Archive for April, 2008

Celebrities and friends attend Sir Ed memorial

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Bret 'Figwit' McKenzie, Events, Ian McKellen

Celebrity guests including Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen, rugby great Sean Fitzpatrick and Flight of the Conchords comedian Rhys Darby were among those at a memorial ... Read more..

Rick Sands out at MGM

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Studios

Daily Variety reported that Sands would be leaving the company after many of his duties were usurped by the appointment of Mary Parent to head of MGMs worldwide motion ... Read more..

Richard Taylor Befriends a Dragon

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Crew News, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Richard Taylor

He's the special effects wizard who seems to visit the Academy Awards every other year to collect an Oscar for a "Lord of the Rings" film. But it's a gentle, ... Read more..

“Fellowship” Screening in Beverly Hills – June 30

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in Events, Film Screenings, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Staff member Garfeimeo writes: The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences is hosting a series called "Great to be Nominated" and on June 30 this will be Fellowship of ... Read more..

New Line names Richard Brenner as President of Production

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in Studios

New Line's Richard Brener is staying on as Toby Emmerich's right-hand man and has been promoted to president of production. The move comes two weeks after Emmerich was appointed president ... Read more..

LOTRO Introduces the Battle of Amon “Hen”

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in Gaming

Several of you let us know that our freinds over at LOTRO introduced a new race to the inhabitants of Middle-earth today, especially for April 1st. Leave it to them ... Read more..

TORn to be Acquired by Time Warner

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in TheOneRing.net Announcements

In one of its gutsiest moves yet toward expansion and diversification, it was leaked today that Time-Warner is in the final stages of talks to acquire TheOneRing.net. “It makes ... Read more..

‘Tis the Season – yet Another Trilogy Screening: Arlington, VA

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in Events, Film Screenings

Kat writes in to tell us of yet another Trilogy screening. This one will be held on Sunday, April 27, at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse. Sounds like a fun ... Read more..

“Tolkien Tower” Opens to the Public

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 Posted in Events, J.R.R. Tolkien, Other Events, Tolkien

A tower thought to have inspired one of JRR Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings books has opened its doors to the public for the first time in two decades. Perrott's ... Read more..