Meriadoc sent along these scans from the April issue of Mad Magazine. The Mad Ones goof on ROTK and no character is spared. [More]
Day: May 3, 2004
Ringer Andwise sends in the following:
Today I read some extraordinary news! On Empireonline.co.uk, Howard Shore is interviewed, saying the following: “The plan is that we would feature all of the music in the theatrical cuts of the films,” said Shore, talking exclusively to Empire. “Currently, two discs for [the first], three each for [the second and third films] and a ninth disc of rarities with host of rare, unreleased music from the films with commentary from me.” I just thought that you and many other people would be excited to hear this news. The full article can be read at the following link. [More]
Ringer Celevon sends word that Orlando Bloom, forever to go down in history as Legolas, will be on Oprah this afternoon, May 3rd. He will be promoting his film ‘Troy’ with costars Eric Bana and some guy called…Brad Pitt? (heh) [More]
2004’s Tolkien Weekend at Sarehole Mill is going to be even bigger than last year! This is the fifth such event, and is now an annual item in the Birmingham calendar. Sarehole Mill was the “original” for the Mill at Bywater in the Shire in The Lord of the Rings. [More]
2004’s Tolkien Weekend at Sarehole Mill is going to be even bigger than last year! This is the fifth such event, and is now an annual item in the Birmingham calendar. Sarehole Mill was the “original” for the Mill at Bywater in the Shire in The Lord of the Rings.
- A miller will be demonstrating his craft with the mill running, and Sarehole Mill will be open for extra hours.
- Displays from The Tolkien Society and Hall Green Library about Tolkien’s life and works within the mill itself.
- Dramatised scenes on walks within Moseley Bog from The Lord of the Rings by Shire Productions.
- A Tolkien tent featuring, Elvish lessons, displays from Isengard (the local smial), calligraphy and storytelling.
- Guided walks taking in Tolkien’s childhood haunts, the local ecology, and history of the Cole Valley.
- Poetry Pavilion featuring readings from Beowulf, The Lord of the Rings, folk-songs and local poets.
- Discover the Birmingham’s Two Towers and visit them on vintage bus.
On the green and around the mill there will also be:
- Birmingham City History Bus, Rangers Caravan & Hall Green Historical Society displays
- Environmental displays and information from the local groups that made up the Tolkien Partnership.
- Woodcrafters and a willowworker will be demonstrating their skills
- Games Workshop will be running demonstration games
- Waterstones will have a sales stand of middle-earth books
- Pony rides, Face-painting, archery practice for kids young and old with the Bowmen of Swanshurst
- Refreshments, naturally enough for hungry hobbits.
- Wythall Amateur Radio will be providing a special event station chatting to people across the world.
- Re-enactment from the Dark Age Vikings and War of the Roses re-enactment societies.
- The Black Adder Morris Dancers (Sunday only)
Displays from: RSPB, British Woodcarvers Association, Henna Art, woodland craft demonstrations, handcrafted jewellery, Bee-keepers Association, Morris dancing, Guild of Spinners and Weavers, wildlife information, woodcraft tools, textiles and aromatics and Dough Crafts.
Any queries regarding this Press Release should be addressed to:
Ian Collier, Publicity Officer, 45 Caldew Maltings, Bridge Lane, Carlisle, CA2 5SW
Word comes from Sideshow/Weta Collectibles that there are under 200 pieces of the Shelob statue remaining to be sold. If you were planning on getting yours, now would be the time. Additionally, they have posted new images of Prince Isildur complete with The One Ring hanging around his neck. Check it out! [Shelob] [Prince Isildur]