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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 March 2, 2003 through January 21, 2004
Verlyn Flieger to speak at Frank Collection Fantasy Art Exhibit in Maryland, Novermber 12 November 11, 2004 at 10:42:38
Verlyn Flieger, author of Splintered Light, will be speaking at the Frank Collection Art Exhibit at the University of Maryland on Friday, November 12.
[more] Scientists find real Hobbit-like human remains October 27, 2004 at 12:58:58
USA Today has published an Associated Press account of a unique archaeological find on the island of Flores. 3-foot-tall humans survived in the isolated tropical environment until approximately 12,000 years ago. [more] New Michael Martinez essay at MERP.COM October 16, 2004 at 20:50:14
Michael Martinez has published a new essay at MERP.COM. Be sure to check out 'Pedo barbarians a minno'.
[more] Eugene Hargrove to lecture at Dallas Symphony LoTR performances October 05, 2004 at 10:16:18
Eugene Hargrove, whose essays on music and poetry in Middle-earth have earned recognition among Tolkien fans around the world, will be a guest lecturer for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at their October 7 and 8 peformances of Howard Shore's 'Lord of the Rings' music.
[more] Brain Waves on KXCI in Tuscon, AZ features Michael Martinez June 03, 2004 at 12:52:22
Roger Greer of KXCI radio in Tuscon, AZ has recorded an interview with and selected readings by Michael Martinez, author of Understanding Middle-earth. [more] White Council archives back online May 27, 2004 at 11:25:23
We have restored the old White Council archives, more than 17,000 discussion messages, to SF-FANDOM. [more] Memorial Day weekend book signing locations switched May 25, 2004 at 01:51:51
The two Hastings book stores in the Houston area where Michael Martinez will be signing copies of Understanding Middle-earth on Saturday and Sunday have switched days.
[more] All the Middle-earth essays at MERP.COM May 23, 2004 at 23:34:05
We fell behind in reporting on the various essays Michael Martinez has written for MERP.COM. We have decided to post a recap (with links) of all the essays in one article.
[more] Houston appearances for Michael Martinez at Hastings, Apollocon May 23, 2004 at 17:43:39
Michael Martinez, author of Understanding Middle-earth, will be signing books at the Conroe, TX Hastings on the evening of Tuesday, May 25. Other signings are scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend.
[more] Michael Martinez launches official Web site May 23, 2004 at 17:00:26
Michael Martinez, founder of Xenite.Org and author of several books on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, has launched his new official Web site.
[more] Intermittent server issues disrupt LoTR headlines May 23, 2004 at 16:52:43
We have regrettably experienced intermittent server problems with our headlines. We are working to resolve the issues.
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