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A tribute to Tolkien
The ic Birmingham website reports a special tribute to JRR Tolkien is being planned—the illumination of one of the landmarks which purportedly inspired the writing of The Two Towers.
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The WB lands a doozie!
The WB will air The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring this fall, after securing the TV rights to all three films. Details at The New York Daily News website.
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Op-ed cartoonist’s take on the Oscars
Syndicated cartoonist Gary Brookins gives his opinion on the RotK Oscar sweep, and tells us what really happened that night. See it all at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Viggo hints at Houses of Healing
The Oregonian features an interview with Viggo Mortensen in which, among other things, he comments on the RotK EE content. Scroll down to the bottom of the interview to read this particular point.
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Tolkien among top reads in World Book Day poll
According to an article at Scotsman.com, J.R.R. Tolkien is is one of the ten most popular authors named in a poll of working people in the UK. When asked to name their favorite novel, past or present, guess what book the respondents chose?
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A & E rebroadcasts “Journey to Middle Earth”
Tonight (Wednesday Feb. 11) A & E presents an encore showing of “Journey to Middle Earth: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”. This behind-the-scenes documentary includes footage, interviews, and special effects galore. The program is set to air at 10 PM. Check local listings. More information is also available at A&E…
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Oscar eyes PJ?
“If Jackson keeps this up, it will be hard to ignore him when he finishes the series with Return of the King.” So says Oscarwatch.
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USA Today Anticipates Treebeard
See what Billy Boyd had to say about spending a month with Treebeard in this article from USA Today!
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The Art Board of the Rings
Acclaimed artist Alan Lee reflects on his part in bringing LotR to the screen, and working with PJ. Interview here.
