LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – ABC on Wednesday ordered nine more episodes each of its darkly comic series “Desperate Housewives” and castaway thriller “Lost,” giving an official vote of confidence to two of U.S. television’s biggest new hits. “Housewives” and “Lost,” averaging nearly 21 million and 17.6 million viewers, respectively, are among the first hour-long series to receive full-season orders from any of the Big Four broadcasters this season. [More]

Enedumiel writes: I thought you might like to know that there will be a Gandalf for President rally this Saturday (Oct 23) in Athens, GA. We will be meeting at 1pm by the arch. [More]

Gressli writes: I just recieved news from Oslo Kinematografer that the night to 6th of November at 12:01am a marathon screening of all three movies will take place at Colosseum THX. One of the worlds larges THX-certificated cinemas. It will cost 100 NOK for all three movies.

Amka writes: In an historical alliance, Hobbits and Elves, Men and Dwarves, Wizards and even Orcs will be combining forces to help the music department of one Jackson Elementary, an inner city school in Salt Lake City, Utah. Said to be of uncommon merit, this program teaches music and violin to every student, regardless of income. [More]

Tauremorna writes: Rhapsody and Christopher Lee will be making a very special appearance on the German MC Chart Show on Pro 7 on Saturday, October 23 at 6:00PM. This is the first interview with Christopher Lee and the band! They will also be performing their new song, Unholy Warcry, so be sure not to miss it!

We are very proud to announce our first guests for the One Ring Celebration. Joining is in Pasadena, CA, in January will be Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Brad Dourif and Bruce Hopkins, along with performances by Emerald Rose and Charles Ross (The One Man Lord of the Rings performer). Tickets should be on sale in the next 24 hours or so. It’s going to be a fabulous Friday for LOTR fans. [OneRingCelebration]