New York was brought to life for one final time with a king-sized carnival to celebrate the end…
Continue ReadingNew York was brought to life for one final time with a king-sized carnival to celebrate the end of King Kong filming.
Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson hosted more than 1000 people at the film’s elaborate 1930s New York set at Seaview, Lower Hutt, on Saturday. Every person who had a hand in the movie – from Hollywood stars to construction staff – was invited to the carnival-themed family event and no expense was spared. [More]
One man to lead them all and his name is Matthew Warchus. At Wednesday’s news conference held to announce that Mirvish Productions were bringing the world premiere of the musical version of The Lord Of The Rings to Toronto, producer Kevin Wallace introduced Warchus as the man whose unifying vision would bring the $27-million project to life. As the slight, unprepossessing 38-year-old walked onto the stage, it’s a safe bet most of the crowd had no idea who he was. [More]
Today is Lawrence Makoare’s birthday! Lawrence was born on March 20th, 1968 Bastion Point, Auckland, New Zealand. That makes him 37 today! Happy Birthday Lawrence!
Adele writes: The famous Abbey Road Studios in London are hosting a film festival from March 19th to April 3rd, to mark 25 years in the film score business and will be showing The Two Towers in Studio 1 as part of the celebrations. [More]
Fantasy artist Alan Lee, who won an Oscar for his work on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will be a special guest at Interaction, the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention, which takes place in Glasgow this August. Mr Lee, who appears in cooperation with the Tolkien 2005 conference, will attend the convention on Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August. [More]
Alan Lee to be special Guest at Interaction – Oscar®-winning artist worked as conceptual artist on Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.
Fantasy artist Alan Lee, who won an Oscar for his work on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will be a special guest at Interaction, the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention, which takes place in Glasgow this August. Mr Lee, who appears in cooperation with the Tolkien 2005 conference, will attend the convention on Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August.
“Alan Lee’s artwork has been associated with J.R.R. Tolkien for two decades, from his inspired illustrations for the centenary edition of the books to his acclaimed work on the movie trilogy,” remarked Interaction Co-Chair Colin Harris. “It is entirely appropriate therefore that we should invite him to be a special guest at Interaction in the same year that we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the final volume of the trilogy. I would especially like to thank Harper Collins for their help in arranging Alan Lee’s participation.”
A native of London, Alan Lee studied at the Ealing School of Art. After graduation he became a freelance illustrator doing mostly book covers. He came to greater public attention in 1978, however, when in collaboration with Brian Froud, he published Faeries. To celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien’s birth, Harper Collins commissioned Lee to produce 50 paintings to illustrate a special hardcover edition of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, thus beginning his association with the author. He subsequently illustrated Tolkien’s Ring by David Day and the 1997 edition of The Hobbit. His next book, The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook, is due out from Harper Collins in September 2005.
Lee spent over six years working with Peter Jackson on the three Lord of the Rings movies, creating the distinctive look of Middle Earth. The three movies won the Hugo Award, Science Fiction’s highest honours, in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004 he received an Oscar for his work as part of the art direction team on The Return of the King. He has also worked with Terry Jones on Erik the Viking and with Ridley Scott on Legend.
Interaction is the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention and takes place in the Scottish Exhibition and Convention Centre from 4 to 8 August 2005. [More]
