Doug Adams likes his life, he says so on his professional and personal blog and its obvious when you speak to him. Chances are if you appreciate the “Lord of the Rings” films’ soundtracks, you would like his life too. He will soon be the published author – instead of the hard working unpublished author he has been for several years – of the landmark “The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films,” which is an in-depth study of the Howard Shore magnum opus that accompanies Peter Jackson’s film trilogy. Continue reading “‘The Music of the LOTR films’ book nears completion”

Peter JacksonIt was cold and drizzling and the movie was 93 years old – but that didn’t stop hundreds turning up to watch the show. After all, this was no ordinary film. It was the only known movie images of Anzac troops at Gallipoli. Heroes of Gallipoli – which was restored by Oscar-winning Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s company – is being screened continuously on the walls of Auckland Museum from 7.30pm to 10pm before Anzac Day, on Friday. The 20-minute film is believed to have been shot by British war correspondent Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, the only person known to have filmed the action in and around Anzac Cove from July to September 1915. After 93 years, the Anzacs fight again

Blue Pilgrim writes in: “Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (Vienna, VA) is proud to present the U.S. premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a multimedia spectacular featuring the sweeping cinematography and stirring dialogue of Peter Jackson’s epic movie combined with a live performance of Howard Shore’s award-winning orchestral score. Enjoy this Oscar-winning movie in high definition on large screens in-house and on the lawn, and let the Filene Center Orchestra, the City Choir of Washington, and the World Children’s Choir bring Middle Earth to life. May 21 & 22, 2008.

DC Ringers: Fellowship of the Beltway will be attending this event as a group and would like to welcome any newbies in the greater DC/MD/VA area. For more information, go to http://lotr.meetup.com/5.” Read More

Carlene has alerted us to the following event: The Fourth Annual Medieval Fantasy Festival in Downtown Vacaville, CA will be held on April 19-20, 2008. Each year the Festival has included, along with entertainment and music, kids games, fun, vendors, and food, a more thoughtful, serious side. This year the Festival will be screening the movie “Ringers: Lord of the Fans. Along with this incredible event, special guests, Carlene Cordova and John Welch, will be on site to lead a discussion of their work and “The Lord of the Rings” fan phenomena.
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