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Setting the tone for RotK

It’s never too early to start discussing The Return of the King! In a recent article at JS Online, director Peter Jackson, co-writer Philippa Boyens, and actor Elijah Wood give their two cents on the third and final film.

Interview with the Hobbit

In an interview with Coming Soon!, Elijah Wood answers questions about The Two Towers and The Return of the King, how LotR has affected his life, and much more!

Orlando’s career blooms

In an interview with New Zealand News, Orlando Bloom talks about playing Legolas in The Lord of the Rings, archery, and collecting LotR merchandise.

Hobbits with wings

An Air New Zealand Boeing 747 has been given a new paint job as part of its new promotional identity as the “airline to middle earth”.

Merry and Pippin speak out

Coming Soon features an interview with both Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd. In it, the hobbits answer questions about the films, life and more.

Official site update

The official site has updated with the second part of the two part interview with director Peter Jackson and also has included special Lord of the Rings e-cards.

Newest television trailer

There are lots of new, never-before-seen scenes in the most recent television trailer for The Two Towers. You can find a link to it over at Chud. Scroll down past the X-Men stuff to find it.

Be warned that there are major spoilers in this preview, including full sized shots of the Ents in Isengard. QuickTime is required to view.

Liv in the spotlight

Hollywood star Liv Tyler cast a spell on a crowd of thousands as she topped the guest list at the UK premiere of the latest Lord of the Rings movie.

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Two Towers extended edition

In this exclusive report from Empire Online, Peter Jackson reveals a scene or two we can expect to find on the Two Towers DVD, due out late 2003.

Newsround Interview Billy Boyd

Children’s programme Newsround interviewed Billy Boyd aka Pippin in a live webchat earlier today.