Chris sends along this scan from the latest issue of The Costco Connection, it features an article on Gollum and Andy Serkis. [More]
Month: September 2003
Never got around to reading that hot best seller? Two hours at the movies, and you’re off the hook. At least 20 movies based on books head into movie theaters this fall and winter, starting today. Novels and non-fiction are irresistible to filmmakers for respectable-enough reasons. In fact, respectability is a big reason in itself. There’s no quicker way to acquire prestige than adapting a well- reviewed book. Why you’ll see more movies by the book this fall. [More]

HBJ sends along this picture of the ‘Creating Gollum’ DVD and box! Take a look at this! [More]
Ringer Spy Cadiliniel of Gondor sends in these great scans of a few pages from SFX Magazine’s October issue. The magazine interviews Tolkien scholar and author Jane Johnson, who was present on set during the making of the films. Inside are details on the “original Witch King,” a “moving moment” between Eowyn and Eomer, the nose-wrinkling revolting-ness of Shelob and much more! VERY SPOILERISH! [More] [SFX Website]
You probably remember this 7-Up can with Aragorn plastered all over the side. Apparently 7-Up and Liquidloot.com are running a huge LoTR competition offering both collectibles and a trip to NZ as prizes. Ringer Spy jedi guenhwyvar sent in this scan from Entrtainment Weekly with a few details. [More]
Ringer Mark writes that the Two Towers will be showing today (Saturday) and Sunday at the Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Draft, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia (outside of Washington D.C.) The show time is 1:20pm.