Peiyu writes: The February 2004 issue of Singapore’s FiRST magazine has the results of the FiRST Awards 2003. There is also a report on the LOTR Motion Picture Trilogy Exhibition to be held in Singapore, along with an Animation Workshop. [More]

True-Hearted Easterling writes: I thought this might be of interest to TORn readers. Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is home to the original manuscripts and multiple working drafts of The Hobbit, Farmer Giles of Ham, and The Lord of the Rings, is hosting weekly presentations on Wednesdays at 7 pm about the J.R.R. Tolkien Collection. [More]

Bloody-Disgusting is hearing that Brad Dourif, who played Grima Wormtongue in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, may not be back as the voice of Chucky in Focus Features’ planned Seed of Chucky. However, writer/director Don Mancini has debunked the above rumor to Creature-Corner “Ridiculous rumor. Brad is signed, sealed, and thrilled to death. I had lunch with him on Saturday.”

Harrysfannyc writes: Sala Baker will be at the following mall in March with others. The signings will take place in California on March 13-14 and Salt Lake City on March 20. The California location is Westfield Shoppingtown MainPlace, 2800 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA, 92705

Wendy from Dreamish.com writes: A couple of months ago, I happened to visit the website of artist, Ted Nasmith. I browsed through his online art gallery and simply love his work! Then I noticed that one of the soft cover books I have, The Hobbit, has his beautiful Tolkien artwork on the cover. I wrote him to see if he would like to do an interview and share his story. He was so sweet and even during his busy time, has agreed to. [More]

Ellen sends along this information regarding what looks like a great weekend coming up soon! [More]