Ringer Joe writes: There is a new video on the official site for The Third Age. It’s called “From Silence to Cinematics” and is about the audio effects of the game. It’s also got some great new game footage! [More] [Gaming Havens]

The folks from autographmania write: We are very happy to announce Ringfest 2005 which will take place in Chicago 8/9/10 April 2005. The event will cover all aspects of the Movies and Tolkien world, with guests from the movies, authors, workshops, trade stands, displays, dinner with the actors, parties and much more, more information can be found by going to www.autographmania.com

Dwarrowdell writes: ABC in Australia are holding a favourite book poll, Aussie ringers may like to vote for LOTR at here! [More]

Middle Earth is coming to the Midwest — though it’s going to take awhile to arrive. Indiana State Museum officials announced Thursday that the museum will open “The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy — The Exhibition” on Oct. 6, 2005. The touring show features original costumes, jewelry and hundreds of other props, as well as activities based on the blockbuster film series. [More]

Phil writes: Thought you might like a scan of a recent copy of “the (sydney) magazine”. There is very little text inside about Cate but she was voted the sexiest person in Sydney! [More]

The folks from Emerald Rose write: We had a great time playing at Bree. It was a very fun party! We also had a lot of hobbit-folk coming to our shows on the concourse. It was a blast – wish you could have made it. Emerald Rose has posted some photos from the Evening at Bree party at DragonCon 04. Feel free to copy it to the One Ring files, but please give credit to our photographer, Donna Governor. [More]