Vincent writes: Well I just saw the premiere THE LORD OF THE RING musical in Toronto. I must say it was quite the project to undertake given the amount of material and story depth. Overall I must say I was quite impressed with the way that it was portrayed. Most of the actors did an admirable job especially those of the Hobbits. However gandalf, being an immensely important character did not posses enough presence needed to pull the whole thing together. The voice was just to soft and weak, and delivery of lines were rushed and unemotional. It is in my opinion that this was the weakest part of the production.
There were a few technical glitches that I am sure they will overcome with time. the stage itself was a round turntable like with many moving pieces which allowed to raise different parts to various levels creating a dynamically changing terrain and allowed quick set changes. the music was incredible and memorable and sure to become a classic indeed.
I highly recommend any and every tolkien fan to watch this production….it was unlike reading or watching middle earth it was like being there!!!
KING KONG star Andy Serkis has defended his decision to play Moors Murderer Ian Brady in a controversial new film – saying it will give the audience the chance to learn from the child killer’s crimes. The 41-year-old starts filming the Channel 4 movie next week and will appear alongside Samantha Morton as Myra Hindley with Jim Broadbent playing Lord Longford, the man who campaigned for her release. Speaking for the first time about being cast as Brady – who murdered five children in the 1960s with his twisted lover – the 40-year-old told Sun Online: “People attach a really special thing to the Moors Murders and I guess that is because children are involved and that is seen as the last taboo.” [
Scott Tenorman writes: Actor Sean Bean’s big break came when he played Mellors in the 1993 TV adaptation of Lady Chatterley. He played Boromir in The Lord Of The Rings and Odysseus in Troy, in addition to a wide range of stage roles. The three-times divorced star, 46, and long-time Sheffield United football club supporter stars in North Country, which is released today. [