Archive for December 4th, 2001

The Empire Strikes Back

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

The Evening Post: The Hollywood film industry moves to punish film-makers working abroad, and the NZ film industry complains it's being unfairly targeted. [More]Share This Read more..

“Tolkien on Homeland Defence’

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Interesting article by Chris Mooney on The American Prospect's website. Hmm, I wasn't aware that the Focus on Family website that was lauding Tolkien was doing it at the expense ... Read more..

Another LOTR cartoon….

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Check out Matt's latest on Area 337 [More]Share This Read more..

NZ’s national parks to restrict wilderness filming?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Shooting itself in the foot, NZ's Dept. of Conservation is seeking to limit activities such as filming in some of its wilderness parks, a move described by National MP Nick ... Read more..

See WETA stuff for free in Wellington!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

We've just got news of a display of WETA props in Wellington at the St. James Theatre from December 11 - 20th. [More]Thanks to Elliot for that.Share This Read more..

Jackson Wellingtonian of the Year

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Mr. Tadpole dropped this in our box. Congrats Peter and Richard!! PJ named Wellingtonian of the Year, with Richard Taylor winning the business category of the awards. Yay! More and ... Read more..

ProudFEET!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

We can reveal who plays another character role in FOTR! [More]Share This Read more..

ProudFEET!

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Spy Reports

We can reveal the name of another character actor in FOTR: Noel Appleby.ProudFEET!I happened to be talking to Kiwi actor Noel Appleby recently, and it turns out that he played ... Read more..

New York FOTR IMAX Showing

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

From Ringer MaceTowani, "... the big multiplex in New Rochelle will be showing FotR at midnight the 19th. I got my tickets! Oh yeah by the way the will be ... Read more..

New Zealand News: Things to see and hear

Tuesday, December 4th, 2001 Posted in Old Main News

Yep, the LOTR effect is taking shape here too, and how! There's lots to see, do and buy in the next few weeks. Aucklanders, don't miss the chance to hear ... Read more..