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)
Hall of Fire chat tomorrow: The Departure of Boromir
September 28, 2018 at 8:24 pm -Hall of Fire resumes chapter-by-chapter discussions of The Lord of the Rings this weekend as we launch into the first chapter of The Two Towers. ‘The horn of Boromir!’ he cried. ‘He is in need!’ He sprang down the steps and away, leaping down the path. ‘Alas! An ill fate is on me this day,…
Happy Birthday Baggins and National Hobbit Day! Sept 22
September 22, 2018 at 12:19 am -Come join us on the TheOneRing.net Discussion Boards as we celebrate Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthdays today, September 22nd…beloved characters of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels honoured around the world. There will be games and other activities to enjoy throughout the week.
Today in Middle-earth, September 22
September 21, 2018 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 22: Birth of Bilbo in the Shire (1290) Bilbo and the barrels reach Lake-town just after sunset (S.R. 1341) Birth of Frodo in the Shire (1368) A long expected party!! (S.R. 1401) Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays (S.R. 1418) The Black Riders reach Sarn Ford at evening…
Happy Hobbit: Adventure’s and Fishing in Ireland’s Middle-earth – Episode 88
September 20, 2018 at 3:23 pm -Join Kili and her sweetheart Bard as they visit the varied Tolkien-inspired landscapes of County Kerry (and a little from County Galway), Ireland! Then, maybe learn a thing or two from Bard about fishing for wrasse from the shore. Follow Happy Hobbit on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and of course, subscribe on YouTube to be notified…
300 Tolkien fans to celebrate author’s works in Oxford this weekend
September 19, 2018 at 2:39 pm -This just in from our friends at the Tolkien Society regarding Oxonmoot 2018: 300 Tolkien fans from around the world are meeting in Oxford this weekend to celebrate the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The event, taking place at St Antony’s College, Oxford from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd September, has sold out due…
TORn’s annual Baggins Birthday Bash in Los Angeles this Saturday
September 18, 2018 at 3:51 am -It’s that time of year again, when SoCal Shire Folk gather together to celebrate the joint Bilbo and Frodo Baggins birthday on September 22. All gentlefolk are requested to gather at the Mineral Wells location within Griffith Park this Saturday beginning at Noon, and running until about 5-6pm. As usual, there will be good food,…
Join TheOneRing.net to party in New York!
September 17, 2018 at 2:57 pm -New York Comic Con is just around the corner; and TheOneRing.net will be there! We’ll have a booth at the Javits Center, where we’ll be selling tshirts and buttons, chatting with fellow fans, and giving out some amazing prizes… You can find us at booth number 1678, October 4-7. Be sure to come and find…