From the Daily News of Washington, comes a story pointing out a dozen or so fantasy authors for fans of the genre. Many of these may long be familiar to Tolkien readers, but on the off chance some might not be, who doesn’t like discovering new authors? [More]

Award-winning J.R.R. Tolkien scholars Tom Shippey and Douglas A. Anderson will participate in a panel on “The Lord of the Rings at Fifty” at Illinois Central College’s Performing Arts Center, East Peoria, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

The presentation, sponsored by the college’s English department, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor Mike Foster.

Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has had a few of their previously sold out statues come back into stock, due to customer cancellations and credit card declines. Less than 100 pieces of Gandalf on Shadowfax and the Balrog – Flame of Udun have been added back on their Minas Morgul Specials page. If you missed out on these statues before, this is probably the last time you will get them at retail value. [Click Here]

Here is a list of ORC stories from the last week, tons of reviews, photos and more! Get your ORC fill before we start planning for ORC II!! [More]

January 13th

ORC OR BUST!

January 14th

ORC: Day 1
ORC: Xoanon Checks In

January 15th

ORC: 50th Anniversary Celebration & WWS Concert
ORC: Friday Photos & Report
ORC: More Images via Shutterfly
Hobbits, elves flock to Pasadena

January 16th

ORC: WireImage Photos

January 17th

ORC: Saturday Recap

January 18th

ORC: Your Feedback needed!
ORC: Sunday Report
MrCere’s MASSIVE Orc Report!
ORC: TheOneRing Awards 2004

January 19th

ORC: Alternate Track Report
ORC: Feedback Survey in the Works!
ORC: The One Ring Celebration Gallery II

January 20th

ORC: IESB Talks To Calisuri, Ringers Crew

Professor Jane Chance has been added to the schedule of the spring arts and lecture series at Cal State San Marcos, California. Chance will deliver a talk titled “Tolkien and the Other: Gender and Race in Middle-Earth” on April 22. [More]