| 4-01-05 Latest News |
Hall Of Fire This Weekend - Discuss Pippin Took!
Demosthenes @ 6:31 pm EST
Elrond's heart forbade him going with the Fellowship; Gandalf encouraged him to throw himself down a well as a preventative measure against stupidity. This weekend in Hall of Fire, we discuss Pippin Took: Bold, hard halfling or piece of luggage? Pippin, as Peregrin Took was universally known, was the youngest (and perhaps most reluctantly accepted) of the Fellowship. He was only twenty-eight when he set out with Frodo and Sam from Bag End on the first part of their great journey -- quite young for a Hobbit. What does this say about the character of Peregrin Took? Initially, Pippin seemed singularly unsuited to the long, dangerous journey. Early on, we see him calling for rests, complaining about the lack of food and generally acting more like he's part of a Sunday stroll through the Shire than a dangerous trek with an uncertain ending. However, things change at Henneth Annun. Through the sacrifice of Boromir, his subsequent captivity with the orcs of the White Hand and subsequent events with the Palantir and Denethor, we see a wiser, les naive Pippin merge - the future Thain of the Shire. What was Pippin's purpose in the Fellowship, and indeed his role in the greater arena of the War of the Ring? Was it a simply a case of making up the numbers? Or something more? If you missed this topic last weekend because of Easter, join us on April 3 in the Hall of Fire as we once again discuss all things Pippin! America: Europe: Asia-Pacific Chat happens on #thehalloffire on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server. You can connect via our java chat client that works inside your web browser (find it here: java chat ) or install a dedicated chat program such as mIRC. To find out more about using mIRC to connect to TORn IRC server, check out these instructions: mIRC instructions. "Pippin Took - bold hard halfling or piece of luggage?" - Sunday April 3 "Silmarillion Chapter 8 - Of the Darkening of Valinor" - Saturday April 9 "Tell us your LoTR fan experience!' - Saturday April 23 If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session! Join HoF Announce! Did you know that Hall of Fire has a mailing list? Join today and get topic announcements and news delivered regularly to your inbox! Hof-announce@theonering.net
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| 3-31-05 Latest News |
Get your Ringers Tickets!
Xoanon @ 6:55 pm EST
Excitement fills the air as RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS makes its gala West Coast premiere at the 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival. This will be the ONLY chance for West Coast Ringer fans to see the highly-anticipated, critically acclaimed documentary in a theater. Miss this and you’re out of luck. Many surprises are in store -- including a confirmed appearance by the Steward of Gondor himself John Noble! Other celebrity attendees will be announced as they are confirmed. Billy Boyd’s short film INSTANT CREDIT will screen immediately before RINGERS. After the premiere, come to the RINGERS PREMIERE AFTER-PARTY with hosted bar and appetizers at The Fashion Island Hard Rock Café located at 451 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA, 92660 -- Tel: 949-640-8844. The event is for ages 21 and over ONLY! (No exceptions.) Live music and performances are being scheduled, details TBA. More information and celebrity appearance updates can be found here: http://www.theonering.net/ringers/newportbeach_info1.shtml The 2005 NBFF also includes a special Seminar Series where you can meet RINGERS director Carlene Cordova! She will be speaking on the Newport Beach Film Festival's Documentary Filmmaking panel. Scheduled for on Sunday April 24th from 2:30pm - 4:00pm at the Newport Beach Public Library, located at 1000 Avocado Drive in Newport Beach. TICKET INFO The RINGERS is screening on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 7:30pm at the classic LIDO CINEMA located at 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, 92663 -- Tel: 949-673-8350. You may purchase tickets for both screening and the after-party Friday, April 1, 2005, on the Festival’s official site [www.newportbeachfilmfest.com] or by phone at 866-NBFF-TIX. Combo price for both screening ticket and party is $50.00/each. Screening tickets only $15.00/each. Reserve tickets early -- they are expected to sell out. Due to technical difficulties, tickets for the Newport Beach Film Festival will go onsale on Monday, April 4 and 12noon Pst. But the schedule for the festival is now posted for your perusal. For Ringers in Southern California -- be sure to join the official Line Party mailing list to get updates and special news in advance of this blow-out event! [http://www.theonering.net/movie/lineparty/displayList.php?id=39] RINGERS debuted at the 2005 Slamdance Film Festival this January to sell-out crowds and great reviews. The Toronto Star called it “…comprehensive, entertaining and informative pop cultural history." Independent film ubersite FilmThreat proclaimed: “It is a documentary that will always be a salient part of Lord of the Rings history.... See it, absorb it, love it!” RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS serves as a remarkable dénouement to the past 50 years of the worldwide following of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.”
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Last Night of the Pops – Proms style!
Xoanon @ 1:58 pm EST
victoriasymphony.ca: Victoria, BC – Maestro Brian Jackson, Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony, will lead the orchestra through a program of British music themed after the annual “Last Night of the Proms” celebrations for the final Pops concerts of the season on Thursday, March 31 at 2pm, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at 8pm at the Royal Theatre. The “Last Night of the Proms” is a British tradition that is over 110 years old, and each summer thousands of people converge upon Royal Albert Hall in London to enjoy what many call “The World’s Greatest Classical Music Festival.” Victoria audiences will have the opportunity to hear British favourites like Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, Sir Henry Wood’s Fantasia on British Sea Songs, and C. Hubert Parry’s Jerusalem along with A Canadian Odyssey, a piece composed by Johnny Cowell (former principal trumpet of the Victoria Symphony) and Howard Shore’s Symphonic Suite from The Lord of the Rings. A special element of excitement will be added to the Friday evening performance when Brian Jackson draws the grand prize for the symphony’s annual raffle, an 18-day Panama Canal cruise for two aboard Holland America’s Zaandam hosted by the Maestro himself. Other prizes include a $2500 shopping spree at Jordans Interiors, a three-day spa escape package at Pacific Shores Resort & Spa, a tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace from Hélène Bourget Designs and a winter storm getaway at The Wickaninnish Inn. The draw will take place immediately following the concert on April 1st. Tickets are only $5 (or a book of 10 for $50) with all proceeds supporting the orchestra and they may be purchased by calling 385-6515 for. Order forms can also be downloaded at www.victoriasymphony.ca. Brian Jackson holds a Master of Arts in Music Theory, History and Composition from Oxford University. In 1965 he was the youngest ever Fellow of the Royal College of Organists in London, England. After three years as a Studio Manager with the British Broadcasting Corporation, he emigrated to Canada in 1968 and began his conducting career spanning the next 30 years. Currently Principal Pops Conductor of Orchestra London Canada, the Victoria Symphony and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Jackson has conducted all major orchestras in Canada and has lead orchestras in the United States and South America. He writes and arranges his own pops shows, plays and has recently composed two musicals, Ernest and Wallace.
Ringers West Coast Premiere & Line Party
Xoanon @ 1:52 pm EST
Ringers: Lord of the Fans will have its West Coast premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival, and there will be a Line Party function to celebrate it. On Saturday, April 23, we will have an afternoon of costumes, trivia, games, and fellowship. The screening (all ages welcome) begins at 7:30pm, and then there is a post party over at the Hard Rock Cafi at Fashion Island (21 and over). To join the Line Party and be updated on all the upcoming activities, please go here VIP guests have been invited, and currently John (Denethor) Noble has rsvp'd. More to be announced as they confirm. The Irvine Line Party has changed its name to the Newport Beach Lido Theater line party, and its purpose is to celebrate the screening of Ringers here in Southern California. This screening will take place as part of the Newport Beach Film Festival, and occur on April 23, 2005. There will be a costume contest, trivia and other Middle Earth themed games, and lots of Fellowship. Please sign up for the Line Party here. The film festival screening of Ringers: Lord of the Fans, will be preceded by a screening of Billy Boyd's short film, "Instant Credit", and followed by an after-party at the Hard Rock Cafi at Fashion Island. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Line Party event and screening is All Ages, while the after-party at the Hard Rock Cafi is 21 and Over. Tickets go on sale for the Newport Beach Film Festival on April 1, 2005, and the tickets for Ringers are expected to sell out. Don't be left out, get your tickets as soon as you can by going to the official website or by phone at 866-NBFF-TIX. Combo price for both screening ticket and the party is $50 each. Screening tickets only are just $15 each. The Festival website will mainly be focused on the overall festival, so for details regarding the Ringers screening, either go to the Line Party page listed above, or to the Ringers official website. Updates will include a listing of VIP guests who have RSVP'd. Current list of VIP guests who have confirmed John Noble Also on the Line Party page, you will notice that the local fan group, Tolkien Forever, will be involved in a fundraiser for Make a Wish (wish.org) on April 25, 2005. This will take place at a local Cold Stone Creamery (TBD), as part of a Nationwide effort by the chain to raise funds for Make a Wish. This is being called the World's Largest Ice Cream Cake social, so even if you can't stop by the LA area Cold Stone Creamery on April 25, find one near you to visit. Check the following for info.
| 3-30-05 Latest News |
Wood & Weaving's 'Happy Feet' Press Release
Xoanon @ 12:32 pm EST
Happy Feet is a comedy adventure set in the land of the Emperor Penguins in the heart of Antarctica. These penguins sing, and each needs their own special song to attract a soul mate. Our hero Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), son of Elvis (HUGH JACKMAN) and Norma Jean (NICOLE KIDMAN) is the worst singer in the world... but he can tap-dance something fierce! The all-star ensemble cast also includes the voices of (in alphabetical order) Brittany Murphy, Hugo Weaving, Robin Williams and features the dancing of legendary tapper Savion Glover (Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk). Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Kennedy-Miller Film, HAPPY FEET, directed by George Miller. Written by George Miller, John Collee (Master & Commander), Judy Morris and Warren Coleman. Produced by Doug Mitchell, Bill Miller and George Miller. Executive Produced by Graham Burke and Bruce Berman. Music composed by John Powell (Shrek, Chicken Run, The Bourne Identity). HAPPY FEET is scheduled to be released in November 2006 by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. Thanks to Ann
| 3-29-05 Latest News |
Jim Rygiel Chat Report
Xoanon @ 6:58 pm EST
Justin writes: Jim Rygiel did a chat on LOTR effects on Saturday. For 3 hours he showed progression composites, green screen, digital doubles, tests, everything - it was great. A few key notes:
On another note, I'm starting an online fan video network, showing fan films and broadcasting live from the star wars line in Hollywood. We are currently making short fan interviews, and will be shooting several professionals like prop guys, matte painters, and all the unsung heroes of major FX films. Jim Rygiel has commited to an interview, so look forward to an in depth "fan interview" with Jim Rygiel in the coming weeks.
| 3-25-05 Latest News |
Ticket Info For Pittsburgh LOTR Symphony
Xoanon @ 7:39 pm EST
FredO writes: I wanted to give you and your readers some advance notice about ticket sales for “The Lord Of The Rings Symphony” here in Pittsburgh, PA for July 22 & 23, 2005. Tickets will go on sale via the internet at the Pittsburgh Symphony web site, pittsburghsymphony.org and at the box office (phone 412-392-4900 or toll free at 1-800-743-8560) on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 9:00AM. Ticket prices are $75.00, $43.50 and $19.50. All 3 performances last year in Pittsburgh were sold out! This year the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by John Mauceri (johnmauceri.com) as he leads more than 200 musicians and vocalists through Middle Earth with Howard Shore’s amazing score. Accompanying John Mauceri will be two soloists: Susan Egan (susanegan.net) and Tammy Tyburczy. It should be noted that this is an early opportunity for TORN readers to purchase tickets before the general public is made aware of the concert dates and ticket availability. No major advertising has been done for the shows yet. In addition to the concerts there will be a Q&A before each show. There will also be a post-concert event where attendees who purchase tickets at the $75.00 level (only 208 per show are available at this price) can meet John Mauceri and the soloists. There is also a benefit dinner for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra preceding each concert. The menu for this dinner is derived from Emerald Took’s “Regional Cooking From Middle-Earth: Recipes Of The Third Age”. Tickets are $65.00/person and may be purchased at the same time seat tickets are purchased. As this is a benefit the cost of this ticket is tax deductible. The conductor and vocal soloists will likely attend this affair. There is a theme for each night’s dinner. Friday night the theme is “A Shire Homecoming.” Saturday night the theme is “The Coronation Of A King.” The menu for each evening will be different and will include a broad and exotic array of choices including vegetarian (and of course mushrooms!).
| 3-24-05 Latest News |
Hall Of Fire This Weekend - Discuss Pippin Took!
Demosthenes @ 7:46 pm EST
Pippin, as Peregrin Took was universally known, was the youngest (and perhaps most reluctantly accepted) of the Fellowship. He was only twenty-eight when he set out with Frodo and Sam from Bag End on the first part of their great journey -- quite young for a Hobbit. What does this say about the character of Peregrin Took? Initially, Pippin seemed singularly unsuited to the long, dangerous journey. Early on, we see him calling for rests, complaining about the lack of food and generally acting more like he's part of a Sunday stroll through the Shire than a dangerous trek with an uncertain ending. However, things change at Henneth Annun. Through the sacrifice of Boromir, his captivity with the orcs of the White Hand and subsequent events with the Palantir and Denethor, we see a wiser, less naive Pippin emerge -- the future Thain of the Shire. What was Pippin's purpose in the Fellowship, and indeed his role in the greater arena of the War of the Ring? Was it a simply a case of making up the numbers? Or something more? Join us this weekend as we discuss all things Pippin in Hall of Fire! America: Europe: Asia-Pacific: Hall of Fire currently is held every weekend on alternating Saturdays and Sundays, with chats lasting anywhere between 45 minutes and an hour and a half depending on the topic. We're very newbie friendly: simply drop in and join the conversation! Hall of Fire chats happen on irc.theonering.net - the TORn IRC server - in the channel (or room) #thehalloffire. If you're an IRC newbie, you can easily jump on via our java chat client that works inside your web browser. Simply choose #thehalloffire on the drop down box, enter a nick and you'll be in the channel within seconds! Alternatively, you can install a dedicated IRC program such as mIRC. To find out more about using mIRC to connect to the TORn IRC server, check out these instructions. Upcoming topics: "Pippin Took - bold hard halfling or piece of luggage?" - Saturday Mar 26 "Silmarillion Chapter 8 - Of the Darkening of Valinor" - Saturday April 9 "Tell us your LoTR fan experience!' - Saturday April 23 If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net. If we like it, we'll probably give it a run in the coming weeks - you might even get to guest moderate the session! Join HoF Announce! Did you know that Hall of Fire has a mailing list? Join today and get topic announcements and news delivered regularly to your inbox!
Elrond's heart forbade him going with the Fellowship; Gandalf encouraged him to throw himself down a well as a preventative measure against stupidity. This weekend in Hall of Fire, we discuss Pippin Took: Bold, hard halfling or piece of luggage?
Time and date:
Saturday March 26
5.30pm EST
4.30pm CST
3.30pm MST
2.30pm PST
10.30pm UK
11.30am (Sunday) Central Europe
8.30am (Sunday) Brisbane
9.30am (Sunday) Sydney
11.30am (Sunday) Wellington
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- Sunday April 3
- Sunday April 17
- Sunday May 1
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RINGERS West Coast Premiere Extravaganza!
Xoanon @ 7:35 pm EST
Ringer fans rejoice! A very special event is being planned for the West Coast Premiere of "Ringers: Lord of the Fans!" The documentary phenomenon that made such a huge splash at Slamdance in Park City last January is now being screened again at an exclusive engagement with the 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival on April 23, 2005. This theatrical presentation of the hottest film in the Tolkien universe also includes a rare screening of Billy Boyd's short film "Instant Credit!" A huge after-party is scheduled at the Hard Rock Cafe immediately following. For full details and how to get your tickets to this fantastic event! Visit the NBFF official site [here]. http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- MARCH 24, 2005 -- Southern California’s Ringer fans will enjoy the long-awaited chance to see RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS at the 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival. Enthusiasts of Tolkien’s books are legion, expanded by the success of Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Oscar-sweeping trilogy; but fans will only be able to catch the hot documentary phenomenon that took over Park City at NBFF’s exclusive screening. The event is scheduled Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 7:30pm at the classic LIDO CINEMA located at 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA, 92663 -- Tel: 949-673-8350. As a special treat for fans, Billy Boyd’s critically lauded short film INSTANT CREDIT has been added to the evening program. The short will screen immediately before RINGERS. After the premiere, join us for a RINGERS PREMIERE PARTY with hosted bar and appetizers at The FASHION ISLAND HARD ROCK CAFE located at 451 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA, 92660 -- Tel: 949-640-8844. The event is ages 21 and over ONLY! Live music and performances are being scheduled, details TBA. Tickets for both the screening and the party go on sale April 1, 2005, and can be purchased at the Festival’s official site www.newportbeachfilmfest.com or by phone at 866-NBFF-TIX. Combo price for both screening ticket and party is $50.00/each. Screening tickets only $15.00/each. Reserve tickets early -- they are expected to sell out. RINGERS debuted at the 2005 Slamdance Film Festival this January to sell-out crowds and great reviews. The Toronto Star called it “…comprehensive, entertaining and informative pop cultural history." Independent film ubersite FilmThreat proclaimed: “It is a documentary that will always be a salient part of Lord of the Rings history.... See it, absorb it, love it!” RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS serves as a remarkable dénouement to the past 50 years of the worldwide following of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” Current “Ringers” Interviewees include: For more information visit - http://www.lordofthefans.net The 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and international selection of features, shorts, documentaries and animation that will compete for both Jury and Audience awards. Now in its 6th year, the Festival is proud to treat its audience to World and U.S. premieres, Academy Award entries, Sundance Selections, a Spotlight Series, and Children's Festival, from both the independent and studio worlds. The Festival has presented many acclaimed films, including Sexy Beast, Spellbound, Dogtown and Z Boys, Joint Security Area and Castle in the Sky. Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival will host several premieres, galas and yacht parties for a singular festival experience. LOTR Actors will be featured in the following films playing at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2005. "Everything Goes" with Hugo Weaving "Catching Kringle" with John Rhys-Davies "As Smart As They Are: The Author Project" with Viggo Mortensen "The Hobart Shakespeareans" with Ian McKellen "Boys and a Girl from County Clare" with Bernard Hill
RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS WEST COAST PREMIERE
AT THE 2005 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
ON APRIL 23, 2005
Actor - Dominic Monaghan, Writer/Director/Producer - Peter Jackson, Actor - Elijah Wood, Actor - Sir Ian McKellen, Actor - Viggo Mortensen, Actor - Sean Astin, Actor - Billy Boyd, Actor - Andy Serkis, Actor - John Rhys-Davies, Actor - John Noble, Screenwriter - Philippa Boyens, Producer - Barrie Osborne, Author/Interviewer - Cliff Broadway, Author/Filmmaker - Clive Barker, Writer/Director/Producer - Cameron Crowe, Actor - David Carradine, Author - Terry Pratchett, Author - Peter S. Beagle, Author - Terry Brooks, Musician - Lemmy Kilmister, Musician - Geddy Lee, Tolkien Scholar - Dr. Jane Chance, Chairperson of the Tolkien Society - Christine Crawshaw, Author - Colin Duriez, Filmmaker/Critic - Chris Gore, Writer/Publisher - Forrest J. Ackerman, Actor - Bill Mumy, Author/Broadcaster - Brian Sibley, Illustrator/Author - Colleen Doran, Illustrator/Author - Jill Thompson, and hundreds of Tolkien fans!
Australia 2004
Sunday, April 24 - 1:30 PM - Edwards Island 3
Thursday, April 28 - 9:00 PM - Edwards Island 3
United States 2004
Saturday, April 23 - 11:30 AM - Edwards Island 4
"Peaches" with Hugo Weaving
Australia 2004
Sunday, April 24 - 8:30 PM - Edwards Island 6
United States 2004
Saturday, April 23 - 8:00 PM - Orange County Museum of Art
"Instant Credit" with Billy Boyd
United Kingdom 2004
Saturday, April 23 - 7:30pm - Lido Theater
Tuesday, April 26 - 6:30 PM - Edwards Island 3
Thursday, April 28 - 1:30 PM - Edwards Island 3
United States 2004
Saturday, April 23 - 12:00 PM - Edwards Island 5
Tuesday, April 26 - 11:00AM - Edwards Island 6
Wednesday, April 27, 7:30 PM
| 3-19-05 Latest News |
Lee Attends 'Interaction' Con
Xoanon @ 11:19 am EST
Alan Lee to be special Guest at Interaction – Oscar®-winning artist worked as conceptual artist on Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Fantasy artist Alan Lee, who won an Oscar for his work on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will be a special guest at Interaction, the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention, which takes place in Glasgow this August. Mr Lee, who appears in cooperation with the Tolkien 2005 conference, will attend the convention on Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August. “Alan Lee’s artwork has been associated with J.R.R. Tolkien for two decades, from his inspired illustrations for the centenary edition of the books to his acclaimed work on the movie trilogy,” remarked Interaction Co-Chair Colin Harris. “It is entirely appropriate therefore that we should invite him to be a special guest at Interaction in the same year that we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the final volume of the trilogy. I would especially like to thank Harper Collins for their help in arranging Alan Lee's participation.” A native of London, Alan Lee studied at the Ealing School of Art. After graduation he became a freelance illustrator doing mostly book covers. He came to greater public attention in 1978, however, when in collaboration with Brian Froud, he published Faeries. To celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. Tolkien’s birth, Harper Collins commissioned Lee to produce 50 paintings to illustrate a special hardcover edition of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, thus beginning his association with the author. He subsequently illustrated Tolkien’s Ring by David Day and the 1997 edition of The Hobbit. His next book, The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook, is due out from Harper Collins in September 2005. Lee spent over six years working with Peter Jackson on the three Lord of the Rings movies, creating the distinctive look of Middle Earth. The three movies won the Hugo Award, Science Fiction’s highest honours, in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004 he received an Oscar for his work as part of the art direction team on The Return of the King. He has also worked with Terry Jones on Erik the Viking and with Ridley Scott on Legend. Interaction is the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention and takes place in the Scottish Exhibition and Convention Centre from 4 to 8 August 2005. [More]
Live in Toronto? Wanna Meet John Howe?
Xoanon @ 11:09 am EST
MEET JOHN HOWE CONCEPTUAL ARTIST LORD OF THE RINGS FILM TRILOGY CHAPTERS, KITCHENER, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 7:00 P.M. WORLD’S BIGGEST BOOKSTORE, TORONTO, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2:00 P.M. Vancouver-born JOHN HOWE, whose books and images of Tolkien’s world including Gandalf, Gollum, Orcs, Black Riders, so inspired film director Peter Jackson that he hired him to bring The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life, will do two exclusive signings for his book Myth & Magic-The Art of John Howe, published by Harper Collins: Chapters Kitchener, Friday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. and World’s Biggest Bookstore, Toronto, Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. Howe, who lives in Switzerland, was commissioned to design the cover for the yearly Tolkien calendar in 1987. Without his knowledge, these and subsequent illustrations of Tolkien characters and stories were used by film director, Peter Jackson to help generate interest and investors in Hollywood for the production of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy! In 1997 he was called by Peter Jackson to be the visual concepts designer for the films that went on to win 11 Academy Awards among other honours. John Howe’s images are also part of Canadian Howard Shore’s magnificent The Lord of the Rings Symphony that will transport audiences into Tolkien’s world with live performances by the Tickets to all concerts can be purchased at the John Howe signings. John Howe’s work has been on exhibit in several European countries and commands a cult-like following (john-howe.com) Harper Collins has published his maps, posters, calendars, postcards and book covers of Tolkien’s world for many years. Most recently, the French edition of John Howe: Artbook with preface by actor Viggo Mortensen, was published by Nestiveqnen and producers, Werner Aellen and Gretchen Jordan-Bastow will release a documentary film on John Howe, Lord of the Brush to be aired on Bravo! later in 2005. Chapters Kitchener is located at: 135 Gateway Park Dr. (519) 650-2553 World’s Biggest Bookstore Toronto is located at: 20 Edward Street (416) 977-7009
Kitchener -Waterloo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Markus Huber and a chorus of more than 250 voices from the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir, Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Youth Choir, Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Children’s Choir and Consort Caritatis under the artistic direction of Howard Dyck. Performances will take place Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. at Centre in the Square, Kitchener and at Roy Thomson Hall, Sunday, June 5, Toronto at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
LOTR Symphony in Toronto
Xoanon @ 11:04 am EST
THE KITCHENER WATERLOO PHILHARMONIC CHOIR SCORES THE GOLD ‘RING’ WITH PRESENTATION OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS SYMPHONY PERFORMED LIVE AT CENTRE IN THE SQUARE, KITCHENER JUNE 4 AND ROY THOMSON HALL, TORONTO JUNE 5 Canadian Howard Shore’s magnificent The Lord of the Rings Symphony will transport audiences into Tolkien’s world with live performances by the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Markus Huber and a chorus of more than 250 voices from the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir, Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Youth Choir, Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Children’s Choir and Consort Caritatis under the artistic direction of Howard Dyck. Performances will take place Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. at Centre in the Square, Kitchener and at Roy Thomson Hall, Sunday, June 5, Toronto at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. “This is a real coup for us,” says Artistic Director, Howard Dyck. “Although this kind of undertaking is normally tackled only by large symphonic organizations, the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir is undaunted by this latest challenge. Indeed, we are the first choral organization in Canada to mount a production of Howard Shore's monumental score. ”In addition to presenting this important musical work locally to area students and to hundreds of Tolkien fans, we will also be consolidating our Toronto presence where we have performed every year since 2001. The Lord of the Rings Symphony will enhance the KW Philharmonic Choir's reputation as one of the most dynamic choral organizations in the country." The Lord of the Rings Symphony is Howard Shore’s compilation in six movements of his two-time Academy-award winning score for the popular and epic movie trilogy based on Tolkien’s internationally beloved fantasy novels. It has been performed around the world to critical acclaim (most recently in Moscow). The Symphony follows the chronology of the story-telling in the films and is accompanied by projected images featuring the original, conceptual artwork of Canadian illustrator, John Howe and his colleague Alan Lee, which inspired the majestic imagery of the film. Says Shore “My initial inspiration over the four years it took to write The Lord of the Rings Symphony was always Tolkien -- his books were always open on my desk. There is a real emotional attachment to it - not just from the performers but from audiences all over the world.” “Anywhere in the world it’s been performed- Atlanta, Chicago, London, Taipei- it’s all been done locally,” says Shore. “To me that’s the real joy of it, awakening interest in symphony orchestras.” The orchestra will provide all the musical thrills of the score with an array of unusual instruments including metal bell plates, Irish bodhrans, Japanese Taiko drums, Tibetan gongs, and an Arabic Ney flute, to name a few. Centuries of stylistic tendencies are treated with equal respect, creating a uniquely all-encompassing vision. Singing in multiple languages including the Tolkien-spawned languages Quenya, Sindarin, Khuzdul, Adunaic, Black Speech, and Old and Modern English is a massive undertaking for the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir. Maestro Markus Huber based in Germany and Bulgaria, has conducted The Lord of the Rings Symphony in Chicago, Detroit, and Salt Lake City and worked with Howard Shore directly on the Taiwan and New Zealand productions. Tickets to The Lord of the Rings Symphony are available as follows: Kitchener: Centre in the Square Toronto: Roy Thomson Hall Principal Sponsor Kitchener: DALSA Corporation The Lord of the Rings Symphony concerts in Kitchener and Toronto are produced by John Cripton and Linda Sword, Great World Artists.
Born in Toronto, the 57- year -old Howard Shore has composed the scores for over 60 feature films and recently received a Golden Globe award for The Aviator. He is currently working on the music for King Kong, shooting in New Zealand in June and directed by Peter Jackson.
Saturday, June 4, 2005, 7:30 pm
Box office: 519-578-1570 toll free: 800-265-8977
Ticket prices: $60/$65/$70
http://www.centre-square.com
Sunday, June 5, 2005
2 pm and 7 pm
Ticket prices: $45 - $85
Roy Thomson Hall Box office: 416-872-4255
http://www.roythomson.com/boxoffice.cfm
or through Ticketmaster 416-870-8000
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