Every LotR fan’s favorite movie columnist, Jeffrey Wells, previews the current Oscar race, and talks about the likelihood of a Return of the King win. You know the buzz is strong when even this guy admits it! [More]

2 for 1 news today, Pavel sends along images from the Italian Edition of Vogue Magazine. [More]

Meanwhile Allykatty1 writes: I’m a subscriber to Inside the Actor’s Studio, and just got a letter announcing Cate Blanchett as a guest on October 11.

Emanuel writes: IGA stores in Quebec and New Brunswick are running a contest for a chance to win one of 140 prizes of a private viewing for 4 people of Return of the King. [More]

Thea writes: First of all, I think “Pippin” just goes better with Posnock then “Frodo.” Though I reserve the right to change my byline again, perhaps to something like Susan Thea “Elf Love Goddess to Aragorn, Legolas, and Faramir” Posnock. My prerogative. But even if my byline is intact, I can now kiss my self-respect goodbye. I could excuse that Fellowship of the Ring calendar I had up at work (you know, a friend bought it for me), and the Elvin Brooch (a boyfriend bought it for me). But now, having paid $10 to see Secondhand Lions, it is all over. The precious has me. [More]

CAhobbit writes: On Monday September 29th, Dominic Monaghan was a guest on the new Sharon Osbourne show. Here is a link to the recap of his appearance…it’s at the bottom of the page. You can also enter to win 1 of 5 TT DVDs (theatrical of course) in his recap section. He did talked a little about his Lord of the Rings experience. He also mentioned that Elijah received the one ring after initial shooting had stopped in 2000 (we already know this) but he also said that Andy Serkis received his own one ring replica after pick-up shots where finished for Return of the King. [More]

Bookings open TODAY for our “Return of the Ringers” party to be held at the Skyline Restaurant in Wellington on November the 30th. It’s the party for and by fans to celebrate the premiere of The Return of the King. [More] If you’re in New Zealand you can book for Return of the Ringers by calling up your nearest Ticketek booking office. Overseas you can book online at the Ticketek Website and we’ll send your LOTR-themed ticket to you.