I just happened to be watching ‘Law & Order’ on TNT (yes, I’m a L&0 addict) and overheard an interesting commercial. The premise of the ad was a young boy under his blanket reading late into the night about ‘Wizards and Hobbits,’ while using a flash-light powered by Duracell batteries. What can be next, a Gollum animatronic that keeps going…and going…and going…..(oh no wait, thats Energizer..nevermind!)
Month: April 2003
GaladrielFinwe writes: I’m from the music group, Vis Sit Tecum Musicorm, that played at the beginning of the Two Towers – One Party! I know it’s been three weeks now since the party but we’ve all been very busy… so here is a belated report of the party, as well as some of our pictures (more will be posted soon). [More]
Tolkien artist John Howe has some new entries in his journal, including news of his latest booksigning, and word that a small selection of a dozen pieces of Lord of the Rings film artwork will be on show at the Geneva Book Fair at the end of this month – a European premiere for these pieces. [More] Thanks to WeeTanya for the link.
MTV has just released their nominations for the 2003 Movie Awards. I think the Powers-That-Be at MTV are overlooking Andy Serkis much like the Academy Awards, they’re nominating ‘Gollum’ for best team and best virtual performance instead of ANDY SERKIS…what do we have to do to get Andy some respect?!?!!!!
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “Spider-Man” lead the crop of nominees for the 2003 MTV Movie Awards with five nods apiece. The 12th annual awards ceremony will be taped May 31 at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium for broadcast June 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, according to a network spokesperson.
Best Male Performance (Viggo Mortensen)
Best On-Screen Team (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Gollum)
Best Action Sequence (The Battle for Helms Deep)
Best Virtual Performance (Gollum)
Here’s an article on KillerMovies.com about the interview McKellen did on BBC’s ‘Parkinson’ show, including pictures of the Elven ‘9’ tattoo on his arm. [More] Thanks to Vill for the link.
Amy sends along word that our favorite baddie Lawrence Makoare mentioned a few interesting tid-bits in regards to ROTK..and PJ one day making The Hobbit(?!). Take a look! !!Spoilers!! [More]