Archive for February 22nd, 2008

Hubble peers into the Great Eye of Sauron

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Lord of the Rings, Tolkien

While this story is a few years old, it is pretty cool - so for those whom have not seen it before - this is 'new to you!' A spectacular, luminous ... Read more..

Orlando Blooms joins cast of ‘An Education’

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Orlando Bloom

Just when we thought today couldn't have anymore LOTR veteran casting announcements...we've got more! Variety is reporting that Orlando Bloom (Legolas) has been cast in Lone Scherfig’s “An Education,” a ... Read more..

March 25th is Tolkien Reading Day!

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Events, Lord of the Rings, Meet Ups, The Hobbit, Tolkien

Get ready to sit down with friends and family to celebrate the 5th Annual Tolkien Reading Day sponsored by The Tolkien Society. Each year, Tolkien Reading Day is a chance ... Read more..

David Wenham Joins Michael Mann’s ‘Public Enemies’

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in David Wenham

Yet another LOTR veteran has landed a new role today. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that David Wenham (Faramir) has joined the cast of Michael Mann's upcoming gangster movie 'Public ... Read more..

Dominic Monaghan added to ‘Wolverine’ Movie

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Dominic Monaghan

Just Jared is reporting that LOTR veteran Dominic Monaghan will play 'Beak' in the next installment of the X-Men Movies 'X-men: Wolverine.' According to Wikipedia, Barnell’s body changes into that ... Read more..

Hugo Weaving to take on Wolf Man

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Hugo Weaving

Variety is reporting that LOTR veteran Hugo Weaving (Elrond) will play Det. Aberline, the police detective that is chasing down the infamous monster. Filming begins in March in London with ... Read more..