Ringer Camillu from Malta writes: Just like last year, here’s my attempt to make some order of the many cues that make up the latest LOTR score CD. Return of the King, like TTT last year, is mostly suites of music skilfully edited from short cues, but this time they are usually continuous scenes in chronological order. Needless to say, the end result is very satisfying, and a great listen. [More]
Month: December 2003
Before Christmas, it was announced that Lord of the Rings had won the BBC’s Big Read competition. We reported the news, but here’s a report from the Tolkien Society. Last night, I was lucky enough to be at the final (broadcast live) of the BBC’s literacy series “The Big Read”. I count this a landmark in my life; not quite on a par with my marriage or the birth of my children, but still – you get my drift. [More]
Philippa Boyens talks to the Village Voice and gives an adult-themed and often amusing dissection of Lord of the Rings. Perhaps she’s been reading a bit too much Freud? Warning: This article may not be appropriate for the squeamish or the young. Thanks to Ringer Thylacine 2000 for the link. [More]
What do Tolkien’s millions of fans, eccentric or not, know about the guiding force in Tolkien’s own life: the Catholic faith that informed everything he wrote? The San Antonio Current pontificates upon the matter. Thanks to Ringer Shadowfax2005 for the link. [More]
Old News? I’m not sure. Ringer Santhalas dropped me this link with a rumour that Viggo Mortensen may be being sought to play a part in the next Batman film. [More]
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has announced an end of 2003 sale on select LOTR items, offering 25% off their regular retail price. We have also learned that the Fell Beast and Morgul Lord Statue has officially sold out! (Yeah, me too! I missed out on getting one as well) And the last bit of news is that Sideshow/Weta plans on announcing their ROTK line-up for 2004 in the next few days. [Click Here]