Ringer Lith writes: I had the good fortune to meet Jed Brophy in the lobby of the Holiday Inn after TORn’s Oscar Party, and he was gracious enough to agree to answer some questions from the fans on the LOTR fan club message boards. I posted the Q & A today, and our very efficient moderator Primula already has it archived in her online scrapbook. I thought other fans might like to read it, so here is the link to the scrapbook page: [More]

Grima Wormtongue writes: This is a Lord of the Rings pinball machine available from Sharper Image. If only I had five thousand dollars… [More]

Ringer Steve writes: I just wanted to share this information with people who might be purchasing tickets to the Boston Museum’s LOTR exhibit – it appears that the directions on the Museum’s website (first link below) will not be accurate starting in August, as there will be no Green Line service to the Science Park station, where the museum is located. Instead, there will apparently be a shuttle bus, as indicated in the second article listed below. This could be helpful for anyone making hotel / travel reservations. [Map] [Shuttle Info]

Ringer Wendy sent in this story from BBC Online: While Audrey Hepburn won first place in the “Most Naturally Beautiful Women” competition, “US film star Liv Tyler and Australian actress Cate Blanchett were voted second and third.” I wonder what Gimli and Eomer would have to say about that? [More]

Galor5 writes: I just found out that John Noble will be making a rare appearance at the Dallas Comic Con to be held July 10th-11th. [More]

Ringer Frodo-esque says: Just wanted to give you an update for the planned Atlanta TORn Moot this weekend (June 4-5). We have reached capacity for the main dinner event and can no longer admit anyone else to it. We are planning on meeting somewhere later in the city and people can email me for more information if they are interested. [E-mail]