The Hawbit writes: I just found out that if you make a $5 deposit or more at BlockBuster (Canadian locations, that I know of), you will receive a collector’s poster, as well as a guaranteed copy of the two disc theatrical version of Lord of the Rings: Two Towers. This will start on Tuesday. The collector’s poster will most likely be your choice of one of the 4 ‘theatre banners.’
Day: July 9, 2003
Orlando Bloom to play Superman?
From DarkHorizons: Orlando Bloom is the latest name rumoured to be up for Supes, whilst The Daily Oklahoman reports that the Oklahoma Film Commission has been contacted to provide possible locations for Clark Kent’s boyhood farm home.
From the Comic-Con Website: New Line also presents an in-depth look at The Lord of the Rings with state-of-the-art extras and Andy Serkis and Richard Taylor discussing what it takes to bring Gollum to life. In addition, The Two Towers DVD features will be previewed ,with Sean Astin discussing his short film and an exclusive screening of The Return of the King footage from the August DVD, as well as other surprise guests. Room 20. [comic-con.org]
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Australian actress Cate Blanchett (news) was only vaguely familiar with the story of the investigative journalist who took on Dublin’s drug barons and ended up paying the ultimate price. [More]
Kailin writes: The Saturday schedule for Comic-Con 2003 just went up, and Sean Astin (Sam) is now listed to join the New Line panel with Andy Serkis (Gollum). They also mention more special guests, so anything might happen, woohoo! [comic-con.org]
Take a look at over 80 images from Comic-Con 2002 featuring Sala Baker, Lawrence Makoare, Dominic Monaghan and more!
‘THERE is a unique responsibility when you play someone who died so horrifically and so recently. The grief is disseminated, but it’s still there.” [More]