ABBEY FILMS CELEBRATES DECEMBER 17 RELEASE OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING WITH EXCLUSIVE SCREENING SERIES

Leading up to the December 17 Irish release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the final film in Peter Jackson’s epic dramatic trilogy, Abbey Films will release one 35mm print of the Special Extended Editions of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers in the Ster Century, Liffey Valley.

From December 5 – 11, the Special Extended Edition of The Fellowship of the Ring will be released, with this being replaced on December 12 – 15, with Special Extended Edition print of The Two Towers. Then, on Tuesday, December 16, there will be a one-time-only marathon of both Extended Edition prints. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will open on Wednesday, December 17th.

New Line Cinema presents the epic drama The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, co-written, directed and produced by Peter Jackson. The third film in the highly acclaimed trilogy, is produced by Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh and Jackson. The screenplay is by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Jackson based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Returning cast-members include (in alphabetical order) Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, and Elijah Wood.

The film is co-produced by Rick Porras and Jamie Selkirk. Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne are the executive producers, along with Mark Ordesky. Produced by Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is based on the Book by J. R. R. Tolkien. The screenplay is by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.

From IMDB: Movie star Elijah Wood is planning to branch out into music in a big way – by setting up his own record label. The Lord Of The Rings star has recently moved from Los Angeles to New York, and the music scene in the big apple has inspired him to do something for emerging bands. [More]

From IMDB: Movie star Elijah Wood is planning to branch out into music in a big way – by setting up his own record label. The Lord Of The Rings star has recently moved from Los Angeles to New York, and the music scene in the big apple has inspired him to do something for emerging bands. And now he’s planning to sink his movie money into a new label. He says, “I want to start a record label, and find bands and release records. I’ve thought seriously about that. I’ve been lucky enough to meet a lot of people that I respect, in the music industry, that I feel will be a good guide for me to get started. I’ve got a good base. I don’t know when I’ll start it, but it is something that I will start, at some point.” And one artist he’d love to have on his roster is his Lord of The Rings castmate Viggo Mortensen. He adds, “I actually just recorded on a record of his – Dom Monaghan, Billy Boyd and I went into the studio and played music on Viggo’s new album. It’s amazing.”

Meet Royal Selangor Sculptor Greame Anthony at Rob McIntosh Pointe-Claire. Renown Tolkien sculptor Dr. Greame Anthony will be at the Rob McIntosh store in Pointe-Claire (2335 Transcanadienne) on Sunday, November 9th 2003. Dr. Anthony will be there for a special signing of his limited edition work. Including Lord of the Rings goblets, shot glasses and tankards. [More]

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Rosalind Miles writes: The landmark St Giles pub – popularly known as “The Bird and Baby” – was the favourite watering hole of writers CS Lewis and JRR Tolkein, and has belonged to University College since the 16th century. The college is selling The Eagle and Child, two adjoining shops and flats, as fully let investments, earning £90,950 per year. The pub and the shops will continue to trade as normal. [More]