Just who would hatch the idea of Vacaville’s first-ever Middle Earth Festival? Just who would think of celebrating the life and writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, the British author who gave us the elves, dwarfs and other small humanlike creatures in “The Hobbit” and in his epic trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings”? [More]
Day: April 2, 2005
Barrie Osborne, producer of the Oscar Winning movie series, ‘The Lord of the Rings’, has said that an exaggerated use of special effects in cinema could turn out be a danger for the content of the movie. Speaking to News Today, Osborne said that unless special effects complement the story or the subject of the film to the maximum, its usage as a part of the script can not be justified.’ [More]
linuxelf writes: International Concert Attractions in Association with Andrew Kay and Associates by arrangement with Anketell Theatrical Productions adapted and produced by permission under license from The Saul Zaentz Company, Berkeley, CA, USA. Based on the book by J.R.R Tolkien. [More]
linuxelf writes: International Concert Attractions in Association with Andrew Kay and Associates by arrangement with Anketell Theatrical Productions adapted and produced by permission under license from The Saul Zaentz Company, Berkeley, CA, USA. Based on the book by J.R.R Tolkien
ICA, AKA are delighted to announce the World Premiere Season of The Hobbit. In April 2005, The St James Theatre Wellington, will be transformed into Middle Earth.
Experience, live on stage, throughout New Zealand and Australia, the phenomenon that is JRR Tolkien’s creation…The Hobbit !
Join Gandalf The Grey, Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on an enthralling theatrical journey with music and sets that will take you from a Hobbit Hole in Bag End, through The Misty Mountains, Rivendell, Mirkwood, Lake Town and deep into the lair of Smaug, the Dragon of Lonely Mountain. Encounter over 40 different characters including Dwarves, Trolls, Elves, Goblins and Wargs. Out riddle Gollum… Be saved by Giant Eagles and….. Battle gruesome Spiders on this expedition through the extraordinary imagination of JRR Tolkien”
Ticketek site to get your tickets: [premier.ticketek.co.nz]
Tickets range from $70 -> 39.50.. see the ticketek site for a breakdown of ticket prices.
Ringer Spy glumPuddle writes: I work at a Christian bookstore and we recently recieved this catalog from ZonderKids. One of things advertised is the VeggieTales series (a computer-animated childrens video series featuring a cast of talking vegtables). Their next video will be a parody of LOTR entitled, “The Lord of the Beans” (staring Junior the Flobbit). [More]