Doug Adams likes his life, he says so on his professional and personal blog and its obvious when you speak to him. Chances are if you appreciate the “Lord of the Rings” films’ soundtracks, you would like his life too. He will soon be the published author - instead of the hard working unpublished author he has been for several years - of the landmark “The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films,” which is an in-depth study of the Howard Shore magnum opus that accompanies Peter Jackson’s film trilogy. Read the rest of this entry »
It was cold and drizzling and the movie was 93 years old - but that didn’t stop hundreds turning up to watch the show. After all, this was no ordinary film. It was the only known movie images of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. Heroes of Gallipoli - which was restored by Oscar-winning Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s company - is being screened continuously on the walls of Auckland Museum from 7.30pm to 10pm before Anzac Day, on Friday. The 20-minute film is believed to have been shot by British war correspondent Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, the only person known to have filmed the action in and around Anzac Cove from July to September 1915. After 93 years, the Anzacs fight again
Blue Pilgrim writes in: “Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (Vienna, VA) is proud to present the U.S. premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a multimedia spectacular featuring the sweeping cinematography and stirring dialogue of Peter Jackson’s epic movie combined with a live performance of Howard Shore’s award-winning orchestral score. Enjoy this Oscar-winning movie in high definition on large screens in-house and on the lawn, and let the Filene Center Orchestra, the City Choir of Washington, and the World Children’s Choir bring Middle Earth to life. May 21 & 22, 2008.
DC Ringers: Fellowship of the Beltway will be attending this event as a group and would like to welcome any newbies in the greater DC/MD/VA area. For more information, go to http://lotr.meetup.com/5.” Read More
Carlene has alerted us to the following event: The Fourth Annual Medieval Fantasy Festival in Downtown Vacaville, CA will be held on April 19-20, 2008. Each year the Festival has included, along with entertainment and music, kids games, fun, vendors, and food, a more thoughtful, serious side. This year the Festival will be screening the movie “Ringers: Lord of the Fans. Along with this incredible event, special guests, Carlene Cordova and John Welch, will be on site to lead a discussion of their work and “The Lord of the Rings” fan phenomena. Read the rest of this entry »
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 the Ring. Tickets are super cheap, so get them now before they announce whomever will be on the discussion panel, which could turn out to be really cool. Read More
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 place and, according to Kat, it is: “I’ve been going the last few years with friends and it’s always a great time! It’s $8 (small fee if you buy online, which is always a better option in case it sells out, which it does) for all 3 films (theatrical, not extended editions). Read More
March 31st, 2008 by Altaira
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Message board member stormcrow20 tipped us off to this great opportunity to geek out on all three LOTR movies this coming weekend:
Just a ‘heads up’ for those in the U.S. TNT is having another Trilogy showing this weekend. Their schedule is as follows: “The Fellowship of the Ring” - Friday, April 4, 8:00PM ET and Sunday, April 6, 12:30PM ET. “The Two Towers” - Saturday, April 5, 8:00PM ET and Sunday, April 6, 4:15PM ET. “The Return of the King” - Sunday, April 6, 8:00PM ET. Advertised as having limited commercial breaks, to boot. TNT’s website has a slideshow of decent screencaps from each film, as well. Check it out. Read More
Diane reports there will be a marathon of The Lord of the Rings movies at the Cinemaworld in Lincoln, Rhode Island on Saturday, April 26. The fun begins at noon and the cost will be only $12.50 per person. This will be their third annual trilogy showing. Sounds like they have a great tradition going so if you’re in the area be sure to catch it!Read More
Aredhel Elena writes: I thought you might be interested in posting about this upcoming trilogy screening in Chattanooga, TN on April 12th. Chattanooga is only two hours away from Atlanta GA and Nashville TN making it a fairly central location for a lot of people. I don’t know about the current seating availability, but here’s the link: Read More
BeckyC writes: There’s an all night showing of the LOTR film trilogy this Saturday (29th March) at the Arts Picturehouse in Cambridge, UK. Click here for more details.
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