Frodine writes: Holmes interviewed Ian Brodie, who wrote the guidebook on the Locations for LOTR. It was a fantastic bit of filming as he flew over, then landed at various locations from the movies. Scenes from FOTR that highlighted these locations were also shown. [More]
(NB: You want the Nov 21 story about the Tolkien fan who achieved his dream. This video requires Realplayer.)
Day: November 23, 2002
Ringer Spy Bellerophon points out that Graeme Anthony (scupltor and designer of Royal Selangor‘s very fine LOTR items) is touring the UK. If you want to meet him in person, check this listing! [More]
Miranda Otto is on the verge of entering a fantasy world known only to a select few: the world of Hollywood’s A-list. Her role in the epic fantasy film is expected to be seen by millions of people across the world, but Otto remains cautious about impending superstardom. [More]
“I’ve seen the second movie – the short three hour version … and it’s GORGEOUS!” – Brad Dourif (Grima Wormtongue). This quote is just a taste of the action from RingCon 2002 in Germany. Go read Ringer Spy Irascian’s full report of the many highlights of Day 1 now! [More]
This book looks like the perfect gift for any Tolkien fan planning to [or dreaming of] visit NZ, and the author Ian Brodie’s been getting a lot of emails from people wanting to buy it. Here’s a link for buying it online. [More]
With only twenty-six days until Peter Jackson’s theatrical version of The Two Towers is released, the Hall of Fire’s chapter-by-chapter discussions are nearing an end for this year, with only two chapters left to delve into thoroughly before December 18th. This weekend, the Hall of Fire staff invite you to join us as we discuss the penultimate chapter of The Two Towers and the point at which Peter Jackson’s ‘Two Towers will end: Book IV, Chap IX – Shelob’s Lair. [More]