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How did the elves keep their hair so shiny?
Ever wanted to know which hair care products were used to keep the elves hair so shiny or which role Viggo’s son plays in RotK?. The answers to these and other questions can be found in an interesting article at suntimes about the filming of the trilogy.
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Sir Ian McKellen – official site update
Thre’s a new update to Sir Ian McKellen’s official site. It’s to the e-post section and he answers a number of questions (including some about RotK) with his usual thoughfulness and sense of humour.
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Richard Taylor talks about the triology special effects
Today at 17.30 (UK time), Richard Taylor (special effects) will be talking on the Radio 4 programme Back Row about the “challenges and possibilities the trilogy posed”. Can’t get radio 4 where you live? – then you can still hear the programme by clicking on the listen live link here (top right of page). Missed…
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UK RotK reviews and audio interview with Simon Tolkien
Go to BBC News for a round up of the latest UK newspaper reviews of RotK. Click at the top right of the page to hear an audio interview wtih Simon Tollkien (JRR’s grandson) who thought RotK was amazing to watch, but that it was the weakest of the 3 movies!
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LotR features at the UK Guardian
There’s plenty to interest LotR fans at the Guardian Newspaper. There’s an article on the languages of Middle Earth here . A competition to win a limited edition LotR NZ$1 “one ring” coin here. A review of RotK here and finally, a LotR feature, including quizzes and pics here. Review contains some spoilers
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US residents – win the Fellowship of Nine!
For a chance to win a box set of the Fellowship of Nine enter the prize draw at ToyWiz. The closing date is 1st February.
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UK residents – Win RotK goodie bags with CBBC
CBBC are giving away 5 RotK goodie bags. Each bag contains the PS2 RotK game, a t-shirt and more!. For full details and to enter the competition go to the CBBC News website. The closing date is noon on 29th December.
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The Mail on Sunday RotK special
The UK newspaper, The Mail on Sunday has devoted its Night and Day magazine to Return of the King. There are over 40 pages of articles, pictures, a quiz and competitions. Also included is a DVD with all 3 movie trailers, photo gallery, screensavers, a demo of the PC game and more!.
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Interview with LotR costume designer
At the Montreal Gazette Ngila Dickson, LotR costume designer, talks about her work on the LotR trilogy and she hints at something that might just be coming our way next year on DVD!
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MTV’s LA premiere report – PJ apologises on behalf of Gollum
At MTV Peter Jackson gives an apology for Gollum’s MTV award acceptance speech and members of the cast talk about the LA premiere and their feelings now that the filming is over. There’s also a link to MTV’s exclusive premiere pictures.
