Scientists studying the fossilised skull of the “Hobbit Man” (Homo Floriensis) have found evidence that its brain was more complex than its small size would suggest. [More] More evidence that real hobbits were at least possible! Thanks to Matt for the link.
Category: Old Main News
starexplorer writes: Thought you might be interested in this piece from LiveScience.com, they are running a poll on the ‘Wildest Dragons of All Time’. ‘Tolkien’s Fell Beasts’ and ‘The Dragons of Middle Earth’ (including Smaug and Glaurung) are part of the vote! [More]
We are thrilled today to announce the opening of registration for the eagerly awaited 2006 ONE RING CELEBRATION! In 2005 theonering.net and Creation Entertainment teamed up to present a weekend of wonder that became the most successful genre fan convention launch in history! Thousands of fans from around the globe helped make history as they celebrated with world famous guests and took part in panels, lectures, demonstrations, art and film shows, auctions, contests, costuming events, autographing and photo sessions, and most importantly PARTIES! [More]
The folks from Billy’s Loons Charities write: We are auctioning off an original designed t-shirt commemorating the movie, Ringers: Lord of the Fans that had it’s sold-out World Premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 21, 2005. The Filmmakers of Ringers, including Cliff “Quickbeam” Broadway, and Carlene Cordova, graciously signed the shirt and donated it to Billy’s Loons Charities to auction. All of the proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Tsunami Relief Effort. [More]
Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett are in negotiations to team up for “Babel,” a drama that Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is directing. Anonymous Content’s Steve Golin and John Kilik are producing the project, which Paramount Pictures is the final stages of acquiring. The drama will reteam Inarritu with screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. [More]
Isometric Projections will screen The Lord of the Rings trilogy at the Ontario Place Cinesphere IMAX Theatre in downtown Toronto next month. One Marathon showing of all three movies is planned, as well as, individual screenings of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. [More]