While Peter Jackson s The Lord of the Rings movies were pretty long, there still comes a point where you have to make the tough creative decisions. We don t need to see the Hobbits use the bathroom, we don t need to see how surprise enemies and allies navigate the terrain to appear ahead of our [.]
Lord Of The Rings Stars Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd Start Podcast
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Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, the actors who played the hobbits Merry and Pippin in New Line Cinema and Peter Jackson s beloved
The Lord of the Rings trilogy, have launched a podcast to discuss the movies of Middle Earth. The series, titled
The Friendship Onion, will launch via Kast Media on May 18. It joins a swelling market for podcasts created or hosted by those involved with the production of the very things they are analyzing. These include the
Office Ladies podcast, hosted by
The Office stars Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer, and
Theatrical Viewing Adds Tangible Benefits to Awards Hopefuls
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Hollywood has always adapted to world changes, and Oscar campaigning this year has effectively adjusted to COVID. But one part of the awards season is missed more than the others: seeing a contender on the big screen.
Studios have delayed several big-scale films, including “Dune” and “West Side Story,” until later in 2021. So “small” movies are dominating the season, but even they are feeling the effects.
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The sound design of “Minari” and “Sound of Metal,” the cinematography of “Nomadland” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” the production design of “One Night in Miami” and “The Father,” to name just a few, are admirable on the small-screen, but the nuances would be even more effective in a theater.
Oscars Predictions: Best International Feature - Tunisia s The Man Who Sold His Skin Surges Before Voting
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Variety s Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar predictions are updated regularly with the current year s contenders in all categories. Variety s Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. Eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and will be displayed next to revision date.