“An Atmospheric Fairytale Romp” – Ralph Bakshi’s Animated LOTR
"This sensitive adaptation of Tolkien's epic fantasy classic skilfully maintains the spirit of the book while adding the energy, pace and atmosphere of cinema."
Middle-earth in it’s many incarnations
"This sensitive adaptation of Tolkien's epic fantasy classic skilfully maintains the spirit of the book while adding the energy, pace and atmosphere of cinema."
As more and more LOTR articles are written in the mainstream press, be prepared for the mangling of Tolkien's words and themes -- such as in this Ottawa Citizen article about Liv Tyler (Arwen).
According to FilmFour.com, Sean Bean says he had nightmares about goblins and dwarves while filming the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The actor, who plays Boromir, says he could not escape from the film's fantasy creatures during the 18 months of filming. To find out more, CLICK HERE.
Nona at The Compleat Sean Bean has posted a number of images from New Line Cinema's Cannes Party, most notably photographs of Sean Bean (Boromir) making kissy face with an orc. To see the image, CLICK HERE.
Sean Bean (Boromir) has been mentioned in the 02 February 2001 issue of OK! Magazine (Issue 249) as one of their annual top 100 Showbiz Earners.
Actor Hugo Weaving (Elrond) chuckles at the suggestion that his presence in New York City made him a prime kidnapping target for fanatical Webheads wanting to pick his brain about Lord of the Rings and the sequels to The Matrix. But it's not far from the truth.
The Price of Milk, starring Karl Urban (Eomer), was voted best film by a four-member jury at the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, held in Korea. The jury commented that "originality, creativity and purity were highly valued" in the making of the film. To find out more, CLICK HERE.
Herr der Ringe reported that Miranda Otto (Eowyn) was special guest of International Film Festival (July 5th - 14th) in Karlovy Vary. In an interview with Mlada Fronta she described her role as an elf. [This is obviously a mistake in the article -- David] She also admitted that she didn't read TheLord of The Rings until after she started acting in the movie. To read the Czech article, CLICK HERE.
Company of the Ring: Tol Galen seems to have been in hibernation for the past month, but they've returned in a big way with scans of wrap party invitations, tickets, "thank you" cards, and exclusive party photos.
"Austrialia's national classic music network" has posted an audio interview with David Wenham (Faramir) in both RealAudio and Windows Media formats. To listen in, CLICK HERE.
E! Online tells us to Be sure to catch the E! Original Special Sizzlin' Sixteen, premiering Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. and to enter the Sizzlin' Start sweepstakes.
Ian McKellen (Gandalf), who is currently starring in Dance of Death with Helen Mirren on Broadway, had the following message posted on McKellen.com: "Thank you to everyone who has emailed with concern about Sir Ian's wellbeing in New York City. He is safe and sound in midtown Manhattan. Our support and condolences go to the many families and friends affected by the destruction, and our appreciation to the thousands of extraordinary heroes."
Why does Gandalf appear so haggard in the trailer? What was Gandalf's motivation for battling Sauron? What's with the rumored Hobbit film? For the answer to these and other questions, CLICK HERE.
TORC veteran locksley alerted us that Ian McKellen (Gandalf) has posted more answers to fans' questions on his official website. What favorite Gandalf lines will he speak? How can one attend the films' premeire? For the answers to those and other questions, CLICK HERE.
In his latest entry for The Grey Book, Ian McKellen (Gandalf) reminisces about King Theoden's Golden Hall.
In his January 1, 2001 Grey Book entry, Ian McKellen (Gandalf) tells us what lies ahead for the Lord of the Rings production now that principle photography is completed.
In his July 24th The Grey Book entry, Ian McKellen (Gandalf) reports that Fellowship is on course and on time despite recent reshoots. To read about his time back in New Zealand -- as well as the "souveniers" he brought back home to London, his favorite Burger King LOTR giveaway, and his impression of fellow wizard Christopher Lee's new autobiography, CLICK HERE.
In his October 3 LotR E-Post, actor Ian McKellen (Gandalf) answers fan questions on such incindiary topics as storyline departures, XenArwen, Tolkien's place in English mythology, and religous metaphors. However, like Mithrandir, McKellen's answers are sometimes cryptic.