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“Hidden under the ash for almost 2,000 years . . .”
The first images from “The War of the Rohirrim”, the brand-new animated Lord of the Rings movie have been revealed, and they look beautiful!
The release date: December 13, 2024 - will you be there?
You ever pitch “what-if” battles in your mind between fictional characters? Well, even if you don’t, as long as you're a LOTR fan, you’ll find this article entertaining, “Who would win? Balrog vs. Smaug”
In honor of its 40th anniversary, Fathom Events is bringing back the magic in a theater near you (in the U.S.) on July 21st and July 22nd only!
This is one of my all-time favorite movies as a kid, hitting on themes of imagination, bullying, order & chaos, the power of books, adventure & discovery and overcoming disempowerment. I recently re-watched it as an adult with my granddaughter which reaffirmed its power and effect in my life, so had to buy tickets to see it in the theater with family.
Because of the success, they even EXPANDED the showtimes a couple more times! (So, you have today (June 24th) to watch Return of the King in it’s 4+ hour re-mastered glory!)
If you haven’t seen this, I HIGHLY recommend the “Jim Henson: Idea Man” documentary on Disney+
Directed by Ron Howard, it’s like an Ode to Imagination. Jim created Sesame Street, The Muppet Show (and movies), Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth . . . I didn’t realize how integral Jim Henson was to my generation’s childhood and how much he informed & influenced my imagination, humor and creativity. I cannot recommend this documentary enough. “Never stop creating.”
I totally agree that reading these books as a kid provided me long-term benefits in my own personal and professional life.
“Fantasy novels, by their very nature, exist in realms beyond reality and, as such, are a powerful medium for expanding the boundaries of imagination.
They introduce readers to extraordinary worlds, magical creatures, and intricate plotlines that transcend the physical world’s limits.
These elements provoke readers to visualize and comprehend concepts that are outside the realm of their everyday experiences.
By doing so, they stretch the imaginative capacities of readers, encouraging them to envision the impossible.” - Stuart Conover
I normally like to feature several of my fellow fantasy enthusiasts’ Substack newsletters of note here but have fallen woefully behind lately due to changes at work and some family visits. I apologize to my adventuring party companions and promise to catch up soon.
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Until next week, Phearless Adventurer, Pharewell!
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I loved the Jim Henson documentary, too. Big Muppets nerd over here. I recently saw a festival of short indie puppet films curated by Heather Henson, which was extraordinary.
I loved the Jim Henson documentary, too. Big Muppets nerd over here. I recently saw a festival of short indie puppet films curated by Heather Henson, which was extraordinary.
Your newsletters are always lengthy, as you say up front, but are also time well spent.