I wasn’t going to commit myself to a full review, nor one with spoilers, until the film was around a little longer and I’d had a chance to KNOW what I think myself! Now the problem is – how to write a short review of a long film? To say all I wanted to say I’d have to do an Extended Edition review. This one is long enough as it is, and it appears as Tehanu’s 21st Note.

Andy Serkis in New York City Report
Andy Serkis in NYC

Heather writes: I’m submitting some photos and a write-up from the Andy Serkis signing in Times Square (the one at Toys R’ Us that was held on 12/18). Please post when you have the chance. Thank you very much. [More]

Lets Get This Line Party Started!
Lets Get This Line Party Started!

Suzanne sends along these great pics of TORN Staffers Calisuri & Asfaloth having a great time in LA with the one and only Sala Baker. [More]

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Hobbits held sway at movie theaters around the world over the Christmas holiday weekend as the final installment in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy powered towards $500 million after less than two weeks. According to studio estimates issued on Sunday, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” has grossed $492.1 million from North America and 38 countries elsewhere. [More]

The Lord of the Rings wave of popularity is bringing a tidy financial bonus for Wanaka man and devoted JRR Tolkien fan Ian Brodie. Mr Brodie’s Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook on the 100 New Zealand Middle Earth locations at which the film was made, is rapidly becoming one of the country’s best-sellers. [More]

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