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Rendering Lord of the Rings
Digit Online has a new article about the computer effects used in ‘The Lord of the Rings’, commenting on the vast processing power required for the intensive special effects shots in the films.
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Farewell to the LotR magazines
The final issue of the Lord of the Rings fan club official movie magazine will be published in December 2004. Lotr.fanhq.com have announced that, “Decipher’s and New Line’s ability to keep the magazine going has come to an end now that the movies are over because of non-movie publishing conflicts”.
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CoE TV Guide 1st-8th November
Have you ever wondered when your favorite star 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. Gimli_and_Gollum…
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Happy Birthday Peter Jackson
Today is Peter Jackson’s 43rd birthday. He was born on October 31st, 1961 in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand. You can view some pictures of PJ here and read his bio here. Happy Birthday to you PJ.
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Tolkien’s earnings
In this year’s list of the top ten deceased celebrity earners at Forbes.com, Elvis is still king at number 1 with Charles Schulz (Peanuts) at number 2. J R R Tolkien is number 3 on the list with earnings of $23 million. There are further details on the story at Scotsman.com.
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CoE TV Guide October 24th-31st
Have you ever wondered when your favorite star 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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Some Middle-earth facts and figures
Fifty years ago, on 21st October 1954, The Fellowship of the Ring was first published in the USA. This article at BostonHerald.com presents some interesting facts and figures about the books and movies.
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Happy Birthday Viggo
Today is Viggo Mortensen’s 46th birthday. He was born in New York, USA on 20 October 1958. Happy Birthday Viggo!
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Legolas is a top elf
In this short article at post-gazette.com Maria Sciullo lists her top 10 elves. Legolas is number four on the list.
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Happy Birthday Howard Shore
Howard Shore is 58 years old today. He was born on October 18, 1946, in Toronto, Canada. Happy Birthday Howard!
