From: The New York Post on-line

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WHILE New Line Cinema hits like “Austin Powers” could hardly be described as advancing the cause of teen literacy, the studio does want to get kids reading books - particularly J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic “Lord of the Rings” series. New Line is joining with the American Library Association for a big “Teen Read Week” promotion this fall, with the emphasis on fantasy literature and the slogan, “Make reading a hobbit.” Of course, it’s no coincidence that the studio has bet the farm on its Tolkien trilogy, the first of which, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” opens worldwide Dec. 19.

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