On the WETA site: What are John Howe, Richard Taylor and Brigitte Wuest doing in Weta’s sculpting room?
Find out at Comic Con in San Diego on 22 July! More…
Month: June 2009
It seems everybody is talking about GDT, ‘The Strain’ and ‘The Hobbit’ right now but movie critic Steven Rea writes in: Just wanted to make you aware of the Guillermo del Toro interview piece that I did, and the reference to your (very cool) site. Click here for the story.
How does one begin when speaking of someone as dynamic as David Carradine? The man stood out as a powerful presence, known as an avid fan of J.R.R. Tolkien among his friends and fellow film artists. I am struck by his passing.
We originally met David among the crowds of Dragon*Con in Atlanta. I believe it was 2001, but the memory is not an exact science these days. The team of us were putting together a list of luminaries and Tolkien supporters that we thought would like to speak on camera for a project we had called RINGERS: Lord of the Fans, and we walked up to David just as any other engaged fan would come to an autograph table — slightly nervous yet pleased to have a handshake with a performer of such stature. Continue reading “David Carradine: Farewell To a Great Ringer Fan”
There’s a lot going on with LOTRO this week! Here’s the recap:
Volume II: Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm Spotlight
Beneath the enchanted golden leaves of Lothlórien, you have made your name and won your glory, but the darkness of Moria is calling you back! Find out what awaits in the upcoming free content update for Mines of Moria! More.. Continue reading “LOTR Online Update”
London, June 6 : ‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sir Ian McKellen has called for playwrights to create more stage and screen roles for older actresses. McKellen backed a campaign by actors’ union Equity, which called on broadcasters to change their attitudes towards actresses aged over 45, in a bid to revive the British theatre and television. Over 4,000 people, including Julie Walters and Harry Potter actress Imelda Staunton, have signed a petition supporting the cause. Sir Ian McKellen urges for more roles for mature actresses
zer05um writes: Just a note to alert you to the fact that this year PJ and GDT co-selected the wildcard entrants to the 48Hours Furious Film-making conest here in NZ. Check out www.48hours.co.nz