The groovy folks from WETA write: Herewith the news updates from Weta HQ. Many of the Weta crew were on hand to support Weta sculptor Max Patte earlier this week, as his sculpture, Solace in the Wind, was unveiled on Wellington’s waterfront. Our photographer, Steve Unwin came along and took these stunning pix of the event.
Stairway to Eden – interview with our Led Zeplin loving sculptor
Doctor Grordbort’s book name checked by WIRED Mag
Weta’s prosthetics wizard interviewed on LOTR fan site
Behind the Scenes of the Omaka Advertising campaign
Doctor Who Miniature Helmet range revealed
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London, Feb 14 : Jet Airways, India’s premier airline, supported the launch of The Lord of the Rings Cast (Musical) album at the Theatre Royal here. The album features the 70 strong cast and orchestra, has lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus and music by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä and Christopher Nightingale. This unique partnership between the production team of The Lord of the Rings and Jet Airways means that travellers flying to India on Jet Airways flights will be able to enjoy music from the show and watch an interview with India’s most renowned composer A.R. Rahman. Jet Airways partners launch of The Lord of the Rings musical album
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(And Some Curious Thin Tetracentennial Men, as well as Some Stone Dwarfs)
John Howe writes: The other day, on a business trip (I love saying “business trip”, it makes this cockeyed profession of drawing pictures sound somehow actually respectable) to the Alsace, we took a couple of hours to wander around Colmar before heading home. Continue reading “John Howe’s Journal: ON THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF EROSION”
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Roheryn writes: John Alvin, prolific poster artist of many films including The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, has died of a heart attack at age 59. More details, plus a link to a gallery of his poster art at geeksofdoom.com.
Xoanon here, I had the opportunity to interview John about his work on LOTR and other films a few months ago, I will posting that online soon. In the meantime take a look at his LOTR works here. www.johnalvinart.com
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Roheryn sends this in: To celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, Entertainment Weekly offered a list of Pop Culture’s Best Couples: 26 True (Fictional) Lovers. Presented in no particular order, Aragorn & Arwen may be found “smack” in the middle of the list at #12. Arwen & Aragorn: One of Pop Culture’s Best Couples
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The Den of Geek has an interview with Andy Serkis in which Andy, like the majority of the other LOTR alum, express interest in ‘The Hobbit’ films:
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Den of Geek: …Would you be looking to get involved in The Hobbit?
Andy: Yeah, well if The Hobbit happens, and there’s reason to believe that it will, then I think I’m in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of The Hobbit, after all.”
He sure is Andy! We have a tough time believing their is anyone out there who thinks Andy should not return for a second stint at Gollum. [Read the Full Interview]
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