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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

Gnomeo and Juliet
11th February 2011

Set in the gardens of fair Verona Drive, we witness the blossoming romance of two young gnomes, Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt), amidst a turf war between the reds and the blues. Between the high–speed lawnmower chases and stealth missions, hearts (and hats) are broken, loyalties are tested and garden boundaries drawn, but can true gnomance conquer all? When your best friends are an over–excitable frog, a lovelorn flamingo, a loyal mushroom, a team of Bond–esque bunnies and a dopey fawn, there‘s a shedload of fun and adventure around every plant pot! the soundtrack is provided by sir Elton John.

Visit the official website: www.gnomeoandjuliet.com

Cate Blanchett Returns as Galadriel

Warner Bros have just announced that Cate Blanchett will be back in Middle Earth for The Hobbit movies. She will reprise her role from The Lord of the Rings movies as Galadriel, Lady of Lothlorien.

Peter Jackson said , “Cate is one of my favorite actors to work with and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her reprise the role she so beautifully brought to life in the earlier films.”

We first reported the rumors of Sylvester McCoy joining The Hobbit cast back in July and now its confirmed. The former Doctor Who actor will play the role of the wizard Radagast the Brown. Other cast news includes Ken Stott as Dwarf Lord Balin, Ryan Cage will play Drogo Baggins, Jed Brophy will be playing dwarf Nori and William Kircher takes the role of dwarf Bifur.

SOURCE: The Hobbit Movie & Warner Bros.

FAE Model Rachel aka Silver Faery was captured on camera at Faerie Con in Maryland, she asked ‘Faerie Confessions’ “What was it like working with Tim Curry?”

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FAERIES

www.blindsummit.com/Faeries.htm

Story-telling, dance and puppetry inspired by Rackham’s drawings and paintings of faeries. An evacuee gets lost in Kensington Park Gardens where she meets Fippery and Gluck, Anak, Drone, helps them fight the evil faerie Dolour and recovers the mysterious golden coffin.

10 December 2010 to 2 January 2011
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This bold, imaginative exhibition features works by twenty-six artists from two countries interpreting a single, poignant theme. Contributors to the exhibition range from internationally known painters, sculptors, and graphic artists such as Brian Froud, Wendy Froud and Alan Lee to young rising stars in the mythic arts field.

Organised by the Chagford Filmmaking Group in Devon, and the Centre for the Arthurian Imagination in Brittany, this is part of the Shared Legends Project, a unique cultural exchange between two countries that share a rich mythic heritage. Props from the film Sir Lanval will also be on display.

The Shared Legends Project is funded by the European Union and South West Screen. The project consists of a film and an exhibition uniting artists, creatives and communities from France and England.

For further information call 01395 567305

or visit:

www.exetercastle.co.uk

www.fairytalefilms.co.uk