Tauremorna writes: On October 5th, at 1-2 pm, Christopher Lee will sign copies of the DVD “Jinnah” at Harrods (87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge) in London. There will be a free exclusive documentary screening for the first 40 customers. Mr. Lee will only be signing “Jinnah” and no other items.

Claire writes: Don’t miss your chance to own a world exclusive piece of Lord of the Rings memorabilia! A doodle of Gandalf drawn and signed by Sir Ian McKellen is up for auction in aid of the Parkinson’s Disease Society. [More]

ROTK Extended Edition Images New Line Cinema has released some very nice high quality images from the ROTK Extended Edition. More images to be added soon, for now take a look at these great menu screenshots, and some pics of Gandalf, Sam & Frodo, and more! [More]

Folks from the National Theatre write: Unfortunately owing to sudden filming commitments, Ian Holm is now unable to do the Platform at the National Theatre scheduled for 5th October at 6pm. There is a possibility of another date before Christmas, but nothing definite at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience. I will keep you posted. [nationaltheatre.org.uk]

Science fiction conventions are probably the last place you’d expect to find good-looking women but Lord of the Rings star John Rhys-Davies disputes that perception. The esteemed British actor, who played the dwarf Gimli in the Rings trilogy, is in Sydney to take part in the Friends of Science Fiction Convention at Lidcombe Catholic Club on Saturday September 11. [More]

TTT: Extended Edition New Line Home Entertainment was the big winner in the 7th Annual DVD Awards, receiving seven separate honors for its Special Extended DVD Edition of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” Coming in second place were Buena Vista Home Entertainment and Fox Home Entertainment, with four wins each. Film critic Leonard Maltin was scheduled to present the awards during a ceremony Monday night, held as part of the Entertainment Media Expo taking place through Wednesday at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. [More]