Laura writes: I just thought the Lord of the Rings fans might be interested to know that the Flint Youth Theatre in Flint, MI will be performing The Hobbit from July 21-Aug 5. Tickets are $12 for adult and $10 for children ages 8 and up. I am sure fans will not be disappointed. [www.flintyouththeatre.com]
Month: May 2006
Nicole writes: I work at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. David Wenham was awarded an honourary doctorate on Thursday at our Graduation Ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall. I saw him receive his award. His speech was enthralling. What a guy! [More]
Orlando Bloom is planning to reward himself for undertaking extensive promotional work for the Pirates Of The Caribbean sequel this summer – by hiking up Mount Everest. The travel-hungry Brit has always dreamed of seeing how far up the world’s highest mountain he can climb. He says, “I’d love to go to the Everest Base Camp. I’m just looking forward to getting away from it.” [More]
The music from Lord of the Rings has been voted the top movie soundtrack for the fifth year running. The Oscar-winning score composed by Howard Shore was the clear favourite in the poll by Classic FM. Hans Zimmer’s epic soundtrack for Russell Crowe film Gladiator was second. In third place was the 2004 film Ladies In Lavender, which starred Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith. The score was written by Nigel Hess. [More]
It’s not quite an Oscar, but winning a Wellington Region Gold Award is still an outstanding achievement for Park Road Post. The Peter Jackson-owned post-production facility for the film industry won the award for Creative Gold at the awards two weeks ago. Marketing and brand director Gareth Ruck said: “To be seen to be within the top (of Wellington business) is very important to us”. “To be recognised at the top in a city that is recognised at the top creatively: it’s a big buzz.” “We are proud Wellingtonians and we support Wellington film-makers.” [More]
