A new version of Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece will feature 30 more minutes of film. Read the article at Entertaiment Weekly. National Geographic has also put up a great webpage with some brief information on Tokien's sources and influences (the Kalevala, the epic Eddas, etc. where names such as Gandalf appear :-) while writing his books, and what makes The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's works so unique. Check out also these pictures from the upcoming 'The Two Towers' movie.

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