Each week, I scour Ebay looking for the hot Tolkien items up for sale. I post the most interesting here for you to bid on! [More]
Day: August 4, 2003
Ringer Lonestarr reminds us that young ringers with an acting bent who live in the Los Angeles area have an opportunity to become involved in the Patricia Gray-authored stageplay version of The Hobbit. The Canyon Theatre Guild is holding auditions tonight (Monday, August 4) and also on Tuesday, August 5. Monday’s auditions are for children aged 15 and under only. Tuesday’s auditions will be for those 16 and older. Full details at the Theatre website (in the “Auditions” section). [More]
The Little Haven Hospice for Children, Essex UK, offers respite to children affected by life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses. A recent addition to the hospice’s facilities is an enchanting Hobbit garden, inspired by Tolkien. The garden is complete with a replica of Bag End, and a rosewood statue of Gandalf. The garden offers a place for children and their families to both rest and play. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the hospice and the great work that they do, please contact Laurea Fox, 01702 220350 [More]
A press release from the garden opening can be found [here]
Xoanon here, I thought this was an interesting article considering all the outdoor LOTR screenings I posted today. Take a look at this article from USA Today (via Yahoo!) about the joys of screening a film outdoors. [More]
Celebrities, movies, comics, toys and gaming unite at Wizard World Chicago 2003, the world’s largest pop culture expo. More than 40,000 fans are expected to attend the annual show, featuring appearances by hundreds of pop culture’s top writers, directors, actors and artists. This year’s highlights include: Sean Astin- This actor played Samwise Gamgee, the trustworthy sidekick of Frodo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings.” Astin’s other film credits include “Goonies,” “Memphis Belle” and “Where the Day Takes You.” [More]
REZ writes: TTT will be shown at the UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Mini Park on Friday, August 8th. The movie begins at dusk. [More]