Lostfiniel sends in this article from ‘The Union Jack’ about Billy Boyd and his mission to help young actors.
BILLY BOYD, an actor in the Lord of the Rings movies who grew up in one of Britain’s poorest areas, said last month he wants to reduce the obstacles the indigent face in entering his profession.
Billy Boyd, 34, who portrays the Hobbit Pippin in the films, said he has been in talks with the acting union equity in a bid to get more disadvantaged children involved in acting.
“It’s difficult enough getting into acting, but when you come from a place like this, your chances are even more limited,” said Boyd, who grew up in Easterhouse, an area of Glasglow, Scotland, that is one of Britain’s most deprived areas. “There’s definitely a stigma when you want to take up acting or drama, and I hope this can change.”
Boyd spoke to reporters after returning to his roots to view an exhibition in the John Wheatley College Library in Easterhouse that features his achievements to date.
The display, by local residents, looks at the history of the poor area os Glasglow and includes information on various celebrities from the area, including Billy Boyd and actor Gerard Kelly.
Boyd said he was flattered to be described as a local hero and used his visit to encourage youngsters to follow in his footsteps. “I am living proof that you can make it if you try,” he said.
The actor, who studied at Glasglow’s Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, recently landed a role in the forth-coming movie Master and Commander, costarring with Oscar winner Russel Crowe.
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Salon.com has an interesting article on CG actors and the Oscars. Interestingly they quote heavily on another New Line film ‘Simone’, whose main star is a computer generated image (played by a real person, go figure). [More]
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Sean Bean (Boromir) has been linked to the big budget ‘Troy’ film which also stars Orlando Bloom (Legolas). While nothing is confirmed, we will be following this development. [More]
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A mysterious ringer spy left us these 200 images on our desk recently. After perusing them all we’ve finally managed to get them into a scrapbook for you to enjoy! Take a look at these images from cards, advertising and other items from Europe. Plenty of new images to oogle over! [More]
Update: Our Discussion Board posters noticed something very internesting – and entish – about one of the cards. Maybe a very minor spoiler for the EE release in November. [More]
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Sideshow/Weta very recently released its second series of statues and busts from The Two Towers. The busts feature Gandalf the White, a Galadhrim Soldier, Grishnakh and an Uruk-Hai Berserker. The figures consist of Ugluk, Grima Wormtongue and Galadhrim Archer. All of these are incredibly detailed. [More]
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Sideshow/Weta very recently released its second series of statues and busts from The Two Towers. The busts feature Gandalf the White, a Galadhrim Soldier, Grishnakh and an Uruk-Hai Berserker. The figures consist of Ugluk, Grima Wormtongue and Galadhrim Archer. All of these are incredibly detailed. Interestingly, plot theorists may note the Wormtongue’s right hand wrapped around what appears to be a knife hilt.
Highlight below to read possible plot spoilers:
Many people have written to us over the past few months speculating that Grima will slay Saruman at Orthanc with a knife. Evidence for this includes the famous Grima Toy Biz figure with “knife-slashing action” and a picture on page 122 of “The Making of the Movie Trilogy” by Brian Sibley. It shows Grima lying on what many believe to be the floor of Orthanc. He appears very angry and has a dagger in his hand. More evidence, or just coincidence?
Anyway, check out these great pictures! You can also check the Sideshow Collectibles website for more information. [More]
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