From highdefdigest.com: New Line/Warner has delayed ‘The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’ originally slated to hit Blu-ray this November. The 7-disc set scheduled for November 3 has been removed from the slate and will now be released sometime in 2010 (likely in the Spring). Warner has not provided any reasons for the delay, however there is some speculation that the studio doesn’t want the title to “get lost in the crowd” from their other high profile releases according to reports from The Digital Bits. You can find the latest specs for ‘The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’ linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it’s now indexed under PENDING. More..
Category: Movie Fellowship of the Ring
The folks at SnagFilms, an online documentary distributor, contacted us recently. They wanted to let us know that “Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring” and “Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”, the National Geographic documentaries that explore the real life parallels between history and fantasy behind the epic tale, are embedded and are free to watch at snagfilms.com. These are currently available on DVD or as extras on the various LOTR DVD collectors editions. However now you can catch them online anytime at snagfilms.com. Take a look!
“Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring”
“Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”
Xoanon asks, how come ‘The Two Towers never’ never gets any love?
BARNEY MCDONALD from the Sunday Star Times writes: The first time I saw Peter Jackson on set directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the (now trim) film-maker was sat barefoot in a big, comfy armchair of dubious origin. He’d get up and move around, interacting with actors and crew, but before long he’d be back in the low, rounded chair, staring at his monitors, deep in thought.
During shooting of pick-ups for The Twin Towers [SIC] and The Return of the King, I spent a week apiece with a veritable United Nations of international media, watching Jackson working on set and location, snatching moments to talk to him about his epic journey with the film. Always unflappable, ever affable, Jackson controlled his environment with understated and seemingly effortless ease, so much so that the armchair became a symbol for the man himself. Whenever he wasn’t on set, the chair remained, motionless and serene, commanding respect on behalf of its master. More..
The Grand Rapids Symphony will be performing ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ Live October 16th 2009 at 7pm in the DeVos Performance Hall. From their website:
“Take this once in a lifetime journey through Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
Experience the epic film Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring like never before with live orchestral accompaniment. Watch the visually stunning full-length film projected above the orchestara as they perform the unforgettable score live!”
Thanks to Ringer Jaimie for sending us the link! [More Information]
Marc Bernardin from Entertainment Weekly writes: I will take any opportunity to see The Lord of the Rings in a full-blown theater, my love for those films is so great. Heck, I almost pilgrimaged to Austin to see it at the Alamo Drafthouse, where they’ll feed you whatever the Hobbits ate — while they’re eating on screen! (Hobbits eat rabbit stew, you eat rabbit stew. Hobbits eat lembas bread, you eat…Ritz crackers, probably. Hobbits gallivant on the bed, you sit uncomfortably in your seat.) More..
Visit: http://www.theradiocitylotrconcert.com/ for Ticket info!
From washingtoncitypaper.com Win Tickets The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers (Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm, Filene Center at Wolf Trap). Complete Film in HD! City Choir of Washington, Live Orchestra, Chorus, and Soloists. U.S. Premiere HUGE SCREENS in-house and on the lawn
The critically acclaimed second installment of the box office smash trilogy! Watch Frodo’s quest to save Middle-earth on huge HD screens accompanied live by symphony orchestra, chorus, and soloists performing Howard Shore’s gripping musical score. More..
Didn’t win or can’t go in August? There will be a screening of FOTR at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in NYC this October! Featuring Howard Shore, Doug Adams and more! Take a look at theradiocitylotrconcert.com