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jstanife: The release date for the LOTR trilogy on Blu-Ray has been announced, and they are confirming that these are the theatrical editions. They will also come with digital copies of the films.
From blu-ray.com: New Line Home Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, has finally revealed the release date and first details for the Blu-ray edition of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy’. This title will come out on November 3. It will contain the original theatrical versions, and also digital copies for all three films.
Other bonus features are still pending confirmation so stay tuned.
Pre-Order ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Editions) [Blu-ray]’ on Amazon.com
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Our LOTR Collector’s Edition Giveaway is officially over! As of 10 minutes ago, we’ve sent out the email to our ten lucky winners. We’d like to thank ‘The Lord of the Rings Online’ for sponsoring this special giveaway and all the fans who participated. It goes without saying, if you haven’t tried ‘The Lord of the Rings Online,’ you should! There is even a 10 day free trial period available, which makes giving a chance all the easier. Immerse yourself in Middle-earth today! [LOTRO]
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Five weeks to go! If you are coming to Comic Con 2009 in San Diego on 22-26 July, please come and visit the Weta crew at our booth 2615, which we share with our good friends from Dark Horse Comics.
Weta’s Richard Taylor, Greg Broadmore, Ri Streeter, Kate McCormick and Tim Launder will be rowing our war canoe over the Pacific Ocean to attend the show. Please come and say Hi and hang out with us.
We just hope all our new displays arrive in good condition. They are currently en-route to the show on the “Venture” and Captain Englehorn reports “strange goings on” down in the hold. Here is his last transmission. More…
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Hollywood Director Guillermo del Toro will be launching his first novel, The Strain, with a book signing at the Weta Cave. The Strain is the first volume in a trilogy of books, co-written with thriller writer Chuck Hogan, about a vampiric virus that invades New York.
Guillermo is currently in New Zealand to direct The Hobbit , the prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is one of the hottest directors in Hollywood, after directing an array of visionary movies such as The Devil’s Backbone, the Oscar winning Pan’s Labyrinth and the two Hellboy movies. He will be signing books and collectibles at this exclusive Weta Cave after-hours event.
Wednesday 17th June | 6-8 PM
The Weta Cave, Cnr Camperdown Rd/Weka St, Miramar, Wellington
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How does one begin when speaking of someone as dynamic as David Carradine? The man stood out as a powerful presence, known as an avid fan of J.R.R. Tolkien among his friends and fellow film artists. I am struck by his passing.
We originally met David among the crowds of Dragon*Con in Atlanta. I believe it was 2001, but the memory is not an exact science these days. The team of us were putting together a list of luminaries and Tolkien supporters that we thought would like to speak on camera for a project we had called RINGERS: Lord of the Fans, and we walked up to David just as any other engaged fan would come to an autograph table — slightly nervous yet pleased to have a handshake with a performer of such stature. Continue reading “David Carradine: Farewell To a Great Ringer Fan”
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June’s a busy month at the Weta Cave. Not only is it their first birthday , but they have two great events for anyone that’s in the Wellington region! Del Toro will be doing a book signing on June 17 at the Weta Cave, and artist Alan Lee will also be doing a book signing on June 20.
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jstanife: The release date for the LOTR trilogy on Blu-Ray has been announced, and they are confirming that these are the theatrical editions. They will also come with digital copies of the films.
