Sir Ian McKellen will be attending the screening of his latest film ‘Asylum’ at the Tribeca Film Festival. Take a look at McKellen.com for more info. [More]
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If there’s an old copy of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings sitting quietly in a cupboard at your place, now might be the time to check its publication date. Money from the sale of first editions by J.R.R. Tolkien, well-preserved and in their original dustwrapper, could make a big dent in your mortgage, beef up your super or send you on a holiday. They’re worth that much money. [More]
Emily writes: Thought you might like to know that The Lord of the Rings Symphony was a nominee earlier today for the Artistic Excellence Award given by the Greater Columbus Arts Council each year. The award is presented to an arts organization (in this case, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra) that demonstrates innovation, risk, and artistic excellence in a performance, exhibition, or program. LOTR didn’t win (it’s probably the first time in a long time that it hasn’t!), but I thought you might be interested in the program notes accompanying the nomination. I attended the concert last year and, as has been reported by many others, it was fabulous!
Nick writes: There was a rather interesting programme on BBC radio 4 this afternoon titled “A room with a view”. In the 15 minute programme Humphrey Carpenter (the official biographer) visited Tolkien’s study in Oxford, talked about Tolkien’s life in the city and discussed the writing of the “Lord of the Rings”. The show can be heard over the internet by going to the Radio 4 ‘Listen again’ page here and clicking on “Room with a view”.
HobbitRinger writes: I just got back from a packed weekend at the Philly Film Festival, and I must tell you, it was fantastic. Great movies, comfy theaters (leather seats are awesome), and the premiere of Shooting Livien, which I was anticipating, not only because of Dominic Monaghan, but also because the story looked like it had promise to be a Requiem for a Dream-esque movie. But sadly I was wrong about this movie. [More]
Deenan writes: Here’s the website of Elijah Wood’s (hopefully, soon to be distributed in the US) movie “Hooligans.” Two awesome tracks from the soundtrack are here along with some eye popping 3D still graphics. Quite cool. [More]