Aredhel writes: “Access Hollywood” featured the “Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition” DVD in their top 25 must-have DVD’s ever (May 25,2003). They rated it #4 in the countdown (#1 being the best) and mentioned, of course, the numerous extended and added scenes and the “whopping seventeen” featurettes.
Month: May 2003
Cartoonist John Cook dropped us a line saying that the caption contest they were running on their website, Sev.com.au, has come to an end. The winning punchline can now be found there, and if you’ve got some spare time be sure to browse through the other entries: most of them are hilarious. [More]
Havens Staffer Beechbone pointed this to our attention. GameSpy.com is currently running a poll to see which game everyone is looking forward to the most, Middle-earth Online, or The Matrix Online. CLEARLY we all know what game is going to be better, BUT those GameSpy readers need to be re-educated, so head on over there and place your vote! [More] [Gaming Havens]
A thing of beauty is a joy forever…..Ringaholic sent this link to what must be the ultimate LOTR collectible. [More] Here’s a chance for the guys to get even with the girls who’ve been blowing the household budget on Arwen Evenstar pendants and Nenya rings in white gold and platinum.
According to website Music from the Movies, Howard Shore will continue to work for director Peter Jackson after completion of LoTR. Music from the Movies reports Howard as saying: “Peter has asked me to work with him on ‘King Kong’ and I am looking forward to our further collaboration”. Thanks to Ringer Spy Arwenelf for the tip.
Last night I was lucky enough to attend a banquet given for about 180 Japanese LOTR fans who were here to tour the LOTR locations with Red Carpet They were treated to a terrific queston and answer session with actors John Leigh [Hama] and Stephen Ure [Grishnakh] Then, to their lasting delight and amazement, the guest of honour Craig Parker [Haldir] came in and entertained them for an hour. It was a fantastic evening. [More]