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This week Empire Online is presenting exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of LotR, two are published every day. On Monday it was Andy Serkis and John Rhys-Davis, on Tuesday, Christopher Lee and Bernard Hill and today it’s Sir Ian McKellen and Barry Osbourne. Check the website daily for new interviews!
The Return of the King, probably most anticipated film of the year, has finally opened in theaters world-wide! After a year-long wait since TTT and hundreds of incredible reviews, fans can finally watch it on the big screen. (Unless, of course, already have, but if so why not watch it again?). If you haven’t seen it yet, or didn’t make it to the 12am showings, you can order tickets at Movie Tickets.
Here is another glowing review of RotK, this time at CNN.
Miranda Otto (Eowyn) was born on December 16th, 1967 in Brisbane, Australia. That makes her 36 today! Happy birthday, Miranda! Click here to see some great pics of Miranda as Eowyn in our CoE gallery.
The trilogy has been awarded four stars (out of four) in it’s review in USA Today. Click here to read all about it.
The Gathering of the Fellowship LotR convention held in Toronto Canada has begun. It runs through to the 17th, and features workshops, film screenings and more. Proceeds go to ProLiteracy Worldwide. for more information go to tolkiengathering.
It seems that even cartoonists are getting into the LotR spirit this week.
Orlando Bloom takes you behind the scenes and reveals the secrets of the Elves at the official site.
CNN has an interview with Peter Jackson regarding the end of filming LotR, possible “Hobbit” filming, King Kong, and other things. *There are 2 RotK pics, but they are behind the scenes-no spoilers*
The New York Film Critics Circle has named “Return of the King” best picture of the year. Historically, this is a sign of things to come at the Oscars.
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