The Official Site has launched some funky stuff – a new Helm’s Deep Explore the Epic feature, including exclusive behind-the-scene interviews with Alex Funke, the production’s Visual Effects Director Of Photography and George Ruge, the Stunt Coordinator. There’s also a new photo gallery and downloads to enjoy! [More]

Bonus news! The Helm’s Deep special “Inside the Effects” will debut tomorrow. Considering how good the Fellowship fx section was, this is really something to look forward to!


Today is Bernard Hill’s (Theoden) birthday! Bernard was born on December 17th 1944 in Manchester, England. That makes him 58 today! Happy birthday Bernard!

Kailin writes: I went up to the premier yesterday, thank goodness there was no rain then. Of course, a water main broke a few blocks down and the gutters were swollen with run off water, so it was the same effect. The big rain storm has hit today, which will affect Line parties in the area, but the premiere was in a nice bubble of decent weather. [More]

Daywalker writes: Just wanted to send along this link to CBS’ website, where you can view Elijah Woods’ interview on the Early Show. It has a couple of new scenes, one of Frodo and Faramir, another with Sam telling Frodo to use the ring to disappear. [More]

Avaline writes: Just a quick little interview with Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd done by Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte. [More]

“The Lord of the Rings” is lovingly crafted, seductive — and profoundly backward-looking. Why not look at things through the Dark Lord’s eye for a change? [More]