A host of big name stars have been lined up for the first ‘London Film and Comic Con’ in March. Among those in the lineup are Lord of the Rings actors Andy Serkis, Thomas Robins, John Rhys Davies and Sala Baker, Star Trek stars Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and Cirroc Lofton. [More]
Month: January 2004
Perhaps the most amazing character in the blockbuster trilogy “Lord of the Rings” is the computer animated Gollum. State of the art graphics are combined seamlessly with the enormous acting skills of Andy Serkis to create a ghoulish character of flesh and blood. Andy Serkis joins us to talk about the challenge of bringing a completely imagined character to life. [More]
Actor Sean Astin expected to greet the news of a possible best-supporting-actor nomination for the latest “Lord of the Rings” film like the old pro he is — with a nonchalant shrug. [More]
The folks from Houghton Mifflin write: We will be sending Andy Serkis on a U.S. tour this week to promote his new book, GOLLUM, available in bookstores now!
Tonight Andy will be at the University of Washington (Kane Hall, Room 110) in Seattle, WA 98105. Sponsored by the University Bookstore 206-633-6443
The FilmMaven writes: The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre will be running the Trilogy on Fri. 2/6-Sun 2/8. FOTR featuring a Q&A with Peter Jackson. TTT with an introduction by Elijah Wood and Sean Astin. ROTK with Peter Jackson, Robert Shaye, Mark Ordesky & Fran Walsh, I believe they are introducing it. Tickets are $10, $7 members. General Trilogy passes are $25. The Cinematheque sells out fast so get your info at egyptiantheatre.com
BERLIN (Hollywood Reporter) – German director Tom Tykwer (news) (“Run Lola Run”) is sniffing around “Perfume — The Story of a Murderer,” a thriller based on the best seller by Patrick Sueskind. [More]