After the drama surrounding The Hobbit actors’ dispute, the film and television industry is looking to talk through their problems at an industry hui. The announcement was made at the Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA) conference in Auckland. The Hobbit’s New Zealand production was put in doubt after contract disputes between actors’ unions and the film’s producers. SPADA board member Richard Fletcher said communication was the key to healing the wounds created by the conflict. “We can only move forward if we’re going to talk.” More..
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Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2010: Academy Award winning producer Barrie M. Osborne will join actor Jang Dong-gun and director Sngmoo Lee, to talk about their upcoming movie The Warrior’s Way at Pacific Media Expo (PMX) from 2 PM to 5 PM on Sunday, November 14, 2010. This is their only convention appearance during the promotional tour for the movie and includes an actor/director panel, a press conference, and an actor and producer autograph session.
Mr. Osborne is notable for sharing the Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. He was also a producer for the The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, as well as an executive producer of The Matrix starring Keanu Reeves. He comes to Pacific Media Expo courtesy of Relativity Media. pacificmediaexpo.info
From the folks at chud.com: In a question and answer session at the Savannah Film Festival (after Gods & Monsters), Ian McKellen reenacts his experience filming the famous “You shall not pass!” scene in Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring.
Giulio sends along images from the Lucca Comic Convention 2010 in Europe. LOTR fans were out in force for the con, take a look!
Lukas sends this along: Just wanted to let you know that Steven Colbert stated last night that he can’t wait for the Hobbit films (Around 2:50). More..
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