Poppy writes: Sean Astin (Sam) will be a keynote speaker at the Generations United Conference Oct. 15-18 in Alexandria, VA. [More]
Category: Original TORn
Marianne sends along the latest issue of ‘Ultimate DVD Magazine’ which has an article on ‘The Two Towers’ DVD and an interview with Ian McKellen (Gandalf). [More]
SciFi.com has a little interview with Sean Astin about nailing his climactic scene at Mount Doom. “It wasn’t acting anymore. It was one of the most moving [experiences]. [Director] Peter [Jackson] was just sobbing.” [More]
Reason.com offers up an intriguing essay on the nostalgic yet progressive appeal of hero quests, as seen in LOTR, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. A very good read. [More]
Ringer Spy Hanafos wrote in to tell us that the Special Edition South Korean TTT DVD case we showed you last weekend (See South Korean TTT Special Edition -Xo) was only a test image. He has the real DVD case and sent along some great pics to prove it! [More]
Isilme writes: For fans in the Washington, DC area, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is sponsoring a *free* big-screen, outdoor showing of FOTR on August 16 at Strathmore Hall. Local restaurants & vendors will be selling food and proceeds will benefit the NIH Charities. [More]