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Serkis’ precioussssss
“I see myself as the guardian of this character,” says Serkis. “I think of Gollum as a Ring junkie. He’s suffering withdrawal because the Ring is not his anymore. He’s a paranoid schizo, a compulsive liar and completely screwed up. What actor wouldn’t want to play this part?” Read more.
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Karl Urban, the ‘good-looking good guy’
“There was a call-back. (They said) people would really like you to play the role of Eomer. Excited is an understatement. I was just ballistic. My feet didn’t touch the ground for a week.” Read more.
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Waiting in the wings
More than two years after filming his parts, (David) Wenham finally makes it on to the screen in The Two Towers as Faramir, brother of Boromir, played by Sean Bean and killed by orcs in the finale of The Fellowship. Read more.
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Daily dose of Chud
Today’s cast/crew interview from Chud: Sean Astin! Sean sits down to discuss The Two Towers, Sam’s role, and a particularly aggressive scene with Frodo.
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Elvish Lives for Tyler
A brief blurb from SciFi Wire has Liv Tyler talking about the increased amount of Elvish in The Two Towers.
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Opportunity knocks!
Ain’t It Cool News has a lengthy and detailed review (with pictures, even!) of The Two Towers by a lucky person who was at the New York Pemiere! I would rate this article PG-13 in places for language…but still, it makes for fun reading!
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Elijah, the Hobbit Hero
“It is absolutely integral that you keep your feet on the ground and keep in perspective what is important. Everything associated with fame is so fleeting,” Wood said. Read more.
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Enough to tide us over until the film’s release…
This is just a quick reminder to those who may have forgotten: today is the release date for the Two Towers soundtrack!
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Actors of Rohan
From now up until the release of The Two Towers, Chud will feature interviews with the actors and creators of the film. Today’s interview: Mirando Otto (Eowyn) and Karl Urban (Eomer).
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Effects of Lord of the Rings
The New Zealand Herald features an article on The Two Towers, including design comments from WETA director Richard Taylor and a quick bit focusing on David Wenham (Faramir).
