From comingsoon.net (via Entertainment Weekly): Entertainment Weekly talked to Spider-Man 3 director Sam Raimi, star Kirsten Dunst, and Sony’s President of Production Matt Tolmach about a possible fourth installment and what would happen if Raimi took on The Hobbit.
On the eve of what is expected to be the biggest Spider-Man yet, Entertainment Weekly learns that director Sam Raimi is seriously considering directing The Hobbit—a choice that could potentially leave Spidey 4 without a director and, says Kirsten Dunst, a leading lady.
Raimi’s name has been floated in connection with The Hobbit ever since a very public dustup between Peter Jackson and New Line chairman Bob Shaye left the Lord of the Rings prequel without a director. Raimi went on the record for the first time about his potential involvement in the project during an exclusive interview with EW’s Steve Daly for the magazine’s Summer Preview issue, on stands Friday: “Peter Jackson might be the best filmmaker on the planet right now. But, um, I don’t know what’s going to happen next for me right now. First and foremost, those are Peter Jackson and Bob Shaye’s films. If Peter didn’t want to do it, and Bob wanted me to do it—and they were both ok with me picking up the reigns—that would be great. I love the book. It’s maybe a more kid-friendly story than the others.”
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Take an early look on our ‘DVD Tuesday’ feature…every Monday! Check out some TV on DVD goodies like ‘Happy Days – S2’, ‘Highlander – Ultimate Collection (Best of the Best)’ & ‘Larry Sanders Show – S1’. There are a few compilations out tomorrow including; ‘Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show’ & ‘Larry King Live – The Greatest Interviews’. The big releases of the week are ‘The Last King of Scotland’, ‘Notes on a Scandal’ & ‘Smokin’ Aces’. Personally I’m interested in ‘Smokin’ Aces’ & ‘History Boys’! Check out the whole list here! [More]
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Erniel writes: For Toronto’s “Globe and Mail” Subscribers there’s a chance to win a trip for two to New Zealand, plus the first 100 entrants get a copy of “The Children of Hurin”. For the rest of there’s a chance at some Signed Editions, or a Tolkien Library for signing up for a newsletter.
From the website: A once-in-a-lifetime publishing opportunity. brings you a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience! The 30-year wait for The Children of Húrin is over, and we’re celebrating! We’re sending two lucky people to New Zealand, where they’ll experience the magical world of Middle-earth, the setting of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings as immortalized in Peter Jackson’s majestic films. Runner-up prizes include five complete J.R.R. Tolkien libraries and three copies of a limited-edition of The Children of Húrin. It’s a world-wide publishing phenomenon; enter now and don’t miss YOUR chance to win. [More]
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Sammy LOTR writes: Just to let you know that Alan Lee book signing in Piccadilly in London on the 17th of April will also have Bernard Hill attending from noon reading a chapter from “The Children of Hurin.” There will be a lot of press for the launch of the book and (it) will be very busy and you will never know who else will be there. We can’t verify this information but that is the word on the street! These are exciting times!
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Rosie sends along word that Andy Serkis has been nominated for a BAFTA Award for his portrayal of Ian Brady in ‘Longford’. Congrats Andy! [More]
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A movie charting the highs and lows of a world-beating Scottish cyclist has landed a distribution deal in America, thanks to its appearance at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The Flying Scotsman was chosen as the opening film of last year’s festival, despite having been riddled with problems since its financing fell through in 2003. The exposure may yet pay dividends for the unpaid cast and crew, who at one point threatened to disrupt the gala screening of the film with a protest. [More]
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