Roheryn writes: Here’s a bit of fun from this week’s TV Guide. Dom Monaghan’s fictional rock band from “Lost” is taking on a life of its own! [More]

Neil writes in: “Heart of the City’s Dean, our fellow LOTR geek, describes how even the ultra-cool 007 is no match for Isildur’s Heir…” [More]

Tonight’s episode of ‘Lost’ starring Dominic Monaghan is a repeat, HOWEVER it is one of the BEST episodes of the season so far! ‘Raised By Another’ is a hair raising episode featuring the 9 month pregnant Claire, and the mysterious circumstances that got her on that fateful flight. [Lost]

The always lovely Cate Blanchett will be on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ tonight at 11:35PM EST. This is her first talk show stint since being nominated for an Academy Award for her work in ‘The Aviator’. [Tonight Show]

Work is almost complete on a retro facade to Peter Jackson’s $55 million hi-tech, post-production facility Park Road Post in Miramar, Wellington. The facade, which includes chimneys and Frank Lloyd Wright-style windows, is reminiscent of a Californian ranch. The style inside reminds some visitors of a boutique hotel. Star Wars director George Lucas owns a hi-tech production facility in California on 1900 hectares. It also features a large historic-looking home. Jackson’s, on a much smaller area next to the California Garden Centre, will soon be landscaped with trees and a garden around the driveway. [More]

Charlie Ross’ “The One-Man Lord of the Rings,” Middle-earth in a matter of minutes, packed out the Apollo Theatre at lunchtime Sunday even as treacherous snow blanketed Lakeview’s actual terra firma. Ring-heads — or is it Ring-worms? — are not easily deterred. No sir. They have the sacrifices of Frodo to honor. [More]

Sam’s too.