To get more information, use the sites I use like the ones below. Simply find a movie or actor you want to see, go to one of the sites below and see if a film is playing in your area. Follow the links to head over to a list of movies playing this week. mydigiguide.com, tv-now.com and IMDB.com
Viggo Mortensen
(Aragorn)
Liv Tyler (Arwen)
Ian Holm (Bilbo)
Sean Bean (Boromir)
Ian Mune (Bounder)
Martyn Sanderson (Bree Gatekeeper Harry Goatleaf)
David Weatherly (Barliman Butterbur)
Marton Csokas (Celeborn)
Thea Hartwell (Child Hobbit)
John Noble
(Denethor)
Noel Appleby (Everard Proudfoot)
Alexandra Astin (Elanor Gamgee)
Peter Mckenzie (Elendil)
Karl Urban
(Eomer)
Hugo Weaving
(Elrond)
Miranda Otto
(Eowyn)
David Wenham
(Faramir)
Cameron Rhodes (Farmer Maggot)
Elijah Wood
(Frodo)
Cate Blanchett (Galadriel)
Bruce Hopkins (Gamling)
Ian McKellen
(Gandalf)
Mark Ferguson (Gil Galad)
John
Rhys-Davies (Gimli)
Andy Serkis
(Gollum)
Stephen Ure (Gorbag)
Craig Parker (Haldir)
John Leigh
(Hama)
Timothy Bartlett (Hobbit)
Harry Sinclair
(Isildur)
Orlando Bloom
(Legolas)
Lawrence Makoare (Lurtz)
Robbie Magasiva (Mahur)
Ray Henwood (Man at
Rivendell)
Dominic Monaghan (Merry)
Robyn Malcolm (Morwen)
Bruce Spence (Mouth of
Sauron)
Megan Edwards (Mrs. Proudfoot)
Billy Boyd (Pippin)
Sarah McLeod (Rosie Cotton)
Sean Astin (Sam)
Christopher Lee
(Saruman)
Sala Baker (Sauron)
Brian Sergent (Ted Sandyman)
Bernard Hill
(Theoden)
Nathaniel Lees (Ugluk)
Brad Dourif
(Wormtongue)
Jim Rygiel (SFX)
Howard Shore (Composer)
Peter Jackson (Director)
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From: Elenwen
Yesterday before the Dodgers game (at Dodgers Stadium in LA) there was an Holywood Star game. I missed the beginning of the introductions of the people there (the likes of Billy Crystal, Kevin James, James van der Beek, Clea Duvall, Scott Bakula), so I was very surprised to later hear the announcer say that Sean Astin was up next to bat! “Number 22, Sean Astin from “The Lord of the Rings!” Unfortunately I was pretty far back so I couldn’t get a good picture, but it was quite cool to watch him playing baseball. After several failed attempts of sweet-talking my way down to the seats by the field I resigned to watching him through binoculars.
Hopefully someone out there has pictures of this, but I just wanted to let you all know that he was there! And he’s a not that bad of a baseball player too!
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From: Meg
Last night some friends and I attended the world premiere of the playing of the Fellowship of the Ring movie score at the Hollywood Bowl, performed by the LA Phil Harmonic in a show called Musical Mythology. The conductor (whose name I cannot remember at the moment) discussed briefly on the historical significance of ring mythology, which had its start in the iron age and is found in every nation that developed smelting and metal-working. The first act of the show consisted of a small selection of classical music, such as Ride of the Valkyrie by Wagner and the movement Jupiter from The Planets, as well as four movements from the Harry Potter score by John Williams.
After intermission, the real fun started.
The score was not played to the letter; certain tracks were shortened or removed entirely, while others were extended slightly to make the entire performance flow better. Naturally, Enya’s songs were skipped. They had the Pacific Chorale performing the chants found in such tracks as The Prophecy, The Black Rider, and The Bridge of Khazad Dum. Lothlorien was one that was particularly excellent. But I must admit I felt bad for the young boy who was performing the solo in In Dreams, since you could tell he was nervous. I mean, I would be too, singing in front of thousands of people!
But the best part of the evening was the fact that Howard Shore himself attended the premiere! He got a standing ovation when he appeared onstage; my friends and I even think we saw Enya’smo parked in the lot…
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This report comes from our good friend Bill (aka Sauron’s Truss on the Fan Club boards):
An excellent weekend spent with excellent people. Sort of redundant when speaking about Fan Club and TORn peeps, non? Goes without saying.
FRIDAY
Beach Moot
Last minute Pub Moot preps kept me from getting to the Venice Beach Moot on time, but get there I did and found everyone at the Muscle Beach outdoor gym. While this place is usually chock full of “Arnold” types, all I spotted upon my entrance was a 550 pound man without an ounce of muscle about him and a 130 guy who was muscled up like a sparrow’s kneecap. Just our luck to get a couple of dudes on their first day of working out! At any rate the ladies in our party DID get to see some eye candy there a little later.
irascian’s report on Venice Beach is essentially correct. A very seedy component to it that can take away enjoyment from an otherwise VERY nice stretch of beach and parkland. Though, on sunnier days during the weekends and holidays the place takes on a more festive, brighter atmosphere and tourists come out by the thousands. The street performers alone are worth the price of admission (free). We walked down to the beach so that a few of our non-So Cal friends from out of town could dip their tootsies into the Pacific. Cold!
The Pub Moot, at the Westwood Brewing Company, that evening was very nice and I was gratified to see everyone having a good time. Decipher, TORn, Sideshow/Weta, Eurobubblies (beer!), and some of the guests themselves donated some excellent items for the drawing resulting in lots of people getting STUFF! Very cool.
Pub Moot Awards: This, perhaps, was the highlight of the evening for some of us and as I reflect on each of the awards given out from the Fan Club I’m hard pressed to say which one was more poignant. Let me list them here in no particular order: 1. A terrific plaque given to Icarus (graciously made by sierra). On the beautiful plaque was a very cool LADLE with the following inscription, “Icarus- Prancing Pony OneStalker”. (An inside, Fan Club joke) 2.A mounted and framed display given to Primula (Amy). Lithilien’s idea. Within the display was a pic of Prim and Howard Shore… and a handwriten note, SIGNED by Howard Shore, thanking her for the poem she wrote for him and which now holds a place of honor in his study. Things don’t get much better than this… 3. A six pack of genuine Grape Nehi given to Rosie and myself by Lith. Lith had heard of our “affinity” for the beverage… 3. Sting, by United Cutlery, was presented to Dan Madsen, our Fan Club President, along with a card. It was great to finally meet Dan and he was clearly touched by the gift. Good job everyone! 4. To Rosie (Fan club moderator): A gold-like metal, 14″, Oscar-like statue with Oscar holding a large star over his head. The inscription on the plate read, “Rosie, you’re our star. -Official LOTR Fan Club”. Rosie gets something at EVERY party. She’s THAT loved! 5. To irascian (Fan Club moderator): the same Oscar-like statue. Inscription on the plate read, “irascian, Our beloved O.B.P. -Official LOTR Fan Club”.
It was great to see everyone there. A few admin-type glitches, but nothing insurmountable and, ultimately, worth it in the face of the fun and esprit de corp that was had (and felt) by all.
SATURDAY
DVD Viewing Party at the American Film Institute: Lady ‘O’ Bloom and Moochelas did an excellent job of obtaining this professional viewing room at the storied AFI compound in Hollywood. Apparently New Line Cinema partially sponsored this event (due in no small part, I’m sure, to the dilligent efforts of the two ladies already mentioned.), resulting in everyone getting a partial refund of their admission cost AND some posters the like of which I’d not seen anywhere else.
Fine screen, great sound system, surrounded by LOTR fanatics (some of them sobbing), and Jen and Bernadette sitting next to me. How much luckier could a guy get? The fact that the Decipher Fan Club comprises about 85% women is certainly not lost on me…
BOWL MOOT
Orthanc_Ent/aka Saruman/aka Josh put on a great picnic for all the concert goers before the Howard Shore music experience that evening. Hanah was a co-founder of this event as well and let me say right here and now what a tremendous sucess it was. LOTS of people at a wonderful, private mini-park no more than a block away from the Hollywood Bowl. A little oasis. The food was tasty and plentiful. There were picnic tables aplenty and people spread their blankets out everywhere. A small wind and harp quintet (sorry, didn’t get their name) wafted their ethereal melodies on the breeze and the tone for the picnic was set very nicely. Drawings, prizes (natch!) and all-out giveaways were provided for our enjoyment. I saw Official Fan Club magazines and fan letters from Peter Jackson. Amazingly, there were author-signed, advanced reading copies of the fantasy book, The Fifth Soceress, by Robert Newcomb for everyone in attendance. I believe Catherine (Arwen2) was responsible for that little gem. This Bowl Moot had everything except the kitchen sink… even PINATAS that spilled out candy and Decipher TCG packs (garf, yer crazy!)!!! (I discovered Smirnoff Ice at this picnic. A new addiction is born.)
Musical Mythologies at the Hollywood Bowl TORn has already put up a few reports. Let me just add that we LOTR fans occupied an entire section at the Bowl and we were well represented (once again, as organized by the indominible Josh). The eloquent conductor even mentioned us at one point. Yes, we were quite vocal (at appropriate times) in our appreciation of the proceedings. The first half of the concert was taken up by various selections of “musical mythologies” such as Wagner’s Flight of the Valkeries, selections from John William’s score from Harry Potter, and more. The second half was entirely the LOTR composition created by Howard Shore and performed for the first time this weekend. Most compelling for me was The Lament for Gandalf and the piece performed (in the movie) during the Fellowship’s emergence from the Mines of Moria. You know, the part where the solo of the testicularly-challenged boy provides a poignant overlay to the fact that Gandalf has just fallen into the chasm after the Balrog. Magical stuff and I saw tears springing around me.
SUNDAY
R&R day for everyone. Some of us had to go home, while the rest soaked up the fun and theme parks that abound in So Cal.
Lastly, the sense of community amongst us LOTR fans never fails to amaze me. You can throw all the star appearances, giveaways, and things like that out the window and what we’re left with is each other and the friendships that begin, and continue, through it all.
The TORn staff, TORn fans, Official Fan Club peeps, Decipher, Sideshow/Weta, and everyone in between are the BOMB! They “get it”. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this weekend’s events and see you at the next one. The Truss don’t lie!
Bill (Sauron’s Truss)
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L.S-B, BtW and Orcress send in another report from Howard Shore’s concert in Los Angeles last night.
I’ve just gotten back from the Hollywood Bowl concert of Howard Shore’s LotR:FotR and I can only say one word: STAGGERING!
This was the event of the year for the Bowl. John Mauceri (conductor) handled the orchestra and chorus with impeccable skill. The depth and emotion of Shore’s work was simply unbelievable. The audience was spellbound by this truly amazing performance. I am not exaggerating when I tell you I had tears in my eyes and I was definitely not alone.
Professor Tolkien, who urged others to take up paint and music to interpret his works, would have been proud to see what his writings have inspired. Those of us in Los Angeles that were able to attend tonight or last night’s performance should feel privileged. It will eventually be part of a larger work once the other two films in the series are complete. I look forward to seeing the complete result hopefully in 2004.
Here’s to creativity, vitality, and genius…
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