 ‘Hobbit In 5′ preps for second seasonThanks for all the support of “Hobbit In 5″ during the web show’s initial season. Popular host Rebekah Platt left the show for the sweet allure of a company with big ears, but in her absence the show carried on with Simone Boyce hosting. Now as summer comes to the top half of the world and initial filming for a pair of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” comes towards a close on the planet’s lower half, “Hobbit In 5,” is prepping to return. Presented below is an update from creator Daniel McNicholl and the nostalgia filled return of Rebekah Platt More about Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 21, 2012Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve More about Creations, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, New Zealand, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community LOTR Fandom Loses One of its Own: Kent Elofson
Here at TheOneRing.net, we are very proud of the community we have helped create, and like any community, we experience losses. One such loss occurred this weekend in Los Angeles, where the Tolkien fan community, and the costuming community as a whole, lost one of its brightest and most creative individuals. Kent Elofson died on May 18 of an apparent suicide in his Pasadena home, leaving behind a huge community of fellow costumers, all mourning his passing. More behind the break.  Discuss »More about Costuming, Creations, Fans, Fellowship of the Ring, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Miscellaneous, Return of the King, The Two Towers Epic Fail: Darth Vader vs. Gandalf – Super Power Beat DownThe folks over at Super Power Beat Down are obviously trying to tick off Tolkien fans. In the recent match-up of ‘Darth Vader vs. Gandalf,’ they’ve managed to make an amazing technical presentation of a battle between these two pop culture icons (well worth the watch!), but failed when it came down to making an educated decision on who could actually win a battle between the two. Ultimately if the competition comes down to a vote of the pop culture masses, we can always count on the slavish drones of Lucasites feverishly voting for anything that has the moniker of ‘Star Wars.’ Yea, I’m all kinds of sour grapes. Enjoy the video for the technical prowess and presentation. And, I may mention, the guy in the Darth Vader outfit is actually good TORn friend David Baxter (aka Treebeard)! He’s really tall, but next time I see him, I’ll try to send a collective slap for the Tolkien community. (P.S. – the views in this story of those of Calisuri, and not TheOneRing.net Discuss »More about Creations, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien Getting to know Kristin ThompsonWelcome to this months This month we’re asking questions of author of “The Frodo Franchise” and TORn Staffer, Kristin Thompson. More about Books, Books Publications, Director news, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, LotR Production, Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, New Zealand, Production, Shop, Studios, TheOneRing.net Community Ian McKellen talks NZ theater and ‘Hobbit’ first cutSomehow we failed to post this New Zealand television interview with Ian McKellen talking about his efforts to restore a theater in earthquake ravaged Christchurch and seeing the first cut of “The Hobbit.” Watch the interview right here. More about Events, Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Ian McKellen Tolkien Society celebrating 75 years of ‘Hobbit’ this weekendSome associate TheOneRing only with Peter Jackson films set in Middle-earth. It is always our pleasure to support fans and all the aspects of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (except what you are selling on Ebay). Below is a press release sent by The Tolkien Society that we give to you just as it was sent to us. The Tolkien Society (UK edition) was founded in 1969, 30 years before TORn, and it is always a pleasure to alert people to its events. When we post these we can’t help but wish this was the year we would attend. Anyway, here is the release for events taking place this weekend. Spread the word! “The Tolkien Society has teamed up with the Birmingham Tolkien Group to bring you the thirteenth Middle-earth Weekend this Saturday and Sunday in celebration of 75 years of The Hobbit. Middle-earth Weekend takes place at Sarehole Mill in an area of Birmingham in which Tolkien grew up and which inspired his writings – the area is credited with inspiring Tolkien’s vision of The Shire and Hobbiton including Sandyman’s infamous Mill. This area has been designated as “The Shire Country Park” in Tolkien’s honour and the park covers the River Cole, Chinn Brook, Moseley Bog & the Dell, and the Dingles – all places J.R.R. Tolkien knew as a child when he lived just across from the mill pool. Events this year include: mediaeval re-enactments, archery, live performances of excerpts from Tolkien’s works by Shire Productions, guided walks, poetry and music, our Tolkien tent with stalls of goodies, a climbing wall, our popular costume competition, face painting, dragons(!), and, of course, a working mill! It is a full menagerie of events for the whole family that will excite, entertain, amuse and inform. More about Events, Fans, Hobbit Book, Lectures & Education, Lord of the Rings, Other Events, The Hobbit Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop’s The Lord of the Rings Magnets
Discuss »More about Collectibles, Collectibles, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Shop, Weta Collectibles, WETA Workshop Under My Skin: Externalizing Tolkien
Until now. It started innocently enough. I wanted to commemorate what I considered no small achievement: reading all 12 volumes of the History of Middle-earth in one year. I made the pledge and started the trek in January of 2011, and managed to turn the last page in mid-December of that year. (I wrote about the experience here and here) So what could I do to mark this considerable milestone? I’d had every opportunity in my younger days to become one of the Inked. Lived with several bands, traveled around with all sorts of characters in a circus-like caravan for years before pretending to settle down and got a “real job”. But never once did I feel the urge to get a tattoo. Big, small, cool or silly, it never crossed my mind as anything I would ever want to do. “How permanent!” “Do I really want everyone to see and judge me?” “Wouldn’t it affect my job or the impression customers and co-workers would get?” All of that crossed my mind, but not in any sort of huge, conflicting way. I just never wanted one. So why, when searching for an appropriately Big Sign statement to mark the conclusion of my most recent Tolkienian Journey, was that one of the first things that came to mind? Mayhap, as some have speculated (myself included), it’s a sort of midlife crisis, only instead of a Porsche I got some ink. (By the way – if this truly is the midpoint of my life, 50% gone and 50% still to come, I’ll take it, say thankee-sai.) Others have said, simply, “I think he’s lost his mind…” Possibly so. More about Fans, J.R.R. Tolkien, Languages, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, Other Tolkien books, Silmarillion, The Hobbit, Tolkien Exclusive Discount for ‘One Man Lord of the Rings’ in NJ!
“The big-screen Lord of the Rings may have had greater financial resources, but Charles Ross’ one-man version has just as much energy! This comedic send-up of Tolkien’s epic fantasy shoehorns 11 hours and 23 minutes of film into a mind-blowing, 65-minute performance in which Ross portrays 42 characters — as well as the theme music and sound effects. “Charles Ross is a winning entertainment machine,” says The Washington Post.” This show has been universally praised by Ringers internationally, so we highly recommend checking it out. If you do go, please send in a report of your experience to spymaster @ theonering.net. [Buy Tickets] More about Events, Lord of the Rings, Meet Ups, Stage Productions, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community TORn Tuesday in NZ with special guest Bruce Hopkins!
Now, you probably know Bruce for his featured role in Peter Jackson’s, Lord Of The Rings film trilogy in the role of Gamling, commander of the armies of Rohan. However before starting his acting career 23 years ago and riding off to save Middle-earth, Bruce had been at various times a professional dancer with companies such as Limbs Dance Co and Black Grace, and a commercial crayfisherman with his father Bill Hopkins, harvesting the packhorse crayfish off North Cape and Cape Reinga. Tune into our show at 5pm PDT (that’s LA time folks — click here to see when it is in your city!), by clicking to our Live Event page. We have a built-in chat room (Barliman’s!) or come in via Skype in TheOneRing.net’s Stickam page. More about Bruce Hopkins, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TORn TUESDAYS Live! TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 14, 2012Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve More about Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community This site is maintained and updated by fans of The Lord of the Rings, and is in no way affiliated with Tolkien Enterprises or the Tolkien Estate. We in no way claim the artwork displayed to be our own. Copyrights and trademarks for the books, films, articles, and other promotional materials are held by their respective owners and their use is allowed under the fair use clause of the Copyright Law. Design and original photography however are copyright © 1999-2011 TheOneRing.net. Binary hosting provided by Nexcess.net.
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“Getting to know…” questions that need answering. It’s based on the old Getting to know you threads that I used to post on the message boards here on TORn, so those familiar with them will know that the questions can be a little crazy and the answers even crazier.
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