ourdramaqueen: (aotearoa bag end door odq bday 2009)
http://www.wetanz.com/bag-end-update-by-daniel-falconer

BAG END UPDATE BY DANIEL FALCONER

One of the first things to do when the notion of producing Bag End as a miniature collectible environment was mooted was to get some artwork for us all to look at and discuss. We can talk about a piece all we want but its impossible to really begin meaningful discussion until a visual exists that defines the bounds of the piece. With a common visual to reference the team can discuss specifics, like, "Will it include the tree? If it does, how big does that necessitate the collectible being? What do we do with the back of the hill? Where do we bisect it? How far down the hill in front of the gate will the collectible extend? How small will the windows be? How about the garden? What shape will the base need to be?"


Full article at the link above. Click on the pictures for a bigger view. Not much to see yet, obviously, but you'll get an idea of what will be included. Hee, Daniel is growing a beard!


TGIF! And hopefully this weekend I won't have a sore throat to tend to. *crosses fingers*
ourdramaqueen: (lotr frodo fairer than most)
Via Kristin Thompson:
Well, the first two are more PJ et al. related:
“The Lovely Bones” chosen for Royal Film Performance 2009 (I'm currently reading the book and it's really good - can't wait to see the film!)
Hollywood Reporter honors PJ and colleagues
And here the two Hobbit items:
MGM possibly to be sold off soon
MGM confirms that big changes are coming

Via TORn:
Hobbit Shoot to Begin in Studio? (Go Vic/Red Carpet Tours!)
Guillermo Del Toro Confirms Hobbit Cameo
Brian Cox Rumors Abound

Oh and I don't think I ever posted this one - an interesting behind-the-scenes look at WETA's swordmaking techniques:
How to Make an ‘LotR’ Sword

Have a good weekend everyone!
ourdramaqueen: (domlijah love is here)
how much I love these guys!!!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4858855a11.html

Mermaid dream comes true thanks to Weta
By MATT CALMAN - The Dominion Post | Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Nadya Vessey lost her legs as a child but now she swims like a mermaid.

Ms Vessey's mermaid tail was created by Wellington-based film industry wizards Weta Workshop after the Auckland woman wrote to them two years ago asking if they could make her a prosthetic tail. She was astounded when they agreed.

Read more... )


There's a picture of the finished mermaid tail at the link above. I just... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥



Oh, and... http://www.stuff.co.nz/northland/4858577a22378.html

Marae stay for movie star
Northern News | Wednesday, 25 February 2009

A Kiwi movie star spent a weekend at Ururangi Marae in Awarua last week to learn more about his wife’s cultural heritage.

Read more... )


I didn't know his wife was Maori. Do go to the link to drool over the gorgeous new picture they included!
ourdramaqueen: (lotr frodo fairer than most)
A little later than intended - but this means there's more. ;)

Various interviews with Guillermo del Toro in which he mentioned The Hobbit:


Speculation about what role the recently mentioned Doug Jones might have in The Hobbit


In somewhat related news:



And last but definitely not least:

Wellywood Technology helps children to walk

Animation technology used in blockbuster movies such as Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings is now helping children to walk.


Full article at the link - that's just amazing and wonderful!!!

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