Dr. Amy H. Sturgis will be giving a lecture comparing the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling at Belmont University. This lecture is open to the public. [More]
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AZ Tel writes: The Chicago Fellowship wants to meet you! Register now to attend our convention, Midwest Entmoot 2003, and meet up with other “Lord of the Rings” fans from the the Midwest. With fun ranging from viewing the extended versions of Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers to a Decipher Card game demonstration to readings of JRR Tolkien’s works to a raffle of LOTR merchandise, there’s something for every fan to enjoy! [More]
It is Gollum madness at Sideshow/Weta Collectibles. Among the highlights is a first look at the ‘Gollum as Gollum’ statue; a companion piece to the ‘Gollum as Smeagol’ statue only available in the TTT Extended Edition DVD Gift Set. Additionally, Sideshow/Weta is giving away loads of Andy Serkis signed Gollum items, included professionally framed ROTK Gollum posters! There is a drawing every monday of the month, so enter today! [More]
Sideshow/Weta Collectibles has posted new images of their very popular Fell Beast and Morgul Lord. There is also a 360 degree turnaround available in Flash. Check it out! [More]
Every year, students from public high schools in Los Angeles County are invited to participate in AFI FEST through curriculum, special screenings and other educational opportunities. In 2002, AFI FEST hosted more than 1,000 Los Angeles County students at special screenings during the Festival and provided a written curriculum entitled “Subtitled Films: How and Why to Watch Them.” For many students, this was their first introduction to international films featuring English subtitles. [More]
Rhonda writes: My library has persuaded David Salo to visit us on January 5th of next year, a Monday night, to talk about Quenya and Sindarin and about the Tolkien archives in Madison and about consulting on the LOTR films. The program is a 7PM and is free to the public. The Lisle Library is located at 777 Front Street, Lisle IL 60532–about 25 miles southwest of Chicago.