Our friends over at TheLastAlliance.com wrote in to tell us that they are now up to One Thousand Members! Head on over and take a look at their great content on the Lord of the Rings Tabletop Battle Game! Whether you want to know about painting miniatures, strategy or creating your own terrains and dioramas, it’s all there. [More]

2005 will mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Lord of the Rings. The Tolkien Society in England are planning a huge celebration in Birmingham and Tolkien societies from many other parts of the world are also involved. After March 31 this year it will cost more to register, so if you’re planning that far ahead, now is the time to book. [More]

Tracey writes: Dominic Monaghan’s (Merry) independent movie An Insomniac’s Nightmare is showing at the Westchester Film Festival in Pleasantville, NY on Wednesday, March 12th. It starts at 2 PM, however there is no word on if he’s going to be there or not. [More]

When asked to cite the films that inspired them to devote their lives to the stage or screen, a lot of actors will rattle off a list of Shakespearean dramas, timeless Oscar-winners or the work of tortured European auteurs. [More]

Nancy writes: I thought you might be interested in the home page of the Harvey Mudd College Biology Department. It shows the Biology Faculty costumed as the Fellowship of the Ring — thanks to Photoshop. Harvey Mudd College is a small, select undergraduate college of science, and engineering located in Claremont, California. [More]

One of our fans MG sends this tidbit for women attending the party. If you have yet to find a dress, there is another option of renting one! While we can’t vouch for this service personally, it is an option for you last minute Louises. [More]