The latest edition of ‘Penny Arcade’ Comic features a goof on Orlando Bloom in ‘Troy’. Watch the language here kiddies. [More]

Cybersyd writes: Here in the UK, many films are preceded in the cinemas by ads from the mobile phone company Orange. One such range of ads warns ‘don’t let a mobile phone ruin your movie.’ …who should appear in the latest Orange ad but the very lovely Sean Astin! [More]

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen has revealed his only remaining acting ambition — to appear in CORONATION STREET. But Sir Ian — who played Gandalf in the hit movie trilogy — admitted he once turned down a role in the Street because he was intimidated by the cast. [More]

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Founded in 2001, Master Replicas has made some of the highest-quality, officially licensed prop replicas for the two largest film properties ever: Star Wars and Star Trek. Among collectors, the items they have made are considered some of the best in the industry. So there is no surprise that a company of this caliber would choose to pick up, what we Ringers would consider the ‘best’ film property in history: The Lord of the Rings. [Full Review]

Ringer Bob sends along this tidbit about Ringers in San Diego CA buying extra copies of Return of the King on DVD to send to men and women in service throughout the world. Follow the link for more information. [More]

Irascian writes: My short review and photos from today’s Howard Shore concert of the Lord of the Rings Symphony, as performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in London are now up at my site. [More]