LadyOfRohan writes: The guests on the Charlie Rose show episode that aired last night (July 2nd) on my local PBS station were three film critics. Charlie Rose asked them to name their favorite movie. The answers were 2001:A Space Odyssey, L.A. Confidential and “Lord of the Rings, Parts 1 and 2”. All four of them then had high praise for Peter Jackson.
Month: July 2003
Moz writes: Ian McKellen (Gandalf) was interviewed on Home Truths, TV3 last night by John Campbell. Apparently he has now finished his reshoots for ROTK and has headed off back to the UK. There is supposedly a transcript of the Home Truths interview somewhere on TV3’s website but I can’t find it. (RealPlayer needed) [More]
From IMDB: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday converted its marketing “guidelines” under which filmmakers can campaign for Oscars to “regulations” and warned that any member “who has authorized, approved or executed a campaign activity that is determined by the Board of Governors to have undermined the letter or spirit of these regulations will be subject to suspension of membership or expulsion from the Academy.” It also warned that if there were serious violations of the rules, a film could lose its eligibility for Awards consideration. In a statement, Academy President Frank Pierson said, “There will now be personal consequences to improper campaigning.” In an interview with today’s (Thursday) Los Angeles Times, Pierson added that stripping a film of its eligibility is “a weapon we’ve never used, but we are definitely putting it out there.”
What could this possibly mean as far as ‘For Oscar, Please’ ROTK ads? Who knows.
Lisse sends along word on just when you can purchase tickets for the HUGE LOTR exhibit planned for this fall in London, and how much it’ll cost you. Take a look! [More]
Lisse writes: I e-mailed the Science Museum in London about the LOTR exhibit, and was told that tickets go on sale on Tuesday (July 8th, 2003) at 9am (London time). I am told that the exhibit will have over 700 props (costumes, weapons, jewellery, etc.), and 15 stations showing roughly 40 documentaries on making the films. It’s a timed ticket event, and will include props, special effects and advanced cinema techniques. The show runs from September 16 to January 11. Ticket prices (in pounds sterling) are as follows:
The booking line number is 0870 870 4868 (country code: 44)
Saturday – Sunday: Adults 11.95, Children/Concessions: 8.95
Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Andrea sends along a FULL translation to the Ciak ROTK article which ran recently in Italy. It gives a few interesting details including when the re-shoots are scheduled to finish. Who has completed their work (for the last time sadly) and who is yet to come back to New Zealand. It also gives some information on the European premiere dates for ROTK, and some plot details, take a look! !!SPOILERS!! [More]