Huge news is breaking as we head into the weekend. The MTV Movie Blog has posted a feature with Elijah Wood, Frodo, discussing his willingness to go back again for the ‘Hobbit’ films. Besides Elijah’s enthusiasm for reprising his role as Frodo, he seems to imply that the majority of the LOTR cast can expect to participate in the ‘in-between’ Hobbit film. Jump over to MTV.com now for the complete story! [Read More]
Month: January 2008
Karl Urban, Eomer, has chimed in on his thoughts about the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ films in a recent TVGuide.com interview. When asked if he can imagine a Hobbit film in any other director’s hands, Karl answers, “Well, he (Peter Jackson) did such an overwhelmingly fantastic job with that trilogy, it’s hard to conceive of anybody laying their fingerprints on it.” [Read More]
If there are any horse-racing fans out there, check out this tidbit sent to use from Ringer Susanita: Silmaril has a chance to reach $1 million in earnings when she faces seven other fillies and mares in Saturday’s $80,000 What A Summer Stakes at Laurel Park. The 7-year-old is just $15,027 shy of becoming the 17th Maryland-bred and fifth mare in history to reach the milestone. A first or second place finish would allow the daughter of Diamond to join elite company.[Read More]
Sideshow Collectibles announced their latest addition to the Legendary Scale Bust line-up: A Ringwraith. This new bust becomes the sixth in the Legendary Scale Bust line-up and the third featuring one of the Ringwraiths. While the item is only being ‘teased’ this week, we expect it to begin pre-ordering next Thursday. Sideshow has also posted a QTVR (Interactive 360° view) of the ‘Treachery of Saruman’ Diorama. [Ringwraith Legendary Scale Bust] [Treachery of Saruman]
It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 50 years since Christopher Lee thrilled horror fans with his portrayals of the Frankenstein monster, Dracula and the Mummy in a memorable series of Hammer Films. “Yes, it has been a long time,” Lee said. “To think, I didn’t say a word in “The (Curse of) Frankenstein” film. I’ve always thought of Frankenstein’s creation as a creature rather than a monster.” Christopher Lee remains busy after 60 years of acting
Thanks to Ringer Mike for alerting us to some very creative ‘building’ that took place over the Holidays. The family that runs the Miss(ed) Manners Blog have re-created the entirety of The Battle of Pelennor Fields using candy. It really defies explanation, so check it out for yourself! They also created a Helm’s Deep with Candy Last year. [Pelennor Fields] [Helm’s Deep]