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Would you like to appear as an extra in the new Hobbit movie? The casting directors are looking elven extras who live in the Wellington area of New Zealand, and, you must be flexible regarding hours of work etc. You’d need to be on call weekdays from April to July, poised and ready for some Hobbitty action!

Extras must be over 17 years old and of a slender build, and around 182 cm or above in height. This is a very exciting and possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for budding actors and Hobbit fans who fancy being a part of Hobbit history!

To apply to be an extra in the Hobbit click here

What better time than on Easter Sunday to announce two very special performances taking place at this years 3 Wishes Faery Fest!

Skewbald Theatre Returns to 3 Wishes Faery Fest with daily performances of :

‘Down the Rabbit Hole – An adventure in Wonderland

and The Clever Baker in Faeryland

2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s story of a little girl called Alice who goes searching for adventure. Skewbald Theatre are celebrating by taking audiences on a magical journey through the Mount Edgecombe Estate and into the curiouser and curiouser world of Wonderland. Here the Queen of Hearts is hosting her very own Wonderland Games and only she decides who will win and loose. Can you keep your head? This is a fun packed strolling theatre production suitable for all ages.

The Clever Baker in Faeryland

The Clever Baker in Faeryland – An interactive storytelling adventure for young audiences

Skewbald Theatre bring to life this funny and enchanting folktale from Scotland using their magical ingredients of storytelling, music, song and puppetry. It is the tale of Annie, a wonderful baker who gets stolen away by the King of the fairies to bake cakes for his kingdom.

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Clever Baker at 11am & 12pm

Down the Rabbit Hole at 3pm-5pm

Performances are included in the ticket price of the 3 Wishes Faery Fest

Get your tickets here

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The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heugh

World Première of The Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heugh

Sunday April 29th, Exeter Picturehouse, 11.00am

This magnificent, multi-layered Northumbrian tale tells the story of a princess who is turned into a dragon. The forty minute film by Chagford Filmmaking Group features local children, a giant toad, some scary little imps and a very wicked stepmother. Dozens of volunteers worked alongside industry professionals to create this film of one of our nation’s most compelling fairytales.

Adults £7.00, children £5.00. (suitable for age 6 and above)
visit www.fairytalefilms.co.uk for tickets and further info

Photo credits: The creepy fountain was created by names well-know to FAE readers. Designed by Alan Lee, it was superbly sculpted by Armorel Hamilton and James Ewing. The actress playing the beautiful and evil toad queen is Maxine Fone. Photo credit: Brian Skilton.

Official Hobbit T-Shirts released!

T-Shirt from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Hobbit fans will be thrilled to discover that the first Hobbit t-shirts have been released officially by Warner Bros. The most famous Hobbit,  Bilbo Baggins features on the front of the new shirts, and he can be seen coming out of his front door at the start of the journey that changes his life forever.

There are currently four styles available ranging from US$19.95 to $24.95 (USD) and you can purchase the Hobbit T Shirts direct from the Warner Bros web shop.

April 2nd 2012 sees the release of  ’Mirror Mirror’  a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Oscar® winner Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Prince Alcott, Sean Bean (“The Game of Thrones”, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) as the King and Nathan Lane (The Lion King, The Birdcage) as the Queen’s hapless and bungling servant, Brighton.

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a spirited adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance and betrayal that will capture the imagination of audiences the world over.

Visionary director Tarsem Singh (Immortals) rewrites fairy tale history as a wicked enchantress (Roberts) schemes and scrambles for control of a spirited orphan’s (Collins) throne and the attention of a charming prince (Hammer). When Snow White’s beauty wins the heart of the prince that she desperately pursues, the Queen banishes her to the forest, where a ravening man-eating beast hungrily awaits.

Rescued by a band of diminutive highway robbers, Snow White grows into an indomitable young woman determined to take back her realm from the treacherous Queen. With the support of her subjects, she roars into action in an epic battle that blends spectacle, magic and contemporary humor in Singh’s signature, jaw-dropping visual style.

See the official Mirror Mirror website here: www.mirrormirrormovie.co.uk

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer Online Tuesday at 7pm PST

We are very excited here at FAE HQ to hear the news from Warner Bros that they are to release the trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey tomorrow! (Tuesday 20th December 2012).

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The Goblin Market

Goblin Market poster art by Brian Froud

8th May at 7pm until 9pm

at Friends’ Meeting House, Brighton, BN1 1AF

A performance for spoken voice and golden harp of the celebrated and disturbing narrative poem by the High Priestess of Victorian Pre-Raphaelitism, Christina Rossetti. “Goblin Market” is a unique combination in British literature of the grotesque, the fairytale, the erotic and the moral. This is the world premiere performance of a new setting of the poem composed by concert harpist, Elizabeth-Jane Baldry. The narrator is the utterly enchanting dancer/actress Maxine Fone (ex-medieval babes/Matthew Bourne Dance Company) Ticket price £10.00 (8.00) includes goblin-juice and fairy fruits.

Further info from www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk or by calling 01273 917272

Imagining the Fantastic

MYTHIC ART, MUSIC and CONVERSATION

at Central Michigan University’s Park Library, Powers Hall and Warriner Hall

on 15th – 16th April 2011

Featuring:

Brian Froud, Charles Vess, Tony DiTerlizzi, Wendy Froud, Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, Carolyn Dunn, Edward Gamarra, Ari Berk

Two days of presentations Friday/Saturday 15^th/16^th of April: panel discussions, a harp concert and Luncheon at CMU. Meetings with students in English and Art, and American Premiere/Screening of the filmSir Lanval.

The events take place at several locations on the campus of Central Michigan University. All events are free and open to the public.  Reservations are requested only for the luncheon on Saturday, April 16. To RSVP, contact 989-774-3341 or CHSBS@cmich.edu

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Zoe Kravitz is to play Angel Salvadore in the new X-Men film to be released later this year.

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Fancy being in the next Hobbit movie?

This one is only for folks who live in New Zealand, or have a valid New Zealand work permit. The production of the Hobbit films is currently looking for people to play Elven Horse riders and Elven extras. The Elven physical build is tall and slender. You’ll also need to be aged between 17 and 40 years old, and be 6ft or taller for guys, and 5ft 9 or taller for girls.

The casting date is Saturday 26th February 2011 at 9.30 – 12pm AND 1.30 – 3pm at Te Whaea – National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchinson Rd, Newtown, Wellington NZ.

If you do NOT fit into these height ranges please do not apply.  There will be casting calls in other cities as required.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

SOURCE: www.trademe.co.nz