Archive for August, 2009

A Singular Lord of the Rings Experience in Scotland

Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in Events, Other Events

Greg Pyne aka Fool of a Took writes: While spending part of my holiday in Scotland, I had the privilege of seeing Charles Ross perform his One Man Lord of ... Read more..

MTV: Peter Jackson Reveals Story Plans For ‘Tintin’ Sequel

Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

In town to promote this weekend's debut of "District 9," filmmaker Peter Jackson shared some details about another project he's serving as producer for—and the sequel that he'll be getting ... Read more..

‘District 9′ tops weekend box office

Monday, August 17th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

LOS ANGELES The first-time director and cast of unknowns of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller "District 9" have given Hollywood a late-summer box-office boost. The Sony release produced by "Lord of ... Read more..

Turbine opens up on console MMOGs

Sunday, August 16th, 2009 Posted in Gaming

EDINBURGH--According to Turbine executive Nathan Jones, the massively multiplayer online gaming genre is only going to expand. Speaking at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival today, the Lord of the Rings Online ... Read more..

The rise and rise of Peter Jackson

Sunday, August 16th, 2009 Posted in LotR Movies, LotR Production, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

BARNEY MCDONALD from the Sunday Star Times writes: The first time I saw Peter Jackson on set directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the (now trim) film-maker was sat ... Read more..

Live in London? Wanna Meet Brian Sibley?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009 Posted in Events, Other Events

EJCasting.Com is pleased to present an evening with world-renowned writer BRIAN SIBLEY on Thursday 24 September 2009 at 7:00pm in The Library at TEATROS PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB, 93 - 107 ... Read more..

‘District 9′ shows Jackson’s low-budget skills

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

Staffer MrCere has a day job where he occasionally writes about LOTR related items. Check out his article on the buzz-generating 'District 9' and its producer Peter Jackson and director ... Read more..

MTV: PJ not planning on third ‘Bridge’ movie

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson, PJ New Line, Rumors Spy News

Thanks to forum board member Theodred for this link to an MTV Rough Cut video in which Peter Jackson shoots down the rumor of a third 'bridge' film being made: Movie ... Read more..

WSJ: The Fellowship of Peter Jackson

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Director news, Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films, Studios

There is a very informative article in the Wall Street Journal today that covers the past and upcoming projects of Peter Jackson. There is a particularly interesting tidbit on his ... Read more..

Can’t make it to Radio City? How about Grand Rapids, MI?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Posted in Concerts, Events, Film Screenings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

The Grand Rapids Symphony will be performing 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' Live October 16th 2009 at 7pm in the DeVos Performance Hall. From ... Read more..

Bernard Hill to voice ESPN Ads

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 Posted in Bernard Hill, LotR Cast News

More news on Bernard Hill this week. Ringer Diedye gives us a heads up to the story originally posted on The Guardian: "ESPN has called in Bernard Hill, who ... Read more..

EW: ‘Lord of the Rings,’ with a live orchestra: Mark your calendars

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Concerts, Events, Howard Shore, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Marc Bernardin from Entertainment Weekly writes: I will take any opportunity to see The Lord of the Rings in a full-blown theater, my love for those films is so great. ... Read more..