Archive for June, 2010

Unseen Original Tolkien Artwork Exhibit

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Events, Exhibits, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien

An annual Tolkien-inspired Art Exhibition, held at The Redesdale Hall, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos will, for the first time, feature an original Tolkien drawing from 1911. It is the first public showing of ... Read more..

Waiting for Gandalf

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, New Zealand, The Hobbit

Ataahua writes: Ian McKellen was interviewed by TV3's Campbell Live last night, as our favourite wizard is in Wellington for the stage production Waiting for Godot. You can view the ... Read more..

“King Kong 360 3-D” Star Studded Premiere

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Events, Peter Jackson, Premieres

Universal City, CA -- “King Kong 360 3-D” created by Peter Jackson, the world's largest most intense 3D experience, made its debut today on the famed Universal Studios HollywoodSM Studio ... Read more..

Lee Joins Scorsese’s “Hugo Cabret”

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Christopher Lee

Production has begun in London on Academy Award®-winner Martin Scorsese's adventure film Hugo Cabret.  The live-action film, to be photographed in 3D, stars Academy Award®-winner Ben Kingsley (Shutter Island), Sacha ... Read more..

FX Comedy Draws Wood

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Elijah Wood, Uncategorized

Drama-heavy FX is getting serious about comedy. To wit: The cabler has successfully wooed ex-hobbit Elijah Wood to headline its in-the-works U.S. remake of the hit Australian sitcom Wilfred. The project, ... Read more..

Serkis An Ape Again

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Andy Serkis, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Cinema Blend is relaying news tweeted by Fox communications executive Chris Petrikin that Andy Serkis will be joining the production of Rise Of The Apes, the prequel to Fox's Planet Of The Apes.  ... Read more..

Urgency Needed For Hobbit

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Editor Mike Fleming with Deadline New York has a follow up to recent news regarding negotiations with Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit.  While he comments it is "probably the best news for debt-laden MGM ... Read more..

Video: Joe Letteri Talks King Kong 360 3-D

Monday, June 28th, 2010 Posted in Events, Other Events

From the folks at Universal Studios: On July 1st King Kong 360 3-D will open at Universal Studios Hollywood! In anticipation of opening weekend, check out this footage of ... Read more..

LOTR Video Archive Update

Monday, June 28th, 2010 Posted in Events, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, LotR Production, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, New Zealand, Ngila Dickson, Oscar Parties, Other Events, Peter Jackson

Linuxelf is back with more video goodies from the history of the LOTR films. Take a look at TTT Oscar Winner videos and ROTK Oscar nomination comments from Peter Jackson ... Read more..

A Quote From “Derek”

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 Posted in Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, Uncategorized

A quote on Ain't It Cool News has been posted under "Of Incomplete Stories Regarding Spiderman And The Hobbit" and is from a source named "Derek".  For those who are familiar with Peter Jackson's Bad ... Read more..

Guillermo del Toro talks Hobbit and everything else, Peter Jackson directing still not confirmed

Saturday, June 26th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Director news, Director Rumors, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson

Guillermo del Toro popped up at the Saturn Awards and Collider corned him for an interview about all kinds of things including his involvement with "The Hobbit" and his future ... Read more..

RiffTrax Completes the LOTR Trilogy

Friday, June 25th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Chris writes: The former Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys (now of RiffTrax.com) have finally completed their riffing of the LOTR theatrical films with yesterday’s release of the track for Return ... Read more..