The first part of the Space Pirate Queen’s and my epic Tolkien themed Oscar evening can be read here. This part, the second part, is about the live performances and guest appearances that followed the oh so delicious buffet and open bar at the American Legion Hall on Oscar Sunday. Yet again, this fantastic event was hosted by TheOneRing.net.

Ahh yes, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. The Space Pirate Queen and I are quite the Merry and Pippin fans, so seeing these two on stage interacting with each other was an absolute treat. As always, they were both delightful and thoroughly entertaining. I felt like it was 2003 again. Sigh.

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In this episode, we go old school with Gizzy B and the Space Pirate Queen are left to their own devices. So they spend an hour of the podcast gushing about how amazing The One Expected Party was during Oscar night. Stalking Dominic Monaghan never gets old, apparently. Fanfic Theater: The Immortals.

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Not very often does an event combine all of my favorite things, but this past Sunday I got to attend an event that not only included the world of Tolkien, but also included dressing up, a buffet, and an open bar. I am referring, of course, to The One Expected Party hosted by TheOneRing.net.

The Space Pirate Queen and I were lucky enough to attend this Oscar party and divulge in everything nerdy and decadent. The event was held at the American Legion Hall in Los Angeles and was themed, naturally, after The Hobbit.

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Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy is coming to the US! The filmmakers are raising money on Indiegogo in order to bring the film to the US and Canada. If they raise enough money — $125,000 within two months — backers will get to enjoy several prizes and perks, depending on how much money you put down.

There are autographed items from the cast, digital copy of the movie, a chance to get VIP tickets to the premieres and all kinds of exciting things.

Check out their Indiegogo page!

Also, read our interviews with the two main actors: Adam Sinclair of ‘Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy’ and Kristin Kreuk of ‘Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy’.

I was rewatching the extended version of Return of the King tonight. The end still makes me a little teary, despite how many times I’ve read the book or re-watched the movie. Yeah. What. I love the damn series. Sue me.

Also, just to get it out of the way– NO, I am not Orlando-Bloom-crazed. I admit that he’s a fine young man with many upstanding physical qualities, but seriously not my type. Infact, I’ve had my eyes on the two actors who played my favorite hobbits: Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd. I decided to get on Google and searched for the big fansites to get news on Billy Boyd. Not quite so much on Dominic Monaghan because I basically know what he is up to (looking for another job after LOST and, uh, having all kinds of fun with his hot girlfriend, I’m pretty sure… they haven’t broken up, have they? ;]). I went and checked Boyd’s Official Site, and lo and behold… I discover his band, Beecake.

Yeah. I’m totally behind all the “Hobbit” news. Sorry. My bad.

I’m actually really excited that he’s pursuing his musical career. I love Billy singing. It’s one of my favorite scenes in Return of the King!

All right. I couldn’t have a geek blog without mention some Hobbit-love at one point. Check out Billy’s band.. and enjoy!