Aelinwen writes: The Big Breakfast continues its support of ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ with another slightly strange interview of Sean Bean by Ed Wood. [More]
Month: December 2001
Aelinwen writes: The Big Breakfast continues its support of ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ with another slightly strange interview of Sean Bean by Ed Wood.
Sean was asked who, in a cast full of wizards, hobbits elves and orcs what kind of role he plays. ‘Human’ he says, describing Boromir as a man who is seduced by the evil of the ring. He goes on to explain that Boromir is a strong character, with weaknesses and the biggest struggle is not with his foes but with the inward struggle between himself and the power of the ring. It then showed the clip with the fallen Ring in the snow, where Boromir ruffles Frodo’s hair.
Once again a cast member was subjected to playing ‘Board of the Rings’ opening a door behind which lurked a question.
The first question, (which had a prize!) was ‘What’s up the wizard’s sleeve?’ Sean was asked, Which magician claims he can fly, walk through walls and was married to Claudia Shiffer?
David Copperfield, of course. Sean was allowed to choose a prize out of the sack, which was a Toy Biz hobbit, possibly Sam.
The next question was ‘Orc all about it’ Sean was asked if it was true that he was coached the sword movements by the same Errol Flynn’s teacher. To which Sean replied. ‘Yes,’
‘He must be kinda old now?’
Sean said he (Bob Anderson) must be well into his seventies but that he was a big man who had grace and elegance. Asked if he beat him, Sean admitted that he never actually tackled him in a fight, maybe if the whole fellowship rushed him.
The official LOTR site has some new goodies for you to gander at, take a look at a new Rivendell video! [More]
Wellingtonians are invited to join a procession of street performers in the lead-up to the street celebrations on 19 December for the Australasian premiere of The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring. [More]
Wellingtonians are invited to join a procession of street performers in the lead-up to the street celebrations on 19 December for the Australasian premiere of The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring.
The Courtenay Place celebrations will begin with a procession from Civic Square, down Cuba and Manners Streets then into Courtenay Place.
The procession will arrive in Courtenay Place just before 5.00pm, signalling the start of the celebrations, which will feature Kiwi band The Mutton Birds.
Mark Blumsky, who is co-ordinating the Rings celebrations on behalf of the City Council and the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, reckons the procession is a great way for Wellington’s Tolkien fans and more extroverted residents to get involved.
“We’ll have drummers, dancers, knights in armour, a street band and all sorts of colourful costumed characters in the procession.
“This is a chance for anyone who ever wanted to be a hobbit, a dwarf or an elf to dress up and be part of something that’s not just important to Wellington, but to Rings fans all over the world.”
Participants in the procession must register beforehand and will gather at Civic Square at 4.00pm on the day.
The first 250 participants will receive refreshment vouchers as an added incentive to join in.
Call Roger on 021 436 702 or 586 3635, or James on 021 801 644 to register.
Our very own Elijah Wood has been making the rounds on all the American talk shows. You can catch him on ‘Live With Regis & Kelly’ today (check local listings) as well as ‘Late Night With Conan Obrien’ (12:35 AM on NBC).
Liv Tyler was supposed to be on the ‘Today’ show today…but I just heard Katie Curick say that Elijah will be their special guest.