Another look at some of the tourism options centred on LOTR and the way the country got involved in making the film. [More] Disregard the errors. [Wellington hosted the world premiere of TTT? The Maori Hakka?] On a side-note, if repeat business is any measure of success, half the people who went on the Red Carpet TTT tour booked immediately to do the ROTK tour a year later. Meanwhile, there’s still seats left on the May film locations tour.
Month: February 2003
For Ringers around Seattle – this weekend’s RingCon at Gig Harbour boasts featured guest Brad Dourif [Grima] There will also be music from the Rivendell singers, costume contest and ball, storytelling, fantasy art shows/auctions and elvish workshops. [More] Thanks to Adutindomiel and Lady Elijiana for the news.
A call to action from Snix, who’d like Toy Biz to be a bit less sexist with their action figures. You, too, can write in and give them an attitude adjustment. [More]
Thingo Baggins writes: I just got an email that my Sideshow/Weta bookends “No admittance…” with Gandalf and Bilbo are to be delivered today! Just thought I’d let you know in case there are other Ringers out t here anxiously awaiting news about them.” Thanks Thingo! [More]
Greg Wright over at Hollywood Jesus.com does another interesting analysis of some of the choices made in the movie. [More] Thanks to Sam for the link.
Sideshow/Weta continues its Toy Fair 2003 coverage by releasing some images of the SERIES 3 busts from The Two Towers. While these items are not yet available for pre-order, you can see pictures of the King Theoden, Eomer, Witchking and Uruk-Hai Swordsman busts. [More]