Seejames511 writes: Last year I had the pleasure of getting to watch TTT five days before national release by attending an alumni benefit Mr. Barrie Osborne (’66) held for his alma mater, Carleton College.
I will be attending this year to view ROTK as well, but when I got the official notice, I was SHOCKED to see that it is almost a full TWO WEEKS early! Unless I am wrong, that makes this showing the U.S. PREMIER!!! Last year there were no other cast or crew members brought along as surprise guests, but he did mention that PJ had wanted to attend. He was unable to attend because he was “busy getting ROTK finished”…so maybe, he doesn’t have the same excuse this year?!?!
The great part of this benefit is that it is open to anyone willing to pay the price. Last year’s event was truly a “fan” experience, so I will report back with pictures and notes on all of the happenings that night. Also note the “day after” brunch and discussion on Dec. 5th! Living in Minnesota and putting up with winter just officially became worth it. Here is the official announcement:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – A Benefit for Carleton College
Thursday, December 4, 2003
Please join us for the grand finale of the Lord of the Rings trilogy! Barrie Osborne ’66, producer of the highly acclaimed films, will once again host a benefit pre-screening for Carleton College, two weeks before the film opens nationally. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will be shown at three theaters in the Block E – Crown Theatre complex in downtown Minneapolis.
The event will be held on Thursday, December 4, with screenings at 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from each ticket will benefit Carleton College, the Carleton Film Colloquium, and the Annual Fund.
$200 tickets include a pre-screening reception, reserved seats at the screening, a movie poster signed by Barrie Osborne, reception after the screening at Borders Books in Block E, and a $150 tax-deductible contribution to Carleton.
$75 tickets include the screening, reception afterward at Borders Books in Block E, and $45 tax-deductible contribution to Carleton.
Final details will be posted here as soon as possible. We expect this event will sell out quickly. Tickets can be ordered now from the Alumni Affairs Office (800-729-2586 or jestrem@acs.carleton.edu). Please use LOTR III in the subject line. We recommend that you do not send credit card information by email.
Tickets will not be mailed, but will be available for pickup at the theatres. You will receive either a confirmation by mail with details, or a notification that you have been placed on a waiting list for tickets. Tickets are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the space with someone from the waiting list.
We hope you’ll join us for this celebratory event!
In addition, there will be a brunch and discussion on Friday, December 5 with Barrie Osborne, organized in conjunction with the Minnesota Film Board. Cost per person is $35. Order tickets using the same procedure described above.
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Becka writes: This is a picture of my 16th birthday cake. I have loved the Lord of the Rings since my dad told me to read it in the fourth grade. I finished the Hobbit within 3 weeks, and when he told me there was more, I was sold forever to the land of hobbits, elves, and wizards.
Since it WAS my sweet sixteen I decided to make it special. On the top, the cake has places among Middle Earth, on the Middle has the One Ring scripture, and along the bottom has more places and countries of Middle Earth, such as the Bay of Belfas, and Rohan… which you can see there.
Thanks for your time!
Long live Frodo,
Becka
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Pirate Perian writes: Just thought I’d let you guys over at TORn know: for those in New York City, the Extended Edition is now available for early sale at the following two locations:
–Forbidden Planet, 13th Street and Broadway (southeast corner); 4-disc is going for $40 and 5-disc with Gollum statuette is going for $70
–DVD Blowout, 46th Street and 8th Avenue (northwest corner); 4-disc is going for $40 and 5-disc w/Gollum is going for $80
I’d recommend purchasing it from Forbidden Planet, though, just because (a) if you want Gollum, it’s cheaper, and (b) they’re a very cool sci-fi-fantasy oriented store, and they deserve to make lots of money. That’s where I picked up my copy last night!
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Scarlet Elf writes: Tehanu reported that he will be interviewed by Rock and Pop FM in Buenos Aires. If any of our friends out there in LOTR land want to hear the interview and know Spanish (argentinian Spanish is a bit different) but you can’t find it for some reason. Do this:
Go to http://www.fmrockandpop.com
Enter the website until you get to the main page. Then look to the top of the web page where it has the following:
CHAT, EL CAMION, CINE, CARTELERA, ETC.
When you get to “R&P VIVO”, means “Rock and Pop Live”, click on that section and it should take you to the Real Player window. So far I haven’t heard Viggo’s interview yet and it’s 10:20am Central Time/U.S.
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Ringer FrodoGoforth writes in with this quick review of EA’s Return of the King game:
Just finished playing thought the main story line of ROTK. I just thought I would share some information for those of you who might be interested. The game is really good overall, improving on the TTT game. The graphics are amazing. The environment is just awesome, with more interaction from the player, and much more that is moving around. For example, in Gandalf’s first mission you are helping to clear out Isengard, and Ents (who are just gigantic) are running around killing Orcs at the same time you are.
The missions are played the first time through by specific characters, and then you can go back and play them as anyone.
Gandolf’s levels are: Helm’s Deep, the clearing of Isengard, the walls of Minas Tirith, the courtyard of Minis Tirith (this was where the demo was).
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli all play through a single line of levels which include: the Path of the Dead, the King of the Dead (you fight the king to bring him into submission), the Southern gate of Mordor, Pelenor fields, and the Black Gate.
Sam has a line of levels that he plays, with Frodo and Gollum tagging along. These levels include: escape from Osgiliath, Sheleb’s Lair, and Cirith Ungul.
The final level, which I was somewhat disappointed but I hope is nothing like the movie version of the end, is played as Frodo.
***SPOILER WARNING***
Gollum bites of Frodo’s finger and then you have to push him off the edge several times before he dies.
** END SPOILER **
The unlock about characters are Faramir, Pippen, and Merry. Both of the hobbits are in their military clothing.
There is a level after the final level (I know that sounds weird) which is much like that of the first game. It is called Saurman’s Palantir, where you have 20 levels with increasingly harder enemies. I have not actually beat this yet so I am unsure if it does anything for you. I have already been given all the cheat codes etc.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game, but I thought is was fairly easy. My one real complaint, and this comes up most often in multiplayer mode, is that sometimes the views make it hard to see where you are. Other than that, EA has made a great game.
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elvenarcherinarms writes: Hey there Xo! Thought you might be interested in these revealing screen captures from EA’s late Return of the King game on Gameboy Advance. There are two: one is of the King of the Dead, and the other is the Mouth of Sauron!! Also, in all my excitement, I hadn’t the thought to take captures of the storyboard intro. that entailed Saruman’s death and brought more of Grima’s treachery to light!
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