Quickbeam writes: Since our cameras first started rolling on the “Ringers” project a year and a half ago (good grief has it been that long?) we have chatted with many people from all walks of life. Regular fans, uber-enthused fans at conventions, movie fans who have avoided the books, and a whopping share of academic book fans who have avoided the movies. You name it, we’ve taped it. [More] [Ringers: Lord of the Fans]
Month: April 2004
Dot writes: The 39th International Congress on Medieval Studies (aka “The ‘Zoo”) will be held May 6-9 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. A group called “Tolkien at Kalamazoo” has sponsored sessions for all day Thursday and Friday, a presentation by Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith on Saturday, plus a reception on Wednesday evening. You need to register in order to attend – registration is $120, on-campus housing is available. If you live in the Kalamazoo area, registration is free! [More]
Astronomers have decided to rename the planets of the Solar System after characters from Lord of the Rings. From 1 April next year, Earth will be known as the planet Gandalf, while Mars will be renamed Frodo. [More] Kudos to an anonymous ringer for the heads up! I didn’t fall for this one, really I didn’t…
Some pieces of Tolkien artwork from the lovely Colleen Doran have been made availble for auction, according to Peggy: I’d like to inform you that FlightsOfImagination.com has put up for auction on eBay some of Colleen Doran’s Tolkien art, including original work. These are beautiful pieces and would be a treasure to any Tolkien fan. [More]
Maryann writes: Just wanted to let you know that the University of Arizona will be showing all three Lord of the Rings movies. Admission to all three is $11. It includes a value pack consisting of 1 – 20oz Pepsi, 1 candy bar, and one large popcorn with free refills on the same day. The dates of the showing are Friday, April 2nd, Saturday, April 3rd, Friday, April 9th, and Saturday, April 10th.
Rare volumes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy were the centerpiece of an extensive private book collection auctioned Wednesday for a total of $270,000. The Tolkien books, including two signed second editions of the first two installments of the trilogy and an unsigned first edition of the third part, were sold to an anonymous bidder for $3,800. [More] Thanks to everyone who alerted us to this article!