MR writes: The “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy (specifically the moment in ROTK when Aragorn and the congregation bow to the Hobbits) was #41 on E! Entertainments “101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment.”
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Today is Viggo Mortensen’s birthday! Viggo was born on October 20th, 1958 in Manhattan, New York. That makes him 46 today! Happy Birthday Viggo!
If you’re looking for an enriching and restful weekend in the company of seekers and Christians of many traditions who share an interest in the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, this is the conference for you. In the intimate woodland setting of Camp Allen Retreat and Conference Center, learn more about how Lewis and Tolkien wrestled with their times and ultimately created great works of fiction, apologetics, and other writings on spirituality that continue to speak to us today in wonderful and winsome ways. [More]
Liane writes: I’m a journalist (I’ve written for Entertainment Weekly, the LA Times, etc.) currently writing a book about the influence of pop culture on our lives, and I’m hoping to interview a LOTR fan, preferably one located in or around Los Angeles. [More]
This week on DVD Tuesday we present you two David Wenham films, ‘Van Helsing’ & ‘After the Deluge’. Helsing primarily stars Hugh Jackman as the legenday monster hunter, Wenham plays Carl, Helsing’s version of ‘Q’ from the Bond films. [Van Helsing Widescreen Edition] [Van Helsing Fullscreen Edition]
Also be sure to check out After the Deluge starring LOTR alums David Wenham and Hugo Weaving. The drama follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. [After the Deluge on Amazon.com]
The folks from Houghton Mifflin write: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original U.S. publication of The Fellowship of the Ring on October 21, bookstores around the country will be hosting special LOTR events, including trivia games, costume contests, and other activities. See the complete list of participating stores below. [More]