Hollywood, CA — June 15, 2004: Singer/songwriter Greta Gertler will arrange and perform a cover of the classic ballad “Leave Tomorrow Till It Comes” exclusively for the upcoming feature documentary, Ringers: Lord of the Fans. The song is familiar to Tolkien fans from the 1980 Rankin & Bass animated version of The Return of the King. Ms. Gertler’s remarkable sense of melody and orchestration breathes new life into a song originally recorded by “The Limeliters” vocalist Glenn Yarbrough. An original composition from Ms. Gertler, the aptly titled “The Ring,” will also appear in the film. [More] [Ringers Website]
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Australian Singer Greta Gertler to Record for Documentary Feature,
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Hollywood, CA — June 15, 2004: Singer/songwriter Greta Gertler will arrange and perform a cover of the classic ballad “Leave Tomorrow Till It Comes” exclusively for the upcoming feature documentary, Ringers: Lord of the Fans. The song is familiar to Tolkien fans from the 1980 Rankin & Bass animated version of The Return of the King. Ms. Gertler’s remarkable sense of melody and orchestration breathes new life into a song originally recorded by “The Limeliters” vocalist Glenn Yarbrough. An original composition from Ms. Gertler, the aptly titled “The Ring,” will also appear in the film.
Ms. Gertler was recently praised in Headliner magazine: “Once in a while a voice comes along that really makes you sit up and take notice. Australian born New Yorker Greta Gertler is such a voice.” She recently released her debut album, The Baby That Brought Bad Weather after working on it for three years in New York City with Noah Simon (Jarvis Studios). It has been described as “one of those hoped for revelations that all too infrequently emerge from the never-ending pile of new releases” (Vin Scelsa, WFUV) and “an album of timeless songcraft in the classic pop tradition but with a magic that transcends the genre” (Irwin Chusid, WFMU). The New Yorker magazine raves: “She has a spacious voice and a welcome weakness for lushly orchestrated seventies-era singer-songwriter pop.” Ms. Gertler’s live performances range from solo piano/vocal to a core 5-piece rock band to a 14-piece big band, augmented by classical and jazz musicians. Visit her official website here! http://www.gretagertler.com/
Ringers: Lord of the Fans features a dynamic rock-driven score with many recording artists who were influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien. Many have come forward to provide a new spin on nostalgic favorites from previous “Rings” adaptations. After 16 months of location shooting on three continents, and speaking with dozens of actors, filmmakers, rock musicians, authors, and academics, “Ringers” stands as the most comprehensive film document of the ongoing Tolkien phenomenon.
About the Documentary:
Very funny and often moving, Ringers: Lord of the Fans shows the hidden power behind Tolkien’s books — and how after 50 years a single literary work continues to spark the minds and hearts of millions, across cultures and across time. Ringers explores the real foundations of Middle-earth; a community of true fans who share a common bond. Moving beyond “cult classic” and over several different generations, the film unearths academics, musicians, authors, filmmakers, and a plethora of pop junkies — the people gathered under the banner of ‘Ringer.’
Current “Ringers” Interviewees include:
Actor – Dominic Monaghan, Author/Filmmaker – Clive Barker, Writer/Director/Producer – Cameron Crowe, Actor – David Carradine, Comics Illustrator – Colleen Doran, Author – Terry Pratchett, Author – Peter S. Beagle, Author – Terry Brooks, Tolkien Scholar – Dr. Jane Chance, Chairperson of the Tolkien Society – Christine Crawshaw, Author – Colin Duriez, Filmmaker/Critic – Chris Gore, Screenwriter/Publisher – Forrest J. Ackerman, Actor – Bill Mumy, Author/Broadcaster – Brian Sibley, Great-Grandson – Royd Tolkien, and hundreds of Tolkien fans!
For additional information, contact:
Melanie Marquez, Publicist
9220 Sunset Blvd Suite 220
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Office: +1 323-669-1173
Melanie@LitchfieldEnt.com
Brian C writes: Thought you’d like to know about an upcoming John Rhys-Davies convention appearance. He’ll be at Vulkon’s Heroes & Wizards convention in Orlando, Florida on August 21st. [More]
frodosam writes: ROTK has five nominations in this year’s GPhoria awards. Best Adaptation, Best Cinematic, Best Sound Design, Best Voice Performance Male – Elijah Wood & Best Voice Performance Male – Sean Astin. Elijah Wood has been tapped to present. The show tapes July 31st and airs Aug 6th.
Almost, but not entirely… writes: I sent a quick report a few weeks ago about the work going on around Wellington NZ for King Kong.. At the carpark behind the Stone Stree Studios in Miramar – The Mumak harness that I reported was being stored at the back of the carpark has now in fact, been taken away. The Three Foot Six truck marked “Genetics Departement” (???) that was parked there has also gone. [More]
Almost, but not entirely… writes:
I sent a quick report a few weeks ago about the work going on around Wellington NZ for King Kong… here’s a quick update, and a few (bad) pics… :
At the carpark behind the Stone Stree Studios in Miramar – The Mumak harness that I reported was being stored at the back of the carpark has now in fact, been taken away. The Three Foot Six truck marked “Genetics Departement” (???) that was parked there has also gone. A small shed that was located beside the back gate is also gone. What has been placed in the carpark will now prevent any more cool photos from that perspective – a two-high stack of ships containers, filled with large barrels filled with water (presumably for steadying the stack). I’m assuming it’s there for giant outdoor blue-screens like they did for LOTR. One of the crew told me they’re going to be building it four high. 🙁
Also at the back of the carpark, still “kinda” visible despite the
container wall is a new structure, presumably a set of some sort. It’s about 20 meters high, and appeared over the course of last week. I figured I’d have enough time to come back and photograph it, but the container wall took only two days and surpised me.
As for the boat I wrote about previously, Dan Hennah himself has been sighted there (not by me though), apparently doing a spot of welding the the front of the boat has been covered in some sort of thick metal plating. Not sure why, though.
Also in town, there was a film crew yesterday, busy filming a street scene on Mount Victoria, (in front of the old catholic church, St Gerards). I heard it was a New York scene for King Kong, but can’t confirm that. I’ve also heard that filming won’t begin until August, so at least one of my sources is wrong. 🙂
Enjoy the photos, I’ll post more as it happens.