Frodo’s Girl reports: “…didn’t know if you guys heard, but according to a German friend of mine, cinemax cinemas in Germany are already selling tickets to the midnight showing of TTT- as of the 12th of this month.” It’s on Herr der Ringe, she says.
Day: September 19, 2002
Yes “Beyond the Movie” is available in Europe – but not from New Line. The “extended” version included in extended LOTR DVD sets in America is not available in UK etc, presumably because someone else other than New Line owns the rights in these markets and the owner of those rights does not want to see their lucrative “standalone” sales of the “standard” Nat Geographic DVD impacted by having New Line give away an extended version with their product.
Thanks to Irascian for the news.
Becarnen from the Czech Republic writes, “I’ve just received interesting information. Treebeard, whose images are top secret prior to October 1, 2002, will be exactly 17′ 4″ (5.28 metres) high! I know it’s hard to prove this information, but my source (calling himself Kalten) works for big advertising agency with tons of materials for marketing campaign. So believe it or not :o)”
Time Inc. has put out it’s latest mini-zine for Social Studies students and it’s all about LOTR! There’s an essay contest, with prizes. [More]
“My son just handed me a Time, Inc. student Social Studies mini-zine that is evidently being given to high school students. It’s called inTime and is eight pages. This issue is entirely devoted to LotR and features an essay contest for students. First prize is the Special Extended DVD FotR Edition for five winners, plus lots of goodies for ten first place and one hundred runners-up.
“This layout is gorgeous and has an interview with Elijah, stories and features, and a great center spread explaining the characters and their relationships. The back page explains the contest.
“You really must see this and show it to your readers. I’m too old to enter the contest, but lots of fans are eligible. Contact your local student or Time, Inc. for copies. Also, visit [www.timeclassroom.com.fellowship ] for more cool stuff. “
Thanks to Morwen for the scoop!
The official website for The Lord of the Rings has been updated with a new module featuring the Horses of Middle-earth. Check out this new guide, in addition to new screensavers and desktops!
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