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Sarah writes: To support the release of Alan Lee’s brand new project, The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook, Alan will be signing copies at these exclusive pre-publication events this month even though the book is not officially go on sale nationwide until 5th September. Alan will also be at Tolkien 2005 at Aston University from 11-12.30 today (August 13th). Click here for more dates and times. [More]
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Schleswig-Holstein Festival in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany will be the venu tonight (August 13th) for the LOTR symphony performed by the NDR Philharmonie. Be sure to click here for more concert dates and locations. [More]
After a short hiatus, Hall of Fire discussions resumes with The Silmarillion, with Chapter 11: Of the Sun and the Moon and the Hiding of the Valinor. Following the events of the kinslaying, The Silmarillion leaves the divided and scattered elvish communities, and returns to the plight of the Valar in the aftermath of the loss of the trees of light. [More]
Lord of the Rings model maker James Bryson, who won a landmark court case that ruled he was an employee and not a self-employed contractor, has been awarded costs of $38,000 by the Supreme Court. In June, the court confirmed he was an employee of Lord of the Rings production company Three Foot Six when he was made redundant in 2001. This cleared the way for Mr Bryson to pursue a personal grievance case against Three Foot Six. The case is to be heard by the Employment Relations Authority. [More]
Meghan, Online Community Manager for The Lord of the Rings Online writes: This week, we’re posting two new screenshots, including the Fields of Fornost. You can find them at the top of our screenshot gallery. We’re looking forward very much to the LOTRO Gathering: Lunch of the Rings in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, August 13th. [More]