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Internet “teleporting” to use LotR technology
BBC News report that US scientists are developing technology which will enable people to send a 3D image of themselves via the internet. It is planned that the system will make use of the technology similar to that used to create Gollum in the LotR movies.
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Amazon concert promises LotR behind-the-scenes
On 16th July Amazon is planning an concert featuring Bob Dylan and Norah Jones to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The concert will be streamed live online and will feature behind-the-scenes footage from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, one of Amazon’s best selling DVDs. Click here for more information.
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In Fellowship – a Tolkien-based journal
The first edition of In Fellowship will be published this summer and you can read a preview of the journal here. Non-fiction, fiction and art work submissions are now being accepted for the second issue of the journal. One feature of the second issue is Readers Voices: “For the love of Tolkien…” In 40 words…
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Lord of the Brush
Lord of the Brush, a documentary about the work of John Howe, artist and one of the conceptual designers on the LotR movies, will premiere on Bravo on June 19th at 8pm EST 5 pm PST. From July 1st an extended DVD of the programme will be available. There are further details about the programme…
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CoE TV Guide: June 12th – 19th
Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.
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Happy birthday Karl Urban
Karl Urban was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 7th June 1972 and today Karl is celebrating his 33rd birthday. You can read his cast bio here. In the CoE gallery there are pictures of Karl here and of Karl in the role of Éomer here. Happy birthday Karl!
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CoE TV Guide: June 5th – 12th
Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.
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Howard Shore’s score is the best
In a poll by UK radio station Classic FM, the musical soundtrack for the Lord of the Rings movies has been named as the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Howard Shore’s music beat other contenders including Star Wars and Harry Potter. You can read more at CBBC. A full list of the top 40…
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CoE TV Guide: May 29th – June 5th
Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.
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Happy birthday Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee was born in London, UK on 27th May 1922 and today is his 83rd birthday. In the CoE gallery there are pictures of Christopher here and of Christopher in the role of Saruman here. Happy birthday Christopher!
