A possible repeat from Knight Ridder, but a good read on what’s next on the horizon in fantasy filmmaking. Take a look. [More]

A charity shop manager said today she was amazed to receive a set of first edition Lord of the Rings books handed over by an anonymous customer. [More]

According to ComingSoon.net SFX-studio Rhythm & Hues (known for their work on movies as Daredevil and Scooby-Doo) has landed the job of providing the matte paintings and SFX for the first Narnia-film ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe’. Surprising news, especially since WETA also seems to be involved in the production, though perhaps only on the Workshop side? Anyone with more info on this let me know!

According to Dutch Community-site TheFellowship.nl the Extended Edition DVD-set is available for pre-order over there right now at online store Van Leest. The store has the DVD-set down for a November 22nd release and even features a picture of the thing! [More] (warning: Dutch language ahead!)

Lord Of The Rings heart-throb Elijah Wood shocked footie fans — by joining them in the crowd at West Ham on Saturday. [More] Thanks to Ringer Spy Shana for the heads up!

Yesterday’s edition of the daily comic Luann has a major Lord of the Rings-reference. Be sure to check it out here! Kudos to everyone who shared this bit of info with us!