It’s been dubbed the jewel in the filming crown of Peter Jackson and partner Fran Walsh, and the key to the future of the Wellington film industry. Miramar film production facility Park Road Post spans 10,000 square metres and includes three apartments, a gym, cafe and cinema, and has 65 staff. But it is the equipment, including three “floating” sound cinemas cushioned on a compound of lead and rubber, that is its true asset, marketing and brand director Gareth Ruck says. “The reason for this is the city’s airport (is so close) but you’ll never hear a jet.” No one is sure of its exact cost, but $50 million is seen as a conservative estimate. [More]
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Garfeimao writes: ELF is coming this next weekend and the full schedule for ELF has been posted, so please go check it out! You can now figure out when you can see your favorite Hobbit, learn to write Tengwar, participate in silly skits, dance to Emerald Rose, or simply hang out with your fellow Ringers. I look forward to seeing lovely LOTR costumes, the fun LOTR fan-made videos, and listening to some excellent scholarly discussions. And best of all, I look forward to seeing each and every one of you! [More]
A ton of interesting new films are out on DVD this week. Take an early look on our ‘DVD Tuesday’ feature…every Monday! Check out ‘Final Destination 3: Thrill Ride Edition’, silly comdey ‘The Benchwarmers’, and a film called ‘Scorpius Gigantus’ , this B-movie is about a giant scorpion on the rampage! [More]
Today, the lucky buggers at Comic-Con in San Diego will be able to catch a new Doco on John Howe, “John Howe: There and Back Again”. It will screen today at 2:05PM local time. If you’re going to the screening send us a review! [More]
Recently The Lord of the Rings: The White Council executive producer Steve Gray revealed some details on the game. The White Council is set 80 years before The Lord of the Rings, and the White Council itself is a group of powerful wizards and elves including Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, Elrond, Galadriel and Cirdan, who struggle to prevent the victory of evil. The player begins as a nobody, but strives to earn the Council’s recognition by performing menial tasks. Once their importance can no longer be ignored, the Council appoints the player to assist in directly fighting the forces of evil. [More]
Get ready to prepare for the coming of Gozer! Movie Chat this weekend features none other than “Ghostbusters.” Join us Saturday on our IRC server at 5:30 pm EST when we pop our copies of the movie into the DVD player and press start. We plan to take a break midway through the film, to allow for stretching of fingers. Barliman will be on hand to serve drinks and snacks (and to enforce the house rules). Don’t forget to buy some Twinkies! [More]
Also, please check out our Summer Schedule, as voted on by the fine folks in Barliman’s chat room. Upcoming featured films include: ‘Galaxy Quest,’ ‘Shaun Of The Dead,’ ‘Say Anything,’ and ‘Princess Bride.’ [The Schedule] [About IRC chat]