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Lord of the Rings is the UK’s favorite book
In a recent poll to find Britain’s favorite book, The Lord of the Rings took the number 1 slot. In second place was 1984 and third place went to the Harry Potter books. You can see a list of the top 20 books and read what the UK papers have to say about the results…
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With this ring I thee wed
When Angela and Gary Gray from Northumberland, UK, married on Saturday, they didn’t want a traditional white wedding so, inspired by the books and movies, they chose a Lord of the Rings theme. You can read the full story at icNewcastle.
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Minister is “a hobbit at heart”
Odd Einar Dørum, Norway’s Minister of Justice and Police, has announced that he will be joining (in costume) the procession which will take place before the performance of the Lord of the Rings symphony in Frogner Park, Oslo on 27th August. Mr Dørum, a LotR fan, states that he is “mostly a hobbit at heart”.…
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Mythopoeic Society awards
The winners of the 2005 Mythopoeic Society awards have been announced. Janet Brennan Croft received the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies for her book, War and the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien. There’s a list of all the winners at the society’s website here.
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Ian McKellen – official site update
The Lord of the Rings e-post section of Ian McKellen’s official site has been updated. One of the things he reveals is that he has yet to watch any of the three movies on DVD.
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Win Lord of the Rings busts
For a chance to win a set of three Lord of the Rings busts enter the caption competition at Sideshow Collectibles. The closing date for entries is 7th September.
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The Battle for Middle-earth II
The Battle for Middle-earth II is currently being developed by EA Games. You can read previews of the game and view screenshots and trailers at Gamespy and Gamespot.
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Tolkien convention
Tolkien fans are gathering in Birmingham, UK, for the Tolkien Society’s four day convention which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publication of the LotR trilogy. Those attending include Zainab Thorp who teaches Sindarin and topics to be discussed include the hair colour of the children of Finwë and Indis. You can read more about…
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Once a hobbit always a hobbit
In this short article at Teen Hollywood Elijah Wood reveals that he is worried that no matter what films he makes in the future he is always going to be remembered as Frodo.
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Rings research
In 2003-2004 Professor Martin Barker, from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, carried out some research to look at reactions to The Return of the King movie. One of the findings was, “the highest levels of enjoyment and importance came from those who saw watching it as going on a spiritual journey”. You can read more…
