Ringer spy “Well he’s back” writes: From the blog site of the Journal of Improbable Research: Curiosities of Bio Nomencalture…Leigh Van Valen has expanded the horizons of paleontology into Middle Earth by naming at least 21 paleocene mammals after characters from Tolkien, including Bomburia, Earendil, Fimbrethil ambaronae, and more. Tolkien has inspired other taxonomists, too, but none others to such an extent. [More]
Month: January 2005
Green Books re-emerges with a few new items for the new year! First, there’s a new Science of Middle-earth column by our regular Special Guest, Olog-Hai. This one is about the fabled Kine of Araw. And Turgon gives us the the story of Fáfnir, whom Tolkien called “the prince of all dragons.” This addenda to The Tolkien Fan’s Medieval Reader is a web exclusive, not available in the book, but only at Green Books!
Michael writes: One of the independent theatres in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, a restored 1920s cinema called the Movie Palace, has been showing ROTK:EE this month. Their final showing is Sunday, Jan 30th, at 12:30 pm. From all reports, the restoration of the theatre alone, which was done late last year, is worth the measly price of admission ($9.00 Cdn). [More]
Skybeing writes: There will be a discussion group Tuesday January 25th 7PM – 9PM to discuss the differences between the novel and the movies. More information can be obtained by calling 302-366-0963.
The irresistible pull of Middle Earth has the Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy on track to eclipse Star Wars as the most popular museum exhibition staged in Sydney. The city’s Powerhouse Museum is drawing crowds in significant numbers with more than 65,000 people mirroring the record-breaking seasons in Wellington, London and Boston. [More]
A miniature Mexico – complete with tiny cactus plants and replica sand – has been created in Wellington for the filming of big-budget Hollywood movie The Legend of Zorro. But it took a bit of work convincing Hollywood movie executives the project would be possible, Kiwi-born director Martin Campbell said during filming at a secret location yesterday. [More]