Linuxelf sends along more videos from back in the LOTR heyday. Take a look at Peter Jackson talking about the premiere of TTT, the TTT premiere in New Zealand and New York.
Peter Jackson talks about TTT Premiere
Category: Events
Eregian writes: I just found out Howard Shore will be one of 10 soundtrack composers attending the World Soundtrack Awards (WSA) in Ghent (Belgium) on October 23. The WSA is part of the ‘Flanders International Film Festival’.
The awards always feature live music performances while film excerpts play in the background. The conductor will be Dirk Brossé, who is currently touring with ‘Star Wars in Concert’. I think this will be a great opportunity to see Shore’s music played live with the added bonus of 9 other high-profile film composers. More..
Brian writes: I don’t know if this was posted somewhere on your site, but you might be interested in knowing that the Hobbiton set in New Zealand was just featured as a photo shoot location on “America’s Next Top Model” of all shows! More..
Evie writes: A new Musical Score award will be presented at the Munich Filmfest for the first time 2010. The new Film Music Prize will be awarded to Howard Shore, who composed the score to “The Lord of the Rings”, “Gangs of New York” and “Silence of the Lambs”. The awards ceremony will take place as part of the “Cinema in Concert” gala on June 24th in Munich’s Circus Krone. The award carries a purse of Euro 10,000 and is donated by Bavarian Broadcasting and pubweb world sales unit Telepool. More.. Continue reading “New Score Award for Howard Shore”
Asfaloth writes: TORN Pal Peter S. Beagle has been fortunate to have four of his short stories adapted for the stage. The world premiere of the play “Giant Bones” will occur in San Francisco on May 7th. “Giant Bones” is based on the short story compilation of the same name. The play will run until June 19th at the EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy Street in that fantasy-friendly, city-by-the-Bay, San Francisco. A Gala Premiere and party will be held on May 15th. Continue reading “Peter S. Beagle Play to Premiere in San Fran”
Vivienne writes: The Middle-earth Weekend now has an official website giving details of what’s on on Sat and Sun 15th and 16th May this year, together with details of bus tours around Tolkien’s Birmingham, a costume parade, puppet workshop and plenty of drama, poetry, folk music, and hands on activities for families and children as well as the fans of Tolkien. Sunday afternoon will feature the City of Birmingham Brass Band and a visit from the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Birmingham. More..