A British opera singer-turned-actor is the latest to join Peter Jackson’s NZ$200 million King Kong, which starts shooting in Wellington next month. Lobo Chan, who has sung in British productions of Turandot, La Boheme, The Marriage of Figaro and other operas, and in BBC dramas including Sweet and Sour, will play a character called Choy. [More]

With all respect for Prof. Tolkien, Mr. Jackson, and Anheiser Busch, I put together this Lord of the Rings beer commrecial just for the heck of it. [More]

While it’s not my drink, I couldn’t resist posting this for you thirsty LotR humor fans! Thanks to Nicep M for sending it in!