Ralph Bakshi looks back at “The Lord of the Rings” for its 40th Anniversary
November 10, 2018 at 2:14 pm -The 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, created by acclaimed filmmaker Ralph Bakshi, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and the director took time to speak at length with The Hollywood Reporter about the journey to get the film made, beginning with his love of Tolkien and how the novels influenced one of…
Thomas Newman to compose score for J.R.R. Tolkien biopic
November 8, 2018 at 7:18 pm -Composer Thomas Newman will write the music to Finnish director Dome Karukoski’s upcoming biopic Tolkien, according to Film Music Reporter. Newman, a multiple Oscar nominee, has written the music for such films as The Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty, The Green Mile, Finding Nemo and Skyfall.
The Great Hall of Poets
November 4, 2018 at 1:31 am -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…
Today in Middle-earth, November 3
November 3, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 3, Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring (1419)
Happy Hobbit Halloween Special
October 31, 2018 at 2:42 pm -A mysterious gift is left on Kili and Fili’s doorstep, causing much madness and mayhem. Will it drive the sisters apart forever? Is all hope lost? Check out Oscha here! Don’t miss the next Happy Hobbit “premiere” on YouTube where you can watch the episode live with other viewers and chat with Kili and Fili…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s Eomer on Firefoot Review
October 26, 2018 at 4:39 pm -Our friends from Weta Workshop have delivered another hit, and another item that has been years in the making. Before Comic-Con this year, fans finally got a chance to order a character from Rohan, riding a horse; not just a random solider, but Eomer. Eomer had only been done as a bust in the original…
Today in Middle-earth, October 25
October 25, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event took place in Middle-earth on October 25: The Dwarves venture into the Mountain (1341) The Elvenking’s host leave Mirkwood for Erebor (1341) The Council of Elrond (1418)
Today in Middle-earth, October 23
October 23, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 23: An angered Smaug searches the mountain (1341) Bilbo returns to Smaug’s chamber in the afternoon (1341) Smaug smashes the secret door (1341) Smaug attacks Lake-town (1341) Lake-town in the aftermath (1341) Elrond’s third day in his battle to save Frodo (1418) Gandalf and the hobbits…
TORn going to Los Angeles Comic Con next week
October 21, 2018 at 4:06 am -The last big comic con of 2018 takes place in Los Angeles next weekend and TheOneRing.net will be there with not one, but two panels. Both panels take place on Sunday, October 28 in Room 306. The first will take place at 11am and is called “I am no Man: The Women of Middle-earth”, and…
Today in Middle-earth, October 20
October 20, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 20: Bilbo and the Dwarves think of what to do next at the Hidden Door (1341) Escape across the Ford of Bruinen (1418) Gandalf and Elrond perceive the Black Riders at the Ford of Bruinen (1418) Frodo is brought to Rivendell (1418) Return of the King…
The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack Coming to Vinyl, November 30 2018
October 17, 2018 at 1:41 am -This one’s come as a bolt from the blue! Throughout this year Rhino Records has been releasing limited editions of the Complete Recordings of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King on coloured vinyl. And to wrap things up, they’ve just announced that the original motion picture soundtracks…
LAMoot is coming on October 27, and TORn will be there
October 15, 2018 at 5:03 am -Signum University and the Mythgard Institute are proud to announce LAMoot, the first annual Southern California symposium dedicated to the exploration of speculative fiction, mythology, and medieval literature and languages. This one-day event will investigate the challenges of adapting literature to other media, including art, film, television, video games, and music. LAMoot will feature a…
Tolkien on tomorrow (10/16) as part of The Great American Read!
October 15, 2018 at 1:56 am -The good folks over at PBS have sent us an exclusive clip to share with you all before the episode airs, featuring none other than George R. R. Martin! Check your local listings here to find out when to tune in to PBS on October 16th to catch this episode of The Great American Read….
Tolkien Exhibition still at the Bodleian, Oxford – until Oct 28
October 12, 2018 at 9:17 pm -Just a reminder that the incredible Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth exhibition is still on at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. You have until October 28th to see this astonishing collection of manuscripts and artefacts from Tolkien’s work and life. American fans will then have the opportunity to see most of the exhibition, together with some…
Happy Hobbit: Blackberry Tarts – Episode 89
October 11, 2018 at 3:25 pm -Kili wants to bake a tasty treat to thank Bilbo for the “brownie bites” recipe he gave to Fili… but will it all be a disaster? Be sure to subscribe to the Happy Hobbit channel on YouTube to be alerted to new videos, and follow their escapades on Facebook and Instagram! RECIPE BERRY FILLING…
Tolkien (and Happy Hobbit?) on The Great American Read
October 8, 2018 at 8:23 pm -J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is in the running as America’s favorite book! Tolkien will be featured as part of an episode called “Other Worlds” in PBS’s series, The Great American Read. Tune in: October 16th on PBS. Check your local listings here. Our very own Happy Hobbits, Kili and Fili (Kellie and…
The Great Hall of Poets
October 7, 2018 at 11:11 pm -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…
Today in Middle-earth, October 6
October 6, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 6: Thorin requests supplies (1341) Gandalf heads for Rivendell after escaping Weathertop (1418) The camp under Weathertop attacked at night. Frodo is wounded (1418) They cross the Ford of Bruinen; Frodo feels the first return of pain (1419) Frodo is again ill (1420) Samwise returns to…
New York Comic Con starts tomorrow – and TheOneRing.net is there!
October 3, 2018 at 10:37 am -New York Comic Con is almost here – the fun starts tomorrow, and runs 4-7 October at the Javits Center. You can find TheOneRing.net at booth number 1678; please come and say hi! We’ll have buttons and shirts for sale – this year’s designs for t-shirts are ‘Top Ten Authors’ (the Professor is of course…
Today in Middle-earth, September 29
September 29, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 29: The company of Thorin recovers in Lake-town (1341) Frodo reaches Bree at night (1418) Gandalf visits the Gaffer (1418) They come to the Grey Havens (1421) Frodo and Bilbo depart over the Sea with the Three Keeper (1421) The end of the Third age (1421)