For all you Pervy Hobbit Fanciers out there (and you know who you are!)

Ok, first of all I’m back after some picture hosting snafus with Tinypic.com. I apologise for all 3 of you or so who have been waiting patiently for me to whip out more fun and exciting otter blogs.

Pervy hobbit fancier point of interest #1:

Elijah Wood is set to play Iggy Pop in an upcoming film about the legendary musician. As Neo would say, “Whoa...”

Wood has stated: "I'm scared to death of doing it, because I love him (Iggy Pop) so much and I respect the music so much. I don't want to be the person responsible for screwing that up."

Shooting for the film will begin in 2006. Not since Tom Cruise was cast to play Lestat has there been such an interesting choice of casting.

Pervy hobbit fancier point of interest #2:

"The Lord of the Rings ", the first major stage musical adaptation of JRR Tolkien's classic trilogy, opened in London this spring. A Toronto opening is set for 2006 where the City of Toronto is hoping that it will become the 2nd largest musical hotspot, right behind NYC. A US opening is planned for either 2007 or 2008. The officicial website is http://www.lotr.com/ or www.thelordoftheringsmusical.com (both require the Macromedia Flash player 7 plug-in).

The fun aspect of LotR becoming a musical is that fans have already started suggesting song titles (many based on actual show tune songs) such as “These are a few of my favorite Rings.” Lyrics to this and more song titles are as follows:

“These are a few of my favorite Rings.” Seven Rings wrought for the deep-delving dwarrows, Nine Rings for humans, awaiting their barrows, Three for the elves (or, at least, for their kings); These are a few of my favorite Rings. One Ring to rule them, and one Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them, and in the dark bind them; That, and the other nineteen of the things, All are a few of my favorite Rings. So when Sauron Takes the Tow’r on, And the Nazgul shriek, I just toss a ring in the Fire of Doom, And then things don’t seem so bleak.

From BoingBoing.net:

News today that a musical version of The Lord of the Rings is in the works. Suggest songs and plot-points here. Potential titles include: 'I'm gonna wash that orc right out of my hair' (Legolas), 'You're the One Ring that I want' (Sauron in Act I, then Gollum in Act II, and Frodo, Gollum and Sauron in Act III), 'People will say we're in love' (Frodo/Sam duet, Act II, theme echoed by Gimli and Legolas during Battle of Pelennor Fields), 'City with the Tree on Top' (Gandalf's arrival at Minas Tirith), 'How do I solve this problem, my dear Grima?' (Theoden introduction), and Gollum's Act III showstopper, 'Memorieses'.

From Crookedtimber.org:

“Into the Woods” (Pippin and Merry while being chased by Random Orc; Into the Woods ) “Aragorn Superstar” (“do you think you’re who they say you are?”; Jesus Christ Superstar ) “The Elves of Old Lothlorien” ( 1776 ) “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Feet” (Frodo to Sam; My Fair Lady ) “Whatever Sauron Wants” (Sauron to Saruman; Damn Yankees ) “Me and My Ring” (Frodo; later reprised by Gollum; Me and My Girl ) “It’s Too Darn Hot” (Frodo, Sam and Gollum inside Mt. Doom; Kiss Me, Kate ) “Orcs Are Busting Out All Over” ( Carousel ) “You Could Drive A Person Crazy” (Gollum to Ring, later reprised by Bilbo and Frodo; Company ) “Massacre Tonight” (random Orc attack; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum )

Sheer Habit, sung by Bilbo and the Hobbits of Hobbiton during the opening sequence (to the tune of “Tradition” from Fiddler on the Roof ). Nine Evil Wraiths from Mordor Are We, sung by the Nazgul at their first appearance in the Shire (to the tune of “Three Little Maids from School Are We” from the Mikado ). Song of the Ranger General, sung by Strider / Aragorn on his appearance in Bree (to the tune of “Song of the Major General” from Pirates of Penzance ). Theme reprised during his later coronation. Rings, sung by the Witch-King of the Nazgul after losing Frodo again at Weathertop (to the tune of “Stars” from Les Miserables ). Ane Dream Will Do / Give Me My Coloured Robe, sung by Saruman (to the tune of “Give Me My Colored Coat” from Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat ). The Confrontation, duet by Gandalf and the Balrog of Moria (to the tune of Javert and Valjean’s song of the same name from Les Miserables ). Crumpled Hats and Wistful Fables, sung by the Fellowship of the Ring after losing Gandalf in Moria (to the tune of “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” from Les Miserables ). I Know Your Fate Well, sung by Galadriel on her first meeting with Frodo (to the tune of “I Know Him So Well” from Chess ). A Band of Orcs in Motion, sung by Aragon, Gimli and Legolas as they track Merry and Pippen (to tune of “A Lotta Locomotion” from Starlight Express ). Master of the Hall, duet by Grima Wormtongue and Eowyn on his first appearance (to the tune of “Master of the House” from Les Miserables ). Waltz of the Istari, duet by Saruman and Gandalf during their final confrontation at Orthanc (to the tune of “Waltz for Eva and Che” from Evita ). One Night in Gondor, sung by Peregrine Took (to the tune of “One Night in Bangkok” from Chess ). I’ll Be Horrendously Bad For You, duet by Denethor and Sauron (to the tune of “I’d be surprisingly good for you” from Evita ). Reviewing the Situation, sung by Saruman at the beginning of his exile as “Sharky” in the Shire (to the tune of Fagin’s song of the same name from Oliver ).

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