Composer Howard Shore brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score to Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Shore crafted a fully-developed musical epic that related the classic tale with moving and intricately related themes for each of Middle-earth’s cultures and charted the One Ring’s journey with an exhilarating flourish.
Upon its 2001 arrival, Shore’s score, composed for large symphony orchestra, adult and boys choruses and instrumental and vocal soloists, was proclaimed an instant classic. Now the massive composition makes an unprecedented move to the concert hall. On March 26 and 27, the Munich Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ludwig Wicki, and the voices of the Universitätschor München will present Shore’s entire 3-hour score to The Fellowship of the Ring live to the projected film. Continue reading “12 Days Left Until German Premiere of LOTR: LOTR LIVE!”
Lost star Dominic Monaghan has taken a break from acting to get behind the camera. An exhibition of his photographs titled “Happy Accidents” opens this Friday in West Hollywood, featuring pictures of his co-stars from Lost and Lord of the Rings. Dominic, 31, was recently in Australia filming scenes as Barnell Bohusk in the new Wolverine movie. 
BUST Magazine presents a showcase of actor Elijah Wood’s record label, Simion Records, at “BUST Magazine’s Hangover Lounge and Craft Party.” Elijah Wood will be on hand at event to spin a special DJ set. Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 — BUST is teaming up with Simian Records for a day of free music, drinks, massages, and crafts. Guests at the event on Saturday, March 15 2008, from 1pm to 6pm at the Habana Annex at 708 East 6th Street in Austin, TX, will enjoy live performances from Heloise and the Savoir Faire (Simian), Mika Miko (Kill Rock Stars), Grand Ole Party (DH), a top secret special surprise performer, and DJ sets from actor Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Everything is Illuminated) and Shelia B (Cha Cha Charming).
Iain writes: Guillermo del Toro will be interviewed on BBC1’s Film 2008 programme next week. This is scheduled for Tue-18-Mar and the programme runs from 11:15pm – 11:45pm. From the website: “Jonathan Ross reviews The Spiderwick Chronicles, comedy Lars and the Real Girl and welcomes Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro to the studio.” [