Beruthiel writes: Here’s a link to another torn party article. “…The Oscars party hosted by website theonering.net. part-founded by New Zealander Erica Challis, was the loudest and most joyous in Los Angeles.” [More]

Curi writes: I know everyone there is still recovering from the Party to end all parties, but here’s an interesting speculation on how RotK may have affected the Oscars ratings. [More]

Cast Watch: Many of you have written to let us know that Sean Astin will be on NBC’s Las Vegas tonight. Thanks, all! [More]

Today’s New York Times has a column entitled “Post-Oscar Reflections, Before We Forget “. Notable is this quotation: “The director Peter Jackson and his collaborators, among the most unassuming and unpretentious people in the room, though at this point they had every right to be the opposite, accepted their coronation at the Kodak Theater graciously.” [More]

Media Watch: Celebrian’s Daughter writes: Just wanted to let you know that Billy’s slated to be on Craig Kilborn tonight, March 1 (according to USA Today and the Kilborn website). That’d be CBS after Letterman. Check your local listings for showtimes.

TORn Staffer Catherine writes: There is a one page article on page 7 of today’s Hollywood Reporter, entitled “Net catches Rings fans enthusiasm”. Here’s the excerpt: [More]