From: Laron
My first cousin has been flying the film crew of Lord of the Rings around when they were filming around Takaka, Golden Bay. He had to keep up with the horses when they were filming from the chopper, he also flew a few Dwarfs around. There was one passenger that was 7ft tall he mentioned.
There were some very narrow valleys which he had to fly down while they filmed from the helicopter, he knew the area well so that was probably why he was chosen for the job.
Other family members have said there have been a lot of film crew around the streets in Takaka it self. And one mentioned a few hobbits having hairy legs as well as big feet, not much information about where they were spotted.
Of course they have now officially left Takaka, from what I have read they say they are not coming back for any more filming but from a few others things I have read, I think they will be eventually.
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From: Torper
I have just seen the “X-men”- movie (where our own McKellen surely does a splendid job). On my way to see the movie I found the magasin called “Film Guide” (which is a free magasin for movie-goers here in Denmark), and I saw to my excitment that they had a two pages long article about “Lord of the Rings”.
The article is called “Hobbitterne lever” – “The Hobbits live” and in short terms it describes all the fuzz about the books, when they were published in 1950’s and which influence they had on a various people. Also, off course, it tells us about the movie project. It does not really contain any new information – it just shows that the word indeed is out here in Denmark – almost one and a half year before the movie will hit the big screen. Wow!
Thanks for a great site – “Keep the Energy Flowing!”
“Torper “
Allan Torp Jensen
Aalborg, Denmark
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For decades, day in, day out, the Wizard of Christchurch (and the prophet Petra too, though I don’t know what’s happened to her lately) have entertained passers-by in Cathedral Square. The Press was lucky enough to catch an encounter between Sir Ian McKellen and Christchurch’s indigenous wizard. (more)
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New Line has signed a deal with Youthstream, a company that has a grip on the hearts and minds of students on campuses across the States. The result? Advance screenings of LOTR on campus (more)
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YouthStream Media Networks and New Line Cinema Sign Multi-Picture Deal to Promote the Hottest Releases on Campuses Across the Country
New Line Commits 10 Films for Advance Screenings at YouthStream’s On-Campus Network Event Theaters
Sept. 11, 2000– YouthStream Media Networks an integrated media and marketing services company targeting teens and young adults, today announces a partnership with New Line Cinema in which YouthStream’s Network Event Theater division (NET) will premiere 10 future New Line releases on college campuses across the country.
Utilizing its theater network on nearly 80 campuses,including many of the largest colleges and universities in the country, YouthStream will advance screen ten New Line releases over an 18-month period. New Line’s slate of upcoming films includes Adam Sandler’s Little Nicky, Thirteen Days, starring Kevin Costner, and the highly-anticipated The Lord of the Rings.
In addition to screening its films on campuses, New Line will promote the films to students using YouthStream’s integrated on-campus media properties, which include the country’s leading college newspaper advertising service, the country’s leading campus postering service, and the largest network of on-campus wallboards. YouthStream will also provide New Line with online advertising and promotion on sixdegrees and Teen.com, YouthStream’s online communities.
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Ringer Spy Dune shares the latest from Sci-Fi Brazil Magazine! [More]
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