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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. The questions he answers include whether he suffered from “separation anxiety after wrapping the films” and he talks a little about a scene between Gandalf and Legolas that was cut from The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Ted Nasmith – official site update
Tolkien illustrator Ted Nasmith has updated his official site with news about his forthcoming appearances in 2005. These include; Ringbearer’s Day in New York on 19th March and A Long Expected Party in Oslo, Norway on 4th-7th August.
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The Scandinavian Sci-Fi, Game & Film convention
Sean Astin will be appearing at the Scandinavian Sci-Fi, Game & Film convention. This event will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden on 12th & 13th March. There are further details about the event here.
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Sean Astin at Bucknell University
On 1st March, Sean Astin will be giving a presentation entitled, “There and Back Again; An Actor’s Tale”. This event will take place at the Weis Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg and is open to members of the public. There will be no admission charge but donations for Tsunami Relief will be accepted at the door.…
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Peter Jackson presentation
On Saturday 12th March, at the State Theatre in Sydney, Australia, the Powerhouse Museum will present, “An Evening with Peter Jackson”. PJ will give a behind the scenes insight into the making of the LotR trilogy and the presentation will include new footage. There are further details about the event here.
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Interview with Elijah Wood
In this interview at taipeitimes.com Elijah Wood talks about his work as an actor and answers a number of questions including, “What do you think would happen if someone erased your memory of The Lord of the Rings?”. When you visit the website it will tell you need to install a language pack. You do…
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Win a statue of Legolas
For a chance to win a statue of Legolas, signed by the designer Daniel Falconer, enter the prize draw at sideshowtoy.com. You have to be an e-newsletter subscriber to enter. The closing date for the draw is 11th March.
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Sixth annual Tolkien weekend
The sixth annual Tolkien weekend will take place on 14th and 15th May at Sarehole Recreation Ground and Moseley Bog, Birmingham, UK. Events will include; Tolkien archives, have a go archery, guided walks and bus tours to ‘The Two Towers’. There are further details at birmingham.gov.uk.
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The LotR symphony in Portland, Oregon
On 17th and 18th September the Oregon Symphony Orchestra will perform the Lord of the Rings symphony by Howard Shore. The performance will be conducted by Alastair Willis and will feature the Portland Symphonic Choir and the Pacific Youth Choir. There are further details at orsymphony.org.
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LotR – The Battle for Middle-earth
Two new manuals are now available for the Lord of the Rings – The Battle for Middle-earth game. These deal with how to build a custom multiplayer map and how to use the World Builder tool. There are further details at eagames.com. Adobe’s Acrobat Reader is required to view the manuals.
