As a Law & Order addict, I find myself watching TNT quite often and I am used to seeing the TNT-specific ‘TNT Knows Drama’ commercials. These ads feature L&O cast explaining how Law & Order defines drama. Imagine my surprise when a commercial, in the very same format/style, begins with Peter Jackson! Jackson and some cast and crew (including Sean Astin and Ian McKellen) explain how The Lord of the Rings also defines ‘drama.’ Thanks to Shawna from BagEndInn.com we have a wmv file to show you! Contact me at calisuri@theonering.net if you have a quicktime version. [WMV download]
Category: Old Main News
It’s beginning to look a lot like …Oscar season. Forget the tree trimming and Christmas caroling. The season for Hollywood’s highest honor has kicked into high gear. And with the front-runners emerging, the race is shaping up to be highly competitive. Among the potential nominees, there are many high-wattage stars who’ve never taken home a statuette. [More]
On January 3, 2004 (Pacific Standard Time) NASA’s Spirit will bounce to a landing on Mars – just a day after Stardust flies through comet Wild 2. The Planetary Society is offering you a chance to witness all of this and more. John Rhys-Davies is slated to be a special guest on both days. [More]
JaySee writes: Billy Boyd appeared on the BBC New Year programme just after the midnight events. He formed part of a UK celebrity singalong, and sung the opening line to the traditional ‘Auld Lang Syne’ celebration; decked out in his traditional kilt worn at several LOTR premieres.
MrCere writes: The Silmarillion, first published in 1977, is enjoying a healthy stay on the ‘Best Sellers’ lists. USA today has it listed at #42 this week while it is in Amazon.com’s Top 100.
Ringer Spy Perheniel writes: In Sweden right now there is an ongoing debate of the new translation of Lord of the Rings. The old translation by Åke Ohlmarks from 1959 was heavily criticised by Tolkien, and hence two experienced translators, neither of whom has read the book in beforehand, are finally making a new version. [More]