Now that we have a version of decent quality, TORn has put together a Frame-by-Frame analysis of all the action. And while we’re still uncertain of a few things, much that was hidden has suddenly bcome clearer to the eye. See for yourself! [More] !!!MAJOR SPOILERS!!! Updated yet again!

Comments from somebody in the studio about reshooting some stuff in the end of the movie. Micro Spoilers. [More]

“Return of the King looks to be an absolute stunner.”

That’s the word from an insider. Ringer Spy Loree was also able to add that there is some work going on currently reshooting the Elven boat sailing into the West. Recent jobs seen around the place involve minatures for the Grey Havens and the City of the Dead. [I’m not sure if that means the Rath Dinen, or some scary non-book thing to do with the Paths of the Dead – Tehanu]

I’m hoping the reshoots of the elven boat sailing into the West is part of the general drive to strengthen the emotional content of the film.

Wellingtonians will have a chance to bid for rare drawings donated by Lord of the Rings animators in Pablos Annual Art Auction next month. [More]

Wellingtonians will have a chance to bid for rare drawings donated by Lord of the Rings animators in Pablos Annual Art Auction next month.

The three Rings drawings depict Treebeard, the tree-like Ent featured in the second film of the trilogy, with one also containing sketches of Gimli the Dwarf and director Peter Jackson himself. These drawings have been carefully stored in the studio for a year, held back from last year’s auction due to the secrecy surrounding Treebeard’s physical appearance.

Pablos Art Studio provides creative opportunities and development for people who have experienced a mental illness. All money raised through the auction is put towards maintaining a free service where art is used to develop awareness of a person’s ability and worth in the broader community.

The auction will feature around 100 art works in total, a combination of donated pieces by prominent New Zealand artists, and pieces created in the studio by Pablos own artists. Last year’s auction raised $34,500, helping to support over 100 artists during the year.

Pablos Annual Art Auction takes place on October 16 in Shed 11, Customhouse Quay with tickets going on sale this week at ROAR! gallery. For further information or bookings phone (04) 382 8885.