![]() Digital Spy | Hobbit filming to begin in New Zealand in July BBC News Shooting of the long-awaited film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit is set to begin in New Zealand in July. Actor Sir Ian McKellen, who reprises his Lord of the Rings role as Gandalf the Grey, revealed casting is taking place in LA, London and New ... Insider says Hobbit movie filming in 3D The Hobbit: Ian McKellen Announces July Start Date Ian McKellen reveals Hobbit date |
![]() The Hindu | Sandra Bullock's marriage labelled "a sham" TVNZ Sandra Bullock's marriage to Jesse James was a "sham", according to a former business associate of Michelle 'Bombshell' McGee. Danielle Dee Madrano, owner of an adult website, claims McGee boasted she was having an affair with the motorcycle enthusiast ... Sandra Bullock's Husband Jesse James Pleads "Forgive Me" The "Oscar curse," real or Hollywood invention? Sandra Bullock |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Vitali's predecessor happy to step in as temporary director New Zealand Herald The man who turned the Auckland War Memorial Museum from an underfunded and run-down facility into a well-endowed museum of international standing says he would, if asked, return to help it through a "settling down" period. ... Former Director Offers to Help Museum Criminal charges laid against Capital + Merchant directors ... More soon Museum turned down gift |
![]() Exclaim! | The Dead Weather in Auckland Stuff.co.nz What better night than St Paddy's to have the part-seductress, part howling banshee Alison Mosshart staring down an Auckland crowd? Reviewer Nicholas Russell was there. What better night than St Paddy's to have the part-seductress, part howling banshee ... Review: The Dead Weather Dead Weather's “Cowards” Single “Die By the Drop” Out March 23rd? Dead Weather Prep New Single From Upcoming Sea of Cowards LP |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Good tastes: Smaller harvest not a bad thing New Zealand Herald If you thought New Zealand winemakers would harvest a record-breaking number of grapes this year, you're in good company. But this year's New Zealand wine vintage is expected to shrink slightly - for the first time. ... Here's a sampling of quality Pinot Noir On Wine: Pinot noirs to gladden the heart — and palate Picky pinot finds favor with New Zealand |
NZ Arts Festival: <i>Frisky and Mannish</i> review New Zealand Herald A scene from 'Frisky and Mannish', playing at the NZ International Arts Festival in Wellington. Photo / Supplied Are we all sitting up straight? We are. The demeanour of the woman in the purple hair and glitter mortarboard insists upon ... Arts Festival Review: Frisky and Mannish |
CD review: Humour and the Misfortune of Others - Hollie Smith Stuff.co.nz After stints singing with Fat Freddy's Drop and the release of Bathe in the River, her debut attracted an offer from Blue Note, the godfather of jazz labels. Smith packed her bags and headed to the United States. ... Hollie Smith Is Back... |
Stuff.co.nz | Freiburg Baroque Orchestra Stuff.co.nz HUGE REPUTATION: Rene Jacobs' highly individual conducting revealed all of Haydn's greatness, and no little affection. HUGE REPUTATION: Rene Jacobs' highly individual conducting revealed all of Haydn's greatness, ... Chamber Orchestra performing at Cornell Symphony pays tribute to romantics Arts Festival Review: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra |
![]() Digital Spy | 'I'm an entertainer, not a criminal' The Sun BOY GEORGE says he's back doing what he was "born to do" following a decade in the pop wilderness. The controversial star returns next week with new single Amazing Grace - not to be mistaken for the popular Christian hymn - following his ... Comeback Chameleon Boy George Boy George |
Review: The Man In Black The Dominion Post HUGE REPUTATION: Rene Jacobs' highly individual conducting revealed all of Haydn's greatness, and no little affection. Featuring Australian rock survivor/failure Tex Perkins as Johnny Cash and Rachael Tidd as June ... Arts Festival Review: The Man in Black |