Archive for April 4th, 2006

1,500 queue for Dark movie stardom

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 Posted in Events, Old Main News, Other Events

The chance to star in the movie version of the first book from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy attracted a queue of 4,000 people. Producers of the new movie ... Read more..

Shane Rangi to Attend Elf Fantasy Fair

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 Posted in Conventions, Crew News, Events, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Movies, Old Main News, Other Crew

Shane Rangi, the stuntman/actor who played several characters in the Rings-trilogy and was recently spotted in as General Otmin in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, will be amongst ... Read more..

Hugo Weaving: Quiet achiever

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 Posted in Hugo Weaving, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Cast News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News

Mark Dapin writes: The first time I see Hugo Weaving, it's by chance. He's out walking near his home in Paddington, Sydney, when he is stopped by two men ... Read more..

DVD Tuesday: FOTR & TTT Platinum Series Special Extended Edition

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 Posted in DVDs, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Movies, Merchandise, Movie: Fellowship of the Ring, Movie: Return of the King, Movie: The Two Towers, Old Main News

Isembard Took writes: I just wanted to let you know in case you want to post it in the Shop section of the site for fans that haven't already bought ... Read more..

Happy Birthday Hugo Weaving!

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 Posted in Hugo Weaving, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Cast News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News

Today is Hugo Weaving's Birthday! Hugo played Elrond in all three LOTR films and is also known for his role as Agent Smith in the Matrix trilogy. He recently played ... Read more..