For anyone who has read “The Lord of the Rings,” or seen Peter Jackson’s magnificent film adaptations, the last installment of which is in a multiplex near you, it is startlingly apparent that J.R.R. Tolkien’s great work is consumed with war and battle. Though set in a mythical, far-off place in a time long ago, Tolkien’s books nonetheless have an eerie feel for distinctly modern terrors. [More]
Day: January 4, 2004
In a relatively quiet weekend at the North American box office with no new wide releases, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” held the No. 1 slot for a third round with ticket sales of $30.8 million, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. Since its release, the film has earned $677 million worldwide, including $292 million from North America, where it is tracking 12 percent ahead of where its predecessor, “The Two Towers” was at the same time last year. [More]
Hobbithalcomb writes: Movies.com has a list of the top ten book adaptations of all time and guess what trilogy’s first installment is on the list? [More]
LordofLorien writes: A&E’s ‘Breakfast with the Arts’ show will be featuring a special all about ROTK. The show will include the cast and crew of LOTR including director Peter Jackson. The show airs next Sunday Jan 11th at 8am ET/PT. [More]
A wrangle over the film rights to The Hobbit could wreck plans for a prequel to the blockbusting Lord Of The Rings trilogy. Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson is desperate to complete his masterpiece with one final film based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s first book. [More]
Today is the last day for the 25% off select LOTR polystone statues at SideshowWeta.com. All of these items are considered ‘retired’ and will no longer be produced. [Click Here]