Fans Will Have A Good Chance to Be In The Hobbit!?
Peter Jackson included the names of the members of the official Lord of the Rings fan club in the credits for the DVD releases of the LOTR trilogy. Guillermo del Toro might actually top him, promising that fans will actually have “a good chance” to appear on screen in The Hobbit and/or the announced sequel.
“In either of the two films, [fans] have a good chance of being there,” del Toro told MTV, later adding: “We will set some rules and some contests and some fans will definitely get the chance of being extras.”
But I’m sure that only a few extra roles will be made available to contest winners. And while the production might require a few thousand faces for a huge crowd shot, I’m sure computer generated people would be used in such an instance. But wouldn’t it be cool if Guillermo invited a couple thousand fans to be extras on the movie? But how many fans would fly to New Zealand on their own dime to be in the film?
Andrew Adamson Interview
I might be in the minority here, but I’m one of those people who likes the behind-the-scenes stuff for movies just as much (if not MORE, sometimes) as I like movies themselves.
One of the best directors out there, Andrew Adamson, has introduced us to both Shrek and The Chronicles of Narnia. Below, you’ll find an interesting interview with the man himself and Narnia producer Mark Johnson, hosted by New Zealand radio personality Rob Holding, where they talk about filming, the challenges of adapting the book for the screen, and religion!
New Zealand Loves David Beckham
New Zealand Loves David Beckham
As they prepare for their match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday night, the Wellington Phoenix players must be wondering why their fans are all cheering for the visiting team.
Apparently, over 15,000 school children showed up at Westpac Stadium to catch a glimpse of none other than David Beckham, the star midfielder for the LA Galaxy. They were holding an open training session; hence the New Zealand kids were able to observe the soccer hero in practice.
According to witnesses, the kids were screaming themselves hoarse as they cheered for Becks. They also brought signs to show their support. Posterboard creations reading, “We Love David Beckham”, “Welcome to Wellington”, “Kia Ora David”, “Your Biggest Fans” and “BECKHAM come to BIRCHVILLE?” were hoisted above the children’s heads in support.
And at the end of practice, the British soccer stud returned the favor with an announcement over the stadium’s microphone. Beckham announced, “We’d just like to say as a team we’re very proud to be here. We’re pleased to have so many children and people watching.”
Bjork’s Legal Woes
Bjork’s Legal Woes
She’s always been ahead of her time artistically-speaking, but quirky singer Bjork may have to slow down and deal with a lawsuit stemming from an alleged assault on a photographer in New Zealand.
Yesterday morning in NZ capital Auckland, the “Big Time Sensuality” singer reportedly tore the shirt off the back of a paparazzo who tried to take her picture at the airport.
The poor pap’s name is Glenn Jeffrey, and he told press that he was shocked by the 42-year-old singer’s erratic behavior. “I took a couple of pictures… and as I turned and walked away, she came up behind me, grabbed the back of my black skivvy (long t-shirt) and tore it down the back. As she did this she fell to the ground. At no stage did I touch her or speak with her.”
And from the sound of it, Bjork may have to fork over some dough for her outburst. “If anybody assaults anybody you have the right to a legal recourse, whoever they are. I don’t see being assaulted as I’m working as a press photographer as an acceptable thing.”
The incident has been reported to the local police, who are currently reviewing footage from the security video cameras. We’ll keep you updated.