While J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels are considered the epic fantasy work of the 20th century, Frank Herbert’s Dune is considered the epitome of sci-fi novels around the same period. Many might have noticed some similarities in the themes of both these groundbreaking works of fiction but most fans don’t know that Tolkien absolutely hated Herbert’s influential novels.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings novels were peak works in the 20th-century fantasy genre
Tolkien openly talked about this hatred in a letter to a friend. However, he didn’t mention the reason behind his dislike for Herbert’s work. Many speculate that Tolkien’s opinion about Dune stemmed from how the novel handled its religious theme as opposed to Lord of the Rings.
Lord Of The Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien Revealed His Intense Hatred For Frank Herbert’s...
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings novels were peak works in the 20th-century fantasy genre
Tolkien openly talked about this hatred in a letter to a friend. However, he didn’t mention the reason behind his dislike for Herbert’s work. Many speculate that Tolkien’s opinion about Dune stemmed from how the novel handled its religious theme as opposed to Lord of the Rings.
Lord Of The Rings Author J.R.R. Tolkien Revealed His Intense Hatred For Frank Herbert’s...
- 3/16/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Stand Up And Shout For Ronnie James Dio’S Birthday, Saturday, July 10 global virtual concert produced by Rolling Live Studios, has added a wealth of talent to the already star-studded lineup that will bring together unusual musical pairings for one-of-a-kind performances, special birthday messages and artist interviews.
The event, hosted on rollinglivestudios.com beginning at 2:00Pm Pacific time (Pdt), will benefit The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in memory of the late heavy metal icon who was the voice of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio before losing his battle with gastric cancer in 2010.
The global fundraising event will bring together celebrities and fans all over the world to honor Dio’s undeniable impact both on and off the stage. Among the artists joining the roster for conversations and/or performances are Rob Halford (Judas Priest); Sammy Hagar; Tenacious D’s...
The event, hosted on rollinglivestudios.com beginning at 2:00Pm Pacific time (Pdt), will benefit The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in memory of the late heavy metal icon who was the voice of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio before losing his battle with gastric cancer in 2010.
The global fundraising event will bring together celebrities and fans all over the world to honor Dio’s undeniable impact both on and off the stage. Among the artists joining the roster for conversations and/or performances are Rob Halford (Judas Priest); Sammy Hagar; Tenacious D’s...
- 7/5/2021
- Look to the Stars
As is the case with most below-the-line Oscar categories, bigger equals better when it comes to Best Production Design. The more lavish the sets, the more accurate the period detail, the more extravagant the designs, the more likely your film will win an Academy Award. Formerly known as Best Art Direction/Set Decoration, this prize goes to the production designer and set decorator, leaving the poor art directors on the outside looking in; perhaps that accounts for the title change. (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2021 Oscar predictions for Best Production Design.)
Like Best Costume Design, this award rarely corresponds with Best Picture. Before “The Shape of Water” prevailed in both categories in 2018, the last to line-up was “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in 2004. Often, the winner of this race hasn’t even been nominated for the top prize, as was the case with “Memoirs of a Geisha...
Like Best Costume Design, this award rarely corresponds with Best Picture. Before “The Shape of Water” prevailed in both categories in 2018, the last to line-up was “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in 2004. Often, the winner of this race hasn’t even been nominated for the top prize, as was the case with “Memoirs of a Geisha...
- 3/3/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
It’s a little-known fact that James Hetfield struggled to find his voice, literally, on Metallica‘s Ride the Lightning, nearly hiring Armored Saint singer John Bush to be the bands lead vocalist. It’s something that’s haunted him through most of his career, even if everything turned out well for the band. These self-conscious insecurities are interestingly put on […]...
- 10/17/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
La La Land wins top prize at the ceremony.
La La Land was the big winner at the 2017 Baftas, winning five prizes, including best film, best director (Damien Chazelle) and best actress (Emma Stone).
Casey Affleck won leading actor for Manchester by the Sea, with Dev Patel (Lion) and Viola Davis (Fences) winning supporting actor and actress.
I, Daniel Blake won outstanding British film.
The 2017 Baftas took place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and were once again hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe full list of winners
Winners in bold.
Best Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiLEADING Actressamy Adams ArrivalEMILY Blunt The Girl on the TrainEMMA Stone La La LandMERYL Streep...
La La Land was the big winner at the 2017 Baftas, winning five prizes, including best film, best director (Damien Chazelle) and best actress (Emma Stone).
Casey Affleck won leading actor for Manchester by the Sea, with Dev Patel (Lion) and Viola Davis (Fences) winning supporting actor and actress.
I, Daniel Blake won outstanding British film.
The 2017 Baftas took place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and were once again hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe full list of winners
Winners in bold.
Best Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiLEADING Actressamy Adams ArrivalEMILY Blunt The Girl on the TrainEMMA Stone La La LandMERYL Streep...
- 2/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
La La Land, Arrival, Nocturnal Animals and I, Daniel Blake among films competing for Bafta glory.
The 2017 Baftas take place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and are hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
The show is broadcast on BBC One on a time delay, but Screen will be following the action as it happens from around 6:45Gmt and updating the winners as they are announced, below.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe nominations
Winners in bold.
Leading Actorandrew Garfield Hacksaw RidgeCASEY Affleck Manchester by the SeaJAKE Gyllenhaal Nocturnal AnimalsRYAN Gosling La La LandVIGGO Mortensen Captain FantasticCINEMATOGRAPHYARRIVAL Bradford YoungHELL Or High Water Giles NuttgensLA La Land Linus SandgrenLION Greig FraserNOCTURNAL Animals Seamus McGarveyORIGINAL Screenplayhell Or High Water Taylor SheridanI, Daniel Blake Paul LavertyLA La Land Damien ChazelleMANCHESTER By The Sea Kenneth LonerganMOONLIGHT Barry JenkinsOutstanding British contribution to cinemaCURZON Cinemassupporting Actoraaron Taylor-johnson Nocturnal AnimalsDEV Patel LionHUGH Grant Florence Foster JenkinsJEFF Bridges Hell or High...
The 2017 Baftas take place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and are hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
The show is broadcast on BBC One on a time delay, but Screen will be following the action as it happens from around 6:45Gmt and updating the winners as they are announced, below.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe nominations
Winners in bold.
Leading Actorandrew Garfield Hacksaw RidgeCASEY Affleck Manchester by the SeaJAKE Gyllenhaal Nocturnal AnimalsRYAN Gosling La La LandVIGGO Mortensen Captain FantasticCINEMATOGRAPHYARRIVAL Bradford YoungHELL Or High Water Giles NuttgensLA La Land Linus SandgrenLION Greig FraserNOCTURNAL Animals Seamus McGarveyORIGINAL Screenplayhell Or High Water Taylor SheridanI, Daniel Blake Paul LavertyLA La Land Damien ChazelleMANCHESTER By The Sea Kenneth LonerganMOONLIGHT Barry JenkinsOutstanding British contribution to cinemaCURZON Cinemassupporting Actoraaron Taylor-johnson Nocturnal AnimalsDEV Patel LionHUGH Grant Florence Foster JenkinsJEFF Bridges Hell or High...
- 2/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
Read More: 2017 Oscar Predictions
Degree of difficulty is key in this category. Movies of scale and scope and originality –especially if they are period or fantasy — get the advantage. Which is why the Coen brothers’ ambitious Hollywood comedy “Hail, Caesar!” — from musical numbers to synchronized swimming — is a strong contender.
(Contenders are listed in alphabetical order.)
Frontrunners
John Bush, Charles Wood (“Doctor Strange”)
Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”)
Jess Gonchor, Nancy Haigh (“Hail, Caesar!”)
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, David Wasco (“La La Land”)
Patrice Vermette; Paul Hotte (“Arrival”)
Contenders
Doug Chiang, Neil Lamont (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”)
Guy Hendrix Dyas and Gene Serdena (“Passengers”)
Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo (“Silence”)
Gary Freeman; Raffaella Giovannetti (“Allied”)
Christopher Glass, Amanda Moss Serino (“The Jungle Book”)
Alan MacDonald (“Florence Foster Jenkins”)
Jean Rabasse; Veronique Melery (“Jackie”)
Barry Robison (“Hacksaw Ridge”)
Wynn Thomas (“Hidden Figures”)
Shane Valentino, Meg Everist...
Degree of difficulty is key in this category. Movies of scale and scope and originality –especially if they are period or fantasy — get the advantage. Which is why the Coen brothers’ ambitious Hollywood comedy “Hail, Caesar!” — from musical numbers to synchronized swimming — is a strong contender.
(Contenders are listed in alphabetical order.)
Frontrunners
John Bush, Charles Wood (“Doctor Strange”)
Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”)
Jess Gonchor, Nancy Haigh (“Hail, Caesar!”)
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, David Wasco (“La La Land”)
Patrice Vermette; Paul Hotte (“Arrival”)
Contenders
Doug Chiang, Neil Lamont (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”)
Guy Hendrix Dyas and Gene Serdena (“Passengers”)
Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo (“Silence”)
Gary Freeman; Raffaella Giovannetti (“Allied”)
Christopher Glass, Amanda Moss Serino (“The Jungle Book”)
Alan MacDonald (“Florence Foster Jenkins”)
Jean Rabasse; Veronique Melery (“Jackie”)
Barry Robison (“Hacksaw Ridge”)
Wynn Thomas (“Hidden Figures”)
Shane Valentino, Meg Everist...
- 1/10/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Read More: 2017 Oscar Predictions
Degree of difficulty is key in this category. Movies of scale and scope and originality –especially if they are period or fantasy — get the advantage. Which is why the Coen brothers’ ambitious Hollywood comedy “Hail, Caesar!” — from musical numbers to synchronized swimming — is a strong contender.
(Contenders are listed in alphabetical order.)
Frontrunners
John Bush, Charles Wood (“Doctor Strange”)
Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”)
Jess Gonchor, Nancy Haigh (“Hail, Caesar!”)
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, David Wasco (“La La Land”)
Patrice Vermette; Paul Hotte (“Arrival”)
Contenders
Doug Chiang, Neil Lamont (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”)
Guy Hendrix Dyas and Gene Serdena (“Passengers”)
Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo (“Silence”)
Gary Freeman; Raffaella Giovannetti (“Allied”)
Christopher Glass, Amanda Moss Serino (“The Jungle Book”)
Alan MacDonald (“Florence Foster Jenkins”)
Jean Rabasse; Veronique Melery (“Jackie”)
Barry Robison (“Hacksaw Ridge”)
Wynn Thomas (“Hidden Figures”)
Shane Valentino, Meg Everist...
Degree of difficulty is key in this category. Movies of scale and scope and originality –especially if they are period or fantasy — get the advantage. Which is why the Coen brothers’ ambitious Hollywood comedy “Hail, Caesar!” — from musical numbers to synchronized swimming — is a strong contender.
(Contenders are listed in alphabetical order.)
Frontrunners
John Bush, Charles Wood (“Doctor Strange”)
Stuart Craig, Anna Pinnock (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”)
Jess Gonchor, Nancy Haigh (“Hail, Caesar!”)
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, David Wasco (“La La Land”)
Patrice Vermette; Paul Hotte (“Arrival”)
Contenders
Doug Chiang, Neil Lamont (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”)
Guy Hendrix Dyas and Gene Serdena (“Passengers”)
Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo (“Silence”)
Gary Freeman; Raffaella Giovannetti (“Allied”)
Christopher Glass, Amanda Moss Serino (“The Jungle Book”)
Alan MacDonald (“Florence Foster Jenkins”)
Jean Rabasse; Veronique Melery (“Jackie”)
Barry Robison (“Hacksaw Ridge”)
Wynn Thomas (“Hidden Figures”)
Shane Valentino, Meg Everist...
- 1/10/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Sophie Turner and Dominic Cooper presented this year’s nominations.Baftas 2017‘La La Land’ leads the way with 11 nominationsBaftas 2017: nominees’ reactionsBaftas 2017: eOne and Lionsgate score record number of nominationsBaftas 2017 analysis: ‘La La Land’ soars, diversity debate simmers
Bafta chair Jane Lush was joined by Sophie Turner and Dominic Cooper to announce the nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards in London on January 10 2017.
The awards will take place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and will be hosted once again by Stephen Fry. The show will be broadcast on BBC One.
2017 nominationsBEST Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiOUTSTANDING British Filmamerican Honey Andrea Arnold, Lars Knudsen, Pouya Shahbazian, Jay Van HoyDENIAL Mick Jackson, Gary Foster, [link...
Bafta chair Jane Lush was joined by Sophie Turner and Dominic Cooper to announce the nominations for the Ee British Academy Film Awards in London on January 10 2017.
The awards will take place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and will be hosted once again by Stephen Fry. The show will be broadcast on BBC One.
2017 nominationsBEST Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiOUTSTANDING British Filmamerican Honey Andrea Arnold, Lars Knudsen, Pouya Shahbazian, Jay Van HoyDENIAL Mick Jackson, Gary Foster, [link...
- 1/10/2017
- ScreenDaily
Press Release:
Jamie Christopherson Composes Soundtrack And Score For Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Featuring Vocals By Artists Including John Bush,
Tyson Yen, Free Dominguez With Contributions by Logan Mader, Maniac Agenda,
and Ferry Corsten Christopherson Will Lead All-Star Band
at Launch Party – February 18th Soundtrack and Score Albums To Be Released – February 19th
(February 15, 2013 — Los Angeles, CA) Award-winning film, TV and video game composer Jamie Christopherson (Lost Planet 1 & 2, Spiderman: Web of Shadows) was commissioned by PlatinumGames to write both the score and songs for Konami’s upcoming action title developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames Inc., Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Albums of both will be available on February 19th, the same day that the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance video game will be released. Featuring extremely fast hardcore electronic/heavy metal music, the soundtrack in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance marks a clear departure from the music of the previous Metal Gear games.
Jamie Christopherson Composes Soundtrack And Score For Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Featuring Vocals By Artists Including John Bush,
Tyson Yen, Free Dominguez With Contributions by Logan Mader, Maniac Agenda,
and Ferry Corsten Christopherson Will Lead All-Star Band
at Launch Party – February 18th Soundtrack and Score Albums To Be Released – February 19th
(February 15, 2013 — Los Angeles, CA) Award-winning film, TV and video game composer Jamie Christopherson (Lost Planet 1 & 2, Spiderman: Web of Shadows) was commissioned by PlatinumGames to write both the score and songs for Konami’s upcoming action title developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames Inc., Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Albums of both will be available on February 19th, the same day that the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance video game will be released. Featuring extremely fast hardcore electronic/heavy metal music, the soundtrack in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance marks a clear departure from the music of the previous Metal Gear games.
- 2/15/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
The four thrash founders shared the stage together for the first time in the U.S. on Saturday.
By Ryan J. Downey
Metallica's James Hetfield performs at the Big 4 concert on Saturday
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Indio, California — One week after indie hipsters and pop enthusiasts stood on the same desert ground for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an estimated 55,000 metal fans watched "The Big 4" of thrash share a U.S. stage together for the first time.
"This is history tonight and you're part of it," Metallica frontman James Hetfield told the crowd Saturday at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. "Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica as one — with you!"
As members of all four bands gathered together toward the end of Metallica's set to perform the Diamond Head classic "Am I Evil?," fans roared. The group of friends, sometime rivals and ex-bandmates embraced one another affectionately and shared wide smiles.
By Ryan J. Downey
Metallica's James Hetfield performs at the Big 4 concert on Saturday
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images
Indio, California — One week after indie hipsters and pop enthusiasts stood on the same desert ground for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an estimated 55,000 metal fans watched "The Big 4" of thrash share a U.S. stage together for the first time.
"This is history tonight and you're part of it," Metallica frontman James Hetfield told the crowd Saturday at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. "Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica as one — with you!"
As members of all four bands gathered together toward the end of Metallica's set to perform the Diamond Head classic "Am I Evil?," fans roared. The group of friends, sometime rivals and ex-bandmates embraced one another affectionately and shared wide smiles.
- 4/25/2011
- MTV Music News
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