Eowyn writes: The latest Halloween edition of The Simpson’s comic book (Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror) contains a LOTR comic parody entitled Ring Around The Simpsons inside. I saw it and I just couldn’t resist picking up a copy. The price is $4.99 US and $6.99 CAN and I imagine can be purchased anywhere comics are sold.
Month: October 2003
Rebecca Murray writes: New Zealander Sala Baker is an imposing man in person, but unlike the terrifying bad guy he plays in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Baker is friendly and easy-going. I caught up with Sala Baker at the premiere of another New Line Cinema movie, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and got to toss out a few questions about what fans can expect from the final film of the trilogy. [More]
Monica writes: Orlando Bloom (Legolas) will be on Entertainment Tonight. From the TE Website: Exclusive coverage of the ‘Hollywood Film Festival’ includes interviews with the honorees of 2003, such as Goldie Hawn, Ron Howard, Anthony Hopkins, Scarlett Johansson (‘Lost in Translation’) and Orlando Bloom (‘Lord of the Rings’). ET plays at various times in the US and Canada, check your local listings.
Doorwarden of Theoden writes: The University of Chicago is offering a class in the languages of Middle Earth, with no prerequisite or knowledge of Tolkien required. I, unfortunately, could not take it because it meets at the same time as another class, but I certainly was tempted. [uchicago.edu]
Yesterday we brought you Parts 1 and 2 of our in-depth look at the happenings surround Trilogy Tuesday. We discussed the simple facts and showcased two horror stories from Boston, MA and Orange, CA. Today we bring you Parts 3 and 4; reactions from both New Line Cinema and the fans. [More]
Billy Boyd at London Expo 2003
Rosamunde Brownlocks & Gollumsess send along these great images from London Expo 2003. Take a look! [More]