Ringers Nerwen and Jussi sent us excited emails this morning with the good news for Finnish ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fans:
The Lord of the Rings Symphony will be coming to Finland for the first time in May 2009. Tampere Philharmonic will perform the symphony on the 1st and 2nd of May 2009 in the Tampere-talo, with the Tampere Philharmonic Choir and the Pirkanpojat boy’s choir. The performance will be conducted by Markus Huber, who has travelled with the performance in many countries. Soprano Ann De Renais will perform as the soloist.
Tickets will go on sale June 23rd for these performances. [More Info]
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Are you dying to know how to get cast as an extra in the Hobbit films or what LOTR actors, if any, will be returning? Perhaps you lie awake at night wondering how Guillermo Del Toro will bring Smaug to life on the big screen or whether the Tolkien vs. New Line lawsuit will delay or stop the films. These are but a few of the most frequently asked questions that come into TORn every day. So, as part of our continuing efforts to keep our readers up-to-date on all things Hobbit-related, we’ve compiled answers to your most frequently asked questions on one easy-to-access page on the site. It also includes useful links to key interviews, news stories, posts by GDT and more.
You can find the Hobbit Movie FAQ here, plus it’s now easily accessible via a permanent link in the menu on the left side of the screen under the heading “The Hobbit.” Be sure to check it often for updates during these dynamic and exciting times leading up to the next movies, and send any ideas or updates you have to spymaster@theonering.net!
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On prime time television last night in the U.S. the American Film Institute named “The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings,” as the #2 fantasy movie of all time as part of its program of the 10 best films in 10 genres. “The Wizard of Oz,” won the top fantasy film ever according to the group which releases “top” lists occasionally that stir up discussion about films. Cast members Sean Astin and Dominic Monaghan each were featured in clips talking about FOTR as well as other films included in the program. You can read all ten categories and 100 top films right here. And feel free to discuss in in our chat room at at our message boards.
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