Lara writes: Yesterday I was fortunate enough to get to Waikiki in time to see the pilot episode of LOST, being promoted as the crew filmed on O’ahu. I arrived extra early, in hopes of seeing Dominic Monaghan there, preferably giving autographs. I was in luck, and he arrived half an hour later than most of the cast, but I obtained his signature on my TTT calendar! I also got close enough to get quite a few good shots of him. [More]
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Irascian writes: I’ve posted a series of “sound bite” interviews and photo’s from the Fellowship Festival which finishes in the UK today. Bernard “Theoden” Hill, Craig “Haldir” Parker and Sarah “Rosie Cotton” McLeod are featured, with a full report and a lot more pictures to follow. [More]
An unprecedented response to a questionnaire on The Return of the King has meant an international study on media coverage and audience reaction to Peter Jackson’s film will take several more months to complete. About 25,000 people around the world – more than double the number expected – completed a detailed questionnaire available on the Internet about the film. [More]
Vincent sends along word about Worldcon, taking place in Boston, Massachusetts the weekend of September 2nd. Take a look at the Worldcon programme schedule online. [Schedule]
He also writes that ‘The Return of the King’ is nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. (As is the Gollum Speech at the MTV awards, in the short form category!) The Hugos will be announced at the Worldcon on Saturday 4th September. [More]
Ringer Carole sent us this article today: “As I sat watching Return Of The King for the 11th time I suddenly started to see it in a completely different context. These books were written 50yrs. ago and since that time each generation has found some way to apply the story to their own current events. [More] (SPECIAL NOTE: TORN in no way endorses or condemns the political views of Ringers.)
Ringer Zac sends us a scan from the latest Anime Insider Magazine. After a long wait, the magazine if finally featuring The Lord of the Rings in its ‘If It Were Anime’ section. [Click Here]