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CoE TV Guide: June 19th – 26th

Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars 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.

Internet “teleporting” to use LotR technology

BBC News report that US scientists are developing technology which will enable people to send a 3D image of themselves via the internet. It is planned that the system will make use of the technology similar to that used to create Gollum in the LotR movies.

Amazon concert promises LotR behind-the-scenes

On 16th July Amazon is planning an concert featuring Bob Dylan and Norah Jones to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The concert will be streamed live online and will feature behind-the-scenes footage from Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, one of Amazon’s best selling DVDs. Click here for more information.

In Fellowship – a Tolkien-based journal

The first edition of In Fellowship will be published this summer and you can read a preview of the journal here.

Non-fiction, fiction and art work submissions are now being accepted for the second issue of the journal. One feature of the second issue is Readers Voices: “For the love of Tolkien…” In 40 words or less, share the craziest thing you have done “for the love of Tolkien”.There are further submission details here.

Trolls and Legends

Trolls and Legends, a fantasy festival, will take place in Mons, Belgium from 24th to 26th June 2005. This event includes screenings of the LotR movies and on Sunday 26th June the guest of honour will be John Howe. There is further information about this event here.

Riddles in the Dark: the answer to June’s riddle

If you enjoy riddles, then be sure to check out the newest section of the Council Courier! It’s called Riddles in the Dark and every month it features a new and challenging riddle related to Tolkien’s works. The answer to the riddle featured in the June edition is now available.

Lord of the Brush

Lord of the Brush, a documentary about the work of John Howe, artist and one of the conceptual designers on the LotR movies, will premiere on Bravo on June 19th at 8pm EST 5 pm PST. From July 1st an extended DVD of the programme will be available. There are further details about the programme here.

CoE TV Guide: June 12th – 19th

Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars 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.

Lord of the Rings charity screening

On Thursday, August 18th, at the Presidio Theatre, San Francisco, there will be a charity screening of the LotR trilogy. The proceeds will go to CAN (Cure Autism Now). This event will include a raffle, door prizes, and a costume contest. There is further information about this event here.

Lord of the Rings TCG – Bloodlines

Tokens ‘Reinforce’ Your Strategy and It’s All in the Family are the latest articles about Bloodlines, the next expansion set in Decipher’s Lord of the Rings TCG. You can preview some of the new cards, which include Brego, Loyal Steed and Heirs of Gondor here.