Far be it from me to even know that the Enquirer even reported mildly true news, but as…
Continue ReadingFar be it from me to even know that the Enquirer even reported mildly true news, but as Amber S reports, Liv Tyler (Arwen) and that Elijah Wood (Frodo) dummy are in the latest issue:
“The National Enquirer” Jan 18, 00 issue. Text reads as follows: “LIV-LY: LIV TYLER is all smiles on the set of “The fellowship of the Ring” in New Zealand. Her hooded co-star plays a mythical Hobbit in the film. based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.”
Cate Rates as Foster Replacement
Universal may have been jilted by Jodie Foster, but the wedding, er, Hannibal, hasn’t been called off yet. “Bring in the replacement!” Seems to have been the rallying cry at the studio. Buzz now has it that Foster’s nonparticipation won’t be the death of the Silence of the Lambs sequel.
Who’s the front-runner to take over for the two-time Oscar-winner? According to Variety, it’s the talented Cate Blanchett, whose 1998 Oscar for Elizabeth was inexplicably handed to Gwyneth Paltrow by mistake.
The Australian actress is part of the ensemble filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy Down Under, although her relatively small role of Galadriel may be wrapped by now. She’s also set to start filming The Gift opposite Keanu Reeves for Sam Raimi in February and was mentioned for Spielberg’s in-limbo production of Minority Report. (The director’s rumored to have abandoned that film altogether.)
Industry sources now give Hannibal an April start date. In the aftermath of Foster’s official refusal, Hollywood trades had Universal still hopeful to re-sign Foster, but that hope seems to have faded. According to Variety, another unnamed actress is also on the short list. Speculation has touched on Gillian Anderson, Angelina Jolie, and Helen Hunt, among other actresses who might be ripe for the part.
Today’s Variety implies that a Foster replacement would be considered a “new character,” which would help the distracting reality of another actress being called Clarice Starling. That would mean yet another go at the much-revised script, which by now must barely resemble Thomas Harris’ novel.
Thanks to Jon for the tip!
Source: Showbiz
Ok, so whoever is lucky enough to get Comedy Central knows about the show ‘Win Ben Stein’s Money’ it’s a great game show that basically pits you against the famous teacher from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. It’s got some great deadpan humor (they make you wear a dunce cap if you make your answer in the form of a question). Anyway good ol’ Ben is usually on the mark with these answers, but as degolas tells me, he’s not a Tolkien fan I guess:
Ben Stein apparently isn’t so smart after all 🙂 on win ben stein’s money, one of the questions last night was, “what type of animal was smaug in the hobbit?” Stein immediately depressed his button. the answer? “a pig”. sadly, neither of the other two contestants knew the answer either.
Source: Win Ben Stein’s Cyber Money
