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Tolkien’s Home Sold
Tolkien’s home in Oxford sold for $1.1 million. The high price is attributed to bidding war amongst Tolkien fans. Apparently there is no kitchen or heating! A local Oxford man purchased the house. Read the rest of the story at CNN.
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Another poll to swamp
Another favorite movie franchise poll! At Guardian Unlimited, vote for your favorite winter franchise–are you a Potterite, a Tolkienista or a Bondsman?
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Lord of the Rings caption contest
You can enter your own punchlines in LOTR cartoon caption contest that wonders how Saruman was able to build such a huge army so quickly. Contest ends Wednesday, April 23.
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The Onion: Don’t Come Crying to Me When You Need Someone to Speak Elvish
The Onion, a parody news magazine, has an editorial praising “the intrinsic value” of Elvish. In the editorial, the writer answers the question of “whether or not learning Elvish is worth the effort.” It can be read in its entirety here.
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The Oscars and Fantasy Films
The Force.net has a great article discussing the Oscar’s repeated snubbing of Fantasy Films. It focuses mainly on LOTR and Star Wars.
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Tolkien Archives
Live near Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Want to see an exhibit of Tolkien’s original manuscripts? The J.R.R. Tolkien Collection includes books by and about Tolkien, periodicals produced by Tolkien enthusiasts, audio and video recordings, and a host of published and unpublished materials relating to Tolkien’s life and fantasy writings.
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The Big Read – Britain’s favourite book
The BBC is holding a nation-wide poll to determine Britain’s favourite book. The Top Ten will be announced on April 11th. You can vote online at BBC – Big Read. It is expected that the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be one of the winners.
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Happy Birthday!!!
Mr Hugo (Elrond) Weaving was born on this day in 1960, which makes him 43, today. Happy Birthday!
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Make your own armor
Were you so impressed by the armor of the Elves at Helm’s Deep that you’d like to make your own? The Dented Helmet has a step by step how-to on you can do just that!
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Pipeweed Dreams: Jungian Symbolism in Frodo’s Quest
Frodo’s so ‘dreamy’: online book Returning the Ring: The Inner Dimension of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings retells Tolkien’s masterpiece with a focus on Jungian dream imagery.
