Doug Adams
Doug Adams

Doug has announced that John Howe is creating an original illustration for Doug’s upcoming book, “The Music of the LOTR Films“. Doug writes that Howe’s “Melkor’s Theme”…

(is) a stunning work — a vortex of detail that exposes layers of details and nuance with each viewing. Here Howe has depicted…the face of Melkor and the fury of his contact with a dawning world.

Doug also added that another guest contributor would be announced in the next few weeks. “The Music of the LOTR Films” will be released in conjunction with “The Rarities Archive”, a collection of music that was composed for the LOTR films, but not used.

Work has begun on a new £3m adventure world in a Devon city park. The Hobbit-style playground, featuring different activity zones, is being built in Plymouth’s Devonport Park. The Highlands will have a playhouse, nest swing and toddlers’ carousel, while the Middlelands will include climbing ropes and a zip-wire. A youth pod for chilling out will be based in the Lowlands and a sensory garden will be planted with aromatic plants and herbs for adults. Ideas for the adventure world were put forward by parents, children, and local residents’ group, the Friends of Devonport Park (FDP). Work starts on Hobbit-style park

Iain writes: Didn’t expect some research on Gartner magic quadrant and how valid there are in making business decisions would lead me to one explaining LotR (plus a few others) but it did. Enjoy…

Chris Bouchard writes: Just wanted to give you advanced notice that The Hunt For Gollum will be released on May 3rd 2009 for online free streaming in HD. Thanks for supporting this ambitious fan film!

Press Release: 30th January 2009
Independent Online Cinema presents: ‘THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM’
Coming soon FREE on the 3RD MAY 2009
Exclusive World Premiere on DAILYMOTION.COM and THE LONDON SCI-FI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.

‘The Hunt For Gollum’ is a ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Fan Film made by fans for fans. Inspired by notes in the appendices from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ book, ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ follows Aragon as he sets out to find the creature Gollum and discover the truth about the Ring… Continue reading “FanFilm: ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ Online May 3rd”

Gwynne Watkins, Senior Editor for babble.com writes: I thought you might be interested in this Andy Serkis interview I did for the parenting site Babble.com. Some interesting anecdotes about playing Gollum and other characters, and the sometimes-hilarious reactions of his kids… Andy Serkis Interview

Vic James from Red Carpet Tours reports that there has been an enthusiastic response from LOTR fans wanting to join Red Carpet Tours’ ‘Hobbit Premiere Tour of New Zealand’ in December, 2011. It will be a great time to be in Middle Earth! Last October’s Red Carpet LOTR Sketching Tour with calligrapher , map maker and artist Daniel Reeve, was a most enjoyable experience for those who participated – a report of the tour is on Daniel’s website. Daniel has agreed to repeat the tour and September 28th to October 10th is favoured for this to happen. Those interested can email Vic James, Red Carpet Tours, directly at . This is a good time to take advantage of the New Zealand dollar currently @ 51 cents against the U.S. dollar and make a booking! Continue reading “Middle-earth is Calling…”