Archive for January 1st, 2004

Happy Birthday JRRT Kennedy ‘School’ Style

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Downfallen West tips Ringers to this neatish event: The McMenamins Kennedy School (an old primary/elementary school converted into a hotel/brewery-pub/restaurant/theater complex) is having a celebration of JRRT's 112th birthday on ... Read more..

Tookish’s new ROTK review in Green Books!

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Greetings, Quickbeam here. Please enjoy the wonderful new ROTK film review by Tookish in our monthly magazine for all JRRT enthusiasts: GREEN BOOKS.We also have film reviews (and non-reviews) ... Read more..

Modern Master Award for Mr. Jackson!

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

I know it's biased of me, but may this be one of many for PJ! Thank you Art Gecko for the news. [More]Share This Read more..

Time Magazine/.com : RotK is #1

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Ringer Shalini reports that Time ranks Return of the King the number one film of 2003: [More]Share This Read more..

TNT Knows Drama - LOTR Style - UPDATE

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

As a Law & Order addict, I find myself watching TNT quite often and I am used to seeing the TNT-specific 'TNT Knows Drama' commercials. These ads feature L&O cast ... Read more..

Hollywood Heavies Vie for Oscar Gold

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

It’s beginning to look a lot like …Oscar season. Forget the tree trimming and Christmas caroling. The season for Hollywood’s highest honor has kicked into high gear. And with the ... Read more..

Meet JRD In Pasadena, California

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

On January 3, 2004 (Pacific Standard Time) NASA's Spirit will bounce to a landing on Mars - just a day after Stardust flies through comet Wild 2. The Planetary ... Read more..

Boyd Rings It In

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

JaySee writes: Billy Boyd appeared on the BBC New Year programme just after the midnight events. He formed part of a UK celebrity singalong, and sung the opening line ... Read more..

Silmarillion on ‘Best Seller’ List

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

MrCere writes: The Silmarillion, first published in 1977, is enjoying a healthy stay on the 'Best Sellers' lists. USA today has it listed at #42 this week while it is ... Read more..

Translating Tolkien

Thursday, January 1st, 2004 Posted in Old Main News

Ringer Spy Perheniel writes: In Sweden right now there is an ongoing debate of the new translation of Lord of the Rings. The old translation by Åke Ohlmarks from 1959 ... Read more..