Ringer Celebriel just returned from an LOTR locations tour in New Zealand, this is her Day Three report: Our first stop today was at Taihape, where the Rangiteki River at Mokai Canyon is one of many locations used for the River Anduin in Fellowship. You’ll recognize the curve and bank of the river in the photo – just imagine the elven boats there. The view is from the Mokai Bridge 260 feet above the river! Mokai is also home to Gravity Canyon, which offers bungy jumping off the bridge and a speed ride on cables called a flying fox. The owners are planning to add a giant swing and swing bridge for their adventure-mad visitors. Remember, commercial bungy jumping was invented in New Zealand! [More]
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Henry Gee writes: Just a reminder that I’ll be talking about my book The Science of Middle-earth at 8pm tomorrow night (Tuesday 12th) at Joseph’s Bookstore, 1257 Finchley Road, Temple Fortune, London NW11 0AD (tel 020 8731 7575) email here. Tickets are £9.95 to include meze and glass of wine. Your host, Michael Joseph, advises that booking ahead is essential (if only so they can ensure that everyone who turns up gets fed and watered). Hope to see you there!
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Ringer Celebriel just returned from an LOTR locations tour in New Zealand, this is her Day Two report: We left Rotorua heading south, passing Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. We headed for Tongariro National Park and its three famous volcanoes, Mt. Tongariro, Mt.Ngauruhoe, and Mt Ruapehu. The park was designated a World Heritage Site because of its cultural and religious significance to the Maori people. The volcanoes here are the highest mountains on the North Island, with Mt. Ruapehu reaching over 9000 feet. The views of the snow-covered volcanoes from the road were spectacular, especially as it was such a clear day. The perfect volcanic cone of Mt. Ngauruhoe was used to represent Mt. Doom. [More]
Karl Urban will be attending Comic-Con 2005 to promote his latest film ‘Doom’. He is appearing directly before Peter Jackson’s King Kong Video Game panel in Hall H on July 17th. You can also click here for a teeny tiny picture of Karl and his entire ‘Doom’ team on Yahoo! Movies. [Photo] [Comic-Con]
Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd found his feminine side for his role in On A Clear Day. His character is so broke, he ends up wearing his girlfriend’s knickers. And Glasgow-born Boyd has hinted that his real-life girlfriend – actress Ali McKinnon – may have to lock up her undies as he enjoyed the experience. He said: ‘I quite got into it. [More]