News for Nov. 06, 2000
11/06/00, 7:31 pm EST - Xoanon
11/06/00, 12:04 pm EST - Xoanon
He could have been a footballer. He was once a welder. But, instead, Sean Bean became one of Britain's most in-demand actors. Rob Driscoll finds out why. [More]
Thanks to Winona at 'The Compleat Seam Bean' for the tip!
Cast News: David Wenham talks LOTR
11/06/00, 11:58 am EST - Xoanon
11/06/00, 5:13 am EST - Tehanu
11/06/00, 1:09 am EST - Xoanon
Onfilm's November edition includes an interview with Jon Labrie, chief technical officer of Weta Digital, and he talks about the "unique IT challenges of the largest fantasy project ever commissioned.
11/06/00, 1:04 am EST - Xoanon
Unless I'm mistaken, there's a striking image of Liv Tyler (in blue contacts? I don't know what color her eyes are) in a Bvlgari ad on the back page of today's New York Times Magazine.
I'm attaching an image of the ad; am I imagining things, or is this our gal Arwen?
News for Nov. 05, 2000
Tolkien and Religion: November Hall of Fire Chats
11/05/00, 8:58 pm EST - Tookish
11/05/00, 8:26 pm EST - Tehanu
Madame Butterfly's escapades at Wingate.
11/05/00, 2:28 pm EST - Tehanu
11/05/00, 1:46 pm EST - Xoanon
11/05/00, 12:34 pm EST - Calisuri
11/05/00, 12:33 pm EST - Xoanon
11/05/00, 12:28 pm EST - Xoanon
Found this in the Doors section of the British Sunday Times.
"With 58 weeks until the release of the first Lord of the Rings movie, it already has hundreds of devoted websites. Annoyingly, the official site takes over your browser, demanding that you download the movie's trailer before entering. Which would be fine, were the trailer not such a large file. The site is beautifully designed, although the pictures of the Shire set rather worryingly resemble the Teletubbies' house. Sadly, there is little information or insight here - keep your fingers crossed this is not how the film will be."
Prick up your ears! News from NZ Onfilm
11/05/00, 4:50 am EST - Tehanu
Another snippet from the same mag gave a quote out of the Variety interview which I don't remember reading there: The reporter asked him why he continued to work only in NZ and Jackson replied, "Why leave the Shire to go and live in Mordor?"
Lastly there's a few bits of DVD news: Old buddy and co-director Costa Botes who made the mockumentary 'Forgotten Silver' with Jackson is preparing a special US edition of it that will include a 'making-of' segment and an interview with PJ. Meanwhile several distributors want to release 'Forgotten Silver' on DVD format, and PJ's first feature 'Bad Taste' will soon be re-released as a DVD and shown on the Sci-Fi Channel in the US. 'Bad Taste' has earned over a million dollars (NZ) and returned 350% on its original budget.
News for Nov. 04, 2000
News from the Frankfurt Book Fair.
11/04/00, 6:20 pm EST - Tehanu
11/04/00, 12:17 pm EST - Xoanon
Exclusive Limited-Edition Lord of the Rings Leather Journal. New Line created these gorgeous leather-bound journals as gifts for various people associated with the film, and we have a very small quantity available for sale in our shop. [More]
News for Nov. 03, 2000
11/03/00, 8:27 pm EST - Xoanon
11/03/00, 5:52 pm EST - Xoanon
11/03/00, 4:08 pm EST - Xoanon
11/03/00, 2:42 pm EST - Calisuri
Fan Watch: Tabby Kitten named Bilbo
11/03/00, 1:00 pm EST - Calisuri
11/03/00, 12:51 pm EST - Calisuri
Here are the questions for today:
1) "Name the great leader dubbed "The Lame""
2) "unpleemk" (Scrambled Tolkien person, place or thing)
3) "He looks as if he were spoiling for a race, and not newly come from a long journey." (Who said this?)
11/03/00, 4:16 am EST - Tehanu
The latest Tehanu's Note is up, The Power of Myth Not that we're trying to stop you getting work done or anything.
News for Nov. 02, 2000
11/02/00, 5:53 pm EST - Xoanon
Hi there,
www.goodtaste.co.nz has copies of a documentary on the making of "Bad Taste", plus early experimental films available for sale...check it out
Emily Loughnan
11/02/00, 5:48 pm EST - Xoanon
Movie brings $15 million to Queenstown
11/02/00, 5:42 pm EST - Xoanon
11/02/00, 12:25 pm EST - Xoanon
Some very impressive production stills from ANCANAR, the indie film project based in southern California. Seems like all things are going well there :) Click on the images to go to the official site.
Thanks to Tom A for the tip!
TheOneRing.net Interviews JOHN HOWE!!
11/02/00, 12:15 pm EST - Xoanon
John Howe's work can be seen far and wide across the world of Tolkien, just take a look at our Rolozo Tolkien image gallery for proof, Howe is a well respected artist.
John has also spent many a month in New Zealand working as conceptual artist for the LOTR films!!!
So keep an eye out right here for an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with John!!
Got a question you want me to ask? Drop me a line!
News for Nov. 01, 2000
Cast Watch: Bean There...let me show you -UPDATED-
11/01/00, 5:56 pm EST - Xoanon
'And this is Tehanu's house...interesting that..'
From: Sauron's Bane
Sean Bean (Boromir) made a brief appearence on ITV's "Celebraty Auction" programme, which auctions celebrity artifacts for charity. Bean offered a holiday where you tour the pacific islands with him! Imagine all the LOTR questions you could ask him! [More]
From: Nona@the compleat Sean Bean
Sean did not auction off a personally guided tour of a South Pacific island.
He was a celebrity presenter at the televised celebrity charity auction. He INTRODUCED and PRESENTED one of the lots to be auctioned off - which was a trip to the Maldives. That was the extent of his involvement - he had nothing to do with the actual holiday....
11/01/00, 5:51 pm EST - Xoanon
Glass Hammer Folks and Assassin Films
11/01/00, 5:47 pm EST - Xoanon
I am a very organized guy -- for a musician that is. I like details. Before I take a trip, I have my directions, map, phone numbers, and at least one back up plan... [More]
11/01/00, 12:51 am EST - Xoanon
Who's In Town: Miranda Otto (Eowyn), David Wenham (Faramir) and Karl Urban (Eomer), are hard at work in Queenstown filming Rohan scenes...
John Noble (King Denethor) arrives in Wellington this month for costume and makeup tests but doesn't start filming until late November...
Hobbits Billy Boyd (Pippin) and Dominic Monaghan (Merry) are filming their respective battle scenes separately.
While Elijah Wood (Frodo) and Sean Astin (Sam) keep up their double act...
The voice of Gollum (and possibly the actor playing Smeagol), Andy Serkis, is also back at work in Wellington.
Who's Not: After a whirlwind three days' work in Wellington, Hugo Weaving wrapped his scenes as Elf boss Elrond...
The ubiquitous Liv Tyler (Arwen) returns from break in December to wrap her scenes.
11/01/00, 12:45 am EST - Xoanon
Check it out this month for some great info on the filming at Twizel, and a great pic of John Rhys-Davies as Gimli! [More]
News for Oct. 31, 2000
Media Watch:Total Film Magazine
10/31/00, 6:39 pm EST - Xoanon
This one page article appeared in the new December 2000 issue of Total Film magazine here in the UK. It purports to show exclusive pictures although I feel sure that I've seen the bottom one before. The large picture at the top I presume to be an encounter with the ringwraiths near the Buckleberry Ferry??
Click here here and here (this last one is very cool!) to view the pics!
10/31/00, 6:23 pm EST - Xoanon
Good afternoon fellows. I just recently recieived the new Frequency DVD put out by Newline. On the DVD are some LOTR treats, like the browser, but also a screen saver and some walpaper. Its not mouch, but at least its something...:)
~wingfoot
I'm off to the video store as you read this...
10/31/00, 6:20 pm EST - Xoanon
Jackson Screenplay Writing Contest!
10/31/00, 10:56 am EST - Xoanon
1st prize - A large signed poster by Peter Jackson himself, from the movie Brain Dead!
2nd prize - A smaller signed poster by Peter Jackson, from the movie Meet the Feebles!
Madame Butterfly's Halloween update for Wingate
10/31/00, 5:43 am EST - Tehanu