From: Terry
I read in the swedish newspaper dagen snyheter that John Howe the Tolkien artist will visit the FantasyFestival in Stockholm on Saturday. [More] (Swedish link)
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From: IGN Vault Network
I had a chance to sit down with Steven Long, from Decipher Games about their upcoming RPG. Middle Earth
Vault: How would you describe the RPG to the average gamer, and what are some of your goals for the project?
Steve: I think that the average gamer – one who has played Dungeons & Dragons, but probably not many other games – will find this game as easy to understand and use, if not easier, than other rules systems he’s used to. [More]
From: Jesse A
Access Hollywood is doing a feature on the blockbuster movies coming out in the rest of this year. I have a feeling FotR constitutes a blockbuster movie coming out this year. The feature is on Wednesday, Aug 22.
Like any extra in the upcoming blockbuster ‘Lord of the Rings’, Lucy Long knows all about the glamour of the movies … and the hard work involved. Lucy, 26, was plucked from obscurity and thrust into stardom when an old friend called and asked if she’d like a part in the film. “It was as out of the blue as that!”. [More]
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Today, August 20th, is John Noble’s (Denethor) birthday! John was born in Port Pirie, South Australia on August 20th, 1948. That makes him 53 today! Have a good one John!
Ringer Spy Lester sends along word that you may be able to find the elusive Bakshi version of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ cartoon at your local Wal-mart. [More]