Nomad from action-figure.com writes: Looks like theres still life in the line! Though JAKKS, who recently aquired Play Along, has been reluctant to tell us if they will continue with Lord of the Rings items, it seems the Art Asylum showroom had the answer. Check this round of pics for new items as it’s all so blury to me at this point, I don’t know what hasn’t been seen yet! Round 2 will go up tomorrow. [More]

TheHutt writes: On Saturday, November 13th at 4:30pm, composer Howard Shore will have a public meeting with fans in Moscow. Shore will sign autographs and answer questions. This public meeting is part of the LotR Symphony Concert in Moscow, which will take place 17th and 18th November in the Kremlin Palace. The meeting will take place at the store “Soyuz na Strastnom” (Strastnoy Bulvar 8A, metro station “Chekhovskaya”/”Pushkinskaya”) in Moscow.

The folks from Kevin Wallace Ltd write: Kevin Wallace, producer of the eagerly anticipated stage version of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, is the latest guest at the Balcony on the West End series of interviews at the Theatre Museum, London. Hosted by Paul Webb, the interview runs from 6 to 7pm on Friday November 12. There will be a question and answer session with the audience in the last 20 minutes, as well as an informal drink at the Theatre Museum’s pay bar afterwards. November 12 will be a fascinating first-opportunity to hear about the creation of what promises to be 2005’s mega musical. [More]