Replicas, rubber ears and the sacred ring itself – for Tolkien fans this exhibition is a fantasy come true. Boasting more than 650 exhibits, including a 5m replica of a cave troll, Galadriel’s gossamer gown and three of the rings of power, the Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Exhibition is a sight to behold. Fans can go behind the scenes of the trilogy’s special effects, come face-to-face with life-size models of gruesome creatures and hear the cast’s insights into the movie-making process. [More]
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There was a celebratory mood at the Old Vic during the opening matinee of Sean Mathias’s tremendous production of Aladdin…Ian McKellen first appears as Widow Twankey in a psychedelic, neon-bright fur coat, swinging a lime-green, patent-leather handbag. He looks like Edna Everage’s blushing English first cousin several times removed. He is a shopaholic with a smile as relentlessly switched on as Regent Street’s Christmas lights. [More]
InterActual, a subsidiary of Sonic Solutions(R) and the leading provider of ROM and bonus feature technology for DVD, announced today that New Line Home Entertainment’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Special Extended DVD Edition is shipping with an embedded virtual key that unlocks a special website filled with exclusive online features. Called DVDKey(TM), the technology from InterActual grants viewers access to content online when the DVD is placed in a PC and played back using an InterActual-compatible DVD player. [More]
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Celebriel writes: Tolkien scholar Michael Drout presents “Understanding J.R.R. Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings” at the Fiske Library in Wrentham, MA on Jan. 11. The event also features a costume contest, so attendees should dress as their favorite character. Lembas will be served! [More]
The Misty Mountains Smial Tolkien Society of Denver is planning a party of special magnificence to celebrate the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien on January 3rd. Food, drink, readings (bring your favorite to share) entertainment and fabulous prizes for kids and adults alike are all part of the program. The Misty Mountians Smial will host a celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday on Monday, January 3, 2005 at the Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake Street, Denver, CO, 303-308-1795. The festivities will start at 6:30 p.m. and last until a little after 9:00 p.m., the traditional time to toast “The Professor.” [More]
Celevon writes: Orlando Bloom’s next film, ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, is going to be featured on Monday’s edition of Entertainment Tonight. Directed by Ridley Scott, the highly anticipated Crusader epic debuts in theaters next May.
Meanwhile, you can check out the new trailer for the film on Yahoo! Movies. [More]