Jan. 27, 2004 MINAS TIRITH (AP) The city of Minas Tirith has been abuzz today over the news…
Continue ReadingJan. 27, 2004 MINAS TIRITH (AP) The city of Minas Tirith has been abuzz today over the news that ‘The Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King,’ while receiving 11 nominations including Best Picture and Best Director, did not receive any nominations for acting. [More] Story by Molly J. Ringwraith
The drama between Frodo, Sam and Gollum lies at the heart of Peter Jacksons ‘The Return of the King’. The dynamics between the three travellers change as they slowly make their way from the Emyn Muil to Mt. Doom. Not only is there a growing strain between Frodo and Sam, but as they get closer to Mordor the Ring wears down what remains of good in the tormented mind of Smeagol.[More]
Although composer Howard Shore has worked closely with other risk-taking directors, he seems in Peter Jackson to have found his ultimate muse. Howard Shore is unquestionably one of the great modern film composers. With over sixty scores to his credit, among them collaborations with Tim Burton (Ed Wood), Martin Scorsese (the upcoming The Aviator), David Cronenberg (Crash, Dead Ringers, et al) and David Fincher (Se7en), few of Shore’s industry peers can match his versatile and prolific career stemming from his days as a musical director on Saturday Night Live. [More]
John Noble writes: Little did I realise on that February morning in 1999 that a call from my agent would be the start of a life-changing adventure. Could I go to Mullinars Casting on Wednesday to audition for a film called The Lord of the Rings? “Sure, why not? Fax me a script.” I was to read for the part of a character called Denethor. Rapid research was needed because I had not read the book. [More]
Dominic Monaghan has been in England for a few days and he’s fighting a cold, which makes a change from fighting the monstrous orcs, ringwraiths, uruk-hai and other creatures that have been part of his life for three years. Although Los Angeles is now home for the 27-year-old actor from Stockport, he’s back home to take a break from the whirlwind of premieres and promotional tours that come with the territory of being part of a film phenomenon. [More]
Roheryn writes: Howard Shore will be the guest on NPR’s Fresh Air today, hosted by Terry Gross. If you can’t catch it on the radio, an archived version will be made available online under the “Archived Shows” tab on the left-hand menu. [More]
