Cirdan writes: Finally German LOTR-Fans will get a close look at stunningly detailed props, costumes, and creatures of the LOTR-trilogy! After its record-breaking season at Te Papa in 2002/03, and the blockbuster international tour that followed, the LOTR Exhibition has been seen by over one million people around the world. And now it comes to the Filmpark Babelsberg (http://www.filmpark.de) in Germany! Date: February, 1st – April, 29th 2007. The complete news (in German). [More]
Category: Old Main News
A leading contestant for the longest game title ever, Electronic Arts’ The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II –The Rise of the Witch-king for PC is officially gold and will ship to retailers November 28. The expansion pack enhances existing features and gives players the chance to command the rise of evil in Middle-earth. Rise of the Witch-king focuses on the epic battles that took place before those depicted in Peter Jackson’s films. [More]
Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a look! [More]
LOS ANGELES – Lord of the Rings fans can anticipate a tease of EA Game’s newest expansion “The Rise of the Witch-king” as part of its “Battle For Middle-earth” game. EA is holding a gaming and LOTR summit this week to put the expansion in the hands of websites and magazines including TheOneRing.net. We will update the website with info and opinions as the schedule allows and before the game’s release we will roll out a full preview suitable for those who haven’t delved into EA’s computer real-time strategy game. Stay tuned for updates. [Rise of the Witch King]
The Florida Orchestra (Tampa, FL) will be holding a LOTR concert in February featuring Alan Lee’s artwork. Follow the link and click on Lord of the Rings. I just picked up my tickets and very good seats are still available. They have not really started promoting this locally yet. Special thanks to Ringer Bomlin for the tip! [Florida Orchestra]
Thanks to Ringer Mark for alerting us to this Cate Blanchett update: Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett says she is putting her film career on hold to become artistic director of an Australian theatre company. Blanchett will take up her post at the Sydney Theatre Company in January with her playwright husband, Andrew Upton. [BBC.co.uk]