Boston Globe editorial: Could anyone else but director Peter Jackson do justice to a film involving hobbits, elves, and wizards? It’s about time all the actors and fans of the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy insist that he, and only he, direct the film version of “The Hobbit,” which recounts the early doings of Middle Earth folk. The production company, New Line Cinema, ought to settle its lawsuit and let him get to work. [More]
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After Dan Hedaya’s memorable appearance as Monk’s dad on the recent holiday episode, the award-winning series will return with even more guest stars for its fifth season, which kicks off in January. Among the illustrious actors joining Tony Shalhoub is “Lord of the Rings” hobbit Sean Astin. On the show, Astin will play the son of a wealthy couple (Holland Taylor, Michael Cavanaugh), neighbors of Natalie’s parents. When the couple mysteriously dies, Monk questions the son while investigating the possiblity of foul play. [More]
xsibase.com: Recently posted an interview with Marco Di Lucca, senior modeler at Weta Digital. In the interview Di Lucca talks about creature modeling, his work on King Kong, X-Men 3 and XSI. Take a look! [More]
Lisa Spodak writes: In 2007, I’ll be walking in my 13th Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in 6 years. I’m trying to raise $20,000 to bring my fundraising total over the years to $100,000. All proceeds from these auctions will go toward that goal. I’ve currently got Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin and Hugo Weaving auctions live… along with 50+ others from other shows and movies. All of the bear auctions can be reached here. [lisawalks.com]
Tinuvielas writes: I just talked to editor Jochen Schuetze from the German magazine “Cinema” about the Saul Zaentz-interview (in the current issue) and about “The Hobbit”. According to him, the interview was given around October 15th when Zaentz was in Berlin.
Xoanon here, this interview was done well over a month before we released Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh’s letter, setting off a firestorm of controversy online and in Hollywood. My hope it to get Mr. Zaentz to comment now regarding this, in lieu of these new revelations!
Elijah Wood will be on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ tonight on ABC. He is there to promote his latest films ‘Bobby’ and ‘Happy Feet’. ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ airs on ABC in the wee hours of the morning at 12:05AM.