Via our Finnish friends at Kontu: The release date of The Return of the King soundtrack has changed from the date announced earlier (11/24/2003). At the moment, the soundtrack will be officially released December 1. In reality, this means the CD will be in stores around Helsinki on December 2 and elsewhere in Finland the day after. Source: Warner Music Finland, Tuula Hangasluoma.
Month: November 2003
frodo’s girl writes: Thought I’d send along a few more shots of NZ posts fabulous advertising campaign. That Gandalf stamp is massive and very impressive, I looked around the area to see if there was anything along the lines of the arrow by the Legolas stamp, but found nothing. The one down near Te papa looks like a letter being mailed to Mordor with the ring enclosed. Just for fun I’ve included a shot from starbucks – they have a mighty good artist with a penchant for fantasy spoofs. [More]
Ringer Spy Silmarien writes: The latest edition of ‘Hutt News’ features this article about Viggo Mortensen’s photo exhibit in New Zealand. [More] UPDATE: The poetry reading is sold out, according to one source.
Hobbit fans may want to check out MTV’s ‘Total Request Live’ this Wednesday, November 19. Middle-earth hits TRL, with hobbits Sean Astin, Elijah Wood and Billy Boyd here to prepare for their final ‘Lord of the Rings’ battle. [MTV.com]
Folks interested in Billy Boyd’s indie film ‘Sniper 470’ can now watch the entire thing online. Clocking in at over 20 minutes, the download can take a while on some computers. [More]
Roheryn writes: The November 14th, 2003 issue of Entertainment Weekly had several LOTR-related items. “On the Set” has comments from designers Dan and Chris Hennah, as well as a three-page “Oscar Watch” report, with speculation including a number of LOTR alumni. Finally, there is a brief listing in their “Calendar” section, which lists all the premiere dates for holiday films. The LOTR mention includes a photo of Gandalf in action, and a brief comment from Viggo Mortensen about (Highlight to read)The Paths of the Dead. [More]