A Ringer Spy writes: It’s official – we have finally had our last day of filming on Saturday. We were still lined up with the (CG) Grond waiting to Highlight to read! bust down the doors on Minas Tirith, and had to chant “Grond, grond, grond” over and over (which will be replaced with the recording from the stadium during a rugby match, of around 25,000 voices). We started doing crew names in our chant, then to finish, did the haka.
Day: October 19, 2003
Anne writes: I was on a forum a couple of minutes ago, when a guy posted that the extended versions of FOTR and TTT would be released in France at UGC and Pathe Gaumont cinemas, to be followed by the LOTR marathon on December 16 (FOTR 13:00, TTT 17:00, ROTR 21:00).
Becky sends along this image of herself and Billy Boyd (Pippin) at the London Expo from this past weekend. [More]
Did you attend? If so, send us your images!
The October 20th issue of Weekly Variety will feature a look at Ian McKellen (Gandalf), who was recently named UK Personality of the Year by the magazine! [More]
Ruby writes: I just read in the Montreal newspaper «La Presse», that some theater in Quebec will show Tuesday Trilogy. The 5th to 11th December, it will be FOTR and from the 11th to 16th it will be TTT.
Xoanon here, it MAY be safe to assume these dates are the same all over Canada. I will work on confirming that info for you this week. Also, if you are interested in joining a marathon screening on December 17th in Montreal, click here!
Astin in DC
TeaBee writes: Sean Astin signed autographs and photos after his speech at Generations United on Saturday afternoon. Each person in line was allowed a few personal moments to talk with him and get autographs. When you talk with him, he is very attentive and you feel like you are the only person in the room. I’ve met many celebrites, and he’s easily the nicest. I highly recommend meeting him if you ever have the chance!