Middle Earth has come to Indiana. Hobbits, orcs and elves, along with body armor, jewelry and special effects from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, are visiting the Indiana State Museum through January. The exhibit has pieces actually used in the movies, including swords, jewelry and much more. They also give an education in the Academy Award-winning digital effects. JR Tolkeins’ Lord of the Rings novels created a cultural explosion. Finally, technology allowed movie making to do them justice. Beginning in 2001 his land of fantasy was captured in brilliant detail on the big screen. The Academy Award-winning three-part trilogy thrilled even the most skeptical Tolkein fans. [More]
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Garfeimao writes: Looks like Sean Bean will be reprising his popular role as Richard Sharpe for British television. Check out the link below for the story. [More]
Folks from the London MCM Expo write: I just wanted to let you know that both Andy Serkis & Bernard Hill will be attending the UK’s premiere Movie & Collectors event on the 29th & 30th October 2005, The London MCM Expo takes place at Excel, Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16, UK. In attendance will be movie companies, computer games companies plus much more including other guests from Film & TV. [More]
TheOneRing.net, in partnership with Sideshow Weta Collectibles is giving away three Orc-related Lord of the Rings prizes. Check out the details and enter today! [Click Here]
Steph writes: I just thought you’d be interested to know, John Noble is scheduled to appear in the SciFi show Stargate SG-1. He will appear in the season finale which airs in March. Here’s a link to the site with details. [More]
Gandalf the Grey is going greenLord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen plans to summon up the power of the sun to power his Limehouse home. The veteran actor, who played the great wizard in the fantasy trilogy, has applied to Tower Hamlets Council for planning permission to mount eight solar panels on the roof of his Narrow Street home. If successful, Sir Ian could cut green-house gas emissions by savingaround 600kg of carbon dioxide each year. Covering 10 square metres, the solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are unlikely to upset neighbours as they would not increase the size of his flat roof. Anyone still wishing to object to the plans can lodge a complaint with the council. [More]