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Which one do YOU like better?
Here is an interesting interview of Ralph Bakshi and his take on Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, his own animated version, and what it is like to work in Hollywood, at The Onion.
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Mordor on Earth
Fantasy becomes reality? Read how scientists have drawn parallels between Tolkien’s Mordor and Mordor Pound, located in Northern Territory north of Alice Springs, Australia, at Stuff.
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If you film it, they will come…
The Otago Daily Times has an article on the increase in tourism in New Zealand since the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. British and Japanese folks agree, New Zealand is the place to be!
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And you thought some of the CoE Gallery comments were funny…
Good intentions, but bad translations. Read how the Fellowship of the Ring is being presented via subtitles at Anime.Net *Disclaimer* I have NO idea if these are Malaysian translations, Chinese translations, or even if they were really subtitles at all. It is a parody site. But, at least they are funny! Oh, go on! Read…
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Viggo and the Virgin!
Those of you who love Viggo Mortensen (and live in New York) will be elated to know that he is going to be in New York on April 18, at the Virgin Megastore, signing copies of his new book Signlanguage, which contains numerous paintings and photographs from the actor that range in subject from landscape…
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More Miranda Otto as Eowyn
In a brief article from USA Today, Miranda Otto talks some more about her role as Eowyn.
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Have large, furry feet will travel
Out of work Hobbit seeks position in nice film with large part and lot’s of cash. Check out Dominic Monaghan’s (Merry)Circum Vitae (that’s resume to you yanks) and listen to clips from advertisiments and narrations.
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A Hobbits Diary
Billy Boyd (Pippin) updates his online journal at his official web site with tales of LOTR premieres and visits with other cast members. You can also now purchase official BillyBoyd.net merchandise and be dressed as well as any Hobbit from o’er the Brandywine.
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Tolkien set to music.
Do you love Tolkien’s trilogy? Do you also love classical music? Then read about the merging of the two into one, of how the characters are being interpeted musically, at The Tolkien Ensemble.
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Speak Fellowship and enter…
With questions in English, and French subtitles, all your favorites from the Fellowship of the Ring are interviewed by a reporter from CanalPlus!. You will need Real Player to view the questions and responses–the group discuss their characters, Tolkien’s trilogy, Peter Jackson’s vision, and what it was like to work on FOTR.
