Archive for February 17th, 2004

Isengard Snow Sculpture

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Paul writes: During our brief winter snow here in North Texas, some friends of mine bypassed building the traditional "Frosty the Snowman". Instead, they focused their efforts on replicating the ... Read more..

Is This the Oscar Mafia?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Not to point fingers, but it's Kevin Spacey's fault. Four years ago, when he accepted the Screen Actors Guild award for his performance in "American Beauty," Spacey dedicated the trophy ... Read more..

AOLers Can Ask Viggo Your Questions

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

TheKittyFromBree writes: AOL members can ask Viggo Mortensen questions by submitting them at 'AOL Movies'. Certain ones will be picked and asked.Share This Read more..

SHOP: Gandalf on Shadowfax Image!

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Sideshow/Weta Collectibles is showcasing their very popular 'Gandalf on Shadowfax' statue at the International Toy Fair 2004 in New York City. This item has been on pre-order for the past ... Read more..

It’s Return of the King by a mile

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

The Lord of the Rings is now even more of a racing cert for the best picture Oscar than Gladiator, according to our sophisticated Oscar predictor. With the important Bafta ... Read more..

Trilogy DVD Box Set in 2005?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Tom Woodward from DVDAnswers writes: A reader of ours sent over an image of an advertisement which was apparently at the recent International Toy Fair 2004 event. It seems to ... Read more..

Art Directors Honor ‘King,’ ‘Mystic’

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" added another prize to its collection Saturday by being named best period or fantasy film ... Read more..

‘Rings,’ ‘Pirates’ Make Cut with Hollywood Editors

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" added another notch on its awards-season belt Sunday as the final installment of Peter Jackson's ... Read more..

Gollum’s Oscar

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

'It's an honor just to be nominated'. Likewise, it's a diss to not be nominated, especially for an actor who "stole the show" in the most-nominated, highest-grossing and, IMHO, best ... Read more..

Downsizing Frodo? Or Not?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

A few days back I posted Juliet Waldron's essay discussing whether the movies downplayed Frodo's heroism relative to the role he played in the books. That touched a nerve ... Read more..