Archive for June 29th, 2002

An Empire Feeds a Hunger for Fantasy

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

"Over the winter, the box office was dominated by two rather similar young men, one at an English boarding school, the other in the meticulously mapped Anglo-Saxon dreamworld of Middle ... Read more..

Remember that old record?

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

I don't know about you, but I had that old Rankin-Bass record album of "The Hobbit" completely worn out before I was a teenager. After that, it became harder and ... Read more..

Getting Gandalf’s signature is a pleasant experience!

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

According to this list, Sir Ian McKellen gives out his John Hancock with a smile! Thanks to Kenneth for mailing this one in! [More]Share This Read more..

The Geeks Shall Inherit

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

'Ten years ago, The Lord of the Rings was a cult novel and Star Wars was a popular film with a devoted but relatively marginal group of fans. The rise ... Read more..

Take a chance……..and win BIG!

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

Don't forget the LOTR Look-a-Like contest is still up and running! Please, Don't feel like you have to be an identical twin to a cast member, if you even look ... Read more..

Ian Holm Interview on NPR

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

NPR has an interview with Ian Holm (Bilbo) about his role in The Emperor's New Clothes. It's about four minutes long and you need Real Player to listen to ... Read more..

Topps Movie Cards: Update Edition

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

Topps is releasing an update edition of its FoTR movie cards in August. "This 72-card, all foil-stamped series will feature all-new imagery from the first film, a special The Two ... Read more..

MTV Movie Awards to Show in Australia

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

Bronwyn writes: I'm just e-mailing to let you know that the MTV movie awards will be broadcast in Australia for those of us without access to cable on free-to-air TV ... Read more..

Sightings: Harry Potter vs. The Hobbit

Saturday, June 29th, 2002 Posted in Old Main News

This article from Sharon looks at the the differing religious reactions to the Harry Potter movie and the Fellowship of the Ring. [More]Share This Read more..