Hobbit rap superstars Quickbeam and Bombadil, known in lands near and far as the Lords of the Rhymes, officially released ‘Lords of the Rhymes: The Untolde Tale’ today, instantly topping the Billboard charts, shredding all previously held sales records, and putting several small South Asian economies on the brink of collapse. The 40-minute feature — hailed by one critic as ‘the best piece of pure filmmaking ever executed’ and by another as ‘a surreal yet cardboard-infused journey into the proto-pubescent fantasy realm of two hairy-footed beatboxing wannabe hacks,’ — details the rise to stardom, the music, the hype, the fans, and the secret lives of MCs Quickbeam and Bombadil — aka the Lords of the Rhymes. [More]
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Cate Blanchett is slated to be a guest on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ tonight on CBS. Be sure to catch it!
From Powerhouse Museum: Experience the fantastic world of Middle-earth when the international blockbuster The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy – The Exhibition comes to the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney this summer. [More]
Ain’t It Cool News has posted an interview with legendary Tolkien artist Alan Lee. As you may know Alan was on a booksigning order around the US. Take a look! [More]
Elaine Barnden, Information Centre Officer at Upper Hutt City Council writes: Just to let you know that we are running a “Return to Rivendell Tour” at Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt on Saturday 19 February 2005. 3.30pm until 9pm (own transport to and from the park required). Features stuntmen swordfighters who were associated with the movie and a dinner in the beautiful surroundings of Rivendell. Costs $35.00 per adult, $ 20.00 per child under 14 yrs. Bookings and prepayment essential. [More]
If you snagged the ROTK EE Gift Set with the Minas Tirith environment, now it is time to pick up the companion piece of Minas Morgul from Sideshow/Weta Collectibles. Look inside your set for the ‘offer code’ and act fast. Oh — And did we mention Sideshow/Weta is also giving everyone a Crown of King Elessar 1/4 scale replica FREE (except for shipping) to anyone who orders the Minas Morgul Environment? [Click Here]