Speaking of The Hobbit, today is Ian Holm’s birthday! Sir Ian Holm was born on September 12th, 1931 in Essex, England. That makes him 75 years old today! Happy Birthday Ian!
Month: September 2006
Orlando Bloom is slated to be a guest on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on ABC tonight (Setpember 12th). Orlando is there to promote his latest film ‘Haven’. Be sure to catch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on ABC late night tonight!
Arwen writes: We are pleased to announce that TORn will hold their annual Los Angeles Baggins Birthday Picnic on Sunday September 24th, from noon to 6pm! Click here for more info! [More]
Ringer Spy Taniwha writes: Hey there, Xoanon – just been looking at the Waterhorse story & photos (located here), and I can pretty conclusively say that what you’re seeing in this photo is the back of Gollum’s head from the Embassy Theatre – hence the hand next to it, as well. Just look at the wispy bits of hair, and the scar on top. It’s this image on this website from the back.
Souder writes: Movie-poster-art by John Alvin, inspired by LOTR, will be on display Sept. 15 & 16 at Artinsights gallery in Reston, VA (Washington, DC area). From the website: ‘We’re very excited to welcome John Alvin to ArtInsights, and this is the only appearance through the end of this year. We will have some wonderful new creations representing Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, and many others, as well as his newly released limited editions from Pirates of the Caribbean, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and the art for which he just gained the worldwide exclusive from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. We will actually have a hand embellished set for sale at the event.’ [More]
Peter Jackson’s spokespeople continue to deny that Wingnut Films has been approached by MGM or anyone else to make The Hobbit, however the interest is there, according to a report from Wellington’s Dominion Post newspaper, which is keeping a close eye on proceedings. [More]