Jens writes: I started asking around here in Germany if we will get FOTR & TTT Extended Editions. So far I was able to find out that the CINESTAR and UFA cinemas have no plans of showing the EEs (they weren’t even aware of that they are shown in cinemas). As I was told, no version of any LotR movies is planned for the IMAX cinemas here either. I am still waiting for answers from the other big chains CINEMAXX and UCI. Maybe they have better news. So, all those German LotR-fans out there: start requesting EEs at your local cineplex. Maybe we can change their minds!
Day: September 11, 2003
Colin Farrell has been named “best signer” in Autograph Collector magazine’s 12th annual poll of celebrity autograph givers. The annual survey was released in conjunction with the first Autograph Collector Exposition and a celebrity memorabilia auction to be held this weekend at the Beverly Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, Calif. The top 10 Worst Signers, as listed in the October issue of Autograph Collector: Cameron Diaz, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Orlando Bloom, Shannon Elizabeth, Janet Jackson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eric Bana, Hugh Jackman and Christina Aguilera.
Wandering Mage Chichiri writes: I came across an advertisement for “Into the Ring” which is a brand new 2-man play about two brothers attempting to make a documentary film on our beloved author J.R.R. Tolkein. It’ll be performed in McNair Studio in Fort Worth, Texas on September 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30pm, and on Sept 27 & 28 with matinee performances at 2pm, and an evening performance at 7:30pm. [More]
Speedcorn writes: There are two contestants on the upcoming edition of Survivor: Pearl Islands that have listed LOTR as either their favorite book or movie. Their names are Christa and Shawn and they are both part of the Drake tribe. [More]
I’m just reading the latest release from Cold Spring Press: This is Anne Petty’s “Tolkien in the Land of Heroes.” That realm is not just Middle-earth, “but also Tolkien’s vast and rich imagination. From it flowers the consideration of the human spirit…his deep humanity, his earnest concern for the fate and his hope for redemption in a world dominated by dark shadows.” The book is a wonderful exploration of Tolkien’s thoughts on myth, power, loss and longing, heroes and hope. [More]