Ringer Spy Katy reports that TV ads for FOTR have started up in Japan, giving a date, 23rd February. She’s not sure if that’s the premiere or the release date (anyone in Japan able to tell us please?) I’m picking that Japan is going to go wild over Middle-earth, so I’m waiting with bated breath to see what happens later this month…..
Month: February 2002
SK sends this in for all betting Ringers: “… Chuck Esposito at Caesars Palace gave “Beautiful Mind” 5-2 odds at capturing the Oscar when the awards are handed out on March 24. He puts “Moulin Rouge” and “Bedroom” close at 6-1 odds. “Black Hawk Down” is off the pace at 12-1 and “Lord of the Rings” is a longshot at 15-1.” [More]
Palefella has scanned the latest edition of Pavement magazine, complete with interviews from Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Sir Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Lawrence Makoare, Weta, Ngila Dickson and Grant Major. All are available on her website. – update – Palefella has had to take the images down, due to the constant flow of visitors wanting to see those scans.
Craig sent in this address for the official poster of the 74th Annual Academy Awards designed by respected graphic novel artist and illustrator Alex Ross. [More]

sethdove has sent in another great piece of Cate Blanchett memorabilia, this time a signed glossy from the Berlinale photoshoot! [More]
BRITISH actor Orlando Bloom, 25, doesn’t say much in “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” but he carries a big quiver. [More]