From USA Today: Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is opting to stay in New Zealand, where he’s filming the third Rings film, rather than risk getting delayed in returning to the production. [More]
(We will get confirmation on this ASAP -Xo)
Day: March 20, 2003
Peej writes: I have just heard on BBC3 in the UK that Cate has pulled out of the Oscars, stating that she does not want to leave her child in the current situation.
Update: Ananova is reporting that Cate Blanchett WILL attend…so it remains to be seen what will happen. [More]
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is battling for six Oscars, and New Line Cinema had lobbied for more, including a nomination for Andy Serkis, the actor who gave voice and motion to Gollum. But Peter Calveley would have been satisfied with just seeing his name in the closing credits. The New Zealander, 32, was one of more than a dozen actors who provided the motions of the film’s computer-generated elves and orcs. [More]
Laura sends along this article detailing the making of a new film ‘The Lost Angel’ filming in Regina, Saskatchewan. [More]
Ian Huges
It always amuses me when we get casting information for a film that was shot almost 3 years ago and will be released in a little less than 9 months from now. Kiwi actor Ian Hughes’ website on aucklandactors.co.nz has his last credit to be the part of BEREGOND in ROTK. [More]
Info on Beregon: A soldier of Minas Tirith in Gondor, who befriended Peregrin Took during his time there, and was later appointed to the Guard of Faramir in Emyn Arnen. From: The Encyclopedia of Arda
The Andy Serkis chat which was to take place has been bumped to tomorrow (March 21st). Take a look at the details. [More]