Adele sends along this link with Billy Boyd commenting on his new film ‘On A Clear Day’. “…The inaugural ceremony was attended by over 800 guests. Among the biggest names were ‘LOTR’ stars Orlando Bloom and Billy Boyd. Boyd later told reporters, ”I think film is something we all understand. It’s international. The way the world is just now, the more ways we can build bridges and understand different races and how we all live our lives. What better way to do this than film,” he added…” [More]
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ProLiteracy Worldwide is auctioning off a pair of Wizards Circle tickets to the One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, CA Jan 14-16. These tickets include a two nights stay at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, though your transportation there is not covered. [More] [The Auction]
Today is Miranda Otto’s Birthday! Miranda was born on December 16th, 1967 in Queensland, Australia. That makes her 37 today, happy birthday Miranda!
Ringer Brent sent us some pictures of the Harper Collins UK edition (no, I don’t know what the difference is!). The production on both looks wonderful – and the text has been corrected by Chris Tolkien. Here’s some pictures of the HM edition. [More]
“There is still hope,” I thought, even when Philippa Boyens had to beg off finishing the screenplay to “The Legend of Earthea,” and all news about the project evaporated for the next 3 years. But I’m getting fan responses to the first episode now and doesn’t make good reading. As for Le Guin’s own reaction…..[More] Ouch!!!
One of the highlights of the latest Red Carpet LOTR tour was our visit from Daniel Reeve, mapmaker and calligrapher for LOTR. Meeting him made us realise firstly what a talent he has, and what an important role his work played in the films – and the books and games based on the films. He now has a website where you can learn more about him, and order tailor-made samples of his work. [More]