Candice writes: I saw that Miranda Otto is a cast member on Cashmere Mafia, a new ABC drama. A sneak preview of the pilot is this Sunday 10pm ABC. Don’t know when the regular time slot will be, and not sure if you posted this info already. Thanks for all your hard work, guys, everyone @ TORN 🙂
Category: Events
Cheryl writes: Mark your calendar for Frodo Fest, a Lord of the Rings celebration at the Salem Library on September 19 & 20, 2008. This 2-day festival will include live music, crafts, art contests, classes in how to speak Elvish and more. Come for our hairy foot and pointy ear contest and stay to take lembas bread. This is an event for the entire family.
Orlando Bloom was forced to split up a brawl on the set of a British TV show – when his dog snapped at the sight of Irish comic Graham Norton’s pooch. The Hollywood actor was preparing for his guest spot on The Graham Norton Show last year with his furry friend in tow, prompting the funnyman to introduce his own dogs to Bloom’s pet. But Norton soon regretted his decision when the actor’s animal bared its teeth and launched a “vicious” attack on his dog Bailey. Orlando Bloom’s dog attacks on TV show
To Celebrate Professor Tolkien’s birthday, The Lord of the Rings Cruise and Tour are offering a 1-category upgrade for new bookings on January 3, only. So if you were on the fence, don’t delay – book today! [Cruise Details]
TheOneRing.net raises its glass to today to join fans the world over in toasting the master of Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien, who was born January 3rd 1892.
If you’d like to join in the worldwide toast, The Tolkien Society has its annual event organized where fans can sign up to toast by hoisting the liquid beverage of your choice to “The Professor”.
Dr. Amy Sturgis writes: I will be offering my course “J.R.R. Tolkien in History, Political Thought, and Literature” as an online 3-hour class during the second quarter of the Spring 2008 semester. Individuals who wish to take this online course must enroll at Belmont University, but not necessarily as a degree-seeking student. Belmont has a variety of options for non-degree opportunities and continuing education. Additional information about the specific courses I am offering each semester is available via the Liberal Studies Program or directly from me. Continue reading “Amy Sturgis Update”