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The music of The Fellowship of the Ring
The complete score for The Fellowship of the Ring will be available from 22nd November. The 4 CD set includes over 180 minutes of music, new packaging, new artwork and extensive notes taken from the “The Music Of The Lord Of The Rings Films” (which is due for publication in 2006). There’s further information at…
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Ian McKellen – official site update
The LotR e-post section of Ian McKellen’s official site has been updated. Ian answers a number of questions about LotR including a query about the scene where Gandalf beats Denethor with his staff.
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Unpacking Aragorn
The exhibits for the Lord of the Rings Exhibition have arrived at the Indiana State Museum. You can follow their progress at the museum’s installation blog here. The Lord of the Rings Exhibition opens at the Indiana State Museum on 6th October 2005 and closes on 3rd January 2006.
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Happy Birthday Ian Holm
Ian Holm was born in Goodmayes, UK on 12th September 1931 and is 74 years old today. You can read his cast bio here. In the CoE gallery you can view pictures of Ian here and pictures of Ian in the role of Bilbo here. Happy birthday Ian!
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The Battle for Middle-earth II
In this article at IGN EA executive producer Mike Verdu answers a number of questions about the forthcoming game, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. Some new images from the game can be viewed here.
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Help the victims of Hurricane Katrina
The White Tree Fund is asking for your help in raising funds and awareness throughout the Tolkien/Lord of the Rings community regarding relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The scale of this disaster is unprecedented in North America and so much help of every kind is needed.
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New Line settle law suit
The Los Angeles Business Journal report that New Line Cinema, who produced the LotR movies, has settled a $20 million lawsuit filed by Saul Zaentz, owner of the licensing rights to the books. The amount of the settlement has not been disclosed.
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The Battle for Middle-earth II
IGN has three new videos of footage from the forthcoming game, The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. The videos feature commentary from executive EA producer Mike Verdu and cover naval combat, base construction and footage of a multiplayer match featuring Goblin and Dwarf combat.
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Happy Birthday Billy Boyd
Billy Boyd was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 28 August 1968 and is 37 years old today. You can read his cast bio here. In the CoE gallery you can view pictures of Billy here and Billy in the role of Pippin here. Many happy returns Billy!
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Elijah’s LotR collection
Contact Music report that Elijah Wood is planning to use a room in his house to display his Lord of the Rings memorabilia. Elijah’s collection includes the One Ring on a chain and hobbit feet.
