In Finland (in Finnkino theatres) the TTT trailer will be in front of the new Austin Powers movie on 30th August, according to Mikko
In Australia: Canberra: Civic Video are (or were depending on stock) giving away a Royal Senangor Pewter medallion of Gandalf or Frodo with the purchase of the LOTR DVD. Thanks to Lolly for that. Baralier adds, “Just thought I might pass on to any Australians with multi-zone DVD players waiting to purchase the 4 disc collectors Edition in November, that while it is being advertised at dvdplanet.com.au for AUS$144.95, if they go through Amazon.co.uk, it is being sent out (at a discounted rate, including delivery) for 32.29 pounds, which converts to just under AUS$93.00. A saving of AUS$50.00
Meanwhile Platty says “Catch up with cinematographer Andrew Lesnie ACS, who won an Oscar for his work on Lord of the Rings. Having worked with Dr. George Miller, Clara Law and Bill Bennett over the years, he’s bound to have a few interesting stories. 7.30pm, August 15 @ Treasury Theatre, 1 MacArthur St, East Melbourne. Tickets $12/$10.
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From Brazil we hear “I`m from Brasil and HAVE to report that de Extended DVD LOTR Set WILL NOT be released here!!!!!!!!!! FOX reported they don`t have interst in doing so.”
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Brandon Gray
Boxofficemojo.com
While we’re waiting to find out how many copies were sold in the US in LOTR’s undoubtedly record-breaking first week, here’s a couple of charts that might be of interest, that could add perspective. They rank the top sellers of the year so far, how many they sold and how much revenue they generated: DVD – VHS
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If you’re picking up your DVD cheap at Costco, it might be worth checking out their magazine for the Sean Astin article, according to Miriel.
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A great interview with Peter Lyon and John Howe, two of the men who designed and created the swords we see in LOTR. [More]
Thanks to Bjorn for that!
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Frodo Baggins writes: Just wanted to let you know, there are a couple of references to LOTR in Spy Kids II, released today. The boy Juni makes a couple of comments, “one necklace to rule them all,” and a bit later, “my precioussssssss.” I think I was the only person who knew what it was, though!
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Picked up your copy of the FOTR DVD? PROVE IT!! Send along a picture of you with Peter Jackson’s Oscar winning epic and we’ll add it to our fan scrapbook! (or do something silly with it, I’m sure!) Send all your pics to xoanon@theonering.net today!
I’ve gotten a zillion pics so far, keep sending them in!
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