Here’s the weekly cast watch, a chance for you to catch your favorite LOTR star on the small screen this week! [More]

GliowienRayna writes: There will be a “free” showing of TTT at Founders Park Outdoor Cinema in Springfield Missouri this coming Saturday Night (August 9th) at dusk. You can pick up free tickets at area downtown sponsors. [More]

Poppy writes: Sean Astin (Sam) will be a keynote speaker at the Generations United Conference Oct. 15-18 in Alexandria, VA. [More]

Media Watch: Ultimate DVD Magazine Talks TTT DVD

Marianne sends along the latest issue of ‘Ultimate DVD Magazine’ which has an article on ‘The Two Towers’ DVD and an interview with Ian McKellen (Gandalf). [More]

SciFi.com has a little interview with Sean Astin about nailing his climactic scene at Mount Doom. “It wasn’t acting anymore. It was one of the most moving [experiences]. [Director] Peter [Jackson] was just sobbing.” [More]

Reason.com offers up an intriguing essay on the nostalgic yet progressive appeal of hero quests, as seen in LOTR, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. A very good read. [More]