Upper Hutt (not usually Nz’sbiggest tourist destination) is expecting its largest gathering of overseas visitors on any one day next Sunday 30 November because of the world Premiere of ‘Return of the King ‘ says City Promotion Manager Paul Lambert. [More]

Shell writes, “I’ve just heard from Nicki – Morning Music and she said rang to say that Howard Shore is signing CD’s at Sounds Music in Lambton Quay, Wellington on Sunday 30th at 2.00 pm.”

Robert Catto chimes in from Wellington with some lovely photos of the Fell Beast at the Embassy. He writes: “I’ve just added a page of Fell Beast photos from Saturday night at the Embassy Theatre. Okay, I’m not the first to get photos to you – but I’m one of the few who stayed ALL NIGHT to get them! More]

In the December 2003 issue of Brio magazine, there was an interview conducted in which members of the cast were asked this question: “While working on these movies, did you learn a particular life lesson that would be valuable for teens today?” Ringer Spy Observer sent us this interesting transcript of the answers. [More]

Ringer Spy Semuta sent us these scans from the Newsweek special on Lord of the Rings. Some major spoilers ahead! [More] !!!Major Spoilers!!!

The Age talks about arguably the biggest star of Lord of the Rings – the New Zealand landscape. Thanks to Ringer Helen for the link. [More]