Category: General News

Christopher Lee was born in London, England on the 27th May 1922, so today is his 82nd birthday. This horror movie veteran has had a long acting career and you can read about him and check his filmography at Imdb.com. Also check out a few good pictures of Christopher as himself in the CoE gallery…

Today, 25th May is Sir Ian’s 65th birthday. He was born in Burnley, Lancashire, UK on 25th May 1929. Happy Birthday Sir Ian

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.

Silva Screen Records will be releasing a 2-CD set of the music of the three LOTR films. Nic Raine and the City of Prague Philharmonic, who do many of that label’s soundtrack recordings, will be among the artists. More info can be found at Silva Screen.

The house in Oxford, England, where Professor Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and much of Lord of the Rings, is up for sale for £1.5 million. You can read more about the house at Telegraph Property.

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will perform the LotR symphony on 19th September. Howard Shore wil be conducting. Tickets are now on sale, for further details go to Hartford Symphony.

The New Zealand Herald report that the last of the original film footage of the trilogy has left New Zealand to be stored in the US. Jay Berryman, who organised the move, said, “Out of 2255km of footage, only 17km made the final cut” and the footage not used, “contained thousands of out-takes and behind-the-scenes…

Master of the Rings, a LotR convention, will take place on 22nd – 24th October in Manchester, UK. Guests include Craig Parker (Haldir) and Mark Ferguson (Gil Galad). There is further information at autographmania.

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.