We continue our examination of the Silmarillion this weekend with a close look at Aule’s creation of the dwarves, the wakening of the Elves and the subsequent chaining of Melkor. Be sure to come along for what will be a fascinating tour through some of the seminal events that shaped the future of Middle-earth. [More]
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Ashley T. Amato, Production Assistant at Vin Di Bona Productions writes: I am a prodcution assistant in southern California researching show topics for a new prime time reality special. We are seeking Lord of the Rings fans with children and are offering a large cash prize if people fit the bill. Specifically we are casting for a show about America’s most outrageous parents. The goal of this show is to be a light hearted, family oriented, comedy-reality show. [More]
Lhunsarniel sends this in (via landmarktheaters.com): 20th Anniversary! New 35mm Print! While always a well-liked family adventure film, this tale of suburban kids battling frighteningly funny bad guys for the claim to an ancient pirate treasure has become a popular cult favorite in recent years. Whether you’re a grown-up nostalgic for the ’80s, or a youth yearning for a respite from smarmy post-ironic humor, there’s enough high energy and gee-whiz optimism to make you both laugh at and cheer with the teens (Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton) who take down the nasty cutthroats. Co-written and co-produced by Steven Spielberg. From Richard Donner, director of Superman. [More]
The folks from herenistarion.org write: Within the last few days we welcomed world reknown Tolkien-illustrator Ted Nasmith to the event, today we are happy to announce from ANCANAR.com: Now that Ancanar development is in full swing, a brand new trailer will be premiered at Ringbearer’s Day this March, featuring a full scene from the newly completed script! Soon after, it will be screened here on Ancanar.com. [More]
Elanor1013 writes: I was pleased to come across this while traveling–American Airlines has a little snippet in American Way magazine about cool geeks: “Remember when being called a geek was an insult? Now the term geek is tres chic…” They picked PJ as one of their 5 geeks (also including Jon Stewart and Steve Jobs): “Movie Geek: Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He’s hairy, he’s unfashionable, and he’s tech-obsessed, but his magical Rings movies made sci-fi cool for everyone.”
Michael Idato visits the set of Lost, the hit drama series that starts with a bang and just gets better. In the explosive opening scenes of the American drama series Lost, a passenger jet crashes on a remote Pacific island, off-course and off-radar, leaving 48 survivors amid the smoking wreckage with little hope of rescue. hey realise they are at the mercy of the elements and an unseen menace: a “monster” roaming the nearby jungle whose precise nature has fans, and the internet, humming with theories. [More]