  Howe, Lee & Taylor Answer Fan Questions on FacebookFrom the LOTR Trilogy Facebook Page: Ever wonder how the design & effects came together in The Lord of the Rings trilogy? Well, now you can ask the experts. Alan Lee & John Howe Illustrators & Conceptual Artists for The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as Richard Taylor, Design and Effects Supervisor for The Lord of the Rings trilogy will be answering YOUR Facebook fan questions! Submit questions below & be sure to let us know who it’s for. More.. Elijah Wood Says The Hobbit Is “Going To Feel Very Familiar, And Different As Well”
Here follows an excerpt from the interview (but make sure to head over to ComingSoon.net to read it in its entirety):
Hobbit Video Showcases Hobbiton, Lee & BrodieGunnar and the folks at Tree Top Media send along this great video featuring some stunning shots of New Zealand, Hobbit Holes and more! Be sure to check out the interview with Alan Lee and Ian Brodie! Fantastic ‘Hobbit’ rally images from Robert CattoPhotographer Robert Catto sent us a link to his collection of excellent photographs of Wellington’s “Hobbit,” rally. There are a lot of snapshots of the event but Catto’s work is worth this click.. Noldor blog reports from the rallyThe Noldor blog reports from the pro-Hobbit rally in Civic Square in Wellington, reporting that it was attended by thousands. Images and words available right here. Alan Lee Metamorphs into a ‘Shapeshifter’
Order SHAPESHIFTERS – tales from Ovid’s Metamorphoses on Amazon.com Today! Comments Off John Howe Booksigning in NZDebo writes: I was at the Weta Cave in Wellington yesterday and there is going to be a book signing by John Howe this Saturday 5 Dec. from 1 to 3pm. The guide also said that John Howe and Alan Lee are in Wellington at the moment working on designs for The Hobbit. Weta Cave Comments Off Alan Lee booksigning at the Weta CaveLOTR artist Alan Lee will be appearing at the Weta Cave in Wellington to sign advance copies of his new book, a re-telling of tales from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by brilliant British poet Adrian Mitchell. Read More. His appearance on Sat October 3, like John Howe’s recent booksigning there, is reassuring in terms of Hobbit news as it confirms that both LOTR film artists are spending time in Wellington as production ramps up for the films. Comments Off TheOneRing and Weta launch ‘Hunt for dragon’s treasure’ after panel Thursday at Comic-Con
Comments Off Meet GDT and Alan Lee at the Weta CaveJune’s a busy month at the Weta Cave. Not only is it their first birthday , but they have two great events for anyone that’s in the Wellington region! Del Toro will be doing a book signing on June 17 at the Weta Cave, and artist Alan Lee will also be doing a book signing on June 20. Comments Off Alan Lee Heads to the WETA CAVE!
Saturday 20 June 1-3 pm Entrance is free and you should take the opportunity to explore the rest of the Weta Cave at the same time. More… Comments Off LOTR Goodies at AuctionGaladrielTX writes: Profiles in History is running a huge auction of movie memorabilia at the end of this month. Lot # 706 is a limited edition The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring print signed by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, and Alan Lee and “two pieces of fantasy horror art”. It’s estimated to sell at $200-$300. Film buffs will no doubt drool over the props they have up for sale (from other movies), too. LOTR Goodies at Auction Comments Off |
 
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LOTR Artist and friend of TORN, Alan Lee, writes: Slightly off-topic, but April 1 is the US release date of 
Thursday at Comic-Con, immediately following its about an unofficial and speculative (but informed) look at the forthcoming pair of films based on “The Hobbit,” TheOneRing.net, with a big assist from 