It was “Rings” a-ding-ding at the inaugural AFI Awards, as New Line’s “The Lord of the Rings” won three prizes, including best pic. However, the biggest winner was HBO, which nabbed six of the seven TV trophies handed out Saturday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. [More]

Kirsten writes: I Just heard this morning that Extra Television (and not E! as earlier reported) will be running a special tonight on the “Hunk of LOTR” Viggo Mortenson (Aragorn) at 6:30pm EST.

Ian McKellen (Gandalf) will be a guest on ‘Live With Regis & Kelly’ today at 9AM est. Check your local listings.