Leonard Rosenman, composer for Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film, has passed away. According to the report at Variety.com, Leonard died Tuesday of a heart attack at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Calif. He was 83. Among many awards and nominations, Mr. Rosenman earned a 1978 Golden Globe nomination for his work on ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ May he rest in peace. Thanks to Camillu for alerting us to this news. [Variety Story]
Month: March 2008
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for Turbine, Inc. writes: Glóin, one of the thirteen companions of Thorin Oakenshield and friend of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, is a notable figure in Middle-earth’s history. Players will encounter Gloin in The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, and can learn more about this famous dwarf and father of Gimli, in this week’s update on lotro.com! Characters of Middle-earth: Glóin
Dr. Baggins sends in word on a Seminar at the Victoria University of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. “The Bigger Picture: Film Tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand” will be held on Thursday March 6 2008 at 12:30PM to 1:30PM (RH MZ 05, Mezzanine Floor, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Pipitea Campus). To be presented by Dr. Anne Buchmann, Victoria Management School. Continue reading “NZ Film Industry Lecture at Victoria University”
Scenes shot in Wairarapa will feature in the upcoming Peter Jackson film, The Lovely Bones, with the possibility of other Jackson projects yet to come for the region. Jackson said yesterday no further shooting for the film is planned for Wairarapa “at this time” although some “visual effects elements” may be shot in the region in the near future. “I’m grateful for the local support we received and I’m thrilled with the experience. I ‘m shooting at the moment but I’m hoping to use the Wairarapa for future projects,” Jackson said. “It all depends on the locations needed, which is very much a function of the story being told. Hollywood comes to Wairarapa with Lovely Bone
Vanessa “Saffron” Price, Online Community Representative for Turbine, Inc. writes: We’ve posted a new announcement on our forums about the upcoming Spring Festival! Check out the announcement here! Thank you for your interest in The Lord of the Rings Online. Enjoy and have a great week!
Franky writes: Apparently in Australia, Miranda Otto is appearing on the T.V. breakfast show “The Today Show” on the 5th of March to promote and talk about her new role in “Cashmere Mafia” which is said to be the new “Sex and the City”. [The Today Show]