One of the email questions we often get, besides ‘Can you cast me in “The Hobbit?”‘ is ‘Where can I see a LOTR blooper reel?’. Well, now thanks to the folks at The Holmes Show, and the guys at WETA…here it is!
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Lynnette writes: Walking Tree Publishers’ new LotR-themed book, How We Became Middle-earth: A Collection of Essays on The Lord of the Rings, features 24 essays by Tolkien scholars from around the world. Edited by Adam Lam and Nataliya Oryschchuk (University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ), the book covers a wide range of topics about New Zealand’s connections with LotR.
Geoff writes: The Riverview Theatre in Minneapolis is showing the LotR Trilogy on December 27. Spread the word! Trilogy Screening in Minneapolis
Kristin Thompson, author of ‘The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood’, writes: Peter Bart’s book Boffo! has a chapter on The Lord of the Rings where he argues that the trilogy was the biggest gamble in Hollywood’s history. I’ve written a response trying to show that Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne of New Line Cinema weren’t risking nearly as much as Bart claims and that the “gambling” aspect of Peter Jackson’s production has been exaggerated in the press. New Line’s Gamble: Not So Boffo?
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From traversecityfilmfest.org: Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, a massive “Lord of the Rings” marathon: for the first time ever in Traverse City, a back to back to back theatrical showing of all three director’s cuts of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy — on the largest screen in northern Michigan! Noon to Midnight! Five bucks a film or all three for $10. Trilogy Screening Marathon in Traverse City, MI
Jan writes: For the hobbit in ya! A screening of THE Trilogy, plus six “hobbit” meals at the Alamo in Texas. Brings an entirely new meaning to “Remember the Alamo”. MUCH catchier than “Recollect the Ringbearer”, too. Take a look at this link for more info!