This takes some explaining, but if you live in the Chicago area you might like to join the Chicago Line Party for a night of LOTR improv. comedy on April 25th. “Join elves, dwarves, and wizrads for a death-defying, unscripted journey into a land of evil.” [More] Thanks to Sierra for the news.

The Tolkien Society reports on the worldwide enthusiasm for its recent ‘Tolkien Reading Day.’ [More]

Mihaka writes to remind NZ viewers that Criag Parker [Haldir] is going to be on TV1 on Monday at 7.30pm in “Intrepid Journeys-Nepal”

More Viggo news, including a new poem, reports of his stay in Iceland, and his upcoming appearance on Swedish TV. [More] Thanks to Wee Tanya for the link.

No need to be bored over summer if you live in Arizona. The Uni is offering a summer class “Tolkien and Medieval Literatue.” [More] Thanks to Rebecca for the link.

Hamish uploaded some more Video Captures which he kindly sent us; stuff from the premieres and from New Zealand TV including PJ’s forthright criticisms of the NZ Film Commission. Nothing new, but these are in a fairly good quality format.
PJ vs Film Commission (TTT) Red Carpet Footage (TTT) Karl Uhban Red Carpet Interview Sum up of FOTR red carpet Interviews with viewers of FOTR (UK) -Interviews with FOTR cast (UK)

Hamish says “Alex Talpur provided the video of the UK footage, the rest I just recorded on VHS and have only really got around to uploading it today.”