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Peter Jackson, with funding from New Line Cinema, is producing three movie based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". Filmed entirely in New Zealand, and starring actors such as Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Liv Tyler (Arwen), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), and Christopher Lee (Saruman), the movies approximately follow the three volumes most Tolkien fans are familiar with: "The Fellowship of the Ring" (December 19, 2001), "The Two Towers" (December 18, 2002), and "The Return of the King" (December 17, 2003). Xenite.Org has been keeping fans informed about the progress of the movies since February 1998, longer than any other LoTR movie news site. We are also home to some of the best Tolkien and Middle-earth forums, fan fiction, and commentary on the Internet today.
LOTR Movie news archives from July 25, 2001 through November 18, 2001
Christian Science monitor believes allegorical Rings will benefit from Sept. 11 November 18, 2001 at 10:47:14
In an article focusing on the impact that the September 11 terrorist attacks may have on the box office, the Christian Science Monitor speculates that 'The Fellowship of the Ring' and 'Harry Potter' will strike resonances with movie-goers.
[more] LoTR fans to use winning imaginations in Modamag contest November 08, 2001 at 15:40:18
Modamag is giving away Decipher's collectible card game based on Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' movies in a fan essay competition.
[more] Tom Shippey to speak at Marquette University November 06, 2001 at 16:44:56
Professor T.A. Shippey, author of The Road to Middle-earth and J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century, will speak at Marquette University on Thursday, November 29.
[more] Soundtrack.Net posts first review of Fellowship soundtrack -- with CLIPS! November 06, 2001 at 07:39:13
Soundtrack.Net has gotten an exclusive first peak at the new soundtrack for Peter Jackson's 'The Fellowship of the Ring'.
[more] Scans of LoTR soundtrack album -- special leather edition November 06, 2001 at 07:30:37
Warner Brothers Records has released scans for the new LoTR soundtrack album, which will be sold in special packaging.
[more] New York Times launches multimedia LoTR site November 06, 2001 at 07:16:24
The New York Times has combined its archive of Tolkien-related articles with multimedia from New Line Cinema.
[more] Tolkien hits the best-seller lists again..and again November 04, 2001 at 15:23:27
Publisher's Weekly is listing J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit at number 4 and The Fellowship of the Ring at number 14 in its list of top 15 mass market books for the week ending November 3. [more] See the Sayer Tolkien collection items being auctioned October 31, 2001 at 16:57:13
Christie's Web site has a section devoted to the Tolkien collection which will soon be auctioned.
[more] Sayer's LoTR archive going up for auction October 31, 2001 at 12:26:54
Reuters is reporting that George Sayer's archive of proofs, first editions, and letters from J.R.R. Tolkien about The Lord of the Rings is being auctioned off.
[more] Apple updates 2nd LoTR trailer? October 24, 2001 at 20:14:10
Dave M. wrote to tell us that Apple has updated its 'Fellowship of the Ring' trailer, which is now available for permanent download in two archive formats.
[more] Press review of 25-minute Cannes Lord of the Rings footage October 24, 2001 at 01:51:55
Berge over at JoBlo advised us that they have put up a review of the Cannes footage.
[more] Reuters article on London premier October 18, 2001 at 13:08:09
LONDON (Reuters) - The first film in the ``Lord of the Rings'' trilogy will hold its premiere in London in December, the film's makers said on Thursday.
[more] London LoTR premier moved up to December 10 October 18, 2001 at 13:06:39
New Line Cinema announced today that the London premier for 'The Fellowship of the Rings' will now be held on December 10.
[more] Sept 11 attacks may pre-empt LoTR television promotions October 16, 2001 at 09:43:46
Variety is reporting that numerous movie promotions, from actor interviews to commercials and associated television specials, have been or may be pre-empted on American network television.
[more] Tolkien family condemns Jackson's movie project October 14, 2001 at 02:39:23
Richard at http://www.tlotr.com/ advised us of a scan from the Daily Express on his Web site.
[more] Quinstreet expands affiliate program for LoTR collectibles October 14, 2001 at 02:25:16
Tolkien Webmasters are invited to apply to join Quinstreet's affiliate program to sell LoTR collectibles.
[more] Lord of the Rings collectibles now for sale October 05, 2001 at 04:40:37
Xenite.Org has been invited to participate in a LoTR-merchandising affiliate program. You can purchase Secret Boxes, Waterglobes, Ornaments, or a Picture Frame and Lighted House.
[more] Lord of the Rings cracks top 300 search terms September 30, 2001 at 01:04:37
The weekly WordTracker report revealed something interesting today: Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' is now in the top 300 search terms.
[more] Tolkien family fears movies will burn out book sales September 08, 2001 at 23:29:16
Strange as it may seem, David Brawn of Harper Collins says he and the Tolkien family fear that too many copies of Tolkien's books are being sold.
[more] Thank you, Del Rey books, for Hobbit book prizes September 08, 2001 at 01:42:34
Del Rey Books, a division of Random House, supplied five copies of the newly re-released graphical adaptation of The Hobbit to us and we are remiss in acknowledging their contribution. [more] Noted Tolkien scholars launch collector resource site September 04, 2001 at 16:06:37
Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull, editors of J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator, have launched their own collecting resources Web site. [more] Netscape to handle new official LoTR film forums September 04, 2001 at 15:35:13
The Washington Post reported in late August that Netscape would be handling the new official forums for New Line Cinema. [more] Wrapup on Dragoncon's Tolkien and Middle-earth track September 03, 2001 at 23:17:11
More than two years of planning and preparation have gone into Dragoncon's Tolkien and Middle-earth programming. The 2001 convention experienced its highest level of interest in Tolkien and Middle-earth to date. [more] Sideshow and Decipher wow them at Dragoncon September 02, 2001 at 01:17:21
Tolkien fans were amazed to see a full display of Weta/Sideshow sculptures and many pre-release scans of cards from Decipher's upcoming collectible LoTR game. [more] Radagast to be in the movie after all? September 02, 2001 at 01:01:41
A gaming company representative speaking at Dragoncon may have let slip a minor secret: Radagast is possibly a licensed merchandisable character from the movies.
[more] Kids win big at Dragoncon September 02, 2001 at 00:28:14
The Tolkien and Middle-earth fan programming track celebrated Hobbit Madness by giving away Tolkien merchandise at Dragoncon.
[more] A review of Glass Hammer's new CD, "Live from Middle-earth" September 02, 2001 at 00:21:05
According to Steve and Fred, the Middle-earth Album was recorded, at least in part, at a concert given by the band in the village of Bree, the Breeland, Middle-earth. And, who am I, a humble fan, to argue with Steve and Fred?
[more] TheOneRing.Net packs them in at Dragoncon September 02, 2001 at 00:16:16
4,000 wildly enthusiastic Tolkien fans crowded into Dragoncon's largest venue to watch a special presentation by TheOneRing.Net at Dragoncon.
[more] John Rhys-Davies talks at Dragoncon September 02, 2001 at 00:05:20
The actor who plays Gimli the Dwarf in the upcoming Peter Jackson movies spoke to an intimate audience over 1,000 fans.
[more] Mystic Steel to open more stores, offer LoTR merchandise August 31, 2001 at 01:26:19
A California retailer is launching their Lord of the Rings merchandising campaign by expanding their Web site and the number of stores they operate.
[more] They all grow up so quickly! August 16, 2001 at 11:43:54
A father reflects upon his 4-year-old daughter's brief passion for The Lord of the Rings and realizes...
[more] Parma Endorion introduces new look, banner rotation August 07, 2001 at 10:41:04
Xenite.Org's premier Tolkien Web resource, Parma Endorion: Essays on Middle-earth, by Michael Martinez, has been reformatted as part of an ongoing upgrade to older Xenite.Org content.
[more] ATN Zone (@-N Zone) Magazine is giving away LoTR busts and stuff August 06, 2001 at 01:45:13
Yes, someone is giving away collectible Lord of the Rings merchandise. Well, you have to be a member of Backstage, but read on.
[more] Glass Hammer cancels Dragoncon performance August 02, 2001 at 03:00:27
The progressive rock band Glass Hammer has canceled its performance at Dragoncon due to a recent injury. [more] IGN Insider posts trailer for Sierra LoTR games August 02, 2001 at 02:25:14
The Middle-earth Vault mentioned that IGN Insider had put up a trailer for the Sierra On-line LoTR-based games. [more] American college students will NOT get to see "Fellowship" first August 02, 2001 at 01:57:17
John Forde says there will be no advance screenings of LoTR films. [more] It's only words, and words are all we have... July 28, 2001 at 02:17:49
An old Bee Gees song comes to mind because, lately, there have been harsh words spoken over...words. J.R.R. Tolkien's words.
[more] Movie plot summaries updated July 27, 2001 at 02:28:23
A recent report from New Zealand has toppled spy reports around the Web. We have updated our plot summaries accordingly.
[more] Tolkien & Middle-earth track info update July 25, 2001 at 02:29:32
Yes, we're still here. And the Tolkien and Middle-earth track has posted a more complete schedule.
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