Doug Adams likes his life, he says so on his professional and personal blog and its obvious when you speak to him. Chances are if you appreciate the “Lord of the Rings” films’ soundtracks, you would like his life too. He will soon be the published author – instead of the hard working unpublished author he has been for several years – of the landmark “The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films,” which is an in-depth study of the Howard Shore magnum opus that accompanies Peter Jackson’s film trilogy. Continue reading “‘The Music of the LOTR films’ book nears completion”
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Comments coming out of ComicCon reported by IFMagazine: “It is my personal belief that in the next four or five days it’ll be like watching the end of AMERICAN IDOL with a very fat singer. In the next four or five days, we will know if we were able to conclude every legal thing that is pending for me to be able to do it or not. It can go either way, but I can assure you very soon we will know and that’s all I can say about that. I hope I get to do it.” Read More
Sparky sends in this link to an article about Viggo participating in a benefit reading in Portland, Oregon: “The performance, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, is sponsored by Illahee Lecture Series and encourages civic engagement and history education. The book, “Voices of a People’s History of the United States,” is edited by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove, and is a companion volume to Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States.” The new volume collects the words of U.S. rabble-rousers, visionaries and maverick spirits.” Read More
Garfeimao writes: With the opening of The WETA Cave, it was decided that a slight alteration of the Wellington day trip on the Cruise to Middle-earth should now include this intriguing shop. So, there will soon be a new itinerary posted for the land portion of the Hobbit and Wizard packages to reflect this change in Wellington. Just know that if you are thinking of going on the Cruise to Middle-earth, you will get to see The Cave.
And that reminds me, time is quickly running out on being able to book this cruise at the Group Discounted rates I have. Space is being pulled in a matter of days and then after that, the price of the cruise portion will go up to the Full Tariff Rate. Cabins will still be available, but the prices will no longer be stable and some of the group amenities may not be offered. Please send me an email at Cathy.u@travelstoreusa.com or call me at 800-955-7447 ext. 19812 if you want to go There and Back Again.
Message board member diedye found this interview from The Scottsman with lots of interesting updates about what Billy Boyd has been up to. From his involvement with the rugby tournament for the Princess Royal Trust for Carers, to working on a screenplay with Domanic Monaghan, to performances with his band, Beecake, and honing his surfing skills, the former Hobbit is keeping himself busy! Read More
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — A horse that appeared in the ‘‘Lord of the Rings’’ movie trilogy will make an appearance next weekend in western Wisconsin. Blanco — better known as Shadowfax from the movies — will appear with current trainer Cynthia Royal next Friday through Sunday during a clinic at Merrimount Morgans Stable between Holcombe and Cornell. Blanco, a trick horse, is known for his ability to work without restraint and to respond to vocal and visual cues. Blanco is an Australian Andalusian gelding and was bred in Australia. ‘Lord of the Rings’ horse Shadowfax coming to Wisconsin