Fans of ‘The Simpsons’ got a small LOTR reference in tonight’s episode according to TheOneRing.net message boarder, Draug the Unspeakably Violent. Marge is walking by during this college class *held in the mid-1990’s*, she overhears Comic Book Guy tell his students: “…And that is why “The Lord of the Rings” is unfilmable!”. The episode is ‘The 90’s Show’ and while the east coasters have missed out already, west coasters can still catch it live when it airs tonight. [The Simpsons Homepage]
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deej writes: I just wanted to pass along that Turner Classic Movies will be premiering The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King during their 31 Days of Oscar celebration on Sunday, February 10th at 9:30pm (E.S.T.).
TheRegent76, a registered user on our message boards, writes: I’d like to post about our fan film parody of Lord of the Rings (well, “fellowship”, really). We did it in the style of “Be Kind Rewind”, where they ‘Swede” films – taking something you love and remaking it in your own way. Our way was to be humorous and we’ve been blessed that people have been laughing at our efforts on youtube and the net. New Line even gave us a nod by linking to the youtube channel from the lordoftherings.net site, something I’m still amazed and happy by. So take a look and enjoy. Please let me know if you like it or hate it!
Viggo Mortensen is prepared to snub the Oscars. The 49-year-old actor is up for a Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of a ruthless Russian gangster in ‘Eastern Promises,’ but will boycott next month’s prestigious Academy Awards if the Hollywood writers’ strike is still unresolved. “If there’s a strike I will not go but I have a feeling they’ll solve it. I hope they do. I’m sure my mother would like to see me on TV,” Mortensen said Mortensen is up against George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Johnny Depp for the Best Actor accolade at the awards ceremony on February 24. Viggo Mortensen plans Oscar snub
On a more dubious note, Orlando Bloom has nabbed a ‘Razzie’ Award nomination for his work on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’. The Razzie Awards have been around since 1981, they are intended to be the Yin to the Oscars Yang as they showcase the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. Take a look at the rest of the nominations here.
Arwen Undomiel writes: On the 23th/24th of February 2008 there is the World Premiere of Howard Shore’s Original Soundtrack of ‘The Fellowship of the Rings’ – live in concert. It will take place in Luzern, Switzerland with the composer himself being present!! During the show, the film will be seen in its full length on a big screen. There will be 200 singers and musicians at the a three-hour performance. [More]