Inspired silliness is a rare commodity. Happily, you’ll find a bumper crop in “Fellowship!” at El Portal. “Fellowship!” is a musical parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring.” Those who haven’t seen Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, based on Tolkien’s classic fantasy, may be left high and dry by many references. However, those with even a glancing familiarity will find much to amuse in this ripely ridiculous musical, written by Kelly Holden and Joel McCrary, who also directs. Allen Simpson, the show’s keyboardist, composed the sprightly music. Lyrics are by “everybody.” [More]
Day: December 10, 2004
Ringer Spy Onikini sends along these images from Billy Boyds DVD signing event at the Virgin Megastore in the UK. [More]
The psychedelic teaser trailer for ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was released yesterday. Chirstopher Lee plays Wonka’s father in the film, he can be spotted for a few seconds. Take a look at our screen grab from the teaser. [Image] [Official Site]
The latest Cate Blanchett film ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ opens today in very limited release. Click on the following link for theatres and showtimes. The film opens in wide release on Christmas Day. [More]
Sean Astin is preparing for his second tour of the US to promote his book ‘There and Back Again : An Actor’s Tale’. Today (December 10th) he will at ‘A Clean Well Lighted Place for Books’ in San Francisco, CA. Follow the link for more dates and locations! [More]
World-renowned artist Alan Lee, acclaimed LOTR illustrator and Academy Award-winning conceptual designer for the film trilogy, will discuss his long involvement in creating the visual world that accompanies the books and films based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Lee’s visual presentation will include a slide show and a display of a dozen original illustrations. Today, (December 10th) Alan will be at ‘Park Branch Library’ (1833 Page Street) in San Francisco, CA. For the full list of his stops, click here! [More]