xsibase.com: Recently posted an interview with Marco Di Lucca, senior modeler at Weta Digital. In the interview Di Lucca talks about creature modeling, his work on King Kong, X-Men 3 and XSI. Take a look! [More]
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Lisa Spodak writes: In 2007, I’ll be walking in my 13th Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in 6 years. I’m trying to raise $20,000 to bring my fundraising total over the years to $100,000. All proceeds from these auctions will go toward that goal. I’ve currently got Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin and Hugo Weaving auctions live… along with 50+ others from other shows and movies. All of the bear auctions can be reached here. [lisawalks.com]
Tinuvielas writes: I just talked to editor Jochen Schuetze from the German magazine “Cinema” about the Saul Zaentz-interview (in the current issue) and about “The Hobbit”. According to him, the interview was given around October 15th when Zaentz was in Berlin.
Xoanon here, this interview was done well over a month before we released Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh’s letter, setting off a firestorm of controversy online and in Hollywood. My hope it to get Mr. Zaentz to comment now regarding this, in lieu of these new revelations!
Elijah Wood will be on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ tonight on ABC. He is there to promote his latest films ‘Bobby’ and ‘Happy Feet’. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ airs on ABC in the wee hours of the morning at 12:05AM.
Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]

Sideshow Collectibles has just previewed their next The Lord of the Rings 12-inch figure: Faramir, Son of Denethor. As many of you know, Faramir was left out of the Sideshow/Weta statue collection — we’re happy to see this Steward of Gondor get his props in the limited edition collectible world! Check out the preview, and don’t forget to get your free $20 Gift Card! [Preview] [$20 Gift Card]