Viggo Mortensen is prepared to snub the Oscars. The 49-year-old actor is up for a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a ruthless Russian gangster in ‘Eastern Promises,’ but will boycott next month’s prestigious Academy Awards if the Hollywood writers’ strike is still unresolved. “If there’s a strike I will not go but I have a feeling they’ll solve it. I hope they do. I’m sure my mother would like to see me on TV,” Mortensen said Mortensen is up against George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Johnny Depp for the Best Actor accolade at the awards ceremony on February 24. Viggo Mortensen plans Oscar snub
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Primmy sends along this update for ‘A Long Expected Party:’ “ALEP (A Long Expected Party), a most unusual all-Tolkien event happening September 25-28th, is now over half-filled with registrations! Join the event Shire-like Shaker Village, Kentucky for Middle-Earth-themed activites, seminars, live music and costuming fun! Space is limited due to the accommodations at the Village, so don’t wait too long to register!” [Learn More]
Chad sends along this link to the latest PVP Comic.
Cheryl writes: Mark your calendar for Frodo Fest, a Lord of the Rings celebration at the Salem Library on September 19 & 20, 2008. This 2-day festival will include live music, crafts, art contests, classes in how to speak Elvish and more. Come for our hairy foot and pointy ear contest and stay to take lembas bread. This is an event for the entire family.
To Celebrate Professor Tolkien’s birthday, The Lord of the Rings Cruise and Tour are offering a 1-category upgrade for new bookings on January 3, only. So if you were on the fence, don’t delay – book today! [Cruise Details]
The Golden Globe nominees were announced earlier this week, Garfeimao sends along the list of LOTR alums who earned a nomination!
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
CATE BLANCHETT – ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
VIGGO MORTENSEN – EASTERN PROMISES
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
CATE BLANCHETT – I’M NOT THERE
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOVIE
ANDY SERKIS – LONGFORD
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
HOWARD SHORE – EASTERN PROMISES