Archive for December 28th, 2004

One Ring Celebration: Hotel Rooms Still Available

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Conventions, Events, Old Main News

Going to One Ring Celebration? need a room? Read below!! There are still a few rooms left at some of the Pasadena area hotels and motels. Below is a list ... Read more..

Show Us Your ROTK:EE DVD: Gallery IV

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Fans, LotR: Movies, Movie: Return of the King, Old Main News

Click for more images LOTR fans worldwide sent along images of themselves with their new Return of the King: Extended Edition DVDs. This is the final gallery of ROTK DVDs we ... Read more..

SHOP: Sideshow/Weta Continues into 2005

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Merchandise, Old Main News, Sideshow Collectibles

If you picked up the Sideshow/Weta Collectibles newsletter last week, you saw a brief story about how the Sideshow/Weta products will continue into 2005 with new statues, busts and environments. ... Read more..

More Info on Michael Drout Lecture in Wrentham, MA

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Events, Lectures & Education, Old Main News

Kerrington writes: I called the Fiske Library for more information about Michael Drout's Tolkien-themed speaking engagement on Jan. 11 in Wrentham, Mass. Drout's talk on "Understanding J.R.R. Tolkien and the ... Read more..

Gollum Spotted in Sheldon Comic

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Books & Publications, Old Main News

The December 26th edition of the comic 'Sheldon' featured this refrence to Gollum and LOTR. [More] Share This Read more..

Serkis Joins Black During Tenacious D Concert

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Andy Serkis, LotR: Cast News, Old Main News

Jason writes: I don't know if you've reported this but Andy Serkis appeared as Gollum at Wellington's Tenacious D concert last night (Monday 27th). He and Jack Black sang ... Read more..

Amazon reports record-setting holiday sales

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in DVDs, Movie: Return of the King, Old Main News

SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) - Internet retailer Amazon.com reported record holiday sales, coaxed by hot demand for electronic consumer goods such as the Apple iPod music player...Among the highlights for the ... Read more..

Tolkien Fans - Donate to the Tsunami Relief

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004 Posted in Fans, Old Main News

With the recent 9.0 earthquake in the Indian Ocean, it is estimated that 40,000 people have been killed by the resulting Tsunami that hit countries in the surrounding area. ... Read more..