The multitasking, multimedia storyteller and filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and author and co-writer with GDT on “The Strain,” Chuck Hogan, have delivered to New York Times readers an op-ed contribution about “Why Vampires Never Die.” Ringers Rock brought it to our attention on TORn’s message boards and we wanted to share it with everybody. Continue reading “GDT picks up the pen for NY Times”
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Who has the best video of panels at Comic-Con? Why Comic-Con does! The folks there were kind enough (and they want some more hits too no doubt!) to send a link to their HD video with great audio over at YouTube. Of course its embeded here for your viewing ease and comfort. This was at least the third time in about 12 hours that PJ explained to an audience or press that no roles have been cast for the “The Hobbit,” the film isn’t greenlit yet and the process of handing in a finished script for the first of two films was about three or four weeks away. Enjoy!
Slave Boy Films was at Comic-Con last week and crept into TheOneRing.net’s presentation on an unofficial look at the pair of Hobbit movies. The TORn presentation was Thursday, only hours before Peter Jackson arrived at city of geeks (120,000 strong) who had assembled at San Diego to drink deeply of all the flavors of popular culture. TheOneRing filled every one of the 400 seats in its assigned room with plenty left standing outside in a line but thanks to Slave Boy, the presentation is now available for anybody and everybody. (Click inside to see the videos!) Continue reading “TORn Comic-Con presentation on video”
linuxelf sends in this video from a New Zealand television station that has clearly fallen head-over-heels for Peter Jackson and also gives a great look at the size of Comic-Con. There is a short story with a link to a video found here.
Ringer Spy Deej sends along a few more photos and a great video of Peter Jackson talking about all things ‘Hobbit’. Take a look! More..
The news from Comic-Con keeps pouring in, here is the latest collection of links, stories, interviews and photos from this past weekend.
The Hobbit Will be Two Films and the Script is Expected in 3-4 Weeks
David Tennant not offered lead role in ‘The Hobbit’
SDCC: Peter Jackson unveils his vision of Lovely Bones
The Hobbit still needs funding – Jackson
James Cameron, Peter Jackson talk future of film
Peter Jackson Halo game project scrapped years ago
Peter Jackson works with Universal Studios on new Kong ride
Peter Jackson unveils ‘District 9’