- Posted by Dawn_Noelle on Monday, March 22 2004 at 3:40 AM GMT
The Top 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time Gollum is #10! (thanks to arwenevenstar)
March 21 '04
Weta may hire out servers -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 11:02 PM GMT
Five hundred powerful computers used by Weta Digital to help create the special effects for the Lord of the Rings may be put up for hire.
The special effects company is considering renting out several racks of IBM blade servers – worth about $2 million – in partnership with Telecom, which would share a proportion of the revenues. . . more
Weta's special effects wizards working on Will Smith movie -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 10:58 PM GMT
From hairy hobbits to one of Hollywood's hippest stars - Peter Jackson's Weta Digital staff are now working on a sci-fi thriller starring Will Smith.
The special effects wizards are involved in a new film I, Robot to be released later this year. . . . more
Lord of the Rings Conference at Marquette U -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 10:56 PM GMT
If you are interested in attending Marquette University's October conference on Tolkien, to be held Oct 22-23, 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you can register online here. Early registration ends on March 31.
After 'Lord of the Rings,' Hollywood charging to film the next fantasy hit -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 10:52 PM GMT
Remember the horse-drawn cart that carried Gandalf the Grey into Hobbiton at the outset of "The Fellowship of the Ring"? The wizard had better move over: Hollywood has an army of sword-wielding knights, sage sorcerers, monsters, elves, and Renaissance Faire look-alikes about to jump on the wagon. . . more
In search of the ape-man -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 10:49 PM GMT
After conquering Tolkien, Peter Jackson is about to tackle King Kong. But who thought up the story of the humungous jungle creature running amok in a modern city? Iain Sharp investigates. . . . more
Elijah Wood departs from normal roles in latest film -- Posted by Nienna_Miriel on Sunday, March 21 2004 at 10:47 PM GMT
IF Elijah Wood is at all annoyed or disappointed that none of the "Lord of the Rings" 11 Academy Awards stands in his trophy case, it didn't come through in a phone interview early this month. |
