PippinSkywalker reports: Lamp Post Productions Ltd. the newly named production company for the Narnia films, is currently casting extras in Auckland, Wellington, and elsewhere. They are looking for short and very tall extras.
Month: April 2004
Ringer Spy Peter was one of the lucky few to have front row seats to the Howard Shore concert in Belgium earlier this week. Take a look at the photos he sent in! I added them to the group of images from yesterday’s post. [More]
Laura writes: Earlier tonight in Australia, the Logie Awards were presented. They are the awards for Australian television, with both public and industry voted awards. [More]
Laura writes: Earlier tonight in Australia, the Logie Awards were presented. They are the awards for Australian television, with both public and industry voted awards.
David Wenham was nominated in the Most Outstanding Actor category, a industry/peer voted award for his performance in the mini-series After The Deluge. Fellow nominees included Ray Barrett (After The Deluge), Tim Draxl (The Shark Net), William McInnes (The Shark Net).
Unfortunately David Wenham lost, with the award going to his co-star Ray Barrett.
After The Deluge was an outstanding mini-series. It tells the story of an old man (Ray Barrett) who is suffering the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. He is living in both the present but with delusions and visions of the WWII. His 3 sons are dealing with their father’s illness as well as their own personal troubles. The oldest, played by Hugo Weaving, is a musical has-been who now produces music, but running off the rails. David Wenham is dealing with the breakdown of his marriage, which he doesn’t want to happen, as well as raising his 2 kids. Samuel Johnson and his wife have been trying for children without success, and their relationship is on the brink of collapse.
That’s just a basic wrap-up of the beginning, as the story unfolds, it all these events begin to tangle together, bringing the sons back together with their father.
I also saw the first ad for the Orlando Bloom movie Troy during an ad break in the broadcast. It opens in Australia on May 13th.
Daffodil Baggins writes: Sean Astin will be speaking at the annual Starland convention here in Denver, Colorado today! This is an annual convention covering both Fantasy and Science Fiction genres, and is attended by thousands of people. [starland.com]
Angele writes: The Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH will be playing RotK in the Finnegan Fieldhouse tonight. Admission is free for all. Bring blankets, pillows, and/or lawnchairs. Popcorn and sodas are free too (while supplies last).