Brian writes: The Extended Edition of Return of the King has hit #1 on the Billboard DVD Sales chart, it has been announced. In June, the original 2-disc theatrical edition went to #1. In late 2003, the Extended Edition of The Two Towers went to the summit.
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Mike writes: There will be a FREE exhibit of “The Invented Worlds or J.R.R. Tolkien”, including works, sketches, naote and original manuscripts of The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. It will be at the Haggerty Art Museum from Jan 3rd to the 30th. [More]
Many surprises are in store for Ringer fans attending TORn’s big ORC event next January! The filmmakers behind Ringers: Lord of the Fans will be hosting a panel at the upcoming One Ring Convention (ORC) in Pasadena, CA. The panel will be held on Friday, January 14th, and will include an in-depth discussion, as well as sneak peaks at various clips from Ringers: Lord of the Fans. This will be the first and last opportunity to catch a glimpse of Ringers before the film has its World Premiere in Park City, Utah the following week. [More] [Ringers Site]
From The Indiana State Museum: You’ve seen the movies. Now see the exhibition. The Indiana State Museum is proud to announce it is the last international venue to host The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy – The Exhibition Oct. 6, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006. You can experience the land of Middle-earth, as brought to life by New Line Cinema. Journey inside the sets, costuming and technology that made the movies famous. [More]
From cbc.ca: It’s not quite J.R.R. Tolkien’s North Pole, but the 5th season of Quebec City’s Ice Hotel will feature the work of a British sculptor and commercial artist best known for her work on Lord of the Rings film trilogy. [More]
113 years ago today, the late great Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born. On behalf of your fans around the world, male and female, young and old, we raise our mugs and toast your spirit, your life, and your great good works.