Photo opportunity – Andy Serkis, master of performance for motion capture as “Gollum” in the Lord of the Rings, “King Kong” and now appearing in PS3 console game “Heavenly Sword” at launch event with Jeremy Cooke, Chair of Games Eden. Cambridge, Thursday 22 November 2007 – Games Eden, the East of England’s first business network for the computer games industry will be officially launched 5 December, at New Hall, Buckingham House in Cambridge. The launch event will introduce Games Eden, establish the aims and objectives of the network assess the state of the computer games industry and speculate as to where games will go in the future. There’ll be an opportunity for potential members to sign up, voice their ideas and contribute to the proposed projects. Join the Digital Creative Revolution
Category: Hobbit Cast News
From nzherald.co.nz: Scots actor James McAvoy is in talks to star in the new US$100 million ($131 million) Dam Busters film, it was reported today. The Scottish actor, who is tipped for an Oscar for his role as Robbie Turner in Atonement, has met director Christian Rivers and producers David Frost and Peter Jackson, the Daily Mail newspaper reports. ..The film, which may also star Ian McKellen as scientist Barnes Wallis, will be shot in Wellington, using replica Lancaster bombers built in China.
Jerry Vanderstelt was in the right place at the right time. But it wasn’t luck that landed him there, it was hard work and making his own opportunities. Today this good fortune and hard work culminate when the artist releases a lithograph celebrating “The Fellowship of the Ring,” film released in 2001.
At the San Diego Comic-Con 2001, Elijah Wood walked around the mammoth floor of convention floor drinking in the celebration of popular culture and keeping his eye out for hints of how the world might accept the movie he had worked on that was about to overwhelm popular culture, the first film in Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings.”
Idril Celebrindal writes: Just wanted to let you know that Salon.com named Cate Blanchett and Brett “Figwit” McKenzie as two of the sexiest men alive in 2007! Cate gets a nod for her turn as Bob Dylan in “I’m Not There” while Brett’s nom comes from “Flight of the Conchords.”Blanchett & McKenzie: Sexy Men
Karl writes: Just thought you’d like to know, that Sir Ian McKellen appeared on Parkinson last night. Parkinson is a legend British chat show host, now in his last ever series, and Sir Ian appeared on his eighth show last night at 10:35 along with James Blunt, Conservative leader David Cameron, and F1 racer Lewis Hammilton. He talked about his role as King Lear as well as some very embarrassing moments on his tour! May be repeated some time- otherwise look out for it on Youtube!
Thanks to Westmoon for this tidbit. Elijah Wood, music lover, music producer and now radio DJ. Elijah is guest hosting today on Indie 103.1’s Jonesy’s Jukebox. If you miss it, a rebroadcast will take place at 6 pm Pacific time. Dominic Monaghan will also make an appearance. [Listen Live] [Announcement]