Laura Miller writes: All but the most ardent Middle Earth lovers among us were feeling a bit burnt out by the time “The Return of the King” swept the Oscars earlier this year. One of the chief symptoms of Tolkien mania is the feeling that you just can’t get enough of the stuff, but in reality that’s rarely the case. The parade of awards felt predictable, every aspect of the professor’s creation seemed thoroughly explored and it was time for a rest. [More]
Month: December 2004
Matt, Global Moderator at RCTMart.com writes: Most of you have probably heard of Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, but if not, it is a Interactive game similar to Sims: Theme Park, and you can create your own rides, theme park, etc. It is a wonderful game. The Lord of the Rings Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 Project is a on going project that has been in the makings since May of 2004. [More]
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Sean Bean will join Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson in the cast of “The Island” for director Michael Bay. The DreamWorks project centers on a harvested being who becomes self-aware and tries to escape the utopia where he lives. Bean, who played Boromir in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will take on the part of Merick, the chief antagonist. [More]
Scott Collura, Managing Editor of Now Playing Magazine writes: We’ve just uploaded our third and final part of the interview, which I’m offering as an exclusive scoop to TheOneRing.net – consider it a big “thank you” for all the great coverage you’ve given us recently. This story is not currently publicly available on our site, so only TheOneRing.net readers will be able to access it at a “hidden” link. [More]
Adele sends along this link with Billy Boyd commenting on his new film ‘On A Clear Day’. “…The inaugural ceremony was attended by over 800 guests. Among the biggest names were ‘LOTR’ stars Orlando Bloom and Billy Boyd. Boyd later told reporters, ”I think film is something we all understand. It’s international. The way the world is just now, the more ways we can build bridges and understand different races and how we all live our lives. What better way to do this than film,” he added…” [More]
ProLiteracy Worldwide is auctioning off a pair of Wizards Circle tickets to the One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, CA Jan 14-16. These tickets include a two nights stay at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, though your transportation there is not covered. [More] [The Auction]