Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, Everything is Illuminated stars Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings) as Jonathan Safran Foer, a young Jewish man who wants to learn how his grandfather escaped from the Nazi incursions into Russia. From the U.S., he hires the hip-hop loving Alex (Eugene Hutz, leader of the gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello) and his surly grandfather (Boris Leskin, Men in Black) as tour guides–only to discover, when he arrives in Odessa, that they are perhaps less than dependable. [More]
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Billy’s Loons Charities is happy to announce our latest auction, of a large Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers Poster. The poster is signed by Billy Boyd, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, and a rare signature of Miranda Otto! All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Scottish Youth Theatre, www.scottishyouththeatre.org, of which Billy Boyd is a Patron and supporter, and Billys Loons Charities is a sponsor. [More]
Jesper writes: Elijah Wood and Craig Parker to attend convention in Sweden! On March 4 – 5, Elijah Wood and Craig Parker will attend the “Scandinavian Sci-Fi, Game & Film Convention” in Gothenburg, Sweden. Other guest include Ray Park (Darth Maul) and Richard Kiel (Jaws). For more info, please visit PropWorld.nu]
And the nominees of the MOVIEFONE MOVIEGOER AWARDS are…
It’s movie award season again, and while we all know what the critics and industry groups think are the best films and performances of the year, Moviefone wants to hear the opinions of the real moviegoers who spend their $10 for a ticket.
Voting is now open for the 11th Annual Moviefone Moviegoer Awards. Real movie fans on Moviefone.com selected the five nominees in each category below, and now millions of movie fans across the country will cast their votes for the winners, to be announced Feb. 28. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice and heard and help your favorite film, actor or actress take home the award. Vote now at: [aoltrack.com]
The Nominees for MOVIE OF THE YEAR are:
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
KING KONG
THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN
The Nominees for ACTOR OF THE YEAR are:
Daniel Radcliffe, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Johnny Depp, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Joaquin Phoenix, WALK THE LINE
Hayden Christensen, STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
Heath Ledger, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
The Nominees for ACTRESS OF THE YEAR are:
Emma Watson, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Reese Witherspoon, WALK THE LINE
Keira Knightley, PRIDE & PREJUDICE
Dakota Fanning, WAR OF THE WORLDS
Naomi Watts, KING KONG
The Nominees for BIGGEST BADASS are:
Ewan McGregor, STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
Angelina Jolie, MR. & MRS. SMITH
Christian Bale, BATMAN BEGINS
Orlando Bloom, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
Brad Pitt, MR. & MRS. SMITH
The Nominees for SEXIEST KISS are:
Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie, MR. & MRS. SMITH
Clive Owen/Jennifer Aniston, DERAILED
Steve Carell/Leslie Mann, THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN
Joaquin Phoenix/Reese Witherspoon, WALK THE LINE
Will Smith/Eva Mendes, HITCH
The Nominees for MOST HYSTERICAL PERFORMANCE are:
Vince Vaughn, WEDDING CRASHERS
Steve Carell, THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN
Jim Carrey, FUN WITH DICK AND JANE
Owen Wilson, WEDDING CRASHERS
Ralph Fiennes, WALLACE & GROMIT IN THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT
The Nominees for VILEST VILLAIN are:
Ralph Fiennes, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Hayden Christensen, STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
Tilda Swinton, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Ian McDiarmid, STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
Elijah Wood, SIN CITY
The Nominees for BEST SCENE STEALER are:
Brendan Gleeson, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Vince Vaughn, MR. & MRS. SMITH
Will Ferrell, WEDDING CRASHERS
Cillian Murphy, BATMAN BEGINS
Michelle Williams, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
The Nominees for BEST CROSSOVER are:
Jessica Simpson, DUKES OF HAZZARD
Nelly, THE LONGEST YARD
Mos Def, THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Dwight Yoakam, WEDDING CRASHERS
Dave Matthews, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE
The Nominees for HOTTEST RISING STAR are:
Freddie Highmore, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
America Ferrera, THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS
Deep Roy, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Isla Fisher, WEDDING CRASHERS
Jennifer Carpenter, THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE
The Nominees for BEST UNSUNG GEM are:
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
CINDERELLA MAN
SERENITY
THE CONSTANT GARDENER
A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE
Gathered together to celebrate the second annual One Ring Awards which recognize some of the great contributions from the realms of Tolkien fandom in 2005 and with “Fellowship: The Musical” on hand to contribute mightily to the proceedings, the desert party and awards show was top notch.
After a long run on stage in Los Angeles, “Fellowship” dazzled with five of the show’s musical numbers. TheOneRing.net’s own Quickbeam hosted the event and fans, scholars and other contributors from the LOTR community combined to present the awards. The winners were:
1. Best Lecure/Paper (Academic): TOM SHIPPEY
2: Best Tolkien-themed book: Alan Lee’s Sketchbook
3: Best Supporting Performance: Elijah Wood, Sin City
4: Best Leading Performance: Elijah Wood, Everything is Illuminated
5: Best Fan Fiction: Ashes, East Winds, Hope that Rises, by Erin Rua
6: Best Fan Website: Always and Forever (fan site for Elijah Wood)
7: Best fan film: “The Sons of Elrond”
Wood and Astin were still signing autographs when the winners were announced and Wood came on stage to receive his awards from Heath Hammond and Scott Klauder from Sideshow Collectibles. Later in the show Astin and Wood visited the stage and sang a medly of snippits of songs with a little help from the the keyboardist from “Fellowship” and a few tunes on Wood’s phone.
Finally they settled on “The Love Boat” theme which Quickbeam and Astin singing accapella.
The night was then turned over to fans who sang, acted and performed to cap of the night and contribute the Celebration to the event. Mike Foster and Michael Bailich (singing Gandalf) even took the stage to sing LOTR parody songs, together for the first and possibly last time.
Thanks to all of the TORn staffers and helpers who put the show into production and thanks to the fans who attended!