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RINGS lords over Oscar nominations
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 02-12-2002)
Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS has snagged a whopping 13 nominations, by far the most every by a genre film. Only TITANIC and ALL ABOUT EVE have had more.Among its specific recognit... RINGS publisher sues LORD OF THE RINGS DIARY author
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-18-2002)
Houghton Mifflin, the American publisher of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is suing an obscure Washington state author, accusing him of trying to steal from Tolkien's work and estate.The suit was brought by the publisher when they foun... Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
by Coming Attractions (Thu 12-18-2003)
...ilogy The Lord of the Rings. Premise: The saga draws to a close as battles are fought to distract Sauron from the fact that the One Ring is in Mordor under his very nose... Release Date: December 17, 2003. Comments: Now that Peter Jackson has proven th... 
Info on LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS expanded DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-13-2002)
New Line Home Entertainment is out with more specs for November's four disc expanded edition of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS. It seems two discs will sport the new 208 minute cut of the film, supervised by Peter Jackson himself. The ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 12-18-2002)
You know those gushing reviews treating Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS like it's the greatest thing to come along since the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered trilogy in the '50s? Those "We're not worthy" love letters ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-19-2001)
Now that Peter Jackson's live-action epic THE LORD OF THE RINGS is finally herea feat thought more or less impossible to pull off only a few years agothe question can finally be answered. Does the film live up to the potential of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered ... LORD OF THE RINGS DVD release
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 03-28-2002)
There's a lot of official news (finally!) on the DVD release of Peter Jackson's modern classic THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS, so saddle up. First is this: the film you saw in theaters is coming to DVD in both full screen and letterbox... Kong of Kongs, Lord of Rings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-15-2005)
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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING - The Complete Recordings
© Reprise Records
piano and violin motif, "Evacuating London," resounds tenderly as a respite, as the children flee the terrors of the blitz and voyage to the safet... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by Eric Moro (Fri 12-14-2001)
For decades, the upcoming THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING has been unspooling inside the heads of every reader effected by J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy classic. However, the closest movie-going audiences have come to watching the trilogy unf... 'Thor' to lord over 'Rings' fans (Sun 03-20-2005)
Today at Wizard World LA, Avi Arad said the Thor movie would be on the scale of "Lord of the Rings" and is in "aggressive development." More...Lord of the Cinematic RINGS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 01-02-2002)
Director Peter Jackson's first LORD OF THE RINGS installment, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, has finally arrived after years of anticipation from both fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's popular fantasy novels and the movie-going public in general. The film has perform... LORD OF THE RINGS Minimates
by News Editor (Sat 08-20-2005)
AFX has announced the upcoming release of Art Asylum's LORD OF THE RINGS Minimates. This third series includes Ringwraith 1 & Ringwraith 2, Eowyn & Morgul Lord Witch King, Lurtz & Twilight Witch King, and Strider & Clear Twilight Witch King. If you order ... 12-inch Figures from THE LORD OF THE RINGS
by News Editor (Tue 12-27-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles, in association with New Line Cinema, is currently producing a line of LORD OF THE RINGS Premium Format figures. This 1:4 scale figure line follows a very successful Lord of the Rings collectibles line, created when Sideshow Collecti... MTV noms RINGS over all others
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-24-2002)
...son's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS snagged six nominations. That's the most of any film in the running. Also up for nominations in such categories as Best Fight and Best Villain are THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, QUEEN OF THE DAMNED an... Create your own fellowship with THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE THIRD AGE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-02-2004)
Electronic Arts has now shipped its latest adventure video game based on Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS films, THE THIRD AGE, to retail stores nationwide. This role-playing game lets gamers control an all-new cast of characters inspired by the clas... Fight for Middle-earth in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: WAR OF THE RING
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
If you find it difficult to pass the time waiting for Peter Jackson's final chapter in his film adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, this week you have two good pieces of news: this week two different RINGS video games ar hitting store shelves, one based ... LORD OF THE RINGS Action Figures Pix
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)
Toy Biz, a division of Marvel Enterprises), has introduced a line-up of products inspired by New Line Cinema's coming THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.The intricately sculpted feature uncanny likenesses of the films' actors which were achieved by a combinati... The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Complete Recordings Due in October
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 08-07-2006)
Doug Adams has confirmed to the moviemusic.com message board that the Complete Recordings from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS will be released this October. Details on the package are not yet available, but it should resemble the complete recordin... Pics from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-22-2002)
...tion. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS opens nationwide on December 18.Click on the images below for a closer look at THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS.Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com. THE TWO TOWERS, PART II OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 09-05-2002)
Out from Random House Audio is the 4 disc CD set of the BBC Radio presentation of THE TWO TOWERS: PART II OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, a Full-Cast Dramatization. Despite some weird (i.e. crappy) creative choices and some overacted (i.e. hammy) performances, ... "Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar" looking for beta testers
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-22-2007)
Midway is looking for beta testers for it's upcoming MMOG, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. The beta test will begin tomorrow (Friday) and end on Monday.If you have some extra time this weekend, head on over to their website and sign up.... THE LORD OF THE RINGS exhibit returns to Toronto
by Richard Salter (Fri 10-04-2002)
The TORONTO STAR reports that last year's display of costumes, props and artwork from the movie THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING at the Royal Ontario Museum was so successful that they've decided to do it again.Fans eagerly anticipating ... Lord of the Cinematic RINGS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Tue 01-08-2002)
Now that director Peter Jackson's THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is a bona fide success, fans have already begun buzzing about the next film in the LORD OF THE RINGS series, THE TWO TOWERS. But as the New Zealand-born filmmaker explained in the first part of ... RINGS Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-27-2004)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS In the tradition of previous compilations like The INDIANA JONES Trilogy and THE GODFATHER Trilogy, Silva Screen has taken the best music from Howard Shore’s monumental musical epic, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, and fashioned Mu... RINGS Trailer on ANGEL
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-21-2001)
Wanna get a first look at the new trailer for LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING? Then, watch ANGEL on Monday night.The WB report s that ANGEL will have a cinematic flair this season. Not only will the series, which debuts its third season on Monda... LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS teaser poster is here!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-25-2002)
Look, we realize you're not even reading this. Just click on the poster's image to get your own good look at the teaser poster for Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS. The film will be released December 18. Questions? Comments? Let us kn... Wood on LORD OF THE RINGS
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-17-2002)
CINESCAPE had a chance to catch Elijah Wood recently, and recorded some thoughts from the actor on the privilege of playing Frodo in THE LORD OF THE RINGS. As interest mounts surrounding the opening of THE TWO TOWERS on Wednesday, the scope of the film's ... LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS trailer to be attached to FELLOWSHIP
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 01-24-2002)
In a short bit carried in the NEW YORK POST's Page Six column, New Line Cinemas distribution president David Tuckerman confirmed a trailer for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS would be added to the final reel of THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, probably... Some of the first LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS pics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 01-22-2002)
With the new week comes new art from the studios. So here's what we found in our mail today -- pics from THE LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS.Have a peak by clicking the thumbnails above and below. Shore On LORD OF THE RINGS Score
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-01-2001)
Composer Howard Shore is still hard at work on the score for the coming LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy, specifically focusing on the first film, FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.While talking to E! Online, Shore spoke of how he approached the epic project, saying, ... LORD OF THE RINGS 1st Day Take
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 12-21-2001)
In its first day on business, on Wednesday, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING scored big bucks. The film took in $18.2M.That amount is putting the film on track to have the biggest December opening ever.As opening days this year go, however, H... Creating the lost characters from LORD OF THE RINGS
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-10-2004)
WETA Workshop, the Academy Award-winning special effects house that created the visual imagery for Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS movies, will create unique photographic images of characters from Tolkien's books that will be featured on cards in Deciph... Bakshi takes swipes at LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-22-2001)
In an interview with the Calgary Sun, as carried on the Canoe.ca website, adult animator Ralph Bakshi is taking a few swipes at Peter Jackson's new version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. And it's not as though Bakshi has no dog in the fight he tried in 1978 t... "Rings" in the Key of A
by News Editor (Wed 03-16-2005)
"The Lord of the Rings" musical will receive its world premiere in Toronto next March 2006. The $27 million, yes you read that right, British-produced musical had originally been scheduled to open in London in December. The venue was changed to Toronto w... RINGS' Serkis Cast as Henchman
by News Editor (Tue 07-19-2005)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS' Andy Serkis has been cast in STORMBREAKER. The film is directed by Geoffrey Sax. The script was written by Anthony Horowitz, which was based on a series of novels he wrote about a reluctant teenage spy. Stephen Fry also signed on ... Weaving Lends Voice for RINGS BATTLE
by News Editor (Wed 11-16-2005)
Electronic Arts very recently announced that Hugo Weaving will expand his involvement with THE LORD OF THE RINGS franchise as he assumes the role of lead voiceover talent in the highly anticipated video game sequel The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Mi... RINGS' Jackson eyes LOVELY BONES
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-23-2004)
Peter Jackson, the director of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, is already thinking about what to do after he's finished work on his next film, KING KONG. According to Variety Jackson is in talks with FilmFour to adapt Alice Sebold's novel THE LOVELY BONES as a fil... Toy Rings
by Eric Moro (Wed 11-07-2001)
Excited about the upcoming release of New Line Cinema and director Peter Jackson's epic three-movie adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS? Join the club! RINGS-mania is sweeping the planet, and having a strange effect on almost every entertainment-related i... RINGS star boards PIRATE ship
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 09-04-2002)
Another genre name has signed onto producer Jerry Bruckheimer's adaptation of the Disney theme park ride, THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN. THE LORD OF THE RINGS' own Orlando Bloom (Legolas Greenleaf, next seen in December's installment THE TWO TOWERS) has si... RINGS snags Writer's Guild nomination
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 02-08-2002)
The Writer's Guild of America is out with its feature film nominations for best adapted and original screenplays, and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING is the only genre film in contention.Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Peter Jackson snag... RINGS Relief Screening
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 11-16-2001)
New Line Cinema will be holding a special advanced screening of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING on December 13 to benefit the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund.Tickets for the coming event are priced at $250 for admittance to... RINGS' Jackson to work on LOVELY BONES
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-18-2005)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS director Peter Jackson and his longtime partner Fran Walsh have optioned the film rights to Alice Sebold's THE LOVELY BONES. In an unusual move, Jackson and Walsh ponied up the cash themselves for the option and will develop the scre... RINGS continues its hold at the box office
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 01-04-2004)
...e: 1. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING $30,750,000 $291,987,000 2. CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN $21,850,000 $86,016,000 3. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE $12,500,000 $81,655,000 4. COLD MOUNTAIN $11,739,000 $43,896,000 5. PAYCHECK ... RINGS Scores 1st AFI Awards
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 01-07-2002)
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING has been getting quite a few critical kudos... and its first official awards.In the American Film Institutes first AFI Awards ceremony, the film was given Best Motion Picture as well as nods for Best Produ... RINGS ruled movie world in January
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-04-2002)
January of 2002 was the most profitable January in the history of film, due in large part to THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING taking in almost $270 million.In the last month, almost 114 million tickets were sold, many to the first in the ... RINGS wins best picture at British Academy Awards
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 02-25-2002)
Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS took home the best picture award at the Orange British Academy Film Awards. For all you Yankees, think of them as the British Oscars.Jackson also snagged the best director nod, while LORD ... 10,000 RINGS to rule them all
by Mike Whybark (Wed 01-29-2003)
Jam! Showbiz reports that British authorities have seized over 10,000 pirated DVDs of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS.The seizures have taken place over the past couple of weeks. The discs stem from Malaysia and appear to be based on digital copies ... Shooting RINGS
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 09-11-2001)
Peter Jackson has been talking about the Herculean task of filming the LORD OF THE RINGS three films at one time.While talking to SCIFI.COM, Jackson spoke of how he mentally tackled the three films at one time, saying, "We really haven't divided the film ... McKellen: RINGS & X-MEN
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 12-24-2001)
While promoting THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, Ian McKellen touched upon what lies ahead for him in the RINGS saga as well as X-MEN 2.While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cindy Pearlman, McKellen addressed Gandalf's future... which... All three LORD OF THE RINGS films in one year?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-11-2002)
It seems New Line Cinema's bold plan to shoot the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy all at once and release one a year for three years was only the SECOND boldest plan the studio contemplated when it came to Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein's classic.... Games LORD OF THE RINGS Style
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-31-2001)
Electronic Arts is the latest partner to acquire the rights to produce a series of games based on the coming LORD OF THE RINGS films. At this point, the company is at work creating games for multiple gaming platforms.In addition, New Line previously seale... Rhys-Davies Talks LORD OF THE RINGS
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-31-2001)
John Rhys-Davies has been talking about the coming LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy.While appearing at the opening of an exhibit of LORD OF THE RINGS props and costumes, in Toronto, the actor gave his very optimistic assessment on how the films will do, say... Director's Guild nominates BLACK HAWK, LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-23-2002)
The Director's Guild of America has announced its nominations for this year's DGA awards, and three genre directors have been recognized for their work. Peter Jackson was nominated for his LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, while Ridley Scott ... HARRY POTTER Vs. LORD OF THE RINGS?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 11-07-2001)
Peter Jackson and John Rhys-Davies have been talking about the potential tussle to come at the box office between HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.While talking to the Toronto Sun, Rhys-Davies sided with ... Update: New LORD OF THE RINGS pics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 06-22-2001)
Xoanon at theonering.net has been kind enough to cut us in on new pics from their secret source, Super Spy Big Jerk (I would pay to see that birth certificate) from LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. These come on the weekend a new FELLOWSHIP ... LORD OF THE RINGS: That Other Magical Series
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 12-02-2001)
...avish THE LORD OF THE RINGS series, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, came out last week from Reprise (9 48110-2). The score, as with the film trilogy itself, is a massive undertaking, an immense canvass that lays its groundwork in this first film. Howard ma... LORD OF THE RINGS re-shoots
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-10-2002)
... for both LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (due in December) and THE RETURN OF THE KING (due December 2003). Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan were also included on the 'pick-up' shots. Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feed... RINGS Bloopers to Screen
by News Editor (Thu 01-05-2006)
For the first time ever, fans of The Lord of the Rings can view exclusive blooper footage at the The One Ring Celebration. The ORC will take place at the Pasadena Center in Pasadena, California from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January, 22nd. The ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Brian Thomas (Fri 05-28-2004)
...ct of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy so much that there were rumors going around that they'd almost awarded it next year's Best Picture Oscar as well, with Frodo voted the Lifetime Achievement Award. After the Academy Awards ceremony, a SATURDAY NIGHT L... LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS Special Extended DVD Edition
by Brian Thomas (Fri 11-21-2003)
...efinitive LORD OF THE RINGS," and goes on to speculate that they could keep going back and adding scenes for new releases, thereby giving New Line an even better deal on their contract with the Tolkiens. You shouldn't take him too seriously later on h... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING SPECIAL EXTENDED EDITION
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 12-17-2002)
New Line Home Entertainment has re-released Peter Jackson’s adaptation of the first third of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece novel in a special extended director’s cut (though they’ve avoided this term). Naturally, the first question about this 30-minutes lo... 100,000 attend LORD OF THE RINGS premiere
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-01-2003)
Over 100,000 excited fans lined the streets of New Zealand's captial city of Wellington today as the stars and filmmakers of THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy attended a celebration parade marking the premiere of the film's final chapter, THE RETURN OF THE KI... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by BRIAN THOMAS (Thu 08-08-2002)
Contrary to what some may think, this is not the most anticipated DVD release of the century. That’ll be the package that includes deluxe editions of all three films, which will certainly be available by 2005. It’s doubtful anyone would come out and say t... Elijah Wood talks LORD OF THE RINGS
by Eric Moro (Fri 07-20-2001)
On hand to enjoy the excitement of the Comic-Con International: San Diego was actor Elijah Wood, whom many may recognize as Frodo the Hobbit in New Line Cinema's upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. CINESCAPE managed to catch up with the young actor for an... Lord of the Rings Animated Legolas Maquette
by News Editor (Thu 05-31-2007)
In the first quarter of 2008, Gentle Giant will release their Lord of the Rings Animated Legolas Maquette.
The figure will stand 7" tall. Its base is designed to inter-link and to be displayed with the upcoming Gimli Animaquette. The... New LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS pics
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-01-2002)
After a bit of a dry spell for new images from LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS have finally found their way out of the New Line publicity department. And we thank them. TheOneRing.net got the tap to post them, so here you are. With that, we'll get out o... LORD OF THE RINGS trailer hits the web
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-26-2002)
A day after the release of the teaser poster for LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS comes this sweet, sweet word. The teaser trailer has been released, and you can see it right now. What will you need? To have Quicktime and follow the source link above. Qu... Secret tests for LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-26-2001)
The good hobbit watchers at theonering.net have come up with another behind the scenes scoop on the upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY. This one is of the mild spoiler variety, with some CGI troll images. What's more, the site scribe, Xoanon, chimed... New LORD OF THE RINGS Poster
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-31-2001)
New Line has released a new one-sheet movie poster design for the coming LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. Interestingly, the poster's image looks like a piece of conceptual art for the film created by WETA for the trilogy prior to production. Th... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by Troy Roberts (Tue 10-29-2002)
...ently the LORD OF THE RINGS books and the LORD OF THE RINGS movies are two different properties, with each being owned by a different group. For those of you wondering how much different this game can be from Electronic Art's THE TWO TOWERS, which is b... Otto talks Eowyn's role in LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 04-11-2002)
Miranda Otto is one of the first actors to begin talking up the next installment in THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE TWO TOWERS.In an interview with USA TODAY, Otto described her LORD alter ego Eowyn as "Slightly cold, white, emotionally distant, a lady... LORD OF THE RINGS won't play in nations largest theater chain
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 06-28-2001)
In the kind of BS business decision that Hollywood is infamous for, New Line Cinemas, the power behind LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and RUSH HOUR 2, has changed its exhibitor contracts to such a noxious extent that those films will ... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 09-02-2003)
I was very excited to learn that Cinescape wanted me to review the theatrical edition DVD of LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS with a member of the cast. However, I was less enthusiastic once I learned who it was they were sending. Let's just say that we'... SAG nominates RINGS, SKY actors
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 01-30-2002)
The Screen Actors Guild has announced its nominations for its 2001 achievements in acting, and there were precious few nominations for genre fare.Ian McKellen was nominated for best supporting actor for his work as Gandalf in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOW... Jackson talks LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS reshoots
by Christopher Allan Smith (Fri 07-26-2002)
Peter Jackson is whetting the appetites of fans around the world for the next chapter of THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE TWO TOWERS. As if that's necessary. In a recent interview, Jackson revealed the production has reshot 25 minutes of the film, as aw... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING Special Extended DVD Edition
by Brian Thomas (Fri 12-17-2004)
Those who've read my reviews of RETURN OF THE KING know that, while I consider LORD OF THE RINGS to perhaps be the greatest movie ever made, and that the third part is the strongest and most accomplished, I also felt there were a few flaws in it as well. ... New LORD OF THE RINGS game announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-23-2003)
Electronic Arts has announced development on a brand new game based on Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Unlike earlier EA games which have been based on the individual films, THE BATTLE FOR MIDDLE-EARTH will encompass the battles seen in all thr... LORD OF THE RINGS star wants to direct FANTASTIC FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-16-2004)
A Galaxia, a Brazilian website specializing in genre entertainment, landed a pretty big exclusive today with their interview with LORD OF THE RINGS star Sean Astin. The man who brought Samwise Gamgee to life in three RINGS films spoke with a reporter from... LORD OF THE RINGS Update
by Frank Kurtz (Tue 07-03-2001)
Word has it that FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, the first film of the fast looming big screen LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, is making the expected steady progress with a recent report saying that Peter Jackson and company have finished a rough cut of the coming fil... LORD OF THE RINGS and politics
by Mike Whybark (Tue 12-24-2002)
THE NEW YORK TIMES analyzes the political backdrop to the overwhelming success of the Peter Jackson LORD OF THE RINGS series of films and notes both original author J. R. R. Tolkien's resistance to interpreting the books politically and the author's docum... Lord of the Rings Return of the King (Wed 03-26-2003)
Plot:Frodo embarks upon Mount Doom to rid Middle Earth of the One Ring once and for all. While the major motion picture is still quite a ways off, word is that the video game of the same name is currently in development.Platform:PC and GameCube versions c...THE LORD OF THE RINGS -- the musical
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-29-2003)
If only J.R.R. Tolkien were alive to see what his LORD OF THE RINGS has wrought...Plans are afoot for a musical adaptation of Tolkien's fantasy trilogy, to be performed on London's famous West End theater row. Film producer and Tolkien Enterprises chief ... Paul McCartney as Frodo in Beatles' LORD OF THE RINGS?
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 03-05-2002)
It looks like the Beatles toyed with the idea of bringing J.R.R. Tolkein's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy to the big screen in the early 1970s, with Paul McCartney in the role of Frodo Baggins.According to Denis O'Dell, the film producer for the Beatles back t... RINGS Promotional DVD
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-03-2001)
Starting on October 10, the Official New Line Shop will beging selling an unusual licensing tie-in to the upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.The DVD player will be packaged in a box covered with RINGS promo art and pix. In addition, packed... Shore to conduct RINGS symphony
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 11-23-2003)
LORD OF THE RINGS composer Howard Shore will conduct the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a special night of music celebrating the opening festivities for the New Zealand premiere of THE RETURN OF THE KING, the final picture in director Peter Jackson's e... Bourne of the Rings
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-07-2003)
LORD OF THE RINGS co-star Karl Urban is in talks to play the principal baddie in THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, set to start filming before the year's out. Urban, who played Eomer in THE TWO TOWERS and will be seen again in THE RETURN OF THE KING, is currently fil... Jackson is Lord of the Law Suit
by News Editor (Wed 03-02-2005)
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh are suing New Line Cinema for allegedly withholding profits, including home video revenue, from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles seeks unspecified dam... Jackson talks next two LORD OF THE RINGS
by Christopher Allan Smith and Eric Moro (Fri 08-02-2002)
While talking recently to CINESCAPE's own Eric Moro, LORD OF THE RINGS director Peter Jackson teased the dark journey fans of the film trilogy Frodo will be going on in the next two installments, and why he might not even be the hero of the trilogy by the... LORD OF THE RINGS FX Farmed Out?
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 07-06-2001)
It isn't all that unusual to hear that any given special effects heavy Hollywood movie production is having their FX needs handled by more than one source in order to bring the project in on time... and the first film of the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy appe... New LORD OF THE RINGS Ringwraith statue released
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-10-2002)
Sideshow Toys has just released images of some more sweet swag from Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. The new limited edition statue, The Ringwraith and Steed, will be made of polystone, hand painted, and limited to 5000 pieces, according to a re... Decipher's LORD OF THE RINGS RPG
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 10-24-2001)
The LORD OF THE RINGS Adventure Game, the first of Decipher¹s roleplaying games (RPGs) for New Line Cinema¹s film trilogy, will hit stores December 2001.The Adventure Game includes a complete adventure narrative, "Through the Mines of Moria," drawn from T... McKellen Assesses LORD OF THE RINGS
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 07-25-2001)
In a new posting on his official website, Ian McKellen is answering a question about the coming LORD OF THE RINGS films and if the final product will effectively capture the feel of the books.McKellen expresses his opinion on the matter, saying, "From wha... Cartoon Rings
by JASON HENDERSON (Sun 06-23-2002)
Since the debut of Peter Jackson's long-awaited filmic LORD OF THE RINGS adaptation, the bickering has begun. We tend to forget that adaptations of beloved books are not the books themselves. They're more like coffee-table books or even albums of music in... TOP 10 UPDATED: RINGS triumphs over BIG FISH
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-12-2004)
...e: 1. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING $14,209,098 $312,320,936 2. BIG FISH $13,811,191 $23,386,775 3. CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN $11,751,349 $101,147,842 4. COLD MOUNTAIN $7,881,729 $55,340,445 5. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE ... Sideshow Announces New 1:4 Scale RINGS Premium Format Figures
by News Editor (Fri 11-11-2005)
Sideshow Collectibles has announced a new line of THE LORD OF THE RINGS figures as part of their agreement with New Line Cinema. Sideshow's artists will bring the characters that populated the world of Middle-earth in to life with the first-ever 1:4 scale... TOP 10: Jackson's final RINGS is the KING
by Patrick Sauriol (Sun 12-21-2003)
The final film in Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, THE RETURN OF THE KING, catapulted to the top of the box office this weekend (to no one's real surprise.) The New Line Cinema picture has grossed an estimated $73.6 million dollars over the week... Blanchett Talks RINGS (Fri 12-22-2000)
While promoting her starring role in Sam Raimi`s upcoming The Gift, Cate Blanchett gave her impressions of the Lord of the Rings film production. According to scifi.com, when asked how she would compare her role of Galadriel, queen of the elves to her pre...Gandalf Likes RINGS
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 11-29-2001)
Actor Ian McKellen, who has been an active participant in giving his side of the LORD OF THE RINGS production all along the way, has now weighed in on the first finished film of the trilogy, FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING.On his official website, the actor starte... And the Oscar nominations are...
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-27-2004)
The nominees for the 76th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning and Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING leads the pack with 11 nominations. There were some surprise nominees which should make for an interesting run-up... Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
...son ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King") bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape-monster captured in the wilds and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. Jackson assumes directing, pr... Fox Hires RINGS' Weta for SURFER
by News Editor (Mon 09-25-2006)
20th Century Fox has hired Weta Digital, the special effects company behind THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, to create a state-of-the-art version of the Marvel Comics character Silver Surfer.Character actor Doug Jones will provide performance and movement r... Carver Cast as Gandalf in Stage RINGS
by News Editor (Tue 07-26-2005)
Brent Carver has been cast as Gandalf in the stage version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. In addition, James Loye captured the role of Frodo and Michael Therriault will play Gollum.Matthew Warchus will direct the show which opens March 23, 2006 in Toronto. The... The 29th Annual Saturn Awards Nominations - Feature Film Category
by Eric Moro (Wed 03-05-2003)
CINESCAPE and The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films announced today the nominees for the 2003 Saturn Awards ceremony. Leading the pack in the feature film category with a whopping 10 nominations each are THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO T...