Archive for April, 2009

Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún Update

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Books Publications, Events, Merchandise, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun

The folks at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt have allowed us to make the official Facebook page for 'The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún'! Click on over to get updates and ... Read more..

Interview: Karl Urban on Star Trek and beyond

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Karl Urban

Fiona writes: I just wanted to send this link to a Karl Urban interview in the New Zealand Herald. New Zealand actor Karl Urban talked to SHANDELLE BATTERSBY about playing ... Read more..

Wood Nabs Award at San Fran FF

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Elijah Wood, Events

Robin sends along word that Elijah Wood will be receiving the 'Midnight Award' at the San Francisco International Film Festival. From the website: The Midnight Awards honor a dynamic young ... Read more..

5th Annual Vacaville Medieval Fantasy Fair

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Events, Fans

Celebriel sends word about the fifth annual Vacaville (CA) Medieval Fantasy Fair, taking place April 18 and 19. Celebrate spring with food, drink, music, costuming, old time skills, entertainment, games, ... Read more..

Ian McKellen King Lear to Arrive on DVD April 21

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Ian McKellen

The recent Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear, which eventually played the Brooklyn Academy of Music and made its U.S. television debut March 25, will arrive on DVD later ... Read more..

Jackson’s jet set upgrade

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson

Never mind the global recession - filmmaker Peter Jackson is believed to be taking to the skies with a new, $106 million jet. Aircraft industry insiders are abuzz with speculation ... Read more..

Exploring Tolkien: There and Back Again

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Events, Lectures & Education

Cardiff University is offering an on-line course on Tolkien taught in 10 weekly units by Dr Dimitra Fimi. The course has already run twice this academic year and will run ... Read more..

Stephen Colbert…Knight of Gondor?

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Events, Television

Mel writes: I know that many members of the Colbert Nation and TORn noticed that Anduril was hanging on Stephen Colbert's wall during the Christmas special (it was reported here ... Read more..

Radio City Concert Tweets, Facebooks and Myspaces News

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized

The folks behind the Radio City FOTR Event this fall are providing news updates and information on social media websites Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Signup on your social media ... Read more..

Tolkien Themed Exhibit Report

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in Events, Exhibits

Jazmine writes: Picture the setting. Rolling green hills, blossom-shrouded trees, winding lanes, daffodils dancing merrily all around. Where might this scene be unfolding? The Shire perhaps? Almost. The Cotswolds, England, ... Read more..

Anduin Renaming Effort Fails

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in New Zealand

Aaron N brings us the sad news: The answer you have been waiting for on the River Anduin is not what you'd like to hear. I am afraid The Geographic ... Read more..

Brian Cox Voices ‘Sigurd and Gudrun’

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, Tolkien

Neil sends in the good word: Brian Cox to provide his vocal talents for the audio book! Read more..