Ethan Gilsdorf writes: Once upon a time, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was considered a work of literary genius. But now, thanks to movie and merchandising spinoffs, the author’s reputation is foundering in a sea of commercialism. Which book was cited “greatest of the century” in several British polls? Which first two films of a trilogy grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide? What author sold at least 100 million books — 11 million in the United States alone last year — and also wrote what has been called “the world’s most popular work of fiction”? [More]
Day: November 15, 2003
Have you been wondering just who this Christopher Lee person is? Check out this excellent overview of his life and career over on BBC Online. Be warned – there are major RoTK spoilers in the article. Thanks to Ringer Jo for the link. [More] !!!Major Spoilers!!!
We knew this already when we read the Caltanet interview with WETA guru Gino Acevedo earlier this week, but stuff.co.nz has a tiny bit more information about WETA’s work on Narnia – and other projects in the pipeline. Thanks to Ringer Spy NZBoy for the link. [More]
Ringer Martin writes: The Two Towers EE Gift Set (the one with Gollum) is already on sale in Mexico at least in one store (Mixup Zona Rosa). It is very expensive though, at 1135 pesos (about $95 US). The normal EE won’t be available until Wednesday.
Ringer Andy adds that he was able to buy the Two Towers EE on Friday the 14th – even though it’s not released until Tuesday. A shop known as Forgotten World – a sci-fi/gaming/comic/collectors store – had it on display and available for sale.
Ringer Spy Avalon Mists sent in these three screencaps that may just answer a question that has been puzzling our brains for the last few months. [More] !!!Spoilers!!!