Kiwi writes: I have just returned from the David Wenham Seminar at the Doris Duke Theatre sponsored by the Hawaii Film Festival. It was a delightful evening beginning with David sharing his family background, stating as a young boy his father would give him season theatre tickets every year for his birthday and it was one night while watching a play he felt he wanted to become an actor. [More]
Category: LotR Cast News
seanastin.com has released the entire booksigning tour dates and locations for next month. Sean Astin will be signing copies of his (first) new book ‘There and Back Again : An Actor’s Tale’ at the following locations; New York, NY, Huntington, NY, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL & Bloomington, MN. For more details follow this link. [More]
Tauremorna writes: On October 5th, at 1-2 pm, Christopher Lee will sign copies of the DVD “Jinnah” at Harrods (87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge) in London. There will be a free exclusive documentary screening for the first 40 customers. Mr. Lee will only be signing “Jinnah” and no other items.
Claire writes: Don’t miss your chance to own a world exclusive piece of Lord of the Rings memorabilia! A doodle of Gandalf drawn and signed by Sir Ian McKellen is up for auction in aid of the Parkinson’s Disease Society. [More]
Folks from the National Theatre write: Unfortunately owing to sudden filming commitments, Ian Holm is now unable to do the Platform at the National Theatre scheduled for 5th October at 6pm. There is a possibility of another date before Christmas, but nothing definite at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience. I will keep you posted. [nationaltheatre.org.uk]
Science fiction conventions are probably the last place you’d expect to find good-looking women but Lord of the Rings star John Rhys-Davies disputes that perception. The esteemed British actor, who played the dwarf Gimli in the Rings trilogy, is in Sydney to take part in the Friends of Science Fiction Convention at Lidcombe Catholic Club on Saturday September 11. [More]