Here’s a link sent in by Cheryl, talking about a dispute that’s been going on in the NZ film industry which Peter was involved in – it’s finally been resolved. [More]
Maori Hobbit had some more PJ news: “During Channel 3’s Nightly News, they showed a segment of the Oscar Party the LOTR crew were attending, at a Wellington Pub/Cafe, and as Peter Jackson entered, he told the cameras his reason for not attending the Oscars was the Studio thought it better if he worked on ROTK, and didn’t risk a plane delay or being grounded at an overseas airport. Another topic he brought up, was the fact that THEY ARE DOING PICK-UP SHOOTS IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS.” So it’s all happening soon.
Day: March 24, 2003
Some little snippets of news about Sean Astin sent thanks to Naomi. [More]
Sean Astin appeared on Joan and Melissa Rivers’ miniature red carpet to send a message out to our troops in Iraq, via television. In short, he said that since the beginning of the war he got down on bended knee to pray for them, and that he’s still praying for them and for a victory, and that he hopes for their safe return.
Also, Joan and Melissa asked him if it was a disappointment to them (the LotR cast and crew) that Peter Jackson wasn’t nominated. Sean replied by explaining that they had pretty much prepared themselves for disappointment with these films (implying that they are getting less credit than due). Overall, Sean was very serious and genuine, and kept a solemn air about him.