This news comes to us from the Hellboy messageboards, where Del Toro posts regularly, via Compa-Mighty:
Q: So is The Hobbit with GDT official?
GDT: Whew- Not yet. BUT there has been a lot of movement. And for the last few weeks there has been a lot of creative / cast / crew / visual talks and agreements and we have witnessed great progress in areas that I cannot disclose or that have already leaked from other sources. I am dying to share news but I have to be patient and wait until the papers are done and my attachment is real. Nevertheless- a LOT of progress in defining the films, their cast and crew. And, may I add, we are all happily in synch about all creative aspects so far and all willing and eager to move forth. I cannot say more but if all´s well the time will come To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing wax — Of cabbages — and kings…(Quote from Lewis Carroll- Ed).
Del Toro went on to say that he was swamped by the last push to finish Hellboy II, but LOTR fans could expect some news in two weeks time (this was posted on April 2, so very soon) and “a nice item at Comicon”.
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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
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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.
Continue reading ““Ringers: Lord of the Fans” to screen at Medieval Fantasy Festival”
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Anna writes in: “FaerieCon is very proud to announce the first US convention appearance of international best-selling fantasy artist, author and Oscar winning Production Designer, Alan Lee. Alan is best known as the co-creator with Brian Froud of the classic faerie book, FAERIES and the book illustrator and production designer for the blockbuster feature films, THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Don’t miss this very rare opportunity to meet one of the great masters of modern faerie and fantasy art and get your favorite book signed. Alan will be signing all three days.” FaerieCon will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, October 10-12, 2008. Read More
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Given the number of artistic people who love The Lord of the Rings it’s no surprise that a sketching tour of New Zealand should prove popular. Organized by regular LOTR tour providers Red Carpet and LOTR artist Daniel Reeve, the tours will take people around the film locations. A master watercolourist, mapmaker and calligrapher for LOTR, Narnia, King Kong and many other films, Daniel will share his skills with the October tour, leading workshops and demonstrations on the amazing landscapes used in the film. Places still remain for the sketching tour, which runs from 13-25 October. Find out More.
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Bakshi’s Back! The Animazing Gallery in New York City will be hosting the gallery show “Unfiltered – Recent Paintings by Ralph Bakshi” Thursday, April 17 – Saturday, April 19. Among the events are book signings by the artist for “Unfiltered: The Complete Ralph Bakshi” by M. Gibson and Chris McDonnell and screenings of “Heavy Traffic” and “Coonskin.” Check out the blog ralphspot.com for more or visit ralphbakshi.com. Thanks to diedye for the tip!
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