Mark writes: In case no one here has noticed, in the NBA playoff coverage on TNT here in the states Charles Barkley has been referring to Sam Cassell of the T’Wolves as Gollum all post-season. He literally doesn’t call him by his name and just calls him Gollum all the time! [More]
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Lili of Phoenix writes: “I would like to submit my review of the Phoenix concert on May 26. I had a unique perspective because I was one of the guest musicians on stage! What an experience. Nothing in my 33 years of musical experience could top those 2 days.” [More]
Check out Sideshow/Weta for a sneak peek at the upcoming ‘Balrog of Moria’ polystone statue. While its just a teaser image, it sure looks as cool as the first Balrog, and that can only mean they could sell pretty fast! [Click Here]
TORn Staffer Ostadan writes: Elvish linguists may be glad to learn that JRRT’s very early “Gnomish Lexicon”, which was published a few years ago in Parma Eldalamberon #11, but has been unavailable for some time, has gone back into print. Gnomish, or Noldorin, is the language which became the basis for the Grey-elven Sindarin tongue seen in Lord of the Rings. Official announcement: [More]
Hard-working Ringer Patricia scrounged up news about getting tickets for the Boston Museum of Science’s LOTR Exhibit. She writes: “The exhibit runs from August 1 through October 24, 2004. Timed tickets are on sale now to museum members, and on sale to the public beginning at 10:00 a.m., June 1, 2004. Tickets can be purchased three ways: 1. Box office 2. Phone: (617) 723-2500. 3. Online 24/7 at the museums’ website: www.mos.org. There is a $2 handling fee for non-museum members per person for tickets. VISA, Master Card and American Express are accepted. While most museums are closed on Mondays, the Boston Museum of Science is opened on Mondays. It might be easier to get timed tickets for a weekday!” [More]
Ringer Keith writes: I think a number of your viewers may also be members of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) — there are nearly 100,000 in the US! Sean has just opened a forum for SAG members only, to provide “open dialogue over time about issues important to our Union.” [More]