Celebriel writes: Here at DragonCon 18 in Atlanta, the mood is good, the energy is high, and even the orcs are polite. It’s not possible to generate enough air conditioning to keep over 17,000 costumed enthusiasts cool, especially those in velvet, leather, or armor. Day One got off to a great start with Jincy is our TORn MC giving an overview of the Tolkien-related conference events, which include a screening of the trilogy. [More]
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TORn Staffer WeeTanya checks in with a first report from Dragon*Con 2004, which is taking place this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. [More]
Who is the happiest man in the world right now? Our very own PJ, why? He is only a few days away from rolling the cameras on his dream project ‘King Kong’. His special effects company WETA is the envy of the world…and he’s got Naomi Watts at his beck-and-call. I know I’d be celebrating… Take a look at this collection of images from a recent Kong press confrence held in New Zealand. [More]
Celebriel sends along the first images from DragonCon 2004, happening this weekend in Atlanta. Take a look at some of the great fan costumes! [More]
September 3, 2004 — Call him the mystery monkey. Director Peter Jackson is tight-lipped about the leading ape in his much-anticipated upcoming “King Kong” remake, which begins filming Monday. But this much is clear: the state-of-the-art gorilla will make the 1933 original look like a sock puppet. [More]
Mary writes: The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art presents the third exhibition in the series entitled Auburn Collects. The exhibition, which features works by modern and contemporary artists such as Diane Arbus, Nan Goldin, David Lynch, John Waters and Viggo Mortensen. [More]