Orithya writes: “It was announced on Thursday, that Elijah Wood will be Bacchus XXXVI at the annual Bacchus…
Continue ReadingOrithya writes: “It was announced on Thursday, that Elijah Wood will be Bacchus XXXVI at the annual Bacchus parade this Mardi Gras season. He is the youngest Bacchus in the history of the parade at 22! A special LotR float will be created for him. The parade rolls on February 22, 2004.” [More]
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Entertainment Weekly magazine has chosen the cast of ROTK as the Entertainers of the Year. Critic Lisa Schwarzbaum names ROTK the best film of the year in her top 10 list, and critic Owen Gleiberman (who didn’t particularly care for FOTR or TTT) places it 8th on his list. Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood are featured on the cover of the magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands today (in some areas).
The San Diego Film Critics today named Peter Jackson the year’s Best Director. The Return of the King also won Best Production Design. Thanks to Nick!
The Seattle Film Critics today chose Sean Astin as the year’s Best Supporting Actor, and Andrew Lesnie was recognized for Best Cinematography. The Return of the King was a runner-up for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. In addition, Christopher Lee was chosen to receive the group’s “Living Treasure” award. Thanks to Nick!
The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy rings up another victory as The Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) has named Return of the King Best Film, and Peter Jackson Best Director. [More]
From the New York Times (thanks to Ringer Arik for the link): Nine hours after the first film began, audience members were told to be back in their seats at 9:45 for a very special surprise …
“Hello everybody,” came the high quaver of Gollum, and the audience shrieked as one: Gollum is addressing us! More than that, he is introducing hobbits! From the upper left door, Dominic Monaghan emerged and bounded down the stairs, touching outstretched hands, then Sean Astin, then Elijah Wood, then the voice of Gollum, Andy Serkis, holding a microphone. “This is the highlight right here, bein’ with you people,” Mr. Astin said. Even if was not true, it was nice of him to say. This story requires (free) registration. [
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