Sideshow/Weta collectibles is running a free gift promotion from now until December 23rd. If you spend over $100 at their store, you’ll get a free Orc Hide Helm. [More]

According to the Loiusville Cardinal, it’s The Two Towers. Nothing new here, but you can read a general overview (with both book and film spoilers) of TTT and what’s expected. [More]

Apparently, three of our hobbit heroes from LoTR will be spending New Year in an English country house and using their time to explore England and Scotland. [More]

Attention Macusers: MacLorem generates random filler text for artists, graphic designers, typesetters and others who need to generate mock-ups for clients, publishers or employers. The Tolkien link? Maclorem does Quenya text greeking! Thanks to Remo for the link. [More] NB: Mac only!

People in the UK and Ireland who never got the MTV Council of Elrond spoof Easter Egg on their Extended Edition DVD might enjoy this. (Size = 2.5MB. Requires Windows Media Player) [More] WARNING: Mature content and sexual references. If you’re easily offended, or have kiddies lurking around, this is very likely not for you!

Today is the last day to bid on this copy of the Fellowship of the Ring signed by Peter Jackson, Sean Astin, Fran Walsh, and Philipa Boyens. Don’t miss this opportunity to add this great piece to your private collection, and aid the Gaming Havens Youth Gaming League! [More]