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	LOTR News Update January 18, 2000   Erik Floren, writing in The Edmonton Sun, did a nice piece on Cate recently, where the following Galadriel-related observations were made: Next up for Blanchett is the role of Galadriel, the elf queen in the live-action feature Lord of the Rings, based on the fantasy novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. "I start in June. It's a 14-month shoot. We're making three movies back-to-back. And I'll be in all three. What drew her to this project? "I was actually in The Hobbit when I was in high school but I hadn't read the books and now I'm delving into them." She says she was also drawn to the project by director Peter Jackson "who has one of the most extraordinary, bizarre, out-there minds." I stare at her. With her pixie face and tall, slender build, she'd be a remarkable elfin queen, as depicted by Tolkien. Her eyes twinkle quite mischievously. And, compliments of LOTR Movie News we are happy to offer more pics from the set of the film shoot. Liv is featured once again, actually riding on the back of a truck, while being chased by Ringwraiths. Plus, a couple of other more casual captures are offered for your viewing. And, amidst word of tensions between Kiwis and Yanks (New Zealanders and Americans) on the production comes this report from The Evening Post: Rumours of clash on Lord of the Rings set rejected By Simon Beattie There is no division between Kiwis and Americans on the set of The Lord of the Rings, project spokewoman Claire Raskind says. Her reassurance followed the resignation last week of New Zealand producer Tim Sanders, who stepped down from running operations on the $360 million trilogy being directed by his friend Peter Jackson. Sanders helped get the project up and running by co-ordinating the New Zealand film crews. Speculation that there was a clash between Sanders and representatives from United States production company New Line Cinema, which was financing the project, was untrue, Ms Raskind said. "His departure has nothing to do with being over budget or over schedule There is no sense of division between Kiwis and Americans," she said today. Sources say some of the Kiwi crew have been unhappy with their pay, compared to that of their US counterparts. But whether this had any bearing on Sander's decision to step down is unknown. Mr Sanders couldn't be reached for comment, but it is believed he stood down for personal reasons. Filming on the project was due to resume today on Hayward's Hill in Wellington and in the Waikato (Helm's Deep). Wellington scenes will be shot at night.	EMAIL US Back to ACBO Aussie Cate Blanchett Online [ACBO] © 1999 Lin, Dean, Lance. Heading design and layout by Lin. 800x600 screen size recommended. A proud Australian Site.