Entmaiden writes: I attended the opening reception for an exhibit of J.R.R. Tolkien’s original manuscripts and working drafts of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Anyone who is a fan of Tolkien has an opportunity to view this exhibit through January, 2005. [More]
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In celebration of the Lord of the Rings 50th anniversary, Ted Nasmith presents slides of his paintings from the new edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the trilogy. Nasmith was commissioned for twenty-six new paintings. He will be at the University Bookstore in Madison, WI today (Oct 25th). Follow this link to see his next stop! [More]
In celebration of the Lord of the Rings 50th anniversary scholarly conference held at Marquette this week, Ted Nasmith presents slides of his paintings from the new edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the trilogy. Nasmith was commissioned for twenty-six new paintings. He will be at the Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop in Shorewood, WI today. Follow this link to see his next stop! [More]
Acclaimed actor Cate Blanchett will present the AFI Award for Best Film at Friday night’s ceremony, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal. The coup in scoring the services of the low-key Blanchett will be officially announced tomorrow. [More]
Minorbird writes: Yesterday (Oct 23rd), 54 Japanese LOTR costumed fans were on board Air NZ’s LOTR painted B747 airplane from Japan to Middle-earth. The plane will be removed from service very soon, and this is the last tour with the airplane, prepared by Air New Zealand. Ian Brodie – author of LOTR location guidebook has planned this tour, attended.
Shawn F. writes: I was just leafing through the new Entertainment Weekly with Jamie Foxx on the cover and came across a full-page ad heralding the Broadcast premiere of “Fellowship of the Ring” on the WB November 7th and 8th at 8pm each night, uncut and in High-Defnition (where available).