Posting a desktop I made of Dom to celebrate his bday, which was actually December 8th, but my net was down (I swear it was!! You think I'd forget my Dommie!?!?!)
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Monday, November 14, 2005
First post!! BillyDom wallpaper
First post!! Woohoo!! This wallpaper was made by me using Picasa's collage setting, but the artwork featured in the Polaroids came from Destiny Interrupted. Her work is just AMAZING!!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
The Death of A Blog
The point of creating this blog was to keep whoever is reading it updated on the newest info about my "obsessions" - TV & movie stars, anime, music... whatever I'm fangirl-ing over this week... But it occurred to me .... just now actually ... that there's really no reason for this blog & my regular blog to be separate... so this one will be deleted sometime soon & the updates will be coming over on "In Permanent Transition."
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HISOKA!!!!1
Happy Happy Birthday to Hisoka!!!!!!
Sending pretty little Hisokas out into the world to celebrate!!
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com
Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:- - Entertainment News - Webindia123.com: "Orlando Bloom touched by Bono's humanitarianism!:-
London | April 18, 2005 1:12:16 PM IST
Orlando Bloom might be a screen heartthrob, but he himself has become a big fan of U2 frontman Bono after seeing his performance on the Vertigo world tour and was deeply touched by his humanitarian message.
'Bono, who's such a remarkable man, had a screen which projected the 1948 UN declaration of human rights. The first six chapters of it all said, basically that we are a fellowship, a brotherhood, each man is equal,' femalefirst quoted Bloom as saying.
'What an amazing message to play at a cool, huge concert where he's just rocked out and given everyone a great show. And it was cool to see it, the only way Bono knows how. He had a bandage on his head which said 'Jew, Christian...' ie. we're all on the same planet as one, at some point we have to realise we're all connected as a family.' (ANI)"
London | April 18, 2005 1:12:16 PM IST
Orlando Bloom might be a screen heartthrob, but he himself has become a big fan of U2 frontman Bono after seeing his performance on the Vertigo world tour and was deeply touched by his humanitarian message.
'Bono, who's such a remarkable man, had a screen which projected the 1948 UN declaration of human rights. The first six chapters of it all said, basically that we are a fellowship, a brotherhood, each man is equal,' femalefirst quoted Bloom as saying.
'What an amazing message to play at a cool, huge concert where he's just rocked out and given everyone a great show. And it was cool to see it, the only way Bono knows how. He had a bandage on his head which said 'Jew, Christian...' ie. we're all on the same planet as one, at some point we have to realise we're all connected as a family.' (ANI)"
Monday, April 18, 2005
Sunday, April 17, 2005
'Rings' star Viggo takes to the high seas
'Rings' star Viggo takes to the high seas
14 APRIL 2005
Johnny Depp isn't the only swashbuckling adventurer coming our way this year as Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen has left Middle Earth in favour of a life on the high seas. And King Aragorn had no trouble finding his sea legs when he got to work on the historical epic Alatriste in which he plays a heroic Spanish soldier.
With a long moustache and a bandana wrapped around his head, the handsome actor bore more than a passing resemblance to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates Of The Caribbean. But Viggo's latest character is unlikely to share his fellow sailor's wise-cracking wit, as the new movie is an altogether more serious affair.
Captain Alatriste became a hero in 16th-century Spain after proving his bravery in the country's Imperial Wars. The soldier turned mercenary got into more than his fair share of scrapes as he and his men did battle with the English Navy.
The Spanish-language flick will add weight to Viggo's reputation as a Renaissance Man. The 46-year-old actor is a successful poet, photographer, artist and musician, not to mention being fluent in several languages. The movie will also act as a showcase for some of Spain's hottest acting talents, such as Eduardo Noriega and Victoria Abril.
14 APRIL 2005
Johnny Depp isn't the only swashbuckling adventurer coming our way this year as Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen has left Middle Earth in favour of a life on the high seas. And King Aragorn had no trouble finding his sea legs when he got to work on the historical epic Alatriste in which he plays a heroic Spanish soldier.
With a long moustache and a bandana wrapped around his head, the handsome actor bore more than a passing resemblance to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates Of The Caribbean. But Viggo's latest character is unlikely to share his fellow sailor's wise-cracking wit, as the new movie is an altogether more serious affair.
Captain Alatriste became a hero in 16th-century Spain after proving his bravery in the country's Imperial Wars. The soldier turned mercenary got into more than his fair share of scrapes as he and his men did battle with the English Navy.
The Spanish-language flick will add weight to Viggo's reputation as a Renaissance Man. The 46-year-old actor is a successful poet, photographer, artist and musician, not to mention being fluent in several languages. The movie will also act as a showcase for some of Spain's hottest acting talents, such as Eduardo Noriega and Victoria Abril.
Friday, April 01, 2005
A Pirates Life For Jack
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A Pirates Life For Jack
Exclusive: Davenport returns to the Caribbean for the sequels
31 March 2005
"Do you honestly think I can tell you what the plot of it is?" says Jack Davenport, incredulously. " I just can't tell you. All I can tell you is that I'm in them. I'd be strung up and shot if I tell you anything."
OK, so this isn't going to be the most spoilerific chat we've ever had. Frankly, we're slightly worried that we could be hunted down by skeletal, unkillable studio executives if we keep pushing for more news on the best pirate franchise out there. But we did manage to wheedle a few tiny tidbits out of Pirates of the Caribbean's Norrington about the two sequels, which he is returning to work on today.
"I'm filming on Pirates until January of next year. There's a little break between shooting on the two films, so that the poor bastards who have to work every day, i.e. the crew, can catch their breath slightly, because it's a pretty massive operation. The first one made so much money that the number crunchers obviously decided to turn it into a franchise. We're kind of lucky to be along for the ride really."
We did manage to persuade Davenport to confirm that he returns as the same character – not, you know, a robot double or a heavily prostheticised Scottish nanny or anything. "I'm not a ghost or anything, I'm the same person. Maybe a bit of cross-dressing – no, I'm kidding."
Well, we have at least learned that much. Fans of the film (and really, who isn't?) may remember that Norrington was last seen offering Cap'n Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and ex-fiancee Elizabeth Swann a headstart, but promised to come after them with the entire British Caribbean fleet behind him soon enough. While Jack's lips may have remained as tightly sealed as a oyster clamped in irons in the dank brig of a pirate ship, we don't think we're going out on too much of a limb to suggest that he might be in pursuit of our heroes over the next two films.
One thing's for sure – Davenport seems pretty pleased to be back. "Pirates of the Caribbean – it struck me that it was at least going to be a complete laugh doing it. It was, and then it turned into a juggernaut. Of course we buckle our swashes, but I think there were a few things that were crucial in terms of it working. One obviously is humour, and I think, unlike many blockbusters, we also have a plot, which helps. A ridiculous plot, but, you know, it's a pirate film for chrissakes. I think a lot of that is down to the writers, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, who are very good at taking fairly tired genres and reinvigorating them but also giving a heart to the story. They're very smart guys, they're lovely men – and they're back for the sequels."
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest is due out on July 7 next year. Hopefully we'll manage to threaten someone in the know with walking the plank until they spill the beans long before then. In the meantime, we'll have more from Jack Davenport, including all the news about his new film The Wedding Date in a few weeks.
A Pirates Life For Jack
Exclusive: Davenport returns to the Caribbean for the sequels
31 March 2005
"Do you honestly think I can tell you what the plot of it is?" says Jack Davenport, incredulously. " I just can't tell you. All I can tell you is that I'm in them. I'd be strung up and shot if I tell you anything."
OK, so this isn't going to be the most spoilerific chat we've ever had. Frankly, we're slightly worried that we could be hunted down by skeletal, unkillable studio executives if we keep pushing for more news on the best pirate franchise out there. But we did manage to wheedle a few tiny tidbits out of Pirates of the Caribbean's Norrington about the two sequels, which he is returning to work on today.
"I'm filming on Pirates until January of next year. There's a little break between shooting on the two films, so that the poor bastards who have to work every day, i.e. the crew, can catch their breath slightly, because it's a pretty massive operation. The first one made so much money that the number crunchers obviously decided to turn it into a franchise. We're kind of lucky to be along for the ride really."
We did manage to persuade Davenport to confirm that he returns as the same character – not, you know, a robot double or a heavily prostheticised Scottish nanny or anything. "I'm not a ghost or anything, I'm the same person. Maybe a bit of cross-dressing – no, I'm kidding."
Well, we have at least learned that much. Fans of the film (and really, who isn't?) may remember that Norrington was last seen offering Cap'n Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and ex-fiancee Elizabeth Swann a headstart, but promised to come after them with the entire British Caribbean fleet behind him soon enough. While Jack's lips may have remained as tightly sealed as a oyster clamped in irons in the dank brig of a pirate ship, we don't think we're going out on too much of a limb to suggest that he might be in pursuit of our heroes over the next two films.
One thing's for sure – Davenport seems pretty pleased to be back. "Pirates of the Caribbean – it struck me that it was at least going to be a complete laugh doing it. It was, and then it turned into a juggernaut. Of course we buckle our swashes, but I think there were a few things that were crucial in terms of it working. One obviously is humour, and I think, unlike many blockbusters, we also have a plot, which helps. A ridiculous plot, but, you know, it's a pirate film for chrissakes. I think a lot of that is down to the writers, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio, who are very good at taking fairly tired genres and reinvigorating them but also giving a heart to the story. They're very smart guys, they're lovely men – and they're back for the sequels."
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest is due out on July 7 next year. Hopefully we'll manage to threaten someone in the know with walking the plank until they spill the beans long before then. In the meantime, we'll have more from Jack Davenport, including all the news about his new film The Wedding Date in a few weeks.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Elijah Wood goes from hobbit to one of the 'Hooligans'
Christy Lemire
AP Movie Writer
Mar. 17, 2005 12:00 AM AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Before he ever threw a punch in "Hooligans," Elijah Wood had to fight just to get the movie made.
The "Lord of the Rings" star helped secure financing for the film by Lexi Alexander, which made its world premiere at the South by Southwest film festival, about the violent gangs - or "firms" - associated with England's soccer teams.
"I read the script and loved it and then we met, and this is before it had any financial backing, before it was greenlit to go - quite some time before - and then we met, hit it off really well," Wood said. "In meeting her and seeing her vision and her passion, it was kind of infectious."
And the reaction from Alexander, a former world karate and kickboxing champ turned writer-director?
"First of all, the fact that he wanted to meet on this, I was blown away. And then we met and not only that but I actually like hanging out with him," Alexander said. "And because it was before financing, the fact that somebody like Elijah said, 'I want to do this,' and then met with the potential financiers, sat down at the lunch table and said, 'OK, we have to do this, I'm as passionate about it as Lexi,' my God."
Wood stars as Matt Buckman, an aspiring journalist who moves to London after being kicked out of Harvard. While staying with his sister (Claire Forlani) he falls in with a wild crowd of fervent football fans led by Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam) and transforms from mild-mannered student to butt-kicking thug.
It's a vastly different role for Wood, who's been etched in the pop culture consciousness for the ethereal presence he brought to the role of Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
But having the 24-year-old star on the set also meant having the rabid British paparazzi. While shooting outdoors in London's Sloane Square, several photographers pulled up one day and ambushed the production.
"It was like an attack, like all of a sudden, black car drives up and it was ch-ch-ch-ch," Alexander said, simulating frenzied flashbulb noises. "In the middle of our shot! They're very aggressive. Like, I was always worried. Obviously, he's used to it, but I was so worried."
"At certain locations, too, they would literally go on the roofs of buildings close to us. And they would come on the set!" Wood added. "They walked on the set and, like, talked to people and hung out. Oh, it was so bizarre."
Being swarmed was something Wood didn't have to worry about while shooting the "Rings" films in New Zealand, and he said he refuses to change his life to avoid it now, despite being instantly recognizable worldwide.
"In Los Angeles, I live in Venice, and it's not a real problem unless you're in certain areas or unless you're at an event. I mean, there's paparazzi around Los Angeles but I don't really go to the places that the paparazzi hang out," said the diminutive, blue-eyed actor. "A lot of these people hang out in areas where there are, like, expensive shops, restaurants that are kind of known for having celebrities go to them."
Wood appears next in "Sin City," based on the Frank Miller graphic novels, which opens April 1. He also stars in the upcoming "Everything is Illuminated," the directorial debut of actor Liev Schreiber.
But first, he'd planned to stay in Austin for the South by Southwest music festival, which starts Wednesday and runs through Sunday, in part because he's starting his own record label.
"It just comes from loving music and wanting to release things that might not necessarily get released," Wood said. "My taste is pretty eclectic so I wouldn't say that my label would have a specific sound."
AP Movie Writer
Mar. 17, 2005 12:00 AM AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Before he ever threw a punch in "Hooligans," Elijah Wood had to fight just to get the movie made.
The "Lord of the Rings" star helped secure financing for the film by Lexi Alexander, which made its world premiere at the South by Southwest film festival, about the violent gangs - or "firms" - associated with England's soccer teams.
"I read the script and loved it and then we met, and this is before it had any financial backing, before it was greenlit to go - quite some time before - and then we met, hit it off really well," Wood said. "In meeting her and seeing her vision and her passion, it was kind of infectious."
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And the reaction from Alexander, a former world karate and kickboxing champ turned writer-director?
"First of all, the fact that he wanted to meet on this, I was blown away. And then we met and not only that but I actually like hanging out with him," Alexander said. "And because it was before financing, the fact that somebody like Elijah said, 'I want to do this,' and then met with the potential financiers, sat down at the lunch table and said, 'OK, we have to do this, I'm as passionate about it as Lexi,' my God."
Wood stars as Matt Buckman, an aspiring journalist who moves to London after being kicked out of Harvard. While staying with his sister (Claire Forlani) he falls in with a wild crowd of fervent football fans led by Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam) and transforms from mild-mannered student to butt-kicking thug.
It's a vastly different role for Wood, who's been etched in the pop culture consciousness for the ethereal presence he brought to the role of Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
But having the 24-year-old star on the set also meant having the rabid British paparazzi. While shooting outdoors in London's Sloane Square, several photographers pulled up one day and ambushed the production.
"It was like an attack, like all of a sudden, black car drives up and it was ch-ch-ch-ch," Alexander said, simulating frenzied flashbulb noises. "In the middle of our shot! They're very aggressive. Like, I was always worried. Obviously, he's used to it, but I was so worried."
"At certain locations, too, they would literally go on the roofs of buildings close to us. And they would come on the set!" Wood added. "They walked on the set and, like, talked to people and hung out. Oh, it was so bizarre."
Being swarmed was something Wood didn't have to worry about while shooting the "Rings" films in New Zealand, and he said he refuses to change his life to avoid it now, despite being instantly recognizable worldwide.
"In Los Angeles, I live in Venice, and it's not a real problem unless you're in certain areas or unless you're at an event. I mean, there's paparazzi around Los Angeles but I don't really go to the places that the paparazzi hang out," said the diminutive, blue-eyed actor. "A lot of these people hang out in areas where there are, like, expensive shops, restaurants that are kind of known for having celebrities go to them."
Wood appears next in "Sin City," based on the Frank Miller graphic novels, which opens April 1. He also stars in the upcoming "Everything is Illuminated," the directorial debut of actor Liev Schreiber.
But first, he'd planned to stay in Austin for the South by Southwest music festival, which starts Wednesday and runs through Sunday, in part because he's starting his own record label.
"It just comes from loving music and wanting to release things that might not necessarily get released," Wood said. "My taste is pretty eclectic so I wouldn't say that my label would have a specific sound."
News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | SXSW not like other film fests
News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | SXSW not like other film fests
Updated: 3/14/2005 6:23 PM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
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Elijah Wood
There's plenty of stargazing going on as major actors pass through Austin for the South by Southwest Film Festival.
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood is here to promote his newest movie. Hooligans is a British import about a gang of brawling soccer fans.
The film's premiere received a standing ovation and cast members say Austin’s movie audiences make South by Southwest one of the top film festivals in the country.
"I don't think you always get that at film festivals. Film festivals, especially established ones that have been around for a long time, can get a bit jaded. The audiences can be a little cynical whereas this is - everyone's so friendly and relaxed. There's no pretense, there's no real sense of Hollywood, its filmmakers,” Wood said.
Fellow actor Charlie Hunnam agrees, that SXSW is “what it should be - a celebration of film - without any of the aspects that would make one feel jaded."
Film producer Jeff Dowd has been a part of the Sundance Film Festival since its inception 20 years ago. He agrees that SXSW is for the people, not the industry types, and that’s what makes it special.
“Unlike Sundance where they’re all pros – you’re lucky if a skier drifts into a movie – here it’s the real folks, which gives you a kind of feeling that you can really see how a movie is going to do later. Because it’s a real audience,” Dowd said.
Hooligans is scheduled to be released in the UK later this year, but right now Austin is the only place in the world to see it.
The movie screens again Monday at 3 p.m. at the Alamo Downtown and Friday at 10 p.m. at the Alamo South.
Dowd’s other film, The Thing About My Folks, is a father-son dramedy written by and stars Paul Reiser. Peter Falk plays Reiser’s father.
It plays at 7:15 p.m. Monday and at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Alamo South.
Updated: 3/14/2005 6:23 PM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
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Elijah Wood
There's plenty of stargazing going on as major actors pass through Austin for the South by Southwest Film Festival.
Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood is here to promote his newest movie. Hooligans is a British import about a gang of brawling soccer fans.
The film's premiere received a standing ovation and cast members say Austin’s movie audiences make South by Southwest one of the top film festivals in the country.
"I don't think you always get that at film festivals. Film festivals, especially established ones that have been around for a long time, can get a bit jaded. The audiences can be a little cynical whereas this is - everyone's so friendly and relaxed. There's no pretense, there's no real sense of Hollywood, its filmmakers,” Wood said.
Fellow actor Charlie Hunnam agrees, that SXSW is “what it should be - a celebration of film - without any of the aspects that would make one feel jaded."
Film producer Jeff Dowd has been a part of the Sundance Film Festival since its inception 20 years ago. He agrees that SXSW is for the people, not the industry types, and that’s what makes it special.
“Unlike Sundance where they’re all pros – you’re lucky if a skier drifts into a movie – here it’s the real folks, which gives you a kind of feeling that you can really see how a movie is going to do later. Because it’s a real audience,” Dowd said.
Hooligans is scheduled to be released in the UK later this year, but right now Austin is the only place in the world to see it.
The movie screens again Monday at 3 p.m. at the Alamo Downtown and Friday at 10 p.m. at the Alamo South.
Dowd’s other film, The Thing About My Folks, is a father-son dramedy written by and stars Paul Reiser. Peter Falk plays Reiser’s father.
It plays at 7:15 p.m. Monday and at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Alamo South.
'Lost' Team Discusses Upcoming Death and Mysteries
(Monday, March 14 12:48 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Saturday (March 12) night's "Lost" lovefest at the William S. Paley Television Festival ended a little after 9 p.m. and no sooner were the closing words out of the moderator's mouth when an audible "Whoosh" could be heard in Director's Guild of America Theatre. Fans, some of whom had arrived at 6:30 in the morning to queue up for the event, surged the stage, lunging by exiting patrons to get close to their favorite cast members and creative talent.
As this pent-up enthusiasm -- to say nothing of boffo ratings, overflowing Internet boards and boundless critical adoration -- suggests, "Lost" has, in short order, become a genuine obsession for those who follow its every unsolved mystery. So serious was the crowd on Saturday that much of the conversation was fueled by issues of life and death, particularly for one "Lost" character. While co-creator J.J. Abrams has made it clear that one member of the show's core ensemble won't make it through May sweeps, getting more information out of him might take the kind of interrogation skills that Naveen Andrews' Sayid picked up in the Republican Guard.
Abrams would only say that the character's death hit him hard. "I wasn't really surprised that the death of this character was as hard in real life as it was on the show," Abrams said.
Showrunner Carlton Cuse added, "We felt that on a story level, we needed to retain the life-and-death stakes," noting, somewhat humorously, that with a bursting-at-the-seams cast of series regulars, ABC wouldn't have minded some additional casualties during the season.
None of the "Lost" producers would elaborate on which character would die, how they would die or even when the episode would air. The only hint on the latter point was Abrams' admission that he'd seen at least a rough cut of the big episode, suggesting that the episode will come before the yet-to-be-completed two-part finale which will air as a standard episode and then as a 90-minute conclusion. The eight cast members in attendance were able to kid about the upcoming death, with Jorge Garcia acknowledging that his own mother was less interested in Hurley's fate than in one particular fan favorite.
"I said 'I one of us is gonna die this year,' and she said, 'Not Sawyer,'" Garcia said, a joke that earned both laugher and nods of agreement from more than a few of the session's female attendees.
For Abrams, one of the evening's major themes was passing along credit for the show's breakout success. In absentia, former ABC bigwig Lloyd Braun, co-creator Damon Lindelof and frequent director Jack Bender got shout-outs. Abrams also frequently toasted the actors and at various points asked casting director April Webster, composer Michael Giacchino and a motley crew of writers to stand up in the crowd to receive applause.
Abrams also made sure to show love to the "Lost" fans, a choice that he may have made even if some of the more passionate followers didn't seem just a bit rabid.
"The thing about the fans of 'Lost' is that they're so smart and so aware," he said, adding, "We can't believe that people get the connections they get, whether they're there or not."
Although Abrams laughed (appropriately) at a question about when frequent "Alias" plot device Rimbaldi would become a factor on "Lost," he admitted that the show's staff is very conscious of viewer response on sites including "The Fuselage." Thankfully Abrams dismissed the popularly held theory that the castaways are stranded in Purgatory, though he claimed to like the idea.
"I'm so grateful and beholden to the fans and to not listen to them would be moronic," Abrams said, fueling many a webmaster ego.
It was a spirited session, characterized by cast banter and collegial teasing. Toward the end, the performers were asked to give their own suggestions for upcoming plot lines.
"I think Sawyer should throw a party," suggested Josh Holloway. "He's got all these goods."
Making another reference to "Alias," Harold Perrineau suggested, "I hope we find out Michael works for SD-6."
For his part, Dominic Monaghan said that he'd pitched an episode that concluded with burnt-out rocker Charlie sipping tea with the island's previously unseen monster.
"I just feel like Season Six we're gonna flash back to, 'Hey, remember that crash we were all in'" cracked Garcia.
Nobody, though, knows where things will really go. Even Abrams says as much.
"I would be an absolute liar if I said every single thing was planned out from the beginning."
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Lords of the Rings star embraces Buddhism
Nabanita Sircar
London, December 6
London, December 6
Another Hollywood star Orlando Bloom is to become a Buddhist. The Lord of the Rings star, 27, took part in an hour long ceremony at a centre to commit himself to the faith, according to a Mirror report.
Orlando, who jealously guards his private life, joined 60 other fledgling Buddhists at the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement HQ at Taplow Court Mansion in Maidenhead, Berkshire. A visitor was cited: "He looked really happy. He looked comfortable and quite excited."
Bloom was presented with his Gohonzon, a scroll with Chinese and Sanskrit characters on it. Dressed in jeans, a camel coloured sweater and shirt, he accepted his scroll from centre director Ricky Baynes. An onlooker said: "He shook Ricky's hand like the other people getting their Gohonzons and looked calm."
"When everyone had theirs we all clapped and cheered. Afterwards we all had a cup of tea together and Orlando went to the gift shop. People were queuing up to get his autograph and have their picture take with him. He was very friendly and didn't seem to mind."
Orlando said his Gohonzon would take place of pride in his home. It is likely to be kept in a wooden shrine, surrounded by candles. He would chant the holy Japanese mantra nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the scroll twice a day. He must also read and recite two chapters from the Lotus Sutra holy scripture.
Orlando, who played elf Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has never publicly spoken about his religious faith but has often been seen clutching Buddhist prayer beads.
Friday, December 03, 2004
'Lord of the Rings' hobbit draws fans to his new role in 'Lost' series - The Clarion-Ledger
'Lord of the Rings' hobbit draws fans to his new role in 'Lost' series - The Clarion-Ledger
December 2, 2004
'Lord of the Rings' hobbit draws fans to his new role in 'Lost' series
By Bill Keveney
USA Today
The Lord of the Rings movies and ABC's Lost are divergent tales, but they have more in common than meets the eye. Both are runaway hits. Each features filming on a verdant Pacific island that allows for adventurous off-day activities.
"I love having the opportunity to surf," says Dominic Monaghan, speaking from Hawaii where he is part of the Lost ensemble.
And, of course, both share Monaghan — who came to renown as the hobbit Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in the Tolkien trilogy — and his exceptionally devoted fan base.
That last common point has been a boon for Lost (Wednesdays, 7 p.m.), which drew its largest audience to date, 18.7 million viewers, for a Nov. 3 episode that focused on Monaghan's character, drug-addled Charlie. According to ABC, that's not a coincidence.
"We saw that over the summer, when we would do events. Dominic was mobbed by fans. They were burning up the Internet," says Lance Taylor, who oversees ABC's scripted shows.
For the 27-year-old, who was born in Berlin and grew up there and in England, some of the differences between the productions and characters offered the most appeal.
After becoming so identified as an adventurous hobbit paired with friend Pippin (Billy Boyd), Monaghan now plays a troubled rocker, one of 48 people stranded on an island after their plane breaks up in flight.
"It was important to me to choose something contemporary after the amount of fantasy stuff I've been involved with," he says. Also, "I wanted something I knew was going to appeal to the audience." He got that. Lost averages more than 17.5 million viewers, making it the second-most-popular new show of the season (behind ABC's Desperate Housewives).
Although some fans were skeptical when Monaghan chose a TV role, they quickly embraced Lost and the very different character of Charlie, says Cyndi Haulk, who runs The Dom Project (www.dominic-monaghan.us).
"I have not come across any Dominic fan who is not also a fan of Lost," says Haulk, 35, of Charlotte. "I know that many people started watching Lost because of Dominic's involvement, but I think people kept watching because it's genuinely good."
As much as Monaghan liked Lost's concept, he also admired the vision of one of its creators, J.J. Abrams (Alias). The feeling must have been mutual, because the Charlie character originally was to be a 45-year-old has-been rock star. With Monaghan in mind, the role was remade into a younger one-hit wonder.
Monaghan is enjoying Hawaii, where he resides with his pet chameleon, Karma. He likes his Lost colleagues, but generally keeps to himself off set. But he still retains close ties with his Rings mates, with whom he spent three years filming in New Zealand.
December 2, 2004
'Lord of the Rings' hobbit draws fans to his new role in 'Lost' series
By Bill Keveney
USA Today
The Lord of the Rings movies and ABC's Lost are divergent tales, but they have more in common than meets the eye. Both are runaway hits. Each features filming on a verdant Pacific island that allows for adventurous off-day activities.
"I love having the opportunity to surf," says Dominic Monaghan, speaking from Hawaii where he is part of the Lost ensemble.
And, of course, both share Monaghan — who came to renown as the hobbit Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in the Tolkien trilogy — and his exceptionally devoted fan base.
That last common point has been a boon for Lost (Wednesdays, 7 p.m.), which drew its largest audience to date, 18.7 million viewers, for a Nov. 3 episode that focused on Monaghan's character, drug-addled Charlie. According to ABC, that's not a coincidence.
"We saw that over the summer, when we would do events. Dominic was mobbed by fans. They were burning up the Internet," says Lance Taylor, who oversees ABC's scripted shows.
For the 27-year-old, who was born in Berlin and grew up there and in England, some of the differences between the productions and characters offered the most appeal.
After becoming so identified as an adventurous hobbit paired with friend Pippin (Billy Boyd), Monaghan now plays a troubled rocker, one of 48 people stranded on an island after their plane breaks up in flight.
"It was important to me to choose something contemporary after the amount of fantasy stuff I've been involved with," he says. Also, "I wanted something I knew was going to appeal to the audience." He got that. Lost averages more than 17.5 million viewers, making it the second-most-popular new show of the season (behind ABC's Desperate Housewives).
Although some fans were skeptical when Monaghan chose a TV role, they quickly embraced Lost and the very different character of Charlie, says Cyndi Haulk, who runs The Dom Project (www.dominic-monaghan.us).
"I have not come across any Dominic fan who is not also a fan of Lost," says Haulk, 35, of Charlotte. "I know that many people started watching Lost because of Dominic's involvement, but I think people kept watching because it's genuinely good."
As much as Monaghan liked Lost's concept, he also admired the vision of one of its creators, J.J. Abrams (Alias). The feeling must have been mutual, because the Charlie character originally was to be a 45-year-old has-been rock star. With Monaghan in mind, the role was remade into a younger one-hit wonder.
Monaghan is enjoying Hawaii, where he resides with his pet chameleon, Karma. He likes his Lost colleagues, but generally keeps to himself off set. But he still retains close ties with his Rings mates, with whom he spent three years filming in New Zealand.
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