15 November 2001
Source: New Line
November 15, 2001, New York, NY - New Line
Cinema will hold a special advanced screening of the epic adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring on December
13 to benefit the New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund,
it was announced today by Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen
and Co-Chief Executive Officers of New Line Cinema Corporation.
"New Yorkers and Americans have been so very generous in
the wake of the September 11 tragedy, and I am delighted that
New Line has offered to host this exciting screening in support
of the World Trade Center Relief Fund," Governor George E.
Pataki said. "I really look forward to seeing The Lord of
the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with my family. My son Owen
and I read this story together over the summer -- he for the first
time, and me for the second. It is particularly fitting that proceeds
from this screening of a story of good triumphing over evil will
go to a fund that is designed to help those good people victimized
by this evil attack on America."
“We were tremendously saddened by the events that took place
in New York City and feel privileged to have this opportunity
to give something back to the community where our company was
founded,” Shaye and Lynne stated. “Governor Pataki’s
special fund plays a vital role in the effort to both heal and
rebuild New York; we consider the Governor and his organization
a true force of good in the city at this time, and we feel honored
to be given the chance to let our film play a role in that effort.”
Tickets are priced at $250 for admittance to the screening, with
a limited number of $500 tickets to the screening and a reception
preceding the film with members of the cast.
Governor George E. Pataki urges all New Yorkers, concerned Americans
and those throughout the world who wish to support the World Trade
Center emergency response and victim support effort, to make a
contribution to the newly established New York State World Trade
Center Relief Fund.
The purpose of the World Trade Center Relief Fund is to assist
the families and dependents of the victims of the September 11th
terrorist attacks. This fund is for the benefit of all victims
both injured and deceased, including innocent civilians, the dedicated
firefighters, policemen, Port Authority officers, Emergency Medical
Personnel and relief workers. After the monetary needs of these
affected people have been addressed, consideration may be given
to other related relief and recovery expenses.
New Line Cinema is presenting the first installment of The Lord
of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring starring an international
cast that includes Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando
Bloom, Billy Boyd, Marton Csokas, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian
McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies,
Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, and Elijah Wood.
The film is directed by Peter Jackson and produced by Barrie M.
Osborne, Tim Sanders, Fran Walsh and Jackson, from a script by
Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson. Robert Shaye and Michael
Lynne are the executive producers. Mark Ordesky and Bob and Harvey
Weinstein also executive produce.
The film opens worldwide on December 19.
Founded in 1967, New Line Cinema is the entertainment industry’s
leading independent producer and distributor of theatrical motion
pictures. New Line licenses its films to ancillary markets including
cable and broadcast television as well as to international venues.
The company, which is a subsidiary of AOL Time Warner Inc., operates
several divisions including in-house theatrical distribution,
marketing, home video, television, acquisition, production, licensing
and merchandising units. More information about New Line Cinema
can be obtained at www.newline.com.