Garden buffs might like to check out the prizewinning NZ exhibit at London’s Chelsea Flower Show. The NZ entry had help from Richard Taylor and other Weta folk who donated their expertise to build the ‘hot mineral springs’ feature, and LOTR greenskeeper Brian Massey – the guy who kept Hobbiton green and blooming for the year of filming – was in charge of keeping the plants alive for Chelsea. [More]
Month: May 2004
We asked, and you answered in a BIG way! Here is the first batch of fans with their ROTK DVD’s, more to be added soon! You want a photo of yourself with your new ROTK DVD?! Send it along!
Feanor30 writes: I work in the classical music business, and just wanted to let you know that ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) will honor Howard Shore, along with several other important composers, with a 2004 ASCAP Concert Music Award tonight (May 27th), at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center. Congrats Howard!
As if NFLer Jesse Palmer didn’t have enough to get teased about when he gets back on the field this fall. Rohan Rider now tells us he also geeked out on national television. ABC showcased some “out-takes” from ‘The Bachelor’ and Palmer did a re-enactment of Gollum and the ring. Of course he was using the wedding band he had selected.
The folks from Isle of Man Post writes: To coincide with the worldwide release of The Lord of The Rings finale last December, the Isle of Man issued the ultimate tribute: a spectacular series of official postage stamps. The set of eight stamp sheets, souvenir sheets and postcards was nothing short of a worldwide sensation, thrilling movie fans on every continent. [More]
THE LORD OF THE RINGS POSTAL COLLECTION NEARING A COMPLETE SELLOUT THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING POSTAL COLLECTION AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SUPPLY
To coincide with the worldwide release of The Lord of The Rings finale last December, the Isle of Man issued the ultimate tribute: a spectacular series of official postage stamps. The set of eight stamp sheets, souvenir sheets and postcards was nothing short of a worldwide sensation, thrilling movie fans on every continent. Now as the final chapter in Peter Jackson’s big-screen epic is released as a monumental home video/DVD, this highly sought after collection is nearing a complete sellout.
These Royal-approved stamps were issued by the British Isle of Man, the long-time home of actor John Rhys-Davies, who plays dwarf Gimli, and the voice of Treebeard in the three epic films. On an initial surge following the film’s release, more than three-quarters of the total quantities were sold by the post office. Now as the home video is set for release, only a handful remain.
Authorized by New Line Cinema, the eight stamps sheets feature unforgettable scenes from the Oscar winning film. Leading characters including Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, Gandalf and Gollum are all featured on their own stamps. Additionally, there are four varying items that comprise the collection:
- A set of eight First Day of Issue Covers, including eight commemorative postcards.
- A unique Lord of the Rings Stamps and Coin collectible.
- A collectors folder with all eight stamp sheets and a rare miniature sheet.
- A highly limited Deluxe Box Set comprised off the stamp sheets, mini-sheet, first day covers and a hand numbered tribute page with a gold foil cancellation. (While scarse supplies last).
Dot Tilbury, Manager of the IOM Philatelic Bureau, said, “For fans of Lord of the Rings, this is your absolutely last chance to own this popular official postal series. Once our remaining supplies are gone, this postal issue will not be reproduced. This is it!”
The complete stamp series can be viewed, or purchased on the official web site, www.lordoftheringsstamps.net , phone 0044(0)1 624 698430 fax 0044(0)1624698434 by post contact
Isle of Man Post
PO Box 10M
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1PB