NZMoose writes: Just wanted to let you know that Stuff.co.nz have a cartoon of PJ. Not a bad likeness. [More]

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From dvdfile.com On Tuesday, March 26, New Line will be prepping the world for the new Lord of the Rings DVD and VHS releases, and needless to say, it’s gonna be huge! [More]

Meanwhile davisdvd.com is reporting that the simple DVD (no extra features) will be released July 23rd. [More]

robin writes: Entertainment Weekly has a short but interesting article with pictures about Richard Taylor in a section on lesser-known Oscar nominees, he’s the only one besides Peter Jackson to receive 3 nominations this year.

Anyone with a scan of the article send it along!

Cate Blanchett has begun to film her latest role as murdered reporter Veronica Guerin in my home town of Dublin, Ireland. Blanchett attended a press conference yesterday with Joel Schumacher and answered questions from the media. Shooting will continue in several locations in Ireland for the next few months.