mcpsuit writes: I went to a lunch the other night of the Melbourne Theatre Company’s new season for 2005 and they said that David Wenham is to appear in the title role of ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ in February-April 2005, at the Playhouse, Melbourne. [More]

Lots of Narnia-news over the weekend. New Zealand pulp-culture expo Armageddon hosted a panel given by the movie’s SFX crew. The New Zealand herald was there and wrote up an interesting article that can be found here! AICN‘s Quint was there as well, his report is here and they also feature a rumor about the possibility of Sean Connery’s involvement in the movie… [More]

The one and only John Cook writes: Just some news you’re welcome to share with your readers – I’ve posted a new Lord of the Rings cartoon parody. This one has a weeping Sam ask Frodo why he’s leaving Middle Earth. Check it out Frodo’s punchline here!

In this week’s Sideshow/Weta Collectibles newsletter, the company announced it would be retiring these popular items: Gandalf the Grey Figure, Arwen Eventsar Figure and Legolas Greenleaf Figure. This means that once these pieces are sold, they will no longer be making any more. Also, the Balrog, Flame of Udun statue has officially sold out. [Click Here]

frodosgirl writes: I had a lovely time at Armageddon today in Wellington. It had increased in size by quite a bit, and the organizers are having some growing pains, but are managing to more or less pull it off. [More]

Pawe writes: I don’t know if you already know, but the official Lord of The Rings site has added all necessary information concerning the release of Return of The King: Special Extended Edition. Pre-Ordering begins on October 1st, the discs go on sale December 14th. [More]