July 8th, 2008 by Calisuri
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A few weeks back, Stephen Malton of Prodem Demolition contacted TORn to inform us he was in the process of demolishing ‘Woodridings,’ a bungalow owned by J.R.R. Tolkien and his wife Edith. His company is planning on selling pieces of this historic location to Tolkien fans. During the demolition, Mr. Malton found three postcards, with one addressed to J.R.R. Tolkien himself from 1968. Obviously an amazing find! We were waiting to hear more about his discovery, but it looks like the news has hit internationally! Thanks to all the Ringers who sent in the links to the story. For the complete details please click on one of the link, and stay tuned to TORn for news on the auction and sale of items from ‘Woodridings.’ [Read More with Pics]
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July 8th, 2008 by MrCere
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In its request for an interview with Guillermo del Toro about “Hellboy 2: The Golden Army,” TORn promised there would be no questions about “The Hobbit.” After all, the man who was working on three hours of sleep, is on a media blitz for his second film about a red skinned demon-spawn-do-gooder that files his horns down to “help him fit in” with Jane and Joe Average.
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July 7th, 2008 by MrCere
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Dave Itzkoff at The New York Times has a clever feature on Guillermo del Toro’s love of monsters and his production of them from notebook to screen. The article also features interactive multi-media that isn’t to be missed. It retreads some previous comments in other stories about someday publishing his notebooks and hints slightly about how his ability to put visuals on the screen may impact “The Hobbit”. Read the whole thing at www.nytimes.com.
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July 7th, 2008 by Calisuri
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As predicted by GDT last week, a ton of interviews and buzz about the Hobbit will precede the release of ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ this coming Friday. To start off the week, Premiere magazine has just posted their interview with Guillermo del Toro for your reading pleasure. While the majority of the interview covers ‘Hellboy,’ GDT talks about his visual plan for ‘The Hobbit’ and the second film (F2), among other topics. Check it out! (adult language warning) [Check it out!]
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July 7th, 2008 by Calisuri
| Source: MTV Movie Blog
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So you want to be in the ‘Hobbit’ films? You want to be an extra? Well, besides the answers we provide for you in our Hobbit Movie FAQ, it looks like director Guillermo del Toro is planning some other way for fans to find themselves on the big screen next to Bilbo and company.
“We will set some rules and some contests and some fans will definitely get the chance of being extras. Go and apply for those roles!”
MTV has posted the transcript as well as the video on the topic - check it out! [MTV Movie Blog] [Video Link]
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July 7th, 2008 by Diedye
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June - Mabel Suffield Tolkien converts to Catholicism, which shocks both the Unitarian Suffields and the Baptist Tolkiens. Despite being familially estranged and financially cut off due to this decision, she remains undeterred and begins her sons’ instruction in the Catholic faith, one that becomes especially deep-rooted in Ronald for his entire life.
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June 29 - At his army physical, Tolkien declares that he has never suffered from any serious illness or injury.
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July 6th, 2008 by Magpie
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Doug Adams has offered fans a sneak peek of his upcoming book, “The Music of the Lord of the Rings Film”. This is a visual assembly of Adams’ own mock up layout of the book. It’s not the final edit nor design but it does supply tantalizing hints at the basic structure of the material.
After meeting with the publishers last week, Adams’ was able to report that they are looking at a finished book length of 200 or fewer pages combined with a double sided DVD containing multimedia content. The book is on schedule for a fourth quarter 2008 release. [Doug Adams]
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July 5th, 2008 by Calisuri
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Guillermo Del Toro has taken a break from his super busy schedule promoting ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army‘ (in Theaters July 11th) to post on TheOneRing.net forum with a message of patience on Hobbit News:
With rare exceptions, expect a lot of “no news” news to pop up everywhere “about the Hobbit”.
Some may try and be controversial with headings, some may try to spin old news into looking a little more recent. Some may even create a “scoop” feeling. But the bottom line is simple: There are no more news to report.
That said, being on the HBII junket tour, many a question will have to do with “The Hobbit” and the answer that will be given will be pallid variations on themes already familiar to TORN readers.
Please be patient. In just a few weeks, progress will actually occur and we will have some tidbits to gear up-
Yours Truly
GDT
If you would like to respond to GDT’s post, jump on over to our forums. [Read the Post]
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July 5th, 2008 by Calisuri
While ‘Fictional Frontiers’ will not have a Tolkien segment from TORn this week, they will be featuring an interview with Doug Jones, the actor who is all but confirmed to have a role in the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ films. Sohaib will also be interviewing Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. It is sure to be a great show, so check it out this Sunday from 11-Noon ET WNJC 1360 AM, Philadelphia. And don’t forget to tune in next week as well as TORn returns with a new segment. [Fictional Frontiers] [Netcast]
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July 4th, 2008 by Calisuri
| Source: SideshowCollectibles.com
Sideshow collectibles has posted a Backstage Pass video of the latest LOTR diorama, ‘Dark Counsel,’ featuring Grima Wormtongue and Theoden. To view the video follow the link below. Other Sideshow Collectible LOTR headlines: The Aragorn Premium Format figure page has been updated with production imagery (Image of the final piece as it will ship to customers); The Moria Orc Premium Format Figure exclusive is sold out, but you can get the regular edition here; The Sam and Frodo 12-inch figure exclusives are still instock and available for shipping. [Dark Counsel Video] [Aragorn Pics] [Moria Orc] [Sam and Frodo Figures]
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