Frandalf writes: I would like to let everyone that in December the library in Oss (the Netherlands, near Den Bosch) will host a Tolkien-exhibit together with Unquendor. There will be an exposition of rare books, film merchandise, banners made by Unquendor and more. On several occasions there will be activities, such as a lecture, workshops and a reading day. All this will be in Dutch.
World War I aerial history is being brought to life with the display of rare aircraft and a dramatic short film at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. A 12 minute film by Oscar winning director Peter Jackson then captures the warbirds and pilots in action over the Western Front. Curator Peter Burness says the exhibition tells the story of military flight and aerial combat during the Great War. “Clearly there was a story to tell about aviation in the First War from its very simple forms - almost kite-like machines - at the beginning of the war to the technology they’d introduced by 1918,” he said. WWI aerial action brought to life
November 27th, 2008 by Altaira
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If you live in the U.S. or Canada, the TNT TV movie channel will be showing all three Lord of the Rings movies this weekend. The movie marathon will include a showing of The Fellowship of the Ring on Friday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. EST, The Two Towers at the same time on Saturday, and all three movies staring with Fellowship on Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. EST and ending with The Return of the King, starting at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Thanks to message board member Woodyend for the tip. Read More
Reepicheep_Took sent us this great find: “Found a report about some Superhero and movie-related auction items. Most notably, there are first edition, Tolkien autographed copies of all LOTR books, and a signed map of middle-Earth drawn by Tolkien.”
Profiles in History, a leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts, will hold the 33rd annual Hollywood Memorabilia auction on December 11. If you have a few thousand (or hundred thousand) dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you could own the set pictured to the right which is estimated to go for $80,000 to $100,000 U.S. For all the Tolkien-related items currently available, follow the Profiles in History link and search on “Tolkien.” For a quick list of all the items in the auction (including King Kong, Star Wars and Harry Potter memorabilia), go to Superhero Hype.com
The Cruise to Middle-earth made its way to Hobbiton the other day, hampered by some rain and a terrible crash on the road, but we made it nonetheless. For the three Brandybuck sisters, this was like returning home for them. The location is still just as beautiful and Shire like as it was in the films, while also remaining a working sheep farm. We encountered a good many sheep and lambs, and the things they leave behind. But no one really cared, not once they saw the Party Tree and Bag End.
Jonesy wrotes: The Belcourt Theatre will be showing the Lord of the Rings Trilogy on the Big Screen on 12/26 through 12/30 in Nashville, TN. (Extended Editions of Fellowship and Two Towers.) On Saturday the 27th, they will be serving “Middle Earth Meals” all day for the screenings. belcourt.org
Anna writes: Beecake, Billy Boyd’s music band, won the People’s Choice Best Live Act award at the Tartan Clef awards on Sunday. The event raised £100,000 to help fund music therapy in Scotland. Boyd’s Beecake Nabs Award
A transcript of the live chat with Guillermo del Toro even that occurred this weekend is now online at universalhidef.com. Unfortunately you need to register and login to view it, however it is free to register. Enjoy!
Scott writes: It’s common knowledge that Stephen Colbert is a big LotR fan but I did notice that in the “Christmas Special” last night he had Anduril hanging on the wall along with Vader’s Lightsaber. There are several videos in the following link where the Flame of the West can be seen!
Fictional Frontiers Radio show host Sohaib Awan talked to Hobbit Illustrator Michael Hague about The Hobbit films. Below is the partial transcript, the bit regarding the Hobbit … Micahel is such a fan of the Lord of the Rings films and is looking forward to seeing the Hobbit films.
I’m just excited as a filmgoer to watch these films when they come out. I’m jazzed by it!
You can read the transcript below and discuss in the Main Forum.
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Anna writes: Beecake, Billy Boyd’s music band, won the People’s Choice Best Live Act award at the Tartan Clef awards on Sunday. The event raised £100,000 to help fund music therapy in Scotland. 
Scott writes: It’s common knowledge that Stephen Colbert is a big LotR fan but I did notice that in the “Christmas Special” last night he had Anduril hanging on the wall along with Vader’s Lightsaber. There are several videos in