Confirmation on a story we posted over 4 years ago came in the form of a conversation with…
Continue ReadingConfirmation on a story we posted over 4 years ago came in the form of a conversation with Elijah Wood on the UK show ‘Graham Norton’. Seems songstress Kylie Minogue did audiiton for the role of Galadriel…but came up short. [More]
Leo here – for those who want to read what Xoanon had to say about this rumor four years ago, look here…
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has posted some new 360 degree turnarounds of their most popular products. Check out the full view of Gandalf on Shadowfax, Shelob, and the Helm’s Deep environment. [More]
Ringer Spy Taniwha dug up the following story about Thursday’s Oscar Celebration in Wellington: “Wellington City Council is holding a public event on Thursday 18 March to celebrate the Academy Award success of Peter Jackson and his team on The Lord of the Rings. Sixteen Oscar winners, including Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor, will attend the celebration scheduled to take place in Civic Square.” [More]
Brandon Gray from BoxofficeMojo.com writes: ‘Return of the King’ stormed China, its final major territory to conquer. Playing on 350 screens, it raked in $3.4 million, out-grossing ‘The Two Tower’s $2.8 million lifetime total there in its opening weekend alone. [More]
Michael Semanick was never a film geek. He didn’t talk the talk. Nor did he know the hottest flicks or the diciest directors. Put frankly: He didn’t even watch the Academy Awards when he was kid. [More]
Thanks to Carissa for the link!
Durinsday writes: On Tech TV last night (March 14th) there were interviews with Jim Riegel and Andy Serkis and many more. Riegel was talking a lot about the shot where the mumakil collided, and how they finished the shot with 2 days to go, and PJ wanted it more jolty, and it was the regular last-minute scare.
