When Howard Shore accepted the task of composing 12 hours of music for the film versions of the beloved “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, he says he felt like Frodo carrying the ring to Mount Doom. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra accepted its own burden when it booked a live performance of the score nearly two years ago — before all the music was written. [More]
Category: Old Main News
Andy Serkis will be signing his book: ‘Gollum:- How We Made Movie Magic’ in the Manchester branch of Waterstone’s here in the UK on the city’s main drag, Deansgate, from 17.00 on 26th of March (that’s Friday). Entry is free!! (So expect humongous queues.) We don’t believe there is an associated chat but there may be! Check out their website for more information. [More] Thanks to Ringer Spies Gothmog101 and Wife for that!
Ringer Spy Swiller the Goblin writes: I went to our local garden show (Rochester, NY) last week and enjoyed a truly great LOTR themed garden. Here’s a follow up from our newspaper so I can share a bit. The picture show the centerpiece: A water curtain with LOTR images projected onto it! Soft background music from the soundtrack filled the air. The setting seemed right out of Lothlorien, with Elven names created for various plants and trees in the garden. Finally, the garden showcased many of the great weapons, including Sting, Narsil, and Strider’s sword. [More]
Lhunsarniel writes: Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, I was volunteering for the 18th annual Genesis Awards show wherein Sean Astin and his wife were guests and presenters. I got to escort them both to their table (they arrived late). The Genesis Awards will air on the Animal Planet channel early to mid-month April. [More]
Farmer Barley Jones sends in some Lord of the Rings related programs on tv in the UK this week. [More]
New Zealand is still basking in its Middle-earth status. Full marks for creative endeavour have to be awarded to lawyers Kundig Associates. Their page offering assistance for LOTR fans wishing to traverse the Mordor-like terrain of NZ Immigration policy is worth a read! [More] Meanwhile at Red Carpet we’re always improving our Middle Earth tours, which are running through NZ monthly. Latest to join the team is promotions manager Susi. She’s given our LOTR tours website a new look with her gorgeous photos.