glumPuddle sends this along: Narnia Producer Mark Johnson is asked why they didn’t do multiple films at once, like LOTR. He says: ‘What New Line and Bob Shea did with Lord of the Rings, basically green-lighting three movies at once, is unheard of. And in todays Hollywood, it will never happen again. I just cannot imagine it. Its too much of a financial commitment, and everybody will say, Lets just see if the first ones successful first.’ Narnia Producer Doubts Any Studio will ‘Triple-Produce’ Anymore
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Thanks to Ringer Mallory A for sending us this tidbit from IMDB.com today:
Edward Norton has credited blockbuster trilogy The Lord Of The Rings with convincing him to accept his role in big-budget movie The Incredible Hulk. The star, noted for roles in edgier films such as Fight Club and American History X, was hesitant to take on the big screen comic book adaptation. But he insists it was filmmaker Peter Jackson’s version of epic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings that helped him make his decision.
Read the full story over at IMDB.com. [Read More]
The St. Louis Symphony will be be performing Howard Shore’s ‘The Lord of Rings Symphony’ at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at Powell Hall in St. Louis, MO. Tickets go on sale to the public Monday June 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Ludwig Wicki, conductor – Saint Louis Symphony Chorus – Capture the Ring with the SLSO! Since its premiere in 2003, Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings Symphony has received standing ovations on four continents. The musical experience is heightened with projected illustrations and storyboards. “Shore’s musical opus is every bit as impressive as Tolkien’s literary one…even when liberated from the majesty of [Peter] Jackson’s trilogy.”—Seattle Times
Howard Shore’s LOTR score will go down in history as one of the best of all time. If you can make this show, you won’t regret it! Thanks to UncleAndy for the heads up! [St Louis Symphony]
Ringer board member Tedster88 sends us a heads up that James McAvoy, the actor who is rumored to be Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Hobbit films, will be participating in an interview with BBC One’s ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.’ Here’s to hoping that Mr. Ross will ask James about the rumors and gage his interest in taking up the role. Afterall, Mr. McAvoy is winning our unofficial fan poll! [BBC One Schedule]
ITN Headline News has posted a video on YouTube discussing the James McAvoy rumors with ‘Hobbit’ director Guillermo del Toro. Thanks to YouTube’s wonderful embed feature, you can watch it right now!
Message board member Woodyend alerts us to an upcoming judgement in the case of Christopher Tolkien vs. New Line Cinema. The lawsuit claims the Tolkien family is owed £80m by New Line Cinema under a deal for a 7.5% share of profits that was signed in 1969. Here is an excerpt of what The Times Online reported back on May 25th:
“At a hearing on June 6 Christopher Tolkien will ask a Californian judge to back his claim that he can “terminate” film rights to The Hobbit. He is said to be furious with the New Line studio, which earned £3 billion from the Rings trilogy. Tolkien’s lawyers accuse New Line of “accounting chicanery”. Warner Bros, owner of New Line, declined to comment.”
Sounds like things could get heated! TORn will update Ringers on any developments as they come in to our email. For some great reporting and perspective on this story, check out our good friend Kristen Thompson’s ‘Frodo Franchise’ blog as well. [Times Online] [Frodo Franchise]