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Middle-earth in it’s many incarnations

“Boromir” Had Goblin Nightmares During Filming – FilmFour.com

According to FilmFour.com, Sean Bean says he had nightmares about goblins and dwarves while filming the Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The actor, who plays Boromir, says he could not escape from the film's fantasy creatures during the 18 months of filming. To find out more, CLICK HERE.

“Elrond” is Good at Keeping Secrets – New York Post

Actor Hugo Weaving (Elrond) chuckles at the suggestion that his presence in New York City made him a prime kidnapping target for fanatical Webheads wanting to pick his brain about Lord of the Rings and the sequels to The Matrix. But it's not far from the truth.

“Eowyn” Appears at Czech Film Festival – International Film Festival (July 5th – 14th) in Karlovy Vary

Herr der Ringe reported that Miranda Otto (Eowyn) was special guest of International Film Festival (July 5th - 14th) in Karlovy Vary. In an interview with Mlada Fronta she described her role as an elf. [This is obviously a mistake in the article -- David] She also admitted that she didn't read TheLord of The Rings until after she started acting in the movie. To read the Czech article, CLICK HERE.

“Faramir” Speaks – ABC Classic FM

"Austrialia's national classic music network" has posted an audio interview with David Wenham (Faramir) in both RealAudio and Windows Media formats. To listen in, CLICK HERE.

“Gandalf” Alive and Well in New York – McKellen.com

Ian McKellen (Gandalf), who is currently starring in Dance of Death with Helen Mirren on Broadway, had the following message posted on McKellen.com: "Thank you to everyone who has emailed with concern about Sir Ian's wellbeing in New York City. He is safe and sound in midtown Manhattan. Our support and condolences go to the many families and friends affected by the destruction, and our appreciation to the thousands of extraordinary heroes."

“Gandalf” Reports From New Zealand – Ian McKellen’s The Grey Book

In his July 24th The Grey Book entry, Ian McKellen (Gandalf) reports that Fellowship is on course and on time despite recent reshoots. To read about his time back in New Zealand -- as well as the "souveniers" he brought back home to London, his favorite Burger King LOTR giveaway, and his impression of fellow wizard Christopher Lee's new autobiography, CLICK HERE.