Category: General News

John Rhys-Davies has been confirmed to appear at Memorabilia 2002 in Birmingham, England on 16 and 17 November. For full guest list and more details, visit http://www.memorabilia.co.uk

The Toronto Star reports on the work that went into making the Two Towers exhibit more authentic.

Stuff New Zealand reports that tourism in New Zealand’s South Island is getting ready for another boost once the next movie is released in December. Tourism agencies have already set up “flight-seeing” tours to take LOTR enthusiasts over filming locations.

Discovery Channel Canada is offering stories on the possible evolution of all Middle Earth creatures by anthropologists, a scientific look at the geography and languages of Middle-earth, and the special effects behind the movie. In the search button, type in “Lord of the Rings” and click on the second and fourth options. This is available…

105.3 Kool FM of Toronto, Canada is offering you the chance to attend the premiere of the Two Towers exhibit on October 30th, but you have to enter to win!

For the first time ever, citizens were asked to define their own nationality “according to how they feel”. Elves, Hobbits and middle-Earthers have all put in an appearance.

Now available for Halloween the New Line Cinema Store has Adult and Kid sized custumes so you can play at being Arwen, Frodo, Gandalf or a generic male Hobbit (no offense Merry & Pippin!) Click the link and start shopping, remember every purchase helps support this site!

Well it’s Hobbit Day! and We hope you’ve had a happy one. Don’t forget to send your friends one of our great new eCards in honor of this most joyous occaision!

The “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” reported today that there will be a free sampling of Middle-Earth food in Oakland Pennsylvania.

Here is what you can expect from New Zealand around Christmas time, thanks to Red Carpet Tours!