Lots of actors write memoirs. Some do it as career repair, explaining an embarrassing spiral into drug use or scandal. Others do it to enhance their image as lovable, humble professionals, just honored, by gosh, to be part of this wonderful, wonderful business. And then there’s Sean Astin, whose performance as steadfast hobbit Sam Gamgee in the The Lord of the Rings trilogy gave the movies their heart and soul. In his new book, There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale (St. Martin’s Press, $24.95, 320 pages), Astin does something positively revolutionary: He’s honest. [More]
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Showbusiness Editor The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King has been voted best film of the year. The third and final instalment in the Tolkien trilogy topped a poll by viewers of the BBC’s Film 2004 show, hosted by Jonathan Ross. In a year which saw it win a record-equalling 11 Academy Awards, The Return Of The King was runaway favourite in the survey. The two previous films in the trilogy, The Two Towers And The Fellowship Of The Ring, also took the title in 2002 and 2003. [More]
PennyQ writes: I just read this in today’s Daily Mail – a very favourable review of Sir Ian McKellen’s first foray into the world of pantomime. Bet he’ll want to do this every year from now on!! [More]
McKellen.com have posted some photos and reviews of Ian McKellen in the new play ‘Aladdin’. [More]
Not hooked on ‘Lost’ yet? Dominic Monaghan’s new series, and easily the best new show on TV ‘Lost’ is airing the first 10 episodes this Holiday period. Be sure to catch up if you are new to the series! The show airs tonight on ABC, and the Monaghan-centric episode ‘The Moth’ airs later this month! Be sure to get “Lost” with Dom! [More]
Millions, nay, BILLIONS of people have written in asking what and where the ROTK:EE DVD Easter Eggs are located. For those new to this, an ‘Easter Egg’ is a special hidden feature on a DVD, and yes, almost all DVD’s have them! Rasputin the Evil Balrog gives us a concise round up on the two Easter Egg’s located on the new DVD’s. Take a look! [More]