Archive for May 31st, 2007

WETA OPENS DRAW TO WIN LIMITED EDITION RAYGUNS

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Collectibles, Contests, Merchandise, Old Main News, WETA Workshop

Who is the mysterious Dr Grordbort, and what has he got to do with New Zealand’s legendary multi Academy Award® winning Weta Workshop? Well, it seems that Grordbort has reached ... Read more..

Cheltenham Science Festival Promises to Tell All…

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Lectures & Education, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Movies, Old Special Reports

Iain writes: Spotted an article in my local paper (Evening Advertiser) that caught my eye immediately: "A top scientist is to reveal the secrets behind the magic of Harry Potter. At ... Read more..

High-fliers ‘daunt’ Weta whiz

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Crew News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News, Richard Taylor

Special effects king Richard Taylor will fly the Kiwi flag in Monaco this week amid the world's leading entrepreneurs, a prospect he finds daunting. Attending the Ernst & Young World ... Read more..

Casting Complete for London Revival of In Celebration with Orlando Bloom

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Events, LotR: Cast News, Old Main News, Orlando Bloom, Stage Productions

Casting is now complete for the upcoming London revival of David Storey's 1969 drama In Celebration, which will star screen actor Orlando Bloom. Joining the previously announced Bloom (as ... Read more..

Angus McBride (1931–2007)

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Gaming, Merchandise, Old Main News

Craig writes: Angus McBride has passed away. Mr McBride created a number of pieces of artwork based on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings for Iron Crown Enterprises Middle Earth Role ... Read more..

Richard Taylor could be named ‘World Entrepreneur of the Year’

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Crew News, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Movies, Old Main News, Richard Taylor

Thanks to TORnado Grammaboodawg for sending this great article about Richard Taylor. Seems our favorite Weta chief will be in Monaco this week meeting with the 46 candidates for the ... Read more..

Accident halts LOTR musical

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 Posted in Events, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Stage, Old Main News, Stage Productions

Thanks to all those who wrote in with the bit of bad news about the LOTR musical and an injury to one of its performers. The BBC's article about it ... Read more..