Probe Droid writes: ‘The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring’ hitting bookstores. The 192-page book contains 500 illustrations (drawings, photos, sculptures) relating to the film and includes “detailed sections on locations, creatures, costumes, and armor.” [More]
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In One of Tolkien’s widely recognized essays “On fairy stories” he emphasized that the happy ending, the “eucatastrophe”, is an essential element of Fantasy, necessary for it to fulfill its major functions: Recovery, Escape, Consolation. It is ironic then, that fantasy finds it’s roots deep in mythology. The themes in the two genre’s are distinctly different. [More]
The folks at Sideshow Toy had a visit from two time oscar winner, and everyone’s favorite visual effects wizard, Richard Taylor. Check out the coverage on the frontpage of SideshowToy.com. [More]
Ian Smith throwns down a hearty party review. Check out the story and amazing photos of Ringer fans and party guests doing there thing at the HAC! [More]
Also, check out these fun pictures of the day before at Pub Moot. Wish I’d been there! [More]
Keep those pics and news reports coming Ringers!
TORn Staffer Arathorn dropped me a line about the French & Saunders Easter Special on the BBC which will feature a special LOTR parody. [More]
Also, the BBC seems to be using Howard Shore’s Oscar winning score in their tv spots to promote their big Easter production, “Arthur: King of the Britons”.
Viggo Mortensen is in negotiations to star in ‘Hidalgo’ the Walt Disney Co. horse-racing tale scheduled to be a summer 2003 tentpole release. [More]