Three years ago, Oscar-winning partners Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger were keeping vigil beside their son in Wellington’s neo-natal unit. Now they are patrons of the Neonatal Trust, which raises money for equipment and helps other children and parents in the same situation. The vigil was a life-changing experience for the Weta Workshop co-owners, and one they describe as extremely “humbling”. [More]
Month: May 2005
An advertisement promoting organ donation that was rejected by the Ministry of Health has been given a lifeline by film-maker Peter Jackson. The Oscar-winning Jackson has included the ad, which encourages people to be organ donors, as an extra feature on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King special edition DVD. It was made three years ago by film-maker and cancer victim Cameron Duncan for GiveLife, a public campaign founded by Aucklander Andy Tookey. The ad won the Fair Go Ad Award just before Cameron died in late 2003, aged 17. [More]
The stars are beginning to align for the upcoming biography of legendary musician Bob Dylan. Variety reports Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell, Adrien Brody, Richard Gere, Julianne Moore and Charlotte Gains are all eying roles in the film, titled “I’m Not There.” The actors will officially sign on when the film’s finances are in place. [More]
Ringer Spies Charlie & Yelsel send along images from this past weekends Collectormania 7 Convention held in the UK. Take a look! [More]
Michael writes: I was in London last week and went to the Theatre Museum and there are a few costumes on display from a Hobbit play that had been touring the UK around the year 2000. There´s also a quite interesting video about the making of the costumes. You can find more information about the museum here. Admission is free. [More]
Stuart writes: Last night (April 30th) Miranda Otto won a Logie for the Most Outstanding Actress for her role as Lindy Chamberlain in Through My Eyes. Well done Miranda! [More]