Thanks to Omri, we know that FOTR opens in Israel on Dec. 20th.

Where to get in for $4.50 [Pennsylvania] and where to win a whole cinema for yourself [UK] [More]

A few days ago we linked to an article that had a largely negative view of Tolkien’s personality and motivations as a writer. This article by Pastor Patrick Curles is like a kind of counter to that. [More] Thanks to Dekuhlrov for that! UPDATE: For some reason the link doesn’t work. Use it and then search the site on ‘Tolkien’

Ringer Spy Arabeth has snapped a GREAT pic of a LOTR Billboard currently in Huston, Texas. Look for one in your home town soon!

With a Special Presentation of an Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look at The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring before it, The Matrix will appear on TNT December 7th. [More]

‘New cinema release Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring looks set to give Harry Potter a run for his money. The much-hyped Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is also a PG.’ [More]