Archive for July 6th, 2007

New Book: ‘The Frodo Franchise’

Friday, July 6th, 2007 Posted in Books & Publications, Merchandise, Old Main News

The University of California Press is pleased to announce the publication of: 'The Frodo Franchise: "The Lord of the Rings" and Modern Hollywood' Kristin Thompson is an Honorary Fellow at ... Read more..

Andy Serkis: From Gollum, King Kong to Einstein

Friday, July 6th, 2007 Posted in Andy Serkis, Old Main News

From an ape to a genius is quite a leap, but that’s exactly what Andy Serkis, also known for playing Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings,” is ... Read more..

LOTR Symphony with the Cleveland Orchestra

Friday, July 6th, 2007 Posted in Concerts, Events, Howard Shore, Old Main News

Katie writes: I received an advertisement in the mail today about a Lord of the Rings concert performed by the Cleveland Orchestra and the Blossom Festival Chorus at the 2007 ... Read more..

‘Rings’ director has come a long way

Friday, July 6th, 2007 Posted in Old Main News, Peter Jackson

New Line had good reason to be nervous in 1999 when entrusting its 11-hour, $281-million "Lord of the Rings" franchise to Peter Jackson. It was 1996's "The Frighteners," a ... Read more..