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  • Win a signed copy of The Children of Húrin

    For a chance to win a copy of The Children of Húrin signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee or one of two runner up prizes of unsigned copies of the book, enter the competition at Mature Times. The contest closes on 24th April.

  • Win Lord of the Rings tickets

    If you live in the UK and would like a chance to win two tickets to see the stage version of LotR on 6th June then enter the competition at This is London. The contest closes on 16th April.

  • Happy birthday Hugo Weaving

    Today, the 4th of April, is Hugo Weaving’s birthday. Hugo was born in Nigeria in 1960, and is 47 today. You can view pictures of Hugo here and pictures of Hugo in the role of Elrond here.

  • The Children of Húrin UK launch

    The worldwide launch of The Children of Húrin takes place on 17th April at 10am at Waterstones Bookshop, Piccadilly, London. The event will include book signings by Alan Lee, readings and competitions. There’s further information at The Tolkien Society website.

  • The Children of Húrin release party

    The Children of Húrin release party is an online chat event which will take place on April 15th-17th to commemorate the release of The Children of Húrin. Prizes include 3 Deluxe editions of The Children Húrin signed by both Alan Lee and Christopher Tolkien, as well as dozens of other rare items. Over a dozen…

  • Win a LotR games set

    For a chance to win a Lord of the Rings games workshop set enter the competition at hobbycraft.co.uk. The competition is only open to UK residents and the closing date is 9th April.

  • Hobbits on show

    This is London has pictures of the four hobbits and Gandalf dressed for their forthcoming appearances in the London stage production of the Lord of the Rings. The show is set to open in May of this year and with productions costs of £25 million will be London’s most expensive musical ever.

  • New LotR game for 2008

    Variety report that Electronic Arts now has an extended deal to produce LotR games up to the end of next year. A new game is scheduled for release in 2008 but to date there are no further details.

  • Ted Nasmith exhibition

    An exhibition of Ted Nasmith’s work will be held on 21st to 24th April at Redesale Hall, Moreton-in-Marsh, UK. The exhibition will feature his latest LotR sketches and originals. Alan Lee will be attending the exhibition on the 21st April. You can find further information at Ted Nasmith’s official website.

  • The Children of Húrin – Alan Lee book signing

    Alan Lee, illustrator of The Children of Húrin, will be signing copies of the book on Thursday 19th April at Forbidden Planet, London, UK.