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PM Helen Clark talks briefly about LotR impact on New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark in an interview with the BBC News talks briefly about LotR. The interview is mainly about issues with Iraq, but the LotR question and answer are at the end of the article.
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Ask Legolas!
CBBC Newsround will host Orlando Bloom for a question-and-answer session on July 14th. You may send in questions, and three will be chosen and put before him. Check it out on CBBC News.
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The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Version on T.V!
The U.S.A cable channel STARZ will be showing the extended version of the Fellowship of the Ring throught the month of July. If you haven’t got the DVD yet, and have got this channel, this is the perfect opportunity to see it! Find out about the showtimes of the film, go to the website at:…
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You can stand in the aisle and still watch the movie
My advice (not that you asked): get up and stretch those legs! Just don’t let this happen to you!
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Glowing Elves Caption Contest
Another caption contest, this time with Sam asking Frodo why Elves glow; you get to write Frodo’s response.
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Sean Astin at Comic-Con!
For those of you heading off to the Comic-Con, Sean Astin’s name has now been added to the roster! He joins Andy Serkis and “other surprise guests”! Check out all the info here!
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JRR Tolkien vs. JK Rowling!?
Is JK Rowling the number one fan of JRR Tolkien? Both tell stories about young boys going on epic journeys with wacky wizard friends, not forgetting dark forces, Gollums and house elves. Plus both are loved by adults and children alike. Read more.
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Dialogue With Peter Jackson
The Hollywood Reporter has an interesting dialogue with PJ, discussing how he decided to become a director, and what his future plans are.
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LOTR exhibition demand shocks organisers
Organisers of a new Lord of the Rings exhibition are shocked by the huge demand for tickets. A spokesman for London’s Science Museum, where The Lord of The Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: The Exhibition will take place, said they were “completely bowled over” by the response. Read the entire story at CBBC Newsround.
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No caffeine equals no Return of the King?
Fires of Mount Doom? Well almost, if it looks like your favorite cafe is about to go up in smoke! Read how Weta workshop’s own Ben Hawker saves the day (latte?) at Stuff.
