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Joe writes: Due to popular demand Finnkino has decided to hold a trilogy screening in Tampere on Wednesday 28th of July. The two previous trilogy screenings were both held in the capital city Helsinki. The city of Tampere is located some 170 km north-west of the capital and has a population of about 200 000. All three films are TE versions with FOTR starting at 14:30. Tickets cost 6 euros per film. [More]
I went along to the Figwit documentary which premiered today as part of the Auckland Film Festival. There was a good turnout of Figwit fans, and judging by the laughter throughout, they enjoyed what they saw. Even if you’re not a Figwit fan, there’s a lot here to enjoy for any LOTR fan – the worldwide LOTR culture, the in-jokes, and the way the film makers and the fans play off each other. [More] It’s playing again in Auckland on Sunday 25 at 11:15 and Wellington on July 30 and 31. [More]
Primmy writes: An exhibitor friend of mine just called me said (very excitedly) that the most recent exhibit of LOTR costumes that were at FIDM earlier this year will be on display at Comic Con. Each year FIDM, the Fashion Institute of Design, displays the Academy Award nominees for best costuming. She spotted them setting up the display in WETA‘s area. This group of costumes includes Aragorn’s and Arwen’s Coronation outfits, the Witch King, an Orc, Merry’s & Pippin’s uniforms/liveries, and I think, King Theoden.
JM writes: The annual “Movies Under the Moon” outdoor movie festival at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA will be showing The Return of the King tonight (July 22nd) at 8:30pm. Proceeds benefit Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children & Special Love, Inc. [More]
SAUGUS — A little bit of Middle Earth has made its way to Saugus in a sand castle on the corner of Central Street and Adams Avenue. Sean Fitzpatrick has constructed a 10-foot castle complete with Lord of the Rings characters on his front lawn, a labor of love, and practice. [More]