New Line’s “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” topped weekend box office rankings for a fourth consecutive frame with an estimated $16.2 million. That brought domestic cume to $228.3 million through 26 days. Combined with an estimated $280 million in foreign B.O. for the Peter Jackson-helmed fantasy, “Rings” now has grabbed more than $500 million worldwide.
Universal/Imagine’s Russell Crowe starrer “A Beautiful Mind” added 369 theaters for a total 2,222 and finished No. 2 on the weekend with an estimated $15.8 million. Perf moved domestic cume to $59 million.
In perhaps the weekend’s most downbeat development, Sony’s “Ali” fell from the top 10 in only its third week. Estimated $3.2 million sesh repped a big 54% drop from the previous frame. [More]
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I recently sat down with NZ native Lawrence Makoare (Lurtz) for a great interview, find out what the actor had to say about filming LOTR and much more! [More]
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This is your last chance to enter the Sideshow/Weta Holiday Contest. First prize is the Sideshow/Weta Medallion program, so enter today! [More]
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Ian McKellen (Gandalf) was a special guest on ‘Larry King Weekend’, Ian was not there in person, but was live via satellite. [More]
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Ian McKellen (Gandalf) was a special guest on ‘Larry King Weekend’, Ian was not there in person, but was live via satellite.
Ian and Larry spoke about LOTR and what a mammoth undertaking it was. Ian mentioned that he may have to go back to NZ to shoot some scenes and dub the entire film, much like they had to do with the first.
Ian also mentioned his coming out, and how him telling the world that he is gay freed up his soul and allowed him to be more open to things. He recomended that anyone torn up with the decision weither or not to tell family and loved ones about thier sexuality to do it, because they will feel more free in the long run.
During the interview they showed alot of great behind-the-scenes clips during the Hobbiton set production, and some great snaps of Ian in his other roles.
Take a look at these pics:
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JGloverWright writes: Ebert’s “Movie Answer Man” column features two LotR-related questions today. [More]
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