Archive for June 20th, 2005

Book Of The Day? LoTR!

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

Thanks to Well He's Back for this heads up about Powell's Books Review of the Day. 'Sure, you've seen the movies. Then maybe you bought the DVDs, and then several ... Read more..

Beowulf Movie Double-up

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

Karon reminds me that there are actually two movies currently being filmed about Beowulf. The first is scheduled for release in January 2006. This earlier production is called 'Beowulf and ... Read more..

Mastermind Contestants To Try Hand At Tolkien

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

Of interest to UK readers: JRR Tolkien is listed as one of the listed specialist subjects for BBC TV's Mastermind. The show is scheduled for this Thursday June 23 (8.30pm ... Read more..

Fantasy Costume Lecture Series Begins This Week

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

SALT LAKE CITY: Into the West Lord of the Rings Fellowship of Utah presents a free summer-long lecture series on costuming with Melonie Mortenson of Utah Opera Company and the ... Read more..

SHOP: Legolas and Gimli on Arod Revealed - High Res Pics

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

Sideshow Weta Collectibles revealed their 'Legolas and Gimli on Arod' statue last friday and we've got some high-res images of the piece to show you! [Scrapbook Gallery] [Pre-Order]Share This Read more..

B.C. Boy Became Lord Of The Brush

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

From the Provice: "B.C.-raised fantasy illustrator John Howe's career reached a peak when he got the call from director Peter Jackson to help design the look of The Lord of ... Read more..

Houston Museum Opens Rings Exhibit

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

The Academy Awards have been bagged and film records broken. But fans of The Lord of the Rings still have something besides the movie trilogy's DVDs to satisfy their fix. ... Read more..

LoTR Convention For Oz Ringers

Monday, June 20th, 2005 Posted in Old Main News

News for Oz Ringers: Best of Both Worlds 25 is on in Canberra at the Rydges Lakeside Hotel from August 4-7. The extensive guest list includes: Daniel Falconer (Weta Workshop ... Read more..