LORD OF The Rings star Billy Boyd is ready to launch a new career -as a club DJ. The actor has been taking secret lessons from top music producer David Forbes to prepare for his role as a DJ in the film of Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy. But Billy admits he has got hooked and now hopes to launch his own dance night – with guest spots from his fellow Hobbits, who are also keen amateur DJs. Billy, 38, who lives in Glasgow, revealed his secret mixology lessons yesterday adding: “I really enjoy it, which surprised me. [More]
Day: January 20, 2007
A recent sky survey has turned up eight new members in our Local Group of galaxies, including a new class of ultra-faint “hobbit” galaxies and what might be the smallest galaxy ever discovered. The Local Group is a collection of about 40 galaxies, of which the Milky Way and Andromeda are the dominant members. The rest of the galaxies are mostly small satellites known as “dwarf galaxies” that are gravitationally bound to these two galaxies. The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are two of the Milky Way’s better known dwarf galaxies. [More]
Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]
Edana’s Angel writes: I just wanted to report that Sean Astin will be guest-starring on “Monk” on January 26 at 9:00 p.m. eastern standard time on the USA network.
Aelinil writes: This headline caught my eye as I was perusing Yahoo’s entertainment section and I thought I would share. The American Film Institute is making some changes to its “100 Years 100 Movies” for the 10th anniversary and the previously ineligible LOTR will be added to this year’s list! Here is the link to the article from Eonline. [More]
In a fascinating interview, Chief Counsel Michael Stailey sits down with LORD OF THE RINGS and KING KONG producer Michael Pellerin, who shares his thoughts on the pleasure of collaborating with Peter Jackson, redefining the value of DVD special editions, the potential future of THE HOBBIT, and the passion and dedication needed to be a successful filmmaker. [More]