Gino Acevedo & Richard Taylor with Sala Baker & Lawrence Makoare at Comic Con 2002 London, Uk –…
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London, Uk – For the first time at any IMATS, Weta’s Richard Taylor and Gino Acevedo will take the keynote platform to discuss their work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Weta oversaw five key departments for the films including: the design, fabrication and on-set operation of special make-up effects and prosthetics, the armor, the weapons, the creatures and the miniatures. [More]
Some VERY cool 3D puzzles soon to be available by ‘Puzz 3D’, take a look! [More]
Jason Zinoman writes: Ever since it was announced in London that “The Lord of the Rings” would be turned into a musical budgeted at $13 million, fans have feared the worst: Gandalf singing a rock ballad, Orcs doing jazz hands, high-kicking hobbits. [More]
Ever since it was announced in London that “The Lord of the Rings” would be turned into a musical budgeted at $13 million, fans have feared the worst: Gandalf singing a rock ballad, Orcs doing jazz hands, high-kicking hobbits. Well, the first workshop is finished, and early reports are in. Purists, prepare yourselves. First off the director, Matthew Warchus, promises that the show will “avoid embarrassments.” Well, that’s certainly a good start.
Mr. Warchus also compares the music of the show, scheduled in the West End in the spring of 2005, to the folk tunes of “The Lion King.” Nice. But what about the book? Mr. Warchus won’t go into specifics, but he says literary license was taken. The novelist J. R. R. Tolkien “wrote the story like it was history, and that is how we are treating it,” Mr. Warchus said by phone.
“This will be a different account of events. It’s sort of like different versions of the Gospels.” And if this incurs the wrath of armies of fans of the original Middle Earth, Mr. Warchus is ready for them. “It’s impossible to please everyone,” he said.
Ben from the Dallas Comic Con writes: Our next big show (October 25 & 26 at the Plano Convention Center) has an incredible growing guest lineup of celebrities and comic artists. Shop more than 150 exhibit tables of old and new collectibles, movie memorabilia, toys, comics, cards and more! [More]
Ben from the Dallas Comic Con writes: Our next big show (October 25 & 26 at the Plano Convention Center) has an incredible growing guest lineup of celebrities and comic artists. Shop more than 150 exhibit tables of old and new collectibles, movie memorabilia, toys, comics, cards and more!
John Ryhs Davies – Lord of the Rings (Gimli the dwarf), Indiana Jones (Sallah) Saturday only,
Brad Dourif – Lord of the Rings (Wormtongue), Alien 4, Voice of Chucky
Sala Baker: Lord of the Rings – Sauron
Other media guests attending:
Mercedes McNab – Buffy / Angel (Harmony) Saturday only,
Anthony Daniels: Star Wars Saga – C-3PO (In a very rare autograph appearance),
Warwick Davis: Episode 1 – Wald, Episode VI – Wicket,
Dave Prowse: Episode IV, V, VI – Darth Vader,
Rena Owen: Episode II – Tuan We, Episode III – Senator
Michonne Bourriague: Episode I – Aurra Sing,
Amy Allen: Episode II – Aayla Secura
Sala Baker: Lord of the Rings – Sauron
David Hedison: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
And many others…
Meet these great Comic Artists!
Phil Noto – Danger Girl, Birds of Prey,
Adam Hughes – Wonder Woman, Tomb Raider,
Tim Bradstreet – Punisher artist,
Scott Kurtz – creator and artist of PvP,
John Lucas – Superman Man of Steel,
Ben Dunn – creator of MARVEL MANGAVERSE, Image Comics’ THE AGENTS,
Jaime Mendoza – writer of MOON RUSH, inker of BATMAN and SUPERMAN,
Erik Reeves – artist for MOON RUSH
And many others…
Make plans to attend now and join us in all the fun! Free movie promos and posters while supplies last!
October 25-26: Plano, TX
2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX (corner of Spring Creek Parkway and Jupiter Road)
Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11am-4pm.
General admission: $10.00, Kids ages 6-10: $5.00.
Get all the details online at www.dallascomiccon.com
