Director Peter Jackson turns his hands to magazine editing later this week, when he takes the helm at the UK’s Total Film magazine for a special collectors’ issue. In a world exclusive by the UK film magazine, Jackson helps Total Film commemorate the eagerly-awaited launch of his newest movie, King Kong. Setting the editorial agenda for Total Film’s Christmas Issue, the director suggested feature ideas and wrote across all sections of the magazine. From his special editor’s welcome onwards, Jackson enjoyed putting his thumbprint on the movie magazine that was the first anywhere to feature on-set photography from his follow-up to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. [More]
Month: November 2005
Visit Playbill.com and be the first to see part one of the specially created documentary of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, which will have its World Stage Premiere at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre when performances begin on February 2, 2006. [More]
Visit Playbill.com and be the first to see part one of the specially created documentary of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, which will have its World Stage Premiere at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre when performances begin on February 2, 2006.
Playbill readers get a free sneak-peek at exclusive video footage highlighting how the most massive theatrical production ever mounted was developed for the stage. As a truly international collaboration, THE LORD OF THE RINGS documentary features footage filmed in London, England, Helsinki, Finland and Chennai, India. The documentary tracks the three years that were spent in research and development of the production including interviews and comments from director Matthew Warchus and designer Rob Howell.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS is the biggest, most ambitious theatrical production ever staged by an international creative team led by critically acclaimed director Matthew Warchus, award-winning designer Rob Howell and celebrated choreographer Peter Darling, who have combined all three books into one unmissable theatrical event. With a thrilling score and spectacular design, THE LORD OF THE RINGS features an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians.
Revisit Playbill.com on Saturday, December 3 for the final exclusive documentary segment featuring an impressive behind-the-scenes look at what is sure to be a landmark production.
A Kevin Wallace Limited Production, THE LORD OF THE RINGS has book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus, and a score by India’s most popular composer A.R. Rahman and the renowned Finnish group Värttinä, collaborating with Christopher Nightingale.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS is presented by Kevin Wallace and Saul Zaentz in association with David & Ed Mirvish and Michael Cohl.
A Kevin Wallace Limited Production. Based on the Lord of the Rings trilogy of books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Written and produced under license from The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises (SZC). THE LORD OF THE RINGS and the names of the characters, events, items & places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SZC and are used under license. All rights reserved. © Kevin Wallace Limited 2005
For more information on THE LORD OF THE RINGS, visit the official website at www.lotr.com
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that Australian fans think he is Lord of the Rings hero Elijah Wood. Daniel, who plays Harry Potter, said: “So often people shout out, ‘Hey Frodo!’ as they think I’m Elijah – who frankly is a very good-looking guy so I take it as a compliment. [More]
See the groundbreaking new “Lord of the Rings” documentary in glorious DLP projection for the first time! Hot on the heels of Sony’s worldwide DVD release of RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS, comes a new invitation for a FREE public screening courtesy of the generous folks at the UCLA Film School in Westwood, CA, next Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m., PST. Open to the public. [More]
Ray Dillon writes: I’m one of the sketch card artists for the Lord of the Rings: Evolution series from TOPPS. I have some unofficial art samples here to show what you can expect. You can also find some more LOTR inspired artwork on my website. [More]