Universal City, CA — “King Kong 360 3-D” created by Peter Jackson, the world’s largest most intense 3D experience, made its debut today on the famed Universal Studios HollywoodSM Studio Tour, combining a ground-breaking use of Surround Digital 3D film and thrilling visceral effects to create a next-generation theme park experience. Continue reading ““King Kong 360 3-D” Star Studded Premiere”
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From the folks at Universal Studios: On July 1st King Kong 360 3-D will open at Universal Studios Hollywood! In anticipation of opening weekend, check out this footage of Joe Letteri (2010 Oscar winner for Achievement in Visual Effects for Avatar), Senior VFX Supervisor, WETA Digital, talking about the project.
Don’t miss the 25′ tall “eighth wonder of the world” this weekend as he makes his grand debut at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Linuxelf is back with more video goodies from the history of the LOTR films. Take a look at TTT Oscar Winner videos and ROTK Oscar nomination comments from Peter Jackson and Ngila Dicson!
TTT Winners Comment on Oscars
Continue reading “LOTR Video Archive Update”
(Washington, DC) – Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present the hilarious fun of One Man Lord of the Rings written and performed by Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars Trilogy) July 5–August 1 on the Woolly Mammoth Mainstage.
In One Man Lord of the Rings internationally-renowned writer/performer Charles Ross transforms the 11 hour and 23 minute Peter Jackson epic Lord of the Rings film trilogy into a jam-packed 65 minute solo performance thrill-ride. On stage with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and a set of knee pads, Ross’ mind-blowing amalgamation of 42 characters, familiar theme music, and sound effects has enchanted audiences around the globe. Continue reading “One Man LOTR Returns to Woolly Mammoth”
Linuxelf sends along a few more vintage clips from years gone by. Take a look at various clips featuring FOTR at the Oscars!
FOTR Getting geared up for Oscars
Mr Stephen Raw is visiting the US 28 July – 12 August 2010 on a one-off visit to promote the only limited edition prints of the original drawings of the maps used in all editions since the revised version of 1994.
He is particularly interested in talking to Tolkien enthusiasts and sharing his experience of the year-long process of re-drawing the maps under the tutelage of Christopher Tolkien (see attached description from the book). He has an extensive archive of letters and faxes from Christopher while they worked on perfecting the maps which are so integral to the world depicted in ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Continue reading “British artist, who drew the maps for J R R Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ visits USA”