Enedumiel writes: Thought you might like to know that Clarecraft, a British company best known for their Discworld figurines, has launched a new LOTR inspired line. The sculptures are taken from original designs by Peter Pracownik and modeled by Mark Brayley. [More]
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John son of Joe writes: Bring a lawn chair or blanket and find a spot on the lawn for an outdoor, big-screen, showing of the LOTR trilogy. Pack a bottle of wine, and a picnic dinner and see the trilogy over three nights. At the Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC from August 26th to 28th. [More]

Howard Shore at the Tribeca Film Fest
I’ve added 1 more report and a slew if images from Howard Shore’s panel ‘Music Fit for a King’ at the Tribeca Film Festival. [More]

Steve writes: Lawrence Makaore – Lurtz, Witch King, Gothmog, will be making an appearance at the Basildon Sci-Fi/Movie show Sunday 9th May, Basildon Sports Centre, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, UK, more information can be found at [scifishows.com]
Ringer Spy Feagol Horomir sends along scans from the latest issue of Starlog Magazine. [More]
Bibtecaria writes: Last night I attended the opening reception for “Ancient Spirit, Modern Voice” the art exhibit in conjunction with the upcoming Mythic Journeys Conference in Atlanta. Five works by Alan Lee and three by Viggo Mortensen were part of an incredible exhibit of mythical, folkloric, fantastic and visionary art. Lee’s works included two about Merlin, two with LOTR subjects and one fantasy work. Viggo’s were some of his photographs from the Ghost Dance and were large and very moving. [More]