Peter H from Germany writes: My friends and I have a model project with 50 000 Orcs from 20mm to 28mm and we will be showing it at the RPC (Role Play Convention) in Cologne from 2-5.04.09. The Project took 3 years to create, it is the scene “Gandalf looks over the Walls of Minas Tirith into the mass of Orkc”. We spray and painted over 50000 figures for the project and build the walls 7 meters long. And on the Wall we have LOTR figures for Minas Tirith and from Morthond, Pelagir, Ringlo and most of them built from scratch for the scene. Now we plan to build the section of the gate.
Month: May 2009
Harnessing the global movie industry to build a world-class Wellington facility has turned silver-screen success into a gold award for movie mogul Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post. Previously a category winner for creative company in the Gold Awards in 2006, the Miramar-based business was presented the overall 2009 Gold Award by Prime Minister John Key. The Gold Awards, in their 11th year, recognised Wellington business successes in front of a 750-strong crowd at the Bollywood-themed event in the city last night. With more than 60 staff and modern film classics including the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Once Were Warriors, and The World’s Fastest Indian to its name, Park Road Post is widening its presence in the United States and Asian markets. Movie maker, entrepreneur share the golden glow
Dustyhobbit writes: I have exciting news for those in the LA area, Guillermo del Toro will be at one of our stores on 2 June for a discussion and booksigning of ‘The Strain’. From the website: The director of Pan’s Labyrinth presents a novel about a horrifying battle between man & vampire that threatens all humanity. Discussion and Signing June 02, 2009 7:00 PM. Westwood Borders (1360 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024).
Pre-Order ‘The Strain: Book One of The Strain Trilogy (Hardcover)’ on Amazon.com today!
Dr. Amy H. Sturgis writes: I wanted to let you know that my recent public lecture “When Harry Met Faërie: The Tolkien Solution to the Rowling Problem” was recorded and is now available for free download and streaming on the latest episode of StarShipSofa: The Science Fiction Audio Magazine here.
The sword, in whatever form, remains an important feature in cultures around the globe. It remains a symbol of the warrior in an age when many of us never need to fight anybody. Daniel McNicoll has directed a documentary, “Reclaiming The Blade,” that explores the sword and its standing in contemporary society and uses many examples from popular culture to do it. Continue reading “TORn exclusive with ‘Reclaiming The Blade,’ director”
From the folks at Creation Entertainment: We’re very happy to announce today that superstar director/producer/writer GUILLERMO DEL TORO has joined the amazing guest list headlining the upcoming Fangoria’s WEEKEND OF HORRORS coming to New York City on June 5 to 7, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Guillermo’s incredible work includes directing HELLBOY I & II, PAN’S LABRYINTH, BLADE II, and MIMIC, as well as the upcoming HOBBIT films (I & II)
Guillermo joins already announced genre celebrities including DARIO ARGENTO, TOBE HOOPER, DOUG BRADLEY, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS, JAMES MARSTERS, TOM SAVINI, ASHLEY LAURENCE, KANE HODDER and many, many more! Tickets are priced as low as $20 a day and EVERYONE gets to see all the guests on stage! CLICK ON THROUGH FOR ALL THE DETAILS and don’t miss the fun!