Crimdac writes: The next episode of the ITV arts program The South Bank Show is devoted to a year in the life of Sir Ian McKellen. It’s on next Tuesday (29th June) at 11pm. Sounds very good and has already been picked as a “program of the week” by one UK publication. [More]

Delyth writes: Here is the team photo of the triumphant Tolkien Fans group from Test the Nation. Note the “Elf Guy” in the front row with the fantastic body paint. The guy next to him was the extra in all 3 films, the lady with the harp is the one who played the Rohirric folk song, and I and my friend Amy are sitting next to her, dressed as hobbits. Everyone had a blast on the night, and are still buzzing about it now. They were the most friendly and enthusiastic bunch of people! [More]

From Serkis.com: Lorraine Ashbourne and Andy Serkis proudly announce the birth of their baby boy, Saturday 19th June at 8.05pm in London. The as-yet-unnamed baby is their third child. Lorraine and baby are in good health. [More]

Sarah writes: Orlando Bloom will be featured on the TV Guide Channel’s Summer Movie Hunks on Sunday the 29th.

Elijah Wood will be on the Ellen Degeneres show tomorrow June 24th. [Ellen]