Archive for January 8th, 2009

Washington Times Profiles Sideshow’s Gandalf the Grey

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise, Sideshow Collectibles

Joseph Szadkowski writes: Thanks to the proliferation of film, comic-book and cartoon characters, companies are bombarding consumers with an incredible selection of action figures. With tongue in cheek, let's take ... Read more..

Tolkien Birthday Celebration in Portland OR

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Events, Fans, Fellowship of the Ring, Film Screenings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Return of the King, The Two Towers, Tolkien

Lotho Sackville-Baggins writes: Some folks will be celebrating JRR Tolkien's 117th birthday a little late... Portland Oregon's fabulous McMenamin's Kennedy school has the following event planned for January 17th. Check ... Read more..

The battle for Middle Earth

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Jonathan Dean from independent.co.uk writes: Eleven hours and 38 minutes. That's how much of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings is available for anyone smitten by elves, dwarves and ... Read more..