Wenham goes true west
The Age
Macedonia, Molokai, Middle Earth and Barwon Heads - all have been home to David Wenham in the past few chaotic years as his acting career has kicked into overdrive.

Right Hemisphere works with Weta Digital on Lord of the Rings
PR Newswire
Right Hemisphere announced today that the award-winning technology Deep Paint 3D was used in creating the special effects in Oscar(R)-winning movie Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, winner in the best visual effects category.

Hobbit buoyed by wellwishers
Stuff Entertainment
Nearly 1000 Lord of the Rings fans from around the world have sent Jeffery Hawkes get-well messages since his car was hit by a train three weeks ago.

Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings nominated for sci-fi awards
Ananova
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone and the Lord Of The Rings have been nominated for sci-fi awards. Harry Potter received nine nominations from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.The Fellowship Of The Ring got eight. Both films are nominated in the Best Fantasy Film category along with Monsters Inc, The Mummy Returns, Shrek and Spy Kids. Robbie Coltrane and Ian McKellen are both nominated in the Best Supporting Actor categories. The winners will be announced in June.

Life is a cabaret for Sir Ian McKellen
New York Daily News
The Oscar nominee was at Don't Tell Mama Saturday night, catching Tommy Femia, the award-winning Judy Garland impersonator. During the show, Femia quipped, "You can be the lord of my ring anytime!" As Femia came offstage, McKellen gave him a standing ovation, kissed him on both cheeks and told him, "Sing another!" …