Enedumiel writes: I thought you might want to post something about this – The Hobbit musical is going to be playing in McDonough, GA this Friday. The show is put on by New Creation Center for Independant Study (NCC). Here’s the info I have.

The show is scheduled for 11/14 at 7pm. I would advise that you get there a bit early for good seats. Doors should open at 6:30.

Tickets are $3.00 at the door and there is also an art display done by this year’s class. The address of the church is:

Southern Crescent Baptist Church
334 Lake Dow Road
Mcdonough, GA 30252

Also, this is not the play for purists. The script writers have taken vast liberties. So in other words, don’t mob the cast. It’s not their fault.

Monica writes: Here is another interview with Mr. Astin that was recently posted and while most of it is about Jeremiah, there is some hobbit stuff too. [More]

Why of course! It is Ring*Con 2003! A weekend packed with all kinds of Tolkien and Lord of the Rings-goodness you really don’t want to miss out on. So if you’ve got tickets to attend: good, hope to see you there! If not: there is still a chance. After all, you don’t really want to miss out on John Rhys-Davies, Bruce Hopkins, Sala Baker, Craig Parker, Lawrence Makoare… [More]

Variety reports that New Line Cinema will produce Neiman Marcus’ first movie-themed window displays. “Art directors Dan Hennah and Chris Hennah, from the blockbuster “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will design the BevHills store’s windows. Starting Nov. 24, the window exhibits will feature four sites from the epic trilogy and include props, costumes and set decorations from the production.”

Sala Baker at the Chiller Theatre in New Jersey - Hello? Where is my agent?!
Sala Baker making prank phone calls to TORN HQ

larewen writes: Last Saturday I went to Chiller Theatre in New Jersey. Here is a lowdown on my meeting with Sala Baker. I was actually on holiday in New York at the time, and having met Sala at Collectormania 4 this year, I felt it was my duty to pay him a visit while on foreign soil! [More]