Mardi Gras 2005 Sean Astin was Bacchus XXXVII at the Mardi Gras parade today (February 8th, 2005). Elijah Wood returned as the ‘king from 2004’. [More]

The good folks at McKellen.com give us the word that Ian McKellen will be attending the Berlin International Film Festival on 11 February. He will be at a press conference for his latest film ‘Asylum’ which is also in competition at the film fest. [McKellen.com] [BIFF]
Asylum also stars Marton Csokas, no word if he will be attending the festival yet.

Two great TV series out on DVD today. First up is the crime drama mini series ‘The Grid’ starring Bernard Hill as an MI-5 Agent. You can also pick up the award winning first season of Brad Dourif’s new show ‘Deadwood’. [More]

Lady Galadriel

Sideshow Weta Collectibles released hi-res images of the upcoming ‘Lady Galadriel’ statue. We’ve added them to the scrapbook for your viewing pleasure! [Click Here]

Ostadan writes: Carl Hostetter has posted the following announcement which may be of interest to both Elvish linguists and those interested in “Elvish culture” in general. “I am pleased to announce that ‘Vinyar Tengwar’ 47 will be published later this month. ‘VT’ 47 presents the first half of “‘Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals’ and Related Writings”, a four-part collection of late texts (c. 1968) by J.R.R. Tolkien, compiled and edited by Patrick H. Wynne.” [More]

Ian McKellen’s small Canadian indie film ‘Emile’ is now screening at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills, California. For those wishing to catch this film and help boost box office earnings. Follow this link! [More]