Alex writes: Just wanted to let you know what Sir Ian spoke of last night on Parkinson. I’m from the UK and watched the show intently, waiting for Ian to show (he was the last guest). [More]
Day: April 13, 2003
Alex writes:
Just wanted to let you know what Sir Ian spoke of last night on Parkinson. I’m from the UK and watched the show intently, waiting for Ian to show (he was the last guest).
He and Parkinson spoke mainly of his new play (and very briedly of X-Men 2), but when there was mention of Lord of the Rings Ian spoke enthuisastically about ‘getting into character’ and the huge amount of time spent making sure his performance was up to scratch.
He told us the fact that he hadn’t read the books before filming (and it’s not clear whether he ever has, since, either) but he was pleased that his performance was accepted by the fans of the books in general.
He also showed us his tattoo that the members of the cast all got done (the Elvish for ‘9’), his was on his right upper arm, but jokingly suggested Wood’s was ‘further down’ toward his waist. Highly entertaining man, as ever, and stole the show for me last night.
Joe Kavalier sends along this snippet of an interview with Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy. McCoy mentions how close he came to playing Bilbo! (the mind just boggles at the thought of Tom Baker playing Gandalf and Syl playing Bilbo! -Xo). [More]
Joe Kavalier sends along this snippet of an interview with Doctor Who star Slyvester McCoy. McCoy mentions how close he came to playing Bilbo! (the mind just boggles at the thought of Tom Baker playing Gandalf and Syl playing Bilbo!).
I just came across a tidbit that may be of interest to TORn readers. In an interview with Sylvester McCoy (the seventh Doctor Who), I found the following exchange:
Is it true you were second choice to play Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings?
Yes, I was down to the last two. They didn’t tell me who the other one was but when I found out I was in the company of Ian Holm that took away some of the sadness, because he’s a brilliant actor. I just wish he’d been busy that week! That would have been a nice pension…
The whole interview can be found here.
Bailey sends along this bit of information about a new ‘Hobbit’ stage play hitting the stage in Pasadena, California. [More]
Bailey sends along this bit of information about a new ‘Hobbit’ stage play hitting the stage in Pasadena, California.
The play will be held at the Pasadena Junior Theater located at Scott Hall at Holliston Church. 1305 Colorado Blvd, Pasadena CA.
For information, you can call 626-577-5922. Performances run May 2-11. Fridays at 7PM, Sundays at 5PM. Saturday May 3rd is at 2:30PM and Saturday May 10th is at 7PM. Its a great show and its children age 9-14 performing all the roles.