A Ringer Spy Named Sue sent this in; LOTR bobble heads, only to be had exclusively at Columbiahouse….
Continue ReadingA Ringer Spy Named Sue sent this in; LOTR bobble heads, only to be had exclusively at Columbiahouse. Here’s the link to the Columbiahouse site if someone wants to sign up. [Bobble-heads] [columbiahouse.com]
(why does Legolas look like Frankenstien?! These are so ugly…I want them! -Xo)
Film squeaks by ‘Two Towers’ for five-day take. Neo is indeed mightier at the box office than Frodo. In a game of revision and counter-revision, the title holder for the biggest worldwide opening in history — which has passed during the past few days from “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” to “The Matrix Revolutions” and then back to “Two Towers” — is once again in the “Matrix” camp. [More]
Elfrienda writes: I was just watching the Biography Channel and saw an ad for “Bio At The Movies” about LOTR. I was in shock but definitely saw ROTK scenes! Tonight, Thursday, November 13th. Biography Channel at 8:00 pm. Check your local listings.
Irascian writes: On Saturday, 8th November authors Jude Fisher (Return of the King Visual Companion) and Brian Sibley (Maps of Tolkien’s Middle-earth) helped launch the new range of movie tie-in books from Harper Collins with a talk, Q&A and signing at The Science Museum in London. [More]
Christine writes: LOTR fans in Alberta might want to know that the November 2003 Issue of the Alberta Motor Association’s Westworld magazine has a big article on LOTR-themed tourism in New Zealand called Outtakes from Middle Earth. It’s on pages 50 – 55 and gives a great overview of the islands, the various movie locations, and all sorts of useful info on planning an LOTR themed trip. The writer seems to have spent quite a bit of time there, doing all the tours and things herself. She even found an Orc extra and interviewed him about his experience.
Last night TVNZ’s Holmes programme spoke about Cameron Duncan, a young film maker who died yesterday, tragically young, but not before making some inspirational short films. Included was a moving tribute from Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh who knew Cameron and had been keeping an eye on his career. [More]
