Heather noticed that Arnold Schwarznegger was lavishing praise on FotR in a recent interview: ‘The Lord of the Rings was a tough movie. It was rated PG-13! A wonderful movie, brilliant. But it was a tough movie to watch, for children. There was action from the beginning to the end..’ [More]

Riskbreaker writes: I have information from an insider that Noble Collection will be releasing a replica “leaf” brooch, as seen on the Hobbits after their visit with Galadriel. They will also be releasing a full-size replica of one of Legolas’ ornate Elven arrows. I do not know when. Amnel also claims that there will be 5 items released.

Another lush visual companion is coming out in June, according to Amazon.com. [More]

Another cartoon, this time from AngryFlower.com [More] Thanks to Ostadan for the link.

The Library Wizard writes: I picked up a copy of USA Today (Feb 8, 2002) on newstands, and there is a very nice article on Viggo Mortensen’s art exhibit. “Mortensen is an Artist 3 Times Over.” LIFE section, page 10B. [More]

sethdove sent in this great photo from the Heaven Berlinale premiere of Cate Blanchett and a couple of her acting compatriots…Giovanni Ribisi and Tom Tykwer! [More]