Elfstone writes: I saw in that Howard Shore is going to be in Spain with the Rings Symphony on 5th and 6th of November. [More]

Folks from the National Theatre write: Unfortunately owing to sudden filming commitments, Ian Holm is now unable to do the Platform at the National Theatre scheduled for 5th October at 6pm. There is a possibility of another date before Christmas, but nothing definite at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience. I will keep you posted. [nationaltheatre.org.uk]

The marks aren’t the only ones fooled in “Spivs,” a smart Cockney crimer centered on a band of grifters that keeps the audience on its toes plot-wise, even if its emotional underpinnings fail to convince. Though hardly household names overseas, the strong British cast, led by the reliable Ken Stott, shows good chemistry and helmer Colin Teague (co-director of “Shooters,” 2002) assembles a smooth package in his first solo outing. [More]

New to DVD and video this week is the Elijah Wood film ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’, this film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. Wood plays a small but important role in this film, from the writer of ‘Being John Malkovich’ and ‘Adaptation’ Charlie Kaufman, this one is not to be missed. [Widescreen Edition] [Fullscreen Edition]

Merry Hatebear writes: TV Guide is currently auctioning off clothes that were worn and signed by the stars. One of the items up for auction is Dominic Monaghan’s tank top that he was wearing in their 2004 Fall Preview Issue’s picture for Lost. So far it’s the item with the most bids, already past $50 with 9 days still left! (Most items are still at $1) Crazy! All proceeds from this auction are going to the Women in Entertainment Foundation’s Women’s Breast Cancer Fund. [More]

Tom Woodward the editor from DVDAnswers.com writes: Hope you’re well? Just to let you know that we’ve added a number of highres packshots for the new ROTK EE along with a few shots from the extended edition of the film itself. [More]