Time Magazine has a small Q&A with Annie Lennox about the Oscars, her age, and her daughters. [MORE]

From the New York Times: Even as “The Return of the King,” the third and last of the movies made by Peter Jackson, works its way through theaters, New Zealand and its film industry are already scrambling to prepare for the post-“Rings” future. [More] (NOTE: Site requires free registration)

Luvalaurea writes: While listening to my favorite country station, KZLA 93.9, here in Los Angeles, there was a surprise call from Sean Astin. He said his wife told him to call to say they were all big fans and listen to the station all the time. It was cute. Sean will be on the morning show Monday, Feb 9th.

ROTK Songstress Annie Lennox will be on the Ellen Degeneres show this Wednesday February 11th. No idea if she will sing ‘Into the West’ just yet.

Directors Guild of America Award Images
PJ with his DGA Award

Asfaloth writes: HERE’S A SCOOP! Last night PJ said that he’d just finished editing the Extended Edition of “The Return of the King” and the running time was 4 hours and 10 minutes. He said there are 50 minutes of new scenes in the cut. Woo hoo!!! Can’t wait! [More]

Composer Howard Shore has won a Grammy for his work on the second film of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Shore won the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media for his work on The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers. [More]