Brywier writes: At the AOL Moviegoer Awards, ROTK won three awards including Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Sean Astin), and Unforgettable Moment (Eowyn fights the Witch King). Orlando Bloom won best kiss for Pirates of the Carribbean.
Category: Old Main News
Ringer Spy Holly Davis says that as of yesterday, Oscar ballots are all at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, ready for counting. [More]
Billy Boyd’s webmaster Stewart writes: Just to let you guys know that we’ve updated Billy’s website with a new look and some fresh content. Different look, same place. [More]
Today is Sean Astin’s Birthday. Sean was born on February 25, 1971 in Santa Monica, California. That makes him 33 today — which means that he’s finally out of his ‘tweens’ in Hobbit reckoning!
And the Oscar Goes To … Green Books!
Har, har. But seriously, here are a few nuggets to chew on between now and The Big Night!
- Twelve new Q&A discussing Elves in Middle-earth, pronunciation of names, and the origin of Narsil!
- Two new Special Guest articles!
- Quickbeam’s Open Letter to SAG decrying their passing over of Christopher Lee!
- A new Tribute from Robert Godwin!
- All new Moon Letters created by the fans!
I won’t see you on Oscar night, because I’ll be at home with my wee bairn. But you can say hello to Quickbeam for me! Cheers, all!
— Anwyn
So many great responses came in to this topic that I couldn’t resist posting more. Is Frodo in the film less of a hero than in the book? Opinions vary and there are many interpretations worth considering. [More] I will be travelling for the next fortnight so my involvement in this topic must end here, unfortunately. So don’t write to me about it – Tehanu.