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April 03, 2007 - April 15, 2007

News for Apr. 15, 2007

Behind the Movies: King Kong on CityTV Tonight

4/15/07, 3:17 pm EST - Xoanon

Canadian Kong fans in the Toronto/Montreal and Vancouver areas with CityTV will be able to catch 'Behind the Movies' tonight at 8:30PM (local time in both time zones). Tonight's look is at Peter Jackson's King Kong featuring interviews with Peter, the cast, crew and...me! Be sure to catch that tonight at 8:30PM.

From the website: Behind The Movies brings you the movies people love and the ones they’re anxiously waiting to see. What was the drama, determination and the dreams that went into the making of these films and what were the results? We focus in on the films that have become legendary, were controversial, cult favourites or have yet to find their fate. Along with film clips and footage from behind the scenes, we talk with the actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, stunt people, costume designers or whoever has a tale to tell. [Toronto/Montreal Schedule] [Vancouver Schedule]

News for Apr. 14, 2007

Andy Serkis Nabs Bafta Nom

4/14/07, 6:33 pm EST - Xoanon

Rosie sends along word that Andy Serkis has been nominated for a BAFTA Award for his portrayal of Ian Brady in 'Longford'. Congrats Andy! [More]

Sideshow Collectibles Newsletter

4/14/07, 5:07 pm EST - Xoanon

Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]

Behind the Movies: King Kong on CityTV Tonight

4/14/07, 3:35 pm EST - Xoanon

Canadian Kong fans in the Edmonton area with CityTV will be able to catch 'Behind the Movies' tonight at 7:30PM local time. Tonight's look is at Peter Jackson's King Kong featuring interviews with Peter, the cast, crew and...me! Be sure to catch that tonight at 7:30PM.

From the website: Behind The Movies brings you the movies people love and the ones they’re anxiously waiting to see. What was the drama, determination and the dreams that went into the making of these films and what were the results? We focus in on the films that have become legendary, were controversial, cult favourites or have yet to find their fate. Along with film clips and footage from behind the scenes, we talk with the actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, stunt people, costume designers or whoever has a tale to tell. [Schedule]

Happy Birthday Adrien Brody!

4/14/07, 3:33 pm EST - Xoanon


Today is Adrien Brody's birthday! Adrien was born on April 14th, 1973 in New York. That makes him 34 years old today! Happy Birthday Adrien!

News for Apr. 11, 2007

Behind the Movies: King Kong on CityTV Tonight

4/11/07, 1:04 pm EST - Xoanon

Canadian Kong fans in the Winnipeg area with CityTV will be able to catch 'Behind the Movies' tonight at 11:30PM local time. Tonight's look is at Peter Jackson's King Kong featuring interviews with Peter, the cast, crew and...me! Be sure to catch that tonight at 11:30PM.

From the website: Behind The Movies brings you the movies people love and the ones they’re anxiously waiting to see. What was the drama, determination and the dreams that went into the making of these films and what were the results? We focus in on the films that have become legendary, were controversial, cult favourites or have yet to find their fate. Along with film clips and footage from behind the scenes, we talk with the actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, stunt people, costume designers or whoever has a tale to tell. [Schedule]

News for Apr. 10, 2007

New Kongcept Artwork

4/10/07, 9:41 pm EST - Xoanon

The folks from WETA send this along: Designer Greg Broadmore chats about his ''Chimpobat' creation for King Kong - before any brief was given and artistic interpretations went wild..."This was an early design for the Flying creatures, or Terapus Mordax. It was well before we had a clear brief. We knew there would be a scene of Jack and Anne's escape from Kong's Lair, comparable to the original film, but that there would be no Pterosaurs on the island. So we mainly designed Mammalian flying creatures. Bats, rodents, primates etc..." [More]

News for Apr. 09, 2007

DVD Tuesday: Bobby, Batman & More!

4/09/07, 12:57 pm EST - Xoanon

Take an early look on our 'DVD Tuesday' feature...every Monday! Check out some Kung-Fu on DVD goodies like '36th Chamber of Shaolin', 'King Boxer' & 'One Armed Swordsman'. There are a few compilations out tomorrow including; 'The Doris Day Collection, Vol. 2' & 'Hanna-Barbera Storybook Favorites'. The big release of the week is 'Bobby'. Personally I'm interested in 'Bobby' & 'Batman: Complete Third Season'! Check out the whole list here! [More]

News for Apr. 06, 2007

Sideshow Collectibles Newsletter

4/06/07, 7:57 pm EST - Xoanon

Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]

Konsoles for Kids

4/06/07, 7:22 pm EST - Xoanon

Dane writes: I was watching Australia's "The Today Show". They were talking about a charity and how they have very limited editions of Xbox 360s with famous people's faces on them! They have spray-brushed faces onto a limited number of Xboxs for charity, and they held up one Peter Jackson's face on it! Some of the other famous faces included Toni Collette and Hugh Jackman. [More]

Xoanon here, sadly the Peter Jackson Xbox has been won!

News for Apr. 03, 2007

Richard Taylor backs Dyslexia Foundation

4/03/07, 10:03 pm EST - Xoanon

Academy award winner and Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop & Digital says The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand is offering much needed debate and rationale for families and individuals that are experiencing the challenges of trying to make a difference in a world judged by academic achievement. “The kids that find success at Weta are the ones that day-dreamed in their Maths exam and drew monsters on the backs of their pencil cases,” he said. [More]

Jeremy Bennett Showcase in Seattle

4/03/07, 9:58 pm EST - Xoanon

Kirsten writes: I thought your readers might be interested in this art show I have coming up at 'Roq la Rue Gallery' (2312 2nd Ave Seattle WA 98121). It's called "Amazing Visions" and features some of the best and brightest talent in Sci Fi/Fantasy. I'm thrilled to say LOTR and King Kong conceptual artist Jeremy Bennett (people who watched the KK special features will know him!) is in the show with three brand new paintings all based off his Mordor conceptual work. They, of course, are stunning. I will have the images posted online by the opening date, Friday April 13th...but interested parties can request a preview! And of course everyone is welcome to come to the opening, or check out the show during it's month long run. [www.roqlarue.com]

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