Yarrow writes: FOTR is included in a new list of top 100 movies for children. The list is published as a book, The New York Times Essential Library: Children’s Movies (Henry Holt and Company) by film critic Peter Nichols. In this Toronto Star article, Nichols says: “I was aiming for films that didn’t go too far over the line, but that would require in many cases some real thought on the part of kids,” he says. [More]
Month: January 2004
The Chicago Film Critics have chosen “Lord Of The Rings – Return Of The King” as the Best Picture of 2003. Awards were also bestowed upon Peter Jackson for Best Director and Howard Shore for Best Score. [More]
NEW YORK – Andy Serkis crouches on the hotel room couch, his deep blue eyes narrowing as he hisses his famous line from “The Lord of The Rings” trilogy … “My preciousss.” [More]
Sideshow/Weta collectibles has just put all of their Return of the King products up for pre-sale on their website. The series includes: ‘A Meeting of Old Friends’ Wall Plaque, Golden Hall Environment, Eowyn as Dernhelm Statue, Morgul Lord Statue, Haradhrim Soldier Statue, Brand New Balrog Statue, Gandalf on Shadowfax Statue, Sauron Statue, Helm’s Deep Environment. We have also posted a few images of these products in our scrapbook for your viewing pleasure. [ROTK Line-up] [Scrapbook Images]
After initial doubts that The Lord of The Rings could ever be successfully brought to the big screen, a United States Tolkien expert says the film is a “magnificent” achievement. “I was doubtful at the start that it could be pulled off but the more I learned about it the more optimistic I became,” Michael Stanton, who lectured on Rings author J R R Tolkien for more than 25 years at Vermont University, said. [More]
It’s over. To those who have found hobbits to be dangerously habit-forming and now are in denial, we regret to remind you that there aren’t any more Lord of the Rings movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy. For the first time in three years, December will be a Frodo-free zone. [More]